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Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter:9 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Where is your faith?  Do … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: Easter Hope”

DIOCESE OF ORLANDO – Flooded with news of an ever-spreading virus, city after city is issuing stay-at-home mandates and millions of people are working from home, assisting their children with virtual school and finding ways to avoid cabin fever. The Diocese of Orlando is not untouched by the crisis. In a letter to healthcare professionals, … Continue reading “Glimpses of ordinary holiness through masks, meals and goggles”

INDIALANTIC | The truth of the Communion of the Saints in these disorienting and disintegrating times of pandemic panic is becoming a more experiential, more tangible, more palpable doctrine than ever before. The Communion of Saints – a phrase that slips so fluidly, with little to no reflection, from the tongues of Catholics on a … Continue reading “Embracing the Communion of Saints: A reminder that we are not alone”

ORLANDO | This month, while cities across the country are educating people about the signs of abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the number of reported cases are going down. Not because they are not occurring, but because children are not in the normal places where abuse might be noticed – particularly school. Field … Continue reading “National Child Abuse Prevention Month”

KISSIMMEE | Holy Redeemer Parish in Kissimmee began Holy Thursday by facilitating a Catholic Charities of Central Florida Mobile Food Drop. The new streamlined operation provided food to families in more than 180 cars in record time. Father Jorge Torres, Holy Redeemer Parish pastor, said most of his parishioners are employed by the service industry, … Continue reading “Streamlined food drop helps clients faster, more efficiently”