She says, Often in my work with students, I am meeting them under very difficult circumstances. They may be confronting the loss of a loved one, having family problems, coping with illness or injury, or facing negative consequences as a result of their own behavior. In these situations, I pray. McMahon adds that students and staff members welcome the offer of prayers and the suggestion that they, too, pray when faced with trying circumstances. Sister Gallagher agrees.
Prayer is so important.
It helps keep us centered and focused on our mission. We open our weekly senior administration meetings by asking God to help us make good decisions, which will serve our students and colleagues well. Similarly, we begin many campus meetings with a prayer. God has blessed Marymount University abundantly. The privilege and responsibility of providing these young men and women with a Marymount education is an enormous blessing.