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A Chaplain’s Love

Valentine’s Day this year, like in years past, was looking like it didn’t have very many plans accompanying it. I needed to be available and on campus throughout the evening,…

April 10, 2015

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Is there a Muslim Jesus?

For some, hearing “The Muslim Jesus” provokes many questions. Who is the Muslim Jesus? Is it the same Jesus I know of? I didn’t know Jesus was Muslim… For…

April 9, 2015

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#ThanksJonRice

There are so many ways you can meet someone at Georgetown—bumping into each other in the line at UG, in a new class during syllabus week, at a basketball game—the list goes.…

April 7, 2015

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A Holy Week Reflection By Fr. Kevin O’Brien

These days are holy days for many of us. Protestant and Roman Catholic churches are praying their way through Holy Week, awaiting Easter; Orthodox Christians prepare for Holy…

April 1, 2015

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Milkshakes with Michelle

Each and every week, I greatly look forward to attending “Milkshakes with Michelle” held at the home of Chaplain-in-Residence Michelle Siemietkowski on Thursday evenings.…

March 30, 2015

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In the Quietude of the Mind, in the Silence of the Heart

As a college student, my mind is never quiet, and it’s hardly ever composed. Anxious thoughts race and worries scatter, while doubts and second thoughts trail and linger.…

March 30, 2015

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A Reflection on the Wheatley International Affairs Conference

In February, I had the opportunity to attend the Wheatley International Affairs Conference, hosted by Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. The conference revolved around…

March 27, 2015

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Propping Open the Door to Community

As a senior taking a full course load, working a full-time internship, writing for The Hoya and trying to make it to Tombs on occasion for a few beers with my friends, I have…

March 27, 2015

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Lent: 40 Days of Penance and Truth

This article was originally featured by Jesuit Volunteer Corp (JVC)  on March 16, 2015, and can be found at this link. Written by Samantha Lin, Georgetown ’14. —…

March 26, 2015

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Brownies, Hot Chocolate, and Community

Last year I lived in the same residence hall as Father Carnes, and, like all Chaplains-in-Residence, he would host an open house once a week for all the residents in Kennedy. …

March 25, 2015