BRUNSWICK — Peter Panagore, author of the new book, “Heaven is Beautiful,” will speak Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at First Parish Church of Brunswick. According to a press release: “As a college student ice climbing in Alberta, Panagore became trapped on the mountainside. When the sun went down, he succumbed to exhaustion and hypothermia and […]

“There will be signs in the sun, the moon and the stars and on earth. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Luke 21:25-26 Heeding the Signs We are surrounded by directional and warning signs designed to keep us […]

BRANDON, MISS. On many Sundays, conservative Mississippi Republican Gov. Phil Bryant can be found in the sanctuary at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, almost always in his trademark suit and boots, often among those helping pass the offering plates. In the same sanctuary — sometimes just a few wooden pews away — are Jan Smith […]

BRUNSWICK Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced in a press release on Tuesday that Fr. Thomas M. Murphy has been appointed pastor of All Saints Parish, effective July 1. The parish consists of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick; St. John the Baptist Church, Brunswick; St. Mary Church, Bath; Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Boothbay […]

Here is for the courageous ones. For those who say, “yes,” despite the personal cost. For those with the outrageous audacity to love those from whom they have nothing to gain. Here is for the California preachers wife, who at the comfortable age of 52, said yes to a dying missionary’s desperate request, “I’m giving […]

“And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 The Power of Truth Truth is known. It lies within us. Little children discover lying at a very early age. They know it is wrong, but they are afraid that if others know the truth about them they won’t like […]

BRUNSWICK — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is pleased to host Spring Training 2016 for Episcopalians across the diocese to gather with Bishop Lane for a day of learning, sharing and growth. Twenty workshops will be available to choose from for spiritual growth or community outreach. Each will be led by experienced Maine clergy, Bishop Lane, […]

Growing up, I didn’t participate in many organized summer activities. In elementary school, my farming mom once dropped my brother and me off at a one-week camp in the Oregon woods. I remember the name of my councilor, Strawberry; a scary game in which we chased each other around in the dark; and feeling very, […]

AUBURN Fr. Leo Patalinghug, creator of “Grace Before Meals,” an international apostolate which helps strengthen families and relationships through God’s gift of a family meal, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference scheduled for Saturday, April 9, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch in Auburn. With a theme of […]

AUBURN During the Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis asks all believers to experience God’s mercy, love, and compassion and to bring it into the lives of others through corporal and spiritual works of mercy. In an effort to answer that call, the parish outreach program at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn contacted […]