Saturdays with the Saints has established itself as a popular Notre Dame football pregame ritual that combines the University’s rich traditions of Catholic faith and spirited game days. In this lecture, Timothy P. O’Malley, Professor of the Practice, ND Center for Liturgy, and academic director, Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, will present on "Providence and Obedience: Claude La Colombière, SJ, the Jesuits, and the Sacred Heart." The lectures take place in the Andrews Auditorium, located on the lower level of Geddes Hall, adjacent to the Hesburgh Library. The talks are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the events tend to fill to capacity.Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu.

The fall football season is here, and the Go Gold Substance-Free Tailgate is the place to be on game day! ND students, join in on DeBartolo Quad for free Chick-fil-A, lawn games, therapy dogs, giveaways, and more. Show your support for Recovery Awareness Month at our button-making station, take on our campus quest for a chance to win the giant Recovery Bear, and enjoy a fun, stress-free space to celebrate with friends. All students are welcome—come build community, cheer for the Irish, and make it a great game day! Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Join the Medieval Institute for a thrilling tailgate before our  Fighting Irish take on the Purdue Boilermakers! This Gameday, the Medieval Institute is very excited to welcome perennial favorites Theatrica Gladiatoria back to campus. Theatrica Gladiatoria’s professional performers and educators will offer dazzling swordplay alongside fascinating information about martial arts from the European Middle Ages both as historical practice and as living tradition! This is a hands-on event featuring basic instruction in medieval fencing for anyone interested. Complimentary food and drink will be provided. This event is free and open to the public—all people of all ages are welcome! Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.