Bishop Robert Barron's: The Sacraments
Can a broken friendship with God be restored?
God does not give up on us, even when we give up on him.
He acts as a loving Father, like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son.
God in Christ gives us mercy and forgiveness, which is extended through the Church in the sacrament of Reconciliation.
It’s our choice to accept or reject God’s outstretched hand of forgiveness.
Hear more about God’s desire to be united with us always:
Fr. Godfrey's Homily
OT24A 2020
St. Benedict Cathedral
St. Benedict Cathedral
Lent was obviously a time for self-denial, but in middle school I learned the art of recognizing exceptions to the rule. I could eat candy on Sundays. And then there were feast days. Obviously I could eat candy on feast days! Always looking for the exception, it was easy to miss the beauty of the law.
Jesus makes His point clearly today: His disciples, like Him, must always be ready to forgive.
Brothers and sisters, do we miss the law’s beauty by seeking the exception? We like to think that Jesus can’t mean forgiving the high school grudge, the always annoying relative, or the person who broke up with me! But in fact, his math means always. And if we’ll get better at forgiving, then we’ll become more accustomed to the freedom from slavery that He’s always intended for us. Sometimes we set the shackles. But today, and always, Christ intends for us to be free. Besides you, who needs your forgiveness today?
Coming Up:
Hold firm and take heart: A prayer for our times
Thursday, September 17th, 7:00 - 7:30PM
FaceBook Live Prayer Service
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.
Confessions - Wednesdays 5-5:30 PM and Saturdays 9:30-10 AM.
Confessions are now in the middle vestibule off the gathering space so that people with mobility issues may have access.
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.
Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the 4:30PM Mass. An email was sent to identified parents. Anyone sophomore in high school or older who has not yet been confirmed is eligible to receive the sacrament. If you have a daughter or son who would like to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, even if you didn't receive the email, click here.
DAILY Live Stream Mass on Facebook!
CLICK HERE for the videos which are available on the parish website after the Masses.
