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Adapting allowed Muslims to celebrate Ramadan this year | Worship
Today is the final day of the Holy Month Ramadan, 30 days of fasting from sunrise to sunset and compared with Ramadan 2020, when mosques around the world were closed because of the... — Updated 5/12/2021
We all can be chosen | Worship
Being labeled "the chosen people" has been problematic for Jews as it can sometimes be off-putting to non-Jews, while simultaneously being discomforting to Jews. For some, the... — Updated 5/5/2021
Jeremiah and Moses: Odd men out | Worship
Last week I was preparing my sermon on the prophet Jeremiah. As I was doing my research, my mind drifted toward Moses. At first I couldn’t figure out why, but then I realized... — Updated 4/28/2021
Like the Magi | Worship
Editor's Note: Father Bill Mobley was a Worship columnist for The Beacon in the early- and mid-1990s until his death in 1996. A few times this year, we will be revisiting his... — Updated 4/21/2021
Earth Day: Be a responsible caretaker of God's Creation | Worship
For some who claim to not be religious but rather instead claim to be "spiritual," they may not find a connection with the Divine Creator in a sanctuary built of wood and mortar,... — Updated 4/14/2021
Easter, grief, and dividing by zero | Worship
I think the strangest thing was how cold the body was. Every morning when I walk into my bathroom and I touch the counter I expect it to be cold – to feel the heat leaving me and... — Updated 4/7/2021
He Is Risen | Worship
Editor's Note: Father Bill Mobley was a Worship columnist for The Beacon in the early- and mid-1990s until his death in 1996. A few times this year, we will be revisiting his... — Updated 3/31/2021
For the better of the collective good, we wait | Worship
Have you ever waited for a stoplight to change and that wait seems to take forever? These days, I do a lot of waiting. My guess is I'm not the only one. Waiting for spring to bring... — Updated 3/24/2021
Where is God? | Worship
In the fall of every year as I watch the next generation returning to school to begin anew their journey into tomorrow, I wonder how best to tell them what faith is all about. I... — Updated 3/17/2021
Good news in difficult times | Worship
Don't you love to hear good news? We all do! There's nothing like it! It's easy to receive and brings out the best in everyone. Everyday we wake up it's very apparent that we are li... — Updated 3/10/2021
Christianity has been hijacked | Worship
News coverage of the riotous insurrection in our nation's capital on Jan. 6 included video of the disturbing scene. There were confederate flags, Q-Anon banners, Viking helmets and... — Updated 3/3/2021
Do you see your neighbor? | Weekly Worship
It's hard to believe that we are now going on a year in the pandemic. A year where we have not been able to worship shoulder to shoulder, and elbow to elbow. No hanging out at the... — Updated 2/24/2021
Seeking social justice is our tradition | Worship
Like all other religions Judaism comes in several flavors. There are the familiar Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements. Less well known denominations include... — Updated 2/17/2021
Where is the Living Christ? | Worship
A ragged man is huddled in the corner of the bank entrance so he can shelter from the cold winter wind. As I walk by, I try to avoid looking at him at all, especially his eyes. “The homeless people in this town are growing too ra... — Updated 2/10/2021
To Be-lieve or Not to Be-lieve: That is the Question | Worship
Humble apologies to Shakespeare, who wrote the actual masterful line in his play, Hamlet! Hamlet contemplated the ultimate question: the value of life itself. He pondered the... — Updated 2/3/2021
Forgiveness can be spiritually liberating | Worship
Forgiving others who have hurt our feelings can bring us peace of mind and please God. Doing so can have a positive effect on our health and relationships, while keeping us at peace... — Updated 1/27/2021
If I knew for sure that I would die next month, Part 9 of 9 – Conclusion | Worship
Editor’s Note: See parts 1-9 at mukilteobeacon.com. They were published on Aug. 15, 2018, Jan. 9, 2019, May 29, Aug. 7, Nov. 6, Jan. 22, 2020, Sept. 9 and Nov. 11. Hello friends!... — Updated 1/20/2021
Wise men found hope for the world in a small child | Worship
A week ago on Jan. 6, Christians celebrated Epiphany. Epiphany is also known in Mexico as Día de los Reyes (Three Kings' Day). This holiday represents the day the Wise Men or Magi... — Updated 1/13/2021
Seize the Day! | Worship
The turning of the calendar at New Year’s makes one more keenly aware of the passage of time. It is a sobering and yet helpful reminder – because we don’t always think about... — Updated 1/6/2021
Rise up and go to the Potter's House | Worship
Once there was a potter who held in his hands a fine lump of clay. The lump seemed so small and helpless that he held it gently, carefully, warmly in his hands. In fact, his fingers and palms totally covered the ball as he leaned o... — Updated 12/30/2020
Erring and erring, I walk the unerring path | Worship
What in our life have we been controlled or compelled by? We are currently controlled by a pandemic, and we are compelled to respond to the emerging rules of safety and health in a... — Updated 12/16/2020
Hanukkah confusion | Worship
Despite being one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays, understanding why we celebrate Hanukkah can be confusing. First, there is the common misperception that Hanukkah is... — Updated 12/10/2020
An epidemic of loneliness | Worship
The COVID-19 pandemic we have all been dealing with has served to amplify the impact of another epidemic that has been with us for some time: the epidemic of chronic loneliness.... — Updated 12/2/2020
Having a Thankful Heart | Worship
Recently, as I was heading off to work, I felt somewhat downhearted in the cold darkness of that morning. As I got in my car, I felt a powerful question hit me in the chest,... — Updated 11/25/2020
Muslims, Christian share values, love for Jesus | Worship
Like most American Muslim kids, I had a great childhood friend who was Christian. His name was Glenn. His father was in the Navy and his mom stayed home and in that home, I was... — Updated 11/25/2020
