As we continue our journey through the Advent season with Sacred Stories of Notre Dame, today we invite you to join University President-Elect Rev. Bob Dowd, C.S.C., ’87 as he shares his own reflection on finding the sacred on our beloved campus. Walk with Fr. Dowd to the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue on the Main Quad, and ponder how the outstretched arms of Jesus are an invitation for us to receive him, even as we prepare for him to come to us this Advent season.

Visit sacredstories.nd.edu to follow our Advent journey and learn more about the initiative. To receive reflection reminders each day, subscribe to FaithND's Daily Gospel Reflection, text Advent to 51555, or follow the Alumni Association on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.