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By Ann M. Augherton
If you plan on visiting a church Nativity scene this year, you might want to read up on the plenary indulgence available to people who pray in front of one in a Franciscan church. This year is the 800th anniversary of the Nativity scene, begun by St. Francis of Assisi. (Read article on page 16.) […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — All forms of artificial intelligence should be used to alleviate human suffering, promote integral development and help end wars and conflicts, not increase inequality and injustice in the world, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2024. “Artificial intelligence ought to serve our best human potential and our highest […]
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By Deacon Gerard-marie Anthony
What’s in a name? First, names are important in life. Teachers have many students but call on a boy or girl by name to clarify whom they are addressing. A name is also a sign of respect. Call someone “boy” or yell “Hey you!” and it will most likely be taken as disrespect. Using a […]
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By Elizabeth Foss
I gained some interesting insight on Instagram recently. On a video of three children enjoying a bonfire, gentle music playing in the background, were these words: “Your child only gets one childhood, and it will affect how they view the world, how they love, how they trust, and how they feel about themselves. Every time […]
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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
One Christmas when I was working in Rome, I picked up “The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics,” a book of writings compiled by Raphael Brown (1912-2000). Originally published in 1951, it has since been reprinted. This volume, which has an imprimatur, is a collection of private revelations from St. Elizabeth of Schoenau, […]
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By Alexandra Dauchess
Anyone who has ever attended Mass at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas has probably met the Aguileras. Javier and Norma are a humble, unassuming couple who have been a staple of the All Saints community for almost 20 years. They’ve seen the construction of a new church, welcomed five pastors, and headed up various […]
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By Kimberley A. Heatherington
Christmas shopping just got a little easier for parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church — and anyone else who wants to make a visit to their welcoming Lake Ridge campus — with the opening of a new gift shop. A revamped library with some 2,000 volumes was launched simultaneously; both gift shop and library […]
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Guidebooks for Liturgical Living are free resources offered by the diocesan Office of Multicultural Ministries inviting the faithful to go deeper into each liturgical season with prayers, traditions and recipes from around the world, as well as parish and diocesan events. The Advent Guidebook contains prayers for the Advent wreath, reflections, a list of Advent […]
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The faithful are required to attend Mass for the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 24, and Christmas, Dec. 25. To fulfill Sunday Mass, the faithful may attend the vigil Mass Dec. 23 or Sunday Mass Dec. 24, including Christmas Eve Mass. To fulfill the Christmas Mass obligation, the faithful may attend Christmas Eve or Christmas […]
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