Closing the Distance: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chaplains' Office, College of the Holy Cross
Now more than ever, we need spaces for connection and hope. These weekly reflections by chaplains and Jesuits at the College of the Holy Cross aim to provide such a space, as we explore God's presence in the world around us. Welcome to Closing the Distance.
Emily Rauer Davis offers a post-Mother's Day tribute to one of her favorite mothers in scripture.
Fr. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J. reflects on his time at Holy Cross with gratitude and hope.
Omondi Andrew shares with you from his experience on how to keep your spirit high after Easter is all gone and you are back to your regular life.
Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J. reflects on a fundamental principle of Catholic sacramental theology in light of Holy Week, when things look and feel a bit different in church.
Emily Rauer Davis ponders how reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the future can both aid and inhibit our ability to live well in the present.
Marty Kelly shares the story of “Mack” Waller from Ivanhoe, VA and considers the wisdom gained from over 40 years of spring break immersions.
Marybeth Kearns-Barrett invites white Christians at Holy Cross to join her on a Lenten journey towards becoming anti-racist. http://bit.ly/antiracismretreat
Omondi Andrew reflects on the importance of saying YES and having a positive mindset in approaching that which you set out to achieve.
Meg Fox-Kelly shares about the importance of finding time to allow God to give us rest amidst the busyness of life.
Fr. Jim Hayes, S.J. reflects on his most prized possession and its special place in his family's history.
Marybeth Kearns-Barrett shares an experience of dialogue and how it helped to form a sense of kinship among an unlikely collection of individuals.
Marty Kelly reflects on a recent impulse purchase, and wonders aloud about threshold moments when we're invited to sing along with all of creation.
Laurence Rosania explores the power and beauty of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Special appearance by Siobhan Kiernan ‘21.
Emily Rauer Davis muses on mystery and longing and what we can learn from the Mother of God about how to live with both love and fear.
In this inaugural episode of Closing the Distance: the Podcast, Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J. offers some thoughts on empty pews, missing people, and the wisdom of a punny church sign.
A new offering from the Chaplains' Office at the College of the Holy Cross! Each week, we'll explore spirituality, scripture, prayer and liturgy, and social justice, all with fresh perspectives from different voices in our community. New episodes can be found on most Wednesdays, beginning December 2, 2020. We hope you'll join us!