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By Fr. William Saunders
Q: On Easter Sunday, the priest at my parish made a point in his homily about the burial cloths left in the tomb of the Lord. I know about the Shroud of Turn being the burial cloth of Jesus, but is there another cloth that we have? – A reader in Sterling A: In the […]
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By Dave Borowski
It’s almost time for high school seniors to graduate and begin the next phase of their lives – college. It’s a big transition away from the watchful eyes of parents, and often faith can get lost in the move. Recognizing the impact college life can have on the faith of young people, Father Christopher Vaccaro, […]
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By Dave Borowski
In its 2000 statement on immigration, “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity,” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote, “The church of the 21st century will be, as it has always been, a church of many cultures, languages and traditions, yet simultaneously one, as God is one – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit […]
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Mary Higgins Clark, author of 42 books, many of which have become bestsellers, will deliver the commencement address at Catholic University in Washington May 16. A devout Catholic, Clark is a Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, the highest honor the pope can offer a layperson. “Her personal story of faith, perseverance […]
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Father Eric Albertson concluded his service as dean for Korea for the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA April 25. Following nearly two years as dean, Father Albertson will receive a new assignment in the U.S. Army. The position of dean was created in 2013 by Archbishop for the Military Services Timothy P. Broglio. As […]
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By Theresa Matula
Members of Fiat, a club for young women at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, strive to inspire their peers to follow Christ according to the Blessed Mother’s humble example. Through Fiat, girls come together to experience the joy of prayer, friendship and community and are encouraged to live by Mary’s model of virtue to […]
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Ron Riggins, a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Burke, was elected to a three-year term on the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The election took place last month at the committee’s meeting in Jacksonville, Fla. A convert to Catholicism, Riggins is a core team leader for the Arlington Diocese’s Unbound […]
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By Elizabeth Foss
“The mercy of God is poured out upon us, making us just and giving us peace. This is a time for the Church to rediscover the meaning of the mission entrusted to her by the Lord on the day of Easter: to be a sign and an instrument of the Father’s mercy.” – Pope Francis […]
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Paul VI challenged Our Lady of Good Counsel to several matches April 27 at Nottoway Park in Vienna. The Boys number 3 double team won their match against Our Lady of Good Counsel 8-6 and one singles match, played by PVI senior Danny Schochinski. The final score for the night was 2-7.
‘Remain in me’