Nov 29, 2021
Some people say the most dangerous word to learn is tomorrow,because it invites delay, putting things off, procrastination. But Advent is all about today!Now is the time to act, to stop procrastinating, to get our spiritual lives in order so we provide a fitting place for the Lord to dwell. Be prepared to meet him...
Nov 23, 2021
This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. “Thank you” are two words we hopefully use each day to acknowledge God’s many blessings. ThisThanksgiving holiday, think of all the things you have to be grateful for: life, faith, family, friends, and the food most will enjoy around a table...
Nov 19, 2021
On this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast:
- Bishop Burbidge returns from the Fall General Assembly of the USCCB and shares his thoughts on a teaching document on the Eucharist that came out of the meeting.
- A leaked memo suggests the Department of Health and Human Services is considering rolling back religious...
Nov 15, 2021
This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Last weekend we celebrated the World Day of the Poor. You may ask why we “celebrate” a day for the poor. While we do not celebrate poverty, Pope Francis reminds us that the poor know personally the suffering of Jesus—a poor carpenter from...
Nov 8, 2021
This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. This week we observe Veterans Day, and we highlight the sacrifice of those who have served our country in the military by recalling five simple but powerful words spoken by Marine First Lieutenant Travis Manion before his final deployment to Iraq:...