Religion and Values

Published
February 25, 2012

Reflections: Commitment to and from others reflects creator’s love for us

Photo albums remind us that much of life is shared experience: we are members of one another. In so many ways we are beholden to multitudes of folk present and remembered, whose lives are and were cross-referenced to our own. Not only is our life a gift — the consequence of the love two people […]
Published
February 25, 2012

Ship loss a stain on Turkey’s upbeat history

The SS Struma, with more than 750 Jewish refugees, was denied shelter and was sunk.
Published
February 25, 2012

Cancer forces caregiver to receive

For a man of faith who counsels others, belief in healing has become more important than ever.
Published
February 18, 2012

Religion Calendar

Sunday “Winter’s Shadow,” 10:30 a.m., ChIME interfaith service. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Tuesday Port City Jazz, 7 p.m., concert in celebration of Mardi Gras. Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. Admission is $10, or $5 for students and seniors, children attend free. Wednesday Ash Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., […]
Published
February 18, 2012

Reflections: Wednesday begins time of reflection

Feb. 22 is a double holiday. It is George Washington’s birthday and Ash Wednesday, a secular holiday and a religious holy day. For the religious, the day signifies the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of spiritual reflection. For the secularists, the day could signify a period of self-evaluation. Many years ago when I was […]

Published
February 18, 2012

Church closings hurt city neighborhoods

Many of the threatened parishes in Detroit serve more than just Catholics as community centers.
Published
February 18, 2012

Muslim leader urges British to embrace Christianity

A Cabinet minister speaks out against the 'militant' secularism that she says poses a threat to Europe.
Published
February 18, 2012

Jewish group revives tree celebration

It’s a forgotten holiday among many, but a small group of Jews in Bowling Green, Ky., is reviving an ancient celebration. Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish arbor day, honors trees, which are widely discussed and very important in the Torah, the Jewish sacred scriptures. Last week, about 20 men, women and children gathered at the top […]
Published
February 11, 2012

Bulgarians mark holiday devoted to patron saint for beekeepers

BLAGOEVGRAD, Bulgaria – Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria on Friday observed a holiday traditionally associated with bees and honey. It was the Day of St. Haralambos, a patron saint of beekeepers, who also is known as “the lord of all illnesses.” Believers pray to him to protect their home and health. Hundreds came to the Presentation […]
Published
February 11, 2012

Religion Calendar

Today Paul Colman in concert, 7 to 9 p.m., award-winning singer presented by First Fruits Ministries at First E Free Church, 355 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. Tickets are $15 to $25 and seating is limited. Visit http://www.firstfruitsministries.info/home.cfm to purchase tickets or for more information. Sunday Occupy Maine, 1 p.m., a conversation about the origin, importance and […]

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