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PAGES 10 & 11 May 12, 2017ommentator Vol. 55, No. 7 SERVING THE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org C Mary calls for LIFE CHANGING a mother healing to all By Rachele Smith By Richard Meek The Catholic Commentator The Catholic Commentator For many non-Catholics, Bishop Robert W. Muench and even for some who prac- and two members of the dioc- tice the faith, Mary’s role in esan Racial Harmony Commis- the church has often raised sion are calling for healing and confusion. prayer in the wake of the De- These questions, which partment Of Justice’s decision include “Why is Mary so spe- not to press charges against two cial?” and “Why do some peo- Baton Rouge police officers -in ple call her mother?” take on volved in the shooting of Alton new significance this month, Sterling this past summer. especially as Americans pre- On May 3, the DOJ pare to celebrate Mother’s wrapped up a 10-month inves- Day and the faithful across tigation into the shooting of the the world plan special activi- 37-year-old Sterling and con- Local dignitaries and government leaders and even a papal envoy gathered on April 26 to ties for the centennial anni- cluded there was insufficient dedicate Metanoia Manor, a unique shelter for young victims of human trafficking. Bishop versary of the first apparition evidence to prove the officers Robert W. Muench cut the ribbon. Included in the ceremony were Bishop Sanchez-Sornondo, of Our Lady of Fatima. had “acted recklessly or with who is Francis’ point man on human trafficking and is standing to the left of Bishop Dina Dow, director of the negligence or by mistake,” act- Muench; Gov. John Bel Edwards and his wife, Donna, standing to the bishop’s right. Photo by ing U.S. attorney for the mid- Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator OUR LADY OF FATIMA dle district of Louisiana Corey CELEBRATIONS Amundson said in a press con- May 13 ference in Baton Rouge. Shelter safe haven for trafficking victims “We must dedicate ourselves ST. JOSEPH THE to work for racial healing and By Richard Meek will provide a safe haven for female victims WORKER CHURCH IN transformation in Baton Rouge,” The Catholic Commentator under the age of 18. PIERRE PART Bishop Muench said in a state- The home will house 16 girls who will be Procession from church ment released shortly after the has targeted eradication home-schooled as well as taught life skills at 3:15 p.m., Rosary DOJ press conference. “While of human trafficking as one of his papacy’s and job skills. They will also be allowed to 4 p.m., May Crowning recognizing the universal re- highest priorities, and the popular pontiff is stay as long as necessary. and Mass on spect we should have for those hoping the solution runs di- “We need to recognize Island 4:30 p.m. whose duty is to ensure our pub- rectly through the Diocese The home will this crime against humanity lic safety, we must work together of Baton Rouge. and to combat this crime,” ST. ANN CHURCH for law enforcement and crimi- As testimony to the house 16 girls Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo, IN MORGANZA nal justice reform, economic importance he places on who along with being the Mass and rosary development in all parts of the what he calls modern “hu- who will be home- pope’s point man on hu- 4:30p.m city, access to health care for all, man trafficking is also the quality education, and employ- Papal envoy speaks out schooled as well chancellor of the Pontifical ST. ment opportunities.” page 4 Academy of Sciences and the CHURCH IN “I call upon Catholics of the as taught life skills of Social BATON ROUGE Diocese of Baton Rouge, mem- man slavery,” the pope Sciences in , said at Mass, rosary and bers of all faith communities, dispatched one of his top and job skills. They the dedication, which drew viewing of the film and people of good will to seize advisers, Bishop Marcelo more than 50 supporters on “The 13th Day” this opportunity to bring about Sanchez-Sorondo, to Baton will also be allowed a sun-splashed spring day. “I 4 p.m. healing and change,” the bish- Rouge for the April 26 dedi- think this is a grace of God op said. “This moment calls for cation of Metanoia Manor, to stay as long as to do all we can do to resolve diocese’s Office of Evangeli- conversion of mind, heart, and a one-of-a-kind shelter for and eradicate this form of zation and Catechesis, said spirit that is both personal and young trafficking victims. necessary. slavery.” Mary has been seen as the systemic.” The home, which will be “Father (Bayhi) is the soul Mother of God, the “Theoto- Father Tom Clark SJ, pas- staffed by four Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy of all this,” he added. “Not only does he un- kos,” which is Greek for “God- tor at and is the vision of St. John the Baptist derstand the problem, he is trying to resolve Bearer” or “Mother of God” SEE HEALING PAGE 15 Church in Zachary pastor Father Jeff Bayhi, SEE SHELTER PAGE 20 SEE MARY PAGE 19 2 The Catholic Commentator May 12, 2017 Weathering the storm The way, the truth and the life

