{"id":2077,"date":"2018-05-21T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/blog\/bishop-burbidge-urges-marymount-graduates-to-pursue-holiness-engage-the-world\/"},"modified":"2021-01-15T20:45:09","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T20:45:09","slug":"bishop-burbidge-urges-marymount-graduates-to-pursue-holiness-engage-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/bishop-burbidge-urges-marymount-graduates-to-pursue-holiness-engage-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Bishop Burbidge Urges Marymount Graduates to Pursue Holiness, Engage the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, urged Marymount University graduates not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence, but rather dedicate their lives to the pursuit of holiness.<\/p>\n

\u0093It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy,\u0094 Bishop Burbidge said. \u0093On the contrary, it will bring the fullness of life you seek.\u0094<\/p>\n

Bishop Burbidge addressed 440 bachelor\u0092s degree candidates and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Marymount University\u0092s 67th undergraduate commencement on Sunday, May 20 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

He noted that the University\u0092s vision statement includes the commitment that Marymount will distinguish itself by its engagement in the world.<\/p>\n

\u0093This is very important in a world marked not by engagement but by confrontation,\u0094 he said. \u0093How often do we close ourselves off to what another has to say or seek? We drown out the voices of those with whom we disagree without even hearing them or engaging with them. Engagement might also be described as authentic communication.\u0094<\/p>\n

He encouraged the graduates to embrace a culture of engagement, beginning with those around them.<\/p>\n

\u0093Take time to notice those who need you to engage them, and also take time to notice in the presence of your daily lives those around you whom Pope Francis calls the saints around you, reminding us that it\u0092s a journey always in community, side by side with others,\u0094 he said.<\/p>\n

Bishop Burbidge urged the degree candidates to make time for prayer every day in order to avoid chaos and experience serenity, which will help them see God\u0092s presence in their encounters with others.<\/p>\n

Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, addressed 269 master\u0092s degree candidates and 53 doctoral degree candidates at Marymount\u0092s Graduate Commencement on Saturday, May 19 at Constitution Hall.<\/p>\n

\u0093The older you get, the clearer it becomes that the best part of working hard and achieving success is making a difference in the lives of others,\u0094 said Donohue, who has been president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce since 1997.<\/p>\n

He shared a phrase he\u0092s repeated throughout his life \u0097 and had inscribed on a window he and his wife donated to Marymount\u0092s Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel: \u0093If you can, you must.\u0094<\/p>\n

\u0093If you can help others, you must\u0097because most can\u0092t financially,\u0094 he said. \u0093They rely on those who can. So if you can achieve the success required to give back\u0097you must. And trust me, each of you can to some degree, especially now that you\u0092re graduating from Marymount.\u0094<\/p>\n

He said the graduates can do this through their work itself, time spent volunteering, financial generosity, \u0093or all of the above.\u0094<\/p>\n

Marymount President Dr. Matthew D. Shank and Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Edward Bersoff<\/a> conferred an honorary doctor of humane letters degrees upon Joseph Maurelli, retired board chair.<\/p>\n

\u0093To the graduating class I would say, that the world appears to be, in my opinion, desperate for integrity in its leadership,\u0094 Maurelli said. \u0093I implore you, do not lose your moral compass. You have many, many choices as your career grows; pick the right road. And remember, it\u0092s not what you think or what you say that will define you, it\u0092s what you do.\u0094    <\/p>\n

Other commencement weekend activities included a doctoral hooding ceremony and reception, a commencement Mass, Recognition Day<\/a> awards ceremony, a president\u0092s reception, and the Malek School of Health Professions<\/a> nursing pinning ceremony.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, is shown with Marymount President Dr. Matthew D. Shank.<\/p>\n

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\nBishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington urged Marymount University graduates not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence, but to dedicate their lives to the pursuit of holiness.<\/p>\n

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\nProud members of Marymount University\u0092s Class of 2018.<\/p>\n

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\nPresident Shank congratulates a graduate.<\/p>\n

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\nMarymount University held its graduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 19 and its undergraduate ceremonies on Sunday, May 20 and at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, urged Marymount University graduates not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence, but rather dedicate their lives to the pursuit of holiness. \u0093It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy,\u0094 Bishop Burbidge said. \u0093On the contrary, it will […]<\/p>\n

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