Archive: Reflections
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World Community for Christian Meditation Easter Retreat
As I took my place on the hilltop early in the pre-dawn Easter Sunday morning, I could think of little else besides how tired I was after staying up for the late-night vigil…
April 15, 2015
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A Roadmap to Life’s Decisions
As a senior living in a single in the Quad, I don’t really find myself socializing on my floor a whole lot, except with the people I already know and the people who live near…
April 13, 2015
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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