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Passing a florist truck, I couldn’t help but notice the advertisement on the side of the vehicle. The advertisement read, “Flowers Whisper How You Feel.” Undoubtedly, that is true! Flowers do whisper how we feel. But perhaps even more, compassion whispers how we feel. Jesus asked, “Which of these three do you think proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” The expert in the law answered, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, �...

I-83 Mount Rose Avenue  Itll mark six years this summer that the I-83 Mount Rose interchange has been under construction. Thats double the amount of time it was expected to take originally. The project, which was bid for $58.3 million, involves a full reconfiguration of the interchange to relieve a bottleneck and reduce crashes. It includes new ramps, bridges and traffic signals with real-time traffic management at six intersections. The beleaguered project has drawn criticism from lawmaker...

The religious word of the year: COVIDOLOGY Is COVID-era faith a Nehru jacket? Or a Brooks Brothers suit that simply needs a new tie? Rabbi Avraham Rappaport at a bris ceremony during the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy photo December 29, 2020 Because it is what we have all been talking about since the middle of March. How do we make meaning out of what has happened? COVID is religious because it is about the ultimate meaning of life. How many of us, thinking about our own fragility...

As he was rushing through an airport, my late minister friend Dr. James W. Moore, said that he saw a young man wearing a T-shirt. Written across the front of

WHAT was the best toy or present you ever received as a child at Christmas? That was the question we asked our readers and it clearly struck a chord with many of you, rekindling fond memories of a special time in your life. We received dozens of responses, ranging from teddies and dolls to bikes and train sets. Here are some of our favourites: Anne Bullard: "A showjumping set. It came in a big box, had a horse with posable legs, a doll with riding clothes and little accessories like b...