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“Today we rejoice,” Bishop Robert W. Muench proclaimed as he ordained Bradley Alexander Doyle, Reuben Clark Dykes and Matthew John Graham as deacons for the diocese of Baton Rouge June 14 at St. Aloysius Church. “Any enterprise would be ecstatic to have even one of them for an employee. Today we rejoice because they become incardinated clerics in our diocese and ministers for Christ to us,” Bishop Muench said. The ordination, attended by many priests, deacons and lay people, filled St. Aloysius church, while the St. Joseph Cathedral choir sang majestic music, some of which was ar- ranged by Deacon Doyle. “This is a wonderful opportunity to cel- ebrate faith, to be a member of the Catholic Church and be committed to Jesus, the church and the world,” the bishop told the assembly as the Mass ended. He drew a laugh when he said, “Today we had a strong re-enforce- ment of our beliefs as we add these three new deacons. O God, make this year go fast so it seems like tomorrow when they are ordained priests.” The three men will serve a year as Deacons Reuben Dykes, left, Matthew Graham, Bishop Robert W. Muench and Deacon Bradley Doyle share a few transitional deacons before being ordained minutes together after the Mass in which the three young men were ordained as transitional deacons for the Dio- priests next year. cese of Baton Rouge on June 14 at St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator SEE ORDINATION PAGE 11

Commentator to launch changes Corpus Christi procession Father Chris Decker, pastor of St. James Church in St. James, holds The Catholic Commentator is launching several new and the monstrance containing the entertaining features, including some designed specifically for Body of Christ during a Corpus youth and young adults, in the July 11 issue. Christi procession June 22. The The youth page has been renamed “Words with Christ,” and procession traveled onto Louisi- will be anchored by a new interactive column called “The Signs of ana Highway 18, which runs along the Times,” written alternatively by Deacon Brad Doyle and sem- the Mississippi River, before re- inarian Ryan Hallford. The page will continue to highlight activi- turning to the church for benedic- ties by and for the young people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. tion. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic The Family Life and Spirituality pages are being combined into Commentator one “Our Faith Journey” page, and will include Father John Ca- toir’s column as well as a wide array of stories on how local Catho- lics live their faith today. Also included will be an occasional series “Bringing Jesus to the Job,” focusing on faith in the workplace. Additionally, readers will notice a new design and light- SEE COMMENTATOR PAGE 6 2 The Catholic Commentator June 27, 2014

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FAMILY LIFE IS- skills as well as life training skills. PAGE 12 SUES DOMINATED Saints Peter and Paul celebrated the agenda during THE FINAL CLASS OF THE RELIGIOUS the recent meeting STUDIES INSTITUTE has graduated, sig- June 29 is Apostles Day. to Christianity when he was of the U.S. Confer- naling an end of an area. New options are Although the church year struck by a burst of light on ence of Catholic being explored. PAGE 20 has returned to ordinary time, the road to Damascus, af- Bishops in New Orleans. PAGE 4 you will not see a return to ter Jesus’ death. He became the numbered Sundays of Or- known as the Apostle to the SEVERAL FAMILIES IN ST. JAMES | IN THE NEXT ISSUE dinary Time and green vest- Gentiles. He was beheaded CHURCH PARISH are making serving at ments until after this feast, around the year 64. Donald Spain is Mass a family affair. PAGE 5 which falls on a Sunday this There is evidence that the learning to read – year, is celebrated. feast of the two saints, who not unusual except June 29 is the combined feast of Saints are credited with establishing the see of this handyman is Peter and Paul, two leaders of the early Rome, has been celebrated at the same 56 years old. He church, who although very different, share time since the year 258. As early as the thanks the St. Paul a feast day. Saints Peter and Paul often year 395, St. Augustine of Hippo said, Adult Learning disagreed with each other on methods of “Both apostles share the same feast day, Center for turning his life around. spreading the Gospel message especially for these two were one; and even though among the Gentiles, but they shared the they suffered on different days, they were SUMMER HAS ARRIVED but that is no ex- | INDEX mission of establishing the infant church, as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. cuse to take a vacation from God. PAGE 7 were martyred about the same time and And so, we celebrate the day made holy for CLASSIFIED ADS 18 are buried in Rome where they are vener- us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace COMING EVENTS 18 ated with a public holiday. what they believed, their life, their labors, ENTERTAINMENT 14 Peter, a humble fisherman, was one of their sufferings, their preaching and their FAMILY LIFE 5 the Twelve Apostles whom Jesus chose confession of faith.” INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL NEWS 4 to lead his church. He died by crucifixion Traditionally on this feast the pope will about 64 A.D. and is regarded at the first place the pallium, a type of cloak, on arch- LETTER TO THE EDITOR 16 pope. St. Paul never knew Jesus. A more bishops appointed during the past year as SPIRITUALITY 7 sophisticated and educated man, who was a reminder of the significance of their work YOUNG ADUTLS ARE FINDING HOPE VIEWPOINT 16 formerly known as Saul, Paul converted and to symbolize the unity of the church. in the Youth Build program, learning job YOUTH 12 | PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. CHO June 30 Rev. Leo Guillot July 7 Rev. Joshua D. Johnson S O Dcn. Ronald D. LeGrange Dcn. John L. McGinnis Jr. Sr. Reneé Daigle MSC Sr. Rosalina Tesoro Evangelista DM O L July 1 Rev. Eric V. Gyan July 8 Rev. Jon C. Koehler T Dcn. Albert Levy III Dcn. Larry J. Melancon Br. Ramon Daunis SC Sr. Dianne Fanguy CSJ July 2 Rev. Patrick Healy SSJ July 9 Rev. Sanjay Kunnasseril IMS K Dcn. James A. Little Dcn. James J. Morrissey Sr. Micha DeHart MHS Sr. Ileana Fernandez CSJ C July 3 Bro. Ray Hebert SC July 10 Rev. J. Joel LaBauve Dcn. Thomas J. Malinoski Dcn. Jodi A. Moscona

Sr. Therese Dinh ICM Sr. Dulce Maria Flores HMSS A July 4 Rev. J. Clifton Hill CSSp July 11 Rev. Kenneth W. Laird

Dcn. Edwin J. Martin Dcn. Leon Roy Murphy Jr. B Br. Alan Drain SC Sr. Janet Franklin CSJ July 5 Rev. James Hooks SJ July 12 Rev. Charles R. Landry Dcn. Wilbur P. Martinez Dcn. Donald J. Musso Sr. Dehra Elliot CSJ Br. Clement Furno CSsR July 6 Rev. Gordian O. Iwuji MSP July 13 Rev. Keun-Soo Lee Dcn. Robert McDonner Dcn. Roger A. Navarra Sr. June Engelbrecht OP Br. Henry Gaither SC

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By Richard Meek ed. “When you and I receive the Eucharist The Catholic Commentator we become living bearers of Jesus Christ, living tabernacles. We are in the living A broiling sun announcing the first day presence, and we are called to be the peo- of summer greeted Vivian Kelly as she ple of Jesus, the body of Jesus, the temple walked out of St. John the Baptist Church of the Holy Spirit.” in Zachary June 22. Finding brief respite The bishop said a parish celebration is in the relative coolness of the shade, the an invitation for individuals to renew their 97-year-old Kelly smiled as she reflected commitments to the church, and the par- on the parish’s origin, which was founded ish. in 1964. “Let us celebrate, let us be directed,” he “It’s a wonderful feeling,” said Kelly, an said. “Let us not leave this celebration as we original member of St. John who moved to came. It’s about what’s happening here and Zachary in 1952 shortly after marrying her now today and what God wants in grace to husband, Leonard. happen within us, among us and by us. We Nearby, Rosa Davis recalled the past are the living church.” while acknowledging the present. St. John the Baptist Church parishioner Vivian Kelly, 97, receives communion from for- Father Jeff Bayhi, St. John’s current “It used to be you knew everyone in the mer pastor Msgr. Gerald Lefebvre during the parish’s golden jubilee celebration June pastor, also encouraged parishioners to be church,” said Davis, who moved to Zachary 22. Sitting next to Kelly is her son, Joe Kelly. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator involved, especially in donating their time in 1962 and married her husband, Claude, Records reveal that baptisms, confirma- said. “And Eucharist is part of our defini- and talent to a capital campaign to build at St. John several weeks before it became tions and marriages were celebrated in tion of being Catholic. And sometimes even a new church. He noted eight years ago a parish. “It was such a small community Port Hudson in a chapel named St. John’s. good Catholics don’t remember that the Eu- when he was assigned to the parish, there at the time.” Zachary was incorporated in 1889 and charist is the full presence of Jesus Christ was 550 families. Today, the total stands at Kelly and Davis were among several the changing currents of the Mississip- our savior.” more than 1,400. hundred parishioners who crammed the pi River forced the moving of the church “We who are able to receive the Eucha- “We have grown and we will continue to church to celebrate the parish’s golden ju- closer to the town. Mass was celebrated rist, who are called to receive the Eucha- grow,” Father Bayhi said. “We are not trying bilee at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Rob- at the mission church until 1924 when the rist, who have the privilege of receiving the to build a building. The faith commitment ert W. Muench. Bishop Muench opened the present site was built. The original chapel Eucharist, taking in Jesus within ourselves is our goal, will be our accomplishment.” Mass by telling the congregation the build- remains in use today by St. Patrick’s Epis- now become sacred in a particular way be- Those words were not lost on Davis, who ing is called a church but “we are the living copal Church. cause like a tabernacle we house the body left the church with a broad smile. church.” Bishop Tracy established St. John as a and blood of Christ,” Bishop Muench add- “This is a special feeling,” she said. “Whether for individuals or couples or parish June 24, 1964, the feast day of St. a church community, to come together to John the Baptist, assigning Father Thomas pray and thank God for who we are, where Gordon as the founding pastor. In 1967, a Is your space missing the we have been, where we are headed, it is a new church was constructed in Clinton and factor? joy to join you in this celebration,” he add- a rectory in Zachary. “WOW!” ed. In 1974, the current church was com- During the homily he asked those who pleted. were parishioners when the parish was Although the anniversary of the found- founded to stand, and when several stood ing date is Tuesday, the date of the birth of up, the bishop smiled and exclaimed, “Look St. John the Baptist is celebrated, Bishop at how young they look!” Muench noted how providential it was the Catholics originally settled in the Zach- jubilee Mass was held on the feast of Cor- ary and Port Hudson areas in 1785 with the pus Christi. arrival of the Acadians from Nova Scotia. “We have gifts of the living Christ,” he Boudreaux, Macaluso inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Catholic High School coach Pete Bou- head cross country coach to his list of du- dreaux and Advocate sportswriter Joe Ma- ties. caluso, each of Baton Rouge, headline the Boudreaux was inducted into the Loui- list of inductees of the Louisiana Sports siana High School Sports Hall of Fame in Hall of Fame. 2000 and served as president of the Lou- Boudreaux, Macalus0, Northwestern isiana High School Coaches Association in State basketball coach and athletic director 1981. Tynes Hildebrand, retired Sun Belt Confer- He has received state Coach of the Year ence commissioner Wright Waters, former honors 14 times and regional honors four football official Richard “Moon” Ducote, times. In 2010, Boudreaux was voted the former LSU offensive lineman Alan Faneca national high school coach of the year for and former Louisiana Tech standout Ve- boys track by USA Track & Field. nus Lacy were all inducted in to the Hall of Macaluso, a parishioner at St. Thom- Let me help you Fame in Natchitoches on June 21. as More Church in Baton Rouge, is one of Boudreaux, a parishioner at Sacred Louisiana’s most respected outdoor writ- pull it all together! Heart Church in Baton Rouge, has been ers. He has also covered a wide array of head track coach at his alma mater since sports beats, served as a TV show host and 1968 and also served as athletic director correspondent, and has been the longtime 225-755-7970 Decorating Den Interiors Jeanette Turk through 2011. In the early 1970s, he added official scorer for LSU baseball. 4 The Catholic Commentator June 27, 2014 Restoring family values highlights USCCB meeting

