Giving back Students help beautify, clean St. Patrick Cemetery in Madison, page 10. Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com April 29, 2016 Vol. LVI, No. 29 75¢ Wuerl: ‘What life and Politically correct ‘choice’ love is all about’ rhetoric hides ugly truth of abortion WASHINGTON (CNS)—One day after Planned Parenthood’s president, Cecile Richards, spoke at Georgetown University, Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl celebrated a University Mass for Life for college students at a nearby Catholic church, encouraging them to stand up for God’s gift of human life. A Georgetown student group’s invitation to Richards, the head of the nation’s largest abortion provider, to speak on April 20 at Cardinal the country’s oldest Donald W. Wuerl Catholic university drew nationwide criticism and was countered by a week of pro-life activities at the school. The events included panel discussions For more than 40 years, Bernie Price has worked for the archdiocese’s Catholic Youth Organization and has led the high school youth group at on the dignity of life and the importance of Good Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis. Here, she is pictured in the center of five former members of the youth group who now play volleyball outreach to women facing crisis pregnancies, together in the archdiocese’s Young Adult Ministry sports program. Katie Mracna, left, Zach Burns, Stacia Smith, Amanda Hubenthal and Greg and a talk by Abby Johnson, the former Kocher reunite with Price. (Submitted photo) director of a Planned Parenthood clinic who is now pro-life and speaks out about the reality of that agency’s abortion practices. A special love guides Bernie Price as she In his homily at the April 21 Mass at Epiphany Church, Cardinal Wuerl warned about a powerful, politically correct directs young people in sports and faith movement and environment “all around us. ... It says to set aside such things as the value By John Shaughnessy slumps off the court, with some of the Price privately tells them how proud of human life, and substitute the politically girls crying. she is of their efforts during the game correct position that actually you should be There are more than a few “great In the midst of these polar opposite and the season. Then she has them turn free to choose to kill the unborn child. But loves” in the life of Bernie Price, and emotions, Price soon gathers the two around and look at everyone in the the word of God says to us, ‘Don’t conform one is passionately on display mere teams together in her official role as stands because she wants the fans “to see yourself to this age’ ” (Rom 12:2). minutes after a championship game the CYO’s director of girls’ athletics. how great these kids are.” The congregation of nearly 150 people in the archdiocese’s Catholic Youth She is there to present trophies to the When the girls do, Price’s voice included students from local universities, Organization (CYO). two teams, and she has always lived for rises—“loudly,” she admits. And with along with faculty members, campus The two girls’ volleyball teams have this moment during her 42 1/2 years no need of a microphone, she roars, “If ministry staff and young adults from the just finished a well-played, intense of joyous, give-everything-you-have anyone wants their money back, you’re Washington area. Cardinal Wuerl was joined championship that has left one group of dedication to serving the CYO and the not going to get it because you’ve gotten by five concelebrating priests who serve in seventh- and eighth-grade girls beaming children and youths of the archdiocese. your money’s worth and more.” And her campus ministry. and jumping in joy while the other team After she brings the teams together, See BERNIE, page 8 A group of about two dozen Georgetown University students, along See WUERL, page 8 When it comes to happiness, there’s no app for that, Pope Francis tells teens VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Happiness “is not an ‘app’ that you can download on your phones, nor will the latest update help you become free and great in loving,” Pope Francis told thousands of teenagers. Youths from around the world flocked to Rome for a special Holy Year of Mercy event for teens aged 13-16. The celebrations began on April 23 with confessions in St. Peter’s Square. The pope caught many off guard as he made an unannounced visit to the square. After greeting several people, he placed a purple stole over his shoulders and sat down, joining more Pope Francis hears the confession of a youth on April 23 in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. See TEENS, page 2 (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016

possessive” of people or worldly things, TEENS he said. “There is always a temptation continued from page 1 to let our affections be tainted by an instinctive desire to take, to have what than 150 priests offering the sacrament of we find pleasing; our consumerist culture reconciliation. reinforces this tendency. Yet when we Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, hold on too tightly to something, it fades, Vatican spokesman, said the pope it dies and then we feel confused, empty “listened to the confessions of 16 boys inside,” he said. and girls,” spending more than an hour in The freedom that comes from love, he the square. continued, does not come from “doing Celebrating Mass with the young whatever you want,” which only makes people on April 24, the pope told them people “self-centered and aloof,” but true freedom is priceless and comes from is a gift that comes from “being able to making the courageous decision to do choose good. good and not from the mediocre belief “Be skeptical about people who want that happiness can be easily obtained to make you believe that you are only through worldly possessions and fashion. important if you act tough like the heroes A person’s happiness “has no in films or if you wear the latest fashions. price and cannot be bought,” the Your happiness has no price; it cannot be pope told them during the Mass in bought,” the pope stressed. St. Peter’s Square. The first day of the celebration Gray clouds looming over ended late on April 23 with music and St. Peter’s Square did little to deter an testimonies at Rome’s Olympic Stadium estimated 100,000 young teens and for an estimated 70,000 youths. pilgrims from attending the final Mass of In a video message played at the the jubilee celebration. rally, Pope Francis compared the Pope Francis waves after he celebrated a Mass for the Youth Jubilee on April 24 in St. Peter’s In his homily, the pope encouraged absence of Jesus in one’s life to being Square at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters) the youths to carry out the “enormous somewhere without a cellphone signal responsibility” entrusted to the disciples so it is impossible to connect with The youths had made a pilgrimage with others, one must first be able to by Jesus in the Sunday Gospel reading: each other. to the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, forgive. Resentments or the desire for “By this, everyone will know that you “Just remember that if Jesus is not and the pope told them, “Do not forget revenge are like a worm that “eats away are my disciples, if you have love for one in your life, it is as though there was that the door is the encounter with Christ, at the soul and does not allow us to be another” (Jn 13:35). no signal,” he said. “Let’s always place who introduces us to the Father who asks happy,” he said. Love, he said, is the “only valid ourselves where we have the signal: the us to be merciful as he is merciful.” “Let us forgive and forget the wrong ‘document’ identifying us as Christians” family, the parish, the school, because in Reminding them of the importance of done to us; in this way we can understand and the only path to happiness. this world we will always have something simple gestures in carrying out works of the teaching of Jesus and be his disciples True love is free “without being to say that is good and true.” mercy, the pope said that to be merciful and witnesses of mercy,” he said. † U.S. teens say faith strengthened at youth celebration in Rome VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Sharing and celebrating Rome’s Olympic Stadium. In his homily, Pope Francis told the more than the joy of faith with thousands of Catholic “It was awesome; the energy was insane,” Emily 100,000 teens present that happiness “is not an ‘app’ teenagers from around the globe was a rare moment said. “The people knew all the lyrics, and they were that you can download on your phones,” and that love that not many people are able to experience, a jamming out. So we came up with a couple of words leads to true freedom, which is a gift that comes from U.S. teen said. that we could sing along. It was really cool to be in that “being able to choose good.” “It was a different atmosphere than what I’m used atmosphere.” The pope’s message, Emily said, encouraged people to, but it’s good because it shows that the beauty of To see so many Catholic teens in one place was “to go back to the Church at the end of the day, not the Catholic Church is there,” Emily Sullivan told “definitely encouraging,” she added. your phone.” Catholic News Service (CNS) on April 25. For Ryan, attending the April 24 Mass in St. Peter’s Their mother Susan told CNS she hopes that Emily, her brother Ryan and parents Matt and Square was the highlight of his pilgrimage. “It was great attending the jubilee event will give her children Susan, came from North Carolina to participate in seeing the pope. Meeting other people and seeing the a “fuller and richer experience” as they prepare to the Year of Mercy celebration for young teens on city was all good,” he told CNS. receive confirmation. April 23-24 in Rome. “We will make our confirmation in two weeks, so it “It was really important for me and for them to Both siblings, who are preparing to receive the was definitely great to see the history of the Church and have this experience,” she said. “To be that close sacrament of confirmation, said that despite the [meet] other people who are Catholic because where [to Pope Francis)] as he was celebrating Mass was language barrier, they were able to join in singing we live, there’s not as big of a [Catholic population],” truly, I hope, a life-changing experience for them that and praying during the April 23 youth rally at Emily said. reaffirms their faith.” †

New nuncio to U.S. says he’s ready to listen and learn from American people VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Archbishop Christophe corps for almost 40 years, and said a nuncio’s job is to of valuing peoples and cultures and their local expressions Pierre, the new nuncio to the United States, said he help the pope fulfill his ministry of building up the local of faith while being united universally. is ready to learn about the Catholic Church in the Churches, respecting their diversity, while keeping them The archbishop told Vatican Radio’s English program, country and will try his best to be united with the universal Church. “I’m quite excited—sometimes fearful,” about leaving Pope Francis’ emissary, particularly “The difficulty or the challenge,” he said, is “to listen, Mexico and going to the United States. He said his in promoting a Church that is close to be careful about what’s going on, to understand, to reaction was “oh” when the pope told him of his new to those who suffer. exercise dialogue—I think that’s very important—to assignment “because it’s such a big country, such a big The archbishop, who had a discover the beauty, the richness of the culture of history, but you know I’m trustful in God and very, very private meeting at the Vatican the people, the way the people live [and] to help the grateful for this mission which is given to me. with Pope Francis on April 21, inculturation of the Gospel in a particular culture.” “I know I have to learn in the same way [as] when I gave interviews the next day to the At the same time, he said, a nuncio’s mission is “to arrived in Mexico nine years ago. I had to learn a lot and English and the Italian programs of help the pope understand—the pope and those that work I’m still learning, so I’m sure that during this year the Vatican Radio. with him—to understand what’s going on.” American people—particularly the bishops, the priests, Archbishop The 70-year-old French native “The richness of the Catholic Church,” the religious, the laypeople—will be my teachers,” he Christophe Pierre has been in the Vatican diplomatic Archbishop Pierre said, comes from that combination said. “I’m ready to learn.” †

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Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Page 3 Friends of Dorothy Day commend step in her sainthood cause WASHINGTON (CNS)—The recent update in the sainthood cause for American Catholic icon Dorothy Day ‘I mean, there are other things is welcome news to many of her friends and associates she would rather have done. who believe her understanding of Catholic social teaching should be But, in the end, it was very held up as a Church value. clear that her life took the The Archdiocese of New York direction that it took, because announced on April 19 an important she responded to hearing the next step in the canonization process voice of God.’ for Day: a canonical inquiry into the life of the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement and —Martha Hennessy, famed peace activist. granddaughter of “For those who knew her, there is Dorothy Day no question about Dorothy’s holiness Dorothy Day and her prophetic witness,” said Patrick Jordan, a former managing brought dismay to her friends. editor of The Catholic Worker newspaper that Day helped Seeking to fuse her life and her faith, Day wrote for launch in 1933 and one of her longtime companions. such Catholic publications as America and Commonweal. “Canonization, on the other hand, is a legal process In 1932, she met Peter Maurin, a French immigrant and meant to certify a certain individual’s ‘status’ at the time former member of the Christian Brothers. Together, they of her or his death and what this means for the life of started The Catholic Worker newspaper in the midst of the the Church,” Jordan told Catholic News Service (CNS). Great Depression, and opened a house of hospitality, from “Obviously, there are lots more saints than those included on which eventually spun dozens of similar houses and farm the Church’s official list. Yet, for those memorable enough communities in the U.S. and elsewhere. to be so designated, the legal process of canonization The archdiocese also will interview eyewitnesses assures that their stories will be handed down to future to Day’s life, gathering evidence that will be sent to generations to emulate and to value. All to the good.” the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes and to The canonical inquiry by the archdiocese—which is Pope Francis. sponsoring Day’s sainthood cause, and is where she oversaw If, after examining the information, the Vatican Patrick Jordan, former managing editor of The Catholic Worker some of the Catholic Worker houses of hospitality for poor congregation and the pope recognize Day’s heroic newspaper, brushes wet leaves from Dorothy Day’s grave marker and marginalized people—will find a historical commission virtues, she will be declared “venerable,” the next at Cemetery of the Resurrection in the Staten Island borough of issuing a report placing Day’s life in historical context and step in the canonization process. She now has the title New York on Dec. 9, 2012. Jordan and his wife Kathleen were reviewing her unpublished writings. “servant of God.” close associates of Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan will appoint Beatification and, ultimately, canonization are the next Movement. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) theological experts to review her published writings— steps in the process. In general, one miracle determined to two readers for each publication—with an eye toward have occurred through the intercession of a candidate for the house where Day worked, and where she died in 1980. doctrine and morals. sainthood is required for beatification, and a second such “You know, she stated, ‘Don’t call me a saint, I don’t Jordan and his wife Kathleen—both of whom helped miracle is needed for canonization. want to be dismissed that easily,’ ” Hennessy, now 61, said. care for Day in her later years—told CNS they commend “By declaring a person a saint, the Church does not “She also said we’re all called to be saints. But, I also see the archdiocese for committing considerable time and mean to honor that person. It is not a reward,” said the hand of God pushing her in a direction that she didn’t resources to gathering the testimonies needed to determine Deacon Tom Cornell, co-founder of the Catholic Peace necessarily choose or understand at the time. the social activist’s qualifications for canonization, and to Fellowship and a decades-long associate of Day. “It is meant “I mean, there are other things she would rather have examining her considerable writings for their wisdom and to hold up an example of authentic Christian discipleship for done,” Hennessy said. “But, in the end, it was very clear theological acuity. a certain time and place.” that her life took the direction that it took, because she Day’s sainthood cause was first undertaken by one of Cornell told CNS he hopes this latest step in the responded to hearing the voice of God.” Cardinal Dolan’s predecessors, Cardinal John J. O’Connor, canonization process means the Catholic Church The Jordans also said they see Day’s contributions to in 2000. establishment will adopt Day’s staunch anti-war positions, the faith getting much-deserved attention in recent times, The U.S. bishops unanimously endorsed Day’s sainthood and “will speed the day when all the world will know that such as Pope Francis’ mention of her in his Sept. 24, 2015, cause during their 2012 fall general assembly. Catholics favor conscientious objection to war and the address to a joint meeting of Congress, and the recent Day was born in Brooklyn in 1897, and shortly thereafter development of nonviolent alternatives to conflict resolution discussion of her life in such best-selling books as her family moved to San Francisco, where she was baptized and resistance to the imposition of tyranny from within or David Brooks’ The Road to Character. an Episcopalian. Her family later moved to Chicago, and without a nation state.” “The serious issues of the times themselves—refugees, Day attended the University of Illinois. Day certainly suspected that a canonization cause on poverty and inequality, racism, massive spending on wars However, she left college to work as a journalist in her behalf could be launched after her death. Though and developing military technologies for future wars, capital New York City. While in Manhattan, she got involved in the she scoffed at the notion during her lifetime, people who punishment, torture, and prolonged incarcerations, etc.— causes of her day, such as women’s suffrage and peace, and knew her intimately say she had conflicting thoughts are all issues on which Dorothy Day wrote forcefully and was part of a circle of literary and artistic figures of the era. on the process that goes into the Church naming sought to ameliorate,” Patrick Jordan said. In Day’s personal life, though, she went through a string someone a saint. “That her canonization process has now reached of love affairs, a failed marriage, a suicide attempt and “Our lives are full of contradiction,” said this significant stage indicates Dorothy’s life will an abortion. But with the birth of her daughter, Tamar, in Martha Hennessy, one of Day’s nine grandchildren, in a increasingly be given the recognition it deserves,” he 1926, Day embraced Catholicism. She had Tamar baptized 2012 interview with CNS at Maryhouse, a Catholic Worker said. “First in the United States, then in Rome, and finally Catholic, which ended her common-law marriage and residence in the East Village section of New York. It’s also throughout the world.” † Nearly 900 students to graduate from three Catholic colleges in archdiocese

