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Catholic agencies begin work of rebuilding after Ecuador quake
April 28, 2016QUITO, Ecuador (CNS)—Catholic agencies are beginning to build temporary shelters for thousands of families in Ecuador made homeless by the South American country’s worst natural disaster in nearly seven decades. As the death toll continues to climb following a magnitude-7.8 earthquake, which struck near the town of Muisne on the Pacific Coast April 16, officials […]
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Pope prays for refugees, brings 12 back to Rome from Greece
April 28, 2016MYTILENE, Greece (CNS)—Pope Francis’ five-hour visit to Greece ended with him offering safe passage to Italy to 12 Syrian Muslims, half under the age of 18. The Vatican had kept secret the pope’s plan to invite the members of three Syrian families to fly back to Rome with him April 16. It was confirmed only […]
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The corporal and spiritual works of mercy
April 28, 2016The corporal works of mercy Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Shelter the homeless Clothe the naked Care for the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead The spiritual works of mercy Instruct the ignorant Counsel the doubtful Admonish the sinner Comfort the sorrowful Forgive injuries Bear wrongs patiently Pray for the living […]
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Prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee
April 28, 2016Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created […]
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Pilgrims invited to cross thresholds and receive God’s mercy
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—The seven Holy Doors of the Archdiocese of Atlanta offer local places where the faithful can make a pilgrimage during this Holy Year of Mercy and receive extraordinary graces. The Holy Year of Mercy began Dec. 8, 2015, and extends until Nov. 20, 2016, which is the solemnity of Christ the King and the end […]
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Lourdes group confronts racism with talk
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—In a crowded room at Our Lady of Lourdes Church parish center on a recent Saturday morning, Gino Lloyd shared how the far-flung reach of Facebook, Twitter and social media has brought racism out of the shadows. “It has let America see this is truly going on. In my corner, we knew it was going […]
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St. Pius outscores Marist in rivalry lacrosse match
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School girls lacrosse team edged out a 15-13 victory over Marist School girls during a closely contested lacrosse match April 13 at Pius’ George B. Maloof Stadium. Since the match St. Pius (11-3) has gone undefeated in four contests through April 25. They close out the regular season on the road […]
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Holy Spirit Prep girls reach state soccer quarterfinals
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—The girls soccer team at Holy Spirit Preparatory School shut out Griffin Christian High School 4-0 in an April 18 match on their home field. Midfielder Morgan Delaney scored the first two goals. Stephanie Perez and Jordan Daly scored the other two goals. For senior defender Perez it was the first goal of her Holy […]
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Notre Dame finds success at first region, state track meet
April 28, 2016DULUTH—Notre Dame Academy high school students Kelsey Benoit and Austin Wilwayco placed in their respective events as the school participated in its first Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association East Region Track Meet at Briarwood Academy, Warrenton, April 14. Benoit was the region champion in the 400-meter run and she finished third in the high jump. […]
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Fifth-graders collect mounds of sports gear for Kentucky school
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—Fifth-grade students Will Orman and Jackson Seitz love playing sports at Our Lady of the Assumption School and Murphey Candler Elementary School. In celebration of Advent, they created a service project idea called “Play It Forward,” a sporting goods drive to benefit needy kids in communities where athletic programs have been curtailed or eliminated due […]