What Christmas is about can be said in two words.Love triumphs.The story of Jesus, whose birth we celebrate, is about that very simple message.Loving is better than hating.Hate destroys. Love builds.Hate divides. Love unites.Hate produces enemies out of friends. Love produces friends out of enemies.Hate arouses suspicion. Love offers forgiveness.Jesus came to say, “There is a better way to live.
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By Loretta Fulton Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo will preside over a Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Midland at 7 a.m. Dec. 12, which is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Later that day, he will be at St. Vincent Pallotti Church in Abilene for the diaconal ordination of Humberto Diaz
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By Loretta Fulton December is filled with religious observances, including Christmas, the best known locally. Although Abilene has a small representation of religions other than Christianity, some of the following observances are celebrated in private homes. Some holy days are fixed, like Christmas always falls on Dec. 25. Other religions are lunar based, meaning their observances fall on different dates
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By Carlo Sosa-Ortiz I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. – Ephesians 4:1-3 Faith and doubt, grace
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By Loretta FultonThe Abilene Zoo is adding Santa’s reindeer to its population–but just for a short time! Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer will be at the zoo Dec. 12-23, perfect timing for a unique Christmas experience.Each day, from 4 to 9 p.m., the zoo will become a winter wonderland, with over 1 million lights and interactive experiences. Among the
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By Loretta Fulton In May of this year, Colin Hollingsworth completed the 3,000 hours of supervision to become a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. But that’s not the only thing good that happened. Around the same time, he learned of an opening with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS). “After researching and interviewing for the position, I immediately felt it was
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By Jim Nichols We remember Major League Baseball great Yogi Berra not only for his playing ability but also for his way of generating phrases that are awkwardly and weirdly true. An example is “You can observe a lot by watching.” It is a strange way of teaching the value of observation and active listening. In late December and early
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By Loretta FultonChristmas concerts, theatrical performances, lights by the millions, a party in Storybook Garden, a parade, a Christmas Vespers service, and much more will usher in the Christmas season in Abilene in early December.The season officially begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. Revolution Strings will begin
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By Nancy Patrick I don’t know if you face aging with the same trepidation as I do, but if you do, perhaps these thoughts will encourage you as we walk the final stretch. Though people age very differently, I attribute much of how our bodies and minds age to our genetics; however, lifestyles also contribute to the process. I have
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