Ministry of Prayer

One of the most important ministries of the Sisters of Mercy is our ministry of prayer. This is the ministry of the whole group, but it is a special ministry for our sisters who can no longer participate in the more active ministries that call for health, strength and mobility.

Sisters who have grown old or have become infirm take this ministry quite seriously and are faithful and consistent in their concern and prayer. Some sisters have ‘adopted’ a sister or community who receive their focused attention and prayerful support. Many family members and friends of the sisters make special requests for their prayerful remembrance.

Much is wrought by their prayer than we can dream of.

If we love God, we will undoubtedly love our neighbour also; they are as cause and effect.

Retreat Instructions, p.147

This is your life, joys and sorrow mingled, one succeeding the other.

Letter to Francis Warde

If the love of God really reigns in your heart, it will quickly show itself in the exterior.

Retreat Instructions, p. 145

May God bless the poor Sisters of Mercy and make them very humble that they may not be unworthy of the distinguished blessings God has bestowed upon them.

Letter to Elizabeth Moore

[God] knows I would rather be cold and hungry than the poor in Kingston or elsewhere should be deprived of any consolation in our power to afford.

Letter to Teresa White