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JANUARY 21, 2018 THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME VOLUME 67:16 DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS A journal of Catholic life in Ohio

DIOCESAN AGENCIES AND PARISHES ARE ADDRESSING THE OPIOID CRISIS 2 Catholic Times January 21, 2018

Editor’s Reflections by Doug Bean, Editor THE PATRONAGE AND WISDOM OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES

If you’ve had the nal Mass at Columbus St. Francis DeSales High from the saint. They can be privilege to visit Co- School on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 24. consoling, enlightening, and lumbus St. Joseph Ca- When the school was launched in 1960, it was inspirational, depending on thedral or attend Mass given its name based on St. Francis being the pa- your state in life. The fol- there, you probably tron of the diocese. lowing are just a few nuggets noticed a statue on the St. Francis de Sales Church in Newcomerstown from St. Francis de Sales: wall in the back of the will hold a Feast of St. Francis presentation on “Perfection does not consist in being perfect or sanctuary. Jan. 21. At St. Francis de Sales Church in Newark, in acting perfectly. It is the striving for perfection An inscription is writ- there will be a special school Mass on Jan. 24, and that is important.” ten below. You might Sunday Masses on Jan. 28 will commemorate the “When humility and meekness are good and true, have recognized the patron saint. they preserve us from the inflammation and swell- statue as St. Francis Those events are scheduled in conjunction with St. ing that injuries usually cause in our hearts.” de Sales. If you didn’t, Francis de Sales’ feast day on Jan. 24. That was the “No matter how slight contrition may be, pro- his name is part of the date of his burial in Italy in 1623. Francis de Sales vided only that it is genuine, and especially when inscription. That prob- was elevated to sainthood in 1665 and was declared it is joined to the power of the sacraments, it ably clued you in. a Doctor of the Church – a designation given to a cleanses sufficiently from sin.” saint whose writing, preaching, or teaching is con- What you might not “Abandon yourself into the hands of Providence, sidered exemplary – in 1877 by Pope Pius IX. have known is why without nourishing any other desire but to do he’s there. St. Francis The feast is an important day for the diocese and whatever God wills.” de Sales is not only a for the media. St. Francis de Sales is recognized Doctor of the Church and one of the most esteemed as the patron of the Catholic press and of all jour- “All rules have an exception. There is only one bishops in Church history, but he is the patron saint nalists and writers. Anyone in the media – or any- that has not: Nothing contrary to God’s will.” of the Diocese of Columbus. one, really, who enjoys spiritual or secular writing “Some small temptations are very useful, for they No one seems to know for sure how St. Francis – should consider praying to him for inspiration. make us examine our conscience and recall our de Sales became the patron of the diocese. One It’s interesting to note that he remains the patron baseness; so then we turn to God with renewed possibility is that Archbishop Henry Moeller, the of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Dioceses devotion.” bishop who led the diocese from 1900 to 1903, of Baker, Oregon, and Wilmington, Delaware. In “Do not despair of your shortcomings. Start over was responsible for it. He came to Columbus from addition, he is a patron for deaf persons and an each day. You make spiritual progress by continu- the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, where St. Francis inspiration for several religious orders, includ- ally beginning again and again.” de Sales also is the patron. He recognized that the ing the Salesians of Don Bosco; the Paulist Fa- “Do not wish to be anything except what you are, Columbus diocese was without a patron and might thers, who staff the Newman Center at The Ohio and strive to be that perfectly.” have decided that uniformity was best. State University in Columbus; and the Institute of “The more real and perfect our trust in God, the The inscription reads: “Saint Francis de Sales, Christ the King Sovereign Priest. more Divine Providence will shine forth on us.” Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Patron of the St. Francis de Sales, who served as the bishop “Give thanks to Jesus Christ for his Incarna- Diocese of Columbus, Pray for us!” of Geneva, Switzerland, was known for his gen- tion, life, passion, and death, and for the love He Through the years, St. Francis de Sales became tleness and kindness, as well as his great gift for manifests in this Holy Sacrifice. Implore him al- integrated into the fabric of the diocese. A Colum- writing about faith. His most recognizable work, ways to be merciful to you, your parents, friends, bus high school and parishes in Newark and New- An Introduction to the Devout Life, is a spiritual and the whole Church.” comerstown still bear his name. All have special classic. Among his other profound books is his devotion to him. Treatise on the Love of God. St. Francis de Sales, pray for us, and for Bishop Frederick Campbell will offer a patro- Three are so many pearls of wisdom that come the Diocese of Columbus.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, we partake in the Church’s mission to bring the message of God’s Kingdom of love, mercy, and forgiveness “even to the ends of the earth.” On the weekend of Jan. 20 and 21, we will celebrate the society’s Membership Sunday. With our membership in the society, we make a special commitment to the Church’s May every knee bow and every tongue confess mission “to all peoples and nations” by pledging daily prayer and financial help. that Jesus is Lord In more than 1,150 mission dioceses worldwide, priests, religious brothers and sisters, and lay catechists rely on By Leandro M. Tapay port the training of priests and major collections each year – a the prayers and financial assistance of the members of the Diocesan Missions Director evangelization programs in membership drive in January Society for the Propagation of the Faith. The 2018 membership drive areas where the Church is still and World Mission Sunday in The missionaries count on this support as they help young of the Society for the Propaga- young and small. October. The society also re- people search for the meaning of life, comfort refugees tion of the Faith will take place There is no formal member- ceives funds through Mass sti- in their spiritual and material needs, minister to the sick, on the weekend of Saturday ship in the society. To be a pends and legacy gifts. Some teach children, prepare adults for baptism, and bring help and Sunday, Jan. 20 and 21. member, a person needs only people designate a portion of to the suffering in times of war and natural disasters. The event will be celebrated in to commit to help the missions; their estate to the society. In On Membership Sunday, let us pray for missionaries churches and chapels around that is, to pray for the missions, doing so, their passion for the everywhere, especially the eight men and women from the world. offer sacrifices for the missions, mission of Jesus continues, the Diocese of Columbus who are sharing Christ’s Gospel message around the globe. The society, which is under and donate money to the mis- even after they are deceased. the direction and guidance sions. Fifteen thousand Masses The society was founded in I am most grateful for your continuing generosity and of the Vatican’s Congrega- are celebrated annually by mis- 1822 by Blessed Pauline Jari- support for the most important task of the Church – tion for the Evangelization of sionaries for members of the cot, a young lady from Lyons, evangelization. Peoples, is the main source of society. France. She formed an asso- Sincerely yours in Christ, support for the Church’s mis- The society does not have by- ciation of young women who Most Rev. Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD sion work, supporting approxi- laws or investments. At the end worked in her father’s silk fac- Bishop of Columbus mately 1,150 dioceses in the of each year, all the funds col- tory and were devoted to pray- mission areas of Africa, Asia, lected are divided and distrib- ing and collecting funds for the South America, and the Pacific uted to the missions all over missions. Each member con- which was a decent amount in through our prayers, sacrifices, Islands. The society helps sup- the world. The society has two tributed one cent every month, that day. Years later, the asso- and financial donations. ciation became the Society for Approximately two-thirds of the Propagation of the Faith. the world’s population has yet In the 1800s, the United States to hear the Gospel. Now it’s was a mission territory. Mis- our turn to support the men sionaries who came to America and women who are called to were supported by Catholics in spread the Gospel in lands still Europe. In the early 1920s, the untouched by it. We who have Church in the United States received the Gospel of Jesus became self-sufficient, and Christ are charged with the task its subsidy from the Propaga- of living the Gospel in a clear tion of the Faith no longer was and visible way and of pass- needed. The Church in the ing on the treasure we have United States started sending received. We look forward to missionaries to other missions the day when every knee shall and supporting the missions. bow and every tongue confess Currently, the United States is that Jesus is Lord. the largest mission donor in the May the Lord accomplish in world. For that, let us praise us what He has accomplished the Lord! in many missionaries who have Jesus has commanded His gone before us. May He raise disciples and us to spread the up many people willing to give Gospel to the ends of the earth. up their lives that others will Though not all of us are called know the unsearchable riches to go to mission lands, we all are of Christ and be transformed in called to support the missions the light of Christ’s face.

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Out of “After attending a Rachel’s Vineyard such preparations are underway in Leb- In his pastoral work, Father Assaf, a fear, she gave in to the extortion, which retreat, many women and couples have anon, where abortion continues to be a canon lawyer who has also taught bio- ceased after she paid the set amount. said to me that that they were ‘born taboo issue. ethics, has met married couples who In some Muslim communities, an un- again,’ that it has given them a new life, resorted to abortion as a means to put “The subject of abortion is very delicate wed pregnancy could be cause for an a new beginning,” Father Assaf said. off raising a family or because they can- because of our culture, our mentality, and honor killing of the woman pregnant Despite the prevailing challenges in not support more children. The difficult our close-knit society,” said Maronite outside of marriage to remove “a stain” Lebanon regarding the unborn, Father economic situation in Lebanon has in- to the family name. Assaf said he has “great hope in the new Father Albert Assaf, spiritual adviser for tensified, increasing the pressures on Compounding the anguish for single generation to go pro-life.” Rachel’s Vineyard in Lebanon. The min- families to provide for their children, istry, founded in the United States, offers and there is no state-run social security pregnant women, in Lebanon a child “I would like for people to see life as a weekend retreats for women to heal spir- system in place. cannot be issued a state identification if gift and as a grace,” he said. itually after abortion. only the mother’s name is on the birth And for the unmarried, in a culture In August, he was appointed chaplain Abortion is illegal in Lebanon. Al- certificate. Without such an identifica- at Notre Dame University Louaize in where family is everything, family tion card, the child would not be eligible though no statistics are available, abor- honor is the unspoken driving force -- Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon. Since then, tions are occurring in the country under to take official exams, for example, or to he said, he has sent a personal email to among Christians and Muslims alike -- apply for a job. the guise of therapeutic abortion, which behind decisions regarding a pregnancy. each student for their birthday, thanking follows a diagnosis of medical necessity. In Lebanon, it is considered a shame to Yet there is no formal network of out- God for them and telling them he will Typically, the pregnant woman is referred the family if a woman is pregnant out- reach or counseling available to women remember them at Mass that day. Every by her doctor to another doctor, clinic or side marriage. considering abortion, nor are there cen- student -- Christian, Muslim or Druze -- hospital in Lebanon for the procedure. Father Assaf relayed two examples of ters to support those who choose to con- is included in the project. Yet the required medical diagnoses harsh actions stemming from pressures tinue with the life they carry. “I think with my birthday project, I’m from the woman’s first doctor often are to preserve family honor: One young The Catholic Church focuses on such underlining this importance that each murky, Father Assaf told Catholic News unmarried woman who was pregnant issues through family and life commit- one of us is a gift -- to ourselves, to our Service. chose to continue with her pregnancy tees in both the Maronite Patriarchate family, to our society. Every life -- from “When the woman has already de- and not to abort her baby, so her father and in the Assembly of Catholic Patri- conception until death -- is in the Lord’s cided to terminate her pregnancy, the threw her out of the house. archs in Lebanon. hands,” he said. conditions become secondary, and so Another unmarried young woman From his experience as spiritual direc-

