Sister Loretta Gegen (1925-2017)
Sister Loretta Gegen wrote about Adorers’ history and spirituality, and translated community documents from Italian. She also served in Rome.
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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.
Sister Mary Matthew Janciar (1925-2019)
Sister Mary Matthew Janciar taught primary grades, enjoyed community life and was devoted to her Hispanic ministry of nearly 20 years.
Sister Rita Kampwerth (1935-1977)
Sister Rita Kampwerth worked for social reforms in her adopted home of East St. Louis, Illinois, where she loved and cared for needy people.
Shopping Cart of Lenten Grace
By Sister Bernadine Wessel, ASC About 60 years ago, my 3rd– and 4th-grade religion class and I were talking about Lent and preparing for Easter.… Read More »Shopping Cart of Lenten Grace
Salt Melts Ice and Hearts
By Sister Mary Catherine Clark, ASC Courtney, my neighbor, had spread salt along her sidewalk as a wintry mix of ice and snow fell from… Read More »Salt Melts Ice and Hearts
185 Years After Founding, What Do We Celebrate?
By Sister Maria Hughes, ASC Tomorrow, on March 4, Adorers of the Blood of Christ will mark the 185th anniversary of our founding by a… Read More »185 Years After Founding, What Do We Celebrate?
Moving Past Retribution in the Clergy Abuse Crisis
By Sister Clare Boehmer, ASC I was thinking and praying that something good would come of Pope Francis’ Feb. 21-24 summit on clergy sexual abuse.… Read More »Moving Past Retribution in the Clergy Abuse Crisis
Government Shutdown Meltdown
By Sister Michelle Woodruff, ASC We who serve the native people of Northwestern New Mexico welcomed the news of a break in the protracted and… Read More »Government Shutdown Meltdown
Vietnam Mission
A number of years ago, several Vietnamese women who had learned about Precious Blood spirituality from the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in Vietnam expressed… Read More »Vietnam Mission
Ending Violence Starts with Us
By Sister Sara Dwyer, ASC Our country has been shocked, perhaps even numbed, by the continued horrific violence inspired by a white supremacist/white nationalist ideology.… Read More »Ending Violence Starts with Us
A Letter to My Father, Jim Funk
By Sister Krystal Funk, ASC We met when I was only 3, and I lost you this past July when I was only 35. You… Read More »A Letter to My Father, Jim Funk
Religious Symbols Removed By Transco/Williams
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ prayerfully and intentionally placed this cross and labyrinth in the path of a high-powered fossil fuel pipeline installed… Read More »Religious Symbols Removed By Transco/Williams