Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of St Angela Merici, today we share some information about the Company of St Ursula which was founded by St Angela Merici in Brescia, North Italy on 25th November 1535. Over the next few months we'll share more about the life of St Angela.
One of her legacy's was to found both the Ursuline Order of religious sisters, but also the Company of St Ursula. Angela’s Rule provided a way of life for women who wished to consecrate themselves totally to God by living the Evangelical Councils of perpetual celibacy, poverty and obedience IN THE WORLD.
Their vocation is to provide 'leaven in the dough' which is sustained by a life of prayer which supports them in their commitment to the needs of the parish and community. Secular Ursulines live this call in the world in whatever happens to be their personal circumstances and are financially responsible for themselves. However, they are not alone but make their commitment in companionship with other members of the Company with whom they meet regularly for prayer and mutual encouragement.
Rejoice together and together encourage one another St Angela, 8th Legacy
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| Left to Right Pauline, Marie, Sr Zela, Sue, Marie, front the late Yvonne. |
Members of the Company in 2019 celebrating Marie's 10th Anniversary.
Members of the Company like Ursulines, and their foundress Angela, are part of the local Church and its mission. Their spirituality is nourished by the Mass, sacraments and Divine Office (prayers of the Church). Their motivation, as left by Angela, is to do everything for the glory of God and the good of souls.