September 16, 2021
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Why a eucharistic renewal?
By ANDREW W. LICHTENWALNER, Ph.D.
Published 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
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published 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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Youth in Mission accepting scholarship applications this fall
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published 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
By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published 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
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published 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
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.
Published 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
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published 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.
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Atlanta priests join Catholic Extension trip to visit migrant workers
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2021Two priests from the Atlanta Archdiocese, along with others from various dioceses, joined Catholic Extension for a mission immersion program traveling to the Diocese of Yakima in Washington to visit with migrant workers.
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9/11 remembrance challenges Blessed Trinity students to lives of service
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2021Commemorating the 20 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, retired Air Force serviceman Kevin Carpenter spoke Sept. 8 to the Blessed Trinity High School community about that tragic day, inspiring them to serve and to practice kindness.
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Catholics remember 9/11 and look toward the future
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2021The Sept. 20, 2001 issue of The Georgia Bulletin covered the local response to the tragic events of September 11. Some of the Catholics interviewed then shared their experiences of that day and how their lives have changed over the last 20 years.
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In Slovakia, Pope reminds young people that church is their home
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published September 15, 2021In a visit to Slovakia’s Roma community Sept. 14, Pope Francis emphasized to young people that the church is their home, saying “no one ought ever to feel out of place or set aside.”