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Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson One of the small delights in life is to discover who the composer was for a quotation that you have liked for a long time. That happened for me as I sat down to write this reflection for this special day in the Church calendar,...

Dear Parishioners, In November 2022, Bishop Burbidge presented 23 strategic initiatives to the People of God in the Diocese of Arlington. Among those 23 initiatives was one exploring the interest in a Catholic-based Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Vocational...

October 26, 2025 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson Many times, we have instances where we could rightly say that Our Lord “pulls no punches.” The term comes from the sport of boxing and refers to the boxer’s decision not to hit his...

October 19, 2025 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson The late, great historian David McCullough had a way with words that made all his meticulously researched books enjoyable reads. This holds for those about several of our past...

October 12, 2025 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson It seems that Bob had agreed to paint Fred’s backyard storage shed while the latter was on vacation. Well, Fred has been back from his trip for four days now, but no thanks have...

October 5, 2025 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson The disasters vary, but the post-event interviews of the heroes who responded have a certain commonality. The reporter offers them praise but they almost always respond: “I was only...

September 28, 2025 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson Were you to ask me, I would call it “The Dream Machine.” No, it is not a car; a sleep aide for insomniacs; or an “AI” genie. It is the lottery machine that stands in many a place...

September 21, 2025 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson When the 47-year-old John Jacob Astor IV strode up the gangplank of the HMS Titanic, he was the richest man in America. In fact, he was the first American to reach...

September 14, 2025 – Exaltation of the Holy Cross Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson You can easily picture the scene. A parade down Main Street of “Any Town, USA” to honor the local Medal of Honor winner. There she sits, dressed in her military uniform, riding...

September 7, 2025 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson Whether your job is to design a plane or design a plain dress, it is always easier when you have a model. It makes the concept not only more realistic but also quite tangible. Take...