• In his latest column for the Florida Catholic, Bishop Barbarito explores the recent solemnities honoring Mary and Joseph:

      Mary — our hope who never disappoints

      On March 19, we celebrated a very important feast in the life of the Church, the solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary. On March 25, we celebrated another important feast in the life of the Church, the solemnity of the Annunciation. Both of the celebrations fall during the season of Lent, and it is significant that they transcend the Lenten liturgies, which means they are celebrated with their own readings, white vestments and the proclamation of the Gloria. These solemnities remind us of the centrality of Mary within the life of the Church, as well as within each of our individual lives.

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