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Job seekers find practical, spiritual support at parishes
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— The impact of the wave of layoffs in firms, factories, financial companies and the automotive industry can be felt in parish halls or church basements across the country on any given weeknight.
Preparing for the season
Several parishioners, including Tim and Cindy Woodson and their children Laura (left), Carolyn and Peter, of St. Joseph Church in Conway got together Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the parish hall dining room to make Advent wreaths.
California fires leave thousands homeless in four counties
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -— Catholic communities in four Southern California counties rushed to the assistance of dozens of parish families who were left without their homes by a week of wind-driven brush fires that began Nov. 13.
Guatemalan Nobel winner listens to testimony of workers
POSTVILLE, Iowa (CNS) -— She came from Guatemala to Postville for one purpose.
Jewish name for God so revered, it is not spoken or written
Q. When and why was the word “Yahweh,” the name for God, practically eliminated from the Bible? (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)
In uncertain times, study St. Paul’s writings on faith
“I’ve lost $20,000.” “I’ve lost $40,000.” “I’ve lost over $100,000.” These are the comments I’ve heard from friends and co-workers. The last few months of the declining stock market has caused people to worry about losing their retirement savings. (Columns)
Trained humans: Are we chained to technology?
The Lipizzaner Stallions were in town recently and enthralled three young boys and, less so, an older sister during their appearance at Albany’s downtown arena. (Opinions)
Book shows Mother Teresa still has lessons to teach world
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— More than 10 years after her death, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta still has lessons to teach the world, according to the priest who co-founded the Missionaries of Charity Fathers with her and has written a new book about her.
