“I said, ‘I am going to build a big cross, higher than any in the world, in a Muslim country,’ ” said Gill, 58. “It will be a symbol of God, and everybody who sees this will be worry-free.”
Since the Golden Triangle is now being revitalized with massive new construction of residential and commercial space, there could be no better moment to re-introduce the full-time presence of our bishop. Finally, the symbolic importance of the cathedral, connecting all the parishes of the diocese together through the Office of the Bishop, is widely recognized among our clergy and people.
No one wanted her to do jail time, least of all herself. There was some confusion and frustration as the plea deal was hashed out,
The frightened fugitives in the upper room were transformed into powerhouses of evangelical grace .Inarticulate fishermen became spellbinding preachers. Marginally literate country folk became towering evangelists. Fair weather disciples became fearless martyrs for the faith.
Women at the Vatican: Photo CNS/Paul Haring Acknowledging that women can be leaders in the Roman Curia, Pope Francis said it wasn’t enough to “recover”
We have been through a tough year together. I am aware there are still some folks who actively try to prevent our recovery. For them we must pray.
AP Photo: Bombing victim leaving the hospital The Boston Globe reports that religious leaders in Boston are conflicted on the sentence for Dzhokar Tsarnaev. Tsarnaev was
A rare gospel, likely commissioned by an abbess in Liesborn, Germany over 1,000 years ago, was found to contain an enigmatic prayer wheel inside. The Daily Mail
Photo Christopher Gregory for the New York Times Inspired by 18th century Moravian brothers, two men tried to start a commune of ‘Harmonists’ and failed.
Have you ever tried Ezekiel bread? If so, let’s hope the manufacturers didn’t follow the complete Biblical instructions for how to prepare it!