Catholic LGBT organizations condemn the decree as unduly harsh, particularly in light of Pope Francis’ more compassionate posture.
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Reflections: When all else fails, we should read the instructions
If all of us could live by the instruction manual known as the Ten Commandments, how much better off our world would be.
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Reflections: Spiritual practice can help to bring us closer to God
Finding a way to meet all of life’s challenges with compassion and love is what our spiritual practices are designed to teach us.
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Trump’s climate move seen as bad faith
Many religious leaders regard it as a departure from being good stewards of the natural world.
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Reflections: We can rise again and again for the people who need us
And we can know for sure that we are not alone.
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Reflections: When your cup runneth over, practice the art of self-emptying
Learning what to hold onto and what to let go will help you make room inside for the Spirit.
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Reflections: Places only become sacred through the holy acts of believers
Living one’s faith will make any place nearer to God.
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Parishioners’ shock at accused priest’s removal is understandable, experts say
The Rev. Larry Jensen was removed from his post at Waterville’s St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church this week after being accused of abusing a teenager in Connecticut 15 years ago.
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Reflections: I am sustained by my faith, with a philosophical sigh
My faith remains a constant and worthy wife to me and my imagination.
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Religion calendar
Climb aboard the food train. Trinity Lutheran Church concludes sixth annual food drive for the Westbrook Food Pantry. Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook, [email protected], Saturday and Sunday. Bereavement Talk. Discussion on grief and loss. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Guild Hall, 307 Congress St., Portland , 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday. Guided tour of historic […]