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What I Have Seen And Heard
May 26, 2011Idyllic times from the past appear attractive to all of us! We all like to remember those moments when life was more harmonious and seemed more “user friendly.” No matter what our current age might be, each of us can recall a moment from the past that seems better than today. The Book of the […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído
May 26, 2011Todos vemos los momentos idílicos del pasado más atractivos. Nos gusta recordar ciertas épocas cuando la vida era más armoniosa y parecía más “fácil para el usuario.” Indiferentemente de la edad que tengamos en este momento, todos recordamos algo del pasado que era mejor que ahora. El Libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles está […]
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Two Cousins, Two Miracles—And An Unforgettable Visit
May 26, 2011As a child, I longed for visits from relatives. My parents had moved to Miami from New York when I was only seven, so there was a cherished crowd of aunts, uncles and cousins left behind. A visit was a time to eat special meals and sit spellbound at the table as the adults told […]
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A Letter from Archbishop Gregory
May 26, 2011My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I invite you to join me for our 16th annual Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center on June 24 and 25. “The Harvest Is Abundant” is this year’s theme honoring the many vocations we celebrate in the Church. Whether it is answering the call to marriage, […]
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Adversity Challenged Athlete, Who Became A Role Model
May 26, 2011Matt Farkas was a three-sport athlete heading toward his junior year football season opener for Pinecrest Academy. Doctors uncovered at a routine school physical something that wasn’t quite right with his heart and told him to sit out the first game. Quickly, it became sit out all practices and all games. From summer to December […]
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OLM Sprinter Intrigued By Fiber Engineering
May 26, 2011As Our Lady of Mercy High School senior Pierce Vincent walks the halls in the last few days at his soon-to-be alma mater, he reflects on his path so far and begins to prepare for the journey that lies ahead. “It’s like the four longest years of my life have gone by in the blink […]
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Dancing BT Senior Hopes To Become Medical Doctor
May 26, 2011What do dance and climbing the 200-foot face of a mountain have to do with one another? For Blessed Trinity High School senior Katie Womick, it’s all about focus. “I loved it. Like dancing, it took all the stress off,” she said, recalling her mountaineering experience in Switzerland. “You cannot let your thoughts stray.” Drawn […]
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St. Pius Graduate Will Join Air Force First
May 26, 2011This fall when many St. Pius X High School graduates will be deciding which classes will fill their schedule in the first semester of college, senior Noelle Richards will be beginning a different kind of education. She will be active in the U.S. Air Force, studying mechanics, since she feels it would be a great […]
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Eagle Scout Distinguished By His Care For Others
May 26, 2011Charles “Thad” Holden’s senior year started with a family tragedy. His father was stricken suddenly on a business trip while Thad hiked with the Boy Scouts in New Mexico. Rushed from the desert to Las Vegas, he and his mother were by his father’s bedside for days until he passed away. “Everything he taught me, […]
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A Year Serving The Poor Is Marist Senior’s Next Step
May 26, 2011Jason Ebinger first soaked the feet of the homeless man in warm water and then trimmed his toenails, removed dead skin, checked for sores, and other signs of ill health. It’s while serving at the foot clinic at the Open Door Community that he came to his idea of giving a year of service following […]