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Providing Support and SCRC Leadership for the Charismatic Renewal SPIRIT Volume 37 Southern California Renewal Communities Number 2 March / April 2009 John of the and the Charisms by Ralph Martin

My first encounter with John was being expressed in John, with of the Cross happened shortly after a clarity and depth that literally took my senior year at Notre Dame. my breath away. I couldn’t keep my Making a Cursillo a few months eyes open; I could hardly speak, so before graduation had a very big great was the light flooding my being. impact on my life. From a place of This experience made me confusion I had been brought, by the want to read all of John of the Cross, grace of God, to a very strong as well as some of the other mystics encounter with the reality of the risen - Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux Lord, and had been infused with a and - and to really very great desire to be one with Him understand the insights God had and to serve Him. I actually think I given them. There seems to be a was introduced to both the wide-spread impression that the us these experiences for various contemplative and charismatic contemplative and charismatic are reasons, including to encourage us dimensions of the faith, without contradictory, not complementary, because of our human weakness. having the terminology to describe and that John of the Cross The important thing is not to cling to what was happening. condemns the exercise of them, but to allow that grace, of I knew John was “deep” and charismatic gifts. This is not true which they are an outward sign, to decided that I should read him. I and is a misunderstanding of what effect deeper faith, hope and love in started with The Ascent of Mount John is saying. One of John’s main our lives. Carmel and got perhaps one concerns is pointing out how It is important here to note a hundred pages into it before I decided anything less than God Himself can distinction between spiritual that it was too “dark” and negative, actually be an obstacle to growth in experiences that we are the and put it down, unfinished. It wasn’t the spiritual life, as it can block or recipients of, given for our own until twenty years later when I was slow us down from our actual goal, spiritual growth (consolations in doing a course on the History of which is union with God, and its prayer, spiritual delight, various Spirituality, as part of a theology MA, ultimate fulfillment in the Beatific types of visions, locutions, raptures, that I read John of the Cross again. Vision. etc.) and spiritual experiences that I remember sitting in the airport in we are supposed to be transmitters Zurich reading part of my assigned Do Not Cling to Spiritual Experiences of, for the sake of the growth of the reading, which was The Spiritual Church or the work of evangelization Canticle, while waiting for my flight. One of his very important contributions is to show how even (words of knowledge or wisdom As I read it, it was as if my life was intended for others, healing gifts, flooded with illumination. Everything the most spiritual experiences can function as obstacles to union with miracles, prophetic words, tongues I had ever experienced, hoped for, and interpretation, gifts of generous desired, dared to dream about, in God, if we seek them or cling to both natural and supernatural life, them. John explains that God gives see St. John of the Cross on page 3 SCRC Spring Conference NewNew FiFi re:re: ToTo PurifyPurify andand EmpowerEmpower Saturday EmpowerEmpower Sunday Speakers Speakers

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Return completed registration form with payment to: SCRC Spring Conference 9795 Cabrini Drive, Suite 208 Burbank, CA 91504-1740 (818) 771-1361(818) 771-1379 FAX www.scrc.org [email protected] parking info. and map of local restaurants. St. John of the Cross continued from cover page giving, gifts of administration, gifts out: ‘The Spirit is given to no one There seems to be a of teaching and preaching, gifts of save for the benefit of others.’ (2 Cor. widespread impression “helps” etc.) While there indeed can 12:7) This assertion is understood that the contemplative be an area of overlap within these in reference to these graces.” (A. and the charismatic two kinds of spiritual experiences, III, 30:2) He then talks about the two are contradictory, the distinction nevertheless is an kinds of benefits God bestows important one. The second kind of through these gifts. “The temporal not complementary... includes healing the sick, restoring spiritual experiences are referred to rejoicing in the possession of these sight to the blind, raising the dead, in the as “charisms” gifts can lead very easily to their expelling devils, prophesying the or gifts. The New Testament doesn’t inappropriate or even inauthentic future so people may be careful, and try to give an exhaustive list of such use. As John puts it: “People, on other similar things. The spiritual and charisms, but provides several such account of their joy in the gift, not only eternal benefit is the knowledge lists as indicators of the rich and long to believe in it more readily, but and love of God caused by these varied working of the Spirit through even feel impelled to make use of it works either in those who perform Christians for the sake of others. outside the proper time.” (A. III, 31:2) them or in those in whom they are Some of the main lists - and biblical This can lead people, John notes, to accomplished.” (A. III, 30:3) teaching on charism - are those even make things up, so attached found in 1 Corinthians 12-14 and Importance of are they to the appearance of having Roman 12:1-8. a particular gift. John refers to this in the the Primacy of Love As regards the persons There’s even a danger of Ascent III chapters 30-32. In the opening to demonic manipulation in third book of the Ascent John exercising such gifts, John counsels them to rejoice not in the fact that the exercise of the gift. “When the explains how our will can become devil observes their attachment to attached to genuine goods in a way they possess and exercise such gifts, but only in the fact that they are these wonders, he opens a wide that blocks progress to union with field, provides ample material for God. In these particular chapters, doing God’s will motivated by true charity. He quotes the important and their endeavors, and meddles he’s dealing with the reality of extensively.” (A. III, 31:4) This supernatural goods and how we can familiar biblical warnings to this effect: 1 Cor. 13:1-2 with its warnings inordinate attachment to the exercise become attached to them (the fifth of these gifts, if it opens to demonic of the six classes of goods he to keep the primacy of love to the forefront, and Luke 10:20 with Jesus’ manipulation, can even lead to discusses). Although his purpose explicit pacts with the devil, which is to focus on possible dangers, the counsel to rejoice not just that the demons are subject to us in the work turns the person into a magician, underlying assumption is the reality sorcerer, wizard or witch. and usefulness of the charismatic of evangelization, but that “your names are written in the book of life.” gifts which, following Thomistic Temptations to (A. III, 30, 4-5) terminology, he calls gratiae gratis Vanity or Vainglory As regards the persons datae. He specifically cites, John also mentions the benefitting from the exercise of these moreover the charismatic gifts of 1 obvious temptation to vanity and gifts, John points out that while it is Cor. 12:9-12 as the type of workings vainglory that the immature exercise good for bodies to be healed, devils of the Spirit that he will be discussing. of these gifts will generate in the to be expelled etc., the most “Examples of these are the gifts of hearts of those who exercise these important thing is that the wisdom and knowledge given by gifts for motives other than the glory experiencing such benefits turn to God to (1 Kgs. 13:7-12) of God and the good of souls. In the God and become united with Him. and the graces Saint Paul course of brilliantly pointing out the As Jesus indicated, there is great joy enumerates: faith, the grace of danger in the exercise of these gifts in heaven when one sinner repents. healing, working of miracles, - which is the main purpose of his Fuller expressions of joy should be prophecy, knowledge and teaching here - John, almost appropriately reserved for what has discernment of spirits, interpretation incidentally, gives a lot of positive eternal value, like true repentance of words, and also the gift of tongues instruction about how these and turning back to God. (1 Cor. 12:9-10).” charismatic gifts should be exercised. Gifts Exercised Dangers in Using the Gifts John points out the for the Good of Others importance of exercising these gifts John acknowledges the John brilliantly points out the dangers to the souls of those who in a way that’s appropriate “as to biblical teaching concerning these time and manner.” “It is true that gifts. “The exercise of these gifts exercise these gifts by rejoicing excessively in the merely temporal when God bestows these gifts and immediately concerns the benefit of graces He gives light for them and others, and God bestows them for benefits of such goods. He points out how inordinate attachment or an impulse as to the time and that purpose, as Saint Paul points see St. John of the Cross continued on page 4 St. John of the Cross continued from page 3 In all of this, John is motivated manner of their exercise.” (A. III, 31:2) John also points out that in not by a desire to “squelch” order for the gifts to work properly the charismatic gifts of the Spirit there needs to be a true detachment but to assure their authentic exercise... from our own ideas and desires about how it all should work and a deep trust in God, a true docility to