The most dreaded words ties and devoted himself to By Dina Dow and honor his way. Through faith we see in south Louisiana lexicon the position. how Jesus’ entire life shows us the heart is rapidly approaching: St. Medard became Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we of the father and his love for the world. hurricane season is one of the most hon- place our trust in you. – Psalm 33 (CCC#516) near. ored of his The celebration of Easter continues I am the Truth From June 1 time, and he became as we hear more extraordi- Jesus is the truth. We through the end of No- the hero of numerous nary readings these next read in the Catechism vember residents nev- legends. According two Sundays. The events Life-Giving #2466, “In Jesus Christ, er stray far from mobile to one legend, it is be- described are filled with the FAI H the whole of God’s truth devices, apps or the tele- lieved that if the weath- work of the , as the father has been made manifest. vision, wary of any break- er is good on his June 8 is known by the son; the son is the ‘Full of grace and truth,’ he ing weather developments. fest day, it will continue for face of the father; and the Holy Spirit is came as the ‘light of the world,’ he is the And who can blame them, espe- the next 40 days. However, if it the giver of life. truth. ‘Whoever believes in me may not cially after an unnamed storm this past rains on his feast day, one can expect the I Am the Way remain in darkness.’ The of Je- summer inflicted the worst damage in next 40 days to be soggy. Jesus clears the “way” for our journey sus continues in his word so as to know Baton Rouge in its long history. He was often depicted laughing with to the father. He is the way of mercy, as he ‘the truth (that) will make you free’ and As with most events that affect our his mouth agape, and because of that de- took on our sins, died to release us from that sanctifies. To follow Jesus is to live lives, there is a patron of all storms. piction, he is also considered to be the pa- bondage and was resurrected to give us in ‘the spirit of truth,’ whom the father St. Medard was born in Picardy, tron saint of toothaches, which seems to new life in the father through the pow- sends in his name and who leads ‘into all France in 456, and gained be an ideal parallel with er of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the way of the truth.’ To his disciples Jesus teaches acclaim as a noted bishop, hurricane season. hope. He assures the Apostles (and us) the unconditional love of truth: ‘Let what preacher and mission- AINT St. Medard appears that he will never abandon those who love you say be simply ‘Yes or No.’ ” ary. S to be the perfect pa- him. In fact, he ascends to prepare a place I am the Life In 530 St. Medard OF THE MONTH tron saint for weath- for those who love the father through “When the work of the son was accom- was chosen to succeed er because as legend him. This “dwelling place” is our eternal plished the Holy Spirit was sent on the Bishop Alomer of Vermand. goes, it is said as a child he home, our destiny, our heaven. Jesus day of Pentecost in order that he might He was chosen because of his exempla- was once sheltered by rain from an ea- is the way to the father. Those who see continually make holy the church, and ry piety and his knowledge. Although he gle hovering over him. He is also said to him, see the father. Those who know him, that those who believe might have access was originally rejected, he found him- protect those who work in the open air. know the father. Those who love him and through Christ in one spirit to the father. self obliged to accept the responsibili- St. Medard died in 545. keep the commandments, love the father SEE PAGE 9

May God continue to carry them close to This (Catholic) Commentator has his heart. Aquite the circulation; my story there has attracted couples with marital You are described as a “bundle of issues and individuals who’ve lost their … with FATHER EDDIE MARTIN, paro- Qenergy” in your daily work and spouse from throughout the diocese to chial vicar, St. Thomas More Church in Ba- interaction with people. How do you get seek me out. But I’d like to champion the ton Rouge that “cup of motivation” in the morning? counseling skills of all our priests. The best parenting advice I have ever heard As one who dabbles in artwork, One of the greatest gifts my love- came from Father Vincent Dufresne, as Qthere are a couple of your pieces Aly-beloved gave me was to know he quipped … “In that confessional I hear at St. John the Evangelist Church in Prai- that every day was a gift from God and both sides; the things they should be tell- rieville where you served as . Can that he can’t wait to use us to improve ing each other but don’t.” you tell us about them and what inspired someone else’s life. What’s not to be excit- you to create them? ed about? Tell us something most people may Qnot know about you. I’ve always had a willingness to You recently had the privilege of Aserve the church in any manner close as it was just growing out from my Qbaptizing a granddaughter and I’ve authored a book about my deemed useful and believed that whatever shaving it to match my lovely-beloved’s giving a grandson his first Communion. Alovely-beloved’s faith, courage and talents we have are God-given and belong (wife Jennie Martin, deceased) head from How has your