With hearts uplifted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we, the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Northern Province, joyfully present this new digital doorway to our Congregation and to the world. This website is not merely a platform of information, but a living witness of faith, love, and service. It is our humble effort to share the fragrance of God’s presence, the richness of our missionary endeavors, and the beauty of our consecrated life with the wider society.

Bethany was born from the vision of our Founder, Servant of God R.F.C. Mascarenhas, who desired that every home become another Bethany—an abode of love, prayer, and service. Today, in a world often marked by restlessness and uncertainty, we are called to be witnesses of hope, channels of compassion, and instruments of peace. Through this website, we wish to echo the heartbeat of our mission: to make Christ known and loved, especially among the poor, the marginalized, and those thirsting for meaning.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom our Province is dedicated, is the inexhaustible source of our strength. His Heart, pierced yet overflowing with mercy, inspires us to embrace the wounded, to uplift the broken, and to proclaim the Good News with joy. Every page of this website seeks to radiate that same love—whether through stories of faith, reflections on God-experience, or accounts of our missionary activities.

We pray that this initiative may become a beacon of light, drawing many closer to Christ. May it inspire young people to listen to the call of God, encourage families to deepen their faith, and invite society to recognize the transforming power of love lived in simplicity and service.

As we step into this new chapter, we entrust this endeavour to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the maternal care of Our Blessed Mother Mary, the Queen Mother of Bethany. May all who visit this website encounter not just information, but inspiration; not just words, but the living Word; not just updates, but the timeless message of God’s love.

With gratitude to all who have made this possible, and with confidence in God’s providence, I extend my blessings and warm welcome to each visitor. Together, let us continue to build Bethany in the world—where Christ is loved, His Heart is adored, and His mission is lived.

(Sr Erasma BS)
Provincial Superior

Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Northern Province