Our Missionary Sister Martyrs Remembered
Today begins 12 days of remembering our missionary Sisters who died this month, 24 years ago in Liberia, during that African nation’s brutal civil war.… Read More »Our Missionary Sister Martyrs Remembered
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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.
Focus and Relax the Mind with Zentangle
By Sister Diane Tenbrink, ASC I have done art journaling since I was a young sister, and a friend and I would do it while… Read More »Focus and Relax the Mind with Zentangle
A Syrian Child Cries While We Pick a President
By Sister Krystal Funk, ASC Like thousands of people around the world, I viewed with deep sadness a video of a terrified and bloodied Syrian… Read More »A Syrian Child Cries While We Pick a President
Saving the Best for Last
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 »Saving the Best for Last
What I’ve Gained from Entering Religious Life
By Sister Angela Laquet, ASC People may wonder why sisters choose religious life when such a journey involves giving up what others take for granted.… Read More »What I’ve Gained from Entering Religious Life
Finding Light in the Darkness
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 »Finding Light in the Darkness
Poem: Train Tracks
By Sister Marcia Kruse, ASC I am Sister Marcia Kruse, ASC and have the privilege of living in Rome for a couple of years, where… Read More »Poem: Train Tracks
At the Brink of 50, I Want More for my World
By Sister Angela Laquet, ASC As I stand at the threshold of turning 50, I am blessed to have recently attended a 10 day seminar… Read More »At the Brink of 50, I Want More for my World
A New Cancer and Turning 65
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 »A New Cancer and Turning 65
Seeing the Good in Change
By Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC I have been writing this blog for a year now, and I sometimes wonder where the time has gone. Time… Read More »Seeing the Good in Change
A Precious Encounter with Jesus and Miss Nadine
By Sister Maria Hughes, ASC Where have I adored the Blood of Christ today? As an Adorer, I try to ponder this question each day.… Read More »A Precious Encounter with Jesus and Miss Nadine
What I Give to Poems, and What They Give Me
By Sister Marcia Kruse, ASC I am Sister Marcia Kruse, ASC and have the privilege of living in Rome for a couple of years, where… Read More »What I Give to Poems, and What They Give Me