By Maddie Bologa, Cristo Rey Jesuit Volunteers While working at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School together, my fellow volunteers and I would return after a day’s work to our cozy, third-story apartment located on one of the major streets in Chicago. In this apartment, we shared meals and favorite pastimes, reflected on our volunteer journeys at […]
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Lessons from My Students: Community & Simple Living
Mountain Meditations
By Sarah Jane Cauzillo, Franciscan Mission Service I moved to Cochabamba, the fourth largest city in Bolivia, early in 2018. We are in something of a fish bowl, surrounded by the mountains, and with all the emissions from cars, trucks, and buses… sometimes I get caught in a bit of a foggy haze. As I walk […]
“Glad Tidings” – Christmas Day Reflection
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. *** Christmas Day Reflection, By Monica Thom Konschnik, Catholic Apostolate Center, Catholic Volunteer Network Board of Directors “How beautiful upon the mountains are the […]
“Sharing God’s Joy” – Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. *** Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection, by Liz Fairchild, Holy Family Service Corps “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your […]
“Go the Extra Mile” – Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. *** Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection, by Benita Owusuaa Amoako, St. Joseph Worker “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste…” […]