Throughout this year, we have the joy of celebrating three milestones within the history of our Congregation: 200 years since the birth of our Foundress, 175 years since the foundation of our Congregation and 150 years since the approval of our Congregation by the Holy See. Such occasions call us to lift our hearts in gratitude to God for his unfailing Providence over these many years, for the privilege of ministering to our sick brothers and sisters and the grace to be instruments of His mercy and love to those we encounter each day.

Referring to Consecrated Life, the Code of Canon Law says that “certain Christian faithful are specially called by God to this state so that they possess a special gift in the life of the Church and contribute to its salvific mission” (can. 574 §2, emphasis added). As Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick, we realize that the charism we have received is indeed a great gift that we are called to live and place at the service of the Church. As we journey through this Jubilee Year as a Religious family, we pray for the grace to live “our gift” more deeply and share the joy of our vocation with others so that like Mother Soledad our lives may redound to God’s greater glory and inspire others to follow God’s call in their lives. “How beautiful this is, my Daughters; let us praise and bless God for everything” (Mother Soledad)

 - Sister Teresa