Month: August 2026
Here’s what we know about the “space academy” Trump just announced as reflected on by Canon Eleanor Wright
News of a proposed US Space Academy sparks immediate reflection. We consider humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos. This announcement reminds us of our ancient impulse to
GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices as reflected on by Rabbi Leah Ben-Zion
Our sacred texts remind us constantly about the pursuit of justice, or Tzedek. Therefore, we must pay close attention when systems impacting our democracy face challenges. The news
‘She is a hero’: 13-year-old survivor of Michigan shooting rampage called 911 as reflected on by Pastor Marcus Sterling
The recent news from Michigan about a 13-year-old girl, a Michigan shooting survivor, who endured four gunshot wounds and then bravely called 911 herself, truly shakes our hearts.
Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent Logies ceremony in Australia recognized Sam Neill with a posthumous award for his powerful performance in “The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.” This event reminds us of the de
Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake as reflected on by Canon Eleanor Wright
News reports describe harrowing scenes of an Indonesia earthquake rescue operation. Search teams dig through rubble on Flores, a predominantly Catholic island, after a powerful 7.7
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan as reflected on by Pastor Marcus Sterling
Brothers and sisters, we watch global events unfold with a discerning eye. The latest headlines from The Guardian highlight increasing Taliban global ties. Major nations are engagi
Policy experts: Europe stuck between “rock and a hard place” on launch as reflected on by Venerable Geshe Lobsang Tenzin
Dear friends, we consider the news from Ars Technica. Policy experts see Europe “stuck between a rock and a hard place” regarding launches. This report notes the significant benefi
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration as reflected on by Rev. Samuel Kiptoo
The news of BP’s plan to develop the second phase of the Loran gasfield in Venezuela, partnering with firms linked to the Trump administration, gives us pause. This development, on
Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Virgin Galactic wants our help naming its new Delta class spaceship. This news about Virgin Galactic spaceship naming invites us to pause and reflect. The choices for a vessel soar
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens as reflected on by Sayyid Ali Reza Hosseini
The recent reports detailing the deepening India Israel relationship, particularly regarding arms supply amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East, compel our profound reflecti