The Walk Humbly Podcast Episode 22

The Walk Humbly Podcast – Episode 23

President Trump's address to the nation, honoring Dr. King, Bishop Burbidge returns renewed following Pope's call for bishops to take a spiritual retreat

January 9, 2019


This week's episode of the Walk Humbly Podcast includes:

Bishop Burbidge’s predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs.

Pope Francis asked the Bishops of the United States to take a spiritual retreat as a necessary step in responding to the sexual abuse crisis. Hear why Bishop Burbidge says he returned with a renewed sense of resolve and peace.

This coming Sunday, January 13, is a Mass in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the national fight for civil rights. Bishop Burbidge invites all Catholics in the Diocese!

Last night, the President gave his first Oval Office address to the nation and spoke about illegal immigration and the government shutdown. Bishop Burbidge shares his thoughts about our immigration system and border security.

Bishop Burbidge also answers these questions from the faithful:

Can confessions be done over email?

Is cremation approved by the Church, and how would that affect our own resurrection?

Bishop Burbidge also answers questions from the faithful. If you are interested in submitting a question, please email info@arlingtondiocese.org and include your first name and parish.

Topics discussed:

  • 1:44 – Bishop Burbidge tells us his NFL playoff picks!
    • 2:16 – “So for those who are interested, my heart would say Eagles, Rams, Chiefs, and Chargers my head would say Saints, that means they would beat the Eagles.”
  • 2:48 – Pope Francis asked the Bishops of the United States to take a spiritual retreat as a necessary step in responding to the sexual abuse crisis. Hear why Bishop Burbidge says he returned with a renewed sense of resolve and peace.
    • 3:09 – “I would say I am spiritually renewed and refreshed.”
    • 4:05 – “We all know that we are on very stormy waters at this time in the life of our Church.”
    • 4:18 – “We are not going to resolve and solve all the issues of the Church through our own efforts and protocols and procedures, all of which are important. We can only do so with the strength and wisdom, the grace that the Lord will give us. And that's what this retreat was all about. And I do, I really believe that it will produce abundant fruit as we all return home to our dioceses.”
  • 6:05 – Bishop Burbidge shares with us two phrases that touched his heart while on retreat.
  • 8:50 – This coming Sunday, January 13, is a Mass in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the national fight for civil rights. Bishop Burbidge invites all Catholics in the Diocese!
    • 10:43 – “I think that as we gather for this Mass on Sunday, and I hope as many people as possible can come, what we are praying for in a special way with God's grace is the eradication of any form of bigotry and prejudice that exists, sadly, still today. We all have examples of that in our society.”
    • 12:02 – “The first thing is to acknowledge that this is a reality, prejudice and racism and bigotry, not only in history but even in society today. Sad to say, but it is, and we have to acknowledge that. We have to address what are the root causes of that and what are the ways that as a society and people of good will of all faiths can join together to make sure that, no, all persons are treated with equality and dignity and given the same rights and opportunities?”
  • 12:51 – The President gave his first Oval Office address to the nation and spoke about illegal immigration and the government shutdown. Bishop Burbidge shares his thoughts about our immigration system and border security.
    • 14:05 – “Both the President and Democratic response spoke about our proud history, the ability to welcome immigrants, to celebrate diversity and the gifts that people from other lands bring into our nation, which has always been a part of who we are. But to acknowledge the reality that the current system is broken and the path that allows for illegal immigration also brings some serious consequences that need to be addressed.”
    • 14:43 – “Bishops have always talked about comprehensive immigration reform is essential, which includes the protection and security of our nation, and also to respect the dignity of human persons, and to find a way to celebrate such diversity and the path that allows immigrants to come legally into our country. But it's broken.”
    • 16:19 – “There is nothing wrong with saying there's multiple ways of fixing this. Let's put them all on the table. Can you imagine any organization that would not allow different viewpoints and opinions and suggestions to come forth together and then not reach a conclusion?”
    • 16:38 – “We have to allow for debate, passionate debate, disagreement, but we all agree with what must be done, and so we have to pray for our elected officials and challenge them. Please call them. Please write to them and tell them to get this job done. It's long overdue, the comprehensive immigration reform that our nation needs.”
  • 17:57 – Bishop Burbidge answers: “Can confessions be done over email?”
  • 20:16 – Bishop answers: “Is cremation approved by the Church, and how would that affect our own resurrection?”