By Richard Meek motion and Defense of Marriage,” saying a Council for the Family, presented an overview for the World The Catholic Commentator family founded on marriage is the “funda- Meeting of Families in 2015. He said the crisis in families is mental cell of societ y.” cultural, dictated by the tendency to put “me” first. Family life issues, ranging from same- He noted the USCCB has jointly “In such a context, it is obvious why ‘no-commitment’ sex marriage to abortion, dominated the filed amici briefs in support of marriage cohabitation is becoming preferable to marriage,” he said. agenda when the nation’s bishops gath- amendments in several states and has “The family’s meaning is turned upside down to the point ered in New Orleans for their semi-annual collaborated with several religious dom- that it is no longer the basic cell of society but the basic cell meeting June 11-13. inations in the legal proceedings. Same- of the individual.” The bishops also found time to extend sex marriage has been legalized in near- However, he said the dismal situation cannot leave Cath- a formal invitation to Pope Francis to vis- ly 20 states, many coming after the U.S. olics discouraged. He said the family will always be the it Philadelphia during the Eighth World Supreme Court decision in 2013 striking most important resource of society and without family so- Meeting of Families, scheduled in Septem- down the federal definition in the Defense ciety couldn’t not survive. ber 2015. It has been widely speculated the Bishop Robert W. Muench at meeting of Marriage Act. He said the meeting in Philadelphia must be a great cel- pontiff will visit the United States in 2015 He said the USCCB is remaining active ebration for families. although no official announcement has been forthcoming. on the legislative end, working with allied organizations to “We must show that it is possible and beautiful to create “It is our fervent hope, your holiness, that you will favor- promote several acts in Congress, including the Marriage joyful and solid families, starting with families in Amer- ably consider our invitation to visit us in the United States,” and Religious Freedom Act that was has been introduced in ica,” he said, imploring bishops to “preach to your flocks the letter, which was presented during the general meeting both the House and Senate. that it is most surely in the family that we see our destiny of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting on June “We are at a critical point in this country when it comes is not loneliness but rather love, mutually sustaining and 11 at the Hyatt Regency, stated. “Your presence would not to the promotion and defense of marriage in the law,” Arch- fruitful.” only add significance to the world meeting of families but bishop Cordileone said. He said culture has been wounded An overall general report was distributed regarding also serve to deepen the bonds of affection that our faith by the erosion of an “authentic vision of love, sexuality and Catholics’ response to the papal survey distributed in 2013. and many other Americans share with you as bishop of marriage over several decades.” Although specifics will not be revealed until the synod, some Rome.” Dr. Francesco Cesareo, chairman of the National Review tendencies did arise, including that much work remains re- Also during the general meeting, the bishops heard a se- Board, delivered a progress report on the church’s efforts to garding “sharing the good news of marriage and the family ries of reports from chairmen of a number of committees, prevent the sexual abuse of minors. He said the church has with our Catholic faithful.” The report cited a need for more as well as an update on the response to the request from made great strides in protecting children and reaching out effective teaching on the key tenets of the faith, such as the the Synod of Bishops to provide input in preparation for the to victims of sexual abuse but warned against complacency indissolubility or marriage and the importance of sexual upcoming Extraordinary Synod Bishops later this fall. saying much work remains. He said each new allegation of differences for marriage. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone addressed the divi- sexual abuse further erodes the credibility of the bishops. The bishops will meet again in the fall, which is generally sive issue of same-sex marriage during a report on the “Pro- Cardinal Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical a more active session.

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CSERVING THE DIOCESE O F BATON ROUGE SINCE 1962 June 27, 2014 FAMILY LIFE The Catholic Commentator 5 Altar serving helps St. James families bond in their faith

By Barbara Chenevert besides, she said, “it’s fun.” she said. The Catholic Commentator The Parkers are one of sever- Tammy Miller said she serves al families at St. James who are with her son, Christopher, be- Chad Parker thought he had making serving at Mass a family cause she wants him to “follow the put the robes up for good. affair. “It’s a beautiful thing to see good things in church.” They serve He happily participated as an families engaged in the practice of every other weekend together and altar server at St. James Church in their faith together and even more sometimes Christopher will serve St. James during his high school fitting when they are providing li- every week, she said. years, but never did he think that turgical services, “ said pastor Fa- Raymond and Bonnie Ze- 15 to 18 years later he would be ther Chris Decker. It is a witness ringue once served with their serving again. of family life and a commitment to daughters and now serve with But the inspiration to re-robe Christ and the church, he said. their 14-year-old grandson, Chris- and serve again came when his Erica Mitchell serves with topher Williams. then 11-year-old daughter Kiri be- her two daughters, Jannah and Christopher Williams and his grandfather, Raymond Zeringue, fre- “It’s a special feeling that is be- gan serving, followed by 10-year- Jaleah. Mitchell relates that her quently serve Mass together at St. James Church in St. James where yond description. I really can’t put old sister, Chakirrious, who is now youngest daughter, Jaleah, started Father Chris Decker, right, is pastor. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Com- it into words,” said Zeringue, who training to be a server. expressing an interest in serving mentator is the coordinator of altar servers “It was a no brainer” to serve when she was in second grade. It’s really touching, a family bond,” do I feel closer to God, we are for the church parish. “It’s the again, Parker said, pointing to Because Jaleah had not yet made she said. closer as a family,” she said. “We closet thing next to being with Je- the opportunities to mentor his her first Communion, she couldn’t Mitchell converted to Cathol- get dressed together before Mass, sus in heaven.” daughters by serving with them. serve under the church’s policy. icism the year before little Jaleah sometimes we carry candles or Although the church did not “It has been such a blessing. But as soon as she received First received her first Communion. dress the altar. We have to work originally set out to encourage A guy told me just two weeks ago Communion, she started to prac- “We all grew in our faith together,” together so it brings us closer.” families to serve together, it has that he enjoyed seeing me serve tice. “My older daughter and I she said. Jannah added her favorite al- been a good thing, Zeringue said. with my child. I felt good about would go to the practice and soon Jannah Mitchell finds mean- tar server duty is holding the book Families serving together at Mass it,” he said. Kiri Parker agreed we started to practice with her,” ing in serving with her family for Father Decker as he prays the is an unique experience that can with her dad that serving together Mitchell said. members. “I like serving with my opening and closing prayer. “I feel truly bring out the meaning of helps them bond as a family and “It just became a family thing. mom and sister, because not only like I am a real part of the Mass,” Mass, he said. The beatitudes and a prayer for caregivers don’t recall my late wife, Rejoice and be glad, for your tired, frustrated and angry care- sionate one I want to be. Monica, and I ever apologizing reward will be great in heaven. giver to the loving and compas- Amen. Ito Jesus or the evangelist Mat- The other is A Caregiver’s thew for plagiarizing and doing a Prayer: little rewriting of the beatitudes. Heavenly Father, help me bet- Honor Those We Love. Two items remain among the ter understand and believe I can GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS most requested from our minis- do what you ask me to do. try to family caregivers. One is Forgive me for the times when the Beatitudes for Caregivers: I question your judgment. Blessed are those who sleep As I go about the many daily poorly because they’re worried tasks of caregiving, give me about their loved one or because energy. 11817 Jefferson Highway their loved one wakes in the As I watch my loved one oh- 225-753-1440 middle of the night and needs so-slowly walk across the room, www.ResthavenBatonRouge.com help, for theirs is the kingdom of Your Family give me strength. 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those’13 heaven. 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My fiancé and I are certainly to have our marriage her preference and her princi- when a Catholic was marrying planning to get married be valid in the church’s eyes. ples, perhaps the better course a Jew and the Jewish family Qjust three months from Do you have any suggestions or in a situation like this might be would have felt uncomfortable now. We were thrilled when our can you recommend any priests to attend the wedding. It would in the presence of Christian venue recommended a priest who would be able to officiate? keep the lines of communication symbols. as our officiant, as it was very (Central Pennsylvania) open, with the hope that her Perhaps there is a near- important to my fiance’s mother son might decide to have the by Catholic church where, in that our marriage be recognized Your letter prompts sev- marriage blessed by the church advance of the date you have by the church. eral thoughts on my part, at some future date. chosen, you and your fiancé But a few days ago, his moth- Awidely scattered. First, Finally, having felt compelled could be married by a priest by er Googled that priest’s name I am continually surprised by to unload all of that on you, let a quiet and simple exchange and found articles reporting the growing number of couples me see what can I do to help. I of vows; then you could do the that he had been removed from for whom the “venue” (i.e. the appreciate and admire the fact “party part” at your chosen des- ministry by the church because place of the reception) is the that you and your fiancé want to tination, and the priest might he is gay. The faith community primary focus – and sometimes Question Corner “rescue” the situation and have be willing to say a prayer of where he currently ministers the exclusive concern – when your marriage recognized by blessing as the meal begins. welcomes people of many Chris- planning their wedding. Father Kenneth Doyle the church, not simply because Or, if you explain honestly to tian religions, but the Catholic My view is that a wedding you want to keep peace in the your diocese that the wedding Church would not consider his ceremony is above all else a spir- a church that might be nearby family, but because you would has long been planned and that marriage ceremony a valid one. itual event: You believe that God and a priest who might happen like to remain eligible to receive you hadn’t realized the complexi- To make things worse, my had a hand in bringing you to- to be available. the sacraments, especially the ties of hav ing the church recog- fiance’s mother has told us that gether, you want to tell the Lord I’m sorry that the celebrant Eucharist. nize the marriage but want ver y she will not acknowledge our that you are grateful and ask recommended by your venue I suggest that you call the much to be married in the eyes marriage or attend the ceremony him to bless your marriage, and is no longer functioning as a Catholic diocese in which the of the church, the diocese might unless it is a sacrament. (If she you are inviting your friends to Catholic priest. Incidentally, wedding will take place and ask decide to give permission for a doesn’t go, I’m sure that she will pray with you and for you. though, he would not have been whether they have any sug- priest to do the wedding cere- make sure that the rest of his So it disappoints me when removed from ministry simply gestions, perhaps the name of mony at the site you already have family does not attend either.) – over and over, lately – I find for being gay. A gay man can be a retired priest who might be selected. I am devastated by her lack couples selecting the reception a worthy and effective priest, available for the wedding. One of support. Our intention was hall first and then “backing into” as long as he is committed to possible complication, I need to FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for remaining celibate. The same point out, is that many dioceses public information and a Diocese of Baton Rouge requirement applies to him as to do not normally give permission pastor in the Diocese of Alba- a priest who is heterosexual. for a marriage ceremony outside ny, N.Y. Questions may be sent Catholic Schools Office Next, I’m not sure that I of a church setting. to Father Kenneth Doyle at www.csobr.org agree with your future mother- There are exceptions: I have askfather\[email protected] in-law’s stance in not attending done several weddings, for and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, Instructional Specialist the wedding. Having made clear example, in “neutral” settings NY 12208. As a part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the Catholic Schools Office serves 31 schools and programs with a student enrollment CELEBRATING FATHERS – The St. Thomas of approximately 15,000 in Grades PK 3 - 12 in eight civil parishes. More Nursing Home Ministry in Baton As a district accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the office supports school improvement Rouge held a Father’s Day party at the Cap- by fostering positive communication, promoting strong curriculum itol House Nursing Home. Nearly 50 guests and instruction, utilizing resources effectively, and celebrating enjoyed various cakes and ice cream. Each outstanding accomplishment. father received a helium balloon and all The Instructional Specialist serves schools in the district by guests received a bag with three separate coordinating aspects of diocesan initiatives to increase rigor & bags of chips to take back to their rooms. relevance in classrooms by supporting schools in the areas of While the pastor, seminarian, deacon and instructional supervision, student engagement and differentiated ladies were serving the cake and ice cream, instruction, educational accommodations for learning differences, the guests participated in a sing along with funding streams through government programs and grant agencies, and innovation for new initiatives. In collaboration with Benny Frugé on the piano, assisted vocally the superintendent, CSO staff and principals, the Instructional by Joe Gyan. Pictured, left to right, Father Specialist helps to coordinate professional development workshops Tom Duhé, Joe Gyan, Catherine, Lauren and events as well as offers continual support for the accreditation and Rachel Saunders and seated is Benny process, which involves data analysis and review. Frugé. Photo submitted by St. Thomas More Church Applicants must meet the following criteria: Preferred: Practicing Catholic Required: Master’s Degree or Higher Preferred: Experience in Catholic School Administration Required: Demonstrated Ability as an Effective Collaborator Submit letter of interest, résumé with references and copies of transcript(s) to: Catholic Schools Office COMMENTATOR  is a mural, statue, painting or some unique type of 1800 South Acadian Thruway From page 1 artwork. The intent is to showcase the many hidden Baton Rouge, LA 70808 treasures contained in our churches. Deadline for Application: June 30, 2014 hearted additions on page 2, including a column Anchoring the page will be pictures from the called “Behind the Collar,” short interviews with past, chronicling the history of the diocese, and the The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana are Equal Opportunity priests on non church-related topics. The column is “Did You Know” column, a popular feature that will Employers and admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to an opportunity for readers to get to know their par- continue. students at its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national ish priests on a more personal level. The Commentator welcomes suggestions and and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, Page 2 also will highlight treasures of the many ideas on these changes. Please contact rmeek@dio scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. churches in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, whether it br.org with your comments. June 27, 2014 SPIRITUALITY The Catholic Commentator 7 Summer no vacation from God

