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Taking the Pillar Challenge

Anna Ferguson challenges herself to live under the seven pillars: Service, Simplicity, Sustainability, Solidarity, Community, Reflection, and Justice.
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Pope Francis: The Discomfort of Solidarity

Pope Francis' suggestion that "solidarity" is often considered "counterproductive" rings true in many realms of today's world. Advocates of the economically poor and marginalized often experience the discomfort that exists for many when solidarity creeps into discussions about the economy, the role of government, and at times even the church.
JVC MAGIS Orientation 2012-2013: South House
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One Day: Poverty, Privilege & Solidarity

This weekend, my community members and I spent 24 hours on retreat as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Magis program through Loyola Chicago. Rooted in the values of spirituality, social justice, community, and simplicity that we all sought to foster as Jesuit Volunteers, our program allows us to continue living out the JVC mission as graduate students and interns at Catholic apostolates throughout Chicago.