St. John Fisher Roster/Coaching Staff St. John Fisher Schedule/Results Nazareth Roster/Coaching Staff Nazareth Schedule/Results Fifth-year senior Timmy Salit racked up 10 points to surpass 200 for his career in the No John Fisher men's lacrosse team's 30-6 victory over No 4-seeded Hartwick in the Empire 8 Conference Semifinals on Thursday night at Growney Stadium.  On a mission for their sixth E8 title in a row 2-seeded Nazareth in the conference title game at noon on Saturday 3-seeded SUNY Geneseo 14-12 to punch their ticket to the E8 final on Thursday evening.  one of four players in program history to reach 200 points tied the program's second-best marks for single-game points (10) and assists (8) in the drubbing of Hartwick.  Senior Brady Mason wasn't too far behind with a career-high nine points on six goals and three assists It was his second six-goal effort of the season Nazareth jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening eight minutes but Fisher punched back with five unanswered goals including three in the final three minutes of the opening quarter and two in the second quarter.  Mason buried a goal on a feed from senior Braeden McNeill early in the second quarter to tie the game at four Leuze gave the Cardinals their first lead of the contest about six minutes later After Nazareth scored two unanswered goals to regain the lead senior Kesselring scored late in the second quarter to send the teams into halftime knotted up at six.  Leuze scored his second goal of the game about a minute into the third quarter to break the tie and the Cardinals stayed in front the rest of the way Mason and sophomore Robbie Salit also scored as part of a 3-0 Fisher run to start the third.  Mason led Fisher with seven points on four goals and three assists.  Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here 'City on the Precipice of Hope,' With Peace Entrepreneur Maoz InonInon began his tours of Nazareth in 2020 after the murders of his parents by Hamas in southern Israel on October 7 he tells participants about the act of 'making hope,' and tourism as a force for coexistence 2024Get email notification for articles from Rachel Fink FollowJun 16 2024Our visit to the old city of Nazareth in Israel's Lower Galilee region starts with dessert A well-known Arab delicacy called Layali Lubnan ("Lebanese nights," in English) made of semolina pudding layered with silky whipped cream and fragrant rose and orange blossom water which is then topped with bright green pistachios crumbs '#' : location.hash;window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery = location.search === '' && location.href.slice(0 location.href.length - window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash.length).indexOf('?') !== -1 '?' : location.search;if (window.history && window.history.replaceState) {var ogU = location.pathname + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash;history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/man-shot-dead-in-nazareth-restaurant-police-and-medics-say\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=1fvLlIEwNl3XxDCm5QU5QeeQwSsQtyDiHzzU21LSvnc-1746518638-1.0.1.1-fvRIRKQzdudn4rJ4rGSaQ2h5nzTzFEDA75DdtqKl.64" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null ogU);}}document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(cpo);}()); Barcelona’s investment in Kika Nazareth from Portugal caught a few eyes last summer Despite being a player of great promise and talent it was slightly unlike Barcelona to sign a player of such a young age instead of someone who has already proven themselves Whilst Esmee Brugts was younger than Kika when she joined the Spanish giants a stark contrast to Barcelona spending between $400,000 and $650,000 on the Portuguese international Kika was an excellent acquisition for the side both right now and in the future Part of Barcelona’s identity is the responsive nature and understanding of those around you In the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage home tie with St Pölten Kika showed this in the build-up to her goal in the first half After some communication from Aitana Bonmatí Kika fills the space that should otherwise be filled by Pajor It allows the Portuguese international to be in the box and ready for the tap-in to make the game 2-0 It is slightly disingenuous to suggest this is a fluke or unnatural for Kika She has alternatively played as a striker in her career But the ability to pull in and out of the front line and the respond to the movements of others is a skill embedded into the Barcelona way of playing The quick-paced and assertive nature of the Barcelona build-up means it is essential for players to be comfortable and active in these types of situations but Kika’s responsiveness to pull into the front line when it was needed meant the goal was executed and not wasted In her pressing style, Kika often makes herself available in space in and around the box. In the 6-0 win against Levante Badalona the Portuguese showed how the smallest of gaps can equate in a goal As everyone closes down on the box after Brugts sends the ball in from out wide Pajor and Patri Guarrjo find themselves tightly marked with Jana Férnandez coming in from the wing but unable to make it But Kika remains in good space and even drifts away from her marker and two on her left marking Patri and Pajor Kika divides the space before heading straight through the opening to convert the ball This vision to split the space and pull the compact defensive three apart means she has no marker and ample space to create and convert the header she can comfortably convert her header into the back of the net for 6-0 Kika allows for the header to be completely unsaveable by the goalkeeper who has come close to Kika to attempt the save but there is an underline of intelligence in the move Barcelona signed the Portuguese international for her creativity and vision in the game Her undeniable flair works well in the system and style of Barcelona whilst adding a new layer of unpredictability and fire Her first goal for the club showed exactly why they signed her In Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Levante UD Kika’s creativity worked a treat out on the wing to score her first goal for the club Claudia Pina collects the ball outside of the box She then chips it into the box for Kika to run onto into the back of the net for her first Barca goal It’s the type of finish that sets the tone for Kika’s abilities and finesse in this team she pulls herself further away from the face of goal This means her timing must be inch perfect A second too early or late and she wouldn’t get the power or touch she desired on the ball She waits for the ball to bounce back up before unleashing the shot across the goal It’s a goal that set the bar for what she can bring to Barcelona Kika has more than enough time to show what she can do creativity and drive are just the beginning of what makes her a hardworking and adaptable player she will surely grow to be a great outlet for Barcelona in the long term Championship round-up: Birmingham go clear at the top as Pompey pick up first win WSL: Erin Cuthbert signs contract extension with Chelsea "\/liveblog_entry\/rocket-sirens-sounding-continuously-in-northern-cities-and-towns-including-nazareth\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=B75GDDhmy86S35nKJ61I5yeifHZWoqyVmLLDt3a6wTg-1746518653-1.0.1.1-n7J80M0M8KuvRrcoV7zcqpOUl.mc8UyL3BzZtKE2WSg" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam believes that Israel’s largest Arab city – known for being the childhood home of Jesus – is on the brink of economic and societal collapse and we cannot continue like this,” the mayor said in a recent interview With the school year starting on September 1 We also need to cover the monthly salaries of school staff which range from 10,000 shekels (over $2,600) to 15,000 shekels ($4,000) Salam blamed the collapse not only on the lack of tourists but also on budget disparities between Arab and Jewish cities “The central government doesn’t provide us with the same economic support it gives Jewish cities,” Salam claimed “My budget is 500 million shekels [$135 million] not the 800 million shekels [$213 million] a Jewish city would receive We still feel treated as second-class citizens – not just because we are Arabs but because we do not receive the economic resources we deserve.” Most businesses in Nazareth have closed because tourism has dried up everything is closed due to the complete halt in tourism Only half of the municipal staff is working today and we need to figure out how to pay their salaries,” the mayor said The city is also struggling with a wave of mafia crime led predominantly by Muslim mafia gangs who are targeting Christian store owners and extorting exorbitant protection fees amounting to roughly $13,500 each month Despite efforts by Israel’s Shin Bet security agency and an increase in police patrols said the situation