Criterion staff report SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS Students, families, friends and educators will COLLEGE MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis join in the celebration as the three Catholic colleges ® in the archdiocese hold their graduation ceremonies Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin will deliver the commencement in May. St. Mary-of-the-Woods will celebrate its address as 686 students will receive their associate’s, bachelors’ or 179th commencement on May 7 when master’s degree from Marian University in 140 graduates in its Indianapolis on May 7. Class of 2016 will The graduation ceremony will be at Saint Meinrad Seminary receive their associate’s, 10 a.m. at St. Vincent Health Field on the and School of Theology bachelors’ or master’s Marian campus. degree. During the ceremony, Archbishop Tobin Sixty-two students are expected to receive The Baccalaureate will be among four individuals to receive master’s degrees when Saint Meinrad Seminary Mass will be celebrated an honorary degree. The archbishop will be and School of Theology at 10:30 a.m. in the bestowed with an honorary Doctor of Public in St. Meinrad holds its college’s Church of the Service degree. commencement on May 14. Immaculate Conception. Michael and Rebecca Weaver will both The ceremony will be The commencement receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service at 2 p.m. Central Time in ceremony will begin at Archbishop degree. They serve as co-directors of the Joseph W. Tobin St. Bede Theater on the Melody 1:15 p.m. in Hamilton Weaver Popcorn Foundation, a charitable Saint Meinrad campus. Birmingham-Byrd Arena of the college’s organization with a primary focus of improving educational Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center. opportunities for youths in central Indiana. of the Archdiocese of The commencement speaker will be Marni McKinney Waterfield will receive an honorary Mobile, Ala., will deliver Melody Birmingham-Byrd, president of Duke Doctor of Business Administration degree. She serves as president the commencement Energy’s Indiana operation in Plainfield. She of McKinney Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization address. will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane that supports policies and practices “that promote environmental Archbishop Mass for the graduates Letters degree. responsibility to realize green, healthy and sustainable Thomas J. Rodi and their guests begins at The college will also present its communities.” 10:30 a.m. Central Time in the Archabbey Church Distinguished Alumnae Award to Mary Barrett The Baccalaureate Mass will be at 5 p.m. on May 6 in the chapel of Our Lady of Einsiedeln. and Providence Sister Marie Brendan Harvey. in Marian Hall. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016

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Intellect and Virtue/John Garvey Questionable use of scare quotes Southern states have been busy Quotation marks usually signify this spring passing laws that follow that the writer is repeating someone Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 naturally on the else’s words exactly. (Richard Nixon Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor Supreme Court’s proclaimed, “I’m innocent.”) Sometimes Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus decision we use them to indicate that we are redefining coining a phrase, or stipulating to a marriage. particular usage. (He called his flying The court platform a “hoverboard.”) Editorial concluded its But scare quotes, or sneer quotes as opinion last June we sometimes call them, signify that by saying that the a word or phrase is being used in an First Amendment ironic sense—a shorthand way of saying protected “so-called.” When the Los Angeles Times religious people reports that “Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal who hold traditional views on sex. Since on Monday vetoed a ‘religious liberty’ then, a number of state legislatures have bill,” it is telling us that religious liberty passed laws designed to implement that is not, properly speaking, concerned with protection. Debates often focus on people how people live their sex lives. in the matrimonial business, like bakers, This notion should strike Catholics who might decline to play a role in as odd. Sex is at the heart of our gay weddings. sacraments. In Christian marriage, sex The politics of sex roles has moved is, Pope Francis recently said, “a path pretty fast since 2015. Transgender of growth in the life of grace.” In other issues are now routinely bundled with circumstances, it is unholy. claims for gay and lesbian equality. So Catholics are not alone in attaching A newly married couple arrive in St. Peter’s Square to attend Pope Francis’ another bone of contention has been what religious significance to sexual practice. general audience at the Vatican in this Oct. 14, 2015, file photo. Pope Francis’ bathrooms such people can use. Jewish law sees sex between husband postsynodal apostolic exhortation on the family, “Amoris Laetitia” The cultural censors have been on this and wife as a mitzvah. But it frowns on (“The Joy of Love”), was released on April 8. The exhortation is the movement like a chicken on a June bug. sexual relations between men, as does concluding document of the 2014 and 2015 synods of bishops on the family. When the governor of North Carolina the Quran. Buddhist monks practice (CNS photo/Paul Haring) signed one of these laws, Apple, celibacy as a form of purification Google, the Bank of America and the conducive to spiritual enlightenment. National Basketball Association (NBA) Perhaps the scare quotes are meant What has happened to marriage? made threatening noises about pulling to qualify the meaning of the word “First there’s love, then marriage, gone out long ago. Now any consensual out their business. PayPal canceled plans “liberty” rather than “religion.” This is then a baby carriage.” sex, heterosexual or homosexual, by to build an operations center in Charlotte. a more disturbing possibility. One who That’s the way it used to be, but not people over 18 seems acceptable. Half a dozen cities (New York, misunderstands what religious people anymore. The “marriage” part might or As for that baby carriage, who San Francisco, Seattle—you get the idea) believe will probably be willing to might not happen these days as couples cares these days whether it’s needed prohibited travel to North Carolina by accept correction from them, since they delay marriage or skip it altogether. only by those who are married? The municipal employees. presumably know better. But one who Pope Francis took notice of this latest statistics show that 40.2 percent Mississippi and Georgia felt the would deny religious people the freedom trend in his apostolic exhortation “ of all births are to unmarried women. same kind of heat. Disney told Georgia to act according to their faith disagrees ‘Amoris Laetitia’ (The Joy of Love), That rate varies according to racial it would not film shows there. Coke on a matter of principle, not of fact. on Love in the Family,” in which he and ethnic groups. It’s highest among and Home Depot, both headquartered I hope I’m not reading too much reflected on the reports of the bishops African-Americans, where it’s more there, complained. The NFL said it significance into a couple of punctuation on the synods on marriage: “At the risk than 70 percent, and lowest among might not hold the Super Bowl in marks. But I fear that we are becoming of oversimplifying, we might say that non-Hispanic whites, under 30 percent. Atlanta. In the face of this pressure, a society where sexual license is more we live in a culture which pressures According to a Gallup poll, 61 percent Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed that important than religious freedom. The young people not to start a family, of Americans think that having a baby state’s bill. next step, which the Supreme Court because they lack possibilities for the outside of marriage is morally acceptable. In their accounts of these disputes, foresaw last year, will be to insist that future. Yet this same culture presents That percentage has gone up every year the print and electronic media show everyone confess adherence to the new others with so many options that they this century, starting at 45 percent in 2002. an increasing tendency to refer to faith or suffer the consequences. too are dissuaded from starting a Pope Francis recognizes all these “religious freedom” in scare quotes. Like family” (#40). changes in society’s attitudes toward Chris Farley playing Bennett Brauer on (John Garvey is the president of Over the past generation, women marriage. He wrote in the exhortation, Saturday Night Live or Mike Myers as The Catholic University of America in in the United States have had many “We need to find the right language, Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers films. Washington.) † options placed before them. The arguments and forms of witness that can widespread social acceptance of help us reach the hearts of young people, Be Our Guest/Larry Mahl women’s equality, the advent of appealing to their capacity for generosity, various forms of contraceptives and commitment, love and even heroism, and Abortion is not health care, reader says the legalization of abortion have in this way inviting them to take up the offered women the freedom to pursue challenge of marriage with enthusiasm There is much confusion today “problem.” The makers and sellers of this high-powered careers and sexually and courage” (#40). as to what is good for us in mind, pill pocket about $50 each purchase. If diverse lives without fear of pregnancy This won’t be easy, as witnessed body and soul. chain founders like Barny Kroger were or stigma. Thus marriage has become a by the decline of Catholic marriages, The enemy of our souls continues to alive today, they would very likely not choice rather than a certainty. a phenomenon that began way back confuse many as to what is good and be involved in killing babies for profit. The exhortation notes that, in in 1970. An article by Commonweal what is not. You could say that SIN He did not start that chain of “family- some countries, many young persons publisher Thomas Baker last July reported is the abbreviation for “Self-Inflicted friendly” stores for that reason—or to sell “postpone a wedding for economic that the number of Catholic marriages in Nonsense.” Most have not discovered contraceptives, either. reasons, work or study. Some do so for the United States declined by 69 percent this in their spiritual lives, which would Thank God that change is possible other reasons, such as the influence of since 1969 while the number of Catholics help them make good choices to grow through prayer, and that the Christian ideologies which devalue marriage and has grown. in virtue, instead of assumed-to-be good values that this nation was founded family, the desire to avoid the failures He listed five causes: a low level of choices that are, in fact, causing most to upon still prevail. It is said that “Satan of other couples, the fear of something institutional allegiance among younger grow in vice. advances when men of good will they consider too important and sacred, Catholics; widespread cohabitation (about The Plan B abortion pill has been do nothing.” the social opportunities and economic half), which makes couples reluctant snuck into many pharmacies and is being We need to make sure that we are not benefits associated with simply living to present themselves for marriage sold over or behind the counters. Whether caught up in Satan’s noose, for God is together, a purely emotional and preparation; rejection of the Church’s the stores and various chains know giving him all the slack on the leash he romantic concept of love, the fear of teachings about sexual matters; a desire it or not, in the eyes of God, they are needs to hang himself. losing their freedom and independence, for nontraditional wedding arrangements accomplices to murder if someone takes Those who have chosen to follow and the rejection of something that the Church doesn’t permit; and a the Plan B Pill and the unborn child dies. Jesus and continue to grow in a healthy conceived as purely institutional and decline in family and parental pressure for In case you did not know, it is designed prayer life can, by the grace of God, bureaucratic” (#40). couples to marry in a Catholic setting. to do just that—kill a baby. see that Satan makes his lies obvious in Cohabitation rather than marriage The result is that the Church is either Blessed Teresa of Kolkata has been our culture. Pray, pray, pray, especially has become the option of choice for losing many of its younger members, or attributed as saying, “It is a poverty to during and after this holy Easter season, many young couples. What society many of those members are not forming decide that a child must die so that you for we are all created and called to be once condemned is now widely their consciences according to the may live as you wish.” In God’s Word, saints in this short life. accepted. The most recent polls indicate teachings of the Church when it comes to St. Paul and St. John encourage us to “test “If my people who are called by my that about 70 percent of Americans sexual matters and marriage. the spirits” (1 Thes 5:21 and 1 Jn 4:1) for name humble themselves, and pray and consider it OK to live together The exhortation has suggestions for a reason. Satan loves to confuse us so that seek my face, and turn from their wicked without marriage. what parishes should do about this. It will we make poor choices. ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I The whole idea that sex outside of be difficult but necessary if the Church is “Family-friendly” pharmacies have, will forgive their sin and heal their land” marriage is sinful, which is what is to retain its young members. in many cases, been lead to believe that (2 Chr 7:14). taught by the Catholic Church and used the Plan B pill is a good choice, and to be accepted by society, seems to have —John F. Fink many sell it in the disguise of “health (Larry Mahl is a member of St. Louis care” and it being a good solution to a Parish in Batesville.) The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Page 5

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Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give of Charity in Yemen. My hope and prayer circumstances—good times, bad times fear, anxiety and anger that disturb our to you. Not as the world gives do I give it is that as they suffered and died, these and ordinary times. We can rely on Jesus tranquility and threaten our happiness. We to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled women—who have been described as to be with us at our side always. need the peace of Christ to deal with life’s or afraid” (Jn 14:27). contemporary martyrs by Pope Francis— Finally, the peace of Christ is troubles, and to experience the joy that experienced the peace that Jesus Christ transformative. Beyond helping us accept he has promised us as a result of his own n the Gospel reading for the promised to all his followers, a peace that the bad things that happen to us—either passion, death and resurrection. Sixth Sunday of Easter (Jn 14:23-29), transcends our earthly experience. because of our own bad or sinful choices In next Sunday’s Gospel reading, the Ithe risen Lord comforts his disciples I think the peace of Christ has three or because of evil in the world far beyond Lord tells us again that he loves us and (and us) with the admonition, “Do not let essential characteristics. First, it is deeply our control—the peace that we receive that he gives us his peace. To guarantee your hearts be troubled or afraid. Peace I embedded in our hearts in a way that from the Lord, through his gift of the this promise, he tells us that he will send leave with you; my peace I give to you.” makes it impossible to destroy. As we Holy Spirit, changes us. It turns our an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will What is the peace of Jesus? sing in the late 19th-century hymn, “No weakness into strength, our fear into defend us and guide us both in ordinary He tells us that his peace is different storm can shake my inmost calm while courage, and our despair into a profound times and when things are really tough. from what the world offers. What does to that rock I’m clinging. Since Love is hope. This means that because of the The Holy Spirit is the presence of that mean for us concretely? lord of heaven and Earth, how can I keep power of God’s grace, good really can God in every circumstance of our lives. There is something paradoxical about from singing?” Something about the peace come from evil, and peace can result from Because God is with us (closer to us than the peace of Christ. We know from the of Christ is impenetrable no matter how even the most reprehensible violence. we are to ourselves), we never have to Scriptures and from 2,000 years of Church cruelly it is attacked. That fact should give Most of us will not experience fear being abandoned to a cruel fate in history that the peace that Jesus offers us confidence and hope regardless of the martyrdom the way the four Missionaries a hostile and uncaring world. God the does not automatically grant immunity situations we face. of Charity in Yemen did, but every one of Father and his only son, Jesus Christ, from suffering or anxiety. The pax Christi Secondly, the peace of Christ flows us encounters our share of violence and are with us through the gift of their Holy is not synonymous with times of calm. from God’s unconditional love and anxiety in our daily lives. Spirit. We have nothing to fear—and Nor does it cause a cessation of warfare, mercy. When we realize and accept A family member suffering from every reason to be filled with hope. violence or natural disasters. that a loving God knows us personally, addiction or a terminal illness can As we continue this joyous season of On the contrary, the peace of Christ loves us unconditionally and is always certainly threaten our peace. Financial Easter, and prepare for the great gift of the is most often experienced in the midst ready to embrace us, we can relax and problems, loss of a job, marital difficulties Holy Spirit at Pentecost, let not our hearts of terrible circumstances—such as the take heart no matter what happens to us. or serious disagreements among family be troubled or afraid. The Lord is with recent brutal slaying of four Missionaries Our merciful God is there for us in all members or friends can all lead to us—now and always. Alleluia! †

