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By Carol Glatz
ROME — Conflicts cannot be resolved “by dividing,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. It is always possible to “leave a door open” for dialogue, he said, and an approach that seeks to “include and not exclude the enemy” represents “the triumph of mercy.” The cardinal was speaking March 13 at the headquarters […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Marking the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis concelebrated Mass with cardinals resident in Rome in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Mass, March 13, was private and the Vatican did not release photos, video or the pope’s homily. However, according to ANSA, the Italian news agency, […]
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This Lent, the diocesan Office of Faith Formation will facilitate a four-part series on the Eternal Rest program on FORMED at St. Agnes Church, 1910 N. Randolph St., Arlington, March 10, 17, 24 and 31, 7:45 p.m. Attendees will watch the series and participate in small group discussions. The series presents church teaching about death […]
Columns
By Sr. Constance Veit
Jesus’ Transfiguration is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Gospels. It is a central image of Lent, reminding us that during this season we are invited to ascend a high mountain with Jesus to live a unique spiritual experience. Pope Francis has chosen the Transfiguration as the theme for his Lenten message this […]
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The Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life and the diocesan Council of Catholic Women hosted the Women’s Conference 2023 Mar. 11 at St. Joseph Church in Herndon. More than 500 women attended the conference for a day of spiritual enrichment and fellowship with Nikki Kingsley, convert from Islam and author of “Thirst for Truth: […]
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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated a Mass for the 10th Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington March 13, inviting all to thank God for the gift of the Holy Father’s leadership, as well as to pray for his continued health and effectiveness. In his homily, […]
Bishop's Columns
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
How do you imagine the Annunciation scene? Throughout the Church’s history, many artists have attempted to capture the moment when the Archangel Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she was to be the Mother of God. Each depiction has certain strengths, but they are all incomplete. No human can fully grasp the power […]
Columnists
By Soren Johnson
How are you? “I’m so busy!” We all say it — and we all say it all the time. It’s a status symbol. The busier we are, the more important we are. Busy is an adjective meaning “engaged in action,” “occupied,” “being in use,” or “full of activity.” America rewards, incentivizes and celebrates activity. Don’t […]
Global
By Jonathan Liedl
Delegates of the German Synodal Way overwhelmingly passed measures to change church practices based on transgender ideology and to push the universal church to ordain women to the sacramental diaconate March 11. The votes took place on the final day of the process’ concluding assembly, held in Frankfurt March 9-11. On previous days, delegates voted […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Jesus quenches humanity’s thirst with love, Pope Francis said. “And he does with us what he did with the Samaritan woman — he comes to meet us in our daily life, he shares our thirst, he promises us living water that makes eternal life well up within us,” the pope said before […]