Nigerian bishop condemns “cries of shrill Islamization” St. Charles scholarship test Catholic News Agency system is not working and that toral Commission announced on Jan. 10 Columbus St. Charles Preparatory Bishop Matthew Kukah poverty is increasing,” Bishop that Nigeria’s presidential and assembly School, 2010 E. Broad St., will offer its has decried “cries of shrill Kukah told Catholic News elections will be held on Feb. 16, 2019, annual scholarship test to prospective Islamization across the Agency in 2014. according to The Associated Press. students at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, land,” which are enabled On Jan. 2, just weeks after Bishop Kukah has frequently called Jan. 27 in the school’s Robert C. Wal- by government corruption, his most recent remarks on for peace during his six-year leadership ter Student Commons. The test results according to a Jan. 8 report the subject, Bishop Kukah’s of the Diocese of Sokoto, a region in are used to help determine who will from the Catholic News Ser- brother, Yohana Sidi Kukah, northwestern Nigeria which is home to receive merit-based scholarships and vice of Nigeria. was kidnapped, according to another religious leader, the Sultan of grants offered by the school to its stu- “These cries arise when those in power The Nation, a Nigerian newspaper. Sokoto, considered the most important dents in the 2018-2019 school year. use religious affiliation and blatant pne - The Nation reported that Yohana Ku- Muslim spiritual leader in Nigeria. For the 2017-2018 school year alone, otism as means of access to power,” the kah was freed on Jan. 11 after spending Bishop Kukah holds a degree in peace St. Charles is providing more than bishop of Sokoto continued in a Dec. 8 more than a week in captivity. He is the studies, in addition to his studies at both $340,000 in academic scholarships and homily for the ordination of three priests paramount ruler of Ikulu chiefdom. The Harvard and Oxford. an additional $1.4 million in tuition as- on the Feast of the Immaculate Concep- motivation for his kidnapping is not yet “Sadly, we seem again to have done sistance to students. The test is open tion at Sokoto’s Holy Family Cathedral. known. what we do best; namely, squander these to all eighth-grade boys who are en- The remarks likely alluded to Boko Bishop Kukah has often been an out- chances and allow the dark forces of big- rolled at any at any public, parochial, Haram, a militant Islamic group in Ni- spoken critic of Nigerian officials, par- otry, prejudice and greed to take hold, and or private elementary or middle school geria responsible for the deaths of near- ticularly Nigerian President Muhamma- today, we are far more divided than we in Franklin and surrounding counties. ly 54,000 people since May 2011. du Buhari, who is frequently accused of have ever been in the history of our na- Anyone interested in sitting for the “The grounds (Boko Haram) have using Islamic identity for political gain. tion,” Bishop Kukah said on Dec. 8. St. Charles scholarship test must reg- against the Nigerian state are basically the In 2001, Buhari called for the imple- “When these things begin to happen, ister by calling Laurie Berndt in the same as ordinary Nigerians have about mentation of Islam’s Sharia law across look up and hold your heads high, be- school office at (614) 252-6714 between the persistence of corruption, the grow- the country. cause the time when God will free you 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. ing inequalities, the fact that the political Nigeria’s Independent National Elec- ... is near at hand,” he added. 6 Catholic Times January 21, 2018 Dispensation from abstinence; feelings after miscarriage . Please settle a dispute I am having with a col- day general audience in St. Peter’s Square in early Qleague. Our society’s annual St. Patrick’s din- November 2017: ner is normally held on a Friday during Lent. We QUESTION & ANSWER The pope said that when the priest says (as he therefore request a dispensation in order to serve begins the preface of the Mass), “‘Lift up your steak that evening. by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE hearts,’ he is not saying, ‘Lift up your cellphones I contend that all we must do is to request that dis- Catholic News Service and take a picture.’” “No,” said the pope, “it is pensation from the pastor of the parish in which the an awful thing.” And he added, “It makes me sad restaurant is located; my colleague, though, says that . A few years ago, I had a miscarriage early in a when I celebrate (Mass) in the square or in the we need to go to the bishop of our diocese and that Qpregnancy. While my husband and I were sad, basilica and I see so many cellphones in the air. only a bishop can grant it. Who is correct? we never really felt a substantial loss -- perhaps be- And not just by the lay faithful, some priests and (I went to a Jesuit college, St. Peter’s; he went to a cause we quickly became pregnant again. bishops, too.” non-Jesuit school, Seton Hall, and I would love to This is in stark contrast to the experiences of friends The Mass, the pontiff explained, is meant to draw prove him wrong. Of course, if he is right, I probably who suffered miscarriages later in pregnancy. They a person into a transformative encounter with Jesus won’t tell him!) (Central New Jersey) have been devastated and truly felt that they lost a Christ, and anything that distracts from that per- person, not just a pregnancy. Are my feelings wrong sonal meeting with the Lord is to be shunned. . Your question is a bit more complicated than -- or worse, sinful? (Cincinnati) I would feel differently about a papal event that Ayou may have thought. The answer is that it de- was not a Mass. At the regular weekly audiences, pends on the diocese in which you are located. The . Please don’t punish yourself. First of all, feel- for example -- which do not involve a Eucharist -- church’s Code of Canon Law situates the authority Aings are outside of our control; morally, we are the pontiff moves throughout the crowd, and there with the bishop: not responsible for our feelings -- only for our words, is ample opportunity even for close-up photos. “A diocesan bishop, whenever he judges that it con- actions or omissions. Yes, the church does teach that tributes to their spiritual good, is able to dispense the a child in the womb is a person from the moment of . Thirty-five years ago, I met my husband and faithful from universal and particular disciplinary conception. (And science would seem to support this Qdisobeyed my parents by pursuing a relation- laws issued for his territory or his subjects by the su- -- heartbeat at 24 days, brain waves at 43, etc.) ship with him. My parents are good people, and I at preme authority of the church” (No. 87). But surely, a mother’s emotional link to the child the time was a willful 17-year-old idiot. They told me A later canon clarifies that “a pastor and other pres- grows as the pregnancy advances -- which makes that I could not receive Communion because I was in byters or deacons are not able to dispense from uni- it not surprising that a child lost later in pregnancy a state of sin and unrepentant. versal and particular law unless this power has been would prompt deeper pain. Thank God for the chil- So I left the church, and it has taken its toll. Now expressly granted to them” (No. 89). That later canon dren who are with you now -- and look forward, one I would like to come back; my soul, I know, would does seem to suggest, though, that the power to dis- day, to meeting the one who went to heaven early. be better off if I were going to church and receiving pense from abstinence may at times be extended by Communion. I am missing Christ very badly. a bishop to his priests -- and that is, in fact, both the . I’ve been reading about Pope Francis’ dislike law and the practice. But the thing is this -- I still don’t regret my love Qof people using cellphones to take pictures dur- for my husband. He is a Southern Baptist and is very In 2017, when the feast of St. Patrick (March 17) oc- ing Mass. He believes that it is disrespectful to the close to God in his own way. In order for me to return curred on a Friday, a statement from the Archdiocese real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and creates a to the sacraments, do I have to leave him? He is a of Detroit (to use just one example) said: carnival-type atmosphere. good man and doesn’t deserve that kind of betrayal. “All priests ministering in the archdiocese possess But at our parish, on special occasions -- like a (City of origin withheld) the faculty to dispense (remove) or commute (replace Mass recently to dedicate our newly remodeled with something else) the obligation for an individual sanctuary -- cellphone photos are taken for the par- . Thank you for writing -- and the solution, it or family to abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent. ish newsletter and the parish webpage. This is of Awould seem, is fairly simple. I am assuming Therefore, those wanting to partake in a celebratory particular help to shut-ins and keeps up their rela- that you married your husband in an other-than- meal on St. Patrick’s Day that includes meat simply tionship with the parish. Catholic ceremony for which no permission had been need to talk to a priest, who may grant this ‘for a just granted by the Catholic Church. I am also assuming Similarly, who could blame a visitor to Rome reason.’” that your husband had never been married before (so lucky enough to attend the pope’s Mass for wanting Generally, when a diocese on such an occasion lifts that he does not need a Catholic annulment from a to have a pictorial record? The pope asked “If Jesus the obligation of abstinence, it stipulates that the per- previous marriage). were present, would you be in a state of worship or son should choose some other penitential practice You would by no means have to leave your husband instead. taking cell photos?” Could the answer be “Both”? (Southern Indiana) now to return to the sacraments, nor should you. (In- The Diocese of Dallas, for example, provided stead, you should thank God for bringing you into a in 2017 that Catholics who chose to eat meat on . I am quite confident that, if you were to ask union with a man who values his relationship with March 17 should abstain either on March 16 or Pope Francis, he would make an exception in the Lord.) March 18. Creatively, the Dallas diocese offered A the first example you suggest -- keeping shut-ins in- still another option, viz., “for a person to offer a What you need to do is to see your parish priest formed about special parish events through a parish decade of the rosary for the plight of immigrants/ to arrange for a blessing (technically, a “convalida- refugees or for the intention of an increase in voca- newsletter. tion”) for your marriage -- and then you will be ready tions to the priesthood.” But as for your other example -- a visitor to Rome to return to the sacraments of penance and holy Com- munion. So the answer to your question depends on what snapping a photo during a papal Mass -- I am just as your own diocese has provided for. (I recognize that sure that the pope would say, “Sorry, but no. That’s Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle my response does not resolve the Jesuit/non-Jesuit just what I’m talking about.” at [email protected] and 30 Columbia rivalry -- because both of you could be right!) Here is what Pope Francis actually said at a Wednes- Circle Drive, Albany NY 12203. January 21, 2018 Catholic Times 7 Pilgrimage to Lourdes Answering God’s Call The 64th National Rosary Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, will take place from Sun- ‘FATHER VINNY’: A PRIEST FOR Fr. Vincent McKiernan, CSP day, July 1 to Wednesday, July 11, and will be led by Father Joseph Allen, OP, formerly 60 YEARS, AT THE by Tim Puet of Youngstown, who has been on 63 previous OSU CAMPUS SINCE 1990 Lourdes pilgrimages. The local contact for the pilgrimage is Linda Talk to almost anyone who’s involved with the Columbus St. temporaries of my mom and dad. So there I was, preaching to all Woolard of Granville St. Edward Church. The Thomas More Newman Center and it probably won’t be long be- the people who knew me as a child,” he said. pilgrimage will visit Lourdes, Nevers, Paris, fore the name of “Father Vinny” pops up in conversation. Father McKiernan was the third-oldest in a family of four boys Gavarnie, and St. Jean de Luz and celebrate The reference is to Father Vincent McKiernan, CSP, who has and three girls. His three brothers and one of his sisters are de- the 160th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to been at the center on The Ohio State University’s campus since ceased. One of his two remaining sisters is a member of the Sis- St. Bernadette at Lourdes. Individuals, fami- 1990. He turned 87 on Jan. 15, celebrated his 60th anniversary as ters of Charity in New York. lies, and parish groups are welcome. The pil- a priest with the Paulist Fathers in May 2017, and has the enthu- After serving in his home parish, he studied at The Catholic Uni- grims will be accompanied by clergy, medical siasm for life and the energy of someone much younger. versity of America, earning a master’s degree. He then taught staff, and volunteers. Ask him what his “secret” is and he says, “Nearly all of my Greek and Latin at St. Peter’s College in Baltimore. His assign- priesthood has been spent with young people. I’ve always been Pilgrimage highlights include attending the ments during the next three decades included Paulist founda- comfortable with college-age men and women. I trust that I’m tions in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and New York City; international Mass on Sunday at Lourdes; dai- teaching them by the way I live. Now, as I get older, I find some Mount Paul Novitiate in Oak Ridge, New Jersey; and the Paulist ly Masses; following the life of St. Bernadette; of the students appear to see me as some sort of a wisdom Center in Boston. He also spent a year doing retreat work and the baths (miraculous waters) of Lourdes; the figure. I’m not sure why, but some compare me to Yoda from preaching in the Northeast. He came to Columbus in 1990 after Miraculous Medal Shrine; the Grotto of Mass- ‘Star Wars.’’’ a year preaching parish missions in the Diocese of Reno, Nevada. abielle; an excursion into the Pyrenees to Ga- Father McKiernan’s sense of humor and his love of wordplay One of his most memorable experiences was a weekend retreat varnie, and much more. For complete itinerary are readily apparent in his “Vinamins” – short sayings which he with Trappist monks of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachu- and registration forms, call or email Woolard describes as “clever, sometimes wise reflections on faith and setts, who were developing the form of meditation known as at (740) 323-3105 or email lindawoolard@ life.” Here are a few examples: centering prayer, which encourages people to experience God’s windstream.net. “Jesus who knew life came back to new life.” presence within. Father McKiernan describes it as “being present The cost of the pilgrimage, departing from “To write to right a wrong is a rite.” to the mystery of God loving unconditionally the mystery of us.” Kennedy Airport in New York, is $2,940 per “Advent: How adventuresome of God to want to become He leads weekly groups at the Newman Center on centering person, plus airline taxes of $165. This does not one of us!” prayer and the Lectio Divina method of prayer, which focuses on include domestic air fare from Columbus. Sin- particular Scripture passages. He also has conducted more than gle room supplement is $425. The reservation “The Master’s Card. Congratulations! You have been pre-ap- 100 introductory workshops on centering prayer at the Newman proved! ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love. You are Center and at other churches. deadline is Friday, March 30. A deposit check mine’ (Jeremiah 31:3).” of $400 per person, payable to “Catholic Travel On a regular basis, Father McKiernan can be found walking the Office,” and sent to Lourdes Pilgrimage, Office The latter two are among his recent posts on Twitter, where labyrinth at The Ohio State University’s Chadwick Arboretum, Father McKiernan sends out a Vinamin a day. “I don’t know much of Catholic Travel, 5505 Granby Road, Rock- often with a group of people. A bench was placed there in his about technology, but I do have a Twitter account because its ville MD 20855 will secure reservations. honor on his 50th anniversary as a Paulist priest. This past sum- former 140-character limit is perfect for Vinamins,” he said. The mer, for his 60th anniversary, he led groups of 10 people on a Vinamins first appeared in the Newman Center’s weekly bulletin, labyrinth walk on six occasions at different times of the day. and he’s written enough of them to fill three books – “Vinamins,” “It’s both a spiritual and a physical exercise,” he said. “It takes 20 Cathedral donors, volunteers “Multi Vinamins,” and “Mega Vinamins.” minutes to walk there and 20 back, and the labyrinth walk itself feed thousands of homeless Father McKiernan says he felt a calling to the priesthood in his takes 20 minutes, so I know I’m getting at least an hour walking childhood. He wanted to be a Paulist priest because he grew up on these occasions.” The staff at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral in a Paulist parish – Good Shepherd Church in northern Manhat- Also for his 60th anniversary, the Newman Center created extends a big “thank you” to everyone who tan. “Legend has it that when I was eight years old. I had a case of Father Vinny’s Visionaries, a donor-recognition program for supports its daily ministry to feed the home- pneumonia severe enough that I needed an oxygen tent in order people who have committed to supporting the Newman Cen- less and the needy. to breathe,” he said. “I already wanted to be an altar boy at that ter through a planned gift. He has been involved for many years age, and said so while I was sick. The minimum age for altar boys “With the help of so many caring people, we with the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio and the Spiritual- in the parish was 10, so I had to wait. But the priests promised ity Network in Columbus. Last year, he received the Spirituality were able to feed more than 18,500 persons they’d let me be an altar boy as soon as I got better.” during 2017,” said Father Michael Lumpe, ca- Network’s Hope for Today award. In the 1940s, young men could enter seminaries after graduat- “Sixty years as a priest have taught me that the most important thedral rector. “That help came in the form of ing from grade school. Father McKiernan did so, and received monetary donations from various parishes and virtues are gratitude and compassion,” he said. “I’m very grateful his priestly training in Paulist institutions until his ordination on for discovering my own vocation early. It was something I never schools whose volunteers make sandwiches May 11, 1957, by New York Auxiliary Bishop James A. Griffiths. and deliver them to us throughout the year, per- doubted, yet paradoxically (a word Father Vinny frequently His first assignment took him back to Good Shepherd, the par- uses), the relative ease of my discernment experience somehow sons who bring in sweatshirts and cold-weather ish where he grew up. “I was supposed to go to graduate school gave me great compassion toward the seminarians and the other clothing items, and, of course our faithful vol- after ordination, but one of the priests at Good Shepherd died, young people I taught over the years who wondered whether unteers. This is Christ’s teaching in action.” and they needed another priest,” he said. they were following the right path.” “We are a welcoming parish who see the “As the youngest priest there, I was placed in charge of the “A priest is a good shepherd, as defined in John 10:14 – ‘I know mine face of Christ in all persons who come asking Catholic Youth Organization, which sponsored a weekly dance and mine know me,’” he said. “I have to be down-to-earth and make for this most basic necessity – food,” Father for about 500 teens. Those were the first dances I’d ever gone people aware that I have much the same difficulty in living out my Lumpe said. “Despite what people may think, to, because I’d been at seminary during my teen years. So I was faith as they do, so they can know me. Paradoxically, I think I’m able we are not a parish of means, so all donations working with young people from the very beginning. to disclose more about myself in preaching than in everyday con- are very much appreciated.” “Being at my home parish also meant I was the priest for con- versation. I’m a Christian first, then I’m a priest.” 8 Catholic Times January 21, 2018 Chinese bishop released from detention after more than seven months By Catholic News Service of Ethnic and Religious Affairs were Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wen- involved to arrest him, while only na- zhou has been released by Chinese tional security officials did so in the authorities after being detained for past,” the source said. more than seven months, said the The reason for the detention is still Asian Catholic website ucanews.com. a mystery, but it is believed that a The bishop, who has not joined gov- new director of Wenzhou Provincial ernment-approved associations for Administration for Religious Affairs church officials, was released on Jan. wanted to resolve “problems” concern- 3 and was expected to return to Wen- ing Bishop Shao by getting him to join zhou, one of China’s biggest Christian the State Administration for Religious cities, in late January. Affairs, ucanews.com reported. A source who wanted to be unnamed As of Jan. 10, Bishop Shao was stay- told ucanews.com that after Bishop ing in a Catholic’s home in Xining, Shao was taken away in May, officials 1,500 miles away from Wenzhou, and from the Wenzhou City Bureau of Eth- was scheduled to travel to Beijing for a nic and Religious Affairs tried to force hearing check on Jan. 22 before return- him to sign an agreement. The agree- ing home. ment requested the bishop to support Bishop Shao has a congenital ear dis- the State Administration for Religious ease. Last September, during his deten- Affairs and the self-election and self- tion, he had ear surgery in Beijing. ordination of bishops. “What the government is doing is like cese on May 18, his fourth detention Last June, the Vatican said it was sad- After a lot of pressure, Bishop Shao the Cultural Revolution, arresting you since he was confirmed as a bishop in dened by the disappearance of Bishop signed the agreement but added a re- and forcing you to sign documents to September 2016. Shao. The German government also mark that he did not agree with the support the authority,” the source said. “However, it was the first time that publicly expressed the hope that the terms, the source said. Bishop Shao was taken from his dio- officials from Wenzhou City Bureau bishop would be released.

