Is this a Foolish or Wise Decision? - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Struggling with a decision to make? Bishop Burbidge gives us sound advice and calls us to remember: "The foolish react; the wise respond."
View ArticleBishop Burbidge’s Homily for the Life Is VERY Good Morning Rally and Mass...
On January 18, 2019, Bishop Burbidge gave this homily during Mass at the Life is VERY Good Morning Rally before the annual March for Life, speaking to nearly 6,000 teens. The total number of unique...
View ArticleOn Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Dr. King had a dream, and his dream remains our dream.
View ArticleHappy Catholic Schools Week! - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
This Catholic Schools Week, we are reminded to learn; serve; lead; succeed. Bishop Burbidge adds: "Parents, remember that you are the first and primary teachers of your children."
View Article24 - Extreme abortion law, Governor Northam’s yearbook photo, Covington...
This week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast includes: This week was filled with big news and stunning statements made by state politicians about abortion public policy. Bishop Burbidge discusses how...
View ArticleParenting is a Gift - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In this one-minute message Bishop Burbidge says he understands that parenting can be a challenge, but parents should remember that raising children is a gift, not a burden.
View ArticleValentine's Day Message - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day Bishop Burbidge offers his insights into the true meaning of love with this one-minute reflection.
View ArticleHow Catholic Charities Helps - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In this one-minute reflection Bishop Burbidge shares how Catholic Charities helps people throughout Virginia who are grappling with food, housing and healthcare expenses as well as other issues.
View ArticleOur Spiritual Life is Our Big Game – One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In the midst of the next six weeks of college basketball tournaments, Bishop Burbidge reminds you to take time to train for your big game: Life.
View Article25 - Bishop Burbidge visits with seminarians, Born-Alive Act fails in the...
This week's episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast includes: Bishop Burbidge returns from visiting seminarians at 3 different seminaries. Hear about why he finds it important to sit down personally with...
View ArticleBeginning Lent – One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Lent is about preparing to be with Jesus on Easter morning. In this one minute reflection Bishop Burbidge gives some guidelines to help get you closer to that goal by the end of these next 40 days.
View ArticleA Christian response to temptation - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
We face temptation every day. Temptation alone is not sinful. In this 60-second reflection Bishop Burbidge explains that it is our response to temptation that is the issue.
View ArticleBack To The Source - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
Although there are so many sources of distraction and technology in our daily lives, in this short reflection Bishop Burbidge explains the true source of our daily strength comes from the Lord.
View ArticleBishop Burbidge discusses March Madness, taking Lent day-by-day, the violent...
This week's episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast includes: It’s March madness. Bishop Burbidge talks upsets and his thoughts on the Final Four. Plus, how he got a homily idea out of the popular...
View ArticleTogether in The Light of Christ - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
In this one minute reflection, Bishop Burbidge explains that despite politics that polarize, prejudice, and poverty, we must not despair! Jesus shows us that we must be messengers of truth.
View ArticleReturn Home - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In this one minute reflection, Bishop Burbidge compares the joy of a soldier's return to his loving family — and other happy homecomings — with the happiness of returning to communion with God.
View ArticlePalm Sunday - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In this one minute reflection, Bishop Burbidge explains that this Sunday is one of the most solemn Sundays of the year -- Palm Sunday. It represents both triumph and tragedy. Putting aside any...
View ArticleCathedral of Notre Dame fire, Chrism Mass, New archbishop of Washington, Pope...
This week's episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast includes: Bishop Burbidge reflects on the tragic fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is the new archbishop of Washington....
View ArticleEaster Sunday - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
In the same way flowers bloom in springtime, may we allow Easter to be a time a hope and recommitment in our lives, no matter what we have done in our past. With the Lord we always get a fresh start!
View ArticleDivine Mercy - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Jesus has Risen! In this one minute reflection Bishop Burbidge encourages us to radiate that light to others during this special Easter Season.
View ArticleNew Creation - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
The baskets may be gone and the Easter egg hunt is just a memory, but Bishop Burbidge reminds us in this one minute reflection, that the joy of Easter remains!
View ArticleNew parish construction, Mother’s Day, and survey reveals what inspires...
This week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast: Despite national trends, our Diocese is growing! Corpus Christ Parish just broke ground on a new church building. With Mother’s Day approaching, Bishop...
View ArticleMother's Day - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Mary's answer yes to the call from God, serves as a profound witness to all. May we thank her as well as our earthly mother on this day.
View ArticleHope - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Springtime is a time of hope and promise! In this season we should offer thanks to the Risen Lord, for all He has done and bring to Him all that we need.
View ArticleMemorial Day, immigration reform concerns, federal judge withdraws radical...
This week's episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast includes: A reflection on Memorial Day and the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers How you can help advance the communications efforts of the Diocese Bishop...
