August 30, 2010

“All art worthy of the name,” Henri Matisse once said, “is religious.”

Julia Roberts' quest for spiritual enlightenment in 'Eat Pray Love' comes across as unremittingly self-centered.

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), Sept. 12, 2010

Disciples must act as brother and sister toward those who are different, whether by physical ability or any other status marker. For some disciples, this new family will cause tension and even rupture in one’s biological family.

In recognition of the centennial of the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta on August 26 we thought this new book would be a welcome addition to everyone rsquo s home library In ldquo Unconditional Love rdquo the book rsquo s introduction the noted pastor Rick Warren pens these stirring words

Will we witness a new peace or a return to an old war?