Spirituality of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wichita
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EUCHARISTIC
The Eucharist which is the source and summit of
the life of all the Church's activity is the
very life of each IHM Sister, thus she has the
special privilege of dwelling in the House of
the Lord. Each convent is the dwelling place of
the King. Daily Mass, frequent visits to the
Blessed Sacrament and a daily Eucharistic Holy
Hour form the framework of each Sisters' day.
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LITURGICAL
The Sisters meet for the communal celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy each day as well as the Liturgy of the Hours: Morning, Midday, Evening and Night. "The Sisters strive to bring their lives into harmony with the liturgy. In all liturgical seaons they reflect upon and unity themselves with the mysteries the Church is celebrating, bearing in mind that in all seasons she contemplates her Lord who, because of the joy that lay ahead, endured the cross" (IHM Directory, #14).
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CONTEMPLATIVE
"Each Sister strives to develop a deep spirit of
prayer" (IHM Constitutions, #42). In study she
comes to know more about Christ, her Beloved; in
prayer she comes to know Him. Her prayer life is
not only for herself but for others as well:
"Only in deep communion with Christ the Teacher
will she find the light and strength for
continuous renewal of her own life and of her
transmission of the Good News of salvation..." (#64).
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MARIAN
"Following the inspiration of
the founder, Father Joaquin Masmitja,
the Sisters take as their model and
protectress the Blessed Virgin Mary,
turning to her in all things to beg
her maternal protection and guidance
as they seek to imitate the life of
her Son" (IHM Constitutions, #4). At
all times and in all circumstances
the Sisters endeavor to be living
images of our Lady, the Mother of
God, who continually points to her
divine Son.
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