"Veni Si Amas" (Come if You Love)

Encircling the Blessed Sacrament on the monstrance in our San Damiano Adoration Chapel are the words, "Veni Si Amas," which mean, "Come if You Love."

The same invitation, offered to those visiting our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in our adoration chapel, is extended to young women who are seeking His Heart.

Do you desire to give Him everything?
Do you long to know the deepest desire of your heart?
You are invited to come join other young women encounter the Heart of Christ and His love for you!

You will find information here about the October 15-17 Veni Si Amas retreat scheduled in our Provincial Motherhouse in Alton, Illinois.

For more information, visit this page or email Sister M. Consolata, our vocation director. Her email address is found on this page!

Please ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten the minds and inflame the hearts of those who are seeking to know and do His Will.

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