May 29, 2016 - As the students of the CC@S prepare for finals, we are reminded of the important lessons that will be on the test. 1. Simply put- Follow Jesus. Make your circle bigger, to care about thoe outside your close friends as well. 2. Emulate success, understand others through Jesus' eyes. In this year of mercy, it is all about caring for the needs of all, through prayer and connecting with Christ, and offering up your prayers for a deeper understanding of what it means to "do this in remembrance of Me."

May 22, 2016 - The age-old question- what is God like? We know God delights in the human race, and he loves each of us. Love is a relationship, and we need to make time for God to love us, and for us to return that love through prayer, good works and joy in the things of our lives- people and all of creation.

May 17, 2016 -

How does the Catholic faith address the pernicious effects of racism still prevelant in our society? Where does Catholicism intersect with activism, solidarity, and liberation with and for the oppressed in America and beyond? What can we do, inspired by religion, to critically examine our consciences and culture, learn about our privilege, and combat social issues that affect all of us?

Panel discussion moderated by Mathew Gonzalez and including the first black Catholic priest ordained in Northern California, Fr. Jay Matthews, Rector of Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, and other religious and lay panelists.

May 15, 2016 - Today we celebrate with great joy the Biptisms of eight membrtrs of the Catholic Community at Stanford: Marie Claire Sara Álvarez, Addison Mary Argüelles, Max Francesco Del Vecchio, Mario Kaleo Garibay III, Gabriella Michelle Nady, Andrew Moore Pattarelli, Genevieve Quinn,Luca Isaac Seniawski, and Aleksander Skrzypacz.

May 17, 2016 - Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. It reminds us that we sometimes live in a small world, fenced in by fears and doubts, and that we can let the Spirit bring us out of our confined spaces. "Send forth the Spirit and renew the face of the earth."

April 17, 2016 - On this Good Shepard Sunday, we ponder what it means to be watched over by Jesus. We realize that a relationship with Jesus means so much more than being a member of his flock. We need to listen to his voice in our everyday life, practice being his follower, enable and enrich others. Do I want to be one with God?

Preacher Fr. Xavier, with commentary from Catholic Leadership Team member Claire.

April 10, 2016 - Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep.", We are called every day to transform our lives to a deeper level of commitment to loving Jesus and therefore others. Make time every day for prayer with Jesus.

April 3, 2016 - The disciples had locked the door in fear of the authorities, when Jesus appeared to them. We also live in constant fear. But Christ's greeting of "Peace be with you", means that God's mercy is with us; the Church is a society of the forgiven, and we must always make it a society of forgiveness as well.

March 27, 2016 - As Spring quarter starts at Stanford with its lighter mood, we are invited to deepend our commitment of loving others as Christ and the Father love us. We can continue to devote 1%- 15 minutes- of each day to prayer, for others, and for ourselves.

March 26, 2016 - The Resurrection story was hard to believe then, and remains hard. But Jesus' death has set us free: Ihr sind frei. Love radically and embrace the new life our Savior gave us.