View ArticleWelcome to Archbishop Gregory - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
I extend a warm welcome to Archbishop Wilton Gregory upon his instillation this week as the 7th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington.
View ArticleFather's Day Message from Bishop Burbidge
Happy Father's Day The image of father is strength wisdom helpfulness and total sacrifice. The ultimate sacrifice is that of God the Father.
View ArticleNotre Dame Cathedral Reflection — One minute with Bishop Burbidge
In this One Minute with Bishop Burbidge he discusses the sadness caused by the recent fire that damaged the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, but reminds us that Christ transcends brick and mortar.
View ArticleImproved steps to ensure greater bishop accountability #30
In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge expresses his great joy and privilege in ordaining four new priests, and what this means for our Diocese. He also goes in-depth about...
View ArticleOn location at WorkCamp 2019 #31
In this special episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge is on-location for WorkCamp 2019, where 800 young people and 600 contractors and adult leaders are giving up a week of their summer...
View ArticleReligious Freedom Week - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Strength in Hope, the theme of Religious Freedom Week, challenges us to pray, reflect, and act in defense of our fundamental liberties no matter the cost, Bishop Burbidge shares.
View ArticleFourth of July - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
On the 4th of July every corner of our country, from small towns to big cities, celebrates Independence Day with parades and picnics, all draped in the unmistakable colors that identify our United...
View ArticleSummer refreshment, helping newly ordained priests, vocations retreats, and...
In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge discusses: a recent visit to the Memphis Civil Rights Museum during his vacation. how he supports priests after their ordination. the...
View Article13 new seminarians, new era for the Herald, refugee crisis, and more!#33
Bishop Burbidge shares his thoughts on 13 new seminarians for our growing Diocese. The Arlington Catholic Herald is transitioning from a weekly to a biweekly newspaper, with a new focus and plan. News...
View ArticleHumility - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Jesus tells us to avoid all forms of hypocrisy. We begin by recognizing all that we have comes from God. Humility also helps as we must ensure that we do the right things for the right reasons, whether...
View ArticleThe Perfect GPS - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Even though we will meticulously use our GPS, the fact is that many of us will still get lost, miss the exit, or make a wrong turn. Luckily, we can recalibrate and be back on our way. The same holds...
View ArticleEl Paso/Dayton shootings, ESPN highlights local nun, Pope Francis writes to...
In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast: ESPN highlights Sister Rose Marie’s story of going from professional basketball player to cloistered religious sister. Bishop Burbidge responds to the...
View ArticleOvercoming Obstacles to Say Yes - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Each day the Lord says to us, “follow Me.” We say “yes” but at times obstacles get in our way.
View ArticleTravel Lightly - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
Sometimes we need to shed useless material things, and other times it may be old behaviors and patterns of living that hold us back from following the Lord without reservation. What is God asking you...
View ArticleGovernor’s appointee resigns, Labor Day reflection, Back to School, and more #35
In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast: Governor Northam’s appointee for the Virginia Council on Women resigns after bishops and the faithful speak out against her anti-Catholic comments...
View ArticleLabor Day - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
As we celebrate Labor Day this week, we recall how this great country was built on the shoulders of the men and women who came before us.
View ArticleResilience - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
This week, as we mark the 18th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the tragedy that left an indelible mark on our society, and especially the brave men and women whose acts of heroism on that day and the...
View ArticleNo Unanswered Prayers - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge
As humans, we often expect to get what we want when we want it, but we have to trust that God’s will is greater than our expectations. If we have confidence in the Lord, then there is no such thing as...
View ArticleBeing vs. Doing - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
What can we do when our lives seem to be a constant series of tasks to check off a to-do list? Bishop Burbidge talks about how taking a moment of silence with Jesus every day will help give you the...
View ArticleThe struggle of refugees, Catholic hospital sued, Vietnamese parish...
In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast: Sunday is World Day for Migrants and Refugees Questions University of Mary Washington students had for Bishop Burbidge Catholic hospital is sued for...
View ArticleEnough and Not Enough - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
Our nation is seriously ill, and needs a cure. We must address the seemingly constant acts of senseless violence in our communities. We must also analyze the symptoms and heal the disease. The cure is...
View ArticleOne Small Step - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and we all remember Neil Armstrong’s famous words, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” So too in our faith lives,...
View ArticleIn His Time - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
In today's world, our children are subjected to a litany of outside influences, and we cannot always control how they will respond to these things. But we can control our commitment to pray fervently...
View ArticleLive at RALLY 2019 #37
In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast: Bishop Burbidge hosts a live recording of the podcast for the first time ever, at RALLY 2019 With the help of a decibel meter, the crowd plays "this...
View ArticleTrust In God's Freedom - One Minute With Bishop Burbidge
Saints and spiritual writers offer this sound advice: Prayer is the best weapon we have, and is the oxygen of the soul. Therefore, entrust your cares to the Lord. There is nothing too small or too big...
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