Chrism Mass – March 31, 2021
I remember seeing the cover of Time Magazine with these words, “Is God Dead.” I had no idea what it meant, nor did I know who Friedrich Nietzsche was. But it left me asking why was this on the cover …
Chrism Mass, March 31
The vocation to the priesthood is a marriage to Christ and to the Church. At the Chrism Mass, the priests who serve in the Diocese of Orlando gather together to renew their priestly commitment. During the celebration of Mass, the…
Youth ministry provides hope during pandemic
ORLANDO | “There is no book that tells you how to proceed during a pandemic,” said Carlos Bernard Jr., director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Orlando. Motivated by Pope Francis’ words to the young people at World Youth …
Chrism Mass Homily – April 8, 2020
As we begin this sacred Chrism Mass, I need to say, this is not the Mass I anticipated or planned on celebrating. As I look out at the empty pews of St. James Cathedral, it leaves me with an empty …
Chrism Mass – April 17, 2019
This evening I congratulate our Jubilarians who celebrate 50 years and 25 years of priestly life in service to the Lord and His people. As we celebrate your jubilee years of Ordination, we recall the Scripture from Isaiah 61:1, “…