John Duns Scotus, a medieval philosopher and theologian, coined the term haecceity. Pronounced hah-chay-ah-tee, it is a term that represents or symbolizes the ‘thisness’ of something, the uniqueness of each thing that exists. Each aspect of God’s creation is unique…
One of my favorite things about Detroit is the downtown area. On the drive towards downtown, you get to enjoy the amazing skyline, and once you arrive, the immense buildings and beautiful architecture will captivate anyone who lays eyes on…
Dear Future Volunteers, I hope you find meaning in these words and they are able to speak to your heart, as this experience has spoken to mine. When I was discerning what to do after I graduated college, there was…
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…
“Nur tote Fische schwimmen mit dem Strom.” Translated to English, the German Proverb means: “Only dead fish swim with the stream.” The service year with Mercy Volunteer Corps is challenging, but I often remind myself that it is for a…