By Matt Hogg In Matthew 22, Jesus tells His disciples a parable in which He likens the Kingdom of God to a wedding banquet prepared by a king for his son. The king sends out his servants to those whom he wishes to invite, but all ignore the servants and refuse to come. When the […]
Why Did You Doubt?
There’s a Community Waiting…
By Emily Shull For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” In the midst of anxiety, frustration and seemingly endless uncertainty, God is there. If you’re anything like me, life in a time of Covid revolves around childcare, news consumption and swiss cake rolls. […]
Our Souls Thirst for You, God
By Renee Molner I think that there’s something that we can all agree on. Life is hard. It’s difficult on ordinary days, and when you add in more, such as a global pandemic or a major election, stress just multiplies. I know that my heart has been aching in so many ways lately. It’s been […]
Welcome Students!
By Maria Olivos Whether it’s your first time at the Newman Center or your 100th, welcome! My name is Maria Olivos and I am a senior studying Biology with a Pre-Med focus. I’m from St. Louis- which means I am a huge Blues fan! Here on campus, I keep myself busy between being the Catholic […]
Climbing the Ladder of Holiness
By Logan Davis, Resident Campus Minister “You must believe in truth that whatever God gives or permits is for your salvation.” So said St. Catherine of Siena hundreds of years ago in one of her countless spiritually bolstering letters she would send across Europe to those who needed encouragement. And here I am, feeling lucky […]
Why Did You Doubt?
By Dr. Kevin Myers, Director of Music and Liturgy If you have ever been on a boat during a nasty storm, it is not an enjoyable experience. I have had the opportunity to deal with such a situation as a canoeing trek leader at a Boy Scout camp a number of years ago. The lightning […]