Madeleine Sophie

by Mary d’Apice rscj

Madeleine Sophie,
our inspiration and friend,
woman of fire and of tenderness,
of wisdom and simplicity.
of frailty yet manifesting a strength born of love,
help us to strive to continue the mission

Teresa Bystram rscj

to which you were first called
and then chosen to lead.
Be with us, our inspiration and guide,
as we seek, like you,
to discover and contemplate ever more deeply
the love of our God revealed in the Heart of Jesus.
Inspire us as we endeavour
to radiate the very love of that Heart
though our service of education
in the spirit of generosity and compassion.
Help us to draw others
to discover the source of this love
in an open, welcoming Heart
even as you did for so many.
Give us the courage
to be ever more responsive to
the transforming action of the Holy Spirit
who moulded you into the woman you became.
Only then can we live
truly united and conformed to
the Heart of Jesus.

Mary d’Apice rscj
Province of Australia-New Zealand