Farley Hall: Chapel of St. John the Evangelist
“And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1)
Our Advent pilgrimage brings us to the Farley Hall chapel, where we can see a small version of the Visitation statue by Ivan Mestrovic. Many of us are familiar with the full-size version of his work which stands outside the Eck Visitor Center near the main entrance to Notre Dame’s campus.
The Visitation is a common theme of this Advent season, because we are waiting, like Elizabeth, for God’s salvation to arrive in our lives. Elizabeth is a model for the Christian in Advent not only because of her anticipation but also because of her attentiveness.
Elizabeth is able to recognize God’s arrival into the world through Mary because she has remained faithful and vigilant, attuned to God’s work in her life. Thus, she joyful greets her cousin who brings the Christ child to her.
As we spend some time in prayer here with this statue of Elizabeth and Mary in this chapel, let us ask ourselves: How are we attentive to God’s work in our lives?
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The advent journey is an amazing program and touches my heart each day. Each day I look forward to the reading comment and the moment of silence after. Thank you for this blessed gift🙏
Thanks. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019 New Year to all Farley-ites and Pop Farley! Go Irish!
Don Wich, Jr., ’69 & ’72
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Farley Hall 1965 to 1972 [Student and RA # 431]
Thank you so much for this series!
Thank you for these wonderful contemplations and seeing the Chapels of Notre Dame
God Blees You and Merry Christmas.
Thanks for this. I had forgotten what a special place Farley Hall chapel was.
Gil Vinzani, Farley resident 1970-73