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Father Paul Bueter BY TIM JOHNSON retires FORT WAYNE — The heart of the Christmas feast is communion — the union between God and all human- Continues priestly work ity — and light, Bishop John M. D’Arcy said at the midnight Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Page 4 Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. The midnight Mass was televised live on WISE-TV, 33.1. Those gathered were first greeted with a carol prel- ude that included selections by the string quartet, the cathedral brass quartet, narratives and congregational participation on several traditional hymns. Judy What a year! Throm, who retires Dec. 31, directed the music. In his homily about the desire of God for commun- A look back at 2008 ion, union, reconciliation with every human heart, Page 10 Bishop D’Arcy spoke about the Scripture passage, “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you” and mentioned a book he is reading about Mother Teresa. Bishop D’Arcy related, “On a train one day, ... (Mother Teresa) had a profound experience with God. ... It’s the experience of what Christ meant on the cross Book of the Month when he said, ‘I thirst.’” Bishop D’Arcy continued to explain what people “The Secret Cardinal” thirst for: “For friendship with every person, for com- TIM JOHNSON by Tom Grace Bishop John M. D’Arcy places the image of the Christ Child in the Nativity scene at the Page 16 MIDNIGHT, PAGE 16 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne at the beginning of midnight Mass. BISHOP CONSECRATES NEW On Christmas, pope calls for ALTAR AT ST. JOHN BOSCO peace, help for world’s children

BY JOHN THAVIS your hearts be filled with hope and joy, for the Savior has been born for us.” The 81-year-old pontiff looked fit and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict sounded good as he made his way rapidly XVI celebrated Christmas with a call to through the multilingual salutations, which peace and a plea on behalf of the world’s chil- included Chinese, Arabic and Swahili. He dren. had been up late, celebrating a midnight In the face of violent conflicts, child Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica that ended at 2 exploitation and economic woes, the pope a.m. said, the birth of Jesus brings a light that In his Christmas message, the pope said it JILLIAN BROSOSKY-JILLIAN MICHAELS PHOTOGRAPHY “breaks through the gloom” and urges a men- was important to remember that Jesus came tality of solidarity with others. with saving grace not for a few but “for all: Bishop John M. D’Arcy consecrates the In his Christmas message, the pope said a Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor, those near new altar in St. John Bosco Church in more generous and sharing attitude was and those far away, believers and nonbeliev- essential to overcoming global problems, ers.” Churubusco by anointing it with chrism in including terrorism, human rights violations This grace is sorely needed today, he said, a special ceremony on Dec. 21. Altar and apprehension about “an increasingly in places like the Holy Land, where “the hori- uncertain future ... even in affluent nations.” zon seems once again bleak for Israelis and servers are Morgan Young, left, and “If people look only to their own interests, Palestinians”; in Lebanon, Iraq and the rest of Benjamin Tiede. The marble altar was our world will certainly fall apart,” he said. the Middle East; and in many other places The pope spoke from the central balcony where “the twisted logic of conflict” reigns. installed as part of a four-year plan for the of St. Peter’s Basilica, delivering a blessing The grace of Christ is sought by the peo- building. Father Danney Pinto, administra- “urbi et orbi” (to the city of Rome and the ple of Zimbabwe, “trapped for all too long in world) and pronouncing Christmas greetings a political and social crisis which, sadly, tor of the parish says, “We renovated to suit in 64 languages. In English, he said: “May the birth of the Prince of Peace remind the the needs of the Catholic community.” world where its true happiness lies; and may POPE, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bringing hope during the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Christmas season and beyond

EDITOR: Tim Johnson St. Joseph, Garrett, is a wonderful parish. me: “Bishop, it is an instrument of evange- It has not been easy for them to keep a strong lization.” As I prayed over this decision, her NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad school going; but with the help of their prin- words remained with me. In our most vital cipal Linda Speer and the hard work of the parishes, we have significant numbers who Editorial Department finance council and a generous gift, they are do not attend Sunday Mass. If they receive PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS on the road to paying off their debt entirely. I this newspaper in their home, they will be FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, am glad we have been able to help them. reminded of the Catholic Church, which is It was a special pleasure to meet Judy around them in all its vitality. It can be an Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Karen &NOTES Morrill, who has been especially generous to instrument of bringing many back to the Clifford, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle the parish and to the town of Garrett. Garrett sacraments. Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Denise BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY is an old railroad town and a place of strong So, this will begin on Feb. 1, 2009. But Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee faith, and it was a joy to be there on the how will we pay for it? The priests also Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Saturday before Christmas. helped us with this. 1. There has been a modest increase in the Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner ‘Silent Night’ in Burmese I have to say it was one of the highlights St. John’s, Churubusco goal for the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. This will cover one-half of the cost. Business Department of a beautiful Christmas. I followed the Up the next morning and off early to St. schedule I have observed each Christmas for John Bosco Parish, Churubusco, for the con- 2. An envelope will be placed in the news- BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice the 24th time. Off to South Bend for the 4 secration of a new altar with Father Danney paper twice a year, and contributions will be AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber p.m. Mass at St. Matthew’s, our co-cathedral, Pinto. Father Danney has been the pastor of encouraged. 3. With the newspaper going into 58,000 BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol with a packed church. Soup and sandwich Immaculate Conception, Ege, and St. John [email protected] provided, and then back to Fort Wayne, with Bosco, Churubusco, for about 13 years. He homes rather than 15,000, we believe — or Jim Fitzpatrick doing the driving. comes from far away Sri Lanka. A very at least we hope — there will be an increase I was able to rest a while and then celebrate devoted priest. It was especially joyful to in advertising revenue. Advertising Sales Is it a risk? Yes, but it is the kind of risk Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) the midnight Mass with a full church at the meet his niece who came all the way from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. As their native country with her husband and that Pope John Paul II urged upon us in his (260) 456-2824 always, a moment of hope and joy, followed children. Her husband works for an interna- message at the end of the celebration of the Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) by some egg casserole with the cathedral tional airline, and they were received warmly Great Jubilee Year of 2000, the following (574) 234-0687 priests — off to bed at 3:30 a.m. I celebrated at St. John Parish. words: “Set out into the deep and lower the net Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY the 10:30 a.m. Mass Christmas morning on television, as I have done these many years. for a catch.” A time of darkness So, our newspaper and the bishop will be Published weekly except the fourth Later, I went to the Cathedral Chapel; and Along with over 100,000 other Fort visiting every Catholic home in the diocese Sunday in June, first and third weeks in there for the first time, heard “Silent Night” Wayne residents, my home was without heat that we know about beginning in early July, first week in August and last week sung in Burmese. What a joy. With the help and light for several days. I moved to a in December by the Diocese of Fort of the Burmese Catholics and Father Schulte, February. I ask God’s blessing on this new downtown hotel opposite my office. I was effort at evangelization. Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., we obtained a priest, who is studying theolo- back and forth there for four nights. Later, I P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. gy at the seminary in the Archdiocese of was preparing to move into the cathedral rec- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, New York. Father Philip concelebrated with tory when the electricity returned. A postcard campaign IN, and additional mailing office. me and the other cathedral priests at the mid- As you know at Christmas, one of the The Catholic Church in this country night Mass, and at 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, themes is that of light. As we read in the first always responds to significant threats to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: he celebrated Mass in Burmese and English reading at midnight Mass: “A people who human life; and now, that noble cause is call- Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort for the Burmese Catholics who are among walked in darkness, have seen a great light.” ing us again. The bishops of this country are Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: the refugees that have come to our city. I returned to my home several times during united in opposing any bill with provisions [email protected]. There were 30 people at Mass. They said these days. It was not so much the lack of contained in the Freedom of Choice Act or many of the prayers in their own language. heat, but the lack of light that struck me. In any similar measure. Shortly each parish will MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Father Philip had made himself available for be supplied with postcards, so that individual Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) my own house and throughout the area — all confessions earlier. I joined them for Mass, in darkness. How important is light. But what families can mail them to their representa- 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. and it was a joy to be with them. How won- tives and senator in late January or early BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South about the inner darkness that existed before derful. They are 10,000 miles from home. Christ. The inner darkness that would keep February. If the measures which are already Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Small in numbers, as most of the refugees being prepared are passed, then many of the 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. people in their sins — not only unable to are Buddhists, they gathered here with their believe in forgiveness, but unable to get out laws limiting abortion, such as waiting peri- new bishop and a priest from their homeland. of the habit of sin. And as Pope Benedict ods or parental permission, would be abol- News deadline is the Monday morning ished. Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, before publication date. Advertising But, Catholic Charities, and quite rightly XVI points out in his beautiful encyclical so, serves all the refugees, as that is their “Spe Salvi” (“Saved by Hope”), the whole chairman of our Pro-Life Committee, has deadline is nine days before publica- written a letter to all bishops, which contains tion date. mission; but we have a special obligation to pagan world was in darkness. “We fall from those that are of “the household of the faith.” darkness to darkness,” he tells us, was a say- the following: LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- And we are slowly doing better in finding ing of those times. “The new Congress includes the largest comes original, signed letters about them and getting them help. It is the special So, it will be a Christmas to remember; number of pro-abortion members since 1993, issues affecting church life. Although responsibility of the bishop to see that they but more because of Mass with the Burmese so holding on to these pro-life provisions will we cannot publish every letter we receive spiritual help. We have already than a few days of inconvenience. be a great challenge.” He also writes, “We receive, we strive to provide a balanced enrolled one young man at Bishop Luers are concerned about this dismantling of cur- representation of expressed opinions High School, and there is a young boy at Some important announcements rent pro-life policies regardless how this Queen of Angels School. Their faith is ardent effort is packaged.” and a variety of reflections on life in the The first announcement concerns this church.We will choose letters for publi- and shall help them. We will have more on this later, but I newspaper. Some months ago, our Priests’ wanted you all to know about it. Keep it in cation based on reader interest, timeli- Council urged that we send the newspaper to ness and fairness. Readers may agree or The weekend at two smaller parishes your prayers. every home in the diocese, and that we do so I will be off to Boston for a week’s vaca- disagree with the letter writers’ opin- The previous weekend I drove north to without charge. The question arises: How ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Garrett on a cloudy evening for the installa- tion visiting my dear sisters and their fami- words. All letters must be signed and will we pay for it? More on that in a lies, and getting some rest. tion of Father Andrew Nazareth as pastor. moment. include a phone number and address Father comes to us from faraway India with Our pro-life directors, Fred and Lisa for verification.We reserve the right to I was reluctant to do this. Our newspaper Everett, have asked me to attend the pro- the approval and recommendation of his is very successful. But I am always con- edit letters for legal and other concerns. bishop. Although it was a cold and icy life march in Washington on Jan. 22. It is cerned that only one-fourth of our people the anniversary of the painful Roe vs. Wade Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, evening, the beautiful church of St. Joseph receive it. Then came the advice of Julie was nearly full. It was a joy to install Father decision. Fred and Lisa believe that if I go, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Kenny of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish. then young people will be encouraged to 46856-1169; or e-mail: Andrew as pastor and visit with the good Julie works for Our Sunday Visitor, and she people of St. Joseph Parish. attend. So I will go. More on that later. [email protected] and her husband, John, are on the committee See you all next week. I am especially grateful for Tom and Patty for our Annual Bishops Appeal. Julie is very ISSN 0891-1533 O’Connor and Nick and Kitty Miller. Tom and conversant about Catholic press throughout USPS 403630 Nick have served on the finance council. They the country and also about the importance of have been very helpful to Father Andrew. stewardship. She said one thing that struck JANUARY 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

