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 …
Glenda Meekins
Faith and Science
Science and faith are often clashing topics, but they don’t have to be. Using the knowledge and wisdom from our Catholic faith and information we have gathered through science, humans have come closer and closer in the understanding of our …
Light – March 2020
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.Eph 5:8-14
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Within the Gospels during …
Bread Alone – March 2020
One does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Bread. It is one of the four major food groups. It was sustenance …
Be Holy – February 2020
Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy.
LV 19:2
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
In Gaudate et Exsultate, an Exhortation of Pope Francis, he says, “With this Exhortation I would like to insist primarily …
Students go about “Living Gospel Values”
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | On Wednesday, January 22, , the entire 8th grade class of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School went to several different sites on a field trip encouraging “Living Gospel Values”. On this field trip, the children traveled …
Rite of Election – March 1, 2020
Pope Francis reminds us to know our creator is to know His creation. I am always amazed when I hold a baby in my arms for Baptism ̶ the beauty and the details of the hands, the fingers and the …
Visit to shrine opens window to faith through art
Did you know that a church is not only a place for solemn prayer and worship, but also a place where art and music fill the air? The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is …
Intimate Masses Celebrated Throughout the Year
Experiencing Mass in a small setting is the new norm at St. Joseph Catholic School (SJCS) in Winter Haven. Since the start of the school year, Pastor Father Jimson Varghese has been hosting a “class Mass” for students in every …
Catholic Schools Week – More Than Fun and Games
Catholic Schools Week may have only lasted seven days (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1), but at Holy Family in Orlando, the preparation for this event-filled week started more than a month prior to events. From designing field day stations, to …