Peace Work
Do you like to make art? Looking for a way to connect with others in the Maria College family, build community, and start a conversation about peace? Need a way […]
Read MoreYou Said What Ate Your Homework?
I am an older returning student at Maria College. I’ve raised my children, and it’s my time to further my education, without worries of childcare, making lunches, dinners, etc. Well, […]
Read MoreMercy Week 2017 Reflection
I am writing this reflection as Mercy Week comes to an end. What a week! 190 years ago on September 24th, Catherine McAuley opened the first house of Mercy. It […]
Read MoreHome, Sweet Home!
“What’s your sign?” No, I am not using that old pick-up line. I am actually thinking about my zodiac sign which is Cancer (July birthday). Any description of the type […]
Read MoreBlessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast
Today the Universal Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary’s (BVM) Nativity. This feast dates back to the 5th century and marks the anniversary of the dedication of a basilica in […]
Read MoreDay of Prayer for Care of Creation
Victoria Battell—In recent days we could not help but be moved by the scenes of devastation and destruction which Hurricane Harvey left behind. Fierce winds and treacherous rain has taken […]
Read MoreReflection on Mercy
Catherine McAuley was a truly Christian woman. She believed that everyone, every sister, associate, co-worker in mercy and person in need was an incarnation of Christ and she ministered with […]
Read MoreFacebook for Fun and Profit
As I sit at my computer writing this blog, the current temperature is about 40,000 degrees with the humidity at 700%. Well…maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but let me […]
Read MoreDr. Tom Catena
Hello! I hope everyone has been enjoying the summer as we move into the second week of July! The last time I shared a blog with you, I wrote about […]
Read MoreLift Up Your Voice
So sadly and tragically, the world woke up a few days ago to hear about another terrorist attack, this time in Manchester, England. Such news can certainly be disheartening and […]
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