Seven Layers Deeper
By Sister Barbara Hudock, ASC In reading the signs of the times, I hear the challenge and call to diversity, inviting diversity into our lives,… Read More »Seven Layers Deeper
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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.
My Sediments Exactly
By Sister Janet McCann, ASC John Philip Newell, in his book, New Harmony, has a chapter titled, “Digging God Out.” In it, he recounts Etty… Read More »My Sediments Exactly
Wichita Women Better Served by Recent Affiliation
Pamela, a client of the Wichita Women’s Initiative Network or WIN, recently expressed her gratitude for the help she had been given.
St. Maria and Jomanny
By Sister Kristen Forgotch, ASC We Adorers have a special connection with St. Maria de Mattias, who founded our congregation on this day in 1834… Read More »St. Maria and Jomanny
Millions of Diamonds of Light
A few years ago, I was experiencing a “dark night of the soul.” During a group ritual that summer, participants were instructed to remain silent and to take their turn peering into a mysterious structure on a table. When I looked inside, a single votive candle was burning, yet mirrors reflected the one candle and “multiplied” it. I saw my face, as well.
“Traveler, There is no Path”
By Sister Barbara Hudock, ASC Last year on this day, we began a yearlong celebration of our community’s origins in the U.S. 150 years earlier.… Read More »“Traveler, There is no Path”
Travels in Black History
While some dreams take me to Europe or South America, there is a lot I want to see in the U.S., museums among them. Museums about Black history and justice, in general, are at the top of my list.
Who Needs Lent in a Pandemic?
You probably have felt the same way if you are honest. Haven’t we all been in Lent since the lockdown of March 2020? Some say, “Well, what is another 40 days” to the sacrifices already experienced in the Covid-19 pandemic?
Lent is Love
Lent is Love – February 21, 2021 Does it ever seem like days just blend into the next day and before we know it weeks… Read More »Lent is Love
What 2020 Taught Me About Peace and Justice
By Sister JoAnn Mark, ASC We are well into 2021, but I am still thinking about last year’s lingering lessons about peace and justice. What… Read More »What 2020 Taught Me About Peace and Justice
Lent During a Pandemic
The ritual of receiving ashes at the beginning of Lent reminds us that we are not alone as we make our way through the next 40 days,
Pope Francis’ Guide for Achieving the Common Good
In an age and culture that value individualism, is there room for human fraternity and solidarity? Last Fall, Pope Francis challenged us to work for… Read More »Pope Francis’ Guide for Achieving the Common Good