International World Water Day
Happy World Water Day Maria Family! Today, March 22 is international World Water Day as observed by the United Nations. As many of you know, Care of the Earth is […]
Read MoreInternational Day for Women
Today, we recognize and celebrate the International Day for Women. Maria College was founded by a strong group of women dedicated to the advancement of women through higher education. We […]
Read MoreCritical Concern for Women
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.“– Malala Yousafzai “The day will come when man will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the […]
Read MoreLittle Words of Thanks
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday this week, I am thinking of the power of the two little words that we use at this time of year: Thank you. Of […]
Read MoreMaria’s Longer Table
I have had the fortunate experience these past two weeks to organize two International, “Melting Potlucks” for Maria College with one today. I am continuously amazed on how culture is […]
Read MoreAuthenticity as a Holy Place: The Cleansing of the Temple
The Cleansing of the Temple story is always one which attracts a lot of questions, usually about Jesus’ anger. In exploring this reading with students I have frequently been asked, […]
Read MoreMysterious Mountain Experience in the Midst of the Ordinary
As a lover of John’s gospel, I have always been intrigued why John chooses to omit the story of the transfiguration which is present in the synoptic tradition. It is […]
Read MoreTemptation: Keeping our Mission in check!
This week the universal church heard Mark’s telling of the temptations of Jesus. For years I didn’t connect with this story, seeing Jesus as the God who could not authentically […]
Read MoreSacred Spaces
There is something very beautiful about this spot in Madison, CT. I have returned to it often and have some cherished memories. I have seen many sunsets here, like the […]
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