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By Fr. Paul Scaliaherald Columnist (from The Issue Ofâ 6/17/04)
The simplest but most important question in the world is the one our Lord puts to the Apostles: “Who do you say that I am?” (Luke 9:20) Clearly there was a great deal of confusion about Him. The crowds thought He was “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth, an Italian priest renowned for his work in dispelling demons, died at the age of 91. Ill and hospitalized for some weeks, the priest passed away in Rome Sept. 16. Father Amorth began his ministry as an exorcist for the Diocese of Rome in 1986 and performed — […]
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The Virginia Catholic Conference has put together a voter guide that depicts the positions of the two presidential candidates (Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump) on 12 key issues, including abortion, the death penalty and immigration.
Local
By Gretchen R. Crowe Herald Staff Writer(from The Issue Of 8/23/07)
Eleven new principals are slated to staff diocesan schools as the 2007-08 academic year gets under way in the Arlington Diocese. These school CEOs gathered last week to orient themselves to their new positions and to one another at a daylong retreat at the Benedictine Pastoral Center in Bristow. “You have the most important position […]
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By Fr. William P. Saunders Herald Columnist (from The Issue Of 6/1/06)
I had a discussion with a friend of mine who read The Da Vinci Code who said that St. Mary Magdalene was neither a sinner nor a prostitute. Instead the Church made up that story to discredit her. What can I say to her? – A reader in Alexandria Controversy over the identity of St. […]
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By Fr. William P. Saunders Herald Columnist (from The Issue Of 5/25/06)
The Da Vinci Code talks about the gnostic gospels. What are the gnostic gospels? – A reader in Potomac Falls Recall Straight Answers’ response last week to the question, “Who wrote the Gospels?” The four Gospels included in our New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – were written prior to A.D. 100 and […]
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By Fr. William Saunders
What are origins of Ash Wednesday and the use of ashes? ? A reader in Triangle The liturgical use of ashes originated in Old Testament times. Ashes symbolized mourning, mortality and penance. For instance, in the Book of Esther, Mordecai put on sackcloth and ashes when he heard of the decree of King Ahasuerus (or […]
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By Fr. William P. Saunders Herald Columnist (from The Issue Of 5/18/06)
Who wrote the Gospels? – A reader in Springfield To answer this question we must first be clear on how the Gospels were formed and what constitutes authorship. Citing Vatican II’s “Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation” (“Dei Verbum”), the Catechism has a very succinct presentation on the formation of the Gospels (cf. No. 125-127). The […]
National
By Rhina Guidos
WASHINGTON – A six-month search for a new president and CEO for one of the largest humanitarian relief agencies in the world ended at its doorstep, with Catholic Relief Services announcing Sept. 16 that it is hiring a veteran employee — the agency’s No. 2 — Sean Callahan, as its new president and CEO. “We […]
Gospel Commentary: The Good Shepherd