By Charly SHELTON Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and, for many, it was a day of repentance, reflection and humility. For those who don’t observe the tradition, it’s the day when many coworkers come in with ashen crosses on their foreheads. To better understand the holy day, its history should be examined. The observance of Feria […]
ICF Prepares for St. Joseph’s Table The Italian Catholic Federation needs your help! To make sure this year’s silent auction at the St. Joseph’s Table on March 18 is the best yet, the committee is seeking gift card donations, wine, sporting event tickets and even vacation rentals. Contact Phyllis Harb at (818) 790-7325 or Phyllis@RealtorHarb.com […]
Question: How does one deal emotionally with the political climate that seems to pervade our glorious United States of America? I call it “fifth-grade playground skirmishes.” I’m an 83-year-old veteran who is grateful to be living in this country. I’ve served in third world countries and seen what civil wars and poverty can to do […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. for Transfiguration Sunday when Pastor Scott Peterson continues the Epiphany Series. This week, Pastor Peterson leads with a sermon entitled “Figure It Out.” Stay for a time of fellowship with coffee, donut, juice, and a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Irish music and church have gone hand-in-hand for centuries. The sound of an Irish tenor’s voice resonating off the acoustics of a church chapel has been equated to heaven itself. So what better way to enjoy the voice of Irish tenor Emmet Cahill than in Pasadena’s Presbyterian Church? […]
QUESTION: Is there a kind way to respond to an individual who insists on giving unsolicited opinions? I left my husband because of his excessive drinking. My friend, whom I really like, thinks I shouldn’t get a divorce because she’s of a faith that doesn’t believe in divorce. She brings up the subject when I […]
On Feb. 11, St. George’s Episcopal Church invites all to come to a very special concert. “Remembering Daniel” will honor St. George’s tenor soloist Daniel Chaney who passed away last year of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The church’s former music director Connie Grisham has commissioned a choral work to be composed in his memory. David Avhalomov, a […]
By Charly SHELTON You want to know something? Google. How’s your British cousin doing? Facebook. Want to be a cool super soldier in a future war? XBOX. Sitting by yourself for a few minutes? Angry Birds. Want more coconut oil delivered? Amazon. What’s the weather like? Okay, Google weather report. In a world of instant […]
QUESTION: Our grandchild, a baby girl, was born with a heart condition. Because of that she had to stay in the hospital for three months because of a surgery she had right after she was born. She seems to be doing better but has to have frequent check-ups. While she was in the hospital, both […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. when Pastor Scott Peterson continues the Epiphany Series. This week, Pastor Peterson leads with a sermon titled, “Fish Finer.” Stay for a time of fellowship with coffee, donut, juice, and a surprise or two. All […]