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It’s safer to be a fan than a follower
April 20, 2017Our directive is to be followers of Jesus, but some of his actions and the results of those actions make following Jesus quite challenging. Jesus did some pretty outlandish things, and he sure did get into trouble with the religious leaders, the ruling governments and sometimes his mom. Hence, I find it tempting to be […]
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Holy Week
April 20, 2017The celebration of Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday and ended on Easter Sunday, presented a variety of events and moments in Jesus’ life. The week started with the cheering of the Jews, proclaiming Jesus as King in his triumphal entry to Jerusalem, and the celebration of the Last Supper with his gift of […]
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‘They bring abundant blessings’
April 20, 2017“I thirst.” When Jesus spoke these words from the cross, he articulated one of the most profound mysteries of our faith. His words remind us that Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. Jesus was embodied—he hungered and he thirsted—and he was embedded in concrete relationships characterized by intimate love. In John’s account of […]
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Congolese priest completes study as neuropsychologist for homeland
April 20, 2017DECATUR—Religion and science have intertwined in Father Jean Ikanga’s life and it began with a fearful mother. The woman in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo desperately wanted help for her 9-year-old daughter, sick with “evil spirits.” Concerned by her story, he provided prayer and pastoral counseling but also asked the woman and her […]
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Saving lives must be first concern of immigration policy, pope says
April 11, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The defense of the life, dignity and human rights of migrants and refugees must come before any other question when enacting migration policies, Pope Francis said. “The defense of human beings knows no limits,” the pope said in an interview with the journal of the Department for Civil Liberties and Immigration of the […] Full Story | En Español
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Georgetown to rename buildings honoring a slave, black teacher
April 10, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Georgetown University has chosen April 18 as the date to rename two buildings on campus previously named for priests who sold 272 women, children and men into slavery for financial gain in 1838. The Jesuit university based in Washington announced that the process will begin with a spiritual ceremony honoring the slaves prior to […]
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Bishops urge Congress to take bipartisan approach on health care reform
April 10, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Now that lawmakers have withdrawn the American Health Care Act, Congress must “seize this moment to create a new spirit of bipartisanship” and make “necessary reforms” in existing health care law to address access, affordability, life and conscience, said three U.S. bishops’ committee chairmen. The GOP bill was removed from consideration by the House […]
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No secret: Last three popes share close bond to Fatima
April 10, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Recent popes have had a special affection for Our Lady of Fatima, but no pope’s connection can match that of St. John Paul II. “We cannot forget that he was saved by Our Lady of Fatima from the assassination attempt here in St. Peter’s. This is fundamental and central. It is never forgotten,” […]
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Mercy Care Chamblee clinic to open April 18
April 6, 2017CHAMBLEE—The Mercy Care Chamblee clinic recently received approval from DeKalb County to open its doors to patients after an unexpected delay pushed back the ribbon cutting. Mercy Care representative Diana Lewis said they are expecting to open the doors at the new clinic on Tuesday, April 18, two months later than initially planned. The clinic […] Full Story
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Run for John in Dalton honors young man’s love of faith, running
April 6, 2017DALTON—St. Joseph Church in Dalton honors the memory of a young runner by hosting an annual road race with proceeds funding college scholarships for youth. The 10th annual Run for John will held on Saturday, April 29, with participants gathering for the start at 8 a.m. at the church, located at 968 Haigmill Lake Road. […]