Langar and the Sikh faith Faith Matters Jaswant Singh Sachdev Guest columnist In 2005, Dr. Paul Eppinger, the first Executive Director of Arizona Interfaith Movement, envisioned ‘Experience Interfaith’ with ‘Langar’ or free community dinner provided by… “Langar and the Sikh faith”, a Faith Matters article published
Imagine a day when there is no violence, no killing or maiming, and when the world of conflict is transformed to a day of peace. That is the dream behind International Day of Peace, or… World Peace Day, a Dine / Navajo prayer…
Living the golden rule in the business world Golden Rule Moments Albert Celoza Guest columnist Inflation, the increase in prices of most everything, has caused panic, dissatisfaction and grief among consumers in the past months. It is… “Living the golden rule in the business world” published in The Republic
Dear Friends, Sometime in the 1960’s, a young American woman’s first overseas diplomatic assignment was to the former French colony, Guinea. After the French left, Guinea fell under the influence of the Soviet Union.As Guinea’s official… American young lady’s life protected
I am blessed with three mother figures in my life. My mother (Gregoria Francisco Celoza, Nanay) who brought me to this world and cared for me with faith and love; my mother’s older sister (Venturada… Mom’s endearing and life-shaping attributes
Why ‘constructive disagreements’ are important Faith Matters Karolyn Benger Guest columnist Faith is a verb. It is not enough to read religious doctrines if we don’t live their teaching. Our communities have become increasingly divided. Even… Why ‘constructive disagreements’ are important
In American culture keeping busy is a badge of honor. Our days are filled with things to do, places to be, deadlines to meet, and an seemingly endless list of plans and projects. The invention of… A Day of Rest… by Albert Celoza, PhD
The members of Arizona Interfaith Movement are both saddened and appalled by violence and fear that it has engendered in the Muslim community in our neighboring state of New Mexico. We applaud the recent success… An AZIFM Statement from our hearts…
It’s been claimed that Eskimos have several words for snow. The Greeks can rightfully say that there are few words for “love”. In the Greek (Koine) New Testament, agape love stands out. It is love… Rev. Larry Fultz’ Retirement Celebration
The golden rule means paying it forward Albert Celoza Special to Arizona Republic USA TODAY NETWORK Stacy, who was raised by a single mom, knows what it is like to be poor. She grew up with a diverse… “The golden rule means paying it forward”, published Golden Rule Moments article