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Trendng Up: Faith-based entertainment sees revival in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES — At the movies this fall, Josh O’Connor plays a hot priest with a complicated past, Keanu Reeves is an angel who lost his wings and Elizabeth Olsen has a romantic dilemma in the afterlife. Hollywood, it seems, has found God. But it’s not just starry big-budget Netflix ...

Altoona-Johnstown Diocese sets broadcasts

The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is welcoming Christmas with special broadcasts in the coming days. The annual Proclaim! TV Christmas special “Joy to the World: Christmas in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown” will air at 6 p.m. Dec. 21 at on WWCP FOX 8. The one-hour show, hosted by ...

Brought to light: Portion of Hasmonean wall from Hanukkah era found

JERUSALEM — Archaeologists have finished uncovering the longest continuous remains of an ancient wall that encircled Jerusalem, including possible evidence of a 2,100-year-old ceasefire between warring kingdoms. Last week, archaeologists finished excavating the most complete part ever ...

Spiritual Notes: Dates set for clothing giveaway

Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Winter clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or ...

Spiritual seekers, leaders embracing sound baths

LOS ANGELES — With eyes closed and a small mallet in hand, the Rev. Kyohei Mikawa gently struck the bronze Himalayan singing bowl resting in his palm and bathed the Buddhist sanctuary in a resonant hum. Mikawa spent the next 45 minutes skimming bowls, playing a tongue drum and chanting to ...

Spiritual notes — Dec. 5

Free clothing, food offered The Geeseytown Lutheran Church, 462 Route 22, Hollidaysburg, will hold a free clothing and nonperishable food giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Future clothing giveaways will be held on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Advent Quiet ...