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DARTMOUTH | On Campus Psychological Resilience for Life

INTEGRARE HOSTS WINTER ROUNDTABLE DINNER

By Luke Brown, Dartmouth ’18

In early February, student-athletes, professors, and other members of the Dartmouth community gathered at the Hanover Inn for Integrare’s Winter Roundtable Dinner. The event, themed “Psychological Resilience for Life,” featured guest speaker Dr. Stephen Gonzalez, Director of Mental Performance and Leadership Development in Dartmouth’s Athletic Department.

Integrare’s dinners are “dedicated to fostering dialogue that explores the their leadership skills and athletic capabilities.

One intriguing idea brought up throughout the evening was how the character trait of resilience acts like a muscle. For a person's ability to be resilient to grow, it needs to be strained. Simply put, for a person to become stronger, they need to face a challenge. Or as James 1:3 puts it, “the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

Kent Dahlberg, who leads Intedifficult things and succeeding.”

intersection of contemporary academic thought, cultural thought, and Judeo-Christian thought on issues related to science, the arts, life, and religion.”

Dr. Gonzalez opened the evening with a brief message about resilience, a topic he knows well. Before coming to Dartmouth, he worked as a performance psychologist with both collegiate athletes and infantrymen. Today, Dr. Gonzalez works with Dartmouth’s student athletes to develop grare along with his wife Denise, reflected on this concept from Dr. Gonzalez’s talk. “The analogy of a muscle is apt,” he said. “You build resilience by encountering and learning to deal with hardships, setbacks, disappointments, failures — adversity of various kinds. If life is too simple, easy, and straightforward, we never need to develop resilience to cope with and overcome various struggles. A lot of the satisfaction we gain in life is precisely from overcoming to stressful circumstances and bounce back from adverse events [using a phrase from the definition of resilience]?” “How have you taken a difficult situation and asked, ‘What can I learn from this?’ — shaping that hardship to your advantage?” and “How did reframing it as a ‘learning opportunity’ help you step back, cultivate resilience, push forward, and as a result, grow?”

In February, student leaders and community members gathered for Integrare’s Winter Roundtable Dinner at the Hanover Inn.

After the presentation by Dr. Gonzalez, dinner was served. The table groups, filled with varsity captains, professors, collegiate coaches, doctors, and other professionals, launched into discussions. This kind of dialogue is the heart of the Roundtable because of the “big questions” raised, according to Dahlberg.

Attendees considered prompts: “In what way (if any) has a faith life strengthened your capacity to adapt

After dinner, each table reported the most poignant parts of their discussion back to the larger group. Dr. Gonzalez synthesized these comments and responded with his own observations about what the larger group had learned about resilience. He then answered questions from the audience. “The evening was a huge success,” Dahlberg said. “Conversing about how we can cultivate more resilience led naturally into observing ways a faith perspective and faith experiences strengthen some people’s capacity to deal well with life.”

“Understanding, valuing, and cultivating resilience changes the way a person views life’s inevitable challenges, setbacks, and disappointments — in ourselves, in our teams and organizations, and in people we are helping train or lead.”

This change in perspective – in mind and heart – is one goal Dahlberg hopes to achieve through his organization’s thought-provoking dinners.

In an article for The Dartmouth, student Caris White discussed the origins of inaccurate depictions of Jesus in art and iconography. In “Recolored History: Art, Iconography, and the Myth of White Jesus,” White references a conversation with Guy Collins, a local Episcopalian Reverend. Collins stated, “There is this imaginary [image], and it forms and shapes our reality… If our imaginary [version] is only shaped by representations that are factually incorrect and only present one side of the pluralistic reality of the human race; if we only see one type of face in the imaginary, then we’re actually—in theological terms—denigrating the image of God in humanity.”

