Jul 26, 2022
We often have a tendency to worry—especially in these challenging times! It is natural to experience a sense of anxiety over work, family, home, and the countless issues we are facing throughout our nation. We may panic and pace and invite distress and unease to dominate our day. But why?Jesus tells us not...
Jul 21, 2022
On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge offers:
- Unity with the Holy Father on the Vatican warning to Germany's "Synodal Way"
- Congratulations to Ann Augherton, managing editor of the Arlington Catholic Herald, for winning the 2022 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Media Association
- Perspective on why we...
Jul 18, 2022
This Sunday we celebrate the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with the theme: “In Old Age They Will Still Bear Fruit” to emphasize how grandparents and the elderly are a precious gift to their families and all of society. Pope Francis reminds us that Sacred Scripture refers to the elderly as...
Jul 11, 2022
We can often feel that we exist in a silo, that our lives lack impact, that what we do on a daily basis is unimportant. We convince ourselves that miracles and unforeseen events happen to others, not us. Not true! With the power of God, St. Paul healed a man who was crippled at birth. Which reminds us that miracles...
Jul 5, 2022
This week marking the Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated with family events, picnics and fireworks. After a two-year hiatus in which these events were either canceled or curtailed due to COVID, we realized that for too long we took for granted the celebration of Independence Day—and the reason it exists....