Sooner Catholic www.soonercatholic.org October 4, 2015 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples World meeting affi rms priority of family World Meeting of Families draws thousands to Philadelphia By Diane Clay English with simultaneous trans- The Sooner Catholic lations in French, Italian, Spanish, PHILADELPHIA — In the dark- Vietnamese and American Sign ness of an early September Language. morning, more than 30 pilgrims Downstairs, teenagers and other from across Oklahoma joined the youth gathered for the Youth Con- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City at ference. Will Rogers World Airport for a Diana Ramos, 17, attended the pilgrimage to the World Meeting of conference with her parents. Families in Philadelphia. “I learned new things about how Over the next six days, this youth can get involved in many group, many of whom didn’t know different ways,” she said. “When I each other before the trip, became get back, I’m going to get more in- friends in faith and bonded over volved in church and in our youth the exhilarating and frustrating group. We need to get out there.” experiences of a pilgrimage. Outside of the conference, the “I signed us up because of Pope Oklahoma pilgrims visited the Francis, but there was so much National Shrine of Saint Katharine more to the experience. Going Drexel, the Shrine of the Miracu- lous Medal and the Shrine of Our to Philadelphia was scary to me Archbishop Coakley and the members of the archdiocesan pilgrimage to the World because it was the east coast and Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Photo Sooner Catholic. Lady of Czestochowa, along with a all we hear about that, but we will tour of historical Philadelphia with fi nd a way back to Philadelphia be- The next three days included was given jointly by Cardinal Sean the grave of Benjamin Franklin cause the peo- keynote talks from Professor Hel- Patrick O’Malley of Boston and and the Liberty Bell. ple there were en Alvare on Pastor Rick Warren. The emotional The World Meeting of Families so wonderful,” “The Fertility discussion focused on “The Joy of concluded on Saturday with the said Danna of Christian the Gospel of Life” that should be Festival of Families that includ- Schweitzer, who Love,” where lived with purpose and love. ed an unexpected and expressive attended with she discussed “Family is a community of love,” speech by Pope Francis on family her husband her journey Cardinal O’Malley said. “Family followed on Sunday with the Papal Rick from Im- through the should be a place where the Gos- Mass where more than 800,000 maculate Heart false narrative pel lives; to be a family in God.” people gathered along the parkway of Mary in Calumet. of what an in- More than 17,000 people attend- and into downtown Philadelphia. The conference, held at the mas- dependent woman should be and ed the conference, many with their “I’m really big on family. My kids sive Pennsylvania Convention Cen- how she found her true strength children. Parishioners hailed from are fourth generation Germans in ter, kicked off with a spirited call and purpose through marriage dozens of countries, including Okarche. Pope Francis seems to to action by Bishop Robert Barron and children. France, Germa- be focused on of Los Angeles, who challenged Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Phil- ny, Mexico, Italy, the family and families to live their faith. ippines, a crowd favorite, used Puerto Rico, Bra- For videos and text from pre- that drew me to “We wonder why our society has wit and wisdom to talk about zil, Argentina, In- sentations at the World Meet- him,” Rick Sch- become spiritually lost, because loneliness, wounded hearts and dia, Ireland, Zim- ing of Families and Pope Fran- weitzer said. “It’s so many Catholics have stopped the Church’s role as a home – a babwe, Vietnam, cis’ visit to the United States, wheat plantin’ going to Mass,” he said. “Families comforter and guide. the Philippines go online to www.worldmeet- time, but I felt that pray together, that bless their “He knows our wounds,” he said. and Trinidad and ing2015.org or www.usccb.org. this was more children before bed, that’s a family “The Church is a fi eld hospital. It Tobago. important.” that’s learning right praise. … We must embody the redemptive mis- All keynote Diane Clay need to rediscover who we were sion of God.” sessions were is editor of the meant to be.” The fi nal talk of the conference presented in Sooner Catholic. All have wounds, only Jesus and Church can heal, says cardinal By Joyce Duriga Things such as fi nancial problems, Catholic News Service work confl icts, religious exclusion, PHILADELPHIA — All people carry discrimination, persecution, domestic wounds of the heart that only Jesus violence or abuse can create wounds can heal, and his body of Christ, the of the heart. Church, can be an agent of that heal- “Open your eyes. Listen to the cries ing. of the wounded. See those wounds. That’s the message given by Filipino See the crosses of those wounds,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila Cardinal Tagle entreated the crowd. during his keynote address at the Wounds that go unattended can World Meeting of Families in Philadel- make people bitter or become alien- phia on Sept. 24. ated. Even if you have a large house, “All wounds hurt, but wounds are you can still be “homeless,” the cardinal said, because only a loving more painful and hurtful when we One of the speakers at the World Meeting of see our family members suffering,” presence makes a home. To illumi- Families was Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio he told the crowd of several thousand nate that point, Cardinal Tagle recited Tagle of Manila. Cardinal Tagle impressed that included many Filipino-Amer- the lyrics to “A House Is Not a Home” the audience with wit and wise insight icans. “The wounds that affect our by Burt Bacharach to the applause of during his talk, “The Family: A Home for the families today are many, immense the crowd. Wounded Heart.” Photo Diane Clay/Sooner and deep.” continued on page 9 Catholic. 2 October 4, 2015 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic National October 4, 2015 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Cardinal in 2015 Respect Life Month message: news on the ‘Every Life is Worth Living’ A crisis of global proportions website One of the great humanitarian challenges of our them. Pope Francis has WASHINGTON — People discov- year, is designated as Respect Life By Sooner Catholic Staff time has been the migration and refugee crisis that called on all parishes er their worth when they discover Sunday. The USCCB Secretariat of has grabbed the attention of the whole world. and religious communi- their true identity as created in Pro-Life Activities publishes new Additional coverage of Until recently, many of us in the United States have ties in Europe to open God’s image and called to an eter- materials each year on various Church and archdiocesan thought about migration primarily as an American their doors and provide nal destiny with him, said Cardi- human life issues to aid the local concern. We think of our own immigration crisis. hospitality for families news and events, only on nal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap, efforts within the Church of build- Recent political debates have reminded us of the that are being displaced. www.soonercatholic.org: Archbishop of Boston and chair- ing a culture of life throughout the complex issues surrounding our own immigration The Syrian refugee pop- man of the Committee on Pro-Life year. The theme of the 2015-16 problems. ulation represents the If you have not had a Activities of the U.S. Conference of Respect Life Program is “Every life How ought we to deal compassionately and just- largest forced migration Archbishop Paul S. Coakley chance to donate to Catho- Catholic Bishops (USCCB), in the is worth living.” ly with the seemingly unrelenting fl ow of migrants since World War II. lic Charities’ annual cam- annual Respect Life Month state- “Whether it lasts for a brief mo- that for years have entered our country, especially Since this has been in the news, I have been asked paign for the archdiocese, ment. Catholics and all people of ment or for a hundred years, each through our southern border? What ought we to do frequently what the Church is doing to help. The go online to good will in the United States are of our lives is a good and perfect with those who are already here without proper docu- answer is that the Church is doing more than most http://catholiccharitiesok. invited to participate in Respect gift,” wrote Cardinal O’Malley. “At mentation? What are the causal factors that have led people think. We need to continue to scale up our org. Life Month. every stage and in every circum- to this large-scale movement of people? The factors response and we are doing so. The Knights of Colum- Respect Life Month, observed in stance, we are held in existence by are many: these men, women and bus, for example, recently announced To see the complete Jobs October, begins the new, yearlong God’s love.” children are often escaping the crush- a major initiative to come to the aid of How to help Box, go online to cycle of the Respect Life Program, Cardinal O’Malley wrote that ing burden of poverty or fl eeing the persecuted Christians in the Middle www.archokc.org/jobs-box. which continues through the nothing can diminish a person’s violence of war, gangs and criminal Donate Online East. Last year, the U.S. Conference following September. It is a time God-given dignity or the worth activity. www.crs.org of Catholic Bishops took up a special To sign up for the weekly dedicated by the U.S. bishops for of his or her life, only that others The conditions that lead people to www.crsespanol.org collection to assist Christians in the Sooner Catholic E-News- fl ee their homelands require long-term region. It is being administered by the Church nationwide to bring may fail to respect human dignity. letter, go online to www. solutions. We need to have border Donate by phone CRS and other Catholic agencies such attention to, celebrate, and work He also noted that encountering (877) 435-7277 - 7 a.m. to More information on the Respect security, of course. But, there are as Catholic Near East Welfare Associ- fl ocknote.com/archokc. and pray for the protection of the another’s suffering, while diffi cult, the full text of Cardinal O’Malley’s 10 p.m. larger questions. What changes are ation and Aid to the Church In Need. gift of human life. The fi rst Sun- is an opportunity to embrace them Life Program, including resource statement, is available online: day of the month, October 4 this with love, attention and prayer. materials, posters, prayers and www.usccb.org/respectlife. needed to foster improved conditions Donate by mail Because of its more than 70 years of in those countries from which people Mail your check or money service in the region, CRS is well-posi- are fl eeing so that these persons will order to: tioned to assist and is already making not feel the need to leave their homes Catholic Relief Services a huge impact. Working with its local Plus, don’t miss daily up- Priests gather to celebrate Jubilarians and families and set out on such an P.O. Box 17090 partners, CRS has already provided dates on Facebook, Twit- arduous and dangerous trek? Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 assistance to more than 600,000 per- ter and Instagram! Few people leave their homelands sons throughout the region to support because they want to. Most often it is Syrians and the local communities the last option remaining for these vulnerable people that have been affected by the infl ux of refugees. who are seeking safety and a secure life for them- CRS is supporting our Church partners in Greece, selves and their families. As Pope Francis has point- Albania, Macedonia and Serbia to provide immediate ed out during his pastoral visit to the United States, assistance to these refugees on their way through Eu- these are not only policy questions for governments; rope. In Iraq, CRS has already served about 100,000 they are questions that Catholics and all people of displaced persons with food, shelter and housing good will must address from the perspective of faith assistance. and human dignity. These are our brothers and sis- Catholic Relief Services is the offi cial internation- ters. al humanitarian aid and development agency of the More recently, we have been reminded that migra- USCCB. It serves in more than 100 countries, repre- tion is not merely an American phenomenon but a senting American Catholics’ concern for the poor and global one. Through the graphic images disseminated most vulnerable around the world. If you wish to help by social and mainstream media, the world’s atten- or learn more about what CRS is doing to address @archokc tion has turned to the migration and refugee crisis in this crisis or to learn about more about its many the Middle East. The rise of ISIS has caused massive works, please go to crs.org. displacement of persons throughout the region. The Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters Archdiocese of refugees and internally displaced persons are often who are suffering around the world. Oklahoma City Muslims on the wrong side of the ISIS ideology. But, Arquidiócesis de they are also Christians and other religious minori- Oklahoma City ties. We have witnessed the horrifying images of Chris- tians being crucifi ed and beheaded at the hands of At left, Fr. Joachim Spexarth, O.S.B. receives a medal commemorating his 50th jubilee. At right, jubilarians Fr. Ed Menasco, Fr. Dominic Hoang, Fr. Mark Mason, Fr. Spex- radical extremists. I have witnessed fi rsthand the arth and Fr. Brendan Helbing, O.S.B. pose with Archbishop Coakley. Photos Chris Porter. displacement of tens of thousands of Christians and Yazidis in camps in Erbil and Dohuc during a recent visit to Iraq with Catholic Relief Services (CRS). On that same visit I met and spoke with the Archbishop of Mosul, who lives in exile after he, along with his priests and people, was forced to fl ee the city where one of the oldest Christian communities in the world had fl ourished since the 2nd century. The Middle East is in danger of losing its ancient Christian popu- lation. In the past few weeks, we have seen a massive fl ow Migrants walk on the railway tracks in Bicske, Hungary,  of refugees forming a human river fl eeing Syria and near the Austrian border. Catholic aid agencies have urged O God, whose only begotten moving across Turkey to reach Europe seeking safety Europeans not to turn against migrants seeking refuge from Son, by His life, death, and res- and security in whatever countries will welcome Syria and other countries. CNS/Balazs Mohai, Reuters. urrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mys- Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar teries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. we may both imitate what they Sept. 28 – Oct. 8 – Pilgrimage to Italy for 50th anniversary of Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc. contain and obtain what they Oct. 9 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Saint John Nepomuk School, Yukon promise, through Christ our Oct. 11 – Archbishop’s annual picnic for Priests, Deacons, Religious, CPC Staff and Board Members, 5 p.m., Lord. Amen. Fr. Dominic Hoang celebrated 25 years of being a priest. Photos Chris Porter. Catholic Pastoral Center 4 October 4, 2015 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local October 4, 2015 5 Welcoming the child Dorothy Day Center commemorates 10 years “According to the grace of God given to me, that would be the population they served. This When I fi rst held my daughter, as a gift. like a skilled master builder, I laid a foundation also became the focus of the Dorothy Day Cen- I was overwhelmed with the awe The admiration and astonish- and someone else is building on it,” -- Saint ter as an all-volunteer, delivery-only ministry. and gratitude common to new ment that is natural to a child Anamaría Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:10. Energized by the JustFaith experience, the mothers. Who was this tiny per- fosters her relationship with the Scaperlanda In other words, one thing leads to another. Saint Charles formed a committee to explore a son that was given to me to love? Giver, God himself. Biddick The collaboration of a JustFaith parish-sponsored hunger minis- Where did she come from, and Sofi a Cavaletti, the great chil- For the Sooner group, a small but energetic try. Father Paul Gallatin, pastor what will she become? Will her dren’s catechist, put it this way, Catholic committee, a pastor and arch- of Saint Charles, and Archbish- blue eyes stay blue? Will she be a “Education to wonder is correlative How to help bishop, and a friendship be- op Eusebius Beltran gave their Most Reverend reader, an athlete, a kind friend? with an education that helps us to To volunteer, go online to tween a fi refi ghter and a church blessings. Paul S. Coakley This profound sense of wonder, go always more deeply into reality. www.thedorothydaycenter. around us: through this attention, musician played a part in the com. Having a building for proper which we experience at the birth If we skim over things we will nev- Archbishop of Oklahoma City we enter into the mystery that it founding of Saint Charles Bor- food storage meant the Center of a child, paradoxically brings er be surprised by them. Wonder Publisher contains. romeo’s parish hunger ministry. Donations of non-perishable could qualify for the Regional us back to our own childhood, is not an emotion of superfi cial The child, to whom everything The 2,000-square foot ware- food items can be left in Food Bank program and serve when our experience of the world people; it strikes root only in the the wooden bin inside the Diane Clay is new, concentrates deeply on house known as the Dorothy more people. is illuminated by the miracle of person whose mind is able to settle southeast entrance of the small wonders, from acorns and Day Center is a manifestation Through private donations of Editor existence. and rest in things, in the person church during parish offi ce pinecones to shadows and light. of the Holy Spirit among the hours and at Mass times. funds and labor, the warehouse As adults, we often become lost in faithful. It shows what can be was built. Archbishop Beltran Brianna Osborne our thoughts, rather than ob- accomplished, starting with just Prayers for volunteers and dedicated the center in Novem- Managing Editor serving what is in front of us. We an idea. recipients are appreciated. ber 2005. gloss over what we see with the JustFaith is a 24-week faith “We were on fi re. There was idea that we already know what it formation program that involves no stopping us,” said Jeannette Volume 37, Number 19 is. But, what a mystery the acorn studying and praying togeth- King, a planning committee contains! er. In 2001, as their own response, a Saint member. “It would never have happened with- Charles’ JustFaith group made sandwiches for out that JustFaith class.” Sooner Catholic Newspaper The more the adult is attentive to the child, the more her own the homeless. Evans, director of the Dorothy Day Center, Bob Waldrop and volunteer Doris Stone prepare food 7501 Northwest Expressway perception of the world is imbued That same year, Bob Waldrop, music director serves as a volunteer. for distribution. Photo provided. Oklahoma City, OK 73132 with wonder and awe; the adult from Epiphany of the Lord parish in Oklahoma “Our fi rst time shelving food took four hours. (405) 721-1810 who welcomes the child, as Jesus City, met Marcus Evans, a JustFaith group Now, it is about an hour and a half. We have a for the twice monthly Saturday food deliver- Fax: (405) 721-5210 asks of us in Matthew 18, develops member, a fi refi ghter and the future Dorothy system that works, our volunteers fulfi ll their ies, which average 30-40 volunteers and 200 Day Center director. They discovered mutual obligations and it seemingly runs itself. I used households per delivery day. E-mail: [email protected] an enriched view of reality that Deliveries by other Dorothy Day Center and more fully acknowledges the mys- interests in social justice. to spend about 20 hours a week. … Being di- Mailing Address: Saint Vincent de Paul volunteers also are made tery present amidst the ordinary. Waldrop founded Archbishop Oscar Romero rector is a lot easier now.” P.O. Box 32180 on a daily basis. Jesus himself makes this dual Catholic Worker House in 1999. He discovered Waldrop, also a volunteer, is the center’s Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Since 2005, 127,361 people have been meaning clear in the same passage that those who could not reach their local food coordinator, scheduler of trucks to haul, help- pantry were in greatest need. He decided that line manager, route planner and prayer leader helped and two million pounds of food shared. when he says, “Amen, I say to you, Visit us online at unless you turn and become like Children at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles watch a www.soonercatholic.org children, you will not enter the broadcast of Pope Francis as he celebrates Mass and the canonization of Junipe- Blue Mass honors fallen offi cers ro Serra in Washington Sept. 23. CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters. kingdom of heaven. Whoever hum- Visit the archdiocesan website bles himself like this child is the at www.archokc.org greatest in the kingdom of heaven. We see this amazement as the who is capable of stopping and And whoever receives one child Prayer for blessing badges child grows; her whole body enliv- looking. It is only through a con- such as this in my name receives The Sooner Catholic ens at backyard rabbits, the long, tinued and profound observation me.” We praise you, Lord, Father (USPS 