The charism of these sisters is poverty, simplicity and a loving union with God.
A smiling elderly lady in a hospital bed grasps onto the hands of two sisters clad in white. The patient seems to draw energy from the two sisters, who smile at her. This is one of the many images of the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi in Lacon, IL, seen in their new video, “Images of Franciscan Simplicity.”
The video shows the sisters praying, working and reflecting during their day-to-day lives in their community, which is near Peoria, IL.
“This video draws the viewer into a deeper life of meditation and service to God,” said Sr. Adriana, the community’s superior. “I hope that it inspires prayer and commitment to the Franciscan way of simplicity and love.”
The Congregation of the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi was founded by Mother Anna Brunner in 1894 in Budapest, Hungary. In 1948, the Sisters were given a house in Lacon, Illinois for their Motherhouse. The sisters wear a traditional habit and have regular times for Mass, Divine Office and adoration.
View the Sisters’ video at http://www.youtube.com/
The video was produced by www.TreeFrogClick.com, a web promotion company that works with religious communities.
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