The Sisters in England Celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus

On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Sisters of the English Delegation Gathered to Receive the Revised Constitutions and Directory

On 27 June, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Sisters from the three communities in England gathered in Addlestone for a moment of deep spiritual and congregational significance. They were joined by the Government of the Delegation for the celebration and official presentation of the fully revised Constitutions and Directory of the Congregation.

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus holds special meaning for the Sisters Hospitallers. It is a day that invites us to reflect on the compassionate and merciful Heart of Christ, a heart that gives without measure, loves unconditionally and remains the perfect model of the charism of hospitality.

In communion with the entire Congregation and following the spiritual journey shared by the General Government, the Sisters participated actively in the celebration. The day was marked not only by prayer and reflection, but also by a sense of joyful responsibility, as each Sister received the renewed texts with reverence and gratitude.

The presentation of the revised Constitutions and Directory was a symbolic and deeply moving moment. These documents are far more than guidelines; they are a living expression of the spirit, mission and identity of the Sisters Hospitallers. Rooted in the Gospel and shaped by the legacy of the Founders, they respond to the evolving needs of the Church and society while calling each Sister to renewed fidelity to her vocation.

The celebration was lived as an invitation to be “good soil”, open and ready to receive the seed of the Word made charism, so that it may bear fruit in abundance. Inspired by Constitution 348, the Sisters were reminded that their mission must always be clothed in the sentiments of the Heart of Jesus: their model, their strength, their guide and their all.

Throughout the day, the atmosphere in Addlestone was one of fraternity, grace and shared purpose. The presence of the Sacred Heart was felt deeply, encouraging each Sister to continue her journey with courage, joy and a renewed heart.

This gathering was not only the celebration of a feast day or the presentation of a document, but also a sacred moment of recommitment: a renewed “yes” to the path of hospitality and compassionate service, lived in fidelity to the charism that shapes their vocation.

As the Sisters returned to their communities, they carried with them a renewed spirit and a strengthened sense of communion with the wider Congregation, ready to live the Constitutions with hearts open to the will of God and attentive to the needs of those they are called to serve.