A Penitent Blogger

Mindful of my imperfections, seeking to know Truth more deeply and to live Love more fully.

Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix iustus sit securus?
Recordare, Iesu pie, Quod sum causa tuae viae: Ne me perdas illa die...

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Discovering the face of Christ


"We go out to the abandoned, sick and dying,
discovering the face of Christ in all we serve
with the sole desire
of alleviating the suffering of others
for the love of God.

"Our mission is to care for the physical and spiritual needs of the sick, preferably in their own home environments, free of charge...."

"Since the foundation of our Congregation, we have continued to provide quality care for those in need, carrying out our ministry of mercy and compassion in 117 convents worldwide, including Europe, South, Central and North America, with missions in Cameroon, Philippines and Mexico.

"Today the Servants of Mary include 2,000 Religious Sisters, who united as a Religious Family, carry on Christ's mission of healing..."

from the website of
the Servants of Mary - Ministers to the Sick