Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mount Grace Convent ## Posts - [Blog](http://mountgraceconvent.org/blog/) ## Pages - [Home](http://mountgraceconvent.org/) - Making aDifference All are welcome to learn about our contemplative way of life and how, through perpetual Eucharistic adoration and prayer, we offer our lives for the spiritual good of the Church and the world. Building aCommunity Through prayer and devotion, we build a Christ‑centered community grounded in love, service, and a shared commitment to - [Image Gallery](http://mountgraceconvent.org/news-events/image-gallery/) - Explore the Spirit and Beauty of our Community Sacred Heart Novena June 12 Evening, 2026Celebrant: Rev. Donald Morris, Associate Pastor, St. Joseph, Imperial, MODeacon: Del LeonardoServers: Parishioners from St. Joseph, Imperial, MO June 12 Mid-Day, 2026Celebrant: Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson. Archbishop Emeritus of St. Louis, MOConcelebrant: Fr. John-Paul Hopping, Mount Grace ChaplainDeacon: Jess Gatmaitan - [Card Orders](http://mountgraceconvent.org/card-orders/) - Card Orders Membership in our Spiritual Union of Perpetual Adoration The Pink Sisters lovingly take orders for spiritual cards, crafting each one as a small work of devotion and beauty. Using elegant gold calligraphy, they transform sacred words, prayers, and blessings into luminous keepsakes that reflect reverence and care.Through this careful artistry, the Pink Sisters - [News & Events](http://mountgraceconvent.org/news-events/) - News and Events Stay connected with life and prayer at the convent of the Pink SistersThis page offers a window into our daily rhythm of Eucharistic adoration, community life, and quiet service to the Church. Here you will find announcements related to liturgical celebrations, special prayer intentions, visit days, retreat opportunities, and other occasions that - [Cloister Beams](http://mountgraceconvent.org/cloister-beams/) - Cloister Beams The Word of God is an essential part of our lives as Christians and contemplatives. Pope Francis wrote in the Apostolic Constitution Vultum Dei Quaerere (Seeking the Face of God): “You [contemplatives] are called to make [the Word of God] the nourishment of your contemplation and daily life, so that you can then - [Donations Page](http://mountgraceconvent.org/donations-page/) - Donations The PINK SISTERS depend entirely on the generosity of the faithful to sustain their life of prayer and perpetual adoration for the Church and the world. By offering their lives in silent devotion before the Blessed Sacrament, they dedicate themselves fully to interceding for souls, families, priests, and religious vocations. Your kindness directly supports - [Journal](http://mountgraceconvent.org/journal/) - Cloister Beams The Word of God is an essential part of our lives as Christians and contemplatives. Pope Francis wrote in the Apostolic Constitution Vultum Dei Quaerere (Seeking the Face of God): “You [contemplatives] are called to make [the Word of God] the nourishment of your contemplation and daily life, so that you can then - [The Legion](http://mountgraceconvent.org/the-legion/) - Legion of Adorers Home » The Legion Become a member and be a part of something truly beautiful! A letter from Rev. Monsignor Timothy CroninClick Here The Legion of Adorers is a deeply spiritual ministry, no meetings, no dues, just a heartfelt commitment to prayer. Members joyfully promise to spend a few moments each week - [Our Vows](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-vows/) - The Evangelical Basis of Consecrated Life Home » Our Vows A vow is a deliberate and free promise made to God concerning a possible and better good which must be fulfilled by reason of the virtue of religion. A religious institute is a society in which members, according to proper law, pronounce public vows and - [Card Orders test](http://mountgraceconvent.org/card-orders-test/) - Card Orders Membership in our Spiritual Union of Perpetual Adoration The Pink Sisters lovingly take orders for spiritual cards, crafting each one as a small work of devotion and beauty. Using elegant gold calligraphy, they transform sacred words, prayers, and blessings into luminous keepsakes that reflect reverence and care.Through this careful artistry, the Pink Sisters - [Card Processed](http://mountgraceconvent.org/card-processed/) - Your Card Payment Completed We’re happy to let you know that your card payment went through successfully.Thank you for your support of the Pink Sisters. Your kindness helps sustain their quiet, prayerful mission, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.If you have any questions about your order or need anything further, please