May 25, 2023
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Little Mermaid a family-friendly summer treat
By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
Published June 14, 2023The idea of updating a classic film is always a dangerous one. But, provided there’s a better motive at work than mere hubris, it can work.
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Catholic schools honor top graduates
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 1, 2023The Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians at graduation ceremonies around the region in May.
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Karl Rahner’s ‘Mary Mother of the Lord’
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published May 30, 2023I’ve always been fascinated by the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary possesses a mystery and allure that is particularly appealing to those undergoing the conversion process, and for Protestant converts, she retains an aura of secrecy.
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Marist School community honors injured student’s perseverance, strength
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 29, 2023Dressed in his graduation robe and linking arms with his older brothers, Devon Corbett made his way across the stage to receive his honorary diploma. Though he was unable to attend school for three years following a traumatic brain injury, Corbett was welcomed back with his class at the Marist School commencement ceremony May 20.
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Lifelong commitment to Christ: five ordained as deacons
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 25, 2023The men about to be ordained deacons walked into the crowded St. Peter Chanel Church May 20 arm in arm with those who raised them first in their faith, their moms and dads.
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Alligators, angels and sharks–oh, my!
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published May 25, 2023When I tell people that in my younger years I swam in a lake populated with alligators, I get some strange looks. When I add that, on one evening in West Palm Beach, I rushed into the sea at dusk—when sharks usually make their appearance—the expressions turn to total disbelief.
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Celebrating 50 years of Toni’s Camp
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 25, 2023This year, Toni’s Camp, which takes place each May at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The camp serves those with disabilities, giving their families needed respite. Both campers and volunteers grow in faith through the camp experience.
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Directing prayer to holy helpers
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.
Published May 25, 2023Not too long ago, Bishop Shlesinger wrote in his column about Mother Mary Alphonsa, a founder of the Hawthorne Dominicans, the Sisters who oversee Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta. He mentioned that the process for making her a saint has begun and asked for prayers to that end.
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Experiencing the faith through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
By BRENDA SEVCIK, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 25, 2023Catechisis of the Good Shepherd helps prepare children to receive the sacred gifts of the sacraments. It relies on Scripture, liturgy and an experience of reality to explain these gifts.