Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
Professor to speak (Updated: 10/24/09 8:24 AM )
Chaplain brings Good News to those behind bars
LOCKPORT—He leads chapel services and Bible classes, and offers counseling — behind the locked doors at the Niagara County Jail, where thousands of prisoners stream through each year. (Updated: 10/18/09 6:43 AM )
Made in the image of God?
Q: Scientific articles describe the universe as comprised of 100 billion galaxies, of which the Milky Way, our galaxy, is just one. The Milky Way is comprised of 100 billion stars, of which our sun is just one. I agree with Einstein’s comment (paraphrasing now) that there must be a creator who formed and is directing this finely-tuned orchestra. (Updated: 10/17/09 6:51 AM )
Installation
Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Road, Getzville, will install Rabbi Perry Netter as the new permanent rabbi during a ceremony at 7:30 p. m. Sunday. The keynote address will be given by Rabbi Steven C. Wernick, executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, a national umbrella group of Conservative synagogues to which Temple Beth Tzedek belongs. (Updated: 10/17/09 6:51 AM )
Keep the focus on doing good
Q: Is it true that there are good and evil spirits of the deceased around us regularly, as well as good and evil spirits from heaven andhell?— M., via e-mail (Updated: 10/10/09 7:09 AM )
Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
Youth, adult retreats (Updated: 10/10/09 7:09 AM )
Immersed in his new faith, Lockport student is born again
WHEATFIELD—Brian Wilson may have the same name as one of the Beach Boys—and he was seen in the water last month — but this local Brian Wilson gets his “good vibrations” from his faith. (Updated: 10/04/09 7:14 AM )
Heaven deserves more respect
Q: I worked with a Jewish woman for several years and finally got up the nerve to ask her if she believed in life after death and heaven. She had a hard time explaining and finally said she didn’t know how to answer my questions. Can you give me an answer? I’ve since heard that Jewish people believe what they want to believe. —J., Gainesville, Fla. (Updated: 10/03/09 6:52 AM )
Religion Notes: News of area faith groups
Rosary procession (Updated: 10/03/09 1:10 PM )
From a miracle, more missions grew
LEWISTON—Stella Niagara means Star of Niagara. (Updated: 09/27/09 6:34 AM )
Your faith is a journey
Q: I love your column. It’s one of the few worthwhile things our paper has kept as they’ve continually purged and cut important features and sections to cope with the decline in circulation and advertising. As such, your column is one of the reasons we continue to subscribe. I do have a question for further clarification. (Updated: 09/26/09 6:41 AM )
Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
Rosary crusade (Updated: 09/26/09 6:41 AM )
‘The Value of Human Life’ is Rosary Crusade theme
LEWISTON — When Western New York’s Rosary Hill College became Daemen College in the early 1970s, it seemed yet another sign that saying the rosary might fade away. Yet many have never forgotten the reported message of the Lady at Fatima to say the rosary. (Updated: 09/20/09 10:04 AM )
Church-related events
Sept. 20 to 27 (Updated: 09/20/09 6:51 AM )
Smart people can believe in God
Q: I’ve read your column for years and especially appreciate how you counsel tolerance and acceptance of all on their spiritual journeys. I’ve wrestled with a question about faith and would like your thoughts. (Updated: 09/19/09 6:48 AM )