Joe Alexander-Short
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Casa de la Solidaridad: It Makes You More Human

The following is a brief reflection on the video below produced by Joe. He was a student at Santa Clara University's Casa de la Solidaridad program in Fall of 2013.
Katie Murphy stands at the tomb of the slain Archbishop Oscar Romero
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Committed to Doing Justice: It’s All About Love

Committed to doing justice is a disturbing, challenging and inspiring graduate profile. It is not enough to be committed to justice in word or intention; the goal is doing justice. May we honor it, live into it and love large.

Jesuit Volunteer Reflects: When AAA Roadside Assistance isn’t Available…

Written by Jacqueline Shrader | Before I came here, a mentor of mine had told me to be open—to change, to the adventure, to the stories, to everything. I find consistently that being open requires a holistic effort. Often, I am challenged in my experiences physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Despite the sometimes arduous task of being present, my most joy-filled moments thus far in Peru have been when I have been most opened, or to re-state Sr. Peggy O’Neill, most willing to be grasped. Whether that is jumping in a driver’s seat or sitting in a kitchen with women learning about their lives while peeling potatoes, these are the moments I will walk away from this experience remembering with fondness and fullness.