As I reflect on the encounters that have filled these first few months in my new home, it is often the smallest moments that remain the most profound. They are easy to overlook, and perhaps difficult to recognize. Yet, when…
This year, with all the limitations of life during a global pandemic, I feel very grateful for the constant companionship of two wonderful community members. Although we all struggle with the many difficulties of doing a year of service during…
So far my experience with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Pittsburgh has been a good one. My service site is with AJAPO (Acculturation for Justice, Access, and Peace Outreach), a refugee resettlement agency. I do enjoy the work and I feel…
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…
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,…