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By Fr. Jack Peterson
Nov. 5 Mt 23:1-12 The Scripture passages for today are rich and address a range of ways in which we are invited to respond to God’s blessings in our lives. I shall focus on two of them: unity and greatness. One very frustrating element of our modern day is the divisive spirit that reigns in […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — God seeks and loves those who are humble because it allows him to be a part of their lives, Pope Francis said. “This is Christian humility, which is not simply one virtue among others, but the basic disposition of life: believing ourselves to be in need of God, making room for him […]
Bishop Burbidge
The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Black Catholic History Month in November. It is an important time for us to reflect on the faithful witness of Black Catholics and the critical roles they play in the life of the Church. Many Black Catholics have walked the path to holiness, showing through example how […]
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Mass for All Souls’ Day at Fairfax Memorial Park in Fairfax Nov. 2. He reminded the congregation that the contemporary world is fleeting and that, while the passing of loved ones naturally brings sadness and grief, “there’s also a spirit of gratitude and joy and Thanksgiving” because of Scripture’s assurance […]
National
By Mark Zimmermann
At Nov. 1 Masses for the solemnity for All Saints, new Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, and Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory emphasized that all people are called to be saints by loving God and others in their everyday lives. Both prelates presided at Masses for that holy day in […]
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Organizers of the 42nd Catholic Charities Ball announced they hope to raise $1.4 million at the popular annual event in February. They made the announcement last month at a donor appreciation reception attended by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, diocesan Catholic Charities President and CEO Stephen Carattini, ball co-chairs Aimee Viana and Alyssa Garcia, and special […]
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By Jim Hale
When parents of the St. John’s Drama Club members considered a production of “Back from the Dead” four years ago, some were hesitant. “Like a lot of teen drama groups, we do comedy,” said Producer Regina Schmiedicke. “Some of the adults were skeptical whether the kids could portray saints believably and effectively, and wow — […]
Schools
By Ana Lucia Batista
Picture this: you are a highschooler and your favorite singer is coming to your school for a private concert. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for students at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria this was a reality. Taylor Swift was promoting her second studio album “Fearless” by playing arenas across the country, on a […]
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge will celebrate vespers with exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to inaugurate the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Year “Renew” at St. Michael Church in Annandale, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. A reception will follow. The Golden Jubilee year is the culmination of a three-year celebration of the 50th anniversary of the […]
Bishop Burbidge
My dear young friends, I address you this Vocation Awareness Week drawing on the words of Pope Francis from World Youth Day: “All of us were called by name. At the beginning of the story of our lives, before any talents we may have, before any shadows or wounds we may be carrying in our […]
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