We are called to live the contemplation of divine things and an assiduous union with God in prayer. This is our first and foremost duty.

Constitutions of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

A Community Centered On The Eucharist

The Eucharist is our model for religious life. As Eucharistic souls, we surrender our lives and fully give of ourselves to God in thanksgiving for this great Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

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Virtues Characteristic of Our Spirituality

What is daily life like for the Mercedarian Sisters?

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Trying To Figure Out God’s Plan For Your Life?

If you feel even a small calling from God to explore the Mercedarian order or religious life in general, start with this "Is Jesus Calling You?" quiz! After you’re finished, take time to explore the variety of resources we have available and get connected with our Vocations Director.

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We love our traditions! We had our annual Tamale-making & rosary-singing evening tonight! What Advent and Christmas traditions do you and your families have? (Chant Tone Credit: Little Friars and Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary) #Advent #PrepareTheWay #Traditions #Catholic #Mercedarian #Vocations

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One of our sisters really entered into the spirit of St. Lucy's feast day which the Church celebrates today. . . Tradition holds that St. Lucy would wear a wreath of candles on her head so she could see better, thus freeing her arms to carry supplies, as she served the poor Christians hiding from persecution in the dark underground catacombs. St. Lucy, pray for us!
#StLucy #prayforus #saints #martyr #virgin #reallove #wreath #candles #mercedarian #vocation (Picture taken at the @thefiatcenter)

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Join us in praying for our Pope Francis today as he celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be... May the Lord preserve our Holy Father, give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not to the will of his enemies. Amen. @franciscus
#prayforPopeFrancis #popefrancis #HolyFather #faithfulobedience #catholic #Mercedarian #vocation #priesthood #pontifex

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"There is nothing to frighten and distress you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let nothing upset you. Is it not I, your Mother, who is here? Are you not under my protection?" (words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego)
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Pictured is the beautiful display of Our Blessed Mother in honor of this great feast at St. Augustine Church in Gainesville where they celebrated Las Mañanitas the night before and tonight with Mass and reception. May we always have recourse to our Mother who holds us always. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
#OurLady #Mary #OurLadyofGuadalupe #prayforus #Mexico #JuanDiego #Mercedarian #feast

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"Always think of the love Jesus had for us that he remains with us in the Divine Eucharist." - Venerable Maria del Refugio

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Prepare the way of the Lord! Happy Second Sunday of Advent from our Gainesville community. May we continue to prepare our hearts to receive the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Fun fact: Mother Rosario made that wreath!)
"May the God of endurance and encouragement
grant you to think in harmony with one another,
in keeping with Christ Jesus,
that with one accord you may with one voice
glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 15:5-6)
#Advent #wreath #preparetheway #Jesus #vocation #Mercedarian #decorations #smile

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