America's North Shore Journal

Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers observed Good Friday with Christians from the Doura neighborhood of the Iraqi capital, March 21. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Dragon, attended the service at St. John’s Church near the Doura market. A reduction in violence in the area since November has allowed the church to hold regular services. Prior to then, the church had not held a service since May. One MND-B Soldier said that with peace spreading throughout Baghdad, the Iraqi people are returning to their normal routines, such as attending worship services. “They’re seeing a sense of normalcy return; they’re seeing the opportunity to go to church without getting shot at, without getting blown up. They’re seeing that opportunity,” said Master Sgt. Joseph Kather, who hails from Coffee Springs, Md. Kather … Read entire article »