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Church needs to hear God speaking through those who are hurting, pope says
September 21, 2021To listen to the Holy Spirit, members of the church must listen to each other and especially to those who are marginalized, Pope Francis said, explaining how dioceses are to help the church prepare for the Synod of Bishops.
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Messengers of Hope: La Salettes celebrate 175 years since apparition that launched order
September 20, 2021It was Sept. 19, 1846, that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to two children in La Salette, France. She lamented the sinful ways of mankind and gave the pair a message for the world: reconcile broken relationships with God, self and others. Today, the La Salette missionaries focus their work on the Eucharist and reconciliation.
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Why a eucharistic renewal?
September 20, 2021At a time when programs and initiatives come and go, when our lives seem to be endlessly busy, and when various difficulties and sufferings abound, the question why another initiative is an understandable one. Why do we need a eucharistic renewal?
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Journeying back to a life-changing day
September 20, 2021I’ve often pondered what I’d do if I could travel back in time. I might return to the day before my mom’s death and give her an extra hug. Or I might head back to the afternoon my husband died while taking a walk, and beg him to stay home.
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Celebrating fine arts at Catholic schools
September 17, 2021Support fine arts programs in Catholic schools, including band concerts, fall plays, musicals, dance performances and Christmas concerts from October thru December.
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Youth in Mission accepting scholarship applications this fall
September 17, 2021Youth in Mission bridges the financial gap for teenagers and young adults with a mind to serve on mission trips. Eligible middle school, high school and college students who plan to participate in a 2022 mission trip can apply for a scholarships. The deadline is Nov. 15.
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Implementation of ‘Traditionis Custodes’ outlined
September 17, 2021In a Sept. 8 memo to priests, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., outlined how the Archdiocese of Atlanta will implement Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio “Traditionis Custodes.” The Pope’s July Motu Proprio called on bishops around the world to limit the use of the pre-Vatican II Mass, citing the need for unity as the reason.
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Community steps up to aid Afghan families
September 16, 2021Parish communities are joining efforts, spearheaded by Catholic Charities Atlanta, to come to the aid of Afghan refugee families, who fled the Taliban takeover of their country.
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The gift of silent moments
September 16, 2021You have no doubt noticed that silence is in short supply these days. The options for adding sounds to our lives increase day by day. And rather than repel them, we grasp at them …
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Leszynski recipient of 9/11 Flag Memorial Scholarship
September 16, 2021Lauren Leszynski is the recipient of the 9/11 Flag Memorial Scholarship at Blessed Trinity High School. The scholarship goes to a student selected in recognition of patriotism, love of country and personal commitment to the campus flag installation.