December 8, 2022
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That they all be one: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
By FATHER JOHN C. KIERAN, Commentary
Published January 11, 2023The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is Jan. 18-25. The observance “invites all to respond to Our Master’s urgent plea for unity,” writes Father John Kieran.
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Schools support Catholic Charities Atlanta
Published December 19, 2022
SMYRNA—Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic School Superintendent Diane Starkovich and Assistant Superintendent Karen Vogtner donated funds from the Catholic school principals and the administrative office to Catholic Charities Atlanta for Christmas. Accepting this year’s gift was Amy Sanislo, the marketing and communications manager at Catholic Charities Atlanta. For information on supporting Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesatlanta.org.
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Priests gather for Advent prayer, reconciliation
Published December 19, 2022
Sixty-six priests from the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered for their annual Advent Day of Reflection on Monday, Nov. 28, at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Norcross.
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Waking up after Christmas
By BENEDICT ESPOSITO, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 12, 2022Waking up on Dec. 26 is not fun. Like any day after a major celebration, it often can seem like a letdown, knowing the party is over. So what to do?
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We can walk with trustworthy guides
By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 9, 2022In earlier reflections, I talked about our relationship with the uncreated Creator, causing us to turn from sin and be healed by the saving love and grace of Christ. One of the most amazing aspects of this relationship is the gift of two divinely inspired “maps” that have been drawn for us in our lives.
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Eucharistic Revival–where to start?
By ANDREW W. LICHTENWALNER, Ph.D.
Published December 9, 2022The Catholic bishops of the United States have called for a three-year National Eucharistic Revival, which began on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ this past June. Here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the 25th Eucharistic Congress launched us into the revival.
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Be the village to save the children and world
By KRISTINA MCGOVERN, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 9, 2022My dad used to tell me, “Children are resilient.” I always wanted to believe him, but could never forget the sinking feeling that when something bad happens to children, it affects them during their formative years and remains with them for life.
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Living Advent with the Blessed Virgin Mary as our guide
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published December 9, 2022In the midst of our Christmas preparations of decorating, baking, writing cards and selecting gifts for family and friends, the church is journeying through the holy season of Advent.
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New leader at Office of Mission Advancement enters role
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 8, 2022Deacon Rick Medina helped get the GRACE Scholarship program off the ground and then went on to grow Catholic World Mission. Now, he’s the new director for the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Mission Advancement.
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A message from a stranger
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published December 7, 2022I was driving home from a friend’s house on unfamiliar roads at night. Rain pummeled the car, the windshield fogged up and the lines on the road were momentarily erased.
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Atlanta’s only basilica celebrates historic building’s dedication
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 7, 2022The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the oldest faith communities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is marking 125 years since the dedication of the historic red brick church.
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Keep the creche in Christmas, pope urges
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published December 4, 2022Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.