Have You Ever Met an Astronaut?
by Sr. Barb Biver, ASC The sisters at BLCS (Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine) had this opportunity on April 17 when Sandy Magnus visited… Read More »Have You Ever Met an Astronaut?
Home » Stories, Prayers, and Reflections »
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.
Field Day
by Sr. Cecilia Hellmann, ASC On May 1, 15 ASC “Sister Pen and Prayer Pals” attended a Field Day at St. Teresa School in Belleville, IL.… Read More »Field Day
Are You Ready for the Big Event?
Summer 2026 This summer, excitement is building as the world turns its attention to international soccer. Cities are preparing, teams are training, and fans are… Read More »Are You Ready for the Big Event?
Two ASC’s Honored at Newman University
by Sr. Patty Owens, ASC Generations of alumni and donors came together the evening of April 21, 2026, for Newman University’s (NU) 2026 Legacy Awards… Read More »Two ASC’s Honored at Newman University
Celebration of Hospice
by Sr. Ann Fearday, ASC On April 12, 50 volunteers and staff celebrated the 45th anniversary of Hospice of Southern Illinois. Sister Leona Luechtefeld received… Read More »Celebration of Hospice
Stitch by Stitch: Sewing Hope for Others
by Sr. Janet Rowley, ASC As usage of the Sewing Room at the Wichita Center declined, the size of the room changed to keep pace.… Read More »Stitch by Stitch: Sewing Hope for Others
JPIC Bits Around the Region
On March 5, at the monthly online gathering of Nuns Against Gun Violence (NAGV), our ASC presence in this group, Sr. Diana Rawlings, prepared and… Read More »JPIC Bits Around the Region
Spring Awakening
by Sr. Miriam Rau, ASC Spring arrived in nature on March 20, 2026. Spring arose in some hearts and souls in Chicago, IL at Catholic Theological… Read More »Spring Awakening
Walking with Migrants
by Sr. Ann Fearday, ASC On March 7, seven of us ASCs joined several hundred other people in an ecumenical prayer vigil in solidarity with… Read More »Walking with Migrants
Hành Hương Về Nguồn
By: Sr Hien Vu, ASC “Thiên Chúa là tình yêu” (1Ga 4,16), “Thiên Chúa yêu thương dân Người như mẹ hiền ủ ấp con thơ”… Read More »Hành Hương Về Nguồn
Journey from Vallecorsa to Acuto
by Sr. Angela Laquet, ASC The ASC local community at Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine (BLCS) and local sisters from the area gathered for… Read More »Journey from Vallecorsa to Acuto
A Church Within a Church
by Sr. Regina Siegfried, ASC February 2026 marks the eighth year that St. Vincent’s Parish in St. Louis began its outreach, now fondly referred to… Read More »A Church Within a Church