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Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Devotional practices are core to world religions and fan culture but they are no longer for me | Jackie Bailey

Devotion transcends love, encompassing an active, passionate desire to prove allegiance to a higher power.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Amid ICE raids, bishop tells SoCal worshippers they can stay home on Sundays

Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino issued a decree allowing parishioners to stay home on Sundays due to fears of immigration enforcement. He emphasized that 'such fear constitutes a grave inconvenience that may impede the spiritual good of the faithful.'
US politics
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Tibetan Musical Notation Is Beautiful

"A vital component of Tibetan Buddhist experience, musical notation allows for the transference of sacred sound and ceremony across generations. A means to memorize sacred text, express devotion, ward off feral spirits, and invoke deities."
Music
fromeuronews
2 months ago

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

This year's Hajj sees over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims, reflecting a decline from pre-pandemic attendance figures.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Sin and Creativity in the Middle Ages: New Book Explores Medieval German Devotional Writing - Medievalists.net

Dr. Sarah Bowden's new book explores the connection between sin, penance, and literary creativity in 11th-12th century German literature.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

When is Eid al-Adha 2025? Dates, meaning and London celebrations for the Muslim festival

Eid al-Adha is a significant Islamic holiday commemorating sacrifice and devotion to God, occurring on June 6-10, 2025.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

What Pope Francis wanted for his funeral, according to his autobiography

Pope Francis shares his personal wishes for his funeral, emphasizing simplicity and a preference for burial at Santa Maria Maggiore.
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