I feel that we all uniquely crave connection and to feel a part of a community and to have a sense of belonging. And for individuals experiencing homelessness, this sense of community may look very different from our mainstream understanding of companionship. Yet, I have seen how the deep ache in each and every one […]
Category: SERVICE STORIES
Companionship
Transfigure us, O God, into Your Beloved Community
by Annie Boyd-Ramirez As we begin observing Lent this year, I think of the hope of transformation. Perhaps Lent isn’t just about what not to do, but maybe what and how we can do that gives us and God enough room to cultivate the transformation we need in our lives… In Luke 9:28-36, Jesus performs […]
Faith Serving Abroad
Olancho Aid Foundation alumna Mai Tran reflects on the challenges and blessings of an international service year spent during a global pandemic. Looking over my time as a volunteer in Julticalpa, Honduras (2019-2020), it was truly such an experience. I was originally supposed to come to Honduras in 2018, but I decided to defer for […]
Advent Reflection | Holy Fragility
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. By Jocelyn A. Sideco, Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Catholic Volunteer Network Staff And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John […]
Advent Reflection | Patience and Gentleness
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. By Madeline McKissick, Franciscan Mission Service Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have […]