Victimhood is the charism of the Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In offering herself as a victim of Divine Love, the LIHM Sister voluntarily takes the place of sinners and pays the punishment of death. Through Christ's ultimate victimhood and death on the Cross, those who offer their own sufferings in union with His Sacrifice share in His redemptive suffering. It was this offering of Jesus as Victim-Priest that opened salvation to mankind.