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A Labrador named Wrangler is the first full-time facility dog at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland, and his task is to offer comfort to patients in the children's emergency room.
As they have for the past 46 years, members of the Diocese of Arlington are preparing for the annual March for Life, a peaceful protest through the nation’s capital in remembrance of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. This year’s theme, “Unique from Day One,” recognizes that at the moment of conception, a new life with its own DNA is created.
Pope Francis has sent condolences and a blessing to the Hong Kong Diocese following the Jan. 3 death of Bishop Yeung Ming-cheung, 73, of liver failure.
As was the case last year, the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See has granted a plenary indulgence that may be obtained, under the usual conditions, by those who participate in the sacred celebrations carried out on January 17 and 18. The elderly, sick and homebound may also gain a plenary indulgence if they spiritually unite themselves to these events and make their prayer and penance an offering to God.
This week the Catholic Church in the United States is observing National Migration Week, as it has for nearly half a century. The theme for this year’s observance is “Building Communities of Welcome.” This week provides Catholics with an opportunity to be mindful of the presence and often difficult situations faced by many immigrants and refugees, as well as victims and survivors of human trafficking in our midst.
A Jesuit whom former Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan sought to oust in 2018 will remain in his post as chaplain of the legislative body as the 116th session of Congress begins.
Enough of the lists. I just want to be more of a God-bearer. In our data-driven technocracy, I want Mary’s sense of wonder. In our use-or-be-used culture, I want Mary’s fullness of grace. In our culture of achievement, I want Mary’s ability to discern when to be still and when to set out in haste. Instead of succumbing (again) to the pride of hitting new goals, or the discouragement of falling short (again), I want Mary’s obedience.
As 2019 begins, we find proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) seeking to take Virginia back to 1972 in an effort to change the course of the future of our commonwealth and our nation. The ERA is short and seems simply to be a neutral measure advocating for the equality of sexes; however, the ambiguity of the language disguises significant negative consequences, which must not be ignored.
Although victory for the pro-life cause may now be a real possibility, so may something far short of that.
The Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria will host the incorruptible heart of St. John Vianney, Curé of Ars and patron saint of priests, Jan. 15-16 as part of its national tour, and its only stop in the Diocese of Arlington.