Pope Benedict XVI walks near a STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY statue of the Christ Child as he celebrates mid- Bishop D’Arcy pays night Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. tribute to 25. Cardinal Avery Dulles I cannot let this time pass without a word about an extraordi- nary priest, who since the last publication of our newspaper has gone home to God. I refer to Cardinal Avery Dulles, SJ, an extraordinary Catholic theologian, whose life and writings constitute a gift which will last. I am especially anxious to speak about my friendship with him and his relationship to this diocese. Sister Jane Carew invited him to this diocese in 1987, shortly CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS after she herself was named director of our Office of Catechesis. It was the first, major catechetical meeting in my time here. Held in In his sermon, he said the arrival The world will change for the bet- Warsaw, Father Dulles was the main speaker. He gave me a signed of the savior as a child should ter only when people accept Jesus copy of one of his books, and he helped to establish the focus of POPE remind people everywhere of the and experience a change of heart, catechesis and religious instruction that I wanted to be central to suffering of children, including he said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the renewal of our diocese. those denied the love of their par- After the liturgy, the pope He came again years later to a continuing education seminar to ents and those who have been walked in procession down the speak for our priests. Both times, he was impressive with his keeps worsening,” he said, refer- abused. main aisle of the basilica, smiling humility but also the clarity and soundness of his thought — a ring to the African country’s recent “Let us think of those street and blessing the faithful. At one brilliant Catholic theologian. cholera outbreak and continuing children who do not have the point, the Vatican’s chief security political and economic unrest. blessing of a family home, of agent tackled a woman who had Extraordinary conversion The pope highlighted what he those children who are brutally moved past the wooden barriers called the “interminable suffer- exploited as soldiers and made and appeared to be rushing toward He was a student at Harvard University. As a student at ings” of people in the war-torn instruments of violence, instead of the pope. The Vatican later said Harvard University, he was walking along the Charles River, a region of Darfur in Sudan and in messengers of reconciliation and there was no danger to the pontiff. walk that I have taken countless times and which I still take during Somalia, as well as the escalation peace,” he said. On Christmas Eve, the pope lit my summer vacation. But let us quote Father Dulles himself from of fighting in Congo. In a special “Let us think of those children a candle at his apartment window his conversion memoir, “A Conversion to Grace” (1946): way, children in these places need who are victims of the industry of after the Vatican’s larger-than-life the light of Christ and the return of pornography and every other Nativity scene was unveiled in St. “I was irresistibly prompted to go out into the open air. ... The slush of melt- hope for their future, he said. appalling form of abuse and thus Peter’s Square below. This year’s ing snow formed a deep mud along the banks of the River Charles, which I During midnight Mass the pope, are traumatized in the depths of Nativity scene featured representa- followed down toward Boston. ... As I wandered aimlessly, something impelled dressed in white and gold vest- their soul,” he said. tions of domestic settings from the me to look contemplatively at a young tree. On its frail, supple branches were ments, accepted the offertory gifts He said the infant Jesus “sum- period, alongside Jesus’ manger in young buds ... while my eye rested on them, the thought came to me sud- from young children of different mons us once again to do every- Bethlehem. denly with all the strength and novelty of a revelation, that these little buds countries, blessing each of them as thing in our power to put an end to in their innocence and meekness followed a rule, a law of which I as yet know they made their way to the altar. the suffering of these children.” nothing. ... That night, for the first time in years, I prayed.” That was a grey afternoon in 1939. In 1940 during his first year of Harvard Law School, he was received as a Catholic. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he joined the Navy. For his service, he Bethlehem tourism is good, but some received the Croix de Guerre from the French government. He came from a strong Presbyterian family who were startled that he became a Catholic and then a Jesuit. His father was John Foster feel Christmas spirit is missing Dulles, Secretary of the State under President Eisenhower; and his uncle was Allen Dulles, director of the CIA. BY JUDITH SUDILOVSKY I knew Cardinal Dulles well, and considered him a friend. He received a copy of this newspaper every week, and often thanked BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) me for it. I wrote an extensive article once on “Ex Corde — Cold winds did not keep Ecclesiae” and sent it to him for review and constructive criticism, tourists and pilgrims away from which he graciously provided. Manger Square Christmas Eve, but In the midst of the sex abuse crisis, there was much talk about for some the Christmas spirit was ecclesial reform. I said to him, “Avery, why don’t you give one of missing. the McGinley lectures on reform.” He was the kind of person that Restaurants and souvenir shops was humble enough to learn from anyone. “What a good idea,” he enjoyed a brisk business all day. said; and he prepared an essay on reform, rooting much of it in a On an outdoor stage, a Spanish well-known article by Father Yves Conger, one of the great theolo- pop singer in tight jeans and a T- gians of Vatican II, entitled “True and False Reform in the shirt shimmied, tossing her long Church.” The McGinley lectures have been put into a book — a hair. compilation of talks he gave on significant, theological topics at American Douglas Dicks, who Fordham University in his declining years. Like all of his writings, had traveled from Jordan, won- they were clear, and sound, and faithful always to the magisterium dered about the Christmas charac- of the church. ter of the celebrations. Of his many books, I was especially drawn to “The Craft of “The music detracts from the Theology.” It states clearly the nature of the theological enterprise. prayerful mood,” said Dicks, who CNS PHOTO/YIN BOGU, POOL VIA REUTERS A very humble, highly intelligent, strong man with a keen intel- recently left Bethlehem for Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem celebrates midnight Mass in St. lect and a conversion story filled with grace. A faithful servant of Amman after 12 years. “Christmas Catherine’s Church adjacent to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the truth and of the Catholic Church. He once spent a semester teaching at the University of Notre Dame. A Jesuit priest and a should be a time of carols and West Bank, Dec. 25. prayers and reflection — not rock good friend. Let us pray for him. A friend of mine said, “He will surely be a saint one day.” music.” into the city, cousins Emad and ing and looked outside and could- “I was expecting more people May angels receive him into paradise, and may the martyrs Ibrahim Kheir, both 18 and from n’t feel like it was Christmas. welcome him at his coming. and more of a carol and candle- the neighboring village of Beit Maybe last year it was warmer; light atmosphere,” said Australian Sahour, stood by the Peace Center maybe it is that in the world situa- Eliana Peters. Still, she said, it was and lamented the lack of tion there is no peace; maybe it is fantastic to be in Bethlehem. Christmas spirit. the situation in Gaza or in Iraq.” Earlier in the afternoon, while “Last year was more beautiful,” Maybe, added Ibrahim Kheir, awaiting the arrival of Latin said Emad Kheir, a Greek U.S. President-elect Barack Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem Orthodox. “I woke up this morn- Obama will make a change. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 4, 2009 Father Bueter retires from Hispanic ministry University of Dayton

BY KAY COZAD Latin America, where priests were grads rally to offer in high demand. So in 1965, spon- sored by the diocese with a verbal WARSAW — The new year agreement, the young shepherd Christmas off Campus brings the end of an era for the was on his way to Panama, where beloved pastor of Our Lady of he would spend the next 16 years And Fort Wayne is not to be BY LAUREN CAGGIANO Guadalupe in Warsaw, Father Paul of his priesthood ministering to the left out. The Fort Wayne alumni R. Bueter, who will retire officially people there. chapter boasts about 20 active on Jan. 2. But there is nothing Initially Father Bueter studied FORT WAYNE — Echoing a 45- members, who range in age from final about his continued ministry the Spanish language and culture year campus tradition, members a few years out of college to to God’s people. For nearly 50 for three months in Mexico, but of Fort Wayne’s University of baby boomers. Members gather years Father Bueter has been a soon found himself assigned to a Dayton (UD) alumni chapter sporadically for social and serv- mainstay for Hispanic Catholics small rural town as assistant to the brought the spirit of Christmas ice events. But perhaps the most both here in the Diocese of Fort pastor. After two years he became giving Dec. 6 to local youth at anticipated event is Christmas off Wayne-South Bend and in Latin pastor and describes the parish com- the Fort Wayne Urban League. Campus. America as well. munity saying, “I was right in with Christmas off Campus, run by This year, about 10 members A native of Fort Wayne, Father the people. There was one main UD’s Office of Alumni Relations, organized the Christmas party — Bueter was born in 1933 to FATHER PAUL BUETER church in town, San Francisco de is an annual event intended to a big hit with the children and Raymond and Annette Bueter, the Beraguos, and little villages where benefit families and less fortu- parents alike. About 50 children third of five children. He, with his in philosophy and theology at St. we would go out and say Mass and nate children in various cities streamed in and out the Urban parents and sisters, were parish- Mary Major Seminary in perform baptisms.” where UD alumni have settled. League, ranging in age from ioners of St. Jude Parish, where he Baltimore. Of his calling Father After eight years there, Father Chapters nationwide, run by UD infants to early teens. Cookie attended elementary school. His Bueter says matter-of-factly, “I Bueter was reassigned to another alumni, give back to their com- decorating, making crafts, visit- family, he says, was strong in their never really had any big doubts.” peasant area and served as pastor at munities during the Christmas ing with Santa and piñatas were faith, with rosary recitation and On May 30, 1959, Paul Bueter San Andres Church for the next season through various projects. among the activities. weekday Mass. was ordained into the holy priest- eight years, until Bishop McManus Christmas off Campus began Excitement was rife in the air Father called him back as an extension of Christmas on as a flock of children surrounded Bueter attended to the states to Campus. the newly broken piñata. And no Marmion pastor at St. UD graduates wanted to one left empty handed. Each Military “I am blessed to be able to work in Hispanic ministry. Bavo Parish in spread the goodwill from child received an age appropriate Academy in Mishawaka. He Christmas on Campus to their book and a Build-A-Bear stuffed Illinois, a prep I thank the bishop and the Lord for that.” shepherded the own communities. It was through dog. school, during “wonderful peo- the work of Brian and Renai Local media came out to his high school ple” there from Lowry that this dream became a chronicle the event and the alum- years and all the FATHER PAUL BUETER 1981 to 1987, reality. The couple started the St. ni were pleased with the commu- while had when he request- Louis Christmas off Campus nity’s support. thoughts of the ed that he might chapter in 1990, and soon other Overall, Chapter President priesthood. serve the cities followed suit. Chapters are Jeremy Reidy said the event is “I had Hispanic popula- now found in several states gaining momentum each year. thoughts of becoming a priest off hood at the Cathedral of the tion in the diocese once again. across the country, from “Christmas off Campus is an and on. ... My parents saw my Immaculate Conception by then So in 1987 Father Bueter Michigan to Georgia. opportunity for the University of desire, but never pushed me one Bishop Leo A. Pursley. His first became pastor of Our Lady of “We knew it was a good idea Dayton alumni to extend the uni- way or the other. I think they just assignment was as associate pastor Gaudalupe Parish in Milford that and thought it could take on a life versity’s mission to “learn, lead, quietly prayed,” he recalls, adding at St. John the Baptist in South met in a garage at that time and St. of its own,” Renai Lowry said. serve to the community’s in that it was natural to have priests Bend, where he began his priestly John the Evangelist in Goshen. By “But we did not imagine it would which they live,” he said. “The as guests in his boyhood home as ministry, which included his role 1990, another pastor was appoint- get to where so many chapters Fort Wayne Urban League has well as his association with the as assistant master of ceremonies ed to St. John and Father Bueter are involved and applying it in been a great partner for the past Benedictine priests who ran his for confirmations. focused on his Our Lady of their communities.” couple of years.” high school. “I bring my love for people and Guadalupe Parish community. Following high school gradua- love for the Lord to my vocation,” Of the parish Father Bueter has tion in 1951, the young Bueter says Father Bueter, adding, “I am seen many changes including the decided to investigate the priest- happy to celebrate Mass and hear building of the Our Lady of hood and enrolled in Our Lady of confession. All the priestly stuff I Guadalupe Church and Diocesan the Lake Minor Seminary in love very much.” Shrine in Warsaw. Syracuse for two years of under- By the mid-’60s, after serving “I am blessed to be able to graduate studies. By the fall of at St. John for six years, Father work in Hispanic ministry. I thank 1953 he found himself immersed Bueter requested to be sent to the bishop and the Lord for that,” says the priest. Now at age 75 this good and Come celebrate with us faithful servant of God is retiring, the Epiphany of our Lord but will continue his priestly work. “My reason for retiring is to do more priestly work and get out of administration.” As for the future Father Bueter says undauntedly, “I have no wor- ries about what to do with my time. I’ve already got requests to LAUREN CAGGIANO cover for priests and I have no Alumni Ben Lanka, Kim Back, Jeremy Reidy, Lauren Caggiano and problem with helping with confes- Marylou Hipskind participated in a 45-year tradition of bringing the sions.” spirit of Christmas to the needy. Catholic Radio AM 1450 And he adds, tongue in cheek, AND REDEEMER RADIO’S “And if the weather’s nice, I’ll play golf.” THIRD BIRTHDAY Father Bueter, who currently ! resides at Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw, will live in Fort Wayne Tuesday, January 6 from 9-11 am with his sister in his retirement 4705 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne 46804 and attend St. Jude Parish once R.S.V.P. (260) 436-1450 again. His final word on the priest- hood, “I thank God I was chosen Online at www.redeemerradio.com to be a priest — that he gave me Email: [email protected] that vocation. I hope the Lord blesses us with more priests and religious for our diocese.” JANUARY 4, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Conscience regulations Vatican hopes Obama will foster to become law just before peace, concern for poor, cardinal says

