Fr. Jonathan St. André
Passion and vocation: staff speakers present on their state in life
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer Several speakers shared stories about their passions and vocations on March 1 in the J.C. Williams Center atrium to round out Franciscan University’s first ever Personal Vocation Month. Speakers included the Rev. Jonathan St. Andre TOR, Kate Lesnefsky, Bob Lesnefsky, Matthew Breuninger, Sister Joan Paule TOR, John Paul Von Arx, […]
Friar speaks on the Catholic view of individuals with disabilities
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer On Feb. 13, the Rev. Johnathan St. Andre, TOR, vice president of Franciscan Life, spoke on the Church’s view of individuals with disabilities. St. Andre began by stating that humanity has begun to separate those who look or act differently from what most people see every day. He added that […]
Franciscan Fanfare: 5 marks of penance of Francis of Assisi: A little more on love of neighbor
FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, TOR In the last segment of this column, we began by speaking of Francis of Assisi’s prescription for living penance (in other words: ongoing conversion, metanoia). This prescription includes five elements: love of God, love of neighbor, hatred of sin, reception of the Eucharist, and worthy fruits of penance. We began by speaking about the complementary call […]
Franciscan Fanfare: 5 marks of penance from Francis of Assisi — love of God and love of neighbor
FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, TOR In the beautiful and diverse expression of the Gospel given to us by the saints, sometimes we’re blessed to draw from them a motto or a phrase that stays with us. One can hardly think of St. Ignatius without hearing the powerful words, “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” (it’s not just a vibrant men’s household!). If you’re a devotee […]
Franciscan Fanfare: Franciscan ‘MythBusters’
FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, T.O.R., and KAITLIN ROONEY You may have had the opportunity to watch the show “MythBusters,” in which myths and urban legends are put to the test in order to determine which myths are true and which are not. It’s a lot of fun to watch and pretty intriguing to see how it […]
Franciscan Fanfare: What fills your soul?
FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, T.O.R. “When an unclean spirit goes out of someone, it roams through arid regions searching for rest but, finding none, it says, ‘I shall return to my home from which I came.’ But upon returning, it finds it swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and brings back seven other spirits more […]