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And 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, a place of waiting, a call to radical presence. Here Christ remains present to us in the fruit of the earth (bread) and in the reality of our lives. Christ is present to us, and we to him. And here we wait... The altar of…
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Let’s Set the Record Straight
Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women to serve in the US Congress has been a lightning rod for criticism since her election in November. She made brief remarks about Islamophobia at…
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Scholarship and Service
Maria College, an educational community dedicated to the values of scholarship and service, offers the opportunity for students to pursue the connections between the common good and the work they are preparing to do in…
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Hate Bothers Me
Yes, hate really bothers me but what can I do? Food for thought. This question seems to be raised with more frequency and urgency week by week. I’ve had students, colleagues, family and friends bring…
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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 one of the Sisters of…
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