Diocese Of Arlington

On Monday, December 18, Fr. Christopher Vaccaro, Chaplain at University of Mary Washington, gave a reflection at the diocesan Chancery Advent Day of Prayer. “We must let the Lord interrupt our lives. In that very interruption, we are able to encounter those who must enter our lives.” Thresholds Fr. Vaccaro spoke of how in both the parish and campus ministry he encouraged his staff to view the threshold of the office with new eyes. These can and should be places of joyful encounter with visitors who often come to the Church because of a birth, baptism, marriage or other significant event. What are the thresholds in our offices and ministries which need to be brought to prayer and perhaps renewed, refocused, and improved? Interruptions Fr. Vaccaro described how the Lord often breaks into our busy schedules through interruptions. In this sacred Season of Advent, we also reflect on how the Lord has willed to enter into our lives through the birth of His Son. In what ways can we make our daily schedules and

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Arlington Theology on Tap #ArlingtonTOT December 11, 2017 "My Mother Wears Combat Boots: Mary in Spiritual Warfare" Fr. Louis Merosne ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father Louis Merosne is madly in love with the Trinity, the Blessed Mother, and the Catholic Church. Born in Haiti, he moved to Boston in 1993. He studied French, philosophy, and theology at Franciscan University from 2002 to 2007. Ordained in 2011, he now serves in Haiti in the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne under Bishop Pierre-André Dumas. He cannot adequately express in words the gift that is the priesthood. Preaching the good news of Jesus Christ is both a duty and passion for him. His perpetual prayer intention is to be a saintly priest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arlington TOT is held on the second Monday of each month at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub located at 3207 Washington Blvd., in Arlington, VA, across from St. Charles Borromeo.*

Your Challenge: Mark on your calendar the day and time you'll celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and commit to sharing a Christmas gift with someone who is poor. 2nd Sunday of Advent, Cycle I (Year B) Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics on-the-go who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

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Your Challenge: Each day, make a list of one person who reflects joy, another who reflects hope, another who reflects peace, and another who reflects love in your life. Then, give thanks to God for these people. 1st Sunday of Advent, Cycle I (Year B) Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics on-the-go who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

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2minutes2virtue: Fr. Carroll "The Love Is Not Loved" (November 26,2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

Bishop Burbidge "Our Youth, Our Future" (November 27 - December 3, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

On Saturday, November 18, 2017, catechists across the Diocese attended the 2017 Diocesan Catechetical Conference at the Sheraton Reston, in Reston, Va. Bishop Burbidge shared this homily with our catechists, those who hand on our faith to others, emphasizing three points: Personal, Pressing and Perseverance. Read Bishop Burbidge’s letter to all who "hand on the saving message of the Gospel" here: http://bit.ly/catsun17

Your Challenge: Each day, for three consecutive days, write down one unique gift or talent God has given you. Then with humility, acknowledge to what extent you are using that gift to praise God and help others. Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics on-the-go who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

Bishop Burbidge "Thanksgiving" (November 20 - November 26) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

2minutes2virtue: Fr. Carroll "God Aint Saving You Without Your Help" (November 12, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

Bishop Burbidge "Go to the Margins" (November 13 - November 19, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

2minutes2virtue: Fr. Carroll "Counterfeit Faith" (November 5, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

Bishop Burbidge "Veterans Day" (November 6 - November 12, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

2minutes2virtue: Rev. James Hudgins "Ordinary lives Make Ordinary Saints" (October 29, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

Bishop Burbidge "All Saints - All Souls" (October 30 - November 5, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

2minutes2virtue: Rev. James Hudgins "Do You Have the Mark of God" (October 22, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

Bishop Burbidge "We Are Role Models" (October 23 - October 29, 2017) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese