Best Diocese Of Arlington Podcasts (2024)

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Look Inside First - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 1:01

5h ago1:01

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At times, we can make the mistake of judging others with a lack of charity. We tend to form opinions based on first impressions. Yet sometimes our judgment lacks context, and we fail to realize that only God knows a person’s heart. We can see the faults and failures of others, but neglect to recognize our own shortcomings. When we humbly acknowledg…

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Vine and Branches - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

4d ago0:59

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Every weekend, home improvement stores are filled with people braving long check-out lines, determined to tackle that project that will make their living space more attractive, pleasing, and perhaps increase its potential value. The “do-it-yourself” demographic features many who are accomplished carpenters or craftsmen. They simply follow direction…

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Dignitas Infinita, the Middle East, Christ House, and more! 25:43

11d ago25:43

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Implores the faithful to unite in prayer with Pope Francis to pray unceasingly for peace in the Middle East Highlights some of the diocesan schools honored for their outstanding commitment to military families within this Month of the Military Child Explains more about the recently released declaration by th…

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Travel Lightly - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

11d ago0:59

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How often when we pack for a trip do we add just one more item, then something else, and finally that last thing we must bring? We do the same in our daily lives. We run errands, shuttle from one appointment to the next, perhaps even eat lunch on the run. Soon our day becomes a whirlwind of activity, our task list becomes overburdened, and we accom…

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Child Abuse Prevention Month - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

18d ago0:59

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In April, our nation observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month —a time when we acknowledge, discuss, and find solutions for unimaginable crimes against children. It is estimated that more than 600,000 children are mistreated in the United States each year, either sexually, physically, emotionally, or by neglect, with neglect being the most pre…

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Easter, “Cafeteria Catholics”, Baltimore bridge collapse, and more! #129 26:55

23d ago26:55

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Recaps Holy Week and the Triduum and shares how we can live as disciples of our Risen Lord this Easter season Invites all to continue to pray for victims and those affected by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Shares what we can learn about sacrifice from Pope Francis and Fathe…

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New Life in Christ - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

27d ago0:59

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The celebration has just begun! This week we are filled with overwhelming elation and awe after hearing of the Resurrection of Our Lord. Jesus has transformed sadness into joy, darkness into light, and suffering into triumph. Filled with renewed spirit, we continue the Easter season, lifted up in joy, and always with the promise of eternal peace. P…

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Easter - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

1M ago0:59

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This week is unlike any other. We walk with Jesus to Jerusalem; we witness him being betrayed; we see his suffering, even to the point of death on a cross; we wait with anticipation and then rejoice, for we will stand in the awesome glory of Christ’s holy light on Easter morning. This week we receive a reminder and an invitation. The reminder is th…

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Vice President Harris tours abortion facility, Fr. Planty selected to participate in Synod, March Madness, and more! #128 23:07

1M ago23:07

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Shares the news of the USCCB selection of Father Donald Planty Jr., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, as one of five priests from the U.S. to join the worldwide delegation of priests in the next phase of the ongoing Synod on Synodality Extends the nationwide invitation to pray for the end of ab…

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God is a Father 2:50

1M ago2:50

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We are God's children through baptism. No matter what we go through on the day-to-day, God gives us the grace necessary to do what is pleasing to him. We need only rely on him and ask for the grace to call him Father! Reference: Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 301) Search for More Episodes: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/searchingformore…

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Palm Sunday - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

1M ago0:59

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This Sunday will mark the beginning of the most solemn week of the year. Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday, when we commemorate both the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, then recall The Passion of the Lord. Palm Sunday does three things for us: First, it reveals the Lord’s great love for us, a love that knows no end nor counts the cost. Se…

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St. Patrick’s Breastplate - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

One of the great traditions we enjoy each year is St. Patrick’s Day, when all of us, regardless of having Irish heritage, feel a certain sense of joy and fellowship. Many view this feast day as the unofficial start of spring, and see it as an opportunity to share in some levity and laughter. However, many of us are unaware of something far more imp…

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IVF, co-consecrating 3 new bishops in Philadelphia, women saints and the movie “Cabrini,” and more! #127 25:50

