Religion and Values

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October 27, 2012

Calendar

Saturday “Run for Our School,” with a free fun run for ages 9 and younger at 8:30 a.m. and a 5K at 9 a.m. St. Thomas School, 69 North Ave., Sanford. All fees and donations will benefit the school. For details or to register go to http://www.saintthomassanford.org/5Krun/5krun.aspx. Clothing swap shop closet, 9 a.m. to noon, […]
Published
October 27, 2012

Reflections: God’s presence accompanies us everywhere as the Third, the Other

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, principal figure of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, in his book “South,” described a certain traumatic occasion when it seemed that he and the other two with him included one more member than could actually be counted. Shackleton wrote that “during that long and racking march of thirty-six hours over […]
Published
October 27, 2012

Wisconsin priest resurrects Latin Mass

While few in the pews are fluent in the language, it seems nothing is lost in translation.
Published
October 20, 2012

Religion Calendar

Saturday “Crusader Challenge” 5K Run/Walk, Fun Run and Barbecue. Registration is from 7 to 9 a.m. with the fun run at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic School, 436 Broadway, South Portland. All fees and donations will benefit the school. Registration is $20 per person and kids under 12 […]
Published
October 20, 2012

Reflections: The purpose of the spiritual path is to unmask, not to cover things up

“Let it be what it is,” Kate said as I looked at the chimney in the dining room of the 1902 home that I was renovating. Kate often provided me with a different perspective resulting in amazing transformations in my home. I had been pondering what to do with the chimney. I wanted to cover […]

Published
October 20, 2012

Cheerleaders free to use Bible-themed signs

For now, football players at a Texas high school may run through 'breakaway' banners with Bible verses.
Published
October 20, 2012

Miracle boy in Rome for ceremony

The seventh-grader is on hand for the canonization of a Mohawk Indian in St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
Published
October 13, 2012

Religion Calendar

Saturday “Discovering Our Faith in the Fullness of God,” starting at 8 a.m., 17th annual Maine State Charismatic Conference at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville. Cost is $5 per person, $7.50 per couple and $10 for a family. Participants should bring a brown bag lunch. To register, go to www.maineholyspirit.org. For details, call […]
Published
October 13, 2012

Reflections: Wisdom teaches prayer is not just a letter to Santa Claus

I’m a member of a Grandfathers’ Group. After the first year or so of our life as a group, the conversation turned from what grandfathering meant to us and helping one another be there for our grandkids to aging. The underlying question was: “To what degree do we base our understanding of our worth on […]
Published
October 13, 2012

Two travel country to build for Baptist churches

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