Seminar series on palliative care
May 13, 2020
Marymount University in Arlington established a new academic partnership with OpusCare, a Miami-based nonprofit, to offer a certificate seminar series on palliative care.
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Irish music concert
March 4, 2020
A free Irish music concert will be held at Christ the Redeemer Church, Atonement Hall, 46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, March 13, at noon.
A gift for Grandma
February 18, 2020
When I realized that my seminary class trip to Italy would take place over our Christmas break and I would miss my grandma’s 100th birthday, I considered not going. However, it was with her that I first traveled there when I was 13 years old and saw Pope John Paul II, and I knew she wouldn’t want me to miss this opportunity. All she asked for was a pearl rosary.
Elders shape the future
February 5, 2020
During February, my thoughts turn to two of my favorite biblical figures, Simeon and Anna.
Simeon is described in St. Luke’s Gospel simply as “a man in Jerusalem” and Anna as an 84-year-old “prophetess.” These two elders greet Mary and Joseph as they bring their newborn infant to the Temple in Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. We celebrate this moment in Jesus’ life, referred to as the Presentation in the Temple, Feb. 2.
Korean dancers brighten nursing homes
January 9, 2020
Maria Kim began performing traditional Korean dances as a girl, but when she moved to the United States, there were fewer opportunities to dance. Fortunately, three years ago, she and more than a dozen parishioners of St. Paul Chung Korean Catholic Church in Fairfax formed a dance troupe. They perform in colorful Korean costumes at different events and festivals around the area, and at least monthly at an assisted living facility.
Rediscovering our first love
January 9, 2020
When writing I generally try to reach as broad an audience as possible. But as we begin this new year, I’d like to address myself to those who feel they are growing old.
Help an older relative enjoy the holidays
December 4, 2019
Many people are filled with joyful anticipation and festive good cheer right now. But some are apprehensive and may also experience heightened feelings of loneliness as Christmas approaches. Or perhaps they feel empty inside.
Thank you, veterans
November 7, 2019
As a child, I knew my grandfather served in World War II. He never spoke about it. I knew my grandmother came home with him as a war bride, leaving all her family overseas. Together, they settled in Southwestern Ontario and raised a family.
Grandma remembers: The secret of 90
November 7, 2019
It’s become a four-generation tradition to head south of the cities and take in a small-town celebration of fall. Our route winds between soaring bluffs and a shimmering lake. It feels like a narrow passageway, a tunnel back in time.
Tepeyac doctor retires after 22 years of caring for moms and babies
October 9, 2019
Dr. Marie Anderson retires after 22 years at Tepeyac OB-GYN.
