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Within the universal Christian vocation of serving God and serving others, God handcrafts a specific calling for each person, a vocation that fits his or her personality and abilities, Pope Francis said.
In his exhaustive history “The Papacy in the Age of Totalitarianism, 1914 to 1958,” Cambridge University historian John Pollard expresses doubt whether the argument over Pope Pius XII’s response to the Holocaust is “a genuine historiographical controversy.”
The use of altar bells during Mass is neither mandated by the church nor forbidden; it is an option but not an obligation, left to the discretion of the pastor.
How does one blaspheme against the Holy Spirit?
"The Vatican Cookbook" stands out as an extraordinary and remarkable collection holding within its pages 500 years of recipes, history and photographs.
Jesus proclaims to the world the tender mercy of the Father through his own merciful heart; he reaches out to the downtrodden through his parables, preaching and generous offers of forgiveness to everyone who draws near.
Volunteers from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna and the parish school made 1,026 “power packs” for children in need from Fairfax County elementary schools March 27.
I think the beauty of “Unplanned” is that there are probably many others like me who need to be reminded that this is still happening, all day every day, and that we are needed to bring Christ’s love to a badly broken situation.
After months of preparation, diocesan Catholics ramp up efforts to help those suffering from opioid abuse and other addictions.



Gospel Commentary: Writing in the sand
The Gospel this week tells us the beloved story of the mercy of Jesus toward the woman caught in the act of adultery.