THE CATHOLIC Multi-faceted building at cathedral complete Commentator PAGE 5 November 14, 2014 Vol. 51, No. 20 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org SPIRITUAL OASIS St. Albert undergoing renaissance at SLU

By Richard Meek The Catholic Commentator

Cierra Calloway stepped onto the imposing surroundings of Southeastern Louisiana Uni- versity, staring into a sea of strange faces, left alone to navigate the turbulent waters of college life away from home. Several months later, however, Calloway, who is from Houma and the only graduate from her high school to attend SLU, sits comfortably among a group of students that have not only become her friends but also her new family. She is one of a burgeoning population of young adults who are discovering the spiritual trea- sure of St. Albert Catholic Chapel and Catholic Student Center in Hammond. “It’s very important for us,” Calloway said of St. Albert. “As freshmen and sophomores, we really don’t know that many people. This is like a home. We are a family, and we can help each other along the journey.” “I have met one of my best friends and these St. Albert Catholic Chapel and Catholic Student Center in Hammond has become a popular spot for students at South- are some of my closest friends,” she added, nod- eastern Louisiana University. Through the efforts of pastor Father Randy Cuevas and campus minister Sister Renee ding toward a group of students who gathered Daigle MSC, attendance at Mass has dramatically increased as well as participation in the Catholic Student Association. SEE SLU PAGE 12 Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator

Suspect nabbed in Morganza robbery Catholic Charities

By Barbara Chenevert The Catholic Commentator celebrates 50 years A 45-year-old Lettsworth man was ar- By Barbara Chenevert rested Nov. 4 for allegedly stealing sacred The Cathollic Commentator items valued at more than $12,000 from the St. Vincent de Paul mission chapel in Innis. Spotting an elderly man walking with a cane, Linda Simms steps “I’m beyond happy. Our God is good is from behind her receptionist desk to hold the door open for him. the first thing that came to mind,” when the “Come on in. Welcome,” she tells him, full of smiles. sheriff’s office reported the arrest, said Fa- Simms works as the receptionist at Catholic Charities Diocese ther Brent Maher, pastor of St. Ann in Mor- of Baton Rouge, as part of its senior employment program. But her ganza and St. Vincent de Paul. This stained glass window was damaged dur- spirit exemplifies that of the entire organization that this year cel- Detective Josh Adams of the Pointe Cou- ing the burglary. Photo provided by Father Brent Maher ebrates its 50th anniversary of caring for and opening its doors to pée Sheriff’s Office said Stephen Mayeaux, those in need in this community. whose address was listed as 1108 Alleda Dr., were a monstrance, gold communion ves- “I don’t think I can really express the frequency of how often we Breaux Bridge, was booked with burglary sels, a paschal candle stand and a case of touch people. One in every 20 people will be touched in some way of a place of worship. Adams said Mayeaux, wine, Adams said. A money box that went by Catholic Charities, either as a volunteer, a donor or a recipient of who was originally from the area, had with votive candles is still missing, he said. services,” said David Aguillard, who has served as Catholic Charities moved back only a week and half ago. Adams said the alleged burglar gained director for the past eight years. Recovered from Mayeaux’ residence SEE ROBBERY PAGE 8 SEE ANNIVERSARY PAGE 10 2 The Catholic Commentator The Lighter Side of FAI t H November 14, 2014 | TREASURES FROM THE DIOCESE | DID YOU KNOW Thanksgiving rooted in Catholicism

Turkey, sweet potatoes and dressing Fla., came together for a feast and Mass fill the table. Children dress like pilgrims of Thanksgiving as Don Pedro Mendoza at schools around the country. Families claimed the land for King Philip II and gather around the table. It’s Thanksgiving Spain. Some 500 soldiers, 200 sailors and in the United States, a day set aside to give 100 families, along with the Timucuan In- thanks to God for his many blessings. dians celebrated Mass together. While Thanksgiving generally cele- Another Thanksgiving celebration oc- brates a day in 1621 when Puritan pilgrims curred on April 30, 1958, in what is now in Massachusetts invited native Indians Texas when Spanish explorer Don Juan de for a meal to celebrate a bountiful harvest, Onate claimed the land north of the Rio it was not the first time Thanksgiving was Grande for King of Spain. He asked friars offered on what would become American on the expedition to say a Mass of thanks- soil. giving followed by a feast of duck, goose Several stories unfold where Catho- and fish. The settlers even put on a play. lic settlers offered thanksgiving to God The Thanksgiving traditionally cele- many years prior to the traditional Puritan brated today observes an event in 1621 thanksgiving observance. when Pilgrims, who had survived a long In 1541 Francisco Coronado led a large winter with help from native Americans, expedition that included five Franciscan invited the Indians to celebrate with them missionaries from Mexico. They eventu- and give thanks to God. ally landed in Palo Duro Canyon in Texas The event was not celebrated annually where on May 29 Father Juan Padilla OFM and was not made a yearly holiday in the offered Mass followed by a thanksgiving United States until President Abraham feast of wild game. Lincoln established a day of Thanksgiv- On Sept. 8, 1565, Native Americans ing on the last Thursday in November in and Spanish settlers in St. Augustine, 1863.

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The ambo at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in St. Francisville was built in 1860 and came here from a church in Harrisburg, Penn. OLMC acquired the pulpit, along with a credence table, in 1979 when the historic church was remodeled. Our Lady of Mount Car- mel was built in 1871. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator

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By Richard Meek empowered to take respect for each per- Although those ethnic neighborhoods The Catholic Commentator son to a deeper level. gave residents a comforting feeling and “Where it changes, not only my out- provided support, it also created divi- Society and civil law allow individuals ward actions as important as those are, siveness to the greater community to the the opportunity to outwardly pursue their but my internal thoughts and my reflec- point where it created cultures in direct quest for respect for one another, but faith tions as well,” Bishop Fabre said. opposition to each other. and religion pave the way to an inward He acknowledged the past shortcom- “That reality also manifested itself challenge to achieve the ultimate goal. ings of religious efforts but quickly added, into employment,” the bishop said, add- That was the message Bishop Shelton “true religion down through the ages has ing that ethnic groups were often pigeon- J. Fabre delivered during the Louisiana always added much to efforts. It’s my be- holed into specific areas of the workforce, Diversity Forum at Southern University lief that the positive things that faith and “from laborers to agriculture workers, on Oct. 30 religion have brought to our desire for the from laundry workers to police officers, Bishop Fabre, a native of New Roads common good of acceptance of cultural from bankers, bakers and shop owners to who is the bishop of the Diocese of Hou- diversity is what has brought me here to- fishermen.” ma-Thibodaux, was one of several speak- day. “Separated from one another into dif- ers during the daylong forum. John “It challenges us to live outward re- ferent ethnic neighborhoods in which Pierre, a parishioner at St. Paul Catholic spect (and) to integrate (that respect) into they lived and separated in employment Church and professor and vice chancellor our thoughts and reflection. In the end, which they were allowed to engage in, at Southern University Law Center, was we are all equal to one another and each there was no real substantial interaction part of a group of individuals who closed have our gifts to offer if we are open to in the work force or neighbors,” he said. the session by speaking on diversity and another.” Bishop Shelton J. Fabre was one of several “On the outside chance there was interac- education. Bishop Fabre said the United States, at guest speakers during the Louisiana Diver- tion, it usually had very little to do with The forum also honored Angela Cic- its very heart, has always been rich in di- sity Forum at Southern University on Oct. the respect for the diversity that was pres- colo, chief legal officer and secretary for versity, saying, “we are basically a nation 30. Bishop Fabre spoke on how faith and ent.” Special Olympics. She was also the key- of immigrants.” religion can empower individuals to in- Bishop Fabre jokingly said the one gal- note speaker. He said early in the country’s history wardly challenge themselves to achieve vanizing factor among the various ethnic Bishop Fabre, in delivering his mes- as the larger cities began to flourish, the the ultimate goal of respecting all people. groups was their respect for one another’s sage, said faith and religion challenges in- various cultures of immigrants became Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator food. dividuals “to change in a positive way who part of the fabrics of those communities. “They were open to the culinary de- we are as a human.” Over time, Bishop Fabre said, ethnic and that served to assist those of a particular light each presented,” he said. “Having He said by doing so, people of faith are cultural neighborhoods were established race or culture. SEE DIVERSITY PAGE 24

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Month xx, xxxx Vol. Cxx, No. xx ommentatorSERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 www.diobr.org/tcc 4 The Catholic Commentator NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL November 14, 2014 Pope removes Cardinal Burke from Vatican post

