“Solvitur ambulando (It is solved by walking)” — St. Augustine In the nave of Chartres Cathedral outside of Paris lies an 800-year-old, 42-foot circle of stone cut into the floor. People come from the world over to walk the symbolic path of this labyrinth to its center and out again. The labyrinth, an ancient tool […]
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Sunday Steadfast Hope, 11:30 a.m., Palestinian/Israeli conflict from the Palestinian point of view, led by the Revs. Ted and Phyllis Campbell. Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Epiphany Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m., with the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. Free. Connected Catholics, social hour and potluck supper […]
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ReflectionsTop resolution: Pray first, everything else comes next
It’s the start of a new year, and it is the time when we make all those wonderful resolutions, well-meant but seldom well-kept. It was the Babylonians of 4,000 years ago who had the notion that a new year ought to be a time for personal renewal and self-improvement. Their new year was in the […]
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Today Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival, 2 and 4:30 p.m., Rockland Congregational Church. For tickets or more information, call 594-8656. Sunday Installation of the new music director, Warren King and his wife, Jane, at the 10 a.m. service. Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Shape Note Singing, 1 to 4 p.m., at […]
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Tibetan monks study science at Emory
So, how do professors explain the theory of evolution to monks who believe in reincarnation?
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Worship SpotlightSt. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Bath
DENOMINATION/AFFILIATION: Roman Catholic; part of All Saints Parish HISTORY: The Rev. Peter McLaughlin, the first resident priest of Bath, was assigned the task of building a Catholic church. The cornerstone was laid in 1855 on land purchased from J. T. Gilman at 838 High St., where the Morse High School science wing is now […]
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Reflections: Deeds, not words, define who we are
Rachel spotted me in the corridor of the hospital and waved vigorously. Bouncing over to me, she introduced herself with an infectious gaiety. “You may not remember me,” she said, “but you took care of my grandfather 36 years ago.” I did not remember Rachel, but I could not forget her grandfather. He was one […]
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Sunday Sacred Harp singing, 2 to 5 p.m., at 17 Snowball Hill Road, New Harbor. Free participatory event, not a performance, and singing experience is not required. A potluck supper follows, bring a dish to share. Call Chris or Kathe at 677-6437 or e-mail [email protected] with questions. Friday New Year’s Burning Bowl Service, 7 p.m., […]
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Louisiana College plans free divinity school
A ‘very anonymous’ foundation has pledged an annual $1 million.
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Catholic hospital told to obey rules
PHOENIX – The bishop of the Phoenix Catholic Diocese has extended his deadline to a Phoenix hospital to comply with church teachings or lose its Catholic status. Bishop Thomas Olm-sted issued the demands in a letter to Catholic Healthcare West, the parent of St. Joseph’s Hospital. The diocese said Friday that Olmsted extended the deadline […]