Easter 2024 is behind us. I hope all readers of this blog had a good Easter. However, it seems clear to me that the meaning of Easter has been completely lost in our hedonistic world. USA Today kicked off its Easter coverage on “Holy Thursday” with a
The Acropolis, the Agora and the old town of Plaka are among iconic Greek sites that will be explored, but there will also be events such as Holy Thursday observances at the monastery of Daou (Moni Penteli), where people can see a re-enactment of the crucifixion. On Holy Friday, ...
On yet another occasion, Jesus explicitly told the Jews: "'I and the Father are one.' Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus said to them, 'I have shown you many great miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?' 'We are not stonin...
While Protestants also take part, Catholic churches are particularly associated with Lent. No church history indicates the year when believers first took part in the tradition or what was required. Lenten fasting “has consisted of abstaining from all animal products” for some, but “for others,...
We put it on the market once, thinking that it was time for us to move onto a bigger and better place. There was this house I longed for, which was for sale onPorch Swing Lane, with brick, two stories, a front porch, agarageeven! But nothing happened with our own house, not a ...
“Even Govt don’t deny torture happened”: Spy vs Spy…. A Syrian comedy starring Vanessa Beeley. Guest starring Tim Anderson, Eva Bartlett, Scott Gaulke and Iman & Susan Safi In the midst of the Syrian genocide, it’s always interesting when you manage to be amused by the antics of ...
New Shows on Hulu Goosebumps: The Vanishing Inspired by R.L. Stine’s series of children’s thriller mystery books, this brand newGoosebumpsseries follows a group of high schoolers as they investigate a mysterious death that happened 30 years ago. The spooks and twists that ensue are sure to...
Immaculée says she recently happened to watch a video on how the food you eat can strengthen or weaken your immune system. The next day she encountered someone who was sick and suffering. She was glad to be able to share what she had learned the previous day. “I discover my purpose da...
FILE - Muslims gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on a street in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File) 10 of 16 | FILE - People wait for the buses that will take them to their homet...
Trump’s appointment of Brian Burch (of CatholicVote) as Ambassador to the Holy See. HEH… er um… HERE. Moreover, there is a sustained whine about women “rethinking their relationship to the church” – yes, small c. TDS is clearly on display, but it’s more than that. This one ...