LMAMFES

WE ARELMAMFESLAY MISSIONARY ASSOCIATES OF MOTHER FRANCISCA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO DE FUENTES

FORMATION AND BASIC ACTIVITIES

To be formed in the spirit of Jesus following the examples of Mother Francisca the following activities are offered:

I) Initial Formation: 8 Beaterlos (meetings) -study and reflection on the life and virtues of Mother Francisca rooted in the life and teaching of Jesus as inspired by the life of Sts. Dominic and Catherine of Siena.

2) after the initial formation of 8 Beaterios -members will be officially installed as LMAMFES in a Eucharistic Celebration and be conferred with a Mother Francisca Pin. Here EACH MEMBER TAKES a MYSTERY to be added to her / his name. Ex: Maria Garcia de la Resurreccion

3) each of the 15 installed LMAMFES MOTHER FRANClSCA CLUSTER will now invite new members to form a MOTHER Francisca CHAPLET of 15.

4) Twice a month -(The CLUSTER decides the days) the installed LMAMFES MOTHER FRANClSCA CLUSTER and CHAPLETS come together for the BEATERIO. The activities of the BEATERIO are the ff:

a) to listen to the Word of God and ~ on how one has lived it during the month in the spirit of Mother Francisca and exemplified by St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena.
b) to be refreshed on the life and virtues of Mother Francisca in the light of the Gospel
c) to share each other's testimony
d) to celebrate the Eucharist: (one of the two beaterios)
e) to offer "a bread for the sick and the needy"
f) to distribute to the sick and the needy what were offered previously (the group may decide the date and the place)
g) to share about Mother Francisca during the visits

5) Once a month: Join the Sisters' Community

First Sunday of the Month for Morning Prayers
First Sunday Mass
Visit the sick in hospitals or in any place

6) Once a week

a) other than Sunday, the LMAMFES participates in the celebration of theEucharist in any Parish Church
b) the LMAMFES makes an hour adoration in any Parish Adoration Chapel

7) Annuallv on August 24- Mother Francisca's death anniversary

a) 2 to 3:00 in the morning all LMAMFES gather for an hour adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This was the hour that Mother Francisca died. During this hour the group prays especially for peace throughout the world. (the group can select the venue -in any adoration chapel or in the school.)
b) 9 :00- 12 :00 in the morning - visit to the sick and the poor
c) 3:00 in the afternoon -Celebration of the Holy Mass. It was around this time that Mother Francisca was buried in the Church of San Juan de Letran with all possible solemnity .She was the first to be buried there. Her tomb was over the steps of the main altar on the Gospel side.
d) July 27 to August 23 -a month offering: "a bread for the sick and the poor"

8) DAILY.

a) Pray the Prayer for Mo!her Francisca
b) Pray for the Missions and for Asia.
c) Pray the Rosary (this may be prayed in parts during the day and with a special intention for each decade )
d) Meditate on the Mysterv and Virtue chosen.

Testimonial by the LMAMFES Generalate Cluster

It all began when we the LMAMFES, were called for a meeting by our spiritual directress and MFC Chairman. We did not have the slightest idea what the meeting was about until we were told by inspiration that we were chosen to be the first group of the Lay Missionary Association of Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. Thus, we were installed last October 8,2000.

We all knew for a fact that it is no joke being a member of the LMAMFES. And so before our installation, we underwent eight weeks of formation in preparation for our worthy cause. The . formation process included . reading and further understanding "God's Word" and studying "The Breve". We also had several group sharings which allowed us to impart to others how we live our mysteries and virtues in our daily lives.

The LMAMFES are composed of adults who may be sing1e married, or professionals. We have promised to commit ourselves to the goal of introducing and praying for the canonization t of Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. Many have testified that through their devotion to Mother Francisca, spiritual, financial, and even physical favors were granted to them,

Soon after we were installed, we began visiting the bishops and priests of the different Vicariates to allow us to introduce Mother Francisca del Espiritu in their respective parishes/churches. Prayer cards and posters about Mother Francisca were also distributed to the parishioners. As of this writing, we have already gone through several churches in Quezon City , Makati, antl Manila; afterwhich we are planning to introduce Mother Francisca to the provinces allover the Philippines.

We are committed to achieve our main goal, and that is, to work for the canonization of our Foundress, Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo. And since our task is not that easy, we see to it that we always instill in us the virtues of perseverance, sacrifice,and humility.

Experiences we encounter with Parish Priests and Bishops , boost our ego to be more brave in facing difficulties, discouragement and frustrations. We try our very best to face every person from different walks of life in order to win their hearts for them to eventually accept and believe in Mother Francisca.