PRAYER FOR THE GIFT OF POVERTY   Lord Jesus, I ask you for a new fullness of the charism of poverty. I ask you to reveal to me my inordinate attachments, my holding on to things or to persons, my “richness” that keeps me from saying a more complete yes to you. I surrender...

PRAYER FOR THE GIFT OF CHASTITY   Lord Jesus, I ask you humbly for new grace, for a great increase in the charism of consecrated chastity. In virtue of your own  risen and glorified sexuality, heal me in my own sexuality.  Make the rough way smooth  and the...

  NOVENA to St. Teresa of Avila VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH          Born at Avila, Spain, 28 March, 1515; St. Teresa died at Alba de Tormes, 4 October, 1582. Her mother died when the saint was only 14 years old. Teresa was brought up by her saintly...

The Congregation was founded in 1747 through the efforts of the two Pious sisters named AGATHA and BEATRICE BENVIGNATI with the intent of sharing the love of Christ to the Church by instructing the youth in the parish and a particular formation for the young ladies of the Diocese. His...