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DC - Mar. 7, 2015

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Tune in to Jesus » 7 The right word for the moment Beloved » 6 Happiness in marriage No fi ghting God » 14 A remembrance during Lent VOLUME XCI - NO. 8 | 114 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE GOSPEL | MARCH 7-13, 2015 www.DenverCatholic.org | @DenverCatholic | www.facebook.com/DenverCatholic | DenverCatholic@archden.org For detailed information on upcoming legislative bills, visit www.DenverCatholic.org/legislative-watch/ ONLINE Around the Archdiocese » 8 Not servants, but friends of Christ W hile many recognize the name of Bishop Joseph Machebeuf, Colorado's pioneer shepherd, author Emily Stimpson recently shared why he is one of her favorites when it comes to the history of the Church in America. "He actually reminds me of a yellow Labrador," Did you know? » The fi rst immigrant to arrive in America via Ellis Island was a 15-year-old Irish Catholic girl. » Al Capone's tombstone reads "MY JESUS MERCY." » Andrew Jackson credited victory in the Battle of New Orleans to the prayers of the Virgin Mary and the Ursuline Sisters. » Five Franciscans died in 16th- century Georgia defending the Church's teachings on marriage. » Jack Kerouac died wanting to be known as a Catholic and not only as a beat poet. BY JULIE FILBY 303-715-3123 julie.fi lby@archden.org www.twitter.com/DenCathJulie Book shares how Catholics helped build America Faith of old can fuel faith of today Faith of old can fuel faith of today | » 5 Colorado's fi rst bishop, Joseph Machebeuf, is among those highlighted in "The American Catholic Almanac" for his contributions in shaping America and building the Church in the U.S. DENVER CATHOLIC FILE PHOTO 7 for the moment No fi ghting God » 14 A remembrance

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