Christ
The wonder of gift-giving
Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor I continue to recall with great fondness a few of the many gifts that I have received over the years. These particular presents stand out as instances of having been deeply loved by the people close to me, and their gifts continue to shape the person I am today. The first […]
Joshua Judges Ruth: Biblical study claims Jesus followed Cottagecore aesthetic
Satire Anonymous A controversial new exegetical study released this week aims to prove that Jesus Christ identified with the “Cottagecore” aesthetic, a fashion and lifestyle subgenre that has recently launched into popular consciousness via social media. In the article, ex-Vatican press correspondent Starlie Medford uses a number of biblical texts to conclude that the son […]
Byzantine Divine Liturgy celebrated on campus
Photo by Christian Romero-Berumen Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor For the first time in recent memory, a Byzantine Divine Liturgy was celebrated at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Finnegan Fieldhouse Sunday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Vasyl Symon, pastor of St. Mary’s Byzantine Church in Weirton, celebrated Divine Liturgy for the congregation of over 200 and […]
Eucharistic procession, ecumenical prayer service offered for unity under Christ
Francesco Pinque Staff Writer Saturday at 8 a.m., Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, of the diocese of Steubeville, celebrated Mass in Finnegan Fieldhouse, followed by a Eucharistic procession to the Unite Our Nation ecumenical prayer service held outside the Steubenville cathedral. Many of the friars from Franciscan University of Steubenville participated as concelebrants. After Mass, students and […]
Psychology professor gives tips about healing from fear, giving all to God
Theresa Balick Staff Writer A psychology professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville explained how past wounds manifest fear and how to overcome those fears in a talk Monday that pushed the Gentile Gallery to its capacity limit. Matthew Breuninger, who holds a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in clinical psychology, addressed students on […]
Letter from the editor: Everyday laziness or everyday holiness?
ALLEGRA THATCHER ASSISTANT EDITOR We’ve all heard the idea that every choice you make echoes in eternity. But have we taken a moment to reflect on the seriousness of this? Every choice that you make affects how you and those around you will spend the rest of time and beyond time. That’s a serious calling. […]
Catholic Values Column: Turn the World Upside Down
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST The Church of the Apostles turned the world upside down. They went around, preaching and saving, bringing all kind of people to the Truth of Christ. They were hunted down and so many were killed, but their words spread. They turned the whole world upside down! I used to think […]
Priestly love for the Catholic Church like marriage, says speaker
KENDAL HUNTSMAN STAFF WRITER From Penn State accountant major and partier to priest, the Rev. Canice McMullen, OSB, shared his story of conversion and what it means to show priestly love for the bride of Christ on Oct.18. The talk, which began at 7:30 p.m., was one of the weekly Wednesday’s Women at the Well […]
Dominican sister encourages students to realize dignity in Christ
EDYTA WOLK STAFF WRITER Speaking to dozens of students in the International Lounge on Friday night, Nashville Dominican Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P. introduced the topic of human dignity by saying, “The beginning of pro-life is self-understanding.” Todd’s talk, titled “Finding Our True Dignity in Christ”, started at 7 p.m., and it was the first […]