Spirituality

Registration Is Now Open For 2024 Los Alamos Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament

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Knights of Columbus News:

The 2024 Los Alamos Knights of Columbus golf tournament will be held at Towa Golf Course on Aug. 10.

This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for high school seniors in Northern New Mexico.

Last year’s tournament recognized Deacon Don Lucero and his many contributions to the Community of Los Alamos, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and our Nation for his many years of service with the Department of Energy.

The annual “Tee it Up for the Future” tournament raised more than $10,000 last year thanks to loyal sponsors and players.

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Fr. Glenn: Obligation

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

One of my pet peeves—as it is for many, I would surmise—is people driving slowly (or at least relatively slowly) in the left lane, especially on the crowded interstate. We often see people mouthing words such as: “Please, sir/madam; would you be ever so kind as to move over to a lane to the right?” … or perhaps some more colorful variation thereof … waving an almost fingerless greeting as they are finally able to pass. After all, simple community vehicle operation courtesy obliges us to take other drivers into account.

Another thing that priests and ministers in particular have Read More

All Shall Be Well: A Rule Of Life

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

By Pastor Lynn Finnagan
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe

“The news is so terrible these days. I think I need a Rule of Life. Can you help me?” I received this telephone message recently. When we spoke later, my friend shared her concern about the agitation the daily news was causing her. She had read about having a personal Rule of Life and wanted to know more. My friend was on Read More

Fr. Theophan: The Anti-art Of Icons

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The icon of Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

By Fr. Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

When the weather turns cold, and the water in the slop bucket starts freezing over, I turn my creative attention to iconography, which I can produce in the warmth and comfort of the house.

We’re still a few months away from that this year, but one of my half-finished icons is staring at me from the shelf in the dining room where I keep them. I find myself yearning for the cold weather and the excuse to begin again and finally finish it.

Iconography, the depiction of Jesus Christ, the Read More

LAF&SF Presents Talk By Dr. Andrew Newberg July 23

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Dr. Andrew Newberg

LAF&SF News:

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2024 (LAF&S) Summer Lecture Series presents “Neurotheology Brain Mapping during various mental states – prayer, meditation, religious and mystical experiences” by Dr. Andrew Newberg Tuesday, July 23 at SALA Event Center. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.

Newberg is the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine. Newberg has published Read More

Fr. Glenn: Silk Purses And Sows’ Ears

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Wow. Apparent assassination attempt on former president Trump yesterday (July 13). I think the last one was against President Reagan by John Hinkley Jr. back in 1981 just a couple of months after he was elected, and then Pope John Paul II’s assassination attempt a couple of months later. Much more will come out about this in the next few days. It would be hard to deny that Trump’s getting up and vowing to continue the election fight right after getting shot was pretty dang impressive—reminiscent of when Reagan quipped to his wife Nancy in the hospital: “Honey, I forgot to duck.” Read More

All Shall Be Well: ‘Alternate Merge’

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

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

One my biggest frustrations where I used to live was the evening traffic. There were many stoplights and traffic often backed up for miles. Consequently, I spent years of frustration, wondering why NOBODY in that town knew how to “zipper merge”.

What is zipper merging? It’s simply taking turns. Theoretically, if drivers use both lanes Read More

United Church Hosts Compassion Camp Sundays In August

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UCLA News:

WHAT EVERY LIVING THING NEEDS: Shelter, food, water, air, and community—all are themes of The United Church Compassion Camp. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday in August, lunch will be provided, and Campers of all ages will explore what every living thing needs—and discover ways that needs can be met with compassion while celebrating the gifts of God’s creation.

Together, all ages will dive into Scripture, learn new music, create an altar-scape, practice yoga, do some forest bathing, serve members of our community in need, try our hand at poetry, tell our faith stories, share lunch, Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents Ritual, Religion And The Scaling-Up Of Society: Insights From Anthropology

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Courtesy/Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series presents Ritual, Religion and the Scaling-Up of Society: Insights from Anthropology by Dr. Nels Hoffman Tuesday, July 16.

The evening begins with a light meal at 6 p.m. at SALA Event Center followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. 

Anthropologists tell us that, until quite recently, most humans lived in small communities of less than a few hundred people, in which almost everyone was related to everyone else. Larger communities tended to be unstable, Read More

Robinson: Priest Miscalculates In Removing ‘Apache Christ’

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The ‘Apache Christ’ by Franciscan Friar Robert Lentz. Photo by Sherry Robinson

By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

The Catholic Church stumbled badly.

In the dark of night, Father Peter Chudy Sixtus Simeon-Aguinam and his accomplices removed beloved paintings from St. Joseph Apache Mission on the Mescalero Apache Reservation and spirited them away. When parish staff and volunteers opened the church on June 27, they were shocked to find the sanctuary stripped of the eight-foot “Apache Christ,” by Franciscan Friar Robert Lentz, a famed iconographer.

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