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Prayerful Gratitude: Spiritual Resources for the End of the Semester

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: May 3, 2021 10:34:20 AM

"Let us walk in prayerful gratitude for the many blessings that have made this moment real and...

Sunday, May 2, 2021

by Julia Violi '21
Published on: Apr 30, 2021 2:08:53 PM

As my time at Neumann University comes to a close, I have spent that last couple weeks reflecting....

Seek Truth Boldly: Spiritual Resources for Justice and Peace

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 26, 2021 9:58:49 AM

May we seek truth boldly and love deep within our hearts. May God bless us with holy anger at...

Sunday, April 25, 2020

by Leonard Quill '21
Published on: Apr 23, 2021 9:46:21 AM

In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus calling himself the “good shepherd.” He explains that when a...

The Good Road: Spiritual Resources for Earth Week

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 19, 2021 9:21:38 AM

The Sheltering Tree

Sunday, April 18, 2021

by Elizabeth Loeper
Published on: Apr 19, 2021 9:15:53 AM

To reflect on this story, it is important to remember that this passage is preceded by the story of...

Doubt & Mercy: Spiritual Resources for Easter

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 12, 2021 8:18:04 AM

In His hands, His side, An invitation to Hope. An invitation to Love. An invitation to Joy.

Sunday, April 11, 2021

by Dr. Tammy Feil
Published on: Apr 11, 2021 2:00:00 AM

“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed” John 20:29

New Life: Spiritual Resources for Easter

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 6, 2021 10:52:19 AM

break open the tomb Lord of Easter's promise, I live in faith of the Resurrection,

Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021

by Dr. John Kruse
Published on: Apr 6, 2021 9:22:16 AM

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done;...

Holy Darkness: Spiritual Resources for Holy Week

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 29, 2021 8:00:00 AM

In the deepest hour of your darkness, I will give you faith untold. When the silence stills your...

Sunday, March 28, 2021

by Dr. Christopher Haug
Published on: Mar 26, 2021 10:14:50 AM

“Look, he is calling Elijah.” Mark 14:1—15:47

Renew Me: Spiritual Resources for Lent

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 22, 2021 9:16:20 AM

A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.

Sunday, March 21, 2021

by Sr. Linda DeCero, OSF
Published on: Mar 22, 2021 8:49:17 AM

“[Unless] a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,

Riches of Grace: Spiritual Resources for Lent

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 16, 2021 12:26:53 PM

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it...

Sunday, March 14, 2021

by Carli Trice '21
Published on: Mar 15, 2021 10:29:40 AM

One of the most recognized and memorized verses in the Bible comes from this week’s Gospel reading....

Stand Fast: Spiritual Resources for Lent

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 8, 2021 9:37:05 AM

"Stand fast in the faith, and love one another, all of you." - Saint Perpetua (Feast Day, March 7)

Sunday, March 7, 2021

by Gabriella Smith '21
Published on: Mar 5, 2021 10:00:12 AM

Laws are a part of every society, however we as Catholics have a few more laws that are a part of...

Secret Beauty: Spiritual Resources for Lent

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 1, 2021 10:43:04 AM

"Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts, the depth of their hearts,...

Sunday, February 28, 2021

by Sr. Pat Hutchison, OSF
Published on: Feb 26, 2021 2:36:22 PM

If I am honest, I sometimes forget the message of the Sunday homily five minutes after Mass has...

"I Have Enough:" Spiritual Resources for Lent

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Feb 22, 2021 11:12:32 AM

"I have enough for myself, but if I stop work, I have not enough for others." - Venerable Pierre...

Sunday, February 21, 2021

by Carly Petitdemange '20
Published on: Feb 19, 2021 4:41:28 PM

And just like that, we made it to the first week of Lent all over again. It feels like just...

Return to Me: Spiritual Resources for the Beginning of Lent

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Feb 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM

“Repent and believe in the Gospel.”

Sunday, February 14, 2021

by Ashley Beasley '22
Published on: Feb 12, 2021 10:22:52 AM

The Gospel of Mark 1:40-42

Open Unto Me: Spiritual Resources

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Feb 8, 2021 8:00:00 AM

"God came to heal what was broken, hence His ultimate sacrifice on the cross as the greatest sign...

Sunday, February 7, 2021

by Elizabeth Barr
Published on: Feb 7, 2021 7:30:00 AM

“So, I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted me” (Job 7: 3)....

