St Columba and Loch Ness water beast sighting legend
On August 22, 565 St Columba is said to have encountered the Loch Ness beast after a swimmer crossed the River Ness. Columba reportedly blessed the swimmer and the creature fled as if pulled back by ropes per Adomnan in Life of St Columba.
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Rizkalla argues for church planting in Egypt as social mission
Rizkalla describes starting house churches in Egypt to build community through medical clinics, kindergarten classes, and English lessons. He compares church planting to biblical stories, aims to raise local leaders, and emphasizes a relational, inclusive kingdom of God rather than a heaven-only mindset.
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Married priests in the Amazon spark church debate
In the Amazon, priests are scarce and communities suffer delays. A proposal to ordain older married men could ease shortages, drawing praise from bishops and Pope Francis but fierce opposition from conservatives who fear a shift in celibacy rules. The matter surfaces ahead of an October Vatican meeting focused on the Amazon.
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Exodus Readings From 9:13 to 12:51
Daily Bible excerpts cover plagues and passages from Exodus chapters 9 through 12. Verses 13 to 51 outline warnings, judgments, and the deliverance themes surrounding Pharaoh and the Israelite exodus.
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