Prayer & Eucharist
Daily Eucharistic Adoration, communal prayer, participation in the Eucharist, devotion to the Rosary, and listening to the Holy Spirit in discernment.
Compassion in Action
Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and by His stripes we are healed.”
— Isaiah 53:5
— Isaiah 53:5
The Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation are a Franciscan religious community called to bring the healing love and consolation of Christ to a suffering world. Rooted in Eucharistic spirituality and inspired by the compassion of Christ, we seek to become instruments of God's mercy among the poor, the sick, the lonely, the forgotten, and all who suffer physically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically.
Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel through prayer, presence, compassion, and service. Through our lives of consecration, we strive to make Christ's healing love visible in the world.
Vocation Requirements
Discerning with ACMC
Those discerning a vocation with the Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation should possess:
- A sincere attraction to the charism and mission of ACMC.
- A desire to console Christ in the suffering and to bring healing, hope, and the love of God to others.
- A sincere and genuine openness to personal and communal prayer centered on the Blessed Sacrament, community life, and missionary service.
- A willingness to embrace the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience, together with our fourth vow of Consolation for those who suffer.
- Good mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health.
- The ability to live and work harmoniously within a religious community.
- A spirit of generosity, compassion, and availability to serve the vulnerable and those who suffer.
- Generally between 18 and 40 years of age, although individual circumstances may be prayerfully considered.
What If This Sounds Like You?
If you feel drawn to the mission and spirituality of the Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation, we invite you to contact us. Come and learn about our community, our Franciscan spirituality, our life of prayer, our formation program, and our missionary apostolates.
Religious life must be seen as it truly is—not as one imagines or wishes it to be. Religious communities are not perfect places inhabited by perfect people. Rather, they are communities of ordinary individuals genuinely striving together to follow Christ and to bring His consolation to a wounded world.
Community life, prayer, and ministry all have realities that require sacrifice, humility, and generosity. Those who desire to give themselves entirely to God often discover that holiness is found in ordinary acts of love and service.
Our Apostolic Mission
Consoling Christ in those who suffer
Pastoral Presence
Home visitations to the sick, elderly, and homebound; hospital visitation; pastoral care of the sick; and companionship for the lonely and forgotten.
Evangelization
Street evangelization, catechesis, faith formation, missionary outreach locally and internationally, and service to those on the margins.
Healing & Accompaniment
Accompanying individuals experiencing emotional suffering, trauma, grief, addiction, or psychological wounds through compassionate presence and support.
Works of Mercy
Serving the homeless, the poor, the mentally ill, women, children, vulnerable populations, and those most in need of consolation.
Hidden Holiness
Preparing meals, sweeping floors, visiting the sick, listening to the lonely, and comforting the grieving become sacred expressions of God's love.
Pray Often
The One who calls gives grace
The One who calls also gives the grace and courage to respond. Spend time before the Blessed Sacrament, participate in the Eucharist, pray the Rosary, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your discernment.
There is no perfect type of religious sister. God frequently surprises us with His call and invites us to trust Him one step at a time.
Seek Spiritual Guidance
A vocation unfolds gradually
Speak with a priest, spiritual director, religious sister, or trusted mentor who knows you well and can help you discern God's call. A vocation is often a beautiful mystery that unfolds gradually.
Discernment is a journey best undertaken with prayer, openness, accompaniment, and trust in God's providence.
Come and See
Visit, pray, and discern with us
Women discerning a vocation are encouraged to visit the community, participate in prayer and ministry, and experience firsthand the life and mission of the Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation.
By His Stripes We Are Healed
Isaiah 53:5
For Additional Information
Vocation Directress
Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation
500 Coffee Road, Suite C
Modesto, California 95355 USA
Email:
development@animachristisisters.org
Telephone:
+1 (209) 604-0029
Compassion in Action
Aspirancy & Candidacy
Formation begins with discernment
Lifelong formation in the Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation begins during the application process to join our congregation. The candidate has the opportunity to grow in self-knowledge and in understanding her readiness to live religious life.
Our candidacy program includes preparation through prayer, study, and individual direction before entering the congregation. Formation is a lifelong journey of conversion, healing, and conformity to Christ the Consoler.
A candidate is a young woman who has expressed interest in joining our community, completed the application packet, and been accepted for entrance by the leadership of the congregation.
Contact the Vocation Director
Discerning with ACMC
To discern a call to the Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation is to open one’s heart to healing the wounds of the world through Christ’s compassion.
Prayer & Reflection
Spend regular time in prayer, asking God to reveal His will and listening for peace, joy, and confirmation.
Spiritual Direction
Receive individual accompaniment and guidance while growing in self-knowledge, maturity, and freedom.
Missionary Readiness
Learn the ACMC charism of healing, consolation, and mercy through study, service, and immersion experiences.
Lifelong Formation
Becoming women of consolation
Formation does not end with entrance into the congregation. Each sister continues to grow in spiritual, human, intellectual, pastoral, and missionary formation throughout her life.
- Daily prayer, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, rosary, and devotion to Christ Crucified.
- Growth in maturity, humility, community life, and compassionate presence.
- Study of Catholic teaching, consecrated life, Franciscan spirituality, and the ACMC charism.
- Apostolic preparation for catechesis, pastoral care, evangelization, mental health outreach, education, and service to the poor.
“Consecrated persons discover that the more they stand at the foot of the Cross of Christ, the more immediately and profoundly they experience the truth of God who is love.”
— Vita Consecrata
— Vita Consecrata
Before the Blessed Sacrament
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
We adore Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, in this Church and all the Churches of the world,
R/. And we bless Thee, because, by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
This prayer expresses the Eucharistic and Franciscan heart of the Anima Christi Missionaries of Consolation.
Interested in Discerning?
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our community, please contact our Vocation Director.
Email:
development@animachristisisters.org