"Be Good": Spiritual Resources for Showing Compassion

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Feb 1, 2021 9:17:15 AM

"Be good, love the Lord, pray for those who do not know him. What a grace it is to know God!" - St....

Sunday, January 31, 2020

by Mia Cimino
Published on: Jan 31, 2021 7:00:00 AM

From this week’s readings, I understand that God is powerful above all. In the Gospel, when Jesus...

Teach Us: Spiritual Resources for Listening to God's Word

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jan 25, 2021 10:29:31 AM

"Let us all unite this week as we pray that God will continue to teach us the ways of kindness,...

Sunday, January 24, 2021

by Sr. Marguerite O'Beirne, OSF
Published on: Jan 25, 2021 9:16:43 AM

This Sunday’s Readings speak to me on many different levels. The invitation from God to Jonah in...

My Beloved: Spiritual Resources for Practicing Humility

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jan 11, 2021 2:18:19 PM

'If you are able to learn this lesson of humility from Jesus and from John the Baptist, if we are...

Your Love and Your Grace

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jan 5, 2021 3:54:02 PM

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have...

Merry Christmas!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Dec 25, 2020 12:00:00 AM

God is good...All the Time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Dec 21, 2020 10:45:27 AM

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Joy!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Dec 21, 2020 10:43:14 AM

"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."

Sunday, December 20, 2020

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Dec 18, 2020 3:01:42 PM

Throughout this year of unexpected challenges and necessary adaptations, one thing most can agree...

Love!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Dec 14, 2020 10:42:30 AM

"Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Dec 14, 2020 9:49:20 AM

Sunday, December 13, 2020

by Sr. Pat Hutchison, OSF
Published on: Dec 11, 2020 2:50:07 PM

Watch! Comfort! Rejoice!

Peace

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Dec 7, 2020 9:54:34 AM

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Dec 7, 2020 8:59:28 AM

Second Week of Advent Sunday. December 7, 2020

Sunday, December 7, 2020

by Patrick McKenzie
Published on: Dec 3, 2020 3:55:47 PM

Do you ever get that feeling when you begin a project or an assignment and things line up in such a...

Hope!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Nov 30, 2020 11:14:53 AM

Come, O Come, Emmanuel!

Sunday, November 29, 2020

by Sr. Mary Ann McCarthy, OSF
Published on: Nov 30, 2020 10:25:18 AM

Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert.” (Matthew 13:33)

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Nov 29, 2020 12:39:51 PM

First Sunday of Advent Sunday, November 29, 2020

Give Thanks!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Nov 23, 2020 10:08:31 AM

"If the only prayer you ever say is 'thank you' that will be enough." Meister Eckhart

Heart, Soul, Strength, Mind

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Nov 16, 2020 10:42:40 AM

How can you love God (and yourself) with heart, soul, strength, and mind? Use the image below as a...

Sunday, November 15, 2020

by Maria Paz Delgado '24
Published on: Nov 16, 2020 9:17:20 AM

In this week's Gospel (Mathew 25: 14-30), Jesus is talking to his disciples and he brought up a...

When I Was Hungry, You Fed Me

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Nov 9, 2020 9:47:20 AM

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you...

Sunday, November 8, 2020

by Alexis Lomax ‘21
Published on: Nov 8, 2020 9:00:00 AM

The underlying message of this week’s readings instructed us, followers of Jesus, to essentially...

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Nov 2, 2020 9:13:27 AM

"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." - Matthew...

Sunday, November 1, 2020

by Kait Tracey '21
Published on: Nov 1, 2020 6:00:46 PM

This year I have the pleasure of interning for the Office of the Dean of Student here at Neumann. I...

Come Together

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Oct 26, 2020 11:38:46 AM

"Loving your neighbor does not have to be a grand gesture with balloons, confetti, and a gigantic...

Sunday, October 25, 2020

by Bridget Kane '23
Published on: Oct 25, 2020 6:10:14 PM

Coming Together at Six Feet Apart 2020 has been a year that has been rough for everyone: parents,...

Knights in Action

by Annie McCaskill '20
Published on: Oct 22, 2020 10:32:44 AM

It has now almost been two months since I have moved to Nashville. The best way to describe these...

I Understand Your Heart

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Oct 19, 2020 11:29:46 AM

"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is...

