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Campus Ministry Reflections
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and we read from Mark's Gospel 11:1-10. In this Gospel story Jesus sends two of his disciples to go into the village and find a colt tethered on which no one has ever sat. He tells them to untie it and bring it to him. If asked why they are doing it, they are told to say ‘The Master has need of it and will send it back here at once.’
When reading this passage, it made me wonder... How did Jesus know exactly where this colt would be? Why was it that specific colt and not just any colt? And then I realized that we all are called to be like the colt in this story. We all have a purpose in God’s plan and sometimes we may be used to bring Jesus to others just like the colt who carries Jesus through the crowds as they shout ‘Hosanna!’ He chooses us and he knows exactly who and where we are. There may be doubts from others and even ourselves that can get in the way. Others may question our faith or how we live our lives, but we must remember the The Master has need of us and we must be ready to bring him to others. -- Claire
Monday, March 29th, at 6:00 pm, Ambrosians for Peace & Justice will be chatting with Katie Galuska, '19. Katie recently did a year of service and will be sharing stories about her experience. Join the conversation in person in the Chapel Gathering Space, or virtually via Zoom!
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In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus foreshadows the type of death that waits for him: “And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself” (Jn 12: 32-33). This idea of Jesus drawing everyone to himself stuck with me - what does this look like? My overactive imagination quickly paints a picture of all of humanity being tied to Jesus with an invisible string, and he is some great fisherman in the heavens trying to reel us in. That can’t be it, though, there is no real freedom there.
Maybe instead we are attracted to what we are images of - God. If Jesus is God made man, it would make sense that we would be drawn to him. Perhaps Jesus draws us to him as specifically and individually as our hearts were created, through the things that inspire us, excite us, or bring us joy. Maybe he calls us to come to him in an invitation to Mass through a good friend, or in a comforting hug in a time of distress. Jesus draws me to him through art, music, sunshine, loving people, and many other ways I have yet to discover. How has he drawn you toward him today? -- Lauren
Virtual Busy Student Retreat March 21-25
Find yourself too busy? Need to take a break, but can't find the time? Sign up for our Busy Student Retreat! Commit to four days of just two 30 minute periods per day, one spent in prayer, and one in discussion with a spiritual guide, built around your schedule. We encourage both undergraduate and graduate students to sign up for a simple, yet powerful, retreat experience!
The following students have been selected to serve as Peer Campus Ministers for the 2021-2022 academic year:
Bechtel: Allie Lauer Cosgrove: Matt Jung & Emily Mohr Davis: Abigail Kroll Franklin: Meredith Siebers Hagen: Aaron Deter McCarthy: Sarah Smith North Apartments: Zac Robinson North traditional: Jenny Thomas Rohlman: Kasey Campagna Tiedemann: Ellie VanLandschoot Townhouses: Zeke Cuellar
Congratulations to next year's Peer Campus Ministry Team!
Understanding the Lenten Fast and Abstinence FASTING: Catholics age 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday - only partaking in one full meal. Two other smaller meals (not equaling a full meal) and liquids are permitted. ABSTINENCE: Catholics over 14 years old must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all other Fridays of Lent. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not eggs, milk, or condiments made from animal fat. We are reminded each year that the obligation to do this penance is a serious one, but no one should be scrupulous in this regard; if health reasons or the ability to do one's work is seriously affected, these regulations do not apply.
They may not know what episode it is, but Fr. Thom and Meg are happy to be back in the studio! This week, they talk all things Lent, running, and the shows they're watching.
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