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"The last will be first, and the first will be last" (Mt 20). #DailyGospel

Yesterday, Directors of Religious Education from across the diocese met for a kick off event at Holy Trinity, in Gainesville, VA. Bishop Burbidge spoke. about courage in preaching the faith. He encouraged the DRE’S and reassured them the chancery office exists to serve the parishes. Thank you DRE's for everything you do for your parish communities and spreading the gospel message in our diocese!

Lord, in your strength the king is glad (Ps 21). #DailyPsalm

"Everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life" (Mt 19). #DailyGospel

From Miss to “Sis”! Claire Bereit, now Sister Claire Bereit (OP Postulant), entered the Dominican Sisters, Congregation of St. Cecilia last week on the Feast of the Assumption. Pictured with Claire in her new postulant habit is Sr. Anna Joy Tipton, OP, also of the Diocese of Arlington! • Her parish shared, “Claire has been an active parishioner at St. Mary’s for 14 years. She has always been a joyful witness in actively living out her faith!”❤️🙏🏼 • Please keep Claire in your prayers, as she continues to discern and all the women in our diocese who are in Religious Life or discerning! #DominicanSisters #dominicansistersofSaintCecilia #BrideofChrist #ArlingtonVocations #novaCatholic

The Lord speaks of peace to his people (Ps 85). #DailyPsalm

"If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me" (Mt 19). #DailyGospel

Are you a parent planning to attend the upcoming Young Adult Mass and Reception ? Diocese of Arlington Young Adult Ministry will be providing childcare. Follow this link to register your child. We hope to see you there!

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Every day, look at the Cross for a while and put everything there—your joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

Remember us, O Lord, as you favor your people (Ps 106). #DailyPsalm

Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!" (Lk 12) #DailyGospel

Lord, come to my aid! (Ps 40) #DailyPsalm

"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Mt 19). #DailyGospel

You are my inheritance, O Lord (Ps 16). #DailyPsalm

"What God has joined together, man must not separate" (Mt 19). #DailyGospel

Meet 6-year-old Poppy Sellier of our Diocese, who after 8 months, was finally able to leave Inova Children's Hospital this past week. Now back home with her siblings and parents, she celebrates the end of 5 rounds treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia! • Poppy’s mom shared with us, “We had a first class relic of Therese de Lisieux in the Hospital room the entire 8 months. Someone lent her to us and we were touched. As you know she is the “little flower” and Poppy is our little flower. Both suffering pain at a young age, we felt particularly connected to her through it all.” • Bishop Burbidge and Poppy pictured here playing legos at Inova weeks before Poppy was discharged. Bishop Burbidge shared with Poppy’s Dad during his visit, “Your family has really been a beautiful witness to our faith. It’s a powerful testimony to other families in our diocese.” • Thank you Sellier’s for your witness of faith and God bless you Poppy! 🌸💪🏼👏🏼

His mercy endures forever (Ps 136). #DailyPsalm

Mark your Calendars!💃🏼

Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults. #Alleluia

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Every day, look at the Cross for a while and put everything there—your joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, find a good chunk of time to visit Jesus in the tabernacle. Be there with Him in watchful silence, waiting for Him to come to you. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

During a Mass today for the Preservation of Peace and Justice, Bishop Burbidge shared with the faithful gathered, “Without Christ, we are a divided people. Without Christ, hate and violence will continue. In the midst of the evil we witness, we are not paralyzed. There is something we can do. Turn to Christ and help others do the same. Imagine the impact we will have if we truly lived the Beatitudes proclaimed in today’s Gospel...” #PrayforPeace

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: This week, start setting away the things that do not matter. Let go of them to make room for God in your soul. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

On the latest Searching For More Podcast — Bonnie L. Engstrom shares how the miracle that brought her son James back to life, played a pivotal role in Pope Francis declaring Fulton Sheen’s beatification last month, and how submitting a miracle to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints works. 👉🏼🎙 www.arlingtondiocese.org/Searching-for-More-Podcast/

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Persevere in your prayer life. If you find yourself lacking in persistent prayer, now is the time to make a resolution to pray more. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Like Saint Paul, learn to suffer well. Whatever sufferings there are in your life at present, embrace them wholeheartedly, and in the midst of them, allow God to enter in. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: When you find it difficult to love somebody at any given moment, push yourself to actually do good to that person, allowing yourself to be an instrument of God's love and mercy. Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.

On July 7, Gabriel Project hosted it’s annual “Christmas in July” at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna. Eleven expectant mothers in need received baby items—from diapers to baby clothes and blankets. Special thanks to Gabriel Project volunteers at Our Lady of Good Counsel who organized the event! For more information on the Gabriel Project ministry in the Diocese, please visit: www.helpforpregnantwomen.org

Your #2Minutes2Virtue Challenge: Whatever "wall" or "fence" is there in your life, tear it down, and let God work more fully in your life! Get the weekly reflection straight to your phone by texting '2m2v' to 84576, or get it via email by signing up at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue.