Marquette Today

Campus News and Events

Submit news

Menu

  • Campus News
    • Top News for Students
    • Top News for Faculty & Staff
    • Magazines at Marquette
    • Campus Alerts
  • Archives
  • Submit news
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Contacts
  • @MarquetteToday
  • Events Calendar
  • Topics
    • Community Engagement
    • Diversity
    • Innovation
    • Master Planning
    • Marquette Momentum
    • Research
    • Strategic Planning
  • March 21, 2023

A prayer for navigating change, by Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.

September 23, 2019

Over the past few weeks, we have experienced changes in the Marquette community. Colleagues were laid off, work groups and duties are undergoing changes, and we know that headwinds in higher education will continue to challenge us as a university community, pushing us into uncharted waters.

One could say we have been experiencing a true crisis of faith, which is often defined as a period of desolation. But neither do we focus on the negative. I will quote from the preface of the funeral Mass, which reads: “Lord, for your faithful people life has changed, not ended.”

Today we pray that God will give us courageous hearts as we face the challenges and changes that have been set forth before us. We ask God to protect us during these times when we may feel vulnerable and uncertain. Give us reason to have hope and promise for the future.

We pray for our colleagues who have left us. Grant them peace and serenity in their future endeavors. Give us patience and understanding as we work to reshape Marquette University, preparing for a bold and great future.

Like a crab skittering across the sand to a new, larger shell, guide our exploration; nudge us into the unknown waters of change. And always inspire us on our journey.

We pray that the coming days may be filled with grace and hope. May our efforts be rewarded in the name of all we do to further advance Marquette University. Grant us peace and harmony to work together in a spirit of cooperation, respect and understanding.

Be present with us and strengthen us that our efforts might be fruitful and benefit Marquette in new and exciting ways.

And we pray all these things through our Lord… Amen.

Filed Under: For Faculty/Staff, News

More news

Research and grants webinar, March 29 

March 21, 2023

Academy Award Winner Marlee Matlin to serve as Marquette University’s 2023 Commencement speaker

March 21, 2023

Sales and engineering intersect at Marquette’s first technical sales workshop

March 21, 2023

Annual consumer information notice

March 21, 2023

2023 faculty promotions announced

March 21, 2023

Notice of federal student aid penalties for drug convictions

March 21, 2023

Volunteers needed for research on long-term health in athletes 

March 20, 2023

Trivia Night Wednesday with Ignite, March 22

March 20, 2023

More news

Quick Links

  • Faculty/Staff News
  • Student News
  • Magazines at Marquette
Submit news

Featured Stories

Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Sajjilu Arab American: A Reader in SWANA Studies’

Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Sajjilu Arab American: A Reader in SWANA Studies’

Co-Edited by Dr. Louise Cainkar, professor of social and cultural studies Both a summative assessment of the field and an exploration of new directions, this multidisciplinary reader addresses issues central to the fields of Arab American, U.S. Muslim, and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) American studies. Taking a broad conception of the Americas, this […]

Educating the next generation of Marquette Nurses

Educating the next generation of Marquette Nurses

By Katie Darragh, communication intern in the Office of University Relations  Ranked 29th among nursing colleges nationally for its bachelor’s program, Marquette’s College of Nursing is a dynamic community of innovative teacher–scholars who are embracing Marquette’s mission to Be The Difference in the health of the community and in the lives of over 900 student […]

8 great things (you may not know) about Marquette

8 great things (you may not know) about Marquette

What you should know about Marquette as the men’s and women’s basketball teams compete on the national stage in the NCAA Tournament.

Read more featured stories.

Safety

Free steering wheel locks available from MUPD; new software available for Hyundai vehicles

Safety Task Force efforts help lead to reduced crime on campus

Marquette University makes safety a top priority

Human Resources News

Earn My Wellness points and help Marquette beat Butler in blood drive competition

Register for upcoming GROW classes

Web page dedicated to Staff Compensation Structure Project now available

Research

Apply for NMDSI mini-grants by April 7

Biological sciences professor receives R01 funding from NIH to expand genome editing tools in lizards

Marquette faculty and staff research grants from December 2022/January 2023

Awards & Accomplishments

Biological sciences professor receives R01 funding from NIH to expand genome editing tools in lizards

Director of the Lubar Center to receive Headliner Award from Milwaukee Press Club

Graduate student and Trinity Fellow honored at African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

Marquette UniversityCopyright 2022 by Marquette University
MARQUETTE.EDU // A TO Z