By Debbie Shelley tice living them daily. The Catholic Commentator “Jesus encourages us to do our best to live God’s ways, to direct our lives according to heaven’s spiritual values Summer’s leisurely pace may cause people’s thoughts and principles,” he said. “At the end of every school year, at to “drift with the tide” to the streets of Italy, the beaches our last school Mass, we always remind our students that, of Aruba or the redwoods of the Sequoia National Forest. ‘while we are on a vacation from school, we do not take a va- Even during Mass, the rhythm of the music and liturgical cation from God.’ Perhaps God could be inviting us to take prayers and emphasis on the beauty of God’s creation may a ‘spiritual vacation’ with him. It is a great opportunity to cause their minds to walk out the door to explore and enjoy have focused one-on-one time with our Lord.” that beauty. For those unable to attend a retreat, Deacon Grant rec- Enjoying the sites at Longview Vista at Kitsachie National That’s when guilt may occur. Catholics should not forgo ommended Father Michael Gaitley’s self-help retreat books, Forest, near Natchitoches, on Labor Day, 2009 are siblings worshiping or serving in the church community. However, “Consoling the Heart of Jesus,” and, “Thirty-three Days to Sidney, then 10, Russ, then 5, and Anne Marie Gahagan, the places they visit and bonds they form with family and Morning Glory.” then age 8. Photo provided by Claire Gahagan friends during the summer provide spiritual growth oppor- Sister Cynthia Sabathier, spiritual director at the St. Jo- tunities that don’t happen any other time of the year, say seph Spirituality Center in Baton Rouge, said many sum- “It’s so relaxing being on the water and hearing only the clergy, spiritual directors and parents in the Diocese of Ba- mertime enjoyments fit in with the teachings of St. Ignatius. water lapping on the boat and the wind flapping the sails,” ton Rouge. “Many of us schooled in the Spiritual Exercise of St. Igna- Gahagan said. “The best part of the sail is sunset … all the “Many of us as Catholics tend to equate seasons of the tius are accustomed to naming the grace we are seeking when colors in the sky and the water reflecting the light. Gor- year with our great liturgical celebrations,” said Deacon we pray in t he mor ning, a nd we book- end t he d ay w it h reflec t- geous. So peaceful. I always stop and tell the kids to look Richard Grant, deacon assistant at Our Lady of Mercy ing on the blessings God has provided, going back from our and see ‘God showing off.’ I think that God has blessed me Church in Baton Rouge. “In the spring we celebrate Easter awakening to day’s end,” Sister Cynthia said. “Vacations and with those moments to remind me to be still and listen and and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. In the fall staycations provide the opportunity for greater leisure, for find peace.” we have our Masses of thanksgiving, our great Solemnity of deliberately entering into God’s kairos time rather than our Another of Gahagan’s favorite activities is exploring the Christ the King and the anticipation of Advent. In the win- usually busy, sometimes ‘too busy’ by our choice, chromos Kitsachie National Forest near Natchitoches. ter, of course, we have Christmas; we have the Solemnity time. We can maximize our vacation/staycation by entering “The kids love to go swim in Kitsachie Bayou or hike of Mary, and all the great liturgies that go along with the into it with the desire to be present to our loving God as he Longview Vista. Both places are beautiful, peaceful, cre- Christmas season.” desires to be present to us, a God who is gifting and creating ations of God,” she said. “My kids call Kitsachie Bayou “The Feast of Pentecost has come and gone,” he added. anew, a God always laboring for us and for all creation (Spiri- ‘God’s water park.’ They love going there and playing for “We have officially ended our Easter season, continuing tual Exercises, #236). Whether in everyday life or at vacation hours going down the swift currents in a inner tube, then now the long journey of what is called the Ordinary Time of break, it seems to me that presence and love are the work to be hiking through the calm water below.” the year. But there is never anything ‘ordinary’ about Chris- done, to join our laboring w ith God’s.” To stay disciplined to her prayer time, Gahagan takes an tianity. Our liturgical Ordinary Time of the year is really For families, summer can be a time of connecting with early morning walk with a friend and they talk about how “‘extra-ordinary.’” each other and God. God is working in their lives. He said the sacred Scriptures during Ordinary Time For Claire Gahagan sailing on Lake Pontchartrain with “That time right before work gives me such energy and portray Christ’s teachings and pushes Catholics to prac- her family is a favorite summer venture. joy,” she said. A simple exercise in God’s love that can help many n my 54 years as a priest, I joy of being alive requires humil- of his love.” The ultimate goal is to glows around the tabernacle like a have been privileged to give ity, forgiveness and great trust in honor God by showing him your mist. Imagine the cloud expand- Ihundreds of retreats. My the power of God. gratitude and joy. St. Paul said, ing and coming closer to you. favorite groups were recovering I always told people at these “In all circumstances give thanks, Soon it permeates and pervades alcoholics and drug addicts. retreats to concentrate on the for this is the will of God for you your whole being. In the Lord, I was once the director of a third step: “Turn your life and in Christ Jesus” (1 Thes 5:16). you live and breathe. A healing is drug and alcoholic rehabilitation your will over to the God of your I closed the first evening with taking place deeply within. You facility, Eva’s Village, in Paterson, understanding.” This implies that an exercise to help them experi- are being forgiven from all of your N.J. It was there that I taught you admit you are powerless and ence God’s healing love. It’s one sins. Sit quietly. His infinite love the theory behind the 12-step that you believe the God of your that can help anyone, and it goes is now enfolding you. Be grateful. program. understanding will begin to do for like this: Sit still, relax and make Enjoy the bliss of God’s healing Many of those in recovery you what you have not been able yourself comfortable. Close your love. had multiple addictions. Nearly to do for yourself. Let go, and let eyes, and listen to your breathing. all had great difficulty forgiving God. Now imagine that you are in the FATHER CATOIR is chaplain of Eva’s themselves. Spirituality Miracles happen, and millions presence of a beautiful tabernacle Village, the largest comprehen- At the opening of each retreat, have been healed by faith. Some containing the real presence of sive poverty program and writes I would have the group sit in a big For Today alcoholics think that sobriety is God. on issues of spirituality for Cath- circle as I asked each of them the the only goal, and heroically, they Imagine a cloud of light that olic News Service. question, “What do you hope to Father John Catoir manage to stay clean. However, get out of this retreat?” Being Alive,” adding the subtitle, there are many in recovery who Their answers ranged from, “I “It isn’t enough to be clean and so- remain “dry drunks,” as some call hope to be more comfortable with ber. God is calling you to a higher them. They may be technically myself,” or I want to learn how to level of sobriety. He wants you to sober, but their joylessness makes recharge my batteries and get my be happy.” the lives of everyone around them confidence back.” I also heard, In other words, the reason you miserable. “I need to be more hopeful and are working so hard to be clean I reminded the group our less negative,” and “I want to find and sober is precisely that you goal is even higher than sobriety, a more positive spirituality ... I may have a more joy-filled life. To and to think about the following want to find God’s will for me.” attain this goal, I explained the quote, “The greatest honor you I announced the theme of one importance of forgiving yourself. can give to almighty God is to live particular weekend, “The Joy of That cannot be overstated. The joyfully because of the knowledge 8 The Catholic Commentator June 27, 2014 Legislative session victory in pro-life, education arenas By Richard Meek that may ultimately force the clo- run as high as 300 percent. what our role would be and ulti- Loar said the LCCB had no The Catholic Commentator sure of three of the state’s five clin- “It seems like it’s becoming mately we decided at the end we involvement in the Common ics providing abortion services. increasingly difficult to work on had given our word to (Lopinto) Core discussion, which dominat- Success in the arenas of edu- Also, the bill may alter plans for social issues that have an impact and for us to maintain our loyal- ed much of the dialogue during cation and pro-life was tempered a massive Planned Parenthood on the disadvantaged and trying ty and integrity we had to keep the second half of the session. by a setback in social issues in the facility in New Orleans. to get legislators to buy into those that word,” he said. “We couldn’t He said Catholic students are recently completed session of the “I was a bit surprised by (the issues and sign on the side of the go back on it. It worked out to our already compared against other Louisiana Legislature, according support),” Tasman said. “It seems disadvantaged,” Tasman said. benefit as an office.” students in the country and said to Louisiana Catholic Conference as if Louisiana is almost not a He said there were several sur- Tasman expressed concerns the issue is a “public school fight. of Bishops officials. battleground anymore. I think prises, including the unexpected about future legislation regarding It doesn’t impact us.” “I would say a success overall,” the pro-choice side has seen the move by Rep. Joseph Lopinto the death penalty. After Jindal Loar, who will be teaching said Daniel Loar, who completed state’s culture is overwhelming of Metairie to return a bill that vetoed the surrogacy bill, Lopinto religion and history at St. The- his 12th and final year as LCCB’s prolife.” would have established a legal pulled a bill he had authored that resa School in Gonzales in the executive director. “We beat back A legal challenge by pro-choice framework for surrogacy births would have reintroduced the elec- coming school year, said he was all of the bad anti-scholarship advocates is expected, which may in Louisiana to the calendar af- tric chair as an alternative to le- grateful to the state’s bishops for bills. There were about a dozen of delay implementation of the law. ter it had been approved by both thal injections. However, Tasman the opportunity to serve as their those.” “It will be interesting to see,” chambers. Jindal surprised many said officials would closely mon- lobbyist for 12 years. He said private schools also re- Tasman said “I know they have observers, and reportedly Lopin- itor two bills affecting the death “It’s been challenging,” he ceived an increase of $1 million in draftings of court filings in place.” to, by vetoing the bill. penalty, including one that will admitted. “I am not the same funding required services, which However, the 5th Circuit Court Although Lopinto said he had study the fiscal impact of capital person I was 12 years ago. And it is a program that mandates all of Appeals, which includes Loui- the necessary votes to override punishment in Louisiana. stretches you spiritually. private schools provide requested siana, recently upheld a similar the veto, he elected to return it The second bill established a “Sometimes you literally pray information to the state Depart- Texas law, a fact Tasman labeled to the calendar, which effectively committee that will study alter- for wisdom for some of these sit- ment of Education. a “selling point to convince legis- killed the bill. native humane ways of putting uations. It really gets tricky so LCCB assistant director Rob lators to pass it.” “We did not see (the veto) com- someone to death. you just ask the Holy Spirit for Tasman, who takes over for Loar He said a major disappoint- ing,” Tasman said, adding that he ‘We will watch closely and fight help.” on July 1, said from the pro-life ment was the failure to cap the in- had committed to Lopinto not to against whatever they recom- Loar has previous experi- perspective of the session was terest rate on payday loans. LCCB lobby Jindal to veto the bill after mend,” he said, adding that one ence as a teacher and said he is “phenomenal.” was lobbying for the interest to be it passed through the legislature. state corrections official has pub- thrilled to be able to return to Legislators overwhelmingly capped at 36 percent, in compar- “(Jindal’s veto) caused us to licly stated hanging “is not that the classroom. approved an anti-abortion bill ison to the current rates that can have continued conversation and bad of a way to go.” “I loved it,” he said.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In the strong- ‘Ndrangheta is a crime syndicate based in hold of an Italian crime syndicate believed Calabria. to be richer and more powerful than the The pope began his nine-hour visit to Sicilian Mafia, Pope Francis said, “Those the Diocese of Cassano allo Ionio meeting who follow the path of evil, like the mafi- prisoners at the Rosetta Sisca jail in Cas- osi do, are not in communion with God; trovillari. At the jail, he met the father and they are excommunicated!” grandmothers of Nicola Campolongo, a During a Mass June 21 in the southern 3-year-old killed with his grandfather in region of Calabria, Pope Francis made January. The boy’s parents, and several clear that even if the mob families contin- other relatives, are in jail on drug traf- ue to go to Mass and decorate their homes ficking charges. Italian police said it ap- and hideouts with religious pictures, they peared the boy was caught in the crossfire have cut themselves off from Communion between rival clans over a drug deal. with the church and with God. In a speech to all the detainees and “When instead of adoring the Lord, staff, Pope Francis called for prisons to The three newly ordained deacons sit with Bishop Robert W. Muench during the Mass of one substitutes the adoration of money, offer programs aimed at rehabilitation: Ordination June 14 at St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge. From left are Brad Doyle, Reu- one opens the path to sin, personal inter- “When this objective is overlooked, the ben Dykes, Bishop Muench and Matthew Graham. Photo by Richard Meek/The Catholic Commentator ests and exploitation,” Pope Francis said penalty becomes an instrument only of to applause from an estimated 250,000 punishment and social retaliation, which people gathered in a field near the town damages both the individual and society.” Bishop Muench praises of Sibari. “When one does not adore the The pope also told the prisoners to use Lord God, one becomes an adorer of evil, their time in prison to think about the im- like those who live lives of crime and vi- pact of their crimes on their families, soci- deacons in ordination homily olence. Your land, which is so beautiful, ety and their relationship with God. knows the signs and consequences of this “The Lord is a master at rehabilita- reetings of peace to all. I thank of and grateful for them. Having been a sin. This is what the ‘Ndrangheta is: the tion,” the pope said. “He takes us by the Father Than Vu, pastor, staff part of those encouraging their seminary adoration of evil and contempt for the hand and brings us back into the social Gand parishioners of St. Aloysius application, I am all the more honored to common good,” Pope Francis said. The community.” Church for graciously hosting us. I rec- ordain them deacons. ognize Father Tom Ranzino, and Jarja Consecrated by the laying on of hands Carville of the Office of Worship, Father and strengthened by the gift of the Holy Matt Dupré, Sister Lucy Silvio CSJ and Spirit, you ordinands will serve as minis- INFERTILITY: You’re Not Alone Mary Layman of the Office of Vocations, ters of the word, of the altar and of charity. Father Paul Counce, Sheila Juneau, You will proclaim and preach the Gospel, and the musicians of St. Joseph Cathe- teach, baptize, conduct weddings, funerals A day-long workshop dral, Stephen Lee and Chad Babin of and other services, prepare and serve the discussing infertility issues from a Catholic perspective Catholic Life Television, Richard Meek altar, and be an official beacon of charity. and Barbara Chenevert of The Catholic By carrying out your responsibilities, you Commentator and Marsha Gautreau, will exemplify discipleship in Jesus, who Saturday, July 26, 2014 my office administrative assistant. I came “not to be served, but to serve” (Mk acknowledge administrators and faculty 10:45). 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. of Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, The readings for this Eucharist were St. Thomas More Activity Center and St. Joseph Seminary College, St. well selected. Acts of the Apostles chapter 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Benedict. I salute the priests, deacons, 6 detailed how the church, in her earliest women and men religious, seminarians days, learned to handle conflict. An issue Baton Rouge, LA of our and other dioceses, the parents, arose among the Greek-speaking members relatives and friends of our ordinands, who felt the Aramaic-speaking widows $10 pp, includes lunch and countless others (many listed on the were receiving favorable treatment over back cover of your programs), and most their own widows. In sharp contrast, just REGISTER AT: www.MFLDiobr.org especially, our brothers Brad, Reuben two chapters earlier Acts recorded: “The and Matthew. community of believers was of one heart I have had the privilege of knowing and mind, and no one claimed anything Keynote Speaker Angelique Ruhi-lopez, coauthor of these three candidates for the diaconate of their own, but they had everything in the book, The Infertility Companion for Catholics. before they applied to the seminary: Brad common” (Acts 4: 32). In response to the from my visits to St. Michael High School, tension, the apostles appointed seven men Reuben from his serving at St. Joseph to serve the tables to spare themselves for SCHEDULE INCLUDES: Cathedral and Matthew through his work more critical responsibilities. The service • Keynote Angelique Ruhi-Lopez’s personal with Catholic scouting. These men exhibit at table in question was possibly not about testimony & discernment talk deep faith and conviction, fervent prayer being waiters for meals, but the more com- • “NaProTechnology: A Restorative Approach to Infertility” by Rob Chasuk, and profound motivation to serve God and plex ministry of keeping account for the MD, CFCMC the church. They have cultivated an inti- equitable distribution of food and supplies • “Caring for Your Marriage: Emotional mate bond with Jesus himself and identi- to the community. From this rather simple Health & Communication” by Staci Gulino, fication with members of the church and beginning developed the role of deacon, a Office of Marriage & APRN, PMHNP others. Any enterprise would be ecstatic role which continues to evolve in signifi- Family Life • Bearing the Cross of Infertility” by Deacon to have even one of them for an employee. cance and incorporation in the church. As Diocese of Baton Rouge Clayton Hollier Today we rejoice because they become we know, Stephen, one of those deacons, Phone: 225-242-0323 • Panel discussion featuring all speakers and incardinated clerics in our diocese and became the first martyr, as detailed in the Fax: 225-336-8731 Rev. J. Cary Bani ministers for Christ to us. We are proud SEE BISHOP PAGE 17 10 The Catholic Commentator | June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 | The Catholic Commentator 11 A STEP CLOSER TO PRIESTHOOD