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Fran- In December 2013, Pope Francis did sion that the pope established in August cis removed U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. not reappoint him to his position on the – should not undermine the process’ rig- Burke, 66, as head of the Vatican’s highest Congregation for Bishops, which advises or. court and named him to a largely ceremo- the pope on episcopal appointments. During the Oct. 5-19 Synod of Bishops nial post for a chivalric religious order. Cardinal Burke expressed frustration, on the family, Cardinal Burke was one of Cardinal Burke, formerly prefect of in a February 2014 article in the Vatican the most vocal critics of a midterm report the Apostolic Signature, will now serve as newspaper, that many Americans thought that used remarkably conciliatory lan- cardinal patron of the Knights and Dames Pope Francis intended to change Catholic guage toward people with ways of life con- of Malta, the Vatican announced Nov. 8. teaching on certain “critical moral is- trary to Catholic teaching, including those The move had been widely expect- sues of our time,” including abortion and in same-sex unions and other non-mari- ed since an Italian journalist reported it same-sex marriage, because of the pope’s tal relationships. The day the report was in September, and the cardinal himself stated belief that “it is not necessary to released, the cardinal told an American confirmed it to reporters the following talk about these issues all the time.” reporter that a statement from Pope Fran- month. Insisting that the pope had “clearly cis reaffirming traditional doctrine on It is highly unusual for a pope to re- affirmed the church’s moral teaching, in those matters was “long overdue.” move an official of Cardinal Burke’s stat- accord with her unbroken tradition,” Car- Cardinal Burke made the news again ure and age without assigning him com- dinal Burke blamed perceptions to the late in October when he told a Spanish parable responsibilities elsewhere. By contrary on “false praise” of Pope Francis journalist that many Catholics “feel a bit church law, cardinals in the Vatican must by “persons whose hearts are hardened of seasickness, because it seems to them offer to resign at 75, but often continue against the truth.” that the ship of the church has lost its Cardinal Burke in office for several more years. As usual After Pope Francis invited German compass. The cause of this disorientation when announcing personnel changes oth- Cardinal Walter Kasper to address a must be put aside. We have the constant the Vatican. That distinction now belongs er than retirements for reasons of age, the meeting of the world’s cardinals in Febru- tradition of the church, the teachings, the to Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia, ad- Vatican did not give a reason for the car- ary, Cardinal Burke emerged as a leading liturgy, morals. The catechism does not junct secretary of the Congregation for dinal’s reassignment. opponent of Cardinal Kasper’s proposal change.” the Doctrine of the Faith. A prominent devotee of the traditional to make it easier for divorced and civilly A former archbishop of St. Louis, Car- The new head of the Apostolic Signa- liturgy and outspoken defender of tradi- remarried Catholics to receive Commu- dinal Burke was named by Pope Benedict ture is French Archbishop Dominique tional doctrine on controversial moral nion. XVI to lead the Apostolic Signature in Mamberti, formerly secretary for rela- issues, Cardinal Burke had appeared in- Cardinal Burke also warned that ef- June 2008. At the time of his dismissal, tions with states, the Vatican’s equivalent creasingly out of step with the current forts to streamline the marriage annul- he was the highest-ranking U.S. bishop at of a foreign minister. pontificate. ment process – the mandate of a commis- Pope says annulment process should be cheaper and more efficient VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis things,” the pope said. “They say, ‘God will said the church’s marriage annulment pro- understand, I’ll move on this way, with this cess should be more efficient and perhaps burden on my soul.’” even free of charge, and he decried any at- Pope Francis warned that annulment tempts to exploit it for profit. cases must not fall within the “framework “Some procedures are so long and so of business,” which he described as an all- burdensome, they don’t favor (justice), and too-frequent occurrence. people give up,” the pope said. “Mother “I am not talking about anything un- church should do justice and say: ‘Yes, it’s usual. There have been public scandals,” true, your marriage is null. No, your mar- he said. riage is valid.’ But justice means saying so. Apparently referring to his time in That way, they can move on without this Buenos Aires, the pope recalled: “I had doubt, this darkness in their soul.” to dismiss one person from the tribunal, The pope made his remarks Nov. 5, in some time ago, who said: ‘I’ll handle both a meeting with diocesan officials and can- proceedings, civil and ecclesiastical, for on lawyers enrolled in a course offered by $10,000.’ ” the Roman Rota, the Vatican tribunal pri- Noting that some participants at the marily responsible for hearing requests for synod had called for making the annul- marriage annulments. ment process free of charge, Pope Francis Pope Francis said participants at the said “we will have to see,” but added that, Oct. 5-19 Synod of Bishops on the family “when the spiritual is attached to an eco- had expressed a desire to “streamline the nomic interest, this is not from God.” process” of judging requests for annul- Pope Francis has related difficulties ments, and he noted that he had recently with the annulment process to the situ- established a special commission to do so. ation of divorced and civilly remarried As an example of the burdens faced by Catholics whose predicament he has said those seeking annulments, the pope re- exemplifies a general need for mercy in the called that a tribunal he oversaw as arch- church today. bishop of Buenos Aires exercised jurisdic- According to church law, such Catholics tion over dioceses as far as 150 miles away. may not receive Communion unless they “It is impossible to imagine that simple, obtain an annulment of their first, sacra- common people should go to the tribu- mental marriage or abstain from sexual nal. They have to take a trip, they have to relations, living with their new partners as miss days of work, also the cost, so many “brother and sister.” November 14, 2014 The Catholic Commentator 5 New parish center fulfills needs at cathedral By Barbara Chenevert said. “But as the cathedral we The Catholic Commentator host the Chrism Mass, the Rite A vision that began more than of Election, ordinations and oth- 15 years ago becomes a reality er events.” this month as St. Joseph Cathe- The large assembly room, dral dedicates its newly renovat- which can hold three times the ed multipurpose parish hall that number of people as the previous will serve not only the cathedral hall, will allow the parish to host parish, but the diocese as well. receptions after large events. It is important that the Cathe- The dream of a new hall be- dral has this kind of facility, not gan when Father Jerry Young only for the lived faith life of the was pastor in the 1990s, said parish, but to host large dioce- Father Counce. Knowing the san events as well, said Pastor space was inadequate and the Father Paul Counce. air conditioning was inefficient, The $3.4 million renovated Father Young began the process building includes a large assem- of holding town hall meetings A large assembly room that features a terrazzo floor and state-of-the-art kitchen will allow St. Joseph Ca- bly hall that can accommodate within the parish, consulting thedral to host receptions after diocesan events. Photos by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator up to 400 people, a state-of-the- with architects and stashing art kitchen, meeting rooms, a away money for the renovation. to the fund through the Bishop’s portant diocesan events, Father and deacons of the diocesan choir rehearsal room and ade- He was able to save $1.1 million. Annual Appeal, something for Counce said. came together and there were quate restrooms. When Father Counce be- which Father Counce said he is “It was a collaborative effort. only two bathrooms, he said. “We are the smallest parish came pastor in 2009, he saw immensely grateful to the people A lot of people are proud of it,” Weston also cited a path in the diocese with only 61 reg- it as a priority to move ahead and the priests of the diocese. said Victor Weston, who served through the renovated build- istered parishioners and 200 to with the project. A capital cam- “The No. 1 priority was to as chairman of the building com- ing from the parking lot to the 300 friends who consider this paign raised another $1.4 mil- enhance the cathedral, not take mittee. He cited a 10- to 12-year church that will keep people their church,” Father Counce lion and the diocese has added away from it, and to make sure effort to raise funds that came from walking through inclement the building was not just nice from many people in the church weather. He also credited the ar- but rugged enough to withstand parish and with the support of chitects, Skipper Post AIA, with public use,” the pastor said. the bishop, the diocese and other tying the building into the archi- The building strives to fulfill church parishes. tecture of the historical church. all the needs of the parish, with The cathedral will be hap- A Mass and blessing of the the larger assembly room, more py to be able to use the facility renovated building is scheduled storage and meeting rooms that for events like the Chrism Mass Nov. 19. can double as a Sunday nursery when previously all the priests or bride’s room. Even though the parish is small, it has the same needs as every other parish like space for fellowship, a food pantry, religious education programs and other activities of a parish, while at the same time it must The newly renovated parish hall features a large assembly room, function as the cathedral par- multi-purpose meeting rooms and a choir rehearsal room. ish, home to the bishop and im-

Father Paul Counce looks over the ample storage closets in the choir rehearsal room. 6 The Catholic Commentator November 14, 2014 Changes with new pastor/Original manuscripts of Bible