Assuring Authentic Exercise us at the Pentecost ‘98 gathering in the moving of His Spirit. of Spiritual Gifts ’s, the charismatic In all of this, John is dimension of the Church is motivated not by a desire to coessential to its hierarchical “squelch” the charismatic gifts of the dimension and we should all open Spirit but to assure their authentic ourselves “docilely to the gifts of the exercise so that they might truly Spirit! Accept gratefully and achieve the ends, both in those who obediently the charisms which the exercise them, and in the lives of Spirit never ceases to bestow on those who benefit from them, that us.” This is not for ourselves but for God intends for them to have. the Church and the world. And We in the charismatic John of the Cross can help us renewal movement, I believe, can exercise these gifts more fruitfully. benefit much from Carmelite The contemplative and the wisdom in these areas, charismatic are complementary not just as and those contradictory. who consider themselves contemplatives can learn from the experience of the working of the Holy Spirit through the charisms that those touched by Charismatic Renewal have, and in the process Reprinted from GoodNews, the newsletter recover a dimension of their own of the Catholic Charismatic tradition that has often times been Renewal of England - neglected. As John Paul II reminded November/December 2005.) “Those, then, who have this Ralph Martin is President of Renewal supernatural gift, should not desire Ministries and the host of or rejoice in its use, nor should they ...the most important the weekly television program, “The Choices We Face” which airs care about exercising it. God, who thing is that the souls on EWTN. He is the author of several books grants the grace supernaturally for experiencing such on the and spirituality and the usefulness of the Church or its audio recordings on the teachings of . benefits turn to God Ralph will be a speaker this year at the members, will also move the gifted upcoming SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention, and become united Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2009 at supernaturally as to the manner and the Anaheim Convention Center. time in which they should use their with Him. If you are on the SCRC Mailing List, you will receive your Convention Registration gift. Since the Lord commanded His Brochure by mid-March. disciples not to be anxious about what and how to speak, because the matter was a supernatural one of faith, and since these works are also a supernatural matter He will want “When Simon Peter arrived . . . these individuals to wait until He he went into the tomb becomes the worker, by moving their heart. (Mt. 10:19; Mk. 13:11) For it is and saw the burial cloths there. . .” by the power of God that every other John 20:6 power should be exercised. In the , the disciples beseeched Him in prayer to He is Risen, Alleluia! extend His hand to work signs and cures through them, so that Happy Easter! faith in our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, April 12 would be introduced into hearts. (Acts 4:29-30)” (A. III, 31:7) Evangelization:Evangelization: Everyone’sEveryone’s Right,Right, Everyone’sEveryone’s DutyDuty by Jim Murphy We have all been to Good News. a conference, or watched Prayer is an important part of someone on television evangelization. You cannot speaking eloquently about convince anyone to follow the things of God. The person Jesus, if they do not have that speaks with authority, grace from God to do so. Faith conviction, wit and a finesse is a gift. So pray, pray, pray. that is so compelling. We Pray that God will direct you to look at them and say to the right person to speak with. ourselves “I wish I could Pray that you may say the right evangelize like that.” things, at the right time, in the What we may see right way that will have the best at a conference or on effect. Pray that the person television is only one very you speak with has an open small perspective of a heart and is able to receive the much bigger understanding of heart. Tell them who Jesus is and mystery you are sharing. evangelization. It is something every what he means to you. Tell them It is a mystery. If you think Christian can do...and every how Jesus has helped you through you can explain all the mysteries of Christian must do. the struggles of life. The main thing God and answer everybody’s Evangelization is the is...talk about Jesus. Paul VI questions, you are mistaken. When responsibility of every baptized said that no authentic evangelization somebody throws you a tough Christian. Our whole purpose as a could take place without speaking question and you are not sure how Christian is to “make disciples of all the name of Jesus. to answer it, be honest and say so. nations.” When Pope Paul VI said People often counter that call You can say to them that this is a that: “the Church exists to of Paul VI by quoting Francis of mystery, but