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Student Questions the Image of Jesus in Art

Dr. Jay Buckey, a former astronaut, knows something about staying mentally healthy while working in confinement. Buckey (Cornell ’77, Cornell School of Medicine ’81) is the director of the Space Medicine Innovations Lab at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, where he studies strategies to help people work effectively in small spaces for extended periods. A self-help research program is available online (geiselmed.dartmouth.edu) to anyone interested in learning more about the approaches that are used to deal with the psychological challenges of confinement.

While the program is not designed specifically for social distancing and shelter at home measures associated with COVID-19, Buckey believes that it has relevance in the context of the pandemic. “These resources are meant to make anyone better at stress management, depression treatment, and conflict resolution,” he says.

Former Astronaut Offers Insight for COVID-19 Isolation

Stephen Gonzalez closed his remarks [at the Roundtable] with a quote from The Little Prince that Fred Rogers often noted in his PBS children’s program Mr. Rogers Neighborhood: “What is essential is invisible to the eye. It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.”

Dahlberg noted: “Resilience is a resource ‘invisible to the eye.’ So is our faith.” | cu

The videos and information sheets in the research program were created for individuals who cannot get access to the outside world, such as those working in places like outer space and research stations in Antarctica. “There is no reason why people who suddenly find themselves stuck at home for long periods of time, alone or with others, shouldn’t also access these resources,” Buckey said.

HARVARD | On Campus A Pioneer in Healing Ministry

M ACN U T T ’4 8 LE AV E S A R E M A R K A B LE LE G AC Y

By Catherine Elvy, Staff Writer

Francis MacNutt, a Harvard Uni- versity alumnus of 1948 who be- came a global leader in healing prayer ministry, died in January at 94.

In 1980, MacNutt and his wife Judith founded Christian Healing Ministries, an international center that has trained thousands of believ- ers to serve as prayer ministers via its Florida-based School of Healing Prayer.

Colleagues hailed Francis MacNutt for his dedication to restor- ing the legacy of healing and for serving as a leader in the worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal. MacNutt had become a Dominican priest in 1956, and completed a doc- torate in theology from Aquinas In- stitute of Theology in 1958. Then in 1967, MacNutt’s life took a signifi- cant turn when he experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit at a con- ference in Tennessee and met other pioneers in healing prayer and the charismatic movement. Later, MacNutt spent much of his life criss- crossing the globe, as he shared the love of God via healing prayers and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Longtime friend and minister Ken Fish, Princeton ’82, described MacNutt as a pioneer in his efforts to help “restore the healing ministry in the wider body of Christ.”

Fish also hailed MacNutt as a mentor. “Not many Harvard gradu- ates have trod the paths which he trod, but his influence on the charismatic renewal, and on the healing ministry in particular, would be difficult to overstate,” said Fish, head of Kingdom ever, MacNutt’s plans for college were

Fire Ministries. interrupted by World War II and

In 1974, MacNutt penned Healservice as a surgical technician for the

ing, a book used worldwide by

churches, seminaries, and lay people After military duties, MacNutt

to explain the core aspects of the min- completed a degree in English at Har-

istry of healing prayer. Notably, vard, followed by a master of fine arts at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. During his time at Catholic University, MacNutt found inspiration in Thomas Mer- ton’s The Seven Storey Moun- tain, and he felt a call from

U.S. Army.

MacNutt went on to write a series of books dealing with the history, the- ology, and scriptural foundations of healing, including emotional resto- ration.

Among those works, Fish de- scribed Healing and TheHealing Re- early church, but largely over- looked by the modern church. In 1977, MacNutt served as one of the speakers at the famous Conference on Charismatic Renewal at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.

Credit: Jeff Rogers Photography In January, Francis MacNutt, a global pioneer of the modern healing prayer ministry and Harvard alumnus, died at 94. the role of the Holy Spirit. MacNutt noted how Christ’s ministry of healing and deliv- erance were common in the

God to the priesthood.