background as a husband our love as she battled cancer. It is titled, to him. Two Easters have seen my 12’ by the chemo treatments. Although she was and father before you were ordained as a “The Last Dance.” My publisher is waiting 18’ (painting) attempts at a risen Christ in feeling pretty bad that day, she was the priest after your wife passed away been on this artist to paint the cover image so it the sanctuary of St. John’s. The first saved photographer that took the pictures for beneficial in ministering as a priest? can move into production. my business by convincing a loan officer, me. I used them to make to-scale sketches who by the grace of God received a healing from all four views. through it from having lost a son, to give me a loan. The second (set at first light) How were you able to put your skills allowed me to make a theological state- Qand zest for mission work to use ment with a smiling Jesus stepping into during the “great flood” of Baton Rouge thecatholiccommentator.org | Facebook.com/TheCatholicCommentator the tabernacle. There is an image of the and South Louisiana this past summer? Holy Spirit on his stomach in the form of a Bishop Robert W. Muench Publisher Wanda L. Koch Advertising Manager dove – totally unplanned and unknown to The mission to serve one another Father Tom Ranzino Associate Publisher Penny G. Saia Production Manager me until a parishioner pointed out what a Aand funneling the outpouring of Richard Meek Editor Lisa Disney Secretary/Circulation nice and subtle addition it was! This image love that our St. Thomas More community Debbie Shelley Assistant Editor Rachele Smith Staff Writer still hangs in the education center of St. and friends provided was a pure pleasure. The Catholic Commentator (ISSN 07460511; USPS 093-680) John’s. The statue of St. John was a chal- That flood showed us the best of man- Published bi-weekly (every other week) by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge,1800 South Acadian lenge as I went round and round with the kind and continues to teach us the value Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; 225-387-0983 or 225-387-0561. Periodical Postage Paid at Baton sculptor (the eagle still looks more like a of family over possessions. My heart will Rouge, LA. Copy must reach the above address by Wednesday for use in the next week’s paper. Sub- scription rate: $14.00 per year. POSTMASTER, send address changes to The Catholic Commentator, P.O. duckbill platypus to me!) I modeled for it forever remember the two families who Box 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4746. in my driveway. My hair is cropped pretty lost loved ones from our community in it. May 12, 2017 The Catholic Commentator 3 Young women taught to embrace their worth at conference

By Debbie Shelley said when she was a sophomore her and how much independence The Catholic Commentator in college, she had a boyfriend she should have at 20, said, “It’s in college who pressured her your decision.” High school-aged girls said to have sex. He The boyfriend they were ready to confidently argued that sex The feeling, wore down her step into the role of womanhood was the way he resolve, and she as they received the message showed her he however, that had sex with him. they can change the culture at a loved her and that That first expe- “Growing Up Gracefully” moth- it would keep his “something wasn’t rience was not er-daughter conference at the interest in her. special she said. Catholic Life Center on May 2. The boyfriend right,” welled up Nevertheless, she The program, sponsored by also contended continued to have the Diocese of Baton Rouge Office that Brown’s faith within her, and sex with him, and of Marriage and Family Life and made her feel due to the fact that Woman’s New Life Center, looked Young women received affirming messages about what it means to be guilty for having she broke up with sex hormones af- at the physical, emotional and a woman during a “Growing Up Gracefully” mother-daughter program sex. fected the neu- spiritual aspects of womanhood. at the Catholic Life Center May 2. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator “I didn’t have her boyfriend. rotransmitters in The youth said they saw their any answers. I the brain, a bond role as women in a new light as Discussing the painting According to Caldwell, regular thought maybe I should give in formed in her mind. speakers presented comments “The Creation of Adam,” by Mi- menstrual cycles are a sign of a and have sex with him and the The feeling, however, that coming from Catholic theolo- chaelangelo, Denny pointed out healthy body. She said contracep- problem would go away,” said “something wasn’t right,” welled gians and leaders. One popular God appears to be protecting tives intentionally damages the fe- Brown. up within her, and she broke remark with audience members a feminine figure with his left male reproductive system, treats She discussed this with her up with her boyfriend. She said was Fulton Sheen’s, arm and they and the surround- fertility as a disease and does not parents, who, in struggling how the sexual bond with her former “To a great extent the level of ing angels appear to be enclosed heal any disease in the process. much guidance they should give SEE CONFERENCE PAGE 15 any civilization is the level of its in what appears to be a human It also terminates pregnancy, womanhood. When a man loves brain. She said this shows God which is something “that went a woman, he has to become wor- has always had women in mind. very well” with the reproductive thy of her. The higher her virtue, Denny emphasized women system, Caldwell said. 