by Justin Goldberg | Dec 24, 2018
Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Lady Chapel “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” (Matthew 1) Our joy this Christmas season comes from Emmanuel—from God with us. These...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 23, 2018
Badin Hall: Chapel of St. Stephen “I will fix a place for my people Israel; I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance.” (2nd Samuel 8) Our final stop in our journey through Advent is the newest chapel on Notre...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 22, 2018
Mendoza Chapel: Our Lady of the Rosary “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” (Luke 1) As we reach the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, our journey through Advent is nearly at an end. Just as we have...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 21, 2018
Jenkins Nanovic Halls: Chapel of All Saints “He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly.” (Luke 1) Our Advent pilgrimage today brings us to the Chapel of All Saints in Jenkins Nanovic Halls, home of the Keough School of...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 20, 2018
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...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 19, 2018
Pangborn Hall: Chapel of the Annunciation “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1) Today’s Gospel celebrates the origin point of the Christmas Story—Mary’s acceptance of God’s incarnation in her life....
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 18, 2018
Columba Hall: Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Dolors “So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.” (Luke 1) Our Advent pilgrimage today brings us to Columba Hall, the residence of the Brothers of Holy...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 17, 2018
O’Neill Family Hall: Chapel of St. Joseph the Worker “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.” (Matthew 1) Our Gospel today tells the story of Joseph’s dilemma. Joseph, a faithful man, is uncertain of what to do with...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 16, 2018
Old College: Chapel of the Holy Family “Jacob [was] the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.” (Matthew 1) Today, our Advent journey brings us to the oldest chapel on campus—the chapel of the Holy Family...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 15, 2018
McGlinn Hall: Chapel of St. Brigid of Kildare “Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!” (Zephaniah 3) This third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday, that is, a Sunday of rejoicing. Thus, the special rose candle signals our joy in Christ’s coming. This Sunday,...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 14, 2018
Fischer Graduate Residences: Chapel of St. Catherine of Alexandria “So also will the Son of Man suffer at their hands.” (Matthew 17) This line from today’s Gospel may seem out of place in our prayer for Advent. Isn’t Advent about baby Jesus? Isn’t it...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 13, 2018
Carroll Hall: Chapel of St. Andre Bessette “But wisdom is vindicated by her works.” (Matthew 11) Today’s stop on our Advent Pilgrimage is Carroll Hall, whose chapel is dedicated to St. André Bessette. André was a simple doorman who tended to the sick who...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 12, 2018
Siegfried Hall: Chapel of Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom “The afflicted and the needy seek water in vain, their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them.” (Isaiah 41) Our Advent pilgrimage today brings us to the chapel of Siegfried Hall,...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 11, 2018
Keough Hall: Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet.” (Revelation 12) On today’s feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, our Advent journey through Notre Dame’s chapels takes...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 10, 2018
Duncan Hall: Chapel of St. Walter of Pontoise “A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!” (Isaiah 40) As we ponder the beauty of Duncan Hall’s St. Walter of Pontoise chapel, let us...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 9, 2018
Welsh Family Hall: Chapel of St. Kateri Tekakwitha “The desert and the parched land will exult.” (Isaiah 31) As we ponder Isaiah’s beautiful image of the desert in full bloom, our Advent pilgrimage brings us to the chapel of Welsh Family Hall, dedicated...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 8, 2018
Fisher Hall: Chapel of St. Paul “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it.” (Philippians 1) On this second Sunday of Advent, halfway through our Advent journey, we begin our reflection in the Chapel of...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 7, 2018
Coleman-Morse: Chapel of Notre Dame, Our Mother “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” (Luke 1) Today our journey brings us to the chapel of Coleman-Morse. To the right, you will see a beautiful mosaic image of Notre Dame, Our Mother. Today is the...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 6, 2018
Sorin Hall: Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” (Matthew 9) In the Gospel today, we read an encounter between Christ and the two blind men. Jesus heals the two men, telling them: “let it be done for you according...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 5, 2018
Keenan and Stanford Halls: Chapel of the Holy Cross “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” (Matthew 7) “Trust in the Lord forever/For the Lord is an eternal Rock.”...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 4, 2018
Carole Sandner and Visitation Halls: Chapel of Christ the Teacher “Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted place to satisfy such a crowd?” (Matthew 15) Our Advent pilgrimage today brings us to the chapel of Carole Sandner and Visitation...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 3, 2018
Ryan Hall: Chapel of St. Anne “Although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” (Luke 10) Ryan Hall chapel is dedicated to Saint Anne, the mother of Mary. Mary depended upon her parents to learn to...
by Justin Goldberg | Dec 2, 2018
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...
by Justin Goldberg | Nov 15, 2018
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy.” (Luke 21) Today’s Scripture for our reflection comes from Luke’s Gospel. Jesus said to his disciples, “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy.”...
