Oct 30, 2023
Think for a moment of the times you made a sacrifice for a greater good: a favorite food you resisted to improve your health or the job opportunity you turned down to stay close to loved ones. In our spiritual lives we must surrender certain things to grow closer to our Lord: our plans and desires that are not of...
Oct 23, 2023
In addition to weather forecasts that predict occasional inclement conditions and heavy precipitation, our own lives may include difficult “storms.” Like Jesus’ disciples out on a boat in the rough sea, we may feel the waves tossing and fear the waters will overwhelm us. These storms of life can involve physical...
Oct 16, 2023
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a crime that often takes place behind closed doors, at times by the people we least expect. Yet we must acknowledge the reality that in the United States, 20 people – both women and men – are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute....
Oct 12, 2023
On
this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:
- Implores the faithful to be united in prayer for Israel
- Summarizes the recent diocesan pilgrimage to Emmitsburg, MD
- Shares his hopes for Catholics amid this election season and Respect Life Month
Oct 9, 2023
We all experience the occasional sleepless night–when stress causes us to rehash a hectic day or worry about how we will meet the demands of tomorrow. We fall victim to the adage there is “so much to do, so little time.” When this occurs, it is like a warning light in your car. It is a signal to slow down and pay...