For many years, ever since I advice can you give me? and productive one. answer. Where are the original writings moved into our neighborhood, (A close friend who has Fortunately, whereas of the disciples that were used to put Qour parish was staffed by Fran- also been struggling with once parishes were terri- together the Catholic Bible? Do we have ciscan Friars. But due to a shortage in these changes emailed torial (with rather rigid some of them, how old are they and are their ranks, they have now been replaced the new pastor but the ex- boundaries) now more they in the archives at the Vatican? (Hou- by diocesan priests. With that change, change was unproductive.) often they are “intention- ma, Louisiana) parishioners have been asked to make (City of origin withheld) al” – people go where the some significant adjustments. liturgy, programs and The Bible is an anthology of more Contemporary music has been elimi- In most cases, services suit them best, than 70 books composed over a nated; the choir has been replaced by an with any change where they feel most at Aperiod of some 1400 years. The organist and a cantor; Communion under Aof pastors there home. oldest known manuscripts of the Chris- both species at Sunday Masses has been comes some modification My guess is that you tian Bible, substantially in its entirety, eliminated or offered to only a portion of in leadership style and would be best off in a are the Codex Sinaiticus and the Codex the congregation. Most disturbing, two or in liturgical preferences. different parish, one Vaticanus. The Codex Sinaiticus is said three times during the past year a whole Normally parishioners Question Corner where your prayer ex- to have been penned around the middle week of daily Masses was cancelled be- anticipate this, show some perience will be positive of the fourth century and contains all of cause the pastor and vicar were both on flexibility and can weather Father Kenneth Doyle and where your worthy the New Testament and most of the Old retreat or on vacation. successfully a period of volunteerism will find Testament. It was discovered at a mon- Recently, when our Saturday vigil adjustment. new outlets. Before you astery in Mt. Sinai, Egypt in the 1800s. Mass was cancelled because of a par- It is important, however, that a new do that, though, why not sit down with The Codex Sinaiticus is named after the ish festival, my family and I attended a pastor be sensitive to the comfort level your present pastor and tell him frankly Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt. nearby parish that felt much like our own of parishioners, especially long-term why you are making a move? In fairness, A substantial portion is at the British Li- parish used to feel. I am now considering ones, and not move hastily, and that any he needs to know; at least it might help brary in London, while smaller parts are changing parishes, but that would be a significant changes be filtered through him in the future. (And by the way, my at institutions in Germany, Russia and at major move since I have been involved an advisory group, usually the parish biggest concern is with his cancelling its old home in Egypt. here for 20 years as an extraordinary council. But sometimes the transition is daily Mass for a week while he and the The Codex Vaticanus is a Greek copy minister, member of a men’s Bible study too abrupt for certain individuals and the curate are out of town; why can’t they go that has the Old Testament and much of group, volunteer worker at bereavement difference too wide to bridge, and then a away at different times, so that people the New Testament and also is a fourth meals, etc. move is advisable. won’t be inconvenienced?) century manuscript. It has been at the I have tried praying and asking for People, after all, should worship where Vatican Library since at least 1481. guidance, but I am not hearing any. What their experience of church is a peaceful In our small parish, I teach a sixth grade CCD (religious educa- FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for public Qtion) class and have six wonderful information and a pastor in the Diocese Look for and inquisitive boys. I am a certified of Albany, NY. 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By Debbie Shelley ities is a good place to start, stated Tasman. The Catholic Commentator He noted by supporting CCDBR’s Esper- anza Project, people can help provide legal Vicki Brooks has served meals at the assistance for sponsored refugee children Bishop Ott Shelter for more than 20 years. from South and Central America seeking Seeing the face of Christ in the destitute protection in the United States. There are homeless men she encountered, the need to also numerous programs that help support bring Christ’s love to often forgotten people other refugees, the elderly, those in poverty of the world welled up within her. and women and children. “That’s how my journey began. Over Local church parishes also have excel- the years, I have yearned to do more,” said lent ministries that help those in need, Tas- Brooks. man commented. Her journey evolved into addressing People desiring to build a sense of har- social justice issues. People like Brooks JustFaith members at St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge and inmate peer ministers mony in Baton Rouge can become part are answering Jesus’ call to be inclusive of at Louisiana State Penitentiary plant small signs containing characteristics of faith during of Together Baton Rouge, a coalition of others, according to Sister Janet Franklin a retreat “Planting Seeds of Faith” at Angola. File photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator churches dedicated to community out- CSJ, who spoke on “The Inclusivity of Jesus reach, said Brooks. Through Together Ba- in Luke’s Gospel,” Oct. 4 at the St. Joseph Brooks said. nomic levels and beliefs. ton Rouge, Brooks said she has met a va- Spirituality Center. A relationship bloomed between the In their work, Tasman and others have riety of people of different faiths which she Inclusivity begins with people taking in JustFaith members and the inmates, and worked hard to give people a voice in issues would normally not come into contact with. all that is around them, explained Sister they have returned to Angola several times such as immigration reform. He believes One of the first Together Baton Rouge Janet. for prisoner’s confirmations and other spe- that everyone entering the courthouse de- community building projects centered “It’s seeing God as creative and in his cial events. serves respect. around a bridge in North Baton Rouge, creative process, he has made a lot of beau- Adhering to Jesus’ teaching that “God “It’s not about documentation, it’s about Brooks remembers. The coalition was con- ty to take in,” Sister Janet said. shows now partiality” and following his dignity,” said Tasman. ducting a series of gatherings in church She emphasized that as God’s creation, example is an effective way of practicing Capital justice reform is another key halls and homes when a resident said that people are called to see “the other” as God’s inclusivity, said Sister Janet. She pointed area of concern for the Louisiana Confer- a bridge on Blue Grass Drive was closed children. out that in his public life Jesus reached out ence of Catholic Bishops, stated Tasman. indefinitely with no warning, causing prob- Meeting “the other” means going to to the outcasts, women, lepers and even He said while many consider inmates on lems. The Together Baton Rouge members Louisiana State Penitentiary for Brooks. the dead. She advised people to read Luke’s death row as no better than their actions, spoke at a Metro Council meeting and the She and other members of the St. Jean Vi- Gospel about the many miracles Jesus per- he said they must be approached as human bridge was scheduled to be replaced. anney JustFaith group, which focuses on formed and his parables, such as the Good beings. Other issues Together Baton Rouge has social justice issues and border crossing Samaritan. An issue that Tasman said remains tackled include health care reform, trans- immersion experiences, conducted a day Reaching out to neighbor means giv- across the Baton Rouge community is the portation issues, payday loan predatory of reflection for Angola inmate peer min- ing everyone dignity as an image of God, division between those who are better off practices and food shortages in poverty isters. pointed out Rob Tasman, executive direc- financially and those in poverty. stricken areas of the city. “The first time I walked away (from the tor of the Louisiana Conference of Catho- “It’s still too easy to turn our eyes from “God calls us to reach out to the poor, prison), I thought about Jesus’ two basic lic Bishops. It means recognizing the gifts those in need,” Tasman said. marginalized and suffering. In the Baton commands: love God and love neighbor. and blessings brought by people of different For those looking to be more involved Rouge community, there’s many opportu- Loving neighbor is a way of loving God,” races, gender, educational and social eco- with helping their neighbor, Catholic Char- nities to do this,” Brooks said. The synod and flexibility

here’s a saying out there once served as the prior to the mar- into and sustain the burdens and in the storm of life by creating that goes like this: “Unity Judicial Vicar and riage, a woman obligation of marriage. However, an emotional atmosphere that is Tin necessary things; liberty Chief Judge of the signed a statement such defects must be proven. An more pastoral and less legalistic. in doubtful things; charity in all Diocesan Matri- that she was open intention that existed years ago is At the end of the synod, Pope things.” monial Court for 10 to procreation, but very difficult to prove. The church Francis thanked all for their It’s hard to pin it down to one years, I witnessed later admitted that never allows a marriage to take work, but he warned against particular person, but it addresses hundreds of cases she never intended place if there is a prior marriage temptations. One temptation a sentiment in the recent Synod of where we were to have any chil- still on the books. Marriage is he warned against was “hostile Bishops on the family. The Catholic forbidden by the dren. In another indissoluble. However, Pope inflexibility.” Church teaches that a Christian rules of evidence to case, prior to the Francis realizes that the system has a right and duty to follow his give an annulment marriage, a man doesn’t always work. What Pope FATHER CATOIR writes on issues of or her conscience. Catholics follow to those who had promised that he Francis is trying to do, the way I spirituality for today’s Catholic their conscience all the time on a serious doubt about would be faithful see it, is make the church a port for Catholic News Service. variety of matters. This is a conten- the validity of their to his wife for life, tious topic, no matter how you ap- marriage. After Spirituality but it turned out proach it. When the topic came up watching many that he always recently during the synod, it was to cases, I believe the For Today intended to keep a Honor Those We Love. discuss issues, such as whether a church’s legal sys- mistress. GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS Christian in “good conscience” can tem should never Father John Catoir Each case is an receive Communion, even though be an obstacle to example of fraud he or she may not be following justice. I experienced some cases going to the heart of the contract. what the church has set forth. in which people approached the Each marriage is a contract and Some bishops expressed church tribunal for an annulment can be declared invalid if there 11817 Jefferson Highway opposition. Pope Francis tried to only to be turned down because is a serious defect in the consent, 225-753-1440 stress mercy over legalism. That they couldn’t prove their case. or if one of the parties lacked the www.ResthavenBatonRouge.com should be applauded. Having I remember a case in which, psychological capacity to enter 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those’13 8 The Catholic Commentator November 14, 2014

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November 14, 2014 The Catholic Commentator 9 40 days campaign a success By Richard Meek nied her to Delta. The Catholic Commentator Before entering Delta, however, the mother spoke with several 40 Days for Life A record number of babies saved and an volunteers and one even offered financial expanding number of church and prayer assistance. After much prayer and discus- group participation highlighted the recent- sion the mother changed her mind and in- ly completed 40 Days for Life campaign. stead visited the Women’s New Life Center, Charlotte Bergeron, 40 Days for Life which is next door to Delta. director, said 21 babies were confirmed During their visit, the couple spoke with saved, two more than Father John Cunning- 2013 and the highest ham, who had traveled in the campaign’s four- from Natchitoches to year history. Addition- volunteer. Bergeron ally, a combined 60 said the mom cried churches and prayer feelings of relief and groups, including 15 sorrow that she had for the first time, par- considered an abortion ticipated in the prayer and the husband ex- vigil, which was held pressed how moved he Sept. 24 through Nov. was by the outpouring 2 in front of the Delta of support. Clinic in Baton Rouge. Bergeron said the story is one example “We are very encouraged by the level of of how “simply being present to offer love participation,” Bergeron said. “All of the and encouragement can save one baby and new people joining us from other denomi- a family.” nations fulfill a key component of our mis- Van Haute and Bergeron agreed the TEACHER OF THE YEAR – Kimberly Inman was honored as Teacher of the Year for sion to build unity in showing respect for increase in participation, especially from the 2014-15 school year at Holy Ghost Catholic School in Hammond. Inman, left, is the right to life in our community. non-Catholic churches, is testimony that shown receiving the award from principal Tangee Daugereaux. Inman, who has “No child is ever a mistake; they are a 40 Days for Life is establishing a firm taught at Holy Ghost for 11 years, teaches social studies in fifth and six grades and blessing no matter how difficult the cir- foundation in the community. Also, Van is the sponsor of the school’s National Junior Honor Society. Photo submitted by Cindy cumstances may be. Increased participa- Haute said many of the returning churches Wagner | Holy Ghost School tion at 40 Days for Life shows that people increased their levels of participation from understand this basic truth and have the previous years. courage to show their conviction.” Bergeron said the campaign is chal- Danielle Van Haute, Respect Life coor- lenging because people are being asked to dinator of the Family and Married Life De- make a public stand in front of an abortion partment for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, facility but added the stakes are high with called the campaign an “overwhelming the “lives of unborn children and their success.” families helped in a spiritual battle.” “It has been a gift to see the participa- “I have learned more deeply to trust Holiday tion grow each year and see the lives that the Lord in witnessing the seeds planted have been spared,” she said. “Every 40 in our community in the first years of this Days for Life campaign has been unique effort really grow and bloom during this in certain ways but the common thread is fourth year,” she said. “There is no substi- Recipes & that there is an outpouring of blessing.” tute for devoting time to build friendships Bergeron said there were numerous with people in other churches.” success stories but recalled one of a young Van Haute said the campaign was also Events Wanted mother with four children who was told by blessed to have Bishop Robert W. Muench her doctor that she should abort her fifth spend time praying with volunteers at the The Catholic Commentator is looking child for health reasons. The woman’s hus- clinic as well as a number of clergy mem- Holiday Events for band opposed the abortion but accompa- bers and men and women religious. for Recipes and its special holiday section in the Nov. 28 issue. Pastor Appointment Please send in your favorite recipesNov. 14and to schedules of holiday events by Bishop Robert W. Muench has appointed Father Juel Kandulna IMS as parochial vicar at Holy Rosary The Catholic Commentator Church in St. Amant. P. O. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898; Father Kandulna was born in India in 1968 and FAX 225-336-8710; or ordained May 25, 1977, in India by Bishop Vincent Barua. He has been serving in the Rancho Region of email [email protected]. India. Include your name, address, church parish and phone number for any clarification needed. His appointment was effective Nov. 11. THE CATHOLIC

