Pastoral and other caregivers of the recently bereaved offering spiritual counseling are urged to be mindful of the human element. Immediate and even mid-term responses to loss will and must be experienced, even in the face of the consolations offered by religious belief. To suggest that faith ...
What Is Holy Week? What are Catholic Holy Days? What is Good Friday? Discussion Comments Bychrisinbama— On Jun 06, 2011 @BoatHugger- Many Episcopalians also give up something to honor Jesus. Catholics and Episcopalians are very similar in their beliefs and strongly believe in giving up somet...
on Feb. 18, 2024. Over the past few weeks, Israel has signaled its intention to conduct a ground operation in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost town, to "eliminate" Hamas and rescue Israeli hostages. The impending invasion has deeply concerned the international community. Several ...
So, I memorize the story.That happens on Saturday night, and I must be diligent. On Sunday morning, Itellthe story, leaving what comes out up to the Holy Spirit. Civil Rights Sundaypost on her blogon the chancel steps: Alright friends, I am on a mission. This September 15th is the 5...
“Forget Christmas, Easter is the big celebration in the Greek religious calendar, a time for family visits and a candlelit midnight mass on Easter Saturday. This seven-day trip lets you experience Holy Week in the Greek capital with a pair of expert guides. The Easter celebrations include ...
We can’t gather in the sanctuary and tell stories about the dead person and sing the great hymns of faith and remind each other about All The Good Promises About What Happens After We Die. I’m learning that grief is palatable when it can be shared, when the community can lean on eac...
Once they arrive at Buckingham Palace, the senior members of the royal family will make an appearance on the balcony. What happens during the coronation? Coronation ceremonies came out of an historic need to bring stability to European monarchies amid competing claims to their thrones, as well as...
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...
“I don’t think there’s a credible threat here,” he said. “If anything else happens, give me a call.” “I don’t think there is, either,” I said. “But in this atmosphere, a day before the presidential election, with all the shenanigans going on, I want to be careful. An...
I know I worship a God who is first of all holy and holy means separate or transcendent. And he is not part of this creation. He is not a man. But here is this one standing before me who claims to be God come in the flesh. And I have traveled with him. I have li...