066-910) is published soft branches of a willow tree, and of reality that we become con- By accepting the children that all-holy. biweekly except for once in July a visit from her grandfather. The scious of its many aspects, of the God gives us, in whatever form To a world wounded and divided and twice in December by child’s way of relating to the whole secrets and mysteries it contains.” that may be, we become more by sin You sent your only son. the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. world differs greatly from the As Cavaletti says, wonder re- child-like in turn. We grow in He gave his life for his sheep, adult’s; it is imbued with wonder quires a profound attention to humble awe at the gift of existence To gather them into one fold and awe, aware of the whole world reality, manifest in the world itself. And to guide and feed them The newspaper is not responsible As their one shepherd. for unsolicited material. Shawnee observes Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Made these badges, worn by Copyright © 2015 Sooner Catholic The law enforcement offi cers, Firefi ghters and medical fi rst Subscription rate: $20 per year responders, remind your people of for all who are not members of the the lofty mission these men and women perform on behalf of your Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. people. Periodical postage paid at May those who wear these badges Oklahoma City, OK 73125. preserve in their dedication to pro- tect the innocent and so to build POSTMASTER: Send address up your people in justice. changes to the Sooner Catholic, Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Above, Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., gives a blessing to attendees. After a morning Mass, the faithful gathered at the Our Lady of Guada- lupe shrine at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. At right, Abbot Lawrence greets the Knights of The Blue Mass to honor the fallen and pray for the protection of police, firefighters, Columbus. Photos courtesy of Br. George Hubl, military personnel and their families, and all first responders was held Sept. 29 at O.S.B. the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Fr. Bill Pruett and Fr. John Metzing- er presided. Photos Cara Koenig. Edmond 40 Days for Life Norman 40 Days for Life Join in praying for an end to abortion. Beginning Held Sept. 23 - Nov. 1, outside of the abortion Oct. 14, a group will pray each day between 9 a.m. clinic at 2453 Wilcox Dr. in Norman. Vigil hours and 5 p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood in Ed- are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Visit 40daysforlife.com/ mond on Boulevard, just south of 33rd, concluding norman or contact Connie Lang at (405) 249-1041 The Sooner Catholic on Nov. 22. Contact St. John, St. Monica or St. or at [email protected]. is supported through the Damien in Edmond. Archdiocesan Development Fund. 6 October 4, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local October 4, 2015 7 Take time to learn and say the Rosary Catholic youth drawn to passionate prayer life By Ted King 1. The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel By Olivia Biddick saint-like, he said. For the Sooner Catholic to Mary informing her she would bear a Son For the Sooner Catholic Learning how to pray is the fi rst lesson at a monastery. Monks are encouraged to memorize October is the month of the Rosary, and Oct. (Luke 1:26-31 and 38); A group of young adults heard from Father the Book of Solomon, teaching them to “never 7 is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. 2. The Visitation by Mary to her sister, Eliza- Simeon Spitz on Saturday, Sept. 12, about how abandon prayer, never abandon hope that God According to “Butler’s Lives of the Saints,” beth, who was carrying in her womb John the to have a passionate prayer life. Saint Dominic (1170-1221), who founded the Baptist, His cousin, who leapt with joy (Luke Father Simeon spoke with a deep resonate loves you.” 1:40-44); order that bears his name, was given the Ro- voice and a sense of humor. He began by Book of Proverbs is another important book 3. The Nativity (Luke 2:6-7); sary by Our Lady in an apparition. Rosary is discussing four reasons why Christians feel a for monks when learning how to pray, because 4. The Presentation of the Christ Child in the Latin for “Crown of Roses.” spiritual dryness in their life. He says that it’s it is a string of sentences telling us how to live Temple (Luke 2:22-34); not the Church that changes on a day-to-day The Rosary, a devotion honoring the Blessed a moral life, particularly in a marriage. Praying, 5. The Finding of the 12-year-old Christ in basis, but us and our outlook toward it. Virgin Mary, consists of meditation on biblical like preserving a marriage, needs both parties the Temple, teaching the scribes (Luke 2:42- The fi rst reason for feeling a coldness or dis- mysteries while praying to her. working together. 46). sonance with the Church is sin. When we are It is structured as a string of beads, one for Finally, the Song of Solomon is the book not living the life we should, we remove our- each prayer. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed, monks are instructed to study most. The book The Luminous Mysteries, ordinarily prayed selves from God’s love. the Lord’s Prayer and three Hail Marys, and is a short, odd tale about lovers with no refer- on Thursday: The second reason is distraction from God, then each decade or group of prayers, of which ence to God, but Father Simeon argues that 1. The Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist which is very common and not conducive for their story of pure love and passion is incred- there are fi ve, begins with the Lord’s Prayer, in the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17); the refl ection required for prayer. Satisfying ibly valuable when we want to “spice up” our followed by 10 Hail Marys and ending with the 2. The Wedding Feast at Cana, where Christ prayer demands devoted time and focus. prayer life. prayer Glory Be. At the conclusion of the fi fth performed his fi rst miracle, turning water into The third reason that makes prayer unful- Father Simeon’s talk to the youth was fol- decade, the Hail Holy Queen prayer is recited. wine (John 2:1-11); fi lling is the sense of duty, and nothing more. lowed by Mass, celebrated by Archbishop There are four groups of mysteries: the 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Father Simeon compares the love of a parent Emeritus Beltran, and dinner. Joyful, which focus on Christ’s birth and (Mark 1:14-15); to our love of God. Being a parent is not sole- Olivia Biddick is a freelance writer for the childhood; the Luminous, which were add- 4. The Transfi guration of Jesus before ly making sure your child has food, clothes, Sooner Catholic. ed by Saint Pope John Paul II in 2002, about Peter, James and John (Mark 9:2-3 and 7); schooling, etc. Being a parent is loving uncon- His active ministry; the Sorrowful, which are 5. The Institution of the Eucharist (Mark ditionally. about His passion and death; and the Glori- 14:22-25). We often feel entitled, like God owes us, after doing the bare minimum of “praying, paying, The Sorrowful Mysteries, ordinarily prayed on obeying,” he said, but we need to love above all Tuesday and Friday: else. Young adults gather for Mass with Archbishop Emeri- 1. The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane The rose window at Our Lady’s Cathedral in Oklahoma Father Simeon explained that in the begin- tus Beltran. Photo Chris Porter. (Mark 14:32, 35-36); City depicts the mysteries of the rosary. Photo archives ning of our life as conscious Christians, usually 2. The Scourging at the Pillar (Matthew 27:2 of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. children, spiritual breakthroughs happen more The fourth reason for dryness in prayer is 6); Apostles (Acts 2:1-4); easily. God rewards us like parents rewarding the exceptional “dark night of the soul” writ- 3. The Crowning with Thorns (John 19:2-5); their child to teach them how to behave. 4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven ten about by Saint John of the Cross. Father 4. The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17); In life, as we get older, more is expected of (John 14:3); Simeon said if Catholics have a lack of passion 5. The Crucifi xion (Matthew 27:32-50). us. This also is true in prayer life, but we must 5. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heav- not be discouraged. Prayer invites us to go in prayer and believe it is due to a dark night of The Glorious Mysteries, ordinarily prayed on en (Revelation 12:1). deeper in our faith. We must reach further to the soul, we are mistaken. Comparing our- Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B, at dinner with the young ous, which are about His Resurrection and the Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: For many Catholics, meditating on the mys- feel God’s presence. selves to saints means we are far from being adults. Photo Chris Porter. events that followed. 1. The Resurrection (Luke 24:1-7); teries of the Rosary has brought added grace. The Joyful Mysteries, ordinarily prayed on 2. The Ascension into Heaven (Acts 1:9-11); Saying a Rosary for someone is an act of mercy Monday: 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the available for every Catholic every day. El Reno commemorates 125 years in diverse celebration How Catholics can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Charles Albert www.polycarp.org; bers the following questions: For the Sooner Catholic 2. National Breast Cancer Foun-  Do you acknowledge the abor- The release of the current dation - www.nationalbreastcan- tion-breast cancer link? Planned Parenthood videos has cer.org;  Do you donate to Planned Par- raised concerns about where Cath- 3. 