Spiritual Commentary

Body God bless Tiny Tim, the spiritual triumph of Ted Kennedy's pragmatism, and President Obama's promised "hard pivot" to a progressive jobs bill in the new year. Which can't come soon enough, politically speaking. Heaven forfend that I take in vain the Big Guy's name, especially in this holiday season, but Lord, what a god-awful year. Republicans converted dementia into a comeback-party platform; progressives, now at the peak...  

Father, God, we glorifyThy love to Adam’s seed;Love that gave Thy Son to die,And raised Him from the dead:Him, for our offenses slain,That we all might pardon find,Thou hast brought to life again,The Savior of mankind.By Thy own right hand of powerThou hast exalted Him,Sent the mighty ConquerorThy people to redeem:King of Saints, and Prince of Peace,Him Thou hast for sinners giv’n,Sinners from their sins to bless,And lift them up to Heav’n...  

Glory to God, whose sovereign graceHath animated senseless stones;Called us to stand before His face,And raised us into Abraham’s sons!The people that in darkness lay,In sin and error’s deadly shade,Have seen a glorious gospel day,In Jesus’ lovely face displayed.Thou only, Lord, the work hast done,And bared Thine arm in all our sight;Hast made the reprobates Thine own,And claimed the outcasts as Thy right.Thy single arm, almighty Lord,To us...  

At this season we reflect on the spiritual significance of thanksgiving with the following words of Abdu’l-Baha, son of Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha'i Faith. Abdu'l-Baha shared these thoughts when he visited the United States in 1912: read more  

Does this verse imply that apostates are killed in ancient judaism: Deutronomy Chapter 13: 6If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods,...  

CathNewsGracious God, Father of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,The Cypress TimesYou remind us every day that you love us and you are God Immanuel, God with us. You also require us to declare, by trusting in you for the details of our ...GOD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU – PART 2BVI News OnlineChristmas Words 1: WordBeliefnet.comSome things are worth waiting forHomer HorizonSeattle Post Intelligencer -CathNewsall 10 news articles »  

PhysOrg.comStudy: Man creates God in his own imageUSA TodayUS researchers conclude that on important (and controversial) matters, people project their own beliefs on those attributed to God, New Scientist reports. ...Believers' Inferences About God's Beliefs Are Uniquely EgocentricScience Daily (press release)all 5 news articles »  

Earthtimes (press release)What would the Dalai Lama do?: spiritual leader speaks out on climate changeMongabay.comThe 74-year-old spiritual leader of Tibet, said that "taking care of the environment ... (is now) part of my life. Taking care of the environment should be ...Think global before local: Dalai LamaSydney Morning HeraldWorld leaders should prioritise global warming issues: The Dalai LamaDaily News & AnalysisDalai Lama says climate...  

USA TodayHonduran president-elect calls for unityWashington TimesMr. Lobo, who turns 62 this month, said he would form "a government of national unity and reconciliation. There is no more time for divisions. ...Winner of disputed Honduras election appeals for unityBBC NewsLobo wins Honduran election and calls for “national unity dialogue”MercoPressHONDURAS: President-Elect Promises Unity GovernmentInter Press ServiceThe Associated Press -Latin...  

Seattle Post IntelligencerPope Recommends Keeping Diary of God's LoveZenit News AgencyAs the Church begins Advent, Benedict XVI is recalling that it is a season to recall how God comes to visit us. The Pope said this during a homily at First ...Keep track of your blessings during Advent, pope suggestsCatholic News ServiceAdvent wish list for humanityExaminer.comPope opens Advent preparation, speaks of "joy of waiting"Catholic CultureCatholic...  

Police NewsAmbush in Lakewood: God bless these fallen peacekeepersPolice NewsFrom all descriptions it was a tranquil Sunday morning inside the FORZA Coffee Shop in Lakewood Washington. Four uniformed police officers had their marked ...and more »  

Cape Democrats see unity after primaryWicked Local EasthamAnd when it's over, party unity is just about assured. State Rep. Matthew Patrick, D-Falmouth, is supporting Capuano in the primary. ...and more »  

Unity and Anthem Blue Cross reach agreementJournal and CourierAfter months of negotiating, Unity Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a ...and more »