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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 […]
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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 […]
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On fuzzy cats, prayer and gratitude
November 3, 2016“I wonder where cats are up for adoption today.” This thought popped into my head, completely out of the blue, as I sat down to read one afternoon. It led to a quick Google search, which took me to the DeKalb County Animal Services website—and a full page of fuzzy feline faces. But why in […]
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A fan of The Tribe watches & hopes, (with caution)
November 1, 2016Religious art decorated Father Mark Horak’s office as you’d expect from a man of the cloth. But there is also a bookshelf that caught my eye. If you look for this shelf, it’s behind his desk. Taking up a corner are the mascots of the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns. “My earliest memories include rooting […]
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Upcoming workshop to provide honest look at racism
October 21, 2016ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will lead an upcoming workshop entitled, “Racism and Justice—Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” on Saturday, Nov. 5. All are invited to attend. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Presenters will include two college professors, a […]
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic opens new facility in Forest Park
October 20, 2016FOREST PARK—The Pregnancy Aid Clinic purchased a former abortion clinic on Forest Parkway and is converting it into a pregnancy resource center that offers women alternatives to abortion. Services are available at the new location now. The facility, located at 531 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, can be reached by telephone at 404-763-HELP (4357). More information […]
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Magazine to help young people during confirmation prep
October 20, 2016SMYRNA—The 8,000 young people preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will soon receive a gift of encouragement. The Office of Formation and Discipleship of the archdiocese will unveil The Mark—a magazine designed for confirmation candidates in the ninth and 10th grades. Katherine Angulo, associate director of youth ministry for […]
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75 years after he placed a fedora on her head, they’ve reached their diamond year
October 20, 2016LAWRENCEVILLE—Jack and Irene Marder of Lawrenceville had just two guests, who doubled as witnesses, at their 1941 wedding. Father Henry Faber married them at St. James Church in Penns Grove, New Jersey, two months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There were no photographs taken and the bride carried no flowers. Although the marriage began […]