The Walk Humbly Podcast

Despite the current challenges in our world and our society, next week we celebrate the great gift of Christmas, a time of profound joy.

In our state of discourse today, people may often challenge your most deeply held beliefs. That's OK. Start by listening intently and being respectfully even when others refuse to hear your perspective. Mutual respect is key to any healthy relationship, and it lays the foundation for dialogue. That doesn't mean we compromise who we are.

In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge talks all about his ad limina visit in Rome last week, including meeting with Pope Francis, Arlington seminarians studying in Rome, and more! Bishop Burbidge also discusses the diocese's #JustOneYes campaign, and how the faithful can mark the occasion of Pope Francis’ 50th anniversary as a priest on Friday, December 13.

As we journey from store to store, filling our cars (and Amazon carts) with Christmas presents, let us remember our more important journey: The journey of Advent, which leads to the promise and joy of Christmas morning. Let us follow the invitation of St. John the Baptist, who calls us to prepare the way of the Lord and make straight his paths. It's never too late to start.

The Biblical story of Lazarus reminds us that we need to keep our eyes, hearts and minds open to people in need now and always. Only when we notice the people in need in our midst can we respond with the attention, compassion and love of Jesus.

We often ensure we are prepared for things like natural disasters or emergencies, yet we need that same vigilance in our spiritual lives. Our time here on Earth is limited and can end in the blink of an eye. Thus we must be prepared at all times, for we do not know the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will return.

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge encourages you to remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving this week while you're sitting around the table with family and friends. Remember all those who are alone or without a home, as they are also our brothers and sisters.

Bishop Burbidge returns from a General Assembly meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and addresses the new mechanism for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by bishops ahead of schedule, is abortion a “preeminent priority?", a new program for priestly formation, whether St. Irenaeus will be made a "doctor" of the Church, and questions from the faithful. PLUS, Bishop Burbidge gives you the scoop on an exciting new diocesan campaign to take place during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

In honor of Veterans Day, Bishop Burbidge shares the story of Fr. Vincent Capodanno, a U.S. Navy chaplain who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic service ministering to troops during the Vietnam War.

Have you ever noticed that a conversation becomes more personal when you call the other person by name? Jesus knows us all personally and calls us individually, walking with us through adversity. He invites us to a more intimate friendship with Him every day.

In this week’s episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast: National Vocations Awareness week, Veterans Day, and World Day of the Poor are only a few of the celebrations and memorials taking place this month Bishop Burbidge reflects on where we are in the Amazon Synodal process The Feasts of All Saints and All Souls are a reminder that our life on earth is short, and that we should live in holiness and devotion

As we celebrate All Saints Day this week, we're reminded that the saints can be our best possible role models for growing in holiness. The saints were sinners too. But they persevered and became a new creation. Following their example can help us do the same.

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 to pray to the Lord about.

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. With the help of a decibel meter, the crowd plays "this or that" with Bishop Burbidge. He shares thoughts on appropriate Halloween costumes for Catholics, as well as how to respond with love to LGBT friends and classmates.

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 for our sons and daughters. Our prayers may not be answered immediately, but we're called to never tire of entrusting our children to the Lord.