My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
We are near the end of the Christmas season. We are called, as Jesus’ destiny, to carry on His mission, to accommodate God’s people, no matter where we encounter one another, and be His …
Bishop’s Letter: Break open the beatitudes and live faithfully
Beloved Children of God:
The Scripture readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, commonly known as All Souls Day, are rich in imagery professing God’s love for us. The Scripture describe God’s everlasting faith in each one of …
Bishop’s Letter: We are called to welcome the stranger
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As I write this, I know you will read it close to the date of my 20th episcopal anniversary, Aug. 24, 2005. God blesses me with each one of you and all the people …
Assignment teaches seminarian how to be a priest
Part two of a three part series. Read part one.
ORLANDO | Imagine being invited to dinner and offered a smorgasbord of delicacies to tantalize your palate. That’s how seminarian Josué Reyes Díaz describes his summer assignment at …
The heart of Christ is ecstasy
Encounters with Jesus fills hearts with hope as diocese and the faithful celebrate solemnity of Corpus Christi
ORLANDO | The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando filled to the brim with faithful …
Bishop’s Letter: Accompanying catechumens on their faith journey
Like a flame our hope is burning. This Lenten season we join as pilgrims of hope. We are called to know, love and serve God by our thought, word and deed so that He is remembered through all generations.
We …
What are the Scrutinies?
ORLANDO | As we continue our journey of accompaniment with the Elect, we note they have entered the Period of Purification and Enlightenment. Up until now, you may have noticed they are dismissed after the readings and homily.
On the …
Bishop’s Letter: Spread peace, forgiveness of Christ to each other
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Like St. Paul and his co-workers, I always pray for you with thanksgiving. I pray that by all our efforts …
Bishop’s Letter: Humankind interwoven with God’s gift of life
Beloved People of God:
Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. St. Paul speaks to us about our living through, with and in God. Like Jesus, he tells us that we are servants, serving one another …
Bishop’s Letter: There is no other to uphold our life except God
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
The Psalmist on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time declares, “The Lord upholds my life.” As we pray excerpts of Psalm 54 during the celebration of Mass, the words easily roll off our tongue. …