February 17

Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

“In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.”

—Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 For Reflection:

Is the Blessed Mother the “architect” of my hopes and dreams, my plans and my way of life? How can I entrust everything to her?

 (Quote from Graceful Living)