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Mary accompanies migrants heading north, pope says on Guadalupe feast
December 12, 2022During this “bitter time” of war, hunger, injustice and poverty, Our Lady of Guadalupe invites everyone to open their lives to her son, Jesus, and to learn to love others like he does, Pope Francis said.
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Waking up after Christmas
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
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?
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
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
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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Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
December 8, 2022On Dec. 14, 2012, life for Jennifer Hubbard came to screeching halt. Her daughter, Catherine Violet, was among the victims of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary. She began a journey to grace and healing after receiving a Bible in the mail.
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New leader at Office of Mission Advancement enters role
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
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
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.