We made it! By the time you read this, we will have a new bishop. As we continue to thank God for the twenty-seven years of Bishop McRaith’s Episcopal ministry, now we are equally grateful that God has sent us a new shepherd in the person of Bishop William Medley. I hope that many of you were able to attend his ordination on Wednesday. As I write this on Tuesday, snow is coming down relentlessly. I trust that you enjoyed the special edition of The Western Kentucky Catholic that you received last week. Note the beautiful welcoming ad from St. Stephen Cathedral. The picture is of the Holy Spirit window that will be revealed when we remove the mosaic and install the beautiful reredos.
A special word of thanks to all who so swiftly and joyfully responded to our plea for help with removing the snow in preparation for the Bishop’s big day. You are great!
Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. As I mentioned last week, we will have a Lenten mission beginning on February 28th, conducted by Fr. Dan Dorsey, the president of the Glenmary Home Missioners. The Mission will focus on the passion and death of Jesus and its consequences for us. On Sunday evening, the topic will be “Who Killed Jesus?” Monday’s theme is: “Why is Suffering a Necessary Part of Jesus’ Passion and Death?” On Tuesday, Fr. Dan will focus on the Holy Eucharist and its relationship to the death and resurrection of Jesus. On Wednesday, the final night of the Mission, Father’s topic will be “What meaning does the Passion and Death of the Christ have in my Life?” As you can see, the sermons will take us into the heart of Lent and help us to prepare for Holy Week. During the week, there will also be opportunity to meet with Fr. Dan individually and for confession.
This afternoon is the annual Gospel Explosion at Blessed Sacrament Chapel. This is a time of ecumenical song and prayer hosted by our sisters and brothers at Blessed Sacrament. I invite you to join us at 2:30PM.
