Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde celebrated the ninth annual
White Mass, named for the white coats physicians and other
health care workers wear, at Marymount University Chapel of
the Sacred Heart of Mary Oct. 18.
Although he celebrated the White Mass on a Sunday, the bishop
used his authority to say the prayers of the Mass of St.
Luke, patron saint of physicians.
In his homily, the bishop asked those gathered to keep their
eyes and hearts fixed on Jesus Christ to become convincing
"heralds of mercy," especially since Pope Francis has made
2016 the Jubilee Year of Mercy. He also cautioned not to wait
to find time to pray, urging everyone to make time to pray.
Dr. Sheila Diamond presented a program after the Mass
entitled, "The Poverty of Being Unwanted." She shared many of
her experiences while working with Mother Teresa as they
brought mercy to the destitute dying of Kolkata, India.
She shared insights she has gained over a lifetime of work,
not only with Mother Teresa, but also in the fields of
nursing, theology and bioethics.
© Arlington Catholic Herald 2015