Vocations

The charism of the Daughters of Charity is service to those who are experiencing poverty. St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac received this charism as a gift from God and they have given this gift to the people of God through the communities that they founded.

Our mission as Daughters of Charity is to serve those experience poverty. We are called to a life of service. Our relationship with God is at the heart of our calling, and through life in community, we support one another in fulfilling our common mission.

Understanding your own calling takes time and requires a deep understanding of who you are, and what matters most in your life. Establishing a prayer life and listening to God can bring clarity. Discerning a call takes time in prayer, exploring your call with others and patient listening to the will of God in your life.

The Daughters of Charity are a group of women who belong to a community of Apostolic Life. Unlike Contemplatives, we are Sisters who live and work among those we serve.

Speaking with a Sister can help answer questions and provide valuable insights on how to determine your true purpose.

We are Called

In response to our Baptism each of us is called by God to live the life He has marked out for us. Each of us has a vocation, a calling unique to us. It’s through prayer and discernment that we come to discover our unique calling.

We are reminded in Christus Vivit by Pope Francis that:

“To respond to our vocation, we need to foster and develop all that we are… it has to do with finding our true selves in the light of God and letting our lives flourish and bear fruit… your vocation inspires you to bring out the best in yourself for the glory of God and the good of others. It is not simply a matter of doing things, but of doing them with meaning and direction.” (257)

For more information, please contact Sr Carmel Ryan at carmelryan@daughtersofcharity.ie