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Sarah and For so many years you bore To learn about ly with Catholic her husband Steve also speak in your own fl esh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fi bre organizations, groups or research teaching: Cancer research, neuro- around the country and will be genetics, rare diseases and adult of our being, and who had recourse that may be incompatible with taking the ideas of the program to to the source of all grace when the diseases like diabetes.” Catholic teaching, Michigan Right Canada this month. power of man could do no more. You The John Paul II Medical Re- to Life provides a website with “We focus on after care with were favoured with the vision of Je- search Institute also welcomes a list of companies that are not nutrition, faith support, educa- sus coming down from His Cross to compliant with Catholic theology. donations. Before donating to heal your affl iction. Ask of God and tion and fi nding the best ways to Go online to www.rtl.org/pro- research, Kamath suggests asking Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom help women navigate the process,” life_issues/ESCRsupporters.html how much of every dollar donated we entrust to you. (Pause here and silently recall the or http://phatcatholic.blogspot. goes to research. He said “a good McLean said. “As survivors our- At left, matachines dancers process through the sanctuary at Sacred Heart Church in El Reno. From top names of the sick for whom you are organization should have at least selves, through God’s grace, we are left, clockwise, many cultures were represented at the anniversary celebration. Archbishop Coakley praises com/2010/10/alternatives-to-su- praying) committed to strengthening our the faith and diversity of the parish. The Sacred Heart choir at Mass. Fr. Mark Mason, pastor of Sacred san-g-komen.html. 50 percent or more going to re- Aided in this way by your pow- Heart, in line for food at the reception. The following three Catho- search.” mission in Oklahoma and sharing erful intercession, we shall sing to lic-friendly companies offer breast Catholic Apologetic suggests that the program internationally.” God, now and for all eternity, a song cancer research: before giving to any foundation Charles Albert is a freelance writ- of gratitude for His great goodness 1. Polycarp Research Institute - you should ask their staff mem- er for the Sooner Catholic. and mercy. Amen. 8 October 4, 2015 World Meeting of Families Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic World Meeting of Families October 4, 2015 9 Pope Francis excites, rejuvenates Catholics at Papal Mass Hundreds of thousands join pope at outdoor Mass in Philadelphia By Diane Clay facing families, the gift of chil- The Sooner Catholic dren, the urgency of bringing the The fi nal day of the World entire human family together, Meeting of Families brought hun- and an admonishment to pay at- dreds of thousands of Catholics tention to the little miracles and and other people of faith to the surprises in our daily lives. Benjamin Franklin Parkway in “Jesus tells us not to hold back Philadelphia for an outdoor Mass these little miracles. Instead, he with Pope Francis. wants us to encourage them, to The delegation from Oklahoma, spread them. He asks us to go which arrived more than four through life, our everyday life, hours before the start of Mass, encouraging all these little chose a spot on the parkway that signs of love as signs of his was lined with fl ags from dozens own living and active pres- of countries. The fl ag marking ence in our world,” Pope the location of the Oklahoma Francis said. group was the fl ag of Guatemala, “So, we might ask the beloved country of Servant ourselves, today, here, The OKC group gathers at Will Rogers World Airport. Photo Sooner Catholic. of God, Father Stanley Rother, at the conclusion of who served the Tzutuhil people of this meeting: How Santiago Atitlan as a missionary are we trying to World Meeting of Families 2015 from the Archdiocese of Oklaho- live this way in Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City ma City. our homes, The Oklahoma pilgrims talked in our soci- Pope Francis arrives to the altar to celebrate the closing Mass of the World Meeting of Families in Phila- Brooke Basler Elaine Naugle eties? What delphia Sept. 27. CNS photo/Paul Haring. Diane Clay Greg and Cynara Pellegrino with people around them about When the Oklahoma delegation fi nally found their spot their home parishes, their fami- kind of world for the Mass with Pope Francis, they looked up to see the Clint and Veronica Cline Roger and Mary Ann Pritchett lies, Catholic schools, the score do we want to leave to our chil- Guatemalan fl ag. The story of Father Stanley Rother, who Margaret Delaney Gonzalo Ramos and Leticia De of the Eagles game and what the dren? We cannot answer these was martyred in Guatemala, was brought to the World Anita May Loera Martinez Pope might say. One Oklahoma questions alone, by ourselves. It Meeting of Families by representatives of the Father Stan- Brad and Jodie Ford Diana Ramos pilgrim spent the time teaching is the Spirit who challenges us ley Rother Guild. Photo Sooner Catholic. Gail Foster Angelica Rodriguez a 12-year-old boy from Penn- to respond as part of the great Sue Leary Alma Romero sylvania how to play a “new” human family.” Glen and Charlene Heitz Ana Romero card game that he excitedly More than 1,000 priests partic- Ruben Herrera Rick and Danna Schweitzer proclaimed he would pass to his ipated in bringing hosts to Cath- Brother George Hubl Edward and Patricia Sommer- friends. olics in the crowd, a process that Aaron Hubl hauser Shortly before Mass, Pope was unexpectedly effi cient. Anton Hubl Patricia Trosper Francis took a quick trip around While many Catholics cried Dorothy Lawson Shelba Walls the parkway on the “Popemobile,” during portions of the Mass, waving and smiling, and kissing several people began to sob as a babies. seemingly spontaneous release Cardinal Tagle To increase the chances of the of pain or sadness. Others in pope stopping near the Oklaho- the crowd hugged and comforted continued from page 1 “Jesus saves us in our wounds and vulnera- ma section, pilgrims from sever- them as they prayed. Throughout his ministry, Jesus healed the bility,” he said. “He entered our woundedness. al states (being led by a young “We renew our faith in the word wounds of people, whether internal or exter- He became like us except sin.” priest) began a chant of “Let the of the Lord, which invites faithful nal, and it’s to Jesus we must turn to heal our In his humanity, Cardinal Tagle said, Jesus baby through!” to encourage a families to this openness. It in- wounds. The Gospels give was wounded and made per- family of a young child to move to vites all those who want to share At left, a ticket to the Papal Mass. At right, Archbishop Coakley takes a selfi e with evidence of that connection fect. He bears those wounds the front. The chant worked, and the prophecy of the covenant of Bishop Peter Christensen of the Diocese of Boise, Idaho. between proclaiming the “Our wounds will on the cross. In that way he Pope Francis stopped, to the de- man and woman, which gener- kingdom of God and healing, make us, if we want knows our wounds and trans- light of hundreds of people trying ates life and reveals God! May he said. them to, avenues of formed them into the triumph to wave and take photos. the Lord help us to be sharers in “The good news of the reign of the cross. At the sound of the music, the the prophecy of peace, of tender- of God is manifested as heal- understanding, com- “Our wounds will make us, crowd of thousands hushed. ness and affection in the family. ing, caring, assisting people, passion, solidarity if we want them to, avenues accompanying them. When Mass proceeded with lyrics and May his word help us to share and love.” – Cardinal of understanding, compas- readings in English, Spanish, in the prophetic sign of watching God rules, wounds are at- sion, solidarity and love.” Vietnamese and Latin. over our children and our grand- tended to.” Luis Tagle The Lord, through the During his homily, Pope Fran- parents with tenderness, with He said Jesus doesn’t dis- church, the body of Christ, criminate in his healing. He is cis talked about the challenges patience and with love.” does all of this. All healing the true Good Samaritan and comes through him and is best situated in a heals strangers and those who are his enemies. community – the family, parish, school, group People of faith must emulate Jesus in this way. of friends – in concert with the wounded person “If you want to heal, the test is are you willing seeking healing, he said. to heal even your wounded enemy?” Cardinal Tagle concluded his talk by giving That is the way of the kingdom of God, which attendees six suggestions for facilitating heal- is very different from the kingdoms of this world. ing: Jesus also never gives up on the wounded as  Face your own wounds. This will enable evidenced in the three parables in Saint Luke’s you to be compassionate toward others who Gospel about lost things: a sheep, a coin and a are wounded; son.  “Don’t be afraid of the dark.” Wounded For example, the lost sheep was probably souls can be in unhappy places; wounded or sick. Why does the shepherd go  Be ready to enter that dark world. after the weak sheep? “Wounds are never clean. They could be bloody “The sheep, the wounded and lost, is mine. and raw;” And if it cannot come home, I will carry it  Accept that the Church is a fi eld hospi- New saint for the U.S. A tapestry featuring an home,” Cardinal Tagle said. tal and “be ready to respond in an emergency image of Blessed Junipero Serra hangs outside the In the case of the prodigal son, the father situation;” Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate feels his home is not a home when his son isn’t  Infuse the fi eld hospital with hope. “We Conception before Pope Francis arrives for Mass there. cannot be healers if we look desperate;” At left, OKC pilgrims wait for Mass to begin. Above, Pope Francis stops in front of and the canonization of the Spanish missionary in But Jesus does more than heal the symp-  Be ready to be quiet. Sometimes words are the Oklahoma section to kiss a baby. Photos Sooner Catholic. Washington. CNS photo/Bob Roller. toms of our wounds. inadequate. Just be present. 10 October 4, 2015 Reviews Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local October 4, 2015 11 Deathbed conversions: The mercy of God at work Annulment process to change By J.E. Helm cency” (homo- Some 3,000 people attended the funeral of Editor’s note: The following Father Federico For the Sooner Catholic sexuality), Wilde writer and journalist Heywood Broun; Arch- column by Father Rick Stansberry Lombardi, the Vatican appeared in the bulletin for Christ spokesman, gestures found the cour- bishop Fulton J. Sheen delivered the eulogy. The end of a book, the King. Father Stansberry is the at a press conference age to pursue the The daughter of poet Wallace Stevens, on the end of a movie, judicial vicar in the marriage tribu- for the release of Pope dream of faith. the other hand, denied her father’s conversion the end of a life are nal for the Archdiocese of Oklaho- Francis’ documents Upon being re- concerning changes to all telling points, after his death. When New York gangster and ma City. points worth noting. leased, he asked bootlegger Dutch Schultz, baptized the day marriage annulments. Karen Edmisten “to attend a six- before he died, was buried in a Catholic cem- CNS photo/Paul Dear Parishioners, Haring. has written a book about the end of life stories month retreat etery, there was a great deal of public outcry with the Jesuits.” of some very famous and interesting people; that “such a vicious man … could be so easily Recently there has been much He was refused, people who, at life’s last minute, accepted the ‘accepted’ by the Catholic Church.” attention regarding changes that and it was only The biggest change, and perhaps to 45-day process, but Father