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Faith and flowers: Special rules keep God’s house simply beautiful
March 14, 2019VATICAN CITY—Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of flowers. The small floral arrangement usually seen on the corner of the altar of the chapel in the papal residence for morning Mass has […]
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Mass of Reparation April 10
March 12, 2019ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III and Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, will celebrate a Mass of Reparation Wednesday, April 10 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The Mass will be from 7–9 p.m. A reception will follow in Kenny Hall. The cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, […]
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Good Shepherd breaks ground on columbarium project
March 11, 2019CUMMING—About a year ago, Father Diosmar Natad, pastor of Good Shepherd Church, launched a parish survey to gauge parishioner interest in a self-funded columbarium and memorial prayer garden at the parish. The response to the survey was overwhelming. Parishioner Joe Donnelly, who serves as the parish engineer, immediately got to work to design a concept. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]