2025-10-02


Archangels provide strength, healing, grace

Oct 2, 2025 ORLANDO | Police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and other first responders gathered at St. James Cathedral for a standing-room-only Blue Mass. The Mass traditionally recognizes first responders on the feast day of the archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Coming out to display an enormous American flag were teams with two firetrucks, while the…

Bishop’s Letter: Faith is not a ‘one-time event’

Oct 2, 2025 Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Our cry all our days is like the apostlefs, as they ask Jesus to “increase our faith.” We ask for God’s blessings to us and moan like the Israelites to God when things don’t go our way. When we pray to God to increase our faith, we are also…

People find purpose with on-the-job training

Oct 2, 2025 ST. CLOUD | At Magnify of Central Florida, they understand meaningful work is more than a paycheck. It’s a pathway to confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. To do this, Magnify’s on-the-job training program connects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to real-world opportunities that match their interests and strengths. One inspiring example is…

St. Michael inspires men to deeper faith

Oct 2, 2025 ROCKLEDGE | Three new fraternities at St. Mary Parish in Rockledge began the journey through St. Michael’s Lent, offered through Exodus 90, a program designed to lead men to grow spiritually through practices of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. St. Michael’s Lent is a 40-day spiritual exercise begun by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th…