1+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) By JUAN A. LOZANO The collection of about two dozen monks began their walk on Oct. 26 from Fort Worth, Texas, to "raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world," according to the group, Walk for Peace. The monks planned to travel through 10 states before reaching Washington, D.C. So far, the monks have visited various Texas cities on their trek, including Austin and Houston, often walking along roads and highways while being escorted by law enforcement or by a vehicle trailing behind them, said Long Si Dong, a spokesperson for the group. The monks are being accompanied on their journey by their dog Aloka. At around 6:13 p.m. Wednesday, the monks were walking along the side of U.S. Highway 90 near Dayton, Texas, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Houston, when their escort vehicle, which had its hazard lights on, was hit by…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (140+ words) A fundraising organization of the Archdiocese of Hartford will donate $500,000 to food banks throughout Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven counties to help ease food shortages due to the SNAP benefits pause, the archdiocese said Monday. The emergency funding allocation will come from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal at the direction of Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne in addition to the regular funding which is distributed to the food banks through the organization. Attendance surges at Catholic churches in Connecticut, Archdiocese says According to the archdiocese, the Archbishop's Annual Appeal "is a yearly fundraising initiative spearheaded by the Archbishop of Hartford with the intention of raising and distributing funds to organizations and ministries that serve communities throughout Hartford, Litchfield, and New Haven counties." The Trump administration faces a Monday deadline to tell judges if it will fully fund SNAP...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (494+ words) By NICCOL" LUPONE and LUCA BRUNO The city of Venice this year revived a long-dormant tradition of constructing a temporary bridge to allow Venetians to make the solemn 400-meter (quarter-mile) lagoon crossing by foot to pay respects to their dead on the Catholic All Souls" holiday. In its original form, the crossing was made out of Venetian "peata" boats lashed together, topped with walking planks and anchored to the lagoon bed. The practice was stopped in the 1950s, probably as more regular public water buses made the island easier to reach. After an absence of some seven decades, the bridge was revived in 2019 with a modular pontoon construction, but the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted plans to make it an annual fixture " until this year. "We have proposed it once more so we can reconnect history with living people," Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago (228+ words) It is something of a ritual for people of faith to go around the Thanksgiving table giving thanks for something other than the excessive amount of food they are about to consume. These are usually hurried personal recitals with all eyes on the cooling meal. But occasionally, we manage to reach beyond ourselves and give thanks for something that impacts others. The joined Norwich parishes of St Mary's, mostly Haitian, and St. Peter and Paul, mostly white, are working together to help a Haitian mother who has fought back from extreme illness and disability to live in her own home with her son. The churches have committed to continue to support and protect her in every way possible. As The Lord's Pantry at St. James Church in New London struggles to meet the increasing need for food distribution, pantry administrators…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago (714+ words) We're making progress, even if we can't see it just yet. Romantic Venus supports expansive Jupiter, and so our generosity is heightened. Cooperation could also come more naturally, especially once expressive Venus trines disciplined Saturn at 6:48 PM EST. Simple promises should be easier to keep when we're with good company! To cap things off, the temperamental Moon challenges chatty Mercury, so we may need to keep an eye on our tone. With care and affection, success in any current arena is almost guaranteed. General Daily Insight for November 26, 2025 We're making progress, even if we can't see it just yet. Romantic Venus supports expansive Jupiter, and so our generosity is heightened. Cooperation could also come more naturally, especially once expressive Venus trines disciplined Saturn at 6:48 PM EST. Simple promises should be easier to keep when we're with good company! To cap…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Many visitors don't know about the Quakers' faith. But in recent years, attendance has been surging. The Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust has used exhibits, technology and social media to help teach others about Quakers and the meeting house that was built in the early 19th century. It is still one of the world's largest and most important Quaker buildings. Here's a look at the faith's beliefs and history " and some common misconceptions about it. Quakers marry in a self-uniting ceremony without an officiant. Couples observe silence that is only broken when they exchange their vows. At the end, guests sign, as witnesses, a marriage certificate. Historically, Quakers have been involved in peaceful protests to end wars and slavery, and support women's voting rights in line with their commitment to justice and peace. Earlier this year,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (936+ words) Staying on our feet won't be easy with all that today has in store. Hyperactive Mercury faces unpredictable Uranus in opposition at 6:45 AM EST, so we may field sudden news that requires calm handling. Soon after, Mercury leaps into a harmonious trine with dreamy Neptune. Our imagination can help us connect dots without jumping to conclusions. By evening, the caring Moon steadies cautious Saturn, supporting simple routines and mature choices. We'll know when to accept compromises and when to stand our ground. General Daily Insight for November 19, 2025 Staying on our feet won't be easy with all that today has in store. Hyperactive Mercury faces unpredictable Uranus in opposition at 6:45 AM EST, so we may field sudden news that requires calm handling. Soon after, Mercury leaps into a harmonious trine with dreamy Neptune. Our imagination can help us connect dots without…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (700+ words) Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon, ambassador of our emotions, meets combative Mars in a tense square, tempers may flare. Steady breaths and simple words can cool busy rooms. Choose patience -- small pauses protect our peace today. General Daily Insight for November 28, 2025 Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon,…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago (716+ words) Small pauses bring out our truest thoughts at this time. Double-checking our plans is the priority, as tiny errors could appear while we work through our ideas. At 2:02 PM EST, trickster Mercury turns retrograde, inviting reviews of conversations. Confirm each detail before booking anything! Thankfully, once the comforting Moon trines the bright Sun, the evening should feel much steadier. Home comforts and personal purposes can work together to dull any sharp edges. Choose patience with words, because careful pacing should prevent future regrets. General Daily Insight for November 09, 2025 Small pauses bring out our truest thoughts at this time. Double-checking our plans is the priority, as tiny errors could appear while we work through our ideas. At 2:02 PM EST, trickster Mercury turns retrograde, inviting reviews of conversations. Confirm each detail before booking anything! Thankfully, once the comforting Moon trines the bright…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (632+ words) Clear plans and caring gestures should make for a successful day. Still, we may feel pulled between diversions and duty as the emotional Moon opposes disciplined Saturn at 7:30 PM EST. We'll need to meet each other in the middle. The alignment between the appreciative Sun and good-natured Jupiter should help with that. It would be wise to wait on major decisions like large purchases or long contracts. If something can't wait till tomorrow, spend plenty of time contemplating it before taking action today. General Daily Insight for November 14, 2025 Clear plans and caring gestures should make for a successful day. Still, we may feel pulled between diversions and duty as the emotional Moon opposes disciplined Saturn at 7:30 PM EST. We'll need to meet each other in the middle. The alignment between the appreciative Sun and good-natured Jupiter should help with that....