Our Mission today We are called to be GOSPEL WOMEN And to live as DISCIPLES SENT ON UNIVERSAL MISSION In the world of today
In a divided world, we seek to live as sisters in international and intercultural communities in sharing, communion and non-exclusion. In a world marked by violence and a culture of death, we seek to promote non-violence and the defence of life. In a consumer society, we seek to witness to simplicity of life. Our world today is marked by globalisation and in this reality we endeavour: • To give a prophetic response in face of the effects of globalisation on the poor, on the marginalised and on the environment • To view the world and its realities from a feminine perspective • To make our own Mary of he Passion’s strong option for women Our missionary priority is to engage in projects in favour of displaced persons, especially women, in the most disadvantaged situations.
How does one become a Franciscan Missionary of Mary?
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young woman may come to know the charism of our Institute through meeting one or more of our Sisters or through reading books. If she feels drawn to this way of life she goes through a process of discernment and is helped to verify her call.
The pre-novitiate - Once her vocation seems clear, she will spend about a year living with a community of FMM Sisters. During this time she learns more about the charism and continues to discern her call and her aptitude to live the FMM life. The noviciate - If this does indeed seem to be the path along which God is leading her, she begins a period of more intensive formation which lasts at least two years. The novice prepares for her temporary profession by deepening her knowledge of the spirituality of the Institute, its universal mission and the value and obligations of the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Religious profession - These vows are made initially for three years, giving the Sister further opportunity to experience community life and mission in her own or another country and so complete her discernment before making her final commitment. At her final profession, the Superior General of the Institute will assign the sister to a mission which may be in any country of the world where there is an FMM presence. If you would like more information please contact: FMM 233, Isouard Street, Marsa Tel: 2723 3249 • E-mail: fmmmarsa@onvol.net or 82, St. Francis Street, Balzan Tel: 2128 2896 • E-mail: fmmmalta@yahoo.com or visit our Websites: www.fmmmalta.com - www.fmm.org - www.fmmuk.org
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