All faculty, staff, students, and the public are invited to celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph in a Mass on Thursday, March 19, at 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. St. Joseph is the patron saint of the Brothers of Holy Cross, who have since their founding sought to emulate his […]
Fr. Jim Gallagher C.S.C.
Holy Cross Religious Brothers: Did You Know?
Did you know about what a religious brother is? Many people are afraid to ask the question. “What’s a Brother, anyway?” It’s a perfectly good question to ask at any time one feels so inclined to put it out there. The “Brother” in the Catholic Church is a man who is vowed to poverty, celibacy, […]
Ashes On Foreheads: Did You Know?
Do you know why people had ashes on their forehead last week? Deep in the roots of the Judeo-Christian tradition is a connection between ashes and penance. Ashes are a way of humbling oneself before God to acknowledge actions or behaviors that have drawn one away from God. The Season of Lent for the Christian […]
Hallow Prayer App Available for Lent
Looking for a way to pray more intentionally during Lent? Consider downloading Hallow, a new app that offers several types of guided prayer, including Centering Prayer, Examine, Lectio Divina, and more. The creators are offering one free introductory month to serve as an aid for your Lenten journey. Available most places you find apps and at: www.hallow.app. Contact Fr. […]
The Season of Lent: Did You Know?
Lent is a period of preparation for the Easter celebration, which is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This liturgical season has been a part of the practice of Christians since the late second century. The length of this period varied early on but was proposed to be set at forty days at the […]
Anticipation of Christmas: Did You Know?
Did you know about the role of anticipation in preparing for Christmas? “On that day…” is a phrase that features in many of the first readings through the beginning of the Season of Advent. The Season starts with a sense of anticipation. Those using the readings are taken into the Book of Isaiah and the […]
Did You Know? The Meaning of the Advent Season
Many people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season leading up to Christmas. This is part of the story, but there’s more to Advent. The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” which is a translation […]
Candle Grotto in the Marian Garden: Did You Know?
Did you know about the new candle grotto in the Marian Garden? It is a long standing tradition in Catholic, as well as other religious traditions, to light a candle as a physical representation of one’s prayers. For many years though, the UP campus did not have a regular place to practice this tradition. That […]
St. Joseph & The Holy Cross Brothers: Did You Know?
St. Joseph is the foster father of Jesus. He was engaged to Mary when, by the Holy Spirit, she became pregnant with Jesus – see the Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25. Not much is known about St. Joseph beyond the fact that he remained committed to raising Jesus alongside Mary and that he is named as […]
The Difference Between Feasts of All Saints and All Souls: Did You Know?
It’s nearly universal among faith traditions to have beliefs and practices focused on departed family, friends, and strangers. The Catholic Church professes its links to those who have gone before us with two adjacent holy days: November 1 of each year is All Saints, and November 2 is All Souls. When Catholics talk about All […]