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Millennials want to bring faith openly into their workplaces
March 20, 2014I probably should have realized that I was entering a new environment when I arrived and was soon greeted by a participant who enthusiastically told me about the new Christ the King app and then immediately downloaded it for me on my iPhone. The world of young adults, many of whom are often referred to […]
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Reflections on prayer, penance—and pretzels
March 20, 2014I am standing in Publix staring at the bags of pretzels. It’s easy to envision myself sitting at my desk munching on these snacks. After all, don’t I usually give up sweets for Lent—and turn to pretzels as a rather poor substitute? It seems I’m hardly alone, since pretzels are a traditional Lenten food dating […]
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Response to ‘On Eagle’s Wings’ over the years humbling for composer
March 11, 2014HONOLULU (CNS)—Father Jan Michael Joncas has composed more than 300 liturgical songs, but his name is widely known for the one that tops a list of favorites: “On Eagle’s Wings.” The hymn by Father Joncas, 62, a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, was named by hundreds of voters as their No. […]
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Catholic scholars part of Emory program on human rights
March 11, 2014ATLANTA—A March 26 lecture program on “Christianity and Human Rights” will launch a five-year series of lectures on Christian scholarship sponsored by the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and the McDonald Agape Foundation. The Alonzo L. McDonald Distinguished Lectures on Christian Scholarship will run through 2018. “Christianity and Human […]
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Guidance on Lent from the USCCB
March 11, 2014WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) provided the following questions and answers about Lent and Lenten practices. Q. Why do we say that there are 40 days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there are 46. A. It might be more accurate to say that […]
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St. Oliver’s sells out “Annie Jr.”
March 7, 2014A musical favorite filled the seats at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, in Snellville. St. Oliver’s Drama Ministry performed “Annie Jr” to three sold-out shows in early February. Annie was played by Isabella Marquez. Chuck Westbrook performed as Daddy Warbucks. The beloved dog Sandy was played by Crash, who is actually a certified therapy dog with […]
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Sophia Academy celebrates Catholic school designation
March 7, 2014On Jan. 16, Sophia Academy celebrated becoming a Catholic school with Mass said by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Twelve priests and deacons joined four student altar-servers as Founders Day, Grandparents Day and the school’s 15th anniversary were recognized. The Atlanta school, serving those with learning disabilities or benefiting from small class sizes, was granted status […]
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St. Peter Claver students win writing awards
March 7, 2014A new literary magazine is being started at St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School, in Decatur, after students brought home awards for their writing. In its first year, the St. Peter Claver Philology (Writing) Club earned seven awards from the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. Two students received honorable mentions, seventh-graders Renee Otieno and […]
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Hispanic first-degree Knights make history
March 7, 2014In news about the Knights of Columbus, a group of Hispanic men took their first steps as members of the religious fraternal organization. A Hispanic first degree was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, in Alpharetta, home of Council 6532 on Sunday, Feb. 9. This is the first Hispanic first degree in North Georgia, according […]
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20-year monument rededicated in Carrollton
March 7, 2014Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in Carrollton, in 1994 dedicated “a memorial for the unborn” in the parish cemetery. Knights of Columbus Councils 8731 and 10821 together erected the memorial. On Jan. 25, the councils again came together, along with the honor guard provided by Mother Teresa Assembly 2562, to rededicate the memorial. Mass […]