Alex Nemec
Lenten reflection: Being the people God calls us to be
Student Lukas Boynton encourages us to meditate on God’s word and being His people.
Passover begins the evening of April 12
The festival of Passover, which marks the annual celebration of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt, begins at sundown on April 22 and concludes at sundown on April 30.
Lenten reflection: Aligning our actions with our values
Kate Bracciano, undergraduate admissions director of admissions visits and special programs, speaks about actions speaking louder than words and how we can realign our values through reflection. Gospel John 10:31-42 The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus.Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father.For which of these are you…
Lenten reflection: Being happy and generous for others
Student Gabe Mannion reflects on how mimicking the Pharisees way of thinking weakens our relationship with God. Gospel John 11:45-52 Many of the Jews who had come to Maryand seen what Jesus had done began to believe in him.But some of them went to the Phariseesand told them what Jesus had done.So the chief priests…
Lenten reflection: The word made flesh
Rev. Greg O’Meara, S.J., Jesuit rector, lays out the overarching theme of Holy Week. Gospel Luke 19:28-40 Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem.As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethanyat the place called the Mount of Olives,he sent two of his disciples.He said, “Go into the village opposite you,and as you enter it…
Lenten Reflection: What truth is God inviting us to today?
Edith Hudson, chief of the Marquette University Police Department, reflects on the Gospel reading and the truths spoken by God.
Physician Assistant Studies students ready to embrace new surroundings during clinical rotation in South Africa
Four Marquette Physician Assistant Studies students are in the middle of a clinical rotation they will never forget as they hone their physical exam skills in South Africa. Associate Program Director Dr. Michael Toppe says he was inspired to implement a rotation in Africa thanks to a transformative experience during his own clinical training in…
Lenten reflection: Growing our faith
Rev. Rajesh Somepalli, S.J., a doctoral student, reflects on the day’s Gospel encouraging us to be strong as we await God’s deliverance.
Lenten reflection: How do we respond when things go wrong?
Marilyn Jones, director for the Lemonis Center for Student Success, reflects on today’s reading and how we react when things don’t go our way. Reading 1 Numbers 21:4-9 From Mount Hor the children of Israel set out on the Red Sea road,to bypass the land of Edom.But with their patience worn out by the journey,the…
Lenten reflection: God stirring in others
Student Brennan Wills tells the story of Susanna and how she was saved by God stirring in Daniel’s heart.