has become similar to the Wild West “In Nazareth, the mafia will shoot at the stores, then tell them they need ‘chawa’ [protection money]. It’s like the Wild West,” Roshrash said The crime wave has led to an exodus of Christians from the city which was 80% of the Nazareth population when the State of Israel gained independence in 1948 the Christian population has dwindled to just 20% Many Christians have either moved to Jewish neighborhoods or emigrated to Western countries Last year, Nazareth was one of the cities hardest hit by criminal violence, according to the Abraham Initiatives a nonprofit group that works for Jewish-Arab equality in Israel “When you have less investments and less employment and more young people who have poor education and no alternative offered by the city, it is common to see them join criminal gangs, which give them money to work for them, even for killing,” said Ameer Bisharat, CEO of the National Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities. The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel Basilica and Church of the annunciation in Nazareth Hundreds took to social media platform X after the Israeli Foreign Ministry made a factual error about Jesus' birthplace in a post on their account titled "Israel," and then corrected it The Israeli town, also known as 'the Arab capital of Israel,' has a population that is around 70% Muslim and 30% Christian. pic.twitter.com/OiJSuOq6BO — Israel ישראל (@Israel) September 22, 2024 Early Sunday, Israeli northern cities suffered a major attack by the Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah One affected city was Nazareth – known for its large Arab population and significant Christian minority (about 30% of its residents) – where rocket debris caused a fire Lmfao you guys are something else. pic.twitter.com/L2e85G5lye — Assaf, MD (@_Assaf_MD) September 22, 2024 is under attack by Hezbollah." The post was also accompanied by a photo showing a fire in Nazareth which was later clarified to be from a previous incident Users quickly responded with comments criticizing the account's admin for its lack of knowledge as well as referring to it as a "propaganda fail." "The idiots running this official account don't even know the birthplace of Jesus is Bethlehem," one comment said "Another day another propaganda fail," another user added The ongoing online battle between anti-Israel users and pro-Israel users is nothing new The Foreign Ministry swiftly corrected the post but not quickly enough to avert the current social media buzz A photo attached to a post about a joint Israeli-American Air Force exercise featured the phrase "All units ready" According to a new report released by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday titled “Editing for Hate: How Anti-Israel and.. West posted on social media platform X on Friday "It was always a dream of mine to walk around with.. 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Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarNazareth University hosts summit to inspire future mental health professionalsby WHAM — Nazareth University hosted a summit aimed at inspiring future generations of mental health professionals The university invited 56 high school students interested in pursuing careers in the mental health field to participate in the event The summit focused on various disciplines within the field "I want to get into this field because I want to help people I definitely want to be a pediatric counselor The job outlook in the mental health field is growing at an above-average rate highlighting the importance of such initiatives to encourage young individuals to consider careers in this vital sector Winning pitcher Connor McKay (3-1) struck out eight and allowed one run on four hits over six innings in the first game Eddie Donnelly (3-0) struck out four over five innings to get the win for Nazareth in the second game Drew Hyland was 3 for 4 with four runs scored and Kam Alikhan was 2 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI for Nazareth (22-4 a run scored and two stolen bases and Dom Murrell was 2 for 3 with two runs scored two RBIs and a steal for the Warriors (14-12) Winning pitcher Charlie Scherer struck out seven and allowed one run on one hit over five innings Westmont 27 Chicago (Noble/Bulls) 6 (4 innings) four runs scored and four RBIs and Rocco Damato was 3 for 3 with a double four runs scored and four RBIs for Westmont (20-8-1) which reached 20 wins for the 15th time in program history two runs scored and an RBI and Gavin Pogorzelski was 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored for the Raiders The visiting Hornets scored four runs in the sixth and went on to the West Suburban crossover win Vascil Monogios doubled in two runs in the inning Max Hetlet was 2 for 3 with a double for Glenbard West Joey Gainer hit a two-run home run and winning pitcher Peter Solloway struck out six in four shutout innings Luke Wojcik was 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Knights six RBIs and four runs scored and John Louise was 2 for 2 with a homer four runs scored and an RBI for the Broncos Ryan Lisowski had a double and three RBIs for the Dukes The visiting Redwings scored four runs in the fifth and three in the sixth for the comeback win run scored and RBI and Hannah Baer scored two runs and drove in one for Benet two runs scored and an RBI and Alexis Amrhein was 2 for 4 with a double Eleanor Grout and Becca Chaney all homered for the Tigers Chaney going 4 for 4 with four runs scored and four RBIs for the Tigers Delaney Nelson was 3 for 4 with two runs scored and two RBIs for the Raiders seven RBIs and four runs scored and Kelly Cahill was 3 for 4 with two doubles and three RBIs for the Knights run scored and two RBIs and Lucy Dreher 2 for 3 with a run scored and RBI for the Lions Emily McNichols homered for York in the second game The Mustangs beat the Warriors at the Tournament of Champions in Bettendorf Norah Pennings had four saves in goal for Wheaton Academy (9-4-3) The Lions beat the Redwings at the Naperville Invitational Joshua WelgeI am the Sports Editor for Kendall County Newspapers, the Kane County Chronicle and Suburban Life Media, covering primarily sports in Kendall, Kane, DuPage and western Cook counties. 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Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network (ANS – Nazareth) – Although in principle legal rights are the same for all Israeli citizens almost all cities and villages inhabited by Arabs experience significantly poorer living conditions than their Jewish counterparts These communities face numerous challenges including lower levels of formal education and a range of socio-economic problems The Christian population is mainly concentrated in the northern district and in Haifa which has a population of almost 30,000 inhabitants Nazareth Salesians are responding to the unique challenges faced by Arab communities in Israel exacerbated by the ongoing conflict since 7 October which has led to increasing levels of fear anxiety and depression among children and young people the Salesians have launched two key programmes The first initiative is a scholarship program designed to assist 105 disadvantaged students This programme directly addresses the economic hardships faced by many families in war-affected Arab communities the initiative aims to reduce dropout rates and ensure that students can continue their education despite the hardships of their families The second initiative focuses on improving psycho-social support within educational contexts during the conflict This includes the training of 50 school staff and teachers on effective strategies to support students during the war as well as the involvement of 100 children and adolescents in psycho-social activities such as psychological workshops and expert-led sessions on religious and spiritual guidance This programme will provide psychological support for 655 school students tackling the significant repercussions on mental health in prolonged conflict - anxiety the Salesians aim to meet the urgent financial and psycho-social needs of children and young people affected by a crisis that is increasingly worsening also due to the new front of combat that is involving the whole of Galilee ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements John Fisher men's lacrosse team won its sixth consecutive Empire 8 Conference championship on Saturday with a 21-10 victory over East Avenue Nazareth at Growney Stadium who've beaten Nazareth in five straight conference title games punched their ticket to the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Tournament with the victory finished its season 13-6 overall and lost its 14th straight game to Fisher John Fisher senior attacker Brady Mason the tournament's Most Valuable Player he amassed 15 points on 12 goals and three assists He led the Cardinals with six goals in