1. God’s compassionate love for His people especially the dehumanized poor, manifested through the Kenosis of Christ in the mystery of the Incarnation
2. Mary’s faith filled and unconditional submission to the will of God expressed in her response “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy word,” which is the motto of the Congregation.
3. The apostolic missionary zeal and the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood of St Therese of Lisieux.
4. The contemplative sprit of Martha, Mary and Lazarus of Bethany, a true home where Jesus experienced friendship and hospitality.