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Sacred Spaces for prayer and reflection
Prayer and contemplation are core aspects of Norbertine life. St. Norbert of Xanten placed strong emphasis on prayer, study and reflection as integral to his own process of life long conversion. Norbert’s choice of The Rule of St. Augustine as the guide for his followers reaffirms the centrality of prayer in all its forms to Christian life. The Rule encourages community members to be zealous in prayer, and mandates that an oratory be set apart as a place completely dedicated to both communal and private prayer. Furthermore, St. Augustine in his rule exhorts that when we pray, “ponder in your hearts what your lips are saying.” In the Norbertine tradition, private prayer and spiritual reading complement the Liturgy of the Hours and above all the Eucharist as the deep sources of communio.
St. Norbert College is committed to providing spaces for prayer or quiet reflection for members of the college community from any faith or spiritual perspective. You will find these spaces vary – from formal spaces conducive to group gatherings to quiet spots in which individuals can catch their breath.
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Burke Hall
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Campus Center
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The chapel in Burke Hall is located on the 4th floor and is one of our largest residential hall chapels. To see this space click here.
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Above the busyness of the Campus Center, the reflection lounge here is on the third floor. To see this space click here. |
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Michels Hall
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Gries Hall
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The Chapel of Norbertine Saints is located on the first floor of Michels Hall. To see this space click here.
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Our newest residential hall on the corner of Third and Marsh streets has it's reflection lounge on the third floor. To see this space click here.
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Sensenbrenner Hall
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Madelaine/Lorraine Hall
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| The chapel in Sensenbrenner Hall is located in the lower level. To see this space click here. |
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The newly remodeled reflection lounge on the first floor on Mad/Lor is an intimate space for reflection. To see this space click here. |
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Old St. Joe's
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MMM Hall
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| The campus parish hosts Common Prayer every Wednesday morning during the academic year. To see this space click here. |
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This large reflection lounge on the main floor of MMM overlooks the Shrine of St. Mary. To see this space click here. |
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Oratory
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Mulva Library
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| The oratory is housed in Old St. Joe's Parish. To see this space click here. |
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The new Mulva Library houses it's fireplace reflection lounge on the third floor above the Center for Norbertine Studies. To see this space click here. |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Shrine of St. Mary
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| The garden is centered near the north end of campus between Cofrin, Bemis, and Todd Wehr. To see this space click here. |
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The Shrine of St. Mary is located just to the east of Mary Minahan McCormick Hall (MMM). To see this space click here. |
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Other opportunities for prayer and reflection through Campus Ministry:
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