The spirit of hope
In late 2000, I was introduced to a cute little 5-year-old boy by the name of Ryan. He was full of energy and had a smile that melted the hearts …
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Why we walk
What does it feel like to be clean and sober for 32 years? To be so far away from those dreary and dark days when I almost wished life would …
Read MoreCycling to well-being
Most Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting, an informal group of Pittsburgh Mercy colleagues and friends who enjoy recreational bicycling gather in the parking lot at 1200 Reedsdale Street on …
Read MoreHelp – and hope – for grandparents raising grandchildren
Due to the increasing opioid epidemic in the United States, more grandparents are raising their grandchildren – some while living with the trauma associated with their child’s addiction. Not only …
Read MoreFinding healing & hope following sexual violence
Dear Fellow Survivor of Sexual Violence: There are so many things I want to tell you. Most are easier said than done. Please know that with everything I say, some …
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day, Pops!
Dear Dad, I’m writing this brief letter to you because I know how important time has always been to you. I’m aware that you taught yourself to read and write, …
Read MoreMake life better for someone coming behind
I’m a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan. My #1 life hero is Pirate #21 Roberto Clemente. Roberto died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve in 1972. He was taking …
Read MoreThe true meaning of Memorial Day
The last Monday in May every year is a special day for most Americans, filled with barbecues, parties, and spirit-revitalizing rest and relaxation. As most know, though, the United States …
Read More“N” is for “Never, never, never give up!”
Stephen Knorr receives residential and day supports at a Pittsburgh Mercy Community Living Arrangement (CLA) and Baldwin Day Program. Diagnosed with several complex medical conditions, Stephen was hospitalized more than …
Read MoreSimply A Work of Mercy
On Tuesday, December 5, a few of us met at the Sisters of Mercy Convent at Carlow University in Oakland to assist in making sandwiches for persons served by Pittsburgh …
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