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
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
The Summer Day Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean— the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and … Continue reading "An Examen for Summer"| Mission in motion
This week I was invited to present at the second annual Staff/AAP Symposium organized by the Staff and Academic and Administrative Professionals Advisory Council. The theme of the day’s programming, which includes presentations, peer mentoring, fellowship, and breakout sessions about different topics, was “Thriving at Georgetown.” I gave a short presentation titled, Putting Mission in … Continue reading "Want to Develop As a Leader? Try These Three Ignatian Practices Every Day"| Mission in motion
This past week I had a three day retreat at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Couteau, Louisiana. The center is on the site of the former St. Charles College, which the Society of Jesus established in the 1840s to … Continue reading →| All Things Necessary
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