June 10, 2021
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The invitation of the Ignatian Year
By KAY SATTERFIELD, Commentary
Published August 19, 2021This year marks the 500th anniversary of a powerful moment in the life of a saint–a grave injury that caused St. Ignatius of Loyola to re-examine his life. The Jesuits celebrate this important anniversary as “An Ignatian Year: To See All Things New in Christ.” What does it offer each of us?
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Bread: Sign of God’s love for humankind
By NANCY WIECHEC, Catholic News Service
Published June 25, 2021Bread is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible and appears as a life-giving spiritual food, a sacrifice and a sign of God’s love for humankind. In Food From Scripture, Nancy Wiechec shares a whole wheat pita bread recipe.
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Corpus Christi in pictures
Published June 16, 2021
Parishes around the archdiocese celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi with processions and Holy Hour devotions as well as adoration. Corpus Christi is Latin for Body of Christ.
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Marist School claims 14th state baseball championship
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 11, 2021Marist School bested Savannah’s Benedictine Military School on May 20 to win the Class AAAA State Championship in baseball.
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The Eucharist: Our testimony to hope
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published June 10, 2021Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have received many letters and emails from all over the archdiocese. One of the common themes that ran through this correspondence was a deep sense of longing to receive holy Communion.
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Eucharistic adoration in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published June 10, 2021Parishes throughout north and central Georgia offer time with Christ in their adoration chapels or sanctuaries throughout the week.
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Campaign begins for Atlanta Catholics to rediscover the Eucharist
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 10, 2021The Archdiocese of Atlanta is starting a multiyear initiative to develop and deepen an appreciation of the Eucharist.
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Adoration gives ‘tangible reality’ of Jesus’ presence
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published June 10, 2021For many Catholics, adoration is a primary way outside of Mass to spend time with Jesus. The faithful in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their experiences of adoration.
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‘Spirit Untamed’ highlights friendship, love of family
By SISTER HOSEA RUPPRECHT, Catholic News Service
Published June 9, 2021Like its predecessors, “Spirit Untamed” takes viewers back to the era when wild horses still roamed the West. This time, however, the humans who interact with them experience healing from their own hurts even as they try to rescue the majestic creatures.
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U.S. bishops will gather virtually for their June 16-18 spring assembly
By JULIE ASHER, Catholic News Service
Published June 9, 2021When they gather virtually for their annual spring assembly June 16-18, the U.S. bishops will be asked to approve the drafting of a formal statement on the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Catholic Church.
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Three transitional deacons ordained
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2021On May 29, three men reached milestones on their journeys to the priesthood. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained Benjamin “Ben” Thomsen, Juan Carlos Villota Viteri and Joseph “Joe” Wagner as transitional deacons.