Reflections from St. Ann DC

Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wants so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he is! Today he celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday, also known as the Second Sunday of Easter, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.

Join us to rejoice and be glad: Christ is risen today! Alleluia! Use this track to listen to Easter Sunday Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl and concelebrated by our pastor Msgr. James Watkins, from the comfort of your home.

Use this track to pray the Stations of the Cross from the comfort of your home.

Come, let us adore. #GoodFriday

Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.

Watch this morning's #PalmSunday Mass LIVE from our parish.

Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Lent, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.

Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.

Ever wanted to know more about the Transfiguration? Now is your chance.

“We are really members of God’s family," said Cardinal Wuerl, parishioner of St. Ann and celebrant of the Second Sunday of Lent's 11:00am Mass. “Think about that. Let us just thank God for that.” #Lent #Lent2020

What is the nature of temptation? What are its sources?

Jesus shows us this firsthand in this week's Gospel.

Some pro-tips for a fantastic #Lent: 1) Partake in the sacraments as much as possible, especially confession. 2) Make a sacrifice that is challenging for you. 3) Help those in need.

How do we truly love like Christ? Ask Him: "Jesus, take my heart and give me yours." This is a very powerful prayer.

Jesus is an example to follow in this week's Gospel; He doesn't get angry or lash out: He just walks away. Who do you need to walk away from right now?

Have you ever thought that maybe God's will for you is to give you more, not less?

Msgr. Watkins explains how the Annual Appeal has helped him personally - something we all didn't realize. Still want to contribute to the #ADWAppeal, but didn't get a chance? Visit stanndc.org/give today.

According to this past weekend's Gospel, we are the "salt of the earth." How do we keep our flavor?

Why we light up the church, an answer to "what was Jesus' actual birthday?" and an invitation from our pastor.

We're nostalgic and disconnected from past generations: How do we reconcile this? If we don't change the hearts of people, our "change" will not last.

Jesus did not need to be baptized. He did not have to be presented in the Temple. He being fully God, Jesus could have done without these human traditions. But with humility, He chose to enter entirely into our humanity.

What are the ingredients for a good adventure?

We are bombarded - with emails, texts, phone calls, news, interruptions... the list could go on. What should we listen to, and how should we tune out the noise? Msgr. James Watkins gives some practical tips on how to shape our minds and hearts to hear and heed what really matters.

Have you always wanted to go on the biggest adventure of your life? Here's the place to start.

Are you lacking motivation and drive? Do you need to reconnect with something that inspires you? A first step: Rest assured in the arms of Our Father. He affirms you as His child.