The pope wants the sainthood process, which attracts donations, to be rigorous and scandal free.
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Dan Schall Concert. Spreading the Gospel message through song. Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland, 774-0487, 6 p.m. Saturday. Rejoicing Spirits. A special service for persons with cognitive or developmental disabilities, followed by fellowship and supper. Free, Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook, 854-5653, 4 p.m. Sunday. Pagans Celebrate Mabon. […]
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Reflections: Swimming in awareness means adapting to the waves
The wonderful thing about mindfulness is that we can keep beginning again with each new wave.
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Iranians stay away as Muslim pilgrimage begins
After the stampede that killed over 2,200 last year, Iran blames the Saudis and orders its citizens not to go.
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Reflections: Fifteen years after 9/11, we must turn the other cheek
We can build on a foundation of faith and hope not tinged with revenge.
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Iranians march against Saudi Arabia ahead of pilgrimage
Relations between the two nations are suffering after the crush of pilgrims at last year’s hajj killed 2,426.
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Vine and Branches, the outreach committee of St. Augustine Anglican Church, will hold a bottle drive to help homeless vets at 656 Route 1, Scarborough, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Prayer, Promises, Hope and Faith. Bible Study series held every Wednesday. Sharing Worship Space, West Scarborough United Methodist Church, 656 Route 1, Scarborough. 207-615-7989. 7-8:30 p.m. […]
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Trump losing Catholic vote to Clinton
But he retains the support of white evangelical Protestants that is typical of recent Republican presidential nominees.
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As pope declares Mother Teresa a saint, her nuns rejoice in India
Some cry for joy as about 300 sisters gather in Kolkata to honor the woman who founded their order.
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Reflections: Twenty-third Psalm: ‘The Great Father above a Shepherd Chief is’
Different phrasing gives the Psalm a poignant edge deepening my gratitude for the truths the Psalm embodies.