En Todo Amar y Servir

Amar y servirThe Office of Mission and Ministry would like to introduce its theme for the year: “En Todo Amar y Servir” or “To Love and Serve in Everything.”

This phrase comes from the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius.  When one realizes that the love of God permeates our created world, how might we respond? With a desire to bring love to the world: cultivating unconditional acceptance, working together to lift each other up, and showing everyone what it means to be loved.

And since love shines the brightest when we see it in action, we are also called to serve.  With faith, we serve by trusting God to guide us. With kindness, we serve by being compassionate. With joy, we serve by sharing all we have. With openness, we serve by being a university for and with others. This academic year Marquette will strive to love and serve in all we do.

Rev. John Thiede, S.J.
Acting Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Thematic Statement

We are here to Be The Difference —
cultivating unconditional love,
working together to lift each other up,
and creating a community of belonging.

At Marquette, love becomes real when we serve others.

With a foundation of faith, we serve by trusting God to guide us.
With arms that are open, we serve by honoring one another.
With hearts full of kindness, we serve by welcoming all to the table
With deep gratitude, we serve by sharing all we have.

We serve not only through great acts, but also through the small things we do every day.

God, shape our lives in your image.
Embolden us to do what is just.
Entrust us to use the gifts you have given.
And above all, inspire us to love and to serve in all things.

En todo amar y servir.

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