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Pasquerilla East Hall: Chapel of St. Catherine of Siena

“They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks”
Isaiah 2

Our Scripture quote for today comes from the prophet Isaiah, as he imagines the glorious future the Messiah will bring. In this new Messianic golden age, there will be peace and harmony between the children of Israel and the nations that surround them. Jerusalem will be a witness to the great goodness of God, a light that all nations will be drawn to and, through it, will be converted to peace.

Today, we visit the Chapel of Catherine of Siena in Pasquerilla East Hall. Catherine of Siena was an influential Dominican who lived in the fourteenth century, during a time of great turmoil and disharmony in the divided Catholic Church. Catherine, a great saint and scholar, called upon Church leaders to seek peace.

As we pray in this space dedicated to St. Catherine, let us ask: how is God calling us today to convert the swords of division in our lives into instruments of peace?

16 Comments

  1. Scott Morreale on December 2, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you for these daily reflections. I am grateful. Go Irish ☘️

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    • Bob Manning on December 3, 2018 at 6:38 am

      The music today was very peaceful after hearing the words. Thank you !

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    • Joe a d Pat Gibboney Columbus on December 4, 2018 at 9:41 am

      What a beautiful and unique way of participating in Lent. Joe and Pat Gibboney, Columbus

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  2. Eydis Lima on December 2, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Grateful for divisions that lead to better, new beginnings. 🌱🍃🍀

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  3. Marita Devargas on December 3, 2018 at 1:13 am

    ♥️

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  4. Marita Devargas on December 3, 2018 at 1:13 am

    Thank you ☺️

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  5. Anthony Adamo on December 3, 2018 at 4:57 am

    I share these with many, thank you !
    God is great
    Go Irish

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  6. Mary on December 3, 2018 at 6:12 am

    Thank you for this beautiful gift!

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  7. Winnie Valcancick on December 3, 2018 at 6:36 am

    No better way to prepare for Christmas then
    to ponder God’s word!!!

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  8. Ann M. Byrnes on December 3, 2018 at 7:47 am

    Thank You to the Students of Notre Dame for leading us in meditation.

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  9. John A Finneran on December 3, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Thank You to the NOTRE DAME family.☘️ Go Irish ☘️

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  10. Jane Mcweeny on December 3, 2018 at 8:57 am

    Beautiful meditations to reflect upon during this beautiful season. Thank you ND students for your inspirations.

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  11. Martha Wooldrik on December 3, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    Thank you for allowing us time to leave our busy day and share God’s word. Thank you ND students. Go Irish

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  12. Martha Wooldrik on December 3, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing God’s word at this busy time of year. Thank you N.D students. Go Irish

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  13. John Harrington on December 3, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    Beautiful way to open ourselves to the Advent Season. Thank you ND family; this is just what is needed to ensure Christ stays in Christmas and we reflect upon his coming and his coming again

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  14. Claudia Abel on December 4, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    What a beautiful way to reflect. Thank you so much

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