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Most merciful mother, you Witness is the key came to tell us of your to evangelization compassion through St. encourages Catholics , whom you in Myanmar, Bangladesh called the littlest and dearest Page 2 of your sons. Give your strength and protection to all who live in poverty today, Priests vs. seminarians especially the young, elderly and vulnerable. Plead for Cupertino Classic moves them to the Father, that they to South Bend might experience the divine Page 3 love tangibly in their daily lives, and that all who work for justice on behalf of the 2019 poor might grow in fortitude Registration opens for and humility. In these ways, pilgrimage to Panama manifest your charity and Page 16 concern in our lives, that the weeping of humanity may be heard, and all our suffering, pain, and misfortune may be filled with divine comfort and healing. May we always know the peace of being in the cradle of your arms, and bring us safely home to your son, Jesus. Amen

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Jennifer Miller A young worshipper appears in traditional Mexican attire during a celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Adalbert Parish in South Bend last year. Novenas to Our Lady of Guadalupe are already underway this year: Masses, re-enactments and the traditional “Mañanitas” will take place Sunday through Tuesday at several parishes For a list of events, times and in the diocese. locations see page 3. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 10, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC In Myanmar and Bangladesh, pope calls Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 for dialogue and respect for all BY CINDY WOODEN PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As on every papal Editorial Department trip, ’ visit to Myanmar and PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin Bangladesh included a mix of meetings with PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan government officials and events focused firmly on the nations’ Catholic communities. BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger The political implications of his Nov. NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber 27-30 stay in Myanmar and his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 stop in Bangladesh grabbed the head- Business Department lines mainly because of the situation of the BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka Rohingya people, a Muslim minority being pushed from Myanmar’s Rakhine state and BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank [email protected] seeking refuge in Bangladesh. But the political and pastoral sides of his trip were interwoven, including his atten- Advertising Sales tion to the Rohingya and his defense of their Jackie Parker rights. [email protected] Meeting Rohingya refugees at the end (260) 399-1449 of an interreligious gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 1, Pope Francis said each human being is created in God’s image Website: www.todayscatholic.org and likeness. “Today, the presence of God is also called ‘Rohingya,’” he said after listen- CNS Photos/Paul Haring ing to each of the 16 refugees briefly tell their stories. At the House in the Tejgaon neighborhood in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 2, Pope Francis Published weekly except second “They, too, are images of the living greets people. Sunday of January; and every other God,” Pope Francis told Christian, Muslim, week from the third Sunday in June Buddhist and Hindu leaders. “Let’s not close Witness was also the theme he high- through the second Sunday of lighted at a large in a park in Yangon, September by the Diocese of Fort our hearts. Let’s not look away.” The Catholic communities in both Myanmar’s capital. Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., “I know that many in Myanmar bear the P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Myanmar and Bangladesh are very small; Catholics make up slightly more than 1 wounds of violence, wounds both visible Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, and invisible,” the pope said in his . IN, and additional mailing office. percent of the population in Myanmar and only a quarter of 1 percent of the population The temptation is to think that “healing can come from anger and revenge. Yet the way of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: in Bangladesh. Yet, in both countries, the influence of the Church is disproportionately revenge is not the way of Jesus.” Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Pope Francis prayed that Catholics in Wayne, IN 46856-1169 large because of the contributions of Catholic or email: [email protected] schools, hospitals and other activities. 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He read the converts into the Church. prescribed homily from the rite of ordination, News deadline is 10 days prior to The key, the pope said, always is witness. but then spoke off the cuff to thank the thou- publication date. Advertising deadline It is not a Christian’s job to try to persuade sands of people who had traveled far for the is nine days before publication date. someone to become Christian. That is the Mass. He also encouraged them to pray for Holy Spirit’s job, he said, but individuals their priests. Today’s Catholic may be reached at : must prepare the way by offering a living Today’s Catholic, witness of what it means to be Christian. Pope Francis touches the hand of someone in the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN The main ingredients of witness, he said, crowd before celebrating Mass and the ordination 46856-1169; or email: are living according to “the Beatitudes, giv- of priests in Suhrawardy Udyan park in Dhaka, [email protected] ing testimony to Matthew 25 (feeding the Bangladesh, Dec. 1. (ISSN 0891-1533) hungry, welcoming the stranger, visiting the (USPS 403630) sick), the Good Samaritan and forgiving 70 growth. It invites people to come together in times seven.” a culture of encounter and solidarity.” The pope met privately with a varied As Myanmar continues its transition to group of religious leaders in Myanmar before democratic rule and tries to deal with the holding a formal meeting with leaders of the challenges of development and full equality nation’s Buddhist community Nov. 29. for all its ethnic groups, Pope Francis told the Quoting Buddha and a prayer attributed bishops to ensure that their voices are heard, to St. , the pope insisted that “particularly by insisting on respect for the in a land where the powerfully bonded pair- dignity and rights of all, especially the poor- Find us on Facebook ing of religion and ethnicity have been used est and most vulnerable.” www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB to prolong conflict, it was time for religious Before leaving the country, he celebrated leaders to reclaim the greatest values and Mass on Nov. 30 with thousands of young Follow us on Twitter virtues of their faith traditions. people from throughout Myanmar. He told @diocesefwsb Pope Francis also held separate meetings them to be messengers of the Good News of in both countries with the nation’s bishops. God’s love and mercy. In Myanmar, he told the bishops that the “As messengers of this good news, you Follow us on Instagram idea that differences are a threat to peaceful are ready to bring a word of hope to the @diocesefwsb coexistence is an example of an “ideological Church, to your own country, and to the Download the app colonization” sweeping the world and trying wider world.” he said. “You are ready to to make everyone the same. bring good news to your suffering broth- The pope rides in a rickshaw as he arrives for an App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic “The unity we share and celebrate is born ers and sisters who need your prayers and of diversity,” he said. Unity in the Church your solidarity, but also your enthusiasm for interreligious and ecumenical meeting for peace and in a nation “values people’s differ- human rights, for justice and for the growth in the garden of the archbishop’s residence in ences as a source of mutual enrichment and of that love and peace which Jesus brings.” Dhaka, Bangladesh. December 10, 2017 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations Celebrations of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day will include Masses, re-enactments of Public schedule Mary’s apparitions to Juan Diego, renditions of the traditional “Mañanitas” song, perfor- of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades mances by folkloric dancers and mariachi musicians, and Mexican food and music. All are welcome to attend the events. Sunday, December 10: 10 a.m. — Mass, St. Patrick Church, Arcola Monday, December 11: 10 a.m. — Meeting of the Bishop’s Bremen: St. Dominic Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Tuesday, December 12: 7 p.m. —Mass, St. Joseph Church, Sunday, Dec. 10 11:30 a.m. Representation of the apparition Fort Wayne 12:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish Wednesday, December 13: 10:30 a.m. — Advent Day of 2 p.m. Meal and folkloric dance Recollection for Priests, St. Church, Syracuse Tuesday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Mass (refreshments following) Wednesday, December 13: 6 p.m. — Mass and Dinner with Legatus Chapters of Fort Wayne and South Bend, St. Martin de Elkhart: St. Vincent de Paul Porres Church, Syracuse Friday, December 15: 2 p.m. — Mass with Installation of Saturday, Dec. 9 4-6 a.m. Rosary, re-enactment and light reception Bishop of Evansville, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Tuesday, Dec. 12 7 a.m. Mass Saturday, December 16: 5:30 p.m. — Mass, St. Therese, Little 3:30 p.m. Procession begins at parking lot of church Flower Church, South Bend 6 p.m. Mass Fort Wayne: St. Joseph Tuesday, Dec. 12 5:30 a.m. Mañanitas 6:30 a.m. Light reception at the Parish Hall Priest vs. seminarian 8 a.m. English Mass in the church 7 p.m. Bilingual Mass presided by Bishop Rhoades, followed by a reception roundball classic comes Fort Wayne: St. Patrick to South Bend Sunday, Dec. 10 2 p.m. Food for sale and entertainment, Lyceum Hall Tuesday, Dec. 12 5 a.m. Mañanitas — Serenade to Our Lady BY FATHER ANDREW CURRY 6 a.m. Mass, followed by a light reception