eacon radley oyle While in the seminary he took a pastoral year eacon atthew raham was walking around looking for a place to sit, Father D B A. D to teach at St. Michael the Archangel High School, D M J. G Matt Lorrain, who was then vocations director for where he had attended school. “I felt God calling the diocese, said he had a seat for him. “It was on me to learn how to express my prayer in a real the vocations row. I said, ‘Lord what are you doing?’ way – to understand people, especially the youth, But during the service a feeling came over me that where they are and where God wants them to be. the Holy Spirit was saying ‘that should be me’ being In the seminary it is easy to lose touch with where ordained.” people are.” Deacon Graham said he started asking a lot of After a year of teaching, Deacon Doyle said he is questions of Father Lorrain, questions an engineer eager to preach. “If you can teach sophomores for would ask about insurance and where he would an entire year … they are the hardest critics. live if he decided to enter the seminary. But he was “I think I have been given a gift in that area of working on a three-year project for his company and expression. The Lord has given me a gift of being was committed to it. As he was leaving to attend a able to relate the Gospel to people’s lives.” conference on Catholic scouting, he got a call from He said he hopes to model the priesthood for his boss who said he was being taken off the project. others by living life with joy. “I said, ‘I think the Lord is giving me a sign and call- People want to be happy. There is a false stereo- ing me to go the seminary.’ ” type that the priesthood consist of nos strung to- At the scouting conference he spoke to a number gether. But the nos are the results of yesses. People of priests and lay people about a possible vocation. will be attracted to a religious vocation if they see he first time someone asked Matthew Graham When he came home, he spoke to his family. priests and deacons living a life of joy, he said. about a vocation to priesthood he was in the “I did everything (to apply for the seminary) in Deacon Doyle, who said his biggest role model Tlunch line at St. Jude Elementary School about a month. I was waiting for approval from the sk Deacon Brad Doyle what he wants is St. John Paul II, is looking forward to serving in Baton Rouge. The fifth-grader replied that he bishop when again I was on a scouting trip. The people to know about him and he will tell at St. Alphonsus, a large parish with a school in wanted to be an astronaut or mayor. bishop’s secretary called me to set up an interview. Ayou: “I love life. I’m passionate about the a growing area, and to learning from its pastor, In high school, the brothers of the Sacred Heart I flew in about noon on a Thursday, met with the church, the Eucharist and living life to the full- Father Mike Moroney. again mentioned a possible vocation to him. But by bishop at 2:30 p.m. and the next day resigned my est.” The son of Ron ad Leslie Doyle, Deacon Doyle then he was involved in academics and knew he was job.” By the following Saturday he had arrived at the “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is the majority grew up as a parishioner of St. George Church Par- good at chemistry and math. “I was thinking about seminary. of ministry is just giving 100 percent to the people ish in Baton Rouge. He has one sister. engineering. My dad was an engineer.” So armed This 32-year-old Eagle Scout, who describes who are in front of you,” said Deacon Doyle who with a TOPS scholarship, he entered LSU in chemi- himself as a quiet guy who is very organized but bet- will serve as deacon at St. Alphonsus Church in cal engineering. ter with faces than names, said he brings with him a Greenwell Springs. “Everything you do, you do to But always in the back of his mind was the idea willingness to listen and learn. He said he is looking the greatest extent it can be done.” Deacon Reuben C. Dykes that he could possibly have a call to the priesthood. forward to getting back into parish life, getting to This talented 26-year-old believes the Lord In 2004 he even visited Notre Dame Seminary and know people and getting to know Christ and what has given him a gift of expression, a gift he has got to know some of the seminarians. he is called to be even more. “I get along with young used to write music, play guitar and even to teach “I wanted to be a priest, but I ran from it,” he said and old. I have been blessed with my background in high school students, who he called the toughest The diocese’s newest deacons are all smiles as the assembly gathered at their ordination Mass honors them with enthusiastic applause led by Bishop adding he was focused on what he willed and not scouts,” which began as a Tiger Cub and took him to critics. Robert W. Muench. Pictured from left are Deacons Bradley Doyle, Reuben Dykes and Matthew Graham. Photos by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator what God willed. Eagle Scout and then chairman of the Catholic Com- Born in Metairie and reared in Baton Rouge, He practiced chemical engineering with Jacob mittee for Scouts. Deacon Doyle said the first inkling that he may Engineering for five years. But in 2008 all that He enjoys the outdoors and hanging out with have had a call for a religious vocation came while “The desire for holiness started to grow, catch imagined. I have a lot of peace,” Deacon Dykes “My father had a certain simplicity. We lived 10 changed as he attended the ordinations of Fathers classmates and friends. He said his life experiences he was on a retreat in his junior year of high fire, and I starting doing some reading and watch- said. “It is not without its trial, but there has been minutes outside of Covington, enough to be con- Andrew Merrick, Paul Yi and Jamin David. have given him leadership, patience and a willing- school. ing EWTN. I started thinking. ‘OK, God has made an abiding sense of joy and a profound under- sidered country. He took care of the yard and gar- A series of circumstances seemed to be a sign ness to work with others and just to work. “This “I received the Eucharist that Sunday, and I me for a specific purpose, and I won’t be happy standing that this is what I am called to do.” dening and didn’t care much for the social scene. from God. First, a conflicting commitment that is what I am truly called to be and will bring me heard in my heart, ‘Feed My Sheep.’ I didn’t want in life unless I follow that, so I guess I better ask This 30-year-old with an infectious, boyish He would talk about the daily grind and how you would have kept him from the ordinations was peace.” it to mean a call to the priesthood, but I knew in what he wants that to be.’ ” smile will serve at Sacred Heart Church in Baton just have to chip away – you don’t start at the top.” changed allowing him to attend. When he arrived The son of Rick and Patricia Graham, Deacon my heart it did. In his senior year at LSU someone put the idea Rouge under Father Miles Walsh. Deacon Dykes feels he brings to the church at St. Joseph Cathedral, there were three buses Graham has a younger sister and brother. He will “I had two more years of high school, so I of priesthood into his head. And he began to serve He said he is looking forward to preaching and a good sense of humor, an ability to listen, and unloading people, and he had to park blocks away. serve his transitional diaconate at Our Lady of pushed it back and thought I would just live out at daily Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, something wants to see how God wants to use him in the “people have told me I have a ‘peaceful presence.’ ” Once inside the church, all seats were taken. As he Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. the rest of my high school and worry about it in euben Dykes had a clear desire in college that started by accident when no servers showed service of charity. He said he has never been very my senior year.” During that time, he worked to to marry a holy woman, who was smart up and the priest asked his help. Sometimes involved in charitable works but feels a stirring in develop a prayer life that included Scripture and Rand pretty too. But he described himself at Bishop Robert W. Muench would celebrate the his heart and feels God is “just preparing him” for ORDINATION  St. Jude Parish. ters of word, of the altar and of charity. “You will eucharistic devotion. “People want to hear God’s the time as a “typical college student, probably in Mass, and eventually he invited Deacon Dykes to it. He is telling me to “just continue to walk with From page 1 Deacon Dykes, a 30-year-old Covington native proclaim and preach the Gospel, teach, baptize, voice, it’s easy to hear it in the Scriptures,” he said. mortal sin.” have dinner with him, along with two other young me.” who attended St. Joseph Cathedral and is serving conduct weddings, funeral and other services, “If you want to hear God, read his letter.” “I realized that a holy woman wouldn’t want to men, one of whom was Matthew Graham, who was One thing he is interested in doing at Sacred The service included the traditional laying of at Sacred Heart Church in Baton Rouge, was vested prepare and serve the altar and be an official bea- When senior year came, Deacon Doyle was in have much to do with me,” Deacon Dykes laughed, also ordained a deacon June 14. Heart is a seminar on angels, who he said are “cen- hands, the promise of the elect, the litany of sup- by Deacon Pat Broussard. con of charity. By carrying out your responsibil- a dilemma about where to go to college. “I didn’t although he admits he never completely detached When he arrived, he was greeted by Father Mat- tral to our faith, but often overlooked. We don’t plication, the presentation of the Book of Gospels Deacon Graham, 32, a parishioner of St. Jude ity, you will exemplify discipleship in Jesus, who have any peace,” he said, so he decided he would himself from the Catholic faith. “I went to Mass thew Lorrain, then vocations director for the dio- know much about them, but the Scriptures and the and the vesting with the stole and dalmatic, the Church and a leader in Catholic Scouting, was vest- came ‘not to be served, but to serve,’ ” the bishop try the seminary. every Sunday, even if I had been out the night cese, and then newly ordained priest Father Jamin liturgy are littered with them. They are personal garments of a deacon. One touching moment was ed by Deacon David Dawson. He is serving at Our said. “I said to God, ‘If you won’t get off my back before till 3 a.m.” David. At the dinner the bishop told the three they beings who desire to help us similar to the com- the kiss of peace which was offered by the bishop, Lady of Mercy Church. Pope Francis, in washing and kissing the feet about this, I’m going to give it a shot.’ ” Once in the In his junior year, he began to think of the next would be good candidates for priesthood. munion of saints.” followed one by one by each current deacon of the The parents of the newly ordained, Ron and of inmates of a prison in Rome last Holy Thurs- seminary he continued to pray and “be affirmed step in his life, which was to get a finance degree, Deacon Dykes said at that time he was living in Born in Covington, Deacon Dykes is the son of diocese who offered the kiss of peace to the three Leslie Doyle, Patrick and Ann Dykes and Rick and day, supremely modeled diaconate, the bisop said. that the Lord created my heart for the priesthood.” settle into a job and find that holy woman. Southdowns subdivision and working to get certi- Patrick and Ann Dykes. He has two sisters and a newly ordained. Patricia Graham, brought up the gifts of bread and Before the feet-washing, the pope rearranged his Many young men don’t understand that you dis- “But I knew if I found her, she wouldn’t fix me. I fied as a real estate appraiser. brother. Deacon Doyle, a 26-year-old parishioner of St. wine during Mass and presented them to the bish- stole in the diaconal configuration. Dramatically cern whether to enter the seminary, not whether had to do that myself, so I began to pray more and But a year after that dinner, at the age of 25, he He said he was never really exposed to priests George Church who is serving the first five months op and their sons. and symbolically Pope Francis claimed and wit- to be a priest. That comes after you are in the go back to confession and daily Mass. And that enrolled in St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict. as a child, but his mom, who was a daily commu- of his diaconate at St. Alphonsus Church in Green- In his homily, Bishop Muench encouraged the nessed his own diaconate, personally affirming seminary, he said. stirred something in my heart. “It has been a surprise beyond what I could have nicant, and his father were inspirations to him. well Springs, was vested by Deacon Frank Bains of three men to perform the role of deacon as minis- that ministry so pivotal to all the ordained. 12 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH June 27, 2014 Watch for the Back to School special section in the next issue of The Catholic Commentator!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michael Ci- interest in history. Each state winner is or self for the award. Each participating lence in the classroom. Their work must lano, a teacher at Catholic High School of awarded $500 and is eligible for the Na- state is allowed to select one high school clearly illustrate the development and use Pointe Coupée in New tional Patricia Behring Teacher of the and one middle school teacher to receive of creative teaching methods that interest Roads was selected as a Year Award. the state award. students in history and help them make state winner of the Pa- “This honor would not be made possi- Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year exciting discoveries about the past and a tricia Behring Teacher ble without the tireless effort and dedica- Award winners are NHD participating commitment to helping students develop of the Year Award as an- tion of the students I teach,” Cilano said. teachers who have demonstrated excel- their interest in history. nounced by the National “I am very fortunate and humbled to work History Day. with such a bright group of kids. This The teachers selected honor is yet another validation of why I have shown outstanding Cilano love the career I so passionately pursue.” creativity, commitment Middle and high school teachers are and inspiration in developing student nominated by their administrators, peers MAIL IT IN If you would like The Catholic Commentator to be home delivered, you can! For only $14 per year, you will not miss an issue because it will come directly to your mailbox!

