Apostolate of Prayer

Most Salvatorian senior Sisters are retired but are involved in an important ministry - the Apostolate of Prayer. This is a commitment made by all senior Sisters to pray daily for the intentions of benefactors and friends.

The latter may ask them to pray for their family's health and happiness, or for the young and the old and the special challenges each faces. They may request prayers for jobs, for loved ones and friends who have died and that dear ones return to the faith. They are also many intentions that embrace international issues such as peace, hunger and natural disasters. This list of intentions truly never ends.

Periodically, a list of intentions is sent and posted to our different Sisters' communities. The Sisters pray for these intentions in chapel, their rooms, and also offer their day for those in need. Many friends have told us how comforting it is to have this wonderful group praying - especially when the person in need is so exhausted that it is impossible to pray at certain times. Send your prayer intentions...

Knowing that others are supporting them in prayer gives many the strength to continue facing life's challenges. The following testimonials express the Sisters' commitment to this ministry.

Sister Carmen Pachon, of Colombia, also remembers the special requests as she says her Office and attends Mass. " I say the name of each person as I'm praying the Office. And when I watch the news, I think of the many people who also need our prayers throughout the world."