Consensus Statement of the Central Ideas
of Jean Pierre Medaille, S.J.
found in the Primitive Constitutions

Stimulated by the Holy Spirit of Love and receptive to His inspirations

        The Sister of Saint Joseph moves always towards
                profound love of God
                and
                love of neighbor without distinction

                        from whom she does not separate herself
                        and
                        for whom, in the following of Christ
                        she works in order to achieve unity
                        of neighbor with neighbor
                        and neighbor with God
                                directly in this apostolate
                                and
                                indirectly through works of charity

                in humility - the spirit of  the Incarnate Word
                                (Philippians 2:5-8)

                in sincere charity (cordiale charité) - the manner of
                                Saint Joseph whose name she bears

                in an Ignatian-Salesian climate: that is, with an
                        orientation towards excellence
                                        (Le dépassement, le plus)
                        tempered by gentleness (douceur), peace, joy