BY CINDY WOODEN Cardinal Pio Laghi, Obama takes office shown in this archive photo, greets then-U.S. WASHINGTON (CNS) — With plines and regions of the coun- ROME (CNS) — The Vatican is Secretary of State Colin their Dec. 19 publication in the try,” it added. concerned about President-elect Federal Register, regulations that McQuade said that “Catholic Barack Obama’s positions on the Powell March 6, 2003 at protect the conscience rights of health care providers will espe- family and on the unborn, but it the State Department in health care providers are sched- cially welcome this mark of looks forward with hope to his Washington. The day uled to become law two days respect for the excellent life- presidency fostering more atten- earlier, Pope John Paul before President-elect Barack affirming care they provide to all tion to the poor and easing vio- II's personal envoy to Obama takes office. in need.” lence around the globe, said Washington, Cardinal The regulations are designed But she added that Catholics retired Cardinal Pio Laghi. Laghi, hand-delivered a to ensure “that Department of are not the only ones who oppose The cardinal, a former Vatican message to President Health and Human Services “the deliberate destruction of nuncio to the United States, George W. Bush urging spoke about the prospects for funds do not support coercive or nascent human life.” him to avoid war and discriminatory policies or prac- “All health care providers U.S.-Vatican relations under tices in violation of federal law,” should be free to serve their Obama during a Dec. 22 confer- seek a peaceful resolu- according to the title of the final patients without violating their ence in Rome sponsored by tion to the Iraq situa- rule. most deeply held moral and reli- Limes, an Italian political journal. tion. Deirdre McQuade, assistant gious convictions in support of Although some pundits have director for policy and communi- life,” McQuade said. said Obama’s support for legal- cations in the Office of Pro-Life The Planned Parenthood ized abortion and embryonic Activities at the U.S. Conference Federation of America is organiz- stem-cell research would poison the rapport the United States and of Catholic Bishops, praised the ing opposition to the rule, saying CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS regulations in a Dec. 18 state- it threatens patients’ rights and the Vatican have developed under President George W. Bush — ment. would restrict health care access. Because the United States is good sign, if the family will be despite the Vatican’s opposition “Individuals and institutions “We look forward to working considered to be a Christian defended as it should be,” to the war in Iraq — Cardinal committed to healing should not with President-elect Obama and country, he said, “where Cardinal Laghi said. Laghi said, “the Vatican does not be required to take the very leaders in Congress to repeal this American soldiers go, the coun- The cardinal also said he fear” the end of close coopera- human life that they are dedicat- disastrous rule and expand tries they occupy consider hoped Obama would take his tion. ed to protecting,” she said. “The patients’ access to full health care Christians to be their occupiers.” time and seek “good counsel” “One must wait to see how he enforcement of federal laws to information and services — not Cardinal Laghi said the before acting on the proposed acts with regard to the fundamen- protect their freedom of con- limit it,” said Cecile Richards, Vatican is hopeful that under Freedom of Choice Act, which tal commitments — which for us science is long overdue.” Planned Parenthood president, in Obama’s leadership the United would protect abortion as a fun- are very important — to protect The regulations support three a Dec. 18 statement. States will return to acting prima- damental right throughout the the family and the sacredness of conscience provisions passed by Meanwhile, in another con- rily as a force for peace, especial- United States, regardless of exist- human life from conception to Congress as long ago as the science-related decision, the ly with regard to the Israeli- ing state laws to restrict it. the tomb,” the cardinal said. 1970s and as recently as 2004. Illinois Supreme Court ruled Palestinian conflict. It also Beyond specific policy issues, But another very serious issue They stipulate that no federal Dec. 18 that individual pharma- expects Obama to act on his Obama’s election was a sign of is “the defense of Christians, of funds be given to health care cists and pharmacy owners have promise to assist the middle class renewed hope in “a country of Catholics, who are threatened in institutions that require providers legal standing to challenge Gov. and the poor, particularly with hope,” Cardinal Laghi said. India, in Iraq where there has to participate in abortions or ster- Rod Blagojevich’s 2005 emer- health care, he said. Obama’s election, he said, been an enormous exodus and in ilizations or discriminate against gency order requiring them to “But very important points, capped the United States’ “libera- the Holy Land,” he said. those who decline to participate dispense the emergency contra- which could lead to contrast and tion from the horrendous original “This situation has worsened because of their religious or ceptive marketed as Plan B or difficulties on the part of the sin that for many years marred because of the war in Iraq. If the moral beliefs. leave the profession. Two lower Holy See and of Catholics in the the face of America: slavery.” war had been avoided, there The final rule notes that “reli- courts had held that they did not United States, are the family and “Obama’s campaign was would not have been this huge gious and faith-based organiza- have standing. the defense of life,” he said. inspired and motivated by a spirit exodus, especially from Iraq, and tions have a long tradition of pro- Charmaine Yoest, president “Obama brings with him to of reconciliation,” he said, and this sense of persecution, of real viding medical care in the United and CEO of Americans United the White House the first Pope Benedict XVI, the U.S. persecution,” the cardinal said. States, and they continue to do so for Life, called the decision “a Catholic vice president, Joe bishops’ conference and the In 2003 Pope John Paul II sent today.” huge victory for the freedom of Biden. And I read today that Vatican newspaper each wel- Cardinal Laghi to the White “A trend that isolates and conscience of all health care Obama has put him in charge of a comed his victory as an opportu- House in a last-minute attempt to excludes some among various providers.” task force on the family. This is a nity for a new beginning. religious, cultural and/or ethnic “Pharmacists now have proper convince Bush not to invade Iraq. groups from participating in the recourse against a discriminatory Ignoring the pope’s pleas and delivery of health care is espe- law that would force them to conducting a war that was much cially troublesome when consid- check their constitutional rights more complicated than foreseen, ering current and anticipated at the workplace door,” she said Bush’s action exacerbated anti- shortages of health care profes- in a statement. Christian feelings in many parts sionals in many medical disci- of the world, Cardinal Laghi said.

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For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 4, 2009 Republicans in the Senate and 98 Pope prays for families, Democrats and 38 Republicans in those in difficulty the House. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas celebrations underscore Cardinal Maida hails the importance of the family in NEWS BRIEFS auto aid package people’s lives, but for many it also is a time when wounds caused by announced by Bush one’s family become more painful, Pope Benedict XVI said. PRIEST CARRIES STATUE AT CHURCH IN BETHLEHEM DETROIT (CNS) — Cardinal Reciting the Angelus Dec. 28, the Adam J. Maida of Detroit Dec. 22 feast of the Holy Family, Pope praised President George W. Bush’s Benedict prayed for families in decision to provide $17.4 billion in difficulty and for family members bridge loans to help General who are sick or out of work. Motors Corp. and Chrysler avert a “Christmas is the family celebra- cash crisis that could have plunged tion par excellence,” the pope told the two domestic automakers into visitors in St. Peter’s Square. bankruptcy by the end of the year. “This is demonstrated by many “As a spiritual leader and resident traditions and social customs, of southeast Michigan, I’m grateful especially gathering together as a the government stepped in and family to share festive meals and stepped up to help stabilize the exchange best wishes and gifts.” domestic auto industry,” the cardi- But, he said, it also is a time when nal said of Bush’s Dec. 19 “the discomfort and pain caused announcement about the loans. The by certain family wounds are financial aid package provides $4 amplified.” The pope prayed that billion for Chrysler and up to $13.4 all Christian families would model billion for General Motors, with the their relationships on those of first $4 billion available this month. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, working The automakers have three years to together, trusting in God and tak- pay back the money, but only if ing care of one another. they meet a number of deadlines; otherwise the loans must be paid back next spring. “What was final- In messages, Holy Land ly put forth is a complicated plan, but these are complicated times,” church leaders call for Cardinal Maida remarked. Among issues to be addressed are the com- peace, reconciliation CNS PHOTO/NAYEF HASHLAMOUN, REUTERS panies’ wage and benefit costs, in JERUSALEM (CNS) — Latin A priest carries a statue of baby Jesus at St. Catherine’s Church adjacent to the Church addition to which of their models Patriarch Fouad Twal’s first will be offered to the public. Christmas message as patriarch of of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, Dec. 23. Jerusalem was one of hope and encouragement, without ignoring See are very interested to finalize crisis and inspire new acts of soli- said the Vatican appreciates U.S. dioceses prepare the Holy Land’s difficulties. this,” he said, adding that though darity among all people. Pope efforts in the declaration aimed at for gloomy economic “Christmas has come and so we he was unaware of any official John Paul II established the condemning all forms of violence are full of hope. We are thankful policy, the pope’s visit, reportedly Vatican labor office Jan. 1, 1989, against homosexuals and urging forecast for hopeful signs around us, such in May, might be acting as an to oversee the rights of Vatican nations to put an end to all crimi- as recent international encounters impetus for both sides to finish up employees and settle disputes nal penalties against them. WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. at the highest levels among reli- negotiations. In a statement fol- between employees and supervi- However, the declaration’s word- Catholic dioceses in regions hard- gious leaders and among other lowing a plenary session at the sors. The Vatican, including the ing and its introduction of new est hit by the economic meltdown peacemakers,” Patriarch Twal said Vatican Dec. 18, the negotiators Roman Curia and Vatican City categories for human rights’ pro- haven’t had to resort to drastic in his Dec. 23 message. He told said they have scheduled another State, employs more than 4,500 tections go “well beyond the financial measures, but officials journalists at a press conference plenary session for April 23 and people, the majority of whom are above-mentioned and shared are bracing themselves for the that after his first six months as four meetings of their working laity. intent,” it said. possibility. Officials from dioce- patriarch he felt “fine” in the group, which will take place start- ses contacted by Catholic News “most beautiful and most compli- ing in January with “the intent on Service Dec. 17 said their 2008 cated diocese in the world.” In a both sides of accelerating the Vatican supports ending Number of Catholics in budgets are solvent, enabling separate Christmas message Dec. process and reaching an agree- violence against homo- Congress edging up; them to operate without radical 18, Franciscan Father Pierbattista ment as soon as possible.” The cuts until the end of June. Pizzaballa, head of the Franciscan statement called the December sexuals, not new rights more are Democrats However, they haven’t yet deter- Custody of the Holy Land, meeting “significant and useful.” mined how the current economic VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The WASHINGTON (CNS) — The climate will affect their budgets addressed the world financial cri- Vatican said it condemns all forms number of Catholic members of sis. “The torments that today most for the 2009 fiscal year, which People with jobs must of violence against homosexuals, Congress is slowly creeping high- begins July 1. In the meantime, brutally afflict society are of an but does not support a proposed er, but the Catholic contingent, economic nature. Materialistic they all have reported trimming be thankful, generous U.N. declaration recognizing like the full Congress itself, has expenses where they can and pro- society discovers with dismay its “sexual orientation” and “gender taken a decided turn toward the deepest fragility. Being poor or VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Those ceeding carefully into the new who have a job this Christmas identity” as new categories that Democratic Party. When the 111th year. “I do think we’re impacted, becoming poor becomes a real need human rights’ protections. Congress is sworn in Jan. 6, more possibility for everyone,” he said. should be thankful and should but it’s hard to know by how much reach out to help their neighbors “Despite the declaration’s rightful than a quarter of its members will at this point,” said Sister Charlotte “But this is only the outward sign condemnation of and protection be Catholics, roughly matching of a deeper poverty that afflicts who are less fortunate, Pope Davenport, a Sister of St. Joseph Benedict XVI said. “With from all forms of violence against the percentage of Catholics in the of Peace who is chancellor of the the soul. We too discover that we homosexual persons, the docu- U.S. population and consistent are shepherds in the night.” Christmas approaching, my Archdiocese of Anchorage, thoughts naturally turn to the ment, when considered in its with the statistical trends of the Alaska. “We’re watching it day by employment crisis that is worry- entirety, goes beyond this goal and past decade. Four years ago when day and keeping expenses at a Source: Israel, Vatican ing all humanity today,” the pope instead gives rise to uncertainty in the 109th Congress convened, it minimum. We’re being very, very said Dec. 19 during a meeting the law and challenges existing included 153 Catholics. Two years cautious.” With most U.S. dioce- eager to finalize talks with officials of the Vatican’s human rights norms,” a Vatican later there were 155 Catholics in ses conducting their annual before papal visit Central Labor Office. “Those who statement said. The statement, the 110th Congress. But the new fundraising appeals in the spring, have the possibility of working issued by the office of the group of senators and representa- officials in Detroit, Anchorage, JERUSALEM (CNS) — Israeli should be thankful to God and Vatican’s apostolic nuncio to the tives has 162 members who iden- Reno, Nev., Toledo, Ohio, and Los and Vatican negotiators appear open their hearts with generosity United Nations, Archbishop tify themselves as Catholics. With Angeles said they are praying eager to finalize negotiations on toward those who find themselves Celestino Migliore, was submitted nearly all the 2008 electoral bat- Catholics will be generous this fiscal and property matters prior to with employment and economic Dec. 18 during the U.N. General tles settled by early December, year, but are bracing themselves the pope’s visit to the Holy Land, difficulties,” the pope said. Pope Assembly’s discussion of a pro- and the Senate seat of President- for the potential of smaller contri- a source close to the negotiations Benedict prayed that Jesus would posed Declaration on Human elect Barack Obama still not butions. said. “Both the state of Israel and watch over those suffering Rights, Sexual Orientation and filled, the Catholic delegation the representatives of the Holy because of the global economic Gender Identity. The statement included 17 Democrats and nine JANUARY 4, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

