Cardinal Sean O’Malley says they deserve to be spared from ‘crowd-based condemnations.’

In Kathleen Norris’ essay, “The Beautiful Places,” from her book, “Dakota,” I found words carrying winged images – images that have most of my life defined my sense of self. Musing over Norris’ essay, I saved out several of her words and phrases with which I crafted the following poem: The Western Plains – Bountiful […]

Editors note: Please contact individual places of worship for information about Advent and Christmas religious services. Saturday Advent Vigil for Disarmament, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., also on Dec. 6, 13 and 20, to protest the building of warships. Meet across the street from the administration building at Bath Iron Works, Washington Street, Bath. Monday […]

The pope’s chief alms-giver, Monsignor Konrad Krajewski, got the idea after meeting a homeless man.

Sunday “Heart of Change,” 10:30 a.m., interfaith service held at the Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. For more information, visit ChIME at chimeofmaine.org or call 347-6740. Jewish Music Jam Session, noon to 1:30 p.m., led by Klezmer and Yiddish luminary and student cantor Jeff Warschauer. Open to all singers and instrumentalists; previous experience […]

If we can find the Divine everywhere, then the Little Prince was right when he said there is ‘sweetness in the laughter of all the stars.’

Saturday “Into Auction,” 6:30 to 9 p.m., gala fundraiser to benefit addiction recovery and immigration support, presented by Hope Acts, with a variety of donated items and art, live music by Willicks and Recovery All Stars, appetizers and desserts, Held at HopeGateWay, 509 Forest Ave., Portland. Tickets are $10 and are available at hopesact.org/intoauction. Saturday […]