Ven. mother seraphina

Venerable Mother Seraphina - a visionary, guide and mentor of youth and children- continues to inspire the world

1. Venerable Mother seraphina farolfi The Foundress of the Clarist Franciscan Missionaries of the Most Blessed Sacrament

2. Venerable Mother Seraphina Farolfi Mother Seraphina Farolfi (Francisca Farolfi ) was born on 7 October 1853 at Tossignano in Italy.

3. She joined a Religious Congregation at Forli, (Italy) taking the name Seraphina

4. Mother Seraphina founded a new Religious Congregation named CFMSS on 1 May 1898. 

5. She was a great educationist, guide, mentor and support to the youth and children.

6. Mother Seraphina Speaks… “Be generous, grow in holiness and remember the favours the Lord has bestowed on you.” – Mother Seraphina

7. “Pray… for prayer can obtain even the impossible.” - Mother Seraphina Mother Seraphina Speaks…

8. “ How poignantly sweet it is to spend some days alone with God: to forget whatever is around us and whatever we have to leave behind!” - Mother Seraphina Mother Seraphina Speaks…

9. “Nothing is small in God’s eyes because He sees our intentions.” - Mother Seraphina Mother Seraphina Speaks…

10. Mother Seraphina passed away after a prolonged illness on 18 June 1917 leaving behind a rich philosophy of education which will continue to guide us for ages to come.

11. Prayer Through The Intercession Of Venerable Mother Seraphina Almighty eternal Father!you blessed your handmaid Seraphina with a deep spirit of contemplation and zeal for the salvation of souls. You filled her with a burning desire to unite her life with the love of your Son in the Eucharist. You enabled her to share in your Son’s redemptive sacrifice of the Cross through her continuous life of sacrifice in the selfless service of all, especially the children and the youth. We praise and thank you. Merciful Father, through the intercession of Mother Seraphina I beseech you to grant me the grace I ardently desire………………(make your intention) and pray that she may be raised to the honours of the altar in accordance with your holy will. Amen.