Diocese Of Arlington

"Like the weather, our hearts should warm, as well." This week on the Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge reminds us to take time to "renew."

Your Challenge: Name one fear that you have and pray, "Lord help me to overcome this fear." Today's reading is taken from Fourth 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

This year, on Sunday, April 22, we mark the 55th World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We pray men and women will hear and respond to God's call.

Your Challenge: Open up to God any brokenness in your heart and let His Divine Mercy heal those wounds in the confessional. Today's reading is taken from Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This week on the #WalkHumbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge reminds us of our sacred duty to protect the sacred gifts of our children, God's children.

This week, Bishop Burbidge reminds us to continue the joy of the Easter season by remembering Divine Mercy Sunday and the gift of God's mercy and forgiveness.

Your #2minutes2virtue challenge: Look for the hand of God this week of Easter. Look for what He is doing in your life. Today's reading is taken from Easter Sunday, 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

Your #2minutes2virtue challenge this #HolyWeek: Reflect on the Passion of Our Lord and the great love that He has for us. Today's reading is taken from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

This week on The Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge reminds us that "Our Lenten journey concludes with the remembrance of the events of the foundation of our salvation."

Fairfax TOT "How to Live Out Your Faith Well in 2018" Fr. Tom Yehl Auld Shebeen Specials: Every Monday - All Traditional Irish Fare only $9.95 Happy Hour from 3pm - 7pm, great drink specials & 25% off all appetizers. Our Fairfax TOT is held at The Auld Shebeen at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. There is free parking at the garage across the street at Old Towne Plaza. Meet in the Cellar downstairs where we have the whole room reserved. Food and drinks are served starting at 6:30pm, then the talk begins at 7:30 pm & ends with Q&A. All adults (ages 21-39) single and married of all faith backgrounds are invited. This event is co-sponsored by Diocese of Arlington, Church of the Nativity, St. Mark and St. Leo the Great. Please contact Alison Fram, Director of Young Adult Ministry at Church of the Nativity, with any questions (afram@nativityburke.org or 703-577-5329).

Your #2minutes2virtue weekly challenge: Make the words "Create a clean heart in me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me" (Psalm 51), part of your daily prayer until Easter. Today's reading is taken from the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle I (Year B). Sign up here: bit.ly/2minutes2virtue You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

Fairfax Theology on Tap at The Auld Shebeen "10 Do's and Dont's of Apologetics and Evangelization" Fr. Stephen Vaccaro Auld Shebeen Specials: Every Monday - All Traditional Irish Fare only $9.95 Happy Hour from 3pm - 7pm, great drink specials & 25% off all appetizers. Our Fairfax TOT is held at The Auld Shebeen at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030. There is free parking at the garage across the street at Old Towne Plaza. Meet in the Cellar downstairs where we have the whole room reserved. Food and drinks are served starting at 6:30pm, then the talk begins at 7:30 pm & ends with Q&A. All adults (ages 21-39) single and married of all faith backgrounds are invited. This event is co-sponsored by Diocese of Arlington, Church of the Nativity, St. Mark and St. Leo the Great. Please contact Alison Fram, Director of Young Adult Ministry at Church of the Nativity, with any questions (afram@nativityburke.org or 703-577-5329).

Clarendon Theology on Tap (formerly Arlington Theology on Tap) #ClarendonTOT "From Love to Desire to Joy: The Role of the Emotions in the Spiritual Life" Sister Terese Auer, O.P. Sr. Terese Auer, O.P., is a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, Nashville, TN. She received her Masters and Doctoral Degrees in philosophy from the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. She has taught at the high school and college levels for the past 35 years. Sr. Terese is currently in charge of the bioethics department at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries, Virginia. 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.* All adults (ages 21-39) single and married of all faith backgrounds are invited. Talk begins at 7:30 pm & ends with Q&A at 8:30 pm. Arrive early to get a seat! Questions? Contact us at yam@arlingtondiocese

What do we actually know about St. Patrick? Bishop Burbidge reminds us of his legacy of faith this week on The #WalkHumbly Podcast.

Your Challenge: Make a good examination of conscience and seek a time for confession. Today's reading is taken from the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

On Monday, March 3, 2018, Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, gave a reflection at the diocesan Chancery Lenten Day of Prayer.

Your Challenge: Reflect upon when you get angry. Is it justifiable? Does charity call for it? Today's reading is taken from the Third Sunday of Lent, 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

Your Challenge: Spend time in silent adoration before the Blessed Sacrament this week. Try every day. Today's reading is taken from the Second Sunday of Lent, 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

Your Challenge: Ask yourself, "What ways of thinking and acting are keeping me from loving God more?" Today's reading is taken from the First Sunday of Lent, 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 You can also sign up by texting "2m2v" to 84576.

Bishop Burbidge shares reflections with us on WTOP News 103.5 FM radio.