No se turbe vuestro corazón, ni tenga miedo “La paz os dejo, mi paz os doy; yo estas mujeres a quien el papa Francisco en la cotidianidad. Podemos estar seguros Necesitamos la paz de Cristo para poder no os la doy como el mundo la da. describió como mártires contemporáneas, de que Jesús está a nuestro lado en todo enfrentar las dificultades de la vida y para No se turbe vuestro corazón, ni tenga hayan sentido la paz que Jesucristo momento. vivir la alegría que él nos prometió como miedo”(Jn 14:27). prometió a todos sus seguidores; una Por último, la paz de Cristo transforma. resultado de su propia pasión, muerte y paz que trasciende nuestra experiencia Además de ayudarnos a aceptar las resurrección. n la lectura del evangelio del sexto terrenal. cosas malas que nos ocurren, ya sea a En la lectura del Evangelio del próximo domingo de Pascua (Jn 14:23- Considero que la paz de Cristo posee consecuencia de nuestras propias malas domingo el Señor nos dice nuevamente E29), el Señor resucitado consuela tres características esenciales. Primero, o pecaminosas elecciones, o a causa que nos ama y que nos da su paz. Para a sus discípulos (y a nosotros) con está profundamente arraigada en nuestros de la iniquidad que existe en el mundo garantizar su promesa nos dice que esta exhortación: “No se turbe vuestro corazones de una forma que es imposible y que se escapa de nuestro control, la enviará a un representante—el Espíritu corazón, ni tenga miedo. La paz os dejo, destruirla. Tal como cantamos en inglés paz que recibimos del Señor a través Santo—para que nos defienda y nos guíe, mi paz os doy.” en el himno del siglo XIX: “Ninguna de Su obsequio del Espíritu Santo, nos tanto en la vida cotidiana como en los ¿Qué es la paz de Jesús? tormenta puede estremecer mi calma transforma. Convierte nuestra debilidad en momentos difíciles. Él nos dice que su paz es distinta de lo interior mientras me aferre a esa roca. fortaleza, nuestro temor en valor y nuestra El Espíritu Santo es la presencia de que ofrece el mundo. ¿Y qué significa esto ¿Cómo no iba a cantar si el amor es desesperación en profunda esperanza. Dios en cada circunstancia de la vida. concretamente? dueño del cielo y de la tierra?” La paz Esto significa que debido al poder de la Porque Dios está con nosotros (más cerca La paz de Cristo es algo paradójico. de Cristo tiene una cualidad que la hace gracia de Dios, del mal también puede de lo que estamos de nosotros mismos) A través de las Escrituras y de los impenetrable sin importar que sea blanco emanar el bien, y la paz puede llegar a ser jamás debemos temer quedar a la suerte 2,000 años de la historia de la Iglesia de los más crueles ataques. Ese hecho el resultado de la violencia más abyecta. de un destino cruel en un mundo hostil e sabemos que la paz que ofrece Jesús debe darnos confianza y esperanza, La mayoría de nosotros no vivirá un indiferente. Dios el Padre y su único hijo, no nos hace automáticamente inmunes independientemente de la situación que martirio como el de las cuatro misioneras Jesucristo, están con nosotros a través del al sufrimiento ni a la ansiedad. La pax estemos atravesando. de la caridad en Yemen, pero cada uno de don del Espíritu Santo. No tenemos nada Christi no es sinónimo de momentos de Segundo, la paz de Cristo emana del nosotros enfrenta su cuota de violencia y que temer y sí mucho para sentirnos llenos calma, ni tampoco provoca un cese de las amor y la misericordia incondicionales ansiedad en la vida cotidiana. de esperanza. actividades bélicas, de la violencia ni de de Dios. Cuando nos damos cuenta y Tener a un familiar aquejado por una A medida que avanzamos en los desastres naturales. aceptamos que hay un Dios amoroso adicción o una enfermedad terminal esta jubilosa época de Pascua y nos Al contrario, muy a menudo, la que nos conoce personalmente, nos es algo que amenaza nuestra paz. preparamos para el gran obsequio paz de Cristo se siente en medio de ama incondicionalmente y siempre está Los problemas económicos, perder el del Espíritu Santo en Pentecostés, no circunstancias terribles, como es el caso listo para acogernos, podemos sentirnos trabajo, los problemas maritales o los permitamos que nuestros corazones del brutal asesinato de cuatro misioneras tranquilos y animados, sin importar qué graves desacuerdos entre familiares o se turben ni teman. El Señor está con de la caridad en Yemen, ocurrido nos ocurra. Nuestro Dios misericordioso amigos pueden conllevar al temor, a la nosotros, hoy y siempre. ¡Aleluya! † recientemente. Mi esperanza y mi plegaria está allí para nosotros en todas las ansiedad y al odio que perturban nuestra es que, mientras sufrieron y murieron, situaciones: en las buenas, en las malas y tranquilidad y amenazan nuestra felicidad. Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa Page 6 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016

For a list of events for the next four weeks as reported to Events Calendar The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/events.

May 3 Joni LeBeau, 317-236-1475, [email protected]. St. Michael Church, Margaret Hendricks, May 15 Habana Blues Tapas 800-382-9836, ext. 1475, 145 St. Michael Blvd., 317-441-8956. St. John the Baptist Campus Restaurant, 320 Pearl St., [email protected]. Most Holy Name of Brookville. First Saturday of All Saints Parish, New Albany. Theology Jesus, 89 N. 17th Ave., Devotional Prayer Group, May 10 Seton Catholic High School, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. on Tap, “Four Pillars of Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Beech Grove. First Friday prayers, rosary, confession, All Saints Ladies Sodality Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 233 S. 5th St., Richmond. Christian Spirituality,” devotion, exposition of the Hot Breakfast Buffet, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 765-647-5462. Fine Arts Extravaganza, free Jeff Jenkins presenting, for Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 a.m.-noon, donations Catholic, educational, visual arts show 5:30 p.m., free ages 22-39, free, 6 p.m. reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; accepted. Information: charitable and social singles, Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the May 8 musical performance 7 p.m., $5 Information: 812-923-8355, St. Michael the Archangel 812-623-2349. 50 and over, single, separated, Sacred Heart and prayers for sloppy joe meal with chips and [email protected]. Church, 3354 W. 30th St., widowed or divorced. New the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. ice cream and drink 5:30 p.m., Indianapolis. Mass in French, May 16 May 4 members welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454. purchase meal tickets at school Fatima Retreat House, Information: 317-243-0777. 1 p.m. Information: 317-523- office in advance or at the Ritz Charles, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. 4193 or [email protected]. door of the event. Information: Our Lady of the Greenwood Serra Club Dinner Program, St. Augustine Guild “Hats May 5 765-965-6956. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., archdiocesan director of Off to Spring” Luncheon 65th Annual National Day St. Therese of the Infant Greenwood. First Friday refugee services Heidi Smith and Style Show, silent of Prayer, theme this year Jesus (Little Flower) Church, St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. celebration of the Most presenting on Holy Year auction 10:30 a.m., lunch and is “Wake Up America,” 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. prayers of thanksgiving and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, Class of ’63 monthly of Mercy for refugees and fashion show noon proceeds Ave Maria Guild, 12:30 p.m. for continued freedom and 5:45 p.m., exposition of the gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, benefit Little Sisters of the Information: 317-223-3687, immigrants, 6 p.m., $15. liberty, can be viewed live from Blessed Sacrament, following optional dinner afterward. Poor’s St. Augustine Home [email protected]. Information: 317-748-1478 or 9 a.m.-noon by logging on to Mass until 9:30 p.m., sacrament Information: 317-408-6396. for the Aged in Indianapolis, [email protected]. www.NationalDayofPrayer.org. of Reconciliation available. May 12 co-sponsored by St. Vincent Information: 317-888-2861 or May 9 May 18 Hospital and Indianapolis St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, May 6 [email protected]. Crooked Stick Golf Club, St. Nicholas Church, Monthly, $55, reservations Cenacle (house on parish Marian University chapel, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, required. Information: Peggy, May 7 grounds), Indianapolis. Hope 3200 Cold Spring Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Sunman. Holy Mass 317-873-5634. Helpers of God’s Precious and Healing Survivors of Indianapolis. Lumen Lafayette). Golf Fore Faith, and Healing Service, Infants Prayer Vigil, golf outing fundraiser for Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Dei Catholic Business Missionary Oblates of Mary Our Lady of Fatima Group, Mass and monthly Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass archdiocesan “A Promise Information: 317-851-8344. Immaculate Father Richard Retreat House, 5353 E. meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., at the Carmelite Monastery at to Keep” chastity program, McAlear presiding, free-will 56th St., Indianapolis. breakfast, $15 per person. 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking contests for prizes, Holy Cross community Kelley “The Stigma of Addiction,” Information: 317-435-3447 or on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.-noon registration, Gym, 125 N. Oriental St., offering will be collected. Christine Turo Shields ACSW/ [email protected]. assemble on sidewalk in 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. contests, Indianapolis. Health Fair, Information: 812-212-9679, LCSW/LCAC presenting, front of Planned Parenthood 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. lunch following 9:15 a.m. Mass until [email protected]. part of Office of Pro-Life St. Lawrence Church, at 30 S. 3rd St. for buffet, 1 p.m. shotgun start; 12:30 p.m., co-sponsored by and Family Life Health 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. prayers, 10 a.m. travel 5:30-7 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, Franciscan St. Francis Health. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Ministry Speakers Series, First Friday Charismatic to St. Patrick Adoration 6-7 p.m. awards. Pricing, Information: Jan Erlenbaugh 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. 7-9 p.m., free. Registration: Renewal Praise and Mass, Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. information and registration: Gaddis, 317-631-8764 or Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. secure.acceptiva.com/ praise and worship 7 p.m., for Divine Mercy Chaplet, www.archindy.org/ jerlenbaugh@holycross Information: 317-784-4439 or ?cst=73d580. Information: Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: completed around 10:30 a.m. golfforefaith/. Questions: indy.org. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to VIPs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Retreats and Programs John and MaryAnn (Hankel) Cherry, members of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 28. The couple was married on April 28, 1956, at the former St. Mary Church in Springfield, Ohio. St. Bartholomew Church hosts two They have six children, Elizabeth Yoho, Brian, James, Jeff, special concerts on May 14 and July 9 John and Patrick Cherry. They also have 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. † As part of the celebration of its The second and final concert of the 175th anniversary, St. Bartholomew yearlong celebration will feature The Parish will host two concerts at their King’s Singers at 7:30 p.m. on July 9. church, 1306 27th St., in Columbus, on The Grammy Award-winning William and Barbara (Kranzfelder) Hazel, members of May 14 and July 9. all-male British sextet will present St. Pius V Parish in Troy, will celebrate their 50th wedding The May 14 concert will feature “Postcards from Around the World,” anniversary on April 30. Dan Schutte, one of the best-known, featuring not only songs from the The couple was married on April 30, 1966, at St. Joan of Arc most prolific and influential composers world over but also tunes from the Church in Indianapolis. of contemporary Catholic liturgical “Great American Songbook” genre. They have five children, Amy Katra, Beth Vandehey, Andy, music. He composed such pieces as Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are Chris and Matt Hazel. They also have six grandchildren. † “Here I Am, Lord,” “City of God” $25, and group discounts are available. and “Sing a New Song.” The concert For tickets, visit the music office is free—although donations are at St. Bartholomew; Viewpoint Books welcome—and begins at 7 p.m. More at 548 Washington St. in Columbus; information on Schutte is available at or the Columbus Visitors Center at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa offers Family www.danschutte.com. 506 5th St. in Columbus. Tickets also A home-style meal in the parish hall may be purchased by logging on to Camp on May 13-15, open house on May 14 will precede the concert and benefit the ticketriver.com/event/16850. St. Bartholomew School sponsoring For more information, call Catholic Youth Organization $55 per adult, or a maximum of $130 program for Haitian students. 812-379-9353, ext. 237. † (CYO) Camp Rancho Framasa, for a family. 2230 Clay Lick Road, in Nashville, will The deadline to register for either offer two opportunities for families to the May 13-15 Family Camp or the just check out the camp. May 14 of the Family Camp is May 12. The first is on May 13-15 during On May 14, Camp Rancho Framasa Two events for Nathan Trapuzzano the Spring Family Camp weekend. will also offer a free open house from Memorial Foundation set for May 14-15 Activities include climbing, canoeing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guided tours will be crafts, archery, horse rides, games, given, allowing visitors to see the Two events to raise money for the “virtual walker,” or bid on auction items Mass, prayer, campfires and evening facilities and meet the camp directors Nathan Trapuzzano Memorial Foundation online or via smartphone. Registration activities. and staff. No registration is required. will take place on May 14-15. and information is available at The cost for the weekend is $50 per For more information or to register NateNight will be held at St. Susanna www.thenathanfoundation.org/ child under age 18 and $75 for adults, for the Family Camp, log on to School, 1212 E. Main St., in Plainfield, natewalk. or $225 maximum per family. Families www.campranchoframasa.org/ from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on May 14. Both events are named in honor of can also sign up for just May 14 of the family-camp-programs, call The fundraiser is an all-you-can-eat Nathan Trapuzzano, a devout Catholic Family Camp, from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. The 888-988-2839, ext. 122, or e-mail pasta dinner with live music and and member of Our Lady of the cost is $30 per child under age 18 and [email protected]. † entertainment. Cost in advance is $10 Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, for adults and $5 for children, or $12 who was shot and killed during a for adults at the door. Register online at mugging on April 1, 2014, while taking www.thenathanfoundation.org/ a morning walk. Trapuzzano, 24, had get-involved. been married less than a year to his wife Richmond Catholic Community NateWalk will take place Jennifer, and was expecting the birth of at Avon Town Hall Park, their first child later that month. Cecilia Spring Festival set for April 30 6570 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, in Avon, with is now 2. The Criterion printed the wrong date beer and wine garden from 2-10 p.m., registration at 11 a.m. and the run/walk The Nathan Trapuzzano Memorial in last week’s issue for the Richmond carnival games from 2:30-4:30 p.m., at noon on May 15. The cost is $20, Foundation is a non-profit designed Catholic Community Spring Festival. Mass at 5 p.m., and the Endless Summer which includes a T-shirt, race bib and to raise money for children who The festival will take place on Band from 7-10 p.m. professional timing. The event includes have lost a parent. More information April 30 at Seton High School, A hog roast dinner will also be a 5K run/walk with food, music and can be found by logging onto 233 S. 5th St., in Richmond. available from 6-8 p.m. at $10 per plate. games. Those who cannot make the date www.thenathanfoundation.org or the The festival offers a craft bazaar and For more information, call can still participate by registering as a foundation’s Facebook Page. † vintage market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a 765-962-3902. † The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Page 7 Program honors youth mentors who say ‘yes to God’ By Natalie Hoefer

