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Congress theme, Pope Francis, strike a chord with teens
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—While there was not a teen track at the 2014 Eucharistic Congress, a large number of teenagers were part of the immense gathering. The next generation of Catholics fully participated in the different events that took place throughout the congress. Teens spoke of many different reasons why they are called to the congress. For […]
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Many strands of Francophone community woven into one song of praise
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Regardless of what dialect of the French language one speaks, all can understand the word “Hosanna!” Musicians proclaimed “Hosanna” in song while rehearsing for the Francophone track of programming held the evening of June 20 at the Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. French-speaking Catholics gathered for adoration, to hear music, and […]
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Speakers give practical steps to grow in, share your faith
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—This year’s Eucharistic Congress inspired parishioners to go out and spread the Good News as Jesus calls his disciples to do in Matthew 28:19. The first two speakers of the English track, Greg Willits and Patty Schneier, challenged the crowd to find new ways to reach others in their daily lives. Willits of Denver, […]
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At the American Sign Language track, participants asked to be ‘Christ-fit’
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—What does it mean to be “Christ-fit”? What do we do with life’s challenges? How do we deal with temptation? These questions and more were pondered in a lively and uplifting message presented by Father Shawn Carey, a deaf priest from Boston. Known as Father Shawn, the priest presented at the American Sign Language […]
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Father Dwyer draws faith circles with ‘you’ at the center
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Paulist Father Dave Dwyer drew a road map on how to be an engaged evangelist in a series of practical steps, from sponsoring an RCIA candidate to downloading a prayer app. Father Dwyer has a foot in both the religious and the cultural worlds. Prior to his ordination, he directed television for MTV and […]
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Father Dwyer: New evangelization in daily life
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK–Father Dave Dwyer, director of Busted Halo, shared some tips at the 2014 Eucharistic Congress on doing the work of the “new evangelization” starting with the individual. Focus on yourself: If you feel your spiritual life is too routine, experiment with something new. Attend daily Mass. Participate in Eucharistic adoration. Pray with a smartphone. […]
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Jeff Cavins exhorts listeners to be followers, not fans of Jesus
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—How did someone become a disciple of a great rabbi 2,000 years ago? Jeff Cavins asked the question at the Eucharistic Congress because of its theme, “Go and make disciples” from Matthew’s Gospel. The creator of dynamic Scripture studies aimed at touching the hearts of people, Cavins said he has made 44 trips to […]
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Pursuing Father Tolton sainthood, bishop feels link to first black diocesan priest
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—In conjunction with the 2014 Eucharistic Congress, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Tolton Cause for Canonization Committee welcomed special guest Bishop Joseph N. Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Bishop Perry is the postulator for the cause of canonization of Father Augustus Tolton, the nation’s first black diocesan priest. The postulator presents the case for sainthood […]
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For Catholic chaplain, serving God and country is best of two worlds
June 27, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—For Oblate Father David Kenehan, the military chaplaincy is a convergence of two priorities in his life. “You get to serve God and country at the same time,” said the priest, who is an Army colonel and pastor of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Catholic Parish in suburban Virginia just outside Washington. An Army chaplain […]
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Pope condemns mafia, says members are excommunicated
June 27, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In the stronghold of an Italian crime syndicate believed to be richer and more powerful than the Sicilian Mafia, Pope Francis said, “Those who follow the path of evil, like the mafiosi do, are not in communion with God; they are excommunicated!” During a Mass June 21 in the southern region of Calabria, […]