and sculpture. Art materials will be Father Cox provided. The cost is $80 for one child and $75 for each additional child. The cost includes all materi- selected for als and instructional fees. Registration should be received by Wabash Pastoral AROUND THE DIOCESE Feb. 4. Early registration is advised as enrollment is limited. Leadership For more information or a regis- tration form, please contact the K OF C GIFTS COUNCIL MEMBERS School of Creative Arts at (260) Program 399-7700 ext. 8001. The School of CRAWFORDSVILLE — Holy Creative Arts (SOCA) is an accred- Cross Father Christopher Cox has ited school by the National been selected to participate in the Association of Schools of Art and Wabash Pastoral Leadership Design (NASAD). Program. Father Cox is pastor at St. Adalbert-St. Casimir Parish in Redeemer Radio South Bend. The program targets Indiana celebrates three years pastors with between five and 10 FORT WAYNE — Redeemer years of experience following their Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1450, graduate seminary studies and will hold a celebration Jan. 6 from invites them to participate in a two- 9-11 a.m. to honor the station’s year program of leadership devel- third anniversary on the air. The opment and pastoral reflection. festivities will be held at Redeemer The focus of Radio, 4705 Illinois Rd., and will the Wabash include several special announce- Pastoral ments and presentations. Friends Leadership and supporters of Redeemer Radio Program will are invited to attend. engage pastors in The celebration on Jan. 6 will explorations of recognize the work of the past and critical economic, look forward to a bright future. The educational and occasion will also serve to political chal- FATHER CHRISTOPHER COX announce some exciting changes lenges facing for the station’s programming line- Indiana commu- up. The anticipated new schedule nities and help them develop the will include: “The Son Rise knowledge and skills to become PROVIDED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Morning Show,” with host Brian stronger leaders in their congrega- Patrick, broadcasting live from tions and communities. Knights of Columbus Council 451 of Fort Wayne are preparing to send boxes to members Cincinnati, Ohio; Father Larry Father Cox earned his under- of their council serving in Iraq and Kuwait. This is the third set of boxes the council has Richards; “Women of Grace” with graduate degree and master’s of Johnette Benkovic; Father John divinity degree from the University sent since their departure. Pictured are Jim Alwine, financial secretary and John Murray, Corapi; “The Doctor Is In” with Dr. of Notre Dame. Grand Knight. Ray Guarendi and Colleen Kelly “From a number of outstanding Mast; and an additional hour of pastors who applied, we selected a “Kresta in the Afternoon.” Long- representative group with very ticipate in a study tour in North of commenting briefly on such an premises lead the church to con- range plans include a Spanish-lan- high potential for leadership from guage station in the Fort Wayne diverse churches throughout America during the first year and extensive teaching. clude that human embryos should an international study tour in the “The most noteworthy feature to not be destroyed for purposes of area and a live local daily program. Indiana,” said the program direc- Other special events will include tor, Raymond Brady Williams. second year of the program to learn me about the new instruction is that scientific research.” about transnational contexts. One even though it makes very strong Whether one agrees or disagrees its thanks and appreciation to the “They have rich academic back- founders of the station. Special grounds and life experiences, and group of pastors will begin in moral claims, the arguments set with the argument, Snead said, it is January 2009 and the second in forth in support of these claims “clearly not an argument based on thanks will be given to one of the we look forward to lively discus- founders, outgoing board chair sions of important issues and chal- 2011. fully respect public reason,” Snead revelation or dogma. It is an emi- said. “That is, the arguments follow nently reasonable claim that can be Chris Langford, and new Redeemer lenges that face communities and Radio board chairperson, Mike churches in Indiana.” Professor Snead praises from premises that can be readily understood and digested by all. The understood and accepted or rejected premise that a human embryo is a Kelly will be introduced. “Pastors play important roles in Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of sustaining the vitality of local Vatican bioethics on their own merits by believers living organism of the species and nonbelievers alike.” homo sapiens is confirmed by mod- Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Indiana communities,” said Craig document will speak on the true meaning of Dykstra, senior vice president for As an example Snead cited the ern embryology. The premise that NOTRE DAME — The 32-page injunction against embryo-destruc- all human beings are radically the feast of the Epiphany, one of the religion at the endowment. “We are oldest Christian feasts commemo- delighted that Wabash will create a document on bioethical issues tive research. equal is an axiom that should be issued Dec. 12 by the Vatican reem- “The church’s argument here is quite familiar to all Americans; the rating the manifestations of the leadership program that recognizes divinity of Christ. and honors their work, helps them phasized the Catholic Church’s essentially based on two premises,” same concept figures prominently understand more deeply challenges moral opposition to in-vitro fertil- he said. “The first is that the human in the principles of classical liberal- faced by Indiana, and prepares ization, human cloning and embry- embryo is an organism — a living, ism that undergird our own funda- New SJRMC auxiliary them to become increasingly effec- onic stem-cell research. complete, integrated, whole, self- mental laws. The church’s argu- formed tive leaders in congregations and The document, whose title, directing member of the species ment about embryo-destructive communities.” “Dignitas Personae,” is Latin for homo sapiens that will, if given the research is thus well suited for pub- MISHAWAKA — The Saint Pastors involved in the program “the dignity of a person,” was proper environment, move itself lic debate in a pluralistic society Joseph Regional Medical Center will meet on the Wabash College issued by the Vatican Congregation along a trajectory of growth to the such as our own.” (SJRMC) Auxiliary recently elect- campus 10 times over a two-year for the Doctrine of the Faith to next stage of maturity. The second ed new officers for 2009-2010 at period to meet with civic, govern- respond to bioethical issues, which is that all human beings, merely by USF offers Saturday the annual Christmas luncheon held ment, business and religious lead- have arisen in the 21 years since its virtue of their humanity, are entitled Dec. 11, at Windsor Park ers to discuss issues that affect last such instruction. to basic moral respect that, at least, morning art classes Conference Center. They are local Indiana communities. The According to O. Carter Snead, precludes others from destroying for children Margie Dornbos, president; pastors will learn about a range of associate professor of law in the them for their own purposes. All Barbara Books, vice president/pres- topics, such as statewide efforts to University of Notre Dame’s Law human beings are owed this mini- FORT WAYNE — The School of ident elect; Pat Pallo, treasurer; strengthen public education, School, “the breadth of the instruc- mum moral respect because of who Creative Arts at the University of Theresa Mudwilder, membership Indiana economic initiatives, gov- tion is striking; it covers a whole they are; it is manifestly not a func- Saint Francis has announced spring secretary and Joan Bartlett, ernment responses to property tax host of new technologies — assist- tion of their having a particular set art classes for children in grades 1- recorder/corresponding secretary. and other issues, the impact of ed reproduction techniques (and of preferred capacities, their state of 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays The new hospital is scheduled to immigration on local communities adjuncts), embryo research, vulnerability or dependence, their from Feb. 7 to April 25. open in September of 2009 on and advances in medical research cloning, gene therapy and the like.” location, or the extent to which they A variety of two and three- Douglas Ave. and their impact on health care. Snead, having read the docu- are useful to or are esteemed by dimensional visual arts will be In addition, the pastors will par- ment closely, stressed the difficulty someone else. Taken together, these taught, including drawing, painting 8 HEALTH AND FITNESS JANUARY 4, 2009 NEW YEAR RESOLUTIO Mind, body and soul

BY KAREN CLIFFORD

GRANGER — “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” — Carol Welch Whether bicycling up the Pyrenees, lifting weights or div- ing for a volleyball, three mem- bers of the St. Pius X community strongly testify to the benefits of a fitness program on the mind, body and soul. Pastor Father Bill Schooler, parishioner Susan Helms and St. Pius X School sev- enth-grader Alexis Kleva, share the fitness programs they partici- pate in and the positive effects of regular exercise in their daily lives. At 60 years of age, Father Schooler’s passion and dedication for bike riding impresses even the youngest bike enthusiast. Last year he led a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, rid- Susan Helms, parishioner of St. Pius X completes a workout with ing a bike for the first 600 miles weights. of the journey. The excursion began in the Pyrenees Mountains. Father Schooler recalls, “The Pyrenees have very difficult grades with many rolling parts. We also crossed two other moun- tain ranges.” He adds,” When we went into Galicia, we encoun- tered a great deal of hills, which PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD were demanding.” Alexis Kleva, a seventh grader at St. Pius X is shown working out at a The second part of the pil- volleyball practice. She believes exercise gives her energy and a positive grimage involved walking the attitude for the day. final 60 miles with the St. Pius X youth group and adult sponsors. “I have the strength to rake exemplifies being a great team- Father Schooler testifies to the leaves, mow, shovel, clean my mate and a better young lady!” consequences of not preparing for house, or whatever activity that Father Schooler, Helms and a strenuous exercise activity. “I calls,” she adds. Kleva all agree that a good fit- had not trained for the walking Student Alexis Kleva is ness routine affects their thinking portion of the trip and got some involved with several fitness and decision-making processes. pretty severe blisters on my feet activities in and out of school. “Getting good physical exer- and toes,” he emphasizes. In She has participated in ballet, tap, cise helps me deal with frustra- addition to bike riding, Father jazz, gymnastics, softball, volley- tions and provides time for think- Schooler also plays racquetball ball, basketball and track. Kleva ing through problems, especially and works out in a gym as a part also took part in the South Bend when I am working out or riding Father Bill Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Granger, left, joins his of his fitness routine. Parks and Recreation Kids my bike alone,” Father Schooler brother Tony on a bike pilgrimage on the Camino De Santiago. St. Pius X parishioner Susan Triathlon for three years and was remarks. Helms has been exercising for the a member of a competitive cheer Helm adds, “Exercise is a remind myself that I am required So what does each recommend past 25 years and has been faith- leading team that won a national great venue for emotional fatigue. to take care of myself as our bod- for getting started in a fitness ful to a scheduled fitness routine championship. My mind is sharper, clearer and ies are a gift from him,” Helms program? Kleva emphasizes find- for the last 15 years. During this St. Pius X teachers reflect on more focused after I have worked reflects. ing something to enjoy. “If you time Susan has participated in the impact of Kleva’s physical up a sweat!” Father Schooler expresses that are going to start a new fitness aerobics, step-bosu, yoga, Pilates, well-being on her classes at And for Kleva, regular exer- a bond develops when exercising program make it fun, exciting and spinning and various other class- school. Homeroom teacher cise has long lasting effects, “It with others. “There is a real cama- interesting. You will continue a es for cardiac and muscle condi- Allison Krisch notes, “Alexis helps me keep good energy raderie developed among the sport if you are having fun.” tioning. In addition, Susan has (Lexi) embodies the essence of throughout the day. When I feel groups with which I bike. Even Helms encourages everyone to trained and rode a tandem bike the phrase student athlete. She is better, I’m more positive and when I compete in racquetball, my make a plan and get started. on several century rides and a team player when it comes to have a better attitude with others opponent and I always spend time “Look at your calendar and build taken part in charity walks and group projects and shows com- and towards doing my best in talking to one another.” in time for you. Making the com- fundraisers. passion to her fellow students.” school.” Kleva shares that teamwork is mitment to exercise will change She finds that scheduled exer- Physical fitness teacher Marc Relationships with God and improved with a physical fitness your life forever.” cise has a profound effect in her Green adds, “Lexi is currently other people are also improved program. “By working hard and Father Schooler concludes life. “It gives me the physical part of the St. Pius X volleyball by exercise. “When I see others together as a team, I feel I’m with a reminder to begin a new energy I need to keep up with the team and is a true leader in this less fortunate or struggling with a strengthening my ability to exercise program gradually. “It demands of a family of five.” By sport as well. In this world where fragile body, I am humbled and become a better steward and takes time and a regular routine working her muscles, Susan has some athletes are poor role mod- so appreciative of the ‘temple’ improving my relationship with to build up stamina, strength and more energy for everyday tasks. els, it is nice to see someone who that God has given to me. I God.” endurance. Go slowly!” JANUARY 4, 2009 HEALTH AND FITNESS 9 Healthy body, mind, spirit

