The Power of Silence
If you ask a handful of people around you how their day or week is going, the unfortunate reality is that at least one of them will probably respond with a sigh & one word: “Busy.” I used to think…
Creating Space: The Importance of Communio
In college, if you would’ve asked me what St.Norbert’s value of Communio meant, I probably would have rattled off some generic answer from SNC 101. Something like 'it's the ideal of a community, united as one, lived out through mutual…
Building Relationships and Practicing Solidarity
Life with Mercy Volunteer Corps has been full of love, growth, adventure, challenges, and learning. When I came to San Francisco to work with the poor and marginalized, I had no idea what to expect or even what exactly I…
What can you do for others with what you have?
This is the question that has continued to resurface during my time in Detroit. I have realized that every personal encounter is an opportunity for exchange. Each person has something to give in every moment, something that can benefit another…
Lessons Learned: #Growing
There have already been so many ups and downs, realizations, and lessons and I have only been here for 7 months! Wild! Adjusting to different community dynamics as well as starting a new job 3 months into my year of…