Dec 30, 2024
A new year brings new opportunities, new ways of looking at things and, perhaps, new challenges. We make resolutions, promise ourselves that this will be the year we keep them, but we all know that in a week, a month, or if we are fortunate, maybe longer, we will often fall short of our goals. We may have good...
Dec 23, 2024
At Christmas, we hear the proclamation: “For unto us a Savior is born who is Christ and Lord.” This good news of great joy is the reason for our renewed faith and hope. In a world experiencing so much unrest, a Savior is born who announces peace, brings glad tidings, and comforts his people. In a nation that...
Dec 18, 2024
On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:
- Shares his plans to visit the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center to celebrate an annual Mass for the incarcerated, affirming God’s call to minister to those who are alone and may feel forgotten
- Previews two Christmas Eve Masses he will celebrate at the Cathedral of...
Dec 16, 2024
Sacred Scripture invites us every year at this time to rejoice always! But even during the Advent season filled with many blessings we may ask: “how is it possible to rejoice always?” We are aware of war and violence throughout our world. We see division and unrest in our nation. Many people are dealing with...
Dec 9, 2024
On this week's episode, Bishop
Burbidge:
- Comments on this weekend’s reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
- Endorses a new video series on lectio divina led by Fr. Jonathan Smith and Fr. Jesus Muñoz
- Highlights the Church’s Holy Year 2025 ahead and encourages us not only to be pilgrims but