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January 7, 2009  
Bishop Thomas Wenski
“Saints reflect the ‘brilliance of Jesus Christ’”
Good For You Orlando
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It appeared to be an ordinary gathering of faithful for morning Mass in the chapel of St. James Cathedral, but Jan. 31 was anything but ordinary for those gathered. The Mass signaled the closing of a 16-month investigation of a miraculous cure that may propel Blessed Karl of Austria to the threshold of sainthood.

ILLUSTRATION | FC
ORLANDO | It appeared to be an ordinary gathering of faithful for morning Mass in the chapel of St. James Cathedral, but Jan. 31 was anything but ordinary for those gathered. The Mass signaled the closing of a 16-month investigation of a miraculous cure that may propel Blessed Karl of Austria to the threshold of sainthood. Read Tanya Goodman’s Story Here.

First ashes

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MELANIE L. DODSON | FC
Sister of Mercy Immaculata Knox gives first ashes on Ash Wednesday Feb. 6, to three-year-old Carolyn Breaux, a member of the F.I.S.H. (Fellowship Invites Serving and Helping) program for preschoolers at Ascension Parish in Melbourne. Read more here.

Appetizing abstinence

Click here for readers' meatless Lenten recipes.

JASON COLLINS | FC
Denise O’toole Kelly put out a call for our readers’ favorite meatless Lenten meals and, in short order, recipes from around the state began flooding her desk. There were ethnic delights, such as Cathy Jordan’s Peruvian Cauliflower Patties, shown above, seafood and nostalgic favorites. Check them out here.

Miracle in our midst

Central Florida woman’s cure may lead to sainthood for Austrian monarch, Blessed Karl.

Who is Blessed Karl of Austria?

 

It takes more than a miracle to become a saint

On Jan. 31, Bishop Thomas Wenski of the Orlando Diocese became involved in possibly helping someone be recognized a saint.

The purpose of a Vatican postulator

Vatican postulator Andrea Ambrosi’s job is to examine, collect and research data on a candidate for sainthood and present the case to the Holy See.

Difilippis’ St. Maximilian fills Catholic drama void

Leonardo Difilippis will be appearing in the Orlando area in a one-man show called “Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz.”

The take–and–give experience

Laura Curll writes about “give and take” in the spiritual sense.

News Briefs

‘40 Days for Life’ campaign begins; Bishop Wenski to speak on environment; and Diaconate Office will host info nights.

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