FYI for those haven't heard (I didn't see it at all) Father Naus had a stroke a couple days ago and was moved into palliative care yesterday. One of the greats at MU.
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Damn. Thanks for sharing. One of my favorite profs and Jebbies. Prayers up.
Father Naus is great. I'm sorry to hear this. When my dad passed away Sophomore year, I had a nice talk with Fr. Naus before flying home for the funeral, etc. He gave me $20 and said it was for spending money. He told me not to worry about paying him back but to remember to give back to Marquette when I could. I'm been following that ever since.
Sorry to hear this. Prayers going up for Fr Naus.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 21, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
Father Naus is great. I'm sorry to hear this. When my dad passed away Sophomore year, I had a nice talk with Fr. Naus before flying home for the funeral, etc. He gave me $20 and said it was for spending money. He told me not to worry about paying him back but to remember to give back to Marquette when I could. I'm been following that ever since.
What a great story. Every time that I have seen him on campus he was chatting or conversing with a student. I remember him eating dinner with a student at the Subway on campus and they were having a pretty detailed conversation about the student's future career ambitions. I've also heard similar such stories about him.
Stories like these continually strengthen my belief that Fr. Naus is the embodiment cura personalis. A very kind and gentle man who I hope finds peace through any affliction that he may be suffering.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on September 21, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
Father Naus is great. I'm sorry to hear this. When my dad passed away Sophomore year, I had a nice talk with Fr. Naus before flying home for the funeral, etc. He gave me $20 and said it was for spending money. He told me not to worry about paying him back but to remember to give back to Marquette when I could. I'm been following that ever since.
Sometimes the part of the whole person that needs some cura is the part that could use a beer and a burger. Cool story, thanks for sharing.
Saying a prayer for Tumbleweed. Wil always remember midnight mass at Shroeder.
He's playing a harp on a cloud tonight. RIP Father Naus.
Just got word Fr. Naus passed this evening. A wonderful man and a reverent spirit. His loss shall be felt in many places. God rest his soul.
RIP Father Naus.
Enjoy the promotion Fr. Naus. You touched generations of Marquette kids. A life well spent.
Sad day for MU. I knew him since 1962 or so. Great Jesuit priest. RIP
Rest in peace.
http://marquette.edu/magazine/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1379881565&archive=&start_from=&ucat=12&
Quote from: Sir Lawrence on September 22, 2013, 08:04:01 PM
He's playing a harp on a cloud tonight. RIP Father Naus.
I guarantee you, he is not playing a harp. Fr. Naus is playing one of those paddleballs.....the kind where a rubber ball is attached to a wood paddle with a rubber band.
If you lived on 10th floor Schroeder, you are smiling now.
RIP.
RIP :'(
Besides .. Al and maybe Fr. Raynor .. Fr. Naus had to be one of the most beloved Marquetters.
Quote from: real chili 83 on September 22, 2013, 09:49:52 PM
I guarantee you, he is not playing a harp. Fr. Naus is playing one of those paddleballs.....the kind where a rubber ball is attached to a wood paddle with a rubber band.
If you lived on 10th floor Schroeder, you are smiling now.
RIP.
Chili
I was Schroeder 10N. John Naus was at once of this world, in this world, and above this world. He saw our foibles but more importantly recognized our potential and encouraged us in ways our naivete could not possibly discern. He shall be missed.
With heavy hearts we share the news of the passing of Father John E. Naus, S.J., a man who touched thousands of lives and brightened countless days at Marquette.
Tonight, we remember our dear friend: http://go.mu.edu/FatherNaus
"See written on the forehead of everyone you meet, 'Make me feel important.'" - Father Naus
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Just the absolute best. The best. RIP Naus. Thank you for everything.
Was it three or four generations of Marquette students touched by Father Naus's kindness, humor and good counsel? Special man who found something special in everyone he met.
Bummer of a day, my cousin lost her baby this morning and now Father Naus. RIP Father Naus.
sad to hear. dark weekend
A great man and in all of our prayers.
Truth is, I almost never met Fr. Naus, and didn't know him at MU.
But about 20 years ago, I was ordering lunch at a place in Tosa .. I can't recall the specifics, but Fr. Naus started talking to me and got my name.
Two days later, I get a letter from him in the mail, nice meeting you, good luck in your ventures, etc.
Unreal.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on September 22, 2013, 11:24:28 PM
Was it three or four generations of Marquette students touched by Father Naus's kindness, humor and good counsel? Special man who found something special in everyone he met.
