Nativity Parish Burke

Rebecca Judge, our Director of Youth Ministry, joins The Nativity Podcast as we discuss the depths of the Gospel reading about the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) and how the lessons from this passage relate to our own lives.

Fr Cedric Wilson joins the podcast for the first time to share beautiful insights and reflections on the Gospel reading about the Blind Man from John 9:1-41.

Join Fr Bresnahan, Mary, and 3 guests for a 3-part mini series on the Lenten Sunday Gospel readings! 

In this final episode of our mini series, Fr Bresnahan, Mary, and Alison wrap up the discussion on Advent in a concluding conversation on the true reason for the season: our relationship with Jesus Christ.

This week's episode of our Advent mini-series is on finding Joy in the desert.

Tune in every week until Christmas for a conversation on prayer and practical tips to help you enter into this special liturgical season. Today's conversation is about preparing.

We are joined by Alison Fram to bring you a 4-part mini-series on the themes of Advent! Tune in every week until Christmas for a conversation on prayer and practical tips to help you enter into this special liturgical season. Today's episode is on waiting. 

This Advent we're bringing you a special 4-part Mini Series! Fr Bresnahan and Mary will be joined by Alison Fram to help you enter into the Liturgical Season of Advent by offering you roundtable prayer conversations about the beauty of Advent and preparing our hearts for Christmas. One episode will air each week, so stay tuned for Episode #1 this November 2022!   

Fr Bresnahan and Mary recap the highlights of Season 2!

Fr Bob returns to the podcast to share about our 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration, sanctuary renovations, and more!

Today we interview 3 ladies from our women's Bible Study called "Walking With Purpose." Erin, Jennifer, and Hope share how this community of women who journeying together through seasonal Bible studies has helped them grow closer to Jesus Christ and one another.

We interview Deacon Richard Kelly, Nativity’s Permanent Deacon, on his vocation to both the diaconate and married life. We talk about his call to serve, his work with Nativity’s Bible Studies, and more!

Today we interview Cat Sands, our Pastoral Care Minister, who brings Jesus to those who are homebound, walks with families as they say goodbye to their loved ones, and more.

Today we interview Kimberly Siepmann, the Director of Nativity's Theater Ministry, about how theater can bring about a community that leads people to Christ.

Happy Spring! Today we interview Kim & George Young, the leaders of Nativity's Creation Care Ministry, on our responsibility to take care of our common home.

May the 4th be with you! On this Star Wars Day podcast we interview Nativity's Transitional Deacon, Peter Clem, on preparing for his ordination into the Catholic priesthood!

We're back with Season 2! Listen as Bob Corsi shares the amazing work he and Nativity's Knights of Columbus are doing to help families in need in Appalachia with the Appalachia Home Building Project.

Fr Bresnahan and Mary discuss their favorite moments & lessons learned from Season 1 of The Nativity Podcast!

Today we hear the powerful conversion story and faith journey of Ron Riggins, the leader of Nativity's Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Learn more about how you can become Catholic today: https://nativityburke.org/rcia/

On this episode we interview Jennifer Sturgeon, Nativity's Director of Marriage Enrichment Ministry, and her husband Mark. We discuss their journey together, their work with engaged & married couples, and more in this special Valentine's Day Weekend episode of The Nativity Podcast!

Today we interview Catholic Charities Mental Health Counselor Marguerite Turner on ways to take care of your mental health, what to say to someone who may be struggling, and how the pandemic has changed the way we conduct mental health services.

Today we interview 4 teenagers from Nativity's Youth Ministry about their experience at WorkCamp, a week of service and spiritual growth for high school students hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Listen to our teens share their incredible testimonies from this powerful week of encountering God! Learn more about WorkCamp and Nativity's Youth Ministry: https://nativityburke.org/cym/lifete...

Our pastor, Fr Bob Cilinski, joins Fr Bresnahan and Mary in this special Christmas episode as we celebrate our patronal feast, the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to our Nativity Family!

Today we're talking about Baptism! Joined by Anna Marty, Nativity's Baptism Coordinator, and Alison Fram, Director of Nativity's Young Family Ministry, we're discussing the beautiful sacrament of Baptism, offering practical advice for new parents, and welcoming you into our Nativity Family!

Today we are joined by Diane Fields! Diane shares how her involvement at Nativity Catholic Church has changed over the years and how God has worked through the various ministries she has been involved with.