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-63 posts tagged "Faith"
Dane Sherman | Friday, September 15, 2023
Swings, lawn chairs, benches, tables, blankets and anything else that could protect our bums from the prickly grass. It wasn’t a concert. It wasn’t a play. It wasn’t any old barbecue. Stuffed into every crevasse in the backyard of a small little southern church, we had all gathered for something crazy. We were transfixed with
Joey Jegier | Friday, April 21, 2023
If humans were programmed like artificial intelligence, our code would be based on love. We are built for love. As I was deciding what to write for this column, I knew it had to be something I could write quickly and easily, because it’s due soon and I’m busy. I decided to write about love,
Marcelle Couto | Thursday, April 13, 2023
On the evening of Good Friday, the Notre Dame Folk Choir presented their much-anticipated work, “The Passion,” under a clear, starry sky on South Quad. I attended last year’s debut of “The Passion” and was markedly impressed, so naturally, I was excited to experience it again. This production managed to exceed any and all expectations.
Moira Quinn | Friday, March 31, 2023
Saint Mary’s students gathered Wednesday evening for SMC Votes’ “Politics and Pretzels” series to hear Angela Espada, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), speak about the relationship between faith and politics. The ICC is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana. According to the ICC website, it acts as “the
Andrew Sveda | Tuesday, March 7, 2023
“Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation” (2 Peter 3:4 ESV). The hope and anticipation of Jesus’ Second Coming, the judgment, and the resurrection are central to the Christian faith and life. Indeed, this eager expectation
Andrew Sveda | Monday, February 20, 2023
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). After describing his thankfulness to God and his joy in the Philippians’ continuance in the gospel, Paul in this verse rejoices in their future, confident that God
Andrew Sveda | Monday, February 6, 2023
“Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law” (Romans 3:27-28 ESV). These words boldly attack man’s achievements, unveil the scandal of the
Observer Scene | Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Hey you! Are you looking to get more involved in clubs and organizations across the tri-campus community this year? We know the Fall Activities Fair can be very overwhelming, but it’s a new year, and there is no better time to join a new club, try a new hobby or make some new friends than
Joey Jegier | Friday, January 27, 2023
Before coming to Notre Dame, I had never heard of discernment. Now, I would be lost without it. Discernment has not only brought joy and clarity, but it has also become the subject of my senior thesis. My research investigates the nature of discernment at Notre Dame, so I have become familiar with the theories
lettertotheeditor | Friday, January 27, 2023
The University of Notre Dame does an excellent job of reminding us how important it is to reach out to “the least of our brethren” and practice social justice as part of our daily lives. There is the Center for Social Concerns on campus that does an excellent job clarifying this for us. One of