I have lots of family who went to MU in the 1970s, and although the place has changed quite a bit since then, one of the things we have reminisced about (along with MU basketball) is Fr. Naus stories.
RIP Naus Mouse.
I was lucky enough to have him as a professor, as well...taught Oriental Philosophy
Remember this video...Father Naus is in it twice
http://www.marquette.edu/greetings/2008/peace/peace.shtml
schroeder hall 1968 and 69 great man always a friend RIP always remember midnite masses
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One more
http://www.youtube.com/v/s2f7nEYQ0p4
Obit in the Journal/Sentinel:
http://www.jsonline.com/news/obituaries/father-john-naus-beloved-marquette-professor-for-half-decade-dies-b99104242z1-224851922.html
Fr. Naus was the fabric of MU. First Jesuit I met my 1st day on campus. What a great ambassador for Marquette.
Took my nephew on a campus tour 2 years ago. For whatever reason, there were no official tours that day. Fr. Naus spent 45 minutes telling Christopher the Marquette story.
Fr. Naus spent most holidays at our house, which was an absolute blessing. In his younger days he might arrive dressed as a turkey, a pilgrim or even on a rare occasion, Tumbleweed. He was the consummate "grandparent" using us kids to pull pranks on my parents (like telling us my parents were painting our closets so we should take everything out of them to help), getting us riled up and then leaving for the calm and tranquility of the Jes Res. Early on his Mom would come with him and she had a knack for taking her hearing aid out to survive the storm.
But he wasn't just a clown...if my parents were on the phone after 10pm it was usually with him. They could call him at any hour, with any problem and he was there. My folks turned to him with almost every problem that came from raising 6 kids. Now with 3 of my own, I am just amazed at how spot on his was with his solution, advice and counsel. He was brilliant man who really, really understood people.
I got in a little trouble in college with Res Life (not Lax Bro trouble but still) and when my Dad called Naus to take his temperature on it, he just said: "your son's an idiot, the punishment fits the crime". That really impressed me. He knew then as he did in most circumstances what measures needed to be taken.
He was an absolute gift to MU and Milwaukee in general. He will certainly be missed.
According to JohnnyRev on the Scout board, the visitation will be from 2-7 PM on Thursday at Gesu, with the funeral mass to follow.
Look up #FatherNausTaughtMe on twitter and try not to cry. What a great, great guy. RIP, friend.
Quote from: The Lens on September 23, 2013, 12:40:19 PM
Fr. Naus spent most holidays at our house, which was an absolute blessing. In his younger days he might arrive dressed as a turkey, a pilgrim or even on a rare occasion, Tumbleweed. He was the consummate "grandparent" using us kids to pull pranks on my parents (like telling us my parents were painting our closets so we should take everything out of them to help), getting us riled up and then leaving for the calm and tranquility of the Jes Res. Early on his Mom would come with him and she had a knack for taking her hearing aid out to survive the storm.
But he wasn't just a clown...if my parents were on the phone after 10pm it was usually with him. They could call him at any hour, with any problem and he was there. My folks turned to him with almost every problem that came from raising 6 kids. Now with 3 of my own, I am just amazed at how spot on his was with his solution, advice and counsel. He was brilliant man who really, really understood people.
I got in a little trouble in college with Res Life (not Lax Bro trouble but still) and when my Dad called Naus to take his temperature on it, he just said: "your son's an idiot, the punishment fits the crime". That really impressed me. He knew then as he did in most circumstances what measures needed to be taken.
He was an absolute gift to MU and Milwaukee in general. He will certainly be missed.
Thanks for sharing those stories...very cool
Lens
Great addition to the post!
"Remembering Father Naus" in Marquette Magazine
http://marquette.edu/magazine/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1379881565
Great stories in the comments section at the bottom
He was simply the best person I will ever have had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss him and getting his Christmas cards immensely
Quote from: MUsoxfan on September 23, 2013, 08:44:37 PM
He was simply the best person I will ever have had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss him and getting his Christmas cards immensely
Those early Christmas cards were the best and always filled with tons of Naus Mouse stickers and a dollar bill. He was a great man that meant a lot to my family.
I will never forget when he came to St. Alexanders when I was in 2nd grade and put on a clown show for us younger kids. He knew how to captivate a room full of rowdy kids that's for sure.
RIP Naus Mouse.