Sunday, October 18, 2020

by Matt Glass '24
Published on: Oct 18, 2020 8:30:00 AM

This week’s Gospel reading presented one of my favorite moments in the New Testament because this...

Franciscan Hearts

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Oct 12, 2020 11:27:25 AM

Students practice Franciscan themed yoga during Franciscan Mission Week. The yoga session was a...

Sunday, October 11, 2020

by Gabby Wilson '22
Published on: Oct 12, 2020 9:38:29 AM

In the first reading, the Prophet Isaiah gives us insight on seeking the Lord for help, “Behold our...

Spaces of Encounter

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Oct 5, 2020 9:50:04 AM

Happy Franciscan Mission Week! Yesterday was the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Sunday, October 4, 2020

by Bridget McTiernan '22
Published on: Oct 4, 2020 7:26:35 AM

A feeling and emotion prevalent not just in America, but also in the world throughout this year is...

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Oct 2, 2020 10:23:38 AM

For Others

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Sep 28, 2020 12:02:21 PM

"Humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his [or her] own...

Sunday, September 27, 2020

by Logan Fogerty '24
Published on: Sep 27, 2020 8:30:00 AM

To me, this week’s first reading means a lot and can definitely teach us a lot, just like all the...

Holy Grounds

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Sep 21, 2020 10:49:08 AM

"Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son." Acts 16:14

Sunday, September 20, 2020

by Gia Marcinkowska ‘23
Published on: Sep 20, 2020 5:48:21 PM

Being Catholic does not mean I was always close to God. I knew he was real but I never felt like he...

More Access to God than you Can Handle

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Sep 14, 2020 9:52:52 AM

I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you. - John 13:34

Sunday, September 13, 2020

by Mary Cardie '24
Published on: Sep 13, 2020 8:30:00 AM

The readings for our Sunday Mass this week centered in on forgiveness. Forgiveness is not so simple...

Love Your Neighbor

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Sep 8, 2020 10:35:55 AM

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” - Romans 13

Sunday, September 6, 2020

by Erin Donovan
Published on: Sep 6, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD The first week of the semester is done and many students are...

Remain True to Who You Are

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Aug 31, 2020 11:26:25 AM

Our call is to remain true to who we are and follow the words of Saint Paul this week:

Sunday, August 30, 2020

by Dariana Troilo '23
Published on: Aug 30, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Welcome back! Our patience and prayers over these past six months have given way to a Fall semester...

God is on the Journey Too!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Aug 24, 2020 1:31:12 PM

“The feeling remains that God is on the journey too.” - St. Teresa of Avila

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Aug 23, 2020 9:40:42 AM

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Thank You for the Sun

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Aug 17, 2020 2:01:43 PM

Have you thanked the sun today? How else have you expressed gratitude and sought God?

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Aug 16, 2020 8:27:37 AM

August 16, 2020

Love God; Serve God!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Aug 10, 2020 1:08:55 PM

"Love God; Serve God. Everything is in that." - St. Clare of Assisi

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Aug 9, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Miracle of Grace

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Aug 3, 2020 10:46:20 AM

The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs. - Psalm 145

Feast of Our Lady of Angels of Portiuncula

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Aug 3, 2020 9:34:07 AM

“How important it is to always put God’s forgiveness, which ‘generates heaven’ in us and around us,...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Aug 2, 2020 7:45:21 AM

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Knights in Action

by Julia Howell '20
Published on: Jul 31, 2020 10:57:34 AM

Seek Joy!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jul 27, 2020 12:42:01 PM

Watch Fr. Suresh's Homily for the

God is good...All the Time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jul 26, 2020 8:21:11 AM

Knights in Action

by Annie McCaskill '20
Published on: Jul 24, 2020 12:57:23 PM

2020: I would never have thought this is how life would be right now.

Let Them Grow Together

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jul 20, 2020 9:21:11 AM

Watch Fr. Suresh's Homily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jul 19, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Sow Love!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jul 13, 2020 9:14:02 AM

"The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest." - Lk 8:8

God is Good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jul 12, 2020 12:13:54 PM

Sunday, July 12, 2020

I Will Give You Rest

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jul 6, 2020 3:19:56 PM

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." MT 11:28 God is good!...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jul 5, 2020 11:20:12 AM

Sunday, July 5, 2020

A Time for Everything

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jun 29, 2020 4:17:19 PM

"There is a time for everything; a season for every activity under the sun." Ecclesiastes 3:1 It’s...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jun 29, 2020 10:07:50 AM

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Bright Light for All!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jun 22, 2020 2:31:08 PM

For 18 years, groups of Neumann University students have traveled to the Wind River Reservation in...

