Our Auxiliary Bishops Columns
Our archdiocese is blessed with three auxiliary bishops—Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III, Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM; and Bishop John N. Tran—whose commentaries are featured here.
Our Auxiliary Bishops
“Praying the Liturgy of the Hours”
BY BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.English | En Español
Jesus, in many instances in the Gospels, instructs his listeners to pray. So, whenever we stop what we are doing to pray or begin our day or end our day with prayer, we are following his earnest directive.
Previous Columns by Our Auxiliary Bishops
The Eucharist and Easter
I believe we complicate the simplicity of the Eucharist—the Real Presence of Christ, who wishes us to consume him so that we can go forth to love as he loves.
By BISHOP JOHN TRANGrowing in grace and cherishing life
How we value life will determine the culture in which our children are being formed. We champion the cause for life when we preach a consistent life ethic that values each person created in the image and likeness of God no matter how small or how guilty.
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER IIIThe precious gift of life
As we continue to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas, my thoughts turn to the precious gift of life.
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRANA reminder of an apostolic calling
Pope Francis received us warmly and made clear that his time was ours—as much as four hours, if we desired it. In the end, we 15 bishops from Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas spoke with him for about two hours and twenty minutes.
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SM