Following his pivotal em- brace of the role of healing in the modern church, MacNutt traveled worldwide with a team of teachers to share lessons about God’s love, healing, and

awakening: Reclaiming Our Lost Inheritance as classic texts for contem- porary ministries. “They are must-read titles for anyone serious about the healing ministry,” said Fish.

Born in 1925, MacNutt grew up in St. Louis, where he entertained hopes of becoming a physician. Howit in Jerusalem, MacNutt met Judith Sewell, a psychotherapist and mission- ary who was leading a local house of prayer ministry. After leaving the Dominican order, MacNutt married the Kentucky native in February 1980 in a Clearwater, Florida, church. The MacNutts welcomed daughter Rachel in 1981 and son David in 1983.

In 1975, while speaking at the World Conference on the Holy Spir-

The couple initially founded Christian Healing Ministries in Clear- water, but moved the ministry to Jacksonville, Florida in 1987 at the invitation of Bishop Frank Cerveny of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida.

In the mid-2000s, about 500 Catholic charismatic priests and lay leaders from the worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal journeyed to Jacksonville to learn from the MacNutts at the School of Healing Prayer. In 2008, MacNutt appointed his wife to serve as president and di- rector of ministry for Christian Heal- ing Ministries. Judith MacNutt, an author and teacher in her own right, remains in demand as a conference speaker, especially for her expertise in inner healing.

In a 2004 article, Charisma mag- azine highlighted Francis MacNutt’s work on the supernatural healing frontier. MacNutt described experi- ences involving individuals cured of asthma, allergies, heart disease, cancer, and more. He noted he once prayed for a woman and watched her foot grow into a normal size.

“There’s something calm and com- forting about the way Francis MacNutt heals the sick,” Charisma wrote. “He rarely raises his voice ex- cept when confronting evil spirits. Yet when the 79-year-old priest gently lays his hands on a sick person’s head or shoulders, they often say God touches them at the same moment he whispers the name ‘Jesus.’”

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The March for Life

In January, twenty-four Harvard Right to Life students stood on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., giving a voice to the voiceless. The students participated in the March for Life on January 24 “to express to the United States government and the American culture at large, the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.”

This year, President Donald Trump addressed the rally, the first time a sitting president has spoken at the March for Life. “Hearing the president’s words echo across the National Mall was certainly something I had never expected to witness,” said Olivia Phillips, Harvard ’20.

MacNutt preferred a personal, hands-on approach to healing. He would often “listen, love, and pray,” according to Charisma. He sought to teach modern believers that simple but therapeutic formula.

Indeed, MacNutt succeeded in his mission to train an army of healers to minister and lay hands upon the sick and needy, associates said. “His work and his legacy live on through those who continue to practice healing as he taught it,” Fish said. “Francis was a kind and gentle man, with a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed by many, including me.” | cu

The day after the march, Harvard students joined representatives from seven other colleges in attending the first ever Ivy League Pro-Life Symposium, where they learned from leading pro-life figures how to share the pro-life position on campus. “So many people make it seem like humanity is too enlightened to care about the unborn, and that students at Ivy League universities would be crazy to oppose a woman’s right to abortion,” said Phillips. “It was amazing to rally together with students from these very institutions, disproving that stereotype and voicing a brave opposition to the norm on our campuses.”

The Harvard students then joined three thousand others in attendance of the National ProLife Summit, which was themed “History Maker: Casting a Vision for a Post-Roe America.”

“This year’s rally was the first time I was encouraged to feel like the tide might begin to turn in the pro-life, pro-woman direction,” said Phillips.