Catholic faith and joined the Church. Edmisten, in Ch. 1 of her book, explains that the Holy Father has made to the at the fi nal stage the most confusing to those who Brashears, who reads fl uent Ital- “Deathbed Conversions: Finding Faith at the people react differently to deathbed conver- Church annulment process. This of his life, three work in the tribunal, is that the ian and Latin, says that this is Finish Line” offers 14 compelling chapters, pre- sions. Some good souls “sigh with satisfaction is my 17th year in the marriage years later, that bishop can be petitioned to make nowhere stated in the documenta- senting the stories of such notables as Buffalo that lost sheep have been found.” She points tribunal, and I a close friend a judgment direct- tion. Bill, Gary Cooper and John Wayne. out as well the “Smirk-and-Snort Contingent” have been the ju- called a priest “to ly, since he is the There are times when we have to The book dips back into the 1600s to give us who “don’t believe that genuine conversion oc- dicial vicar for nine  A priest or deacon can come in haste to help begin the process of primary judge of all wait to collect testimony, etc., and King Charles II of England who battled to take curs late in life.” Still others fi nd it unfair that of those years. back the crown after his father, Charles I, was attend a dying an annulment and answer matters. that can in itself take more than while so many live their entire lives faithfully, Our tribunal is beheaded. Pursued by Oliver Cromwell, he is man.” Wilde was received into the Church and questions about the pro- Neither the tribu- 45 days. At present, our tribunal these “lifelong slackers get a fi nal-hour ticket actually one of ceedings. To fi nd a parish helped to hide in the “priest hole” at an estate died a Catholic. nal nor the arch- has more than 100 cases waiting into heaven.” the busier ones or priest, go online to www. by one Father Huddleston, and it is this same Alexis Carrel, a “Nobel Prize-winning doctor” bishop has all of in the country, as archokc.org and click on to be written, and until Father witnessed two miracles at Lourdes, in 1902 Edmisten is herself a convert to Catholicism the details of how priest who is brought in disguise to Charles’ we have so many Directory. Brashears returns from his studies and she understands the terrible struggles of implementation will deathbed to admit him “into the bosom of the and in 1910. Still, this man of science strug- cases involving  Archdiocesan Tribunal: in Rome, there are only two of us those who “hid from the Hound of Heaven for happen yet; howev- Church of Rome,” as Edmisten tells it. gled with accepting faith, and it was not until two non-Catholics (405) 721-9223; to write the cases. he suffered a heart attack in 1944 that he as long as they could.” er, it does appear Many of the people whose biographies are who either need www.archokc.org/archdioc- The changes do not go into effect received the last sacraments, having been bap- She also is grateful to those, who with great esan-tribunal/home that all cases will presented struggled for years over the decision the annulment to until Dec. 8 when the Year of Mer- to join the Church. Playwright Oscar Wilde had tized a Catholic as an infant. Actress Patricia patience and love, walked with her on her U.S. Conference of Catholic still originate with enter into a new cy begins. I will be attending the self-admitted “Romish leanings” while a college Neal was once questioned about accepting the journey to faith. She encourages her readers Bishops: www.foryourmar- a petition to the marriage, want to riage.org Canon Law Conference in October, student at Oxford, but his father was “vehe- Catholic faith, and she replied, “Oh yes, I want to “never give up” on the “potential … conver- tribunal, where we have their current where hopefully more information mently opposed to the Church” and threatened to be a Catholic, but not yet.” sions” that present themselves in their lives, will determine if the marriage blessed will be given. to cut Oscar from his will if he converted. The conversions of some of those presented and to see these dramatic happenings as “the by the Church, or criteria for a short- One change that our archdiocese While imprisoned on charges of “gross inde- by Edmisten were accepted and celebrated. mercy of God at work.” wish to join the Church. The Pope ened process is met. has a head start on is that the has simplifi ed the process, which For example, both parties must Pope wants the process to be free until now required hearing by two agree that the marriage was invalid Saint Therese: The little way of trust and love tribunals, causing signifi cant de- from the start, and various other of charge. We are among the very The Archdiocese of Oklahoma By Olivia Biddick to give when life is applause. When he was 10 he lost his father lays in some instances. conditions must be met. In most of few dioceses in the United States City will participate in the Pil- grimage of Mercy tour of Saint For the Sooner Catholic without pain and and two brothers in a plane crash. Prior to the change we had to get our cases, respondents don’t even that do not charge for the annul- Maria Goretti’s major relics. Saint permission to hear a case in our reply, so those cases would not ment process. At this time, it’s Saint Therese of suffering. The last Improvisation gave him his start in show Maria’s relics will be displayed meet the criteria. business as usual. But, if you have Lisieux is not one of two chapters of the business as well as a way to accept his grief. archdiocese when the marriage on Nov. 9 for veneration at Christ took place in another diocese. Be very careful in reading secu- any questions, please don’t hesi- the more well-known book urge us to look Trust is the foundation for successful improv. the King, 8005 Dorset Dr. http:// for blessings in dis- Now, if the parties involved are lar media with regard to Church tate to call me or the tribunal. We saints, but she is It requires total dependence on your peers and mariagoretti.com. guise during times here, we do not need to do that. matters. There is talk of a 30-day will do all that we can to help you. remarkable none- audience, letting them take the reins on the of tragedy; to still theless. I had never crazy ride. trust and not worry. heard of her until Scatter + Sow, a creative A director at Second City once told him “you As I was reading Catholic Foundation offers continuing education course community for women, hosted a book club. gotta learn to love the bomb.” You have to wel- the inspiring words We read “The Way of Trust and Love, A Retreat come failure, embarrassment, disappointment The Catholic Foundation is again of Saint Therese and with open arms, because it makes you a better presenting a Continuing Education Guided by St. Therese of Lisieux” by Father Father Jacques, I performer. Program this fall entitled Estate Jacques Philippe. also was reading a Saint Therese suffered with depression and So, Colbert learned to love the “bomb” that Planning 2015. The program will This topic considers several of surprisingly sincere be held on Friday, Nov. 6, from 8 died at the age of 24 in 1897, but she was “GQ” interview of happened to his family when he was 10; “I love today’s issues regarding the use hopeful of heaven and had found her own as- the thing that I most wish had not happened.” a.m. to Noon at the Catholic Pasto- of grantor trusts in contemporary Stephen Colbert, a man known for his comedic ral Center in Oklahoma City. tonishing way of reaching it. Therese described character, not his genuine personality. His amazing ability to love has given him estate planning. it as an elevator going directly to heaven. It was unending gratitude for life much like Saint The course is in support of the The third topic is “Contempo- About a month ago, Colbert took over “The foundation’s mission to procure called “the little way of trust and love.” Late Show” on CBS, formerly hosted by David Therese. rary Estate Planning Paradigms and build endowment funds while Her philosophy was simple – embrace your Letterman. It’s the fi rst time in nearly a decade I strongly encourage everyone to read “The for Married Couples.” The Amer- serving as a permanent organi- littleness next to God’s goodness. We are His that Colbert is able to be himself on camera. Way of Trust and Love” and Stephen Colbert’s ican Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 zation for managing and admin- children, so we should trust and love Him like Colbert is Catholic and has a refreshingly full interview. (ATRA) fundamentally changed tax istering funds given to the Arch- a young child loves his father. positive outlook on life due to his strong faith. Olivia Biddick is a freelance writer for the planning, especially for wealthy diocese of Oklahoma City for the That amount of trust and love is much easier But, his life wasn’t always full of laughs and Sooner Catholic. married couples. This topic offers advancement and expansion of the basic estate planning templates for Catholic Church in central and married couples with small, medi- New blessings at Kingfi sher school western Oklahoma. The course is um and large estates, respectively, geared toward attorneys, accoun- in light of ATRA. tants, fi nancial planners and trust And, the fourth topic is “Ethi- offi cers. The cost for this course cal Challenges Posed by Family Father Francis Nguyen and is $50 in advance and $75 at the Wealth Transfers.” Estate planning Deacon Terry Rice gave door. professionals who deal with multi- two blessings at Saints The presenting sponsor for the ple members of a family will face a Peter and Paul School in course is The Private Bank at variety of ethical challenges. This Kingfisher in September. Bank of Oklahoma. The presenter session will deal with these topics. The first was for a Ten is Samuel Donaldson, professor Commandments monument This course is approved by in front of the school’s Ross of law at Georgia State University the Mandatory Continuing Legal Hall. The new school kitch- College of Law in Atlanta. Education Commission of Oklaho- en also was blessed. Photos The fi rst of four topics to be ma for a maximum of four credit provided. covered in the course is a federal hours, of which one hour is credit tax update, including important covering ethics. developments in federal income, For more information or to regis- estate and gift tax. ter, contact the Catholic Founda- The second topic is “Burn- tion at (405) 721-4115 or jbohan@ ing Questions (And Even Hotter archokc.org. Register online at Answers) about Grantor Trusts.” www.cfook.org. 12 October 4, 2015 Español Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Español October 4, 2015 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 De Pedro a Francisco: Los orígenes del papado Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE los apóstoles, están llamados a vi- Director del Ministerio Hispano vir en unidad