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Cruise) paying for his confrontation with tasy action, one instance of potty language, Motion Picture Association of America a powerful superior (Brendan Gleeson) by a single demeaning epithet. A-I; PG MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted being summarily reduced to the ranks and PG – Parental guidance suggested; some placed in the front line of a D-Day-like at- Obvious Child REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children tack designed to liberate continental Eu- A24 USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned rope from its extraterrestrial occupiers. The culture of death gets its own ro- classifications: to give special guidance for attendance Though the vast operation quickly becomes mantic comedy with this story of a vulgar- A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may a rout, the unwilling warrior’s seemingly minded stand-up comedian (Jenny Slate) A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children fatal encounter with the enemy results, not whose drunken encounter with an aspir- A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- in death, but in his being caught up in a ing business executive (Jake Lacy) she first A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian time warp within which he’s forced to live met a few hours earlier leads to an un- L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive out the day preceding the doomed assault planned pregnancy – and to an abortion over and over again. He eventually makes mill. Writer-director Gillian Robespierre’s contact with a skilled Special Forces opera- deplorable film treats the taking of in- Think Like a Man Too make their own mischief. Regrettably, as in tive (Emily Blunt) whose earlier experience nocent human life as something between Screen Gems the original, the moral compass is skewed of the same phenomenon enabled her to an unpleasant necessity – on the order of While the adage may hold that “What for viewers of faith. Premarital sex and co- achieve a high-profile but temporary victo- having your wisdom teeth removed – and happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” plenty of habitation are taken for granted, regardless ry over the intruders, and together they try a rite of passage. Worse still, the dialogue Sin City’s debauchery is shared on screen in of whether the couples involved eventually to use the anomaly to reverse humanity’s includes jokes on the subject, and the un- this vulgar sequel to the 2012 film based, meet at the altar – the desired outcome. As fading fortunes. Despite repeated scenes likely couple at the center of the action is like its forerunner, on comic Steve Harvey’s for various other strains of immorality, sin- of battlefield chaos, director Doug Li- shown deepening their initially casual best-selling book of relationship advice “Act ning with your friends is just fine, so long man’s satisfying 3-D adaptation of Hiroshi bond partly by colluding in the liquidation Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.” Tim Story as you manage to clean up the mess after- Sakurazaka’s teen-targeted novel “All You of their unborn child. Baneful propaganda occupies the director’s chair again and Keith ward. Benignly treated premarital relation- Need Is Kill” mostly shields viewers from with a message utterly opposed to biblical Merryman and David A. Newman return ships and drug use, fleeting partial nudity, gore, while the leads are too distracted values. A benign view of abortion, a de- as screenwriters. Together, they chronicle some profanity, pervasive crude language by their military mission to express their based approach to human sexuality, non- the misbehavior of couples gathered for a and sexual banter. O; PG-13 mutual attraction in any but the most re- graphic nonmarital sexual activity, par- wedding in the Mecca of vice. The happy strained of ways. Only some salty barracks tial nudity, much sexual and scatological betrothed (Regina Hall and Terrence J) are Edge of Tomorrow talk bars a youthful audience. Pervasive ac- humor, a few uses of profanity, frequent joined by the groom’s disgruntled, interfer- Warner Bros. tion violence with minimal blood, a couple rough and crude language. O; R ing mother (Jenifer Lewis) and a gaggle of This intriguing sci-fi action epic, set of uses of profanity, about a half-dozen friends. The best man (Kevin Hart) takes against the background of a devastating crude and twice as many crass terms, a bit 22 Jump Street the fellows on a pre-nuptial night of binge worldwide invasion by murderous aliens, of sexual humor. A-III; PG-13 Columbia drinking and strip clubs, while the ladies finds a combat-averse Army officer (Tom Chaotic, foul-mouthed and ultimately How to Train Your Dragon 2 loathsome sequel to 2012’s “21 Jump Fox Street” in which Jonah Hill and Channing This animated adventure makes excel- Tatum reprise their roles as undercover lent use of 3-D technology as it charts the police partners. As the duo graduates efforts of a 20-year-old Viking (voice of Jay from posing as high school students to Baruchel) to defeat a warmongering villain infiltrating a fictional college, where they (voice of Djimon Hounsou) who has turned pretend to be brothers, co-directors Phil all the dragons domesticated since the end Lord and Christopher Miller serve up a of the original film against mankind. If the couple of expertly staged action sequenc- lad succeeds, he may finally prove to him- es strung together by obscenities. In ad- self that he’s worthy of being his father’s dition to its numerous other faults, this (voice of Gerard Butler) heir as the chief second installment – like its predecessor, of his island community. Writer-director a spoof of the Fox series first broadcast Dean DeBlois oversees the creation of out- in 1987 – tries to have it both ways with standing visuals but more time could have the subject of homosexuality, alternately been spent on the script, which – saddled snickering at it and defending it. Frequent with promoting an ecologically correct gun and physical violence, much sexual agenda – contains clumsy dialogue that humor, a drug theme, inadvertent narcot- seems to elevate dragons above human be- ics use, a few instances of profanity, per- ings. Several scenes with mildly scary fan- vasive rough and crude language. O; R Beware of bundles, but welcome ‘Tearaway’ NEW YORK (CNS) – If you’re a parent way, you can more effectively monitor the and your child asks you for a video-game games kids may want to buy to play on it. bundle, it’s important to know what this One good choice toward which to steer means. Bundles are packages that combine youngsters would be “Tearaway,” (Media a console – the device on which a particu- Molecule) a delightful adventure for that lar category of game can be played – with a same Vita system. copy of a popular recent title for that device. In every respect, “Tearaway” is the op- The latest such offering from Sony, for posite of the brutal and vulgar video games example, pairs a PlayStation Vita console – including “Borderlands 2” – that have with “Borderlands 2,” a violent shoot-’em- caused so much parental concern in recent up. years. Whereas the goal of many titles is to A bundle can sometimes seem like a good destroy and dismantle everything in sight, deal, but it can also be a means of smug- in “Tearaway,” the object is to build and cre- gling a morally objectionable game into ate. It makes for a wonderfully imaginative your home. A better approach is to pur- experience and one that’s suitable for all chase a console as a stand-alone item. That ages. 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12345 6789 11120 131 Magic 41 51 61 Call it magic I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, Repeat refrain. 71 81 91 Call it true no, I don’t 2201232 2 Call it magic No, I don’t, it’s true Want to fall, I fall so far 42 52 When I’m with you I don’t, no I don’t, no I don’t, I want to fall, I fall so hard And I just got broken no I don’t And I call it magic 276 2 2289310 3 Broken into two Want anybody else but you And I call it true 23 33 43 Still I call it magic I call it magic When I’m next to you Call it magic 53 63 73 Cut me into two Ooooooh, ooh, ooh 83 93 04 Refrain: And with all your magic And I don’t and I don’t and I I disappear from view And if you were to ask me 421 4 34 don’t and I don’t And I can’t get over After all that we’ve been 44 54 No, I don’t, it’s true Can’t get over you through I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, Still I call it magic Still believe in magic? 47486 4 4590521 5 no, I don’t Such a precious jewel Yes, I do 35 554 5 65 Want anybody else but you Of course, I do 75 85 95 Sung by Coldplay | Copyright © 2014 by Parlophone Records 06 16 26

moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www A relationship needs more than magic to last ACROSS 3 Catholic actress, Bonnie, 1 Palms are burned to make of “Cheaper by the Dozen” hat does it take for ro- challenges the people involved will face these fame mantic love to last? Will or how each one will be able to work 6 Parody 4 Intellectuals Wthe “magic” between two toward resolving difficulties. If they 10 Symbol of the Holy Spirit 5 Soon individuals be enough? think that they are not going to have 14 Tree branch 6 Commandment word Much depends on the two individu- any problems, then they don’t know 15 Conceal 7 What we are forbidden to als involved. No matter how you define each other well. 16 Augury do by the fifth command- it, most couples building a romance God first made us as individu- 17 Small tuned drum ment wonder about these questions. als, and that means that we possess 18 Jai ___ 8 Mrs. McKinley 19 “…___ and female he cre- 9 Jesuit who took part in the Coldplay’s latest release “Magic” individual histories, interests and ated them.” (Gen 1:27) discovery of the Peking provides one answer. Perhaps the preferences. Working out all these dif- 20 Spellbind Man song conveys autobiographical con- ferences is the work of love, a work that 22 Scottish nobility 10 Anno ___ tent about frontman Chris Martin’s depends far more on sustained effort 24 And others (abbr.) 11 “Rubaiyat” name romance as he is married to actress than magic. 25 At that time 12 Open country of Africa Gwyneth Paltrow. They recently an- Often, love changes during a rela- 26 Australian marsupial 13 Hydrocarbon suffixes nounced their separation. On The Record tionship. This means that we need an- 28 Member of a Jewish group 21 Road service org. The song leads us to consider what other word for love. I suggest “growth” at the time of Jesus 23 Bird’s nest it takes to establish a lasting love. For as a good word to replace “love.” 32 Easter treat 25 Number of disciples who Charlie Martin 33 This “On the Waterfront” witnessed the Transfigura- the song’s character, when he thinks Sometimes, it takes growth to learn character is based on real- tion (Lk 9:29–36) about romance, he decides to “call it to put your needs aside and respond life priest, Fr. Corridan 26 John Paul II’s given name magic.” He knows that “I don’t want anybody else but solely for the good of the other person. Conversely, at 34 Witty remark 27 Terse bridge bid you.” He says that “after all that we’ve been through,” other times, it takes just as much growth to commu- 35 Minerals 28 ___ Pio he still believes in “magic.” nicate one’s needs and stand by them, even if doing so 36 Yielded 29 Destroyed, in the Douay There is a certain mystery or “magic” about two causes conflict. 37 Indifferent 30 Reddish dye people who find each other and eventually fall in love. When we don’t express our needs, resentments 38 Abbr. at the top of a column 31 English public school When they find themselves in a romance, they feel as get planted. Resentment eventually erodes affection, 39 Chicago airport 32 “___ let us adore him…” if it were destined. and affection is the life of any relationship. We need to 40 Language of the Church 33 Defeats 41 Lengthen 36 Administrative office of a Whether you call these circumstances guiding grow by learning how to balance our needs, and that 43 Fabric woven from flax diocese grace, chemistry, or magic, as the song suggests, it means sometimes putting them aside and at other yarns 37 Pilgrimage site, ___ de does not seem as important as attaining the insights times asserting them. 44 Sea eagles Compostela and practices that nurture the relationship and that Does everyone possess these skills? Well, certainly 45 Something that is owed 39 Barbarous person will keep alive for a long time. I didn’t. I needed to grow in many ways to honor the 46 3.26 light years 40 Open-minded The feeling of love, or even “magic,” will not be love that my wife and I share. I had to learn how to 49 Greek god of the sea 42 Monster’s moniker enough to keep a relationship alive. When I talk about become much more willing to work at sustaining the 53 Nest eggs, briefly 43 French “these” romantic love to groups, I often tell them that if they love that originally brought us together. 54 Cyberauction site 45 Catholic creator of Sher- want love to last, two things are needed: growth and This is one reason Catholics are fortunate. Mar- 56 “I will ___ up for David a lock Holmes righteous Branch” (Jer 46 One of St. Columba’s con- work. Magic will not be enough to sustain a relation- riage, for us, is a sacrament of God’s grace. Surely, we 23:5) verts ship no matter what is felt at the beginning. are going to need God’s guidance and healing if love, 57 301, to Cato 47 Diocese or bishop starter For example, learning to compromise and resolve even love initiated by “magic,” is going to last. Yes, 58 Trundle 48 “I have finished the ___” (2 conflict does not depend on magic. But learning and magic can be fun and part of romance, but enduring 59 Patron saint of young girls Tim 4:7) practicing skills such as effective listening, validating love requires work and growth. Celebrate the magic, 60 “…the Lord is with ___.” 49 Altar linen another’s point of view, and working together to find and then get working and growing. 61 Connecticut university 50 Noises an answer that both people can accept, even if it is not 62 Misplaces 51 Hosea, formerly exactly what either individual wants, goes a long way. MARTIN is an Indiana pastoral counselor who reviews DOWN 52 Promontory This takes a lot of work. current music for Catholic News Service. Your com- 1 Calais monastic 55 Fur scarf 2 Before long Solution on page 18 If either person in the relationship is not willing ments are always welcome. Write to chmartin@ to put in this kind of effort, then the love will not be hughes.net, or 7125 West CR 200 South, Rockport, based on respect and fairness, and it’s unlikely that it IN 47635, or like this column on Facebook at “Charlie will endure. Martin’s Today’s Music Columns” and post a com- Like us on Facebook When a relationship begins, no one knows what ment or suggestion.” 16 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT June 27, 2014

