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. …
Bishop Letter: Are we with God?
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
In this beautiful Scripture citation from the Book of Joshua, Joshua leads a conversation with the people and asks them if they wish to serve God, or some other god or person. He tells …
Called to be missionaries of love
NASHVILLE | Sarah Kroger’s music has the power to stir the soul, to make you unafraid to look at your brokenness, to encounter God where you are. It is her Eucharist offered to others, in love.
The singer for the …
Bishop’s Letter: Imitators of God
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
How are you these summer days? Are you strengthened by God’s heavenly sustenance, the Eucharist? St. Paul tells us about the gift of the Eucharist as he speaks to the Ephesians, long ago yet …
Bishop’s Letter: Forgiveness, mercy central to Jubilee Year
Editor’s note: With the approaching Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope, Bishop John Noonan responds to questions posed by Florida Catholic in this second of a two-part interview.
FC: Pope Francis has announced a Jubilee Year beginning Dec. 29, …
Bishop’s Letter: A time to see the Eucharist as ‘fuel for your life’
With the approaching National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, held in Indianapolis, IN, and the beginning of the Jubilee Year “Pilgrims of Hope” on December 29, 2024, Bishop Noonan responds to questions posed by Florida Catholic in this first of a …