From Death To Life

By Madeline Jarrett, Amate House Volunteer serving in Chicago, IL I would like to start this reflection with what, in my opinion, is one of the most important questions one could ever ask: What does it mean to love one another? Luke 22:19 describes the Last Supper: “And He took bread and giving thanks, He […]

Application Tips from a Current Volunteer

By Sara Spittler       1. Make lists of what populations you feel called to serve, where you would consider serving, what you like to do, and what you are good at doing. Research where these lists overlap. This is similar advice to what my father had me do when applying to programs. His categories […]

Witnessing Forgiveness

“Jesus, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom“ Luke 22:14 – 23:56    Reflection by Debbie Northern, Maryknoll Lay Missioners Staff              Palm Sunday always seems like a roller coaster of emotions for me.  We wave palms and have a  procession after hearing how Jesus was given a hero’s welcome […]

Will You Follow?

“Jesus, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom“ Luke 22:14 – 23:56     Reflection by Cody Maynus, Visitation Internship Program Alumnus               Palm Sunday is all about walking, isn’t it? We find ourselves walking alongside the massive crowd who gathered outside of Jerusalem, waving our palm fronds, and singing “All […]

Look Again

“Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw” John 8:1-11     Reflection by Anna Dourgarian, Visitation Internship Program            For the first time in reading this passage, I was disappointed. It is one of the most famous passages of the entire Bible; everybody knows the line […]