| EDITORIAL Celebrating Memories of saints past (Pope John Paul II Part 2; third in the series) John Paul was also a Independence Day n the 20th anniversary of his election as poet with a taste for The country approaches Independence Day with several pope, Oct. 16, 1998, Karol Wojtyla was the the abstract, reading of its tenets of freedom seemingly under attack by political O10th longest reigning pope, and he had his writing can get a forces and dramatic shifts in societal and cultural norms. seven years left. Already he had made 84 foreign bit heavy. I prefer to Court rulings forcing business owners to violate their pilgrimages and 134 pastoral visits inside Italy, read him when he is own religious beliefs, HHS mandates demanding religious traveled 670,878 miles (2.8 times the distance to talking about Scrip- institutions to pay for abortions for their employees, prayer the moon), delivered 3,078 addresses and homi- ture or spirituality. being condemned in schools and government meetings and lies, made 700 pastoral visits in Rome itself to For instance, in talk- God being vilified parallel alarming trends in society that prisons, universities, seminaries, nursing homes, ing about the sacra- include the breakdown of the family unit, the redefinition hospitals and to 274 of the Diocese of Rome’s 325 ment of reconciliation of marriage and increases in random shootings and overall parishes. He had written 13 encyclicals, nine ap- he says, “When a man violence. Should this be considered a coincidence? ostolic constitutions, 36 apostolic letters, 15 other goes down on his July 4 is the day we celebrate our freedom one that came formal letters to individuals and groups, nine post- knees in the confes- with a bloody price tag. Yet, it is also a freedom that is be- synodal apostolic exhortations, 600 ad limina, Another sional because he has coming increasingly marginalized, and at stake are not only addresses and thousands of audience discourses. sinned, at that very the freedom of religion, which was the seed upon which this In addition, he had overseen the publication of two Perspective moment he adds to his country was planted, but also the press and even the right to new codes of canon law and the Catechism of the own dignity as a man. free speech in some circumstances . Catholic Church. He had beatified 798 men and Father John Carville No matter how heavily Set aside a few moments July 4 in prayer that our politi- women and canonized 280 new saints. his sins weigh on his cians and community leaders return to the mission of our I don’t have the final statistics because Pope John conscience, no matter how seriously they have di- founding fathers, which demanded many of the freedoms we Paul II’s definitive biography, “Witness to Hope” by minished his dignity, the very act of turning again to can no longer take for granted. George Weigel, ends at his 20th anniversary. But God is a manifestation of the special dignity of man, these statistics for nearly four-fifths of his pontificate his spiritual grandeur ... the grandeur of the personal | show a man of immense energy, even after his being meeting between man and God in the inner truth of LETTER TO THE EDITOR shot by the Bulgarian assassin Ali Ag-ah. By the time conscience” (Weigel, p. 224). I actually got to shake his hand and exchange a few Like St. Peter, Pope John Paul II was not perfect. Editorial misleading words in his office in 1998, John Paul was evidently Even his chosen biographer, Weigel, admits that Your May 30 “labeling” editorial is confused at best. Cau- suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. He moved with he was not a good manager. He saw the need for tioning against disrespectful danger is valid, yet highly adulter- difficulty, he was stooped, and his speech was slightly evangelization. His travels didn’t leave him in Rome ated by your lionization of Michael Sam as a “pioneer.” slurred. However, his mind still seemed clear. And enough to manage the bureaucracy. He wanted to lead Compare your criticism of comfort zones that don’t include what a mind – his amazing memory for names and evangelization from the front by his own example, so active homosexuality to church teaching. Authentic pastoral places surprised everyone who met him. At times, he he chose men who were experienced bureaucrats and ministering to active homosexuals avoids affirmation of the used it to poke fun at his fellow bishops. Weigel writes let them run the bureaucracy. And he ended up with “gay” lifestyle. A person’s human nature is “who they are,” not about one bishop who gained a bit of weight since his a banking scandal. He was impressed by charismatic behavior which gravely violates that nature. Christ called us previous ad limina visit with John Paul five years be- leaders in the clergy and the laity. And he missed the to affirm human nature, not serious errors committed with fore. “Is your diocese growing?” John Paul asked him. con-game played by the immoral Marcial Maciel, it. And you are quite wrong that an individual’s sexuality is no The bishop said yes, and the parishes were expanding. founder of the Legionnaries of Christ, and those clos- longer a societal powder keg,” as we now have solid evidence of “So is the bishop,” commented the pope. est to him. the connection between advancement of the homosexual agen- The extensive amount of writing John Paul did had Pope John Paul II’s motto “Totus Tuus,” is Latin da and the gradual loss of freedoms of speech and association, a definite purpose. He wanted to bring the think- shorthand for “I am completely yours.” It originally criminalization of church teaching, injury to children, degrada- ing of the Catholic Church up to date and present it came from a prayer of personal dedication to the tion of the family and decreased life expectancy. in such a way that it would appeal to modern read- Blessed Virgin written by St. Louis de Montfort. But Have you forgotten scriptural admonishment for other’s sal- ers within the church and in the world beyond, the given John Paul’s poetic nature, it could also refer to vation (Col 3:16) and that the Christ who you imply only said religious non-Christian world and the secular and Jesus whose vicar he was, to God by whose grace he “judge not.” Jesus’ point isn’t to completely avoid judging but to atheistic world. It was for this reason that, after earn- was chosen and saved from being killed by the Nazis, judge rightly (Jn 7:24). ing a doctorate in the traditional medieval Thomistic then by the Polish Communists, and finally by the You also neglected Pope Francis’ reference to “A gay person theology of his mentor Garrigou-Lagrange, he earned Bulgarian Secret Police and, perhaps their puppet who is seeking God, who is of good will.” Bishop Robert Mor- a second doctorate in modern humanistic philosophy, masters in the Kremlin. Finally, Totus Tuus could lino explains: “A ‘good will’ is ordered toward good – in confor- studying the phenomenology of Martin Heidegger mean all of us, the church, the people of God, whom mity with natural law.” Pope Francis was counseling against and Paul Ricoeur. This philosophy sought to discover he was called to serve as was St. Peter. wrong judgment of homosexual inclination, not right judgment the deepest personal and moral meaning of human He did serve us with total dedication, fearless of homosexual activity. actions and commitments. It became the basis for his courage and unusual brilliance. He was a model of As sinful human beings we all need to know the true na- “Theology of the Body” and his social encyclicals. faith both in action and in suffering. He was a saint, ture of our sins. Sam’s active homosexuality is a grievous sin Above all Pope John Paul II valued wisdom in oth- and he probably earned the title that only history can precisely because he fully consents to what is known by reason ers and in himself that came from “inside.” This was give, John Paul “the Great.” Like Pope Leo the Great to violate God-given design of the human body. He deserves his expression for personal experience. Throughout in the fifth century and Pope Gregory the Great at the sensitivity and compassion at choosing so heavy a burden of his writing and his talks he frequently went back to beginning of the seventh century, he had a major role immorality, but even more our prayers for conversion and re- his relationship with his father, to his experience of in saving the church from the most threatening evils pentance. the dignity of his fellow workers in the quarry, to the of the age. With Leo it was disputes over the Trinity Sam should be addressed respectfully, but in not saying a friendships and marital lives of his milieu, and later plus the Huns. With Gregory it was the invasions of word about the sin of homosexuality, repentance or prayer, as pope, to the cultural values of the many faithful in the barbarians and how to convert them. And with your editorial comes across with an extremely unbalanced and all of the countries he visited. In this he was not at all Pope John Paul II it was the atheistic totalitarianism even misleading perspective. unlike our present pope who has urged his clergy to of the Nazis and the Communists and the general “smell like their sheep.” unbelief of modernity. Joe W. Goodson However, to be frank and truthful, my personal James P. Kirby experience, from the “inside” in reading Pope John FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest of the Diocese of Claude Culross Paul II’s encyclicals, is that they are not always so easy Baton Rouge. He writes on current topics for The St. Joseph Covenant Keepers to understand. Add to the usual difficulty of philoso- Catholic Commentator and can be reached at johnny Baton Rouge phers using their own particular jargon the fact that [email protected]. June 27, 2014 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17

