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OCALA   | Portable easel and paint in tow, Margaret Hill Watts rolls her cart out into the woods, searching for placid pools of water or whatever nature might offer.  The 89-year old loves her solitude. A peaceful spot in the woods while painting a landscape is quintessential. Mixing colors on her palette to get a … Continue reading “Artist paints legacy of faith and history”

Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Col 13: 15a, 16a My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In His homily on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, our Holy Father said, “God provokes us to live with others and for others.” He continued, “The … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: Landmark Court Decision”

WINTER PARK | Michael Crocker knew his Eagle Project would be at Queen of Angels Cemetery the moment they suggested a memorial and offered the site. Wanting to honor veterans, Crocker, with the help of his fellow Boy Scouts from Troop 24 in Orlando, installed the memorial June 14. “It is a blessing to have … Continue reading “Armed forces honored at cemetery”

WINTER SPRINGS  |  Jim Weir served as youth minister at St. Augustine Parish for seven years. During that time, he looked for a camp experience for his eighth through 12th graders that was “part conference, part service, and 100% Catholic.” Finding nothing, he and his wife, Heather, launched Alive in You, and on June 21-26 … Continue reading “Former youth minister brings ‘Alive in You’ home”

A sacramental is a holy thing through which wonderful holy things are given. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1667, sacramentals “are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the Sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of the Church. By them, men and … Continue reading “Catholic Culture: What are sacramentals?”

OVIEDO | The new ministry building and offices at Most Precious Blood represent the concerted efforts of their community. Money raised within one month’s time made the building possible. Working to get out of portables and into their own space in keeping with the growth of the parish, the building was constructed in one year. … Continue reading “Parish constructs buildings in record time”