Pope John Paul II issues sweeping plea for church forgiveness
The pope made the most sweeping papal apology in church history during Lent, asking forgiveness for past sins of Christians and urging reconciliation. Cardials and theologians weighed in on the gesture as leaders from various faiths praised his stance while noting gaps. McManus, a Bethesda religion writer, notes the Pope’s call for universal forgiveness within a jubilee mood.
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St. Peter’s Basilica
Thomas Reeves
America
England
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Stalin
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Cassidy
Israel
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Francis Arinze
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Chuck Colson
Hungary
Colson
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Lutherans Narrow Pact Differences Over Ecumenical Proposal
ELCA leaders from St Paul and Minneapolis asked for dialogue amid tensions over Called to Common Mission with the Episcopal Church. The WordAlone Network opposes CCM and plans its constituting convention March 26 to 29, contending CCM imposes shared oversight of pastors and congregations.
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ELCA
WordAlone Network
Passover demonstration by Jews for Jesus at Northside Baptist
Jhan Moscowitz of Jews for Jesus will present Christ in the Passover at 7 p.m. March 26 at Northside Baptist Church 100 W 50th St. A visual display will show traditional Passover accoutrements and explain ancient and modern Jewish customs. The Seder plate matzo pouch and Elijah cup will be shown with new Christological insights. The program is open to the public with literature, questions, and staff available. Call 366-3679.
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Jews For Jesus
Christ
Northside Baptist Church
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Moscowitz
Moishe Rosen
Leopold Cohn
50Th St
Odessa hosts West Texas School of Theology offering missionary degree
Odessa hosts the West Texas School of Theology run by Rev. Dr. Dale Thurlby and his wife Joyce. The fledgling institution trains students for mission work with a five month discipleship program, on site housing, and a diploma with 36 quarter hours. The program costs 3600 dollars and includes room, board, and books, with aid to raise funds.
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Odessa
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West Texas School of Theology
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Morning Star Fellowship
West Side
Thurlby
Morning Star
Mexico
American Samoa
South Pacific
Hawaii
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Panama
Sid Norton
Brentwood Lane
University of Christian Ministries
State of Texas
WTST
Panama City
Austin
Fam
Dale Thurly
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Odessa Christian Faith Center
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