The Ritual of Washing Feet
Every Holy Thursday I hear the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and I just love it. The humility of Jesus, the intimacy of washing another’s feet, and the shock of the disciples remind me of the…
Learning Who is Us
My time with Mercy has been a sum of gorgeous peaks and challenging valleys, as, I suppose, all of life is. It took me several weeks to settle into the flow of Baltimore and to feel established in my service…
Alumni Reflection: How My Volunteer Year Influenced My Professional Career
Born and raised in upstate New York, my first exposure to Philadelphia was through Mercy Volunteer Corps where I completed a volunteer year at my service site, Mary Howard Health Center. Mary Howard is a federally qualified health care center…
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.…
Sometimes All You Need is a Cookie
When I left college, I was so excited about not having to be in a classroom. I could not wait to get out into “the real world” (whatever that means, anyways!) and feel like a productive member of society. All my…