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Faith in Action: Haiti
The Cathedral
The National Cathedral in Haiti (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Port-au-Prince) was left in rubble after January's earthquake. Many people died when parts of the cathedral collapsed, including choir members and the Archbishop of Haiti, Joseph Serge Miot.
The last time Archbishop Timothy Dolan was in Haiti, he attended Archbishop Miot's funeral. Even then, Dolan found reason to hope. For standing high above all of the rubble, was the cross of Christ.
Dolan returned to Haiti in August, fulfilling a promise he had made to return and to help keep the plight of Haiti before the world.
Reflecting on this during his recent visit, Dolan said God was there in January amidst all of the suffering.
"I'm hearing people crying. I'm hearing people moaning....You're tempted to say where is God in all of this? And I said to myself, 'He is here. This is Good Friday, this is Calvary. This is Jesus again on his cross, suffering with and for his people. And what will come from this is rebirth, renewal, rebuilding.' And indeed it is."
To comment on this video, click here. To learn more about Haiti and how you can help, click here.
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Oil has stopped spilling from the remains of the Deepwater Horizon rig, which suffered a blowout, burned and collapsed in April.
However, 11 lives have been lost and more than 92 million gallons of oil have poured into the Gulf of Mexico, affecting the lives of its residents, as well as the environment, for years to come.
Odyssey Networks took a film crew to Biloxi, Mississippi to document what is happening to people trying to adjust to yet another catastrophe to hit the area.
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Odyssey Networks invites you to participate in 'A Million Minutes for Peace.'
People of different faiths from all over the world will stop at noon and pray for peace for one minute - each in their own way on September 21st - the U.N. International Day of Peace. Join us. It's simple. It's global. |
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Odyssey Updates
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Eid ul-Fitr and Ramadan
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and a time of patience, humility and spirituality. It occurs this year on September 10, although this can vary a bit depending on when the moon is sighted. Click here to learn more.
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High Holy Days
The Jewish holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated this month. This 10-day period, also knows as the Days of Awe, is a time for prayer, fasting in self-examination. Click here to learn more.
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Recovery from Addiction
September is National Recovery Month. Odyssey Networks is joining with others to help spread the word about the promise and success of recovery from drugs or alcohol addiction. Click here to learn more.
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Controversy in New York
The proposed Cordoba Center, often mischaracterized as a mosque, has become a topic of controversy not just in New York, but in the nation, primarily due to its proximity to Ground Zero. Click here to see what our members are saying.
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Floods in Pakistan
According to the United Nations, the massive floods in Pakistan have resulted in the greatest humanitarian crisis it has ever faced, with millions of people affected. Click here to see what our members are doing and how you can help.
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Compassion
Odyssey Networks is honored to partner with the Charter for Compassion—a powerful statement that reflects our own mission to promote tolerance, peace and social justice. Visit our section on compassion and learn more about the charter, explore the Golden Rule and more. Click here.
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Member Meeting
The 2010 annual meeting of the NCC Communication Commission and gathering of Odyssey Networks members will take place in Washington, D.C. from Sept. 27-30. For all the details including registration and hotel information, click here.
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Torah Treasures
Watch the Torah portion (Parsha) for Sept. 4 - Nitzavim and Vayelech . Torah Treasures is a weekly series which explores the Torah in terms that children can easily understand. |
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Grace Matters
Listen to or download some compelling audio on compassion or climate change. |
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