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Jasper parish unveils new stained glass windows
September 1, 2016JASPER—In early August, the last of the 18 vivid stained glass windows and two doors that grace Our Lady of the Mountains Church were installed, and the parish is now ready to show the community the art that decorates their worship space. All are welcome to attend the open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, from […]
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Hawthorne Dominicans to hold vocation weekend
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who care for patients with incurable cancer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, will hold a vocation discernment weekend Sept. 23-25. The weekend is for women interested in learning more about religious life and the apostolate of the community. Rose Hawthorne, daughter of famed novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, […]
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Giving his time, retiree became part of SPX High School family
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Tom Novack was once so unfamiliar with St. Pius X High School that he called a newspaper editor for directions though he lived only two miles away. But now, after some 24 years of volunteering on campus, he hates leaving the place. “We’ve been blessed far beyond what we do,” he said. “The greatest thing […]
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Pope asks Jesuits to teach art of discernment to clergy
September 1, 2016ROME (CNS)—When it comes to the Christian life, too many seminaries teach students a rigid list of rules that make it difficult or impossible for them as priests to respond to the real-life situation of those who come to them seeking guidance, Pope Francis said. “Some priestly formation programs run the risk of educating in […]
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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 […]