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Catholic schools looking to showcase their institutions are adapting the open house to the pandemic. Schools are inviting families to online meetings with the principal or admissions staff; developing pre-recorded video introductions that families can view any time; or offering individual in-person visits.
In lieu of the March for Life, local Catholics pray for life closer to home. br />br />
Chelsea Academy in Front Royal has been recognized by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge as an independent Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington. The school first opened in 2008 and offers a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition.
“Have you ever thought about the monastic life?” The question made me start, and I tried to dodge his gaze: “It’s not a life I understand well,” I replied, and the Dominican friar let the matter drop.
Skiing, I’ve heard it said, is like golf: the more you try to take control and use your own power, the more likely you are to see poor results. If in golf it is advised to “Let the club do the work for you,” in skiing it can equally be said to “Let the skis do the work for you.” Do not try to power your way down the hill; use the skis as they were intended, knowing how and when to properly turn and slow down, and trust that if properly fitted, your skis will get you downhill safely.
Like many people, I was surprised at Pope Francis’ announcement on the feast of the Immaculate Conception that we were starting a year dedicated to St. Joseph. What a perfect moment to go deeper into the life of the patron of the universal church.
The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope John Paul II and connected to the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb. 2, will be celebrated in parishes Feb. 6-7.
WASHINGTON — Although the 2021 March for Life was far different from the previous 47 annual marches to protest the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, organizers and rally speakers stressed that the smaller, and primarily virtual crowd, delivered the very same message.
WASHINGTON -- It was the coldest national March for Life in some years, it was the smallest, and it also may be remembered as the bravest.
Even in the midst of darkness, Catholics are called to witness to the light, said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at a Mass for the Protection of Human Life Jan. 29 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.br />br />
