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Tax Credit Will Boost Catholic School Scholarships
October 30, 2008Georgians who want to contribute to faith-based or private education now have a new state tax credit option. And families who might not have previously qualified for financial aid for these schools now have another source to draw from to help finance their children’s education. The Georgia Private School Tax Credit law, originally known as […]
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Alex W. Smith III Dies; Served Archdiocese, Schools
October 27, 2008Alexander Wyly Smith III, a well-known attorney, Atlanta civic leader and philanthropist, died Nov. 19 after a long illness. He was 85. Smith was deeply beloved by his many friends and large family. He was born June 9, 1923, the only son of Laura Payne Smith and Alex W. Smith Jr., also a prominent Atlanta […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (October 23, 2008)
October 23, 2008Spam is the common name for junk mail in cyberspace. Internet filters often eliminate most of it, but some always does manage to get through. The other day, I happened to receive a spam message that read “quit your boring job!” I laughed out loud at the suggestion that my job was “boring.” My job […]
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Tithings Of Comfort And Joy
October 23, 2008My home is in the South—often called the Bible Belt because we hear so much about Bible study classes, living by the Bible and preaching straight from the Bible. Another admirable custom of this area is the practice of Christians “giving testimony” on their beliefs in order to strengthen the faith of others. Tithing is […]
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Dreams Of A New America
October 23, 2008Over the last several months Americans have heard the growing rhetoric for change. Up and down, over and across the country, the politicians and their pundits promise us the change and reform we need. Of course, there is nothing new about the idea or notion of change. It has been around for a long time, […]
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Transform Society, Cultivate Life
October 23, 2008“The will of God prevails. In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be—wrong. God cannot be for and against the same thing at the same time.” Abraham Lincoln In 1855 Abraham Lincoln wrote, “As a nation we began by declaring that […]
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Sentimental Musicale Offers 1940s Tunes
October 23, 2008Music lovers can take a step back in time to relive the 1940s in a musical revue that captures a bygone era. The Henry Singers are back by popular demand for an encore performance of their nostalgic 1940’s show, “Sentimental Journey: A World World II Musical Revue.” The show will be presented on Saturday, Nov. […] Full Story
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Town Hall Meetings Set On Catholic School Surveys
October 23, 2008Earlier this year, the Catholic University of America conducted on-line surveys to assist the Archdiocese of Atlanta with a strategic plan for its Catholic schools. Consultative meetings have been scheduled in five locations throughout the archdiocese to present the results of the data that the university has been analyzing. Town hall meetings, scheduled from 7 […]
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Prison Ministry Changes Those ‘Most Marginalized’
October 23, 2008Jesus told his disciples: “‘For I was … in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25:36 leaves little room for confusion about Jesus’ expectations of serving the imprisoned. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is fortunate to have committed Catholics, as well as Christians from other denominations, perform this act of mercy throughout North Georgia as they […]
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Merton Scholars Mark 40 Years Since Monk’s Death
October 23, 2008One of the most important Catholic writers in the 20th century, Thomas Merton’s insights about life and God attract as much attention after his death as they did when he was alive. A conference and art exhibit focused on Merton’s works will be presented at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Atlanta, to mark 40 years […]