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ORLANDO | Charity starts at home. Many of us grew up hearing that phrase. It wasn’t trying to teach selfishness. It taught that family is a community of holy people who need to represent that holiness in the way they interact with one another. Catholic families’ lives should look different. So how do they do … Continue reading “Becoming holy families”

Brothers and sisters: You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth. “Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.           Ephesians 5:8-10   My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: How … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: Children of the Light”

KISSIMMEE | As the Christian Community, we have a responsibility of supporting prospective new members – those to be prepared for the celebration of the Sacraments of Full Christian Initiation – in the catechumenate period and beyond (cf. Mt. 28:18-20). The Church does this through several rites, especially the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults … Continue reading “The Scrutinies of RCIA”

NEW SMYRNA BEACH | Sacred Heart Catholic School in New Smyrna Beach is known for its commitment to help the poor and bring dignity to the quality of life of those who are homeless or threatened by homelessness in their local community. Fourth grade teacher Barbara Panagis and religion teacher Maria Bilodeau, spearheaded the “Water … Continue reading “Water only Mondays”