As Lay Holy Family we aim like the Sisters of the Holy Family to make our lives “a continuation of the mystery of Incarnate Love” and to reveal to the world in which we live ” the face of a God of tenderness and compassion close to the weak and marginalised.
Prayer is vital for us as lay people. It is our personal nourishment, our manner of speaking and of communicating with God in union with the whole Church. Prayer in daily life allows God to work in us.
A Lay Holy Family Member takes the means to nourish his/her Spiritual life on a personal and group level by:
- Making time for personal prayer each day.
- Rereading one's life in the Light of the Gospel
- Regular reading of the Scriptures and writings of Saint Emilie
- Sharing God’s Word/ Biblical Formation
Mission: We endeavour to live the Spirit of Nazareth by becoming actively engaged with the world with all its joys, complexities and injustices.
In order to be faithful to our vocation we struggles against injustice in the face of all forms of poverty which challenges us and we endeavour to put our gifts and talents at the service of God’s people.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
- Must be a baptised Christian. Be over 18 years of age.
- Desire to know and deepen the Spirituality of Saint Emilie
- Be prepared to assume the demands of life in a group.
- Regular and active presence in the group
- Availability to render service in the group