A Mothers Day Story of Love, Fun, and Patience from Sr. Karen and Sr. Anita Rolenc
Our mother Agnes was generous to others – giving the Sisters a duck for Thanksgiving, cookies for Christmas, a ham for Easter; she often gave the neighbor lady whatever she needed, such as sugar.
Mom would make ice cream in the winter after there was snow on the ground….
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A Mother’s Day Story About Kindness, Hard Work, and 10 Children
From Sr. Mary Jo Hrnchir
My mother Clyta was from Missouri, and moved to Atwood Kansas in her teenage years. She was a hard worker for sure; she had 10 kids on the farm, so she had to be. We were wheat raisers on the farm plus cane, milo,…
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A Mother’s Day Story About Perseverance and Gratitude – Sr. Dorothy Rolf
Throughout the next week, we will be sharing stories the Sisters remember of their mothers. We honor the women who raised us into the women we have become. Below is a story of perseverance and…
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Consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis has asked bishops worldwide to join him March 25 in consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Archbishop Lucas will join Pope Francis first by celebrating the 11:15 Mass at St. Cecilia Cathedral. Archbishop Lucas will offer the prayer of consecration at the end…
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Pray with us
Sisters gather prayers each month internally. This month we will share with you what we are praying for, and ask you to join us in prayer. We take joys and sorrows and place them into the hands of our Provident and Healing God. So let’s do that now.
Provident…
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Prayers for Presidents Day
With this dependence on the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, we pray. We pray in solitude, with friends, and beside family or the church. We pray for our President; we pray for our country; and we pray for ourselves.
1. Father, grant our President a humble heart (Romans…
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A prayer for loving others on this Valentine’s Day
Lord, Make me an instrument of your love.
May I see each circumstance in my life
as an opportunity to grow in your love.
May I see my environment
as a place to grow in your love.
May I then take this love to other people…
When I am tempted to become impatient,
help me…
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International Day of Prayer to End Human Trafficking
God of goodness and love,
we thank you for the beauty of all creation
that reflects your goodness and blessing.
We especially thank you for creating woman and man in Your own image –
calling us to be your Presence in our world today.
Unfortunately, O God of Love,
we have lost the sense…
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Awareness Against Human Trafficking
By Sr. Celeste Wobeter, ND
Today is World Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
COVID has impacted the work of the Coalition in our training plans as some hotels closed and/or cut staff because of lack of business. Later as staff numbers increased the trainers were able to…