Archive: Reflections
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A Reflection on My Years at Georgetown (CIR Series No. 02)
This blog post is part of a series of reflective pieces written by various Chaplains-in-Residence. The Chaplains-in-Residence play a special role in the lives of students on…
October 6, 2016
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Inspired Reflection Through Pilgrimage: Part of the “As This Jesuit Sees It” Series
Written by Rev. Gregory Schenden, S.J., Roman Catholic Chaplain. This article originally appeared on September 30, 2016, in the Hoya and can be found online here. “As…
October 4, 2016
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Día de Los Muertos: A Celebration of Culture and Death on the Hilltop
A makeshift ofrenda (altar) is set in Dahlgren quad under the gazebo. The round stone monument is covered with a rich purple tablecloth, candles with the Virgen de Guadalupe …
September 27, 2016
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First Year Law Students Retreat to Share Sacred Stories
Before a backdrop of lightning-streaked skies darkening over the Appalachian Mountains, six student leaders sat in front of the 1Ls gathered at Georgetown’s Calcagnini…
September 26, 2016
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Peace Pushers (NJSLC Series, No.1)
This blog post is the first in a series written by Georgetown participants in the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC), which was held at Regis University in…
September 26, 2016
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Hoya Faith Groups: Exploring Faith in Community
For the second consecutive semester, Campus Ministry is supporting Hoya Faith Groups (HFG) for those students that are interested in exploring their faith in a communal setting.…
September 26, 2016
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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