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One candle at interfaith event symbolizes shared hope for peace
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Believers from many faiths came together Monday, Aug. 29, to pray for peace in a summer discolored by violence on America’s streets, terrorist attacks in Europe, and violence around the globe. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory prayed alongside leaders of Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and other Christian communities at “An Evening Prayer for Peace.” The leaders were […]
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‘Icon of mercy’: Missionaries superior describes Blessed Teresa
September 1, 2016ROME (CNS)—Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was a woman who truly felt wed to Jesus, and the freedom she experienced in loving him led her to radical poverty, a courageous outreach and an immense love for the poor, said the superior general of the order Mother Teresa founded. “She was very happy to be a woman […]
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Sisters spread joy of sainthood of Mother Teresa
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—An invitation is posted on the side door of the Gift of Grace House in Atlanta, the home provided by the Missionaries of Charity for indigent women with AIDS. The simple announcement invites all to local Masses to celebrate the Sept. 4 canonization of the congregation’s foundress, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. The Gift of Grace […]
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St. Jude School foodie rewarded with trip to White House
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—St. Jude School fourth-grader Jackson Kelly sat down as an honored guest at the White House as part the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to promote cooking and healthy eating among young people. Young chefs, ages 8-12, helped by a parent or guardian, were given the challenge to create an original, healthy, affordable and tasty lunch. Jackson, who is 9, was among […]
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Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Bolognese
September 1, 2016Ingredients: 2 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeded Dash of sea salt 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence (optional) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 Vidalia onion, peeled and chopped 1 zucchini, sliced 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 pound ground turkey 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 8-ounce can tomato paste […]
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Women’s Scripture study to begin Sept. 29
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—“Does your life have meaning?” asks Keri Allen, of Proclaim My Word ministry. This question is the title of her next Life Application Bible study on the Book of Ecclesiastes to be held at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, from Sept. 29 to Nov. 17. She said that the author of Ecclesiastes tells us that “All […]
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‘Painting It Forward’ for CURE Childhood Cancer
September 1, 2016JOHNS CREEK—“Painting It Forward,” to be held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Holy Redeemer School, will mark the third anniversary of Caring Canvases. Holy Redeemer is located at 3380 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. The event will be from 2-5:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. All proceeds will be donated to CURE Childhood Cancer. […]
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‘Today We Met Mother Teresa’—a diary entry from long ago
September 1, 2016June 13, 1995: Today we met Mother Teresa! The sisters at the Gift of Grace had invited about 100 volunteers to the early morning Mass celebrating the opening of the home—and we were thrilled to be on the list. Jef and I climbed out of bed at 5 a.m. and drove to the home on […]
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The Senior Side: Where do seniors fit in a parish?
September 1, 2016Many parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta offer some type of senior ministry—I know of over 50 such ministries. All Saints in Dunwoody has the Silver Saints. Transfiguration in Marietta has the Friendship Circle. Holy Trinity in Peachtree City has the Hospitality Group. Holy Spirit in Atlanta has the Spirited Older Seniors. St. Mary’s in […]
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People of many faiths come together to pray for peace
September 1, 2016When Pope John Paul II invited members of the ecumenical and interreligious communities to join him in prayer at Assisi in October 1986, he encountered some strong objections from those who condemned his proposed action of praying with people other than Catholics! Certain people accused the Holy Father of participating in communicatio in sacris—praying with […]