Let us rejoice and give thanks for our mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, those who are like mothers in our lives and in memory for our mothers that have gone before us – for their goodness, kindness, and care, for their unending love, joy, and hope. Proverbs 31:25: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; She […]
Ramadan brings opportunities for connection in community
Easter Joy
By Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president of Mission and Ministry It had been a tale of high expectations. Jesus, the charismatic teacher from Nazareth had brought healing and hope to the outcast and the lowly. He had stirred hearts to believe that God loved even the sinner, the leper, the tax collector and the […]
From Death to Life
By Michael Dante, director of the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality As the Christian community approaches Holy Week, the focus moves to Jesus approaching death. We recall how he is betrayed, tried, sentenced to death, crucified, and buried. It is a time of great sorrow and sadness. Yet, the power of Easter Sunday with his […]
Jesuits on campus talk about Lenten season experiences
By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist in the Office of University Relations Amid the shared Lenten journeys on campus, the Marquette community has individually celebrated and observed the season, reflecting on how sacrifices or promises of generosity can help oneself or those in need. To help draw our campus community together, Marquette Today asked two […]
Lenten reflection: How the season brought me closer to my roommates, God
By Megan McGuire, senior in the Diederich College of Communication During my time at Marquette I have come to understand and appreciate the period of Lent more fully. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting through Holy Thursday leading up to Easter, it is a time of reflection and prayer. Marquette has provided me with opportunities, […]
Biomedical sciences student reflects on Global Brigades experience
By Alex Nemec, marketing communications specialist Global Brigades has been a signature program for students in the College of Health Sciences since its inception at Marquette in 2003; in January, yet another cohort made their way to Panama to assist local communities. The Global Brigades organization aims to promote sustainable development in rural Central America […]
Lenten reflection: How discernment can lead to a more enjoyable season
By Rev. Jim Pribek, S.J., assistant vice president of mission and ministry In my lifetime, Lent has undergone quite a transformation. When I was a child, it centered on personal sacrifice; as an adult, I have seen it become more communal and positive, such that it is less about “giving up” something and more about […]
Reflections of a silent retreat
By Melissa Barclay, senior communication specialist in the Office of University Relations at Marquette University First thing you should know is that I’m an extrovert, and some people thought it was funny that one of the most talkative people in the office signed up for a full five-day silent retreat. You should also know that […]
A reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Dr. Cedric Burrows
Dear Marquette community, As the country observes the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we often celebrate his most well-known accomplishments. There are the victories in Montgomery and Birmingham, his “I Have a Dream” speech, and his work to help Congress pass the Voting Rights Act. However, I would like to offer […]
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