Bishop Robert Barron's: Catholicism 101
If God exists, why is there so much evil in the world?
There is no way around it: the existence of evil is the most difficult challenge to our belief in God.
If God is all good and all powerful, it seems there should be no evil. Yet there is. This is why many people conclude there is no God.
This is a powerful argument and its power is felt even more in light of the Holocaust, ISIS, and cases of abuse and harassment.
So how do we handle the problem of evil? Watch this video and learn:
Father Godfrey's Homily
OT 05A 2020
St. Benedict Cathedral
St. Benedict Cathedral
A few years ago, it was made so clear to me in prayer: without ever setting out to be, I had become a clean-up man. In many of my assignments – no, I’m not leaving! – my work has involved clean-up. Even though I have loved the work, I didn’t much like the title! I didn’t like it at all, but it was true.
You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. These aren’t statements of fancy, but of fact. We are salt and light. We may not like those titles either, but we’re called to bring life, joy, peace, and flavor to the world. Like it or not, we are!
Brothers and sisters, these sweet words bring huge responsibility. Light provides for growth and shows the way. Do we? Salt preserves nourishment and enhances life. Do we? So easily, we choose the darkness and blandness of our sin. But we are, according to the One who knows, salt and light. Today, let’s courageously brighten the way of one who has wronged us. Let’s be light and shine for all!
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
5. How can we speak about God?
By taking as our starting point the perfections of man and of the other creatures which are a reflection, albeit a limited one, of the infinite perfection of God, we are able to speak about God with all people. We must, however, continually purify our language insofar as it is image-bound and imperfect, realizing that we can never fully express the infinite mystery of God.
Further reading: CCC 39-43, 48-49
By taking as our starting point the perfections of man and of the other creatures which are a reflection, albeit a limited one, of the infinite perfection of God, we are able to speak about God with all people. We must, however, continually purify our language insofar as it is image-bound and imperfect, realizing that we can never fully express the infinite mystery of God.
Further reading: CCC 39-43, 48-49
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...
Electronic Funds Transfer Sign Ups - Before and after the weekend Masses in February (except 6AM).
Recognizing the disciples need to give consistently, this method helps every parishioner who chooses to make that happen. To sign up, bring your bank account and routing numbers (these can be found on your checks) to the Mass you attend.
Recognizing the disciples need to give consistently, this method helps every parishioner who chooses to make that happen. To sign up, bring your bank account and routing numbers (these can be found on your checks) to the Mass you attend.
Fish Frys - Every Friday - February 28 - April 3rd
St. Ben's Cafeteria, 5PM - 7PM.
St. Ben's Parish Retreat - Saturday, March 14th
Seeking God, Finding Peace: beginning at 9am through 4:30 PM Mass
Are your seeking God through - better connections in the parish community? - clearer identity as a disciple of Jesus? - greater depth in your spiritual life? - learning from other disciples on the path? Register by Monday, March 9th, by phone at (812) 425-3369, ext 0 or by email at cathedral@evdio.org., or CLICK HERE.
