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Vital adult faith programs energized by deacon’s passion
November 3, 2016For the Jubilee of Deacons in May, Pope Francis addressed deacons as servants of the church, encouraging them not to worry about timetables in being available to others. “A servant knows how to open the doors of his time and inner space for those around him, including those who knock on those doors at odd […] Full Story
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Pinecrest names new wrestling program director
November 3, 2016CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy recently named Mark Schmidt the director of wrestling at the private Catholic school. The Pinecrest wrestling program debuted in 2015 under the leadership of Coach Martin Podmolik. In its inaugural season the team finished with three dual victories, an eighth-place area finish and a sixth-place finish at sectionals in 1A competition. Schmidt comes […]
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Visitation Hospital stands after hurricane, seeing patients
November 3, 2016Father Kieran is on the board of Visitation Hospital in Haiti and visited in late October after Hurricane Matthew. He said damage was visible around the hospital but the facility itself is intact. As access to the worst-hit areas of Haiti, Les Cayes and Jeremie, is being strictly controlled, he was not able to visit […]
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Pray to the finish line
November 3, 2016The last stop for this year’s tumultuous presidential election season, which for so long seemed like a remote intangible, suddenly is within our sights. Soon, Americans will cast ballots for their preferred candidate. Unfortunately, for many American Catholics weighing their options—and their consciences—the choice is a difficult one with no ideal options. This dilemma surfaced […]
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Pope, Lutheran leaders begin Reformation commemoration
November 3, 2016LUND, Sweden (CNS)—Urging Catholics and Lutherans to take decisive steps toward unity, Pope Francis nevertheless offered no new openings to the idea of sharing Communion before full unity is achieved. “We Christians will be credible witnesses of mercy to the extent that forgiveness, renewal and reconciliation are daily experienced in our midst,” the pope said […] Full Story
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The Senior Side: What exactly is a senior?
November 3, 2016I find seniors to be an interesting lot, even in the very definition of us. It would be wrong to put everyone in the same basket, label us “seniors” and attempt to treat all senior age segments the same. You will find a great deal of difference between a newly retired 55-year-old baby boomer and […]
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God desires mercy more than sacrifice
November 3, 2016Eleventh in a 13-part series Nothing seems to have upset the religious leaders of Jesus’ time as much as his freely associating with known sinners. The sinful of his day certainly included those known to have violated any of the Ten Commandments, but it also included those whose health, living conditions or lifestyles made them […]
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Words that burn like fire
November 3, 2016“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” Luke 12:49 I have long been a fan of Bob Dylan and his music and have followed his career for as long as I can remember. His being awarded the Nobel Prize for literature delighted many and probably […]
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Pope Francis blesses north Georgia Lutheran-Catholic event
November 3, 2016DALTON—Pope Francis sent a message of prayerful support and his blessing to Catholics and Lutherans assembling in north Georgia on Monday evening, Oct. 31, during the pope’s journey to Sweden for the Lutheran-Catholic commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was to give the sermon at the Reformation Day service […] Full Story
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Never too late to thank your priest for his generous service
November 3, 2016Each year there are only 365 vacancies available as days of special commemoration, with an extra one thrown in for good measure every fourth year. The assignment of some of these days is well established, like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Others are steadily growing in popularity, such as Grandparents Day, Administrative Professionals Day, and […]