For 21 years, “A Promise to Keep” has helped more than 10,000 archdiocesan teenagers not just keep their promises to live chaste lives, but also to mentor more than 100,000 junior high students to do the same. A Promise to Keep (APTK) is a ministry of the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools and is co-sponsored by St. Vincent Health. It teaches high school youths to mentor junior high students in chastity and moral living. Margaret Hendricks and Sylvia Brunette have led the program from the start. Despite more than two decades of dedication, they point to the high school mentors as the real heroes. Each year, those heroes are invited to a luncheon in their honor. This year, about 150 of the 365 mentors attended the event at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis on April 14. The event featured talks by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin and two young married couples, of which three of the individuals are former APTK mentors. At the conclusion of the lunch, five current mentors shared their stories and thoughts about the APTK program. Below are excerpts from their talks.

Myka Radecki—a junior at Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin chats with a few “A Promise to Keep” mentors from Roncalli High School during a luncheon at the “A big lesson we teach in Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis on April 14. (Photos by Natalie Hoefer) APTK has stuck with me in maintaining relationships. In my particular section of Henry Semler—a senior at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis APTK, we talk about having “I accepted the challenge [to be an APTK mentor] three years ago, and it fits into my life relationships and how to motto: to serve others first, God second, and myself third. … Being involved in APTK has know if your relationship is allowed me to build upon my life’s motto and add those ideals to the ‘A Promise to Keep’ a good or bad one. One main program. thing we talk about is finding “I have surrounded myself with friends that believe in the same motto. Because of that, it a relationship where you and has protected me in so many ways. It has protected me against peer pressure, bullying, and the your boyfriend or girlfriend pressure of using drugs, sex and alcohol. have the same morals “Being involved in such an important organization during my high school years has helped as you. … me grow mentally and spiritually more. It has strengthened my bond with God. I am a stronger, “Currently in my theology wiser and more mature individual, which will help me encounter my future obstacles.” class, we are learning about consciences and the two responsibilities we have in relation to our conscience. The first is to follow our conscience when it is certain. The second is to Jacob Hanson—a senior at Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis properly form our consciences. “A big misunderstanding about dating is that people think it means the couple is already “I think that APTK takes a huge part in this assumed to be boyfriend and girlfriend, when in reality dating should simply be a chance to responsibility. When we are teaching these kids, it get to know the other person. The purpose of dating should be finding out whether or not you may not apply to them in that current moment due to would possibly want to pursue a relationship with that person in the future. their age, and so they may believe that it is stupid and “Going into college, we face a lot more challenges with keeping our promise. Something will not have any impact on their lives. young people should remember when going to parties is that you can still have fun without “However, when we give these kids the knowledge, drinking, plus you get to remember your night afterward. It’s not a bad thing to be the later on in their lives when this information becomes one person in the group to say, ‘Guys, we probably shouldn’t do this.’ relevant, they will have it in the back of their mind “Keeping these promises and maintaining our morals is why this program works and and will have the knowledge to make the correct is important. Having the ability to hear and share the witness stories gives those of us decisions.” in APTK an advantage in overcoming the obstacles and temptations we will encounter in our lives.”

Teresa Heckman—a senior at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis “Being a part of ‘A Promise to Keep’ for the past three years has been a highly positive experience for me. “I can remember being a student at St. Simon [School] and having students from Cathedral and Chatard come to speak to my class. I always looked forward to listening to the high school peer mentors from the [A] Promise to Keep program. … They were athletes, servant leaders and scholars, and I looked up to them. They were confident in themselves and in their values, and they were willing to share their beliefs with others. The stories they told and advice they gave about standing up for themselves and not letting others pressure them into doing anything they knew was wrong showed me that it is possible to live a chaste life in high school and beyond—a message different from what the media often shares. “Because of my involvement in [A] Promise to Keep, my Catholic education, and my family, I am prepared to handle everything that college can throw at me. I know how to stand firm in my beliefs and be proud of my faith. I know how important it is to surround myself with the right group of people. Begin to hope again. “A Promise to Keep is a unique and effective program because middle school students look up to students in high school. It is important that middle schoolers realize that it is possible to go Experience Hope and through high school having fun, being successful, being involved, and living a chaste life.” Healing After Abortion Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Maria Hollowell—a senior at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis May 13-15, 2016 “As I reflected on my time as being an APTK mentor, the same thought kept running through my head. I began to realize that rather than this banquet serving as a ‘closing party’ for Contact [email protected] or APTK, this is only the beginning. This luncheon does not symbolize the ending for our time in 317-452-0054 for more information APTK, but rather sending us forth to carry out the mission of APTK that we all spoke about. “I am here to … remind us of our promises we have made to God. Honestly, we all know All Inquiries and Retreat there is going to be temptation in college, and that there will be situations that will lure us Locations Are Confidential into the devil. He has a way of working in our lives to blind us and believe that what is right is wrong. He manipulates our minds and tricks us into thinking we are alone. … We are all so A Special Word to Those fortunate to be in a program like APTK that is a support group of people who will always be Who Have Had an Abortion ... there for us and always pray for us. Do not give in to discouragement “I always thought that APTK was a program that taught us how to say ‘no.’ As I thought and do not lose hope.... about it, APTK isn’t us saying ‘no’ to drugs, alcohol and sex, but rather we are saying ‘yes’ to The Father of mercies is ready to give you God and his great plan for our lives. We are saying ‘yes’ to opening ourselves to God’s love. We his forgiveness and his peace. are saying ‘yes’ to protecting our health and future happiness. We are saying ‘yes’ to lives filled with joy. We are saying ‘yes’ to true, authentic love.” † ~Saint John Paul II, The Gospel Life Page 8 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016

director of the archdiocese’s CYO. CYO high school basketball team. In one BERNIE “Every single day, she’s the first one of our last games, he scored eight points continued from page 1 in the office and the last one to leave,” in two minutes, including a three-pointer. Tinder says. “Most of her time is spent The crowd went crazy. I think he would eyes turn again to the girls on both teams. juggling a multitude of responsibilities. have gotten lost in the parish if he hadn’t “When you make it this far and But her work is just one small part been part of our youth group. He’s done you work that hard, there are no losers of her different involvements. Of the everything on his own merit.” for me.” 365 evenings a year, she’s involved It’s the kind of story that leads Price’s in some effort 80 percent of those good friend Patty Armbruster to say, “She ‘You can do this!’ evenings. She has run more fundraisers really gets the kids.” Here’s another “great love” story from and been involved in more fundraisers At 15, Celia Ward believes she gets the the life of Price—one that comes to light than anybody.” essence of Price. in a pitch-black cavern in Kentucky. Tinder then shares a lengthy yet partial “She has inspired me in so many ways At the time—in 2014—the list of her involvement: spearheading by giving up her time to me, my family then-63-year-old Price was traveling with fundraisers for Damar, Central Catholic and so many different charities,” says the high school youth group from Good School, St. Paul Hermitage and the Celia, a member of the Good Shepherd Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis, a group Benedictine sisters at Our Lady of Grace youth group. “She donated money for she has led for about 40 years. Monastery in Beech Grove; leading trips scholarships so me and my little brother During those four decades, Price for senior citizens from Good Shepherd; could go to Camp Rancho Framasa [the has established an amazing connection and serving on an advisory board for a CYO camp in Brown County] last year. of friendship and support between the college fraternity. She makes me laugh, and she makes Good Shepherd youths and the youths at “And she runs the gym here at the me smile. She’s not perfect, but she’s the Damar Homes in Indianapolis who CYO Center from September to April,” close enough.” Bernie and Jack Price shared a marriage of are developmentally and behaviorally Tinder continues. “She gets the nachos Price also has a fondness for the more than 40 years before he died on Christmas challenged. But this outing to Kentucky ready, pops the popcorn, keeps the clock, children and youths who benefit from Eve in 2011. She still feels his presence in was an adventure for the Good Shepherd works in the concession stand, cooks the Damar Services, says Donna Stutler, the her life. (Submitted photo) youths, an adventure that included lunch for the science fair judges. And development director for Damar. zip-lining through the pitch-black she single-handedly organizes our music “It was real important for her to gave her “such a sense of closeness and cavern—90 feet above the cavern floor. contest for about 900 participants.” find a good cause for children helping comfort” as she dealt with Jack’s death, Looking into the minimally-lit black All while leading the efforts to make children,” says Stutler about the longtime viewing it as a symbol of “what life and void ahead and below, the teenagers CYO sports possible for 5,000 girls in relationship that Price has cultivated love is all about.” weren’t exactly pressing forward to be seven sports. between Good Shepherd Parish and Five years later, she often wears the first to go hurtling into the abyss. A “You can easily get wrapped up in the Damar. “Many of the kids from the ring. few even asked, in shaky voices, “Are details of that organizing, but Bernie is Good Shepherd who have gone through “I actually had the ring re-made for we going to do this?” To which Price different than most people would ever that experience have gone on to study myself to fit my finger,” she says. “The responded, “I’m going first. Watch me. I be,” Tinder says. “She’s extremely aware child development and mental health jeweler, Frank Mascari, put a sapphire can do this. You can do this!” of the faces and the hearts of the people counseling in college. Some of them have stone in the middle of it. I didn’t want to And then she was off. we serve. She is so concerned for the kids, come to work here. That says a lot. let it sit in a drawer when I can wear it. I “It was heart-racing,” she recalls. the families and the coaches. It all boils “Everyone here knows Bernie. Bernie think it’s a great tribute to both of us.” “There was a lot of adrenaline and a lot of down to this: She is passionate and caring is like a magnet. She’s very passionate, Their bond endures in another fun. And everybody ended up doing it. I about people.” someone you want to be around. You meet special way. love that age group because I can still run That passion and caring lead to another her and you want to be her best friend.” “You don’t get through every day and with them.” story of one of her great loves. That sentiment leads to one more story enjoy what you’re doing if you don’t have about Price—the story of the great love of faith,” she says. “I’ve always had faith, but A passion for people ‘You want to be her best friend’ her life. the turning point where it hit me was when More than 40 years of dedication to “I believe that if you push the right Jack passed away. He was so spiritual. If the CYO. buttons, you can bring out the best in ‘What life and love is all about’ there’s one person in the world who was More than 40 years of leading a parish anyone,” Price says. When Bernie first met Jack Price at a prepared to die, it was Jack. I have this youth group as a volunteer. “There’s a guy in our youth group party, she was attracted to his intelligence little prayer I say to him every night. And Yet, both those tremendous examples who is going to graduate from Roncalli and his sensitivity. he still makes it a lot easier for me because of service don’t even come close to the [High School in Indianapolis] this It also didn’t hurt his cause that her I know he’s watching me and saying, ‘You total commitment that Price makes to the year. He has special needs. His name mother took an immediate liking to him keep going, Bernie! You got this!’ ” lives of others and to her Catholic faith, is Emry Himes. We call him ‘Big E.’ when he showed up for his first date with So she keeps going. says Ed Tinder, the longtime executive Everyone loves Big E. He played on our Bernie—a date that included taking her She keeps connecting youths of mom shopping. In fact, the shopping trip different abilities, helping them live ended with Jack strapping a new rocking their faith. chair for Bernie’s mom to the top of his She keeps touching the lives of children ‘You don’t get through every day and enjoy Ford Mustang. who are involved in the CYO, all the what you’re doing if you don’t have faith. I’ve For more than 40 years, Bernie was time praising the people she works with: always had faith, but the turning point where married to Jack, whom she describes “This is a great team. We all click so well. it hit me was when Jack passed away. He was as the person “who will always have It’s perfect.” first place in my heart and soul.” She keeps finding time to support the so spiritual. If there’s one person in the world Then heartbreak struck. At 64, Jack great loves of her life because of the great who was prepared to die, it was Jack.’ unexpectedly collapsed on Dec. 21, 2011. love she has known in her life. He died three days later on the morning of “When I get to the point that I can’t Christmas Eve. keep up, I’ll step aside,” she says. “I’ll be —Bernie Price During Jack’s time in the hospital, 65 in June, and I think I’m in my prime. his doctor handed Jack’s wedding band You know where that’s coming from? to Bernie. She remembers how the ring Jack Price.” †

