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Significance of Hajj starts with Abraham

The Hajj cannot be discussed without mentioning Abraham. It is he who built the Ka'bah in Mecca with his son Ishmael in dedication to the One, True God in contradistinction to the temple of idols he had left in Babylon. After the Ka'bah was erected, God gave him the command to proclaim the pilgrimage unto mankind, "They will come unto thee on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every deep ravine.'' Today they come by boat, car, bus and airplane; from the air and sea ports and the bus terminals of the world. And they number millions. More

Larry Sanislo and his wife, Rev. Joan Sanislo of Milltown, pastor Robert S. Turton III of Hightstown, and Rev. Phyllis Tomberg Giglio of North Brunswick surround the pulpit in the newly renovated Fresh Ponds Chapel in 2005. On Nov. 30, the church will celebrate the 168th anniversary of its building, making it the oldest church structure in South Brunswick.

Oldest South Brunswick church building celebrates 168 years

In 1840, the Methodist Episcopal Church at Fresh Ponds was built in South Brunswick Township next to what was the original neighborhood schoolhouse on land given by Catharine Rue for a school, church and cemetery. More

Rev. Charles W. Cicerale

New Year of church offers another chance to seek God

One of the favorite prayers of Blessed Pope John XXIII was "O Mary, help me to keep to my purpose of living as a faithful disciple of Jesus.'' Advent is that short season of the church year when Catholics re-examine how faithful a disciple of Jesus they have been. More

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Significance of Hajj starts with Abraham

(12/3/08) The Hajj cannot be discussed without mentioning Abraham. It is he who built the Ka'bah in Mecca with his son Ishmael in dedication to the One, True God in contradistinction to the temple of idols he had left in Babylon. More

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