Alumni reflect on Service at the Wind River Reservation

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jun 22, 2020 2:17:11 PM

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jun 21, 2020 10:19:52 AM

Father Suresh's homily for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Press Forward!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jun 15, 2020 3:33:23 PM

"If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we...

Goin’ to the Chapel and Rich and Jill are Gonna get Married!

by Carolyn Seagraves '84
Published on: Jun 9, 2020 10:50:40 AM

Break my Heart for what breaks yours.

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jun 8, 2020 9:36:17 AM

"We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form....and yet claim to...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Jun 7, 2020 10:42:47 AM

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son." - John...

Where there is darkness, let me bring light.

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Jun 1, 2020 2:56:08 PM

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: May 31, 2020 3:04:00 PM

Pentecost Sunday

Deep Waters

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: May 26, 2020 12:28:06 PM

“When you go through deep waters I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2

Let Your Light Shine

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: May 18, 2020 3:07:19 PM

Classes are finished! Now what? Each Monday, we will continue to share tools for remaining...

Do the Impossible!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: May 11, 2020 2:20:19 PM

(Pictured: The Class of 2020 on their Day of Service in 2016, wearing face masks before it was...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: May 10, 2020 12:45:22 PM

Sunday, May 10, 2020

by Vince Riley
Published on: May 8, 2020 12:53:31 PM

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith...

Crossing the Finish Line

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: May 4, 2020 1:48:42 PM

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: May 3, 2020 4:22:22 PM

Sunday, May 3, 2020

by Patrick McKenzie
Published on: May 1, 2020 3:59:25 PM

Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For...

The Perfect Blend!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 27, 2020 10:40:18 AM

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Apr 26, 2020 10:23:01 AM

Sunday, April 26, 2020

by Jasmine Littlejohn '20
Published on: Apr 24, 2020 2:35:37 PM

After reading this week’s scripture, one of the things that stuck out to me was in the Psalm:

Living Hope!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 20, 2020 1:14:35 PM

God is good...All the Time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Apr 19, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Sunday, April 19, 2020

by Julia Howell '20
Published on: Apr 17, 2020 10:28:09 AM

In a few short months, I will be packing up my belongings and moving to Cincinnati, Ohio to do a...

We are an Easter people!

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 14, 2020 12:29:23 PM

"Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song." - Pope...

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020

by Sr. Marguerite O'Beirne, OSF
Published on: Apr 12, 2020 9:00:00 AM

God is Good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Apr 11, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Holy Saturday, the vigil of Jesus's resurrection, is sometimes called Joyous Saturday. Can you...

Easter 2020: From Death to New Life…RESURRECTION!

by Sr. Linda DeCero, OSF
Published on: Apr 10, 2020 12:07:03 PM

The scripture readings for Holy Week and Easter Sunday are familiar to us as we read them each...

God is Good...All the Time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Apr 10, 2020 8:07:09 AM

Good Friday: On this somber day we commemorate Jesus's journey to Calvary and death on the Cross....

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Apr 9, 2020 9:00:00 AM

From a Sports Perspective...

by Marco Sifoni
Published on: Apr 8, 2020 11:52:54 AM

Hindsight is “20/20” Some may say that the year 2020 has not started off as strong as we would have...

"Not as I will, but as you will."

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Apr 6, 2020 3:09:15 PM

"Jesus, through his boundless love for the world, suffered to the point of death for our sake. The...

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Apr 5, 2020 6:00:00 AM

From a Sports Perspective...

by Lee DelleMonache, PhD
Published on: Apr 4, 2020 9:00:00 AM

While the reality of these unprecedented times denied our Neumann University spring senior...

Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020

by Diane D. Walsh, Ph.D., NCC
Published on: Apr 3, 2020 9:09:15 AM

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the end of Lent, the transition into Holy Week and Triduum. This...

"That They May All Be One"

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 30, 2020 2:29:14 PM

From a Sports Perspective...

by Lee DelleMonache, PhD
Published on: Mar 30, 2020 1:51:50 PM

God is Good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Mar 29, 2020 11:26:23 AM

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

by Ally Bee '21
Published on: Mar 27, 2020 12:46:19 PM

This Sunday’s Gospel reading is about a man named Lazarus, who was the brother of Mary, a woman who...

