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10 Years After 9/11, Different Faiths Seek Harmony
February 17, 2011It’s always good to have friends in times of crisis. But it’s even better to have friends all the time. A panel of religious leaders encouraged faith communities to talk, learn and celebrate together. More than 160, Jews, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Hindus gathered in Atlanta Feb. 2 to mark the first United Nations World […]
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Walker Percy’s 1961 Novel Worth Reading Every Lent
February 17, 2011I’ll begin this commentary by making a rather bold statement: Of all the books I’ve read, of all the novels I’ve taught, none achieves quite the same sense of revelation that I discover upon each re-reading of Walker Percy’s 1961 novel “The Moviegoer.” When Percy’s debut novel won the National Book Award 50 years ago, […]
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New Deacons Humbled as They Begin Ministry
February 17, 2011A selfless attitude, a servant’s heart, and a love for the poor are prerequisites for the diaconate, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory told the 2011 class of men ordained Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Sixteen men were ordained to the permanent diaconate, adding another large class to serve the growing church of […]
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Your light must shine, even in the darkness
February 7, 2011Yesterday my wife and I decided to go to the later Mass (11:30 a.m.) at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Atlanta, and it turned out that the Gospel reading, the homily and God’s sense of humor brought it all home to us in a practical fashion. In yesterday’s Gospel from Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus challenged us […]
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Annual Mass, March Sounds Call To End Abortion
February 5, 2011The mournful bugle call of taps filled the air around the Georgia Capitol and accompanied the sound of marching footsteps as men, women and children commemorated the anniversary of the legalization of abortion. In freezing temperatures, the crowd protested the 38th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. The […]
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During Atlanta Visit, CRS Leader Gives Haiti Update
February 3, 2011In a recent visit, the vice president of overseas operations for Catholic Relief Services, Sean Callahan, gave supporters a view of CRS’ international efforts, providing an update on the organization’s work abroad. The luncheon, sponsored by the Southeast Regional office of CRS and held at the Catholic Center in midtown Atlanta on Jan. 20, gave […]
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2011 Mass For The Unborn: A Homily Of Peace, Hope
February 3, 2011Editor’s Note: Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory gave the following homily at the annual archdiocesan Mass for the Unborn, celebrated Friday, Jan. 21, at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta. When St. Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians a portion of which just provided today’s second reading, he was somewhere […]
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Catholic Day At Capitol Set For Feb. 8
February 3, 2011Catholics are invited to attend the fifth annual Catholic Day at the Capitol to learn about the legislative process and key issues. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is scheduled to attend the event, to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah invite Georgia Catholics to the Capitol to exercise […]
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North Georgia Pastor Inspired By National March
February 3, 2011People from the Archdiocese of Atlanta made the trip to Washington, D.C., including a group from North Georgia College and State University and high school seniors, accompanied by Catholic campus minister Michael Ferrin and Dahlonega pastor Father Bob Frederick, as well as two Legionary of Christ priests, Father John Donaghue and Father Juan Guerra, and […]
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Archdiocese To Welcome 16 New Deacons
February 3, 2011This Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass and the Rite of Ordination that will consecrate 16 new permanent deacons into service for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama will concelebrate the Mass. The diaconate class of 2011 comes from varied […]