Today, we celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul the Apostles. O Lord, let us pray that St. Peter and St. Paul guide us to salvation as they did for others at the beginning of their apostolic journey. Amen.

. Marian Library Director Kayla Harris discusses "The challenges of archiving the internet" Marketplace marketplace.org/shows/marketpl…

Curious about what our faculty are up to over the summer? They're in the news! Last week, UD faculty contributed research and expertise to various outlets including Inside Higher Ed, Catholic World Report, The Circuit News, WDTN, CHCH News and more. ud.social/HM

Our sponsoring department, the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives, is proud to have partnered with Trinity TV of Trinidad and Tobago to discuss "Spiritual Conversations in a Digital Space." ecs.page.link/PKdyw

Let's put our hands together for Henry Handley and give him an A for applause on his newest blog post. udayton.co/W86

Today we celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel. May the prayers of the Virgin Mary protect us, and may her example of pondering all things in her heart lead us to be more prayerful each day. Help us to reach Christ, her Son, who lives and reigns with you. Amen.

The word "community" is ubiquitous when describing UD. But Michael Barnes, a retired professor of religious studies, expanded it to include his house — opening it for student living. ud.social/Ia

IPI begins new collaboration with Caribbean TV station ecs.page.link/XPBWv

There is still time to submit your nomination for the new ACHA prize, The Trisco and Minnich Prize for Editing! The deadline is August 1, and to submit your nomination go to: achahistory.org/trisco-minnich….

Even though it is going to be over 90 degrees in Dayton, the Marian Library is thinking thoughts of Christmas. udayton.co/XCL

Dear Lord, as we begin a new school year, we ask for your blessing. Bless our campus community, especially our students. May they always gain knowledge, grow in understanding and find wisdom. Help them to remember that you are always with them, guiding them every step of the way.

Today we celebrate the Queenship of Mary! Established in 1954, this feast day recognizes Mary’s important role as the matriarch of Salvation history. Featured with her crown, this print comes from a beautiful embroidery from Belgium known as Our Lady of Peace.

As the new school year began, our department gathered with UD Campus Ministry in prayer and reflection to embrace our Catholic Marianist identity through the Setting of the Marianist Table! We are blessed to share in this Marianist charism of community throughout the year!

Happy Birthday Mary! This miniature icon painted by Ukrainian artist Iryna Solonynka depicts a very tiny baby Mary resting in a cradle at the foot of St. Anne’s bed. September 8th is traditionally celebrated as the Nativity of Mary. Learn more here: udayton.co/Xqh

2,977 flags stand in honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We continue to pray for peace in the world and remember our alumni: Kristin Irvine-Ryan ’93 Alfonse Joseph Niedermeyer III ’83 Mary Lenz Wieman ’80 William Eben Wilson ’65 David Wiswall ’69 Joseph Zuccala ’68

Seven swords for Our Lady of Sorrows - these represent the moments of suffering that Mary endured throughout her Son’s life and death. Both of these hauntingly beautiful holy cards come from our Auguste Martin collection in honor of her feast day.

Learn about the joyful surprises discovered by Hsuan Tsen during her research fellowship in the Marian Library. udayton.co/Xvl

Consider taking a course at UD REL with Wonky #UDaytonIMRI Dr. Gloria Dodd. This synchronous course is offered fully online, in person and hybrid. It counts toward the stand-alone graduate certificate in Marian Studies and the MA in Theology or Pastoral Ministry.

Josie Carpenter-Lewis ’27 shares ways to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. udayton.co/fuQ #MLKDay