Religion and Values

Published
January 28, 2012

Boy believed to be reincarnated lama

In five years, the 5-year-old will leave his parents' Minnesota home for a monastery in India.
Published
January 28, 2012

Religion Calendar

Today Mass of generational healing, 2 p.m., led by Father John Bacevicius, OFM, at the Franciscan Monastery, 20 Beach Ave., Kennebunkport. Community Closet, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free clothing, including infant and children’s items, are available to all families with children. Second Congregational Church of Warren. Donations, including children’s winter clothing, are also needed. […]
Published
January 21, 2012

Religion Calendar

Sunday Sacred Harp singing, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Bryant home, 552 Main St., Damariscotta. This is a free participatory event, not a performance. A potluck supper follows the singing, so bring a dish to share. Call 563-6083 or email singing@mainesacredharp.org with questions. Monday Financial Peace University, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., weekly through April […]
Published
January 21, 2012

Reflections: Be willing to listen to the truth if you ask how someone is doing

Ben was on a mission. He wanted to ban the greeting, “Hi, how you doing?” Whether in person or on the phone, Ben claimed the phrase is a mere formality with the addresser expecting “fine” as the response. Then the real conversation begins. Those in a hurry might dispense with “Hi” and start with “How […]
Published
January 21, 2012

Practicing lawyer becomes a rabbi

At age 60, Rabbi Van Lanckton became one of the first students of the Hebrew College rabbinical school near his home.

Published
January 21, 2012

More Catholics use canon law to challenge church

The increase in petitions against church officials' decisions began after the priest abuse scandal.
Published
January 21, 2012

A journey out of priesthood

Falling in love leads a young cleric to realize he can't give his whole life to the Catholic Church.
Published
January 14, 2012

Religion Calendar

Today Hands Around the Capitol, annual rally in Augusta sponsored by Maine Right to Life, starts with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 41 Western Ave., and a prayer service, also at 10 a.m., at Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, 393 Water St. Rally begins at 11:15 a.m. at St. Michael’s Parish Gym […]
Published
January 14, 2012

Religious leader creating TV show based on his life

DETROIT – One of Michigan’s most noted religious leaders said goodbye to his congregation this week as he prepares to help create a TV series loosely based on his life. Rob Bell, the founding pastor of the Mars Hill megachurch near Grand Rapids, Mich., is moving to California, where he will continue writing books and […]
Published
January 14, 2012

How could something spring from nothing?

Cosmologists say the laws of physics dictate that a whole universe could burst out of nothing.

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