If we are the people of the resurrection we must begin to act like it! Our proclamation of the faith must reflect the fact that we serve a living God who can make a difference in the lives of his people.

 Those first disciples were transformed by the resurrection. Our Lord Jesus appeared to them and called them into mission. They responded knowing that they were not serving a dead prophet but a living God. They boldly went to every person proclaiming the good news of salvation.

I believe that their call is also our call, and that the same Jesus who went with them is also ready to go with us. It is time for us to be awakened to the call of mission and to move out of our shells by sharing and proclaiming the good news of salvation with those around us.

 I have challenged our diocese to grow, not in order to get higher attendance numbers, but because I sincerely believe that God wants us to respond to his Great Commission. We in the Diocese of Southeast Florida have a wonderful opportunity to share the Good News with all sorts and conditions of people that live around us. I have called this diocese to be willing to respond to our calling from God.

 Our diocese is healthy, with many material and human resources to fulfill the task ahead. Be sure that the same power that accompanied the first disciples is also available for you and me as we share with others the Good News of God in Christ.

 May this Easter Season be one of many blessings for you and your family!

+Leo Frade

A Message from our Presiding Bishop