practiced for more than 5,000 ed with research on the teachings BY LAUREN CAGGIANO ONS years and it’s easy to see why of the saints who spent their lives close to 11 million Americans learning to overcome temptation. FORT WAYNE — Being in good practice it. The result of the fruits of her health means more than fending Most Westernized yoga class- labor was the Light Weigh Diet. off the flu. es focus on learning physical According to her Web site, Serving needs in and outside When our mind, body and poses, which are called asanas. lightweigh.com, the diet is a 12- spirit are in tune, we are in opti- They also usually include some week video series Bible study in mal health and have healthier form of breathing technique and which participants learn a “new of the church relationships. The following possibly a meditation technique approach to eating and to prayer.” “Just walk through your house activities are ways to enhance all as well. Some yoga classes are Light Weigh members learn to BY LAUREN CAGGIANO and realize you don’t need every- three aspects of our health. designed purely for relaxation, eat the foods they enjoy in mod- thing ... share your excess,” he but there are styles of yoga that eration. The Light Weigh is inter- says. “Be mindful that we are Meditation teach you how to move your national and is done throughout FORT WAYNE — Instead of called to help those less fortu- body in new ways. Choosing one the United States, Canada, nate.” Most people are born into a of these styles offers the greatest Ireland and Australia. spending more time at the office religion and grow up in it. this year, why not consider There are other ways to get health benefits by enabling you All Light Weigh groups use involved “behind the scenes,” Meditation, however, is a path of to develop your flexibility, the same format. Meetings last devoting more time to your life, which we can choose freely. church? St. Charles Borromeo’s Father Steinacker says. Such strength and balance. about 90 minutes, once a week. ways include volunteering to The great thing about meditation Yoga is offered locally at People meet at their parish or in a Father Tony Steinacker offers a is that members of all religions few suggestions on how to clean the church. A crew at St. health clubs, yoga studios, home and do a Bible study for 15 Charles currently devotes one can meditate without having to YMCAs and even churches and minutes, followed by a Light become more active in the parish leave their religion. community, on an individual, Saturday a month to cleaning the schools. Some Catholic local Weigh DVD. church, he said. By definition, meditation is a churches have recognized yoga’s The series is designed to be couple and family basis. mental discipline by which one One way to get involved on an As Catholics, we should live healing powers. For example, done in small groups in your our faith outside the confines of attempts to get beyond the condi- Christine Hill offers an all-ages parish or in your home. The individual basis is to become a tioned “thinking” mind into a lector or usher. Steinacker says the church. Becoming active in beginning yoga class in Fort Light Weigh is Catholic, and so it civic and school organizations is deeper state of relaxation or Wayne’s St. Jude Parish base- is able to draw upon the fullness this role can serve as a good awareness. Meditation often example for children, as we are a means to live an example of ment 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday of the truth found in our faith that our Catholic faith and values. involves turning attention to a nights. Jesus himself founded personally active in the Mass. Once at the single point of reference. proper age, children can become Parents can volunteer to be Boy Hill, who has been practicing and designed. or Girl Scout leaders, den moth- In our prayer lives, we can since 1997, said she felt a calling The diet quickly gained involved in the Mass as altar incorporate meditation on a daily servers. The musically inclined ers, youth leaders, coaches and from God to teach yoga. She momentum, as she started a Light school volunteers. basis. As with any prayer, it can started a class at the church in Weigh group at her church 10 might consider playing an instru- always be done kneeling. It can ment or singing in the choir, he “These programs do help to June and the response was “over- years ago. Fowler attributes the form the attitude and disposition also be done sitting, ideally with whelming,” so she has continued lasting weight loss to her partici- says. feet flat on the floor, slightly Group prayer is another means of a young person in the line of the class. pation in the group. service,” Father Steinacker notes. back; hands on the lap, palms Hill has discovered that yoga And Fowler is not alone in her to enhance one’s spiritual life. down; shoulders a little bit for- Some parishioners find a prayer The success and future of can be a spiritual practice, or success. these organizations depends on ward and head slightly bowed. “prayer in movement,” as she “The Light Weigh has defi- group is a great way to devote a Your meditation can begin few hours each week to God. If collaboration among all units of described it. The mother of two nitely changed my life and the society. with a prompt, such as a recent said practice helps her focus on lives of thousands of other people your parish lacks one, approach Gospel or homily. You could also your pastor about starting one. “All of these things depend on the “here and now” and is a com- since I wrote it,” she said. “For the collaboration with school use a mystery of the rosary or a plement to her prayer life. me, I never thought it would be The Vocation Cross Program is Station of the Cross as a topic for also a great way to become more principals and the pastor,” he Hill said all are welcome to possible to lose my weight, keep says. “Be aware of what’s going meditation. Some people prefer try out her class. Wear comfort- it off and eat the foods I enjoy, involved as a family. A family, to focus on a mantra, a word or couple or individual takes home on in the community.” able clothes and she will provide but it is possible through Light Overall, Steinacker wishes to phrase, to begin their practice and the rest. Call St. Jude Church at Weigh.” the cross and prays each day for then let their thoughts free flow a week as a witness to the parish. remind families that these acts of (260) 484-6609 for more infor- Fowler said she regularly service are timeless, not just at their own pace. This is called mation. receives testimonial stories from “This is a beautiful way for guided meditation. Meditation families to pray together during Christmas season appropriate. 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Donating food to the food Yoga literally means “yolk” bank and clothes to the local founder Suzanne Fowler’s strug- Fowler said her diet yields and is a practice that encourages gle with weight. physical and spiritual results. shelter are ways to help the a union of the mind, body and needy and simplify our lives. “I was trying to figure out “When we approach physical spirit. This ancient art has been how to free myself from being health from the Light Weigh spir- overweight,” she explained in an itual perspective we experience a e-mail interview. “I used to transformation from the inside weigh 100 pounds more than I do out,” she said. The Honeymoon Habit now and I felt like food con- Through using the tools pro- trolled me. I had no peace with vided by the diet, we are able to Lessons for Renewing Romance myself or food at that time.” learn detachment from food and Fowler tried every diet known peace with food. Peace with food and Reconnecting with Your Spouse to man, but found no success. is when you still enjoy food, but by Tony Garascia And starting a family did not you are no longer controlled by it help her cause and she fell fur- and do not turn to food to satisfy You dreamed of being lovers, partners, companions, and friends...always in love...yet ther in despair. emotional needs, she said. you find your passion fading and wish for a new energy. The four images of lover, But God works in mysterious partner, companion and friend can be re-dreamed and restored. They can sustain ways. you when the going gets tough and your dreams are tested. They can propel you back “When I was pregnant with into the future you once dreamed. Tony Garascia is currently the Clinical Director of the my sixth child it occurred to me Samaritan Counseling Center in South Bend. His areas of specialty include marriage and that God had to have the answer for me,” she recalled. “At that relationship issues. Tony is a member of the American Counseling Association and the point I turned to God in despera- Indiana Counseling Association. He also is EMDR, Level II Certified. To order your tion and asked him to help me copy of The Honeymoon Habit (price $15.00) go to www.amazon.com or www.booksurge.com and lead me.” and key in “The Honeymoon Habit” in the search bar. Fowler continued doing For more information about the diet, weight loss research supplement- see www.lightweigh.com. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 4, 2009 Oh what a year this has been Elections, economic crisis top stories of 2008, pope top newsmaker WASHINGTON (CNS) — The election of the first African- American president and contro- versy surrounding the role of Catholic voters in the U.S. cam- paign topped the religious news stories of 2008, and Pope Benedict XVI and President-elect Barack Obama were the top newsmakers, according to the annual poll conducted by Catholic News Service. The glob- al economic crisis took second place among the 31 news stories Bishop John M. D’Arcy ordains Fathers Kevin Bauman and Andrew Curry on the ballot. Pope Benedict’s to the priesthood in October. six-day visit to the United States in April came in third. Most first- place votes on the newsmakers list went to either Obama or Pope Benedict, with the pontiff edging out the president-elect by a small margin. Catholic voters were a distant third. The poll was the 47th annual survey conducted by CNS. This year’s ballots were distributed Dec. 5 and the dead- line for returns was Dec. 11. Looking back in the diocese Parish anniversaries

St. Robert Bellarmine, North CNS GRAPHIC/EMILY THOMPSON Manchester — 50 years Pope Benedict XVI’s activities as the head of the Catholic Church made Immaculate Conception him the top newsmaker of 2008. Church, Auburn (church building) — 50 years Christ the King, South Bend — 75 years Parishes Diocesan St. Mary of the Presentation, • Father George Gabet, a priest • Mary Glowaski became the Geneva — 125 years of the Priestly Fraternity of St. director of the Campus and St. Patrick Parish, South Bend Peter, assigned to Mother Young Adult Ministry department DON CLEMMER — 150 years Theodore Guérin Community in in the summer Pope at youth rally during visit to U.S. in April. March. The community cele- • Young people from Warsaw Rest in peace brates Mass in the Tridentine and the South Bend area partici- blessing in August • Sixteen youths from the dio- Rite. The community consists of pated in World Youth Day activi- Father William G. Hodde, 81, • Day of Grace for Women, cese and adults attended events parishioners from Sacred Heart in ties in Sydney, Australia Jan. 17 with speaker Johnnette Benkovic, associated with the papal visit to Fort Wayne and St. John the • Eleven men partook in per- Father Robert J. Hoevel, 92, welcomed over 300 guests at New York City in April Baptist in South Bend. manent diaconate candidacy March 5 Grace College at Winona Lake on • Bishop Luers began a year- Msgr. William M. Faber, 99, Sept. 27 long 50th anniversary celebration July 7 • Red Mass celebrated at the in August Father Elden J. Miller, 80, July Cathedral of the Immaculate • Blue Mass celebrated at 26 Conception in Fort Wayne, Oct. 5 Notre Dame in October Deacon Louis “Mac” • Bishop John M. D’Arcy • Judy Throm, organist and McDougall, 90, July 26 ordained Father Kevin Bauman music director at Cathedral of the Deacon Fred J. Larson, 92, and Father Andrew “Drew” Curry Immaculate Conception, retired Sept. 23 to the priesthood in October Dec. 31 • Bishop John M. D’Arcy met with Catholic Burmese refugees Mergers: Building projects on All Saints Day • Holy Cross School addition • Catechetical Institute Day • Bishop John M. D’Arcy blessed in January celebrated at Syracuse in announced in October the cre- • St. Thomas broke ground for November ation of St. Catherine of Siena $3.1 million addition in June • Hispanic lay ministry cate- Parish, which involves the merg- • Bishop John M. D’Arcy chetical day celebrated in Warsaw ing of St. Jude, South Bend, and blessed Educational Center at St. in December Sacred Heart, Lakeville Pius X, Granger in August. • Msgr. Julian Benoit • St. Vincent de Paul School, Milestones Academy merged with St. John Fort Wayne, dedicated its kinder- the Baptist School, Fort Wayne, garten wing in September • Bishop Luers High School in the 2008-2009 school year • St. Jude, Fort Wayne, broke netted a state basketball IHSAA • St. Patrick School, ground for an addition Class 2-A state championship Walkerton, merged with St. • St. Charles broke ground for March 22; and a third “state Michael the Archangel School in crown” championship in baseball Plymouth in the 2008-2009 a kindergarten expansion in JOE KOZINSKI in June school year November Dedication of new school at St. Pius X. JANUARY 4, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 11

