Monthly Archives: May 2009

Pain on the way as State, towns grapple with budget cuts

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Nick

When the chickens come home to roost as they eventually do it’s a safe bet that you don’t want to be sitting under the roost.  So, I’m cringing as I think about how our debt habit is finally starting to … Continue reading →

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What’s behind Catholic Diocese lawsuit against the State?

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Nick

In today’s Courant, Dave Altimari has a good background piece explaining the Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport’s lawsuit against the State of Connecticut. In March, more than 4,000 Catholics descended on the Capitol to protest Bill 1098, which proposed having lay … Continue reading →

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Updated list of churces participating in Fifth Friday prayer, May 29

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Nick

Four times a year, believers from all over New England unite in prayer at local Fifth Friday gatherings.  Here’s an updated list of the Connecticut churches which are participating in this New England-wide prayer meeting.  All meetings are on May … Continue reading →

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Ronald Reagan at Arlington, May 26, 1986

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Nick

Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the … Continue reading →

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Connecticut House apologizes for slavery

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Nick

These kinds of things are often derided by the political Right, but can be spiritually powerful. “One of the first lessons we learn in life as kids is if you do something wrong, you apologize,” said House Republican leader Lawrence … Continue reading →

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The myth of “doing it for the children”

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Nick

The alarmingly clear-thinking Mark Steyn wants us to wake up, and fast, skewering us for becoming Europeans: Every Democrat running for election tells you they want to do this or that “for the children.” If America really wanted to do … Continue reading →

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Did the Pope promise not to “missionize” Jews?

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Nick

The Jerusalem Post reports that he did so during his recent trip to Israel, but I don’t see this reported anywhere else. In his welcoming address, Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Yona Metzger thanked the pope for his announcement, calling it an … Continue reading →

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Grace ‘N Vessels of Christ in Danbury, June 6th

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Nick

Grace ‘N Vessels of Christ will be holding an interdenominational/all faiths welcome musical praise and worship/healing service on Saturday, June 6th 7:30 PM at the Historic Elks Auditorium at 346 Main Street, Danbury CT. For further information, visit gracenvesselsofchrist.com.

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Gospel America fellowship in Hamden, May 29

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Nick

The public is invited to enjoy music and the Word of God at The Gospel America Fellowship May 29th at 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Elohim Christian Center, 2691 State Street in Hamden, CT. Pastor Christopher King of the … Continue reading →

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Get Rock the Sound tickets

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Nick

Mark Hall and gang are coming to New York City this Summer as part of Rock The Sound NYC July 31 & August 1st at the Hammerstein & Grand Ballroom. This will be New York City’s first multi-day indoor Christian … Continue reading →

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