I’m not much of a planner, but living in South America has certainly made me realize…
Category: Faith Features
“Your Joy is Your Sorrow Unmasked”
At the beginning of this school year, one of my best friends told me that she…
A River of Hope
Cold air gathers in my lungs. It feels like it is too much to handle, and…
Vita Est Flumen
In the words of Ovid, vita est flumen. “Life is a river, our times flee and are…
A Short Reflection on Jonah
The Book of Jonah is one of my favorite books in the Bible. For one, it’s…
Liberation Theology Written in the Stars
As a theology major, I came to Chile knowing I wanted to study liberation theology, but…
Embracing Faith in a Volatile World
On the afternoon of September 11, 2001, Mrs. Brown, my first grade teacher, interrupted indoor recess…
In Defense of Service Learning
What is service learning and why must it be defended? Many have come to view service…
“Love Until It Hurts”
On September 4, the Catholic Church canonized Mother Teresa of Calcutta to—one assumes—the shock of very…
A Meal with Jesus
One morning this past week, as I was eating breakfast and listening to a podcast of…