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Values and Dignity in Relationships
Many years ago I heard a talk that stuck with me on the importance of knowing our values. Knowing our values allows us to make informed decisions when faced with important choices in life, and recognizing those who share our values or need our support and intervention. First, we need to discern what our values are. Too often today we are running from activity to activity, device to device, with little time to stop and…
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Sisters of Mercy Conference: Nonviolence
This past weekend I had the fortunate experience of attending the Sisters of Mercy bi-annual conference on justice. This year’s theme was nonviolence. What made this conference extra special was its location. Mercy By the…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In the summer of 2007, a few of my colleagues from RPI and I participated in the Susan G. Koman 3-Day, a 60-mile walk to end breast cancer. I had no personal connection to breast…
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Maria Market Food Pantry
As the festivities of Mercy Week begin to wind down here at Maria College, I have been thinking back on how food has been such an important part of the week. Students, faculty, and guests…
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Maria’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 lived in people. Language, religion,…
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