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Bishop Burbidge celebrates Holy Hour for Vocations

Natalie J. Plumb | For the Catholic Herald

Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrates a Holy Hour for Vocations Oct. 20 at St. John the Beloved Church in McLean. NATALIE J. PLUMB | COURTESY

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Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrates a Holy Hour for Vocations Oct. 20 at St. John the Beloved Church in McLean. NATALIE J. PLUMB | COURTESY

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People gather at St. John the Beloved Church in McLean Oct. 20 for a Holy Hour for Vocations. NATALIE J. PLUMB | COURTESY

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Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated the first in a
series of Diocesan Holy Hours for Vocations at St. John the Beloved Church in
McLean Oct. 20.

 

Bishop Burbidge asked those in attendance to “pray that the men
and women in our diocese will hear God’s call and have trusting hearts” during
a short reflection following exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

“Thank you for your faithful witness tonight,” he said.

“I thought it was interesting he kind of ended on a note of
urgency — to also think about whether you’re taking too much time,” said
Stephen Brooks, 29, a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington.
“Answering God’s call necessitates a leap of faith. Delayed obedience is
disobedience.”

There will be other opportunities to join Bishop Burbidge at an
upcoming Holy Hour for Vocations:

Nov. 3 at St. John the Baptist Church in Front Royal; April 13 at
St. Timothy Church in Chantilly; April 27 at St. Mary of the Immaculate
Conception Church in Fredericksburg; and June 8 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas
More in Arlington.

All Holy Hours begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by a light reception.
There is no need to RSVP.

Plumb is diocesan digital and social media coordinator.

 

 

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