“Work smarter, not harder” was advice offered by a CVN board member a few years ago. Just as I was beginning to embrace that more, the pandemic hit. 2020 became a year of running from one thing to the next, juggling new needs and ideas, and trying to help member programs as much as we […]
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 […]
Advent Reflection | Hopeful Waiting
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. Monica Thom Konschnik, Jesuit Volunteer Corps; Catholic Apostolate Center; Catholic Volunteer Network Board Chair A man named John was sent […]