Dr. Donald Asci
Professor highlights connection between Theology of the Body, Song of Songs in symposium talk
FRANCESCO PINQUE STAFF WRITER On the evening of Sept. 2, professor of theology Donald Asci drew large crowds to the Gentile Gallery for his lecture entitled “Theology of the Body in the Song of Songs.” The second session of the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium, the presentation was centered around the connection between St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” and the biblical Song […]
Response to the Liberal Column: Be not afraid: proclaim the sanctity of marriage
BY DR. DONALD ASCI In addition to raising some interesting questions about the American legal system and American culture, Josh Merlo’s recent column on the sanctity of marriage touched upon a hallmark of Catholic doctrine on marriage, especially as it was proclaimed by St. John Paul II. However, the conclusion Josh draws at the end […]
Humans’ dignity, capacity for love emphasized at kick-off talk for Theology of the Body series
BY RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Dr. Donald Asci, Franciscan University theology professor, said that people deserve and are capable of great love in his talk, “Why Theology of the Body?” presented to students in the International Lounge Sept. 16. “God’s plan for sex, love and marriage is based upon people being worthy of great love […]