legal would someday be recognized as Cardinal Wuerl in his homily said, “Do there, because she could not care for him. WUERL “an official campus group” there, adding, not ever be convinced by the rhetoric of He noted how the newborn held tightly to continued from page 1 “A girl can dream.” liberation that killing unborn, innocent his finger, seeming to offer a message to In his homily, Cardinal Wuerl children is in any way similar to the great him that he took to heart and shared with with faculty and staff members, met at encouraged students not to be “deceived social justice struggles that our nation the college students: “My brothers and their school’s gates and walked several by the politically correct rhetoric that uses has faced—many times enlightened by sisters, what you are doing this evening is blocks to the Mass. At the church, the words to hide true meaning. Those in favor the Church’s social teaching. Whether responding to the call of many, many unborn students joining them came from schools of killing the unborn child often speak of it was the fight against slavery, racial children: ‘Please be there for me. Please do including George Washington University, ‘the product of conception’ as opposed to discrimination or unjust working conditions, not let me go. Please speak up for me.’ ” The Catholic University of America, the the child in the womb. They speak about the Church’s proclamation of the dignity Students served as lectors and altar University of Maryland, Howard University ‘facilitating the conclusion of the life cycle’ of all human life was at the center of servers at the Mass, and the intentions and American University. instead of ‘assisting a suicide.’ So it is with the struggle.” offered included prayers for an end to war, The congregation was greeted by that buzz word ‘choice.’ When you use the Then the cardinal added, “Do not let terrorism, abortion, euthanasia, embryonic Father Adam Park, the pastor of Epiphany word ‘choice,’ you have to complete the anyone reduce for you the greatness of stem-cell research and child abuse. They Parish, who also is the chaplain at sentence. What is it you choose?” the American dream to the level of free also prayed that students, faculty and George Washington University’s Newman He noted that students aren’t free to contraceptives. We’re worth so much more. staff at campuses would be given strength Catholic Student Center. “Today in our smoke in the university cafeteria or park The dream is so much bigger.” “to proclaim the dignity of life in words culture when our Catholic faith is not wherever they want without consequences. Cardinal Wuerl noted that the students and deeds.” always respected, we want to reaffirm our “Choice only makes sense when you had joined together at that night’s Mass Three Georgetown students who had Catholic identity and witness to the Gospel complete the sentence,” Cardinal Wuerl “because we share a very different view been among the group that had walked to value of life,” Father Park said. said. “The word ‘choice’ is a smokescreen of life, one that recognizes it truly as a gift the Mass from their campus said afterward While not specifically mentioning behind which those killing unborn children from God. Life is something we are meant that the liturgy offered an inspiring ending Georgetown University or the take refuge. Every chance you get, blow to embrace and cherish, to live and love.” to a challenging week at their university. Richards controversy in his homily, that smoke away, so everyone knows what The cardinal noted how Pope Francis Anne Ewing, a Georgetown senior Cardinal Wuerl did address several related it is we’re talking about.” through his words and actions has from Louisville, Ky., who is a pre-med underlying issues. In her Georgetown address, demonstrated that all human life has student majoring in the biology of global The day before, Richards was greeted by Richards—whose Planned Parenthood God-given dignity and should be respected. health, said, “The thing that stuck out to a standing ovation by Georgetown students organization provided 327,653 abortions The cardinal closed his homily by me most was that life is a gift,” and the at her speech on campus. In her opening in the United States in fiscal year 2014— sharing a story of how some years ago he importance of “remembering that in your remarks, she expressed hope that Hoyas compared the struggle for “reproductive visited a mission in South America, and own life every day, it’s a gift you should for Choice, an unofficial student group on rights” to the nation’s history of fighting for held a 2-day-old baby whose mother had cherish.” She plans on studying to become campus that advocates for keeping abortion civil rights. left him with the sisters, who ministerd an obstetrician. † The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Page 9 Agencies begin work of rebuilding after Ecuador quake QUITO, Ecuador (CNS)—Catholic agencies are beginning to build temporary shelters for thousands of families in Ecuador made homeless by the South American country’s worst natural disaster in nearly seven decades. As the death toll continues to climb following a magnitude-7.8 earthquake, which struck near the town of Muisne on the Pacific Coast on April 16, officials are assessing the scope of the damage and working to provide humanitarian aid to the estimated 350,000 people who were affected, including 26,000 who were left without homes. Church organizations have been distributing food, drinking water and mattresses, while trying to establish contact with small communities that were cut off when roads and telephone lines were destroyed. “We’re now up to 696 deaths, and you can tell the psychosocial impact is serious,” said Thomas Hollywood, director of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in South America. “They’re trying to figure out what to do next. But the population is shell-shocked.” Hollywood said CRS is working in nine communities to distribute 10,000 tarps that will be used with local materials to construct temporary shelters. It is also providing psychosocial services and doling out hygiene kits to communities that have lost access to potable water, Residents recover some of their belongings on April 25 from debris of a destroyed building in Canoa, Ecuador. Catholic agencies will raising concerns about the spread of diseases like cholera. begin building temporary shelters for thousands of families displaced by the April 16 magnitude-7.8 earthquake, the country’s worst “They’re going to the river for drinking water,” he said. natural disaster in nearly seven decades. (CNS photo/Jose Jacome, EPA, Reuters) “We’re concerned about the spread of vectors, so we’re trying to get ahead of it.” on El Nino Phenomenon. That has left hillsides vulnerable we have no idea what is going on there.” CRS’ initial response to the disaster comes as the to mudslides, putting at risk the precarious housing in Father Coronel said the archdiocese is providing food, Catholic Church and Ecuadorean government continue to which some Ecuadoreans live. mattresses, medicines and other essentials, but it has try to reach small, rural communities where infrastructure “It’s really three issues we’re trying to address: limited capacity. was destroyed. Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa Extreme poverty, the earthquake and the effects “We have small staffs, and the needs are way beyond estimated last week that the disaster caused at least of El Nino,” Hollywood said. what we can provide,” he said. “In many areas, the church $3 billion in damage. Alfredo de la Fuente, who represents Caritas in buildings have also been damaged.” U.N. representatives and foreign ambassadors, Portoviejo, a city of 250,000 that Correa visited after the Kevin Day, grants specialist in the U.S. bishops’ office including U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Todd Chapman, quake, said rural areas are in need of more assistance. on the Church in Latin America, said the Archdiocese were scheduled to visit affected areas on April 26. The “It’s these small communities that right now need our of Portoviejo estimated $10 million in damages to U.S. is providing more than $1 million in assistance solidarity,” he said in a statement on the Caritas Ecuador Church properties, including schools, convents and initially, the State Department said. The U.N. has asked website. “We need nonperishable food and mattresses, churches themselves. donors to pledge nearly $73 million for disaster relief in particularly. Reconstruction of the houses that were “Based on experiences in other countries after the next three months. affected will come later.” earthquakes, I think it will be substantially more The destruction is spread across a large swath that Meanwhile, thousands of families continue to sleep expensive than that,” he said. “We’re trying to manage includes some of the poorest provinces in Ecuador, outside, away from any structures, as aftershocks kept expectations about how much this will cost and how a country of 16.4 million where 22.5 percent of the residents on edge, said Father Walter Coronel, a priest in long it will take. It will be a good 24 months before the population is impoverished, according to the World Bank. the Archdiocese of Portoviejo. rebuilding can take place.” Complicating matters, the El Nino weather pattern “People are terrified, and we cannot provide all the is bringing more rainfall than normal, according to the assistance that they need,” Father Coronel said. “There are (To donate to relief efforts for the earthquake Guayaquil, Ecuador-based International Research Center some rural communities that we have no way to access, so victims, go to www.crs.org.) † Vatican suspends PricewaterhouseCoopers audit while reviewing contract VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Four months were conducting the audit, and in no way policies and practices in line with international after announcing it had hired the firm indicated internal Vatican opposition to the standards,” appointed PwC on the recommendation PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct an audit specifically or to financial transparency of its audit committee. external audit of its finances, the Vatican has in general. “The suspension of auditing activities is not due suspended the work underway. “The commitment to adequate economic to considerations linked to the integrity or quality “Issues have emerged regarding the meaning and financial auditing remains a priority for the of the work initiated by PwC, let alone to the and scope of certain clauses of the contract [with Holy See and for Vatican City State,” he said. intention of one or more entities of the Holy See to PwC] and their methods of implementation,” A financial audit of every Vatican office “is so block the reforms in progress,” the April statement said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican complex that it should not be a surprise that there said. The decision to suspend the audit and study spokesman, in a statement on April 26. are things needing clarification,” Father Lombardi the contract “was taken after suitable consultations Shooting down rumors that had been flying told reporters. between the competent bodies and experts in the around for a week after news of the audit’s The Vatican had announced in early December field. It is hoped that this phase of reflection and Fr. Federico suspension broke, Father Lombardi insisted the that the Council for the Economy, “continuing study may take place in an atmosphere of serenity Lombardi, S.J. pause had nothing to do with how PwC staff the implementation of new financial management and collaboration.” † What was in the news on April 29, 1966? New local priests, division concerning ‘deicide’ charges, and the new concept of a council of priests By Brandon A. Evans • Start expansion at Latin School council’s declaration on the Jews.” • Text of Church in Modern World schema • ‘Council of priests’ idea wins approval This week, we continue to examine what was going on • Seminary integration termed vital to Church “MILWAUKEE—Archbishop William E. Cousins in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through integration of Milwaukee endorsed a ‘council of priests’ for the the pages of The Criterion. • Couple to observe 60th anniversary Milwaukee archdiocese during one of a series of Here are some of the items found in the April 29, 1966, • Pope Paul VI presents medal to U.S. astronomer dialogues with assistant pastors here. The archbishop issue of The Criterion: • Ultraconservative Catholics kick up a storm in held three dialogues with the assistant pastors at • Cathedral graduate: Camaldolese hermit back Oklahoma St. Francis Seminary, where one of the proposals he home for visit • ‘Carousel’ slated at Marian College heard was for a council of priests to serve as a structure • Ten to be ordained for the archdiocese • St. Christopher youth heads up CYO council for continued communication between the archbishop “Archbishop [Paul C.] Schulte will confer the • Marian art work to be exhibited and the priests. ‘I don’t want to impose this upon you sacrament of Holy Orders on 11 candidates to the • Six dialogue units formed in Richmond from above,’ the archbishop said, ‘but if you can set priesthood and five to be raised to the diaconate at • Pontiff predicts revival of Latin up this council on your own—from the bottom up, as it St. Meinrad Archabbey Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, • Visiting prelate backs clergy demonstrations were—I’ll be glad to work with it.’ ” May 1. Ten men are to be ordained for the archdiocese • Pontiff calls Curia to personal reform • Promote dialogue, ACCW parley told and one Benedictine for St. Meinrad Archabbey. • Orthodox broadside leveled at Vatican • Theologian cites sense of isolation among the clergy The ordinands are: Rev. Mr. Richard E. Keil, • Two films about nuns in current offerings Rev. Mr. Kenneth T. Bechert, Rev. Mr. Larry P. Crawford, • New confession form adopted for children Rev. Mr. Joseph Kos, Rev. Mr. Peter R. Martich, • ‘Drama’ is topic of Catholic Hour all of Indianapolis; Rev. Mr. Lawrence W. Voelker, • Bishop reiterates ‘deicide’ charges of Beech Grove; Rev. Mr. Frederick C. Easton, of “ROME—The bishop who led the dramatic council fight Bloomington; Rev. Mr. Paul A. Pyatt, of Columbus; against absolving Judaism of collective responsibility for Rev. Mr. Gerald T. Reen, of Louisville; and Christ’s death has reiterated his charges. In two articles Rev. Mr. James R. Hillman, of Gilett, Wis. Also appearing in the March and April issues of an Italian being ordained is Rev. Fr. Warren Heitz, O.S.B., of clergy review, Palestra del Clero, Bishop Luigi Carli of Huntingburg, Ind., from the Benedictine Archabbey.” Segni, Italy, denied he had branded the Jewish people Read all of these stories from our • Gromyko papal meeting set historic precedent with the charge of deicide, but maintained the term was April 29, 1966, issue by logging on to our archives • Set benefit concert at Ladywood accurate when applied to the Jewish religion as such. He at www.CriterionOnline.com. † • Approve salary hike for teachers claimed his thesis is still tenable in spite of the Vatican Page 10 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Students help beautify, clean St. Patrick Cemetery By John Shaughnessy

The sun streamed across the southern Indiana sky, giving extra brilliance to an unexpectedly warm Saturday morning in the spring. For most teenagers, it was a morning ripe for sleeping in, for relaxing with friends and family, for practicing or playing a sport, for … just about anything. And on this gorgeous blue-sky morning of April 16, Bryan Avalos, Lydia Goebel, Destiny Stivers and Briseida Reyes Miranda—who all attend Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison—chose to begin their day by helping to beautify and clean St. Patrick Cemetery in Madison. “It’s just the right thing to do,” said Lydia, a freshman who joined the effort to spruce up the grave sites, spread grass seed around new graves, and sweep the floors and clean the windows of the cemetery chapel. For Lydia, the morning was a continuation of her dedication to the cemetery since she was a student at nearby Pope John XXIII School. “When I was younger, I would wait for my two older sisters to get done with school, and I’d go over there and clean a little,” she recalled. “One time, I noticed the grave of a little boy. He was 3 years old when he died. I even showed his grave to my mom.” That same reverence for the cemetery Briseida Reyes Miranda, left, and Lydia Goebel were among the students from Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison who helped to right across the street from Shawe was clean and beautify nearby St. Patrick Cemetery on April 16. (Submitted photo) shared by Bryan, who said he helps because he knows people who are The students’ contributions at “This is a great way for our students to respect to them.” buried there, including a former Shawe St. Patrick Cemetery were part of a larger give back to the community,” Kahn said. Bryan and Lydia exude that respect. student who died in a one-car accident a Madison area effort to also beautify “It is important for our cemeteries to be “When I’m there, it gives me peace and few years ago. St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Joseph kept up in respect to the deceased and tranquility,” Bryan said. “I know some people who are Cemetery and St. Magdalene Cemetery, the families that go and visit their loved Lydia noted, “It makes me feel kind of disrespectful to the cemetery, but I just according to Phil Kahn, president of ones who have passed away. And I think sad [for the people who have died], but it want to help the people there,” said Brian, Prince of Peace Catholic Schools in it strengthens the faith of our students to also makes me feel happy because we were alsoGCT a 288_CriterionCaliforniaAd_Layout freshman. 1 4/12/16 11:04Madison. AM Page 1 see the deceased over there and show their making the cemetery look nicer.” † Look at your own sins before judging others, pope says during audience VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Christians mercy exemplified in Jesus’ encounter with must look to their own sins and failings, a woman who was considered sinful. While and not fall into the temptation of Jesus dined with one of the Pharisees, she hypocrisy that causes them to believe they entered the house weeping, bathed his are better than others, Pope Francis said. feet with her tears and wiped them with “The relationship of salvation” with her hair. God cannot move forward if people justify “Her many sins have been forgiven; themselves and look at the mistakes of hence, she has shown great love. But the missions pilgrimage others instead of fixing their gaze on one to whom little is forgiven, loves little,” the Lord, he said at his weekly general Jesus said. following the trail of saint junipero serra audience on April 20. Although the Pharisee questions “This is the line of salvation, the Jesus’ reason for allowing himself to be relationship between me—the sinner, and “contaminated” by the woman “as if she the Lord,” he told tens of thousands of were a leper,” the pope said Jesus’ reaction people gathered in St. Peter’s Square. is a lesson on how to “distinguish between The pope reflected on one aspect of the sin and the sinner.” †

