References & Endorsements---Just a few of many
Tom is a fine emissary of evangelization because he is an effective and dynamic communicator. His mission has been very well received, not only in our Diocese but in other areas of the country and internationally as well. I would highly recommend that other parishes and institutions utilize Tom's gifts and talents."
John J. Snyder, Bishop of St. Augustine (now retired)
"Tom's ministry is to bring the Words of Scripture to life so that God's revelation may transform the lives of His people---Tom enables participants in the mission to experience the power of the Word of God. I am happy to recommend Tom's ministry to you. He is able to tailor the mission to fit the particular needs of your parish."
Most Reverend Sam G. Jacobs
Bishop of Alexandria
"It was one of the best missions we've had here in 19 years at Christ the King. I want you back----"
Msgr. Mortimer Danaher
Christ the King, Jacksonville, FL 1996
"The Advent Mission was enjoyed by all who attended. It was both informative and spiritually uplifting. As a committed lay person Tom can really speak to the people in a way that perhaps many clergy can not. The basis of all his talks are either scriptural or from the documents of the church"
Fr. Pat Sexton, Parish Priest
St. Williams's Church--Wigan, England
"Many lives were touched in a very authentic way. We're still hearing from people who were edified by the presentations and who were challenged to respond in a more radical way to the call of the Lord's gospel."
Rev. Robert Bedard
St. Mary' Chruch---1989
Ottawa, Canada
"I highly recommend that other parishes and institutions utilize Tom's gifts and talents." Tom thank your for keeping me informed of your vital ministry"
Most Rev. Victor Galeone
Bishop of St. Augustine
(Jan., 2004)
"We, the Norbertine Fathers, having pastoral care over the parishes of St. Andrew's at Ocean View, and St. Joseph's at Kommetjie, Cape Province, South Africa would like to publicly record our thanks to Mr. Tom Edwards for his work among us. We were inspired by his enthusiastic teaching of the truths of our faith. He worked well with us in evangelising our parish communities. We do not hesitate to recommend him most warmly in the service of other parishes."
Fr. J. P. Kavelaars. O. Praem
Fr. R. Pasensie, O.Praem, South Africa
"Your ministry and example serves to challenge all of us, clergy and laity, to grow in our awareness of God's call and the implications that are inherent in our Baptismal response."
Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, O.S.F.S., Pastor, St. Cecillia's---Fort Myers, FL
"Words cannot describe the presence and the power of God that was so evident at each morning and evening presentation. We have indeed been blessed by God by your willingness to share the good news and already see the fruit."
Rev. J. F. O'Malley, Braeside, Ontario
"Your doing what you are doing is a dream come true for me, because I learned my theology in the forty's. At that time there was great stress on the importance of the laity to realize that they have obligations of "witnessing" and taking an "active role in their faith. I have received many comments of praise and even letters thanking me for having you here."
Rev. Msg. Damian E. McGovern
Sacred Heart Church, Lancaster, PA
"Your talks have been everything you said they would be. The Confessors told me that what you shared was indeed brought into the hearts of God's people. Your words brought insight, challange and more to the people
But more than your talks, the single witness of your life and what can happen in a person's life, a lay person, when they make themselves totally available to the promptings of the Holy Spirit."
Ad multos annos!
Fr. Henry Shelton
St. James, Tupelo, MS (2006)
"Greetings for RAF Alconbury, UK. I can't thank you suffieiently for your outstanding work for this community. The Catholic parish continues to increase in size and level of commitment. These can be attributied to your dynamic presentations of the Lord's message."
Thomas P. Olszyk, Ch, Maj USAF, Catholic Chaplain,
"Tom Edwards is the first lay evangelist approved by a Bishop in Florida. For twenty five years I have watched the maturing and expansion of his ministry. He has had a desk in my office for fifteen years. America, Canada, England and Wales, Africa, Slovakia and now Kazakhstan have known his zeal and call him back again and again."
Monsignor Harold Jordan
Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
St. Augustine, Florida
"Tom, your calm demeanor, clarity of thought, obvious affection for the Catholic Church, even your methodology of placing the succession of scripture quotes--and in our case John Paul's Mission of the Redeemer--were powerly effective. I was actually surprised at the cross section of opinion and style among our people to which you appealed."
James F. Fetscher
Pastor--St. Louis Catholic Church, Miami, Florida
"Tom Edwards posseses a tremendous sensus ecclesiae. His preaching is Christ centered, authentically scriptural, and in the best Catholic tradition."
Charles A. Schneider, Pastor, 1987
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Mims, FL
Current "Letter of Good Standing" available on request.
“Tom and Jean Marie have dedicated their life to the missions in Africa, Asia was evident in their talks about evangelizing in those countries. Jean Marie was fully vested in the pro-life movement; scarified her freedom and safety for this cause. They are truly disciples of Christ, bringing his message to the poor and marginalized people of the world.” – St. Paul’s – Riverside, Jacksonville, FL (Parishioner) 2019.