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Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Religious rules are good and necessary, but Jesus wants his disciples to go beyond the letter of the law and fully live out its meaning, Pope Francis said. “The commandments that God has given us must not be locked up in the airless vaults of formal observance; otherwise, we are limited to […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The smiles, curiosity and boldness of several children with rare diseases who did not know about protocol at papal audiences and simply went up to Pope Francis and reached out for rosaries gave the grownups present a lesson, the pope said. “They made us understand that there is always a possibility for […]
Columnists
By Russell Shaw
Why hasn’t Pope Francis spoken up forcefully about the oppression of the church by dictatorial regimes in China and Nicaragua? It’s a fair question whose answer can perhaps be found in the precedent of several popes of the 20th century. First a quick look at what’s been happening lately in those two countries. In China, […]
Columns
By Fr. Rich Miserendino
GOSPEL COMMENTARY Feb. 12, Mt 5:17-37 If you’ve ever enjoyed the comedy of a kindergarten soccer game, you know that, regardless of their passion, the pint-sized athletes often need to be reminded of the rules of the game. Invariably, the finer points elude them — such as which goal is their own. A good coach […]
Parishes
What’s distinctive about your parish? This is a very urban parish. Many parishioners walk to the grocery store and to complete errands. Younger parishioners do not have or want a car. Father Frederick H. Edlefsen, pastor, visits the homebound on foot, meeting restaurant proprietors and other parishioners along the way. The size of the parish […]
National
By Joe Bukuras
As 1 million visitors are expected to descend upon downtown Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII festivities prior to the Feb. 12 game, the Diocese of Phoenix is capitalizing on the opportunity to share the love of Christ. “We want to offer people the love of God and the hope that we have in Christ,” Joyce […]
Local
By Nicholas Munson
For years, higher education institutions have ensured that tools such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available and accessible in case of emergencies. Now, in recognition of the devastating state of the national opioid crisis and with the aim of protecting others, Marymount University in Arlington has expanded its NARCAN training program by adding emergency […]
Schools
As part of Catholic Schools Week celebrations, eighth graders at St. Ann School in Arlington took on the role of teacher Feb. 1 and teachers sat in student-sized desks in official St. Ann uniforms. Assistant Principal Kathleen Burgess planned the Teacher Turn Around Day where students were responsible for a grade for the entire morning. […]
Schools
By Elizabeth Vezina
In year two of preparation for the Diocesan Golden Jubilee, students at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores are kicking off the year by honoring Mary, including through art. Invited by her art teacher, senior Moira Savidge painted a Marian picture to celebrate this year’s theme set out by the […]