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IS-5987722 A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2016 by FaithAlive! Catholic News Service. Forgiveness expresses faith, protects against desire for revenge By David Gibson without the assistance that was promised earlier? In the heat of the moment, A misunderstanding—a failure with tempers flaring and family to communicate effectively—also members shouting out every may have been the culprit in an ill-chosen word, the power of angry squabble. People frequently forgiveness probably is the do not hear each other well farthest thing from anyone’s mind. enough when it comes to planning Forgiveness occupies a position long weekends, deciding how to of major importance in Christian contend with a child’s difficult life. Jesus wanted his followers behavior or what to do with the to love even their enemies. extra $250 in a tax refund. Typically, however, those whom “We make many mistakes. most of us are called to forgive are We all do,” Pope Francis told not actually enemies. families from around the world When we feel offended by in October 2013. That is why someone and the question of knowing how to forgive is so forgiveness ultimately arises, essential in families. it more than likely will involve It happens, he commented, someone close to us—a family that “harsh words are spoken” member, a longtime friend or in families. He recommended possibly a co-worker. that family members Usually, the people we forgive “forgive one another each day.” play vital roles in our lives. They To be clear, the offenses and have done so in the past, and we injuries many people experience in bank on the hope that they will do life strikingly exceed the bounds Local residents argue for their place in line while waiting to get fuel at a gas station in the New York City borough of Queens so in the future. of the simpler misunderstandings following Hurricane Sandy on Nov. 1, 2012. One of the spiritual works of mercy that are the focus of considerable attention Forgiveness represents a and disappointments that during the Church’s current Holy Year of Mercy encourages the “forgiveness of injuries” and offenses made against us. vote of confidence in our future often erupt into squabbles and (CNS photo/Adrees Latif, Reuters) together. It powerfully reveals our short-lived exchanges of angry conviction that this future together words in homes and workplaces. forms it could take and how Forgiveness encompasses protection “from the temptation really matters and bears true Perhaps a once-trusted to be freed from any spirit of thoughtfulness, love and a to seek revenge” against enemies, promise. associate later fails to meet vengeance. willingness to count all that is and “from the spiral of endless One of the spiritual works even the simplest demands of These kinds of difficult-to- good in another person, while retaliation,” the pope said. of mercy that are the focus of trust. Other times, people are handle situations prompt some to not refusing to set boundaries or Anger, it often is noted, considerable attention during not told the truth about matters view the entire notion of Christian agreeing to be hurt again. becomes its own trap in many the Church’s current Holy Year of great consequence for them. forgiveness as a weakness. They Rather than a weakness, relationships. Anger gives rise to of Mercy encourages what Possibly they experience repeated suspect that people characterized forgiveness is courageous, a spiral of continued anger, but is traditionally known as the expressions of disrespect in by forgiving attitudes are unable Pope Francis believes. Speaking forgiveness possesses the strength “forgiveness of injuries.” Injuries the form of mean put-downs to stand their ground in the face of to youths in the Central African to break this cycle. come in a wide variety of forms, or bullying. hurtful actions. Republic, Pope Francis asked Forgiveness expresses however, with some much harder There are hard situations And when it comes to offenses whether they understood what faith—the faith that people can to handle than others. But no one, too—in homes and outside the of all kinds, there are those who it means to be “courageous in indeed change and grow. Thus, I assume, enjoys feeling injured or home—when fear takes over, and fear that any readiness to forgive forgiving, courageous in loving, forgiveness can be viewed as a offended. someone’s well-being and safety is a way of enabling others to courageous in building peace.” life-giving force. What offense triggered appear to be at risk. continue the very actions that During this 2015 African For Christians, then, forgiveness the disagreement that left People in such situations may caused trouble in the first place. journey, the pope noted how is godlike. It creatively and family members dodging each need the support of others and But if Christian forgiveness “practitioners of forgiveness, mercifully breathes new life into other’s angry remarks? Did responsible counseling to chart powerfully affirms the promise of specialists in reconciliation [and] the very atmosphere surrounding this disagreement stem from a course forward in which both the future, it does not authorize experts in mercy” reveal to others human relationships. a disappointment, the feeling charity and a healthy measure of anyone to return to past painful “the secret of our strength, our one person had of being let down self-respect play roles. It could behaviors. hope and our joy, all of which (David Gibson served on Catholic by another, forced, perhaps, to take time for them to determine Clearly, the call to forgive have their source in God.” News Service’s editorial staff for complete an exhausting task alone what forgiveness will mean, the offenses is not a pious platitude. Forgiveness, in addition, offers 37 years.) †

Jesus’ teaching calls his followers to forgive others willingly and often By Daniel S. Mulhall It is not enough to simply provide our surplus food to be “perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect” to someone who is hungry. We also are called to change (Mt 5:48). This is only possible, of course, with God’s The corporal and spiritual works of mercy are the way we think about our neighbors, and what we feel help, which is always available to us. transformational. While they encourage us to care for for them. This willing forgiveness must be ongoing. In the someone else who is in need, they also require from us a This is especially true for the spiritual work of mercy Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches his disciples to forgive all change of attitude, understanding and perspective. that calls on us to “forgive offenses willingly.” We the time: “And if he wrongs you seven times in one day are not only asked to forgive—a key feature of Jesus’ and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you teaching—but we are asked to do so willingly. should forgive him” (Lk 17:4). It is hard enough to forgive people when they have In Matthew, this teaching is expanded to 70 times done or said something that hurts us, but it is even seven times (Mt 18:22), or always. In order to forgive so harder to do this willingly, on our own volition, without freely and so often, we have to put on Christ, to become being forced. like God. When we forgive someone, it means that, with God’s Luke 15:11-32 is the familiar story of the prodigal help, we seek to let go of any and all resentment. This son, but it also could be called the “unforgiving brother,” allows us to begin to return to a situation of wholeness. for the wayward son’s older brother plays a crucial role The prophet Isaiah addresses this issue: “It is I, I, who in the parable because of his unwillingness to forgive. wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses; your sins I He is resentful and holds a grudge against his remember no more. Would you have me remember, have brother, but also against his father, who is so forgiving. us come to trial?” (Is 43:25-26) The son cannot partake of the feast because of his With this kind of forgiveness, lingering ramifications inability to forgive. or sores aren’t left to fester and cause pain later. The rift This is the point of learning to forgive willingly: Until that once existed begins to heal. we learn to do so, we won’t be able to partake fully in Jesus makes clear that his followers are to make such God’s great gift of mercy that is there for us to receive. Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, left, embraces a victim forgiveness a key component of their discipleship. Take We have each been forgiven willingly by God 70 after giving a national apology to the “Forgotten Australians,” for example Matthew 5:38-39 when we are told to turn times seven times. Let us allow God to take away our former child migrants, at a ceremony in the Great Hall at the other cheek to someone who strikes us. reluctance to do the same for our brothers and sisters. Parliament House in Canberra on Nov. 16, 2009. Jesus calls his We are told to “love your enemies, and pray for followers to forgive others like God forgives them, willingly and those who persecute you” (Mt 5:44), so that we may be (Daniel S. Mulhall is a catechist who lives in often. (CNS photo/Reuters) children of our heavenly Father (Mt 5:45). We are called Laurel, Maryland.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/ Imperiled Church: Less than 1 percent in England Sean Gallagher (Third in a series of columns) English settlers and to Englishmen who Archbishop Oliver Plunkett. God is a patient had supported the civil war. Catholic James II, who had converted to father as we Oliver Cromwell came to power in landownership dropped to only 8 percent. Catholicism, succeeded his brother Charles England in 1649 after a civil war that ended This created a system of absentee ownership II in 1685. He was the first Catholic to sit learn his lessons with the execution of King Charles I. He that caused much suffering to the Irish on the throne since Mary Tudor died in ruled as both military people for more than 200 years. 1558. He tried to relieve the hardships of The time after meals in my family’s and religious dictator, When Cromwell died in 1658, the Catholics. In England, his Declaration of home can be hectic. On the one hand, crushing all opposition reaction in England led to the restoration Indulgence in 1687 established freedom the boys, after sitting relatively still at and continuing to of the monarchy. King Charles II reigned of conscience for all England subjects. In the dinner table, try to destroy the for 25 years, from 1660 to 1685. Although Ireland, he suspended the penal laws and are ready to run Catholic Church. married to the Catholic princess of Portugal, began to replace Protestant appointees around and play This hostility toward Catherine of Braganza, Charles allowed with Catholics. rambunctiously Catholicism applied Catholics to continue to be treated cruelly. A crisis arose when James’ wife gave like the boys that to Wales, Scotland In 1673, the Protestant Test Act barred birth to a son, who would presumably they are. On the and Ireland, as well as from public office Catholics who would be Catholic and his successor. Within other hand, there England. In both Wales and Scotland, all not deny the doctrine of transubstantiation days, William, Prince of Orange in the are after-meal Catholic priests were banished, and what and receive Communion in the Church Netherlands, landed with an army in chores to be done. were once flourishing particular Churches in of England. This law forced Charles’ England. He was a Protestant who was My wife, those countries essentially vanished. brother James to resign his office of Lord married to King James’ eldest daughter, Cindy, and I In Ireland, which had remained strongly High Admiral because he converted to Mary. James was deposed, and Mary was want the boys to learn how to do them Catholic, Cromwell led an army of Catholicism. set up as the new queen. The reign became and, more broadly, how to give of 10,000 men. After battles that lasted for In 1678, many English Catholics known as that of William and Mary. themselves in service to others. It’s nine months and included massacres in suffered death as a consequence of what By the time their reign ended in 1702, a difficult task to get them to do the Drogheda and Wexford, he gained control was called the Popish Plot. It was a false Catholics in England had dwindled to less chores when they instinctively want to of the country. allegation by Titus Oates that Catholics than 1 percent of the population, pretty scream and run around the house. The public practice of Catholicism planned to assassinate King Charles II, insignificant. In 1689, a bill was passed So it can take a while to get those was banned, and priests were killed when land a French army in the country, burn requiring that the sovereign of England chores done. Cindy and I could captured. All Catholic-owned land was London, and turn over the government must belong to the Anglican Church, a law accomplish them more efficiently if we confiscated and given to Scottish and to the Jesuits. Among those killed was that still applies. † simply did them ourselves and let the boys play. But then they would miss Coming of Age/Karen Osborne out on an important lesson that we’re sure will pay dividends for them as A ‘Coming of Age’ farewell loaded with lessons for readers they grow. So we choose to deal with the I’ve been writing for the “Coming of learned during my time writing for “Coming don’t stop the day you leave the classroom. frustration of having to bring the boys Age” column since I graduated college in of Age.” They’re everywhere. I’ve learned countless back again and again to their assigned 2002. That’s a lot of words. The problem Here’s a list: Be kind to one another things from my bosses, editors, the homeless chores—nicely organized on a chart on with time is that it and to yourself. Don’t bully others (in the people outside of the library, a guy at the our refrigerator—when we notice that passes in the blink of classroom or in the office). Remember that Dairy Queen, my niece and my nephew, my they’re getting off task and starting to an eye: One moment everyone, no matter how prickly or different, pastor, my readers, the guy at the doughnut horse around. you’re crossing the is just like you. Treat everyone how you shop. Pay attention, and you’ll never Sometimes, I think we spend more stage at graduation with would like to be treated. When people force go unfulfilled. time bringing them back to their tasks your cap and gown, you to choose a side, and they will, don’t This is my last “Coming of Age” column than it takes the boys to complete them. and the next you’re bully others. If you are kind to yourself, before I pass the space on to a new writer. After-meal chore time is not just a wondering why the others will be kind to you. Most of my first readers are probably raising chance for our boys to learn how to past 14 years went I’ve also learned to chase happiness—for kids of their own, and it’s just about time serve others by clearing off the table, by in what feels like others. Our society talks a lot about the that this member of Generation X leave rinsing off the dishes and sweeping the five seconds. pursuit of happiness, but forgets to tell us the column to a new millennial voice. I floor. It is also a time for Cindy and Sometimes, it feels unreal to say that it that you don’t always find it in the things have learned much more from writing me to grow in patience. Sometimes, has been 20 years since I sat in homeroom or you do solely for yourself. You find it in this column than I possibly could have I think the boys learn their chores sat up entirely too late editing The Warrior, the way you help others have fantastic, imagined. I want to thank my readers over more effectively than I am growing our high school newspaper. It all feels as if it happy lives. Happiness is catching. the years for teaching me more than I ever in patience. happened 10 minutes ago. Spread it around! hoped possible. God is infinitely patient. He’s been The problem with time is that it marches Chase real success, not fake success. Real Life can be scary. The passage of time trying to teach us, his children, how to on, and there’s nothing you can do about it. success looks very different than what the can be daunting, and looking out into the serve others since the dawn of history. Time carries you along even if you’re tired, world would have you believe. Fast cars, great unknown can be frightening. But stay He calls us in the souls he’s given us to out of breath or don’t want to go. Modern big mansions, sexy jobs, diamonds and high bright, stay hopeful, stay faithful and no put others first. But, since Adam and life is blessed with an abundance of choices, regard—some people who “have it all” still matter where life takes you, always, always Eve, we’ve been determined to ignore except for this one in particular: We’re all find themselves desperately wanting more. remember what it’s like to be a person who his voice and go our own way. going to get older. That also means that True success can’t be bought. Only you can is “coming of age,” looking at the world He sent us one prophet after another we’re all going to become different, and we look inside yourself and to God, and define with new eyes and bright new ideas. to lead us back to him, to help us to are all going to change. what success means. be more selfless and less selfish. They But there a few things that will remain You will always keep learning, and (Karen Osborne writes for Catholic News touched the hearts of some people, the same, and there are quite a few lessons I you should always keep learning. Lessons Service.) † but many more rejected them. So God ultimately sent us his Son, Jesus Christ. Emmaus Walk/Debra Tomaselli In his teachings, miracles and most perfectly in the way he suffered, died Theology 101: Life lessons learned in a waiting room and rose again for us, he showed us how human fulfillment is found not in “Have a seat,” the receptionist said. I’d be a lot better if I didn’t have to be here.” emotion, “who saved your life?” self-seeking, but in giving oneself away “They’ll call you shortly.” Inwardly, I grunted in agreement. Surely, Just then, the nurse emerged. “Debra,” out of love for God and others. I surveyed the waiting room, hoping to we all did. she called. God could have chosen a more find someone to chat After all, this was a chemotherapy lab. We I exited the waiting room with a nod at efficient way to instill this lesson in us. with. I sat near a stately were cancer patients. Mr. Mike. I may never see him again, but I’ll He could have made us like the rest of woman with silver hair, “Oh, come on,” Mr. Mike said, wrinkling always remember his poignant words: How his creatures, lacking in the ability to but she was reading a his nose and glancing around the room. do you thank the man who saved your life? sin. But that would have meant that we magazine. Across from “We’re all in this together. You don’t like Cancer or not, it’s a valid question for all would have also lacked freedom. her was a man who coming here?” of us. And it would have meant that we resembled a bulldog. He addressed bulldog man, but the We are all in this life together, struggling wouldn’t have been made in his image He was texting. In the question fit each one of us. through the trials of this earthly existence, and likeness, since God is wholly free. corner sat a brown- “I love this place,” Mr. Mike continued. headed for a heavenly destination. Thanks He created us and the entire universe in haired woman, staring “These people are great. They do wonderful to the salvific work of one man, our eternal freedom. God does not need anything at a home improvement things here.” lives have been saved. in the universe. He simply is, and he show blaring from a nearby television. Initially, I agreed with bulldog man. I Are we grumpy or grateful? Do we chose in freedom to create us and the Nobody connected. didn’t want to be here today. I was annoyed realize all that’s been done for us? Can we universe because he has wanted to give Moments later, another patient arrived. that I had to endure cancer treatments. see the goal? Can we grasp the gift? of himself in love from all eternity. He had a spring in his step, and a smile on Recovery was much too slow. The chemo If so, I think we’ll have the attitude He has remained patient with us his face. was successful, the war had been won, but I of Mr. Mike. We won’t be sulking in this across time and space as we have “Hello, Mr. Mike,” the receptionist said. was still struggling. waiting room called life, hiding behind misused our freedom in selfish ways “Hi,” he responded. “Beautiful weather Mr. Mike’s words humbled me, breaking magazines and television screens. that ultimately contribute to our today, isn’t it?” through my grumpy attitude. I cringed to Instead, we’ll radiate joy. We’ll be sadness and hardships. Mr. Mike signed in, and turned his gaze realize how ungrateful I was for all that had thankful. We’ll encourage each other. Yes, we’re still trying to learn the toward the waiting room. His face lit up been done for me. My life had been saved. We’ll find a million ways to thank the lessons that God has been trying to when he spotted the bulldog man. Had I lost sight of the goal? Man who saved our lives. teach us all along. Use each moment “It’s great to see you again,” Mr. Mike Mr. Mike looked my way, then back at And we’ll never forget. that God gives you in his patience to said. “How are you?” bulldog man. put his lessons into action. His grace The bulldog man broke into a smile as “Dr. Reynolds is my oncologist,” he said, (Debra Tomaselli writes from Altamonte is always there for the taking to help they shook hands. lowering his voice. “How do you thank the Springs, Florida. She can be reached at us learn for our good and the good of “Pretty good,” the bulldog man said. “But man who,” Mr. Mike’s voice choked with [email protected].) † the world. † The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Page 13

