Spirituality
School of the Heart
Our founder, Fr. Francis Marino, would say that Anawim is a “school of the heart” as we entrust ourselves to Mary, who forms our hearts in her spirit of humility, compassion and reconciling love, transforming us into the likeness of Jesus. She guides us in the ever-unfolding work of her Son in today’s world and shares with us her spiritual motherhood as we are called to bring forth the life of Jesus in others.
Our spirituality has three essential characteristics:
Liturgical
The Liturgy is the source of our formation. Daily, we draw inspiration from the readings and prayers of the Liturgy, which we understand to be the ponderings of Mary’s heart. For this reason, we honor Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Liturgical Life.
Eucharistic
Jesus in the Eucharist is the center of our spirituality. By faithful participation in Holy Mass and frequent Eucharistic Adoration, we are empowered by the Presence of Jesus to go forth to serve the people of God in all the circumstances of life.
Marian
We entrust ourselves to Mary, the mother and model of every Christian. She continually forms us in her spirit of humility, compassion and reconciling love, transforming us into the likeness of Jesus. She shares with us her spiritual motherhood as we are called to bring forth the life of Jesus in others.
