eucharist
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 […]
Scott Hahn encourages Catholics, says belief in Eucharist is key to a better world
CECILIA ENGBERT STAFF WRITER Catholics should be cultivating an amazement for the Eucharist and sharing it with the world, Scott Hahn told students, faculty and visitors of Franciscan University of Steubenville in a crowded Gentile Gallery Wednesday evening. Entitled “Courageous Faith in the Face of Crisis,” Hahn’s presentation addressed the need to cultivate Eucharistic awe in a […]
Religious sister shares importance of adoration in evangelizing “unconscious Christs”
HELEN ZUBALIK STAFF WRITER A small but lively bunch of students gathered in the Fireside Lounge on Wednesday, Nov. 7, to hear about the important role of the Eucharist and adoration in evangelization. In a talk titled “The Eucharist and Adoration: Why Adoration is so Important for Evangelization,” Sister Maria Gemma Salyer of the Sisters […]
Triduum celebrations help students dwell in darkness and rejoice in light
ELOISA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville celebrated the Triduum with many liturgies and celebrations that brought students, faculty and families into communion with Christ’s Passion, death and Resurrection. From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, participants brought themselves before the Lord in prayer, sacraments and fellowship. Holy Thursday The Rev. Gregory Plow, TOR, celebrated […]
Catholic Values Column: The Best Thanksgiving Meal
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Thanksgiving. Most people associate Thanksgiving with turkey. I associate it with bread. The most important Thanksgiving meal, of course, consists of a little bread, that’s all. I went home for Thanksgiving this break, the first time I went home this semester. It was so good to be with my family! […]