t. John Paul II once wrote Goshen: St. John the Evangelist that priests are called to Monday, Dec. 11 6 p.m. Reception at the gym Sbe “Men of Communion.” 8 p.m. Dancers at church Priests are to be a bridge between 9 p.m. Mariachis at church God and man, and also between 11 p.m. Mass men. This requires that they have an authentic understanding of them some talent. However, the 12 a.m. Mañanitas daylight may fade for the team Tuesday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Re-enactment in church, followed by Mass God and human nature: and in Indiana, human nature often after this year, because even as leads to the basketball court. they add some new talent, five Ligonier: St. Patrick The priests of the Diocese of seminarians will be ordained this spring. Will the seminarians Monday, Dec. 11 10 p.m. Mass, Mañanitas, re-enactment of apparitions Fort Wayne-South Bend know that God and Hoosiers alike love seize their moment, especially as Tuesday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Mass basketball, which is why the 4th some of the priest talent is reach- annual Cupertino Classic Priests ing their upper 30s? It remains Plymouth: St. Michael vs. Seminarians basketball game to be seen. will be played on Dec. 27 at 6:30 The priest team will consist Dec. 3-11 6 p.m. Novena in church p.m. at Saint Joseph High School of Fathers Matthew Coonan, Sunday, Dec. 10 4-6 p.m. Procession starting at K of C Hall in South Bend. Doors open at 6 Jacob Runyon, Terrence Coonan, 5 p.m. Re-enactment of apparitions p.m. Admission is free, and all Andrew Budzinski, Jason 6 p.m. Mass followed by gathering at school are welcome. Freiburger, Eric Burgener, Monday, Dec. 11 10:30 p.m. Music, Mass, Mañanitas The Cupertino Classic began David Violi, Zak Berry, Ben Tuesday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Prayer and music in church when a priest of the diocese had Muhlenkamp, Jonathan Norton breakfast with three seminarians and Andrew Curry. The semi- South Bend: Our Lady of Hungary in 2014 to plan a friendly game narian team includes Dominic of basketball that would build Garrett, Nick Monnin, Joe Tuesday, Dec. 12 5 p.m. Rosary in church fraternity among the present Knepper, Ben Landrigan, Vince 6 p.m. Apparitions re-enactment and future diocesan clergy. The Faurote, Zane Langenbrunner, 7 p.m. Mass game was going to begin sim- Daniel Niezer, Jake Schneider 8:30 p.m. Aztec dancers followed by procession with Wind Band ply, but once the Catholic media and Brian Florin. was alerted and a friend set up Rumor has it that Father Jacob an event on social media, the Meyer and seminarian Bobby South Bend: St. Adalbert Catholic community showed up Krisch will be on the mic as the with enthusiasm. evening’s emcees, and that Msgr. Dec. 3-10 6 p.m. Novena in the chapel Michael Heintz will head up the Monday, Dec. 11 11:15 p.m. Rosary The games have been played at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, referee squad. 11:45 p.m. Mañanitas – Serenade to Our Lady Both teams excitedly encour- 12 a.m. Midnight Mass Fort Wayne, with 400 people in attendance; Bishop Dwenger age the South Bend faith com- Tuesday, Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m. Aztec dancers High School, Fort Wayne, with munity to join in this faith-filled 6 p.m. Musical interpretation 1,800 people in attendance; and experience and to come to the 6:45 p.m. Mañanitas — Serenade to Our Lady Bishop Luers High School, Fort Cupertino Classic to praise 7 p.m. Mass, followed by dinner, music and raffle at the school Wayne, with 1,000 people in Jesus for the gift of the Catholic attendance. For the first time, Christian faith and community, Warsaw: Our Lady of Guadalupe this year the game will move to for the “Men of Communion” in the South Bend area. this diocese, and for the good Sunday, Dec. 3 6 p.m. Novena after Mass The priest team has won things in life, such as round- Dec. 4-10 5:30 p.m. Continued novenas to Our Lady every game. But, the seminar- ball. Come and experience the Monday, Dec. 11 11 p.m. Mass, Mañanitas ians see a window of oppor- surprising talent, competition and Tuesday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Mass and refreshments following tunity, as some of the new humor of the Cupertino Classic. seminarians have brought with 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 10, 2017 Indiana Tech President Dr. Karl Einolf inaugurated

