“The spiritual life does not remove us from the world but leads us deeper into it” (Henri J. M. Nouwen).

Ministries of spirituality help promote a spirituality of the Incarnation that recognizes the dignity and preciousness of each human person. These ministries nourish holistic and contemplative living, encourage the appreciation of beauty and artistic expression, advocate for protection of the sacredness of creation, and raise awareness of the role of the arts in promoting human dignity.

In addition to the ministries listed here, many of our Sisters work as spiritual directors and facilitators, working with individuals and groups, helping form healthy and whole persons and relationships in and among communities.

Spirituality in Ministry
In response to a call from Church leaders to utilize our resources to deepen an appreciation of spirituality within the whole Church and to more actively promote the spirituality of the laity, the congregation established a department for Spirituality in Ministry. This is a jointly sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston. Through a variety of workshops, conferences, and retreats, this ministry seeks to enhance the spirituality and mission of the two congregations by supporting the ongoing formation and spiritual growth of its members, associates, and co-ministers as well as members of the Church at large. Spirituality in Ministry serves as a resource to all the ministries of the two congregations