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According to paragraph 1778 of the “Catechism of the Catholic Church,” conscience is “a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act that he is going to perform, is in the process of performing, or has already completed.” To understand better this definition, it is useful first of all to point out what conscience is not. It is not an emotion or feeling, even a “gut feeling,” as is often said. Rather, conscience is an action of the intellect, a judgment of reason.
As we celebrate this Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice, I am so grateful for the presence of leaders throughout our diocese, including those from the black community, and for the presence of all those here in the cathedral and those participating via livestream. Our gathering reflects our firm belief that it is the Lord and his Spirit who will heal and unite us as the Body of Christ, and who will renew the face of the earth.
Corpus Christi Church will hold Sunday Masses at the new St. Paul VI Catholic High School campus in Chantilly beginning June 14.
Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services received a grant from the City of Alexandria to assist immigrants experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. For a limited time, the program can offer extended services to city residents qualifying for free or significantly reduced-cost support.
“Hope after COVID-19,” a Parish Liaison Network online meeting featuring Michael Horne, Catholic Charities director of clinical services, will be held June 25, 10-11:30 a.m.
Josephite Father Frank M. Hull, former pastor of St. Joseph Church in Alexandria, died May 26 at age 96. Father Hull, who had underlying health issues, died from COVID-19 at the Josephite Senior Residence in Washington.
An Oakton woman hopes capturing the great outdoors will help bring people closer to God.
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrates the last Mass in the school chapel.
Benedictine Sister Romayne Schaut died June 8 at Saint Benedict Monastery in Bristow. She was 61 years professed as a Benedictine Sister when she died.
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Today we celebrate the solemnity of Corpus Christi, that is, the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This feast day is a beautiful culmination of our recent feast days: On Easter we celebrated the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus, who triumphed over sin, suffering, death and evil itself. On the Ascension, we celebrated Our Lord entering gloriously into heaven, thereby fulfilling the promise to be with each of us every moment and prepare a place for each of us in heaven. On Pentecost, we celebrated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, who then went forth to found the church, preaching the Gospel and making Our Lord present through the sacraments. And last week, we celebrated the solemnity of the Holy Trinity, the God who is love, who has revealed himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and who invites us to remain in that love.