Knights in Action

by Megan Camp
Published on: Mar 25, 2020 1:56:32 PM

Even though Neumann has shifted to online instruction and we've all been told to stay home to stop...

Humans of Neumann: Sr. Marguerite O'Beirne, OSF

by Sr. Marguerite O'Beirne, OSF
Published on: Mar 24, 2020 9:30:54 AM

"I Am the Light of the World": Spiritual Resources for Social Distancing

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 23, 2020 4:39:53 PM

God is good...All the time!

by Father Suresh Raj, OFM Cap.
Published on: Mar 22, 2020 8:24:19 AM

Sunday, March 22, 2020

by Thomas Maddams ‘23
Published on: Mar 20, 2020 9:00:00 AM

After looking through this Sunday’s Mass readings I was struck by the first reading. In 1 Samuel,...

God Does Not Need Social Distance: A Spiritual Resource Guide

by Maria Marx, MSW
Published on: Mar 17, 2020 12:26:57 PM

When social distancing has you missing the comfort of community, remember that God does not need...

Sunday, March 8, 2020

by Madison Varney '20
Published on: Mar 8, 2020 9:00:00 AM

This week's reading has really spoken to a piece of my Neumann experience. One idea that...

Sunday, February 23, 2020

by Ashley Barba '21
Published on: Mar 6, 2020 8:57:26 AM

I’ve been attending Catholic school for, now, 17 years. I like to say that my faith is strong, but...

NUTF: It Is Important To Take A Step Back

by Siobhan Cunningham
Published on: Feb 27, 2020 11:37:00 AM

The word reverence, like most words, carries a different meaning depending on the context. When...

NUWT: Respect Is An Important Aspect Of Sportsmanship

by Mia Cimino
Published on: Feb 27, 2020 11:22:00 AM

The women’s tennis team lives out Neumann’s definition of Reverence, by trying to honor the worth...

NUML: We Welcome New Faces With Open Arms

by Kyle Daly
Published on: Feb 27, 2020 10:57:00 AM

Neumann University Men’s Lacrosse exemplifies reverence both on and off the field by showing...

NUSB: The Bruder Softball Field Is The Gateway To Our team

by Jennifer Sieminski '20
Published on: Feb 27, 2020 10:55:00 AM

Our team embodies the meaning of reverence completely. Reverence to us is appreciating everyone’s...

NU Baseball: Representing The Neumann Knight Logo

by Grant Wallace
Published on: Feb 27, 2020 10:18:00 AM

Most people associate reverence with saying please and thank you and being nice. That is all...

NUWL: We Understand The Sacrifices Each Player Makes

by Sara Ropski
Published on: Feb 27, 2020 10:11:00 AM

The Women’s lacrosse team put our own twist on this reflection, as all our seniors came together to...

Sunday, February 16, 2020

by Meghan Glass '20
Published on: Feb 16, 2020 8:00:00 AM

"If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you; if you trust in God, you too...

Sunday, February 9, 2020

by Anna Attardi '20
Published on: Feb 9, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Reflection is a necessary part of learning about oneself and creating a stronger relationship with...

Sunday, February 2, 2020

by Catriona Corrigan ’22
Published on: Feb 3, 2020 9:01:53 AM

In this week’s readings, one line stood out to me from the book of Hebrews, “Because he himself was...

Sunday, January 26, 2020

by Caitlyn Kwiatkowski '22
Published on: Jan 27, 2020 9:53:16 AM

I have been given the opportunity to travel to Lafayette, Louisiana with Campus Ministry to serve...

Sunday, January 19, 2020

by Patrick McKenzie
Published on: Jan 22, 2020 11:30:09 AM

This week, we are featuring individual reflections from members of our San Damiano Program! During...

WIH: Everyone Can Look Through A Different Lens

by Helen Cooney
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 11:29:00 AM

Reverence is the first value of our RISES values that Neumann has implemented into our culture as...

A Jersey with a Neumann Logo Never Touches The Ground

by Evan Zielinski
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:31:00 AM

As the men’s hockey team, we define reverence in a few different ways. An example of this is not...

