Maria Josefa’s Day at St Augustine’s

The enthusiasm and desire to imitate the virtues of our Mother Foundress, María Josefa Recio after the study, reflection and sharing in our community has resulted in the following action…

We have decided to celebrate the 30th of this month as a remembrance of her death (30th October 1883) and to dedicate the day to reflect on her many virtues, especially her life of prayer, charity and service. This month the liturgy has been prepared by the group of elderly sisters. The introduction to morning prayer was on the value of welcoming in Maria Josefa’s life from the book “Lights and  Shadows”.

Psalms were sung beautifully by two choirs. After the Scripture reading, it was noted that we have no information about how Maria Josefa chose to be named Maria Josefa del Sumo Sacramento. Nevertheless, it was the most appropriate name from which she got the strength and energy to cope with the many and daily difficulties at the founding of the Congregation and live in peace and unity with everyone.