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Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

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High school students from Cleveland Central Catholic sit next to their elementary school prayer partners from St. Stanislaus during our Ash Wednesday Mass.

We Are Dust: Reflections on Teaching and the Lenten Journey

“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” This Ash Wednesday anthem, spoken as our foreheads are marked with a smudgy black cross, is a reminder of our...

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Build a Bigger Table

“When you have more than you need, build a bigger table, not a higher fence.” Ever wonder why South Dining Hall is host to some of our favorite memories from...

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Cup of Joe: On the Road Again

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill talk about traveling between ACE sites and sharing great food and conversation at community dinners.

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Cup of Joe: On the Road

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss the start of Maggie's travels visiting ACE sites. They discuss releasing preconceptions, embracing transitions, and...

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Cup of Joe: An Ode to the Eras

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill trace the show's roots and discuss the amazing women who have been co-hosts through the years.

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Cup of Joe: Appreciating Tennessee State

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss the first home football game of the season. They share their appreciation for Tennessee State...

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Cup of Joe: Gratitude and Forgiveness

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss ways teachers can show appreciation for their students and urge viewers to foster qualities of...