Bishop Robert Barron's: Catholicism 101
What was the Messiah supposed to do?
Most Jews of the first century knew what the Messiah was going to do when he arrived.
They expected him to gather the scattered tribes of Israel, cleanse the temple, deal with Israel’s enemies, and reign as Lord of all nations.
Jesus did all these things, but in a surprising way that scandalized his contemporaries.
Watch to find out how...
Fr. Godfrey's Homily
Baptism of the Lord A 2020
St. Benedict Cathedral
St. Benedict Cathedral
There is enormous satisfaction that accompanies learning how to skip a rock across a pond. But there is greater insight when one notices the ripples caused by the contact of the stone with the water every time it skips.
Jesus doesn’t traffic in our hyper-individualism. No, he heals the blindness of one who goes and proclaims good news to many. The ripples continue. He sets the captive free who announces Christ’s liberating love. The ripples continue.
Brothers and sisters, on this feast of the baptism of Jesus, let’s realize that our good and bad deeds ripple forth as well, that our challenge is to be like the newborn King, sharing the grace and joy of wholeness, furthering a story of grace that the world needs to hear. Let’s help Christ’s ripples continue!
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday 7AM
Tuesday 7AM, 9AM
Wednesday 7AM, 9AM (School Mass)
Thursday - Saturday 7AM, 9AM
Confessions 20 minutes before each Mass until 5 minutes before Mass
An excerpt from the
1. What is the plan of God for man?
God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. In the fullness of time, God the Father sent his Son as the Redeemer and Savior of mankind, fallen into sin, thus calling all into his Church and, through the work of the Holy Spirit, making them adopted children and heirs of his eternal happiness.
Further reading: CCC 1-25
“You are great, O Lord, and greatly to be praised [...] You have made us for yourself and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” (Saint Augustine)
God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. In the fullness of time, God the Father sent his Son as the Redeemer and Savior of mankind, fallen into sin, thus calling all into his Church and, through the work of the Holy Spirit, making them adopted children and heirs of his eternal happiness.
Further reading: CCC 1-25
“You are great, O Lord, and greatly to be praised [...] You have made us for yourself and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” (Saint Augustine)
INFLUENZA PRECAUTIONS at Mass
1. If you are sick or contagious, in charity for everyone, please stay at
home and do not enter church.
If you have been ill or are susceptible,
2. please avoid physical contact at the sign of peace;
3. please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood;
4. please receive Holy Communion in the hand.
1. If you are sick or contagious, in charity for everyone, please stay at
home and do not enter church.
If you have been ill or are susceptible,
2. please avoid physical contact at the sign of peace;
3. please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood;
4. please receive Holy Communion in the hand.
Coming Up...
St. Ben's Women's Retreat - January 31 - February 2nd at Sarto Retreat Center
See Registration form below. Day or overnight retreat options. Registrations due by Jan. 20th.
Souper Bowl Sunday - Sunday, Feb. 2. Boxes will be available at the church entrances to collect cans of soup for the House of Bread and Peace.
Electronic Funds Transfer Sign Ups - Before and after the weekend Masses in February (except 6AM). Help the parish reduce overall expenses related to weekly giving. To sign up, bring your bank account and routing numbers to the Mass you attend.
Mardi Gras 2020 - SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the Eykamp Hall in the Ridgway Center on the University of Evansville campus. 5:30 – midnight. Dinner, dance & auction. Reservations are due by January 27th.
Photo: Mark Valenzuela