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Trappist monks ordained as transitional deacons amid joy of Advent
January 10, 2019Editor’s note: Father James S. Behrens, OCSO, offers this reflection on the Dec. 8 ordination of two monks as transitional deacons by Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger. The two will be ordained priests this summer. CONYERS—Advent is the season during which we await the coming of the Lord. It is a time we are asked to […]
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Remembering the top stories of 2018
January 10, 2019It’s that time when we consider the events that shaped 2018 for the Atlanta Catholic community. We must have printed hundreds of thousands of words and hundreds of photos in last year’s 23 issues. Editor Nichole Golden, Photographer Michael Alexander and Staff Writer Andrew Nelson flipped through the pages to select the stories with an […]
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Favorite photos captured in 2018 reflect visual gifts from God
January 10, 2019ATLANTA–I always say I’ve never taken a photograph that God didn’t orchestrate or see first. If I’m attentive, able to anticipate what God is about to unveil and I’m in the right place at the right time, the opportunity for capturing a special moment is possible. There are two photos from 2018 that speak to […]
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Reporter’s favorite story combines art and faith
January 10, 2019ATLANTA—The image first popped up in my Twitter feed. It was a painting of a cloaked pregnant woman, twinned with a large catchphrase written in cursive: “Woman are stronger than hell.” The mural was painted on a wall at the Krog Street tunnel, one of Atlanta’s most famous outposts for public art. I’d call it […]
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No one falls outside of the dignity God gave to humanity
January 10, 2019The space where I celebrate Mass for the death row inmates at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson was once designated as the barber shop for these prisoners. It may still serve that purpose when not being used as a chapel. It’s a long and narrow room with places for about eight […]
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Mass for the Unborn, Stand for Life Jan. 28
January 10, 2019ATLANTA—The 1973 Supreme Court cases, Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, which legalized abortion in the United States, will be marked by the Catholic community in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 28 at the Mass for the Unborn and Stand for Life. Highlights of this Mass for the Unborn are the commissioning of Respect Life […]
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Centro Hispano Marista hosts 2018 GED graduation
January 10, 2019ATLANTA—Centro Hispano Marista, also known as the Marist Hispanic Center, held its fifth commencement ceremony for 52 graduates, all of whom obtained their GED diplomas, on Tuesday, Dec. 11.at Marist School, Atlanta. The program director of Centro Hispano Marista, Dr. Leticia Valencia, greeted the graduates and guests. “Our mission is to turn educational dreams into […]
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Small steps toward spiritual sanity in 2019
January 10, 2019New Year’s resolutions tend to feature physical improvements, which is why the gyms are so crowded in January and more joggers are thundering through the neighborhood. Dieting programs surge, as people who binged during the holidays realize their new outfits are unusually tight, and they can’t blame the dryer. There’s nothing wrong with striving for […]
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Fortunate and Faithful Families to have February gathering
January 10, 2019SMYRNA—Fortunate and Faithful Families will host a “Gathering of Hearts” for family and friends of LGBT persons on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 12–7 p.m. at the Chancery of the Archdiocese, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The day will include an opening talk by Father Dennis Dorner followed by activities designed to provide participants support […]
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The Senior Side: Being Catholic—Habit or passion?
January 10, 2019“In life, we can easily become complacent. Life is full of routines, and routines eventually become habit. At times, our spiritual lives can become more of a habit than a passion.” -Waking Up Catholic, Chad Torgerson What is a “good Catholic”? A response that we might have is that a good Catholic is someone who […]