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By Richard Meek well as Pope Francis’ point per- even spending one night in the The Catholic Commentator son in an aggressive campaign to governor’s mansion with Gov. eradiate human trafficking, was John Bel Edwards, himself a de- Bishop Marcelo Sanchez-So- in town to assist in the dedica- vout Catholic. rondo was silent, reflecting on tion of Metanoia Manor, a shelter But when pressed, Bishop San- what had been a whirlwind visit offering a safe haven for traffick- chez-Sorondo said what he will to Baton Rouge. ing victims. remember with great fondness The bishop, who is chancellor Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo’s and pass on to Pope Francis is the of the Pontifical Academy of Sci- brief visit included dabbling in spirit of the people of Louisiana, ences and the Pontifical Acade- new culinary experiences and their welcoming attitude and their my of Social Sciences in Rome as hobnobbing with state leaders, zealous commitment to offer as- sistance to those most in need. “It’s impossible for me to un- Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge derstand that this (area) is one of the (areas) that has more prob- Bishop Marcelo Sanchez-Sorondo, a top adviser to Pope Francis and the Associate Director for Youth lems in this question of traffick- pontiff’s point person on human trafficking, speaks at the dedication of ing because you find people here Metanoia Manor on April 26. Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo said he was im- & Young Adult Ministries just the contrary,” the bishop pressed with the welcoming attitude of the people of Louisiana and said in an exclusive interview their commitment to reach out to those in need. It’s a message he said he General Statement of Duties with The Catholic Commentator. will convey to Pope Francis. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator The Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministries in “And you have a special human- the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis of the Catholic Diocese of ity with all of the people we have and later Cardinal Jorge Mario what they could to assist in his Baton Rouge seeks to foster within all young people and those who contacted.” Bergoglio, ministering in his mission of education. minister to them a deeper, life-giving relationship with Jesus and “I want to say to the pope (at native Argentina. Bishop San- In the note Pope Francis sim- the Church. The Associate Director strives to provide the vision and Metanoia Manor) we find a mod- chez-Sorondo, a fellow Argentin- ply asked for their help in solv- leadership necessary to serve youth and young adult minis- el, a model that we need to fol- ean, said the pope was first in- ing trafficking, and he has been try efforts in a culturally diverse church, according to the goals and low and we need to study more troduced to the horror of human relentless in the past four years, objectives outlined in the United States Catholic Bishops’ documents and that this model needs the trafficking when he was a pastor raising the subject at least daily, Renewing the Vision and Sons and Daughters of the Light. support of all of the church and and began actively working to and occasionally at least twice needs the support of all of the find a solution. In his last year during a day, according to Bish- Education and Experience Requirements leaders,” Bishop Sanchez-Soron- as Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos op Sanchez-Sorondo. • Master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious do added. “And then I can say to Aires, Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo “I think it’s very personal (for Education or a related field required. the pope he needs to be happy said the soon-to-be-pope would the pope) because of his experi- • Minimum of five years direct experience at the parish or because (in Baton Rouge) there spend Sundays visiting hos- ence as pastor,” he said. “For the diocesan level working with youth ministry programs, are new solutions. pitals, spending time with the pope it’s really the center and he adolescents, young adults, and adults who minister to youth. “I will bring him a message poor, and speaking directly to speaks (on it) many times and • National certification in Youth Ministry preferred. of hope and encouragement and trafficking victims. in the more special moments • Demonstrated knowledge of the United States Catholic Bishops’ really good things (regarding the After being elected pope, he (when speaking) of the sounds document “Renewing the Vision” and pertinent documents and people in Louisiana), not only moved quickly and true to his of humanity and the wounds of their application in ministry with young people in the United (addressing) the problem but the nature, Pope