4+ hour, 43+ min ago (403+ words) Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, connected devotion and service, embodying Vedic principles. Celebrating his 75th anniversary as BAPS President, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised his efforts in reviving the monastic order and promoting Sanatana Dharma, impacting numerous lives through compassion and action. Pramukh Swami Maharaj: Bridging Devotion and Service Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, connected devotion and service, embodying Vedic principles. Celebrating his 75th anniversary as BAPS President, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised his efforts in reviving the monastic order and promoting Sanatana Dharma, impacting numerous lives through compassion and action. Pramukh Swami Maharaj of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is renowned for integrating devotion with service, embodying the Vedic ethos of recognizing divinity in humanity, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an event on Sunday. Addressing the Pramukh…...

8+ hour, 49+ min ago (820+ words) Above: the traditional Baile de los Seises in Spain for the Immaculate Conception." The Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States and many other nations.[3] It is also a public holiday in Guam, Italy, Malta, Monaco, and Spain. On July 25, 1957, Pope Pius XII transferred the fast in the Universal Church from the Vigil of the Assumption to the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception on December 7, even though he had previously abrogated the Mass for the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception. Thus, this day starting in 1957 was a day of mandatory fasting and abstinence. This is preserved in the laws in force in 1962 for instance. By 1962, the laws of fasting and abstinence were as follows as described in Moral Theology by Rev. Heribert Jone and adapted by Rev. Urban Adelman for the "laws and customs of…...

14+ hour, 34+ min ago (159+ words) At Utah Valley Institute devotional, Elder Ronald A. Rasband Rasband counsels to "form loving friendships, and find wise and faithful mentors." At packed Utah Valley Institute devotional, Elder Rasband counsels to "form loving friendships, find wise and faithful mentors" Apostle also says students "peacefully reflected the light and love that Jesus Christ has" following Sept. 10 UVU shooting OREM, Utah " Using examples from the scriptures and early Church history as well as personal experiences, Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles extolled the virtues and impacts of good friends and mentors as he spoke to a standing-room-only devotional Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Utah Valley Institute in Orem, Utah. "I counsel all of you tonight: form loving friendships, and find wise and faithful mentors," he invited. Elder Rasband singled out Jesus Christ as "our most cherished friend," saying "In friendship,…...

18+ hour, 33+ min ago (396+ words) Recently, I received a forward on my phone. The heading read, "The window light theory" and description underneath was, "Not all hope arrives loudly. Sometimes, it slips in softly " through half-open blinds, quiet mornings, or a moment of stillness. Light doesn"t have to flood the room to remind you it"s there. Even the smallest beam can shift everything". Also, there are times I feel too low, as well; but I then try to become hopeful on purpose, I deliberately sing/dance, I intentionally laugh (remember, laughter is the best therapy) and it uplifts me. When one is feeling sad/hopeless, there are certain actions that can assist. Here, it"s essential to begin with a disclaimer that these actions are not foolproof solutions " they might take time to fruition, might not give cent percent relief, also demand individual…...

22+ hour, 12+ min ago (187+ words) Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior member of the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, on Saturday evening received in his home a yeshiva student who had just been released from military prison after refusing to enlist in the IDF. During the meeting, Rabbi Maya revealed his personal involvement following the recent wave of arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students. "From the moment they arrested the first boy and put him in prison, I haven't slept," he told the young man who came to visit him. Attempting to lift the student's spirits, he added: "The more you immerse yourself in learning, in the depth of the Talmud, the more you will forget all these troubles and everything you went through there." Describing the conditions of his imprisonment, the yeshiva student said, "I slept on a small mattress with bugs, itching all day,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (233+ words) Can a young child truly be saved and on their way to Heaven? Can he or she be in the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth, one of those who is a genuine believer? A Christian educator once said that the faith of a child " up to age 12 " could be called a "borrowed faith; this faith could be... Can a young child truly be saved and on their way to Heaven? Can he or she be in the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth, one of those who is a genuine believer? A Christian educator once said that the faith of a child " up to age 12 " could be called a "borrowed faith; this faith could be borrowed from his parents or a Sunday school teacher. Then, in his early teens, the child would develop their "chosen faith, ultimately moving on…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (506+ words) Something extraordinary is happening all around the world. Faith is on the rise. Young people are rejecting secularism and embracing tradition. They're tired of the shallow superficiality of social media. They're craving real connections and meaningful lives." After decades of declining religious practice, the drop has leveled off thanks to Gen Z, who now are quite likely to be religious: For the first time in decades, younger adults'Gen Z and Millennials'are now the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations, who once formed the backbone of church attendance." But we don't need a survey to see how faith is growing. Just talk to campus ministers and priests who work with college students. This headline from the National Catholic Register says it all: "Golden Age of Ministry': College Newman Centers Report "Staggering' Surge in Conversions." Even on secular campuses, Newman Centers are…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (169+ words) YOUNGSTOWN " The Diocese of Youngstown has announced three churches in Columbiana County will be merging effective Jan. 1. Bishop David J. Bonnar said the merger of St. Jude and Our Lady of Lourdes, both in Columbiana, and St. Patrick in Leetonia will merge with the new parish name forthcoming. Bonnar said on Nov. 17, a petition from three pastoral and financial councils was presented to the Diocesan Presbyteral Council requesting a merger into "one vibrant parish." He said the petition cited the acute shortage of priests as well as the declining number of parishioners participating at the weekend Masses. The Presbyteral Council unanimously recommended to Bonnar that the three parishes become one. Officials said Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Patrick will be used as sites for the celebration of feast days and date of dedication, baptisms, marriages and Masses of Christian Burial…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (502+ words) Metro Atlanta will soon be home to another landmark building that champions sustainability in its design and performance." The Roswell Community Masjid, or Mosque (RCM), is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6, for their eventual home, which hopes to become the world's first Living Building-certified place of worship. The project takes inspiration from the landmark Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, which opened in 2019 and is often cited as the world's greenest classroom with its Living Building certification." Saad Dar, volunteer at RCM, is leading the marketing initiative on the mosque's Beyond Walls project, which is spearheading the effort towards the designation. Dar said the project was first conceptualized in 2021, when RCM was looking for a new house of worship to accommodate its growing community, along with upgraded facilities." "We wanted to have better facilities for our kids, our youth,…...

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