On cracked knuckles and self-care: a resolution for 2018 The themes emerge predictably. When it comes to tap-dance class. They dance to Justin Timberlake’s New Year’s resolutions, we gravitate toward the big- Can’t Stop the Feeling – “I got that sunshine in my gies: get healthy, get organized, get a life. We vow pocket, got that good soul in my feet” – and for an to travel more, read more, save more and volunteer Twenty Something hour, their movement becomes music, heel to toe, more. We conjure visions of the expansive, to live toe to heel. Christina Capecchi life to the fullest. Wednesdays are when my friend Roxane doubles Scan Twitter and you’ll find a multitude of plans. down on self-care: hitting the treadmill at the YMCA “In 2018, I will skydive. No exceptions.” by day and heading to an hour of Adoration by night. “Put myself out there. Don’t be afraid of making a and doctor of the church, is guiding my way. He was My aunt Jan also combines prayer and exercise, of- mistake.” a prolific writer whose achievement was paved by ten walking as she prays the rosary. Reconciliation is another gift she embraces. “No more plastic bags!!” patience and perspective. “I like to have something on the horizon to look “I’d like my life to be as on point as my eyebrows “Be gentle with yourself,” he wrote. “It is unjust forward to,” she added. Her dream of walking the in 2018.” to demand something of yourself that is not in you.” Camino del Santiago, for instance, requires that she “I resolve to use my cookbooks more often!” It might sound like the mantra for an anti-resolu- tion, a permission slip to try less, but it contains the stay fit, ready for the opportunity. “And I like to prac- “2018 is the year we say goodbye to my auto loan.” seeds for a more loving, creative way, an abundance tice the art of having fun!” “I’m just going to leave the past in the past.” made possible when you put on your own oxygen As we settle into 2018, I’m paying attention to My inspiration sprang from three cracked knuckles mask first. the little forms of self-care that renew me: a citrus- on my right hand – the casualty of a biting winter and I’m also entering into conversation with Catholics scented face scrub that makes me feel squeaky clean, dry skin. At first I ignored them. But I nicked them I admire to deepen my thinking and help my goal writing thank-you notes with a gel pen on cardstock enough that I finally took the time to bandage them. stick. I like to hear the details of what self-care looks paper, a pretty stamp, a morning prayer, a brisk walk, The simple relief that provided gave me pause. like in action. a hot bath. This year, I’m resolving to practice the art of self- My pastor connects with friends or picks up a good I know it is pleasing to God when we care for our- care – and to do so within a faith-based framework, novel. My sister-in-law pours a tall glass of Fairlife selves, recognizing his great love for each of us and as a spiritual exercise. I want to take better care of chocolate milk. acting on it. It may not be as dramatic as skydiving, but it can be just as profound. myself so I can grow more fully into the person God For my mom, a full-time granny nanny, self-care designed me to be. happens on Wednesday evenings when she joins Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from In- St. Francis de Sales, the great 16th-century bishop fellow 60-somethings at a nearby grade school for ver Grove Heights, Minnesota. January 21, 2018 Catholic Times 9