Saturday's contest The Cardinals came out firing on all cylinders scoring five unanswered goals in the first seven minutes Junior Matt Slowinski started the scoring at the 12:50 mark and sophomore Sean Donaldson added another 45 seconds later Junior Brett Seaman scored to make it 3-0 before Donaldson buried his second goal of the game less than 30 seconds later at the 11:03 mark finding the back of the net on a feed from senior Braeden McNeill The Golden Flyers responded with three quick goals to make it 5-3 but any momentum they had vanished quickly Fisher ran away from Nazareth with 11 unanswered goals a run that began at the end of the first quarter and ran through the start of the third Senior Ethan Kesselring had three goals in that game-deciding stretch senior Reed Currie and fifth-year senior Jordan Leuze contributed with one goal apiece many things that were taken for granted have been questioned to the point of denying the historical existence of Jesus of Nazareth Recreation of Jesus by IA following the Shroud of Turin We often blindly believe what influencers on social networks propose to us The same thing has happened to the Christian faith in the last two centuries: with the Enlightenment and secularization credit is given to self-styled historians who spread theories without sources or solid foundations For those who wish to approach the historical figure of Jesus we will undertake a journey through the sources and methods of research on the Nazarene that follows a series of articles already published by Omnes on the life of Jesus of Nazareth his cultural and geographical environment and his death it should be noted that the term derives from the Greek ἱστορία (historia) meaning research and has the same root ιδ- as the verb ὁράω (orao to know after experiencing: the same sense we find also in the root of the Latin verb video (v-id-eo and in the term of Greek origin 'idea') that a requirement of historical research is in the literal sense of the Latin word: intus lĕgĕre maintaining the ability to consider the whole of facts and events The Enlightenment raised doubts about the figure of the Nazarene but it also prompted the development of historical research through the historical-critical method aimed at assessing the reliability of the sources but to any text transmitted in different variants in order to reconstruct its original form and verify its historical content actually did and taught for their eternal salvation The Church's position thus combines the "historical Jesus" and the "Christ of faith" in a single figure the vast majority of historians - Christian Muslim or non-believer - do not doubt the historical existence of Jesus of Nazareth the historical and archaeological evidence in his favor continues to mount reinforcing the reliability of the Gospels and other New Testament writings most historians agree on the historical existence of Jesus with an increasing amount of corroborating historical and archaeological evidence This is because historical research has developed around his figure in three main phases: While the First Search was conditioned by rationalist ideology and the Second Search introduced a more balanced approach the Third Search is characterized by a greater attention to the historical context and interdisciplinarity we have an increasingly solid picture of the historical existence of Jesus and his relevance in the history of the first century The exponents of this Third Quest start from the assumption formulated by Albert Schweitzer: one cannot ideologically reject everything in the Gospels and the New Testament that has a miraculous character discarding it because it does not conform to the canons of enlightened rationalism as Benedict XVI (exponent of the Third Quest together with authors and scientists such as the Italians Giuseppe Ricciotti and Vittorio Messori the Israeli Jew David Flusser and the German Joachim Jeremias) adds in his book Jesus of Nazareth the limits of the historical-critical method consist substantially in "leaving the word in the past" today"; in "treating the words in front of us as human words"; finally in "further subdividing the books of Scripture according to their sources but the unity of all these writings as Bible does not result as an immediate historical fact" The Third Search resorts to textual analysis and hermeneutics to get as close as possible to the original form of the sources under consideration (in this case those relating to Jesus) and includes scholars such as the Israeli Jew David Flusser (1917-2000) author of fundamental writings on ancient Judaism and convinced that the Gospels and Pauline writings represent the richest and most reliable source for the study of Second Temple Judaism that the Gospels and the Pauline writings represent the richest and most reliable source for the study of Second Temple Judaism given the loss of other contemporary materials due to the destruction caused by the Jewish Wars (between 70 and 132 AD.C.) In the following articles we will see how this methodology has already been applied by the Church to historical and archaeological sources about the figure of Christ Subscribe to Omnes magazine and enjoy exclusive content for subscribers Eliana Jordan is a feature writer for the Jewish Chronicle Eliana Jordan 2 min readHezbollah launched its deepest rocket attack into Israel since the start of the war on Sunday morning firing a barrage of missiles into the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel in an attempt to destroy the Ramat David Airbase in what appears to be an escalation of the regional conflict toward all-out war hundreds of thousands of Israeli civilians hid in their bomb shelters overnight as Hezbollah launched a series of missiles at the Haifa area though others impacted in the suburb of Kiryat Bialik and left three people injured Two men in their 70s and a 16-year-old were taken to Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center for treatment Hezbollah’s terrorism targets civilians. Hundreds of thousands of Israeli civilians spent their night hiding in bomb shelters, while barrages of rockets were flying over their heads, some hitting their homes, and rocket alert sirens were constantly sounding throughout the night.… pic.twitter.com/2XzgAQQ7Fp The IDF also claimed to have intercepted all 24 rockets fired at the Jezreel Valley near the predominantly Arab-Israeli town of Nazareth on Sunday morning but a 17-year-old was killed in a traffic accident between Haifa and Nazareth when the sirens sounded during one of the early morning barrages which killed over 30 Hezbollah members and wounded thousands of others though Israel has not publicly commented on its role in the attack The IDF has already responded to the recent attacks launching airstrikes on hundreds of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Saturday night and Sunday morning ‼️ Hezbollah barrage sees direct hit in Nazareth as nearly 70 cities under fire Hezbollah terrorist rockets. pic.twitter.com/iDdsh2i0bP The attacks follow a “targeted” Israeli airstrike on a suburb of Beirut on Friday which reportedly resulted in the deaths of senior Hezbollah official Ibrahim Akil and several others the strike killed 31 people and wounded 68 others The IDF has said that the attack “almost completely dismantled” Hezbollah’s chain of command and vowed to “continue operating against any terrorist organisation that poses a threat to our civilians.” said in a post on X that "with the region on the brink of an imminent catastrophe it cannot be overstated enough: there is NO military solution that will make either side safer.” “With the region on the brink of an imminent catastrophe, it cannot be overstated enough: there is NO military solution that will make either side safer.” - @UN Special Coordinator for #Lebanon @JeanineHennis. pic.twitter.com/CNXSO4VhTF Militias in the region are also believed to have joined Hezbollah’s attack with the IDF claiming to have shot down missiles from an Iran-affiliated group in Iraq Hezbollah Lebanon IDF Haifa from Tafel des Heiligen Landes zu dem Neuen Testament dienlich At that time: When Jesus heard that John had been arrested And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 'The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali Galilee of the Gentiles - the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death on them a light has dawned.' From that time Jesus began to preach teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people those afflicted with various diseases and pains And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis Our Gospel reading today mentions several locations: Galilee Matthew is emphasising that Jesus was a real person who lived in a specific place and at a particular moment in history The passage describes the beginning of Jesus' ministry as he leaves Nazareth and settles in Capernaum a bustling fishing and trading centre on the shores of the Sea