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Religion and Values

Published
October 26, 2013

Reflections: Cancer patient draws comfort from the Gospels

What do you lose when your hair falls out? Sitting at her bedroom dressing table, Eve gazed at her long, flowing, golden brown hair in the mirror. As she brushed her hair with delight, she smiled in triumph, “Not one yet.” She loved her hair. Eve’s hair made her feel special and feminine. Her husband […]
Published
October 26, 2013

Fargo bishop exposed parishioners to hepatitis A

He contracted the disease from contaminated food at an event in Italy.
Published
October 26, 2013

More excesses by German bishop unveiled

The pontiff reviews the bishop’s spending of millions of dollars of church and German taxpayer money.
Published
October 25, 2013

Calendar

Saturday “Making the Journey,” 18th annual Maine State Charismatic Conference, 8 a.m., with three talks and healing service. A Mass at 1 p.m. will conclude the conference. Spirit Song Music Ministry will provide music. Held at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville. A free-will offering will be taken and participants should bring a brown […]
Published
October 25, 2013

Vatican’s US donors get access for as little as $500

VIP perks include jumping the line for tours and early admission to the Sistine Chapel.

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Published
October 23, 2013

Pope expels German bishop over $43 million residential complex

The Vatican is not saying how long the expulsion will last as an inquiry into the matter goes on.
Published
October 19, 2013

Religion Calendar

Saturday Rummage sale, 8 to 11 a.m., at Christ Church, 6 Dane St, Kennebunk. Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, off Route 25, Gorham. 100th Anniversary celebration and Harvest Home feast, 5 p.m., Mass followed by dinner at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland. The church, which […]
Published
October 19, 2013

Reflections: Getting beyond our idolatrous resourcefulness

In a meditation published a year after his death, Pope Paul praised the beauty of the world and then asked, “Why have I not sufficiently studied, explored, and admired the place in which life goes on? Such unpardonable distractions, such reprehensible superficialities.” Then he said, “I would like finally to have a summing-up and knowing […]
Published
October 19, 2013

Vatican warns of ‘dangerous’ pollution levels in Sistine Chapel

Dust, humidity and carbon dioxide are dulling and discoloring Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece.
Published
October 19, 2013

Inside the Muslim Brotherhood with one family

The Rantisi family experience illuminates the draw of the movement as well as its search for direction today.