2M ago25:50

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 On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Highlights his opportunity to co-consecrate 3 new bishops at the upcoming episcopal ordination for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Tune in to the livestream of the ordination of Auxiliary Bishops Chylinski, Cooke, and Esmilla on Thursday, March 7 at 11 a.m. Shares why he signed a letter with his brother bis…

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2024 Oscar Nominations 41:01

2M ago41:01

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You Can Be a Saint 3:41

2M ago3:41

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes a saint as "someone who practiced heroic virtue and lives in fidelity to God’s grace." (828) And in the simple words of Mother Teresa, saints are “only sinners who keep trying.” They just knew how much God loved them. Can that not be us as well? Do you know the depths of how much God loves you? Search …

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Spiritual Audit - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

Next month, many of us will be rushing to prepare our taxes and provide what we owe, or what may be refunded, to federal, state, and local governments. We will likely go through our paperwork and conduct a personal audit to ensure that everything is accurate. Friends, we are at the mid-point of the Lenten season. This is the perfect opportunity to …

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If God is With Us, Who Can Be Against Us? - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

2M ago0:59

0:59

At some point in our lives, we are all bound to face periods of isolation, loneliness, and the feeling that it is “us against the world.” We look around for help but see no one — we feel alone on the path of life. Yet we read in Sacred Scripture: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” God has sent us His Son to reveal his love for us. We are ne…

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Bishop Burbidge's Homily | Life Is VERY Good 2024 9:16

2M ago9:16

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Bishop Burbidge's Homily | Life Is VERY Good 2024 by Audio resources from the Arlington DioceseBy Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

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Katie Prejean McGrady Keynote | Life Is VERY Good 2024 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Katie Prejean McGrady Keynote | Life Is VERY Good 2024 by Audio resources from the Arlington DioceseBy Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

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Chris Stefanick Keynote | Life Is VERY Good 2024 26:16

2M ago26:16

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Chris Stefanick Keynote | Life Is VERY Good 2024 by Audio resources from the Arlington DioceseBy Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

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Humor & Humility 6:14

2M ago6:14

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Should Catholics have a sense of humor? Why is it important and even necessary for us to find things funny and how does that relate to humility? It's no coincidence that humor and humility share a common route. When we are truly humble, we see the world in its proper proportion. So, when things become out of proportion or incongrous, we can laugh! …

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Beginning of Lent - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

2M ago0:59

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We have begun the great privilege of our Lenten journey, a 40-day season of preparation for the Resurrection of the Lord at Easter. And it is indeed a privilege to be called to a conversion of heart as we seek to follow the will of Christ more faithfully. However, we must commit to making this season a priority in our lives. Through prayer, fasting…

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Lent begins, a new plenary indulgence opportunity, assisted suicide legislation, and more #126 32:06

2M ago32:06

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Recaps his tips for Lent and offers three more ideas for making this season the best it can be Prayer: devote time to listening to God, then return to his love and mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation; find resources for making a good confession Fasting: participate in the Diocesan Day of Unplugging on F…

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World Day of the Sick - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

3M ago0:59

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We recently observed the annual World Day of the Sick, established by Saint John Paul II to urge people to pray for individuals who are ill and their caregivers. There are patients in overcrowded hospitals, our elderly brothers and sisters in nursing homes, and those in hospice care on their way to eternal rest that so desperately need our prayers …

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Saint Scholastica 5:10

3M ago5:10

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Has a saint ever found you? A saint is somebody who finished the race - who fought the good fight - who persevered until the end. Those souls, now fully alive in heaven, are given to us by God as models. St. Scholastica's relationship with her brother Benedict models for us the beauty of communion with one another as we await our eternal destiny. T…

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Gambling Addiction - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 1:00

3M ago1:00

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This Sunday millions of people will view The Big Game on big screen TVs and at big parties. It offers a terrific outlet to share hospitality among family, friends, and neighbors. The game will also the biggest betting event of the year. Last year it was estimated that over 50 million Americans wagered a staggering total of 16 billion dollars. Dear …

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Small Seeds Will Grow in Big Ways - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

