Nuns Slowly Embrace Modern Dress Under Papal Light
The report notes gradual shifts in Catholic nun attire from traditional habits to practical outfits. Some congregations wear tailored suits and use professional designers, while others resist changes, prioritizing efficiency and comfort over appearance. Sister Fidel Huber of St. Catherine College cites widespread minor and selective reforms.
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George W. Cornell
Associated Press
Fidel Huber
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn
Guatemala
Mexico
North Dakota
Sisters of Notre Dame
Pope Pius XII
Sister Fides
Pius XII
America
Orion and Dacron
Oblate Sisters of Providence
Baltimore
School Sisters of Notre Dame
Sisters of the Precious Blood
O'Fallon
Fides
Second Commandment and worship in spirit and truth
The lesson explains the Second Commandment as worshiping the true God beyond images. It notes God is spirit and proper worship is internal, not tied to physical trappings, with references to Samaria and Jerusalem. It discusses God’s essence, image worship harms, and how Christ reveals deeper truth.
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N. Speer Jones
F. W. Farrar
Peloubet
Moses
Christ
God
Samaria
Jerusalem
William Hendriksen
John
Wational Council of Churches of Christ
King
Jesus
Revival at St Timothy Methodist Church
Jim Claffey of Beth el Colony in Lenoir will lead a revival at St Timothy Methodist Church starting tomorrow. Services run Sunday at 11 a.m. and daily through Jan 27 with 7 30 p m evenings. Sam Allred of Greensboro is the song evangelist. The church at 425 Nathan Hunt Drive invites the public. Pastor Bill Stamey hosts.
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Jim Claffey
Bethel Colony
Lenoir
St. Timothy Methodist Church
Sam Allred
Greensboro
Nathan Hunt Drive
Bill Stamey
Americans Combine Travel With Religion Across Holy Lands
New York AP reports rising numbers of Americans pairing pilgrimages with tourism. About 20 000 visited the Holy Land in 1960 and 21 000 in 1961 with 8 to 10 percent growth expected in 1962. Catholics travel to Europe and the Holy Land for shrines plus historic and cultural sites.
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New York
Old Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Jordan
Galilee
Nazareth
Israel
Europe
Lourdes
Fatima
Rome
Assisi
Padua
Parray le Monial
Holy Land
David Lee
American Express Travel Service
Tom Broderick
Guild of Catholic Travel
Oberammergau
Munich
Broderick
Child's Spirit Needs Bulwark Of The Faith
Ralph W. Loew argues that children facing air raid fears need inner spiritual resources. Parents and homes must foster calm thinking, prayer, and trust in God's care to help kids grow with responsibility in a dangerous world. The piece cites widespread concerns and emphasizes devotional practice at home.
God Warns Against Images In Ten Commandments
A biblical note cites Exodus 20 4 5 where God commands the Israelites not to worship or craft any image of any being, declaring himself a jealous God who desires faithful spiritual love.
Methodists Gather In Charlotte For Spiritual Enrichment
Clergy from the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference meet January 29 and 30 at Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte for the Conference on Spiritual Enrichment led by Bishop Nolan B. Harmon. Noted speakers Dr. Ford Philpott Mrs. Gertrude Behanna and Dr. Frank Moorhead will discuss evangelism conversion and missions. Sessions run over two days with no public access and a noon consecration service closing.
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Charlotte
N.C
Western North Carolina Methodist Conference
Dilworth
Moorhead
Philpott
Bishop Harmon
Methodist Church
Asbury College
Kentucky
Cincinnati, Ohio
Emory University
Emory
Candler School of Theology
LeGrange College
Peachtree Road Methodist Church
Santa
Mississippi
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Uniting Conference
Western North Carolina
North Alabama
First Methodist Church
Birmingham
Ala
Roy Short
Nashville
Mack Stokes
Douglas Corridor
Providence Methodist Church
Not Eook Events Highlight Local Church Talks
Mrs. Joseph Vincent will speak at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Sunday at 6 30 about her World War II concentration camp experiences. Also Rev Thomas Swofford Jr leads a 7 30 service at Main Street Methodist and Bishop Harmon described for his long Methodist work. A revival with Rev D R Robinson starts at The Church of God Tuesday.
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Joseph Vincent
Catholic Youth Council
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Thomas Swofford Jr
Balfour Methodist Church
Hendersonville
Main Street Methodist Church
Mr. Swofford
Evangelism Conference Sponsored by Central Baptists at Green Street
The Central Baptist Association sponsors an evangelism conference at Green Street Baptist Church in the chapel on Tuesday. Dr. E. W. Price Jr. presides over two sessions at 4 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Principal speakers are Dr. Julian Hopkins and Rev. Gary Harthcock of the North Carolina State Baptist Convention Division of Evangelism. The event targets pastors associational officers and church members.
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Central Baptist Assn
Green Street Baptist Church
E. W. Price Jr
Committee On
Julian Hopkins
Gary Harthcock
Division of Evangelism
North Carolina State Baptist Convention
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Hrodug
Division of
Christian Education
U.S.A
Permission Features Syndicate
Congregation of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Daughters of the Heart of Mary
Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate
Minneapolis
Sisters of the Divine Spirit
Pennsylvania
Holland
Ladies of Bethany
Calcutta
India
Missionaries of Compassion
Lee
Montana
Ralph W. Loew
D.D
Chiild’s
Alfred J. Buescher
Jacob
Joseph
Jaye Marks
Catholic Youth
Thomas Swofford Sr
Church of God
Commerce St
Tueday
D. R. Robinson
W. P. Pope Jr
John L. Byrd
Mr. Byrd
Churches of God
North Carolina
Lovelight Holiness Church
North Main Street
High Point, N. C
C. H. Bunn
Durham
N. C
Fred A. Moody
Baptist
Thomas
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