Sister Mary Francis and the religious community to which she belongs experienced a very special moment when they received a visit from little Quinn. The tender encounter was captured on video and shows the sweeter side of consecrated life.
Lauren Hamilton, a Catholic mother, shared a video on her Instagram account that has touched thousands of people. It shows her almost six-month-old daughter visiting her aunt, Sister Mary Francis, a member of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration.
The video shows the nun holding her niece with immense affection as she introduces her to the other sisters in her community. They all approach with smiles, tenderness, and joy to greet the baby.
Watch the video below:
"Quinn got to meet Sister Mary Francis this weekend, and it’s safe to say that this little girl isn’t going to have any shortage of prayers or aunts loving on her for the rest of her life,” Lauren wrote in the post.
Sister Mary Francis says she's never been happier in her life as she walks with her niece. The nuns she meets along the way shower her with affection and play with the tiny baby, with a tenderness that captivates.
“She is my best friend in the world,” says the nun.
One of the most beautiful moments is when a sister uses her veil to play “Peek-a-Boo."
The video has touched the hearts of millions on social media.
As of this writing, the video generated an astounding 4.4 million views, almost 460,000 likes, and over 3,500 comments.
Many users celebrated the beauty of consecrated life and the sisters’ testimony of love.
"I love the nun who came running from the field with her hat flying behind her. I actually love everything about this."
"Seeing a group of nuns smiling and cuddling a baby makes a part of my heart happy that other smiles can't reach."
"My great-aunt was a nun, and there were several times in my life when her entire convent prayed for me. And honestly, even though I'm not religious, I swear I felt it."
"That baby is so blessed. You know all those sisters are praying for her... especially her aunt. What a blessing."
"Just a Jewish girl crying in awe of the beautiful energy of these nuns."
Quinn’s touching encounter with her religious aunt not only brought smiles, but also reminded many that consecrated life—far from being cold or distant—is full of humanity, tenderness, and joy.