Tag: religion
Religion: Ending hate and religious bias
This week, Jews around the world observed Tisha B’Av, a commemoration known only by its date, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of...
Religion: Ritual bordering upon worship
Before the Fourth of July celebrations are in the rear-view mirror, I offer a religious perspective. The United States of America's Declaration of Independence,...
Religion: Bearing good fruit
If we want to change the world, we must first change ourselves and help those around us. I have always thought that all the...
Religion: The best ideals and a challenge
The Father of our nation, George Washington, had a remarkable correspondence with the first Catholic Bishop in the United States, John Carroll. At the...
Religion: A Muslim’s most important journey
In the last week of June, millions of pilgrims are preparing for Hajj, the most important journey in a Muslim’s life. Hajj, the Pilgrimage...
Religion: Why I believe in God
Although serving as the Bishop for the Gilroy congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints keeps me quite busy, it’s not...
Religion: Why interfaith dialogue is important in our communities
Our world has become a global village.
No longer do we need to go to “exotic” lands to encounter the splendor of the faith traditions...
Religion: Golden fifty
When I attend a 50th anniversary celebration of friends, parishioners and family, I’m struck by love in many dimensions. Undoubtedly the enduring love and...
Religion: The greatest graduation ever
Graduation is upon us and in a few short days, family, friends and students will be gathering to celebrate this truly momentous occasion. For...
Religion: More blessed to give?
Do you have a prayer room? Is there a room or destination that is “your place” to connect with God? The garden across the...
