Their Aim and Spirituality
The Cottolengo Brothers’ motto is taken from St Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians (5:14) “Caritas Christi Urget Nos”, i.e., “The Love of Christ overwhelms us”.
In fact, the brothers consider themselves highly honoured to have been called to serve Jesus in the person of the poor, especially the mentally handicapped and the sick, whom they care for in Chaaria-Meru.
By being so close to these most beloved sons of God, the Cottolengo Brothers try to do their best to learn the demanding lesson of becoming like little children, above all in their innocence of life.
Thus, they want to keep in mind the solemn words of Jesus: “Anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” (Mk 10:15).
The Brothers in the world also work as nurses, either in dispensaries or in homes, where they care for physically handicapped, aged, and long-term sick people.
Their apostolate is geared towards children and abandoned young people, especially to victims of new forms of poverty, such as drug addiction.
A Flash of Their History
Founded in Turin (Italy) by St. Joseph B. Cottolengo in 1833, the Cottolengo Brothers worked in numerous ‘Little Houses of Divine Providence” scattered throughout Italy.
In 1973 they came to Kenya and went also to India and Ecuador to witness their faith through the charism of St Cottolengo.
The Vocation Director
P. O. Box 1426
60200 Meru.
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