Our Identity

Our Spirituality

Our spirituality is rooted in the lives of Saint Marguerite d’Youville and Mother Élisabeth Bruyère: total confidence in God Father and Providence. 

It is in contemplating Jesus in the Gospel that we learn to live the charism of compassion, day after day. Moved by the Spirit, we draw the strength and support needed to love and to welcome our brothers and sisters. It is with Jesus that we serve. Through Him, our crosses take on meaning and motivate our commitment to working towards setting LIFE FREE.

We are invited to deepen the spirituality which characterizes the Congregation and is part of our heritage: 

  • trust in God Father and Providence, from which flows the charism of compassion without borders
  • contemplation of Jesus in his paschal mystery
  • attachment to Mary, our Mother
An inner flame pushed me to action, a fire drawn from the compassion of Jesus’ heart.
Élisabeth Bruyère
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Mat 11,28
Magic happens when you fill up your own heart. Not when you wait for somebody else to fill it up for you.
Diana Sénèque