River of Life
On a Zoom call recently, someone presented an image that moved me to contemplation. She said that it feels like we are traveling in a river of uncertainty with stops at islands of certainty.
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Stories, Prayers, and Reflections
We find inspiration and God in our ministry, mission, and even the smallest moments in our day. Here we share our stories, prayers, and reflections on everything happening in our lives.
Finding Balance Amidst Uncertainty
Have you ever thought about rocks teaching us a lesson? Even though rocks can’t rationally think or process emotions we can learn a lot from them. I am often amazed at how they can balance on each other with a sense of trust.
Adios, Guatemala
After 33 years of loving service, I am saying farewell to my ministry in Guatemala. I will return to the States in June.
Call the Midwife
We have had many nurses in our ranks, but perhaps only one nurse midwife: Sister Francine Schuster, ASC.
Children’s Day in Rural Northern Bolivia
By Sister Ann Fearday, ASC Friends and co-workers Gonzalo Flores, Magda Navia and I left at the crack of dawn on April 12 in Betsy,… Read More »Children’s Day in Rural Northern Bolivia
Farewell, Sweetgum Tree
By ASC Sisters Rose Anthony Mathews and Anne Irose For many years, a sweetgum tree graced the front of the Ruma Center, providing beauty, shade,… Read More »Farewell, Sweetgum Tree
Restore Our Earth
Earth Day 2021 By Sister Sara Dwyer, ASC Restore Our Earth, this year’s theme for Earth Day, is one that captures an Adorer’s heart. It… Read More »Restore Our Earth
Now the Green Blade Riseth
Signs of Spring abound. There is talk of studying the latest seed catalogs, of checking almanacs, of measuring out plots for veggies and flowers, of… Read More »Now the Green Blade Riseth
Asylum Ministry Ends
By Sister JoAnn Mark, ASC As the Greyhound bus pulled out of the Wichita Transit Station at 4 a.m., Sister Diana Rawlings and I realized… Read More »Asylum Ministry Ends
Evolutionary Christ Consciousness Resource
By Sister Regina Siegfried, ASC When I read Creation and the Cross: The Mercy of God for a Planet in Peril by Elizabeth Johnson (Orbis… Read More »Evolutionary Christ Consciousness Resource
The Assembly is a Ritual
By Sister Regina Siegfried, ASC Lent and Holy Week were opportunities for me to ponder rituals and how Covid has changed the patterns of worship… Read More »The Assembly is a Ritual
Sister Elaine: Scholastic Bowl Coach Hall of Famer
We are so proud to announce that our Sister Elaine Freund, ASC is being inducted into the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association Hall… Read More »Sister Elaine: Scholastic Bowl Coach Hall of Famer