The congregation was founded in Mexico City in 1885, approved by Pope Pius X and joined the Third Order of St. Francis in 1942. 
The Charisma of these sisters has its heart in the “Paschal Mystery” of Jesus. Their spirituality is based on five pillars: living in full the Mystery of the Redemption; Mary Co-Redeemer; an active and contemplative life; service for suffering humanity; a simple and poor life.