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ESCAPE: A 26-Year Tradition
“What is ESCAPE?” It is a 26-Year Tradition. ESCAPE, a 27-hour Overnight Retreat Experience that is exclusively available to first-year and Transfer students, was the most…
September 26, 2016
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Mass of the Holy Spirit: Refreshment and Renewal
Every year, we begin the school year by partaking in the Mass of the Holy Spirit. If you’re like me, you’ve attended the Mass before; it’s a sort of reunion where we come…
September 26, 2016
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M1: Retreats Are for Med Students Too!
What sets Georgetown apart from other medical schools is its sense of community. A spirit of solidarity and commitment to collegiality is present every day. Going forward from…
September 23, 2016
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World Youth Day 2016: A Pilgrimage to Peace
Since arriving in Kraków, Poland, I have struggled to describe the experience I had while in JPII and St. Faustina’s great city. Back stateside, I always answer, “Poland was…
September 19, 2016
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A Lesson in Hope In Becraft’s Story: Part of the “As This Jesuit Sees It” Series
Written by Rev. Matthew Carnes, S.J., Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies. This article originally appeared on September 16, in the Hoya…
September 16, 2016
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Serviam, I Will Serve (Catholic Charities Series No. 01)
This blog post is the first in a series written by Jaclynne Nader, N’18 and Jacy Neczypor, N’18, who will chronicle their journey of starting a Pre-Orientation…
September 14, 2016
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Who is Penny Lane? (CIR Series No. 01)
This blog post is the first in a series of reflective pieces written by various Chaplains-in-Residence. The Chaplains-in-Residence play a special role in the lives of students…
September 13, 2016
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An Advisor’s Reflection: “If you want peace, work for justice.”
“If you want peace, work for justice.” This profound statement from Pope Paul VI has been a guiding force throughout my life. The power of which was further emphasized to…
September 12, 2016
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Interim VP for Mission & Ministry Offers Parents Inspirational Words on a Georgetown Education
August 27th, 2016 My name is Howard Gray, S.J. I am a priest of the Society of Jesus and the Interim Vice President for Mission and Ministry here at Georgetown University. I want…
September 7, 2016
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Deep Silence Spurs Reflection: Part of the “As This Jesuit Sees It” Series
How does the whirlwind that is New Student Orientation at Georgetown conclude? Not with cries and cheers, nor with blaring horns. Rather, it concludes in a sustained hush, in…
September 4, 2016