Hope and Purpose Ministries

06/01/2026

As their mission in Rome comes to a close, Deacon Larry reflects on a grace-filled week spent with Catholic leaders from around the world, an audience with Pope Leo XIV, and prayer at the tombs of St. Peter and Pope Benedict XVI.

Their hearts are full as they prepare to bring home the Holy Father's message: a renewed call to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, evangelization, and the mission of building up the Kingdom of God.

Thank you for your prayers throughout this journey. Please continue to pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church and all those called to share the Gospel.

Come, Holy Spirit! 🕊️✨

06/01/2026

🎥 From Rome, the Eternal City

Listen to Deacon Larry Oney and Terry Quinn as they share their excitement from Paul VI Hall, just moments before Pope Leo XIV addressed the worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Surrounded by believers from every nation, Terry reflected on the beauty of the universal Church:

"When I looked around the hall and saw people from all nations, I thought, this is truly apostolic, truly Catholic—the universal Church. I'm blessed to be home."

Come, Holy Spirit! 🕊️✨

05/31/2026

Day 3 in Rome, the Eternal City

Yesterday was a truly historic and grace-filled day for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Along with thousands of Catholic leaders, clergy, religious, and lay faithful from around the world, we gathered in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican to hear the words of Pope Leo XIV. It was a profound moment to be united as one Church, one family, seeking a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit for our time.

Pope Leo XIV encouraged us to remain rooted in Jesus Christ, open to the Holy Spirit, and faithful to the mission entrusted to the Church. His message was both inspiring and challenging as he called us to continue bringing the Gospel to a world in need of hope, healing, and renewal.

Throughout the day, we were reminded that the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is not simply an event or movement, but a call to deeper conversion, greater unity, and a renewed missionary zeal.

It is a privilege to be here representing Hope and Purpose Ministries among believers from every corner of the world, witnessing what the Holy Spirit is doing across the global Church.

As we continue these days of prayer, fellowship, and formation, we ask the Lord to stir up a new Pentecost in our hearts, our families, our parishes, and our communities.

Come, Holy Spirit!

05/30/2026

Day 2 in Rome, the Eternal City

Yesterday was a full and grace-filled day as we traveled from our hotel to the retreat center where many of the international attendees were gathering for this historic time of renewal.

We had the opportunity to reconnect with Deacon Darrell Wentworth of CMAX Media Corp, Father Hayden, Johnny Bertucci, Katia Roldi Zavaris — the leader of Brazil CHARIS — and many other Catholic leaders from around the world who have come together in expectation of what the Holy Spirit is doing in this hour.

Andi also had the opportunity to represent our group during today’s breakout sessions, listening and discerning what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church through the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

As the day came to a close, there was a growing sense of anticipation and excitement because today is a very special day.

Today, we head to the Vatican — specifically Paul VI Hall — to hear the words of Pope Leo XIV to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for such a time as this.

Please continue praying with us from Rome as we prepare our hearts for what the Lord desires to do.

Come Holy Spirit!

05/28/2026

Andi and I have safely crossed the Atlantic Ocean after a 9+ hour flight, and we have arrived in Rome, the Eternal City, at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV and the CHARIS International Leadership Team.

We have connected with Al and Patti Mansfield from New Orleans. Patti will be giving one of the key presentations at this international gathering.

As we gathered ourselves and made our way from the airport to our hotel for one night before moving to the monastery tomorrow, we encountered the Missionaries of Charity — Mother Teresa’s sisters — walking through the airport in Rome in their beautiful habits. We also met one of the many young interpreters who will be serving during this worldwide gathering beginning tomorrow.

On Saturday, we will enter Paul VI Hall to receive the presentation from Pope Leo XIV and join Catholics from around the world for this historic gathering of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

We are already praying for you here in the Eternal City and will continue to keep you updated on our journey and mission in the days ahead.

Come, Holy Spirit!

05/26/2026

Sharing this morning’s conversation on Catholic Community Radio’s Morning Show, Wake Up! ☀️🔥

Deacon Larry & Andi Oney share ways we can prepare our hearts and celebrate Pentecost with a fresh openness to the Holy Spirit.

Take a listen and be encouraged!

05/26/2026

Tune in THIS MORNING at 7:35 AM to hear Deacon Larry & Andi Oney LIVE on Catholic Community Radio’s morning show!

They’ll be sharing inspiring ways to celebrate Pentecost and prepare your heart for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 🔥🕊️

Don’t miss it — invite a friend to listen along!

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Deacon Larry & Andi Oney are headed to Rome in a few days for a historic gathering of Catholic Charismatic Renewal leaders from around the world — including a special meeting with Pope Leo XIV as preparations begin for the 60th Anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in 2027.

Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, wisdom for the Church, and bold evangelization across the nations.

🔥 Come, Holy Spirit!

05/24/2026

What a tremendous blessing and privilege it was for me to serve alongside Archbishop James Checchio at the Pentecost Celebration Mass at Divine Mercy Parish. It was truly a beautiful celebration of the Holy Spirit and the unity of the Church!

Andi and I were also grateful for the opportunity to personally ask Archbishop Checchio for his prayers as we prepare to travel for the gathering with Pope Leo and leaders of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal from around the world. We promised to bring back a full report after hearing what the Holy Father and global renewal leaders have to share with the Church.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we go on mission, seeking a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit for the Church and the world.