of Galilee Just as we use road maps when travelling to understand the routes it can be invaluable to refer to maps when reading Scripture The more we understand the geography of the Bible the more insight we gain into its context and message and the more poignant a the stories become The map of the Holy Land we're examining includes most of the locations mentioned in today's Gospel: the Sea of Galilee in the centre-left Capernaum at the northern edge of the lake This particular map was published in 1582 by Heinrich Bünting It comes from a book that provides an overview of biblical geography based on the journeys of notable figures from the Old and New Testaments Reflecting on this map and the many paths Jesus travelled helps us appreciate the sacrifices and efforts he and his Apostles made to spread the Good News we deepen our understanding of the challenges they faced and the determination with which they fulfilled their mission Gospel in Art: https://christian.art/Today's Reflection: https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/matthew-4-12-17-23-25-2025/ Tags: Christian Art, Fr Patrick van der Vorst, Heinrich Bünting Gospel in Art: Do not work for food that perishes Video: Duccio's Siena: Sacred Beauty and Private Devotion to Mary The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis' final gift to Gaza Cameroon: Easter heartbreak - A deeply moving Resurrection story from the frontline Jesuit parishes to host open conversations this spring We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community As our audience increases - so do our costs You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN. residents told DW they feel uneasy about the future as prospects for a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon appear bleak They are also concerned about the lack of security infrastructure 2025 at 10:06 pm CDTExpandNazareth's Jaden Fauske (21) slides into home to score the winning run as Joliet Catholic's Zachary Pomatto (34) catches the ball during the varsity baseball game on Wednesday 2025 between Nazareth and Joliet Catholic academies in La Grange Park (Tony Gadomski/Tony Gadomski for Shaw Local News Network) LA GRANGE PARK – Nazareth’s Jaden Fauske is widely considered one of the best baseball players in the country capable of smashing balls all over the field and over the fence with regularity In Wednesday’s home game against Joliet Catholic, Fauske picked a good time to show off a few of his other skills to help the Roadrunners capture the second game of the East Suburban Catholic Conference series. Instead of using his power, Fauske, a left-hander and former Louisville recruit, hit a slow chopper just past home plate along the first base line and used his speed to beat out the throw to lead off the top of the eighth inning. Three batters later, Fauske flashed his speed and sliding skills, diving headfirst into home plate to score the walk-off winning run on a hard-hit grounder by Drew Hyland for a 2-1 victory over Joliet Catholic at R.J. Sanders Field. Nazareth senior right-hander Chase Zidlicky was strong on the mound, tossing six innings and allowing five hits. The Hilltoppers’ lone run came via a balk by Zidlicky in the top of the sixth inning that plated the tying run. Sophomore right-hander James Wasson pitched the final two innings to get the win. The Roadrunners (20-4, 6-4 ESCC) loaded the bases in the eighth, aided by a walk and a perfectly placed bunt single by Aiden Nunez to set up Hyland’s RBI grounder. “It’s all about getting on base and putting the ball in play and pressing the defense,” Nazareth coach Lee Milano said. “It was kind of ironic that the two runs that were scored first were on balks. I think Chase pitched an unbelievable game. I loved the way James came out of the bullpen and did a great job. “The kid who doesn’t have any or that many at-bats comes in and he’s been the best bunter in practice and gets a great one down in Aiden Muniz,” Milano said. “That was a huge play. We scored the winning run without getting the ball out of the infield.” In an unusual game for two ESCC programs, both teams scored their first runs via a balk. The Roadrunners managed just four hits in the game, including just two in the first seven innings. The Hilltoppers (10-11, 4-2) were aiming to take the game after recording a 10-0 triumph over the Roadrunners on Monday. Lucas Grant picked up the win Monday. “It was a typical JCA-Nazareth battle, and we go extra innings,” Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss said. “It’s a typical conference battle. It’s what we expect in our conference. We’re really happy with our pitching. Ian Campbell had a very good start. We have a pretty solid top two guys if everyone keeps doing what they’re doing. “We had a little bit of everything today, from balks, hit by pitches that nobody knew if they were hit by pitches or not. We had a little bit of everything today. I appreciate our kids and their consistency.” Zidlicky said he was frustrated about his run-scoring balk, but he recovered to close out the threat and inning with a strikeout to end his outing. “I felt very good out there and great to shut them down a while,” Zidlicky said. “My fastball and curveball was working. I felt confident with my curveball and could throw it anytime I wanted to. I was glad we got the win.” Wasson did a solid job in relief, working his way out of small jams in both innings to earn a fun ribbing session by his teammates during a post-game interview. “I felt really good,” Wasson said. “It was one of those games I was really pumped up to get in there. I was going and felt good. My arm hurt a little bit, but I was just thinking attack and attack. 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her talent stems from her ability to read the game very much in line with the characteristic Barça DNA making 128 appearances and also helping her side to win four League Cups two Super Cups and the Second Division title enduring Scots Nazareth have a recorded catalogue peppered with timeless bluesy rock gems Perceptions of Nazareth and their music have shifted greatly during the Scottish group’s five-decade lifetime.  and then suddenly we became dinosaurs,” bassist Pete Agnew told Classic Rock adding with typical modesty: “But if you can live through the dinosaur period The reasons behind Nazareth’s longevity are numerous Agnew and original vocalist vocalist Dan McCafferty met aged five on their very first day at primary school They were later both in dance hall cabaret act The Shadettes When the band took off with such hits as Broken Down Angel and Bad Bad Boy which helped them to remain grounded.  And it’s beyond coincidence that Purple bassist Roger Glover produced three of Nazareth’s most important albums – Razamanaz Loud ‘N’ Proud and Rampant – helping them to make inroads into the albums market.  McCafferty’s vocal rasp was such an influence upon Axl Rose that he begged Dan to sing Love Hurts at his wedding to Erin Everley (McCafferty declined).  Following two relatively unfocused and poor-selling albums (1971’s self-titled debut and the following year’s Exercises) recorded with Deep Purple’s Roger Glover Glover honed in upon the band’s dirty suggesting they revisit the previous album’s Woke Up This Morning a tune with real swagger that sizzles with sumptuous slide guitar The arena rock of the title song remains a fixture of their set even now while Broken Down Angel and Bad Bad Boy became the hits Nazareth needed to attain some career stability Son Of A Bitch but the censors wouldn’t let them Instead they settled for Heir (later Hair) Of The Dog Though the album peaks with its cowbell-infused GN’R-approved title song (cower as Dan McCafferty sneers: ‘Now you’re messin’ with a son of a bitch’) the Nils Lofgren-penned Beggars Day and Please Don’t Judas Me are shining highlights A 2001 reissue adds the cover of Love Hurts – a song popularised by the Everly Brothers – which gave Nazareth a big-selling US single Proving himself far more than a stereotypical nuts-in-the-vice screamer one of the band’s most beautiful compositions save for Shapes Of Things (the Yardbirds) which became the finalé of their live show for many a year afterwards As you’d expect after nine albums with the same line-up Nazareth had found what might loosely be termed a ‘formula’ sound A cover of Crazy’s Horse’s Gone Dead Train was the album’s only hit single but opting to save its token ballad All The King’s Horses until the end surpassing itself with an above-par mixture of blues-infused Revenge Is Sweet and Gimme What’s Mine) and slower-paced though equally insidious tracks like Shot Me Down and Kentucky Fried Blues No Mean City brought the band two further hit singles – the Velcro-sticky May The Sunshine and a superb ballad titled Star – and although Cleminson’s tenure was disappointingly short (two albums) it transformed them into a musical tour-de-force McCafferty sounded gruffer than ever