OUR DAILY LIVES

Charism of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

We, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, living as women of prayer in simplicity and sisterly love, are called to be compassionate, joyful servants of the Lord.

We profess the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty, and obedience in response to a divine call to live for God alone.

We build our spiritual life around daily Mass and Liturgy of the Hours, the universal prayer of the Church.

In addition, each Sister spends at least an hour each day in private prayer, which includes meditation, spiritual reading, the rosary, holy hour, and other private devotions.

Mary is our patroness, and we celebrate in special ways on her feast days.

We make an annual retreat and affirm the need for extended periods of time to give ourselves more fully to prayer and reflection.

We also observe monthly recollection days.