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-27 posts tagged "Faith"
Erin Shang | Tuesday, March 27, 2018
“I like to see the sunrise, see the love in my woman’s eyes, feel the touch of a precious child,and a mother’s love …” — Zac Brown Band, “Chicken Fried” “I love this song,” she suddenly says. It is still dark outside. Our silver-grey Jeep is going slowly on the mountain drive. We are on
Iman Omar | Thursday, February 1, 2018
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry explored the relationship of human dignity on issues such as racism, disabilities and autism during a panel discussion Wednesday. Assistant director of Campus Ministry Emily Sipos-Butler said this panel discussion was intended to explore the inherent human dignity of each and every human person. She said the panel served to reinforce
Cristina Interiano | Wednesday, January 31, 2018
When I first came to ND, my parents snuck into my suitcase a homemade poster with 10 things to never forget despite any experience I was going to get living alone. One and a half years later, I still see that poster everyday and can assure you that those 10 pieces of advice are definitely
Alexandra Muck | Tuesday, December 5, 2017
For the past five years, the Notre Dame community has marked the coming of the Christmas season with an annual tradition of Las Posadas. During this year’s celebration, students and others in attendance will meet at the Grotto at 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights for a walk, prayer, singing and food. Las
Tom Naatz | Tuesday, November 14, 2017
As a part of a series of events from the Center for Social Concerns on the “Challenge of Peace,” Fr. David Kelly, the executive director of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation in Chicago, delivered a lecture entitled “Violence and Trauma: Building a Community of Hope through a Restorative Framework.” The lecture was addressed to an
Gina Twardosz | Friday, November 3, 2017
Saint Mary’s held a Belles of Different Faiths panel Thursday, during which five students discussed their faiths, practices and some of the misconceptions behind their religions. Sophomore Iman Omar, senior Colleen Zewe, senior Taylor Thomas, sophomore Emily Barr and sophomore Abbee LaPlace were on the panel. Editor’s note: Omar and Zewe are News Writers for
Show Some Skin | Thursday, November 2, 2017
If we imagined that others had the capacity to empathize with us, would we set higher expectations for ourselves to speak up and reach out? Could we elevate the conversation? Perhaps one thing we can all agree on is that 2017 has not been the year for civility. The more we argue, the more things
Joe Everett | Tuesday, October 31, 2017
It is a truth universally acknowledged: A Notre Dame student participating in a dorm mass must belt out one song. “Canticle of the Turning.” Simultaneously a church song and an absolute jam, “The Canticle” never fails to provoke a thunderous chorus at the end of mass. You’ve probably been in a situation where a DJ
Kelly Burke | Wednesday, August 30, 2017
In an age of instant gratification and endless technological advancements, a phone call feels like dusting off an old typewriter. The clouds of earthy smoke obscured my vision as I scrolled through my contact list to find the receiver of my ancient ways. Fortunately, a thin “hello” traveled through the phone lines and unpacked its
Letter to the Editor | Tuesday, March 7, 2017
In the days since Mike Pence was announced as an honorary degree recipient and the principal speaker at Notre Dame’s Commencement this May, I have both overheard and been a part of many conversations debating the University’s decision to invite Vice President Pence to campus for such a significant event. I heavily considered writing a Viewpoint piece in