The Hope of Spring
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC I am Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC and I have pancreatic cancer. In fact, I have lived with cancer since 2012.… Read More »The Hope of Spring
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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.
Close Call, But Spring Prevails
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC It has been a while since I wrote my last blog but I have been dealing with new medical issues… Read More »Close Call, But Spring Prevails
The Pilgrimage Begins
By Sister Anita (Anitawa) Fearday, ASC Twenty kilometers a day. 70 years old. Traveling the Way of St. James in Spain. Next week I begin… Read More »The Pilgrimage Begins
The Forgotten Brothers We Knew
By Sister Regina Siegfried, ASC My parish community has witnessed a difficult yet strangely grace-filled Lent at our Saint Vincent de Paul Church in St.… Read More »The Forgotten Brothers We Knew
Lenten Twist: It’s Not About Me
By Sister Krystal Funk, ASC As a musician who’s pursuing a master’s degree in music therapy, I naturally turned to music and song for insights… Read More »Lenten Twist: It’s Not About Me
A Plan for Lent
By Sister Maria Hughes, ASC Today, we begin the Season of Lent, a holy time marked by prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These three traditional disciplines… Read More »A Plan for Lent
My Old Cat, Duke, Helps Me Focus
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC I am Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC and I have pancreatic cancer. In fact, I have lived with cancer since… Read More »My Old Cat, Duke, Helps Me Focus
In the Midst of Cancer: Feeling the Presence of My God
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC I am Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC and I have pancreatic cancer. In fact, I have lived with cancer since 2012.… Read More »In the Midst of Cancer: Feeling the Presence of My God
Why Catholics Should Care About Refugees
By Sister Regina Siegfried, ASC On Sunday afternoon, I went for a walk in nearby Tower Grove Park to ponder the powerful and challenging homily… Read More »Why Catholics Should Care About Refugees
My Crazy Cancer Journey
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC I am Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC and I have pancreatic cancer. In fact, I have lived with cancer since 2012.… Read More »My Crazy Cancer Journey
Why We Must March: A Catholic Sister’s Perspective
By Sister Sara Dwyer, ASC Each year, Adorers celebrate our community’s founding on March 4. This year, March Forth came early, as many Adorers joined… Read More »Why We Must March: A Catholic Sister’s Perspective
Sometimes the News Is Not Great
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC I am Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC and I have pancreatic cancer. In fact, I have lived with cancer since 2012.… Read More »Sometimes the News Is Not Great