Spirituality

Pastor Raul: Incidental Idolatry

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
White Rock
 
The idols of the nations are but silver and gold, The work of man’s hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; they have eyes, but they do not see; they have ears, but they do not hear, nor is there any breath at all in their mouths. (NASB Psalms 135:15-17).
 
The modern practice of idolatry may have less to do with raising something above God and more to do with lowering God below other things. This is more common than we may care to believe.
 
When it comes to idolatry, almost all Christians have been taught that
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2018 Knights Of Columbus Free Throw Competition

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All competitors who placed 1st through 3rd in 2017 competition. Courtesy photo
 
District Deputy Harry Montoya, left, Lukas Ulibarri (Los Alamos), Josh Sanchez (Espanola), Adam Montoya (Espanola), Benjamin Sanchez (Los Alamos), Joshua Woodson (Los Alamos), Los Alamos K of C Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya at 2017 competition. Courtesy photo
 
KOF News:
 
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
 
The local competition is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28
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Lietzau: The Sanctity Of Life And The Responsibility Of Government, Society And Church

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Lutheran pastors participating in the Jan. 17 March for Life event in Santa Fe, from left, Rev. Elisha Lietzau of Faith in Christ Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, Rev. Brian Kachelmeier of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, Rev. Phil Quarles of Sangre de Criso Lutheran Church in Taos and Rev. Douglas Escue of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church News: 

Life is precious, and it is something to be cared for, provided for, and protected from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. Life is a gift and it is something that Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Prescience Of Rodney King

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

Well … this weekend the government “shut down”—the perennial threat tactic when the two major parties can’t agree (Can’t agree?! Gee, what a surprise). The news thereafter becomes a blame game shouting match … accusations a’flyin’… and weariness for all of us on the receiving end of the news. It seems that whatever one party proposes, the other party feels duty-bound to oppose, lest the first party get the least particle of political benefit. Perhaps if the first thing to “shut down” was Congress’ salary … and ability to receive

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Morocco: Beacon Of Hope For Christianity In Middle East

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The Franciscan Church in Essaouira, Morocco was once a lively center of faith and community. Today, it is crumbling and not accessible to the public. Courtesy/High Atlas Foundation 
 
By RICHARD BONE
High Atlas Foundation
 
Throughout history, Christianity has played a central role in the Middle East and North Africa. Distinct sites from both the ancient and modern times demonstrate Christianity’s unique and vast place in the region. Tragically, Christianity’s cultural and contemporary position in the region is persistently under attack.  
 
According to
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‘Becoming Truly Human’ Movie Jan. 29

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COMMUNITY News:

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church is sponsoring a free viewing of the movie “Becoming Truly Human”, 7 p.m., Jan. 29 at the Reel Deal Theater.

Meet a group of men and women who consider themselves “religiously unaffiliated” or “nones” (a term derived from the last box on a religious survey question labeled: “None of the above.”) Learn why they have rejected or at least have serious doubts about Christianity.

And follow Basil as he navigates our modern cultural landscape, engaging with a group of spiritual “nones” in honest and open discussion on religion and spirituality, while Read More

Shop On The Corner Reopening Wednesday

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Shop on the Corner at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy photo
 
THRIFT SHOP News:
 
The Shop on the Corner at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church is reopening at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, after being closed immediately after its Christmas Sale in December.
 
The Shop experienced a flood requiring it to close and address the mess. After hiring a professional cleaning company and many hours of work by volunteers, the Shop has been renovated with a new, industrial look including a concrete floor and moveable metal shelves. 
 
For the
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Fr. Glenn: Missing Class

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

This week’s uproar over the president’s reputed profanity (which he denies) in a private meeting simply highlights what seems to be an increasingly rapid downward spiral in societal propriety, courtesy and … well, just plain ol’ class.

Whether the president did say what is reputed, he would not be the first politician to use such crude language, and—sad to say—will likely not be the last.  Obama, Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson, Cheney, Biden … all have had vulgar comments recorded, and doubtless the list could go on. Unfortunately, Read More

Fr. Theophan Mackey: Transcendence Of Mountains

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By Fr. Theophan Mackey 
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

While driving the road off of the mountain, the vista of the Sangre de Christo Mountains opens before you. It is a spectacular view in every season. Right now they are capped with snow that has somehow avoided us here in Los Alamos.

However well we know the sight of them, they are very far off. Even if we look at maps or fly over them on our way in or out, they remain distant. Even our own mountain remains transcendent, unknown. If we hike some trails, some of it may become familiar, but mountains are big, mountains are seen in their entirety Read More

Pastor Raul: The Light Of The World Part 2

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
White Rock

A man named John was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in the light. He himself wasn’t the light, but his mission was to testify concerning the light. The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. (CEB, John 1:6-9).

These words speak a very powerful truth that is somewhat taboo in our culture today. This truth affects us all as it speaks of reality and addresses the figments of our imaginations.

Light is important to us, because it

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