Spirituality

Fr. Glenn: The Elusive Obvious

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

One of the common and perennial philosophical ponderings throughout the ages has been: what is the goal of our lives? What “target” are all our actions directed toward? But it doesn’t take very long to come to the conclusion: We seek happiness in all of our actions.

“Now, just a minute, Padre; you sure about that? What about going into the terror of a battlefield, or someone sacrificing his life for another, or this or that? Do you think the druggies on the street in winter are happy?”

But if you think about it, the premise holds. The soldier may value fighting alongside his brothers Read More

All Shall Be Well: In The Land Of Disenchantment

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Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church

“I LOVE this church!” a newcomer once told me. She was so enthusiastic, and went on and on about how great she thought our church was. I have to admit that, while it was very gratifying to hear that kind of praise, I secretly cringed inside. I knew that sooner or later, we would disappoint her. And the more excited she was, Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘Give. Us. FREE!!’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Considering the effects of art upon the human spirit, movies are often underrated as an art form. For instance, many of us likely remember various movie moments that are etched in our memories or moved us to the depths of our emotional core.

One of the most powerful and memorable moments I can remember is in the movie “Amistad”, a film based on the true story concerning events surrounding the Spanish slave ship La Amistad and its “cargo” of captured Africans, and subsequent legals battles concerning whether if, and by whom, the Africans were “owned”. Cínque, portrayed by Djimon

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All Shall Be Well: God Delights In Us

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Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA

Thanks to many of you, who read our column each week, “All Shall Be Well” has been appearing in the Los Alamos Daily Post for two years, now! We, a few women in ministry who live in Los Alamos, have had the privilege of writing this column since August of 2022. Perhaps, now is a good time to remember why we named this “All Shall Be Well.”

The medieval Read More

Public Invited To Uplifting Program On Efforts To Rescue Afghan Girls Sunday At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos

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Unitarian Church News:

Pecos native Kirsten Hardenbrook will speak at 11:45 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. The public is invited to attend this unique forum.

Along with her Afghan host daughter and another Afghan student, Hardenbrook will talk about the current situation for young Afghan women still secretly pursuing an education. Hardenbrook volunteers for a non-profit that operates an underground railway to extract Afghan girls who have proven themselves academically, and gets them into safehouses in Pakistan. They then match the girls with host American families and scholarships, Read More

The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of Los Alamos Expresses Gratitude For Local Aid To Ruidoso Neighbors In Need

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By The Scared Heart Ladies Auxiliary Of Los Alamos:

On behalf of The Scared Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos we would like to extend a sincere thank you to the community for its generous monetary donations to assist those impacted by the fires and floods in Ruidoso.

The Ladies Auxiliary has provided St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church in Ruidoso with donations totaling $5,000 for fire and flood relief efforts.

“We could not have done this without the support and generosity of our local businesses, community members and Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners. We appreciate your kind hearts in assisting Read More

Bodhi Manda Zen Center To Host ‘Giving Gratitude For Our Local And Global Communities!’ In Jemez Springs Aug. 16-18

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Jiun Hosen, Osho
Abbess
Bodhi Manda Zen Center

Bodhi Manda Zen Center News:

The community is invited to attend the “Giving Gratitude For Our Local And Global Communities!” event Aug. 16-18 at the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in Jemez Springs.

The Bodhi Manda Zen Center was founded in 1973 in the scenic village of Jemez Springs, as a place for Zen Buddhist practice and teaching. Over the years, it has grown into a quiet and reflective retreat venue, meditation center, and teaching space. Many of its neighbors in Los Alamos have helped shape what the Bodhi is today.

The Bodhi is planning a full weekend of fellowship, Read More

Good News Clubs Starting Up After School Aug. 19

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COMMUNITY News:

Good News Clubs are starting up after school next week.

These free non-denominational after-school clubs meet once a week from mid-August through the end of April, except for holidays, parent conference days and snow days. 

The clubs are taught by trained and vetted local adults and feature Bible and missionary stories, Scripture memory, games, snacks, songs, contest, prizes and occasional crafts. Children are invited to bring friends.

These clubs are for students in grades K through 6—starting the week of Aug. 19.

Schedule:

  • Aspen School library – Mondays 2:40-5 p.m. starting
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Fr. Glenn: When Giving Harms

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, our young people go back to school this week.

Just remember, young ones, what it says in the book of Sirach … verbalizing the sentiment of all who love and care for you … wisdom gained from many years of life’s experience which you as of yet lack but will come through the bumps and bruises you’ll inevitably experience:

“My [child], from your youth choose instruction, and until you are old you will keep finding wisdom… For in her service you will toil a little while, and soon you will eat of her produce. She seems very harsh to the uninstructed; a weakling will not remain with her… Read More