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From January 18-25, the Catholic Church joins other Christian Churches for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We do so inspired by Our Lord, who prayed to His Heavenly Father that those who believe in Him “may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you" (John 17:21).
The naming of St. Mary Church in Alexandria is the 84th such creation of a basilica in the United States.
p class="Body">Joseph A. Gargiulo III has been named the new head coach of the varsity boys’ lacrosse program at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, according to Principal Denise Tobin.
p class="Body">The beatitudes are not cheap words for those who think they know it all yet do not commit to faith; they are the fruit of a hopeful heart that yearns for peace and happiness, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis arrived in Santiago Jan. 15, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and Chile, where he will take his message of hope to people on the margins of society.
You may have seen him in your parish, assisting the priest at the altar. You may have seen his name listed on the parish bulletin with the title “Deacon.” You may have wondered what a deacon does in the life of the church and where the diaconate (or the Order of Deacons) came from. In this first of a series of articles, we will explore very briefly the origins and ministry of a deacon.
Prayer is a "high stakes" endeavor, requiring courage, perseverance and patience, Pope Francis said. Courage is needed to stick one's neck out and "challenge the Lord," pursuing and confronting him with one's appeals, the pope said Jan. 12 in his homily at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Being afraid and concerned about the impact of migration is not a sin, Pope Francis said, but it is a sin to let those fears lead to a refusal to help people in need.
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Day after day, night after night, we can do our work with an attention to the words and teaching of Jesus. We know the truth of all that He did and said. Perhaps our call from Him has been given and received. Even so, He continues to find us and He invites us to share His work.