“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (MATTHEW 5:3)  The phrase “poor in spirit” can be confusing.Think of it in this sense – poor in spirt means depending on God’s providence and not depending on our own self-reliance.Being detached from earthy things (power, money, and comfort) and being attached to heavenly things (charity, sacrifice, and mercy).Denying ourselves from satisfying our desires and helping others obtain their basic needs.

“Bendecidos los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el reino del cielo” (MATEO 5:3) La frase “pobres de espíritu” puede confundirnos.Piense de ella en este sentido - pobres de espíritu significa depender de la providencia de Dios y no de nuestra propia autosuficiencia.Desprendernos de las cosas terrenales (poder, dinero, y comodidad) y apegarnos a las cosas celestiales (caridad, sacrificio y misericordia).Negarnos a nosotros mismos la satisfacción de nuestros deseos y ayudar a otros a cubrir sus necesidades básicas.

“Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters…” We are all called to bear witness to Christ in our lives. Could you be called to do so as a priest, deacon, or consecrated religious? Contact the Vocation Office at (508)-630-4473 or email: dinfante@saintpaulknights.org.

“Consideren su propio llamado, hermanos y hermanas…” Todos estamos llamados a ser testigos de Cristo en nuestras vidas. ¿Podría ser llamado a ser sacerdote, diácono o religioso consagrado? Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508)-630-4473 o envíe un correo electrónico a: dinfante@saintpaulknights.org.

Please join us to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas at Our Lady of the Angels Church, Worcester on Thursday, Feb. 2. We will begin by praying the Flame of Love Rosary at 6:30 pm and Holy Mass at 7 pm. The formal devotion of the “Passing of the Flame of Love” will be observed. All are welcome.

Join us for the next Ascend night on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 pm at Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer. Start your weekend off with Jesus with praise & worship music, Eucharistic Adoration, and the opportunity for Reconciliation. Mary Queen of the Rosary is located at 46 Maple Street, Spencer.

Msgr. James P. Moroney will present a reflection on Proclaiming the Gospel of Life in a Post-Roe World, Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 am-noon at St. Cecilia Parish, 180 Mechanic St.. Leominster. It will be followed by an hour of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in intercession for all life from birth to natural death.

Mark your calendars for the next Amplify night which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. Bernard Parish at St. Camillus Church in Fitchburg! All high school youth are invited to join us for pizza, a trivia night (with prizes!), followed by some time of Eucharistic Adoration and confession! We will begin around 5:15 pm following the parish's 4:15 pm vigil Mass and conclude at 8 pm. There is NO COST to attend. However, to give us an estimated headcount for food, please sign up (group sign-up or individual) using the following link: neworcester.org/amplify-2-11 Please sign up by February 9.

If you have not done so already, please forward the donations from the December Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious to the Finance Office. We will be remitting the total diocesan collection to the national office soon.

The Development Office is still looking for a number of parish reports for the Catholic School Appeal that took place last September. Please let Michael Gillespie know know or call him with questions at 508-929-4368. Thank you.

The Casavant organ that is still in the former Good Shepherd Church in Linwood is being offered for free to any parish in our diocese by Fr. Raphael Seif, the pastor of St. Shenouda & St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church. If you are interested in learning more, please email him at Fr.Raphael.seif@gmail.com. The organ is from the 1950s and would need some work before being reinstalled.