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Because of a strong commitment from Muslim leaders and volunteers – no violence. Despite the danger of attacks from Islamic terrorists, Christmas celebrations unfolded peacefully across Indonesia thanks to the help of Muslim organizations and the commitment of the forces of order. Christmas Mass in Jakarta Cathedral was attended by many exponents of the Muslim…

Advent IV and Christmas edition – let’s hear from all over! We’ll let Gashwin get you started – he was in Delhi for Advent IV: The beautiful cathedral was almost full, with a riot of multicolored shawls draped around the women, the men in jackets or sweaters. A line of penitents lined the left and…

From Michigan to Sri Lanka: Two years ago in January, the Rev. Bennett Constantine returned to visit his native Sri Lanka in sorrow. The Dec. 26, 2004, Asian tsunami that left 230,000 dead had devastated the village of Mullaittivu, where the Eaton Rapids priest once lived. Only an altar and bell tower remained of St.…

We certainly are. In the space of twelve hours, in one mid-sized city, members of my family participated in the following: 1) a very by-the-book Mass in English in a non-renovated Romanesque-style church, with a little Latin tossed in here and there (Sanctus), modified ad orientem stance, with a highly exegetical homily (I didn’t hear…
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