To fulfill the vow of poverty, sisters hold all things in common. In living simply, sisters choose to share their time, talent and resources to fulfill their mission of service to those in need. The vow of poverty is a witness against greed and aspires to a just distribution of resources. Celibacy is a valuable way of loving. A sister commits herself to a personal and prayerful relationship with God within her community and for the sake of a mission and lifestyle she values.
Celibacy encourages supportive and enriching relationships.
It is a witness against possessiveness and for faithfulness to commitment. Obedience is understood as prayerful listening to God, community, the needs of the church and the world, and one's own heart. It means entering into shared conversation in which all involved are open to the Spirit and actively responding. The vow of obedience is a witness against individualism through shared decision-making for the greater good. Prayer is the core of a sister's way of life.