Brenna Davis is the Director of Education for Justice and Environmental Initiatives at the Ignatian Solidarity Network. Originally from Tennessee, Brenna graduated from Boston College in 2010 with a B.A. in theology and Spanish. After graduation, she moved to Cleveland as a Jesuit Volunteer. At the end of her JV year, Brenna began working at Saint Martin de Porres, Cleveland’s Cristo Rey High School, as a theology teacher and cross country coach. She is a certified spiritual director, Cuyahoga County Master Recycler, and is a member of NCR’s EarthBeat Advisory Panel. 

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Simple Advent Revisited: Jesus, the guiding star to a simple, abundant life

Simple Advent Revisited: This Christmas Season, we welcome the Holy Family into our hearts and invite Jesus to help clear out whatever prevents us from living gently on the earth.

Simple Advent Revisited: Making simple living a societal norm is up to us

Simple Advent Revisited: Whether joining a local food or energy co-op, promoting public transportation or standing for justice, we have a responsibility to normalize simple living.

Simple Advent Revisited: Lessons in simple living from early Christian communities

Simple Advent Revisited: Early Christians show us a model of how community can bring about true abundance, where resources were shared so no one lacked what was required to flourish.

Simple Advent Revisited: Taking a silent night (or day) away from tech

Simple Advent Revisited: You're likely reading this on your computer or phone. But consider taking a tech sabbath as a way to make space for stillness and God.

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