About today Readings St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Deuteronomy 10: 12-22. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem – Ps 147: 12-15, 19-20. Matthew 17: 22-27. The Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords In the first reading, Moses challenges the self-deception of the Israelites. Moses speaks clearly. The Lord your God is … Read more
Strength and Influence in Christianity By Sebastian Hersey A large part of a person’s worldview consists of their religion (or lack thereof) or the religion of their family or community. I am a Christian, grew up in a Christian family and have attended a Christian school all my life. One topic that the Bible talks … Read more
The corpse flower only blooms once every three to ten years. It’s very rare. Well, actually, the plant itself is not rare, just the flower. That’s the part people are waiting in line for. It takes a lot of patience to wait for this particular plant to flower. Once it does, not blinking to avoid … Read more
COS COB, Connecticut, Aug. 3, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced announced today the acquisition of all North American rights to James Nunn’s real-time action thriller by Screen Media A shot attacking a team of Navy … Read more
About today Readings St. Lawrence 2 Corinthians 9: 6-10. Happy the merciful who give to the needy – Ps 111 (112): 1-2, 5-9. John 12: 24-26. If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it brings a bountiful harvest “He who loves his life will lose it, and whoever hates his life … Read more
About today Readings Clare Deuteronomy 34: 1-12. Praise be to God who has filled my soul with life! – Ps 65 (66): 1-3, 5, 16-17. Matthew 18: 15-20. Praise be to God who has filled my soul with life! Saint Clare was born into a wealthy and distinguished family, but found her life not in … Read more
NINA UMUTESI, also known for her stage name Nina Salim, writes French poetry in a style she calls poesie de l’ame (poetry of the soul) which, in her opinion, is a magical path for the poet and also the people who listen to heal about it. This style, she describes, has no rules other than … Read more
Spread the love and make the world a better place! You may have heard of the many benefits of living in the now. When you are living in the present moment, you will not be bothered by the numerous pressures on the mind. To be in the present moment, or referred to as the “here … Read more
About today Readings St. Jane Frances de Chantal Joshua 3: 7-11, 13-17. Alleluia! – Psalm 113A (114): 1-6. Matthew 18:21-19: 1. How many times do I have to forgive my brother? The mercy of God is not human mercy – it goes beyond our underground lust for revenge or our distorted sense of justice. The … Read more
The Times Herald Record examines local businesses to see how they fared during the pandemic. While some business owners have had their share of an uphill battle, for many things have gotten back on track. The opportunity to stroll around the Bee Tavern, 26 Center St., Middletown, and speak to owner Shana Bee, was an … Read more