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Bishop Robert W. Muench presides over a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of Catholic Charities of the January 16-18 December 5 Diocese of Baton Rouge on Nov. 4. The bishop said CCDBR makes a difference in the community through its From Surviving to Thriving: Day of Prayer: care and generosity. Photo by Richard Meek |The Catholic Commentator Discovering the Purpose in Life Lord, Teach Us How to Pray and Our Gifts Presenter: Archbishop Alfred Hughes Presenter: Rev. Matthew Linn ANNIVERSARY  ingly. For instance with the fall and the community. It’s not just Open to men and women From page 1 of Vietnam in 1976, the agency about doing good deeds, but January 20 ramped up its immigration com- building the kingdom of God,” December 5-7 Day of Prayer: Formed three years after the ponent, which had provided ser- Aguillard said. The Recovery of Hope Healing Life's Transitions establishment of the Diocese of vices to Cubans who wanted to He said one of the significant Presenter: Rev. Joe Nassal Baton Rouge, Catholic Charities resettle here during the 1960s, changes since he took over the For almost 150 years, Presenter: Rev. Matthew Linn began primarily as an adoption she said. That was supposed to helm of the agency has been the Rabenhorst has responded 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie, LA 70006 and counseling program for be short term to help Vietnamese increased skill set, accountabil- to our growingCall Susan Halligan (504) 267-9604 * retreat.arch-no.org pregnant women. The agency has refugees, but with refugees from ity and collaboration with gov- community’s needs. 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SLU  ceilings that needed to abated, poor lighting, From page 1 and more alarmingly token interest from Catholic students. in the Catholic center, where a free lunch is Even through those early days of uncer- served every Tuesday and Thursday. tainty, Father Cuevas never lost sight of his “It’s a loving environment,” said Abby vision and that was to build a Catholic cen- Haag of Slidell, also a freshman. ter where students would be able to come for The two-story center offers students of personal as well as spiritual nourishment. all denominations an oasis of spirituality Buoyed by the enthusiastic encouragement against a backdrop of towering pines, creat- of Bishop Robert W. Muench, Father Cuevas ing a rare hamlet of serenity on a bustling began an arduous journey to restore St. campus. Not only does the center have tra- Albert. ditional college life amenities such as a pool With the help of nearly 40 volunteers, he table, but a library, free lunch twice a week launched the free lunch program, which is A refurbished library in the Catholic center that now includes WiFi accessibility offers stu- and daily Mass. attracting from 200 to 300 students every dents an opportunity to study, whether it is alone or in groups. Additionally, the Catholic Student Asso- Tuesday and Thursday. ciation continues to grow. “I canvassed the community with the Its weekly meeting on Monday nights help of other volunteers to get donations,” that had been attracting about five students Father Cuevas said. “The community was less than six years ago has now expanded very supportive of seeing the revitalization to an average of nearly 50. The revamped of St. Albert’s. Bishop Muench was just a format includes speakers or activities that prince in throwing support behind what my are not only enjoyable and informative but goals were.” also targeted to one’s spiritual growth and A grant from the Bishop’s Annual Appeal education. spanning five years CSA students also go ‘My two goals were to allowed Father Cuevas on an annual mission to make necessary trip at no cost to them, update the facilities changes that included with the past few years new carpet, drop the impoverished and make them more ceilings, modernized areas of Greenwood, lighting, glass walls to Miss. being the des- accessible. Part of it was close off the library, tination. Also offered Internet accessibility during the week are making it attractive so to and baffled air returns classes on Catholic to reduce the noise education and prayer make students want to level. A courtyard with adjacent green space provides a tranquil setting for students, whenever as well as various ser- “It was never quiet they wish to enjoy a pleasant lunch outside with friends or take a brief respite from the vice trips around the come here, so we started so it couldn’t attract daily chaos of school. community. students to come and The St. Albert the Great Chapel and Catholic Student Center serves a free lunch for students every Tuesday and Thursday. Students eating during those days can total up to 300, and pastor Father “I didn’t really want the free lunches.’ study,” said Father Cue- Randy Cuevas said establishing the free lunch program was one of his top priorities when he was assigned to St. Albert 10 years ago. Photos by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator to come here at first,” vas. “My two goals were said Nick Johnson, Father Randy Cuevas to update the facilities Paralleling CSA’s expansion of social is the respect they are afforded and the a sophomore from St. Albert pastor and make them more activities, which now include intramural way they are treated by Father Cuevas and Hammond. “I was accessible. Part of it football as well as other club sports, was Sister Renee. more interested in other things, but I went was making it attractive so to make students interest in the organization, mostly via word “If you’re under 30, no one took you to an awakening retreat (at the beginning want to come here, so we started the free of mouth. Many students were immediately seriously,” Haag said of her experiences as of each semester that is sponsored by CSA) lunches.” hooked after spending time at a CSA func- a young Catholic. “But to see Sister Renee that we do, and that opened my eyes to what In January 2008, perhaps Father Cue- tion. take us seriously as Catholics, I know I want CSA is and how awesome all of these people vas’s most important move was the addition “I have grown in my faith because I know this. It’s a welcome change and I like it.” are. Since then I’ve been getting closer and of Sister Renee, who employed a popular but there are people experiencing the same Johnson said the relationships are not closer to everybody around. effective strategy, “If you build it, they will things I have, and there other people asking just about faith, but also about life. “I couldn’t picture my college experience come.” questions more and wanting to go deeper “I can talk to Sister Renee or Father Ran- without it.” She spent her early days watching and into their faith,” Calloway said. “This is just dy or anybody around here if I’m having a St. Albert’s resurgence as a Catholic port learning but before long introduced changes one of the little steps in my journey and I problem and just talk to them. They put you for young adults can be traced to pastor to the Monday night gatherings. She said definitely don’t think it was an accident.” on an equal level, something I’m not used Father Randy Cuevas and campus minister they had become stale and lacked fun or Courtney Ourso attended a small Chris- to seeing from older people. They are not Sister Renee Daigle MSC. Father Cue- stimulation, so as that semester progressed, tian high school and was the only Catholic judgmental, they are always trying to help vas first arrived at SLU in 2004 and was she started altering the format. Sister Renee in her class, but since arriving at Southeast- you, and that’s a really awesome thing.” stunned by what he confronted. The build- began weekly meetings with CSA officers, a ern and St. Albert, her faith has blossomed. “I couldn’t get through college without Daniel Benasco, left, and Tyler Hill take advantage of the center’s pool table, which is often ing, which once housed the old Cardinal practice she still employs, to discuss ways to “I didn’t care that much about the faith,” turning to God,” he added. “It gets hard, it a popular gathering area. Newman center before it went through a attract more students to the Monday night Ourso, a sophomore, said. “I got here and gets really hard. And, I’ve had a lot of times series of evolutions mandated by university gatherings. surrounded myself with people who are of giving up to God. God, I don’t think I can officials, was showing its age. “I, as much as possible, let the kids run my faith. I’m more into my faith now than do this. Giving up to him and letting him Father Cuevas celebrates daily Mass at St. Albert, with students serving as lectors and Eucha- Some of the challenges Father Cuevas it,” she said. “I make sure they are prepared I’ve ever been.” get me through this. I would have never rastic ministers. Father Cuevas also celebrates two Masses on Sunday, with students and adults initially faced were a leaky roof, asbestos to go in front of their peers and not flop.” Equally as important for the students thought to do that before coming here.” often filling the chapel and the adjourning cafeteria. 14 The Catholic Commentator November 14, 2014 Reading program creates bond between children, parents By Debbie Shelley tales and folk tales about issues children The Catholic Commentator encounter. The children discuss charac- ters, plot and theme. Na’Tyria Mitchell, 7, snuggled with Walker highlighted the objectives of her mother, Tiffany, as she read “Wagon Prime Time. It reinforces the role of the Wheels” to her in the Redemptorist El- family as critical in children’s educa- ementary School Library. Around them, tion. Children and parents can also bond children talked boisterously after enjoying around the act of reading. Furthermore, chili dogs, chips and brownies. All activity the program sets high academic expecta- Tiffany and ceased, however, and rapt attention was tions and encourages children to express Na’Tyria Mitchell focused on a storyteller as she came forth their ideas about humanitarian topics, read a book to- and read “Fanny’s Dream.” They giggled such as history, literature, ethical issues, gether during during parts of the story and cried “No!” greed, fairness, honor and trickery. Prime Time Family when a discussion leader later asked a The children have an assigned book Reading Time at question that wasn’t true about the story. to read before they come together for the Redemptorist El- Adults also gave their comments on the weekly storytelling and discussion. After ementary School. story. the six-week program, parents and chil- Prime Time em- The six-week “Prime Time Family dren are encouraged to continue with their phasizes the im- Reading Time” sessions presented at Re- own educational programs, as they learn portance of par- demptorist have successfully gotten chil- to select books and become active users of ents in their dren and their parents excited about read- library resources. children’s educa- ing, according to Principal Erica Walker. Parents attending the Prime Time tion and helps “It’s amazing. It’s harder to get parents meetings said the books have opened for them to bond over here for academic types of things, but they their children, and reopened for them, the books. Photo by Debbie are flourishing here. The parents are very pleasure of reading. Shelley |The Catholic Com- engaged with the idea,” Walker said. Tiffany Mitchell said her son, Nigh mentator Prime Time, sponsored by the Louisi- Mitchell, 5, is exploring vocabulary, word ana Endowment for the Humanities, in- recognition and learning to retain the sto- ing him, ‘Would you read this to me?’ ” my dad when I was young. He had to work volves reading, discussion and storytelling ries he reads or is read to him. Tiffany Mitchell said. “He’s excited about a lot, so it means a lot to have special time for children ages 3-10 and their parents “Having this (assigned books to read) reading.” with my son,” said Williams. and caregivers. The books introduce fairy motivates him to read rather than me ask- Na’Tyria Mithcell is learning how to Some of those bringing children to share information and articulate her Prime Time are grandparents. thoughts about stories. Henrietta Parker, who buys books for “She is learning the difference between her grandchildren, Kethan, 6, and Kierra reading and speaking (about it to others),” Parker, 8, said she thinks Prime Time had said Mitchell. a wonderful reading list to select from. Her She stated the book reading list con- grandchildren’s favorites include “Wagon tains classic favorites that she savored Wheels” and “Amazing Grace.” when she was a child. “Every day there’s a book to read,” Hen- “They get the same excitement out of rietta Parker said. the books as I did when I was a girl,” said She added, “Kierra likes to read things Mitchell. out loud and talk about it. She likes to tell Prime Time has encouraged Mitchell to us how she feels about it.” foster in her nephews and nieces a love of “I love to read,” proclaimed Kierra Park- reading as well. er. “It’s important to read. Everyone needs Henrietta Parker said while she loves to to read,” Mitchell said. read, her eyesight had prevented her from Mallory Williams, and wife, Monick, reading as much anymore. But Prime Time said the concept of getting parents and has put her back into the reading mode. their children together for food, fellowship, Ruth Moss said when she first heard education and stories is excellent. They about the Prime Time reading program also like the happiness their son, Taven, 7, from her daughter, she volunteered to receives from participating in Prime Time. bring her grandson, Joseph Hatfield, to the “He keeps me coming back. He enjoys it sessions because she wanted to see him so much,” said Mallory Williams, smiling develop a love for reading. After Hurri- and nodding at Taven. cane Katrina, Moss worked with the Prime The Williams’ son has ADHD and uti- Time reading program at the former Re- lizes the Redemptorist dyslexia lab. They naissance Village FEMA trailer park and believe it is most likely through the com- was also an afterschool tutor. She also bined efforts of the two programs that worked full-time. their son has shown marked improvement Her daughter lives in Erwinville, works in reading. for the East Baton Rouge School system Monick Williams has also seen her son’s and attends class at night. This gives Moss social skills improved since participating and her grandson time to bond over books. in Prime Time. She said his favorite book is, “Alexander “He is much more confident when and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very speaking in front of people,” she said. Bad Day,” which was recently made into a As a father, Mallory Williams said he movie. relishes the time the reading program pro- “Every night we read something differ- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. vides him to spend with his son. ent together. When it’s time to read, he’s ‘I didn’t get t.o spend a lot of time with ready,” said a smiling Moss.

