To the casual observer, Sister Chris Mura's life is a blur. But to Sister Chris, it's all about carefully orchestrating chaos.

"I am part of a mobile team that moves in and out of parishes wherever there is a shortage of clergy," says Sr. Chris, almost breathlessly. As a member of the Hispanic Evangelization Team in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, she and her teammates work daily with parish staff to meet the physical and emotional needs of Hispanics living in the Philadelphia area. "We do everything from working with an existing parish staff to leading bi-lingual liturgies, counseling, visiting the home-bound, to working with families. We even teach a women's yoga class," she added.

Sister Chris's passion for Hispanic ministry began in 1979 when her community, the Daughters of Charity, sent her and another sister to Puerto Rico and then to Bolivia for language school. Their intention was to learn Spanish fluently and then return to work with the Latino population. Over the years, her work with Hispanics has also led her to serve as a volunteer with Cuban boat people at Guantanomo Bay, Cuba, and to serve as a translator for international meetings of the Daughters of Charity.

"Our core mission is to serve the poor, and our life together revolves around that core value," says Sister Chris. "Each of us comes together each week from our various mission fields to support one another in prayer and to share our joys and sorrows."

If you are considering the possibility of serving Christ with the Daughters of Charity, Sister Chris says it's all about having a passion for service. "Let your passion and desire carry you into exploring this," says Sister Chris. "I started with a desire to serve people, and that's what clicked for me. The Daughters seemed so  happy and that spark continued to grow; if it is right for you go for it!"