3M ago0:59

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For centuries people have toiled in the fields, planting crops for food and sustenance. But anyone who has tilled the soil will tell you that it takes great patience because the fruits of their labor can be affected by so many factors such as wind, rain, snow, and temperature. The growing season takes months to produce a bountiful harvest. This is …

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March for Life, Assisted Suicide Bills, State of Religious Freedom, and More! #125 24:16

3M ago24:16

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 On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Shares what stood out to him from last week’s pro-life events, including the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. and the Life is VERY Good events in Fairfax. See the latest content. Speaks out against Virginia legislation threatening life at all stages, including a bill on assisted suicide being con…

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Delighting in God's Commands 4:31

3M ago4:31

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Imagine if every person in the world obeyed the Ten Commandments. No lying. No stealing. No murder, cheating, or hate. Imagine the peace and joy that we would experience! God made us to be in union with him. How does the way that God asks us to live lead us closer to that love? How can we reframe from our default disposition—how can I get what I wa…

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Poverty Awareness Month - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

3M ago0:59

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January is Poverty Awareness Month. Did you know that the poverty rate in the United States is 11.5 percent, with nearly 38 million people living in poverty? Perhaps being the first month will remind us every month to remember, to pray for, and to act in support of our brothers and sisters in need: those who go to bed hungry; those who face financi…

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Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

3M ago0:59

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This week as we mark the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we remember a man who worked tirelessly to eradicate injustice through civility and nonviolence, and who implored us to “never succumb to the temptation of bitterness.” Dr. King built his legacy on a message of love, not hate, to see the good in people, and envision the promise…

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A Home for the Lord 5:59

4M ago5:59

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Your home is where Jesus lives. Your home is a place where Jesus lives because you live there and he resides in you. But when we’re home, how often are we reminded that he is with us? Think of ways you can make space for him. Can you mark the rooms in your home with sacramentals? Get your house blessed by a priest? Explore the Epiphany house blessi…

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Let Your Life be an Example - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:58

4M ago0:58

0:58

How easy it seems to go about our daily routines, believing we have little or no impact, perhaps because we think we hold modest positions, reside in a simple home, or feel we live quiet, unassuming lives. In reality, though, our interactions with others and how we conduct ourselves has tremendous impact on those around us. Jesus emphasizes the imp…

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Religious freedom in Nicaragua, New Year’s resolutions, and more! #124 20:22

4M ago20:22

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Talks resolutions—why to make them and how to keep them Discusses the increasing persecution of Catholics in Nicaragua and why we need to pray for the protection of religious liberty Emphasizes why a Texas ruling that emergency abortions are not required under federal law is a win for life Encourages the fai…

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New Year/Let Go and Surrender - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:58

4M ago0:58

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We begin a new year full of promise and potential. We are certain to experience hardships and challenges, joys and heartaches—at least to some degree. Many of these things will be out of our control. But what will be in our control is how we choose to live each day. We should choose to let go and surrender ourselves to God’s will. We are reminded i…

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The Peace of Christmas - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

4M ago0:59

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We have every reason to rejoice as good news of great joy is proclaimed at Christmas: For unto us a Savior is born who is Christ and Lord. In a world experiencing so much unrest a Savior is born who announces peace, brings glad tidings, comforts his people, and unites us as God’s holy family. A Savior is born who is Emmanuel, God with us! He knows …

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Vatican document addresses blessings of same-sex couples, looking back on 2023, evangelization in the year ahead, and more! #123 22:59

4M ago22:59

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Offers commentary on the Vatican document regarding blessings, including those of same-sex couples Shares some of his favorite moments of 2023 Addresses why we should embrace the work of the New Evangelization, one of the primary focuses of our Golden Jubilee year Highlights the impactful items summarized wi…

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Love is a Verb 4:08

4M ago4:08

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Is love, or the virtue of charity, really just a feeling? Can we just think nice thoughts about somebody and truly say that we love them? Scripture and tradition say otherwise. Love is active, not passive. Being charitable means doing things for those you love even when it costs you something. The greatest example of that is the Cross - when Christ…

