Signs of Grace

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.

Every year, thousands of people pilgrimmage to South Bend, Indiana to visit the campus of the University of Notre Dame for sporting events, academic conferences, or just for a tour. From the Golden Dome on top of the main building, to the grotto hidden behind the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, to the mural of 'Touchdown Jesus' that covers the wall of the Hesburgh Library, the structures and architecture of the campus hold special meaning for these visitors. 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 cmapus 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