Homily

How in the world did a baby blue, one-story Buddhist temple ever end up in the heartland of Sonoma County, surrounded by cows and vineyards? This is the question I 've asked myself for years, every time I 've driven past this odd looking complex. Sebastopol is a unique area in Sonoma County, it is the most liberal and the least ethnically diverse community in the county. It is filled with weird art (beautiful, fun, funky, but weird), with people who wouldn 't live anywhere else, but judging by

Hebrews is a beloved book of the Bible that offers the vigor of academic arguments, historical and cultural treasures, inspiration through the supremacy of Christ, as well as encouragement for those who are struggling in their faith and practical instruction. However, one of the temptations is to take the mandates found in the text of Hebrews 13:1-5 and limit it to a specific history and cultural context based on several seemingly obscure phrases including entertaining angles, undefiled marriage

In the book Frankenstein, young Victor had everything he could want for a family, two loving parents, siblings to keep him company, and even an adopted cousin Elizabeth. Yet, he still began to isolate himself from them with his study of outdated natural philosophy and alchemy. A few years later, Victor leaves for Ingolstadt, a college in Germany. This further separated Victor from his family, and also from society. After arriving at Ingolstadt, Victor’s professors tell him that he has wasted his

World War II Research Report Erica Slaughter “Italy” University of Phoenix Western ideals and World War II Hundreds of philosophers and historians possess the concern of how the modern world has come into being. Many issues, from The Great War to World War II have effects society today. This paper will trace the rise of totalitarianism in Italy as well as other European countries between 1918 and 1939, and the contrast to political developments in Great Britain, France, and the United

The Catholic Church is the oldest major religion in the Western world. Littered with peace, love, and humility, along with violence, turmoil, and controversy this institution has seen, heard, led, and had influence over the majority of everything and everybody that there was in the last two millennia. This has included ordinary people, Kings, Queens, Generals, Nobleman, Royalty, and everything in between, and has endured since the beginning of the modern era, Anno Domini. They great spiritual

Throughout history, literature has served as a prominent tool in the examination of social values, ideas, and dreams. In addition, literature has provided a vital connection between historical, social, and political events. Through the incorporation of religious principles and philosophies, writers have discovered a way to portray different time periods, characters, feelings, and most importantly God. As the Age of Enlightenment gradually came to an end, the British American colonists were ready

The view that salvation can be attained through faith alone was one largely responsible for the theological shift that was observed across Europe during the Reformation, and was the ideology that created the rift that still exists between the Catholic and Protestant church. Whilst the English Reformation is said to have begun with the Act of Supremacy and the break from Rome, Henry VIII’s Church of England remained doctrinally conservative and did not accept the Protestant affirmation that salvation

church. He took me to Our Lady of the Assumption—a local church with about 2,000 regular attendees—every weekend and enrolled me in catechism classes until I was 17. He loved the church. Thus I became confused when I sat in church and listened to the homilies of the various priests that contorted “gays should never be allowed to marry” and “we pray for those that are mislead into homosexuality and hope they find the light of God.” Even when Pope Francis spoke vaguely about accepting people for who they

Every little girl dreams of the snow-white perfect gown and the day she meets the one who will stand by her side until the day they die. Some may fantasize about all the big milestones they will face throughout their lives like an eagle soaring the skies looking for a good place to settle down and begin living each day as if it could all just vanish in an instant. No one expects the unexpected and some never find the confirmation they seek. Walking in the same spots throughout the church that I

psalms and an instruction. Around the words of institution they added prayers of thanksgiving, praise and intercession… These Eucharist celebrations were held in people’s homes up until the year 313. On Sunday there were two readings by a lector, a homily by the priest, then the Eucharistic Prayer and the distribution of