My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Be faithful to God’s Covenant in all that you are. God cherishes you, and I know you also cherish God’s Covenant. Upholding all in prayer keeps us close to God’s Covenant. Prayer allows us …
Bishop blesses first responders at annual Blue Mass
ORLANDO | First responders ranging from mounted police to firefighters filled St. James Cathedral in Orlando, Sept. 29, 2023, for the annual celebration of the Blue Mass.
The Mass celebrated the feasts of Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. …
Mother of fallen deputy bears gifts, blessings
ORLANDO | Norma Lewis has participated in the annual celebration of Blue Mass since her son, Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, died in an 2017 manhunt for Markeith Loyd. Loyd was on the run after killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and …
Bishop’s Letter: On a path of God’s design
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
On the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear the prophet Isaiah tell us that our way is not God’s way; that our thoughts do not compare to God’s. God’s way is above reproach. …
Incardination marks two blessings in one
ORLANDO | It was a double header for Father Carlos Cabán, becoming a newly incardinated priest to the Diocese of Orlando followed by his installation as pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Orlando. The successive events occurred Sept. 10,
Congress offers a eucharistic feast
ORLANDO | On fire for the Lord, roughly 1,200 people crowded the parking lot at Holy Cross Parish to participate in the celebration of Mass, pray the rosary, and stand watch with Jesus during Eucharistic Adoration.
The praise, prayer and
Bishop’s Letter: Love God and His people, not things
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Where is your heart? Does it swell with the love of God or is it shrunken because of your difficulty to overcome pettiness or jealousy?
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Faithful urged to revive love for Eucharistic Adoration
ORLANDO | In an age where churches are closing and chapels are often empty as Jesus rests in the tabernacle alone, Pope Francis calls for all to revive their “awe” for Jesus’ true presence in the Blessed Sacrament. In this …
El Camino offers something for everyone
ORLANDO | Three women from Orlando journey El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, each for different reasons. Rose Alagano hoped to honor her deceased brother who was supposed to make the journey with her. Jennifer Powers jumped at the chance
WYD deepens faith of pilgrims
ORLANDO | It was a hectic morning at the Gulde house. Mary, her husband, Anthony, and their five children made final additions to suitcases, anxious about the trip to Portugal and the days ahead. On the agenda — a visit …