Joseph's Dream

Christmas is less than a week away, but there is still plenty of time for Advent Reflection! Take a look at this video titled "Joseph's Dream" courtesy of Hopeworks in Camden, NJ. The reflection piece is a great reminder of the hope this season brings--especially when the wait feels too long!

Stay tuned for more updates during the Winter Break!

"Christmas Time, Anytime"

 

 

Bothered that Christmas seems to come earlier and earlier every year? Maybe it isn't such a bad thing after all! Check out this positive outlook by Matt Weber on BustedHalo.com.

 

 

http://bustedhalo.com/features/christmas-time-anytime

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Many of you are probably rushing to finish projects, studying for tests, or putting the finishing touches on a paper. When the chaos is over, be sure to check out this article from BustedHalo.com about ways to give thanks this holiday season. Your friends at Newman want to wish you a blessed Thanksgiving and safe travels!

 

http://bustedhalo.com/features/5-ways-to-celebrate-a-thankful-thanksgiving

Saint of the Day: Frances Xavier Cabrini

Today we celebrate Saint Frances Cabrini, patron of Immigrants. To read more information, visit: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=278.

Also, check out some of the pictures I took when I visited her shrine located in Golden, Colorado this summer.

The Shrine from a distance. Note the statue of Jesus built at the highest point of the mountain. You want to wear good walking shoes--there are 373 steps to the top!

The view from the top was incredible! Built into the statue is a relic of Saint Frances Cabrini



Enshrined in glass is a heart made of stones formed by Saint Frances when she climbed to the top of the moutain.

We hope you enjoyed the photos! Have a happy Tuesday and be sure to stop by Newman for dinner this Thursday at 6:30pm.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

 

Tomorrow we'll be celebrating All Saints Day by hosting Mass on Campus at 12:05pm in Bulger Communication Room 2-East and at the Newman Center at 6pm.

 

Curious about the history and why we celebrate? Check out this link from churchyear.net:

http://www.churchyear.net/allsaints.html

 

We hope to see you tomorrow!

12 Catholic Women Under 40

Check out this great post from the National Catholic Reporter: 12 Catholic Women Under 40 Making a Difference. It reminds me of this verse in 1 Timothy 4:12- Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. Now go make a difference!! Happy Thursday, friends!

St. Maximilian Kolbe



 Today we celebrate the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish priest who courageously offered his life to save another man while imprisoned in Auschwitz. Click the link to read more about his story.

http://catholic.org/saints/story.php?id=47246

"The most deadly poison of our time is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise him to the greatest extent of our powers."-Saint Maximilian Kolbe