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Arts

Interfaith dialogue through pearls of beauty

By Nora Hamerman
In the center of an exhibit of Islamic art at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, a sparkling Christian image seems fitting for the U.S. Catholic Church’s National Migration Week Jan. 3-9. The watercolor painting on paper shows a famous family of migrants who fled religious persecution: The haloed Virgin Mary – her long hair […]
Global

Modern-day popes bravely meet the press

By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – Before he was elected pontiff, Pope Francis had a reputation for not liking to do interviews. “Really, I don’t give interviews. But I don’t know why. I can’t, that’s just how it is. I find it a bit tiresome, but I’m grateful for your company,” he told the more than 70 journalists […]
Local

Practicing works of mercy toward the elderly

By Sr. Constance Veit
Pope Francis has a “burning desire” during this special Jubilee year. He wants us to reflect on and practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy so that we may “enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy.” Many of us memorized the works […]
Columns

Are some holy days of obligation more important than others?

By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
Q. Jan. 1, 2016, is a holy day of obligation. But our parish calendar shows that next year, Jan. 1 will not be a holy day of obligation – i.e., Jan. 1, 2017. If holy days are so important, why do some oblige Mass attendance while others do not? Doesn’t this send a message that […]
Local

Fr. Creedon earns human rights award

Father Gerry Creedon, pastor of Holy Family Church in Dale City, was selected with three other community members to receive a 2015 human rights award from the Prince William County Human Rights Commission. The award will be presented at the commission’s annual recognition of Universal Human Rights Day Jan. 16 in the McCoart Building Board […]
Global

Video messages of pope’s prayer intentions will hit social media

By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will deliver his monthly prayer intentions on video over social media as part of a Jesuit-run global prayer network. The new video messages, featuring the pope asking for prayers and action on various challenges facing the world today, will begin Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. […]
Columns

Water and fire

By Fr. Stanley Krempa
When a cardinal is elected pope, he is asked whether he accepts the election. At the very moment when he says “yes” he becomes pope and bishop of Rome. The solemn Mass to inaugurate His ministry and the insignia he receives at that Mass display to the world his identity and mission that began with […]
National

A cake worthy of kings

By Rhina Guidos
WASHINGTON – The fragrance of the cake is like no other. For Spaniards and some Latin Americans who grew up with it, the aromatic smell of the roscon de reyes is one of the most treasured of childhood food memories surrounding the Epiphany. The roscon de reyes cake makes its appearance on the tables of […]
Local

An Epiphany gift for St. Louis Church

By Dave Borowski
When worshippers came to 12:30 p.m. Mass at St. Louis Church in Alexandria Jan. 3, they saw an altar without linens or candles. The tabernacle was open and empty; the Blessed Sacrament having been moved to a temporary sanctuary. For four months, renovations to the church disrupted the usual worship schedule, but last Sunday parishioners […]
Columns

Homilies by deacons

By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
Q. At Mass recently, I was stunned by a statement made by the deacon who was giving the homily. That has made me wonder whether deacons have sole independence when preparing remarks or if the priest exercises oversight. (City of origin withheld) A. On the parish level, the pastor has the ultimate responsibility for the […]

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