The apostolic spirit and educational mission of the community derives from the contemplation of the Heart of Our Lady cooperating with Christ in the redemption of man. Fr. Masmitja encouraged the Sisters to meditate on an eighth sword that pierces the Heart of Mary at the sight of sin. However, instead of committing themselves to reparation for sin, as other communities did, the Sisters combat the roots of the evil by praying for the conversion of sinners and by working for the evangelization of society.
In putting together the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fr. Masmitja focused on the role played by our Lady in the paschal mystery. Through her suffering endured in union with Christ, Mary was associated with the work of redemption. For a religious community, devotion to the Immaculate Heart has to be lived in the context of a life completely dedicated to God’s service through the following of her Son; a life committed to hearing the Word and putting it into practice; of an existence consecrated to spreading the Gospel. The Sisters were formed in the Heart of Mary: a heart aflame with charity for God and for others. That love would suffer at the sight of sin, so offensive to God, and desired to respond to Him in love. The love of neighbor did not lead the Sister to reject the sinner, but to strive to bring about their conversion. The Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary is no “cushy” place, but one strengthened by the practice of virtue, especially fidelity and fortitude in the midst of suffering and trials.