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The morning of May 31, the sisters saw the destruction up and down King Street and realized how blessed they were to have escaped the night undamaged.
Father Stefan P. Starzynski, hospital chaplain at Inova Fairfax Hospital, reports that they're celebrating 1,000 COVID discharges. Nurses made posters which are on display at the entrance for people to sign. Father Starzynski says they're celebrating seeing a light at the end of the tunnel!
When we strive to act with love for our neighbors, we are setting down a strong foundation for dialogue and community. If we want to heal divisions in our community, we must first begin by caring about its members.
Addressing all "dear brothers and sisters in the United States” during his livestreamed general audience June 3, the pope said, "Today I join the church in St. Paul and Minneapolis, and in the entire United States, in praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism."
One of the more predictable byproducts of the coronavirus pandemic has been an uptick in apocalyptic warnings that the end of the world is at hand. The folks who send me emails announcing that COVID-19 signals the arrival of the End Times mean well, and their eagerness to spread the news is understandable. But they’re missing the point — two or three points, in fact.
Four seminarians were ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington June 13. The ordination of Jonathan R. Fioramonti, John Paul Heisler, Jonathan Smith and Joseph Townsend was livestreamed from the cathedral.
A highlight for Deacon Charles C. Pavlick has been preaching: ‘You’re spending your week with the Gospel.’
Deacon Joseph F. Moschetto looks back on an interesting diaconate year and looks forward to celebrating the sacraments.
Deacon Peter M. McShurley is aware that as a priest, he’s participating in ‘something so much bigger than myself.’
Deacon James Waalkes, a former teacher, has a heart for youth ministry and sharing joy through his music.
