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2008 Congress Will Nourish With ‘Living Bread’
April 10, 2008Each year, the Eucharistic Congress provides an opportunity for Catholics to gather in an enormous display of faith, with thousands coming together to publicly affirm a fundamental faith in the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This year, as before, Catholics of the archdiocese are invited to partake of this annual spiritual revival […]
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What I Have Seen And Heard (April 3, 2008)
April 3, 2008The first Archbishop of Atlanta, Paul J. Hallinan, died 40 years ago this past Thursday, March 27. I personally never met the man, but I certainly heard much about his wisdom and goodness on many occasions before I arrived here as the sixth Archbishop of Atlanta. Cardinal Bernardin often spoke about his mentor and friend, […]
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‘I’ll Just Pray At Home’ And Other Sunday Snares
April 3, 2008I am sitting in the pew, holding my breath. In front of me is a man whose clothing reeks of cigarettes. Desperately, I am trying to avoid being distracted. I remind myself that Jesus loves this man, who perhaps endures all sorts of terrible sufferings that push him to smoke as much as he does. […]
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Knights Of Columbus Fund Adoration Chapel
April 3, 2008Holy Family Church’s Knights of Columbus Council 9792 recently presented a check for $1,700 to Father Darragh Griffith, pastor of the East Cobb County church. The money was donated to help renovate the church’s adoration chapel. The council raised the money through its “Fat Sunday Pasta Dinner,” which is held each year on the Sunday […]
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NFP Is Part Of Family Life Office Ministry
April 3, 2008It’s never too late for couples to learn Natural Family Planning, according to Lynn Crutchfield, NFP program coordinator for the Family Life Office of the Atlanta Archdiocese. NFP is not the rhythm method of old. Methods used today allow couples to effectively determine the time of ovulation and then to seek or to postpone conception […]
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Serra Clubs Offer Elegant Thanks To Priests
April 3, 2008Black ties and white clerical collars, distinguishing archdiocesan laity and priests, were the dress of the evening at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center Friday, March 28, for Shepherd’s Night, an annual event hosted by local Serra Clubs. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue were among the distinguished guests for the […]
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Listening Is New Hospital Chaplain’s First Priority
April 3, 2008“God please help,” is a prayer Msgr. Frank Giusta whispers from his lips to God’s ears. “First of all, you pray fast. More than anything else, I listen,” said Msgr. Giusta, who is nearly three months into his new position at Emory University Healthcare System. He is learning that patients can inspire faith and listening […]
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Magnificat Speaker Serves In Retreat, Marriage Ministry
April 3, 2008Jan Tate, a native of New Orleans who serves with her husband, Lloyd, preparing couples for marriage and is a gifted spiritual director and retreat leader, will speak at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, May 3. The quarterly breakfast for Catholic women will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Killian […]
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St. Brigid’s To Host Speaker, Author For Three-Part Series
April 3, 2008Matthew Kelly, a New York Times bestselling author and speaker, will be featured in a series of talks at 7 p.m. on three consecutive evenings, Sunday, April 20, to Tuesday, April 22, at St. Brigid Church. During the talks, entitled “Becoming the-Best-Version-of-Yourself,” attendees will hear the message that many seek: “What does God want for […]
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Adore Worship 2097 Tour To Feature Matt Maher
April 3, 2008On Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., the Cathedral of Christ the King will host an evening of praise and worship, as part of the Adore Worship 2097 Tour, with leaders and musicians Matt Maher, Kelly Pease and Josh Blakesley, along with speaker Paul George. This bilingual event will be held in the gym at […]