Holy Name of Jesus

Listen, My Beloved Brothers and Sisters. St. James speaks to us of the sins of partiality. I choose a different word for partiality, segregation. The sins of partiality segregate or separate us from one another and in so doing, separate us from God. That is why St. James calls this partiality, “sin.” It is not … Continue reading "Don’t separate yourselves from God – September 2024"

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 the story of their known salvation history and says that he and his household … Continue reading "Are We With God? – August 2024"

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 his message rings true today. When we receive Jesus the Eucharist, we are called to … Continue reading "Be imitators of Christ always – August 2024"

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, 2024. What connections do you see with the National Eucharistic Congress leading into the Jubilee Year and its … Continue reading "Forgiveness, mercy central to Jubilee Year"

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 two-part interview. FC: The National Eucharistic Congress is the culmination of the Eucharistic Revival. What … Continue reading "A time to see the Eucharist as ‘fuel for your life’ – July 2024"

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: At the end of the month of June, we will have already celebrated six months of the year 2024. It does seem that time is illusive, for one moment we are celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, then walking with Him via Dolorosa and encountering Him on … Continue reading "Memories of June won’t be forgotten – June 2024"

My sisters and brothers, By knowing all is God’s, all is sacred. Jesus lifted up everything in offering to the Father, as He asks us to do. Remember everything we have is given to us by God and we are called to return to God what we have received, multiplied by His goodness, by His … Continue reading "Connect with each other in the name of Christ – June 2024"

From the snowy peak of Mount Herman, the Jordan river falls down to the Sea of Galilee. South from the Sea of Galilee the river falls and falls, twisting and turning through matted jungle, muddy and brown, until it falls into the shiny, salty waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth. East … Continue reading "Beloved: A Column by The Late Bishop Thomas Grady"

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: With the celebration of Pentecost Sunday, we come to the end of the season of Easter. Originally a Jewish pilgrimage festival, Pentecost (the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot)) comes seven weeks after the cutting of the first sheaf of grain at Passover.  Its Greek name, Pentecost, signifies fifty days between … Continue reading "Gift of the Spirit – May 2024"

I welcome you to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. We are here today in thanksgiving to God for our brothers, Deacon Michael Batista and Deacon Phillip Mills who are to be ordained to the Priesthood. The Ordination Rite is a ceremony rich in prayerfulness and blessings. It is … Continue reading "Ordination to the Priesthood – 2024"