Ford Hall, Columbia

Ford Hall is a residence for Catholic graduate students at Columbia University aimed at fostering community & spiritual growth among Columbia Catholics.

[G. K. Chesterton @GKCdaily]

Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who merely happen to be walking about.

[Ford Hall, Columbia @fordhall]

Christ knows that man is miserable. Do not give thyself up to despair and apathy, assuming that thou hast been prepared for the fire. Christ derives no consolation from thrusting us into the fire; He gains nothing if He sends us into the abyss to be tormented.

Ephrem the Syrian

[Ford Hall, Columbia @fordhall]

Wondrous is prayer accompanied by tears, especially tears shed in secret. If your heart has been hardened, weep before the Lord, that He might shine upon you the illumination of knowledge and grant that with an ardent heart you might be carried up to Him.

St. Ephrem the Syrian

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"Before you say anything He will already know what you intend to say. Before you open your lips, He will see what is in your heart. You will not be able to say, 'I have sinned,' before you see Him stretch forth His hands to receive and embrace you."

St. Ephrem the Syrian

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"Arise, O soul that has grown old in sins, and renew thyself with repentance. From contrition and tears mix thyself an ointment and heal the wounds of the fallen image in thee...for the All-good One will spare thee who are fallen."

St. Ephrem the Syrian, Prayer 103

[Ford Hall, Columbia @fordhall]

"...I who was broken, am restored; who was wretched, am triumphant; who was dissipated, am healed; who was desperately outlawed, find hope; who was condemned to death, find life..."

St. Gregory of Narek, Prayer 11

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We're getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving! Our house dinner will have great dessert thanks to @Shannon Murphy http://t.co/psoSAJG79W

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We're getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving! Our house dinner will have great dessert thanks to @shannon_igansss

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We warmly welcome the new Fordies -Cristina and Miguel. We look forward to creating many memories with you. <3

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Enjoying a nice day with new Fordies @BeckDavis, @shannon_igansss, and Dylan. Ready to welcome everybody else!!

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Dear Leah and Evan, it's a sad day for Ford Hall to see you leave, but a great day for Puerto Rico and California... http://t.co/TLUlokHJx9

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Blast from the past! Ford Hall welcomed former Fordies Roseann from '85 and Susan from '88. We are so glad to have heard their stories!

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Thank you Nick for your many years of service to Ford Hall! Thanks also to Andy for agreeing to be co-director for the upcoming year!

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We're going to help the CFR sisters with their soup kitchen this Saturday, June 7th. Come with us!!

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Bittersweet day for our house. Welcome @shannon_igansss and Arnold. Good bye Marian and Matt.

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New article: Exorcist's Perspective on Harvard Black Mass, Pope Francis Tells UN to Protect Unborn and More! -... http://t.co/e3icNAZP2S

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New article: Students Inspired by St. John Paul II to Revitalize College Town - HILLARY MAST/CNA/EWTN NEWS http://t.co/BmiOsu34Gq

[Cardinal Dolan @CardinalDolan]

Happy Mother's Day! We entrust all Mom's, both the living and those who have gone before us, to the loving care of the Good Shepherd!

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Have a blessed #MothersDay! God bless all mothers! Mother #Mary, pray for moms!