As Foundress, she was the inspirator in writing the constitutions, the initiator of new ministries, and the spiritual guide to her sisters. Her total resignation to God’s will gradually brought her to a complete union with him in the long mystic experience of her annihilation. Mother Angela died at the provincial house in Krakow on…
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Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska October 5. A Sister of Our Lady of Mercy, Saint Maria Faustina was blessed with unique messages from Christ concerning his mercy and forgiveness. These messages came at a time when many people viewed God as a strict judge. Like Pope Francis, Saint Faustina emphasized the mercy of God. She died…
Transitus of St Francis
Felician Sisters and Associates all over the world spend this day in remembering the life and death of St. Francis. It is a day of fast and abstinence as we recall the many ways St. Francis has inspired people of all walks of life, no matter what religious beliefs they follow. Francis was the greatest…
St Francis of Assisi
October 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Father, you helped Francis reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility. May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi and by imitation his joyful love. Amen. Pray for all followers of St. Francis in the world today….
The Story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits thee here. Ever this day, be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule, to guide. Dear Guardian Angel, enlighten me in my doubts, assist me in my difficulties, defend me against the assaults of the devil, and be my guide on the…
Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls….
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September 17th Stigmata of St. Francis
THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST APPEARS TO FRANCIS On two separate, dramatic occasions, Francis had a vision of Jesus, wounded in hands, feet and side, suffering on a cross. If we look carefully at the two visions we will see them as closely interrelated. Both visions are described in Saint Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis. It’s helpful…
The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation
The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation As we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady let us pray for all expectant mothers and the infants they carry, as well as for those women who are unable to bear children. As Joachim and Ann rejoiced in the birth of their daughter Mary, may parents…
Ministries of Felician Sisters in North America
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