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Karl Rahner’s ‘Mary Mother of the Lord’
May 30, 2023I’ve always been fascinated by the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary possesses a mystery and allure that is particularly appealing to those undergoing the conversion process, and for Protestant converts, she retains an aura of secrecy.
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Marist School community honors injured student’s perseverance, strength
May 29, 2023Dressed in his graduation robe and linking arms with his older brothers, Devon Corbett made his way across the stage to receive his honorary diploma. Though he was unable to attend school for three years following a traumatic brain injury, Corbett was welcomed back with his class at the Marist School commencement ceremony May 20.
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Lifelong commitment to Christ: five ordained as deacons
May 25, 2023The men about to be ordained deacons walked into the crowded St. Peter Chanel Church May 20 arm in arm with those who raised them first in their faith, their moms and dads.
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Alligators, angels and sharks–oh, my!
May 25, 2023When I tell people that in my younger years I swam in a lake populated with alligators, I get some strange looks. When I add that, on one evening in West Palm Beach, I rushed into the sea at dusk—when sharks usually make their appearance—the expressions turn to total disbelief.
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Celebrating 50 years of Toni’s Camp
May 25, 2023This year, Toni’s Camp, which takes place each May at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The camp serves those with disabilities, giving their families needed respite. Both campers and volunteers grow in faith through the camp experience.
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Directing prayer to holy helpers
May 25, 2023Not too long ago, Bishop Shlesinger wrote in his column about Mother Mary Alphonsa, a founder of the Hawthorne Dominicans, the Sisters who oversee Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta. He mentioned that the process for making her a saint has begun and asked for prayers to that end.
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Experiencing the faith through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
May 25, 2023Catechisis of the Good Shepherd helps prepare children to receive the sacred gifts of the sacraments. It relies on Scripture, liturgy and an experience of reality to explain these gifts.
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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage connects Catholics to 2024 Congress
May 24, 2023Thousands of Catholics from across the United States are expected to participate in next year’s pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress, part of the U.S. bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival. The pilgrimage has four routes, with a stop in Atlanta included.
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Holy Spirit Prep’s Kira Taylor dominates high jump at state championship
May 19, 2023Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s Kira Taylor has soared above her competitors again as she won her third state championship in the high jump.
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Jesus’ Fire Pentecost Day of Renewal May 27
May 17, 2023After a four-year COVID hiatus, the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ACCR) will celebrate a Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 27.