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By Soren Johnson
Unbelievably, gold leaves are already spilling over the edges of our gutters. A/C window units – now silent – have yet to be moved to the basement. The entire yard cries out for a deep clean. The peeling back deck still needs that new coat of sealant. The other day I saw a friend (I’ll […]
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With the Virginia General Assembly election Nov. 3, the Virginia Catholic Conference created a voters’ guide to help identify contested races and engage candidates on issues of concern to Catholics. The guide consists of two parts. One side contains a Virginia map that highlights the 60 contested Senate and House races. The second side provides […]
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By Dave Borowski
It was raining gently Sept. 29 as 35 former soldiers slowly came off the bus at the entrance to the Columbus Club at E.D. White Knights of Columbus council home in Arlington. Some used canes, and many were guided off the bus by volunteer helpers. The driver opened the storage area and handed wheelchairs and […]
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By Maureen Boyle
WASHINGTON – The archbishop of Atlanta called on worshippers to invoke the Holy Spirit for guidance and support of people in the legal profession so that they may “reach greater wisdom” in administering justice. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, speaking at the 63rd annual Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington Oct. 4, […]
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By Mike Flach
Focusing on marriage, families and God’s “special angels,” Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde celebrated the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna Oct. 4. In his homily, Bishop Loverde reflected on the two dominant themes found in Sunday’s Scripture readings: marriage and the dignity of children. The […]
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The following statement on Respect Life Month was issued by Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. One of the deepest desires of the human heart is to discover our identity. So often, as a society and as individuals, we identify ourselves by what we do. We base […]
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By Mary Stachyra Lopez
Jill and James Sherk converted separately to Catholicism, though both came by way of a methodical approach, combined with a final leap of faith. Jill was raised by her grandmother and aunt in southern China and had little exposure to spirituality until she joined her parents in New York City in 1994, at age 11. […]
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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY – The world Synod of Bishops on the family is not a parliament where participants will negotiate or lobby, Pope Francis said, but it must be a place of prayer where bishops speak with courage and open themselves to “God who always surprises us.” Opening the first working session of the synod Oct. […]
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The major relics of St. Maria Goretti will make a stop at St. Veronica Church in Chantilly as part of a special “Pilgrimage of Mercy” throughout the United States during the Year of Mercy. Veneration of the relics will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 22, following the 8:15 a.m. Mass, and continue throughout the day. […]
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