Prayer
Trusting in the Lord
By Charles Jardine Assistant Editor Going into my senior year of high school I did not expect to find myself at Franciscan. At the time I was in an engineering-specific program and was waiting to hear back from the colleges I had applied to. Just before school started I had a God-moment that made me […]
Deacon speaks on discernment of spirits, deliverance prayer
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer Tom Biegle, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago and Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Office of Spiritual Healing Ministry, spoke on discernment of spirits to Franciscan students and faculty on April 17. The night began with the singing of “Rest on Us” by Upperroom and Maverick City Music. Biegle […]
Going Viral: The Backpacks of CTK
By Samantha Apanasewicz Pop Trends Columnist “Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the day nor the hour.” -Matthew 25:13 I’m sure we’ve all experienced it at least once: you’re running late to Mass because your class ended ten minutes before Mass begins. You stopped to talk to a friend for a few minutes […]
“God is more present in our suffering:” genocide survivor speaks on her faith experience
By Eleanor O’Hagan Staff Writer Immaculée Ilibagiza, an author and a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, spoke on her journey of prayer, forgiveness and love to students, faculty and visitors on Feb. 27 in Christ the King Chapel. Ilibagiza began by saying that forgiveness is a necessary precursor to prayer. “I cannot communicate with God […]
Franciscan Fanfare: Pray with DESIRE
FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, T.O.R. FRANCISCAN FANFARE COLUMNIST In the spiritual conversations which filter through the stratosphere up on the hill here at Franciscan University, one can often hear the declaration, “I need to work on my prayer life.” When I hear this from students, I am first and foremost glad that they desire to have a […]
Book studies provide new way for women to build new relationships
CECILIA ENGBERT STAFF WRITER The Women’s Ministry book studies are offering students a new way to build lasting and constructive relationships while enriching the mind spiritually. Women’s Ministry, which is known for its focus on the feminine genius and for hosting encouraging events for women on campus, has designed a series of book studies this […]
Knitting club on campus supports prayerful, relaxing community
CECILIA ENGBERT STAFF WRITER Armed simply with needles and yarn, the Knitting Nook club at Franciscan University of Steubenville is a community which harbors relaxing weekend fellowship and service projects. Katelyn Dombrowski, founder and president, was inspired to start the club when she found herself helping a few friends learn how to knit. When she saw […]
Franciscan Fanfare: Life is supposed to be hard … therein is the beauty
FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, T.O.R. Have you ever been caught up in the following self-talk: “I never thought I would be dealing with this trial … this sickness … this struggle. My life is hard — what did I do wrong Lord?!” We might talk about the cross and the value of suffering, but if we’re honest, we don’t really want it. This is part of the good news […]
Liturgy and events draw community into Triduum celebration
VERONICA NOVOTNY & ESTELLE MANDEVILLE STAFF WRITERS On Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., Holy Thursday Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Sean Sheridan, TOR, in the Finnegan Fieldhouse. The Rev. Shibin Kurian, TOR, gave a homily connecting the washing of the feet to both a humble God and Jewish priestly ordination. He also gave […]
Catholic Value Column: The power of nightly prayer
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST They say nothing good happens after 2 a.m., but I heartily disagree. As a matter of fact, I believe that some of the best good we can do spiritually happens at night. We all know the power of prayer, but something many people don’t know is the particular power of […]