Come if you love, veni si amas, Sacred Heart

smariachristi feastdayFranciscans 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.

Profession of Vows and Reception 2022 | Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George

FSGM Feastday Sisters 2023 | Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George | Avery Holt Photography

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!

More photos and videos can be found here.

 

 

 

"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

 

 

 

Sr. Mary George, Sr. M. Caritas, and Sr. M. AngelicaSimply 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.

 
Sr. M. Bernadette | Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George | Avery Holt Photography
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SMPetra and SMMagdalena
4th of July with the Alton Franciscans
Postulants 2023
FSGM sledding
Rosary | Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George
Sr. M. Veritas and Sr. Mary Kolbe

Women's Discernment Retreat

How has your heart been made to love?

 

 

 

"Offer yourself as a holocaust to God.

You came to fulfill the will of god."

 

-Mother M. Anselma Bopp, Foundress

 
 
 

 

First Profession & Reception 2023!

Sr. M. Giorgiana, Sr. Mary Paul, and Sr. Stana Maria professed their First Vows! Also, Sr. Miriam was received into the Novitiate!

2022 Feastday!

Final Vows, First Vows, and Reception into the Novitiate!

Recent Reception!

Sr. M. Magdalena was received into the Novitiate on July 31st!

Golden Jubilee!

Sr. M. Martin and Sr. M. Stephanie celebrated 50 years!

 

 

 

"It is simply God's work that we admire here."

 

-Mother M. Anselma Bopp, foundress