BY RON BUSCH tion: “Continue to be a man of prayer.” The bishop referenced the fact ndiana Tech houses a number that kindness is a virtue pos- of collegiate programs, and sessed by good leaders, and that Iits Fort Wayne campus has the presidency of a college such become a gem within the foot- as Indiana Tech requires “excel- print of the city. The university lence in its mission and pro- has enjoyed numerous improve- grams and it expects excellence ments over the past years, in its president.” Virtue is “most evidenced by the expansive needed in our universities today growth of that campus. Its recent — education in virtue, in living a improvements have included not good life, in having good charac- only educational buildings but ter,” he said, stressing the impor- athletic facilities as well — with tance of witness and example, as the goal of educating competent found in the life of Einolf. students to compete in an ever- Bishop Rhoades concluded changing world. with a special prayer that, united After an exhaustive search to Christ the vine, Einolf’s ser- for new leadership, the board of vice at Indiana Tech would bear trustees chose Dr. Karl Einolf to much good fruit; and asking the pilot the university and chart its Lord to bless him and for Mary, course. Einolf comes to Indiana the Blessed Mother, to be ever at Tech from Mount St. Mary’s Ron Busch his side with her maternal love University in Emmitsburg, A Mass in honor of the inauguration of Dr. Karl Einolf as the president of Indiana Tech was celebrated in the Mother and care. Maryland, where he was dean of Theodore Guerin Chapel, Fort Wayne, on Dec. 2 by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Einolf and his wife, Maria, are pictured Later the same day, at 2 p.m., the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School with Bishop Rhoades following the Mass. a formal inauguration ceremony of Business. He also served as took place at the Schaefer Center acting president of Mount St. nomics from Lehigh University. as rector of Mount St. Mary’s in 1808, was the first bishop on the Indiana Tech campus. Mary’s from February 2016 to Einolf installed as the ninth pres- June 2016, and began his presi- He acknowledged his parents Seminary. of the first diocese in Indiana as important and influential in An Inauguration Mass was (Vincennes). Father Brute came ident of the 86-year-old school. dency at Indiana Tech on July 1. He sees many positives on the He was officially inaugurated on his early college years. He met celebrated by Bishop Rhoades at to Indiana from Mount St. his wife-to-be in those college 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Mary’s in 1834. horizon for his new educational Dec. 2. institution. “I applied to the pres- Einolf started at Mount St. years as well, he said, describing Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel Bishop Rhoades also touched her as “the perfect life partner next to the Cathedral of the on several truths espoused idency at Indiana Tech because Mary’s as an assistant profes- of the commitment to preparing sor of business and has since and friend.” They were married in down- in teachings of St. Paul. One by Bishop Norbert F. Gaughan, town Fort Wayne. During his of these is the importance in students for careers in the global held various positions including 21st century society and for lives professor, director of the honors another personal spiritual men- homily, Bishop Rhoades declared remembering that God is close tor, in 1990. that Einolf’s presidential posi- to His children: In fact, He is of significance and worth,” he program, director of the Florence said. “While Indiana Tech does study abroad program and direc- Faith played a large part in tion was indeed a special calling “always by our side.” St. Paul Einolf’s decision to pursue the requiring a special person. He further encourages us all to not have a specific religious tor of the BB&T Center for the affiliation, it became quickly Study of the Moral Foundations position of president of Indiana noted the connection between “have no anxiety at all,” he said. Tech. Raised Catholic, Mount St. Mount St. Mary’s, Indiana and Further, we need to “rejoice in apparent to be that people in the of Capitalism. Before coming to Indiana Tech community, and in “the Mount” he was an instruc- Mary’s University provided him the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South the Lord always”… through- with good opportunity to inter- Bend. Father Simon Brute, out our journey here. Bishop the Fort Wayne community, are tor and Warren-York Fellow at beautifully faith-filled.” Lehigh University. He has also ject his faith into his work as a instrumental in the founding Rhoades also presented advice held management positions in teacher and scholar. 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But even though Advent try to go about it in a slow and Unlike stores, malls, public doesn’t have the penitential pull thoughtful way not frantically buildings and homes that start of Lent — where people give running around, and let some- gearing up for Christmas at something up for 40 days or do one take that parking space you least by Thanksgiving, churches something extra — that doesn’t were eyeing. appear almost stark save for mean the season should slip by Those actions, he said, are Advent wreaths and maybe some without opportunities for spiri- modern works of mercy on a greenery or white lights. tual growth. simple and immediate level. “The chance for us to be a little Father Rice said it’s important They also don’t require batter- out of sync or a little counter- for Catholics to engage in spiri- ies or store coupons. cultural is not a bad thing,” said Paulist Father Larry Rice, director Parishioner: of the University Catholic Center at St. Patrick Parish, the University of Texas at Austin. 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B., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 ed church and sing more somber each week of the season, is a traditional symbol of the liturgical period. hymns like “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” But that shouldn’t noted, since the Church’s quiet, — www.usccb.org/prayer-and- be the only draw, noted Jesuit reflective period comes at the worship/liturgical-year/advent — Father Bruce Morrill, who is the same time as students are point out that the liturgical color Edward A. Malloy professor of frantic over exams, papers and for Advent is purple, just like Give a gift subscription Catholic studies at Vanderbilt Christmas preparations. Lent — as both are seasons that University Divinity School in This year, the day before the prepare us for great feast days. Nashville, Tennessee. start of Advent, he said students It says Advent “includes an this Christmas season He said the dissonance planned to gather to decorate the element of penance in the sense between how the church and Catholic center with purple altar of preparing, quieting and dis- society at large celebrate cloths, pine garlands and some ciplining our hearts for the full Christmas is that the church cel- white lights. joy of Christmas. This penitential Sharing the can be as easy ordering a ebration begins, not ends, Dec. As Father Morrill sees it, deco- dimension is expressed through gift subscription to Today’s Catholic, the 25. The shopping season and rating churches with white lights the color purple, but also through o cial publication of the Diocese of Fort Christian Church calendar over- or greenery almost bridges the sec- the restrained manner of decorat- Wayne-South Bend. lap, but don’t connect, he added. ular and religious celebrations of ing the church and altar.” Full of news from Pope Francis and the faithful And even though Catholic Christmas and that’s OK by him. It It also points out that floral around the world, this publication is the churches — in liturgies at least — beats using blue instead of purple decorations should be “marked perfect way for Catholics to stay current on steer clear of Christmas carols dur- for Advent wreaths or liturgical by a moderation” as should the ing Advent and keep their decora- vestments, which he said some use of the organ and other musi- news that is important to them. It is a tions to a minimum, Father Morrill parishes did in the ‘80s, until cal instruments during Advent convenient way to stay connected to Bishop said he isn’t about to advise church leaders came down on it. Masses. Kevin C. Rhoades, through his column, and Catholic families to do the same. Liturgical notes for Advent The way the Church cel- numerous events throughout the “It’s hard to tell people what posted online by the U.S. ebrates Advent is nothing new. diocese. A gift subscription is a to do with their rituals and Conference of Catholic Bishops Timothy Brunk, a Villanova symbols,” he said, adding, “that thoughtful gesture that delivers horse is out of the barn.” heartfelt stories of He remembers a family on evangelization, faith and hope the street in Maine where he into the homes of loved ones. grew up who didn’t put their Learn more now at Christmas decorations up until todayscatholic.org/gift or by Dec. 24 and didn’t take them calling 260-399-1454. down until Candlemas, com- memorating the presentation of Jesus in the temple, which is cel- ebrated Feb. 2 — the 40th day of the Christmas season. He is pretty sure that family’s children or grandchildren aren’t keeping up that tradition. Father Rice similarly doesn’t give families a lot of advice on when to do Christmas decorat- ing, but when he has been pressed on it, he said, he has advised families to do it in stages — such as put up the tree and have simple decorations on it and then add to this on Christmas Eve. It’s a joyful time, he said, which Catholics should tap into. Celebrating Advent is a little tricky in campus ministry, he 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 10, 2017 Bill allowing houses Sharing the journey: of worship to receive Mentor aids Sudanese federal disaster aid ews riefs refugee in new U.S. life advanced by panel N B INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — For nearly an hour, the young man WASHINGTON (CNS) — Legal stood anxiously near the exit language allowing houses of wor- of a concourse at Indianapolis ship to receive federal disaster International Airport. Holding a assistance was advanced out of Royal engagement brings attention to bouquet of red roses, he repeat- a House of Representatives com- edly strained to see down the mittee and was in line for a final long corridor, waiting for his fam- vote. The language was folded into ily to appear. Finally — at last the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, — he saw them in the distance; which was approved Nov. 30 by his anxiety disappeared as his the Committee on Transportation face burst into a smile. He stood and Infrastructure. No vote in on his toes and waved at them, the full House was immediately eyes glowing. Within seconds, he scheduled. Current federal law embraced his father and greeted prohibits houses of worship four of his sisters, two broth- from receiving disaster relief for ers and a nephew, making his reconstruction from the Federal way toward his mother. Handing Emergency Management Agency. her the roses, he wrapped her The provisions originally were in his arms. Her face reflected included in the Federal Disaster the joy and emotion of a mother Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act reunited with her child. For the introduced in May by Rep. Chris young man nicknamed “Alo” and Smith, R-New Jersey, and Rep. his family, it was a long-awaited Grace Meng, D-New York. At the moment of thanksgiving. Since time, the two sponsors said the the family fled their homeland bill calls for houses of worship to of Sudan as refugees in 2001, receive the same consideration as they have dreamed of coming to other nonprofit entities for aid. the United States to start a new life — one without fear, one with Congress urged to ‘fix freedom. The dream came true with the assistance of the Catholic fundamental flaws’ in Charities Indianapolis’ Refugee final tax reform bill and Immigrant Services program, CNS photo/Toby Melville, Reuters which has helped 20,000 people WASHINGTON (CNS) — Congress during the last 40 years. must “fix the fundamental flaws” Britain’s Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle on Nov. 27 in the Sunken Garden in both the Senate and House of Kensington Palace in London after announcing their engagement. Markle attended Political power comes versions of the tax reform pro- posal as lawmakers try to reach Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, which is bringing new attention to the from serving, not an agreement on a final bill, said Catholic school: Reporters have descended upon what is now called Immaculate Heart High the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ lording over others, Committee on Domestic Justice School and Middle School, according to Callie Webb, communication director. The famous pope says and Human Development. Bishop fiancée, a 1999 graduate, is not Catholic but attended the school from seventh grade (before Frank J. Dewane of Venice, (CNS) — Catholic Florida, the chairman, issued a the sixth grade was added) until graduation. The 112-year-old school, with its mission-style politicians in Latin America must statement Dec. 2 in response to terra cotta roofs, is just a few miles from the landmark Hollywood sign. take more initiative in fighting for Senate passage of the Tax Cuts justice for all, rather than wait- and Jobs Act in a 51-49 vote at ing for instructions from church 1:50 a.m. Washington time. Both leaders, Pope Francis said. The chambers must meet in confer- sized the need for “repentance Christian contribution to politics ence to reconcile differences in and atonement” between North Catholic fishermen Advent is time to often seems to come only from the two measures to bring a final Korea and South Korea. Clergy dead, hundreds identify sin, help the “the declarations of the bishops” bill to a vote. “Congress must act and laypeople from South Korea, and not from Catholic lay men now to fix the fundamental flaws the United States, Japan and other missing as typhoon poor, see beauty and women who are called to found in both bills, and choose parts of the world also called for bring the Gospel to their activi- the policy approaches that help fewer military exercises between hits India VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Advent is a ties in public life, the pope said time to be watchful and alert to the individuals and families strug- South Korea and the U.S. at the THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India in a Dec. 1 video message to gling within our society,” said first-ever conference on the role ways one strays from God’s path, Catholic politicians attending a (CNS) — A typhoon that rapidly but also to signs of his presence Bishop Dewane. “We are review- of Catholics in building peace on developed on the southern Indian three-day conference in Bogota, ing the final Senate bill and will the Korean Peninsula and more in other people and in the beauty . “It is necessary that coast claimed the lives of at least of the world, Pope Francis said. soon provide analysis about key broadly in northeast Asia. The 32 poor Catholic fishermen who Catholic laypeople do not remain improvements that are necessary call came just before the U.S. and Reciting the Angelus prayer Dec. indifferent to the public nor with- were at sea and another 200 3, the first Sunday of Advent, Pope before a final agreement should South Korea opened a massive more were missing. Thousands of drawn into the churches nor be reached and moved forward,” joint military air exercise Dec. Francis told people gathered in St. await ecclesiastical directives and other coastal residents had relo- Peter’s Square, “Being watchful he said. “For the sake of all peo- 4. North Korea and South Korea cated to relief camps by Dec. 4, instructions to fight for justice, ple — but especially those we never signed a peace treaty at and alert are the prerequisites for for more humane ways of life for ucanews.com reported. The con- not continuing ‘to wander far from ought, in justice, to prioritize — the end of the Korean War in firmed deaths were in Kerala and all,” Pope Francis said. The Dec. Congress should advance a final 1953 and constant tensions have the Lord’s path,’ lost in our sins 1-3 “meeting of Catholics who Tamil Nadu states, according to and infidelities; being watchful and tax reform bill only if it meets existed since between the demo- government sources. All the dead assume political responsibilities the key moral considerations cratic government in the south alert are the conditions for allowing at the service of Latin American are Catholic men who had gone God to break into our existence, to outlined in our previous letters,” and the communist regime in out to sea, said Father V. Wilfred, people” was sponsored by the Bishop Dewane said. the North. In the past year, North give it meaning and value with his Pontifical Commission for Latin a priest of Vizhinjam parish, a presence full of goodness and ten- Korea, which takes the position fishing village near Kerala’s capi- America and the Latin America that U.S.-South Korea military derness.” Like the ancient Israelites bishops’ council, CELAM. Church leaders tal, Thiruvananthapuram. Antony who wandered in the desert, the exercises pose a threat, tested Silvaster, a Catholic fisherman in missiles multiple times. The most pope said, “we, too, often find our- emphasize need for the fishing village of Vizhinjam, selves in a situation of infidelity recent occurred Nov. 28 and said there was no warning of the repentance, atonement involved an intercontinental bal- to the Lord’s call; He indicates the storm. He said that with 200 fish- right path, the path of faith, the listic missile that flew higher and ermen missing, the community for Korean peace farther than others, raising grave path of love, but we look for hap- expected the death toll to rise. piness elsewhere.” Advent gives PAJU CITY, South Korea (CNS) concern among North Korea’s Worst affected was the coastal neighbors and the U.S. people time to review the paths — Church leaders seeking peace area near India’s southern tip, a they have taken and to turn back on the Korean Peninsula empha- Catholic stronghold. to the ways of God, he said. December 10, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 up by writers, Equestrian Order of and Sister Dorsett will examine the Holy Sepulchre of these passages in the context of Christmas and Christ’s birth. Jerusalem investiture Free and open to the public, the lecture is sponsored by the INDIANAPOLIS — The North round the iocese A D USF Department of Philosophy Central Lieutenancy, USA, of the and Theology and the School of Equestrian Order of the Holy Liberal Arts and Sciences. For Sepulchre of Jerusalem (cover- additional information contact ing the states of Illinois, Indiana, Angie Springer at 260-399-8066 Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and or [email protected]. Wisconsin) held its annual meet- Sacred Heart School wins $6,000 ing Oct. 20-22 in Indianapolis. The event culminated in the $50 million gift supports investiture of 49 new knights and dames in the order. Father Notre Dame and the Jacob Meyer, pastor of St. Monica Congregation of Holy Parish, Mishawaka, along with John and Patricia Becker Cross of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, and Kirk and Adele NOTRE DAME — Mary and Jay Doran of St. Matthew Cathedral Flaherty, together with their alma Parish, South Bend, were among mater, the University of Notre those knighted by Raymond Leo Dame, will contribute $50 million Cardinal Burke, who presided in support of the University and over the investiture ceremony. its founding religious community, Members nominated for accep- the Congregation of Holy Cross, to tance in the order must live a life broaden and deepen the work of commensurate with the teach- both institutions in service to the ings and practices of the Catholic . Church. The order provides The $50 million in support will financial support for the Latin be expended in three ways. Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the The Flahertys have made a charitable works of the Catholic $20 million gift and Notre Dame Church in the Holy Land. Today, has added another $10 million for the order numbers over 30,000 the reconstruction and ongoing members worldwide. maintenance of Corby Hall, the For further information about on-campus residence and center the order, visit www.eohsjnorth- of hospitality for the Holy Cross central.org. community of priests and broth- ers. The building will continue to bear the name Corby Hall. Lecture examines The Flahertys also are making a separate $5 million gift to the ‘Christ-as-Wisdom’ congregation to benefit its aging in Scripture religious. Provided by James L. Faroh Sr. Notre Dame, which has a long FORT WAYNE — The University of Old National Bank awarded Sacred Heart School, Warsaw, $6,000 from its “Tools for tradition of supporting its found- Saint Francis presents the lecture ing order, will donate $15 million “Incarnate Wisdom Scripture” by Schools” program in November. The bank awards $1,000 in each of its regions and $5,000 to the congregation – $10 million Sister Felicity Dorsett, assistant for the companywide winner in a yearly contest that spans four states. Sacred Heart for general needs and $5 million professor of theology. The lecture to establish an endowment in will be on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. in the School has won $1,000 for the last three years, and this year was chosen for the grand the university’s Office of Mission Brookside Ballroom (former Bass prize. Pictured behind the school cheerleaders and mascots are, from left, Allen Brower, Engagement and Church Affairs Mansion), 2701 Spring Street. to strengthen collaboration In the writings of the Old Commercial Lending executive; Kathy Callen, Community Engagement executive; Dan between the university and con- Testament, the idea of “Christ-as- Doan, region CEO; Sandra Parro, bank manager; John Warren, market president; Kristine gregation throughout the world. Wisdom” is foreshadowed. This Christ-as-Wisdom theme is taken Alderfer, parent volunteer; Diane Pirowski, bank teller; and James L. Faroh Sr., principal. Priests received by Pope Francis following Mass for participants in Tribunal course

