In his book, Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures, the Jesuit Fr. Kevin O’Brien, S.J. describes the importance of balancing a life of action with a life of contemplation: “Living with purpose demands that we work through certain creative tensions. We must pay attention both to where we are walking and … Continue reading "Welcome Back Event on Capitol Campus Shines Light on Contemplation in Action"| Mission in Motion
These have been some exciting weeks at the Capitol Campus. With the move from 640 Massachusetts Avenue for the SCS community and the arrival of faculty and staff from other units and programs at 111 Massachusetts Avenue, there is much anticipation as the fall semester begins next week. 111’s opening to students marks a major … Continue reading "Cornerstone of the 111 Massachusetts Avenue Building Anchors Capitol Campus in Mission"| Mission in Motion
In this week’s post, we hear from Fr. Taroh Amédé, S.J., a development officer for American Jesuits International, as well as a student in the SCS Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management program. He reflects on the global mission of the Jesuits and how he is working to realize that mission through his work and study. Last week, we reflected on the enduring significance of St. Ignatius of Loyola on the occasion of his feast day. This week, we feature a living embodiment of the Ign...| Mission in motion
Every July 31 is a welcomed opportunity to pause and reflect on the enduring meaning of the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits or the Society of Jesus. This innovative leader revolutionized religious community life, spiritual practices, and mission engagement strategy in ways that still reverberate today. Surely, the global presence … Continue reading "Annual Feast of St. Ignatius an Opportunity to Renew Commitment to Discerning Mission on Capitol Campus"| Mission in motion
When you remember the 640 Massachusetts Avenue campus of SCS, which we will bid farewell to at the end of July, what will first come to mind? This post is a reflection on more than ten years of memories in this mission-animated space. | Mission in motion
With over five years of posts, this Mission in Motion blog now observes some annual traditions. This week, I would like to revisit two traditions: spiritual practices especially suitable for the summer months (see “This Summer: Learn to Pray, Read Slowly and Spiritually, and/or Explore Nature”) and learning more about the deeply mission-aligned Summer College Immersion Program (see “Vocation, Discernment, and Decision-Making with the Summer College Immersion Program”). The occasion fo...| Mission in motion
This week’s post is a reflection about the much-anticipated opening of the 111 Massachusetts Avenue building on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus that will begin operations in the Fall 2025. | Mission in motion
Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (CC-DPS) will increase campus patrols after a fatal shooting one block away from the campus, university officials announced May 22. A gunman fatally shot two Israeli Embassy staff members outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum shortly after 9 p.m. May 21, according to the Metropolitan...| The Hoya
Carole Roan Gresenz, a public health scholar, will serve as dean of the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy starting Aug. 1, interim university President Robert M. Groves announced in a May 8 email to community members. Gresenz, who is a professor of health and public policy, joined the university in 2012 and currently...| The Hoya