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Parishes announce Lenten missions for spiritual renewal
March 8, 2019ATLANTA—It is one of the first signs of faith learned. Right hand to forehead, down to the lower middle of your chest, cross to the left shoulder, back to the right shoulder. Did you know, we’ve been making this sign of the cross since as early as the third century? That makes it a tradition […]
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Volunteers complete outdoor worship project in Lilburn
March 8, 2019LILBURN—The Stations of the Cross, 14 images of Christ’s journey on the day of his crucifixion commonly etched in ivory or wood, have existed in the form known today for nearly 600 years and are most often seen in sanctuaries the world over. Along with improvements to the church grounds, an outdoor Stations of the […] Full Story
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Malteser International helping Venezuelan refugees
March 7, 2019RIOHACHA, Colombia—Amid political unrest in Venezuela, those opposing embattled President Nicolas Maduro fight to deliver humanitarian aid into the country. Malteser International steadfastly labors to provide medical and other care across the border in northern Colombia to desperate refugees and impoverished indigenous people in the departments of La Guajira and Magdalena. In Riohacha, La Guajira, […] Full Story | En Español
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Pax Christi members participate in vigil for Sandy Springs nonprofit
March 7, 2019SANDY SPRINGS—In the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” the U.S. bishops examine the church’s teaching encouraging Catholics to take an active part in public life. Father John Kieran, archdiocesan priest and Sandy Springs resident, is joining members of Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church to live out this call to faithful citizenship. […] Full Story
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‘Empty Bowls’ dinner fights hunger in Haiti
March 7, 2019DECATUR—More than 500 people attended the Empty Bowls fundraising dinner of St. Thomas More School to support the people of Haiti. The sixth annual dinner—a simple meal of soup—took over Mulhern Hall at St. Thomas More Church the evening of Feb. 21. Art teacher Cate Miller, who leads the effort, said the project reminds students, […] Full Story
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Priest urges Catholics to reclaim baptismal rights to address crisis
March 7, 2019ATLANTA—For Teri Lewis, her faith forces her to confront the clerical sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. “Denial is not going to keep your faith,” she said. For college student Isabela Cardenas, her goal is to understand church structure and power that allowed cover ups. “Learning the facts is the first step,” she said. […] Full Story
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Silent lambs, valiant martyrs and heartfelt prayers during Lent
March 7, 2019Lent often begins with fervent promises about making sacrifices that will draw us nearer to Christ. The first two weeks usually go fairly smoothly, but then come the Lenten doldrums when wine, steak and rich desserts start calling our names. Here are some tips that might help. Choosing a martyr. Reflecting on the stories of […]
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The Senior Side: Planning for the future
March 7, 2019“Planning is a process of choosing among many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” -Richard I. Winwood, Author As I’ve shared before, one of our sons died suddenly at age 52. It was a tragic and shocking event emotionally and spiritually. What I haven’t […]
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Pope names Bishop David P. Talley to lead Memphis diocese
March 6, 2019WASHINGTON (CNS)—Just over four months after Pope Francis forced Bishop Martin D. Holley to step down as bishop of Memphis, Tennessee, he named Bishop David P. Talley of Alexandria, Louisiana, to lead the diocese. Bishop Talley’s appointment was announced March 5 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop Talley, […]
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Lady Cougars claim a school first for basketball program
March 6, 2019AMERICUS—During the Feb. 23 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) basketball championship at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, the Holy Spirit Preparatory School girls’ team defeated Pinewood Christian Academy of Bellville 47-38. For third-year coach Paul Belcher, it’s been a steady climb toward the top. In 2017 Holy Spirit lost to Dublin’s Trinity Christian School […] Full Story