Calling Bull on “Service Trips” and Voluntourism
Description: Michelle Staton explores the often overlooked harms of short-term service trips to developing nations.
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“Crosses and Resurrections: Good News from Central America”
/in El Salvador, Group Formation, Honduras, Marquette University, Nicaragua, Panama, Post-Trip, ReflectionDescription: A reflective article written by Dean Brackley, S.J., regarding the joys and challenges of life in Central America for the economically poor.
“Service Can Change Others”
/in Group Formation, Marquette University, Reading Resources, ReflectionDescription: National Catholic Reporter (10/20/11) article written by April Gutierrez
“Education Beyond the Comfort Zone”
/in Group Formation, Marquette University, Post-Trip, Reading Resources, Reflection, University of San FranciscoDESCRIPTION: Article written by Rev. Stephen Privett, S.J., former president of the University of San Francisco that includes the following quotation: “Stepping out of one’s “comfort zone” to experience firsthand the glaring inequities and rampant injustices of our world has the power to change our perspectives and priorities.”
“To Hell With Good Intentions”
/in Group Formation, Marquette University, Post-Trip, Reading Resources, ReflectionDescription: A reflective article written by Ivan Illich, that offers critical analysis of the idea that one is “helping” others by going on an international immersion experience.
Overview of the Pastoral Circle
/in Group Formation, Marquette University, Post-Trip, ReflectionDescription: An overview of the Pastoral Circle that includes a visual image and more lengthy descriptions
Pilgrims and Tourists: Conflicting Metaphors for the Christian Journey to God
/in Marquette University, Prayer, Reading Resources, ReflectionDescription: Reflective article entitled “Pilgrims & Tourists: Conflicting Metaphors for the Christian Journey to God”
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Elements of Reflection
/in Group Formation, Marquette University, ReflectionDescription: A one-page overview of what reflection is and how it is done
Charity vs. Justice
/in Group Formation, Marquette University, Reading Resources, ReflectionDescription: A one-page description of the differences between charity and justice
Prayerful Quote From Bishop Dom Helder Camera on Responding to Injustice
/in Marquette University, PrayerDescription: Prayerful quote from Bishop Dom Helder Camera on responding to injustice