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RNS-Tutu-Book: New book explores how Desmond Tutu’s Christian mysticism helped unite a nation
(RNS) — In his new book, “Desmond Tutu: A Spiritual Biography of South Africa’s Confessor,” Michael Battle delves into Tutu’s religious formation. He writes Tutu’s faith was informed by mystical Christian vision grounded in prayer and silent contemplation. Those practices served a larger vision of community that ultimately sought integration between the spiritual and the secular. By Yonat Shimron. 1,000 words. (category: i)
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RNS-StVincent-Volcano: Volcanic eruption in Caribbean prompts Baptist church meals, relief agency supplies
(RNS) — The Rev. Cecil Richards is working with members of his Kingstown Baptist Church to help feed people in St. Vincent who have been evacuated from areas closer to the volcano that has erupted in his island nation over the last few days. Relief organizations are ramping up to help residents prepare for recovery. By Adelle M. Banks. 750 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Mercy-Cancer: Meet Mercy Haub: The 16-year old cancer survivor and preacher’s kid who inspired Ellen
(RNS) — After a friend’s dad was diagnosed with cancer, Mercy Haub dedicated to learning all about the disease and raising fund for research. The pastor’s daughter had just finished a $30,000 fundraiser – which included shaving her head — when she was diagnosed with cancer at age 16. Now in remission, she recently wowed talk show host Ellen Degeneres with her story.
By Bob Smietana. 1,080 words. (categories: a)
