Sister Kristin Peters entered into the FSPA community in 2007 and, 10 years later, professed her final vows at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Having earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a certificate in addictions counseling from Viterbo University in La Crosse, she currently ministers as a counselor at St. James Cathedral Counseling Center in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois. In addition to being a counselor, Sister Kristin is an active member of FSPA’s Anti-Racism and Truth and Healing teams. These teams meet on a regular basis with the hope of dismantling racism and white supremacy within themselves and other areas of influence.
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Sister Kristin enjoys being rooted in the FSPA community and connected to the lives of those she accompanies as both a friend and counselor. She values building relationships with marginalized people and communities within our society and is passionate about land justice. She desires to be in right relationship with the Earth community and fulfills this desire through acts of activism, solidarity and stewardship, such as composting, gardening, reusing plastics and redistributing food and flowers that would otherwise be thrown away – all ways in which she responds to the cries of the Earth and the cries of the poor. Sister Kristin also lives out Eucharistic presence by practicing contemplation (art and journaling), communal prayer and building strong relationships with fellow members of her FSPA community. |
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Canticle of the Creatures |
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Since 2018, FSPA has been committed to "building bridges of relationships that stretch us to be people of encounter who stand with all suffering in our Earth Community." Our spirituality reflects St. Francis of Assisi's teachings, especially his testimate that all of God's creation is sacred.
In the opening words of Laudato Si, the encyclical letter on care for our common home, Pope Francis says, "our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us."
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"The air is palpably different, more alive, almost tingling to the touch. The round room always feels like entering home and my gaze is fixed on one spot. Sometimes a river of warmth comes toward me and holiness is not even the right word to describe a feeling this immense. At the same moment, the walls dissolve and I am united with something so much larger than myself, both God and my global family of humanity.
As a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, adoration is a part of the rhythm of my life and the core of my identity. Recently, however, there have been some new wrinkles in my experience."
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Upcoming Events for Discerning Women |
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Friday Virtual Adoration and Mass
Every Friday | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT via Zoom
Discerning women are invited to join FSPA for virtual adoration live from the Adoration Chapel located inside St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, WI. Virtual adoration will pause at 11 a.m. and Mass will stream live from Mary of the Angels Chapel. Virtual adoration will resume again after Mass. Click here to access the Zoom link.
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Sister Thea Bowman: I Will Live Until I Die
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 7 p.m. CT
San Damiano Chapel, La Crosse, WI
All are invited to join us as singer and actress ValLimar Jansen performs her play about Sister Thea Bowman at Viterbo University's San Damiano Chapel. A live stream option will be available to any discerners unable to attend in person. Email [email protected] to receive the link.
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Coffee and Chat with Sister Julia
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | La Crosse, WI
Join Sister Julia Walsh for some coffee and friendly conversation. Email [email protected] for more details – including time and specific location.
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Franciscan Spirituality Center Open House
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. CT
Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, WI
All are invited to join the Franciscan Spirituality Center staff for refreshments and a tour of their newly renovated space. Click here for more information.
*Note: The times listed in the WKBT News8000 article are incorrect.
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Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 15, 2022 | 10 a.m. - noon CT
Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, WI
All are invited to join us on a two-mile silent prayer walk from the heart of the city to the Mississippi River, stopping at ten stations along the route to sing, pray and reflect on injustices and suffering in our community and the world. Visit fscenter.org for additional event information.
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Prayer and Conversation with Sister Julia
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | Chicago, IL
Join Sister Julia Walsh for some prayer and friendly conversation. Email [email protected] for more details – including time and specific location.
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Coffee and Chat with Sister Julia
Friday, April 29, 2022 | St. Paul, MN
Join Sister Julia Walsh for some coffee and friendly conversation. Email [email protected] for more details – including time and specific location.
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Dubuque's Got Sisters
Saturday, April 30, 2022 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT | Sinsinawa, WI
All single women between the ages of 18 and 45 are invited to join us for Dubuque's got Sisters. Meet sisters, ask questions, explore, pray, reflect with others and have fun! This year's theme is "Behind the scenes of convent life."
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Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration | Formation | 888-683-3772 | discerning@fspa.org
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