The following of Christ according to the Gospels is the basis of our way of life. Our Constitutions, especially the Fundamental Constitution of the Nuns, clearly define the content and goal of our life in terms of the word of God. All aspects of formation, from the earliest instruction given in the novitiate emphasize the scriptures as the source and nourishment of our way of life, a life continually fed by the word of God not only in the hours given directly to prayer, liturgy and lectio divina (prayerful reading of the Scriptures) but also pondered during the hours of study and work.
From the beginning of their formation the sisters are initiated into the practice of lectio divina. Sufficient practical instruction in this way of prayer and an explanation of its meaning and place within the tradition as well as its essential role in their life are important aspects of this initiation.
A structured program of scripture study is an essential aspect of the initial years of formation. Such study offers a fruitful preparation for the celebration of the liturgy and for lectio divina, and helps provide the necessary foundation for a life that is based on the word of God.
