At Annual Red Mass Bishops Pray with and for State Leaders

Catholic Days at the Capitol came to its official conclusion on the evening of January 31 with the 43rd annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The lay faithful, members of the Florida bench and bar, legislators, state agency officials, and others of good will joined the bishops in prayer and worship. Mass participants invoked the Holy Spirit, seeking divine inspiration and guidance for those who serve in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, and for members of the legal profession.

Bishop William A. Wack CSC offered the homily. "We need the gifts of the Holy Spirit to remind us who we are," proclaimed Bishop Bill. Particularly, we ask for the gift of "Fear of the Lord", so that we may revere and adore God while remembering that we are called to do His will. Only when we 'get out of the way' and let God work through us will God be glorified in us and in our world as well.  You can listen to Bishop Bill's homily by clicking here.

Representative Colleen Burton, District 40, Lakeland, and Mr. Fred Springer, Esq. served as lectors at the Mass.