Neumann Dance: God Watches Over Us Anytime We Perform

by Evan Zielinski
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:29:00 AM

Our team defines reverence by respecting ourselves, our other team members, our coaches and our...

Men’s VB: It Is Natural To Feel Valued, Appreciated, and Supported

by Ryan Bollinger
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:24:00 AM

Through Neumann University’s core values of RISES, our community lives out the actions which these...

Neumann Roller Hockey: Win or Lose, The Rink Has Created A Brotherhood

by Jake Loburek
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:20:00 AM

In consideration of what reverence means to the roller hockey team, we take it further then its...

Knights on 3… Family on 6

by KiJana Anderson
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:18:00 AM

As many of you know this is the first time in about 5 years since the university has had a club...

WBB: When We Are Not On The Court, We Feel Something is Missing

by Evan Zielinski
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:09:00 AM

The women’s basketball team defines reverence by honoring one another on the basketball court. This...

WIH: Everyone Can Look Through A Different Lens

by Helen Cooney
Published on: Jan 9, 2020 9:05:00 AM

Reverence is the first value of our RISES values that Neumann has implemented into our culture as...

Sunday, December 8, 2019

by Yovani Salas ‘22
Published on: Dec 8, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Sunday, December 1, 2019

by Nicole Arcilla '22
Published on: Dec 2, 2019 1:52:11 PM

Sunday, November 24, 2019

by Olivia Warren '22
Published on: Nov 24, 2019 8:28:00 AM

Moments Allow Us To Reflect And Grow Closer To The Best Version Of Ourselves

by Waheem Lowman
Published on: Nov 20, 2019 9:33:00 AM

The Men’s Basketball team defines REVERENCE as being able to show and demonstrate a deep level of...

Sunday, November 17, 2019

by Laura Frank '20
Published on: Nov 17, 2019 9:30:00 AM

E-Sports: There Is A Sacredness To Our Game Room

by DaeKwon Sequira
Published on: Nov 15, 2019 9:35:00 AM

The Neumann Esports team defines reverence as treating everyone as we want to be treated, teammate...

Sunday, November 10, 2019

by Shane Marino ‘22
Published on: Nov 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Sunday, November 3, 2019

by Julianne Schallmo ‘23
Published on: Nov 7, 2019 9:32:56 AM

Sunday, October 27, 2019

by Caitlyn McHugh '22
Published on: Oct 30, 2019 1:20:04 PM

The first reading from this week’s Mass discusses God’s love for all of his followers. In the...

Sunday, October 20, 2019

by John Retkovis '23
Published on: Oct 20, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Sunday, October 13, 2019

by Richard Lipscomb ‘21
Published on: Oct 17, 2019 8:40:03 AM

Sunday, September 29, 2019

by Kaci Spicer '22
Published on: Sep 29, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Going to a Catholic university is something that is really important to me. When I applied to...

Men’s Rugby: The Pitch, Our Field, Is Extremely Sacred To Us

by Connor Gilden
Published on: Sep 23, 2019 9:56:00 AM

High regard, admiration, deep or high respect for someone or something, that’s how we, the Neumann...

Cross Country: God Is Truly Present In The Friendships That We Make While Running

by Tommy Andruszko and Julia Howell
Published on: Sep 23, 2019 9:53:00 AM

Reverence is something that we believe the sport of cross country embodies. Our goal is to get from...

Men’s Soccer: Reverence Is A Core Principal Of Ours That Guides Us To Success

by Dan Rival
Published on: Sep 23, 2019 9:49:00 AM

The core value of Reverence, by Neumann’s definition, is to honor the worth and dignity of those...

Women’s Volleyball: The Only Thing That Matters Is Our Relationships

by Ariana Pena
Published on: Sep 23, 2019 9:47:00 AM

Being a part of NUVB for these past 2 seasons has shown me the true meaning of RISES; the R...

Women’s Soccer: Show Respect and Love Through Actions

by Jordan Joranian
Published on: Sep 23, 2019 9:44:00 AM

Neumann’s woman soccer exemplifies reverence on and off the field. Each individual, and our team...

Field Hockey: We Are One Team, One Dream

by Skyler Lemma
Published on: Sep 23, 2019 9:38:00 AM

For our team, reverence means to show respect to each other and to opposing teams on the field. The...

Sunday, September 22, 2019

by Adrianna Butterline '22
Published on: Sep 22, 2019 9:00:00 AM

In the reading of Luke 16:1-13, the parable of the dishonest steward, a rich man deals with two...

