2025-03-13

Christians, Muslims unite to share blessings

Mar 14, 2025 WINTER PARK | During Ramadan, Muslims believe their fasting is a time of blessing. That is the wish expressed when they greet each other with the words Ramadan Mubarak. At the recent Iftar (sundown) dinner hosted by St. Margaret Mary Parish in Winter Park, Christians and Muslims exchanged similar wishes. They also celebrated their mutual…

What is the Rite of Sending?

Mar 14, 2025 ORLANDO | For those journeying to Catholicism, the road is dotted with significant landmark moments we call rites. They mark notable transitions in the path. The first one inquirers experience in the Order of Catholic Initiation of Adults (OCIA – formerly called RCIA) is the Rite of Acceptance where they become known as catechumens. Almost…

Church booms in Central Florida

Mar 14, 2025 ORLANDO | The diocese made history March 9, 2025, as more than 800 people were chosen as "Elect". The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe could not hold all the families and sponsors at once so two celebrations of the rite took place. [caption id="attachment_361915" align="alignright" width="300"] The Rite of…