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Sisters of St. John
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About Us
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As members of the Church mystery, according to our common vocation-mission (charism), we work for the glory of God in the service of our neighbor especially the poor, the abandoned, and those at risk so that they may be able to realize themselves in the Church and in society and become promoters of justice and peace for a better future for humanity
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Our Founder
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“I remember you all in my prayers. I hold you all in the palm of my hand and I offer you up to the Lord so that He may bless you and care for you."
~St. Alfonso Maria Fusco~
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Discernment & Joining
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How to Discern
The choice to become a Sister is really a response to an invitation and a plan - God's loving call and God's unique plan. In almost every religious tradition there are those who are called forth from the community of faith to serve and to lead the community by example in their faith journey. In accepting this call, the individual promises in a public way to put God first. All else follows from this.
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Becoming a Baptistine
For a religious Sister there are 4 major aspects of her life:
* Her relationship to God;
* Her relationship with her Community;
* Her relationship with those to whom she ministers;
* Her personal relationship with family, friends and self.
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Resources
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Word on Fire
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a poem
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week of FEBRUARY 20TH
“I give you a new commandement says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you.”
If you think that you may be set apart by the Lord to serve Him as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life,
Contact the Vocation Office:
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Today's Readings
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