Spirituality & Religion

Catholics and non-Catholics alike honor the 40-day period of Lent in different ways, from religious leaders like the Revs. Martin Holler of Christ the King and Patrick Gaughan of St. Paul’s Church to students looking to improve their life spiritually.

Tucked away in a cranny on Court Street resides the new Living in God’s Holy Light (L.I.G.H.T.) student center. While the center is still in the making, it holds the potential to become a very worthwhile place.

Evangelists Brother Micah Armstrong and Brother Jesse Morrell evoked strong reactions from crowds of students early this week with their statements about sex, alcohol, religion, women, and gays.

Read this story to view our slideshow of the Evangelists' visit with photos by Dustin Franz.

The fictional character and soul searcher Palmer Joss, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey in the 1997 feature film "Contact," once said, "Ironically, the thing people are most hungry for, meaning, is the one thing science hasn't been able to give them."

They wear suits; nice suits. They obviously take good care of themselves. Nice, short haircuts. They’ve got smiles, too. They walk the campus as frequently as students do -- but they’re not students. And they’re on a mission. Literally.