Fr. Glenn: The Question
By Fr. Glenn Jones
If there was [absolutely] nothing, whence came anything at all? If nothing existed, whence came existence? If all things have a source, from what does the first thing come?
Ooooo … the paradoxical question that at some time occupies musing minds of all. In fact, one of the great questions driving science itself. Even ancient philosophers like Plato and the pre-Socratics considered that question, formulating rudimentary ideas of atoms and “prime matter”—unformed “stuff” (by analogy think of modeling clay) which composed materiality.
Big bangs, multiverses, and Read More
K Of C Ladies Auxiliary Honors Nancy Kossar
Nancy Kossar, center, is honored Wednesday evening for her 40 years of volunteer service to the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Kossar spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post about why she has volunteered with this organization for so many years. ‘I began when we first arrived in Los Alamos … my husband was a member of the Knights of Columbus and we had children and we all were very involved as a family,’ Kossar said. ‘I love people and I enjoy the Knights of Columbus – they are a bunch of beautiful men who do many charitable projects and we help them with all Read More
Introducing Freedom Church Los Alamos
Freedom Church Los Alamos meets 11 a.m. to noon Sundays in the Aspen Elementary Gymnasium on Villa Street. Courtesy/Freedom Church
Freedom Church Los Alamos Pastor Mike Brake delivers a message on a Sunday morning at Freedom Church Los Alamos. Courtesy/Freedom
We’re blown away with all that has transpired in our brief existence in Los Alamos! The fun and exciting times starting with a group of about 20 people meeting in a living room, and has quickly grown to 100+ in the last year and a half.
We know life is complicated. Instruction Read More
An Open Book: Day Of Remembrance
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZLos Alamos
Fr. Glenn: Caring For Lazarus
By Fr. Glenn Jones
First responders might find it interesting (hopefully edifying) to know that today (September 29) is the annual Catholic day for the commemoration of the archangels mentioned in scripture: Michael, Gabriel and (in the Catholic and Orthodox scriptures) Raphael. Michael, of course, figures prominently in the book of Revelation as leader of angels in the depiction of the defeat of “the dragon” (Satan). Gabriel is in the Gospel of Luke and the prophet Daniel. And, finally, Raphael is a primary character in the book of Tobit. Whenever you see a depiction of an archangel, Read More
U.S. Military Personnel: Wounded, Sick, Injured Invited To Apply For Warriors To Lourdes Spiritual Journey
Scene of previous Warriors to Lourdes Opening Mass. Courtesy/KofCLittle Shop On The Corner: Early Fall Special Sept. 25
Early Fall Special 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Little Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH
TOTH News:
The Little Shop on the Corner, the thrift store inside Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at the corner of Canyon Road and Trinity Drive will offer an Early Fall Special on women’s pants this week.
Customers can get three pairs of pants for $1. This excludes items in the boutique section.
Little Shop on the Corner is open 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Thicker Rug Needed
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
With the visit of President Trump to New Mexico recently, and with the division in the American political arena highlighted daily in the news, it seemed almost providential that one of the readings for the Catholic Mass this weekend was from St. Paul: “I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority….” (1 Timothy 2:1) Well, in our day that can make many grind their teeth not a little. “What? Pray for Trump?!” or, in a blast from the past: “What! Pray for Obama?!”
Yes, absolutely … no matter Read More
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church Fall Conference Features Simonetta Carr On Broken Pieces And The God Who Mends Them
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church News:
Memorial Service Celebrating Life Of Irene Davis-Dellinger At White Rock Presbyterian Church Sept. 29
Irene Davis-Dellinger. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Irene Davis-Dellinger is 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the White Rock Presbyterian Church, 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock.
A light reception follows the service.
The community is welcome to attend. Read More
Benefit Ride To The Springs Draws More Than 50 Riders To Support Injured La Cueva Teen Wyatt Taylor
Riders arrive Saturday morning in the parking lot at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 401 Trinity Dr. for the start of the Ride to the Springs, a benefit ride for La Cueva teen Wyatt Taylor seriously injured in a RTV accident in 2017. The effort raised more than $11,702 to help offset reconstructive procedures Taylor is facing and support the Catholic church in Jemez Springs. Taylor and the church will each receive a check for $5,851. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Guest of Honor Wyatt Taylor and his mom Michelle were presented with prayer shawls from Nancy Kossar on behalf Read More
Shop On The Corner Holds Big Sale Wednesday
The Shop on the Corner is holding a 50 percent off sale 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo
SHOP ON THE CORNER News:
The Shop on the Corner thrift store on the lower level of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at Canyon Road andDiamond Drive will host a 50 percent off sale on all clothing and shoes 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday.
The sale extends to the boutique and the community is invited to attend. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Please … Affirm Me!
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Was looking at Facebook this morning (yes, kids; old Fr. Glenn knows about Facebook), and noted that the number of “If you believe/agree with this, share!” or the guilt-attempting: “I bet I won’t get even 1 share!” posts. And, of course, who has not received myriad requests to “like” this or that, or to become “friends” with people of whose identity you have no clue—a “friend” of a friend of a friend of…” …in their attempt to “collect” as many “friends” as possible.
The trend is rather disturbing, actually—the persons posting such things seeming to be pleading: “Please … Read More
IHM: Community Invited To Attend LYFE University
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First United Methodist Church Animal Blessing Oct. 6
First United Methodist Church Of Los Alamos News:
Rev. John W. Nash of First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos will have an Animal Blessing at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.
The community is invited to bring animals, large and small, to have them blessed by Pastor John.
First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos is at 715 Diamond Dr. Read More
Fuselier: The Seeking Emotional System
By BOB FUSELIERSome thoughts from science, life, and ancient religious texts
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
Some thoughts from science, life, and ancient religious texts
In an earlier essay, I touched on the choice that we share with all animals: either to go forward towards resources that sustain us or to draw away from that which can cause us harm. The emotional system that controls our forward motion has been labeled the Seeking emotional system by the noted neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp. While it’s needed for life, this emotional system can lead us into a lot of trouble.
Such is the way Read More
Shop On The Corner To Donate More Than $1,000 For Hurricane Relief Thanks To Community Support
COMMUNITY News:
Workers at the thrift Store, Shop on the Corner, located inside Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, thank the community for its support during Wednesday’s sale.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated to hurricane relief efforts.
“Our grateful thanks for all of you who helped us reach an all-time financial success today (Wednesday). We are able to give more than $1,000 for hurricane relief,” said Shop on the Corner staff. Read More
Benefit Motorcycle Ride To The Springs Sept. 14
On The Job In Los Alamos: Ministerial Alliance Meeting
On the job in Los Alamos are members of the Los Alamos Ministerial Alliance at its monthly meeting Sept. 3 at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church on Trinity Drive. Over breakfast there were introductions of new ministers and sharing of the happenings in their diverse faith communities. The main topic of discussion was plans for the formation of a stand-alone non-profit (Safe Spaces) to create a women’s shelter in Los Alamos. The incorporation of the non-profit, its goals and focus, as well as possible challenges were all discussed. Dr. Kristy Dean Nadler presented on the need Read More
Shop On The Corner Proceeds Go To Hurricane Relief
Shop on the Corner in the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo
SHOP ON THE CORNER News:
Proceeds from sales Wednesday at the Shop on the Corner thrift store in the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church will be donated to Hurricane Dorian disaster relief.
Support from patrons will go to provide immediate needs such as food, water and basic needs and long-term assistance.
Shop on the Corner is open 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at TOTH, 3900 Trinity Dr. Read More
