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Lessons for earth 50 years after first moon landing
July 17, 2019If you were at least 10 years old on July 20, 1969, you will remember your eyes were glued to a black and white television set watching what no one had ever seen before. You will remember the excitement of seeing animation of a lunar module descending toward a first-ever human moon landing.
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Administration to apply ‘third country’ rule for asylum-seekers
July 16, 2019The Trump administration announced the U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security are adopting an interim “third country rule” requiring immigrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to first apply for refugee status in another country. News that the rule was taking effect July 16 brought quick condemnation by Catholic and other immigrant advocates.
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Trappist monks ordained to the priesthood June 28
July 15, 2019On a warm summer morning on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, family, friends and religious celebrated the ordinations of Brother Cassian Russell and Brother Peter Damian Spera to the priesthood on Friday, June 28, at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers.
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The Senior Side: maintaining an active, healthy brain
July 12, 2019When I was younger I had a remarkable memory. I could run into someone I had not seen for years and come up with the name in a flash. I assumed this capability would stay with me the rest of my life.
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Military veterans join Starve Wars effort to support the hungry
July 11, 2019More than 600 people showed up at Starve Wars to pack some 86,400 meals for people in need. The four-year-old event kicked off the 24th annual Eucharistic Congress, Friday, June 21.
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Father Joseph Mullakkara, MSFS, to speak at Magnificat Aug. 10
July 11, 2019The guest speaker at the August Magnificat meal will be Father Joseph Mullakkara, whose vocation as a missionary priest brought him from India to the Atlanta Archdiocese where he has served for almost 30 years.
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Friday Congress speakers encourage being present, reaching out to others
July 11, 2019Friday’s Congress events included an opening Mass, a healing service, the Revive track for young adults and a Francophone track. Attendees were able to visit the exhibitor’s hall to purchase Catholic books and gifts, and learn more about programs within the archdiocese. In addition, confessions and adoration were available.
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Teen track returns to the Eucharistic Congress
July 11, 2019Middle and high school students from various parishes attended this year’s teen track at the Eucharistic Congress, held on June 22. The teen track returned to the Eucharistic Congress this year after a break.
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Spanish track offers Hispanic Catholics time to recharge spiritual batteries
July 11, 2019Yolanda Muñoz, assistant director for Hispanic and Latino Cultures at the Office of Intercultural Ministries, welcomed attendees to the Spanish track, which included music from the SHEMA ministry and speaker testimonies, as well as times of prayer and adoration.
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American Sign Language track features tribute to Mary, Mother of God
July 11, 2019Using paintings, icons and stories, Father Tom Coughlin, OP Miss, shared a “Tribute to our Mother of God, Mary Most Holy” at the American Sign Language (ASL) track of the Eucharistic Congress June 22.