November 14, 2014 The Catholic Commentator 15 Divine vending machine ’m not going to be your the what’s in it for me mental- grow so that we will be ready to God ultimately wants to give to friend unless you do ity? The temptation would be to receive what God has prepared us is himself, which is nothing “Ithis for me.” I remem- dismiss this possibility because for us. Let us not forget that what less than everything. ber hearing similar words in most of us don’t want to think elementary school and through- that we care more about wealth, out high school. We’ve all known pleasure, honor, and success people who act this way. Oddly than other people. And yet this enough some people really temptation doesn’t only infect Ride with wanted to be their friends and our human relationships, but gave in to their demands. Let’s also our relationship with God. the #1 car be clear, this is a very unhealthy The gift is a sign of the giver. friendship. And since high When you reject the gift, you insurer in school, I’ve continued to meet reject the giver. When you ap- many people who manipulate proach the gift with entitlement, LOUISIANA. friendships for personal gain. Sign of the Times you also reject the giver because I still know people like this, you are using the giver in order and at my worst moments, I’m Seminarian Ryan Hallford to get the gift. Thus you treat the Joe Skibinski, Agent like this – maybe not in such a gifts. Think about a time when gift as more important than the 1953 Perkins Rd With competitive rates and Baton Rouge, LA 70808 simple and straightforward way, someone received a gift and giver. Archbishop Sheen says, Bus: 225-387-0201 Toll Free: 888-387-0201 personal service, it’s no because with age we grow more didn’t show even the faintest “Unfortunately, many become [email protected] wonder more drivers trust sophisticated in how we manipu- hint of gratitude. Imagine if so enamored with the gifts the State Farm®. late others to get what we want. when you were a child and you great Giver of Live has dropped Like a good neighbor, ® Entitlement destroys rela- gave your mother something you on the roadway of life they build State Farm is there. tionships. The expectation of made for her with your unskilled their cities around the gift, and CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7. deserving something reeks of ar- child hands, she informed you forget the giver.” rogance and ruins the possibility how much it sucked and threw God wants to be in a relation- of properly receiving gifts. The it away. You would have been ship with us, but how can we scene from Willy Wonka and the crushed. Mothers don’t love such properly receive what God wants Chocolate Factory when Veruca homemade creations because to provide. A great temptation Salt parades around demand- they are beautiful; rather such I’ve identified in my own prayer ing a golden goose demonstrates creations are beautiful because is to treat God like a divine vend- this problem—the “I want it their children whom they love ing machine. Maybe if I insert State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company now” mentality. “If I don’t get make them. Everyone wants enough prayers and push the 1001142.1 State Farm Indemnity Company the things I am after, I’m going to be appreciated, and nobody right buttons, God will give me Bloomington, IL to scream.” Many children do wants to be taken for granted; want I want. And if God doesn’t this, and naturally so, because yet we do so all the time. I will rebel and scream, meta- they are children; limited in “You must remember to love phorically of course. their ability to consider all the people and use things, rather God wants us to approach TOYS sacrifices and suffering involved than to love things and use him with our every need and in providing for them. But what people” (Archbishop Fulton J. desire of our heart, but we must happens when a person becomes Sheen). Slowly read that again. do so with humility so that when NEEDED! perpetually stuck in this selfish These are challenging words. Are God does provide we can receive mentality for the rest of his life? people really a priority for us? with gratitude. We should love Help us share the Christmas Without gratitude there is no Do we care more about people the giver more than the gift and love. We all know that selfish- than the things people can do for have gratitude for the many spirit! Bishop Robert Muench ness can destroy even the best us and give us? Or do we have blessings given to us. In prayer will be at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room to we should spend time praising distribute gifts to homeless and needy children. and thanking God rather than TOYS ARE NEEDED! only asking for things. Just like in any friendship, it’s good to The children served at this event are some of the ask for help, but if that is the most vulnerable in our community: children from only time you seek your friend’s our homeless shelter who won’t have a chance to company something is wrong. God doesn’t want us to only be sit on Santa’s lap; kids who eat at our Dining called upon when things are bad, Room and depend on our food services for their but also when things are good. well being; boys and girls who wouldn’t otherwise However, definitely call God receive a Christmas present. when things are bad, he wants all of us – the good, the bad and Last Christmas, we provided presents to 1,381 the ugly. needy children. This year we need your help! We Very often we are not ready are collecting new toys for children ages infant to for what God wants to accom- 12. You can drop off your toy donation at our plish for us and in us. Sometimes God delays the answering of main charitable campus located at 220 St. Vincent prayer because he has a time de Paul Place. Also, you can make a financial gift AGAINST THE WALL – On Sept. 2, St. Jean Vianney School kicked off frame unknown to us, and other by sending your contribution to St. Vincent de a fund raiser, including a fun run. The students met a challenge to times we don’t necessarily even Paul-Toy Drive, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA know what is best for ourselves. raise $30,000 for the school. On Oct. 24, at the end of a Fun Day, filled 70821 or give online at svdpbr.org. For more with space walks and other activities, the students duct taped Prin- But even times of hopeful an- cipal Wendy Ross to the wall. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator ticipation can be a sacred time information, call (225) 383-7837, ext. 201 or and opportunity for our faith to visit svdpbr.org.