feel free - [Card Not Processed](http://mountgraceconvent.org/card-not-processed/) - Your Card Payment did not go through It appears that your card order did not go through successfully, and we wanted to let you know right away so you can try again at your convenience.Please rest assured that no payment was processed. Sometimes this happens due to a simple technical issue or a payment detail - [Thank you for your Donation](http://mountgraceconvent.org/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - Your donation was received successfully Thank you so much for your generous gift.We’re happy to let you know that your donation was received successfully. Your kindness truly matters; your support helps sustain the Pink Sisters in their life of prayer, devotion, and quiet service. Because of people like you, their mission continues to bring hope, - [Privacy Policy](http://mountgraceconvent.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy PolicyEffective date: 2/1/2016Website: https://www.mountgraceconvent.orgOrganization: Mount Grace Convent (“we,” “us,” “our”)Mount Grace Convent is committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights you may have.1) Information we collectWe collect information in three ways:a) Information - [Donation did not go through](http://mountgraceconvent.org/donation-did-not-go-through/) - Your Donation Did Not Go Through Thank you for your willingness to support the Pink Sisters. We truly appreciate your generosity and the heart behind your gift. It appears that your donation did not go through successfully, and we wanted to let you know right away so you can try again at your convenience.Please rest - [Privacy Policy old](http://mountgraceconvent.org/privacy-policy-3/) - Privacy Policy Effective date: 2/1/2016Website: https://www.mountgraceconvent.orgOrganization: Mount Grace Convent (“we,” “us,” “our”) Mount Grace Convent is committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights you may have. 1) Information we collect We collect information - [Contact Us](http://mountgraceconvent.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Mount Grace Convent 1438 E. Warne Ave. St. Louis, MO 63107-1097 Email Us mountgraceconvent@gmail.com Call Us: Main: (314) 381-2654 Card Orders: (314) 381-5686 Have a Question? Send Message - [Prayer Requests](http://mountgraceconvent.org/prayer-requests/) - Prayer Requests Home » Prayer Requests “Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 In every season of life, whether joyful, uncertain, or difficult, prayer connects us to the heart of God. We believe that no one should ever walk through life’s challenges alone. Our faith community is here - [Our Vocations](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-vocations/) - The Heart of Our Mission Magnifying the Most Holy TrinitySt. Arnold Janssen cherished the profound conviction that God chooses to make His home within the human soul, most especially within the soul united to Christ and radiant with His grace. The mystery of the Divine Indwelling shaped the very heart of his spirituality. With reverence - [Our Chapel](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-chapel/) - Gather with Us in Prayer Plan a Visit Our community’s prayerful rhythm unfolds throughout the day in the quiet reverence of the Daily Office. Each Hour is offered to God so that no moment of the day passes without praise. From the first rays of dawn through the stillness of the night, someone is always - [About Us](http://mountgraceconvent.org/about-us/) - Sister Servants of the Holy Spiritof Perpetual Adoration We are a small contemplative and missionary family of cloistered sisters, living together in an atmosphere of deep prayer, quiet joy, and a steady trust in the loving providence of God. Our days unfold in the presence of the Lord, and our hearts are shaped by the - [Our Life](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-life/) - Living a Life of Prayer Home » Our Life Intercessions No matter whom our prayers are offered for in particular, the entire rhythm of our prayer life is directed to the glory of the Triune God and the salvation of all. Contemplation and intercession are inseparably linked, flowing into one another in a simple, wordless - [The Cloister](http://mountgraceconvent.org/the-cloister/) - The Cloister Home » The Cloister The enclosure is a defining element of our vocation as cloistered‑contemplative women, and for many it is the aspect of our life that is hardest to understand. To those looking in from the outside, it may seem restrictive or outdated. Yet for us, enclosure is not a barrier but - [The Formation](http://mountgraceconvent.org/the-formation/) - Goal and Orientation of Formation The