We are called to embrace gospel poverty and simplicity in contrast to rampant materialism and consumerism. We are called to embrace gospel chastity in contrast to rampant sexual promiscuity. We are called to embrace gospel obedience with the Church and this community of the Church in contrast to rampant individualism. We do this according to our state of life as monastic or domestic members. We also hold dear substantial silence so that others might come to know the presence of the Lord, substantial solitude so others might come to know the presence of the Constant Companion, prayer so others might experience the driving action of Jesus' love in their life, and penance so others might turn daily to the comfort of the Spirit of Christ in their life.
Love is the primary charism of the community.
Truth is our surest guide. Integration is the expression of this love guided by truth. We are, as an integrated monastic community, religious from a Christian base, Christian from a Catholic base and monastic from a Franciscan base. We also integrate the charismatic and contemplative, solitude and community, contemplative prayer and apostolic activity. We live in an hour of history when God calls us to respond radically to His gospel call to evangelical life as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.