Paige Jackson
From a chance ride in the rain to bonds of radical friendship, Paige Jackson’s journey at Notre Dame embodies the uncommon kindness and authentic connections of a family community that ripples with care.
“As I settled into my role over my first year, I eventually met three incredible women who I connected with. I can’t remember the day we decided this, but we talked about radical friendship. It was an extension of the concept of radical hospitality. Because the four of us had no blood relatives from the area, we understood the value of a support system. Our faith and commitment allowed us to open up with one another.
“During Advent, we remember that the Holy Family also had a community and a support system ready to help them, even despite their unusual circumstances. That kind of radical hospitality and friendship ripples out to make the world a better place. This is the kind of care we find at Notre Dame.”
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Love this Paige!
Thank you Paige. Lovely. Affirming.
Thank you for sharing the value of radical friendship!
I’ve heard it said umpteen times that students find their ND family in their residence halls. Paige has made it clear that family-like relationships occur amongst staff as well.
Yesterday a comment spoke about kinship. This is it!
A wonderful video. So happy to have met Paige at an ND Law School event!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Good story nice job I hope the best for you
Radical….love
Thank you and blessings!
Sounds like you found your place on a loving, welcoming campus! And how great you and your 3 friends all bonded in radical friendship! Have a wonderful season of Advent!
LOVING ALL OF THIS 💞(Brenda’s mom🥰)
As a proud parent of a recent graduate, I concur with your remarks and was moved by your expression of gratitude for the ND family. May you continue to shine your light during Advent and beyond!
Thank you for sharing! Your story is an inspiration and reminder for all of us to provide kindness, welcoming, and radical friendship to those around us.
Thank you for a beautiful sacred story. I shared it with a friend, I wanted her to get a glimpse of what the community of Notre Dame is like. God Bless! ☘️
Thank You for sharing one of the many types, styles of Kindness that is available to each of us; no matter the Moment.
4 also seems to be a very manageable, practical number from which to form A Community. Peace.
Radical hospitality, radical kindness, authenticity…beautifully said, Paige! Have a great holiday season!
Radical friendship. Love it. Thanks for sharing🍀
What a great testimony! The support system you speak of is so important. I am a 3L at Fordham Law. As a non-traditional student with grown children (son, ND ’17) I didn’t think I needed it because of my supportive husband and family, therefore didn’t seek it. The journey has been difficult and isolating, but ND folks like you help to lift me up! It is a special place! Thank you, God bless and all the best as you work and grow!!!
These beautiful stories are always the BEST way to start my day! Thank you, Paige!
I still recall the words that my math teacher said to us as a class back in the 60’s about ND…he took a summer course there at the time…paraphrasing…to really understand what Notre Dame is, you rally need to walk the campus & feel what ND is really like…I have been fortunate to attend many Football games with friends & we cherish all our times that we attend…I certainly feel what Paige is saying…
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for your inspirational story, Paige, that the Notre Dame spirit manifests well beyond the student body.
Thank you for sharing your Sacred Story…!Notre Dame fans is a special place… glad you found it!
Thank you Paige…Christ’s love is manifest in such friendships. Thank you for sharing
I am originally from Chicago, now living in Florida. When I fly to Notre Dame I start to notice familiar midwest values on the plane: helpfulness, genuine kindness, and friendly neighbors to sit next to. I feel like I am going home. When I step on the ND campus those values are amplified by the power of God’s love. The campus is truly blessed and I consider it my spiritual home. Paige, I have no doubt that God’s hand formed your friendship when you needed it most. Love Thee Notre Dame☘
Paige,
Thanks for such a special story…the fellowship of Jesus is indeed present in our everyday lives, we need only to look for it. Blessings!