Franciscan Minims of the Perpetual Help of Mary
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The Franciscan Minims of the Perpetual Help of Mary (f.m.) is a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order for women. It was founded on June 24, 1942 in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico
by Reverend Mother María Concepción of the Nativity of Perpetual Help. Nicknamed as the Order of Atonement/Work of Atonement, they live a life of prayer and penance. They have a different habit, compared to other Franciscans: Their habit is maroon, with a green head veil and a blue veil.
during the time of religious persecution by the president
of Mexico
at that time, Plutarco Elías Calles
.
. They also give religious conferences for women.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
by Reverend Mother María Concepción of the Nativity of Perpetual Help. Nicknamed as the Order of Atonement/Work of Atonement, they live a life of prayer and penance. They have a different habit, compared to other Franciscans: Their habit is maroon, with a green head veil and a blue veil.
Origins
The Order was founded after an inspiration received by the foundress, Mother Maria Concepcion. The foundress is said to have spoken to the Crucified JesusJesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
during the time of religious persecution by the president
President
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of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
at that time, Plutarco Elías Calles
Plutarco Elías Calles
Plutarco Elías Calles was a Mexican general and politician. He was president of Mexico from 1924 to 1928, but he continued to be the de facto ruler from 1928–1935, a period known as the maximato...
.
Apostolate
The main apostolate of a Franciscan Minim Sister is the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed SacramentBlessed Sacrament
The Blessed Sacrament, or the Body and Blood of Christ, is a devotional name used in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, Old Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, to refer to the Host after it has been consecrated in the sacrament of the Eucharist...
. They also give religious conferences for women.