This I Believe
Mercyhurst's Ethical Reflection Committee has initiated "This I Believe" to foster reflection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We hope that these essays will inspire further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and communal life. For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff might explore these with colleagues.
Responses may be directed to the Merciad at editormerciad@mercyhurst.edu or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at lseddig@mercyhurst.edu. Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life!
Essays
- I believe in the dignity of work, Dr. Thomas Gamble
- Carpe Diem for Others, Sr. Michele Schroeck, RSM
- A Little Faith, Dan Schuler
- Hope in Imagination, Amelia Diaz
- What I Believe, Mike Sisti
- Freedom…what is it really?, Sr. Geri Rosinski, RSM
- The Real World, Hope Randall
- Take Your Time, Jason Sepac
- Little Gestures, Allison Moore
- I believe that everyone has a responsibility to save the world, Chelsea Boothe
- With a Little Help, Adam Hicks
- I Believe in Everything, Richard Sadlier
- Learn (Laugh), Remember, and Reconsider, Dr. Clemons
- The Power of Touch, Dr. Colin
- The Power of Truth, Mihailo "Mixa" Jovanovic
- It's not What you Say. . .it's What you Do!, Michael Malpiedi
- David Livingston
- Cathy Pedler
- Fr. Jim Piszker
- Welch believes there's hope, Bill Welch
- Sr. Pat Whalen