A Personal Reflection on the “Our Father”

When you pray the “Our Father”, do you understand what each phrase of the prayer really means? In the seventh grade religion class at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Altamonte Springs, we have been analyzing and reflecting on what …

Solemn Rite of Consecration – January 19, 2019

Come Holy Spirit
Come, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

My dear …

Young saints

Attending Mass each week is one of the blessings of attending a Catholic school. At Resurrection Catholic School in Lakeland, seventh graders teach second grade “Mass buddies” about the saints. Recently, Resurrection’s middle school theology teacher, Mrs. Marie Clark, assigned …

Teens serve the community

Almost a year ago, 100 Teens Who Care Lakeland was introduced to the Lakeland community. The teens’ mission is to come together to raise money for local charities. At the beginning of each meeting, every member gives $10 to the …

Christmas, Vigil Mass – December 24, 2018

Christmas is like no other time of the year – Christmas music and Christmas songs; homes decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Here in Church tonight – the music, the flowers, the singing of Christmas hymns, the crib and Jesus …

Mary: The Perfect Role Model of Discipleship

During the month of May, Catholics around the world honor our Blessed Mother through May crownings, praying the rosary, special observances and other Marian devotions. To the faithful, she is a role model of love, devotion, and faith. Through her

During the month of May, Catholics around the world honor our Blessed Mother through May crownings, praying the rosary, special observances and other Marian devotions. To the faithful, she is a role model of love, devotion, and faith. Through her

The Use of Sacramental Oils

During the celebration of the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses the oils of the catechumens, the sick and Sacred Chrism. The three oils are then distributed to the parishes of the diocese and are used during Sacramental celebrations throughout the …

During the celebration of the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses the oils of the catechumens, the sick and Sacred Chrism. The three oils are then distributed to the parishes of the diocese and are used during Sacramental celebrations throughout the …