Spirituality

Fr. Glenn: A Sense Of Urgency

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By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

In the Catholic Church, we are nearing the end of our liturgical year, which is to reflect our hope and faith in Jesus’ Second Coming and the fulfillment of God’s kingdom. Thus, in our Gospel reading this weekend, we read of Jesus saying of humanity: “…they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and gather his elect…” … the “elect”, of course, meaning those who follow the Word of God—which Jesus Christ IS—and seek to do God’s will in their lives.

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Fr. Glenn: To Serve…

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By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

We wish this week a blessed Veterans Day to all who have served our nation in its Armed Forces. It’s been a hundred years since the end of the “War to End All Wars” … on that 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918; too bad that title did not prove true.

So many things for which to give thanks—the service of others, peaceful elections, and so much more. With Thanksgiving Day rapidly approaching, we Judeo-Christians know that a critical aspect of our earthly pilgrimage is generosity back to God in thanksgiving for the many, Read More

An Open Letter To The Community Of Los Alamos

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The Los Alamos Jewish Center, 2400 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

The Los Alamos Jewish Center would like to sincerely thank all members of the Los Alamos community who attended the candlelight vigil at Ashley Pond on Thursday, Nov. 1, to honor the memories of the 11 Jews murdered in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn.

We are also grateful to our co-sponsors, the other houses of worship in our Canyon Road neighborhood, for showing their support during a difficult time. Thank you all for showing your solidarity with the Jewish community of Los Alamos, and with Read More

MANNM’s Dr. Gary Jacques Speaks At Rotary

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Dr. Gary Jacques, who moved to Los Alamos earlier this year with his wife Karen, spoke at Rotary recently about his career with Hope Worldwide, a faith-based, international charity ‘that changes lives by harnessing the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy’. His work of 16 years took him to 40 countries; of those, Cambodia remains one of his most rewarding and memorable experiences. It was there in 2001 that he personally observed the appalling and filthy conditions of a major hospital. Read More

Orphan Sunday At Bryce Presbyterian Church Nov. 11

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Bryce Avenue Presbyterian News:

A biblical definition of “pure religion” is “to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world”. (James 1:27).

This Sunday, Nov. 11, along with remembering and thanking all Veterans for their service, Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church will celebrate as the theme of the 10:20 a.m. worship service, the doctrine of adoption.

The congregation joins with hundreds of others in recognizing, encouraging and celebrating adoption on “Orphan Sunday”.

Orphan Sunday is a ministry of the Christian Alliance for Orphans Read More

Fr. Glenn: Good Examples

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By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

Well, y’all … midterms this week. Batten down the hatches; it may be a rough ride.

Now you may have seen on the signboard in front of the Catholic church last week a notice about the celebration of All Saints Day, and perchance mused, “Now what are those crazy Catholics up to now?” The misinformed may have thought (with an eye-roll): “There they go … worshipping saints again.”

Au contraire, my good reader! Not in any way worshipping, but simply venerating the memory of those wonderful examples of faith who have “fallen asleep” Read More

Citizens And Churches Stand With Los Alamos Jewish Community During Candelight Vigil Honoring Victims At Pittsburgh Synagogue

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Some 150 people gather Thursday at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos for a candlelight memorial service honoring the 11 people murdered Oct. 27 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Representatives from several churches on Canyon Road and the Los Alamos Jewish Center give readings. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Los Alamos

An estimated 150 people gathered at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos Thursday night for a memorial service, standing firm with the Los Alamos Jewish Center in honoring the Read More

Letter To The Editor: Are You An Extremist?

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By KENNETH LEE
Los Alamos

Are you an extremist?

An extremist is a member of an (extreme) organization who supports and advocates the beliefs and goals of an extreme organization. KKK is an organization which has been frequently held up as an example. However, a recent political flyer identified RTLNM (Right to Life New Mexico) as an extreme organization. So, if you are a pro-life member or supporter of RTLNM, are you an extremist?

Scientifically, human life begins at conception is not in dispute. Disagreement exists on whether an unborn child is a person. This disagreement requires more detailed Read More