Jodie O’Connell Ponkos
My journey to becoming enrolled as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student at Maria College was an unexpected change of direction from the 25+ years as a Retail Store Manager. […]
Read MoreResilience
Stress is something that we all experience to one degree or another on a fairly regular basis. It comes in many forms and from many sources. Change, lack of change, […]
Read MoreAlani Robinson on Opportunity Programs
State your name, major and expected graduation date. My name is Alani Robinson and I’m currently enrolled in the Health and Occupational Science Program (HOS) majoring in Occupational Therapy and […]
Read MoreOpportunity Programs Opening Doors
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my […]
Read MoreEpiphanies Small and Profound
As we begin a new decade and a new semester it is appropriate during this season that the church gives us the feast of the Epiphany, highlighting the arrival of […]
Read MoreNew Beginnings and A Challenge
It occurs to me as I anticipate the upcoming academic year that we often share new beginnings and we should maximize the experience. Each new beginning – whether a new […]
Read MoreManifesting Jesus – Jean Vanier
This morning I woke up to two inspiring things. First, I learned that Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche communities, had passed away. He is a modern-day saint and a […]
Read MoreSexual Assault Awareness Month
In April, Maria College honored Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We started the month with a viewing of the documentary The Hunting Ground, which highlights the two brave women who began […]
Read MoreChrist is Risen
“Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples.” From the […]
Read MoreAnd so we wait.
Holy Thursday has always been one of my favorite rituals in the Church’s year. Most especially, I love spending time at the altar of repose. It is a peaceful time, […]
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