Diocese Of Arlington

Your Challenge: Think of a time you performed an act of kindness and try to do it again. Today's readings are taken from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

Your Challenge: When something happens that you didn't expect, let go, and turn to God for guidance. Today's readings are taken from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Robert Cilinski "Find Strength In Weakness" (July 8, 2018) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Robert Cilinski "Advance Always!" (July 1, 2018) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Edward Hathaway "Let God Smash Your Idols" (June 24, 2018) by Audio resources from the Arlington Diocese

Jay from St. Mark and Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Vienna, asks Bishop Burbidge on the #WalkHumbly Podcast: "I was interested in finding out more about the relationship the Diocese has with Catholic Charities. I think that I am not alone with wanting to know more about the relationship, but also some of their ongoing programs. Do contributions help people in our Diocese only, or are they sent to other portions of the country? Do they have programs in which people can volunteer some time, even limited time?"

The Sacrament of Marriage is not merely a reflection of the love of Christ for the Church, but is more importantly a grace which endows spouses with the gift of perfect worship: receiving Jesus in his poverty, chastity and obedience. On Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity parish, in Gainesville, Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, hosted a Retreat Day for Married Couples. 220 couples attended the enriching and reflective day, which included talks, Adoration, confession, spiritual time spent with the spouse, and concluded with Mass. Fr. Scalia gave talks on poverty, chastity and obedience (the three evangelical counsels of the consecrated life), and how they exist analogously in marriage. These vows are, of course, typically made by religious in community, though they are present in an analogous way in marriage.

Obedience: Just as a religious takes a vow of obedience to his provincial, so do husband and wife make a vow to submit to each other (always in their distinctly masculine or feminine way), for the sake of their one flesh union. For husbands, this means being intimately involved, withstanding the temptation to be distant. For wives, this means respecting the headship of the man, foregoing the temptation to be too much in control. On Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity parish, in Gainesville, Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, hosted a Retreat Day for Married Couples. 220 couples attended the enriching and reflective day, which included talks, Adoration, confession, spiritual time spent with the spouse, and concluded with Mass. Fr. Scalia gave talks on poverty, chastity and obedience (the three evangelical counsels of the consecrated life), and how they exist analogously in marriage. These vows are, of course, typically made by religious in community, though they are present in a

Chastity: For a religious brother or sister, chastity means total abstinence. For the married couple, chastity means a purity of heart and action: married love is total and free, which means that it must be exclusive. Even within this relationship, the deep union between husband and wife must be generous and never self-seeking. On Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity parish, in Gainesville, Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, hosted a Retreat Day for Married Couples. 220 couples attended the enriching and reflective day, which included talks, Adoration, confession, spiritual time spent with the spouse, and concluded with Mass. Fr. Scalia gave talks on poverty, chastity and obedience (the three evangelical counsels of the consecrated life), and how they exist analogously in marriage. These vows are, of course, typically made by religious in community, though they are present in an analogous way in marriage.

Poverty: When one marries, one does not just give up a certain pursuit of material things; rather, in marriage, one’s very life is opened up, shared with, and indeed given to the other. A spirit of poverty in marriage takes the form of giving up one’s own desires for the sake of the common good. On Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity parish, in Gainesville, Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, hosted a Retreat Day for Married Couples. 220 couples attended the enriching and reflective day, which included talks, Adoration, confession, spiritual time spent with the spouse, and concluded with Mass. Fr. Scalia gave talks on poverty, chastity and obedience (the three evangelical counsels of the consecrated life), and how they exist analogously in marriage. These vows are, of course, typically made by religious in community, though they are present in an analogous way in marriage.

Your Challenge: Each day this week, find a way to say thank you to your dad for something very specific. If your dad has passed away, pray for his soul. Today's readings are taken from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

Your Challenge: Keep Sundays holy by making the Eucharist your top priority, having ample time for rest and recreation and avoiding unnecessary work. Today's readings are taken from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

Your Challenge: Make frequent spiritual communions throughout the day saying, "I wish, my Lord, to receive You with the purity, humility and devotion with which your most holy mother received You; with the spirit and fervor of the saints." Today's readings are taken from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

Your Challenge: Make a list of 5 things in your life that you are most afraid of. Then pray, "God, help me overcome these fears and always have confidence in Your love for me." Today's readings are taken from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

Your Challenge: Every day of the week, stop for a moment and pray, "Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love." Today's reading is taken from Pentecost Sunday, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

Your Challenge: Pray a decade of the Rosary for your mom. If you are a mom, offer prayers of thanksgiving to God for the gift of your motherhood. Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics 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: Make a list of the 10 most important things in your life and ask yourself: "Which of these have I not offered to God?" Today's reading is taken from Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue

People may not remember what you said, but they will remember that we care if we listen first, says Bishop Burbidge this week on the Walk Humbly Podcast.

Your Challenge: Reflect: What is it that I haven't given fully to Our Lord? What is it that's holding me back from flourishing the way that He wants? Today's reading is taken from Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle I (Year B). Build the virtues you wish you already had. #2minutes2virtue is for Catholics who want to get the most out of Sunday readings. Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue Join the digital conversation at #2minutes2virtue