Spirit atholic C See our Special Feature on the annual ‘Celebrate Life’ morning honoring grandparents and seniors on pp 4,5.
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It’s never too late to turn to God.
AUGUST 20, 2026 • VOL. 31 NO. 7
Take time to see the unique person and remember your worth as a child of God.
Don’t be afraid of human frailty.
Pray and work for peace across generations.
Make a real human connection, not just a digital one.
The theme of this year’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated July 26, is a promise from Scripture: “I will never forget you.” In his message for the sixth celebration of the day, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that this promise should shape how we love and care for all the older members of our human family. P.6. —Cover design: Peter Nguyen, illustration: Yuliya Lorthois
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