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Spirituality Spotlights
In one corner of campus, the Unity RLC's Imagine Interbelief floor, a collaboration between Campus Ministry and the Office of Housing & Residence Life, along with the linked RSOC 9 class is trying to shift the conversation on religion by highlighting positive stories of people of belief.  More »
This week we're switching to a program highlight because of the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. "Illuminate is a gathering of the entire Christian community at Santa Clara. We are celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by worshiping together as one united group. Students of all denominations and Christian backgrounds will come together to praise God."  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight this week is Yesenia Magdaleno, Misas en Español Intern and convener of our department's hospitality committee. For Yesi, as for many, practicing her spirituality isn't always easy, but she explains how important it is for her to find ways to do it. Read more inside.  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight this week is Natalie Kennedy, a member of CLC and the Women's Soccer Team. Natalie finds spirituality to be "a safe haven that provides an escape from the pressures and stresses of everyday life." Read more inside.  More »
This week's Spirituality Spotlight is on the Misas en Español intern, Maleny Quiroz Hernández. By practicing her spirituality, Maleny has learned that "[s]ometimes a conversation or even your simple presence can be enough to allow others to start seeing Christ in their lives." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week's spotlight is on Alumni Relations Chaplain, Fr. Jack Treacy, S.J. Through practicing his spirituality, Fr. Jack recognizes a greater connection when he says, "I'm enriched by stories of faith of others, and am fortunate to be invited into those conversations frequently. Our SCU community offers so many witnesses of faith in action!" If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week we're highlighting Nicole Jewett, the CLC Leadership Formation coordinator. She says she's learned that, "In times when I feel helpless to fix my own problems or to support others, I realize that it's not about me; it's about me stepping aside and letting God work through me." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week we're highlighting the Campus Minister for Sacramental Formation, John Michael Reyes. In response to how spiritual practices can connect us with something greater than ourselves, he says, "to practice spirituality allows you to learn about yourself in ways that no textbook or article can disclose." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week we're highlighting CLC Community Building Coordinator, Brigid Rigali. In response to how she practices her spirituality, Brigid says, "I try to learn about my own spirituality by witnessing the love in the hearts of my fellow Broncos." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week's Spirituality Spotlight is on Nicholas Collura, nSj, the Jesuit Novice in Campus Ministry. In response to how he believes spirituality connects us with something greater than ourselves, Nicholas says, "To have faith is to insist that the human spirit never give up on the dream of an infinite love." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week's Spirituality Spotlight is on Campus Ministry Photographer, Damon Rideaux. In response to what he has learned through his spiritual practices, Damon says, "I think [my spirituality] has also given me something important: perspective. It has made me realize that I am not the most important person in the world and that others may have things better or worse than I." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week's Spirituality Spotlight is on Eucharistic Ministry Liturgy Intern, Anna Calkins. In response to how she practices her spirituality, Anna says, "I have a gratitude journal I write in every night and it really connects me to what joys I have in my life." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week's Spirituality Spotlight is on the Service and Justice Coordinator for CLC, McKenzie Bright. In response to how she practices her spirituality, McKenzie says, "Sharing a smile is such an easy way to brighten the day and brings people together." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
This week's Justin Ocampo, Spirituality Coordinator for CLC, is in the spotlight. In response to what he has learned through practicing his spirituality, Justin says, "I do realize that it is in this slow work of God that I can gain a clearer understanding of God's plan for me." If you would like to suggest someone to be highlighted, please contact us at campusministry@scu.edu.  More »
We're in that time of the year when the sun is not out as often, the school/workload has increased, and it becomes increasingly difficult to take care of anything but your most essential needs. Worry not! We have put our heads together to highlight some of our favorite ways to decompress. We think you'll find that they mirror conventional wisdom. So without further ado, how people in Campus Ministry decompress...  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight of the week is CLC Spirituality Coordinator, Carolina Tenecela! In response to how she practices her spirituality, Carolina says: "Music provides me with time for personal reflection, which distracts my brain, mind and, in turn, reenergizes my soul and spirit."  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight of the week is CLC Leadership Formation Coordinator, Meghan Daly! In response to what she has learned through practicing her spirituality, Meghan says: "Sometimes you really do have to 'Let go and Let God.'"  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight of the week is Liturgy Intern, Alex Arnold. When asked what she has learned from practicing her spirituality, Alex said, "Everyone has an infinitely complex life and being aware of mine helps me be open to others."  More »
"If you have a practice that you hate, then you’re resistant to the relationship. But if you find a practice that brings you joy or peace, then you will be open to hear the whispering of God, or to see the ways God has been moving in your life."  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight of the week is Lulu Santana, Director of Campus Ministry! When discussing her practice of her spirituality, Lulu says: "I can’t help but smile when, in the course of a day, God interrupts my plans and stirs my heart in ways I could not imagine."  More »
Our Spirituality Spotlight this week is Spirituality Facilitator Sarah Lawley. When asked what she has learned about herself from practicing her spirituality, Sarah said that through yoga and "[a]s a 'recovered perfectionist,' I have learned to be much more relaxed with myself and with my life in general. I am able to 'go with the flow' now in a way that I never could before."  More »
The Spirituality Spotlight this week is Associate Director of Campus Ministry, Matt Smith. When Matt was asked how he practices his spirituality, he responded saying, “Food (where it comes from, how it nourishes me, who was involved in making it), active lifestyle (biking, soccer, running, walking with my wife), minutes of mindfulness, prayer.” Read more about more about Matt’s spiritual journey on the next page.  More »
“Spirituality is the permission we give ourselves to get real -- real with ourselves, real with what's happening right now in the world and in our relationships, especially to get real with the relationship we have with the Divine.”  More »
You may have heard that SCU's Provost, Dr. Dennis Jacobs, is an avid painter. We were curious if he considered painting a spiritual practice and decided to sit down with him. What we learned was insightful and interesting.  More »
After offering a broad welcome, Fr. Engh explored three questions: Why do we gather here today? How do we wish to live? and What do we want this year to be? Read his insightful reflections here.  More »