Bishop Burbidge begins his letter with the foundational message — Jesus is the source of all healing as our Divine Physician. From multiple examples found in Scripture regarding Jesus’ healing power, we are reminded by our shepherd that “the Church follows our Lord in emphasizing the primacy of spiritual healing, the importance of faith in God, and fidelity to his commands as the key for everlasting salvation.”

What is keeping you from falling more deeply in love with Jesus? What is keeping you from passing on that love to your neighbor? These questions should guide your plan for Lent.

Youth Apostles is delighted to announce the winners in the 6th annual multimedia pro-life contest! 

I joined Youth Apostles 44 years ago, two years after it was founded in 1979. In those days, we had about 15 members. Two were married and the rest were single men, most of whom had come from the high school Catholic Life Community at St. Anthony parish in Falls Church, VA.

As we come to God in prayer, seeking his will above every other concern and asking him to raise up leaders who will carry out what he desires for us, we have great confidence that the Holy Spirit works through our prayer and discernment to choose the leaders he is calling to these roles of service.

Lent is a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—a time to grow closer to Christ as we prepare for Easter. It’s not just about giving something up; it’s about making space for God and deepening our faith.

When I arrived at VT in 2013, I had little concern about my faith even though I grew up in a Christian household. Some close friends from my dorm, a Methodist and a Catholic, pushed me in my understanding of God and challenged my complacency. I felt I had to take my faith seriously, working through my unanswered questions and problems.

Hear from over 200 youth across the Arlington Diocese about how they are promoting a culture of life through essays, posters, and other media.