“Prayer is the source of our life in Christ and the Church”
Our Life of Prayer
“Unless you become like little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” Matt 18:3
Prayer is the lifeblood of the Brothers and Sisters of the Immaculata and the foundation of our vocation. Inspired by the wisdom of the Church, we seek to place devotion to God above all else, knowing that every fruitful apostolate flows from a deep life of prayer. At the centre of each day is the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of Christian life, where we receive the strength and grace needed to serve Christ and His Church.
Liturgy and Sacraments
“The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life” – CCC 1324
Our daily rhythm is shaped by the liturgy and sacraments. We gather daily for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the prayer of the Church through the Liturgy of the Hours, praying Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Night Prayer. Regular reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and prayers offered for priests deepen our communion with the Church. Through this life of worship, contemplation, and sacramental grace, we seek to grow in holiness and remain faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Christ.
Eucharistic Adoration
“Will you not watch one hour with me?” (Matt 26:40)
Eucharistic Adoration lies at the heart of the life and mission of the Brothers and Sisters of the Immaculata. Following the example of the Virgin Mary, who sat attentively before the mystery of God and responded with her wholehearted “yes,” we seek to be like Mary at the feet of Jesus, listening to His voice and learning to do whatever He asks. Convinced that time spent with the Lord is never wasted, we dedicate ourselves to daily Eucharistic Adoration, responding to Christ’s invitation in the Garden of Gethsemane: “Could you not watch one hour with me?” In the silence of Adoration, we grow in love for God, deepen our consecration, and receive the grace needed to live our vows and serve the Church.
The Rosary
Meditating on the life of Our Lord through the eyes of His mother
The Rosary is a cherished part of the daily prayer life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Immaculata and an expression of our love for Our Lady. More than simply reciting prayers, we seek to enter deeply into the mysteries of Christ through Mary’s eyes, meditating on the Gospel with the heart. Through the daily Rosary, we learn to love God more fully and grow in our desire to follow Christ with generosity and faith. Our devotion to Mary is also enriched by a love for the saints and angels, whose example and intercession encourage them to live the fullness of the Catholic faith.
Intercession
The Holy Spirit teaches us to pray (Rom 8:26)