An excerpt from
CHAPTER THREE: IN THE LIGHT OF THE MASTER
GOING AGAINST THE FLOW
83. This Beatitude speaks of those whose hearts are simple, pure and undefiled, for a heart capable of love admits nothing that might harm, weaken or endanger that love. The Bible uses the heart to describe our real intentions, the things we truly seek and desire, apart from all appearances. “Man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart” (1Sam 16:7). God wants to speak to our hearts (cf. Hos 2:16); there he desires to write his law (cf. Jer 31:33). In a word, he wants to give us a new heart (cf. Ezek36:26).
Every Christian is challenged, here and now, to be actively engaged in evangelization
; indeed, anyone who has truly experienced God's saving love does not need much time or lengthy training to go out and proclaim that love.
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
COMING UP...
One God-One Community
January 20th 6:30 PM at St. Benedict Cathedral
Topic: Catholicism: Death and Dying
Mass for Greater Respect for Human Life
January 22nd at 5:30 PM at St. Benedict Cathedral
School Open House
January 31st 5:00-7:00 PM
All prospective families and all parishioners are welcome to visit the school and meet with our teachers.
St. Ben's Women's Retreat at Sarto (Catholic Center)
February 1st-3rd. For more information please call 812-425-3369 or visit saintbenedictcathedral.org.
Catholic Men's Conference of Western Kentucky-Owensboro, KY
February 2nd. Featuring Dr. Edward Sri. Reservations are required by January 21st. For more information, go to www.KYCatholic.com.
Parish Mission
February 15th and 16th. Fr. Gary Kastl will be conducting our annual parish mission. Stayed tuned for details.
People of Prayer
Beginning February 27th at 7 PM, we will begin a monthly program called People of Prayer which will focus on different forms of prayer. The first presentation will cover Eucharistic Adoration.
The renovation of our Cathedral has begun. The pews are being removed. During the renovation, the parish will be using chairs. In accordance with the law of the Church and after consultation with Bishop Siegel, we will not be kneeling during Mass until the new pews and kneelers have been installed.