Alex Nemec
Lenten reflection: Truth from an unexpected person
Rev. Deogratias Fikiri, S.J., a doctoral student, reminds us that sometimes truth comes from unexpected people and places. Gospel John 7:40-53 Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said,“This is truly the Prophet.”Others said, “This is the Christ.”But others said, “The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he?Does not Scripture say…
Lenten reflection: God’s presence during painful times
President Kimo Ah Yun reflects on today’s Responsorial Psalm and how God is there for us through painful times in our lives.
Lenten reflection: Remembering God’s mercy
Schroeder Hall Hall Minister Dominique Vazquez reflects on the constant reminder that God is merciful and loves through every moment in our lives.
Lenten reflection: Letting go and being open to God’s calling
Dr. Sarah Feldner, acting provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, talks about the benefits of letting go and being open to what God is calling us to do.
Lenten reflection: Receiving rather than asking
Rev. Grant Garinger, S.J., Campus Ministry liturgical coordinator, asks us to receive what God is trying to give us rather than asking for something.
Lenten reflection: Seeing God’s wonder
Tina McNamara, assistant dean for advising and student services in the College of Education, talks about how we see examples of God’s wonder every day. Gospel John 4:46-53 Now there was a royal official whose son was ill in Capernaum.When he heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea,he went to him and asked…
Lenten reflection: Connecting through common humanity
Abbottsford Hall Hall Minister Ethan Vander Leek connects the day’s Gospel reading from Luke and how our prayer life ties us to others.
Lenten reflection: Loving thy neighbor
Student Coco Romant reflects on the Gospel according to Mark and living the second commandment.
Lent reflection: Listening to build relationships
Rev. Jim Pribek, S.J., assistant vice president for mission and ministry, encourages us to listen this Lenten season to build our relationships. Reading 1 Jeremiah 7:23-28 Thus says the LORD:This is what I commanded my people:Listen to my voice;then I will be your God and you shall be my people.Walk in all the ways that I…
Lent reflection: Giving up the right things
Sheena Carey, Diederich College of Communication internship coordinator, offers a different perspective on sacrifices during the Lenten season.