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The results are in from the 175 projects that parishes and schools conducted during the Arlington diocese Week of Service last month.
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
Gaudete Sunday always startles me a little.
Liturgically, we are still in the “preparation” weeks of Advent — still waiting, still watching, still carrying what has not yet been resolved — and suddenly the church tells us to rejoice.
Local
The diocesan course platform Porta Fidei premiered its latest course Dec. 12, titled “The Heart of Prayer,” and led by Mary Stanford, theology professor at Christendom College in Front Royal.
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For many families, uniting for the holidays may be a source of stress or anxiety. A diocesan psychologist and ministry leaders share words of consolation and advice for families struggling with dysfunction.
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Christmas shines as a season of joy, unity and renewed hope. The Child of Bethlehem comes to draw us together as one family of faith, bridging every distance and healing every division. His radiant light pierces the darkness reminding us that in Christ love triumphs and peace endures.
Columnists
By Mary Beth Bonacci
I have a friend who had a very sweet and precocious son. When he was very little, she told me, “Jack has a question for you.” The question: “Why is God so mean? He wouldn’t even let Adam and Eve eat apples!”
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
I am an overly avid collector of Christmas tree ornaments. All year, they stay stashed away on shelves in the closet, crammed in storage boxes in the garage, or hidden in a dusty attic. But, as December unfolds, they leave their boxes, bags and wrappers for their turn in the spotlight.
Parishes
By Jim Hale
“This is a very special parish,” said Terri Morris. “I'm a cradle Catholic and I've never been to a church quite like this. This building means a great deal to the congregation.”
Parishes
By Jim Hale
St. Lawrence boasts many longtime parishioners who turned out in big numbers for the blessing. “It’s phenomenal,” said Dawne Deaver, whose family sponsored the window of Pope John Paul II. “The folks in this parish and the priests are extremely faithful and dedicated and the church is never empty. We have a deep faith and dedication to the church.”
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