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in their active years devoted themselves to nursing, teaching and social work, all for the bene t of the public. It is the trustees’ rm conviction, therefore, that it is only just that these sisters ought now to be cared for with dignity and respect in their nal years.
Support of missionary work overseas
The charity helps to support sisters engaged in missionary work overseas. Also, one of the sisters helps for two months in the year in the international formation centre in Martillac, France.
Prayer groups, community and individual prayer
Community and individual prayer are a very important dimensions of the sisters’ lives; it bene ts the members of the public as their needs are prayed for and remembered. Many people speci cally request prayers for special intentions. Lay people are also invited to join the community in prayer. Prayer groups are often formed from these gatherings and have included Christians from other denominations.
Example – description of activities
The ministries of the sisters of the congregation, all of which bene t numerous members of the general public, fall into the following main areas:
Worship and prayer
Members of the congregation are committed to personal and liturgical prayer which is re ected in their daily timetable. They are obliged to study in order
to further their knowledge of the Christian faith. They give preference to the study of sacred scripture and the teaching of the Church, so that they in turn can instruct and help others. members of the congregation also celebrate and pray with the wider community including people of other faiths. They do this through the provision of spiritual guidance or by just being available to listen in times of need. Some sisters give talks and guide retreats and prayer groups. The sisters respect people of no faith and try to help them in appropriate ways.
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