16 The Catholic Commentator ENTERTAINMENT November 14, 2014

Stahelski doesn’t choreograph the action Yet now her spouse (Colin Firth) seems Motion Picture Association of America with any appreciable verve and the noir so kind and attentive. Occasional physi- MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted atmosphere he aims for is neither origi- cal violence, an adultery theme, fleeting PG – Parental guidance suggested; some nal nor convincingly rendered. Pervasive rear nudity, a few instances of profanity REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children bloody violence involving guns, knives, and crude language. A-III; R USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned martial arts combat and the brutal treat- classifications: to give special guidance for attendance ment of a priest, possible euthanasia, ani- Big Hero 6 A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may mal cruelty, drug use, an irreverent de- Disney A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children piction of a Catholic church, at least one Colorfully set in a fictional city that A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- instance of profanity, frequent rough and blends elements of San Francisco and A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian some crude language. O; R Tokyo, this action-packed 3-D animated L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive adventure, directed by Don Hall and Nightcrawler Chris Williams, is loosely based on a Open Road Marvel Comics series. A teenage inventor Strikingly creepy character study in (voice of Ryan Potter) uncovers the evil Birdman or (The Unexpected Value of cluding a crude sight gag, a same-sex kiss, which a borderline-autistic loner and conspiracy that took the life of his older Ignorance) frequent profanity, pervasive crude and petty thief (Jake Gyllenhaal) turns to am- brother (voice of Daniel Henney). To Fox Searchlight crass language. A-III; R bulance-chasing journalism, intrusively fight the bad guys, he assembles a team This talky, pretentious black comedy videotaping Los Angeles accident and made up of his personal robot (voice of is filled with existential angst when the John Wick crime scenes as sensationalist fodder for Scott Adsit) and a quartet of fellow nerds characters aren’t preoccupied with spit- Summit a local TV news program. His total disre- (voices of Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans ting curses. Michael Keaton stars as a Pseudo-stylish action thriller starring gard for ethical standards brings him so Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, and T.J. Miller). former comic-book film superhero now Keanu Reeves as a retired hit man who re- much success that the show’s producer Christening themselves with the phrase struggling to redefine himself as a serious turns to his murderous ways after becom- (Rene Russo) becomes dependent on his of the title, the aspiring superheroes set Broadway actor. Though undermined by ing the victim of a random crime while output to maintain ratings – and thereby out to save the day. Noisy smash-bang se- a rival (Edward Norton), he receives the grieving the death of his wife. The Rus- keep her job. The hidden depths of his ob- quences may be too intense for younger support of his current girlfriend (Andrea sian mobsters (Alfie Allen and Michael vious eccentricity prove so dark, though, viewers. But the movie’s calmer mo- Riseborough), his ex-wife (Amy Ryan) Nyqvist) he goes up against don’t stand a that the homeless drifter (Riz Ahmed) ments offer good lessons in friendship, and his producer (Zach Galifianakis). chance in this ultra-violent effort, which he hires as an assistant and sidekick be- self-sacrifice, and resisting temptation. Director and co-writer Alejandro G. In- is set in New York City’s supposedly glam- comes alarmed. Gyllenhaal is mesmeriz- Preceding the film is “Feast,” a charm- arritu devotes most of his film to angry orous criminal underworld and which ingly off-kilter, and writer-director Dan ing animated short directed by Patrick speeches, making his protagonist’s quest plays like a long commercial for a fancy Gilroy adeptly satirizes both the free-for- Osborne. It offers a dog’s-eye view of life, a sad, bilious journey for viewers. Fleet- imported beer. Making his directorial all world of yellow reporting and the pub- love, and the pursuit of happiness, one ing rear nudity, much sexual humor, in- debut, longtime stunt coordinator Chad lic hunger for tabloid images that fuels its meal at a time and is acceptable for all excesses. But an air of moral nihilism per- ages. Mildly scary sequences, references vades the film’s gritty urban atmosphere, to puberty, some slightly edgy humor. calling for thoughtful assessment by ma- A-II; PG ture, well-grounded viewers. Consider- able, often gory violence, several uses of Interstellar profanity, brief but coarse references to Paramount sexuality, pervasive rough and crude lan- Ambitious but flawed drama in which a guage. L; R crew of astronauts (led by Matthew Mc- Conaughey) uses a wormhole to speed Before I Go to Sleep their travel to a selection of distant Clarius planets they hope might offer refuge to The cherished amnesia plot gets dust- the whole human race, which is facing ed off for this thriller, which fans of the worldwide starvation back on a dysto- genre should enjoy, although it offers only pian, dustbowl-plagued version of Earth. one big twist. Writer-director Rowan The bond between McConaughey’s char- Joffe’s adaptation of S.J. Watson’s novel acter and his daughter (Mackenzie Foy recounts the story of an assault victim in youth, Jessica Chastain as an adult) (Nicole Kidman) whose memory erases is tested by his long absence, while that nightly. As she works with a psycholo- uniting the professor (Michael Caine) gist (Mark Strong) to recover her past, supervising the program to his daughter she recalls her own extramarital affair (Anne Hathaway), the mission’s science as well as the one her husband carried on officer, is subject to other strains. Direc- with her best friend (Anne-Marie Duff). tor and co-writer Christopher Nolan’s sprawling space epic is visually dazzling. His film also has most of its values in good Send your church order as it weighs familial ties against the sacrifices necessary to advance the common welfare and ponders the place parish, school and of love within a worldview shaped by quantum mechanics and Darwinian evo- organization news lution. But unnatural situations involv- ing the relativity of time and other envi- and photos to ronmental factors create a distance from ordinary reality that blunts the impact Richard Meek, editor, at of the movie’s human element. Addition- ally, a subplot involving frozen embryos [email protected]. calls for moral discernment. Ethical is- sues, some bloodless violence, a hand- ful of profanities, occasional crude and crass language. A-III; PG-13 November 14, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 17 It Was Always You 12345 6789 11120 131 41 51 61 Woke up sweating from a dream Looking back now I know it was always you, With a different kind of feeling always you 71 81 91 All day long my heart was beating searching 02 221 2 32 for the meaning All my hidden desires finally came alive Hazel eyes, I was so colorblind No, I never told a lie to you so why would I start 254 2 276 2 We were just wasting time tonight 82 2390321 3 For my whole life, we never crossed the line Hazel eyes, I was so colorblind Only friends in my mind We were just wasting time 343 353 63 73 But now I realize For my whole life, we never crossed the line 83 309 4 14 Only friends in my mind Refrain: But now I realize 42 34 454 4

It was always you 476 4 84 Can’t believe I could not see it all this time, all (Repeat refrain.) this time 95 510 52535 It was always you Woke up sweating from a dream 554 565 75 85 Now I know why my heart wasn’t satisfied, With a different kind of feeling satisfied 95 610 6 632 6 It was always you, you (Repeat refrain.) 46 56 66 No more guessing who Sung by Maroon 5 | Copyright 2014, Interscope Records 76 86 96

