By NewsPress Now VATICAN CITY — Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome. Traversing the Holy Door is one way
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By From staff reports Supporting the 11Alive/Salvation Army Can-A-Thon has been an annual school-wide tradition at Greater Atlanta Christian School since 2012. This year, the GAC student body of 1,800 students came together and provided 28,730 non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army, school officials said. The food collected will be used in the fight
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By NewsPress Now Efe.—El papa Francisco pidió este miércoles en su mensaje de Navidad que callen las armas en Ucrania y se «tenga la audacia de abrir negociaciones para una paz justa» y que en Gaza «cese el fuego, que se liberen los rehenes y se ayude a la población extenuada por el hambre y
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By Van Fried What a blessing to remember that night so long ago when a young virgin girl named Mary gave birth to the Savior of the world, our world, for all of us, everywhere, every nation, every tribe, every country, every state, every city, and every town. Now, take a moment to imagine yourself
Continue ReadingBy Roger Chesley The Christmas card list represents an evolving microcosm of our lives and relationships, Roger Chesley writes. (Roger Chesley/Virginia Mercury) Aunt Louise holds a special place of honor on my Christmas card list this year. She’s the last living aunt or uncle, for that matter — following the deaths of several family elders
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We met while working as health care expatriates. My spouse is from South Africa and was raised very differently than I was. When we finally returned to the
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By Maureen Miller But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…” (Isaiah 43:1-2a NKJV). We met on
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By Mo Burge MBurge@RN-T.com It was the night of Dec. 31, 1862. Enslaved and free African Americans were gathered in secret to welcome the new year and await word that the Emancipation Proclamation, decreed a few months earlier in September, had taken effect. At the time, it was illegal in Georgia for slaves to gather
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – With all the talk about the economy lately, how did the 2024 holiday shopping season shake out? Were people buying? If so, how did their spending compare to past years? What and where were they buying? Visa dove into some analysis of the holiday season, via the Visa Retail Spend
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, Six months ago, I began seeing a man I like very much but don’t want to be intimate with. We are in our “young” 70s, and both of us were widowed two years ago after 50-year marriages. We agreed early on that neither of us will remarry. We are affectionate,
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By NewsPress Now The Birth of Jesus Foretold Luke 1:26–38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – El nuevo año está cada vez más cerca. ¿Ya tienes definidos tus propósitos? Ocurre lo mismo todos los años, ¿no es cierto? Te propones grandes metas como levantarte una hora más temprano para hacer ejercicios, consumir alimentos más saludables, organizar tu vida, ahorrar, y cosas por el estilo. Sin embargo,
Continue ReadingBy Mo Burge MBurge@RN-T.com There’s something about sharing a meal that brings about a tendency to fellowship, connect and gain insight. That concept of community is the impetus for Feed My Sheep Ministry. Founded by local minister Beedie Haywood, the nonprofit grew out of concern for those who have strayed away from church. Haywood said
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Hay noticias para los padres de mascotas: según la veterinaria Dra. Babette Gladstein, “resulta alarmante que hasta el 85 % de los perros desarrollen algún tipo de enfermedad de las encías antes de los dos años. A pesar de ser la afección más diagnosticada en perros y gatos, a menudo no se
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Es posible que no lo sepas, pero es probable que tengas al menos un factor de riesgo que podría hacerte vulnerable a complicaciones graves que derivan de la gripe, el COVID-19 u otras enfermedades peligrosas. Condiciones como la diabetes, la hipertensión, las enfermedades del corazón y las enfermedades pulmonares como el asma
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – For those living with paralysis and their loved ones, receiving sufficient support, meaningful connection and useful information are all crucial elements in order to thrive. Thanks to the leadership and vision of Dana Reeve, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation‘s National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) opened its doors in 2002,
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—You may not know it, but chances are you have at least one risk factor that could make you vulnerable for serious complications from flu, COVID-19 and other dangerous diseases. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and lung diseases including asthma and COPD increase your risk. Other common factors including being
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Con la llegada de temporada de la gripe y resfriados, algo aparentemente simple puede ser señal de un problema más grave para algunas personas, pero también hay buenas noticias. El riesgo del VRS El virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS) es un virus común que imita los síntomas del resfriado.
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that mimics cold-like symptoms. While many people recover quickly, RSV can cause
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Franck Mputu Beya recalls sunny days in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—cutting his siblings’ hair in the shade of the veranda. Happy family moments which ended when an escalation of violence in the Kasai region displaced 1.4 million people, including Beya’s family. “They were killing everybody, and I made
Continue ReadingBy David Marvin Just Say the Word bug copy.jpg How well do you measure up? Most people, who claim to be Christians, would say that there is some sort of scale and all of your works are placed on that scale. The scale might resemble one that a doctor or pharmacist would have used 70
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) The Ardennes Offensive, commonly known as the “Battle of the Bulge,” stands as the single bloodiest battle fought by the United States during World War II. Waged in the bitter cold of mid-December 1944, it took the Allies a month to secure victory. The cost was staggering: nearly 20,000 Americans
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By NewsPress Now The unexpected benefits of creativity (Family Features) Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. Creativity can even serve as a powerful catalyst for educational, emotional and cognitive growth. These findings are part of a
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My best friend of 60 years lost her husband 13 years ago. She has one son, who is successful and busy with his young family. They try to include her in various family gatherings, but she always has an excuse as to why she can’t attend — she doesn’t drive
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – By Rob Williams, Managing Director, Financial Planning, Retirement Income and Wealth Management, Schwab Center for Financial Research There are a lot of cautionary tales in the news these days about how unprepared people are for retirement, painting a rather bleak picture of widespread financial insecurity. But the reality is quite
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By Troy Fitzgerald Why do we call celebrities “stars?” It’s an interesting idea. Stars are bright, distant, and almost magical — too far away to truly reach. Celebrities are often treated the same way: admired from a distance, unapproachable, and seemingly larger than life. Hollywood reinforces this idea with its Walk of Fame, placing celebrity
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Amazon employees in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, and Singapore gave their children an exclusive peek into the magic that happens at Amazon fulfillment centers ahead of Christmas. See the children’s excitement and amazement during their visit to Amazon’s global sites
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you gather with loved ones for meals and conversations and make memories and traditions. To achieve these connections (while still making delicious meals), warmth and welcome are key. If you’re worried about being out of step with the modern and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Finding the perfect gift for all your loved ones can be daunting. However, choosing a thoughtful present that matches each person’s hobbies and interests doesn’t have to be difficult. Check out this curated list of tech gifts that will make the movie lovers, jetsetters, holiday hosts, gamers and students in
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The new year is dawning. Are your resolutions in line? It’s the same every year, right? You set lofty goals — get up an hour earlier to exercise, eat healthier, organize your life, save money, whatever it may be. And by the end of January, those high-minded goals have slipped
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