LIVING TheFaith promises we keep Have you ever wondered about the litany of “A promise made is a promise kept,” my dad used promises made at this time of year? It literally could to always say to us as we grew up. I never really LIGHTING THE WAY fill an ocean. We seem to bring out all the stops understood what he was trying to say until later on in Joseph Thomas when it comes to trying to change our outlook on life. The things we strive for in life are as important life. We tell ourselves that if it sounds good, then as the people who benefit from our efforts. We affect there’s certainly no harm in making such promises, each other in so many critical ways that what we do in especially if we have no intention of keeping them. the present time can cause ripples that last long after St. Thomas Aquinas once said that “to convert We search for the easy way out instead of what may those promises are made. somebody. go and take them by the hand and guide cause us to put forth any extra effort. Before you do For me, it is such a wonderfully expressive and holy them.” It takes an extraordinary amount of courage this, though, remember that the road to Heaven isn’t responsibility to help shape someone’s attitude toward to be uncomfortable, but that is how God meant it to straight or paved in gold, but is a long and winding his or her unique situation, and maybe change it for be. It brings us closer to the people we meet, but also road, small yet foreseeable. the better, to help a person realize that something brings us closer to the humanity of life. He gives us time to be reborn and a chance to stand, walk, and We have such hopes for a bright future ahead of us shared can be less of a burden. Isn’t that how Christ deliver on the incredible journey of being an exception at the start of each new year. We reflect on the things wanted it? I know now that we are never alone, that to the rule. Remember that even though something is that made us better and what made those hopes more our actions are just as important as our words. When not moving, it still has life. Sometimes, it takes just a convenient. What we tend to forget is what it took we say a prayer or perform a kindness to our neighbor, gentle push or prayer in the right direction. to get us to that point. What did we do that made us we are helping not only that person, but ourselves. so successful? What did we do that made us a better God makes us live in the present, but allows us to May God bless all of you in this new year. May His person? Sometimes. it takes effort to build something reflect on what we have done and gives us the awesome blessings follow and guide you wherever you go, and lasting. It also can take much hard work and sacrifice. opportunity to make this world a better place than it may His peace be with you always. There is also a sense of the fear of never reaching the was when we first entered it. He gives us a new day, Joseph Thomas, a member of Gahanna St. Matthew finish line. It makes the long road so unappetizing that a new hour, a new minute, a new year to put forth our Church, is a freelance writer and is active in many we tend to shy away from it. best response. and wishes the best for every one of us. diocesan and church activities. Let’s resolve to develop a deeper prayer life in the new year By Deb McEllistrem My second step is to give someone all my troubles. There’s a great podcast called Rosary Cast that prays Is your New Year’s resolution to achieve a deeper If I don’t do this, I end up distracted and the prayer a “Scriptural Rosary”; they read a section of the Bible prayer life? Yeah, me too. I’ll make you a deal. You time becomes futile. There’s no one better than Our (that relates to that decade) before every Hail Mary. pray that my relationship with the Lord gets better in Blessed Mother for this. I start off telling her my trou- It’s great for those of us who are easily distracted. 2018 and I’ll pray the same for you. Deal? bles, what I need to do today, what my family is up Another resource is the Gospel from the U.S. bish- Assuming so, here’s my strategy. I’m sure it’s not to, who is sick, etc. I tell her, “Mother, I consecrate ops’ website (they also have a homily recorded with 100 percent approved by renowned theologians, but all of my efforts to you – whether they go well or not, each Gospel). Once I’ve got my mind off myself and I’m hoping it works for this Midwestern mom! I hope they fulfill God’s will for myself and my fam- onto the Lord, my prayer is much more fulfilling. ily.” Then I pray the way Mother Teresa used to tell First, I have to break this effort into small steps. It’s The next step is the hardest: Find some aspect of the her nuns to pray. I tell the Blessed Mother, “You give like weight loss. If I think about how much I want to Gospel and try to live it. For me, that takes strategiz- me your heart today and I’ll give you mine.” The accomplish, it gets too hard and I want to eat a cookie. ing, planning, failing completely, and then trying again. goal is to see everyone I interact with as the Blessed I can’t commit to being a saint in 2018; all I can com- For example, we recently celebrated the Feast of the mit to is going to confession once per month (or so) Mother would – not as I would. This is harder than Holy Family. It still amazes me that the Creator. Of. and setting aside 30 minutes to pray. And, frankly, I’m you’d think. I lose focus a lot. But still, I give it a shot. The. Universe came to us as a small child. He had to be not even committing to 30 minutes in a row – just 30 My next step comes from Mother Angelica. In one of fed, dressed, and carried everywhere. He depended on minutes throughout the day. her books, she talks about distractions during prayer. Mary and Joseph totally. Completely docile to the will This year’s theme for prayer is a quote I heard re- We set aside time for prayer, time to speak to the Lord of His parents. What can I do to be docile like the Lord? cently – “To pray more is a decision. To pray better is – and end up thinking about a million different things, The final step comes from Mother Angelica – I’m a grace. To pray better is a grace given to those who none of them related to my prayer. When our prayer paraphrasing, but she would tell the Lord, “I hope you decide to pray more.” Let’s hope that’s accurate! time ends, we realize we’ve lost all this precious time! had a good day. I hope people blessed you today. I My first step is to breathe. Yep, that’s it. I just focus on Mother Angelica’s suggestion is simple: Meditate on hope they came back to you today and surrendered to my breathing – in and out. And I tell the Lord, “See that? Scripture, a passage of the Lord’s life. Once you unite you. I love you, Lord, and I bless you.” That whole breathing thing I’m doing? That’s all You. your prayer with some aspect of Jesus’ life, it takes Whatever your goals are for 2018, I hope you achieve Thank you for that. I didn’t have to wake up this morn- the focus off yourself. The Rosary is great for this. It them. I will pray for you – and ask for your prayers, ing, but I did. And that’s your gift to me. So, thank you.” gives you an event to meditate on with every decade. too! God bless you! 10 Catholic Times/ January 21, 2018 January 21, 2018/Catholic Times 11 Diocese Developing Faith-Based Response to Opioid Crisis BY TIM PUET Campbell talked about the great and came away with many good Bishop Frederick Campbell (left there for each other,” said There- Reporter, Catholic Times suffering caused by drug abuse ideas. We’ve since met a couple photo) and Kim Kehl of the Ohio sa Metzler, the ministry’s direc- as part of his series of talks on of times to see what resources Department of Mental Health and tor. “We are at a crisis level for Addiction Services (right) were The proper use of drugs to re- “God’s Creation, Our Common we have, developed this plan addiction in Scioto County and Home” in the spring of 2017. for three programs, and will be among speakers at a diocesan drug so many in our parishes are im- lieve pain has saved countless awareness seminar last September. lives. But the misuse of those As a follow-up to those talks, working on more ideas.” Photos/diocesan Office for Social Concerns pacted, yet no one wants to talk same substances, especially in more than 140 representatives Columbus St. Andrew Church about it. The families so often the last few years, has resulted in from about 45 parishes and is working with an organization carry the burden alone.” deadly consequences. schools throughout the Diocese known as Tyler’s Light, which Smart is booked until then. An- The diocese and the Southern of Columbus gathered this past is dedicated to helping people other Hilltop parish, Colum- Ohio Synod of the Evangelical A report released last August by bus St. Aloysius, has received a the Ohio Department of Health September for a seminar on drug choose a drug-free life and to Lutheran Church in America have awareness sponsored by sev- aiding family members and Catholic Foundation grant for a begun an interfaith dialogue on drug overdoses said drug overdoses killed 4,050 parish meeting on opioid addic- Ohioans in 2016. That’s nearly eral diocesan departments. This friends of those who are battling the opioid crisis. The Rev. Robert killed more event featured presentations by a addiction. The parish and Tyler’s tion, which will be similar to last Abrams, assistant to the bishop double the 2,110 overdose deaths year’s diocesan seminar. than 4,000 reported statewide in 2013, just variety of speakers representing Light are sponsoring two presen- for the synod, said the dialogue is Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare three years earlier. diocesan and government agen- tations on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at an extension of joint discussions ohioans in 2016, cies dealing with the drug addic- the church’s Nugent Hall – one Church has been conducting related to last year’s observance Nationwide, there were 63,632 tion epidemic. at 9 a.m. for St. Andrew School programs dealing with the opi- of the 500th anniversary of the nearly double receive kits consisting of two dos- we want to be proactive about it grams titled “Crucial Conversa- hit hardest by opioid addiction. drug deaths in 2016 – nearly 20 and one at 7 p.m. for the parish. oid crisis since September 2016, events which led to formation of Following those presentations, es of Narcan, while supplies last. and provide a public service.” tions” for parents, which looked Those two parishes have formed the 2013 total per 100,000 people, according to the parishes and institutions were Tyler’s Light was named for when Dr. Leonard Sax, author the Lutheran Church. the National Centers for Health “Anyone who carries Nar- She said St. Mary Magdalene at social media, addiction, and a ministry known as Raphael’s asked to develop individual plans Tyler Campbell of Pickerington, can could save a life,” she said. also is making plans for an event of The Collapse of Parenting, other subjects. Participants in- Hands, which offers support to “Those who were involved in Statistics. That was 21 percent to provide faith-based responses who died of an overdose at age spoke to elementary school stu- higher than the rate in 2015, “We’re well-aware of the drug with a representative from the cluded counselors from the lo- the family and friends of people the planning for the anniver- to the drug crisis. Those plans are 23 in 2011. He had developed an dents and teachers and to nearly sary found that we worked well when 52,404 died, the federal problem at St. Mary Magdalene Franklin County Sheriff’s De- cal Syntero Inc. agency and law struggling with addiction. It does taking shape in various ways. opiate-based addiction after be- 400 parents about strategies to together,” he said. “We had a report said. because the Hilltop neighbor- partment’s Operation Street enforcement representatives. A not offer counseling, but meets Columbus Immaculate Con- ing prescribed painkillers to deal hood where the parish is located is Smart program, which provides prevent abuse of a wide range third presentation is scheduled once a month for prayer, support, similar passion for the Gospel Most of those deaths were ception Church is sponsoring a with football-related injuries that a high-crime area. Our school has people with up-to-date informa- of substances. As a follow-up, a for this coming spring. and encouragement through and for practical work on social occurred while he played for the caused by illegal opioids such as program this coming Monday, several children who are being tion on trends, terminology, par- weekly article titled “Keep the Scripture readings and sharing issues, so we decided to estab- heroin and fentanyl or by misuse University of Akron. Wheelersburg St. Peter in Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. on “The Modern raised by relatives because their aphernalia, and effects of drug Conversation Going” was devel- Chains and New Boston St. of participants’ stories. lish a joint opioid task force as of drugs that can be legally pre- Face of Addiction.” It will feature Columbus St. Mary Magdalene parents are addicted. You can’t be use. That event will not take oped for the school newsletter. Monica churches are located in “Raphael’s Hands is a place of scribed, but are classed as opioids Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Church is hosting a program in denial about the situation, and place until 2019 because Street This led to a pair of 2017 pro- Scioto County, one of the areas rest, and everyone in the group is See ADDICTION, Page 12 because they are either derived Cora Day, who is part of the sher- from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, from or chemically similar to iff’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resis- Jan. 30 on the potential for sav- compounds found in opium pop- tance Education) program, as ing the lives of overdose victims President Trump signs bill to provide fentanyl screening equipment pies. These substances include well as “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a by giving them the drug antidote oxycodone and hydrocodone, display by the Tuscarawas Coun- known as naloxone. This sub- President Trump on Jan. 10 one of four original sponsors of A different bill to step up fen- which frequently are prescribed ty Anti-Drug Coalition which stance blocks the effects of opi- signed a bill to provide more the bill, which passed the House tanyl tracking by the U.S. Postal to help people deal with the pain shows what looks like a typical oids and reverses an overdose, money and equipment for de- in October by a 412-3 vote and Service has not yet come to a vote resulting from minor surgery. teen’s room and displays many but cannot be used to get a per- tecting imported fentanyl before the Senate in December by in either house of Congress. It is As opioid abuse has grown, its creative ways used by young son high. it reaches its distributors in the unanimous consent. The bill is sponsored by Ohio’s other U.S. impact has affected nearly every people to avoid detection by their Naloxone is contained in a nasal United States. known as the INTERDICT Act senator, Rob Portman, a Repub- part of society, including Catho- parents of substance abuse. spray known as Narcan, which The bill allocates $15 million to (for International Trafficking lican, who also backed the IN- lic institutions. Bishop Frederick “This is intended to be the has kept many overdose victims U.S. Customs and Border Protec- Emergency Response by Detect- TERDICT Act. Brown supports first of three programs the- par from dying. When administered tion (CBP) for additional screen- ing Incoming Contraband with the bill, saying its purposes match ish plans on drug abuse,” said within the first minutes – even ing devices, laboratory equip- Technology). those of the INTERDICT Act in Colleen Kent, principal of Co- up to an hour or more – of a po- ment, facilities, and personnel. “Providing CBP with more terms of keeping opioids from lumbus Immaculate Conception tentially fatal overdose, it can The money will provide more screening devices and lab support reaching Ohio communities. School. “The next one has a resuscitate a victim before that portable chemical screening de- will not only stop more fentanyl Portman wants to require track- tentative theme of ‘The Modern person’s fate is sealed. vices at ports of entry and mail from coming into the U.S. It will ing information on all packages Faith of Addiction’ and will fo- Because of its lifesaving poten- and express consignment facili- also protect more agents in the shipped to the United States from cus on social media and its role. tial, it is carried by police, fire- ties, as well as additional fixed field from exposure to dangerous abroad. He said his STOP Act – We’re still working on plans for fighters, and emergency medical chemical screening devices in substances,” Brown said. which stands for Synthetics Traf- the third program. personnel throughout the nation. CBP laboratories. “This law is about giving law ficking and OverdosePrevention “Drug abuse has touched the In Ohio alone, emergency re- It also will give CBP sufficient enforcement the tools they need – would make it easier to trace lives of quite a few people the sponders administered more than resources, personnel, and facili- to keep fentayl out of our coun- synthetic opioids to their source 43,000 doses of naloxone in 2017, ties – including scientists avail- try and off Ohio streets. We if they are detected at a United parish staff interacts with,” Kent President Trump signs the INTERDICT Act to aid the fight against imported fentanyl on Jan. 10 at the White House. up from 31,800 the previous year. able at any time of the day or night must build on this bipartisan States postal facility. said. “We had eight people at the One of its original sponsors, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, is at the far left. White House photo/Joyce N. Boghosian seminar, including our pastor, Mary Ann Graham, secretary at – to interpret screening test results momentum and come together It also would bring Postal Ser- Father Matt Hoover. We were St. Mary Magdalene School, is from the field, said U.S Sen. Sher- to start combating the addiction vice policy up to speed with that quired by law to get information 9/11 law because it handles far on mail and commerce. especially impressed with the organizing the naloxone training rod Brown. epidemic like the public health of private shipping services such about senders. The post office more packages and needed more (Material from Cleveland.com ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ display event and said those attending will Brown, an Ohio Democrat, was emergency that it is.” as FedEx and UPS, which are re- was exempted from that post- time to consider the implications was used in this story) 12 Catholic Times January 21, 2018

