Various Translations of the motto of the Daughters of Charity

The crest of the Daughters of Charity is a heart encompassed by flames, with a superimposed crucifix surrounded by the motto:

‘Caritas Christi Urget nos’ 2Cor 5:14

This is the motto as originally chosen by St Louise to give
meaning and expression to our life and actions.

Over the years, and in different cultural contexts, this has been variously translated to:

‘The Charity of Christ….

The Charity of Christ Crucified…..

The Love of Christ…..

The Love of Christ Crucified……

……..Urges Us;

……..Presses Us;

…….Leaves us No Option

or as we are using,

…….Energises Us’