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…
Simplicity: A Refocus on Our Need for Connection
As humans, our lives are filled with many things. Our day to day routines are so piled with things that we often lose track of how much we utilize in a day. There are the alarms to wake us up,…
Making the World a More Loving Place
It’s about relationship. I’m returning to Faithful Fools for my second year as a Mercy Volunteer because I want to continue to develop relationships with the Tenderloin, its residents, and the Fools. Since our primary ministry as Fools is building…
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…
The Value of Service
When I decided to do a year of service at Maryhouse I thought it would be similar to my past jobs working with the homeless population. But, being a Mercy Volunteer at Maryhouse is unlike anything I have ever done…