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Sunday Mass dispensation extended through September 28
August 25, 2020Upon extending the Mass dispensation, Archbishop Hartmayer encouraged those who are healthy and not burdened with the fear of being exposed to COVID-19 to return to Mass and receive the grace of the sacraments.
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Take your faith to the voting booth
August 25, 2020Growing up, voting was always important in our family. We talked about practicing our right to vote and making sure we participated in every election, local and national.
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Archbishop Hartmayer celebrates livestreamed Chrism Mass
August 25, 2020Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., used his first Chrism Mass homily in Atlanta to call for unity among priests with “a mission of formation, affirmation and reconciliation.”
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Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel, pope says
August 19, 2020In his Aug. 19 general audience, Pope Francis said the COVID-19 pandemic “has exposed the plight of the poor and the great inequality that reigns in the world.”
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Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces new board members
August 17, 2020The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that nine new members have been added to its board of directors as of July 1.
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Seniors, COVID-19 and exercise
August 14, 2020Regular physical activity helps you look and feel younger and stay independent longer. It also lowers risk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood pressure and obesity.
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The minister’s black veil
August 14, 2020Throughout the pandemic, I have been flummoxed by the debate over the wearing of masks. My puzzlement isn’t informed so much by outrage or disbelief, nor is it necessarily self-righteous or sanctimonious. No, I’m most surprised at the mask furor because we live in a culture that usually seems to honor mask wearing.
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Scenes from the First Day of Remote Learning School
August 13, 2020Grind the coffee beans, measure the water, turn on the pot. Then to the oatmeal. A quick calculation of the ratio of oats to milk, when I picked up a 1/3 cup for measuring. Now to to wake the rising third grader. Wednesday’s routine felt familiar, but the day was not.
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A new lens for viewing the world and its interruptions
August 12, 2020We’ve all made self-promises that begin with “Someday when X happens, I’ll do Y…” Insert any aspiration into this axis of life: “When life slows down, I’ll write that book…” or “When (child’s name here) is older, we’ll take that trip…”
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Lebanon’s Catholic leaders seek help; here’s where to donate
August 11, 2020Catholic agencies are accepting donations to help the citizens of Lebanon following the devastating Aug. 4 port explosions in Beirut.