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(Photograph: Sky Information) There have been poignant scenes at St Patrick's Church on Tuesday because the household of a nine-year-old woman killed in a knife assault in Southport gathered to recollect her. The church was full for a memorial service for Alicia da Silva Aguiar, who was killed together with Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, at Taylor Swift's dance class on July 29. The service was led by Fr John Heneghan and tributes have been learn in English and Portuguese. They prayed for 3 women. Alice's headteacher at Churchtown Main, Jinnie Payne, described her as…

(Photograph: Channel 4 Information) Religion leaders have written a joint letter condemning hate and violence after greater than per week of unrest in elements of the UK. In a joint letter Instancesexpressing “horror” on the violence and praising the individuals who volunteered to wash up the streets and restore injury of their communities. Religion leaders have known as the riots “a stain on our nationwide ethical conscience” and spoken of their dedication to a “constructive and compassionate” dialogue on immigration. The letter was signed by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Roman Catholic Archbishop…

(Photograph: Getty/iStock) Leonardo da Vinci's “Final Supper,” created between 1495 and 1498, stays some of the profound and influential Christian-themed artistic endeavors in historical past. Commissioned by Duke Ludovico Sforza of Milan for the refectory of the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie, this fresco depicts the pivotal second when Jesus declares that certainly one of His disciples will betray Him, a revelation that units the stage for His impending crucifixion. This picture goes past mere creative rendering; vividly captures the emotional and religious turmoil of the apostles, with every character portrayed with exceptional psychological depth. Think about how ground-breaking…

Tim Walz(Picture: Tim Walz) (CP) Kamala Harris introduced Tuesday morning that she has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her operating mate. A former highschool instructor and navy veteran, Walz, 60, was reportedly chosen by Harris to enchantment to rural, right-leaning voters within the Midwest. Harris' resolution to select Walz for the Democratic nomination drew a whole lot of backlash from each the correct and the left, together with from a number of Christian activists. Listed below are 5 reactions from totally different Christian political activists to Harris' choice. New York Instances columnist David French shares his ideas on the…

(Picture: Getty/iStock) Jewish educational and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster displays on Moses' last classes for the Israelites earlier than leaving this world. We have now come to the final e-book of the Torah, Devarim in Hebrew, Deuteronomy in English. Devarim means phrases and issues. Deuteronomy means repetition. On this e-book, Moses is aware of that he’ll die earlier than reaching the Promised Land. His aim is to offer his individuals a imaginative and prescient to take them from the Wilderness to their true House, with out him. The writer of “Le Petit Prince”, the primary French e-book we studied at…

(Photograph: Getty/iStock) Indonesian authorities final week detained a 19-year-old member of an Islamic extremist group and his dad and mom, foiling a suicide bombing plot to focus on two church websites, officers mentioned. The highschool pupil, recognized solely by his initials, HOK, was arrested on July 31 at about 7:15 p.m. whereas on his strategy to eliminate proof in Jalan Langsep, Sisir Village, Batu Metropolis, in Malang Regency, East Java, he mentioned. Particular Anti-Terrorism Squad 88 spokesman Aswin Siregar at a press convention in Jakarta on Sunday. Particular Department Unit 88 and Batu Police had been concerned within the arrest. …

This text might include affiliate hyperlinks. I could earn cash from the businesses listed on this publish at no further price to you. Please learn my posting coverage for extra data. All Bible quotations are from the New King James Model (NKJV) except in any other case famous. My husband and I take pleasure in watching films and TV exhibits set within the Center Ages. I’ve at all times valued historical past and imagining what life would have been like again then. As we've watched the exhibits through the years, one factor I've seen is the sorts of shields knights…

SS PODCAST: Filmmakers Stephen & Alex Kendrick on ‘The Forge,’ pointing folks to Jesus By Jason Romano Aug 6, 2024 (Picture courtesy of The Kendrick Brothers) THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING STEPHEN & ALEX KENDRICK Stephen and Alex Kendrick are brothers and filmmakers whose newest film, “The Forge,” is releasing in theaters Aug. 23. The Kendrick brothers’ different films embody “Going through the Giants,” “Fireproof,” “Warfare Room” and “Overcomer.” At this time on the podcast, Stephen and Alex Kendrick focus on “The Forge” and their method to filmmaking. They share insights on the idea of…

Every day Devotional: Tuesday, August 6 – Guidelines For Our Good By Sports Spectrum Aug 6, 2024 (Photograph courtesy of Shutterstock) “While you lay siege to a metropolis for a very long time, preventing in opposition to it to seize it, don’t destroy its timber by placing an ax to them, as a result of you may eat their fruit. Don’t lower them down. Are the timber folks, that you must besiege them?” — Deuteronomy 20:19 >> Sign up here for Sports Spectrum devotionals sent right to your email inbox > Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can…

U.S. golfer Scottie Scheffler takes emotional gold at Olympics, maintains identification in Christ alone By Kevin Mercer Aug 5, 2024 Olympic gold medalist golfer Scottie Scheffler of the US, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photograph/Matt York) As American golfer Scottie Scheffler stood atop the rostrum on the Paris Olympics and listened to the tune of “The Star-Spangled Banner” resound from the audio system, together with his spouse, Meredith, and their new child son, Bennett, trying on from the stands, tears came to his eyes. >> Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine for more stories where sports and faith connect