Posts By: Cecile Sorra

by Mike Goggin The Twitterverse reveals to us every imaginable thought under the sun. Here’s one that caught my eye just yesterday, from Brazilian lyricist and novelist Paulo Coelho. “Be strong enough to forgive without hearing an apology.” I would like to make that message the crux of my Easter reflection to the IVC community…. Read more »

by Tiffany Nelms Severely disabled, 9-year-old Sara had been denied medical care and was alienated by her community in Latin America. Her mother, hoping to find a cure for her daughter, crossed the desert between the United States and Mexico with Sara on her back.  They were initially detained and jailed by U.S. Border Patrol… Read more »

Written by David Brooks I write this reflection during the Lenten season in which the Church calls us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.  I particularly want to reflect on almsgiving as a spiritual exercise in my life. As I look back on my faith journey, I have come to see that almsgiving began many years… Read more »

by Teddy Michel I was a typical teenager and young adult, dismissive of any wisdom or values my family had to offer. Despite this — or perhaps because of it — I joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps fresh out of college. That year of living the four core values of JVC — community, simple living,… Read more »

Dear Friends, I am going to invite you to be part of a miracle this Christmas. Your single charitable contribution to IVC will reach over 350  organizations serving low income communities across the country.  Through IVC your charity multiplies! With your Christmas gift to IVC, your gift will counsel, educate, defend, house, clothe, and feed… Read more »

Last night I slept at our parish’s shelter for the homeless, something I’ve been doing pretty regularly for a while. I sleep on a mattress near the door, easily available in case anyone needs anything in the night. I am the night portress. At the end of my shift this morning I went, along with… Read more »