ADDICTION, continued from Page 11 our next step. We’ve had three meetings I support whatever you choose to do.’ Fentanyl, heroin’s synthetic cousin, is so far, with about 15 people attending Then, listen and be present. And then, up to 100 times more potent than mor- – divided pretty equally between Cath- listen and be present some more.” phine and many times stronger than her- olics and Lutherans, clergy and laity. “Faith-based organizations can pay oin, according to the Centers for Disease What’s especially interesting is that the such an important role in healing people Control and Prevention. And carfent- pastors attending have come from areas who feel they have lost any connection anil, a member of the same drug fam- significantly affected by drugs. with life,” said Kehl, a Columbus St. Jo- ily, is 100 times as potent as the same “We know we can’t solve the problem. seph Cathedral parishioner. “If I am tied amount of fentanyl – so potent that it’s What we can do is to point out what the to a faith-based group, I have the ability used in tranquilizing elephants. Gospel says to those affected by drugs to connect with others. They can serve as Hurst, a member of Columbus St. and to show how the church can be sup- role models, as inspirations. What better Elizabeth Church, said that in dealing portive of all those who are suffering place to do this than through the church?” with addicts, it’s important to realize from this situation – not just the addict- Diocesan agencies which have been that “addiction is a brain disease. It is ed, but those who love them.” active in organizing activities related to not a moral, will power, or character is- Jerry Freewalt of the diocesan Office the opioid crisis include the offices of “For older students, the question be- sue” and should not be treated as one. for Social Concerns said many other social concerns, youth and young adult comes ‘The freedom God gave us in- “Addiction is not merely about the use parishes are developing programs simi- ministry, Catholic schools, and religious cludes the capacity to make choices that of a substance. It is about the brain’s lar to those mentioned. He also said the education and catechesis. Information can be good and bad for us. How do we response to that use, which can result diocese is continuing to work with rep- related to drugs may be found at the make good choices that prevent what in certain behaviors” that are a conse- resentatives of state agencies and county websites for each of those offices. Sean is harmful and promote care for our- quence of addiction, not a cause. alcohol, drug, and mental health boards, Robinson of the Office of Youth and selves?’” Engel said. He said this is one reason why “com- several of whom spoke or had displays Young Adult Ministry is in the process Dr. Mark Hurst, medical director of the passion for addicts is an important part at the drug awareness seminar. of combining that material and includ- state mental health and addiction ser- of their treatment. It is one of the funda- Additional drug-related programs for ing it in one place on the web – www. vices department, said one of the great mental aspects of faith. Most people get the entire diocese are being planned. columbuscatholic.org/drug-awareness. ironies of the opioid crisis is that it’s a into treatment because they fear some- One such event is a seminar on trauma- “The site is still very much a work in case of good intentions gone bad. thing, and they are looking for hope to informed care scheduled for Monday progress, but it does have a great deal of “The current situation has its roots in keep them going. That’s where faith is and Tuesday, June 11 and 12 at Colum- information,” Robinson said. “It’s im- the mid-1990s, when there began to be so important. If an addict has the sup- bus Bishop Watterson High School. portant to have a collaborative resource a sense among physicians that they were port of a faith community, there is an Trauma-informed care is an approach where all this individual content can be inadequately addressing pain,” he said. increased outcome of a better life.” to healing which recognizes that the pulled together in one central location. “There was the idea that pain was a vi- Freewalt said that for people who are majority of behavioral health and ad- I’m also hoping to include individual tal sign similar to blood pressure, heart not dealing with a situation involving diction problems are neither disease nor parish and school drug education efforts rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, drug abuse, perhaps the most important disorder, but, rather, injury – an injury in the same place, as those programs de- and there was an increased perception message is “Stay in your lane. In other caused by one or more traumatic events, velop.” that life should be pain-free. words, keep doing what you’re doing frequently during childhood. The diocesan course of religious stud- “That was the wrong approach, but it in raising your families or volunteering, Kim Kehl of the Ohio Department of ies for elementary and secondary school took years to realize this. In the short but look for resources that will help en- Mental Health and Addiction Services students is not likely to be the first place term, opioids do relieve pain, but in the courage healthy behavior. explained the philosophy behind the one would look when searching for long term, they cause much more physi- “You don’t need to be an expert, but method in this way: ”If my life has in- information about developing a posi- cal and emotional distress. there are things you can do that no one cluded a significant degree of adverse be- tive self-image and discouraging drug “There are legitimate uses for opi- else can to help you live out your voca- havior, that is likely to affect my behavior abuse, but Judi Engel of the Office of oids,” he said. “We need to be sure we tion and encourage others to do the same. and be a reason to feel despair, and I am Religious Education and Catechesis adequately treat pain and are not overly If you see a situation that causes you con- going to try to find means of comfort to said this theme can be found throughout restrictive. The key is to be prudent, to cern, find where helpful resources are and ease that despair. If I have emotional pain the document. prescribe no more than necessary. And if know how to help. from an experience, I will try to find ways “It gives us a basis for caring about each you’re prescribed an opioid and the pain “One of Pope Francis’ favorite themes to eliminate that pain. other by reminding us that we are all is gone, then the opioid should be gone, is that of accompaniment, of walking at “Some ways are healthy – becoming God’s children, endowed with the dig- too. If you have some left, get rid of it.” people’s side on their faith journey and involved in your work or in pursuing nity that this confers, by virtue of our bap- Hurst said one encouraging note amid not just listening to them, as Jesus ac- creative activity. Some aren’t so healthy tism,” she said. “We are called to serve the overall increase in overdose deaths companied the two disciples heading – dealing with prescription medicine the each other. I’ve heard it said that perhaps in Ohio is that deaths involving pre- for Emmaus. All of us can find ways wrong way, alcohol abuse, gambling, a separate class emphasizing human dig- scription opioids declined in 2016 for to walk with those who are struggling, violence toward others.” nity should be included in the course of the fifth straight year. “There was a 15 to hear their stories. And sometimes if Kehl said at the drug awareness semi- study, but that emphasis already can be percent reduction, and I credit that to it’s necessary, we need to urge them to nar that, when trained in trauma-in- found everywhere in the document. increased awareness,” he said. “And the please turn to treatment,” Freewalt said. formed care, people can promote heal- “To first-graders, the message is ‘God number of opioids dispensed in Ohio has For more information on programs of ing by using five phrases when dealing made you. God loves you. God loves been going down since 2011. But as that the Ohio Department of Mental Health with those who are addicted to drugs or everybody else and he asks you to do transformation is taking place, greater and Addiction Services, call its toll-free face other traumatic situations: ‘“What the same.’ As children get older, it is use of heroin and fentanyl continues to help and information line at (1-877) happened to you? I believe you. Thank expressed in phrases such as ‘Every one cause the number of drug deaths to rise, 275-6364, or get in touch with its 24- you for trusting me enough to tell me. of us is a gift from God. We are unique with fentanyl being by far the biggest hour crisis text line by texting the key- I am sorry that happened to you. And gifts with innate value and dignity.”’ contributor.” word “4hope” to 741 741. January 21, 2018 Catholic Times 13 Basketball helps priests teach New Jersey students about vocations By Mary Stadnyk and Rich Fisher Catholic News Service Students at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, New Jersey, ex- pected their recent pep rally to be fun, colorful and filled with good-natured competition. But they were completely taken by surprise when six priests ran out onto the basketball court for a friendly exhi- bition game -- all with the intention to teach about vocations. The basketball game was a way “to reach out and let them know that priests are approachable and they, too, can en- joy hobbies,” said Father Michael Wal- lack, priest secretary to Bishop David M. O’Connell of Trenton, New Jersey, and diocesan director of vocations. He said he hoped that through the game, the message was conveyed that priests “don’t always just stay in the church all week, waiting for Sunday.” “Most people don’t really know what Photos: From left, Fathers Michael Wallack, John Michael Patilla, Thomas Vala, Dean Gaudio, Augusto Gamalo, and Gregg Leo Abadilla at a priest does during the week besides St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, New Jersey; Father Patilla prepares to pass the basketball to a teammate. CNS photos/John Blaine writing a homily,” said Father Wal- when he said he lasted longer than he students would feel comfortable ap- found meaning and purpose,” he added, lack, who was joined on the court by thought he would in the game, thought proaching a priest when thinking about saying that being a priest has “brought Father John Michael Patilla, parochial the “kids got a kick out of it.” the priesthood as a vocation. me the joy and happiness that I sought vicar of St. Benedict Parish in Hol- in my life.” mdel and chaplain for St. John Vian- The priests enjoyed sharing a bit on how “The priesthood is a vocation to serve ney High School; Father Augusto Ga- they prepared for the game, with Father God, and in doing so, you touch the After the game, James Guilbert, a se- malo, parochial vicar of St. Gregory Gamalo saying “there’s some prayers lives of others when you reach out to nior and varsity basketball player at the the Great Parish in Hamilton Square; involved,” especially because the priests them and make a positive difference in high school, said he thought the game al- Father Thomas Vala and Father Gregg did not have the opportunity to practice their lives,” he said. lowed the St. John Vianney community Abadilla, pastor and parochial vicar, beforehand. Listening to upbeat mu- “When I embraced my Catholic faith to “see a different aspect of priests’ lives respectively, of St. Clement Parish in sic and watching games on television in a serious and responsible way, I and that they live normal lives, too.” Matawan; and Father Dean Gaudio, helped motivate Father Gamalo and Fa- pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary ther Abadilla to give their all to the game. Parish in Avon-by-the-Sea. Father Gaudio smiled as he shared St. Michael to host five-part ‘Awaken!’ series It didn’t take long before the game be- how he thought the goal of the game Worthington St. Michael Church, but is open to anyone who desires to tween the St. John Vianney Lancers and was to show students that priests “are 5750 N. High St., will host a five-part know more about the Catholic faith. not all 70 years old” and can be every- the priests, who called themselves God series of talks for parents, with the Dates, speakers, and talks for the Squad II, went from being a friendly day men who like sports. overall theme “Awaken!” They will series are: game of hoops to a competitive match “I would like to think there was a take place from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., with Jan. 28, Brad Pierron, lay missionary, that resulted in a win for high schoolers. young man in today’s crowd who might each program consisting of a talk and a “Why Be Catholic?”; Feb. 11, Monica The diocesan communications staff pro- be thinking of a vocation to the priest- personal testimony, followed by Mass Richards, lay missionary, “Who Is duced a video of the game. hood, and our appearance at the game at 6 p.m. Jesus?”; March 18, Father Anthony Also evident in the video and in com- got him thinking about it even more,” The series is focused on empowering Dinovo, St. Michael pastor, “Priest, ments following the game was the said Father Gaudio, who used to play parents to a renewed personal relation- Prophet, and King: Call to Abundant strong camaraderie between the priests basketball for Bound Brook High ship with the Trinity and equipping Life”; April 15, Dr. Perry Cahall, as they reflected on how basketball School and on an intramural team in St. them with the tools to spread the Good Pontifical College Josephinum could serve as an effective vocation re- Bonaventure University. News of the faith to their children, professor, “Why Go to Mass?”; April cruitment tool. Father Vala said he hoped that through family, co-workers, and friends. 29, Theo Madrid, seminarian, and Meg “Sports is a good avenue to promote activities such as sports or music, the Katie Roden, parish religious educa- Heller, youth minister, “Eucharist: Do vocations and meet kids where they are students can get to know a priest and tion director, said the series is focused You Truly Believe?” at,” Father Patilla said. share a friendship with him. And on parents because they are the prima- For more information, contact Roden Afteward, Father Vala, who smiled through that friendship, he hoped ry teachers of faith for their children, at (614) 888-5384, extension 136. 14 Catholic Times January 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle B) The Weekday Bible Readings The fullness of God’s kingdom will always remain elusive MONDAY 2 Samuel 5:1-7,10 preached throughout his ministry: that the appointed Psalm 89:20-22,25-26 time (Greek, kairos) has arrived; the kingdom of God, Mark 3:22-30 used here for the first time in the Gospel, is near (or at TUESDAY Father hand); and repentance and belief in the Gospel is cen- 2 Samuel 6:12b-15,17-19 Psalm 24:7-10 tral to the proclamation. Mark 3:31-35 Lawrence L. Hummer “The kingdom of God” is an expression Mark uses 14 WEDNESDAY times. but he never defines the term. He uses parables 2 Samuel 7:4-17 (especially chapter four) to describe what the kingdom Psalm 89:4-5,27-30 Jonah 3:1-5.10; is like, but never says what the kingdom is. It refers Mark 4:1-20 generally to the “rule of God.” Yet God rules over all, THURSDAY 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; all the time. The other puzzling idea about the “king- Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22 Mark 1:14-20 dom” is its “nearness.” When we say something is near Psalm 117:1-2 or at hand, it is not the same as saying it is here. The Mark 16:15-18 The book of Jonah has only four short chapters. It is tension between what is already, but not yet complete included among the Prophets in the Old Testament, FRIDAY (to paraphrase Karl Rahner’s expression about the 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 but most commentators regard it as a folk tale. No cer- kingdom, “das schon, aber noch nicht ganz”) always Psalm 96:1-3,7-8a,10 tain date for it can be determined, but many think it Mark 4:26-34 will exist because it was present from the beginning. was written in the fourth century BC. Its use Sunday Should that tension ever disappear, then the kingdom SATURDAY comes after Jonah finally decided to do the bidding of finally will have arrived. 2 Samuel 12:1-7a,10-17 the Lord by prophesying to Nineveh about its pending Psalm 51:12-17 destruction unless its residents repented. To Jonah’s Our very finite existence sustains that tension. Even Mark 4:35-41 great disappointment, not to say surprise, the people Jesus, though revealed as the Son of God, still had to of Nineveh believed God and proclaimed a fast for pass through death, which is the great contradiction of themselves. Upon seeing that, God “repented” of the life. All people know that we hold death in common, intended destruction, and did not carry it out. yet so many fear it. It was only when Christ was raised from the dead that the limitations of human existence What really makes the story is Jonah’s original at- DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND were removed and resurrection life, under the rule of tempt to flee from having to proclaim this message of God, could begin. TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE destruction. He booked passage on a ship to Tarshish, WEEK OF JANUARY 21, 2018 attempting to flee from the Lord in the opposite direc- Nevertheless, because there is still sin in the world; be- tion. The Lord caused a storm to come up, and eventu- cause there are always those seeking power in conflict SUNDAY MASS with the reign of God; because the pursuit of wealth far 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph ally his shipmates discovered he was in flight from his Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- God. Finally, they threw Jonah overboard as an offer- outweighs concern for the poor and the needy; because lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. ing to the Lord, whereupon the Lord sent a big fish to of all this and more, the fullness of God’s kingdom will Mass with the Passionist Fathers at swallow Jonah, allowing him time to think about trying always remain elusive – near at times, but elusive. 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- to flee. Three days was enough time, after which Jonah After this announcement, Jesus called the first four of nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system was spit out onto the shore, where he came to his sens- his disciples to follow him: fishermen all, Simon (Pe- for cable channel listing. es and decided it was a wiser course to obey the Lord. ter), Andrew, James, and John. They left both liveli- Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birming- The Gospel takes care to clear the stage of John before hood and family to follow him. Mark spares details of ham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, what was probably a more complicated process, but Insight Channel 382, Jesus takes up John’s reform preaching. “Proclaiming or WOW Channel 378). the Gospel of God” took place in Galilee. Mark never that is Mark’s style: short and sweet, leaving details (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). says precisely where John was preaching and baptiz- to others. Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at ing, but it is clear that Jesus was entering Galilee (or Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor of 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel re-entering it) after being at the Jordan River. The 195, Dish Network Channel 250, Chillicothe St. Mary Church, can be reached at or DirecTV Channel 305). proclamation is effectively a summary of what Jesus [email protected]. 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Family Honor to celebrate anniversary DAILY MASS The central Ohio chapter of Fam- Church, 280 N. Grant Ave. Central Ohio Family Honor team 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birming- ily Honor, a nonprofit organization leader Tim Madrid will serve as ham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See Greg Schutte of Marriage Works! EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv providing a family-centered, Cath- Ohio will speak on “The Fire of master of ceremonies. (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- olic approach to chastity education, Your Love: How the Warmth of Hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, is sponsoring a celebration of both Your Marriage Is the Key to Your champagne will be available. Attire Newark, Newcomerstown and New Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); its 15th anniversary and the 30th Child’s Heart.” Also speaking will is modest semiformal. Tickets are anniversary of the national Family 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, be Dr. Michael Fagge, theology $10 per person, $15 per couple, or and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Honor organization. instructor at Columbus St. Charles $50 for a table of eight. For more The event will take place from 6 Preparatory School, on “Updates information, contact Rebecca Gjos- We pray Week III, Seasonal Proper to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 in Pat- and Advamcements in Family- tein at rebeccagjostein@sbcglobal. of the Liturgy of the Hours rick Hall of Columbus St. Patrick Centered Chastity Education.” net or (614) 406-3507. January 21, 2018 Catholic Times 15 “Equilibrium” and ignominy This past Dec. 18, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokol- delity to Rome: which is another reason why those amsk, the head of the department of external relations responsible for Vatican policy toward Russia and of the Russian Orthodox Church, received an honor- Ukraine ought to have blushed in embarrassment at ary degree from the Faculty of Theology of Apulia in THE CATHOLIC Metropolitan Hilarion’s compliment. No one would Bari, on Italy’s Adriatic coast. During his remarks blame the Greek Catholic leadership in Ukraine for on that occasion, Hilarion thanked the Holy See “per DIFFERENCE feeling, if not betrayed, then at the very least ill-served la sua posizione di equilibrio riguardo al conflitto in George Weigel by the “balanced position” praised by Metropolitan corso in Ucraina (for its balanced position regarding Hilarion. Yet, under the most trying circumstances, the conflict underway in Ukraine).” Did anyone in the Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk and his col- leagues, both clergy and laity, have gotten on with the Vatican blush in shame at that compliment? A lot of responsibility; it is badly undercutting other Vatican New Evangelization in their war-torn country, provid- high-ranking Roman churchmen should have. goals in world politics. Shortly before Hilarion’s ing a model of spiritual vitality and effective public Once again, as he has often done in the past, Met- speech in Bari, a Vatican conference urged intensified engagement that a lot of Latin-rite Catholicism would ropolitan Hilarion used an ecumenical event to carry efforts toward nuclear disarmament. Well, what has do well to study and then emulate. water for Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin and its war on in- been the single greatest blow to nuclear non-prolifer- dependent Ukraine. Once again, the chief ecumenical ation in recent years? The Russian invasion and an- Here is one dimension of the Vatican’s ecumeni- officer of the Russian Orthodox Church misrepresent- nexation of Crimea. Why? Because Russia’s actions cal and diplomatic activity that cries out for radical ed what is afoot in Ukraine. It is not a “conflict” but a effectively abrogated the 1994 Budapest Memoran- reform. It is long past time for a thorough reexami- Russian invasion and a low-intensity war, which has dum, according to which Ukraine agreed to give up nation of the default positions that govern thinking already cost more than 10,000 lives while displacing all its Soviet-era nuclear weapons in exchange for a about Russia, Ukraine, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic over a million persons and wreaking economic and guarantee (signed by Russia, the United States, and Church, and Catholic-Russian Orthodox ecumenical social havoc in Ukraine’s Donbas region. And once Great Britain) of its territorial integrity and borders. dialogue in the Holy See’s Secretariat of State and at again, Metropolitan Hilarion implicated the Holy See After Russia got away with its Crimean gambit, it’s a the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. in that misrepresentation by praising the Vatican’s safe bet that no nuclear weapons power will give up The relevant officials in those Vatican offices might “balanced position.” its arsenal in exchange for paper security guarantees begin that reexamination with a close reading of Ser- for at least the next several decades. hii Plokhy’s fine new book,Lost Kingdom: The Quest But what is a “balanced position” in this situation? for Empire and the Making of the Russian Nation A refusal to pronounce the words “invasion” and “an- In brief: it’s impossible to take a “balanced posi- from 1470 to the Present (Basic Books). Among other nexation” when describing the reality of what Putin’s tion” on the “conflict underway in Ukraine” and, at things, the Harvard-based Plokhy explores the sub- Russia has done in Crimea? A studied disinclination the same time, passionately promote nuclear disarma- servient relationship of the Russian Orthodox Church to use the word “war” to name what Russia has been ment. The former drastically undercuts the latter. Can to Russian state power for over five centuries: a histo- conducting in the Donbas for the past several years? no one in the Holy See connect the dots here? ry that puts Metropolitan Hilarion’s latest propaganda That, surely, would be more accurately described as In the face of what reasonable people will judge the exercise in Bari into its proper context. pusillanimity and appeasement, rather than balance or Roman appeasement of its enemies, the Greek Catho- George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow equilibrium. lic Church of Ukraine – the largest Catholic martyr- of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in This “balance” is not only an abdication of moral church of the 20th century – has been a model of fi- Washington, D.C. Run the Race Club looking for volunteers The Run the Race Club is looking for volunteers to come once a week to the Run the Race center at 880 It expanded first to the Holton Recreation Center in help its efforts in providing spiritual, academic, physi- S. Wayne Ave. in Columbus and help students who Columbus, then moved to its current location, where cal, and emotional growth to children on the west side can’t change schools, but want to be the best students more than 400 children attend programs year-round. of Columbus. they can be. The club also offers seasonal activities at a farm in This is the time when the families of those children Since 2005, the Run the Race Club has provided Galloway. have a chance to apply for scholarships that will en- programs that promote personal and educational A healthy snack and meal is provided during each able them to attend excellent schools. The club’s achievement for young people living in inner-city ar- visit, ensuring that at least 50 children a day are not founder, Rachel Muha, said there is a particular need eas of Columbus, primarily the west side. going to bed hungry. Racers receive a daily Bible lesson, plus tutoring, homework help, high-school for people who will assist the families in navigating Muha founded the organization as a positive re- the maze of documents that accompany applications equivalency diploma test preparation, sports, art, and sponse to the slaying of her son Brian, one of two music programs, and more. In addition, the center has for those scholarships. Franciscan University students who were assaulted in Muha said there also is a need for tutors who will a food pantry and provides clothing, furniture, appli- their off-campus home on May 31, 1999, taken to a ances, and other items to children and their families nearby area of Pennsylvania, and murdered. when the need arises. Muha forgave the young men who committed the More than 400 volunteers, including youth groups crime, and she set up the Brian Muha Foundation to from various schools and parishes, as well as students help children who are growing up in circumstances from the Pontifical College Josephinum, come to the similar to those of Brian’s killers. The Run the Race center and the farm to be mentors and provide support Club is a part of the foundation. for the Racers. Read the Bible Its ministry started with one little girl showing up For more information about the club or the founda- at a small room in Columbus Holy Family Church. tion, go to www.brianmuhafoundation.org. 16 Catholic Times January 21, 2018 Our Lady of Bethlehem plans two open houses Pray for our dead Columbus Our Lady of Bethlehem 1956 has been to provide exceptional School and Childcare, 4567 Olentangy faith formation and early education ABBOTT, Matthew W., 51, Jan. 9 KENNEDY, Diane M., 62, Dec. 16 River Road, will host an open house in a safe, nurturing community to St. Aloysius Church, Columbus St. Brendan Church, Hilliard from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. each student and family it serves. The school serves children from six Our Lady of Bethlehem’s programs BASS, Mary E., 65, Jan. 6 KINGSLEY, Kenneth D., 96, Jan. 12 weeks old through kindergarten dur- foster optimum growth, development, Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus St. Mary Church, Marion ing the school year, as well as of- and academic success in each young BESST, Louis B., 88, Jan. 9 LEIDINGER, Josephine G., 88, Jan. 8 fering before- and after-school child child. The school’s unique blend of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus care. It also has a summer program tradition, proven curriculum, and in- City for children in preschool through dividualized care and education give MARTER, Evelyn (Ceschin), 91, Jan. 9 grade six. children a strong foundation for life- BROWN, Theresa M., 57, Jan. 12 St. Anthony Church, Columbus Its mission since its founding in long learning. Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus MAY, Dr. Eugene S., 74, Jan. 4 BRUNO, Josephine (Mazza), 90, Jan. 10 St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell St. Mary Church, Marion Columbus St. Patrick to host ‘last things’ workshop RITTER, Carlene A. (Reising), 82, Jan. 4 Are you entering your twilight years? Saturday, Feb. 10 in the social hall of BRYAN. Thomas D., 65. Jan. 9 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove Do you have aging parents? Are you Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 N. St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester City interested in planning ahead to pre- Grant Ave, BUCKLES, Margaret A. (Judge), 71, Jan. 11 SCHMELTZER, Paul C., 98, Dec. 25 vent unwanted surprises? Workshop participants will discuss St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin St. Mary Church, Bremen If you answered “Yes” to any of these topics such as funeral planning, ad- CAWLEY, William, 74, Jan. 3 SHUMATE, Clara (Culp), 75, Jan. 7 questions, join Father Thomas More vance care directives, senior care, and St. Mary Church, Delaware St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville Garrett, OP, and specialists in various asset management. The presentation fields for a program titled “Into the will aim to shed light on the Catho- FARGUS, Paula G. (Santore), 76, Jan. 10 SNOKE, Margaret E. (Souders), 94, Jan. 5 Light: A Workshop Designed to Illu- lic Church’s guidance and offer some St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Mark Church, Lancaster minate Your Approach Toward Last practical advice for preparing for the HARRISON, Delores (Higgins), 95, Jan. 8 SOLINGER, Karen (Ford), 62, Jan. 8 Things.” It will take place at 9 a.m. passage from this life to the next. St. Mary Magdalene Church, Columbus St. Patrick Church, Columbus HECK, James A., 82, Jan. 9 STRAQUADINE, James J., 81, Jan. 8 Catholic school founder among those Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus killed by mudslides in California HOELLER, John P., 78, Jan. 12 USILTON, Dr. Richard, 67, Nov. 28 By Catholic News Service flowed down a fire-scarred mountain St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster The founder of a Catholic school in and slammed” into Montecito in Santa HUNDZIAK, Edith (Jordan), 96, Jan. 9 WALD, Zita E. (Turner), 97, Jan. 12 Ventura, California, is among those Barbara County. Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, Columbus St. Ladislas Church, Columbus killed by mudslides in southern Cali- First responders waded through fornia, which have left at least 17 peo- waste-high mud to rescue people. Law KEIFER, Joseph F., 95, Jan. 7 YENICHEK, Carl P.L., 93, Jan. 11 ple dead and many others missing or enforcement officials said the area St. Anthony Church, Columbus St. Ladislas Church, Columbus injured in Montecito. “looked like a World War I battlefield.” About 100 homes were destroyed and “Roy Rohter was a man of strong hundreds were severely damaged in the faith and a great friend of Catholic coastal enclave of about 9,000 people education,” said Michael F. McLean, Sister Francine Ashoff, OP northwest of Los Angeles. president of Thomas Aquinas College. Funeral Mass for Sister Francine made her profession of vows on Aug. Several news accounts said that a mud- The Rohters have been longtime bene- Ashoff, OP, 95, who died Tuesday, 14, 1943. slide swept Roy Rohter, who founded factors of the college in Santa Paula, Jan. 9, was held Wednesday, Jan. 17 In the Diocese of Columbus, she St. Augustine Academy in Ventura, and California. Their daughter, Andrea at the Motherhouse of the Dominican taught at Zanesville St. Thomas Aqui- his wife, Theresa, from their home in Rohter Krautmann, and her husband, Sisters of Peace. Burial was at St. Jo- nas (1943-44), Columbus Holy Name Montecito early on Jan. 9. Theresa was Jay, are 2000 graduates of the school. seph Cemetery, Columbus. (1949-50), Columbus St. James the rescued and said to be in stable condi- The headmaster of the Ventura school She was born on Sept. 2, 1922, in Less (1956-57), and Lancaster St. tion, but Roy did not survive. also is an alumnus. Homestead, Pennsylvania, to Adam Mary (1959-62) schools. She was a “Roy’s life has been in service to his As “founder and benefactor of clas- and Victoria (Paskert) Ashoff. receptionist at the Mohun Health Care good, loving and ever-forgiving God,” sical Catholic schools,” Rohter played She received a bachelor of science Center in Columbus in 1995 and 1996 said Michael Van Hecke, St. Augus- “a pivotal role in the lives of countless degree in elementary education in and had a ministry of prayer and pres- tine’s headmaster. “He has done so young Catholic students -- students 1954 from St. Mary of the Springs ence at the Mohun center from 2004 much for so many people and pro- who came to a deeper knowledge and College (now Ohio Dominican Uni- until her death. She also taught at life and Catholic education causes. ... love of Christ because of his vision, versity) and a master of education schools in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Thousands have been blessed by the commitment, and generosity,” added degree in social studies in 1974 from Texas, Connecticut, and New York. Rohters’ friendship and generosity.” McLean in his statement, posted on Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her par- Heavy rains trigged the mudslides in the college’s website. She entered the Dominican Sisters of ents, and brothers, Vincent and Don- an area ravaged a month before by wild- The college community will greatly St. Mary of the Springs (now the Do- ald. She is survived by brothers, Edwin fires. The Associated Press described a miss Roy’s “boundless energy and en- minican Sisters of Peace) in 1941 and and Alfred, and a sister, Bernice. “torrent of mud, trees and boulders that thusiasm,” he added. January 21, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

