Finding Meaning Through Mercy
As a child, a teen, and eventually as a young woman, I created many marvelous memories while wandering the halls of Mercy High School in Omaha, Nebraska. I learned so much about what it means to be a woman of…
Coming Alive, One Day at a Time
Humid and picturesque were my first impressions of the historic streets dripping with Spanish moss, antebellum architecture and Southern charm. As a city boy from the DC area, I never thought I’d find myself living in the Deep South. The…
B’More of Who You Are
Photo Caption: A visit to the pumpkin patch with members of the family program that Mary planned in October! Good vibes, good times. After several attempts, I parallel park on our street in Baltimore and turn off my car. It…
Supporting Refugees Through Change and Uncertainty
My name is Leo, and I am currently serving in Philadelphia. I work as a Health Access Liaison with the Nationalities Service Center (NSC), a refugee resettlement agency. Every day, I work with clients to schedule appointments, help them find…
A Day in Our Life in Georgetown, Guyana
A new sun shines over Georgetown, Guyana. The day begins. Our MVC Community is already up and ready: Lydia gets up the earliest and is headed to serve at the hospital, Natalie is out to catch her ride to the…