It is in the final months of winter, the dreary months of January and February, that the world seems at its darkest. That our lives, and by extension our faith, seem the most perfunctory. It is during...

The usually-bustling Short Journey Retreat Center was silent this weekend, but not empty. This weekend, I and other students came together to partake in a weekend of silent personal prayer – a silent...

Sometimes, the greatest peace can be found in the deepest silence.  A sense of stillness can be achieved in the midst of chaos. And despite the constant shouts and yells ever present in society,...

Most days after school, I, along with my fellow peers, are itching to return home. This feeling is intensified on Friday afternoons, and even more so when it is the first Friday following a break.  On...

Let's be real, the first day of freshman year was intimidating.  A new school that’s significantly larger than your middle school. Many mature faces, you wonder if they are too old to even be...

As a junior, signing up for a Holocaust Literature class seemed incredibly daunting. What would I learn? Would I cry? Was this class still relevant today? As I look back as a senior, I realize Holocaust...

On Aug. 22- 24, I, along with 41 other seniors, went on the Gibbons Kairos retreat.  Kairos is a well-known experience found in many Catholic schools, designed to help students deepen their faith,...

Over the past four years, The Gibbons Globe has evolved from a club containing fewer than 10 individuals to its own class twice the size. Freshman Firsts My journey began during my freshman year, when...

“To form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.” This is the Cardinal Gibbons mission statement and what students are supposed to take guidance in. But what does...

Easter is an important time for thousands of people around the world, and it is a time that we can be grateful for what Jesus did for us, what he continues to do for us, and how we can thank him. Some...

“Molly, Molly, you’re back!” I turn around and am bombarded by three or four eager, smiling faces hugging me tightly.  This was my second time experiencing Missions at Kingsborough and far...

I remember going to football practices and games when I was really young because my dad was coaching and my older brother was playing. I also remember falling in love with the game when I watched my favorite...