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In Lenten message, Pope Leo calls for fasting from hurtful words
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (13+ words) In Lenten message, Pope Leo calls for fasting from hurtful words'Arlington Catholic Herald...
Scripture is intended to speak to believers 'in every age,' pope says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV said Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today's world, emphasizing that the Bible is the word of God expressed through human authors during his weekly general audience. "In every age, the church…...
Who was St. Valentine?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (544+ words) There have been numerous attempts, despite scarce historical data, to provide reliable biographical details concerning St. Valentine. That is a very difficult task. Scholars have not agreed among ... Who was St. Valentine? There have been numerous attempts, despite scarce historical…...
Mentoring engaged couples — a new form of marriage prep
1+ week, 1+ day ago (797+ words) Congratulations on your engagement! For the next six-plus months, your days will be a whirlwind of preparations, both for the wedding festivities and for a lifetime of marriage. In general, mentor couples must be married for a minimum of five…...
Nine candidates to the permanent diaconate instituted as acolytes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (363+ words) Nine men were instituted to the ministry of acolyte as part of their journey to the permanent diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Jan. 31. The men are: Matthew Chapman, Andres Col'n, Michael Evans, R. J. Levin, Thomas Malanga,…...
Diocesan Oblates of St. Francis de Sales celebrate 150 years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (441+ words) Fr. I. Mathias Kumar (center), parochial administrator of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna, prays the Eucharistic prayer at Mass at St. John Neumann Church in Reston Feb. 2. ANNA DONOFRIO | CATHOLIC HERALD Parishioners sing a hymn at a Mass…...
Pope adds feast day of St. John Henry Newman to universal calendar
1+ week, 3+ day ago (636+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV has added the feast day of St. John Henry Newman, who is "a radiant light for the Church on pilgrimage through history," to the General Roman Calendar so that "his Optional Memorial be celebrated by…...
Sacred Scripture is a living reality that develops, grows in tradition, pope says
2+ week, 2+ day ago (603+ words) VATICAN CITY " The Word of God is not "fossilized," but rather develops and grows in tradition, Pope Leo XIV said. The church's "deposit of faith," which contains "the entirety of our faith " doctrine, worship, morality, etc. " is not static but…...
All Christians must humbly, joyfully invite others to trust in God, pope says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (443+ words) ROME " All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said. "Every authentic encounter with the Lord is, in fact, a transformative moment that grants a new vision and a new…...
As nation reflects on Roe, remember timeless Catholic teaching
3+ week, 1+ day ago (438+ words) A pro-lifer holds his dog and a sign celebrating the end of Roe V. Wade in Washington Jan. 20, 2023. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD As the country marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Catholics are again confronted with a painful chapter in our…...