EDITORIAL Announcing events of 2009 COMMENTARY

piphany has long held a tradition of announcing the events to TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Ecome in the following year. We’ll start with some exciting news about Today’s Catholic. The Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, newspaper has been subscription based; however, beginning Feb. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] 1, Bishop John M. D’Arcy has generously offered to distribute the paper weekly to all registered Catholics in our diocese 47 times per ket. Imagine yourself spending your You may always regret it if you do year. Treat God’s gift of entire life on a short chain or in a pen nothing. You can help them by call- Throughout the month of January, we hope to answer all your surrounded by feces. You can’t gen- ing Animal Control or the Humane questions on how this will work in block ads in Today’s Catholic. animals with erate any heat, because you can’t get Society when you see a dog living As always, we continue to offer Today’s Catholic Podcast, a 15- any exercise. You get weak. You are in these or any other unacceptable minute newscast that can be found on our diocesan Web site, kindness thirsty, but your water is frozen. conditions. www.diocesefwsb.org, or downloaded for free on iTunes. Listen to Once again my holidays have Imagine dreaming that you are run- To all pastors, preachers and it whenever you wish on your MP3 player. We are also on the air- been ruined by neighbors who have ning, playing, living in the house priests: You, as well as I and many waves on Redeemer Radio — Catholic Radio 1450 AM — every dogs living outside. I get so upset with your family (and they love you). others, know that dogs are a gift of Sunday afternoon. when I see dogs trying to keep from Then you wake up to realize that it unconditional love and companion- was just another dream. You’re really ship from God. To treat this gift Also, for those who wish to receive their Catholic news each freezing, sometimes standing, because the ground is too cold to lie outside for a miserable lonely life of with any disregard saddens him. week electronically, we can e-mail Today’s Catholic as a PDF or solitary confinement getting no love Perhaps a reminder from the pulpit you may access the most current issue on our diocesan Web site down on. Some have no dog house. The lucky ones that do, usually or attention, and your family doesn’t around this time each year would beginning in February. have no straw. It amazes me that care. You cry and they never notice. enlighten many pet owners about You may notice a few “tweaks” to the design of the paper this people think that dogs don’t get Your neighbors pity you and try not the love and loyalty that is wasted week. This is to accommodate some labeling changes instituted by cold. They get just as cold as we do. to look at you because it makes them out in the yard. the U.S. Postal Service. They can get frost bitten, and some too sad. But, they don’t know what to To all dog lovers — pray for die in extreme temperatures. do about it. resolve. Imagine yourself outside right Dogs are totally dependent on Patricia Clodi Here are some additional dates to note now with no heat at all and no blan- humans, and they need our help. South Bend Catholic Schools Week is celebrated nationally and in the dio- cese the last full week of January. This includes the popular All- School Mass at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Jan. 30, and then again in South Bend at the Joyce Athletic Christ bids us to come and go Center on Feb. 4. BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC love and nurture us. ing our eyes down and trying to Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 25. Good Friday is April 10. Christian discipleship, howev- get away from the person as soon Catholics are encouraged to embrace Lent as a time of prayer, er, does not stop there. Jesus has as possible. Or maybe we find fasting, almsgiving and repentance. Please check your parish bul- have a ritual I practice on a follow-up command. He tells us ourselves in the middle of a large letin for opportunities to partake in the sacrament of reconciliation. New Year’s Eve or day, to “Go!” It is a blessing to expe- traffic jam and we can allow Easter is April 12. Ascension is celebrated Sunday, May 24; and Idepending on what is going rience God’s love and care and to another driver to move into our May 31 is Pentecost Sunday. on in my life. I take some quiet bask in the knowledge that we lane. In August, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin time to review how God has are special, but that is not We can show love by a simple Mary falls on a Saturday and is therefore not a holy day of obliga- worked in my life over the past enough. Jesus calls his disciples smile at people who cross our tion this year. year. to go and bring this experience of paths. A kind smile from another All Saints falls on Sunday, Nov. 1. Last year I recalled a journal God’s love to others. Like Jesus, person can make someone’s day. The feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin entry that summarized a talk I we too are sent to reveal God’s It is a way to recognize and tell Mary falls on Tuesday, Dec. 8. It is a holy day of obligation. still remember. It was given dur- love to the world. This was the someone they matter. And Christmas falls on Friday, Dec. 25. ing a day of prayer. The presen- focus of Jesus’ ministry and is Inviting someone who rarely This year, with prayers and the grace of God, three men will be ter, a wonderful Holy Cross also of all who call themselves gets out to a game or show or ordained to the priesthood. They include Gabriel Hernandez and priest, made a offering to work Fernando Jimenez and Jacob Runyon. Please keep our seminarians simple but pro- the weekend for found state- and vocations in your prayers. a fellow ment. He said It is not enough to have love as an ideal. employee so We will also celebrate the anniversaries of several of our dioce- that Christian san pastors. Included are Father Stephen Colchin, Father Jeffery she can attend a discipleship can family reunion Largent, Father Paul McCarthy and Father Bruce Piechocki — 25 be summed up We must make love years; Father Laurence Tippmann and Msgr. James Wolf — 40 are also ways of by two words showing God’s years; Father Paul Bueter, Father Matthew Sienkiewicz and Father — “come” and a concrete reality in our daily lives. love. Camillo Tirabassi — 50 years; Father Raymond Balzer and Father “go.” Every day Thomas Doriot — 60 years; and Father Robert Traub — 70 years. Jesus first presents us with Parishes celebrating anniversaries include St. John the Baptist, invites his dis- multiple ways New Haven, and St. Aloysius, Yoder, both celebrating 150 years. ciples to come, to show love And St. Stanislaus Kostka will celebrate 125 years. to come and be but often we do Also, parish missions will offer the opportunity to deepen and loved and nourished by him. his disciples. It is our Christian not put them in the category of renew our faith. There are several Lenten missions scheduled by “Come to me all you who are mission. actions of a disciple, but they are. the diocesan Office of Spiritual Development. They include St. heavily burdened and I will give It is not enough to have love Every act of kindness we perform Louis Besancon, March 1-4; St. Mary, Culver, March 1-4; Sacred you rest (or whatever else you as an ideal. We must make love a carries out the good news of Heart, Warsaw, March 8-12; St. Michael, Plymouth, March 8-12; need)!” concrete reality in our daily lives. Jesus and the mission he gives to St. Joseph, Roanoke with St. Catherine, Nix Settlement, March 15- Disciples are centered in their Opportunities to show this love in us. 18; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, March 15-18; and St. Mary of the master. As faithful disciples of profound ways do not come There is more than one way to Assumption, Avilla, March 22-25. St. Dominic, Bremen, will host Christ we must come to him fre- often, but every day we are pre- preach the good news. Actions Advent and Pentecost Evenings of Prayer. St. Joseph Parish, Fort quently to deepen our relation- sented with multiple little ways to often speak louder than words. Wayne, will have a Lenten Enrichment March 22 and April 5. ship. Disciples must sit at the feet show God’s love. As I have said many times of the master and learn all they So as we continue to celebrate the Year of St. Paul, a year of A responsible disciple must before, for some people we may can about him. To know, in the examine how well he or she fol- be the only Bible they are ever evangelization based on one of the greatest evangelizers, we pray biblical sense of the word, means that this is a year of graces and that Today’s Catholic will be an lows this command. Each exposed to. to have an intimate relationship, a evening, or sometime during the So let us answer the Lord’s ever present resource for the great happenings of our diocese, special friendship. our universal church and a teacher of the faith. day, it is important to reflect upon invitation to come and be loved True disciples must also be the concrete ways we showed or by him, so we can go and show steeped in the master’s values. neglected to show love. God’s love to others every day. Jesus says, “Come,” and we Some small examples of Not just during the Christmas Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Fred respond in prayer, reading opportunities to show God’s love season! and Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Scripture and, by just being in are reaching out to someone who Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. God’s presence, allowing God to is visibly upset rather than keep- 12 COMMENTARY JANUARY 4, 2009 Paul and the Eucharist: Food for life THE CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson hen Paul describes the Although the economy has soured, some folks may still hope for fancy Lord’s Supper in 1 NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY WCorinthians, he is giving gifts at Christmas, such as the subject of this week’s quiz — pearls. them a reminder. He had already given them the Lord’s Supper DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH 1.One thing that Leviticus 11 makes clear is that the Jews could never do this with an when he founded the church at AND PASTORAL LITURGY oyster,as it belongs to the class of “water creature that lacks fins or scales...”: Corinth. In this letter back to them, a.Eat it or touch a dead one b.Mention its name he is reminding them of how the c.Use words that rhymed with its name, which is why they never Eucharist is to function in their had a cloister lives. The Year of St. Paul This letter is written only between 15 and 20 years after 2.But as Matthew 13 makes clear,an oyster’s pearl held a different value to the actual Jesus’ death. In this early period, it common meal. Before or after that contempt for the church of God shellfish.Jesus refers to it in the parable of the Pearl seems the Eucharist was celebrated meal, there was a blessing of bread and make those who have nothing a.of India b.of Great Price c.of the King of Kings within the context of an evening and wine, as Jesus had taught. This feel ashamed? What can I say to meal. It had not yet become cus- is what Paul had handed on for you? Shall I praise you? In this 3.Also the value ascribed to pearls is clear when we learn tomary to celebrate it Sunday their practice. matter I do not praise you.” (v 22) a.a pearl jam is better than butter. morning. But at the meal some were eat- If the Eucharist does not open b.truly good people have pearly white teeth and skin. ing before all the others arrived. Christians up to each other, in Look at the problem that Paul c.when one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. sees there. “When you meet in one And the rich people were not shar- charity and compassion, then the place, then, it is not to eat the ing their more sumptuous food Lord’s Supper has failed, Paul Lord’s supper, for in eating, each with the poor. And some were seems to say. The Eucharist is 4.In Esther 1 we learn that King Ahasuerus decorated his pavement with one goes ahead with his own sup- apparently drinking too much, as food for life. And the life we live a.mother-of-pearl per, and one goes hungry while they might at other banquets. is Christ’s life. And Christ is love. b.gilded clam shells another gets drunk.” (vs 20-21). So Paul is quite stern. “Do you There is a social dimension to c.pearly dust (ground oyster shells) The Corinthian Christians not have houses in which you can would gather in the evening for a eat and drink? Or do you show PAUL, PAGE 13 5.According to Job 28,what surpasses pearls in value? a.amber b.gold c.wisdom