Sunday, September 15, 2019

by Rachel Cray ‘20
Published on: Sep 15, 2019 9:00:00 AM

This week’s responsorial psalm, second reading, and Gospel all share one common theme:...

Sunday, September 8, 2019

by Mary Rohlfing ‘21
Published on: Sep 8, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Ready. Set. Go! (Sign up for the M.A.D. Dash)

by Patrick McKenzie
Published on: Aug 29, 2019 9:57:32 AM

Come MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Sunday, August 25, 2019

by Conner Kolek ‘22
Published on: Aug 25, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Knights in Action

by Lilly Blevin '14
Published on: Aug 1, 2019 1:55:07 PM

Kitendo Children's Charity, Naivasha, Kenya I have always known that I was a people person. I had...

Knights in Action

by Megan Davidson '20
Published on: Jul 25, 2019 4:17:07 PM

Wind River Reservation, Wyoming The purpose of the San Damiano program is to serve as St. Francis...

Knights in Action

by Christine Donohue ‘21
Published on: Jul 10, 2019 9:34:27 AM

Orfanato Valle De Los Angeles, Guatemala During our closing prayer service at Valley of the Angels...

Knights in Action

by Gabriella Smith '21
Published on: Jul 10, 2019 9:01:30 AM

Habitat For Humanity: Fort Collins, Colorado This past June, I had the privilege of spending a week...

Knights in Action

by Christine Donohue ‘21
Published on: Jun 26, 2019 10:45:32 AM

Carmen Pampa, Bolivia (June 2017) My Service Immersion Trip to Carmen Pampa, Bolivia was an amazing...

April 28, 2019

by Kimberly Hesser '20
Published on: Apr 28, 2019 10:00:00 AM

In the gospel tonight, Luke states, “Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them ‘Peace be...

#NULent2019

by Gabriella Smith '21
Published on: Apr 15, 2019 12:44:16 PM

April 14, 2019

by Emily McDevitt '21
Published on: Apr 11, 2019 6:15:49 PM

This year has had a lot of ups and downs for me. My family is not very religious, so we were not...

#NULent2019

by Allison Mikula '20
Published on: Apr 10, 2019 4:44:33 PM

Knights in Action

by Nayeli Garcia '18
Published on: Apr 10, 2019 1:00:37 PM

As a full-time volunteer, there is so much I am grateful for and so much I have appreciated from...

April 7, 2019

by Jessica Kazunas ‘21
Published on: Apr 10, 2019 9:42:26 AM

This Sunday is the fifth Sunday in Lent. The readings this week talk about doing something new and...

March 31, 2019

by Taylor Ayers '21
Published on: Apr 1, 2019 2:46:43 PM

This Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent. During this Lenten season, I have been participating in...

#NULent2019

by Annie McCaskill '20
Published on: Apr 1, 2019 2:27:52 PM

March 24, 2019

by Marissa Lallone ‘22
Published on: Mar 26, 2019 2:03:45 PM

“For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. So cut it...

#NULent2019

by Santino D'Angelo '19
Published on: Mar 25, 2019 9:23:14 AM

#NULent2019

by Carli Trice '21
Published on: Mar 16, 2019 11:00:00 PM

Knights in Action

by Annie McCaskill '19 and Santino D'Angelo '19
Published on: Mar 13, 2019 1:52:01 PM

Habitat for Humanity: Lafayette, Louisiana By: Annie McCaskill '19 If someone told me when I...

Club Baseball: We Take Care of Each Other

by Richard Lipscomb ‘21
Published on: Mar 13, 2019 10:00:00 AM

The Neumann University Club Baseball team is using a baseball glove as a symbol of stewardship...

#NULent2019

by Robert Temeh '22
Published on: Mar 11, 2019 2:19:55 PM

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Stephanie Vogelman

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Preaching the Gospel with Steph Vogelman '19

Steph Vogelman, who graduated in May of 2019, is participating in a year-long service program with FrancisCorps in Syracuse, NY. Steph serves as an outreach worker at the the Downtown Cathedral Emergency and Hospitality Services.  She assists in the operation of the emergency service and practical assistance office, a food pantry and hospitality center for people who are experiencing homelessness. Check out Steph's reflections on her experiences at the FrancisCorps blog!

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