Sixth Sunday of Easter/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, May 2 Friday, May 6 Sunday Readings St. Athanasius, bishop and Acts 18:9-18 doctor of the Church Psalm 47:2-7 Sunday, May 1, 2016 Acts 16:11-15 John 16:20-23 The Book of Revelation furnishes • Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29 the second reading. As all the readings Psalm 149:1b-6a, 9b • Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 in Revelation, this passage is poetic and John 15:26-16:4a Saturday, May 7 • John 14:23-29 symbolic. The city described in it is the Acts 18:23-28 heavenly Jerusalem, which awaits all who Tuesday, May 3 Psalm 47:2-3, 8-10 The Acts of the Apostles again provides love God. On each of its four sides are St. Philip, Apostle John 16:23b-28 the first reading for a weekend in the three gates. Three was a perfect number. Easter season. So was 12. St. James, Apostle As Christianity The gates are open and available to 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Sunday, May 8 grew, it not only anyone. Salvation is offered to all who truly Psalm 19:2-5 The Ascension of the Lord expanded beyond accept God. John 14:6-14 Acts 1:1-11 its original base in St. John’s Gospel gives this weekend its Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 the Holy Land. It third reading. It is one of the most eloquent Wednesday, May 4 Ephesians 1:17-23 also drew gentiles passages in the New Testament. Four points in faraway places. are important. Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 or Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 This increasingly First, Jesus calls upon the disciples Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14 Luke 24:46-53 multi-cultural nature to love each other. Second, the passage John 16:12-15 of the broad Christian illustrates the fact that following the Gospel community presented problems. will not be easy. Thursday, May 5 One is evident in this weekend’s Third, following Christ will not, reading. A Christian community had however, be impossible. The Holy Spirit Acts 18:1-8 formed in Antioch. Most likely, its will assist and strengthen. Psalm 98:1-4 membership was composed of people from Finally, peace will be with those who John 16:16-20 all backgrounds because Antioch was a truly love God. It is not necessarily an large, cosmopolitan city. absence of conflict and turmoil. It is the Jews would have been among them. peace of heart and soul that comes from The roots of Christianity theologically, knowing that right is served, and that God geographically and historically were in the is present. Jewish culture and in the Holy Land. Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle A dispute arose in Antioch, at the Reflection time one of the major cities of the The Church is already directing us to Roman Empire. (It was located on Pentecost, but it is not dwelling on a mere While some stories about him are not the Mediterranean Sea north of the anniversary. Feast days do not simply Holy Land.) celebrate the past. Instead, they appear in historical, St. George was a real person Many other Christians in Antioch the Church calendar to inform us and to In 1966 when I was confirmed, I Vatican chapel in honor of his patron saint were former pagans with no connection challenge us. Qtook George as my confirmation on St. George’s feast day. (The pope’s to Judaism. The Church today tells us that, by name. Shortly after baptismal name is Jorge, which is Spanish The dispute was about circumcision, the accepting Jesus and living by the Gospel, that, my class was for George.) Jewish ritual followed by males to this day. God will be with us in the presence of the told that many saints Evidently, in Antioch some Christians were Holy Spirit. never existed, and that Is there a limit as to how often demanding that converts from paganism Then, the Church gives us very practical George was one of Qone can receive the sacrament of submit themselves to this ritual. advice. Being with God in the heavenly them. the anointing of the sick? Our parish Neither Antioch’s Christian leaders, nor Jerusalem is the only true source of peace. Our teacher now offers this sacrament monthly. My Antioch’s individual Christians, resolved Anything else is death. explained that George husband will be facing several procedures the dispute. This is important. Disputes We reach God’s heavenly Jerusalem was a folklore hero—a over the next few months. Is he allowed to were not resolved by the persons directly every day by following Jesus with help cultural myth much receive this sacrament each month there is involved, namely the converts themselves of his grace. Our personal judgment in like Paul Bunyan, a procedure or only once a year? (Indiana) and their critics. Instead, they were this effort can be risky. We need God’s who existed only in storybooks. Strangely, submitted to the Apostles in Jerusalem for guidance. If the Scriptures of Eastertime though, we were told that we could still Reforms following the review and resolution. have taught anything, it is that God guides pray to him. I’m wondering whether there ASecond Vatican Council led to the In their reply, the Apostles called the and empowers us through the Church. is any new thought on this, and what the Church referring to this sacrament as the Antioch Christians “brothers” (Acts 15:23). If anything was revealed in the New current state of sainthood is for good old anointing of the sick instead of extreme They decided that gentile converts need Testament, it was that a visible Church St. George. (Maryland) unction, how it was often referred to in not agree to this Hebrew ritual. Very exists, first served and led by the Apostles. the past. This change was motivated by a importantly, the Apostles said that this For this reason, the Church in every Whoever told you that St. George desire to return to the sacrament’s original decision was, through them, an act of the generation goes to great lengths to retain Anever existed was wrong. He was born purpose, which was to give spiritual aid Holy Spirit. the example and mind of the Apostles. † to a Christian family in Lydda in Palestine to anyone facing a serious illness, not just in the late third century, and became an people at the point of death. officer in the Roman army. When the The frequency for receiving this My Journey to God emperor Diocletian decreed that every sacrament is a matter of judgment, but soldier should renounce Christianity and some guidelines exist. In the Church’s offer sacrificed to the Roman gods, George Code of Canon Law, we read that the refused—the result being that he was sacrament is intended for “the faithful Safety Through Storms decapitated for professing his faith, most who are dangerously ill” (#998). likely in 303. The Catechism of the Catholic Church By Katherine Strathearn Baverso From that time on, Christians revered clarifies that and expands on it: “It is him as a martyr, and a basilica was later fitting to receive the anointing of the Let the storms of the night pass over, built in his honor in Lydda. That much sick just prior to a serious operation. The Let peace in my heart abide, is factual, but the legend of George as same holds for the elderly whose frailty Calm the winds of my transgressions, a dragon slayer, a story carried back becomes more pronounced ” (#1515). Cause all of my fears to subside. to Europe by the Crusaders in the 12th The rite of anointing itself says that “old century, seems to have little basis in fact. people may be anointed if they are in O the storms of my life have been plenty. The confusion over the status of George weak condition even though no dangerous You brought me safely through, arises, in part, from a 1969 revision in the illness is present.” For you have ever been there, Church’s liturgical calendar when it was As to your specific question: In offering Always steadfast and true. decided that some saints’ feasts should be the sacrament monthly, your parish is not removed from the calendar and several suggesting that the same people receive I thank you for your forbearance others, including St. George, should have it every month, but that there could be As each storm of my life transpired. their feast day celebrations made optional. new candidates each time. That could From my sins I am asking thy clearance, That change was the logical mean people newly diagnosed or whose Loving Thee from whom I’m inspired. consequence of the Second Vatican situations have worsened or who are Council’s determination in its constitution facing serious surgery. Permit me to follow Thy footsteps on the liturgy that “lest the feasts of the I do not know what procedures your Up the way to salvation, Lord, saints take precedence over the feasts husband will undergo, but certainly As together in Faith we travel, that commemorate the very mysteries of if they involve serious risk, he could My storms with Thine, in accord. salvation, many of them should be left receive the sacrament each time. The to be celebrated by a particular Church Code of Canon Law encourages erring on or nation or religious community; only the side of caution. In #1005, it says that those should be extended to the universal the sacrament is to be administered in a (This poem by Katherine Strathearn Baverso, who died in 1990, was submitted Church that commemorate saints who case of doubt whether the sick person is by her daughter, Josephine Borrasso, a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish are truly of universal importance” dangerously ill. in Bloomington. Charles Davidson helps his neighbor Santonio Coleman, 11, (“Sacrosanctum Concilium,” #111). from his flooded home in the Basin area of Pensacola, Fla., on April 30, 2014.) On April 23, 2013, just a month after (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth (CNS photo/Michael Spooneybarger, Reuters) his election as pontiff, Pope Francis joined Doyle at [email protected] and several cardinals in celebrating Mass in a 40 Hopewell St. Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016

Peterson. Grandfather of four. Great-grandfather of two. RAVER, Elmer F., 86, Holy Family, Oldenburg, Rest in peace April 11. Husband of Anna Mae Raver. Father of Monica Livers, Please submit in writing HAY, Dennis L., 78, St. Michael, Mary Mulcahy, Elaine Spaulding, to our office by 10 a.m. Cannelton, March 21. Husband Theresa Williams, Diane, Carl Thursday before the week of of Debbie Hay. Father of Melissa publication; be sure to state Bishop. Brother of Judy Herzog, and Joseph Raver. Brother of date of death. Obituaries of Sue, Jim, Norman and Paul Hay. Mary Jane Klene and Charlene archdiocesan priests serving Grandfather of four. Reidenbach. Grandfather of 22. our archdiocese are listed Great-grandfather of three. HUGHES, Gerard, 84, elsewhere in The Criterion. All Saints, Dearborn County, ROTH, Gayle, 79, St. Jude, Order priests and religious April 11. Husband of Alice Indianapolis, April 13. Mother sisters and brothers are Hughes. Father of Pam Hoover, included here, unless they are of Susan Ardizzone and Dave Judy Meyer, Larry, Randy and natives of the archdiocese or Roth. Grandmother of six. Great- Tom Hughes. Brother of Maxine have other connec­tions to it; grandmother of one. Klump. Grandfather of 13. Great- those are separate obituaries SCHULZ, Rosemary T., 92, on this page. grandfather of seven. Step-great- grandfather of five. St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, BERTRAM, Carole A., 77, April 18. Mother of Kirsten Hess, Holy Family, Oldenburg, LITTLEFIELD, Dr. Shirley, 91, St. Michael the Archangel, Ann Romanowsky, Eric, Marc April 11. Wife of Jim and Robert Schulz. Grandmother Bertram, Sr. Mother of Denise Indianapolis, April 6. Mother of of nine. Great-grandmother of Abt, Carole Geglein, Michelle Anne Young, Bob, Dan, Jeff and Mersch and Jim Bertram, Mike Littlefield. Grandmother of eight. Jr. Sister of Beverly Ziegler. five. Great-grandmother of three. SPAETH, Clara (Hyle), Grandmother of 10. Great- NOLAN, Ryan T., 42, St. Jude, 74, St. Mark the Evangelist, grandmother of six. Indianapolis, April 13. Father Indianapolis, April 18. Mother of BILL, Joseph G., 81, of Kayla Johnson, Andrew Cara Geary and George Spaeth. Christ the King, Indianapolis, Patterson, Cheyenne and Shelby Sister of Rita Wetterstroem, Nolan. Son of Lexie Nolan. April 12. Father of Molly Bob, Frank and Ted Hyle. Brother of Jennifer Long, Aaron, Rondeau, Brian, Glenn, Joseph Grandmother of five. and Jude Bill. Brother of Michael Robert, Vincent and Wayne Bill. Grandfather of 13. Great- Nolan. Grandfather of one. STOERMER, Rebecca, 18, grandfather of three. O’CONNOR, Michael J., 72, St. Andrew, Richmond, April 14. CONNEL, Margaret Mary, Christ the King, Indianapolis, Daughter of Michael and Dena 107, St. Therese of the April 14. Husband of Sue Stoermer. Sister of Adam Infant Jesus (Little Flower), O’Connor. Father of Colleen Stoermer. Granddaughter of Indianapolis, April 5. Mother Fuydal, Christopher, Michael Becky Adams, Ruby Stoermer of Lucille Rehkamp, Diane and Ryan O’Connor. Brother of and Charlie Wilson. Robinson and Lawrence Connel. Marilyn Brothers, Eileen Christ, Grandmother of seven. Great- Cookie Hayes, Jeanne McHugh, SWIM, Joel, 52, St. Elizabeth grandmother of eight. Katie Murphy, Danny, Jerry and of Hungary, Cambridge City, Tim O’Connor. Grandfather of April 12. Father of Morgan CUNNINGHAM, Harland R., three. Gunder, Miranda Zigler, Ein 67, St. John Paul II, ‘Mass Mob’ Clark County, April 5. Husband PASTORE, Americo, 93, Swim and Josh Williams. Brother of Susan Cunningham. Father of Sacred Heart, Clinton, April 11. of Jevon Fram, Jeanne Hawkins, People pray during Mass on April 17 at Holy Redeemer Church in Detroit. The Mass was the site Cody and Kasey Cunningham. Father of Maria Lang, Lisa Jennifer, Julissa, James, Jeffrey, of a “Mass Mob” event, an evangelization effort aimed at boosting regular Mass attendance. Brother of Doris Hines. Pastore Smith and Thomas Jerome and Johnathan Swim. Holy Redeemer is the parish in which Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin grew up. (CNS photo/Jim West) Grandfather of one. Pastore. Brother of Mary Grandfather of seven. †

