Bishop Robert Barron: Fulton Sheen
Guiding Converts and Clergy
Fulton Sheen’s evangelization was not limited to the media. He is credited with the conversion of many public figures, including the congresswoman, ambassador, and author Clare Boothe Luce.
Sheen also devoted many hours to leading retreats, especially for priests. He closed each and every retreat with a Holy Hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament and encouraged the retreatants to pray a Holy Hour each day.
He practiced what he preached; in fact, he was praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament at the time of his death.
See what fed Archbishop Sheen’s evangelization:
An excerpt from
CHAPTER FIVE
SPIRITUAL COMBAT, VIGILANCE AND DISCERNMENT
Spiritual corruption
164. The path of holiness is a source of peace and joy, given to us by the Spirit. At the same time, it demands that we keep “our lamps lit” (Lk 12:35) and be attentive. “Abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thess 5:22). “Keep awake” (Mt 24:42; Mk 13:35). “Let us not fall asleep” (1 Thess 5:6). Those who think they commit no grievous sins against God’s law can fall into a state of dull lethargy. Since they see nothing serious to reproach themselves with, they fail to realize that their spiritual life has gradually turned lukewarm. They end up weakened and corrupted.
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
Coming Up...
No morning Masses on Wednesday, November 6th
Dedication of the Cathedral - Wednesday, November 6th at 2pm
Tours of the Church - Nov. 9th and 10th
after the 4:30, 8:00, and 10:30 weekend Masses
St. Bens Scouts Events - Saturday, November 9th
We are having “field day competition” events during the afternoon, for the pack, troop and crew members. We are selling Home Made Cinnamon Roll (Plain or Iced…$10 per 8”x9” Cinnamon Roll) after ALL weekend Masses. Finally, immediately after the 4:30pm Mass we will have a Formal Flag Retirement Ceremony on the Baseball Field.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend any event of the day. Come to watch the scouts, to ask questions about scouting and if you are an active or retired military member, to participate in the Flag Retirement Ceremony. (Please wear your uniform if you wish to participate in the ceremony)
Thank you ALL for your continued support of the St. Bens Scouting Program!
One God, One Community - Sunday November 10th
6:30 PM at the Islamic Center on Grimm Road. Topic: The command to LOVE!
Veterans' Day Luncheon - Sunday, November 10th after the 10:30 Mass
Hosted by St. Ben's Teen Power. RSVP to lerutherford@evdio.org or call the Parish Center at 812.425.3369.
TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) - November 9-11th
TEC is a three-day retreat weekend of prayer, reflections, and activities. This activity is geared toward those who are starting their junior year of high school through college age. For more information or to register, go to http://www.switec.org/.
Evening of Praise --Saturday, November 16, 7:00 – 8:15 pm in St. Benedict Cathedral Church, featuring Janet Sullivan Whitaker singing her own music and music from others.
Fr. Godfrey's Jubilee Celebration We will be celebrating Fr. Godfrey’s 25th Jubilee of Ordination on Sunday, November 17, at the 10:30 AM Mass, with a reception to follow in the cafeteria.
St. Ben's Women's Retreat - January 31 - February 2nd at Sarto Retreat Center
Registration form below
Photo Credit: Tami Orr