At
the Messiah College Newman Club meeting tonight, Father Ed Malesic held
the rapt attention of about 20 students and staff during an animated
presentation. Now that we've been using the new translation of the Roman
Missal for a few months, he gave an explanation and led a discussion of
the translation. Good questions came from the students. The Newman Club
started as a "support group" for Catholics
who frequently faced anti-Catholic bias in the classroom. Although some
of that still exists, open conversation is eroding prejudicial
attitudes on both sides, and the campus environment is a healthy place
for solid spiritual growth. Today, the Newman Club is a Campus Ministry
with social and spiritual and service components, involving activities
on and off campus, with the centerpiece being weekly Mass attendance at
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton church. The parish considers the students to
be valued members, always grateful to welcome them back after a break
and to benefit from their presence as part of the family.
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