entre ellos, y llama- Una crisis de proporciones globales Me gustaría comenzar mi re- dos a testifi car ante los demás. Uno de los grandes retos humanitarios de tros hermanos y hermanas. ampliando nues- fl exión con dos citas claves de la Me parece interesante que Jesús nuestro tiempo ha sido la crisis migratoria y Más recientemente se nos ha recordado que tra respuesta y lo Biblia; establece esta posición única de de refugiados que ha acaparado la atención de la migración no es sólo un fenómeno estadoun- estamos hacien- “Y yo te digo: «Tú eres Pedro, liderazgo en Pedro mientras Él, todo el mundo. idense sino global. A través de las imágenes do. Los Caballe- y sobre esta piedra edifi caré mi el Hijo de Dios e Hijo del hombre, Hasta hace poco muchos de nosotros en gráfi cas difundidas por los medios de comu- ros de Colón, por iglesia, y el poder de la Muerte no el líder, sigue caminando en esta los Estados Unidos hemos pensado en la nicación social la atención del mundo se ha ejemplo, anuncia- prevalecerá contra ella. Yo te dará tierra. Para mí está claro que los migración principalmente como una preocu- concentrado en la crisis migratoria y de refu- ron recientemente las llaves del Reino de los Cie- grandes líderes delegan y que Cris- pación estadounidense. Pensamos en nuestra giados en el Medio Oriente. El auge de ISIS ha una importante los. Todo lo que ates en la tierra, to está estableciendo este liderazgo crisis de migratoria. Debates políticos recientes causado el desplazamiento masivo de personas iniciativa para quedará atado en el cielo, y todo lo Petrino para lo que va a suceder nos han recordado de las complejas cuestio- en toda la región. Los refugiados y los despla- acudir en ayuda Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley que desates en la tierra, quedará después de su partida. El Señor nes que rodean nuestros propios problemas de zados internos son a menudo los musulmanes de los cristianos desatado en el cielo». (Mt 16, 18- nos deja un elemento clave en su inmigración. que están en el lado equivocado de la ideología perseguidos en Oriente Medio. El año pasado 19) Iglesia, un líder visible que lo rep- ¿Cómo debemos lidiar con compasión y de ISIS. Pero también son los cristianos y otras la USCCB, los Obispos de los Estados Unidos,  resentará a Él que sigue presente justicia el fl ujo aparentemente inexorable de minorías religiosas. hizo una colecta especial para ayudar a los “Después de comer, Jesús dijo entre nosotros de una manera migrantes que durante años han entrado en Hemos sido testigos de las imágenes horri- cristianos en la región. Está siendo administra- a Simón Pedro: «Simón, hijo de invisible. nuestro país, sobre todo a través de nuestra pilantes de los cristianos que se crucifi caron y do por CRS y otras agencias católicas como la Juan, ¿me amas más que estos?». La presencia visible del liderazgo frontera sur? ¿Qué debemos hacer con los que decapitaron a manos de extremistas radicales. Asociación Católica para el Bienestar del Cer- Él le respondió: «Sí, Señor, tú Petrino establecido por Jesucris- ya están aquí sin la documentación apropia- He sido testigo de primera mano del despla- cano Oriente y Ayuda para la Iglesia Necesita- sabes que te quiero». Jesús le dijo: Papa Francisco bendice a un prisionero durante su visita a la Curran-Fromhold to en las citas bíblicas de Mateo da? ¿Cuáles son los factores zamiento de decenas de miles da. «Apacienta mis corderos». Le volvió Instalación Correccional en Filadelfi a. Foto CNS/Paul Haring. y Juan, ofrecidas anteriormente, causales que han llevado a este de cristianos y Yazidis en cam- Para donar en línea Debido a sus más de 70 años de servicio en a decir por segunda vez: «Simón, tienen una tarea fundamental para movimiento a una escala de pamentos en Erbil y Dohuc du- Pedro, Santiago y Juan, con el que Cristo vino a servir y no a ser www.crs.org la región de Catholic Relief Services (CRS), la hijo de Juan, ¿me amas?». Él le hacer lo que Cristo hizo, unirnos gente tan grande? Los factores rante una reciente visita a Irak el Señor tenía una amistad más servido, ese es su estilo de lider- www.crsespanol.org organización para los servicios caritativos in- respondió: «Sí, Señor, saber que como una sola familia de segui- son muchos: estos hombres, con CRS. En esa misma visita cercana. azgo, no uno que sea autoritario. ternacionales de la Iglesia Católica de los Esta- te quiero». Jesús le dijo: «Apacien- dores de Jesucristo, un cuerpo de mujeres y niños a menudo se conocí y hablé con el arzobispo Como las citas anteriores dejan Cristo, el dueño de las llaves de la Para donar por teléfono dos Unidos, está bien posicionada para ayudar ta mis ovejas». Le preguntó por discípulos de Cristo, unidos en el escapan de la carga aplastan- (877) 435-7277 – 7 a.m. a de Mosul, que vive en el exilio claro, Pedro, un miembro del cír- autoridad, que luego Él mismo le y ya está haciendo un gran impacto. Trabajan- tercera vez: «Simón, hijo de Juan, amor, la fe y el servicio. Esta pres- te de la pobreza o huyen de la 10 p.m. después de que él junto con sus culo íntimo, fue elegido para una entrega a Pedro, no usa su autori- encia visible de unidad, el sucesor violencia de la guerra, las pan- sacerdotes y el pueblo se vieron do con sus socios locales, CRS ya ha prestado ¿me quieres?». Pedro se entristeció posición única de liderazgo dentro dad para oprimir o esclavizar sino de Pedro, no anda por ahí con dos dillas y de la actividad criminal. Para donar por correo obligados a huir de la ciudad, asistencia a más de 600,000 personas en toda de que por tercera vez le pregun- del grupo de 12. Fue elegido por para servir con amor comenzando citas bíblicas alrededor de su cuel- Las condiciones que llevan Envíe su cheque a: donde una de las comunidades la región para apoyar a los sirios y las comu- tara si lo quería, y le dijo: «Señor, Cristo mismo para ser el pastor por los más pobres, más débiles y Catholic Relief Services lo para que podamos ver quién es. a las personas a huir de sus cristianas más antiguas del nidades locales que han sido afectadas por la tú lo sabes todo; sabes que te qui- principal, entre el equipo apos- necesitados. Este es el modelo de P.O. Box 17090 afl uencia de refugiados. CRS está apoyando a ero». Jesús le dijo: «Apacienta mis tólico de otros pastores, para este liderazgo que todos los apóstoles Este mensajero de Jesucristo, países de origen requieren solu- Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 mundo había fl orecido desde el ciones a largo plazo. Tenemos siglo II. El Medio Oriente está nuestros socios de la Iglesia de Grecia, Albania, ovejas. (Jn 21, 15-17) rebaño único y desordenado de y sus sucesores están llamados a el sucesor de Pedro el Apóstol, que tener seguridad fronteriza, en peligro de perder su antigua Macedonia y Serbia para proporcionar asisten- Estas citas se combinan como corderos y ovejas que necesitan seguir, un liderazgo de amor. acaba de visitarnos en los Esta- por supuesto. Pero hay cuestio- población cristiana. cia inmediata a estos refugiados en su paso por base y fundamento del papado. ser apacentados y alimentados Cristo, personifi cación del lid- dos Unidos y sus marcas distinti- nes más amplias. ¿Qué cambios son necesarios En las últimas semanas hemos visto un fl ujo Europa. En Irak CRS ya ha servido cerca de Todos sabemos que nuestro constantemente a medida que erazgo, lo ejerce como un servicio vas fueron sotana, fajín y solideo para fomentar la mejora de las condiciones en masivo de refugiados que forman un río hu- 100,000 personas desplazadas con alimentos, Señor Jesucristo escogió a un gru- son guiados a través de las verdes supremo de amor y dedicación blancos, además de movilizarse de los países de los que la gente está huyendo mano que huyen de Siria y se mueve a través refugio y asistencia para la vivienda. po de 12 hombres para seguirle, praderas de Dios. devota a los demás, hasta el pun- un lugar a otro en un vehículo con para que estas personas no vayan a sentir la de Turquía para llegar a Europa en busca de Catholic Relief Services, CRS, es la agencia los apóstoles. También sabemos de Pedro fue llamado a ser el primer to de auto-sacrifi cio. Esta es la unas tablillas especiales, SCV-1, necesidad de salir de sus hogares y familias y seguridad en cualquier país que quiera darles humanitaria ofi cial de la Conferencia Es- las escrituras que el Señor tenía pastor entre muchos pastores con dirección que todos los apóstoles, un largo viaje de Mt, 16, 18-19 y comenzar un viaje tan arduo y peligroso? la bienvenida. Francisco ha pedido a todas las tadounidense de Obispos Católicos para la dentro de este grupo a otro gru- quien compartía la misma digni- comenzando por Pedro y contin- Jn 21, 15-17. Pero, básicamente, Pocas personas dejan sus países de origen parroquias y comunidades religiosas en Europa ayuda y desarrollo internacional. Sirve en más po más pequeño o círculo íntimo, dad y honor. uando con todos los sucesores de es la misma persona. porque quieren. Lo más frecuente es la última para abrir sus puertas y ofrecer hospitalidad de 100 países que representan la preocupación opción que queda para estas personas vulner- a las familias que están siendo desplazadas. de los católicos estadounidenses para los po- Mensaje del papa sobre inmigrantes muestra a todos cómo ‘amar más, amar mejor’ ables que buscan seguridad y una vida segu- La población de refugiados sirios representa bres y los más vulnerables en todo el mundo. ra para ellos y sus familias. Como Francisco la mayor migración forzada desde la Segunda Si usted desea ayudar o aprender más sobre lo PHILADELPHIA — El arzobispo Gustavo Thomasina Kweku-Kennedy, miembro de la dos y, no obstante, en una cultura tan secular ha señalado durante su visita pastoral a los Guerra Mundial. que CRS está haciendo para hacer frente a esta García-Siller de San Antonio cree que el lla- iglesia St. Ignatius en Filadelfi a que está invo- tanta gente que uno conoce en la calle que Estados Unidos, no se trata de cuestiones de Dado que esto ha estado en las noticias me crisis o para aprender algo más acerca de sus mado del papa Francisco a servirle a los inmi- lucrada en el programa de atención pastoral a podría no tener un trasfondo religioso está tan política sólo para los gobiernos; son preguntas han preguntado con frecuencia lo que la Iglesia muchas obras, por favor vaya a crs.org. grantes y a las personas en movimiento en todo migrantes y refugiados, dijo que los que han atraída por este papa”. que los católicos y todas las personas de buena está haciendo para ayudar. La respuesta es Por favor, continúen orando por nuestros el mundo inspirará a la iglesia a responder con regresado a su parroquia en particular dicen a Theresa Romanowski, miembro de la parro- voluntad deben abordar desde la perspectiva que la Iglesia está haciendo más que la may- hermanos y hermanas que sufren en todo el amor y atención a las personas que buscan un menudo que han sido conmovidos por la com- quia St. Adelbert en la zona de