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St. Stephen Catholic Church Fr. Robert Knight, Pastor 11514 State Hwy A, P.O. Box 233 Richwoods, MO 63071 Phone: (573) 678-2207 Fax: (573) 678-2380 email: parish354@archstl.org Website: ststephenrichwoodsmo.com Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time January 29, 2023 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3  FOR REFLECTION:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:3 The phrase “poor in spirit” can be confusing. Think of it in this sense– poor in spirit means de- pending on God’s providence and not depending on our own self-reliance. Being detached from earthly things (power, money, and comfort) and being attached to heavenly things (charity, sacrifice, and mercy), is what we should strive for. |