Spirituality

Izraelevitz: Circles Within Circles

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

In the Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah is not only the yearly observance of the beginning of our world, but also when God performs a conditional assessment of our behavior during the most recent year. However, the Heavenly verdict is not final until ten days hence, on Yom Kippur, and for year 5784, the final opportunity of Yom Kippur begins tonight. This holiest day of the Jewish calendar, a day of prayer and fasting, is also the date of final introspection, atonement and forgiveness, when, according to one tradition, God forgave the Israelites for the sin of the Read More

White Rock Presbyterian Church Parking Lot Sale Sept. 23

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WRPC News:

White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is hosting its 3rd annual Parking Lot Sale 8-11:30 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 23 in the church parking lot at 310 Rover Blvd.

This year’s beneficiaries are two Navajo organizations: Nihitaa’ Binaanish and Chinle Planting Hope. Through both, Navajos serve Navajos, working faithfully and creatively to empower one another and their communities; and WRPC has the honor of partnering with both in different ways. Again, 100 percent of all donations received will go to these two groups.

Buyers are invited to contribute whatever amount they Read More

La Vista Church Of The Nazarene Hosts Garage Sale Saturday To Benefit Mission Albuquerque

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Volunteers serve a meal at Mission Albuquerque during a previous visit. Courtesy photo

Volunteers serve a meal at Mission Albuquerque during a previous visit. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

To assist Mission Albuquerque in feeding, clothing and caring for those who are in need, La Vista Church of the Nazarene is hosting a garage sale 7 a.m. to noon Saturday and again Sept. 30 at 15 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock.

Items for sale have been accumulated by the church and include clothes, household items, toys, books and DVDs. If anyone else is looking Read More

Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church Presents Conference On Martin Luther And The Reformation Sept. 29–30

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Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church News:

On Oct. 31, 1517, theology professor Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The first thesis stated, “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Matthew 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” Luther said such repentance does not refer to the Roman Catholic sacrament of penance, but to inner repentance that produces outward obedience. He then focused his attack on the Catholic practice of selling indulgences for the remission of sins.

Luther’s 95 Theses Read More

Fr. Glenn: Seeking Incandescence

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

ELIZABETH: For we’re trying to find a fault in you.

DARCY: Maybe it’s that I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against myself. My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever.

That’s one of the memorable scenes in the 2005 movie “Pride and Prejudice” that always sticks in memory. Yet such an attitude of unyielding ire tends to be modern (well, likely age-old) attitude of many: that once offended, offended forever. No going back, no retractions, do not pass “Go”.

Are Christians, following Jesus’ admonitions and example, free of such bitterness Read More

Celebration Of Lives: Secundino & Stella Sandoval Oct. 14

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Family and friends of Secundino and Stella Sandoval are invited to join in a memorial and celebration of their lives Saturday, Oct. 14 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Family and friends of lifelong Los Alamos residents Secundino and Stella Sandoval are invited to join in a  memorial and celebration of their lives Saturday, Oct. 14, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road.

A Rosary will be prayed for the Sandovals at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m.,  reception at 12:30 p.m. in Karen McLaughlin Read More

Fr. Glenn: To Sow Bountifully

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

9/11.

Even now, after 22 years, the memory of it sparks horror…sorrow…anger…regret. Few now younger than 30 will remember watching so much of it “live and in color”, and know the shock that was felt not only in our nation, but around the world. Scanning the skies. The grounded planes. “Let’s roll”.

“What regret?! We were attacked!!” Yes, but why? The regret for human disunity which led to that and similar tragedies. Greed, jealousy, prejudice, religious hatred, unbridled self-interest even when faced with those impoverished through no fault of their own. Hardness of heart. Read More

All Shall Be Well: ‘Laboring’ & Co-Creating For What Is Beautiful & Life-Giving

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Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo

By The Rev. Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos

“May you know yourself to be a miraculous co-creator with God of the wonders and beauty of creation. And may your work, if only a tiny fraction of it, be a source of joy, pride, and dignity. For in that moment, you will discover what it means to share in the divine life of God.” –Brother James Koester

As I read this quote while the sun was rising above the Sangre de Cristos, (yes, I just had to Read More