Archive: Reflections
358 Articles
- Programs
- Reflections
High Holy Days, Harvesting and Homelessness
We are delighted to report that Jewish Life at Georgetown is more vibrant and thriving than ever! Participation in Jewish Life events is consistently higher than we’ve seen…
November 18, 2014
- News
- Reflections
A Faith Lived Boldly: The 25th Anniversary of the Salvadoran Martyrs
I remember sensing so deeply God’s presence during my junior year at Georgetown while I was kneeling in the Rose Garden at the University of Central America (UCA). Earlier that…
November 15, 2014
- Programs
- Reflections
The Leap of Faith
As I pulled up the Chi Alpha website to register for retreat, my mind was going a million miles a second. Should I do this? But I don’t know anyone… do I even deserve to go…
November 13, 2014
- Programs
- Reflections
ESCAPE+CCC: One Year Later
With the passing of the one year anniversary of the dedication of ESCAPE’s new home, the Calcagnini Contemplative Center, just a few weeks ago, it’s incredible to…
November 3, 2014
- Reflections
Finding Peace in Red Square
Between the 2:15-2:30 p.m. class break, Red Square is usually a flurry of coffee cups, flyers, and quick chats about upcoming midterms or quizzes. But this past week, members of…
October 30, 2014
- Programs
- Reflections
Eid al-Adha Reflections
Thank you President DeGioia for your kind introduction, and for inviting us to this dinner, honoring and celebrating the Muslim community at Georgetown University. The idea of…
October 28, 2014
- Programs
- Reflections
Engaging in the Difference: Campus Ministry Student Leaders Unite
A couple of weekends ago, the Campus Ministry Student Forum (CMSF) participated in its second annual student leadership retreat facilitated by the Office of Campus Ministry,…
October 20, 2014
- Reflections
Missouri Hope
Stepping onto Georgetown’s campus three years ago, I had already been told of the importance of the Spirit of Georgetown and its accompanying nine values. Over the past weekend…
October 15, 2014
- Programs
- Reflections
God, Grace, and Guinness
On a cool September evening Fr. Paul Rourke and I enticed law students away from their books and invited them to participate in conversations around various theological topics.…
October 9, 2014
- Reflections
When Bad Weather Strikes: Luke 12:22-34
Recently I sat with a few of our upper-class HOYAS as we watched a late summer thunderstorm roll across our hilltop. Sipping coffee together we discussed weather, worries and…
September 30, 2014