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August 21, 2014I was in China many years ago. All those on the trip were priests—the idea was to get us to China, see the sights and then return to this country and organize tours. The tour package was a steal—the Chinese organizers were eager to have us visit their country. We were their guests and were […]
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Secret prayers whispered in the kitchen
August 21, 2014The kitchen is a world in itself. Here, soups simmer, steaks sizzle and bread bakes. Here, children shape cookie dough into animals and stars. Here, cakes rise and pies brown while a scrumptious scent fills the house. I recently spent an entire day in this world. It started early with a bowl of oatmeal as […]
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Advancing the work of justice and mercy around the world
August 21, 2014How very compressed our world has rapidly now become—not because it’s actually shrinking in quantifiable measurements, but each day, events and people impact one another in ways that would have been unthinkable only a few decades ago. Last week, Msgr. Hugh Marren brought one of his houseguests in to meet with me: Archbishop Emery Kabongo, […]
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Charity, forgiveness keys to Korean reunification, says pope
August 21, 2014SEOUL, South Korea (CNS)—Pope Francis told Korean Catholics that the reunification of their divided peninsula as well as the harmony of South Korean society depend on the practice of Gospel virtues, especially charity and forgiveness. During his Aug. 14-18 visit to South Korea, which was his first trip to Asia, the pope celebrated a Mass […]
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New car for seminarians thanks to St. Brigid Men
August 21, 2014Seminarians have golfers to thank for their Nissan Versa. The Men of St. Brigid in May held their annual golf tournament. The financial success of this fundraiser allows them to donate money to the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Vocations in the name of their late pastor, Msgr. Paul Reynolds. Money has been donated four […]
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Southpaw priest burns one over the plate
August 21, 2014Father Daniel Toof is a southpaw. The pastor at St. Anna Church, in Monroe, wearing a jersey with “Fr. Dan” across the back, pitched a strike at Lawrenceville’s Coolray Field on Friday, Aug. 8, at the Triple A matchup between the Norfolk Tides and the hometown Gwinnett Braves. St. Anna’s Knights of Columbus, sponsored the […]
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‘Pornography Plague’ workshops set for September
August 21, 2014SMYRNA—A workshop on “Pornography Plaque: A Pastoral Response” will be offered three times in September, and registration is now open. The workshop will be held Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, in Smyrna. The same program will be presented both Friday […]
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Pinecrest student wins “toughest recruit” Marine award
August 21, 2014Hernando “Nando” Holdsworth, a freshman at Pinecrest Academy and a member of the Metro Atlanta Young Marines, received the “Toughest Recruit” medallion for his effort and attitude during a week at the Marine Corps Training Facility at Parris Island, South Carolina, July 15-19. Holdsworth achieved the highest performance in three obstacle course challenges the Marines […]
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Upcoming Shalom Festival now free to attend
August 21, 2014LAWRENCEVILLE—Organizers of the Shalom Festival 2014 have announced that the event will be free of charge. “By the grace of God, the Atlanta Shalom Festival has been made a free event,” said festival coordinator Jose Nedumpurath. The festival, one of 17 nationwide sponsored by Shalom Ministry of USA and Shalom World Television, will be held […]
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Ecumenical choir concert to benefit Cobb County’s Family Promise
August 21, 2014MARIETTA—Family Promise of Cobb County (FPCC) will offer “One Family, One Promise, One Song,” an interfaith concert to benefit local homeless families, on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Transfiguration Church, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. All are invited to attend. Choirs and musical groups from 13 area congregations will […]