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God’s artistry provides coming attractions of heaven
April 8, 2024Years ago, my late husband, Jef, and I were swimming near an island in the Gulf of Mexico. We had boated out to the uninhabited island and we had this quiet, exquisite spot all to ourselves. Everywhere we looked, we saw the vast expanse of the sea.
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Video series offers ‘deep dive’ into the mysteries of the Mass
April 5, 2024A new video series featuring several U.S. Catholic bishops will offer what organizers call a “deep dive into the sacred mysteries of the Mass.” Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta will be among the bishops featured in the series, produced by the National Eucharistic Revival.
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Time capsule event part of Pinecrest Academy’s ‘Thirty for 30’ celebration
April 5, 2024Pinecrest Academy held a time capsule event to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Head of School Jake Rodgers said he was inspired and affirmed by the thoughtfulness of each capsule item chosen by the students because they reflected the academy’s mission.
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St. Mary’s Academy highlights creative student projects at STEM Showcase
April 4, 2024From indi coding cars to complex 3D printing, students at St. Mary’s Academy shared compelling and engaging projects with family, friends and visitors at the school’s STEM Showcase.
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St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
April 4, 2024Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Childs will begin her new role on July 1.
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Death penalty opponents gather for prayer vigils
April 4, 2024Vigils were held across Georgia the evening of the execution of Willie James Pye to pray for those facing the death penalty and for victims and their families. Pye was executed March 20 after an appeal for clemency was denied.
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The Eucharist and Easter
April 3, 2024I believe we complicate the simplicity of the Eucharist—the Real Presence of Christ, who wishes us to consume him so that we can go forth to love as he loves.
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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
April 1, 2024Celebrating the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., called it the Mass “that brings me the most joy.” Fourteen priests celebrating jubilee anniversaries of their ordinations were honored at the Mass.
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Easter marks the ‘rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure,’ pope says
March 31, 2024Easter is a promise that no matter how dark the world may seem and no matter how heavy the burdens one carries, victory belongs to the Risen Christ and all who believe in him, Pope Francis said.
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St. Justin Martyr’s timeless description of the Mass in the early church
March 30, 2024One of the great joys of working with OCIA is that catechesis constantly reminds me of my own conversion experience, as well as my abiding love for the church.