The Mystical Experience of St. Teresa of Avila
In Her Own Words
October 6, 2026
Last week’s bulletin featured the mysticism of St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897). St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), who Therese considered to be her spiritual mother, will be celebrated this Thursday, October 15. St. Teresa shares her mysticism with us today...Read more
October Mysticism
September 29, 2026
Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“Mysticism keeps men sane. As long as you have mystery you have health; when you destroy mystery you create morbidity. The ordinary man has always been sane because the ordinary man has...Read more
Midterm Musings
September 21, 2026
Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
I get weird politics. I grew up in Louisiana. During the 1991 governor’s race, a popular bumper-sticker read: “Vote for the Crook. It’s Important.” Former Governor Edwin Edwards, the “Crook,” and former...Read more
Let Them be Born in Wonder
September 15, 2026
Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“[The] fundamental elements of knowledge spring from the wonder awakened in [humans] by the contemplation of creation: human beings are astonished to discover themselves as part of the world, in a relationship...Read more
EDICT
From the Office of the Bishop
September 13, 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has officially published an Edict from the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge initiating the Cause of Beatification and Canonization for Thomas Stephen Vander Woude. Remembered for his devotion to faith, family,...Read more
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