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How to Love

Happy Easter, everyone! A few weeks ago at Mass, my housemates and I and many of you heard the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, which in my opinion is...

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ACE San Jose community at a San Jose Sharks game

Chomp Chomp! Chomp Chomp!

One recent Thursday evening I found myself surrounded by people imitating sharks and cheering as bodies slammed against plastic walls. My community had decided to venture out to a San...

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Slowly and All at Once

"Living in community transforms you slowly and all at once. It is a transformation that no picture will ever be able to capture, but my ACE Brownsville community photo comes...

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A Moment I'll Remember

What does it mean to write the story of one's origin? What is at stake in such an ambitious project? "Remember where you come from and celebrate it. To remember...

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Letter to My New Students

Every once in a while, stop and think about what truly inspires you, and make sure you find Christ there. To my new students: At Tampa Catholic High School, they...

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The Impact of ACE Summer: Solidarity

Reflecting on the many experiences of my ACE summers, one aspect stands out more than any other: solidarity. There are few other times in my life in which I have...

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Trust Now, and Teach

One year ago, I was restless, paralyzed by the expansive possibilities of my own uncertain future. Today, I am still restless, but empowered with the 61 uncharted futures of my...

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Meet ACE's Newest Blogger: Chelsey Ramos

As a student at the University of Notre Dame, I majored in English and Latino Studies. I participated in MEChA and Mentorship while working at the Irish Ink Café, Julian...