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Deacon Dick Narey, One Of Atlanta’s First Deacons, Dies
August 4, 2005Deacon Richard (Dick) Narey, a pioneering deacon in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died July 30. He was 81. Deacon Narey was born in Minneapolis in 1924 and graduated from the University of Portland in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army, and he […]
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Noted Singer/Songwriter To Perform At CTK
August 4, 2005Canadian singer/songwriter and Catholic missionary Mark Mallett will perform Aug. 22 at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 7 p.m. Currently on a summer-long, cross-continental tour, Mallett has recently released his fourth album, a long-awaited worship CD, “Let the Lord Know.” Rich with 16 original songs that can be sung at Mass, worship services, […]
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Maisha House Of Prayer Celebrates 15 Years
August 4, 2005The Maisha House of Prayer, located at 520 Parkway Drive, Atlanta, will mark its 15th anniversary with a Mass on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta, followed by a reception in the parish St. Katharine Drexel Community Center. Maisha House is engaged in the ministry of prayer and presence to people […]
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Roswell Parish Focuses On Safety
August 4, 2005St. Peter Chanel has become the first Catholic church community to work with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, assisting them with their new faith-based initiatives program. The first project involved seat belt usage, and the SPC Men’s Club conducted a survey, checking all cars driving into all Masses at the church. The average for […]
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Hispanic Youth To Begin World Youth Day Trip With Bilingual Mass
August 4, 2005Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will preside at a bilingual Mass on Tues., Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church to send forth the 48 Hispanic Catholics who will travel with the Office of Hispanic Ministry to World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany, and to Rome this month. Leonardo Jaramillo, director of the […]
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Sold-Out Steubenville Atlanta Speaks To Teens
August 4, 2005Thirty years after the first Steubenville Youth Conference, a new generation of high school age Catholics is packing into arenas—like the Gwinnett Civic Center July 22-24—to be immersed in a faith environment all its own where it is cool to fall more and more in love with God. Jamming the Civic Center auditorium, over 1,800 […]
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Spiritual Direction Helps Relationship With God Grow
July 21, 2005One of the ways that a person can grow in one’s relationship with God is through a process that has become more common among people seeking a way to improve that relationship. This process is known as “spiritual direction” and is a major apostolate, in addition to weekend retreats, at Ignatius Retreat House. What is […]
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Popes’ Message, ‘Be Not Afraid,’ Fosters Hope
July 21, 2005Published: July 21, 2005 Many people throughout the world have seen Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion of the Christ.” While the movie looks at the last hours in the life of Jesus, we also got a rare glimpse into the lives of the disciples. Peter especially stands out. He was one of the first disciples […]
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Coping With Terrorism
July 21, 2005A chill shot through me when I awoke July 7 to hear that a series of bombs had exploded in London. As the morning wore on, I thought: “Now we have another anguish to cope with. How much more can we take?” At this moment of high anxiety, we need more than ever to keep […]
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God Gave Us ‘The Ultimate Wedding Gift’
July 21, 2005When I first met my husband Rick, I was attracted to him by his Patagonia fleece and hiking boots. I thought, “He must like the outdoors.” As I started to get to know him, I was more attracted to his amazing knowledge of our Catholic faith. I was a cradle Catholic with 12 years of […]