primary objective of the formation process is to prepare our Sisters for a total consecration to God in the following of Christ, at the service of the Church in our contemplative-missionary vocation. To say yes to the Lord’s call by taking personal responsibility for maturing in one’s vocation is - [Our Founders](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-founders/) - Our Founders Home » Our Founders Saint Arnold Janssen, SVD 1837—1909 Arnold Janssen was born on November 5, 1837, in Goch, a small city in the lower Rhineland of Germany. The second of ten children, he was raised by devout Catholic parents. The family’s prayer, which would come to guide Arnold in his life’s work, - [Our History](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-history/) - The Story of Our Congregation The Congregation of the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters (SSpSAP, Congregatio Servarum Spiritus Sancti de Adoratione Perpetua) was established on December 8, 1896, by St. Arnold Janssen. St. Arnold, originally a German diocesan priest and mathematics teacher, became deeply involved early in life with the Apostleship of Prayer. This involvement fostered - [Our Daily Schedule](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-daily-schedule/) - Our Daily Schedule Home » Our Daily Schedule When people first hear about the “Pink Sisters,” they are often puzzled or intrigued. The idea of women spending their entire lives within the quiet enclosure of a cloister can seem mysterious, even unimaginable in today’s fast‑paced world. A question we hear again and again is: “Sister, - [Our Convent](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-convent/) - Our Convent Home » Our Convent Expansion of Mother Mary Michael’s FoundationsMother Mary Michael’s first new foundation was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1915. God’s blessing on this community was quickly evident, and before long, young women from the United States were seeking admission. As the Congregation continued to flourish, Mother Mary Michael went on - [God's Call](http://mountgraceconvent.org/gods-call/) - Finding Your Life’s Calling? As the Catholic Church teaches, every person is called to holiness—the perfection of love, as their primary vocation. We were created for intimate relationship with the Triune God. Marriage, religious life, and the priesthood are all ways to live out this vocation of love. God has a plan for us; he - [Our Community Life](http://mountgraceconvent.org/our-community-life/) - Our Community Life We did not choose one another; rather, God Himself chose each of us and entrusted us to one another as gifts. Our community is woven together from many lands, cultures, personalities, and generations. By human standards, most of us would never have met, much less chosen to share a life of prayer, - [The Daily Office](http://mountgraceconvent.org/the-daily-office/) - The Daily Office Home » The Daily Office The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Daily Office, is the Church’s official public prayer. It serves as an extension of the Eucharistic celebration. Through its observance, the mystery of Christ fills and transforms every moment of the day. In keeping with the apostolic call - [The Blessed Sacrament](http://mountgraceconvent.org/the-blessed-sacrament/) - The Blessed Sacrament Church treasures the adoration of the Eucharist outside of Mass, recognizing its profound importance for the spiritual life of the faithful. This form of worship is inseparably tied to the Eucharistic Celebration itself. Christ remains truly present in the consecrated hosts and the Precious Blood for as long as their outward forms - [God's Plan](http://mountgraceconvent.org/gods-plan/) - God's Plan Good Information for a Young Person Seeking God’s Plan for Their Life 1. Start With a Relationship, not a RoadmapDiscovering God’s plan begins with knowing Him, not with knowing your next step.Spend time daily in:Prayer – talk to God honestly about your questions and goals.Scripture – God’s Word reveals His character, His promises, - [Mrs. Mary Theresa Backer Kulage](http://mountgraceconvent.org/mrs-mary-theresa-backer-kulage/) - Mrs. Mary Theresa Backer Kulage 1862—1934 Mrs. Theresa Kulage was a wealthy, childless, German-American widow who was a daily Mass-goer and lived frugally. She supported poor priests, seminarians, seminaries, schools, orphanages, churches, missions, and monasteries. In her will she left large sums of money to more than 30 ecclesiastical institutions, but her heart belonged to - [Cart](http://mountgraceconvent.org/cart/) - You may be interested in… Your cart is currently empty! 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