By Sarah Rubino, CMMB Global Health Volunteer Program I first wanted to be a midwife the day my mom went into labor with my littlest sister. I was eight at the time and begged to come to the hospital to watch her give birth. When she told me, “No, you are too young,” I stubbornly […]
Lenten Reflection – Open My Heart
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Lenten Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. *** Second Sunday Lenten Reflection By Cheryl Cuglewski, Change A Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program “This is my beloved Son, with […]
Lenten Reflection – The Face of Christ
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Lenten Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. *** Second Sunday Lenten Reflection By Jessica Nahmias, Rostro de Cristo “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am […]
Lenten Reflection – Calvary Times
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Lenten Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. *** Second Sunday Lenten Reflection By Heidi Cerneka, Maryknoll Lay Missioners “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am […]
Turning “Humdrum” into “Harmony”
The buzz of my alarm, the rushing of traffic, the screeching tires in the parking garage, and the “good morning” conversations in elevators…This is how my day starts and probably how many people start their days; this routine of going through the motions of a preprogrammed, premeditated day. In my mind, I already know which […]