Port Richmond de la fe y la dignidad humana. Estos son nues- oría de la gente piensa. Tenemos que seguir mundo. nuevo hogar. pasión del papa. de Filadelfi a, dijo: “Él es un papa de esperanza. Esperando la llegada del papa en Indepen- “Él comparte el amor que nosotros no siem- Él cree que todos deben ser amados y tratados dence Mall para un discurso de la tarde sobre pre experimentamos”, ella dijo equitativamente”. inmigración el 26 de septiembre, el arzobispo En la parte trasera del área de asientos para Los discursos del papa Francisco en la ONU García-Siller dijo que requerirá gente trabajan- personas con boletos, Thomas Sankarathil, y en el Congreso demostraron su preocupación do individualmente con inmigrantes para ayu- miembro de la iglesia siro-malankara St. Jude, por la gente del mundo que está siendo perse- dar a satisfacer las necesidades de los recién en Filadelfi a, y secretario general de Ecumeni- guida y por aquellos que están abandonando llegados. cal Fellowship of Indian Churches en Filadelfi a, sus patrias buscando seguridad en otros lug- “Lo de él es todo sobre ir a las periferias, ayu- dijo a CNS que su parroquia también ha visto ares. “Él está logrando que la gente haga cosas dar la gente a movilizarse de modo que puedan gente regresando a la iglesia debido a la exten- positivas sobre ello”, ella añadió. experimentar lo que todos han experimentado: sión del papa Francisco a la gente olvidada. Cuando una familia no está junta no hay felicidad, paz, y satisfacer sus necesidades”, El papa es “la cara universal de la iglesia”, él quien guíe a los niños o les pase valores impor- dijo el arzobispo García-Siller a Catholic News dijo. tantes, añadió Rafael Abreu, quien dijo que el Service. “Esta es una oportunidad de asegurar que reto más básico para la familia en estos tiem- “Los inmigrantes, sí, quieren documentos, la familia sea el fundamento de la iglesia viva pos es aceptar a Cristo en una sociedad cada pero más que nada quieren saber que ellos para mejora de la humanidad”, él dijo a CNS. día más secular. Cuando la familia se desinteg- le importan a alguien”, él dijo “Él nos está “Estos son tiempos en que la comunidad cris- ra también lo hace la sociedad. demostrando que podemos amar más y amar tiana de todo el mundo está sufriendo perse- Clara Alba dijo que aun cuando la familia Para donar en línea, visite a mejor”. cución. Él nos está dando la confi anza de ser emigra junta enfrenta fuertes retos. Ya que las http://catholiccharitiesok.org. Durante toda la audiencia gente en la zona fi eles para benefi cio de la iglesia”. familias migrantes podrían luchar fi nanciera- de hierba frente a Independence Hall expresó Mientras esperaba que el papa llegara, el mente al comienzo de una nueva vida en una Para donar por correo, envíe su cheque a: esperanza de que el papa inspire a más gente, arzobispo Alexander K. Sample de Portland, nueva tierra, “tienen que ir a trabajar”, a veces especialmente a los legisladores, a reaccionar Oregon, estaba poniendo al tanto a sus segui- en múltiples empleos, ella dijo. “Falta el tiem- Catholic Charities Annual Appeal con compasión a las necesidades de los inmi- dores en Facebook y Twitter. po” para Dios, para la familia, “y así es como se 1501 N Classen Blvd. grantes. “Tengo la esperanza de llevar de vuelta la pierden los valores”, dijo Alba. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Ellos también dijeron que han sido inspira- alegría y el entusiasmo que el Santo Padre nos Pero el papa, como representante de Cristo dos por la preocupación del papa Francisco por ha traído a la iglesia de aquí, Estados Unidos”, en la Tierra, nos trae esperanza, añadió Rodrí- los inmigrantes y que su énfasis en la miseri- él dijo. “No es secreto que el oeste de Oregón y guez. “Él le da importancia a la unión familiar cordia y el perdón ha traído gente de regreso a el noroeste en general sea considerada una de y a la iglesia doméstica”, que es la familia, ella la Iglesia Católica. las zonas con menos iglesias en Estados Uni- dijo. 14 October 4, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local October 4, 2015 15 Calendar Pilgrimage opportunities This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org.

Pilgrimage to Rome co, daily Masses, winery tours October Games begin 7 p.m. with community room of St. Ann Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, at Fr. Rex Arnold of St. John and tastings in the famed Sono- second session at 8:30 p.m. Retirement Center at 7 p.m. St. Ann Nursing Home, OKC. Nepomuk, Yukon, and Fr. Scott ma Valley, and Christ Cathedral 4 The Secular Franciscan Order $5 buys a 10-game packet, Contact Fr. M. Price Oswalt at Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Boeckman of St. Joseph, Nor- (former famous Crystal Cathedral). of St. Claire Fraternity meets includes free blackout game. (405) 235-4565. chapel with meetings immedi- man, will lead a pilgrimage to Canterbury Pilgrimages and Tours. Are you listening? By Sally Crowe Nash at 1:15 p.m. the fi rst Sunday ately following. Contact Karen Rome, Nov. 15-23. The program of the month at St. Thomas 10 St. John Nepomuk craft 14 Catholic War Veterans USA Banks at (405) 396-9086. $2,524 pp includes roundtrip air Please Donate! pastors are invited to be part will explore the great historical, More, Norman, in the library. show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Oklahoma Memorial Post 168 from OKC. $450 pp deposit due Those of you who read this of the Radiothon. Next month, cultural and religious sites and All are welcome. Contact Al- 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., will hold their monthly meet- 17 The community of the Sec- Dec. 26. Contact Melani Roewe at column recognize a familiar there will be a sneak preview of monuments of Rome along with an ice, (405) 473-7680. Yukon. ing at 7 p.m. in the Sunny- ular Order of the Blessed (405) 293-2003. theme. Oklahoma Catholic participating pastors. excursion to Assisi. Mass will be lane Family Reception Center, Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel Broadcasting is in a precarious Donations celebrated each day at unique and 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Ro- 10 The Oblates of St. Benedict 3900 S.E. 29, Del City. Con- and St. Teresa of Jesus meets Catholic shrines of Wisconsin fi nancial situation, so we have Donations can be made moving historical religious sites. sary. of Mt. St. Scholastica meet tact Ken at (405) 739-0036, at Little Flower Church, OKC, Unique pilgrimage Aug. 10-16, responded with new (for us) in several ways. Go to www. once a month at St. Charles [email protected]. from Noon to 4:30 p.m. Call Contact Fr. Arnold at pastor@ 2016, of the Shrines of Wisconsin, ideas to supplement the bi-an- okcatholicbroadcasting.com sjnok.org. The pilgrimage is offered 8 Devotion to the Precious Borromeo, Rm. A/B. Oblates Susan Staudt (405) 473- including New Franken and the nual radiothons. I chronicle and click on the Donate link. through Illume travel services. For Blood of Jesus, an unfailing meet Noon to 2 p.m., with 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant 6328. Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, them here with the intent of If you have questions or prob- means of tapping the inex- newcomers meeting from 2 Jesus. Nine days of novenas daily itinerary, go online to www. reaching a broader communi- lems making a donation on the the only Vatican-approved Mar- haustible mercy of God from p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Judith to Infant Jesus of Prague. 18 The Silver Rose will be dis- travelillume.com/trc/psd. ty of support. In April, OCBN website, call (405) 255-7348 or ian apparition site in the United the source of our salvation. Martin at (405) 635-5665, During these nine days, played at the National Shrine States. Wisconsin Dells River sponsored a presentation on the e-mail Marlene at mstapp4@ In the footsteps of St. Junipero No one who is devoted to the [email protected]. the novena prayers will be of the Infant Jesus of Prague Cruise, tour of Marquette Univer- Shroud of Turin. In September, gmail.com. Serra we began offering T-shirts for Business owners! Wounds and Blood of Jesus as follows – Monday-Friday for seven days. It is also the Explore and worship with Fr. sity, the Chapel of St. Joan of Arc, can be lost. Thursdays 9 p.m. 11 St. James Fall Festival, Noon following Noon Mass, Satur- yearly statewide pilgrimage Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, sale that featured the Oklaho- Are you interested in being Jim Goins, St. Thomas More, ma Catholic radio stations on recognized in one of our spon- to 12:30 a.m., St. James, to 7 p.m., at 4201 S. McKin- day following 6 p.m. Mass, day for the Knights of Colum- Basilica of the National Shrine of Norman, May 26-June 4, 2016, the back. Those shirts are still sor recognition spots, contact 4201 S. McKinley Ave. (405) ley Ave., OKC. Go online to and Sunday following 11 a.m. bus. The parish will provide a Mary Help of Christians at Holy along the California Mission Trail. available through our website, Sally Crowe Nash at (405) 441- 420-2527. www.stjamesfallfest.com. Mass. traditional Czech dinner after Hill, National Shrine of St. Philo- Saint Junipero Serra was canon- www.okcatholicbroadcasting. 3798 or sallycrowenash@gmail. Mass and before Benediction. ized by Pope Francis on Sept. 23. mena, National Shrine of St. Jo- com. com. 9 Bingo at St. Joseph, Norman. 13 Catholic War Veterans (of any 17 The Lay Missionaries of Char- Contact Mike Moore, (405) Visit 21 of the original California seph at St. Norbert Abbey, Rudolfo Radiothon If you live in an area that Light dinner served 6:15 p.m. war/confl ict) will meet in the ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of 609-9528. Franciscan Missions, including the Gardens, Dickeyville Grotto, Miller Now, we are beginning prepa- can’t pick up one of the Cath- Mission of San Carlos Borromeo Brewery tour. $1,864 pp incl. rations for our Fall Radiothon, olic stations, listen online at Jobs Box de Carmelo with the tombs of St. roundtrip air from OKC. $450 pp scheduled for Nov. 4-5. www.okcatholicbroadcasting. Development director Catholic in good standing with the under supervision of elementary stitutes for lead teachers and Junipero Serra and three of his deposit due March 1. Canterbury We analyze our results from com and click on the “Listen The Archdiocese of Oklahoma Church. Candidates are required teacher for 15-20 hours per week. missionaries. San Diego, Ventura, Pilgrimages and Tours. Contact the Spring Radiothon, contact Online” button. We are looking teaching assistants for the 2015- City is seeking a Director of De- Monterey, Carmel, San Francis- Melani Roewe at (405) 293-2003. our generous business sponsors at making it available on your to have a bachelor’s degree and The paraprofessional will provide 2016 school year. Experience velopment and Stewardship to and schedule interviews. Parish cell phone also! fi ve years of experience in develop- comprehensive direct care and preferred. Safe Environment manage the overall strategies of ment or related fi eld. Send resume instructional services for students training required. Contact Princi- stewardship programs and com- and cover letter to Rev. William L. with special needs. E-mail resume pal Laura Gallagher, lgallagher@ prehensive fund development. This Novak, V.G., at wnovak@archokc. to Natalie Johnson at njohnson@ stjohn-catholic.org, and complete Briefs position will direct and coordinate org. sjnok.org. all phases of the annual giving an application packet at www. Tour Catholic Quebec beginning at 10 a.m. in Benedic- introduction to the roles and re- een carnival will be Friday, Oct. appeal (ADF) and other fundrais- Yukon paraprofessional Substitute teachers archokc.org/multimedia/fi les/ Join Fr. M. Price Oswalt, St. tine Hall. Visit with current stu- sponsibilities of a parish pastoral 30, from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at ing development initiatives. The St. John Nepomuk School is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School doc_download/294-teacher-appli- Joseph Old Cathedral, OKC, April dents, tour the historic campus, council. Programs also available at the school, 5000 N. Grove between successful candidate must be a seeking a paraprofessional to work in Edmond is looking for sub- cation-packet. 