St Patrick’s Day
I took a walk through St. Patrick’s Cathedral while in New York last week which always brings up something new for me when I do so. This year I was…
Under the Weather
It seems sickness has hit the family. I’ve got a slight sinus thing going on. I blame Megabus for first, leaving us out in the rain while we waited a…
And on the 7th day…we plunged the toliet
We’re preparing to leave after a moving, spiritual experience of working with the poor. Our rustic home for the week has had plumbing issues and now the discussion ensues about…
Prayer for friday
Today’s prayer intention is a relaxing one. We pray that our spirits are refreshed on our day off. Tonight, pray that we come together for our final time and realize…
Eye Opening
We had a great day looking at the topic of homelessness and housing and spending a second day at Mercy Center. Our morning consisted of heading to Valley Lodge which…
Prayer Intention for Thursday’s Alternative Spring Break
Lord, our week is nearing completion. We need to leave the poor and head home. How will we be changed when we get home? How has this experience changed me?…
Glenn Beck Thinks Jesus and John Paul II Hates Poor People
Since I’m on an alternative spring break…I’d like to take this moment to offer up a little “teaching moment” as we Campus Ministry types like to say. Fox News’ Glenn…
Prayer Intention for Wednesday’s Alternative Spring Break
Lord, I cannot imagine what it is like to have no home. But for so many of your children, that is their reality. Tonight may we be able to reach…
UB@ASB-Day 3
We went to Mercy Center in the Bronx which serves the largest lowest income bracket in the United States. They do an English as a Second Language class for mothers…
Students at Covenant House
Covenant House is a home for homeless youth and youth in crisis situations and let me tell you, if you didn’t know it already, they are doing God’s work. Nearly…