Holy Spirit
Catholic philosopher connects devotion to the Holy Spirit with the traditional Latin Mass
Photo by Mary-Grace Byers Theresa Balick A philosopher talked about the differences between the charismatic and traditional viewpoints in relation to the Holy Spirit to show the beauty of the Latin Mass on Wednesday outside the J.C. Williams Center. Peter Kwasniewski, who holds a doctorate in philosophy, addressed a tent packed with students and […]
Going with the flow of the Spirit: Easing into Born of the Spirit retreat
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer “For spiritual growth, we have to get out of our comfort zones. The Crucifixion wasn’t exactly a cake walk,” said junior Blaise Smith, a previous Born of the Spirit retreatant. BOS is a semesterly retreat that allows students to learn more about the Holy Spirit and grow […]
Jacques Philippe comments on the importance, beauty of praise in the Spirit
THERESA BALICK STAFF WRITER Praise is an important part of living the spiritual life because it elevates and deepens prayer, according to the Rev. Jacques Philippe, CB, Tuesday at the weekly all-campus praise and worship. Philippe, author of many books on the spiritual life, including “Searching for and Maintaining Peace,” preached the various ways praise can elevate hearts to be closer […]
Women’s Ministry invigorates campus life with new events
ESTELLE MANDEVILLE STAFF WRITER Women’s Ministry at Franciscan University of Steubenville has started some new events and groups to help the women on campus. Sister Teresa Reyes, TOR, who has been the ministry’s lead for about two years, said that the mission of Women’s Ministry mirrors the mission of the Office of Evangelization, which is […]
Friar shares tools for discernment at workshop
BETHANY DOUDNA STAFF WRITER An intimate group of 15 met in the Fireside Lounge for a workshop by a Franciscan friar called “Practical Tools for Discernment: Listening to the Voice of God” at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Over the course of the workshop, the Rev. Jonathan McElhone, TOR, discussed various methods of actively being open to God’s will, particularly prayer. “Prayer is the primary way […]
New president leads his first campus-wide blessing
JEN HANTZ DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Calling on the Holy Spirit, friars, students and teachers crowded the Egan Plaza at 12:50 p.m. on Aug. 28 as the Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR, led the blessing over the campus and new school year of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Pivonka read from the Gospel of Matthew, which calls the people […]
Wild Goose screening enlightens students on power of Holy Spirit
VERONICA NOVOTNY STAFF WRITER Residents of Sts. Kolbe and Clare Halls gathered in the second floor lobby of their building on Oct. 2 to view the beginning of a video series on the Holy Spirit by the Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR, a leading expert on the Catholic charismatic movement. Over a dozen students watched the […]
Letter from the editor: Exploring new things
ALLEGRA THATCHER ASSISTANT EDITOR It’s funny what we tell ourselves we can’t do. There are many occasions, especially in college, when we say, “I can write that paper in one night,” or “I can study the night before.” The outcome of these I’m sure depends on the person. Yet the fact is that behind all […]
Professor opens students’ eyes on the meaning of charismatic renewal
MOLLY TRAINOR STAFF WRITER In celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the Catholic charismatic renewal, a theology professor shared some insight on the renewal on Thursday, Feb.16, in Pugliese Auditorium. Alan Schreck, who holds a doctorate in theology, shared some of the history and spirituality of the charismatic renewal in his talk, giving some insight […]