Archive: Reflections
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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
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Come For The Snacks, Stay For The Conversation…
Every single week my roommate and I look forward to the emails sent from our Harbin Chaplains in Residence (CIR), advertising what kind of treats they are offering us. And, as…
July 27, 2016
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Feeling at Home with Strangers: Interfaith Iftar in DC
Walking shyly into the back room of the Potter’s House, I had no idea what to expect from my first iftar. Interfaith work was certainly my bread and butter, and though I prayed…
July 27, 2016
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Three Years of Chaplains
With freshman year came many unexpected friendships, challenges, and blessings. In the last category belonged all of my Chaplains in Residence. Before my first week at school, I…
July 27, 2016
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Finding God Everywhere
I didn’t pick Georgetown because I was Catholic or wanted to go into the SFS or because it was my dream school. In fact, when my letter came, I had already paid a first-year…
July 27, 2016