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ACROSS 2 Hoist On the path to romance via friendship 1 Catholic actor of “The West Wing” 3 Relaxes fame 4 Wide shoe width 6 Alphabet string 5 Give an account f you are a fan of Maroon 5’s close physical affection that is 10 Pedro’s home 6 “…bone of my bones and ___…” music, you might find their often part of romantic relation- 14 Island inhabited by Circe (Gen 2:23) latest hit, “It Was Always You,” ships. 15 Pertaining to the non-ordained 7 Favorite food of Isaac (Gen 25:28) I members of the Church 8 Masc. pronoun a bit different in musical ap- Friendships often develop 16 Tennis great 9 Very cold proach. Some music critics have more slowly and pass through 17 Intense light beam 10 Catholic author of How the Irish called it “retro 80s” because of its phases. Because friendships 18 TV award Saved Civilization 19 Paul says this is “the pride of a 11 PDQ use of electronic synthesizers. develop over time, you get to see woman” (1 Cor 11:15) 12 Vessel The song raises this question: your friend handle a variety of 20 Wife of Adam 13 Air (prefix) 21 Saint of Lima 22 Near ___ of sin What’s the best way to discover a situations. Support him or her 23 Augustine was bishop here 23 Elvis Presley co-star who became romance that has lasting poten- when you can, but let the person 24 Companion of Daniel a nun 26 Small dabbling duck tial? Most of today’s music pro- find his or her own way in life. 25 Influential Catholic Hollywood 28 List-ending abbreviation costume designer vides an ongoing message about Given all these outcomes, 29 Intrepid 26 US state in which the Diocese of 33 Council of 325 AD Nashville is found sexual sparks and emotional there still may come a time when, 36 Learning ctr. 27 Convenience pyrotechnics as the path to love. like the song’s character, you 37 Alkali 29 Judas’ blood money bought it (Mt 38 Chilled Perhaps that is why I find this decide that your good friend is 27:6–8) On The Record 39 View Maroon 5 song refreshing. someone with whom you want a 41 Dull resonant sound 30 “…___ lema sabachthani?” (Mk The song’s protagonist has different type of relationship, one 42 Forfeit or sum paid into the pool 15:34) Charlie Martin 43 ___ the fatted calf 31 Harmony recognized that he and his girl characterized by commitment. I 44 Mother of Augustine 32 Game company have been “only friends in my mind.” However, he doubt if you will wake up “sweating from a dream 46 Conceal 33 Exodus river 34 Religious image “woke up sweating from a dream with a differ- with a different kind of feeling,” but you will see 48 US government agency 49 “___ Kleine Nacht Musik” 35 Business VIPs ent kind of feeling,” that is, “now I know my heart that your friend is a treasure and what better 50 “Christian” first used here (Acts 40 Hint wasn’t satisfied,” he says. All along, “it was always approach than to have that kind of friend as a life 11:26) 41 ___ B’rith 54 State in which the Diocese of Dal- 43 Mr. Kringle you.” Given his sudden illumination, he says “I partner. las is found 45 Kind of illusion was so colorblind.” Keep in mind that this may bring vulnerabil- 57 Abominable snowman 47 Catholic female lead of “Everybody Romance changes a relationship, but if he is ity. You may not know whether this friend wel- 58 Avril follower Loves Raymond” 59 Encourage in wrongdoing 50 Sponsorship fortunate, he will see that the friendship they’ve comes a romantic change in your relationship. 60 Highly excited 51 Alpha and ___ established is the foundation to keep their new Pursuing a romance after you’ve been friends 62 Second word in the name of a 52 Make watertight Parisian basilica 53 Takes on romantic bond alive. If you’re looking for a lasting will require dialogue. If the person doesn’t feel 64 Bull 54 Bye bye romance (instead of the emotional explosiveness the same way you do, you will need to respect 65 Indonesian resort island 55 Black 66 Fish 56 Dry (comb.) portrayed in much of modern music), begin with his or her decision. However, it is likely that the 67 Soon 57 Yellow of an egg friendship. friendship will remain no matter how the other 68 Commandment carrier, and others 60 US Lawyers’ org. It is a bit tricky to build these kinds of relation- person responds. 69 Seeps 61 Freshwater fish 63 A mark of the Church ships. However, when you try to do so, there could It takes maturity and experience to see that DOWN be many benefits. the better path to romance is through friendship. 1 Melchizedek’s domain (Gen 14:18) Solution on page 20 First, there is much more freedom to be your- I hope this song gets played at weddings so that self in a friendship because there is no romantic it serves as a positive message: If one is fortunate agenda. You are not trying to get anywhere in the enough to marry one’s good friend, then the bond relationship but just enjoying the other person. that God intends for marriage has a much better Tree Service Because there is no agenda, each person is able chance of enduring. Mr. D’s to follow his or her goals. Friends tend to support ovEr 35 yEars ExpErIEncE each other even when they’re apart, pursuing a MARTIN is an Indiana pastoral counselor who Don Decell, owner personal goal or dream. reviews current music for Catholic News Service. carl BaBin, owner Over time, such support is valued and even Please write to [email protected]; or 7125 • Economical deepens the friendship. You realize that you and West CR 200 South, Rockport, IN 47635; or like • Fully Insured • Quality Work your friend can count on each other, even if cir- this column on Facebook at “Charlie Martin’s CALL TODAY! cumstances don’t allow for you to see each other Today’s Music Columns” and post a comment or 225-292-6756 frequently. The relationship doesn’t depend on the suggestion. 18 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT November 14, 2014 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR Synod detective work needed Pope imitating ope Francis, citing the essential for the 2015 synod to wanted the rule to stay as marks of Christian sacramental which they will send a it is (not allowing this), Pmarriage, gave thanks in his clos- wider delegation than while others were in favor Jesus ing address to God and to the cardinals, just the heads of each – after examination of bishops and laity who participated in national conference of the circumstances of each Pope Francis is causing quite a stir among the Extraordinary Synod on the Family. bishops who attended case. A sentence is added the bishops in Rome during their synod. He’s The first session of the synod certainly this first session. stating that this question proposing that love be placed above law in our did not go unnoticed, one more boring Pope Francis wanted should be studied more dealing with divorced and remarried, gays church meeting. It had its decisive shifts each member of the deeply. This paragraph, no. and others condemned for their lifestyles. and heated debates, and it set the stage senate to give his hon- 52, fell short of two-third’s This is causing quite a split in the church. for its closing session next fall. Only est opinions, whether acceptance by 14 votes: 104 Sounds familiar? It seems that a man then will its final statements and direc- or not they were for, 74 against. The warn- named Jesus did that very same thing. He tions for implementation be made. ecclesiastically correct. ing added above in para- spoke out against many of his long-standing News coverage of the synod was He got what he wanted, graph 55 which reaffirms church laws, teaching that love – not law – world-wide and sometimes not entirely and he seemed happy Another that sacramental marriage should direct our lives. The split that resulted accurate, but the importance of what about it. In his closing can only be between a man was the birth of Christianity. was happening in the Vatican as the remarks, he recognized Perspective and a woman cuts off any Of course, the Jews had to get rid of such a oldest Christian Church grappled with that the synod fathers opening to same-sex mar- trouble-maker back then, and now, personally the problems facing the oldest human had been on “a journey” Father John Carville riages being recognized as I fear for the life of our Christ-like pope. institution, marriage and family, caught in their deliberations, sacramentally valid. the attention of all. The Associated Press a journey that had its tensions and The press zeroed in on these votes Sister Joel Gubler OP reporting from Rome on October 19 (See temptations such as the temptation to proclaiming the final document of Rosaryville, Ponchatoula The Advocate front page) carried a good “hostile inflexibility” or, on the other Oct. 18 a withdrawal of the openness summary of the outcome of the synod. hand, to simply being “do-gooders,” who and welcome found in the preliminary | Unfortunately, the headline, “Bishops wanted “to cover over wounds without document of Oct. 13. It was that to PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US scrap welcome to gay people in split,” first curing them and treating them.” some extent, thanks to word changes Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious did not do justice to all that happened. Nonetheless, Pope Francis concludes: and elimination of parts of the original women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. For that, one has to do a little detective “Personally I would be very worried and paragraph. The preliminary document work. saddened if it were not for these tempta- contained 57 paragraphs by my count— Nov. 18 Rev. Cayet N. Mangiaracina OP Differences of opinion on the direc- tions and these animated discussions...; they weren’t numbered in the English Dcn. Michael T. Chiappetta tion the church should take to address if all were in a state of agreement, or translation. The final document, the Br. Eugene Patin CSsR the problems that beset marriage and silent in a false and quietist peace. one voted on, contains 62 numbered Nov. 19 Rev. Samuel C. Maranto CSsR family life today were evident from the Instead, I have seen and I have heard paragraphs in the official Italian version. Dcn. Randall A. Clement start. In fact, five members of the synod – with joy and appreciation – speeches The five additional paragraphs added by Sr. Mary Ann Diaz DM headed by American Cardinal Raymond and interventions full of faith, of pas- the working groups concern the beauty Nov. 20 Rev. Robert G. Marcell Burke, had published a book calling for toral and doctrinal zeal, of wisdom, of of marriage as established by God in Dcn. Samuel C. Collura no change just before the synod opened. frankness and of courage ... And I have Scripture and its history in church Br. Marcel Riviere SC After one week of debate, a preliminary felt that what was set before our eyes documents. They do add a positive tone Nov. 21 Rev. Gerard R. Martin document summing up the views of the was the good of the Church, of families, before present day difficulties are -ad Dcn. David L. Dawson III participants was ready. It was composed and the ‘supreme law,’ the ‘good of souls.’ dressed. Sr. Therese Dinh ICM by Cardinal Peter Erdo, the Relator, And this always...without ever putting Pope Francis may have tipped his Nov. 22 Rev. Patrick J. Mascarella along with Special Secretary Bishop into question the fundamental truths of hand in his final address. He said that Dcn. Guy E. Decker Bruno Forte. The summary did not the sacrament of marriage: the indis- the duty of the pope in such a synod “is Br. Lincoln Sigwald SC meet with unanimous approval. Some solubility, the unity, the faithfulness, the that of guaranteeing the unity of the Nov. 23 Rev. Matthew E. McCaughey protested that the document did not fruitfulness, that openness to life.” church; it is that of reminding the faith- Dcn. Bradley Doyle adequately present the strength of the The press made a big deal out of the ful of their duty to faithfully follow the Sr. Dehra Elliot CSJ church’s positive teaching on marriage voting on the “hot button issues” that Gospel of Christ; it is that of reminding Nov. 24 Rev. William H. McCue SC and family. Others said that there was failed the two-thirds number usually the pastors that their first duty is to Dcn. Benjamin J. Dunbar Jr. too much emphasis on the “hot button required for acceptance or “consensus.” nourish the flock – to nourish the flock Br. Ronald Talbot SC issues” of same-sex marriage, welcom- In the preliminary document issued – that the Lord has entrusted to them Nov. 25 Rev. Paul A. McDuffie ing homosexuals, and making it possible Oct. 13 there were expressions of open- and to seek to welcome – with fatherly Dcn. W. Brent Duplessis for divorced and remarried persons to ness to “welcoming homosexuals,” and care and mercy, and without false fears Sr. June Engelbrecht OP receive Communion. making possible the reception of holy – the sheep. I made a mistake here. I Nov. 26 Rev. Roberto Merced OP For the next week the bishops met Communion by divorced and remarried said welcome: (rather) to go out and Dcn. Reuben Dykes in small working groups, discussed Catholics, and also the recognition of find them.” (This pope can be jokingly Br. Xavier Werneth SC the preliminary document and offered some Christian virtues in the relation- sarcastic.) Nov. 27 Rev. Andrew J. Merrick amendments to it. The document was ships of homosexual couples, such as He closes by saying that we have one Dcn. Jeff R. Easley rewritten and then a vote was taken permanence and care for each other. year before the final synod to “mature” Sr. Rosalina Tesoro Evangelista DM to accept or reject each paragraph in Although the word “welcoming” was these ideas and to find solutions to the Nov. 28 Rev. Victor G. Messina order to come up with a final draft changed to “give pastoral attention to” difficulties that families confront. This Dcn. Albert R. Ellis Jr. which would serve as a “white paper” and the warning was added that this schema or “relatio” will be given to all Br. Maurus Bordelon SC or schema for the final session, which did not imply a change in the church’s of the bishops and dioceses of the world Nov. 29 Rev. Michael A. Miceli will occur next fall. However, to insure definition of sacramental marriage as for their reactions to it. I think that Pope Dcn. H. John Ferguson III transparency, Pope Francis ordered only between a man and a woman, the Francis knows what he wants, and I am Sr. Dianne Fanguy CSJ that the whole document along with the paragraph, no. 55, fell short of two- looking forward to next year’s synod. Nov. 30 Rev. Cleo J. Milano voting on each paragraph be published, third’s acceptance by two votes: 118-for, Dcn. Natale (Nat) J. Garofalo even those paragraphs that did not get 62-against (abstentions in the voting FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the Br. James Burns SC the needed two-thirds majority for pas- were not indicated, but the total voters Diocese of Baton Rouge and writes Dec. 1 Rev. Nutan S. Minj IMS sage by the synod. This will also allow present were 183). With regard to giving on current topics for The Catholic Dcn. Edward J. Gauthreaux bishops’ conferences around the world communion to the divorced and remar- Commentator. He can be reached at Sr. Ileana Fernandez CSJ to use the document in preparation ried, paragraph 52 noted that some [email protected]. November 14, 2014 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 19 Carrying our cross mong Jesus’ many teachings we for not having accepted the Jesus as he carries his cross him implies waiting, accepting to live find this, rather harsh-sounding, cross. means that we must accept inside an unfinished symphony. Ainvitation: Whoever wants to be Second, taking up our some other deaths before Fifth, carrying our cross daily means my disciple must deny himself, take up cross and giving up our our physical death, that we accepting that God’s gift to us is often his cross daily, and follow me. Whoever lives means that we may are invited to let some parts not what we expect. God always answers finds his life will lose it, and whoever not, in our suffering, pass of ourselves die. When our prayers but, often times, by giving us loses his life for my sake will find it. on any bitterness to those Jesus invites us to die in what we really need rather than what we I suspect that each of us has a gut- around us. We have a strong order to find life, he is not, think we need. The Resurrection, says sense of what this means and what it will inclination, almost as part first of all, talking about Martin, does not come when we expect it cost us; but, I suspect, too, that many of of our natural instincts, to physical death. If we live and rarely fits our notion of how a resur- us misunderstand what Jesus is asking make others suffer when in adulthood, there are a rection should happen. To carry your here and struggle unhealthily with this we are suffering: If I’m myriad of other deaths that cross is to be open to surprise. invitation. What, concretely, does Jesus unhappy, I will make sure we must undergo before we Finally, taking up your cross and mean by this? that others around me are die physically. Maturity and being willing to give up your life means To answer that, I would like to lean on unhappy too! This does not In Exile Christian discipleship are living in a faith that believes that nothing some insights offered by James Martin in mean, as Martin points out, about perennially naming is impossible for God. As Martin puts it, his book, “Jesus, A Pilgrimage”. He sug- that we cannot share our Father Ron Rolheiser our deaths, claiming our this means accepting that God is greater gests that taking up our pain with births, mourning our losses, than the human imagination. Indeed, cross daily and giving God always others. But there’s a letting go of what’s died and receiving whenever we succumb to the notion that up life in order to find healthy way of doing this, new spirit for the new life that we are now God cannot offer us a way out of our pain deeper life means six answers our prayers where our sharing leaves living. These are the stages of the paschal into some kind of newness, it’s precisely interpenetrating things: others free, as opposed mystery, and the stages of growing up. because we have reduced God down to First, it means accept- but, often times, by to an unhealthy kind of These are daily deaths. the size of our own limited imagination. ing that suffering is a sharing which subtly tries Fourth, it means that we must wait for It’s only possible to accept our cross, to part of our lives. Accept- giving us what we to make others unhappy the resurrection, that here in this life all live in trust and to not grow bitter inside ing our cross and giving because we are unhappy. symphonies must remain unfinished. The pain if we believe in possibilities beyond up our lives means that, really need rather There’s a difference book of Proverbs tells us that sometimes what we can imagine, namely, if we be- at some point, we have to between healthily groan- in the midst of pain the best we can do is lieve in the resurrection. make peace with the un- than what we think ing under the weight of put our mouths to the dust and wait. Any We can take up our cross when we alterable fact that frus- our pain and unhealthily real understanding of the cross agrees. begin to believe in the resurrection. tration, disappointment, we need. whining in self-pity and So much of life and discipleship is about pain, misfortune, illness, bitterness under that waiting, waiting in frustration, inside OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, unfairness, sadness and death are a part weight. The cross gives us permission to injustice, inside pain, in longing, battling teacher and award-winning author, is of our lives and they must ultimately be do the former, but not the latter. Jesus bitterness, as we wait for something or president of the Oblate School of Theol- accepted without bitterness. As long as groaned under the weight of his cross, but someone to come and change our situa- ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be we nurse the notion that pain in our lives no self-pity, whining or bitterness issued tion. We spend about 98 percent of our contacted through his website, ronrol is something we need not accept, we will forth from his lips or his beaten body. lives waiting for fulfillment, in small and heiser.com, or on Facebook at facebook. habitually find ourselves bitter – bitter Third, walking in the footsteps of big ways. Jesus’ invitation to us to follow com/ronrolheiser. Meditating on war’s disabled veterans

