A New Kind of Goal-Setting (but other than that, nothing new here!) A couple years ago, we blogged about the infamous ‘Stop-doing list‘. Instead of setting a bunch of goals, Jim Collins, an admired writer and business leader, suggests creating a list of things you will stop doing. With the goal of trying to live … Continue reading
Today the Conclave made history by electing not only the first Jesuit pope, but the first pope from the Americas. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ was a top contender in the previous conclave that elected Benedict in 2005. He was seriously overlooked by the media and Catholics everywhere in the lead up to this conclave due primarily … Continue reading
Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy if anything can. -Thomas Merton in a letter … Continue reading
I’m currently hooked on this study snack: Whip together the following ingredients and serve with apples slices or spread on a bagel: 1 small tub of vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1/2 tbsp. local honey 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon And check out these great links from around the web… A beautiful reflection on Saint … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago my friend Zoë and I had the amazing opportunity to travel to New York City and attend the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is held every May and is a chance for Indigenous Peoples around the world to gather, share their stories, … Continue reading
My life has been pretty darn busy these last few weeks but last night I got the opportunity to attend Taizé prayer here on campus. It was just what I needed! I’ve been participating in Taizé prayer for a couple of years now and have been lucky enough to find a community on every campus … Continue reading
My academic courses this semester are very interesting ones which will definitely challenge the way I perceive many facets of my life, including my faith. One class in particular deals largely with the colonization of Canada and the interactions of early missionaries with the First Nations Peoples. We will also be looking at residential schools, the injustices … Continue reading
faith and peanut butter 