Tag: religion
Religion: Looking Under the Hood
When I was 21 years old, I was considering buying a used Ford Escort from a man who was an acquaintance of my father’s.
When...
From My Perspective: To walk in the footsteps of Jesus
I have been writing this column since February 2021, experienced my husband passing five years ago in January and last month I turned seventy-one....
Religion: Love is a verb
Knowing that this article will be published around Valentine’s Day made me reflect on my past experiences on this holiday. Throughout much of my...
Religion: Unity not uniformity: U.S. religious freedom
The Interfaith Community of South County offers hope to thousands in Gilroy and Morgan Hill, especially those who may otherwise feel lonely or vulnerable....
Religion: We’re siblings!
At the beginning of this year, I am reminded once again of the connection among all people. I heard just a couple of days...
Religion: Prayers of the faithful
Prayer takes on different forms in different religious expressions. Prayers are chanted, spoken or sung. Prayers are spoken aloud or uttered more silently.
One of the...
Religion: Merry Christmas… In January!
With Christmas decorations sometimes going up before Thanksgiving, and even Halloween, it may seem unnecessary to prolong Christmas. However, Catholics and many other Christian...
From My Perspective: Family of God
Recently, I celebrated a 70th birthday with a friend I’ve known for 65 years. Circumstances had her move to Florida from New York, after...
Religion: The light of understanding
Did you know that Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah and other variations) always falls on the 25th of…Kislev, but what is Kislev? Kislev is a...
Religion: The First Noel
The Christmas season is upon us and with it comes the familiar melody of “The First Noel.” To better appreciate the carol's message, let's...