Photos by L’Osservatore Romano Two priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Father Mark Gurtner, left, and Father Jacob Runyon, right, were received in audience by Pope Francis on Nov. 25 at the Vatican. The audience took place following a Mass celebrated by the pope for participants in the “Course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota” on the subject of the new matrimonial process, which intends to “strengthen the faith of the holy people of God through charity.” 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 10, 2017 Golden jubilee year for Catholic Charismatic Renewal

BY JEANNIE EWING is an enlivening of the gifts they received at Baptism and that were increased in them at ne of the beautiful aspects Confirmation. Many believe that of the Catholic faith is its the expression of the gifts of the Omany forms of spiritual Holy Spirit they have been given expressions, which appeal to is a form of spiritual maturity different personalities, gen- and a depth of understanding erations, families and cultures. how God wants each of them Some enjoy the richness of the to use their gifts for the good of Latin liturgy. Others enjoy large others and His glory. parishes with contemporary Today, members of the music and phenomenal . Renewal participate in charis- Still others prefer quiet, rural matic prayer groups, which often churches where they know the follow a celebration of the Mass. pastor well and sing familiar, Boughton, in fact, attributes her traditional hymns. conversion to Catholicism to As each person is created with exposure to the Renewal, and distinct personalities and gifts, its connection to the sacrifice of so, too, are different expressions the Mass, in the early 1970s. “I of worship within the Church came to Notre Dame in 1970 to a fulfillment of 1 Corinthians teach and very quickly stumbled 12:12: that we are many parts, upon CCR,” she said. “At that but one body in Christ. point, I was a Lutheran, so I One such expression of faith had evangelical roots. But the Photos provided by John and Betsie Pendarvis is the Catholic Charismatic group I stumbled into was very Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal praise God through prayer and music at a golden jubilee celebration in Renewal, the origins of which centered around daily Mass in Rome in June. Many countries were represented, especially religious sisters and priests from Africa and India. are nestled in the history of the the dorms. I was puzzled by the University of Notre Dame. Unlike fact that these people prayed specific movements, which were and spoke very similarly to my it as a ‘current of grace’ that the begun with intentionality by peo- evangelical friends but also had Lord has gifted the Church at ple who had a particular vision a strong devotion to Our Lady this particular time.” for beginning something new, and believed in the real presence “I’ve worked in the Church the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Jesus in the Eucharist.” for many years. Hearing Pope (also known as CCR, or “the Some, like Boughton, may Francis speak to us in terms of Renewal”) was started uninten- have been taught incorrectly acknowledging and encouraging tionally, or rather, providentially. about Catholicism during the the Renewal — the release of the Jill Boughton, a member of tumultuous eras of the 60s and Holy Spirit in a new way — is, the Renewal since its infancy, 70s, but many have come into and should be, normative. This said, “Beginning around the turn the fullness of the faith by way should be what every Catholic of the 20th century, Christians of the Renewal. It is a particular asks for and longs for. Pope read the and Pentecostal, evangelical style of Francis wants a Life in the Spirit wanted to encounter the Holy worship that appeals to many seminar in every seminary, every Spirit in a similar way to how Protestants, some of whom erro- parish, every diocese, because the early Apostles did: in a per- neously believe that all Catholics it’s something all Catholics sonal, intimate way.” In 1967, are very private and stoic in their should know about,” Betsie a group of Catholic students prayers. added. and professors at Duquesne Despite skepticism about Both John and Betsie were attended a Cursillo retreat and the movement, CCR has been very touched by their experience read the book, “The Cross and affirmed by four pontiffs, includ- in Rome. John shared that, as the Switchblade,” which inspired ing Blessed Paul VI, St. John Paul he heard Pope Francis address them to learn more about the II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the crowd of over 50,000 people, gifts and movements of the Holy he was moved in a surprising and Pope Francis. In fact, Pope John and Betsie Pendarvis, South Bend, members of the Catholic Charismatic Spirit. Francis invited members of the but powerful way. “Sometimes What wasn’t expected, how- Renewal to a Golden Jubilee cel- Renewal, enjoy their time celebrating with other charismatics at the move- you’re not sure if what you are ever, were the ways in which ebration this past spring, aptly ment’s golden jubilee celebration in Rome this past June. doing for the Church is valued,” the Holy Spirit became manifest. concluding with a Pentecost he said. “There are times your faith is tested. For Pope Francis Boughton explained: “There is Mass on June 4. that our role in the Renewal Right to Life movement. Others often an emotional dimension Two South Bend members of to say, ‘thank you for what wasn’t just to promote the char- became directors of religious you’ve done for the Church’ was to this ‘spiritual baptism,’ but the Renewal, John and Betsie ismatic form of prayer, but to education, music and liturgy not always. It’s a strong sense Pendarvis, were able to attend such a consolation.” serve the Church.” directors in their parish, and Both the Pendarvises and that Jesus is right there with you the Golden Jubilee, held in the After becoming involved in even the editor of a diocesan and in you. Sometimes it’s a Circus Maximus in Rome. The Boughton agree that what the Renewal during their young newspaper. they’ve learned through their healing of memories. For others, couple’s Renewal roots began to adult years, the Pendarvises saw The Pendarvises saw the it’s speaking in tongues or inter- grow in Fort Worth, Texas, dur- involvement in the Renewal the good fruits of those involved Catholic Charismatic Renewal as is the greatest treasure we all preting tongues. And for some, ing the 70s and 80s, when they in CCR. They, among others in “a great grace.” These are com- Scripture comes alive and is very met in college. “The Renewal have is Jesus. “Jesus is who we their prayer group, were involved parable words to Pope Francis’s encounter and serve through the personally addressed to them.” grew during those times, so in organizing diocesan confer- description of the Renewal, on Essentially, members of the many parishes in the Diocese many ministries in the Church,” ences, retreats and seminars. which he elaborated at the con- concluded John. “Indeed, we are Renewal understand that their of Fort Worth had CCR prayer They recorded a music album. clusion of the Golden Jubilee encounter with the Holy Spirit groups,” John said. “We knew all many parts, but one body in Some became leaders in the celebration. John noted, “He sees Christ.”

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During the Second Week of Advent, Christians prepare to accept the peace the Lord brings to His people and to pray that this peace will be reflected through us and into our The peace of Advent families and communities. Artwork that depicts the peace experienced during Advent has been created by the students of Catholic Homeschoolers of Michiana.

Elizabeth Ruggaber, Age 9 “When I think of God’s peace, I think, ‘No more war.’”

Regina Murphy, high school freshman “This picture represents how Jesus, sleeping peacefully in His mother’s arms, reflects the peace He brings to us all.”

