Question: Does the Bible say anything about drinking alcohol? Answer: Yes, it does, whenever it mentions the consumption of wine or “strong drink.” The responsible consumption of wine is encouraged in the Bible. Jesus and the Apostles all took wine to drink at the Last Supper (cf. Mt 26:27,29). Jesus would not have made Himself sacramentally present in wine if wine was prohibited. The Son … Continue reading
Question: What are the four marks of the Church? Answer: A mark is a characteristic that identifies or distinguishes a thing from among other things. The Church Jesus founded is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. These are the characteristics that identify His Church from among the hundreds of ecclesial communities, or “churches,” that exist today. The Catechism contains an excellent exposition of all four of … Continue reading
Nationally recognized Marriage Coaches Greg & Julie Alexander will be conducting a one day workshop on April 20, 2013 from 9am-4pm at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, parish hall. This one day event is open to all married couples in the Dioceses of Owensboro and the surrounding area. Child care will be provided for children ages two and up. This workshop is a highly … Continue reading
CD copies of the 2012 Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky are now available. The 5 CD set features nationally renowned and dynamic Catholic speakers, including two time U.S. kickboxing champion Jesse Romero, U.S. Army veteran Richard Lane, and author and former Church of Christ preacher and Catholic convert Bruce Sullivan. The cost is $20 for all 5 hours of uplifting and inspiring talks. If you … Continue reading
Looking for a better way to experience the Lenten season? Take the Owensboro Catholic Radio 40 day challenge. Make WIMM your radio destination as you prepare for Easter. Turn off the pop music and the political commentary … and tune in to content of eternal consequence. For the 40 days of Lent, keep your radio on 107.9 FM, Owensboro’s destination for Catholic radio.
The Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky is only one week away – Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Brescia University in Owensboro. To secure your place at the conference, please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Go to www.kycatholic.com for more information, including information on how to purchase tickets. Thank you, may God bless you, and I hope to see you at the conference. Mike Sullivan, President … Continue reading
Question: Why does the Bible say that Jesus had brothers if Mary was a virgin her whole life? Answer: There are several verses in Scripture that refer to the “brothers” of Jesus (cf. Mt 12:46; 13:55-56; Mk 3:31; Lk 8:19; Jn 7:1-10; Acts 1:14; Gal 1:19). However, it is not necessary to believe that these “brothers” were actually His siblings. Remember, the New Testament was … Continue reading