Archive: Reflections
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Wrestling with the Discomfort of “The Middle”
For the past few months, I have been working with a group of Georgetown University students on a theatre production about some of the national controversies that have taken place…
April 21, 2016
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Leave Your Labels at the Door: My Thoughts on “God & Country”
Christianity. Islam. Republicans. Democrats. Black Lives Matter. All Lives Matter. These terms have become packed and charged and far too often, turned into black or white. …
April 4, 2016
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Why You Should Agree Before You Disagree
During the opening of the DC: Interfaith Conference, one of the coordinators stated that interfaith work brings people from darkness, or misunderstanding, to light. This light,…
April 1, 2016
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Fear: The Root of Hatred and Great Enemy of Community
I’ve been hearing the word “hate” a lot lately. It’s not a new concept. Though one may try and protect the unconditional loving innocence of a child,…
March 15, 2016
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Dietary Restrictions Bring Jewish and Muslim Students Together
For students with religious dietary obligations, be they kosher, halal, or religious vegetarians, going to college can be difficult. Most schools require students to purchase a…
March 14, 2016
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Tweets from the Prophet Muhammad – A Catholic Perspective
I have had many unique experiences this year as a student worker in the Office of Campus Ministry. I am Catholic and work on interfaith events, which include both Muslim and…
March 10, 2016
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Remembering Fr. Rick Curry, S.J.
It was a typical Sunday evening in Dahlgren Chapel, the Chapel Choir was busy rehearsing for the 9:30pm Mass, and student coordinators were preparing for the liturgy. As I was…
February 26, 2016
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In our Hands: Jewish Life Student Initiatives
The Talmud teaches that God laughs when God’s own children surpass Him (excuse gender). L’havdil* this semester I find myself smiling from a very deep place in my…
February 19, 2016
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Finding God in Gaston Hall
There are certain moments in life when you look around and the presence of God just makes itself so abundantly clear. Jesuit Heritage Week opening mass was most definitely one of…
February 18, 2016
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The Ignatian Character Of Residential Campus Ministry
The following article was previously posted on July 31st, 2015. For the feast day of St. Ignatius (July 31st), founder of the Society of Jesus (or Jesuits), I’d like to consider…
February 18, 2016