‘Devakripa’ means ‘God’s Grace.’ It is a Home for Senior Citizens’ a unit of Mother Martha Memorial Trust ® which is situated at Nandigudda near Attavar, Mangalore. This Home is registered in honour of Mother Martha, the first member and the first Superior General of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany (Bethany Sisters) founded by the Servant of God, Mgr Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas.

With the motto, PROMOTING FULLNESS OF LIFE FOR ALL (Cf. Jn 10:10) the Bethany Sisters strive to promote and provide opportunities for fullness of life to the senior citizens, in the declining years of their life. Accordingly, following are the vision, goal and objectives of their services to the senior citizens:

Vision: To promote the Glory of God by the holiness of its members and for the service of His Kingdom

Mission: To promote and facilitate fullness of life for all and share the compassionate love of Jesus with the residents, the senior citizens

Objectives:
a) Provide conducive atmosphere to attain fullness of life
b) Provide facilities to experience peace, joy and contentment in their retiring days
c) Promote healthy living in all areas of life
d) Provide loving care, wholeness of life, support system even in failing health