marriage
Satire: Student discovers groundbreaking new approach to discerning marriage
By Anonymous Sophomore Joseph Finnegan claims to have discovered a groundbreaking, foolproof method for discerning marriage. “I had never even dated someone before,” said Finnegan, which is what led to his discovery. “I figured that if I couldn’t get a date,” he continued, “I’m probably called to the priesthood, so I joined the PDP my […]
Question of the Week: “Is ring by spring culture on campus healthy for relationships?”
By Charlotte M. Boland Staff Writer The flowers have come out, the birds have started nesting, and the sound of excited squealing rings through the air as gentlemen start popping the question to their ladies. Yes, that’s right: it’s ring by spring season. I know what you’re thinking: “Ugh, how annoying.” I myself have laughed […]
Speaker gives practical tips for active discernment about the next step in life
THERESA BALICK STAFF WRITER A Catholic speaker and campus minister said in a talk to students Wednesday in the Gentile Gallery that there is a process to discernment and that students should take the time to reflect on that process in order to discover God’s plan. Co-author of the book “Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry,” […]
Leading natural law scholar explains the intellectual foundation of “Humanae Vitae”
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER Celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Humanae Vitae,” leading natural law scholar John Finnis explained the intellectual foundation of the encyclical’s condemnation of contraception in his lecture on Sept. 14 in the Gentile Gallery. Finnis, Professor Emeritus of law and legal lhilosophy at the University of Oxford and current professor of law […]
Symposium talk addresses dating culture at Franciscan with tips from the trenches
ELOISA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Over a hundred students flocked to listen to a talk on dating and marriage, part of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s annual Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium, on Thursday, Sept. 11. With standing room only in the Gentile Gallery, Matthew Breuninger, who holds a doctorate in psychology, commenced his presentation, “Advice on […]
Jason Evert delivers talk on marriage preparation through chastity
ELAINA BRUGH STAFF WRITER Renowned chastity speaker Jason Evert shared tips with Franciscan University of Steubenville students on Sept. 4 through his talk, “How to Save Your Marriage Before Meeting Your Spouse.” Evert began speaking at 9:05 p.m. after a brief delay due to an alarm which was set off about 15 minutes before and […]
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 […]
Philosophy professor discusses the morality of contraception
MOLLY TRAINOR STAFF WRITER On the night of April 11 in the International Lounge, a Franciscan University professor explained that contraception is immoral because it prevents the intrinsic goods of procreation and unity in the marital act. Patrick Lee, who holds a doctorate in philosophy and serves as director of the Center for Bioethics, focused […]
Supreme Court set to rule on definition of marriage, challenges faithful to show the rationality of traditional view
BY RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST A world-renowned speaker and author discussed the Supreme Court’s hearing on the definition of marriage in a talk titled “Marriage Equality and Marriage Reality” presented to a crowd of over 400 Franciscan University students Feb. 10. Ryan T. Anderson said the court’s decision will be released in April, […]
Jason Evert visits his alma mater, encourages virtue
BY ELIJAH SIMON STAFF WRITER A warrior of love and a messenger of chastity, Jason Evert returned to Franciscan University Friday as an alumnus and an internationally renowned speaker. Going above and beyond his normal call to why young and old alike should practice the virtues of chastity and purity, Evert appealed to the students […]