I read a story a few months ago (here) that has really struck a strong chord with me. It is basically about a girl who helps out her neighbor in a pinch. Her neighbor is going through drug rehab, has a toddler, and was in a dark place in life. I mean, really, Godlessly dark.…
“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” – Dorothy Day When I was thinking about coming to serve at Maggie’s Place, one of the aspects that appealed to me most was the community life. As a Corps member, I…
“Patience is a virtue.” I, like many others, grew up hearing this phrase as a catch-all for whenever I was antsy, in a rush, or simply wanting instant gratification. I never really questioned it, taking to heart that patience was indeed a virtue, one that I did not possess as a child! As I grew…