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Life is what it is, a journey and as such we mere mortals who walk upon this earth do so in order to survive the challenges and ravages of time. On my odyssey of life I have found that whenever slings and arrows laced with lies have been shot at me, the light of truth seeks out the innocuous shadows and opens the realms of darkness to a bright new world. Archbishop Makarios, who has not been long in his role as the spiritual father of Australians’ of the Greek Orthodox faith has been the target of a few  that belong to a bygone era.

The Choice of Eating Cicadas or Supporting Local Farms: I swear I read an article, not even tongue-in-cheek on ZeroHedge (perhaps outside the search range I use or they pulled it; yes, in history, it is now “404” meaning dead) discussing the merits of eating the bugs. In any event, other sites discussed the topic of “Brood X” as a food source, very much a dream of the oligagarchs at the World Economic Forum. If you don’t have to own anything to be happy, you’ll be very happy eating free bugs. WikiMedia Commons:  . Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA.+

Description Following the Easter celebrations, Pope Francis on April 7, 2021, continued his catechesis on Christian prayer during the General Audience, focusing this week on the Communion of Saints. He explained that whenever we pray, we are never alone, but find ourselves immersed in a great stream of past, present, and future intercession for the needs of individuals and of the whole world. Publisher & Date Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Today, I would like to reflect on the connection between prayer and the communion of saints. In fact, when we pray, we never do so alone: even if...

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Today, I would like to reflect on the connection between prayer and the communion of saints. In fact, when we pray, we never do so alone: even if we do not think about it, we are immersed in a majestic river of invocations that precedes us and proceeds after us. A majestic river. Contained in the prayers we find in the Bible, that often resound in the liturgy, are the traces of ancient stories, of prodigious liberations, of deportations and sad exiles, of emotional returns, of praise ringing out before the wonders of creation… And thus, these voices ...

Tucked away in Negeri Sembilan – within an hour’s drive from KL – is Masjid Sri Sendayan. While this mosque only opened recently in September 2019, as reported by Berita Harian, it’s become the talk of the town for its stunning all-white exterior and breathtaking interiors that have many locals comparing it to Taj Mahal in India.  The structure cost around RM100 million to build. Aside from a pair of striking minarets with details such as ornamental patterns, there’s also a pair of clock towers that flank the entrance to the mosque. Stand in just the right spot before you enter th...