One photographer’s artistry

JENNIFER SURGENT | FC
DAYTONA BEACH | We frequently view the world around us in central Florida through the eyes and lens of freelance photographer Jennifer Surgent, and they often provide a glimpse of her heart. Surgent captured this photo of a group of young Haitian girls making their first Eucharist in Haiti during a mission trip she took in January 2008. Read more about Surgent and her work in "Photographer’s artistry gets increased exposure

Josh Blakesley shares night of inspirational music

INDIALANTIC | Catholic recording star Josh Blakesley enjoyed performing in Brevard County so much last year that he worked in a solo acoustic performance between a family vacation and a south Florida gig with his band this year.

Blakesley brought an inspirational night of music, storytelling and eucharistic adoration to Holy Name of Jesus’ life center May 29.

“The last time I was here, you could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit,” said the Alexandria, La., native. “This just happened to work out perfectly.”

Blakesley had just finished a seven-night stay at Walt Disney World with his wife, Heather, and children Sophie and Sutton. With a free night between vacation and a concert in Fort Lauderdale, he decided to do a show. MORE...