Today the Holy Family Sisters recognise that their relationship with God in prayer is fundamental for their life. Without prayer we will accomplish nothing. Each day we take time to build our relationship with God and each day in community we bring before God the needs and hopes of our brothers and sisters throughout the world.

In the footsteps of Saint Emilie we consider daily personal prayer a privileged meeting place with God. In this sacred space we are present to Christ in silence and open to his love. Here we allow the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts and minds and lead us forward in faith to the mission which God entrusts to us.

“It is to God we have given our heart.
He must possess it completely.”
- Saint Emilie

Jesus’ prayer did not separate him from people. It established him at the core of his mission. So too our prayer unites us with the compassion of God and renews our missionary incentive.

Each day in community we bring before God the suffering of our brothers and sisters throughout the world, their expectations and hopes.

Saint Emilie on prayer