on the likes of Just Get Into It and What’s In It For Me and groove-wise the band are right on the money until the final With its cover artwork of fans’ faces pressed against the windows of a limousine that included So You Want To Be A Rock ‘N’ Roll Star the Close Enough For Rock ‘N’ Roll album was intended as Nazareth’s comment on the supposedly glamorous showbiz fishbowl they inhabited A little more subdued and world-weary than was usual for them but the band only really set out to tell the story of a tour the humour was missed by just about everyone,” rued bassist Pete Agnew Despite having been slickly produced by Doobie Brothers/ Steely Dan guitarist Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter (a hero of the band) Malice In Wonderland was a commercial disaster accompanied by “commitment” issues and a more AOR-inclined direction – a jarring change of style after the previous year’s No Mean City – that prompted Zal Cleminson to quit the band The departing guitarist at least offered the stirring ballad Heart’s Grown Cold as a sublime parting gift Big Boy and Fallen Angel display a lighter touch Nazareth have always been – and remain – a banker as a live act And despite being recorded during a campaign for 1981’s mediocre The Fool Circle album Reeling from guitarist Billy Rankin’s departure and the inability to get a UK release for their previous album Nazareth let themselves down badly with The Catch Disco-flavoured opener Party Down – complete with cringe-inducing drum machines and synth effects – encapsulated its naffness electronically enhanced production wasn’t hideous enough the band’s material (and the covers) rarely showed the inclination to put up any sort of fight In stark contrast to the album’s air of wishy-washy apathy only This Month’s Messiah 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spoken by the prophets he shall be called a Nazarene.” (Matthew 2:23) The Nazareth Trust is a Christian charity established in Scotland in 1861 and operating in the biblical hometown of Jesus Chief Financial Officer and the acting CEO told Christian journalist Paul Calvert all about the work The trust's original mandate “was to follow the commandments of Jesus Christ to heal the sick relieve the sufferings and spread the word,” Dibbini explained “The Nazareth Hospital is the oldest in Israel established under the Ottoman Empire,” he continued “Our Academic School of Nursing is the second oldest only one year after Hadassah School of Nursing in Jerusalem was opened So we are celebrating the school’s centenary this year.” including the vastly different political administrations in Israel the trust has expanded to “generate social impact,” Dibbini told Calvert citing the many prayers and “God’s faithfulness” over the years “I can tell you that for a couple of months the hospital director actually during the British Mandate period was the minister of health for all of [Mandate] Palestine,” Dibbini said proudly which is a district general hospital; the Nazareth Academy School of Nursing; the Nazareth Village a biblical tourism site; and the Serve Nazareth initiative Dibbini noted that the trust employs approximately 800 staff members making it one of the largest employers in the Nazareth region “We aim to empower our local community to provide them with equal opportunities support them in fulfilling their potential of their variety of backgrounds in the area.” “What is it like serving in a city where Jesus lived and grew up?” Calvert asked for me as a Christian and a believer at least We’re trying our best to become better Nazarenes than those who hosted Jesus and rejected Him 2,000 years ago…" “We’re trying to get really more people to love Him as we believe that this is the only and one certainty that we have in life against all of the uncertainties that we face on a continuous basis.” “We want Nazareth to become a city that God is proud of,” Dibbini explained “and that people visiting it enjoy an exceptional experience and would want to maintain and strengthen their connection and relationship with it We also want the Nazarenes to enjoy quality of life as the city moves toward relationships based on the Christian values of love But I think that we’re in a better place than Nazareth used to be when Jesus lived in it but a lot have (sic) been already achieved.” First, the Nazareth Village will celebrate its Silver Jubilee next year “The Nazareth Village grants its visitor an outstanding experience,” Dibbini boasted we take them into a journey in history back 2,000 years We manifest and explain the parables that Jesus used with replicated First Century houses [the] olive press and the tools that were used Then we simplify the understanding of the spiritual meanings of the parables that Jesus used.” Calvert mentioned the carpentry workshop and having the unique opportunity to crush olives “It’s really a village… You actually go back 2,000 years and see all of the sheep and the donkeys and the carpentry The village staff includes Christian Arabs and Messianic Jews harmony and love on special occasions or seasons like Christmas and Easter,” Dibbini said He explained that the village holds special seasonal programs for the local community that “attracts thousands of visitors.” Many of the volunteers serving in the village testify that their lives have been "transformed" by the village experience and that their faith has grown significantly as a result of their participation his prayer is that the trust can start building a new visitor center in the village The second project, Serve Nazareth the program “aims to introduce the trust and the local ministries and communicate to the international Christian community and try to establish partnerships and friendships and strengthen the relationships between the Christian communities worldwide,” Dibbini told Calvert There are typically thousands of volunteers every year Volunteers take part in the trust’s activities the spiritual team and the school of nursing “But also we engage them with other Christian ministries in the town again hoping that they will have for the future a special place in their heart for Nazareth and that our relationship with them would be maintained –and maybe partnerships are created or generated.” Calvert asked about the benefits of international volunteers "I think it's a mutual benefit," replied Dibbini It's a benefit for the local community partnerships and Christian fellowships are generated and initiated assistance to the local ministries is actually provided.” The School of Nursing boasts more than 3,000 graduates a number that has increased year after year for decades "We started with 12 nurses at the beginning and today [have] 400 students on campus," Dibbini said "Our nurses actually fill leading positions in the health care sector all around the country And I have to give credit here to our dedicated and committed staff because they wrap the students with love and compassion and they accompany them not only throughout the study challenges but also when they face personal ones." "I think this is part of the DNA that the trust is really a unique bond It's important to note also that most of those students come from a low socio-economic status and each one of them is really a success story whose life had been transformed with our help and with the Nazareth Academic School of Nursing." To celebrate the centenary of the school of nursing they were canceled because of the IDF's current conflict against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon in northern Israel "But we are still developing and flourishing even after 100 years," he said this year we have almost doubled our capacity with adding two new floors fully equipped with smart rooms and simulation centers and we have renewed most of our equipment in the existing facility." The trust also introduced a new BA program in partnership with Ono Academic College and has launched a special program for applicants who don't meet the minimum bar to join the academy "For those who have suffered from lack of resources or support from their families or environment we provide a special program that grants them the opportunity to change their lives Dibbini said they are "really proud" of this program because it fulfills the three main mottos of the trust: granting everyone equal opportunities; closing gaps; and realizing personal potential "So I think that it's a real blessing to have such impact on our centenary celebrations," he added The Nazareth Hospital provides the main trauma and acute services for the city Dibbini explained that they are working on a strategic plan currently focusing on one for 2025 to 2030 having already completed the plan for 2020 to 2025 "And we're very happy and proud of that," he added Dibbini outlined the strategic plans to focus on addressing the immediate needs of the local community "We started with filling the existing gaps in acute and life-saving services a respiratory