Bishop Robert Barron's: St. Benedict
Who preserved Western civilization after Rome’s fall?
St. Benedict is known as the founder of Western monasticism.
His monks preserved and developed Western civilization after the fall of Rome.
Watch this short video to meet this pivotal figure:
Fr. Godfrey's Homily
OT 29A 2020
St. Benedict Cathedral
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” These words from the Declaration of Independence do us a magnificent favor: they remind us who has given our greatest gifts. Our unalienable rights come not from any government, even though government must respect them. Our genuine rights come from God alone: God, who made us all!
Besides our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as people of the United States, the Church reminds us of further responsibilities. As we know so well, we must respect human life – from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death; we must respect the dignity of every human person; we must live in charitable solidarity with one another; we must provide prudent care for God’s creation; we must support families, community, and participation in civic life; we must commit to a fundamental option for the poor and vulnerable, we must realize that every right comes with corresponding responsibility; we must remember that work has inherent dignity and workers have rights.
These teachings are neither liberal nor conservative, neither Democrat nor Republican, neither red nor blue. These teachings are the social teaching of the Catholic Church. So how do we repay Caesar in 2020? By being faithful citizens! A far more complicated question: how do I repay God? By giving Him my whole life, as a disciple who lives in unflinching love for God and neighbor, hospitable, inquisitive, prayerful, and generous. God has given us marvelous gifts. And anything He’s given us, which is everything, we must repay to Him by being the disciples our baptism calls us to be. Brothers and sisters, now is the time for genuine faith and apostolic courage as we strive to repay to God as good stewards every good gift we’ve been given by Him.
Coming Up:
Temporary Schedule for Masses
Masses will be phased in over time. For now, we will have the 9AM weekday Mass only--EXCEPT ON MONDAYS. The weekend Masses will be at 4:30PM Saturday, 8:00AM, 10:30AM on Sunday.
New Confession Schedule
Tuesday through Friday, 8:40-8:55AM in the front vestibule of church
Saturday 9:30-10:00AM in the front vestibule of church
No confessions on Wednesday evenings
Stewardship Commitment Card - Electronic
Click here to complete your stewardship commitment card electronically.
RCIA - Do you know someone who has shown interest in becoming Catholic? If so, have them call the parish office at (812) 425-3369 or email Fr. Godfrey at gmullen@evdio.org. The fall RCIA classes will be held virtually beginning in September. Anyone that is interested in learning more about the faith is welcomed to begin RCIA. Even if someone is not 100% sure that they want to join the Church, this a great way to learn more about the Catholic faith.
Grounded in Hope Bible Study - Starting in September...The Grounded in Hope Women's Bible Study will begin in September on Wednesday nights at 7 PM. The book is available for purchase at www.walkingwithpurpose.com. For more information, please contact Kimberly Early at Kimberlydawnearly@gmail.comor Audra Douglas at Audra.Douglas@yahoo.com.
DAILY Live Stream Mass on Facebook!
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