Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph
(JMJ)
Prayer is the very essence of our consecrated life, where our relationship with God is continually sustained and deepened. This draws us into the love of Christ and His Paschal Mystery.
Our Spirituality is rooted in contemplation in action, which is possible only when we develop great familiarity with God in personal prayer.
The words of our founder, “A sister of JMJ is interiorly possessed by God,” are actualized in us through our personal prayer. Hence, every sister spends at least an hour daily in personal prayer, listening attentively to God speaking in her heart.
Prayer is the foundation of our way of life and the driving force behind our mission. Therefore, each sister seeks God alone above all else. By developing a contemplative attitude, a JMJ sister responds to God’s invitation to be His partner, participate in the work of redemption, and spread the Kingdom of God. Prayer and apostolate continually complement each other so that our prayer life is reflected in our apostolate, and our apostolate inspires us to pray. (Const. 27, 28)
The spiritual dynamism of a community is fostered by silence, personal prayer, community prayer, sacramental practice, and faith-sharing. Sisters are attentive to create a proper balance between work and leisure, recreation and silence, conversation and recollectedness.
The following spiritual practices help us to grow in our spiritual life – (Cons. no.29-37)
Personal prayer daily for one hour
Meditation on the Word of God
Participation in the Eucharist daily, and Eucharistic adoration
Sacrament of reconciliation
Daily examination of consciousness
Praying daily the Liturgy of the Hours as a Community
Devotion to our Holy patrons – Jesus, Mary, Joseph (the Holy Family)
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Reading of Documents of our Congregation and Founder’s Writings
Holy Scripture and spiritual reading
An eight-day Ignatian retreat, annually
Monthly Recollections
Spiritual Direction