“If we are to experience the Eucharist as the source and summit of all Christian life, then we must celebrate it with faith, receive it with reverence, and allow it to transform our minds and hearts through the prayer of adoration.”

– St. John Paul II

[...] what is a deacon? A deacon is ordained; so, he is a cleric and no longer a layperson. A deacon is ordered not to the ministerial priesthood, to Christ the priest, but rather to Christ the servant. We teach that Jesus instituted the priesthood at the Last Supper. But St. John’s version of the Last Supper has Jesus washing the feet of the apostles. There we read Jesus say, “I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” (Jn. 13:15) This model of servant is the identity into which the deacon is ordered.

Moving out can be exciting, but there are a lot of different factors that come with a new environment, new routine, and new experiences. Here are some things you may not think about when moving out!

“Who wants to go to heaven?”

When I put the question out in a crowded room every hand goes up, naturally. Notions of heaven differ but in general people perceive it as a place of perfect happiness and love, where pain and suffering are removed, and we are with the ones we love. Yes, we want to go to heaven. But who’s going to be there?

Have you set goals for the new year yet? Do they include spiritual goals? It can be easy to set goals for more material areas - health, fitness, finances - and miss the very important area of our spiritual life.

Luke Capoun is an alum of the JPII Newman Center who has started his journey in seminary in St. Paul Minnesota at the St. John Vianney Seminary.

Samantha Lierz is an alumna of the JPII Newman Center and a current FOCUS missionary. She recently spoke about a few experiences within her faith that helped direct her to where she is today.

Everywhere you turn, people have ear buds in. At the gym, on a walk, or doing schoolwork – lots of people are tuned in. What do you listen to when your ear buds are in? Here are our top 7 favorite Catholic Podcasts to queue up next time you pop your ear buds in.

At JPII Newman, it is a joy to see young men in our community discern their Vocational calling to the priesthood. But what does their day to day look like when they leave Newman? We caught up with JPII Newman Alumni and current seminarian for the Archdiocese of Omaha, Michael Figura to learn more.

With final exams being taken, graduation caps being worn, and final Spikeball matches being played, we say goodbye to an incredible group of seniors.

I had this idea coming into college that the Church as old and dying. But that’s not true here. There’s a revival happening, and it draws us in. I’ve had actual encounters here that have deepened by relationship with Jesus and the sacraments, especially in the Eucharist.

Christian shares his experience from our 2022 Spring Break Mission Trip to Grand Isle, LA.

I am everyone else. I’m quick to remind people of this when it comes to my vocation as Roman Catholic priest and as individual follower of Christ. I’m just like everyone else in that I know Jesus is the way but I still struggle, mightily, in embracing the truth and the life. This doesn’t mean I don’t believe it, but that I find it difficult in certain areas to let go.

The first Sunday of Lent left us with a reminder of God’s deliverance, bringing freedom to his people trapped in oppression and slavery. While praying with this passage from the first reading I was moved by the disposition of God, who doesn’t shake his fist in indignation when we turn to him in times of trouble but comes with power to rescue. He not only saves us, but blesses us richly.

Let’s be honest: dating in college is a lot more complicated than dating in high school. How do you begin to navigate it all?! We caught up with former student, Maddy, for some pointers.

God is worthy of our worship just because He is. Though the Lord doesn’t need our worship, we are compelled to because of His greatness and goodness that is evident all throughout our lives. Let’s sing to Him all the days that we live. Here are my top 16 worship songs.

As Catholics, we’re called to make disciples of all nations. But when asked to lead a bible study, I hesitated and seemed a bit unsure how it would go down.

College of Saint Mary’s student, Haley, has grown in confidence and now has a deepened passion to lead others in faith.