Inspired by our involvement with the Opus Prize , Marquette University is immersed in a yearlong dialogue entitled Human Dignity, Human Rights: A Call to Service in which we are reflecting on how we, as a university, can deepen our commitment to work for justice for people around the world. As a Catholic, Jesuit university, engaging the world in this way is not an option ­— it is a moral imperative.

Some Jottings: Connecting to God

Within a culture of e-mails and cell phones, where people work hard to stay connected, people of faith know the importance of staying connected to God. Jesus Himself set the example by taking time to pray, realizing that the fruitfulness of His life and ministry demanded a strong relationship with the Father.