Ayo, N: Signs of Grace

Father Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C., is a Holy Cross priest and a professor in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. A 1956 graduate of Notre Dame, he is the author of six books, several of which were featured selections of national book clubs. His bookThe Hail Mary: A Verbal Icon of Mary won the Cardinal Wright Book Award from the Mariological Society of America in 1994.

In Signs of Grace Father Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C., a Holy Cross priest and a professor in the Program of Liberal Studies at Notre Dame explores some of the places on the campus made famous by television and movies, such as 1993's 'Rudy.' But he also delves deep into the hidden or unknown areas of campus that even some students may never have seen. His thoughtful and spiritual musings are the perfect guide to a campus tour or just as a vivid picture of the spiritual place that is Notre Dame.

Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Prologue Part 3 Starting Places Chapter 4 The Visitors' Center and the Bookstore Chapter 5 The Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth Chapter 6 Brother Andre, C.S.C. Chapter 7 Christ the Teacher Chapter 8 Morning Prayer Part 9 Sacred Places Chapter 10 The Dome at Night Chapter 11 Joyce Center Mass Chapter 12 The Grotto Chapter 13 The Threshold of God's House Chapter 14 The Splendor of the Basilica Chapter 15 Christian Death Chapter 16 The Steeple Bells Chapter 17 Weddings and Baptism Chapter 18 Calvary Hill Chapter 19 God's Acre Part 20 Along the Way Places Chapter 21 Weather Chapter 22 ROTC Chapter 23 Sunrise and Sunset Chapter 24 Pools and Lakes Chapter 25 The Silent Presence Chapter 26 Water, Water Everywhere Chapter 27 Notre Dame Ballet Chapter 28 Reflecting Pool Chapter 29 Trees Chapter 30 The Peace Foundation Chapter 31 Museum Courtyard Part 32 Olden Places Chapter 33 Stadium Chapter 34 Corby Hall Porch Chapter 35 Old College Chapter 36 Holy Cross Hill Chapter 37 North Shore West Chapter 38 North Shore East Chapter 39 Powerplant Chapter 40 Crossroads Part 41 Commemorative Places Chapter 42 Father Sorin Chapter 43 Madonnas Chapter 44 Saint Joseph Chapter 45 Sacred Heart Chapter 46 Corby at Gettysburg Chapter 47 The Woman at the Well Chapter 48 Moses Chapter 49 Saint Ann Chapter 50 Saint Edward Chapter 51 Orestes Brownson Chapter 52 Saint Jude