On Thursday, September 18, a group of students from across the Capitol Campus alongside staff from Capitol Campus Mission and Ministry participated in an afternoon of community service at the Fr. McKenna Center, a provider of material, spiritual, and support services for people experiencing homelessness. There is a long tradition of Georgetown partnering with and … Continue reading "Capitol Campus “Moments for Mission” Series Continues with Spotlight on “Contemplation in Action” thr...| Mission in Motion
Last weekend, the Office of Mission and Ministry on the Capitol Campus invited the entire community to the Mass of the Holy Spirit at Holy Rosary Parish, a neighborhood-based university partner that hosts the weekly Capitol Campus Sunday 5 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass. This year’s momentous occasion was significant in several ways. First, this opening … Continue reading "Capitol Campus Mass of the Holy Spirit Energizes a Community in the Midst of Growth"| Mission in Motion
This week’s post previews an exciting new Capitol Campus Mission & Ministry series, “Moments for Mission,” designated events to help the community more deeply engage with each value in the Spirit of Georgetown. The first event is September 18 and is an opportunity to volunteer in the food pantry in the Father McKenna Center. RSVP via this form! | Mission in Motion
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
Georgetown University community members praised the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV’s leadership, values and humility following the start of his pontificate May 18. After former Pope Francis died April 21, the College of Cardinals, the body that selects the next pope, elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native who spent years as a missionary...| The Hoya
