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Christmas: God’s Love Letter To The World
December 21, 2006Each year, I promise myself I’m going to overcome my anxieties about Christmas, but then, like a steam roller, the dread flattens me. First, there are so many pressing obligations: cards to write, presents to wrap, cookies to bake and house to clean, tra la la! For me, the dread also comes from dwelling on […]
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Remembering Father Pat
December 14, 2006Sometimes in confession it is hard to know when to stop telling one’s sins. One fault seems to lead to another in an endless line. But I remember a day long ago when there was no doubt that it was time for me to stop: I felt the cold nose of a dog nudging impatiently […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (December 14, 2006)
December 14, 2006The Kenedy Directory (and yes, that is how this Kenedy name is spelled) is the authoritative handbook of facts and information regarding the Catholic Church in the United States. It is issued each year and contains a statistical account of each diocese, parish, priest, religious, bishop, and institution in the Church in the United States. […]
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Father Matthew Linn To Lead Healing Retreat
December 14, 2006Father Matthew Linn, a Jesuit priest specializing in the ministry of healing, will lead a healing retreat at St. Pius X Church on Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. The retreat’s themes are “Healing Life’s Transitions” for the Friday session and “Don’t Forgive Too Soon” for the Saturday session. The themes are based […] Full Story
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Archbishop ‘Preaches To The Choir’ At St. Cecilia Mass
December 14, 2006Harmonious melodies hung in breaths of praise at the Cathedral of Christ the King as music ministers from across the archdiocese gathered together Nov. 27. To commemorate the patron saint of musicians, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass of St. Cecilia five days after her feast day of Nov. 22. Previously, the archdiocesan choir […]
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Father Pat Mulhern Remembered As Christ-like Priest
December 14, 2006Father Patrick F. Mulhern was “a man of exquisite understatement who invited people to do great things with very few words,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. “He invited rather than coerced. He suggested rather than commanded. He proposed rather than required. … That was the way Jesus taught.” Preaching at the funeral Mass for Father […]
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‘Guadalupe’ Provides Intriguing History Lesson
December 14, 2006Released to coincide with the 475th anniversary of the visions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the new film “Guadalupe” is an interesting mixture of history lesson and sentimental family story. Written by Roberto Girault and directed by Santiago Parra, “Guadalupe” is framed by the story of a brother and a sister. Jose Maria and Mercedes […]
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New Jubilee Book Offers Historical View Of Archdiocese
December 14, 2006Catholics craving an in-depth history of their faith in the South will now have a chance to purchase a keepsake book that will give a detailed insight into the early Catholics in Georgia. Archdiocesan archivist John Hanley wrote and edited the book, “The History of the Archdiocese of Atlanta,” which has been published by Editions […]
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Friends Reflect On A Beloved Deacon
December 14, 2006The faithful of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Blairsville were deeply saddened by the loss of their friend and spiritual leader, Deacon William Diehl, who died Aug. 11, following a painful battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Marie, son Robert, daughter Kelly and granddaughter Kasey. Deacon Bill was a professed member […]
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Pius’ Season Ends; Marist Will Play For State Title
December 14, 2006There’s a line in the 2000 movie “Remember the Titans” when the assistant coach Bill Yoast says, “You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!” Well, the same can be said for St. Pius X High School, Atlanta. Even though they lost to Northside Warner Robins High School in their first […]