Francis did so in Christ.” States is required. solutions.” a humble manner, he wrote a Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo said • Due to the nature of this position, it is required that the Although the pontiff has hand-written note on the back he is confident Metanoia Manor incumbent be a practicing Roman Catholic who is registered made ending human trafficking of an envelope that contained will help diffuse the impact of and active in a parish and possesses a working knowledge of one of the top priorities of his pa- a note Pontifical Academy offi- human trafficking, and added Catholic teachings and doctrine. pacy, Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo cials had sent to him thanking that he hopes to see the model Other Requirements said Pope Francis’ concern dates the pontiff for having his pic- expand not only nationally but • Ability to relate to the catechizing and evangelizing component to when he was known as Father ture taken with them and asking also internationally. The vision of youth and young adult ministry in collaboration with the of Father Jeff Bayhi, pastor of St. Office of Evangelization & Catechesis. John the Baptist Church in Zach- • Ability to exercise good judgment in handling difficult and/or ary, the shelter, with the help of sensitive situations, with ability to maintain strict level of four Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy confidentiality and discretion as required by diocesan policy , will home school the young and legal requirements. victims as well as help them heal • Ability to effectively recruit, train, and support the youth, emotionally and spiritually. young adults, adults who minister to young people, and The goal is to teach the girls parishes/schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. life skills so that they can tran- • Ability to develop, plan, coordinate, and implement training sition back into the mainstream. programs to teach leadership skills. 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By Richard Meek death of loves ones. He said the past 40 years, 82 percent of the expect more of the same results ishment cases. He said since The Catholic Commentator church stands with those fami- death penalty cases have been if we continue using the death 2008 the Public Defender Board lies and offers assistance in find- reversed in Louisiana, a number penalty in Louisiana.” has spent more than $91 million A bill repealing capital pun- ing hope in spite of their suffer- backed up by death penalty law- Sen. Regina Barrow called in defending capital cases, in- ishment in Louisiana easily ing in their search for justice. yer Nick Trenticosta. the number of reversals “alarm- cluding trial defense, the appel- sailed through a Senate commit- However, he said the death Trenticosta said of those re- ing,” and said it adds to the im- late process and post conviction. tee and is headed to the full floor penalty can be sought for the pur- versals, very few prosecutors portance of the issue. He said that number does not for discussion. pose of revenge and not justice. elected to reseek the death pen- “Eighty-two percent of error take into account the costs for Fueled by testimony from “We should never equate the alty, instead opting for a life sen- is not a good number, it is not ac- the prosecution, law enforce- Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of the value of a person’s life and their tence, second-degree murder or ceptable,” she said. “I am really, ment, court, the municipalities Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, human dignity with the worst manslaughter in the subsequent truly overwhelmed.” and the Department of Correc- SB 142, sponsored by Sen. Dan thing they have ever done, no retrial. Attorney James Dixon, a tions, which has to foot the bill Claitor of Baton Rouge, was ap- matter how heinous the content Robinson and Trenticosta said member of the Louisiana Public for the additional expense of proved 6-1 by the Senate Judi- of their worst action,” the bish- Louisiana has the country’s high- Defender Board, also cited the maintaining inmates on death ciary Committee on April 25. op said. “We must remember est number of death penalty re- expense involving capital pun- row. The bill calls for eliminating the that a person’s human dignity is versals in the country. Trenticosta death penalty for any offense a gift given to them by God and said the state has also sentenced committed after July 31. Cur- is not something earned or lost more innocent men to death per rently the 74 inmates on death through their behavior, no mat- capita than any other state. Join Father Matt Lorrain row would not be affected. ter how good or bad.” He said there have been 28 of St. John the Baptist Church in Brusly Rep. Terry Landry of New “For the Catholic communi- executions in Louisiana since the Iberia and Rep. Steven Pylant of ty ending the death penalty is death penalty was reinstated in London & Country Winnsboro are introducing the not about public policy or even 1977, but only one in the past 15 bill in the House. public opinion for that matter. years and that was because the Sept. 22–30, 2017 Bishop Fabre, a native of New Ending the death penalty in the inmate