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On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge speaks about the decree recently issued by the Holy See stating that the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is in schism and formally excommunicating its bishops. He explains what this means for the faithful of the diocese, and what we should do in response. Read his statement.

Congratulations to the Arlington Catholic Herald and the diocesan Office of Communications on taking home 33 national awards from the Catholic Media Association!

Bishop Burbidge also previews the Quo Vadis and FIAT summer camps for high school boys and girls respectively taking place later this month at Mount St. Mary's Seminary.

Summer brings about increased need in the community; hear how Catholic Charities and our diocesan schools are stepping up to meet that need.

Finally, Bishop answers a listener question from Maria in Front Royal: "What is one small habit that has helped you grow closer to God over the years?"

Read: Independence Day Mass unites faithful in thanksgiving for freedom.

Consider contributing to second collections being taken up this weekend to support the people of Venezuela who are recovering from major earthquakes.

Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates.

This month we commemorate America's momentous 250th anniversary! We can celebrate this tremendous moment in the life and history of our nation by offering profound thanks to God, by whose grace we have enjoyed so many blessings and endured many trials since our founding.

George Washington, our first president, declared that it was our duty as a nation "to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor."

At America's 250th anniversary, it is most fitting to remember that God is truly the author of every blessing and every good gift we celebrate. May we continue to turn to God with all our needs and, please Lord, bless our nation and grant your peace throughout our land.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we recall that momentous act of our nation's founders in 1776 when together we embarked on a new path as a new people. What formed our nation into a truly "United" States was first and foremost a unity as believers in God and as a people who shared an awareness of their spiritual purpose and destiny.

Although we have changed and grown as a nation since that first Independence Day, our ability and willingness to persevere as one people, united most especially by faith in God as brothers and sisters, continues to define and shape our identity as Americans.

May we commit anew this Independence Day to do our part to sustain our unity and our faith, rejecting divisiveness and disharmony and pledging allegiance to one nation, under God.

On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge takes the podcast on the road to Quicksburg, VA where nearly 1,500 youth and adult volunteers are participating in the annual diocesan WorkCamp. Tune in as he sits down with six WorkCampers from across the diocese to hear about their experiences so far, the impact of serving others, and the faith-filled moments that have made this week so meaningful.

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Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates.

This week we celebrate Religious Freedom Week. Religious freedom allows us to live out our faith in public and to serve the good of all. Unfortunately, these freedoms, recognized in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, often come under attack.

We have witnessed violence against individuals and houses of worship, defacement of church property and buildings, and vitriol on social media directed at those who proclaim their firmly held beliefs rooted in the Gospel.

We must stand strong and be unafraid to bring our faith into the public. But we must do so respectful of others, with compassion and courage, without compromise.

May our world leaders and all of us embrace and protect religious freedom and give thanks to all those who sacrificed so that this special gift may be ours.

At Father's Day we celebrate and honor those men who have profoundly and positively shaped our lives, in ways large and small. Many of us are fortunate to have had a father who has been a caring, loving, and trustworthy companion, protector, and provider in our lives.

We give thanks to fathers for their goodness and their willingness to humbly and heroically model for us the virtues that lead to true happiness.

All of us can benefit by reflecting on the witness of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and ultimate role model for men and especially fathers. We may all emulate his generosity, humility, self-sacrifice, faith, and obedience.

May the Lord bless our fathers, living and deceased, this Father's Day and always.

Filled with the Spirit, Sacred scripture tells us that the apostles proclaimed God's Word with "boldness." The Lord challenges us and equips us to share the Good News with all. We are called to be bold! The Lord wants us to courageously speak the truth in love, with conviction, sincere humility, and a spirit of gentleness, remembering that "boldness" does not mean "harshness."

We cherish our constitutional right to the free expression of religion in America, but how often do we shy away from truly expressing our beliefs—from sharing the Good News?

May nothing, including possible resistance and rejection from others, deter us from proudly professing our faith. We have the Truth! So, why be afraid of speaking it—boldly, courageously, and always lovingly.

On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge opens by briefly unpacking Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. He shares what an encyclical is and why all the faithful should read the document in full.

Two Virginia state constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall pose grave threats to marriage and the protection of human life. Take action today by pledging to vote at CatholicsVoteNo.com.

Bishop also reflects on the upcoming consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11 and recaps an evening of celebrating Christian unity at an ecumenical prayer service held in our diocese.

Don't miss this year's Diocesan Festival: Celebrating Faith + Freedom on Saturday, June 13! Register for free at arlingtondiocese.org/festival.

Please pray for our soon-to-be ordained priests. Join the Mass of the Ordinations to the Priesthood starting at 11am on Saturday, June 6: bit.ly/CDA-Priesthood-Ordination-2026.

Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates.

The first of the Ten Commandments states, "You shall have no other gods before me."

Each of us experience the temptation to "worship idols" in our own lives any time that we feel the urge to heed the commands or expectations of the world. God should be the center of our attention and concern—not empty appeals of celebrities, political figures, or other worldly figures.

We belong to Christ and are called to reject empty priorities and follow God's ways and commands. Under the threat of death, Peter and the Apostles said: "We must obey God rather than men."

Inspired by their courage and example, may we reject the untruths and empty promises of the world. Instead, may we follow God's ways and the Joy of the Gospel, no matter the cost.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for many of us, with family vacations and backyard barbeques on our minds.

Memorial Day is a time to reflect prayerfully on our U.S. military service members, on the tremendous gift of their service to our nation in preserving our constitutional way of life and our rights and freedoms which allow us to pursue the happiness that comes by living lives of virtue.

May we honor all those men and women who bravely served and who surrendered their very lives in military service throughout our history, including in present times.

Today and always, may we honor the fallen who have freely gone to their eternal rest, and who ensured that we remain one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.