This week, our Ministry Volunteers read a sermon that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave in March 1968 entitled, “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution.” Among many important things Dr. King discussed in the sermon, he identified the tragedy in … Continue reading
Volunteer Name: Madison Neumaier Alma Mater: Loyola Marymount University Placement Site: Behavioral Health, Richmond Community Hospital Describe an influential experience that led you to a year of service. When I was in college, I was a part of a Service … Continue reading
Are you curious about what goes into a community night gathering? Every week, BSVM staff joins each community house to eat dinner together, share in prayer and reflection, and open space to talk about dynamics that arise when people live … Continue reading
Jonah Cremin-Endes (BSVM 18-19), a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, shares from his experience as a Ministry Volunteer in the Renal Department at the Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital. Jonah reflects on what drew him to faith-based service, and shares … Continue reading
When you hear the term living on the margins, what does that mean to you? When I think of the phrase “living on the margins,” I picture a playground. Most kids are playing on the basketball court or the monkey bars … Continue reading
Chris Dethlefs, BSVM 2018-2019 This reflection was originally shared at the 2019 Site Supervisor Retreat. The name of the patient in this article has been changed. Hope as the Practice of Presence Pope Francis on Christian Hope to general audience … Continue reading
Finding a Family in Perfect Strangers By Julie McCracken, 2012-2013 Volunteer A graduate of College of the Holy Cross Before I started with Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry, I was told that one focus of the year was “living simply.” In … Continue reading
Christian Wood, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Patient Advocacy, Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital BSVM 18-19
Maggie Rybak, a graduate of John Carroll University BSVM 2018-2019 The Mosaic of Richmond’s East End The timing of our encounter with our neighbor could not have been more grace-filled as my fellow ministry volunteers and I parked our van … Continue reading
