2023-02-01


Celebrating the child-like joy of Santo Niño

Feb 2, 2023 ORLANDO | As a high school seminarian living in the Philippines, Father Glenn Lopez credited Santo Niño, the image of the child Jesus dressed as a king, with helping him remain steadfast on the path toward his vocation. “After high school, my mother and I attended Mass at the Basilica del Santo Niño in Cebu,…

Bishop’s Letter: Your light shall break forth like the sun

Feb 2, 2023 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Do you love Jesus? If we love Jesus, then wouldn’t we want to do what He asks? Jesus ever calls us to a new commandment. He said, “love one another as I have loved you” (cf: John 13:34). When we participate in the celebration of Mass and approach the…

A school, a dog, and a book help find the way to peace

Feb 2, 2023 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Brooke Stuart admitted she had a difficult childhood after her parents divorced. She also faced many health challenges. Then there was a glimmer of light when she began second grade. The confidence instilled by teachers and a loving community embraced her like a warm blanket, filling her with an unexpected sense of…

Bishop’s Letter: Consecrated Life

Feb 1, 2023 "Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek, And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire" (Malachi 3:1). My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ…