RMC Reflections
Reflections in Ministry- A Time of Newness
February 17, 2020
Leo returned home to Germany on January 10 after completing his short-term commitment with the RMC Program. His presence will be missed and we wish him all the best on his future endeavors. Leo reflects on his RMC experience, see below. When I decided to be a RMC volunteer, I hardly had any idea...
Read MoreReflections in Ministry- Top 5 Things I Have Learned in the Past 5 Months
January 24, 2020
Top 5 Things I Have Learned in the Past 5 Months I am so incredibly blessed. While this is something that I knew before, I am constantly being reminded of God’s blessings bestowed upon me. When surrounded by people my age experiencing homelessness at Drueding Center or those suffering severe health issues at Holy Redeemer...
Read MoreRMC Closing Reflection… Jackie Hutchison
June 26, 2019
On Monday evening, we celebrated Jackie’s year of service with a Mass of Thanksgiving and had the opportunity to hear from Jackie as she shared her reflection on her experience with us: First, I want to thank everyone for coming after what I imagine was a long work day. It means the world to me...
Read MoreReflections in Ministry- My Heart is Full
November 21, 2018
Even though I am almost 3,000 miles away, I’ve never felt more at home. Moving across the country to a new city where I didn’t know anyone was daunting, to say the least. I second-guessed my decision to leave many times, but ultimately decided that it was time to take a leap of faith. And...
Read MoreReflections in Ministry- Saying ‘Yes’ to the Journey
February 27, 2018
My whole life I’ve desired to live in the United States of America for one year. I was fascinated by the idea of living in such a big country with a variety of cities and landscapes. I was also interested in learning about the American way of life. So, when I found out about the...
Read MoreEndings and New Beginnings
August 10, 2017
The summer marks a period of transition for both the RMC program and volunteers. It’s a time of saying goodbye to our volunteers as they prepare to move forward from their RMC experience and a time to begin preparations to welcome the new volunteers. Although goodbyes are never easy, especially when the RMC’s have become...
Read MoreReflections in Ministry- Trusting in the Process
November 1, 2016
As a recent college graduate from Atlanta, I had no idea what to expect from this experience working for Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons and Holy Redeemer Hospital. Frankly, if you had told me I would be living and working in Philadelphia with two people I have never met, in a home sponsored by an order...
Read MoreRMC Closing Reflection….Ashley Pickert
July 20, 2016
On Monday, Ashley made the transition from RMC volunteer to RMC alum with the Closing Liturgy. During the Liturgy, we were privileged to hear Ashley’s reflection on her experience: When I begin to think about how God has worked in my life, I am truly amazed. Taking a ‘gap year’ was not in my plan....
Read MoreRMC Alumni Reflection….Mary Clare Weiner
January 19, 2016
RMC Alumni Mary Clare Weiner (2014-15) shares her reflections on 2015 with us. Mary Clare currently works as a nurse in North Carolina. As a new year starts, I reflect on the twists, turns and sprinklings of grace that have been my past year. I moved back from Philadelphia at the end of July and...
Read MoreClosing Reflection…Sara McNary
July 31, 2015
A couple of weeks ago I went over to my nightstand drawer and took out my reflection from the beginning of my RMC year. At the beginning of this year-long volunteer program, I read a reflection in which I asked God to teach me more about myself as His disciple. I asked Him to guide...
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