Jonathan Ruggaber, Age 7 William Adamson, Age 8 “I feel God’s peace most when I am in nature.” Collage of various materials, lit with flashlights 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 10, 2017 Men’s Schola Cantorum prays through chant

BY DENISE FEDOROW raised their hands. The late Jim a former Marian High School Letherman, who led the group, principal. He attended St. reportedly said he was “flabber- Meinrad Seminary and School o walk into a darkened gasted — I didn’t know so many of Theology, and previously church and hear the har- were interested in Gregorian St. Bavo School. He knew Tmony of voices united in chant.” Letherman through high school. medieval chant enhances the Letherman was the liturgist, De Vliegher tried to start a sacredness of the house of God. and he started writing all the schola at his parish, but he said Preserving that sacredness is psalms for the group. Dr. Tom there wasn’t enough interest. one reason why the men who Sutula, who leads the group Letherman invited him to join belong to the Schola Cantorum now, said, “Jim was classically their Schola Cantorum, and he’s Confraternity of St. Joseph con- educated — a Latin scholar. He been there ever since. He said tinue to meet, and why they taught Latin at Marian High that was about five or six years continue to offer their prayers School. He wrote all his own after the group started. through song. music for all his songs. We have When asked what it is about Most the group attends St. a huge library of Jim’s compo- that they enjoy, Thomas the Apostle Parish in sitions — he wrote songs for the answers came swiftly. “The Elkhart. They meet there to everything.” sheer beauty of it — it’s sim- practice, but the schola is not a About a dozen men began ply beautiful,” Scalise said. ministry of St. Thomas. It started the group, and many are still “It’s prayerful,” “poetic,” and in 1993 and developed from a involved. Sutula said when “the three-part harmony sacred group of men who met monthly everyone is present they total music” were other responses. — the Confraternity of St. Joseph about 19 members, but with the The group sings mainly during — for prayer, education and busy life each leads it’s hard Advent and Lent, and the rest of social time. to get everyone together all the time for funerals and weddings. At one of those meetings, time. They recently performed at the Larry Scalise asked if anyone Cyril De Vliegher, or “Cy” installation of the new president of was interested in Gregorian to the men, attends St. Joseph Holy Cross College at Notre Dame. chant. A number those present Parish in South Bend and is Over the years, they’ve also been Denise Fedorow invited to different parishes: St. Dr. Tom Sutula leads several members of the Schola Cantorum Confraternity John the Evangelist in Goshen, of St. Joseph as they practice recently at St. Thomas the Apostle Church St. Mary of the in in Elkhart. Seated in the bottom row, from left, are Robert Borrelli, Lessons and Carols at Notre Dame Bristol, St. Vincent de Paul in Tom Kolakovich and Ron Rudin. In the middle row are Bob Reese and Cy Elkhart, St. Joseph in South Bend, DeVliegher. Members of the group have been singing Gregorian chant and the Basilica of Sacred Heart, together for over 20 years. Notre Dame. While Letherman was alive, at Christmastime they’d go to ‘I’ve got to be doing something. area taverns on Friday nights, If I’m not singing that song, it sing and pass a hat. Sutula said doesn’t count.’ We need to calm they’d often collect $500-$600 down and receive the Lord,” he that they would donate to char- said. ity. Lucchese’s in Elkhart was Father Gregerson said a regular venue for them, for Gregorian chant is the “official a while. They’d also visit area music of the Roman Rite. When nursing homes after the Advent you’re singing Gregorian chant, Mass to sing for the residents. you’re singing the Mass itself.” The group now sings dur- “It’s great that we have a ing the 11:30 am Mass on the Schola group in Elkhart,” he said. third Sunday of Advent. They De Vliegher said Gregorian also sometimes sing at the 10 chant is “timeless. Latin and am Christmas Mass. During Greek go together like hand and Lent they usually sing on Holy glove. It’s so integral and chant Thursday and Good Friday. is all Scriptural. There’s no bet- Father Royce Gregerson, pas- ter place to encourage you in tor at St. John the Evangelist, the Word of God than the simple Goshen, has sung with the Schola Cantorum melody of Gregorian chant. It’s Schola Cantorum. As a seminar- reverential, distinctive and wor- ian, he served during his first will sing during the shipful.” summer at St. Thomas. 11:30 a.m. Mass on Member Robert Borrelli said “I frequently spent evenings he learned Latin when he was at Jim Letherman’s house,” he the third Sunday young, and it stuck with him. He said, where they discussed theol- also enjoys the company of the ogy and other things. of Advent. They group of men who have come “I had a long-standing inter- together in the Schola Cantorum. est in sacred music and I sang also sometimes “It’s a fraternity,” he said. “We with them once that summer,” sing at the 10 a.m. pick on each other a lot.” he said. “The interesting thing Bob Reese said he was a for me is that I think the first Christmas Mass, cradle Catholic who was around time I sang with the Schola it Latin his whole life, “but I never was at St. John’s.” and during Lent realized how beautiful it is until Father Gregerson said he they usually sing Jim interpreted it.” first heard Gregorian chant as a “We’re still doing this because freshman at college, at a Latin on Holy Thursday Jim is with us when we do this,” Mass. He was fascinated, and said Sutula. “He put so much wanted to learn more. and Good Friday. into this we can’t let it come to He auditioned for a schola an inglorious end,” he said. the first year at seminary, but “Our hope is that people didn’t make it. After singing with Schola Cantorum at his funeral. reconnect with the faith they had when they went to church 40-50 Jennifer Mayo, University of Notre Dame Letherman’s group that summer “It was an honor to sing at Jim’s he made it the following year. He funeral.” years ago,” he concluded. “For The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame, also had the opportunity to lead He likes that Gregorian chant the younger crowd, we hope to introduce them to a part of their rang with the joyous sounds of choirs and the voices of the the schola group at seminary in has silence put into the music. Rome. “We can be active receptors — Catholic heritage they don’t get faithful on the evening of Dec. 3, during an Advent Lessons Father Gregerson bid farewell that’s a powerful lesson on the every day. It’s beautiful, and in many parishes has been lost.” and Carols service led by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. to his friend Jim by joining the liturgy itself. So often we think, December 10, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 South Bend native dedicates Family tradition brings Nativity herself as consecrated virgin story alive for children BY JILL A. BOUGHTON weren’t, because of family or reli- gious community obligations.” BY EMILY DIEHM Although she considered join- n Nov. 18, Jennifer Sergio ing a religious community or publicly embraced a voca- taking private vows, “there was at and Susan Landrigan Otion to consecrated virgin- still a restlessness in my heart to wanted their children to ity, lived in the world. Bishop take another step.” On the inter- Palways remember the Timothy L. Doherty presided over net she came across consecrated true meaning of Christmas. the ceremony at St. Mary of the virginity lived in the world, an Recognizing that it is easy to get Immaculate Conception Cathedral ancient vocation reinstituted in caught up in the gifts, lights and in Lafayette, assisted by Sergio’s the 1970s. She had never heard all that comes with the holiday, uncle, Bishop William A. Wack, of it, but the more she explored, they wanted to do something CSC, of the Diocese of Pensacola- the better it seemed to fit her different. Their idea was to start Tallahassee, Florida. vocation: “a permanent conse- hosting a family performance of The occasion came two days cration to be a bride of Christ, to the Nativity on Christmas Eve. before the funeral of Sergio’s serve my brothers and sisters in “Pat and Susan started hav- grandfather, Dr. James Wack, a a life of prayer and service.” ing a big, fancy Christmas din- longtime parishioner at Christ In her current parish, St. ner every Christmas Eve with the King Parish in South Bend. Maria Goretti in Westfield, Jenny their children and in-laws,” said Her mother, Terri Sergio, is the sings in the choir and serves as a Jessica Landrigan of Fort Wayne. oldest of Jim and Alice Wack’s 10 sacristan and extraordinary min- Her husband, Matthew, is the Provided by Jessica Landrigan children. ister of holy Communion. She grandson of Pat and Susan. Three wise men — from left, John Paul Landrigan, Jack Landrigan and Jake Terri, a retired neonatal inten- said she feels supported by close Fast forward 30 years and Landrigan of Fort Wayne — arrive to pay homage to Jesus during their sive care unit nurse, says her friends in the parish who have this family has grown to include family’s tradition of acting out the Nativity story on Christmas Eve, in full second child and only daughter different vocations, as well as by around 50 cousins who are all costume. “has always been loving, com- consecrated virgins who live in getting married and having their passionate and patient, caring other parts of the country. own children. was born in a much more tan- or John Landrigan would lead for others’ needs, and has been Jenny earned a doctorate “Christmas is now celebrated gible way, because they play the the event. However, the oldest prayerful and contemplative in physical therapy from the with immediate family mem- people, themselves,” said Jessica. grandchild, Henry Landrigan, much of her life.” Jenny said University of Indianapolis, decid- bers,” said Jessica. “We are the “Children have such an innocent who is 11, was promoted to nar- she has felt called to the single ing on this career after shad- second generation to act out the way they see the world, and it’s rator last year. life for the past 13 years, since owing a friend her freshman Nativity with our own little fam- such a blessing to see how they “I like narrating, and I love she was 20, but didn’t know year there. Besides working as ily. This includes Matt’s parents, act out the Nativity and how watching my siblings and how to live that out. “It became a physical therapist in down- Dan and Linda Landrigan, and much they love Jesus.” cousins act out the parts I read clear to me that I was asked to town Indianapolis, she serves their kids, in-laws, and grand- Every child is given a part in about,” said Henry. be free to serve Jesus wherever as administrative assistant for children.” the Nativity. Other than the narrator, the and whenever I saw Him and to the Office of the Permanent Continuing the tradition set by “I like it most when I’m an children do not speak any lines; follow Him wherever He went.” Diaconate in the Diocese of his parents, Dan Landrigan and angel, because I get to be shiny they simply show the audience She wanted “to be available to Lafayette-in-Indiana. his wife now host the event for and wear wings,” said 5-year-old the story through action, fol- people in a way that others often his children and their families. Olivia Landrigan. lowing the narrator’s words. All “We all get dressed up and For this year’s performance, wear homemade costumes. have a candle-lit dinner,” said 20 cousins ages 11 years down “I look forward to this,” said Jessica. “After dessert, we help to 1 month will participate. 9-year-old John Paul Landrigan. the kids get changed and they Dan and Lynda’s number of “I like to make the costumes and act out the Nativity.” grandchildren climbs each year. put them on, and I like acting it The Landrigans feel it’s a On average, two or three chil- out with my cousins.” great way to have all involved, dren are added to their family Once the performance starts, especially the younger children, between performances. the mood is serious, and one of understand the true reason for “Whoever is youngest at the remembrance, despite the chil- the season in a more intimate time is Jesus. We’ve always had dren’s excitement. way. All the kids work together a live baby Jesus!” said Jessica. “There are a lot of little kids, for the performance, remember- Using a Golden Book story of and almost every year something ing why they are celebrating and the Nativity that is biblically cor- funny or really cute happens. We thus accomplishing the original rect and told in a language the take it all in stride,” said Jessica. goal set years ago by Pat and kids can easily understand, the “It’s always a beautiful way the Susan Landrigan. story is read while the children kids can honor Jesus’ birthday. It “We have found with our act it out, each according to his makes my heart happy to see our kids that they remember people roll. faith being passed on to the next and details from the night Jesus In previous years, uncles Ben generation in such a fun way!” Confirmation of Notre Dame students at basilica Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades administers the sacrament of confirmation to a University of Notre Dame student Dec. 3. The Mass with confirmation and Rite of Reception into Full Communion was celebrated at the Bob Nichols Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, left, of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Basilica of the Sacred Florida, and Father Neil Wack, CSC, are pictured in St. Mary Cathedral, Heart. Lafayette, on Nov. 18 following a Mass at which their niece and South Bend native Jennifer Sergio, center, became a consecrated virgin. Steve Toepp, University of Notre Dame 12 COMMENTARY December 10, 2017 The democracy of the dead: The art of giving, the intellectual formation challenge of Advent

