Marcelo Gleiser, a professor of physics and astronomy at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., was announced March 19 as the 2019 Templeton Prize Laureate. The Templeton Prize is one of the world's largest annual individual awards and honors a person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery or practical works. Gleiser is pictured in a 2015 photo. (CNS photo/Eli Burakian, Dartmouth College)

Templeton Prize winner believes science, spirituality are complementary

Posted by - March 23, 2019

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (CNS) — A Dartmouth College cosmologist and theoretical physicist, who considers himself a religious agnostic even though he has devoted his career to examining link between science, philosophy and spirituality in exploring the mystery of creation, is the 2019 Templeton Prize winner. Marcelo Gleiser, 60, often describes science as an “engagement with

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Pope Francis meets March 9, 2019, at the Vatican with Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The meeting drew great interest from members of both faiths, say religious leaders. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

In Utah, Catholics, Mormons have ‘positive, cordial relationship’

Posted by - March 23, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) — The March 3 meeting at the Vatican between Pope Francis and Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, drew great interest from members of both faiths and was covered extensively in the media in Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely

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Almsgiving: How much should we give?

Posted by - March 23, 2019

This week, let us take a look at the Lenten practice of almsgiving and what it means to give as Christ gives. It can be summed up very simply: Give Everything You Have. Yikes. Let’s take a look at what that means. The standard of generosity, for those who seek Christ, is set high because

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Gospel Reflection on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted by - March 19, 2019

Gospel Reflection on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Rev. Fr. Allan Rubett A. Cabatian, OAR, San Roque Parish March 19, 2019MT 1:16, 18-21, 24A

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Gospel Reflection on the Second Sunday of Lent

Posted by - March 17, 2019

Gospel Reflection on the Second Sunday of Lent by Rev. Fr. Harold Funa, Kristo Rai Parish LK 9:28-36 Transfiguration In today’s gospel, it’s about the transfiguration of Jesus in the mountain. The word ‘transfiguration’ means a change in form or appearance. Transfiguration event depicts a glimpse of Christ’s glory and a preview of his resurrection.

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Bishop Ryan and some of the Diocesan Curia staff, Rommel Buenaflor, Bel Tan and Sherwin Pasillos stood proudly on the podium for the photo op after completing the 2019 Saipan Marathon last Saturday.

Running not for a medal, but for a Cause

Posted by - March 17, 2019

By Julie Anne Loong, For the North Star Having ran from Micro Beach to Pacific Islands Club and back, Bishop Ryan Jimenez, along with three diocesan staff members, completed a whopping 21.8 kilometer (13.1 miles) run within 3 hours– an accomplishment that may be difficult for others to achieve. Last Saturday, March 9, 2019, they

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During Lent, Rediscover the Spiritual Acts of Mercy

Posted by - March 17, 2019

COMFORT THE SORROWFUL Be a listening ear for someone who is grieving or going through a hard time Provide some love-in-action: if applicable, refer them to Karidat for practical support, counseling, etc. COUNSEL THE DOUBTFUL Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and we can rely on Him to keep His promises. Feed

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“LIKE GOD”, DEVIL’S OR JESUS’ WAY?

Posted by - March 17, 2019

The Devil’s Way:  In Genesis, the serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden: “God knows that if you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God knowing good an devil.” (Gen. 3:5). It’s a kind of temptation “to be like God”, not in

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Overcoming negativity

Posted by - March 17, 2019

Recently the annual federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King’s birthday was celebrated. In addition to providing due recognition to the African-American community and an exceptional American hero, it was a much-appreciated opportunity for a day off from work. While I very much enjoy my job, it is nice to have an extended weekend now and

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II DAMENGGUN KUARESMA

Posted by - March 17, 2019

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                   Gn 15, 5-12, 17-18  Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Genesis  Si Yu’us Ha konni’ si Abram huyung ya ilek-ña nu guiya:  “Talak hilu’ gi langit ya un tufung i puti’un siha, yanggin un na’siña.”  Ha åomentåyi ya ilek-ña. “Pues siempri taiguennao ha’ i famagu’on-mu siha.”  Si Abram ha po’lu i hininggen-ña

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