Franciscans devoted to the Sacred Heart
Our foundress Mother M. Anselma was animated by the love of Christ and called to follow in the footsteps St. Francis of Assisi.
Recognizing her poverty before the Lord, she rejoiced at His humility of becoming man for each of us.
In all she did, she sought His face- the face of the Poor One, the Crucified One, the Pierced Bridegroom.
Characterized by her firm resolve to be a holocaust before the Lord, she desired to follow Christ by living a simple, joyful life.
Only by gazing upon the Pierced Heart of her Savior could her own heart be transformed to be fully one with His.
We, her daughters, seek to follow her lived example of being simple, humble, and joyful Sisters.
Congratulations, Sisters!
On August 2nd, Sister Miriam was received into the Novitiate of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George! Sister M. Giorgiana, Sister Mary Paul, and Sister Stana Maria professed their First Vows of consecrated chastity, poverty, and obedience during the beautiful Mass.
We are grateful for the daily "fiat/yes" of our three newly-professed Sisters and the great fidelity of our Lord! We also joyously welcome Sr. Miriam into our community as she begins her canonical year.
Please join us in praying for all of our Sisters!
"Do not lose courage even if your worries seem difficult.
Flee in such moments to the Sacred Heart,
There you will always be consoled." - Mother M. Anselma, foundress
Simply ready in obedience to god's will -
By "looking upon Him whom we have pierced" (John 19:37), we come to a deeper recognition of the Lord's immense mercy towards us. This joyful realization beckons us to leave all things behind and follow Him by making His Merciful Love visible.
"Offer yourself as a holocaust to God.
You came to fulfill the will of god."
-Mother M. Anselma Bopp, Foundress
"It is simply God's work that we admire here."
-Mother M. Anselma Bopp, foundress