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As an undergraduate, Nora Heimann came face-to-face with the transformative power of art. She was ready to graduate as a studio artist and as a pre-med major when she took an art history course and fell in love with it.
Christendom College in Front Royal launched its 40th anniversary year with a new record enrollment, raising the total student body to 494 students. College President Timothy O’Donnell made the announcement during his opening address to the student body, encouraging them to strive for greatness during this upcoming year.
Father Mike Kuhn, a native of Manassas and a founding member of the Youth Apostles, was named assistant chaplain at Marymount University in Arlington in June, and Ashton Mallon has been promoted to director of Campus Ministry.
It is true that, as Luke’s Gospel says (12:48), “much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” But that heavier responsibility can be balanced by the opportunities that life offers.
The church’s Code of Canon Law requires that, for an infant to be baptized, “there must be a founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic religion” (No. 868.1.2).
The dedication of the Shrine of St. Sharbel will take place Sept. 30 at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 16330 Grotto Rd., in Emmitsburg, Md. The dedication ceremony begins at 11 a.m., followed by Mass and a reception.
The Peace and Justice Commission of the Diocese of Arlington is sponsoring a symposium Sept. 16 titled “Strengthening Our Unity by Welcoming the Stranger.” The event will be held at Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The first International Night, featuring entertainment, food and attire from across the globe, was hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8600 Aug. 26 at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax.
The Counseling Department at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax recently hosted a College Application Academy for 50 rising seniors. During the week in early August, students gathered in the library to get a head start on different aspects of their college applications before the school year begins.
The obstacle of suffering
In our Gospel this Sunday, we hear Jesus Christ announcing that He will rise from the dead. Knowing what we know now about this promise, we would think that this news would bring great joy to His Apostles. The Son of God will defeat death and be raised to life again, which will lead to our own Resurrection and eternal life.