6.1 Timothy 2 specifically cites pearls as being something that women should Hope for all who seek the Christ child a, wear to show the success of the faith community. b.not adorn themselves with. The Jews came back to what dental. God led them to Bethlehem c.offer as a sacrifice by dissolving them in wine then drinking it. was their ancestral homeland only by showing them a great star in the to find conditions quite bleak. sky and by protecting them from 7.The 20th century Catholic convert and writer Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie has an unusu- THE After all the enthusiasm that God the treachery of Herod. at last had spared them and was al name,but this,her penname was stranger: SUNDAY liberating them from their misery Reflection a.John Oliver Hobbes b.Pearl the Girl c.Friar Muck in Babylon, they came home only GOSPEL to find a sterile and unhappy place. This Epiphany of the Lord 8.Where,allegedly,are the pearly gates? So, many must have been very recalls one of the most expressive, a.In St.Peter’s in Rome b.At the entrance to hell MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION disappointed, to say the least. and best known, stories of the c.At the entrance to heaven Nevertheless, this prophet liter- infancy of Jesus. However, it has a ally sings his promise that message for us today. 9.Where did this idea come from? Jerusalem, the ancient heart of The lesson is that we are a.From the pearl industry Epiphany Jewish life, will rise again in incomplete unless God is in our majesty and in prosperity. lives. If we realize our need for b.From the Book of Revelation, which says new Jerusalem’s 12 Mt 2:1-12 The Epistle to the Ephesians God, and earnestly seek God, God gates,“ ...were 12 pearls” n Greek, “epiphany” means furnishes the second reading. This will guide us. c.It was a personal revelation to the sixth pope (Sixtus) God becoming visible before reading reveals the circumstances Separating us from God is our Ihumans. In celebrating the feast that prevailed in the first decades own sin or indifference. Serious 10.According to legend,who guards the pearly gates? of the Epiphany of the Lord on of Christianity. sin distances us from God, but it a.Satan b.St.Peter c.the Supernatural Guard this weekend, the church offers us Jesus was Jewish, as were all also dulls our realization that we need God. Without God, we can- the lessons to be drawn from a the apostles. The first followers of 11.According to Revelation,why will the possession of pearls not make the merchants Christ were Jewish. The Lord’s not have eternal life. great feast, commemorating the happy? message rested very much on the All is not lost, however. We can event when Jesus, the Son of God, a.Because the beast will establish the Euro as the only currency. the almighty and infinite, was rec- revelation of Moses and the bridge the distance between us and b.Because only gold and silver will have value. ognized by sincere and honest prophets. God by admitting that we have strangers. Yet, Paul and others took the sins, and by asking God’s forgive- c.Because there will be no markets for these and other valuables. The first reading is from the Gospel far and wide, in the ness for sinning. third section of the book of Isaiah. process finding many gentiles who If we repent, then the light of 12.The “Pearl of Great Price”is also the name of a text held sacred by these folks: When this passage was written, the yearned to know the Lord Jesus. hope will shine in our hearts, just a.The Orthodox b.The Muslims c.The Mormons attitude of many, maybe most, of Obviously, Christianity was not as the star guided the magi to the Lord. The shadow of death will the Jews was quite bad. The pagan exclusively for Jews. It was for all 13.According to Psalm 112,people will gnash these;know colloquially as “pearly Babylonians, without any relation- who earnestly search for God’s drop away. peace and mercy. whites”: ship with God, had invaded the a.teeth b.sea shells b.pieces of manna Hebrew kingdoms several genera- St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies tions earlier. the last reading. It is the story of READINGS As a result of this conquest, the visit of the magi to Bethlehem 14.No longer worn,these headdresses included one from Kaiser Wilhelm,which had where they paid homage to the Sunday: Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:2, 7-8, 10- 1,000 pearls in it: these two Hebrew kingdoms, 13 Eph 3:2-3A, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12 Judah and Israel, had collapsed. newborn Christ. (Matthew’s a.Bishops’miters b.Papal Tiaras c.Archbishops’pallium Monday: 1 Jn 3:22-4:6 Ps 2:7-8,10-11 Never again in ancient times at Gospel is the only one of the four Mt 4:12-17,23-25 least would God’s Chosen People Gospels to recall this event.) 15.Pearly kings are Cockneys (Londoners) who dress up in suits decorated with mother Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10 Ps 72:2-4ab, 7- govern themselves. Scholars still debate exactly of pearl.True Cockneys are those born within the sound of Bow Bells.What are these? who the magi were and from 8 Mk 6:34-44 In addition, in the conquest, a.“Bow Bells”is a corruption of the phrase “bovine smells”and where they came. At times, they Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18 Ps 72:2, many of God’s people had been refers to the farmland formerly found around London killed. To compound the misery, are called “wise men.” At other 10-13 Mk 6:45-52 b.The bells of St.Mary-le-Bow formerly Catholic, now an Anglican the Babylonians took many sur- times they are called kings. Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19-5:4 Ps 72:2, 14, church in London vivors to Babylon itself where the Regardless, they were learned, 15bc, 17 Lk 4:14-22a as learning was measured at the c.It is a mistranslation of Mere La Belle, and refers to the Church of Hebrew refugees, and their Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147:12-15,19- descendants, languished for many time. They came from a place far- the Beautiful Mother inside Buckingham palace, London. away. They longed to know God. 20 Lk 5:12-16 years. Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21 Ps 149:1- Freedom finally came, and with They found God in the infant in ANSWERS: Bethlehem. 6a, 9b Jn 3:22-30 it return to the homeland. But, it 1.a, 2.b, 3.c, 4.a, 5.c, 6.b, 7.a, 8.c, 9.b, 10.b, 11.c, 12.c, 13.a, 14.b, 15.b was a hollow achievement. Their discovery was not acci- JANUARY 4, 2009 COMMENTARY 13 Herod’s passions were wild, ungoverned, led to brutality

What was King Herod really like? ed Phasael (d. 40 B.C.). of Salome (d. A.D. 10), Herod’s favorite, but he, too, was executed Herod first fled to Arabia, but sister, moved Herod to execute his on a charge of conspiracy. Herod the Great, the king of was not welcomed there, so he brother Joseph in 38 B.C., John The last will of Herod, made Judea in southern Israel from 39-4 escaped to Rome where surprising- Hyrcanus II in 40 B.C., and even shortly before his death, gave his B.C., was the son of Antipater ly Marc Antony and Octavian, the Mariamme in 29 B.C. on charges son Archelaus, whose mother was from Idumea or Edom, south of future Roman emperor Augustus, HIRE of plotting against Herod’s life. Maithace the Samaritan, the title of Israel. Idumea was conquered by made Herod king of Judea. Herod Joseph and Costobar, the first and ethriarch of Judea, Idumea and the Hasmonean ruler John then proceeded to capture Judea, second husbands of Salome, were Samaria. Archelaus ruled for 10 Hyrcanus (135-105 B.C.), who HISTORY Idumea, Samaria, Perea (east of the also executed. Herod sent the sons years (4 B.C. to A.D. 6) and then forced the Idumeans to accept the FATHER RICHARD HIRE Jordan River) and Galilee. After of Mariamme, Alexander and was deposed by the Romans and Jewish religion. Eventually two of three years of war, Herod defeated Aristobulus, to Rome to be educat- sent into exile. John Hyrcanus’ grandsons, Antigonus and established himself ed, but when they returned, they Aristobulus II and John Hyrcanus as king of the Jews in 37 B.C. King Herod is called “the were executed. II, battled for the throne and then To raise his social position, Great” because of his political Antipater, the son of Herod’s the Roman general Pompey Father Richard Hire is pastor of St. Herod ditched his Idumean wife astuteness and his achievements in first wife Doris, then became his stepped into the fray in 63 B.C. Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse. Doris and married the Hasmonean building. His building efforts Antipater, the chief minister of princess Mariamme, granddaugh- included the new Temple at Hyrcanus and a Jewish convert of ter of both John Hyrcanus II and Jerusalem, the town of Samaria Arab descent, was appointed SCRIPTURE SEARCH Aristobulus II. Mariamme’s broth- (renamed Sebaste), the port city of procurator of Judea and held the er Aristobulus III was murdered by Caesarea where Pontius Pilate was political power. John Hyrcanus II Gospel for January 4, 2009 Herod in 35 B.C. on suspicion of headquartered, the town of Aphek was named ethnarch of the Jews conspiracy. J. Pritchard says this on the Yarkon River that flows into Matthew 2:1-12 and was restricted to religious tie to the Hasmonean line, along the Mediterranean Sea which was affairs. The mother of Herod the Following is a word search based on the Gospel with the patronage of Rome, renamed Antipatris after his father. Great was Cypris, an Arabian helped secure Herod’s power. To keep the peace, Herod built reading for Epiphany Sunday, Cycle ABC, the visit of princess. Father John McKenzie fortresses that also served as the Magi to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. The words can Antipater named his son describes Herod as a man of palaces at Herodium south of be found in all directions in the puzzle. Phasael prefect of Jerusalem and unusual powers: physical vigor, Bethlehem, Masada on the Dead his son Herod governor of Galilee extreme astuteness, masterful Sea, and Machaerus on the Dead WAS BORN BETHLEHEM KING HEROD in 47 B.C. at the age of 25. political maneuver, boundless Sea where John the Baptist was EAST WE SAW STAR Antipater then died of poisoning in energy and ambition. But his pas- imprisoned. RISING HOMAGE PRIESTS 43 B.C. caused by the supporters sions were wild and ungoverned. Herod did kill many members PROPHET JUDAH RULERS of Aristobulus II. In 41 B.C. In later years Herod became tyran- of his own family. Father SHEPHERD ISRAEL SEARCH Antigonus, the son of Aristobulus nical and brutal. McKenzie says the envious slander CHILD ENTERING TREASURES II, besieged Jerusalem and execut- GOLD MYRRH A DREAM Born in the midst of daily life IN BETHLEHEM LKWSTAR I S I NG he Roman basilica of Ss. Napoletano is more than just a dis- Cosmas and Damian tends play grander than anything on GN I RETNEDWRS Tto elude the casual tourist New York’s Fifth Avenue, howev- THE JOANANEGAMOH and the hurried pilgrim, although er. Its composition makes an MDLOGC JOEDBE it’s right off the Via dei Fori important, if subtle, theological Imperiali between Trajan’s column point, in that the cave of the CATHOLIC AYPOMHGHRFSP and the Coliseum. A visit at any Nativity is not in the center of the EERPR I ESTSAH time is worthwhile, as the apse scene. The point? This is not a DIFFERENCE RLORULERSJWE mosaics are among the most spec- Redeemer who comes as we might GEORGE WEIGEL tacular in Rome — sixth and sev- expect a Redeemer to come, with DLPOHDWVOUER enth century work that somehow trumpets blaring and everything AAHT J TYRUDSD anticipates 20th century art deco. pointing to the expected Messiah. Ss. Cosmas and Damian is particu- No, this Redeemer comes into the new birth shone upon us, so that TREASURESAAP through the same Spirit by whom larly striking during Advent and world in the midst of everyday GBTASEARCHWD Christmastide, though, because it’s life, the life he will transform by Christ was conceived and brought also home to one of the world’s the witness and sacrifice of his forth, we, too, might be born again PLEARS I UFGDX in a spiritual birth; and in conse- most colossal crèches. own life. © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com Six yards long, four yards high, Pope St. Leo the Great, in a quence, the evangelist declares the and three and a half yards deep, reading prescribed for the Liturgy faithful to “have been born not of blood, nor of the desire of the the Nativity scene is Neapolitan in of the Hours on Dec. 17, made the Paul is saying that the gift of inspiration and execution, and same point, a millennium before flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” grace we receive in the Eucharist dates from the 18th century. Neapolitan artists created the PAUL opens our heart so that our neigh- Buildings and bridges are made of Cosmas-and-Damian crèche: The Redeemer comes, not to fetch us out of ourselves but to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 bor’s concerns can fit in. He is cork; human and animal figures “The divine nature and the saying that the life we receive in are carved wood or ceramic. In nature of a servant were to be unit- unite our humanity to his divinity so that we might be called children the Eucharist strengthens us for addition to Mary, Joseph and the ed in one person so that the the Eucharist. The Catechism of of God. This Christmas, the service. He is saying that service is baby Jesus, the crèche includes the Creator of time might be born in the Catholic Church says this very church in America anticipates at an outcome of the Eucharist. three kings (with five camels and time, and he through whom all plainly in paragraph 1397: “The least four years of grave challenge We do not ask our children to three horses), 29 angels of various things were made might be Eucharist commits us to the poor. in its living of the Gospel of life. choose between eating dinner at choirs, and some 75 men and brought forth in their midst. For To receive in truth the body and The best response to that challenge the family table or being active in women — among them, a chestnut unless the new man, being made blood of Christ given up for us, we is for each of us to become the school. The home, and its meals, vender, a fruiterer, a miller, a man in the likeness of sinful humanity, must recognize Christ in the poor- saints our baptism calls us to be. give us energy for our activities. harvesting grapes, a piper, an had taken on himself the nature of est, his brethren.” The Neapolitan crèche at Ss. So also, the Lord’s body and blood innkeeper, a fisherman, a butcher, our first parents, unless he had Sometimes people have the Cosmas and Damian is a reminder give us his energy for doing his a hunter, a soldier, and a blind stooped to be one in substance idea that they must choose that, for most of us, that sanctity work in the world. man, plus the usual array of shep- with his mother while sharing the between liturgy or social justice, will be achieved amidst the quo- Bishop D’Arcy is very clear on herds. Two people are sleeping Father’s substance and, being as if we must make a choice tidian realities of daily life — this any time he speaks about it. and one family is caring for anoth- alone free from sin, united our between contemplation or action. which just happens to be where He always couples the sacrifice of er newborn child. The animal nature to his, the whole human On the campus at Notre Dame, for the Redeemer of the world was the Mass, Communion and kingdom is represented by five race would still be held captive example, some students are more born. eucharistic adoration with outreach cows, one calf, two donkeys, a under the domain of Satan. The active in ministry retreats, and oth- — St. Vincent de Paul and service mule, a dog, two goats, and 23 Conqueror’s victory would have ers are more active in service proj- to the poor. sheep, in addition to lambs, doves, profited us nothing if the battle ects. In so doing, we are following birds in their nests, and hens with had been fought outside our George Weigel is a senior fellow of It is a false choice. It is a Paul’s understanding of the newly-hatched chicks. human condition. But through this the Ethics and Public Policy choice that needn’t be made — Eucharist as our food of life. Il Monumentale Presepio wonderful blending the mystery of Center in Washington, D.C. that must not be made. 14 SPORTS JANUARY 4, 2009 New Haven holiday tourney helps High scoring Our Lady of fans, teams find warmth Hungary wins Dec. 21 game

