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Go Forth!

When I was a student in ACE, I remember the sudden quiet that hit at the end of our summer class session. All of a sudden, the eight weeks were...

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From left to right: Tom Betterly, Kate Jensen, and Sean Kelley in master's regalia holding their M.Ed. diploma in hand jumping up.

Commencement Weekend in ACE: Traveling and Searching for Wisdom

There I was: standing outside my broken-down car on the shoulder of the I-17 just north of Sedona, Arizona. This interruption to my journey home from my ACE placement sparked...

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A Few Thoughts on Vocation and Education

The following was taken from a presentation given to current ACE Teaching Fellows by Dr. Ernest Morrell at the 2017 December Retreat. The next day John was there again with...

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We Can Do Hard Things with Great Joy

Joy is very infectious; therefore always be full of joy! - Mother Teresa There are a lot of scary things going on today in our world. One thing after another...

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"Are Y'all the New ACE Teachers?"

One of my first memories of Plaquemine, Louisiana, was the day after I arrived. My community and I decided to go to Mass at the local church, and I remember...

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Alec Torigian: No More Tears

When I emailed ACE legend Alec Torigian to ask if I could feature him in a blog post, this was his response: "I am so not a model of successful...

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Surrender in Service to God

Pope Francis said, "Love and charity are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. When you...