waived his right to appeal. Roads, told the committee he state of Louisiana is essential in Trenticosta cited judicial er- was appearing not as a politician rejecting a culture of death and ror, prosecutorial misconduct An Escorted or in the name of any political building a culture of life.” and ineffective assistance of de- party but as a pastor of souls. Committee members spent fense counsel as the main reason Tour He said there are many reasons more then two hours hearing for the 133 death penalty rever- to abolish the death penalty but testimony from both sides but sals. Space Limited added he was there emphasizing appeared to be swayed by some “We now have a 40-year his- For more information call Tootie Bonacorso that chief among those reasons alarming statistics revealed by tory of the death penalty,” Tren- 225-278-7598 or 225-926-3752 is the unique beauty and sacred- capital punishment opponents. ticosta said. “Administration ness of all human life, from the Rev. Gerard Robinson, pastor of of the death penalty is plagued first moment of conception to McKowen Missionary Church in with problems, is totally inef- Pearson’s Travel World the time of natural death. Baton Rouge, noted that in the fective and expensive. 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Could you explain for me the dif- ger be awarded the The following weekend, derstand it, was to be able to devote the ference (if any) between “priest” before reaching the age we celebrated Easter. But first five weeks of Lent, as it was in the Qand “monsignor”? Under what of 65. No reasons were for several years now, our church’s early history, to the preparation circumstances is a priest given the title published for the pope’s parish has marked Passion of catechumens for entrance into the of “monsignor”? (Burke, Virginia) decision, but Pope Fran- Sunday and Palm Sun- church at Easter. cis has often cautioned day on the same day, one One vestige of the former calendar “Monsignor” is a title bestowed priests against careerism week before Easter – and remains: Beginning on the Fifth Sunday on a priest who has distinguished and personal ambition. the statues are no longer of Lent, the practice of covering crosses Ahimself by exceptional service He seems to have covered. and images in the church is permitted. to the church. It is a title granted by the long felt uncomfortable So my question is this: (Note that it is “permitted,” not mandat- pope typically, upon the recommenda- about ecclesiastical . When did these two Sun- ed; discretion is given to the local pastor.) tion of the priest’s . It is When he was a bishop days become one, and why? Images (statues of , for exam- a purely honorary title and has no effect and later a cardinal in (Indiana) ple) are uncovered after the start of the on the priest’s duties or ministerial Argentina, Pope Francis Easter Vigil; crosses are unveiled on assignment. always asked people to Question Corner You are correct that, Good Friday, when the faithful are invit- Nearly 50 years ago, the Priests’ call him “Father.” And up until 1969, the ed to venerate the cross. Senate in my own diocese passed a notably, while he served Father Kenneth DoyleAchurch celebrated I have never heard the explanation resolution asking that our bishop no as archbishop of Buenos Aires (1998- “Passion Sunday” two weeks before you propose for veiling the cross – name- longer name any priests as monsignors. 2013), not once did he petition the Holy Easter. A passion narrative was read ly, that Jesus is “hiding” from those who As I recall our discussion, we felt that it See to have one of his priests named a as the Gospel passage for that day, and would crucify him. The reason most was a medieval and inappropriate title (it monsignor. the church began to turn its focus to the commonly offered is that the veils rep- derives from the Italian words meaning sufferings of Jesus. resent a sort of “fasting” from the sacred “my Lord”) and that its bestowal could When I was growing up, we cel- Since 1969, when the Vatican pub- depiction of what ultimately led to the cause hard feelings not so much with ebrated Passion Sunday and the lished new liturgical norms and the glory of our . priests who were passed over, but among Qstatues in church were covered three-year cycle of readings, this par- parishioners whose own pastor had not with purple cloths. (As I remember, that ticular Sunday is now called “the Fifth FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for public been so honored. symbolized Jesus’ hiding himself from Sunday of Lent,” and the Gospel readings information and a pastor in the Diocese So it was with some satisfaction that the view of those who would soon cruci- used in antiquity have been restored. of Albany, New York. Questions may be I noticed, in January 2014, that Pope fy him.) Then, a week later, it was Palm (This year, 2017, the Gospel passage tells sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfat Francis had instructed the bishops of the Sunday, and we received the blessed of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.) [email protected] and 30 Columbia world that diocesan priests would no lon- palms. The purpose of the change, as I un- Circle Dr., Albany, NY 12203.

