The wonderworking icon of the Mother of God, “Helper in Childbirth”, has been venerated by women in labor since ancient times. In the nineteenth century many Russian families had this icon at home. While pregnant and when in pain during labor, women often turn with sincere prayers to the Queen of Heaven, hoping that the…
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Pentagon officials announced that Navy helicopters from Naval Air Station North Island will join other firefighting helicopters over Southern California. The MH-60S Seahawk helicopters, operated by various squadrons at the San Diego base, are being readied for deployment, according to Navy spokesman Steve Fiebing. The Palisades, Eaton Hurst, and Lidia fires…
Frank Thorp, a former midshipman in the Navy, has officially begun his campaign to become the next alderman for Ward 8. A Democrat, Thorp is the second candidate to challenge the current five-term Democratic incumbent, Ross Arnett. Will Cunha, an independent and fellow Naval Academy alumnus, kicked off his campaign in November. At 65 years…
Murray County has filed a new lawsuit alleging that for decades, corporate manufacturers and users of “forever chemicals” utilized in carpet production in Northwest Georgia have concealed the associated health risks, resulting in a public health crisis. The county’s complaint, lodged on Monday, targets chemical companies such as 3M, Daikin, and DuPont, along with carpet…
Today we commemorate the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ is unmatched in the annals of history. The Lord God Pantocrator, who created both the visible and invisible worlds with a single utterance, humbled Himself to take on human flesh through the Most-blessed Virgin Mary, being…
