WINTER PARK | It began with St. Margaret Mary Parish in Winter Park. As a place of special meaning for artist Chris Reed, it was the perfect place to kick-off his goal to sketch each of the 80 parishes, two basilicas and 11 missions in the Diocese of Orlando. What started as a way to … Continue reading “Local artist embarks on quest to sketch every parish in the diocese”
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Solomon ascended the throne of Israel in Jerusalem after his father, King David, died. King David wisely instructed his son to follow God’s law. In his prayers to God about his appointment, Solomon asks God to give him, God’s servant, an understanding heart so he is able to govern … Continue reading “Bishop’s Letter: You are a tabernacle of the Blessed Sacrament”
Christian tradition enlightens the faithful about the parentage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The identity of Sts. Joachim and Anne are known to us from the extra-biblical Protoevangelium of St. James. They are not mentioned in the Bible at all. The church celebrates their feast day July 26. Given the preeminent holiness of the Virgin … Continue reading “Sts. Joachim & Anne: Saints for grandparents and infertile couples”
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