information to parish staff and volunteers about laws lumbus (Christ the King convent, first building west of the ings, author of “A Return to the Altar -- A Sacred Journey and guidelines for serving alcohol at church events. church). 614-718-0277, 614-309-2651, 614-309-0157 Through Grief and Joy,” who will share the experience of JANUARY 614-224-2251 Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study he and his wife, Lynn, in deciding to carry their child full 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., term despite a fatal diagnosis while still in the womb. 18, THURSDAY 21, SUNDAY Columbus. Bible study of Sunday Scripture readings. Cenacle at Holy Name St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Cols. Immaculate Conception Program on Addiction 26-27, FRIDAY-SATURDAY 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in 7 p.m., Marian Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, 414 E. Building a Culture of Life Conference Grandview Ave., Columbus. Conclusion of seven-part North Broadway. Columbus. “The Modern Face of Addic- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. video series on “Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life” by Jeff Holy Hour at Holy Family tion,” a program featuring Franklin County Sheriff’s DARE Columbus. Building a Culture of Life conference featur- Cavins and Thomas Smith. Deputy Cora Day and “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a display of ing talks by more than 20 pro-life leaders and educators. 6 to 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Colum- Frassati Society Mass, Brunch bus. Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, how some young people avoid detection by their parents Tickets $50 both days, $35 one day. Students $15 per day; 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Colum- followed by meeting of parish Holy Name and Junior of substance abuse. 614-267-9241 no charge for clergy and Religious. Cost includes conti- bus. Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati Society for Holy Name societies, with refreshments. 614-221-4323 nental breakfast and lunch. 614-241-2540 young adults attends Mass, followed by brunch at Jimmy Abortion Recovery Network Group 23, TUESDAY Newark Catholic Presents ‘Hello, Dolly!’ John’s, 325 E. Long St. 614-224-9522 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lan- Ohio Dominican Adult Education Information Session 7:30 p.m., Midland Theater, 36 N. Park Place, Newark. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family caster. Abortion recovery network group meeting for 6 to 7 p.m., Room 274, Bishop Griffin Center, Ohio Do- Newark Catholic High School’s drama department pres- After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad anyone interested in recovering from abortion or who minican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Infor- ents the musical “Hello, Dolly!” Tickets $15. 740-344-3594 St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of has been through a recovery program, and wants to stay mation session for university’s adult education program. expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or connected. 614-721-2100 614-251-7400 27, SATURDAY wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Soci- Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Life, spon- Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare ety for young adults. “Mass and a Meal” monthly sored by church’s respect life committee. confession. Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- event. Bring side dishes, desserts, or beverages. Bishop Ready Scholarship Exam lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 614-224-9522 24, WEDNESDAY 9 to 11 a.m., Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark Mass With Bishop Campbell at DeSales Columbus. Scholarship exam for students who will enter 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay St., Lan- 20, SATURDAY 9:45 a.m., St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, as freshmen in the fall. 614-276-5263 Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City caster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to honor St. Kateri Columbus. Bishop Frederick Campbell celebrates Mass St. Charles Scholarship Test 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Tekakwitha and promote Native Catholic spirituality. for the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of the 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans school and the Diocese of Columbus. 614-267-7808 Broad St., Columbus. School’s annual scholarship test confession. 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., Tyler’s Light Presentation at St. Andrew for prospective students, open to all eighth-grade boys 7 p.m., Nugent Hall, St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Alcohol Server Training Program at Bryce Eck Center Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed enrolled in public or private schools in Franklin and sur- Columbus. Presentation by Tyler’s Light, which is dedicat- 10 a.m., Bryce Eck Center, St. Andrew Church, 3880 by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial rounding counties. Advance registration required. ed to helping young people choose a drug-free life and Reed Road, Columbus. Ohio Investigative Unit’s Al- formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 614-252-6714 to aid family members and friends of people battling ad- cohol Server Knowledge training program, providing St. Catherine of Bologna Secular Franciscans Parish Trivia Night at Columbus St. Patrick 2 to 4:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles diction. 614-451-4290 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Ave., Columbus. Meet in church for prayer, followed by Parish trivia night, giving participants a chance to test general meeting, ongoing formation, and fellowship. Visi- 25, THURSDAY their knowledge of Columbus’ second-oldest parish. Pro- All fund-raising events (festivals, tors welcome. 614-895-7792 Aquinas Lecture at Ohio Dominican gram includes raffle, silent auction. Tickets $5 advance, bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, Polish Mass at Holy Family 11 a.m., Matesich Theater, Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican $10 at door; additional charge for food. 614-224-9522 bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. University, 1215 Sunbury Road, Columbus. University’s an- nual Aquinas Lecture, part of its “The Common Good” sales, etc.) will be placed in the “Fund- Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 28, SUNDAY Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi series, with Father Brian Davies, OP, Fordham University Raising Guide.” Praise Mass at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart philosophy professor. Subject: “The Common Good Ac- 11 a.m., Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer in the style and spirit of cording to Aquinas: God on Good and Evil.” 614-251-4453 Refugee Road, Columbus. Praise Mass with upbeat con- for the first six lines, and $2.65 for the Taize monastic community, with song, silence, and Cenacle at Holy Name temporary music. 614-861-1242 each additional line. reflection. 614-512-3731 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Open House at St. Mary Magdalene School bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in For more information, Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Noon to 2 p.m., St. Mary Magdalene School, 2940 Park- 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. call Doug Bean at 614-224-5195. side Road, Columbus. Open house for new students in Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly Frassati Society Meeting at St. Patrick preschool through eighth grade, including information parish prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant regarding the Ohio EdChoice scholarship program. and teaching. 614-237-0401 Ave., Columbus. Parish’s Frassati Society for young 614-279-9935 Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter adults meets for monthly “Christ in the City” program. Open House at Our Lady of Bethlehem School 614-224-9522 ‘Happenings’ submissions 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- 1 to 3 p.m., Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare, bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 26, FRIDAY 4567 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. Open house for Notices for items of Catholic interest must Downtown Columbus Serra Club Meeting parents of prospective students at school which serves be received at least 12 days before ex- 22, MONDAY Noon, St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. 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Book review Marian Devotion

