Teresian Associates

Teresian Associates are lay men and women, married and single, called by God to live their baptismal consecration with the spirituality of the Society of Saint Teresa of Jesus and associated with the Society. The Society offers them support and guidance and collaboration in the place where they are called to live their Christian commitment.

PURPOSE
Teresian Associates try to allow God to work in them, so that they may become more like Christ, and so bring the Good News of Salvation to others.

MEANS

PRAYER
Each member tries:

	To dedicate a set time to personal prayer, according to the teachings of St. Teresa of Jesus.
	To participate actively in the Eucharist on Sundays and if possible, more frequently.
	To follow the life of the Church in the Liturgical year.

WITNESS
The members strive to witness true Christian life in their own families, on the job, at recreation, and in the community.

MINISTRY
Associates are encouraged to become involved in ministry, in the parish or in one of the works of the Society.

OPTIONAL
One or more private vows of poverty, chastity and obedience may be made.

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SOCIETY

Associates are invited to join with the Sisters for liturgical celebrations, especially for Society feast days. Once or twice a year, days of renewal are offered to the Associates, so that they may deepen in their spirituality and in their bonds with each other. All are encouraged to study the works of St. Teresa and St. Henry de Osso.

PRAYER OF THE TERESIAN ASSOCIATES

Lord Jesus, You said, "Everything that you ask in my name will be given to you." We trust in your word and unite ourselves to all our brothers and sisters throughout the world, to ask that your name be glorified. We desire to know ourselves, to know You, to love You always and to make You known and loved by all. We want to live our Baptismal consecration to the fullest in today’s world as Associates of the Society of St. Teresa of Jesus. We need your grace, for without You we can do nothing, but with You we can do all things. We ask this in your Name. Amen

For information, contact:

In Texas: Sr. Hortense Coloma, STJ 343 N. Crisp St. Uvalde, TX 78801 Phone: (830) 278-9718 e-mail: hcolomastj@aol.com	In Louisiana: Sr. Gina Geraci, STJ 18080 St. Joseph’s Way Covington, LA 70435-5623 Phone: (985) 893-1470
In Florida Sr. Carmen Gloria Plasencia, stj 2921 SW. 122th Ave. Miami, FL 33175 Phone: (305) 223-7445