 for a little less obedience. and reinforced by prayer, clature distinction between “permanent” BISHOP He instantly said: “No.” vigilance and persever- and “transitional” regarding the diacon- From page 9 Chastity is defined by the ance. ate. While the term “permanent” correctly ensuing chapter of Acts. What an ultimate Catholic Catholicism as: Pope Francis con- means unending, the term “transitional” and enduring witness of fidelity, courage “the successful integra- tinues to provide every as applied to the diaconate, incorrectly and inspiration. tion of sexuality within preacher a treasure trove sounds like something temporary, a mere The Gospel for this Mass reinforces the person and thus the of material. Until now in stepping stone for something else. “Priest- that concept, since the grain of wheat interior unity of man in this homily I have neither hood-oriented” or “fundamental” on the must metaphorically sacrifice, give up or his bodily and spiritual mentioned nor quoted the one hand and “original” or “restored” on die to its existence to become something person” (CCC #2337). Holy Father. Yet as pope the other hand seem to me to be more greater. We humans can have both a fear Celibacy is an assurance he has done something suitable terms for diaconal differentiation. and dread of commitment. Commitment to live the single (unmar- more profound than The pectoral cross medallion I wear today requires reflection, consideration and ried) life for the express speak or write about the graphically depicts Jesus’ act of humility decision beyond the moment or passing purpose of building up diaconate. In washing and service in washing the apostles’ feet, circumstance. We like to “keep our options the kingdom of God. Celi- From The Bishop and kissing the feet of illustrating diaconate in action. open,” as we say, rather than pledge our bacy is not for the timid inmates of a prison in In Psalm 31, traditionally attributed word or promise our life. Priesthood- of faith, faint of heart or Bishop Robert W. Muench Rome last Holy Thursday, to King David, the psalmist offers both oriented diaconate requires not only an weak of spirit. Dependent he supremely modeled di- person and life to God. St. Luke chronicles abiding commitment, but one which en- upon human cooperation aconate. Furthermore, in verse 5 of that psalm as the words of Jesus tails obedience, chastity and celibacy. The with indispensable divine grace, it re- typical style, he added a twist, literally as dying on the cross, and similarly prayed pursuit of these higher gifts is quintessen- quires clear understanding, utter reliance well as figuratively. Before the feet-wash- by deacon Stephen at his stoning (Ps tially counter-cultural, and presupposes a on God, total self-giving, absolute resolve ing, the pope re-arranged his stole into the 31, 5; Lk 23:46; Acts 7:59). Ultimately it meticulous process of decision, promise, and full cooperation of the will. It exists diaconal configuration. Dramatically and conveys a conviction, reliance upon and attitude and disposition – a way of life and to free a deacon in priesthood formation symbolically, Pope Francis claimed and sacrifice of everything to God. In closing, a lifestyle. Obedience mandates respect from a primary, more exclusive, respon- witnessed his own diaconate, personally I invite us to pray together Psalm 31:5, for and acceptance of church authority, sibility to a wife and children (a natural, affirming that ministry so pivotal to all the with my introducing it, then with the three both in faithful adherence to doctrine human inclination) to the more inclusive ordained. Previously I have characterized candidates and me praying it, then with all and in cooperation with the decisions of attention to the larger family of the church Jesus’ example of washing the apostles’ of us offering it. I begin: “Lord, into your legitimately appointed leadership in the and society. Jesus taught this as an ideal feet at the Last Supper as an act of ordain- hands I commend my spirit.” Now I invite supervision and management of church- for those who were accorded the divine ing, which is to say, ordering, them to you ordinands to pray with me: “Lord, into related matters. Some years ago as a priest favor (Mt 19:10-12) as did St. Paul (I Cor the state and ministry of deacons before your hands I commend my spirit.” And in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, I 7:32-35). For those obligated to celibacy, ordaining them bishops. In the past I have finally let us all join together: “Lord, into light-heartedly asked Archbishop Han- it must never be begrudged nor merely more than amply expressed my view of the your hands I commend my spirit.” Amen, nan if I could double my respect for him tolerated, but wholeheartedly embraced imprecision and inadequacy of the nomen- alleluia. On not being stingy with God’s mercy

oday, for a number of reasons, we struggle to be all religion, custom, rubric, thing differently?” From a man so full of integrity, I fully generous and prodigal with God’s mercy. political correctness, man- expected that there would be no regrets. So his answer T As the number of people who attend church datory program, ideology surprised me. Yes, he did have a regret, a major one, he services continues to decline, the temptation among many and even sin itself. said: “If I had my priesthood to do over again, I would of our church leaders and ministers is to see this more For our part then, espe- be easier on people the next time. I wouldn’t be so stingy as a pruning than as a tragedy and to respond by mak- cially those of us who are with God’s mercy, with the sacraments, with forgiveness. I ing God’s mercy less, rather than more, accessible. For parents, ministers, teach- fear I’ve been too hard on people. They have pain enough example, a seminary professor whom I know shares that, ers, catechists and elders, without me and the church laying further burdens on after 40 years of teaching a course designed to prepare we must risk proclaiming them. I should have risked God’s mercy more!” seminarians to administer the sacrament of penance, the prodigal character of I was struck by this because, less than a year before, as today sometimes the first question that the seminarians God’s mercy. We must not I took my final exams in the seminary, one of the priests ask is: “When can I refuse absolution?” In effect, how spend God’s mercy, as if it who examined me, gave me this warning: “Be careful,” he scrupulous must I be in dispensing God’s mercy? were ours to spend; dole said, “don’t be soft. Only the truth sets people free. Risk To their credit, their motivation is mostly sincere, how- out God’s forgiveness, as if truth over mercy.” ever misguided. They sincerely fear playing fast and loose In Exile it were a limited commod- As I age, I am ever more inclined to the old priest’s with God’s grace, fearing that they might end up dispens- Father Ron Rolheiser ity; put conditions on God’s advice: We need more to risk God’s mercy. The place of ing cheap grace. love, as if God were a petty justice and truth should never be ignored, but we must Partly that’s a valid motive. Fear of playing fast and tyrant or a political ideology; or cut off access to God, as if risk letting the infinite, unbounded, unconditional, unde- loose with God’s grace, coupled with concerns for truth, we were the keeper of the heavenly gates. We aren’t. If we served mercy of God flow free. orthodoxy, proper public form, and fear of scandal have tie God’s mercy to our own timidity and fear, we limit it to But, like the apostles, we, well-intentioned persons, their own legitimacy. Mercy needs always to be tempered the size of our own minds. are forever trying to keep certain individuals and groups by truth. But sometimes the motives driving our hesitancy It is interesting to note in the Gospels how the apostles, away from God’s mercy as it is offered in word, sacrament are less noble and our anxiety about handing out cheap well-meaning of course, often tried to keep certain people and community. But God doesn’t want our protection. grace arises more out of timidity, fear, legalism and our away from Jesus as if they weren’t worthy, as if they were What God does want is for everyone, regardless of moral- desire, however unconscious, for power. an affront to his holiness or would somehow stain his ity, orthodoxy, lack of preparation, age or culture, to come But even when mercy is withheld for the nobler of purity. So they perennially tried to prevent children, pros- to the unlimited waters of divine mercy. those reasons, we’re still misguided, bad shepherds, out of titutes, tax collectors, known sinners and the uninitiated George Eliot once wrote: “When death, the great rec- tune with the God whom Jesus proclaimed. God’s mercy, of all kinds from coming to Jesus. However, always Jesus onciler, has come, it is never our tenderness that we repent as Jesus revealed it, embraces indiscriminately, the bad over-ruled their attempts with words to this effect: “Let of, but our severity.” and the good, the undeserving and the deserving, the them come! I want them to come.” uninitiated and the initiated. One of the truly startling Early on in my ministry, I lived in a rectory with a OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, teacher and award- insights that Jesus gave us is that the mercy of God, like saintly old priest. He was over 80, nearly blind, but widely winning author, is president of the Oblate School of the light and warmth of the sun, cannot not go out to sought out and respected, especially as a confessor. One Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He can be contacted everyone. Consequently it’s always free, undeserved, un- night, alone with him, I asked him this question: “If you through his website ronrolheiser.com and Facebook conditional, universal in embrace, and has a reach beyond had your priesthood to live over again, would you do any- facebook.com/ronrolheiser. 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS June 27, 2014

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Hot Rod Vinnie says: RSI graduates final class; vision uncertain By Barbara Chenevert Thomas More approached then ther Jamin David, who took over The Catholic Commentator Bishop Stanley Ott about affiliat- as director for formation for the ing with St. Joseph Seminary Col- permanent diaconate last week. On June 25, nine people re- lege to bring RSI to this diocese. A committee is currently looking ceived the final degrees to be is- “There was a generation of pas- at creative ways to integrate the sued from the Religious Studies tors who felt very strongly about best of the past formation process Institute, which is closing after adult formation so that lay people with new and practical classes in training lay leaders in the Diocese could be leaders in their churches. keeping with vision of the church. of Baton Rouge for more than 30 Somehow it is not as strongly en- He said he hoped the new process years. dorsed today,” Parenton said. would integrate diaconate forma- Almost 250 lay leaders and The loss of RSI leaves a gap tion with lay ministry training. candidates for the diaconate have in lay formation in the diocese, Although RSI was an integral gone through RSI, a program of Parenton said, but added the part of the diaconate formation lay leadership formation operated newly formed pastoral planning process, Parenton said that’s not by St. Joseph Seminary College. committee will have to determine what RSI was created for. “It was The program lost its accredita- a vision for the future and how created to be an instrument to Give Your Car to a tion two years ago, but those lay ecclesial ministry fits into it. train people who would become who were already enrolled in The pastoral planning committee leaders in the church, the diacon- Great Catholic Cause! the three-year-program were al- was formed by Bishop Robert W. ate being one of those areas of lowed to finish and graduate this Muench to address the future of leadership. But there are others. month. The accreditation was lost the diocese and its church parish- There is a lot of commonality in The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs because RSI classes were held at es in light of the priest shortage. the formation.” car, boat, camper and motor-home the Catholic Life Center in Baton RSI has also been a training Parenton said lay formation donations. Proceeds benefit the poor and Rouge, instead of on the campus ground for deacons in this dio- has been a very important aspect of St. Joseph’s in St. Benedict. cese, who were required to com- of the diocese pointing to the al- homeless served by the Bishop Ott RSI was started by a group plete a five-year program, the first most 250 graduates of RSI, the Shelter Program, St. Vincent de Paul of priests who had a vision of lay three years being RSI classes. more than 100 people who have Dining Room, St. Vincent de Paul ministry in light of Vatican II, said Father Jerry Martin, outgoing gotten degrees from Loyola and Rhonda Parenton, director of the director of diaconate formation, those who have taken the Minis- Community Pharmacy and Myriam’s Office of Evangelization and Cat- said 14 men who have completed try and Theology classes. House. echesis for the Diocese of Baton RSI have applied for the final two Those graduating from RSI Rouge. “They recognized that for years of preparation for the dia- this year include Vincent Cata- Call (225) 383-7837, ext. O to individuals to serve in lay minis- conate that will begin in August. lanatto, Mark Chearis, Darlene try in the church they had to be Those who complete the process Kahl-Gendusa, Timothy Mes- make your donation or online at formed.” could be ordained in 2017, he said. senger, Gary Mooney, Suzanne www.svdpbr.org. ÂFree Towing!!! In the early 1980s, the priests A new program for deacon for- Mooney, Kristina Murphy, Clay- from St. George, St. Jean Vianney, mation is currently being planned ton Nepveux and Minos Pon- St. Aloysius, St. Patrick and St. and could begin in 2015, said Fa- ville.