intensive care unit and added also fortified facilities The trust has also opened psychiatric and psychological departments These advancements have led to a significant expansion of their residency programs 'We increased the number of our residents from 25 to more than 90,' Dibbini said The trust also has special programs to train doctors from the Palestinian Authority (PA) Each doctor commits to working in rural areas within the PA upon completing their training The hospital is accredited by the WHO as a "health promoting hospital" and due to the current war Dibbini said they are investing "huge efforts to increase their fortified admission capacity," due to the urgent need "We are trying to obtain funds from the Ministry of Health and from our local and international friends and donors," he said Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and now the ongoing war He explained that they are "trying to invest in improving our programs and our facilities and establish additional partnerships so that we can improve the volunteers' experience with us Calvert asked about Nazareth at Christmas-time special services for the staff with prayers of thanksgiving and Christmas carols," Dibbini replied "We usually host a lot of priests from other Christian traditions And we do usually a gathering that is multi-traditional We believe that that is a real blessing as we see a lot of division between the different Christian traditions." "We try to be some kind of a bridge between all of them so that we are unified in Christ even if we practice our faith in different levels." And an added technological twist to the 2,000-year-old commemorations for the eternally-loved Nazareth Child: "Usually we change the screensavers of the computers all around the hospital putting maternity scenes and scenes that are related to Christmas with quotes from the Bible that give people calmness and the comfort And the same we do in all of the entrances of the hospital Dibbini said that the staff annually displays a nativity scene at the entrance to the hospital so patients and employees can see "something that is really very lovely "So we try to show more the Christian values during these times and to show that if all of us followed the Christian values So we spread our values without offending any of the other faiths that we have here," he added Since Dibbini received the nomination as the CEO of the trust "The parable that accompanies me all the time is the talents one So it's a great blessing on one side and on the other It's really a great responsibility that we need to take care of it and invest it wisely to bear fruits." Calvert asked Dibbini what his prayer was for the trust "My prayer actually is for the trust and it's for activities is to be safeguarded and guided by God to continue its development process and meet the need of our community to continue to lead with humility and inspire others." Click here to learn more about The Nazareth Trust Pope Francis asks the Sisters of Nazareth to be a “haven of peace” Francis encourages prayer and works of charity They represent “signs of hope” especially for families “devastated by war and violence” to make religious communities “thresholds” through which families “devastated by war and violence” can find refuge “hope and peace in Christ the Savior.” With this wish Pope Francis greeted the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth this morning The occasion is the 150th anniversary of the congregation a milestone that the Pope frames both as a “reason for gratitude” for the graces received but also as an “opportunity” for spiritual renewal under the sign of “joyful service to the Lord.” which falls at the beginning of the Advent season full of hope in the promises of the Lord,” is a model for “increasing our trust in God’s providence.” Francis has urged them to collaborate between the various missions of the congregation “especially in the Blessed Sacrament and in the people you serve.” a precious time “to take stock of our life,” as individuals and as members of a community A time that is also an opportunity to reflect and listen to “what the Holy Spirit tells us today.” A recollection that presupposes a heart open to an “authentic and personal encounter with the Lord Jesus Francis does not fail to remember the “many” families “displaced from their homes urging religious to work “for those who live in all kinds of difficulties” “I heartily invoke upon all of you the blessing of the Lord” Pope Francis to young couples in an unpublished text: believe in the “joy of love” Cardinal Parolin at the Novendalia Mass: “Mercy leads us to the heart of faith” Pope Francis’ Tomb in Santa Maria Maggiore Tweets by Pontifex NY – The Penn State Behrend men's tennis team posted a 4-3 victory over non-conference Nazareth on Tuesday evening We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience on our website. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers lingering overnight a family-run store offering a wide assortment of unique antiques and vintage pieces A new destination for antique and vintage items - A new destination for antique and vintage items with husband-and-wife Aaron and Heather Bachstein operating the business with their children it's been a dream of ours as a family to open an antique store and we're finally doing it," Abby told 69 News last month and when we passed by the space that we now rent what an awesome opportunity to finally do what we've wanted to do for so long.' It's like a dream come true." A passion for seeking out and collecting one-of-a-kind antiques is a Bachstein "family trait" passed down through generations The family's large personal collection of antiques has been assembled over decades from auctions Abby's personal interest lies in items that are unique and quirky with her favorite pieces to collect being memento mori antiquing is something we've done as a family," Abby said my dad grew up going to auctions and antique stores with his dad He enjoyed doing it and then started bringing us along with him to do antiquing and auctions as well it'll be primarily my dad and I running things Blackbird's chief operating officer and acquisitions manager is a lifelong history buff and dedicated collector who believes every antique tells a story His favorite aspect of the job is the thrill of the hunt tracking down unique pieces with rich pasts and character Blackbird Antiques will feature a wide assortment of antiques and vintage pieces including furniture such as chairs and coffee tables; artwork such as paintings and sculptures; tableware such as glasses and mugs; and various decorative and functional items such as lamps There also will be a small selection of vintage clothing and fashion accessories such as jewelry and hats Consignment opportunities will be available beginning within a couple of months of the store's opening "We'll be carrying a little bit of everything including early primitive and mid-century modern items as well as some military items," Abby said "We go all over the place for the inventory There's a plethora of really good auctions in this area as well as within about a two-hour drive My dad is also really into online auctions." The passion for antiquing also extends to Heather who views antiques as windows to the past and is especially drawn to pieces that remind her of her own past who has a fondness for the American West and loves the friendly and welcoming antique community that brings people together whose name was partially inspired by the Bachsteins' fondness for famed writer Edgar Allan Poe and one of his signature works "The Raven," will occupy an updated space that was previously home to a thrift shop The Bachsteins are excited to join Nazareth's vibrant business scene which includes neighboring retail stores such as The Hive a market showcasing hand-crafted items from more than 130 Lehigh Valley area vendors "Nazareth is such a beautiful town to walk around "There's a bunch of other local businesses nearby that have reached out to welcome us and we're so appreciative of the support that we've received We've also met a lot of people in the area who are very excited and supportive For the latest Blackbird Antiques updates, follow the business' pages on Facebook and Instagram Email notifications are only sent once a day Headlines and Weather delivered directly to your inbox Your source for important local government and business events delivered Tue to Sat Your daily headlines and complete forecast from 69 News meteorologists delivered every morning around 6am The latest headlines plus find out what's coming up tonight on 69News Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Bethlehem was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list alongside Moravian sites in Europe in a rare transnational designation.Chris Flachs/Supplied To avoid being caught without a bed in the small Pennsylvania town of Nazareth at the end of a long road