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A walk among the dead can heighten the senses of the living
November 13, 2014On two previous occasions I had driven to Sharon, Ga., home to Georgia’s oldest Catholic church, Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary; however, I had never been to the Locust Grove Cemetery, Georgia’s oldest Catholic cemetery. It’s approximately three miles from the church, in a wooded area, off an unpaved road. I was there to […]
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Book will thrill readers with unique plot, spiritual message
October 30, 2014“The Rising” has all the makings of a fast-paced novel that will thrill readers with its relatable characters, unique plot, spiritual message and nicely crafted ending. Set in Detroit, the drama surrounds the unexpected and mysterious power of a seemingly regular 9-year-old boy who, after whispering three words to a deceased woman at her wake, […]
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‘The Book of Life’ entertains with ‘visually stunning’ animated film
October 30, 2014NEW YORK (CNS)—Who knew the Day of the Dead could be so much fun? The Mexican method of observing All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, is the backdrop for “The Book of Life” (Fox), an entertaining and visually stunning 3-D animated film. Traditionally on this feast day, families visit cemeteries to place gifts by the gravesides […]
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Experts, historians explore Shakespeare’s Catholic sympathies
October 30, 2014STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England (CNS)—Inside this town’s recently refurbished Royal Shakespeare Theater, a massed audience, banked on three floors, gazes attentively out over a wide, brightly lit stage. “Necessity will make us all forsworn. Three thousand times within this three years’ space; for every man with his affects is born, not by might master’d, but by special […]
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Pope beatifies Blessed Paul VI, the ‘great helmsman’ of Vatican II
October 30, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Beatifying Blessed Paul VI at the concluding Mass of the Synod of Bishops on the family, Pope Francis praised the late pope as the “great helmsman” of the Second Vatican Council and founder of the synod, as well as a “humble and prophetic witness of love for Christ and his church.” The pope […]
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Prelate addresses woman’s suicide plan
October 30, 2014PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)—As a young California woman gained national attention for her plan to use Oregon’s assisted suicide law, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland issued a statement saying the Oregon law puts forward illusion and confusion. At the start of 2014, newlywed Brittany Maynard learned she had brain cancer. A few months after she […]
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Mother of James Foley says faith, people’s prayers kept son strong
October 30, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—Prayers from around the world and an unwavering faith in God have continued to provide a strong foundation for John and Diane Foley after their son, journalist James Foley, was murdered in Syria by Islamic state militants Aug. 19. “It’s faith in God that’s kept me together,” Diane said in an interview with Catholic […]
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Amid insurgency, Iraqi priest is guardian angel of ancient manuscripts
October 30, 2014ROME (CNS)—Just as the so-called Monuments Men salvaged European masterpieces stolen by Nazi forces during World War II, a Dominican priest is protecting priceless manuscripts from falling into the hands of rampaging militants in northern Iraq. Though operating on a much smaller scale, Dominican Father Najeeb Michaeel and the ancient manuscript collections in his care […]
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Muslim leaders worldwide issue stern rebuke to ISIS
October 30, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—More than 100 Muslim leaders—clerics and laypeople alike—have signed on to a letter criticizing the Middle East Muslim military group ISIS, short for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. In the 17-page letter, the leaders quote extensively from the Quran, the Muslim scriptures, to rebuke ISIS’ tactics and actions. Since the letter was […]
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Retired Holy Cross pastor lauded for his pastoral care
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—At Father Richard Tibbetts’ farewell reception at Holy Cross Church, 16-year-old Jennifer Guzdial waited to give her pastor a special gift to help him with his chosen retirement ministry. Father Tibbetts had been especially kind to the young parishioner when she was questioning her faith during her confirmation journey. “I had a lot of questions […]