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Spotlight On A Saint: St. Rose Of Lima
January 22, 2004St. Rose was born in Lima, Peru, on April 20, 1586. Known for her beauty, Rose was adorned with a crown of roses placed on her head by her mother. But having no desire to be admired, Rose stuck a long pin into the wreath that deeply pierced her head. So intent on her modesty […]
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Media with a Message: ‘Cheaper By the Dozen’
January 22, 2004I first read the book “Cheaper by the Dozen” by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey for a school assignment when I was in the sixth grade. I loved the true, laugh-out-loud funny anecdotes about the trials and tribulations of a large family (12 kids—almost unheard of in this day and age!) growing […]
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‘In America’ Leaves A Lasting, Uplifting Impression
January 22, 2004“In America,” Jim Sheridan’s story of an Irish family’s immigration to New York in search of a new life, may begin slowly, but by the end the film rewards the viewer with a huge emotional payoff and an uplifting message about how people can draw strength from each other to overcome adversity. The film tells […]
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Two Books Plumb Flannery O’Connor’s Depths
January 22, 2004FLANNERY O’CONNOR: SPIRITUAL WRITINGS, edited by Robert Ellsberg. Orbis Books (Maryknoll, N.Y., 2003). 173 pp., $15.00. FLANNERY O’CONNOR: THE OBEDIENT IMAGINATION, by Sarah Gordon. University of Georgia Press (Athens, Ga., 2003). 296 pp., $19.95. Most Catholic readers are probably aware that Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964) was a Catholic who wrote fiction, but many may not realize […]
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‘Camelot’ Highlights 20 Years Of Outreach Program
January 22, 2004Friends of St. Martin de Porres, an outreach program of Holy Cross Catholic Church, has reached a milestone. This February the group will mark its 20th year of feeding the community by entertaining the community. The group will present “Camelot,” with performances on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, and on Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22. […]
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We Walk Hand In Hand: Catholic Community Challenged To Work For Justice
January 22, 2004Catholics crowded into the Shrine of Immaculate Conception on the bleak afternoon of Jan. 17 to celebrate the social justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to examine anew whether they are heeding prayers for reconciliation and peace and putting them into action in their daily lives. The annual Catholic celebration, with the […]
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Eucharistic Procession Remembers Holy Innocents
January 15, 2004After Christmas each year, the church recalls the death of the Holy Innocents—those children who were killed by King Herod’s decree as he sought to bring about the death of Jesus, our Lord. Because they died for Christ, the church honors them as martyrs, giving testimony to our Lord even though they were too young […]
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‘Back To Basics’ Class Offered Jan. 18 At St. Catherine Of Siena
January 15, 2004St. Catherine of Siena Church, located at 1618 Ben King Road, will once again hold its “Back to the Basics” class on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in Herbert Hall. This month’s topic will be “The Gospel of Life.” All are welcome to attend this hour of reviewing the Catholic faith and discussing answers to questions such as: What […]
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Jesuit Jubilarian Found His Destiny In Priesthood
January 15, 2004In his genteel New Orleans accent, Jesuit Father Niel Jarreau has invited countless souls to step out of the daily routine to renew or deepen their relationship with Christ and realize their potential. His 60-year ministry as a Jesuit has largely centered around offering spiritual direction and leading retreats. From 1982-90 and from 2000 through […]
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Facing Cancer With Hope And Courage
January 15, 2004I doubt there is one family among my readers that hasn’t had to face the onslaught of an illness caused by cancer in either a family member or a friend. It is a devastating shock when the bad news hits. Years ago I was taught that cancer simply meant “cells gone wild,” and I think […]