Year of Mercy
Letter from the editor: Life goes on, but what is next?
HANNAH CRITES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF When I started writing this column last Monday, I was writing it for results on the presidential election that ended up coming out very differently than I thought. I did not think that Hillary Clinton would lose. But she did and I was shocked. It’s another thing to add to the list […]
Gaitley invites students to consecration to Divine Mercy
MAGGIE MCKENNA STAFF WRITER On Oct. 18, the Rev. Michael Gaitley, MIC, author of “33 Days to Morning Glory,” visited Franciscan University’s campus to share the message of the Lord’s merciful love. In his newest book, “33 Days to Merciful Love,” Gaitley provides a template for consecration to Divine Mercy. Inspired by the spirituality of […]
Franciscan University celebrates church’s Year of Mercy
HANNAH CRITES ASSISTANT EDITOR Observation of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, proclaimed by Pope Francis and beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, started early at Franciscan University through the school year’s theme, “Be rich in Mercy like the Father.” Now that the church is in the Year of Mercy, the celebration will be […]
Divine mercy for the childlike: St. Thérèse and the Year of Mercy
BY ALLEGRA THATCHER STAFF WRITER Pia Crosby, assistant cross-country coach at Franciscan University, brought a reminder to students Oct. 1 about the power of St. Thérèse’s Little Way as a guide for the Jubilee Year of Mercy in a talk delivered in the Gentile Gallery. Crosby, who is currently studying for her master’s degree in […]