Mayans Unfazed, Newtown Grief, Winter Solstice

December 21, 2012 Subscribe · Forward Mayans Unfazed About The End Of The World FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO, Mexico (RNS) Mayan pilgrims often come here to a simple church with a thatched roof to venerate the Cruz Parlante, or Speaking Cross, which gave their forefathers guidance during a 19th-century rebellion. But priest Alfonso Ek says lately he's being asked by curious non-Mayans about something he says has nothing to do with his people or their beliefs: the end of the world. His response: "The world will not end." Continue reading... LIVEBLOG: End Of The World 2012 PHOTOS: Pagan Celebrations Mark The Return Of The Sun Pope Takes Anti-Gay Message To New Level Westboro Baptist Church Newtown Funeral Protest Thwarted By Good Samaritans Winter Solstice 2012: Shortest Day Of The Year Marked By Pagan Celebrations (PHOTOS) Churches Offer Concealed Carry Gun Classes To Attract Members Winter Solstice 2012: Shortest Day Of The Year Marked By Pagan Celebrations (PHOTOS) Westboro Baptist Church Newtown Funeral Protest Thwarted By Good Samaritans Westboro Baptist Church Newtown Funeral Protest Thwarted By Good Samaritans Winter Solstice 2012: Shortest Day Of The Year Marked By Pagan Celebrations (PHOTOS) Westboro Baptist Church Says It Will Picket Vigil For Connecticut School Shooting Victims GROVE HARRIS Winter Solstice 2012: Time for New Alignment What if the universe is conspiring towards a great turning? What if we decide to act as if that's true? There is reason to hope, to awaken, and to be open to a new alignment. Blessed be. Continue reading... MICHAEL D'ANTONIO Healing in the Commons: Church and State Join at Newtown Rarely have we witnessed so many varied expressions of faith voiced and heard with such grace. Rarer still are moments when our public officials join us in with such generous, thoughtful and heartfelt words. Continue reading... T. THORN COYLE Winter Solstice: Honoring the Longest Night of the Year For contemporary people, solstices -- summer or winter -- are a chance to still ourselves inside, to behold the glory of the cosmos, and to take a breath with the Sacred. Continue reading... PHILIP M. HELLMICH The Light of Humanity in the Darkness: Reflections in the Shadow of Sandy Hook In the greatest darkness comes incredible light. When faced with great adversity, we can respond with incredible faith and acts of humanity. Continue reading... AVRAM MLOTEK A Letter to My Daughter When I came home the other day and listened to the radio as I was preparing dinner, I knew I would have to write you this letter. When I saw pictures of children walking in line, holding each other's backs and hands, crying, and read the numbers of those killed, I broke down. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.