Invisible Gifts
Some gifts are hard to see The heart pumping blood throughout the body The liver digesting what we put in These gifts are not always visible I often choose not to acknowledge these gifts He told me that faith without…
Jumping In With Complete Abandon: Finding My Sanctuary
Where do you find your sanctuary? As I embarked on the journey I began at the beginning of my service year in San Francisco, I was seeking out a place where I could find my own sanctuary. Luckily, I found…
Alumni Spotlight: Staying Connected to the Mercy Community
Staying connected to the Mercy community has been really important to me. It is like a touchstone that is ever present and yet shines more brightly over and over at just the moments I need some centering, grounding, and guidance.…
Working Alongside Strong Women
My name is Shawna and I am nearing the end of my service year at Maryhouse, an organization of Loaves & Fishes. At Maryhouse our mission is to extend radical hospitality to the women and children seeking our services. As…
Mercy Ecospirituality Center: Volunteer At Heart
My experience at MEC only reinforced what I already knew--I am a volunteer at heart. I like to be helpful in any way I can, and I find that through every service opportunity, I gain a new appreciation and respect…