Religions

   A word from the Rabbi   Dear Friend, Seven of the ten plagues that were visited upon the Egyptians are described in this week's Torah reading, Vaeira. The purpose of these plagues was,…

Brandon with his parents Jamie and Alan Neilson at his Court of Honor. Photo: Karen Lake Brandon Neilson, age 16, heard a scream for help coming from the pool at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.  He ran to the pool deck to see a maintenance worker…

January 14-15, 2012     It is a special treat to bring family and friends to Mass but it can become awkward at Communion if you have not explained to them that we Roman Catholics are a ‘closed communion’ Church, meaning that Eucharist/Communion is fo…

According to Starry-eyed Films (8/21/09), India girls are eliminated through sex-selective abortion or infanticide of over 40,000 per month.  The reason behind this is deeply engrained in the Indian culture. For example, girls are expensive to their fam…

December 31, 2011 – January 1, 2012 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27                   Galatians 4:4-7                       Luke 2:16-21   A year awaits us. Filled with the expected designated holidays, birthd…