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This is the final article in a To her mind came a vision rosary. The last portion of the series on secular religious in- of Jesus and the words, “Jesus I meeting is dedicated to healing stitutes in the Diocese of Baton trust in you,” the words associat- and intercessory prayer. Rouge ed with the Divine Mercy Chap- The apostolic ministry of the let. She recognized her spirit had Marian Servants is to look to By Debbie Shelley been engrossed in worries and heaven, where Mary keeps watch The Catholic Commentator she calmed down as she realized over everyone, and to entrust in God was asking her to turn her her divine providence. Through Members of Marian Ser- concerns over to him. their life examples, they help vants of the Eucharist in Baton Landry and Tauzin said spir- others make that same connec- Rouge are “workers in the vine- itual directors also receive spir- tion. yard” and companions guiding itual direction to keep their own “The service we offer is to wounded, searching souls to the minds and spirits clear to help bring people to an understand- healing touch of the Holy Spirit others. They are also support- ing of their vocation in life and nurturing embrace of the ed by Marian Servant members – ‘This is what God has chosen Blessed Mother as they journey who serve as prayer intercessors for me to do,’ ” said Tauzin. to discover their mission in life, and pray for them and the other “It’s we who are living our say its members. members of the community, for virtues in life to the best of our The Marian Servants of Di- priests and the salvation of the abilities,” said Landry. vine Providence, the mother world. Those who think they may community of Marian Servants Pictured at a Commitment Day of the Marian Servants of the Eucharist Meetings of the Marian Ser- have a calling to join the Mari- of the Eucharist, started off as are, from left, Theresa Hagen, Tonia Okpalobi, Ron Lindsey; middle vants of the Eucharist begin with an Servants of the Eucharist can a Catholic charismatic commu- row: Lisette Borné, Glen Landry, Susan Gros, Melinda Sanford, Janet charismatic praise and worship, visit their website at marianser nity retreat ministry, according Lindsey; bottom row: Lisa Landry, Shirley Sherman, Joyce Dietrick, Ali- followed by a teaching, and the vants.com. to Lisa Landry, director of the cia Goodwin, Mary Tauzin, Marcy Holeman and Andrea Blanchard. Pho- Marian Servants of the Eucha- to provided by Lisa Landry rist. As people flocked to these retreats, the Marian Servants spective was fighting evil. 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It focuses on the alive,” said Landry on Scriptures in order to heal,” 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those.cc’16 excercises of Ignati- grace, read The messages said Tauzin. “We share our sto- Come celebrate the an Spirituality. coming from Scrip- ries, we share our suffering and People from the the Scriptures ture can be challeng- we deal with the pain. The Lord 100th Anniversary of Diocese of Baton ing, a “double-edged then brings us back to faith.” Rouge attending the and use it as ,” according to Landry pointed out, “Many Our Lady of Fatima retreats and school Landry. people today are taught, ‘Don’t believed such a com- a platform “It will convict cry, don’t do it.’ St. Ignatius said Saturday, May 13 munity “praying and you. If you sit with be aware of these emotions and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. working together” to see and Scripture it will bring them to the Lord … Just belonged in the dio- prick your heart,” as Christ suffered, he calls us to Book signing with Andrea F. Phillips, cese. understand she said. suffer with him and be united author of Jacinta’s Story “We are a prayer Tauzin agreed, with him.” You are invited to take the children you love on a wonderful community first,” how the Lord saying “We get Tauzin and Landry said Mar- pilgrimage to feel Our Lady’s maternal love and care and learn said Landry. The style ahead of ourselves. ian Servants who serve as spir- about her beautiful Fatima