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If you have any questions regarding this art, please call Kaylee Bonneau at 317-816-8812 or e-mail [email protected]. The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2016 Page 15 Father Turiddu faces unique antagonist in latest novel Reviewed by Mike Krokos “My primary motivation for writing all three Father Turiddu novels was “It was the worst winter storm my desire to share the life and ministry Father T could remember. For most of of my friend Msgr. Sal Polizzi with a his nearly 83 years of life, the city he broader audience,” explained Conway. loved had mild winters. Not this year. “Msgr. Polizzi is an amazing man, a On January 5, Mother Nature dropped real character with lots of idiosyncracies, a foot of snow on the city. The next but with an incredible pastoral style and day, the ‘polar vortex,’ a massive blast a deep commitment to the priesthood and of arctic air, caused temperatures in the Church.” Canada and the Midwestern and Eastern The plot line for the latest book United States to fall dangerously below includes the priest battling the elements ‘The third novel also emphasizes zero, resulting in record low temperatures to find transportation to perform last the spirituality of Father T—his in North American cities as far south as rites on a dying parishioner at her home, devotion to the Sacred Heart and central Florida.” helping with a chaotic search for a the importance of ‘letting go,’ missing schoolgirl from a nearby parish, and allowing God’s grace to act The true-to-life winter of 2013 in and leading behind-the-scene efforts and in everyday situations. That is a St. Louis is the backdrop for author prayers—with a huge assist to the Sacred Daniel Conway’s third novel about Heart and Blessed Mother—to help clear major theme of Father Turiddu Msgr. Salvatore E. Turiddu, whom a longtime friend of federal espionage and the Polar Vortex.’ everyone called “Father T.” criminal charges brought against him In Father Turiddu and the Polar Vortex, in Washington. —Dan Conway, author the author advances the fictional story As in past novels, when the priest of Msgr. Turiddu, a priest modeled after shares his patented “End of story” in Msgr. Salvatore Polizzi, a now 85-year-old a conversation, readers will know that struggles with the contemplative side to connect this story with a larger priest who currently serves as pastor of Father T means business and will take on of pastoral ministry and, in the process, audience,” Conway said. “It also helps St. Roch Parish in St. Louis, Mo. whatever challenge awaits him. offers all of us a powerful witness to the that Msgr. Polizzi watches Fox News In the latest book, which follows Throughout the fast-paced novel, power of grace in our lives.” in his second floor sitting room every Father Turiddu: The Savior of the City, readers will also gain a true appreciation Faith is central to the life and ministry evening—along with the Italian channel’s and Father Turiddu Returns: The Cardinal for a priest whose vocation shapes all he of Msgr. Polizzi and his large family and soap operas, games shows and soccer and the Inquisitor, the winter storm says and does. circle of friends, Conway added. matches— and regularly talks back [in paralyzes residents throughout the Father T is a doer when it comes to “It wouldn’t be possible to tell English and Italian] to whoever’s on St. Louis area and creates havoc for all of his life of faith and ministry, so when he his story—even in fiction,” he said, the screen.” them, including Father T. faces a serious health challenge, he must “without grounding it in the personal Is there a fourth book in the series on “The first novel had right-wing trust that God will hear him storming the faith and public ministry of Father T and its way? Conway said never say never. domestic terrorists as the ‘bad guys.’ The heavens with prayers. his friends.” “I had felt for some time that there second novel was set in Italy and had “The third novel also emphasizes the Another aspect of Msgr. Polizzi’s should at least be a trilogy of Father T left-wing terrorists,” Conway said. “In the spirituality of Father T—his devotion to human side comes out in the novel stories, but that doesn’t mean there won’t third novel, the weather [the polar vortex] the Sacred Heart and the importance of through Msgr. Turiddu’s TV viewing be more,” he said. “Time will tell.” is the antagonist that Father T must battle ‘letting go,’ and allowing God’s grace to habits. Viewers of Fox News will enjoy with in order to carry out his ministry.” act in everyday situations,” Conway said. Father T’s references to the cable news (Mike Krokos is editor of The reason for the book series, the “That is a major theme of Father Turiddu network and some of its commentators. The Criterion. All three Father author noted, is to recognize the ministry and the Polar Vortex. “The use of some celebrities like Turiddu books are available online at of a dedicated priest. “Msgr. Polizzi is an activist who Charles Krauthammer was simply danielconwayauthor.com.) †

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—People who driver’s license and Social Security number closely follow the Supreme Court know it’s enabling her to apply for a job. She is a waiting game. currently in a master’s degree program for There’s the wait teaching in Catholic schools at California’s to see if a case makes Santa Clara University. it to the court, the Both her parents would likely benefit wait for a seat in the from DAPA. If either is deported, she would courtroom if it does, need to care for her siblings. and then the wait—in Archbishop John C. Wester of this day and age of Santa Fe, N.M., wrote about Hidalgo in instant answers—for an April 18 commentary published on a court decision, CNN’s website. which for major cases is typically at the “I see individuals like Yara every day end of the court’s term in late June. in my archdiocese. I regularly witness United States v. Texas, the immigration the contributions that they make to our case argued before the court on April 18, Church and our neighborhoods,” he is hardly an exception. The case examines wrote. He also said he sees their fear and two immigration policies announced by disappointment from the constant threat President Barack Obama in executive of deportation and lost educational and actions in 2014: his expansion of a professional opportunities due to their 2012 program known as Deferred Action immigration status. Demonstrators gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on April 18 as the justices hear for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, and the As families like the Hidalgos await oral arguments in a challenge by several states to President Barack Obama’s deferred deportation creation of the Deferred Action for Parents the court’s decision, they also know there programs. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) of Americans and Lawful Permanent might not be a clear answer if the court Residents, known as DAPA. offers a split decision, which many court road ahead. law-abiding immigrant families can stay The actions, which would allow more watchers think is likely. Atkinson noted that even with a victory, together in anticipation of the time when than 4 million undocumented immigrants A 4-4 vote would put the president’s there still will be a need for “Congress to our legislators will enact just and humane to temporarily work and remain in this immigration policies on hold for the step up” and enact immigration legislation immigration reform.” country, have been challenged by 26 states, rest of his term, and would be up for as these policies won’t solve every issue. Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, including Indiana and Texas, that insist the renewed discussion during the next Sitting in the second row in the Calif., voiced a similar view in the Feb. 16 president went too far. presidency and add to a more heated courtroom on April 18, she said she felt she Sacramento Bee daily newspaper. Immigrants and family members who presidential campaign. was “watching history being made.” He said the case before the Supreme would be directly impacted by the court’s Jeanne Atkinson, executive director of Looking around to see families and Court is “not an amnesty program, nor does decision lined up overnight at the court the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, walking by groups outside reminded her of it fix the broken immigration system. Any hoping to get a seat inside, and many or CLINIC, an umbrella organization for why people care about this issue so much. significant reform will have to wait for a joined them that morning outside to cheer, Catholic legal services providers, said the “A positive outcome will benefit more reasoned conversation in Congress.” sing and hold placards of support. immigration community is already reeling children and families and make our For now, he said, the Obama Once the 90 minutes of arguments were from the negative rhetoric from political communities safe,” she said. “We can’t lose administration was attempting to bring over, those who will be impacted geared up candidates. sight of that.” some security to many people living in for the likely two-month wait for the court She said she is “cautiously optimistic” Archbishop Wester, a member of the ambiguity in a way that would allow to announce its verdict. about how the court will rule in this case. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “federal and local law enforcement to But waiting is something they know all She was encouraged by strong points (USCCB) migration committee, had a effectively allocate resources to protect our too well. she said were made by U.S. Solicitor similar message: “As we hear commentary neighborhoods, not divide them.” Yara Hidalgo, who teaches middle General Donald B. Verrilli Jr., defending on U.S. v. Texas, we must set aside partisan The bishop also hoped the justices school math and Spanish at Sacred Heart the Obama administration, that she didn’t opinions. Remember: Human lives will be who were present during Pope Francis’ Nativity School in San Jose, Calif., think were counteracted by Texas Solicitor affected by the ruling. We must recognize address to Congress last September would certainly knows about it. Her family is General Scott Keller representing the states that regardless of their immigration status, remember the pope’s description of Moses, from Mexico, and her mother has been accusing the president of overstepping those who would benefit from DAPA who viewed the law as a force for unity. waiting for 15 years to get legal status his power. and expanded DACA are our brothers “Ultimately, laws must serve people through her sister’s sponsorship. Her father If the court rules against Obama’s and sisters, our neighbors and often and the common good. While we wait for does not see a realistic path to becoming a policies, she said it would be demoralizing our friends.” Congress to assume this duty with regards U.S. citizen. for many immigrants, but it would not The archbishop noted these policies to comprehensive and humane immigration Hidalgo, who came to U.S. when do away with other avenues that can be aren’t perfect, and would not “provide a reform, the court can call on the wisdom she was almost 2 with her parents, has followed to help them achieve citizenship. long-term fix for our broken immigration of Moses to bring a measure of unity and four younger, U.S. citizen siblings. And if the court rules in favor of these system,” but he still said they would at security to immigrant families as well as Through DACA, she was able to get a policies, there would also be a long “temporarily ensure that hard-working, the nation,” he said. †

Speakers hopeful post-Scalia Supreme Court will have religious liberty advocate WASHINGTON (CNS)—Even religious faith in American public life good to us is that we have done him honor. accommodate even a limited ministerial without Justice Antonin Scalia and were his trademark. “He really didn’t Unlike the other countries of the world exception. Kruger responded that the with the likelihood of deadlocks by an hold anything back,” Smith said. “He had that do not even invoke his name, we do justices should make no distinction eight-member Supreme Court for some a very clear idea that religion must be him honor. In presidential addresses, in between religious employers and those time to come, there’s still hope for a protected on the public stage.” Thanksgiving proclamations and in many with “expressive associations.” strong religious Scalia went further than that in his other ways. “That’s extraordinary ... that’s liberty advocate, a last public speech on Jan. 2, just over a “There is nothing wrong with that, and extraordinary,” Scalia retorted. panel of speakers month before his unexpected death at a do not let anybody tell you that there is Kagan, “to her credit,” Smith concluded. Texas resort. anything wrong with that,” he said. noted, jumped in as well: “I too, find And the next He told his audience at Panelist J. Brent Walker, executive that amazing, that you think that … leading light on Archbishop Rummel High School director of the Baptist Joint Committee for neither the Free Exercise Clause nor the the issue might in Metairie, La., that the idea that Religious Liberty, said, “I disagree with Establishment Clause has anything to be Justice Elena government must be neutral between almost everything that Justice Scalia did.” say about a church’s relationship with its Kagan, who religion and an absence of religion had “no He added the Establishment Clause of the own employees.” typically disagreed place … in our constitutional tradition.” First Amendment does not specifically “There’s nothing in the Constitution with Scalia’s “Where did that come from?” he favor religion, but rather, religious liberty that explicitly prohibits the government statements. asked. “To be sure, you can’t favor one for all. from mucking around in a labor Justice That was denomination over another but can’t favor The example that gave Smith so much organization,” Scalia said, adding, Antonin Scalia the conclusion religion over non-religion?” hope for Kagan was in the 2011 oral “There—black on white in the text of of Hannah Smith, a lawyer with the “God has been very good to us,” he arguments in Hosanna-Tabor v. Equal the Constitution—are special protections Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. She continued. “That we won the Revolution Employment Opportunity Commission. for religion. And you say that makes spoke at a recent discussion of Scalia’s was extraordinary. The Battle of Midway A teacher who had been fired by no difference?” legacy at the Newseum in Washington. [in World War II] was extraordinary. I Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran The court eventually ruled unanimously Scalia’s views on the prominence of think one of the reasons God has been School in Redford, Mich., challenged in favor of the school, saying that the “ministerial exception” of the churches, their schools and other religious Civil Rights Act. The exception prohibits groups “must be free to choose their most employment-related lawsuits when teachers and employees when their employees perform religious functions primary duties consist of teaching, ‘He really didn’t hold anything back. He at schools. The teacher, Cheryl Perich, spreading the faith, church governance, had a very clear idea that religion must was what is known as a “called” teacher, etc., without government interference.” having met criteria of the church for a Regardless of what happens with be protected on the public stage.’ level of religious training. President Barack Obama’s nomination Hosanna-Tabor argued that because of Chief Judge Merrick Garland, of Perich taught some religion classes, she the U.S. Court of Appeals for the —Hannah Smith, a lawyer with the was a ministerial employee and therefore District of Columbia Circuit, to replace Becket Fund for Religious Liberty exempt from federal law. Scalia, “I think what we should be Chief Justice John Roberts asked hopeful for is that we have justices like Leondra Kruger, the government’s Justice Kagan who said, ‘I, too, find that attorney, whether the court could remarkable,’ ” Smith said. †