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Manifesting 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 man of radical presence and hospitality. His example of faith, a life lived for Jesus, with the marginalized and vulnerable, displayed an authenticity many of us hope to aspire to. Over the years, I have often returned to his writings as a source of spirituality…
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 the Title IX movement against…
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 Exsultet: The Proclamation of Easter…
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, a place of waiting, a…
Read MoreLet’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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