Business Insider agreed with the central premise of my book Googling God and they have a great article today on 13 Ways that the recession has changed how Millennials view work. I agree with most of their observations and you should read them all and see what you think. This one is my favorite and …
Category Archive: Campus Ministry
Jan
21
Losing Weight
So one year ago, I weighed in at around 238lbs. Today I’m around 218. So I dropped 20lbs just by exercising. My diet has fluctuated from being very rigid at times about that and then not paying much attention at all. Being on a college campus doesn’t help as food is always a nearby temptation. …
Jan
16
She Will Go Lord, If You Lead Her
It is with a mix of sadness and joy that I bid farewell to my short-time Campus Ministry colleague, Julianne Wallace (pictured in the center flanked by Niagara Campus Minister, Kristina Schliesman and yours truly) today from our UB Campus Ministry staff. Julianne will become the Campus Minister for Liturgy, Worship and Faith Formation at …
Jan
06
Are You Lonely?
What is it like to be lonely? This week while I am surrounded by great students and my colleague Ed, and some new friends, I know I am missing the comfort of having my wife nearby. That little dog that I love is also missed as I look forward to him greeting me at the …
Jan
05
Homeless or Hungry?
I was asking around for someone to speak to our students about the issues surrounding homelessness last year and so I thought I’d ask one of my favorite volunteers, Anna, to talk about this because she worked at a local food pantry. Her response, reminded me of a simple fact: “Mike, I don’t work with …
Jan
04
Solidarity or Dignity?
Last year on an alternative break in Cleveland, we were able to do a lot of good work. It was a bit of a strange trip. We helped a neighborhood organization clean out a bunch of hoarder houses (which got me a sinus infection for a good month). We ate with the homeless–as guests–not as …
Jan
03
I’m Wondering About Poverty
So I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua 3 times to work with orphans for Mustard Seed Communities back when I lived in New York after being inspired by my friend Maria Nordone, who brought the trip to our parish. You haven’t seen poverty until you’ve been to the developing world. People living in …
Jan
02
In Vanceburg, Kentucky on an Alternative Break
So for the next five days, I’ll be in Vanceburg, Kentucky visiting Glenmary Farm with some students on an alternative break trip. We’ll stretch ourselves a bit on the trip and go without some of the basic amenities that we are used to, so that we are in solidarity with the poor and also appreciate …
Dec
09
Sad: More Campus Violence
A student at nearby Niagara University (near Buffalo) was shot and killed at an off campus apartment. The Buffalo News has more The victim was identified as Brandon Johnson, 20, a junior accounting major from Rochester, according to police and university officials. Johnson was one of several people in an apartment at University Court, which …
Dec
08
Prayers for Virginia Tech…Again….UPDATE
UPDATE TO THE BELOW: The Campus lockdown has been lifted at Virginia Tech. However, the gunman has not yet been found. Continued prayers…MH. For those not following the news today, Virginia Tech reports two people a campus police officer and a student have been shot and killed on campus after a traffic stop… That’s not …
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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