Spirituality
Fr. Glenn: Habemus Papam! Well … Pretty Soon
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
My, my … rather a busy news week with Pope Francis passing away early Easter Monday. We who are older remember when Pope Paul VI died, and then John Paul I was elected—living only 33 days to the shock of the world. Then Pope John Paul II was elected and held his office for over 26 years. So, then we had two papal elections in the space of a couple of months.
Francis was pope for over twelve years, so it’s been a while since we had a papal election. So, with a “little” help from A.I., I thought readers might be interested in what to expect over the next couple of weeks—Catholic or not. After all, Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos Thrift Shop Plows More Than $1.1 Million Into Local Area Charitable Causes
During a recent United Church of Los Alamos service, Women’s Christian Service Society Treasurer Adda Moldt was joined by some of the volunteers as she announced more than $1 million raised in last 28 years at the Thrift Shop, all for select charities in New Mexico. Courtesy photo
The United Church of Los Alamos Thrift Shop is open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Courtesy photo
United Church of Los Alamos Thrift Shop News:
Hundreds of volunteers and an unimaginable number of volunteer hours have gone into recycling donated gently used or new clothing and small household items into more than Read More
All Shall Be Well: Gratitude For Pope Francis From A Lutheran Deacon In The ELCA
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Upon the death this Monday of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church and leader to many outside the Catholic Church, I have been meditating on his example of living out the Micah 6:6-8 text in his role as a true servant leader.
What God Requires
6“With what shall I come before the Lord
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, Read More
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: Honoring Blessed Memories Of Six Million Jewish Men, Women And Children
World Jewish Congress News:
Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, begins this evening with a minute-long siren, when the whole of Israel comes to a halt and the nation pauses to remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
This year, this day of mourning and reflection takes place in the shadow of the shocking, worldwide recrudescence of antisemitism.
“The number of survivors who are able to bear witness is fast dwindling. This pushes us even more to our efforts to document the Shoah, preserve the memory of the victims, and ensure that the next generation remembers.” Read More
Local Church Of Jesus-Christ Of Latter-day Saints Youth To Host Yard Sale To Support Summer Camp Dreams
COMMUNITY News:
With summer just around the corner, young men and young women from the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos are coming together to host a community-wide fundraiser yard sale that will take place this weekend to help cover the cost of attending summer camp.
The event will feature gently used clothing, household items, books, toys, and even baked goods. The proceeds will go directly toward helping families afford summer camp registration fees.
The yard sale will take place at 1967 18th St., Los Alamos, NM 87544 with donations being accepted 5-8 p.m. Friday Read More
RPNM Extends Condolences On Passing Of Pope Francis
RPNM News:
Late Sunday night the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis had passed away. In response to this significant loss to the global Catholic community including many in New Mexico’s Catholic population, Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela issued the following statement:
“The Republican Party of New Mexico extends our heartfelt sympathies to the Catholic community in New Mexico and around the world mourning the passing of Pope Francis. We recognize the profound spiritual significance of his leadership to millions in the Catholic faith and join in prayer, asking Read More
Vatican Announces Death Of Pope Francis April 21, 2025
Pope Francis Dec. 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025
Courtesy/from his autobiography ‘Hope’
Vatican News:
Pope Francis, 88, died today, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, made the announcement this morning:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Farrell said. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to Read More
Fr. Glenn: Easter Blessings
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A very joyous and blessed Easter to all!—the most sacred day of the Christian year as we celebrate the very cause of our joy: the Resurrection of Jesus the Christ on the third day after His death by crucifixion 2000-ish years ago. Once again all Christian voices all over the world enthusiastically exclaim: “Alleluia, The Lord is risen!” (the word “alleluia” from the Hebrew “hallelu-jah”, meaning “Praise God”) as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Why? Because Jesus—both Son of Man and Son of God—had come to the world to: 1) teach us perfection in life in the loving Read More
All Shall Be Well: Christ Is Risen!
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The All Shall Be Well clergy wish you a blessed Easter!
The Easter sermon of St. John Chrysostom (circa 400 AD)
Are there any who are devout lovers of God?
Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival!
Are there any who are grateful servants?
Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord!
Are there any weary with fasting?
Let them now receive their wages!
If any have toiled from the first hour,
let them receive their due reward; Read More