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It is expansive, and today, in a video of the selection is available to read online via of the past through struggle and and sisters back to the Truth. “influencer” now curates a gift process for her biggest gift guide, a quick Google search.) In a dedication. Ultimately, philo- In order to do this well, intel- guide if, for nothing else, than it covers 102 items, totaling discussion about tradition and sophical studies give one a deep lectual formation must be done the kickback from Amazon $13,400 in value and ranging democracy, Chesterton wisely appreciation for the depth of in the light of the other three affiliate links. Online shoppers from a $2,000 Samsung high- states: “Tradition means giv- human reason and the reach of dimensions, or it can be inher- take the expert’s word, making definition 55-inch TV down to a ing votes to the most obscure the human spirit. ently self-seeking. It can become transactions that require a $10 earbud case. of all classes, our ancestors. It Intellectual formation done about a grade, or an honor. nanosecond of engagement. “People spend the best years is the democracy of the dead. well gives the candidate for holy The question at hand is, of And so goes the drumbeat of of their lives either trying to Tradition refuses to submit to orders a deeper appreciation for course, how does this apply to commercialism: more, more, untangle their charger cords or the small and arrogant oligar- humanity’s capabilities and our everyone else? It can be hard more. track down missing earbuds,” chy of those who merely hap- need for redemption through to find good philosophical and All the while, we Christians Oprah quips in the December pen to be walking about. All Christ. In this way, the intellec- theological classes that are are called to answer Advent’s issue of her magazine, O, which democrats object to men being tual formation that candidates readily accessible to the aver- hushed invitation for less, less, pictures all her favorite things. disqualified by the accident of for holy orders receive is a great age person because they are less; to clear out our closets and They include a $600 espresso birth; tradition objects to their gift given to us for the good of such a time commitment and turn off our phones, to resist maker, a $200 bird house, being disqualified by the acci- the whole Church. are not necessarily practical for the click-and-procure in favor a $200 automated dog bone dent of death. Democracy tells The result of intellectual those who have families and of the wait-and-wonder. What a and a $250 “lip vault” by Ulta us not to neglect a good man’s formation is the pursuit of the demanding jobs. What I sug- challenge it is to make space for containing 25 tubes of “lip opinion, even if he is our groom; wisdom of God and the pastoral gest are things that are simple the other, for the divine. Filling mousse.” Oprah claims to have tradition asks us not to neglect implications of that knowledge. and easy, and most importantly ourselves sets off all our bells ordered them “for every woman a good man’s opinion, even if For as St. Pope John Paul II put things that can become routine and whistles, while emptying I know.” Incidentally, they were he is our father.” it in “Pastores Dabo Vobis,” in our lives. Commit yourself to requires discernment and allows sold out before Thanksgiving. Often times, I speak with “For the salvation of their broth- what you can benefit from and for quiet. There’s plenty of warm — people who are under the ers and sisters they (seminar- handle, for example: reading Americans prefer the like the fuzzy buffalo plaid impression that the philosophi- ians) should seek an ever deeper a paragraph of the Catechism former. We have so much self- on slippers, shirts, pajamas, cal studies that the Church asks knowledge of the divine myster- every day, or finding a good storage space, the Self Storage blankets and boots – and the seminarians to undergo is a ies.” I think that this is often Catholic podcast to play while Association once pointed out, frivolous, like $50 blueberries. waste of time because they lost on much of our society, you are folding laundry or going that it is physically possible “My new definition of everyday appear to only focus on the which sees truth as relative and for a run (“Catholic Stuff You every American could stand at luxury,” Oprah writes, “a thoughts of a bunch of dead inwardly personal (people talk Should Know,” “Lanky Guys,” the same time under the canopy 5-pound box of organic wild people no one else seems to often of ‘your truth’ and ‘my and “The Liturgy Guys” are all of self-storage roofing. blueberries frozen within 24 know about. (Indeed, I do not truth’). The well-formed priest podcasts that are very well done I’ve been reflecting on the recall names like Anaxagoras ideally is able to see patterns of hours of harvest from Josh Pond art of gift giving — what it can and Thales being common thought that have gone astray Farm in Maine.” household conversations.) and gently bring his brothers HELLINGER, page 13 It seems every so-called CAPECCHI, page 13 Abundant is the goodness and mercy of the Lord has occurred as a result of God’s ful. In this last reassurance, the out Judea calling people to repen- weekend’s readings remind us mercy and of God’s faithfulness reading parallels the message of tance. John recognized Jesus. that God’s mercy is overwhelm- THE to the Covenant. the first reading. Anyone can recognize Jesus, the ing and unending. So, we have It was not as if the people had St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes Son of God. Too many, however, reason to hope. God will forgive SUNDAY earned God’s munificence in this the last reading. It is the begin- create an unrealistic image, an us. God will strengthen us. regard, or that they had been ning of the Gospel, as the first invention to confirm the easy The key to obtaining this GOSPEL unusually loyal to the Covenant verse of the reading states, and way out or excuse us from the mercy personally is in admitting themselves. To the contrary, the very opening verse states the task of genuine conversion. our personal sin and repenting. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION their sins had brought misery purpose of this Scripture. It is the God does not drag us kicking upon themselves. good news about Jesus Christ, and screaming into heaven, so But, nevertheless, God’s the Son of God. Reflection we must turn to God — whole- Second Sunday mercy endured. So, the prophet In these relatively few words, In Advent, the Church clearly, heartedly. insists that upon returning to the entire reality of salvation frankly and directly calls people of Advent their homeland, the people must is revealed. Something new is to remember who they are as Mark 1:1-8 go to Jerusalem, to the holy being proclaimed, utterly dif- humans and importantly also to mountain where stood the tem- ferent from the sad moods realize sin’s devastating results. READINGS he second part of the Book ple, and there proclaim aloud the and dreariness of human life, Such was the message of John of Isaiah provides the first goodness of God. unbound by the variances of the Baptist. Sunday: Is 40:1-5. 9-11 Ps 85:9-14 2 Pt Treading for this Second For its second reading this earthly existence. The news, fur- These steps require frank- 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 Sunday of Advent. weekend, the Church presents a thermore, is good. Jesus, the Son ness and humility. We first Monday: Is 35:1-10 Ps 85:9ab, 10-14 When this book was written, passage from the Second Epistle of God, both conveys this good must admit our sin and also our Lk 5:17-26 God’s people were very happy. of Peter. Its theme differs from news and brings its effectiveness human limitations. We must see Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 (Ps) Jdt 13 Their long, dreary exile of four that of the first reading. The first into human life. what sin, or total estrangement 13:18bc, 19 Lk 1:26-38 generations in Babylon was reading was wonderfully opti- This reading quotes Isaiah’s from and rejection of God, actu- about to end. They were look- mistic. This reading is grim in prophecy that God will send a ally is. It is the cause of eternal Wednesday: Is 40:25-31 Ps 103:1-4, ing forward to returning to their its predictions of dark days and representative to guide the peo- death and often of misery in 8, 10 Mt 11:28-30 homeland. This reading well cap- of unwelcome possibilities in the ple from death to life, from the earthly existence. Thursday: Is 41:13-20 Ps 145:1, 9-13b tures the people’s joy and relief. future. deadly effects of their sins to the The ultimate message, nev- Mt 11:11-15 It certainly captures their long- However — and this is critical bright realms of God’s forgive- ertheless, is not of doom and Friday: Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Mt ing to return to their homeland. — it does not predict everlasting ness. God has been true to this gloom. While we are limited and 11:16-19 Also, and importantly, these death. Bad things will happen. pledge. He gives us Jesus. have sinned, while we well may Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 Ps 80:2-3, verses convey well the sense Difficult times will come, but The Gospel then tells of John have made quite a mess for our- 15-16, 18-19 Mt 17:9a, 10-13 that this happy circumstance God always will protect the faith- the Baptist, who went through- selves and for others, all of this December 10, 2017 COMMENTARY 13