trip It was devout Moravian immigrants in the 18th century who gave these towns their biblical names Nazareth and Bethlehem have been immortalized in pop songs and made famous by their best exports: guitars and steel The towns set in the green hills of eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley not only offer colonial heritage but also reminders of the industries that blossomed there in the 19th century The steel mills in Bethlehem stopped production in the 1990s but today the towering furnaces have been turned into a public park they are still making musical instruments by hand at the Martin Guitar Factory The writer's husband and son sing together in 2020 with the Martin 000-28 on the right.Kate Taylor/The Globe and Mail Our mother-and-son road trip was a sentimental journey with the guitar factory as our ultimate destination his paintings and his most precious belonging He had bought it about 20 years before and played it often and increasingly it was my son who played the 000-28 daily on the understanding it would soon be his he opened the case and was devastated to discover a crack in the guitar’s binding Had we not been scrupulous enough with the humidifier No Toronto music shop would do: The cherished Martin had to go home to Nazareth I became distracted by the history of the area enjoying Bethlehem’s cobblestone heritage district A self-guided walking tour features 18th-century stone buildings including a waterworks tannery and dormitories as well as the log structure that was the first community centre and now houses a historical museum Bethlehem was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list alongside Moravian sites in Europe in a rare transnational designation the Moravians belonged to an early Protestant sect founded in what is now Czechia and arrived in colonial America in the 18th century there are about one million Moravians in the world is best remembered for what happened next: Iron production came to Bethlehem in 1857 and evolved into a booming steel industry Bethlehem Steel could boast it built the Golden Gate Bridge The steel industry struggled in the 1980s and production halted in Bethlehem in 1995 Seeking a solution for the massive brownfield site left behind the town launched a project to save the “stacks,” the giant furnaces where the steel was forged Today, no visitor to the area should miss the SteelStacks Stairs lead up several storeys to a walkway built along the track that was once used to move materials in rail carts Like a mini version of New York’s High Line the Hoover-Mason Trestle allows visitors to see these industrial cathedrals up close Didactic panels explain how steel is made and recount the history of the immigrants who earned their living doing that hot and dangerous work Also on the site, the National Museum of Industrial History offers displays about multiple industries including propane silk and textiles as well as iron and steel it is not forgotten: On the final panel that speculates Bethlehem management lost its touch in the era of the mini mill my son spotted a second sentence scratched out with a key We could just make out something about union demands and the pension plan Billy Joel lamented those job losses in his 1982 song Allentown singing “Out in Bethlehem they are killing time/Filling out forms and standing in line …” the town’s most famous industry has never stopped Handmade Martin guitars are highly prized musical instruments mahogany and sycamore since the early 19th-century settling in Nazareth because it reminded him of home The location has changed a few times but today’s factory is still making guitars by hand we joined a tour group to watch the long process from the selection of appropriate woods to the construction gluing and polishing of the body and the tricky attachment of the neck Some aspects have been mechanized – a robotic arm does an initial polish before a human steps in – but detail and care are crucial to a reputation built on the guitars’ remarkable tone Our tour guide also pointed out the repair department where several dozen guitar cases sat waiting We were told it would be six or eight weeks to get an estimate on what needed to be done on our guitar and some months for the repairs to be completed there didn’t seem to be much choice but to hand it over and wait The factory is still owned by Martin’s descendants and a small museum follows both company and cultural history: Hank Williams James Taylor and Kurt Cobain all played Martin Guitars fans speculated about the implication of Robertson’s song The Weight the Canadian singer confirmed the lyrics had come to him after he looked in the sound hole of his guitar and saw these words: C.F We left our inheritance in safe hands and a storied place Tours of the Martin Guitar factory are offered Monday to Friday and have to be booked in advance at martinguitar.com The Hoover-Mason Trestle at SteelStacks is a public park but sometimes closed due to special events. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Israel (OSV News) — An indulgence granted during the Jubilee Year is not just an occasion to “get something” but rather is a sign of the Holy Year of the moment where the faithful must put themselves in front of God to discover the reality of oneself and see the need for forgiveness 29 at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s heartfelt message came as he was at the basilica to preside over a Mass inaugurating the Jubilee Year in the Holy Land “With the indulgence we get this privilege this moment from God where we can get full forgiveness of all our sins but it is not something we can get by money but it is something we can get by a conversion: Without a change of our heart an indulgence of this year” has no meaning “On this occasion the intercession by Our Lady the Virgin Mary … starts this year as a new beginning for ourselves and our families.” Standing in front of the Grotto of the Annunciation which is below the basilica and what Christian tradition holds is the site of the Angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mary the patriarch led the rite of the commemoration of the baptism together with Melkite Catholic Archbishop Youssef Matta of Akka he sprinkled the concelebrants and the people gathered around the site with the blessed water preceded by the Gospel book and the adorned cross created in the Byzantine style for the Jubilee Year by Spanish Sister Maria Ruiz Rodriguez indulgences can be obtained primarily through pilgrimages where pilgrims must visit at least one of three basilicas: the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem the Church (Basilica) of the Nativity in Bethlehem or the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth The decree prepared by Apostolic Penitentiary and issued May 13 by the Holy See also states that pilgrims should devoutly participate in holy Mass or a celebration of the Word of God the recitation of the Akathist hymn or a penitential celebration that concludes with individual confessions “It is a great grace and a very special blessing to be here,” said Sister Isabel Arreola Gopar superior of Missionary Sisters of the Evangelization in the Holy Land from Capernaum “We did everything we could to be here today It is a wonderful event that God gives us this grace not only for me but for all people.” The region has been embroiled in over a year of war onslaught by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on southern Israel communities These attacks led to an Israeli military invasion into Gaza followed by Hezbollah missile attacks on northern Israel and Israeli reprisal attacks on southern Lebanon Normally filled with pilgrims and tourists the streets of Nazareth were quiet and almost eerily empty as the morning rain gave way to tentative sunshine and most of those attending the ceremony were local Christians whose uncle works at the Colombian Embassy said he felt grateful and privileged to be able to participate in the ceremony which strengthened his faith in a place of the foundations of his faith I feel grateful and happy to be having this different experience,” he told OSV News “For some young people this may not be their idea for a vacation but not many young people can have this experience I come for things I need for my faith.” called it an honor to be from the city of Nazareth at this moment he felt the need to pray for peace in the world and for forgiveness said the inauguration of the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church was important to them as Christians as a way of connecting with God and made them feel hopeful and proud he would be praying to God for peace for all people: Jews “We should stop this conflict,” he said “I (hope) 2025 will give us peace and health and we should just live our lives and not get into conflict.” Though it is difficult to speak of hope in a time and place enveloped by war and violence where there seems to be little hope it