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Good Fortune Follows A Pattern – Libra Lucky Days
ASTROLOGY, Journalism

Good Fortune Follows A Pattern – Libra Lucky Days

People born between September 23rd and October 23rd, have the Horoscope sun sign of Libra the Scales. As a Libra, you may know your basic Astrology chart, but you probably don't know that some days of the month are Lucky for you just because of your sign. Even certain hours of each day will be more fortuitous for you. Read on to learn which days good fortune smiles on you and your fellow Libras. Your matching Moon Phase The phase of the interval of your sun sign that you were born in corresponds to the phase of the Moon that is luckiest for you. Libras born in the days between September 23rd and September 30th will be luckiest during the days of the New moon. Those born between October 1st and October 7th, will be luckiest when the Moon is in its second quarter. Libras born between Octob...
Online Christian pilgrimage: How a virtual tour to Lourdes follows a tradition of innovation
Religion, TECHNOLOGY

Online Christian pilgrimage: How a virtual tour to Lourdes follows a tradition of innovation

The Catholic Church held what is being termed as the first online pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Earlier this spring, for the first time in its 162-year existence the shrine was closed as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. This online pilgrimage included many elements of the actual journey such as traditional prayers and communion, but recreated for a virtual experience. Prayers and services were offered in both English and Spanish. Participants were shown scenes of the healing waters, taken on a virtual tour of the cave and heard music that is part of the normal, in-person experience. As a scholar of the Bible, Judaism and Christianity, I know the importance of pilgrimages. But rituals have often been adapted in the face of difficult c...