What is sex for? SCRIPTURE SEARCH® t began with reports that ality, by which men and women Gospel for December 10, 2017 Hollywood producer Harvey relate to each other in the most A MORE IWeinstein, over many years, vulnerable and intimate way pos- Mark 1:1-8 used his power over aspiring sible. actresses’ careers to sexually The myth of the “sexual HUMAN Following is a word search based on the Gospel for harass and exploit them. revolution” is that everything is the Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle B: the arrival of The allegations soon extended acceptable if agreed to by mutual SOCIETY . The words can be found in all to other prominent men in the consent. But the people involved directions in the puzzle. entertainment industry, then to seldom have the same degree of RICHARD DOERFLINGER candidates and elected officials control over the situation, so one BEGINNING GOSPEL JESUS CHRIST of both major parties. is more “free” than the other to understand this. Catharine ISAIAH SENDING VOICE Now each day seems to bring influence or manufacture that MacKinnon, for example, has CRYING LORD STRAIGHT a new story about sexual miscon- consent. written that the “right of privacy” BAPTISM PEOPLE JORDAN duct — usually by men, though Certainly, that is true of adults or “right to be let alone” the LEATHER BELT WAIST occasionally by a female teacher pursuing minors. And on col- Supreme Court used to defend LOCUSTS HONEY WORTHY — against those more powerless lege campuses, it seems preda- abortion is “a right of men ‘to be STOOP WATER SPIRIT or vulnerable than themselves. tory males have found alcohol let alone’ to oppress women one Most disturbingly, some reports and drugs useful in making at a time.” involve seduc- sure female As allegations, denials and BEGINNING tion of minors students are recriminations continue, it is dif- by adults. not conscious ficult to see where this will lead. LOCUSTSTOOPJ Ironies or self-aware It may create a climate in which abound. A few enough to say men and women distrust each BEG I NN I NGJ EO weeks ago, Time It is a powerful language that “No” — or to other more than ever. AEAYHTROWSOR magazine pub- remember after- Another alternative would lished a special says: I will always be united in ward exactly be to remember the vision of PKLTKOSEU I PD issue celebrating what happened. sexuality the Catholic Church has TTTTHPCSKWLA the career of love with you, and with any And so sexual taught for two millennia. In that Playboy founder “freedom” blurs vision, sex is about self-giving, I H I FEEC I OVEN Hugh Hefner into what is not selfishness; mutual vulner- SGRLDHRMBHTA after his death. children we may conceive together. tantamount to ability, not power; commitment, Now it portrays rape. not exploitation; fulfillment, not M I I HRPYEDASN Weinstein on its Ready access just pleasure. It is a powerful lan- CAP I NE I DT I I C cover as “preda- to contracep- guage that says: I will always be tor” and “pari- tion, and then united in love with you, and with HRSHNJN I JAAH ah.” Yet Hefner abortion, have any children we may conceive OT LORDGRBSWO also mistreated also been seen together. and demeaned as enabling full Having tried the opposite FSHCCSEND I NG women, and the view of sexual exercise of this freedom. Some approach for decades, I wonder © 2017 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com freedom he made a career of pro- women thought these would free if Americans might take another moting encouraged the behavior them of anxiety over pregnancy look at a vision that is ever that makes Weinstein a pariah. and parenthood, equalizing the ancient, ever new. The root problem here is a power in their relationships. Saint of the Week self-centered notion of freedom Instead they often place more that “frees” individuals from power in the hands of callow respecting others, if such respect men, who see their own respon- would get in the way of their sibility as beginning and ending own pleasure. That freedom, with the offer to pay for an abor- divorced from the truth about tion. Hefner understood this, and human dignity, never means his Playboy Foundation made freedom for everyone. It means, large donations to the “abortion in the words of St. John Paul II, rights” movement. Unplanned “the supremacy of the strong pregnancies still happen, unwed Richard Doerflinger worked for 36 over the weak” (“Evangelium childbearing has increased and years in the Secretariat of Pro-Life Vitae,” No. 23). women have been left more Activities of the U.S. Conference of Such freedom is especially alone than ever to cope. Catholic Bishops. He writes from destructive when applied to sexu- Some secular feminists also Washington state.

HELLINGER, from page 12 CAPECCHI, from page 12 Indeed, the sweetest gifts require a commodity more and intellectually stimulating. do for us, at its best, and what precious than treasure: time. Not everyone needs to read it neglects to do, at its hastiest. That’s the gift my mom extends and understand the totality of The more you put in, the more to me every day with her Aquinas’ “Summa Theologica,” you get out. availability and assistance, or Descartes’ “Meditations.” My neighbor recently showed delighting in the giving, However, to the extent that one me her favorite Christmas expecting nothing in return. can, it is good to learn about picture book, Holly Hobbie’s Time is the resource we try the faith, because it ultimately 2007 charmer, “Toot & Puddle: to circumvent with apps and brings us closer to the mind of Let It Snow,” in which a pair outsourcing, but it can never be Finnian of Clonard God, who is the source of our of best friends — who happen replicated. to be pigs — struggle to Died Circa 549 knowledge and the goal of our If you want Advent to remake Feast December 12 lives. determine the perfect gifts for your heart — to stretch it out each other. Puddle labors in his like pizza dough and squish it This Irish abbot, known as “the master” and “teacher of saints” in the attic, painting an image of the back into something soft and period following St. Patrick, was reported to be from Leinster, where twosome in the woods. Toot, supple — you must make the he began establishing monasteries. He traveled to Wales and studied meanwhile, spends “every spare time for real giving, for glitter its traditional monasticism, which stressed the superiority of monastic minute in his workshop in the and glue and hours and minutes. over secular life and the importance of learning. After returning to basement” building a sled on Leave the lip vault to Oprah. wheels — one that will work Ireland, he founded many churches and monasteries, including his great monastery at Clonard on the Boyne, which drew 3,000 disciples, with or without snow. “He knew that the best including St. Ciaran of Clonmacnois, St. Columba of Iona and St. present was usually something Brendan the Voyager. It is uncertain whether he was also a bishop. He Mark Hellinger is currently discern- you made yourself, a one-of- died of the plague, probably contracted while he was nursing other ing the priesthood at Simon Brute a-kind thingamajig, not just a Christina Capecchi is a freelance victims. College seminary and Marian whatsit anyone could buy in a writer from Inver Grove Heights, University in Indianapolis. store,” Hobbie writes. Minn., and editor of SisterStory.org. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 10, 2017 The day a mother’s love changed the world New book brings together the mysteries, history-altering influences of Our Lady of Guadalupe

BY JODI MARLIN “Guadalupe Mysteries” downcast eyes, which has been reviews the apparition story and determined to consist of what adds extensive examples of the appeared before her as Juan esentment. Distrust. historical context that makes Diego let down his rose-filled Violence. As the Aztec the timing of her apparition tilma, as directed, in the presence RIndians came under the sociologically relevant. Authors of Bishop Zumarraga. rule of Spanish conquistadors in Gazegorz Gorny and Janusz The image and inspiration of the early 16th century, such was Rosikon also present many of Our Lady of Guadalupe played the climate of central Mexico. the scientific studies that have a dominant role in the identity Deeply unsettling to the indig- been applied to or performed on and tumultuous path to nation- enous culture was the additional the cloak, or “tilma” on which hood of the Mexican nation over humiliation of their religion and her image appeared. Notably, the the next several hundred years, way of governing, which were book also devotes an entire chap- as documented in “Guadalupe overturned by the foreigners. A ter to elaborating on how Our Mysteries.” Eventually her mes- tenuous relationship between the Lady of Guadalupe’s introduction sage of faith and divine presence two had been formed by circum- of herself as the mother of all filtered beyond national borders, stance, but it barely served to mankind went far beyond docu- and in 1999, Pope John Paul II suture the fresh wound. menting the political and cultural confirmed its farther-reaching It was in the midst of this path on which she set those who intention by declaring her not unfriendly, even deadly climate would come to call themselves just the patron saint of Mexico, that the Virgin Mary chose to “Mexicans,” and acknowledges but of all the Americas. make herself known and to her function as the lynchpin for While an index would have claim, through her maternal love, the creation of a Catholic nation been a welcome addition, readers an emerging society for the king- wrought from the antithesis of of “Guadalupe Mysteries” who dom of her Son. polytheists who practiced human already have familiarity with the Our Lady of Guadalupe sacrifice — as well as the new- apparition, as well as those who appeared and spoke to Juan comers to their land. are unfamiliar with it, will both Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, a peas- In addition to requisite images be served well by the book. For ant, in 1529 on Tepeyac Hill, of the modern-day Basilica the former, the sheer quantity of near current-day Mexico City. Her of Our Lady of Guadalupe in studies and breadth of histori- introduction — “Am I not here, I Mexico City — including the cal details presented are likely who am your mother?” — and her miraculously undisintegrated to present previously unfamiliar message, conveyed to Juan Diego tilma, Cerrito Chapel and an icon- material or details. For the latter, and then to the local Catholic ic statue of Juan Bernadino, Juan Gorny and Rosikon structure the bishop, sparked the conversion to Diego’s uncle, who was cured of Christian icon, where they found symbols from the point of view book in an easy-to-read, easy-to- Christianity of what would become a fatal illness during the appari- symbols that they knew well,” of the subjugated Aztecs, who pick-up-and-put-down manner a populous, mixed-race nation. tions and through her interces- the authors say. Among these found familiar symbolism in the that includes plenty of powerful For those familiar with the sion — Gorny and Rosikon also attributes were the blue color of same portions of the image — yet easy-to-understand diagrams, miraculous, three-part Tepeyac take care to prioritize and weave her mantle, which would have making it not only intelligible, historical photos, paintings and apparition, the quantity of updat- throughout their book the mes- been associated with “immortal- but acceptable, in a faith context photographs. ed details presented in a new sage of salvation through Jesus ity and eternal happiness with to both cultures. “Guadalupe Mysteries: book, “Guadalupe Mysteries: Christ infused into every aspect God in heaven;” a sash worn Over the years, scholars have Deciphering the Code” provides a Deciphering the Code,” has the of the apparition. Their care about her waist, historically a analyzed the tilma’s image complete picture of Our Lady of power to revive active devotion. extends to various details of her symbol of virginity, purity and through a quantity of lenses that Guadalupe’s historical influence Those who haven’t heard the image, whose significance was devotion to God; and the stars surpasses even the expected. and a reminder of the constant, stories are likely to be not only lost neither on the Indians of on her mantle, a reminder of her The authors present several of conscientious care bestowed on fascinated, but moved to reflec- early colonial Mexico or the sci- title as Queen of Heaven. These these, including its geometry, the us by our Lord and the woman tion by any number of historical entists, historians and faithful of and other symbols were common musicality of the arrangement who is both His, and our, mother. accounts, testimonies and exami- today. iconographic elements across of stars depicted on her mantle, nations presented in the engag- “The Spanish saw the image Europe at the time. Gorny and and perhaps most intriguingly, “Guadalupe Mysteries” ing and well-documented work. of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a Rosikon then revisit the same the reflection discovered in her ISBN978-1-62164-115-5