3-9, 2016, on a pilgrimage to learn about student activities and videoconferencing sites. To regis- Meridian and MacArthur on N.W. Catholic Canada. Visit Montreal’s campus life, attend a college class ter, contact the Pastoral Ministry 50. The family-friendly event pro- Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph’s and meet faculty and staff who are Offi ce, (800) 721-5651 Ext.131, vides a huge assortment of games, Oratory, and the Chapelle of Notre able to assist with the admissions [email protected]. Dame de Bon Secours. Pray at process. Additional Cavalier Days infl atables, Bingo, good food and St. Kateri’s tomb, visit Canada’s are Nov. 12, Feb. 11 and April 14. Luxembourgers in Oklahoma prizes galore! Kids are encouraged National Shrine to our Blessed Cavalier Day is free, lunch pro- Oklahomans of Luxembourg to come in costume. Sponsorships Mother, St. Anne de Beaupres, vided. Contact (844) BE EXTRA, descent and anyone interested in available. Tickets at the door are Montmorency Falls, tour Old [email protected] or knowing more about how Luxem- four tickets for $1. Contact (405) Quebec City and see the only register online at www.stgregorys. bourgers arrived in Oklahoma are 789-0224. Holy Door in North America in the edu/cavalierday. invited to meet from 10:30 a.m. Quebec Cathedral. Daily Masses, to Noon on Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Eugene gala and auction most dinners, and more. $1,975 St. John Nepomuk craft show the Oklahoma History Center, 800 “Dress Sharply and Speakeasy,” per person, includes roundtrip air St. John Nepomuk Altar Soci- Nazih Zuhdi Dr., OKC. Featured at St. Eugene’s annual gala and from OKC. Canterbury Pilgrim- ety’s annual craft show will be speaker will be John Magerus. To ages and Tours. $450 pp deposit. Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to sign up for this free event, contact auction. The fundraising event Contact Melani Roewe at (405) 3 p.m. at 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., Elizabeth Steichen Bailey Kastl at will be at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at 293-2003. Yukon. There will be a variety of [email protected], (405) 202- the Oklahoma History Center, 800 items, including seasonal items, 0288. Nazih Zuhdi Dr., OKC. Women of the Way: Fall 2015 jewelry, unique handmade items The event provides funding for Women of all ages are invited and scissor sharpening. Contact Beginning Experience the school and for the Friends of to a monthly encounter to grow Patsy Ryan, (405) 834-3528. There is help for the heartache Bolivia Foundation to purchase in prayer and discipleship. The of separation, divorce and widow- medications for the medical mis- meeting will be the fi rst Wednes- St. James Fall Festival hood at a Beginning Experience sion. Tickets are $80 and may day of the month from 4 p.m. to St. James, 4201 S. McKinley Weekend. Trained team members be purchased at www.steugenes. 5:30 p.m. at St. James Father Ave., OKC, on Sunday, Oct. 11, who have suffered the loss of a Stanley Rother House, 1229 S.W. from Noon to 7 p.m. Go online to loved one share their experience ejoinme.org/2015 or by calling 41. Books to be discussed: Oct. www.stjamesfallfest.com. as they lead participants through (405) 820-7529. 7, “The Way of Trust and Love” by presentations, private refl ections Jacques Philippe; Nov. 4, “Fire in Annual Rosary rally and small group sharing. The next Plan ahead for Anniversary Mass My Heart” by Sr. Ann Shields; Dec. The Legion of Mary, Our Mother Beginning Experience Weekend Archbishop Coakley invites mar- 2, “Pray and Never Lose Heart” by of Peace Curia, will host a rosary will be Oct. 23-25 at the Catho- ried couples who are celebrating Sr. Ann Shields. Contact Sr Maria rally at Our Lady’s Cathedral in lic Pastoral Center. To register, milestone anniversaries (25, 40, at (405) 778-1107 or OKC on Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. contact the Offi ce of Family Life 50+) in the calendar year 2015 to [email protected]. at (405) 721-8944. To download attend a special Anniversary Mass Parish Faith & Ministry Formation the registration form, go online to Day for prospective students Workshops for adult faith for- www.archokc.org/offi ce-of-fami- on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m., St. Gregory’s University invites mation and formation for ministry ly-life/home. at The Cathedral of Our Lady of prospective students and their will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, St. Charles Borromeo School Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave., family members to experience 9 a.m. to Noon, with the topic: hosts Halloween carnival OKC. Contact the Offi ce of Family Cavalier Day on Thursday, Oct. 8, “Parish Pastoral Council 101,” an St. Charles’ 29th annual Hallow- Life at (405) 721-8944. 16 October 4, 2015 Faith Sooner Catholic From Peter to Francis: Origins of the papacy By Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE ing with all the successors of the Director of Hispanic Ministry apostles, are called to live by and, I would like to begin my refl ec- in unity amongst themselves, wit- tion with two key quotes from the ness to others. Bible; I fi nd it interesting that Jesus “And so I say to you, you are establishes this unique position of Peter, and upon this rock I will leadership in Peter while He, the build my church, and the gates of son of God and son of man, the the netherworld shall not prevail leader Himself, is still walking on against it. I will give you the keys this earth. For me, it is clear that to the kingdom of heaven. What- great leaders delegate and that ever you bind on earth shall be Christ is establishing this Petrine bound in heaven; and whatever leadership so it may be carried you loose on earth shall be loosed out after his departure. The Lord in heaven” (Mt 16, 18-19, NABRE). leaves us a key element of His  Church, a visible leader that will When they had fi nished break- represent Him which continues fast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, present among us in an invisible “Simon, son of John, do you love way. me more than these?” The visible presence of Petrine Pope Francis blesses a prisoner as he visits the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facili- He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you leadership established by Jesus ty in Philadelphia. CNS photo/Paul Haring. know that I love you.” He said to Christ in the biblical quotes from him, “Feed my lambs.” He then Lord had from within this group dignity and honor. Matthew and John offered above said to him a second time, “Simon, another smaller group or inner Christ came to serve and not be has a key task to do what Christ son of John, do you love me?” He circle – Peter, James and John – served, that is His leadership style, did, bring us together as one fami- said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know with which the Lord had a closer not one which is authoritarian. ly of followers of Jesus Christ, one that I love you.” He said to him, friendship. Christ, the owner of the keys of body of Christ’s disciples, united “Tend my sheep.” He said to him As the above quotes make clear, authority that He hands over to in love, faith and service. This vis- the third time, “Simon, son of ible presence of unity, the succes- John, do you love me?” Peter was Peter, a member of the inner cir- Peter does not use His authority distressed that he had said to him cle, was chosen for a unique lead- to oppress or enslave but to serve sor of Peter does not walk around a third time, “Do you love me?” ership position within the group with love beginning with the poor- with two biblical quotes around and he said to him, “Lord, you of 12. He was chosen by Christ est, weakest and most in need. his neck so we can see who he is. know everything; you know that himself to be the chief shepherd, This is the model of leadership This messenger of Jesus Christ, I love you.” (Jesus) said to him, among the apostolic team of others that all apostles, and their succes- successor of Peter the Apostle, just “Feed my sheep” (Jn 21, 15-17 shepherds, of this unique and sors, are called to follow, a leader- visited us in the United States, NABRE). messy fl ock of lambs and sheep, ship of love. and his only distinguishing marks These quotes combine as the ba- which need constant feeding and Christ personifi ed leadership were a white cassock, sash and sis and foundation of the papacy. being tended to as they are led as a supreme service of love and zucchetto in addition to riding We all know that our Lord Jesus through God’s green pastures. prayerful dedication to others, to around in a vehicle with unique Christ chose a group of 12 men Peter was called to be the fi rst the point of self-sacrifi ce. This is tags, SCV-1, a long way from Mt, to follow Him, the apostles. We shepherd amongst many shep- the leadership that all apostles, 16, 18-19 and Jn 21, 15-17. But also know from scripture that the herds with whom he shared equal beginning with Peter and continu- basically, it’s the same guy. Friends of the Poor Walk

Families from around the archdiocese participated in the St. Vincent de Paul Society Friends of the Poor Walk at All Saints School in Norman. The one-mile walk raised money to benefit impover- ished or homeless families in South Central OK, including Norman, Moore and Purcell. Father Daniel Grover, associate pastor at St. Joseph Church in Norman, gave a blessing before the event. Also participating was Sr. Veronica Hig- gins, C.S.T., (above) a teacher at All Saints School. Photos Chris Porter.