PENN | On Campus Igniting Fun and Fellowship

P E N N F O R J E S U S H O S T S G A M E N I G H T

By Avery Johnston, Penn ’23

Penn For Jesus has worked to foster connection and fellowship across Ignite served as a chance for students to form friendships outside of their bers cheered on their teammates and laughter filled the lounge. The enterChristian ministries on campus for social circle and further connect taining comments of the emcee only several years. Its central mission states, “Penn For Jesus is a gathering place for Christians on campus who desire Christian unity and revival through intercessory prayer, united events, and communication within the body of Christ.” The umbrella organization works to accomplish this goal through hosting weekly prayer meetings and various events during the academic year. In February, before the Coronavirus Pandemic sent the students home for online classes, Penn For Jesus hosted “Ignite!” Promotional materials were clear that the event welPenn For Jesus hosted an inter-ministry fellowship and community-building event called “Ignite!” comed all Christians for a night of carefree fun and unity. Upon entering the rooftop lounge Christians at Penn—an edifying opadded to the palpable excitement. of a dorm building, students were portunity. Students clapped, yelled with glee, assigned to one of four colors that The night began with a game of and chanted, “Come on blue!” “Let’s represented a team. Since the teams charades, followed by an amusing go red!” and the like. Points were distributed according to how the teams Penn For Jesus was able to draw more than thirty Christ placed in each game (accompanied by good–natured team shouts from followers from different denominations, social circles, churches, all parties). Penn For Jesus also led students ministries, and more as one unified body that rejoiced with in “human tic-tac-toe”—a thrilling laughter, love, and, certainly, energetic dancing. race to win standard tic-tac-toe by stacking cups quickly enough to place players three in a row—and musical were randomly assigned, students round of participants attempting to chairs, arguably the most lively mofrom a variety of organizations, class move an Oreo from their foreheads ment of the event. Students playfully years, and on-campus ministries met into their mouths using only facial fought over chairs, throwing their and bonded throughout the evening. contortions. Observing team memheads back in laughter and squinting in concentration. The games culminated in the announcement of the team with the most points, which was met with glee from the winning group.

Of course, there was never a dull moment. After this, pizza was served and dancing began. Students continued to chat with one another and simply spend time in fellowship. Penn For Jesus was able to draw more than thirty Christ followers from different denominations, social circles, churches, ministries, and more as one unified body that rejoiced with laughter, love, and, certainly, energetic dancing. It is safe to say that the organization accomplished its goal of refreshingly bringing the Christian community together on Penn’s campus.

Also in February, Penn For Jesus helped promote Carry the Love: Philadelphia City Wide. The event united college students from across the city to “worship, encounter God, and activate our calling and purpose like never before.”

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Campus Ministries Shift to Online Platforms

To continue their ministries to students and residents of Philadelphia during the pandemic quarantine, leaders of Penn campus ministries are using virtual platforms to stay connected. “I’ve been so moved and inspired by how our campus ministers, really the whole community, have stepped up to take care of and stay engaged with constituents and community,” says University Chaplain Charles “Chaz” Howard, the head of the Spiritual and Religious Life Center at Penn. Howard and his team, including Associate Chaplain Steve Kocher and Assistant Chaplain Sana Saeed, are offering weekly office hours for students by Zoom or by phone. In addition, they are offering a daily “word of encouragement” via text and social media.

Whether it is through a fun event like Ignite!, a prayer meeting, or the catalytic Carry the Love, Penn For Jesus is seeking to unite and inspire believers. The ministry is based on Acts 2:42-47, John 17:23, and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, and “seeks to implement these biblical concepts for the sake of representing our Lord Jesus Christ and functioning as one body, that the Gospel may reach our campus effectively.” | cu

Cardinal Speaks on The Church in China

In February, Penn Catholic Newman Community (newman. upenn.edu) and the Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture (collegiuminstitute.org) hosted Cardinal Joseph Zen for a discussion on the church in China. For decades, the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong has been a witness to the suffering yet growing church there, and has been outspoken on human rights and democracy. On February 18 at the Penn Newman Center, Zen also highlighted the historic persecution of missionaries in China. He previously made headlines when he called on Catholic cardinals to defend the church in Communist China and reiterated concerns about the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with the Chinese government.

