How Baptism Calls Us Forward
After coming out of a beautiful, quiet, reflective time of finding faith in the waiting and preparing during Advent, we face the excitement and busyness… Read More »How Baptism Calls Us Forward
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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.
The Promise of 2021: Reflections from the Regional Leader
Life will never go back to the way it was before. We may go back to some activities, but we will be different people. Who we are, how we relate, what is important, what we hope for, and how we think about things have all changed. Here are 5 Things I Hope for 2021.
Finding Faith in the Wait
Advent often reminds us that we are in a season of waiting and preparing. It is a wonderful state to be in if we know what we are waiting for. What have you discovered about yourself this year? How has that prepared you for your future?
A Note from the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Committee
We, the Adorers of the US Region, strive to advocate, educate and act to embody the vision and values of St. Maria de Mattias’ charism and spirituality.
Answering Your Call
This week is National Vocations Awareness Week and I’ve been talking a lot about following your call, even when it’s scary or unknown. Making decisions can nearly paralyze you with fear. What if you’re supposed to be doing something else? What if your friends and family don’t support you? What if you fail.
Fall-ing in Love with Change
Change is inevitable. We hear that all the time. In every facets of our lives, if we are going to make way for something new, something else has to change. Like the leaves, we have to stop pouring energy into parts of our lives that need to fall away.
Kathleen S. Jagger named 12th president of Newman University
Wichita, Kansas — The Newman University Board of Trustees has named Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, the 12th president of Newman University effective July 1, 2020.… Read More »Kathleen S. Jagger named 12th president of Newman University
Beginning 2020
A new year, a new decade awaits us. More than at any time of the year, we usually pause to make intentions of how we… Read More »Beginning 2020
Shepherds Among Us
The shepherds of the Christmas story have always fascinated me. I lived on a farm and liked to be outside, so I knew that one… Read More »Shepherds Among Us
It’s More Than a Laundromat
Every second Thursday of the month, a handful of cheerful church volunteers gathers at a local laundromat that doubles as the “Church of the Suds… Read More »It’s More Than a Laundromat
The Dawning of a Brighter Day in Bolivia
Background: The Adorers of the Blood of Christ have had a mission in the Andean nation of Bolivia since 1973. Sister Anitawa (Ann) Fearday, from… Read More »The Dawning of a Brighter Day in Bolivia
In Honor of Those We’ve Lost
Today is a holy day of remembrance. Many days we remember these women, but today we do it with the Church in a formal way.… Read More »In Honor of Those We’ve Lost