Corona-Norco Interfaith Association

This is Shaza Alshaara and her family. She’s a Syrian refugee who lives here in Dallas and loves to do volunteer work. She also cooked two nights of dinner (over 600 meals) for those who were sheltered at the Dallas convention center. An absolute inspiration.

Good Day! We’re all connected. Have fun Peace, ma

The official tribute to mark the completion of Shloshim for Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ztl, HaRav Ya’akov Zvi ben David Arieh ztl, will take place at 7pm (UK time) on Sunday 6th December. Join live or watch it after at http://RabbiSacks.org/Shloshim.

To our Sikh friends across the United States and around the world, Joe Biden and I send our warmest wishes as you observe the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Let us use Guru Nanak’s timeless message of compassion and unity to inspire and help us heal as a nation.

Corona Norco Interfaith Association is sad to announce the passing of Mr. Akbar Rizvi (Inn lillhi wa inn ilayhi rji’n (we belong to God and return to Him). He was one of the founding members of the Islamic Society of Corona Norco (ISCN). His was the first Muslim family in Corona. He was passionately about the interfaith community. His last conversation with me was about CNIA and his wish to be more involved in the activities. He had impeccable character and was always an optimist, constantly motivating me and the Corona Muslim community to keep doing good and stay united. May Allah grant him Paradise, and grant us more people like him in our community. May he Rest In Peace ....

This Sunday, the gospel reading will tell the story of the Loaves and Fishes, so I wanted to share my LOAVES AND FISHES (serigraph, 2003). The miracle reminds u...s of the basic needs of all humanity and emphasizes the importance of sharing what we have with our communities. "Jesus invited his disciples to risk following him with the generosity and faith that gives all for the sake of others. When they did that, the crowd became a bread-sharing community whose hunger was satisfied. "The New Testament tells this story six times. Disciples in every age are called to bring it to a perfect seventh, leading a disoriented world to share until all are satisfied." - Sr. Mary M. McGlone, National Catholic Reporter https://www.ncronline.org//aug-2-2020-eighteenth-sunday-or

Wishing everyone# Eid Mubarak with lots of Duas,for Good Health,Happiness,Prosperity,Togetherness,Safety,Peace,Brotherhood and love always #ameen EidAlAdha

IN my journey as an Episcopalian, part of my traveling has taken me weekly to the Facebook page for Central Synagogue in NYC. Shortly after the pandemic began t...his meme (not the exact one seen here) was shared by their congregation. I have been trying to find it and saw a friend had shared the prayer. I love this. Beth Taylor Beth Bingham Bonnie A. Perry Nicholas Schmelter Tim Spannaus Will Wittig William Danaher See more

Inter-religious dialogue: #TheologyonTap on hold

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Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! Black Lives Matter! For those of my community members who keep saying all lives matter, stop the protesting, this is w...hat you need to understand. The All Lives Matter movement was a counter movement created to undermine the Black Lives Matter movement that had begun subsequent to Treyvon Martin’s death and the acquittal of his killer. We need to see it for what it is, a movement started most likely by the far right wing to take away attention from the underlying issue of racism in this country. That’s exactly what’s happening now. As we speak. Several people are upset over the current protests and the violent turn they have been taking. Though in most instances protests have been fairly nonviolent, much of the violence and looting taking place is because protests are being hijacked by opportunists and agent provocateurs to instigate unrest and deter people from supporting the BLM cause. While we all agree that protests should not be violent, we all must sympathize with the outrage people are feeling, if not feel equally outraged at the unjust treatment of colored people in this country. Another point to take into consideration regarding the protests, is our lack of responsible and empathetic leadership in the White House. Had they dealt with this situation justly and swiftly (or the previous hundreds of black deaths) then perhaps this crisis would not have escalated to this extent. The crux of the protests have been for demanding a heavier conviction for Chauvin and also the arrest of the other three police officers involved in the murder of George Floyd. Anyone of us who has seen the video of his brutal murder can agree that that is not an unreasonable demand. A heavier conviction has not been handed out to Derek Chauvin nor have there been any other arrests to date. Many of us unfortunately only see what is the proverbial tip of the iceberg but refuse to comprehend what lies beneath the surface. The current protests are not stemming over just one innocent black man’s death, which is still one too many, but from the years and years of systemic oppression of black people in America. To understand their frustration, we must first understand their history and where they are coming from. African-Americans have endured over 400 years of Trans-Atlantic slavery (perhaps one of the worst forms of slavery the world has ever seen), Jim Crowe’s Laws, segregation, redlining, mass incarcerations, police brutality and the list goes on and on. The repercussions of which we still see to this day in many African American communities. And before someone brings this up............ yes, we know and we all hurt for Palestine, we hurt for Kashmir and China, Syria and Burma and wherever people are suffering. But now is not the time to compare and contrast, no two sufferings are alike, no genocide is less important or more important than the other. All persecution is unjust and we must rise against it. Especially, when injustices are happening in our own backyards. O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest ye swerve, and if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do. Quran 4:135

Maya Angelou - poet, singer, activist, friend. I am grateful that I knew her. Her wisdom and calm live on. There are so many important words from this amazing woman. Today, I’m sharing these. #loveoneanother

Invitation for today's Meditation on Buddhist spirituality in the midst of COVID 19 and Fed Up-rising...