Santiago Schnell
Some of the best things in life happen just by saying “yes” to God’s call. Santiago Schnell’s journey to Notre Dame was more than a career move; it became a vocation. The William K. Warren Foundation Dean of the College of Science joined the faculty in 2021 after he felt God’s calling on Notre Dame Avenue.
“Como académico católico, creo que cada persona tiene un propósito único dentro del plan divino de Dios. Cuando ofrecemos nuestro trabajo diario y responsabilidades ordinarias con alegría y sencillez, se convierten en oportunidades para santificar nuestras vidas e iluminar el mundo con fe y amor.”
“As a Catholic scholar, I believe every person has a unique purpose within God’s divine plan. When we offer our daily work and ordinary duties with joy and simplicity, they become opportunities to sanctify our lives and illuminate the world with faith and love.”
This Advent season, as we prepare for Christmas, we remember the extraordinary moment when God became man. Yet, God chose to work through the ordinary lives of Mary and Joseph, calling them to say “yes” to his divine plan. Jesus, too, embraced an ordinary life of work and prayer during his “silent years.” Their example reminds us to find the sacred in our own daily lives and to see that even small, ordinary tasks can lead us to holiness.
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Gracias por compartir tu historia sagrada en español!
As a Catholic scholar, I believe every person has a unique purpose within God’s divine plan. When we offer our daily work and ordinary duties with joy and simplicity, they become opportunities to sanctify our lives and illuminate the world with faith and love. The Dean’s comment re feeling a sense of peace ex0lains why so many grads lo9k forward to returning to campus so much.
Santiago,
This is such a beautiful reflection, especially as I prepare for my “ordinary” Thursday, not of science, but of babysitting. I’m so glad you said yes to our Lady and her university. Your witness is an inspiration to me and I’m sure countless others. God bless you and your family during this holy season. Ann
Very beautifully said” This Advent, how is God calling you to say yes to live your ordinary life in an extraordinary way filled with faith and love?” Quite a lovely question to pray over!
How wonderful to share this message in Spanish! It reminds us that no matter what language, the message is the same and for everyone.
¡Que bueno compartir este mensaje en español! Nos recuerda que no importa la lengua….el mensaje es lo mismo y para todos,
What a beautiful story, made even more special when you know more about Dean Schnell and his personal story and passion for research in Rare Diseases which draws him into to the mission of Notre Dame with a very personal investment.
https://science.nd.edu/about/office-of-the-dean/santiago-schnell/
What a wonderful story about an amazing man and strong young woman
I read the gospel and reflection daily
Muchas gracias Santiago. Es muy muy bueno❗️
ND’ 72🍀
Que linda reflexion! Gracias por compartir su pasion con sencillez y amor. Gracias por contruir, de la mano de Maria, profesionales que llevaran su legado a diferentes destinos.
Thank you, Santiago! I too have had many walks on that campus where I feel there is a voice and “yes” that speaks to me. Wish I could say all this in Spanish as your words are beautiful…Happy Holidays!
Dean Schnell, your testimony reminds me so much of St. Josemaria who founded Opus Dei.Well said and how blessed are your students!
Gracious, Santiago!!
Gracias, Santiago!!
Gracias! This was a beautiful reflection, inspiring to all of us here who strive to ground our work in the values and mission of Our Lady’s university. It is a timely reminder of the profound connection between scholarly endeavors and our spiritual lives, especially as we journey through Advent. Your words encourage us to recall that we contribute to a larger mission rooted in truth, hope and love. Thank you for this beautiful and hopeful message.
Muchos Gracias, Dean Snell…
I believe, as you do, that science and faith are NOT mutually exclusive – indeed they complement each other in a way that allows us to see Christ in all things, on all days, everywhere. So eloquently stated, I feel sooo lucky that you heeded Mary’s call and are a Domer!
Feliz Navidad…
Dean Schnell exemplifies genuine Catholic intellectual leadership, a quality rarely found among academics and administrators in universities of the Western world.