everyone made the score book. I Lady Eagles. Georgi’s girls are a BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN SOUTH BEND — After a week St. Anthony defeated St. believe it was our best team “good unit and get along well off, Inter-City Catholic League Matthew, 29-21, with St. effort so far this season.” The together.” The Lady Eagle leader (ICCL) basketball will resume Anthony’s A.J. Smith tossing in FORT WAYNE — Despite the Panthers are now 7-4 overall after also states that his team plays Jan. 4, but that didn’t inhibit the 13 points for the win. horrible weather conditions for moving on to play in the Saint solid defense for the eighth-grade challenge of spirited games on In other games St. Jude beat their holiday tournament, St. Francis/Queen of Angels holiday level. Dec. 21. St. Michael, Plymouth, 24-20; St. John the Baptist, New Haven, the tournament where they finished a In the tournament, Kathleen In varsity boys basketball, Our Joseph, South Bend, beat St. athletic director, Kelly Mouch, strong fourth place. Welling led her team in overall Lady of Hungary defeated St. Thomas, Elkhart, 28-19; and reported a successful four days. In eighth-grade boys’ action, scoring with 16 points in the 40- John the Baptist 65-32 in a game Holy Family defeated Corpus “On that Friday evening of the the host team finished on top 29 victory over St. John, New that included double-digit bar- Christi, 33-29. Dylan Hensley of ice storm, many fans were happy pulling ahead of New Haven Haven, with 15 in the loss to rages by Tyron Ottbridge with 17 Holy Family tossed in 14 points. to have a place to go with heat Middle School in the end 24-20. Central Lutheran and with 10 points, Jeremiah Johnson with 12 In the ICCL seventh-and- and electricity,” said Mouch. The Steve Pepe’s Raiders saw intense against New Haven Middle points, Carlton Crockett and eighth-grade Colors Division, competition, which sported three competition against three non- School. In the championship Dominique Sanders, both with 10 Christ the King Blue edged St. overtime performances, was CYO teams. game, Welling was held to five points, for Our Lady’s team. St. Matthew Black, 33-31. St. divided into boys and girls, sev- The host school was also vic- points, but had the game-winning John’s Jesse Horvath had 17 Matthew’s Luke Gaboury had 21 enth and eighth grade round- torious at the seventh- grade free throw with two seconds on points, and Justin Crawford points. robins with each of the four girls’ level with St. John, New the clock. Mason Whitman and dropped in another 10 points. St. Joseph, South Bend, Gold school groups playing each other Haven downing Central Lutheran Schrae Hammock also scored Holy Cross edged Christ the beat St. Matthew Black, 39-19. once. The two teams with the 12-3 in the championship game. double figures for their team in King, 46-43. Holy Cross led with The winners were paced by Sam best record advanced to the Jeff Lickey and Karen Fox are the holiday event. Anthony Douglas, Mike Hosinski with 14 points. Luke championship game. coaching the Raiders this season. Georgi feels his team has a Maddena and Pat Connors, all Gaboury had 15 points for St. For the seventh-grade boys, Finally, in the eighth-grade good shot at winning the 2009 contributing 14 points each. Matthew in the loss. the final game came down to St. girls’ four-team round robin, St. CYO tournament. “We come Connor Edmonds had 13 points In other games, St. Thomas Joseph-St. Elizabeth vs. Central John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, close every year, but maybe this for Christ the King. Maroon beat Christ the King Lutheran with St. Joseph-St. beat Central Lutheran by a nar- year we can do it,” said a hopeful St. Joseph, Mishawaka, out- White, 27-25; St. Joseph, Elizabeth winning 39-25. The row margin of 19-18. St. John, Georgi. The Lady Eagles are 1-1 paced St. Pius X, 51-17. St. Mishawaka, Green defeated coaches for St. Joseph-St. Fort Wayne, head coach Tony in conference play with a loss to Joseph’s was paced by Michael Christ the King Gold, 33-13; St. Elizabeth were Brian Cook, Dave Georgi has coached four years St. Vincent. Georgi lists St. Jude Whitfield with 18 points, Vince Joseph, South Bend, Blue beat Schultheis, Craig Baker and with the girls after three years and St. Charles as other stiff Ravotte with 12 points and St. Monica Purple, 30-19; and St. Shaheed Koury. coaching boys. He has a com- competition to get by. St. John, Joseph Walter with 10 points. Pius X Green defeated St. Pius X A pleased Cook summarized, bined team of seven players with Fort Wayne, will face off against Queen of Peace beat St. Gold, 26-17. “The tournament was a lot of fun. two seventh graders and five defending champions, St. Jude, Monica, 44-29. Nick Johnson had We had a balanced attack and eighth graders on his roster. when CYO league play resumes 22 points for Queen of Peace, were able to play all 14 of our Tanya Syr is the assistant on Jan. 10. and Neal Eakins tossed in 13 players. In our first round game coach this season for the 6-2 points for St. Monica.

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in every way God, in every way a was sold to a rich man in Italy and man except with sin — desires went to Venice poor and suffering. TV MASS NATIVITY entrance to every heart. For this is “Somehow, in Venice where MIDNIGHT the first moment of Christmas. We she lived, she heard of Jesus CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 would miss its meaning if we left Christ, the perfect master,” Bishop this beautiful midnight Mass with- D’Arcy said. “No longer was she out welcoming him, making of our hoping for a better human master munion with each human heart.” heart a Bethlehem, a crib, a place who would be less cruel. She He continued, “And so pro- for the Eternal One, who gave learned that this Master waited for found was it that it drove her to the himself on the cross for our salva- her at the end of life, came to her streets and alley ways and gutters tion.” as food, transformed her through of Calcutta — that most painful The other great theme or the pouring of water at baptism, city where there was so much moment for Christmas is light. would even live in her, and came poverty and people dying untend- “So many of you like myself first as a baby.” ed, to pick them up, so that to these days have homes in dark- Sister Josephine Bakhita was them, many never baptized, that ness,” he said, referring to the ice baptized, later became a religious, they might know how God loved storm Dec. 19 that caused power and was canonized a saint by Pope them.” outages leaving many homes in the John Paul II a few years before his “And so this is the great mean- dark in the Fort Wayne area. “But I death. ing of Christmas — the hunger of went into my home a couple of “She was transformed from God to know every person as a times during this period. And it darkness to light,” Bishop D’Arcy friend,” Bishop D’Arcy said. wasn’t so much a lack of warmth said. “The darkness within her was VINCE LABARBERA Gestures of friendship are that was difficult. The house was transformed by the presence of Sister M. Carol Meyers, a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual expressed in phone calls, cards, an dark, and the neighborhood was God.” embrace, a visit — “this is the ges- dark, and there were no Christmas He added, “But God always Adoration, and TV Mass musician Theresa Lamping look ture of God, the infinite one, per- lights and it was lacking in some- waits for our freedom to say ‘yes.’ at the Nativity scene at the chapel at the University of fect in wisdom, that he would thing warm and beautiful — light.” This was what was meant in the come to us in a very humble way, Bishop D’Arcy spoke of hope first reading (Is 9: 1-6) that ‘the Saint Francis, where the Mass was aired live Christmas as a baby, and that all his life as expressed in Pope Benedict people in darkness who walked in morning on WISE-TV, with Brendan and Katie Nix. would be a picture of humility — XVI’s second encyclical “Spe darkness have seen a great light’ washing the feet of his disciples. Salvi” (“on Christian hope”). — the light is Jesus Christ. The “Slaves washed the feet of the The pope “speaks about the beauty tonight is that light is with- Bishop D’Arcy said, is the Blessed my heart. I will do your will with elegant ones — professors and the hope that is within us ...,” Bishop in us, giving us hope, giving us Mother and her Magnificat. The my spouse, my children and my learned,” Bishop D’Arcy said. D’Arcy said, “the hope to see forgiveness, giving us love. The source for her joy was: “she lis- grandchildren, my neighbor and “Jesus took that stance to show us Jesus Christ in the end, the hope of call for us is to welcome him. And tened for God and she said, ‘yes.’ the poor. ... Thus we make of our the face of God. ...” eternal life, the hope of leading a if we welcome him and accept And she accepted her vocation of heart a Bethlehem and his life and That is what happened to good life. And how often we hope him, we welcome everybody holiness and goodness and to be his peace. ...” Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and that for other things and get them and because he died for everyone. the mother of the Redeemer.” “... Christmas becomes not just is what has happened to the saints they are fine, but insufficient.” “That’s the internal darkness Bishop D’Arcy said, “So we something we observe, but it trans- throughout the ages. And this is Bishop D’Arcy spoke of Sister turning into light,” Bishop D’Arcy hear tonight the word of God. Let forms us,” Bishop D’Arcy said. what we are all called to, Bishop Josephine Bakhita who was a 19th said, “by prayer, by love, by for- us say ‘yes’ to it. You are the “To observe Christmas without it D’Arcy said: “A communion with century African slave in Sudan and giveness — it’s our vocation.” Savior of the world. You are the being transformative is not to the Divine One — who is perfect, mentioned in the “Spe Salvi.” She The best example of this, eternal God. I welcome you into observe Christmas at all.”

Today’s Catholic BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “The Secret Cardinal” by Tom Grace

Reviewed by York Young

mericans’ consumption of entertainment media recognize the Vatican’s authority to oversee the local seemed makes us look, as a lot, not very open-minded. In church. superfi- Aour movie choices (action, lowball comedy) and Grace’s novel is well-written, filled with suspense cial, and music selection (rap, country), a couple of genres domi- and usual hijinks of adventure stories, focusing on the the hap- nate the landscape. rescue of Cardinal Yin, while the Vatican is busy elect- penings The book fiction market seems to take this to an ing a new pontiff. The recently deceased pontiff, around at the extreme. You will almost always find several mystery for the first 50 pages or so, is clearly based on Pope con- books in the top 20 list. The books that are not necessar- John Paul II, but is named Pope Leo XIV here and clave ily of that genre will be familiar because of the author’s makes one pronouncement on his death that our beloved seemed totally name — King, Crichton, Grisham. We buy what we like, Pope John Paul, as far as we know (I’m jesting), did not. unrealistic. Now, to be fair, and we like what we buy. Therefore, it is very difficult That’s where the suspense ratchets up, so I don’t want none of us can claim to know what a con- for fiction outside of that circle to get noticed. to give too much away here. clave is like — except for those cardinals who have par- This all preface to encouraging you to pick up “The Kelkenny and his cohorts use plenty of high-tech ticipated in one. Secret Cardinal,” by Tom Grace (Vanguard Press, equipment and subterfuge to perform heroic acts. The Here, though, the carmelengo (who temporarily over- $24.95). Oh, there are some flaws in this novel, but it bad guys — Chinese communists — are presented with sees basic church business during the interim of popes), has one saving grace (pardon the pun): The Catholic a fairly broad stroke, though every once in awhile, in the a focal character, comes and goes from the conclave, Church is the backdrop for this suspense novel, and real world, a news story comes out that makes you real- basically at will. In real life, it would seem that that type those who believe in the church and its teaching are the ize it is difficult to know how really bad it is in China — of activity would be quashed immediately. The cardinals good guys for a change. forced abortions, an underground church still not recog- are to have no outside influence during the conclave. Grace has written three previous novels, and this one nized, no ability to publicly pray or to talk about Christ. Leaving for the slightest reason is bad form, at the least, picks up with a recurring character, Nolan Kelkenny, The biggest flaw in Grace’s presentation, however, is and wouldn’t be allowed. who is working through the recent loss of his wife and including a torture scene in which all members of a fam- Nevertheless, it’s nice to see Catholics in a novel cast child, yet trying to keep the faith. ily are eventually martyred. Martyrdom may be an in a positive light. “The Secret Cardinal” has enough But our focal point is the cardinal, in pectore, which important component of any oppressed faith finally get- positives to make it worth your time. is a bishop of the church who has been named a cardinal ting a chance to be accepted, but here the severity of his in secret by the pope because publicly announcing it prose will make many readers unsettled. It seemed out of could endanger the person so named. Here, it is a place. Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/blog for discussion on this book. Chinese bishop in prison, in a country that still does not The emotional depth of some of the characters