PRINCETON | On Campus Campus Ministry Moves Online

STUDENTS ADAPT FOLLOWING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

By Jon Garaffa, Princeton ’20

Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most Princeton stuManna Christian Fellowship have been proactive in ensuring they all gather in person to pray a weekly rosary, but now gather over video call.

dents were forced to leave campus and can remain connected by hosting “Weekly Rosary Night has been

finish spring semester classes online. weekly large group meetings virtualan Aquinas tradition for years,” said

Sad to go and eager to keep contact ly. Ceci Rojas ’20, who hosts the calls.

with their friends, many have come “We were worried that things “It’s always been joyful to join Rosa

up with creative ways to stay in touch. might be awkward or strange to do ry Night in the middle of a hectic week and to be reminded of Jesus’ words of infinite love for us: ‘For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them’ (Matthew 18:20). Words that remind us that we are never alone.” During Holy Week, the

Virtual “Netflix parties,” online chess matches, and extended Zoom video chats are just some ways students are staying connected over the Internet. And while campus clubs and extracurriculars are unable to be held in person, many are still meeting in the digital realm–especially the college’s Christian ministries.

Each ministry has worked hard to stay faithful to its typical schedule of events, if possible. The students of online, but so far, I think all the Zoom events we have had have been a very blessed time,” said Jessica Fan ’20, president of Manna. “We’re also working on developing a prayer network to encourage people to continue praying in unity, although we are physically apart.”

Credit: Philip Anema As students vacated Princeton’s campus this spring, communal worship did not stop, but moved to online platforms. Series over video conference. Princeton Christian Fellowship (PCF) hosts its Friday Night Fellowship virtually,

Students from the Aquinas Institute, Princeton’s Catholic ministry, have also continued a weekly habit of prayer. Normally, students would and daily prayer starting at noon on weekdays. In addition, Christian Union NOVA, Princeton Christian Fellowship, Manna, and Athletes in Action were able to continue their tradition of an Inter-fellowship Good Friday service, this time over Zoom.

Aquinas Institute also hosted Eucharistic Adoration over livestream.

Christian Union NOVA continues to hold its weekly Bible courses, daily prayer sessions from noon to 1 p.m., and Leadership Lecture

There certainly are limitations to the practice of virtual worship. For example, students still have to spend many hours on video calls keeping up with their classes, risking an excessive amount of screen time and eye strain. Unique situations come with factors that can impact whether a student can take part in online extracurriculars. These factors include difficult home situations, limited Internet access, familial obligations, or struggles with mental health. Prayers are lifted up at each session for all students and the challenges they must brave in light of this unprecedented situation.

The COVID-19 pandemic did not deter Princeton University students from worshipping together on Good Friday.

On the evening of April 10, students involved with Christian Union Nova, Manna Christian Fellowship (manna.princeton.edu), and Princeton Christian Fellowship (pcfprinceton.org) came together for a “virtual” service via Zoom to remember Christ’s sacrifice upon the cross.

On the heels of Princeton’s decision to send students home for precautionary social-distancing measures, the ministries turned to electronic formats to keep undergraduates connected during the latter portion of the spring semester. Among the ministries, Manna utilized video conferencing platforms to host large-group gatherings, fellowship activities, and prayer.

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Ministries Unite for Virtual Good Friday Service

The efforts of these students to unite as best as they could this semester and during Holy Week was a testament to the importance of Christian unity, especially in the face of a global pandemic. With a united Christian vision and persistent efforts, students will continue to be a testament to the Gospel under any circumstances. | cu

Anscombe Society Holds Campaign to End ‘Ghosting’

For Valentine’s Day, the Anscombe Society (anscombe. princeton.edu) spread the message that face-to-face conversations in relationships—whether budding, flourishing, or fading— are important and part of the collective social fabric. Students hung posters for the End Ghosting 2020 campaign to highlight the importance of relationships. Anscombe students encouraged their Princeton peers to avoid “ghosting” and instead “strive for honesty, communication, and care in all relationships.”

Ghosting is defined as "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication” (Dictionary.com).