Monthly Archives: June 2015

29Jun, 2015

Understanding the Apocalypse

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Apocalypse in Red

Apocalypse is a word used to describe the total destruction of the world. The “end of days” and Armageddon are other terms for expressing the same idea. Events that cause catastrophic damage such as hurricanes and earthquakes, or a total collapse of the stock …

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25Jun, 2015

Ireland Passes Gay Marriage Referendum

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Gay marriage in Ireland

May 22 was a historic day for marriage equality. Ireland became the first nation in the world to legalize same-sex unions by popular vote. Over 60 percent of Irish citizens voted in favor of the measure.
The country’s constitution will be changed in order to ref…

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25Jun, 2015

The Pope and the Poor

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Pope Francis has been one of the most transformational religious leaders in modern history. He is also well on his way to being one of the most beloved. One reason for all the adoration of His Holiness is because he has made the poor a top priority.
Commitment to t…

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23Jun, 2015

Celebrating Beltane

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May Day Beltane Ribbons

Beltane, also known as May Day, is one of the most important Wiccan festivals of the year, and is celebrated on May 1. In the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs on October 31 or November 1. It commemorates the arrival of spring and symbolizes rebirth and fertility. The…

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19Jun, 2015

Ramadan

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Dried dates and Arabic tea for Ramadan

Close to 25 percent of the world’s population is Muslim, and Ramadan is Islam’s most holiest times.  It always falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is lunar based. In 2015, Ramadan begins at sundown on June 17 and lasts until July 16. T…

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18Jun, 2015

The Importance of Pentecost

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Verona - scene of the Pentecost in Saint Anastasia church

Pentecost Sunday is one of the most important days of the year in the Christian Church. It always occurs 50 days, or seven weeks, after Easter. Pentecost means “50” in Greek. The holiday is a moveable feast, meaning the date is different each year. In 2015, Pe…

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10Jun, 2015

Celebrating Passover

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Passover meal
Passover is an eight day Jewish festival that occurs every spring. It occurs on a different date each year and always falls on the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. This year Passover begins on April 3 and ends on April 11. The most important …

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10Jun, 2015

Celebrating Father’s Day

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Father with kids
Father’s Day is a time to honor fathers, grandfathers and fathers-in-law. It is an opportunity for children to express thanks and love to their dads or remember them if they have passed away. Many countries, including the United States, celebrate…

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