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Hope When It's Hard 6:03

4M ago6:03

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How does hope keep us afloat even when things get tough? Or when it feels like we are enslaved to chronic sin? Hope sustains us because it is found in Jesus Christ. He became man to save us from our sin so that we might spend eternity with him. His grace is available to us especially in the Sacrament of Confession, when we come to him with a contri…

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Charity - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:58

4M ago0:58

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As we near that glorious morning when we welcome the Christ child, the excitement builds, and our time is consumed by ensuring all is in order for ourselves and our loved ones. But, dear friends, what will truly warm our heart and draw us closer to our newborn King will be a gift of charity to our neighbors in need. Dinners, parties and gifts are g…

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Preparing for the Birth of Christ - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

5M ago0:59

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As we prepare for the birth of Christ at Christmas, we long and pray for the peace which he alone can give, especially in our world at this turbulent time. In addition, we pray for that peace within our own lives. This gift will be ours when: first, we slow down and do not allow the busyness of this season to overwhelm us; second, when we find time…

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7 years as bishop of Arlington, bombing at Mass in the Philippines, JPII seminary visit, and more 23:40

5M ago23:40

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Offers gratitude to God as he celebrates his seventh anniversary as bishop of Arlington; Recaps his recent visit to Saint John Paul II Seminary and shares the message he gave to the six seminarians actively in formation; Asks the faithful to pray for those impacted by the bombing at a Mass in the Philippines…

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Put Faith 4:37

5M ago4:37

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Especially in a season like Advent, it is good to sit with Mary. The Mother of God models our waiting for Jesus after her waiting. Think how often throughout those nine months she had to put faith in so many: the angel Gabriel. God the Father. Her husband Joseph. How can you put faith in God this day? References: Catechism of the Catholic Church 14…

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First week of Advent/Be Alert - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

5M ago0:59

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We are now in Advent, a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to the birth of Our Lord at Christmas and, ultimately, the second coming of Christ at the end of time. Therefore, be vigilant, watchful, and alert as you become ready and prepared to meet him. Use these next weeks to focus on what lies ahead. Tune out the noise. Spend ext…

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Never Tire of Forgiving - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

5M ago0:59

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As we are in the midst of yet another hectic holiday, I hope that all of you will experience the joy, the excitement and the elation of this time of year. This season offers us two invitations that are far more important than shopping and social gatherings: the invitation to forgive others, and to serve others. This is the perfect time to reconcile…

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Thanksgiving - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

5M ago0:59

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This week, as we either travel or welcome family and friends to our homes for Thanksgiving, we must remind ourselves that this special day is much more than dinner and dialogue. To truly appreciate the warmth this season brings, commit to doing three things: First, set aside time each day this week to pray, giving thanks to God for his abundant ble…

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Bishop Strickland, USCCB plenary assembly, Vatican on sacraments and gender dysphoria, and more! #121 30:38

5M ago30:38

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: - Recaps the USCCB plenary assembly and what he found most memorable from hearing about his brother bishops’ participation in the Synod - Entrusts the removal of Bishop Strickland as bishop of Tyler, Texas to the Holy Spirit and invites us to pray for him - Explains why the threat of abortion remains the "pr…

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Bride of Christ 4:13

6M ago4:13

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The entire Christian life bears the mark of the spousal love of Christ and the Church. What does this mean? This spousal love is in fact Jesus' longing to give himself to us through his Church. This love of Christ is reflected not only in the Church but also in our bodies as male and female. We are made for relationship, made to be given as a gift …

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The Peace of the Lord - One Minute with Bishop Burbidge 0:59

6M ago0:59

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We remain united in our prayer for peace throughout our world, especially in those lands torn apart by war and violence. We also pray for peace in our own lives. That special gift is ours when we live in right relationship with ourselves and show gratitude for the precious gift of life with which God has blessed us, and stay strong in body, soul, a…

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Time to vote, Black Catholic History Month, Veterans Day, vocations and more! #120 25:27

6M ago25:27

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Underscores the imperative to vote for our values on Nov. 7 to protect the lives of the most vulnerable Prepare to vote by reviewing these election resources Highlights the contributions of Black Catholics within the Church Learn more about the Black Catholic community in our diocese Befriend six African Ame…

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