is still the “the driving force and foundation of every initiative,” Cardinal Pizzaballa said in his homily “It is indeed very difficult to speak of hope poverty and harshness of life … especially in this last year,” he said there are not only so many prisoners on all sides who need to see the light of freedom again If we broaden our view to include all of us I think we are all prisoners of this war and its aftermath in one way or another resentment and fear keep us trapped in our relationships and in our trust in each other no trusting view and therefore no hope in others and in the future In God as the one who is able to bring life even where everything seems dead and finished,” he added “It is not about knowing the creed by heart but about being aware of God’s presence in our own lives,” he told the local faithful who filled the sanctuary to standing-room only capacity “Faith in God leads us to look beyond ourselves but on the contrary acts in the life of the world and of man,” he continued “Believing in God means relying not only on our own actions and abilities It means sharing and entrusting one’s life and passion to God knowing that this life and passion will become brighter and more complete in this divine friendship.” and knowing how to wait in a time when everything must be immediate and we do not resign ourselves to the idea that we should wait instead patiently but without resignation,” he said “Hope also requires knowing how to entrust the fruits of one’s labor to others with time and patience,” he added reminding the faithful that hope can “illuminate” that expectation for peace with action and urging them not to use the current difficulties as an excuse for not taking action and “building something beautiful” and contributing to the construction of “friendship Judith Sudilovsky writes for OSV News from Jerusalem Relics of the Martyr Sisters of Nazareth in a Roman Basilica Honoring the Martyrs of Nowogródek: The Selfless Sacrifice of the Blessed Sisters a solemn ceremony took place at the Basilica of St welcoming the relics of Blessed Sister Stella and her 10 companions from the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth a sanctuary for the New Martyrs of the 20th and 21st centuries a veil embroidered by one of the martyrs and used by the Nowogródek religious community “These Sisters gave their lives so that others might live Christian focused on these defenseless nuns Their only strength was their prayer to God,” Bishop Spreafico said to the gathered faithful under the care of the Sant’Egidio community these seemingly weak women bore witness to the power of the Gospel Their testimony calls us to trust in the strength of the humble and small who entrust themselves to God,” he added Superior General of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth expressed gratitude for those who attended the ceremony “to honor the sacrifice of the Martyrs of Nowogródek—Sister Stella and her ten companions—and their testimony of hope in a life that knows no end.” The event was organized by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in collaboration with the Embassy of Poland to the Holy See and the Sant’Egidio Community and 10 Sisters from the Nazareth community in Nowogródek were executed by the Nazis on August 1 They offered their lives in exchange for the release of 120 individuals marked for execution let them kill us rather than those who have families—we even pray for this,” they said testifying to their faith and love for their neighbors while others were sent to labor camps in Germany Their selfless act earned them the title “Martyrs for Families.” they were summoned to the Gestapo headquarters where they spent the night imprisoned in a basement they were executed by firing squad in a nearby forest The entire community perished except for Sister Małgorzata Banaś She later became known as the “Guardian of the Fara Church” and a source of support for Nowogródek’s residents until her death in 1966 the Blessed Sisters taught religion and ran a school in Nowogródek During both the Soviet and Nazi occupations they provided spiritual and material aid to the local population Saint John Paul II beatified them in Rome on March 5 Reflection by Bishop Enrique Díaz: I will praise you Paris Marks 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission Reflection by Bishop Enrique Díaz: The Lord’s mercy is eternal Barcelona maintained their 100% start to the Liga F season with a successful away outing against Levante Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid claimed narrow victories to remain two points behind the reigning champions we will round up all the action from the final round of Liga F fixtures before the international break Tenerife were forced to play the majority of Saturday’s contest with ten players after Fatou Dembele was shown a straight red card in the 31st minute The 23-year-old fouled Macarena Portales and the referee ultimately ruled that she was the last defender Tenerife went on to produce a resolute defensive display to frustrate the hosts and collect a hard-fought point While they would have been underwhelmed with a point Badalona will be pleased to head into the international break in fourth place Betis required just four minutes to open the scoring in Saturday’s away clash against Granada Rosa Márquez fired the ball home from a goalmouth scramble following a corner Granada were given the chance to equalise when the referee pointed to the spot following a foul on Alexia Fernández Edna Imade kept her composure to send Paula Vizoso the wrong way to level the scoreline Granada were only level until the 75th minute when Carla Armengol’s effort found a way past Laura Sanchez at the near post The visitors saw out the remainder of the contest to clinch their first win of the season Atleti maintained their unbeaten start to the Liga F season with a narrow win over Real Sociedad The hosts put together a slick move to work the ball to Rosa Otermín who fired a low left-foot shot into the bottom corner Otermín’s first Liga F goal proved enough to clinch all three points and end Real Sociedad’s four-game winning run 💥 Rosa Otermín putting the dazzle in Atléti's razzle to give them the lead at half-time against Real Sociedad!Watch live for free on DAZN ▶️ https://t.co/dIfKpURfZv#LigaF pic.twitter.com/DlyYvkXJha Espanyol’s Lice Chamorro threatened to break the deadlock when she struck the post in the second half it was the hosts who found the vital breakthrough in the 73rd minute Fatou Kanteh tapped the ball home from close range after Romane Salvador failed to push a corner away from danger Sevilla saw out the remaining minutes to clinch their third league win of the season they head into the international break on the back of consecutive defeats The contest remained goalless until the referee pointed to the penalty following a foul on Nahikari García in the second half García stepped up to dispatch the subsequent spot-kick to register her second goal of the season Valencia showed great character to rescue a precious point Substitute Vitória Almeida fired home from a rebound after Alice Marques headed against the crossbar Valencia are still rooted to the bottom of the table 🙌 ¡No te pierdas el resumen del partido!#LigaF | #AthleticValencia | @VCF_Femenino Eibar carried the greater threat in Sunday’s contest despite having less possession than the visitors Margherita Monnecchi also struck the woodwork in the closing stages of the encounter Eibar had to be content with a share of the spoils leaving them without a win in five matches Vicky López required just 13 minutes to open the scoring at the Estadi Ciutat de València The 18-year-old rounded Andrea Tarazona before she slotted the ball into the unguarded net Levante then pulled themselves back level in rather fortuitous circumstances Daniela Arques’ fierce strike hit the post before it bounced off Cata Coll and into the net they were only level for 13 minutes until Kika Nazareth scored her first Barcelona goal to restore the visitors’ lead The former Benfica player thumped a left-foot shot past the helpless Tarazona Nazareth then struck the woodwork in the opening two minutes of the second half before Clàudia Pina tucked home from the rebound Defender Irene Paredes headed home from a corner to wrap up another comfortable victory What a moment for Kika Nazareth! 🚀 She scores her first goal for Barcelona, giving them a 1-2 lead at the Ciutat de València! 🙌⚽️ Watch live for free on DAZN! ▶️ https://t.co/dIfKpURfZv #LigaF pic.twitter.com/JokIH9MLnI Real Madrid needed just one goal to claim maximum points in their derby clash with Madrid CFF Signe Bruun got across her marker to poke the ball in from Melanie Leupolz’s cross Las Blancas were unable to add to Bruun’s early effort but they stood firm at the opposite end of the pitch to record their sixth win of the Liga F season they have now lost 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