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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, traditions, holidays and more differ across the world. However, regardless of one’s beliefs, language, or appearance, there is a shared bond when we sit down and share a meal. The Maria potluck experience started to impress me last week when…
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The Lord is Kind and Merciful
“The Lord is kind and merciful” This statement of faith was sung by the Community of Sisters, Associates and friends who were gathered in celebration of Mercy Day at the Convent of Mercy in Albany…
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World Refugee Day
“The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’.” -Matthew 25:40 Today, June 20, 2018 is the…
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Quiet, Please
Shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Let’s take a moment of silence to honor our phenomenal public and college libraries, places where silence can, indeed, be golden. As we wrap up finals week here at Maria College, I am made…
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Where We Focus Matters
At the turn of the last century the major health issues facing Americans were all related to infectious disease. Today the leading causes of death and disability are primarily chronic conditions that are all too…
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