flame fueled by bubbles of gas Kelikian reminds us that those who is to be respectfully quiet, to meditate and to pray. rising through water in a star- have been hurt physically or otherwise As I left the memorial, I couldn’t help but think of the Ashaped fountain greets visitors as can sidestep the paralysis of self-pity, apostles who ask Christ how they should pray. Christ they enter the new American Veterans think positively and realize they have answers by reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Remembering our Disabled for Life Memorial in Washing- much to contribute to life with the gifts disabled veterans is yet another way to pray. They de- ton, D.C. This powerful icon symbolizes they still possess. scended into hell as Christ did, and they hope once again the healing, cleansing quality of water Etched on another pane of glass at to enjoy the resurrected life he won for us. May that hope with the enlightening and tempering the memorial site, a quote from former grow strong and sustain them, Amen. power of the eternal fire. senator and disabled veteran Bob Dole The memorial doesn’t glorify war identifies the most important antidote FATHER HEMRICK, a research associate with the Life Cycle but focuses on its pity. Surrounding for coping with a crisis: Research Institute at The Catholic University of America the fountain are tall panes of glass, “In the end, what gets people through and coordinator of institutional research at Washing- some with images of disabled men and a physical or emotional crisis is not new ton Theological Union, writes on issues pertinent to the women. One pane reads, “In war, there technology or medication. Those things church and the human spirit for Catholic News Service. are no unwounded soldiers.” The Human Side can help, of course. But it’s faith that I frequent our Armed Forces Retire- Father Eugene Hemrick gives you the strength to endure – faith ment Home in Washington, D.C., and that won’t allow you to give up; faith that Mission Statement have seen the physical and psychological manifests itself in a ferocious determina- trauma soldiers suffer. Sleep that is sup- tion to take the next step – the one that The mission of The Catholic Commentator is to posed to bring peace of mind brings instead nightmares. everyone else says is impossible.” provide news, information and commentary to the Even though it’s idealized in some movies, war is a living In Washington, D.C., we have quite a few war me- people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Catholics hell. morials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the and their neighbors alike. In doing so, The Catholic The new memorial is sobering but not depressing. An Korean War Veterans Memorial and a touching memorial Commentator strives to further the wider mission inscription by Dr. Hampar Kelikian reflects on the cour- to military nurses called the Vietnam Women’s Memorial of the Church: to evangelize, to communicate, to age needed by those in war’s aftermath: “We start by not that resembles the Pieta. Like Mary, one of the female educate and to give the Catholic viewpoint on thinking so much anymore about what you have lost. You nurses in the memorial is holding a wounded man in her important issues of the present day. must think about what you have left ... and what you can arms while two others surround him. do with it.” When visiting each of the memorials, the expectation 20 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS November 14, 2014

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Hunger at Thanksgiving

As most of us are planning our DIVERSITY  “In recent years we have finally all individuals. Thanksgiving menus, there are From page 3 been challenged with more than He also said Christ was an ex- a dining room respect for one an- ample of how “we can change not people who are wondering where made the trip and progressed other through our acceptance of only outwardly but also inward their next meal is coming from. In our through the stomachs, we are culinary gifts but also called to to understand one another to un- community, there are thousands of households being asked and challenged in a respect the diversity of culture, to derstand our diversity.” greater way to respect racial, cul- respect each and every person, all He cited the Gospel passage of where people are skipping meals just to make tural and other diversities.” of whom we hopefully recognize Jesus with the Samarian woman ends meet. Last year, we served over The bishop said that although as equal to one another.” as a way of how Christ defied his- all immigrants were welcome, “all He said individuals experi- torical boundaries to reach out to 232,000 meals. This year the demand is even were not equal. While separation ence those challenges daily, cre- her and forgive her sins, telling greater, and we expect to serve over 240,000 into neighborhoods and separa- ating an opportunity for growth. her to “sin no more.” meals which will be an all-time record. Again tion into jobs (satisfied a need), it “Wonderful changes have ad- “Jesus has no tolerance for also served as a reminder people vanced the common good,” he those who seek only to separate this year, the lines at our Dining Room are had to ‘stay in their place.’ ” said. “Our own moral and per- and divide and not respect,” Bish- long, and we can only meet the need with the Because of a shrinking world sonal responsibility to participate op Fabre said. created by advances in technol- in this common good is not really Ciccolo, who is Catholic, said help of generous people like you. ogy, a more globalized economy far away from us. In more recent her faith teaches her to treat all and the convenience of travel for years, it is as close to us as the people with dignity and respect See the enclosed envelope insert work and pleasure, Bishop Fabre person working with and along- and there is a place for everyone to see how you can help the needy said, “the separation of the past side us.” in one’s life, no matter the color, could not continue and eventu- He praised Dr. Martin Luther race, income or politics. in our community or visit us online ally diversities began to “rub up King Jr., labor pioneer Cesar “When you peel off the skin at www.svdpbr.org. against one another, creating the Chevas and Mother Katherine and the flesh and the money and discomfort that always comes Drexel for their efforts in help- the clothes or the intellect we with the challenge to progressive ing overcome ethnic and racial are all people with good (talents) Share Your Blessings This Thanksgiving! growth and a deeper understand- barriers and attempting to es- to share and with abilities,” she ing of one another. tablish a culture of equality for said.