Alex Nemec

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.

Lenten reflection: Saying yes to God’s plan
Pat Kennelly, director of the Center for Peacemaking, recaps today’s Gospel and how we can strive to recognize the way God is with us.

Lenten reflection: Accepting God’s help
Mel Baker from the Office of Research and Innovation offers three thoughts on today’s readings.

Lenten reflection: Being welcomed with open arms
Dr. Diedre Dempsey, associate professor of theology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, talks about how today’s reading reminds us we’ll be welcomed with open arms.

Lenten reflection: God’s love is different for all of us
Dr. Kris Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering, talks about how God’s love looks different for each individual person.

Lenten reflection: Helping the Lazarus in our lives
Rev. Cathal Doherty, S.J., associate professor and Emmet J. and Martha Doerr Chair in Theology, reflects on the story of Lazarus and the rich man and what we can do for the Lazarus in our lives. Gospel Luke 16:19-23 Jesus said to the Pharisees:“There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine…

Lenten reflection: Taking stock of the important things
Ayanna Singh, a first-year student in the Diederich College of Communication, talks about how she is taking stock of what’s important in her life during Lent.