Our theme this year is “Only the Lover Sings," a quote from one of St. Augustine's sermons.
There is a song that rings in the depths of each of our hearts from the very moment of our creation. Jesus as the Perfect Lover sings a tune in perfect harmony with that innermost song.
Indeed, He is its composer.
There are also the songs of the world that are loud and enticing and draw us away from the True Song. And yet, when we pause in silence and are attentive to our hearts, we recognize that their attractiveness gives way to a dissonance.
We aren’t made for the songs of the world.
We are made for the Lover’s song and called to respond with our own voice – singing in harmony with Him throughout our lives to co-create something beautiful.
Through our preaching and programming this year at the Newman Center, we hope that our students will hear the Lover sing the song of their deepest desires and find the abundant life.