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‘Hunger Games’ series concludes with somber portrayal of war
November 26, 2015NEW YORK (CNS)—With “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” (Lionsgate), one of the most successful cinema franchises of recent times reaches a surprisingly glum finale. Given that the series is founded on the idea of a dystopian society where young people are sacrificed in the gladiatorial tourneys of the title, perhaps the sober tone of […]
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‘Works of mercy are at the center of this Jubilee Year’
November 26, 2015In the coming weeks, doors will be opened in churches throughout the world as the Jubilee Year of Mercy begins. Pope Francis will ceremoniously open the “holy doors” of the four patriarchal basilicas in Rome (St. Peter’s, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran). We will open doors of seven […]
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A time to weep
November 26, 2015“It will do us well to ask the grace of tears for ourselves, for this world that does not recognize the path of peace, this world that lives for war, and cynically says not to make it. Let us pray for conversion of heart. Here before the door of this Jubilee of Mercy, let us […]
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‘Uncommon Grace,’ a documentary on life of beloved Catholic author, to debut
November 26, 2015On the 13th of September, 1960, Flannery O’Connor finished a scolding but good-natured letter to her dear friend William A. Sessions—she called him “Billy”—by saying simply, “We’ll look for you Thanksgiving Day, and bring ‘A.’ with you.” The letter appears in “The Habit of Being,” the collection of O’Connor correspondence edited by Sally Fitzgerald, and […]
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BT students inspired to set up home for refugee family
November 26, 2015ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School students weren’t satisfied collecting donations for a new refugee family. They wanted to decorate and make the new home for the family welcoming, theology teacher Toni Vilardi said. Students had studied the Old Testament, with its theme of sojourners and Catholic social teaching, and contacted Catholic Charities Atlanta to ask about […]
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Richard J. Reynolds III honored by Marist School
November 26, 2015ATLANTA—Marist School’s historian, Richard J. Reynolds III, was recognized as the 2014-2015 recipient of Marist School’s highest honor, the St. Peter Chanel Award. He was a member of the class of 1952. The award, named for the saint who sacrificed his life to his missionary work, is given in recognition of individuals whose selflessness, exceptional […]
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CKS students keep up 29-year food drive tradition
November 26, 2015ATLANTA—Christ the King School celebrated its 29th year of service to the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) through the annual seventh-grade food drive this November. Students at the Atlanta Catholic school collect food and work at MAC for the day and then visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. MAC is an interfaith organization that provides […]
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Archbishop Gregory, local French Catholics react to Paris attacks with concern, faith
November 16, 2015ATLANTA—Mary and Bill Moon, parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta, spent most of Saturday, Nov. 14, reaching out to friends in France. “Everyone is OK, but everyone is shook up,” said Mary Moon about the aftermath of the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, France. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the […]
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Dallas parish offers live Nativity Dec. 4
November 12, 2015DALLAS—The Women’s Altar Rosary Guild of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Dallas invites all to “Journey to Bethlehem” during a live Nativity program Friday, Dec. 4. The first-time event will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the prayer gardens of the parish grounds, 680 West Memorial Drive in Dallas. The guided tour along torch-lit […]
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Advent parish mission to prepare for the Year of Mercy
November 12, 2015JOHNS CREEK—“The Door of Mercy: Crossing the Threshold” is an Advent parish mission that will be held nightly from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at St. Benedict Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Speaker Stephen J. Binz will lead the mission each evening at 7:30 p.m. to help people prepare for the opening of the […]