Religion
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St. Martin's to host 'Blue Christmas' serviceDec 08, 2015 10:00 pm - At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Des Plaines will host "Blue Christmas: A Service of Darkness and Light." For many, this time of year is joy...
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Thousands expected in Des Plaines for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrationDec 08, 2015 6:00 am - Thousands of pilgrims are expected to flock to Des Plaines starting Friday, Dec. 11, for the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, ...
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Pope: Mercy trumps moralizing as he opens Vatican Holy Door
Dec 08, 2015 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis pushed open the great bronze doors of St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday to launch his Holy Year of Mercy, declaring that mercy trumps mora...
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Unwrap and accept God's greatest giftDec 07, 2015 10:00 pm - "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) As a young girl, I waited with anticipation for our family gathering each Christmas Ev...
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A time when celebrating Christmas early makes senseDec 06, 2015 10:00 pm - It's called "the Christmas Creep." In an attempt to maximize their holiday sales, retailers start decorating their stores for Christmas long before Halloween. It's so p...
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Advent events at United Protestant Church of GrayslakeDec 06, 2015 10:00 pm - A Christmas concert called "Christmas Prophecies Fulfilled" will be presented by the United Protestant Church of Grayslake music program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at ...
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The Latest: Pope lights candle for migrants
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Willow Creek worshippers make care packages for prisonersDec 06, 2015 12:00 am - The standard paper bags were packed with a few simple items - Krispy Kreme treats, inspirational books, a journal and a Christmas card with a calendar. But Willow Creek ...
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Vatican engages outside auditor as another financial reform
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Take time to remember the reason behind the seasonDec 01, 2015 10:00 pm - "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father...