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Pope: Synod is not parliament, rather an expression of the church
October 15, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The world Synod of Bishops on the family is not a parliament where participants will negotiate or lobby, Pope Francis said, but it must be a place of prayer where bishops speak with courage and open themselves to “God who always surprises us.” Opening the first working session of the synod Oct. 5, […]
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Canadian asks synod to speak on women: against violence, for new church roles
October 15, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Canadian Archbishop Paul-Andre Durocher of Gatineau, Quebec, said the synod should reflect on the possibility of allowing for female deacons as it seeks ways to open up more opportunities for women in church life. Where possible, qualified women should be given higher positions and decision-making authority within church structures and new opportunities in […]
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U.S. archbishop: Joyful families are best people to evangelize other families
October 15, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Synod of Bishops on the family must find ways to give Catholic families a leading role in evangelizing and supporting other families, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops told the synod. “Families who by the grace of God model tenderness, forgiveness and the joy of family life make marriage […]
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Connect homilies to real life, synod observer says
October 15, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Families need to hear homilies that connect the Gospel to the troubles and joys they experience, said a synod participant. Maria Gomes, the Family and Life director at St. Mary’s Church in Dubai, and an observer at the Synod of Bishops on the family, said the typical scenario is “the priest just talks […]
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Taming the bear
October 15, 2015“Preserve me, O Lord, for I have put my trust in thee” is a prayer I’ve been repeating since my husband’s death. I’ve begged God to save me from going crazy from grief and also to help me make it through another day. Every task on my to-do list has seemed impossibly huge, since even […]
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John the Baptist
October 15, 2015“Later, when his disciples heard about this, they came and carried his body away and laid it in a tomb.” Mark 6:29 The Gospel passage from Mark about the beheading of John the Baptist closes with the above line that leaves us much to ponder. It is only one sentence—20 words that convey more […]
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Legal community humbly asks for prayer
October 15, 2015Last week, I spent an awful lot of time with judges and lawyers! I was not seeking their professional assistance or responding to a legal summons, but I did marvel at the depth of their faith. Both in Washington, D.C., and in Atlanta, dozens of court officials and attorneys came together for the annual Red […]
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Marian Servants community grows with four new full members, nine candidates
October 15, 2015JOHNS CREEK—The Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity welcomed four new full members during an annual commitment day Mass Sept. 10 at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek. The Mass also celebrated Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s recent affirmation of the Marian Servants as a public association of the Christian faithful in the archdiocese. The Atlanta […]
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Brian Williams, Chris Matthews, and letting the fly out of the fly bottle
October 15, 2015During the pope’s visit to America, I had the privilege of commenting for NBC News and for MSNBC. Twice I was on for extended periods with Brian Williams, the former anchor for “NBC Nightly News,” and twice with Chris Matthews, the host of “Hardball.” I must say that both men are very good at what […]
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Archbishop prays at Washington Red Mass that God guide those who administer justice
October 7, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—The archbishop of Atlanta called on worshippers to invoke the Holy Spirit for guidance and support of people in the legal profession so that they may “reach greater wisdom” in administering justice. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, speaking at the 63rd annual Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington Oct. 4, told […]