The idea of what "simple living" is has been completely shifting and changing to mean different things throughout my time with MVC. When I started my first year with MVC, I thought I knew everything I could about living simply.…
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…
My name is Israel Scott and I am the Mercy Volunteer at St. Frances Cabrini Clinic. Detroit, MI is a city filled with history, culture, and art; but it is also the poorest big city in the country. With nearly…
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…
The most rewarding aspect of my workday is the moment I realize I have gained a patient's trust. It's a special flavor of success to see the fearful toddler hiding behind mommy's legs become an enthusiastic chatterbox while I take…