Daily Reflection
September 19, 2025

Friday of the Twenty-fourth week in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 447
Michele Bogard

Michele Bogard

Associate Vice Provost, Student Life

As a product of formal Catholic education for 12 years, I truly believe my faith formation has come from working at Creighton University for the past quarter of century.  Originally from the Chicago suburbs, I came to Creighton thinking that I would be in Omaha for a year or two and then move home.  Little did I know how Creighton and Ignatian spirituality would alter my life plans!  From accompanying students on Campus Ministry retreats, learning from former student/staff members who are now Jesuits, to working the Spiritual Exercises with the Deglman Center, I attempt to be a lifelong learner.

At work, I hope to help foster experiences where students feel a sense of belonging and focus on wellbeing,  At home, I am a mother to a son who is a great source of joy, laughter and sore muscles (I am not an effective goalie for our front yard soccer practices and my tennis game is pretty rusty).  A new gifted Kindle will hopefully help me catch up with a backlogged list of books I’ve been wanting to read.  Carlos Ruiz Zafón is a favorite author.  Travel is a lifetime passion; my son and I are already planning our next adventure.

I look forward to learning together with you as we reflect on the daily readings together.