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-31 posts tagged "Faith"
Julianna Conley | Thursday, April 25, 2019
For most, “The legging problem” hubbub is beyond us, the news stories quieted, the “Trending Stories” bar on The Observer website featuring a new lineup, yet I feel I must call attention to an issue that, to my knowledge, has been too long ignored: Maryann White’s repeated assertion that her views stem from her being
Marie Fazio | Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Representatives of Christian faiths from around the world and members of the local community participated in an ecumenical prayer service at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Tuesday night to celebrate the University’s commitment to unity among Christians. The service was co-presided by representatives from the Presbyterian, Evangelical Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Episcopal and United Methodist Churches: Rev.
Ashton Weber | Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Let’s talk about sex … and the soul. This week, Campus Ministry and the Gender Relations Center (GRC) are collaborating to present the first “Sex and the Soul Week,” featuring lectures, panels and discussions about the intersection of faith and sexuality. Kayla August, assistant director of evangelization for Campus Ministry, said there is a natural
Campus Ministry | Monday, February 4, 2019
I can’t help but notice how the weather outside parallels my experience coming back to Notre Dame for the spring semester. After a wonderful Christmas vacation followed by a beautiful weekend with students on the Becoming Retreat, the following days were like a snowy, uphill climb to get the semester up and running. The grind
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