By Daniela Simmons
The results of the midterm elections Nov. 3 dealt a heavy blow to pro-life protections in Virginia and across the nation.
11/10/26
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By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
Jesus describes five virgins as “wise” in today’s parable.
The wise virgins bring plenty of oil for their lamps when they go out to greet the bridegroom. The lamp oil represents the gift of faith.
11/7/26
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By Lucia A. Silecchia
They sat together at Mass for many years, he in the aisle seat and she to his right, Sunday after Sunday of their married life. However, death parted them as it eventually parts all, at least for a time. He was no longer at her side, politely motioning for her to enter the pew before him.
11/5/26
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By Elizabeth Foss
One of the mysteries of my soul is that whenever I am at a loss for words, I default to Marian prayers. I didn’t grow up reciting the rosary. When I was given a rosary for my First Communion, I broke it trying to fit it over my head.
10/29/26
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By Mary Beth Bonacci
Does America have an official religion?
Not “officially” of course. But, at least according to one expert, we definitely have an American religion. And it is very widely practiced.
10/29/26
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By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP
As a Little Sister of the Poor, nothing gives me greater joy than making the elderly happy by helping them to rediscover the many reasons to celebrate life.
10/27/26
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By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino
Oct. 25 — Mt 22:34-40
It is commonplace, both among those who love Catholicism and those who detract from it, to think of our faith as containing myriad rules and requirements.
10/24/26
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By Fr. Steven Oetjen
OCT. 18 — MT 22: 15-21
"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." One could easily hear Jesus' teaching and think, "Alright, I have to pay my taxes to Caesar and my tithes to God.
10/17/26
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By MaryEllen Martinez
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge’s letter and Virginia Catholic Conference Executive Director Jeff Caruso’s article, “Virginia voters to consider three constitutional amendments,” go into detail on each of the proposed constitutional amendments.
10/16/26
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