Archive: Reflections
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A Prayer for Charleston
Friends, We are again a people in mourning. In a year punctuated by a public awareness to racial incidents across the country, the deep wound of hate confronted us again last…
June 18, 2015
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A Letter From Fr. Kevin OBrien About Ramadan
Dear students and alumni in our Georgetown Muslim community, Ramadan Mubarak! As you begin your holy month, I recognize that many of you are away from campus, your home at…
June 18, 2015
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A Muslim Usher at Baccalaureate Mass
I had a unique opportunity to assist as an usher and volunteer during Commencement weekend at Baccalaureate Mass. To be quite honest, I had absolutely no idea what to expect.…
June 17, 2015
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My First Communion
Other volunteers and I were tasked with assisting the service attendees to their assigned “communion station” to prevent long lines and ensure everyone participating in communion…
June 17, 2015
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Gerut: More Than Just Jewish Immigration
As I lugged my duffel bag down to the CSJ on the first morning of spring break, I was excited and exhausted and anxious and curious, all at once. I had gotten a lot of sneak peak…
June 16, 2015
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Muslim Life Spring Retreat: Paths to the Heart
This past March, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Muslim Life Retreat. The retreat focused on a critical examination of the heart, understanding its importance in…
June 16, 2015
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Dinner with a Prophet
Dinner with a Prophet: A Unique Part of the Georgetown Experience If you ever had the chance to experience a Dinner with a Prophet on a Tuesday night in Imam Hendi’s office, you…
June 15, 2015
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An End-of-Year Reflection from Rabbi Rachel
As the academic year comes to a wrap, my thoughts turn to many moving scenes from the closing months of the spring semester. As I conclude my fourth year at Georgetown, I zoom in…
June 15, 2015
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Bishop Braxton: In Seeking Support
In Seeking Support Having graduated from Georgetown University a couple of weeks ago, I noted that yet again, I was entering into another transition period that brought about all…
June 11, 2015
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Why I Love to Call Georgetown “Home”
In the past six months, as I have approached graduation from Georgetown, I have taken time to reflect on what has made the most impact on me during my time here. My education at…
May 22, 2015