Sharing the Ascension Experience
This is a unique moment in history, when God has given us the means to dramatically reduce hunger and poverty.The pangs of hunger can be so painful and physiologically destructive, especially for children. Yet hunger also produces a more intangible pang — that of stigma and shame. Ironically, stigma is not just confined to individuals … Read more
So what is Halal food and why should it be certified as such? To Muslims, as a matter of religious obligation, these are foods that are permissible for them to eat. Meaning, the food (especially meat) was prepared according to Islamic practice and does not contain any by-products, raw materials, or ingredients that are considered … Read more
Pope Benedict recently addressed all young people saying “I have noticed that against the tide of secularism many young people are rediscovering the satisfying quest for authentic beauty, goodness and truth. Through your witness you help them in their search for the Spirit of God.”Check Our Sources
Redeemed! 10 Ways to Get Out of the Gay Life, If You Want Out Although I have lived as a lesbian for my entire adult life, it is without a doubt my soul’s purpose to use my gifts to LOVINGLY share the truth about how we got here: how we came to be gay or … Read more
Peace is about having ‘social conversation’ – engaging with others in a way that affirms the mutuality in relationships and asks “How can we best live in relation to one another?”. Whether we ask the question in the context of relations between individuals, communities or nation states is irrelevant; what matters is that we ask … Read more
Flaccus Albinus Alcuinus was a scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, England. He was born around 735 close to York — perhaps in the city itself. In 804, Alcuin of York died, leaving his mark. As an educator he made beauty, goodness and truth the hallmarks of Charlemagne’s Frankish empire. His great hunger for … Read more
Arcbishop of Mumbai: “The Word of God, fulcrum of our mission”When it is said that the West is losing sight of Christ, in Mumbai our Bible classes are well attended. The Gospel is full of values and for our Indian people, the big crisis now in India is a question of values; we seem to … Read more
The Awful Truth About Letting GoOn a day when students should have been wrapping up final projects and papers, studying for exams, and thinking about finding some boxes to begin packing up their cluttered dorm rooms, they were instead fleeing campus, searching for lost friends, and tearfully calling home.beliefnet.com