By Kevin Magas, Staff Reporter | March 29, 2010 at 6:40 pm | No comments
What exactly is it that makes a university distinctively Catholic? Is it the presence of a crucifix in each room? A minimal requirement of a few theology classes? Perhaps a chapel and a University Ministry staff?
While all of these elements contribute to the presence of...
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By Laura Maxwell, Staff Reporter | March 29, 2010 at 6:37 pm | No comments
There’s such a wide variety of Christian music available. Sometimes, it can be difficult to pinpoint the kind we are really interested in listening to. Like mainstream music, there are many different genres, such as rock, pop, rap, country,...etc.
One of the Christian Indie...
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By Kelley Manges, Staff Writer | March 29, 2010 at 6:33 pm | No comments
Millions of individuals claim to be affiliated with some religious faith. If you took a survey, the majority of people you ask might say they are Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, etc. However, it is unfortunate that many of us are claiming religion but not practicing...
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By The Lewis Flyer | March 29, 2010 at 6:29 pm | No comments
A world-renown spiritual figure recently visited campus.
On March 16, Diane Tieman, Faith Community Nurse and Congregational Health Consultant from Alexian Brothers Interfaith Parish Support Services, brought the popular spiritual tool, the labyrinth, as part of the 12 hour...
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By Kelley Manges, Staff Writer | March 20, 2010 at 2:52 pm | No comments
All over the United States the recession is hurting people. Unemployment rates are still at an all-time high, and people are continuing to lose their jobs as was indicated by the Chicago Transit Authority’s recent layoff of 1,100 employees.
According to Faith World, times...
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By The Lewis Flyer | March 20, 2010 at 2:49 pm | No comments
Roughly every two years, an event occurs that brings one million young Catholics from all around the world together. This five day event is a young adult Papal pilgrimage called World Youth Day (WYD).
WYD will take place once again Aug. 16 to 21, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. It...
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