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Fr. Michael Engh, S.J. offers his voice to the chorus of welcome to newly elected Pope Francis. Read his comments here.

Senior David Bibee reflects on the importance of making time for God in his life in this week's Reaching Within Blog. David is the Campus Ministry intern for Christian Diversity.

Kristin Schulz, a coordinator for this year's Relay for Life of Santa Clara University, reflects on what it means to give in this week's Reaching Within Blog. If you are interested in Relay for Life, please follow the link at the end of her blog. For this and more reflections from SCU students, faculty, and staff, visit the blog.

Junior José Lujano describes his experience of faith while studying abroad in London, including a trip to Rome and Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read his reflection and more at the Reaching Within blog.

Lent provides a time for focused prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Come join us as we explore faith and spirituality through a variety of events.

Junior Seher Siddiqee provides some helpful insights into fasting as she talks about her practice during Ramadan in this week's blog. Read her reflection and more at the Reaching Within blog.

Junior Nikki Lee wrestles with her own religious practice nearly a year after she becomes Catholic. For this and other blog entries, visit the Reaching Within Blog.

This Ash Wednesday, Catholic Eucharistic Liturgies with the distribution of ashes will be at 7:30 am, 12:05 pm, 6 pm, and 9 pm. A shared Catholic and Protestant service, also with the distribution of ashes, will take place at 4 pm. All services will be held in the Mission Church.

SCU senior, Gladys Mancillas, talks about how a country song made her reflect on her faith and her life. Her entry is part of the CNS (Catholic News Service) Branches blog, which can be viewed here.

Sponsored by the Multicultural Center, the Santa Clara Community Action Program, Campus Ministry and Core Christian Fellowship, Homelessness Awareness Week is a week of events and service to immerse and educate our campus about the realities of homelessness.