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Japanese Buddhists, Christians mark six-month anniversary of earthquake, tsunami
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While the United States was observing the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Japan on Sunday was marking the six-month anniversary of the March earthquake and tsunami that devasted a large portion of the island nation. The Japanese observed the anniversary with prayer services, bell ringing and chanting at 2:46 p.m., the time when the…
Daily Mail: Embattled Archbishop of Canterbury to resign
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Dr. Rowan Williams is planning to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury by the end of next year – eight years early, London’s Daily Mail newspaper reported Monday. Rumors have been circulating that the 61-year-old Archbishop, who could remain in office until he is 70, feels the ten years he has served enough in such a demanding job —…
SMU football player’s faith, quiet act inspire thanks from Aggie interceptor
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There on the game tapes, it’s unmistakable — Texas Aggie Trent Hunter intercepts the ball, but loses his helmet. Southern Methodist center Blake McJunkin takes him down — but deliberately protects Hunter’s head as SMU teammate Kelly Turner joins the fray. “Even in the nasty, brutal game of football, sportsmanship is alive and well,” marveled…
Prayer permeated the Ground Zero ceremonies Sunday
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Prayer, scripture-reading and talk of the Almighty resounded as Americans stood together on the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America. At the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania, a Navy tenor’s voice wafted clear the words of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” in the morning stillness: “In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was…
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