Thank you to everyone in our group who participated in the Mass. I received a lot of compliments, not only on how you read but on how you dressed. It made a big difference! Our next Mass will be Friday, February 19.

Patron Saint: St. Matthew

Motto: Scientia Potentia Est

This is a Latin phrase meaning, "For also knowledge itself is power," which in modern times is often paraphrased as "knowledge is power."

The phrase implies that with knowledge or education one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase. It is also used as a justification for a reluctance to share information as some form of advantage can be gained through the use or manipulation of knowledge. It is possible that Bacon was paraphrasing Proverbs 24:5: "A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength." Another possible meaning for this phrase can be found in philosophical idealism - if the world exists solely as the content of consciousness, then knowledge itself can be used to directly manipulate the content of reality.