Catholic News Agency focusing on one particular path of devo- reparation for sin, as well as messages Albert Marie’s heart in her roles both as For Catholics, it’s fairly par for the tion, Sister Albert Marie said. about the world wars and the future of a Dominican and as a teacher, she said. course to be questioned by non-Cath- “This might be coming out of my own the Church. During the sixth and final “That’s one story that will never be olics about the Blessed Virgin Mary at personal prayer life and spirituality, but apparition, on Oct. 13, the sun appeared brought for anyone’s canonization, some point. before I do something - whether it’s a to miraculously dance in the sky. nothing will be done with it, it’s just particular prayer or devotion - I want to Sister Albert Marie described the an- And that’s probably because the Cath- the testimony of one person,” she said. know the why and the big picture before niversary as a special time in which the olic Church has a lot to say about her. “But it’s an example of that very simple I’m taken by the more particular details. whole Church turns with special and re- Church teaching holds that Mary was presence and help of Mary in daily life.” newed devotion to Mary, conceived without sin, that she main- “I think there’s a lot of people in the Sister Albert Marie also said that she tains perpetual virginity, that she con- Catholic Church who are growing up But her favorite Marian miracle de- hopes the different stories of Marian ceived by the Holy Spirit, and that she realizing that the Catholic Church is scribed in the manual is much less dra- miracles and the different quotes about was assumed into heaven, among many beautiful, or who are interested in Mary, matic than the one at Fatima or some of Mary from various saints will help read- other things. but need a little more of that intellectual the other well-known Marian miracles. ers foster their own unique relationship formation to see where exactly does she It’s called “She Helps the Friars with their Mother. A recent book, the Manual for Mar- fit, or how clearly do we think about ian Devotion, provides the context and Preach” and recalls a simple story of a “For everyone who reads the manual her,” which is where the manual can be Dominican friar who decided at the last or prays to Our Lady, there’s going to answers for all kinds of questions about particularly helpful, she added. Marian doctrine, as well as prayers and minute to ditch his prepared sermon in be a particular feel to that relationship, favor of one that was divinely inspired. stories for growth in personal devotion. One of the biggest roadblocks to Mari- and it’s going to be unique because it an devotion for some people is that they A Cistercian monk who witnessed the is a personal relationship between them The Manual was produced last year seem to get caught up in the otherness small miracle said he could see Mary and with her,” she said. by TAN Books in conjunction with the and special graces granted to Mary, next to the friar, holding up a book. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother The manual is available through TAN which can make her seem distant or in- Cistercian said the preacher seemed “to Books on its website at: https://www. of the Eucharist, and so has a touch of accessible, Sister Albert Marie said. speak better and with greater profit to Dominican flavor throughout. (The Sis- tanbooks.com/index.php/manual-for- But the faithful shouldn’t be intimi- souls, and farm more fervently than he ters teach at Worthington St. Michael marian-devotion.html. It is the second dated by Mary. Sister Albert Marie said had done for a long time.” School-ed.) in a series of devotional books being Mary received special graces necessary It’s a simple story, but close to Sister produced by the publisher. “They wanted it to reflect the charism for her particular role, but her privileges and the spirituality of our community to do not mean that she “shines down on a certain extent, so it was really great us” as something separate and different to work with them,” said Sister. Albert forever. Rather, she is as someone who Marie, OP, who, along with another Do- paved the way to Christ and to Heaven. minican sister, helped write the book. Mary also provides women with a The manual is divided into two sec- unique example of Christian holiness, tions. The first part provides explana- Sister Albert Marie said. tions of Marian teachings and doctrines, “The way that a mother models to her while the second includes various Mar- children what it means to be an adult ian prayers and stories of Marian mira- woman, there’s a way that Mary’s privi- cles for personal devotion. lege and holiness ... gives us an image “It’s not an aggressive apologetics, it’s of Christian holiness to move towards,” just: this is what the church teaches, this she said. is why it’s beautiful, this is how it can The manual was originally released touch your life,” Sister Albert Marie last year, during the 100th anniver- told CNA. sary year of the Marian apparitions at It also differs from a Marian onsecrac - Fatima, Portugal, in which Mary ap- tion book, such as the one by St. Louis peared to three children for six months de Monfort, in that it provides context in 1917. She brought messages about and information about Mary rather than the importance of prayer and making January 21, 2018 Catholic Times 19 Hello, Dolly!