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Joseph Doran, 96, Sacrament and Benediction St. Thomas to offer live Nativity Concert and Reception will St. Mary Borromeo St. Joseph when Father Daniel is available. ELKHART — St. Thomas the be held at St. Vincent de Paul Mishawaka The Frassati Young Adults will Apostle Church and School, Church on Wednesday, Jan. 3, Douglas Lee Mauzy, Esther V. Spychaiski, provide prayer books and rosa- Joyce Chamberlin, 75, 1331 N. Main St., will offer a at 7 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Most Precious Blood 96, St. Adalbert ries for the children’s personal live Nativity Saturday, Dec. 16, Wallen Road. The concert will St. Monica prayer time. from 6:30-9:30 p.m. St. Thomas feature musicians of the Fort Justin E. Arata, M.D., 92, June M. 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Fresh coffee, hot Männerchor-Damenchor will eighth-grade play to take place Y E E A N R Y chocolate and individual cookies S A present a Christmas Concert at Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the noon I N F O R T W will also be available. St. Peter Church, 518 E. DeWald Mass. Everyone can place a rose St., on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 at the foot of the Blessed Virgin. St. Charles Athletic Association to host p.m. The concert will celebrate All are welcome. pancake breakfast the Christmas season and FORT WAYNE — St. Charles will include favorite German Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Parish, 4910 Trier Rd., will host Christmas carols. The concert is and celebration a Pancake Breakfast with Santa free and open to the public. FORT WAYNE — A celebration Sunday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for Sing with the Notre Dame Community with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cel- adults, $3 for children (grade Choir on Christmas Eve ebrating Mass will be Dec. 12, at school age) and free for pre- NOTRE DAME — All are wel- St. Joseph Church, 2213 Brooklyn school and younger. $25 feeds come to sing with the Notre Ave., at 7 p.m. A procession will the entire family. All proceeds Dame Community Choir for introduce a new picture of the benefit the St. Charles Athletic Midnight Mass on Christmas Virgen de Guadalupe which will Association. Eve in the Basilica. No audition be blessed by Bishop Rhoades. is necessary. Rehearsals will Advent/Christmas Concert be on Monday nights through For more Our Lady of Guadalupe FORT WAYNE — Our Lady of Dec. 18 from 7-8:45 p.m. in 329 celebrations see page 3. Good Hope choir, hand chime choir, youth choir, guest instru- mentalists and vocalists will present an Advent music pro- gram on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 Win a Catholic Schools p.m. in the church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., in preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. 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TWayne-South Bend, invites all youth and young adults from Itinerary the diocese to attend a World Youth Day pilgrimage Jan. 19-28, The 2019 World Youth Day 2019, in , the home pilgrimage will culminate in of the famous Panama Canal Panama City, Panama, the home and the Gamboa Rainforest. of the famous Panama Canal, Registration for the pilgrimage which accounts for about one- is open on the World Youth Day third of the entire country’s website at www.diocesefwsb.org/ economy. Nestled in between wyd. the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, The Diocese of Fort Wayne- the country of Panama is similar South Bend’s delegation to in size to the state of Indiana. World Youth Day will consist of Spanish is the official language, 75 pilgrims, including Bishop approximately 80 percent of the Rhoades, priests, religious, dioc- population is Catholic and the esan WYD staff, young adult DIOCESE OF temperatures in January, when pilgrims, youth pilgrims and FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND the pilgrimage will take place, chaperones. This experience is reach the upper 80s and mid-90s. targeted at those ages 16 to 35. Before the beginning of World Young adults in their 20s and pilgrims upon completion of reg- for three main reasons. resting places of the saints. This Youth Day, pilgrims can expect early 30s are especially encour- istration paperwork. Reason No. 1 is to celebrate World Youth Day pilgrimage, to walk the modern city’s streets aged to attend the international The price of a WYD pilgrimage and put trust in the young. seeking God through the experi- to see and experience some of World Youth Day events. is often seen as one of the big- Youth and young adults are not ence of a truly Universal Church, the historic Catholic influence The theme of the pilgrimage gest hurdles to overcome. Young only the future of the Church, in solidarity with the Holy Father in churches and other modern is taken from Luke, when Mary, persons are encouraged to not let but are active participants in the and millions of young people, is structures. Pilgrims will tour faced with what seemed like an the payment schedule be a deter- Catholic Church today. World an essential component to the the canal, Casco Viejo and the impossible task of becoming the rent from discerning whether or Youth Day brings together young World Youth Day experience. Gamboa Rainforest: Mass will mother of Christ, simply said: “I not God is calling them to make men and women from the four Reason No. 3 to consider be celebrated in this beautiful am the servant of the Lord. May this pilgrimage. In order to make corners of the globe, helps to pre- attending World Youth Day is national park. it be done to me according to past World Youth Day pilgrim- pare them to bring about Christ’s simply to encounter the Catholic When the official activities your word” (Luke 1:38). Anyone ages, previous pilgrims have mission in the world and equips community. Modern technol- of World Youth Day begin, pil- discerning the trip is encouraged raised the money to go by doing them to be missionary disciples. ogy ensures that young people grims will participate in group to open themselves to that same fundraisers or asking for birth- This isn’t just bringing young are always in contact with one catechesis each morning, fol- prayer and ask God’s will regard- day and Christmas money to be people together for a party, it’s another: However, World Youth lowed by evening cultural events, ing their attendance on this pil- applied to the trip. The fundrais- a pivotal time when the Holy Day goes beyond “being in con- including a youth festival with grimage. ing process itself can actually be Father calls them forth on a tact” and gives youth and young concerts, talks, exhibits and spiritually enriching, as it helps great mission of faith. adults a personal encounter with music at select locations around Travel arrangements one to see how God chooses to Reason No. 2 is the act of the international Catholic com- Panama. The Holy Father will provide. More fundraising ideas making a pilgrimage. A pilgrim- munity they cannot get through arrive in Panama and the mil- Travel arrangements for the are located on the diocesan age is a spiritual journey that their phones or computers and lions of pilgrims will join him for trip will be facilitated through World Youth Day page. parallels one’s journey toward ultimately draws their attention Mass and Stations of the Cross. Dube Travel: The total approxi- our heavenly home. It is a and openness to the ultimate A memorable part of any mate cost is $2,949, which History of World Youth Day time to leave homes, families encounter with God. World Youth Day is the miles- includes airfare, 4-star rated and comforts to visit a sacred In this way, World Youth Day long hike to the evening vigil hotels, breakfasts, several din- World Youth Day started in place. Since ancient times, becomes a great opportunity to outside, where pilgrims will ners, tours and the cost of World December 1985 in Rome when people of faith have made great become a transformative event, camp overnight. On the Sunday Youth Day registration itself. A Pope John Paul II instituted these journeys – from Abraham and to become moments of grace morning following, Pope Francis $300 deposit must accompany international gatherings of youth Moses to the early Christians, that pilgrims will use to equip will celebrate the closing Mass a pilgrim’s registration by Jan. and young adults for the purpose who traveled “to the ends of themselves for the great work and diocesan pilgrims will leave 5, 2018. Afterward, payment of prayer, worship and celebra- the earth” (Acts 1:8) to spread that awaits them in the everyday for the U.S. the following day. installments must be made tion of the Catholic faith. the Gospel. Throughout the moments of their lives. Amidst To register, or for more infor- in January, March, July and a World Youth Day celebrations centuries, pilgrims have made the sights, sounds and food of mation regarding World Youth final payment in October. More continue to be an important part journeys to Jerusalem, Santiago a different country and culture, Day, visit www.diocesefwsb.org/ information will be provided to of the life of the Catholic Church de Compostela, Rome and many there will be opportunities to wyd or call 260-399-1447. Rejoice! Women’s Retreat prays at Lindenwood Rejoice! Women’s Retreat, which took place at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, Donaldson, included eucharistic adoration led by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on the evening of Dec. 2 in Ancilla Domini Chapel. Sister Ann Shields was the featured speaker at the three-day retreat, which also provided time for prayer and reflection to help participants enter into the Advent sea- son peacefully and with intentionality.

Mary Glowaski