Huge CSU Study Break for Students at the CSC

Catholic Student Union is sponsoring the best study break ever for students at the CSC this Wednesday, May 1, from 4:00-5:30. It will include free massages, free Tropical Moose shaved ice, cornhole, and spikeball.

CSU's Dollar Dinner will immediately follow the study break in the CSC social hall (5:30-7:00).

Discernment Talk

Sr. Linda recommends the following talk by Fr. Paul Coutinho on discernment:

http://www.slu.edu/mission-and-ministry/faculty-and-staff-mission-programs/living-the-ignatian-spirit/what-is-discernment

Upcoming Service and Social Justice Events

Contemplatives In Action: Social Analysis Sunday: Sunday April 14th at 6:30pm

* Join us for a panel discussion with educators from around the St. Louis area!  This event is open to all students and young adults.

GSYA Day of Service: Saturday, April 20th at 9:30am

* Join us for a service event at a community garden in the Ville Neighborhood of North St. Louis.

Contemplatives In Action Info Sessions: Sunday, April 21st at 8pm and Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm

The 2nd Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday

John Paul II declared the 2nd Sunday of Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday as a recognition of the inconceivable mercy of Christ.

In particular this feast day stems from private revelations that St. Faustina received in the early 20th century, where she wrote of Christ's great love for all and his desire to extend mercy to all. The Church teaches that on this particular Sunday special graces of mercy are present in taking the Eucharist, if you have received the sacrament of reconciliation within 20 days of Divine Mercy Sunday. In recognizing Christ's great mercy through our own repentance and desire for mercy the Church teaches that our sins are indeed completely forgiven. The Church also teaches that Christ's mercy compels us to go out and be merciful in our own lives and in the world. 

Check out more info about this feast day at:
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/notes-and-quotes-for-reflection-on-divine-mercy.cfm

Marathon This Sunday!

The St. Louis Marathon is this Sunday, and for part of the morning it will be somewhat difficult to access the Catholic Student Center. Forsyth will be partially blocked until around 10:37 per the route schedule, so please plan accordingly when scheduling your morning.