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By Zoey Maraist
Cut down on clutter with more intentional gift giving.
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By Zoey Maraist
An Alexandria father of seven shares his conversion story in a new book.
Global
By Courtney Mares and Elias Turk
When Father Charbel Mhanna needs altar wine for Mass, he must use a special card issued by the government of Qatar at the only venue that sells alcohol to residents of the country. The 2022 FIFA World Cup’s stadium beer ban irked many soccer fans who traveled to the Arabian Peninsula for the international sporting […]
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By Leslie Miller
Laraine Bennett and her family used to live in a 4,000-square-foot suburban “McMansion” in Bristow. All that space came in handy with four kids at home, but after they were grown and gone, her husband, Art, pointed out that the two of them were using only about 10 percent of the huge house. The […]
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By Leslie Miller
'Tis the season of endless “Christmas music” — on the radio, in elevators and over loudspeakers at grocery stores and shopping malls. But not all Christmas music is sacred music — the kind that will be featured at a concert of sacred music for Advent and Christmas Dec. 4 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.
Global
By Simon Caldwell
MANCHESTER, England — An English bishop said Catholics must work harder to evangelize the U.K. after the latest official census showed that Christians were a minority for the first time since records began. The census, taken every 10 years, revealed that in 2021, 27.5 million people — 46.2 percent of the population of the U.K. […]
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By Leslie Miller
In the second year of preparation for the Diocesan Golden Jubilee 50th anniversary celebration in 2024, the focus is on Mary, and how to imitate her example of faith and trust in God. To assist the diocese in its prayer in this Marian year, women religious serving in the diocese have compiled a 32-page resource […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
The Reston Chorale will perform a sing-along of the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah Dec. 6 at St. John Neumann Church, 11900 Lawyers Rd., Reston, at 7:30 p.m.
Pope Francis
By Robert Duncan
VATICAN CITY — Being so distracted that one does not notice God’s presence in daily life is a warning sign that one is not being vigilant enough, Pope Francis cautioned. Vigilance during Advent is key, Pope Francis said, because Jesus “warns us: there is the danger of not realizing his coming and being unprepared for […]
Bishop's Columns
Rejoice! Dear friends in Christ: I mention this word because it is the theme for Year Two of our three-year period of preparation for the 2024 celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Arlington. Year two begins today as we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of […]
