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
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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.
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
Border Prayers
Since the end of June, on Wednesday evenings at 6, people have gathered on the church steps of St. Vincent de Paul’s parish in St.… Read More »Border Prayers
Tanzania, 50 Years On
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Adorers’ arrival in Tanzania in East Africa, which is now its own “region” or province of the… Read More »Tanzania, 50 Years On
An Offering of Sweet Potatoes
By Sister Regina Siegfried, ASC My parish, St. Vincent De Paul in St. Louis, began Wednesday evening vigils on our church steps to pray for… Read More »An Offering of Sweet Potatoes
My Missionary Journey in Bolivia
By Sister Anne Irose, ASC I was in my late 30s when I began ministry in Bolivia. My hopes, joy and curiosity were as great as… Read More »My Missionary Journey in Bolivia
“Teacher, Follow Me”
By Sister Regina Siegfried, ASC I recently met my Iraqi student Dunya for the celebration of Eid that marks the end of the Ramadan month… Read More »“Teacher, Follow Me”
Mother Augusta Volk (1828-1893)
Mother Augusta Volk was born in Bombach, Germany in 1828. She destined to lead the community during particularly trying times.
Sister Antonia Strittmatter (1830-1907)
Walking the gangplank to board a ship and steaming toward an unknown land was a voyage of faith. Sister Antonia Strittmatter, joined by Sister Clementine Zerr and nearly 50 others left for the United States on Aug. 26, 1873. At the time, Antonia was 42 and a professed member of the congregation for 18 years. She left only a signature in a Ruma canonical register as primary evidence of her many years as an Adorer.