The Newark Catholic High School drama department will present Hello, Dolly! at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Satur- day, Jan. 26 and 27 at the Midland The- ater, 36 N. Park Place, Newark. Hello, Dolly! is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. It follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York, in the late 1800s or early 1900s to find a match for the miserly “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. In doing so, she convinc- es his niece, his niece’s intended hus- band, and Horace’s two clerks to travel to New York City. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the school office or at the door on the evenings of the show. Children age five For more information, call the school and younger are free. at (740) 344-3594. Ohio Trombone Quartet Concert

The Ohio Trombone Quartet (OTQ) is a teaching associate at The Ohio will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sun- State University, and Tony Weikel is day, Feb. 11 at Marysville Our Lady low brass instructor at Otterbein Uni- of Lourdes Church, 1033 W. 5th St. versity and second trombone in the The program will include works by Springfield Symphony. All members Christopher Brubeck, George Philipp also are very active freelance per- Telemann, Paul Hindemith, Alfred formers in Ohio and beyond. Hornoff, Ludwig van Beethoven, The mission of OTQ is to promote Tony Zilincik, and Antonio Carlos chamber music at the highest level Jobim. through performance and education. The OTQ is a chamber ensemble The group also is very interested in consisting of professional musicians promoting new music, premiering from central Ohio. Lucas Borges is Michael Johnson’s Anacoluthon on its professor of trombone at Ohio Uni- recital tour in 2016. It is preparing for AM 820 versity, Joe Brown teaches the His- a similar tour in February, which will tory of Rock and other music classes include a performance at the Ohio CATHOLIC RADIO at OU, Lucas Kaspar is trombone in- Music Educators Association confer- structor at Muskingum University and ence on Friday, Feb. 9.

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Pray 20 Catholic Times January 21, 2018 Martin Luther King Celebration ~ 2018

The Rev. Joel L. King Jr. gives the keynote address at the annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John Church. The featured soloist with the choir was Shari Williams. CT photos by Ken Snow

The Rev. Joel L. King Jr. of Gahanna years in Baptist churches in Ohio, in- Lord,” Joel King said. was the guest preacher at the annual cluding Union Grove Baptist Church in This year marks the 50th anniversary service in memory of the Rev. Mar- Columbus. of the civil right activist’s death from an tin Luther King Jr. held Monday, Jan. The featured soloist was Shari Wil- assassin’s bullet in 1968. 15 at Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John liams, who joined the choir for “Walk “Dr. King was pursued and persecut- Church. in the Light.” ed. He was arrested 30 times. He was King was ordained by his father, the Joel King encouraged those in atten- scorned and scandalized, but his reward late Rev. Joel L. King Sr., who is the dance to carry on the legacy of his uncle. was in the kingdom of heaven,” Joel brother of the late Rev. Martin Luther “There’s a lot of work yet to be done King pointed out in his sermon. “Be- King Sr., the father of the famed civil all around the world, but we can start, cause he was waiting for ‘Thy King- rights leader. That makes him a first today, right here, right now,” he said. dom to come.’ cousin of Martin Luther King Jr. Joel “Dr. King would say ’Stand up for righ- “We have to lay aside those things that King has served in ministry for 34 teousness. Stand up for what is right in so easily beset us and look unto Jesus, the community.’ who is the author and finisher of our “We cannot go backwards. We have faith. That’s what Dr. King was trying come too far as a nation, as a world.” to tell us: ‘I looked over and I saw the King said the way to change hearts, Promised Land.’ We’ll get there one encourage peace, and heal racial divi- day, but we’ve got to get all that strife sion is through Jesus Christ’s death and and all that hate out of our hearts as we resurrection. go about our Father’s business,” the preacher concluded. Dr. King’s expression ‘“Love is the only force capable of transforming the enemy into a friend’ still rings true to- day,” the preacher said. “But the appli- cation of this love has to come from our hearts. “Dr. King believed that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the power to change bigotry, hate, and injus- tice into peaceful harmony between all of God’s creatures. He realized that hate makes a man bitter, but love makes a bit- ter man better. Hate makes a man angry, but love makes a healed man happy. Hate makes a man distrustful, but love turns a sinner into a saint. Hate makes a man self-serving, but love turns an ego- tistic man into a selfless servant of the