Religion
Furor over gay grandson
Q: I’m happily married, with two great kids. Our daughter is 21 and both mentally and physically disabled. Our son is 16 and the light of our life. About a month ago, he told us he is gay. We’d had a feeling all along about this, and my husband and I are supportive. I think we’ve handled this revelation very well, as have family and friends. The problem is my in-laws. They’re very religious and attend Catholic Mass seven days a week, which is fine. Because of their religious beliefs, however, they have a problem with my son being gay. (Updated: 03/20/10 6:40 AM )
Religion Notes / News of area faith groups
‘Passion of Jesus’ (Updated: 03/20/10 6:40 AM )
Sick of spiritual harassment
Q: I was born, raised and have been very active in a Christian church. I also help bring less fortunate and elderly people to services. I’m very proud of my religion, and I’m sure it shows. (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )
Religion Notes / News of area faith groups
Rabbi Arnold returns (Updated: 03/13/10 6:37 AM )
Congregation serves food for the soul
PENDLETON –Their Lenten Fish Fries may be tasty, attracting hundreds of guests, but the best ingredient is a spiritual one at Pendleton Center United Methodist Church. (Updated: 03/07/10 6:35 AM )
March 7 to 14 Niagara County faith-related events
Today (Updated: 03/07/10 6:35 AM )
Religion Notes
St. Rose of Lima Church, 500 Parker Ave., will host its annual Lenten Taize prayer service at 7 p. m. Thursday. (Updated: 03/06/10 6:46 AM )
Beware rush to judge Islam
Recently, I sent you a note regarding your misplaced love for the Islamic religion. In your last column, however, you conveniently missed another chance to lambaste this religion of hate and terror. Are you on the payroll of some Arabic organization?— S., via
godsquadquestion@aol.com
) (Updated: 03/06/10 6:46 AM )
Feb. 28 to March 7 Niagara County faith-related events
Today (Updated: 02/28/10 6:35 AM )
Sharing the Passover meal
Q: Jewish friends have invited my wife and me—both Roman Catholic—to attend a Seder. We’re excited to learn about our Jewish heritage. In addition to a Bible, is there anything we should bring, like flowers, etc.? Can we participate by offering a prayer? The more Bible study we do, the more we learn of how we’re connected to our Jewish brothers and sisters. —E. and J., via
godsquadquestion@aol.com
(Updated: 02/27/10 6:39 AM )
Religion Notes / News of area faith groups
Grief support program (Updated: 02/27/10 6:39 AM )
Young pastor followed path from law school to Falls
TOWN of NIAGARA — Justin Lee Marple once planned to go to law school, then work as an attorney. (Updated: 02/21/10 6:38 AM )
Feb. 21 to 28 Niagara County faith-related events
Monday (Updated: 02/21/10 6:38 AM )
Sick of religious fanatics
Q: I consider myself blessed to have been raised by parents who taught us that all people are cherished and blessed by God. While embracing our own faith, we learned respect for other beliefs, and were encouraged to look for similarities and embrace differences among people. We’ve raised our children in the same way. I felt we were all traveling toward the same ultimate destination, though our paths might be different. (Updated: 02/20/10 6:38 AM )
Religion Notes/ News of area faith groups
Meeting of faiths (Updated: 02/20/10 6:38 AM )