September 21, 2023
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The Universal Prayer of Pope Clement XI
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published September 25, 2023I am surprised that so few people seem to know the Universal Prayer, for it really covers nearly every aspect of the challenges we face in keeping faith. The prayer was clearly conceived by a man who knew the difficulties inherent in religious discipline. I
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Joys and sorrows of dating as a widow
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published September 22, 2023When I first became a widow, the thought of ever dating again was thoroughly abhorrent. I knew some widows remarried, but it was difficult to envision myself with any other man than my late husband.
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A sesquicentennial celebration for St. Joseph in Athens
By ALLISON MAWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 22, 2023St. Joseph Church, the first Catholic church in Athens, marked its 150th anniversary on Sept. 17, with Mass and a reception. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrated Mass, emphasizing the grace of community.
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In letter to bishops, Vatican asks all faithful to pray for the synod
By JUSTIN MCLELLAN, Catholic News Service
Published September 22, 2023The Vatican is asking all baptized people, regardless of whether they will be in Rome, to participate in October’s assembly of the Synod of Bishops with their prayers.
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The ‘happy hour’ is the ‘holy hour’
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III
Published September 21, 2023The holy hour with Jesus will ultimately lead us to happiness. During this time of Eucharistic Revival, let us allow Jesus to speak to any feelings of hopelessness that we may have.
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Believers encouraged to use weapons of love at Rescue Atlanta
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 21, 2023The work of the faithful is to be “agents of sabotage” against evil to collaborate with God in the re-creation of the world, Father John Riccardo told a sold-out crowd at Rescue Atlanta.
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Two archdiocesan schools earn national Blue Ribbon recognition
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published September 20, 2023Two schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were recognized as national models of excellence Sept. 19. Blessed Trinity High School and St. Jude the Apostle School were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon schools–repeat honors for both schools.