praise and worship
Community joins for praise and fellowship
By Emma Davis Staff Writer Maria Salamida, coordinator of liturgical music at Franciscan University, along with sisters Anna and Mary Brewer, hosted a praise and fellowship for faculty, staff, students and local residents and their families on Sept. 24. In the Glory Tent at the J.C. Williams Center, community members gathered to pray, sing and […]
New Student Retreat ushers in faith-filled academic year
MAGGIE KNOELL STAFF WRITER On Saturday, Aug. 31, fresh-eyed Franciscan students began the academic year with a focus on faith and community at the New Student Retreat held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Finnegan Fieldhouse. The retreat involved praise and worship music, speakers and games designed to welcome the freshmen and transfer students into their new family at Franciscan University […]
Debate rules praise and worship music permissible in liturgy
CINDY WOLFE STAFF WRITER One hundred and seventy-five students gathered in the Gentile Gallery on Sunday, April 14, to debate whether praise and worship music should be used in the liturgy. Speakers presented diverse opinions regarding the motion: “This house believes that praise and worship music should have a place in the liturgy.” The motion […]
Holy Spirit-centered retreat builds confidence through charismatic movement
ALLEGRA THATCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Over 100 students grew in knowledge and love of the Holy Spirit through the Born of the Spirit retreat over the weekend of February 22-24. Through prayer, talks and small groups, core team members and guest speakers built up the retreat-goers to live more fully in the Spirit. The core team was […]
Tuesday night worship leaders reflect on importance of weekly praise and worship
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST Every Tuesday night, scores of students enter Christ the King Chapel with the desire for an encounter with the Lord through praise and worship; yet many are not aware of this event’s history or all the work that goes on to make it easily accessible. Sister Sarah Rose Dent, TOR, who […]
GNT holy hour emphasizes silence in prayer
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST On Oct. 12, the Grad Non-Trad Community hosted a holy hour for graduate and non-traditional students in a filled Christ the King Chapel. The holy hour consisted of praise and worship music in front of the Blessed Sacrament and was led by the Rev. John Shanahan, TOR, LSW. After a session […]