maybe together we can evangelize,” he was including all of Assisi “Preach the at all look into that and try to find some us in the word “Church.” Also, times...and if necessary use words.” answers. Invite that person to a bible through our , we now work People use this quote as evidence study or prayer meeting. Take them with Jesus to “proclaim good news that we don’t have to talk about to meet a priest or someone who is to the poor, open the eyes of the Jesus, just let our lives be a witness. wise and pastoral and can give you blind, and announce a year of favor St. Francis never said the some insight to the problem. The from the Lord.” Evangelization is not above quote. He instructed his very act of “making the journey” with the privilege of a few, but the moral brothers that they should always ask the new person is actually much responsibility of the many. We permission from the local bishop more powerful than simply giving cannot keep good news to ourselves before they preached and if they them some pat answer that neither in the midst of souls starving for were denied, they should at least try you nor they understand. Jesus! to live holy lives. But Francis wanted Take a chance and pray with The problem comes with our his sons and daughters to preach them. Keep it simple and sincere. perception of evangelization. We always, everywhere, to everyone. God will work powerfully in this little often think of it as a dramatic, Francis himself journeyed to the leap of faith on your part. eloquent presentation to crowds. , walked into the Moslem Remember, evangelization But people are won to the kingdom camp and preached Jesus to the is often simple and humble. It is of God, one heart at a time. You Sultan himself! God’s work. Do it with the right heart. don’t need to speak to big Another element of God will do the rest. crowds...you need to speak to one evangelization is sincere dialogue heart, a co-worker, a grandchild, an with the other person. Whether it elderly neighbor. was the woman at the well, Jim Murphy is the founder and president of Vera Forget all the flash and Nicodemus, or the rich young man, Cruz Communications. polish. What really touches people Jesus was willing to really engage He is the former is sincerity. You don’t have to people. Listen to people; ask them chairman of, and currently a consultant to impress people with how smart you questions. Let them talk. Show the National Service are, or how much scripture you can them respect. This helps people Committee for the memorize. Speak to them from your open their hearts to hearing the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. March, 2009 Calendar SANTA BARBARA REGION Tuesday, March 24 Via Verde Country Club, 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas, 91773. Reg. Fee: $22. Monday, March 9 Mass & Healing Service, 7:00pm with Fr. John Struzzo, CSC at St. Mary Church, Reserv’s required. Contact (626) 963-5532. Mass & Healing Service, 7pm with Fr. Friday, March 27 Raymond Roh, OSB at St. Patrick Church, 1600 E. Avenue R-4, Palmdale, 93550. Mass and Healing Service, 7:30pm with 501 Fair Oaks, Arroyo Grande, 93420. SAN REGION Fr. John Provenza at Mary Star of the Sea, Wednesday, March 11 Tuesday, March 10 877 W. 7th, San Pedro, 90731.(Praise 7pm) Mass & Healing Service, 7pm with Fr. Patrick Mass & Healing Service, 7:00pm with Fr. Crowley, SSCC, at St. Mary of the Assump- Joshua Lee at Epiphany Church, 10911 ORANGE DIOCESE tion , 207 S. School, Santa Maria 93454. Michael Hunt Dr., So. El Monte, 91733. Monday, March 23 SAN FERNANDO REGION Thursday, March 26 Mass & Healing Service, 7:30pm at St. John Teaching: “Spiritual Warfare”, with Dominic the Baptist, 1015 Baker, Costa Mesa, 92626. Saturday, March 14 Berardino, 7:30pm at St. Center, Monday, March 30 “Ministry to Ministry” (for Teens, Grades 507 N. Ave., Alhambra, 91801. 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(Praise 7:00pm) Meal, 9:30am-12:30pm with speaker: Marie 1001 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202. Saturday, March 14 Schaefer at The Indian Wells Country Humanity Redeemed with Fr. Bill San Gabriel Valley Magnificat Brunch, Club, 46000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, Delaney, SJ & Fr. George Reynolds. 10:00am-1:00pm with guest speaker: 92210. Advanced Reservations: $25-- See Pg. 7 for Info/Registration Form. Mother Regina Marie Gorman, OCD at the Reserve early! Ticket info., call (760) 772- 8768 or www.magnificatpalmdesert.org April, 2009 Calendar SANTA BARBARA REGION St. Mary Church, 1600 E. Avenue R-4, Margaret Schlientz at the Radisson Wednesday, April 1 Palmdale, 93550. Newport Beach Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Mass & Healing Service, 7:00pm with Blvd., Newport Beach. Reservations: $30, SAN GABRIEL REGION before 4/20. For information, go to Fr. Raymond Roh, OSB at St. Mary of Sat. & Sun., April 4 & 5 the Assumption Church, 207 S. 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