apparitions. Jacinta’s Story contains of prayer of the Mari- is speaking to When we open up itual directors recognize God so many vital lessons for children and why it is so important to an Servants is con- and let the Lord is the healer in these prayerful pray the Rosary, obey their parents and follow the difficult but templative, according us” speak to us and put meetings. A spiritual director rewarding road of virtue in this life. to Mary Tauzin, spir- ourselves aside, it is taught to listen, reflect back itual director. There Mary Tauzin removes the scales what the person coming to them are opportunities to Spiritual Director from our eyes and has said and recognizes when Then you are invited to St. Thomas More Church, attend a 30-day re- we see with the the Holy Spirit is moving. Most 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge treat. Knowing everyone is not truth rather than what we have importantly, they teach the peo- to continue the celebration beginning at 4 p.m. able to get away for a 30-day been telling ourselves.” ple to know themselves when the Rosary, Mass, a film about Our Lady of Fatima retreat, people can meet weekly But if the word “cuts” it also Holy Spirit is moving. and an educational display. with spiritual directors for ap- provides a healing balm and “The whole goal is to help proximately 8-9 months. direction for life. That is where them trust the Lord in all things,” Ignatian Spirituality is not a spiritual direction helps provide said Tauzin. 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By Debbie Shelley Blind, Blanchard lectors at St. Joseph. The Catholic Commentator “Neil comes from a very gifted and blessed family, all, or most of all, whom “ ‘Please show me what colors look like,’ are singers,” said Father Al Davidson, I told Jesus. I’m curious and fascinated pastor of St. Joseph. “He is doing his best with what that might look like,” said Neil to bring people in (to the faith).” Blanchard, his voice brimming with inquis- Father Davidson noted that Blanchard itiveness about what it would be like to see. Neil Blanchard plays provided a moment of spiritual enlighten- Blind from birth because of too much the guitar for the ment when the church completed its ren- oxygen in his incubator as a newborn, living Stations of the ovations in 2014. The crucifix was taken Blanchard said Jesus, whom he affec- Cross at St. Elizabeth down during the renovations, and before tionately calls “Chief,” reassures him that School on April 7. Photo it was remounted, Father Davidson asked what he will see in heaven will surpass his by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Blanchard if he would like to touch it. He wildest dreams. For now, he uses the eyes Commentator said the expression on Blanchard’s face as of his soul – his sorrows, frustrations, he did so deeply touched those who wit- whimsical moments, joys and surrender ed, and St. Elizabeth Church and School Blanchard said. nessed it. to his friend (Christ) rolling out with me- in Paincourtville, where he has played Attending the school until he graduat- “For everyone who saw it, it opened our lodic beauty as he strums his guitar in li- for Friday school Masses for the past 38 ed in 1974 was a trying time for Blanchard, eyes in a very special way that we were turgical and social gatherings. years, bought him a new one. But the gui- but he made good friends. blind to before,” said Father Davidson. Sister Dorothy LeBlanc presented tar has held up nicely. His love of music also developed Playing for the Friday Masses, and Blanchard with his first guitar in 1979. To help Blanchard become as self-suffi- through the years. Playing the guitar particularly playing for the living Stations “I could smell the newness of it,” said cient as possible, his parents enrolled him brought him many hours of joy with his of the Cross at St. Elizabeth is something Blanchard. “Sister said, ‘I don’t know how to in the Louisiana School for the Blind in musically-inclined family and friends. Blanchard looks forward to. play it, but if you promise me you are going Baton Rouge in 1958, when it was on Gov- Blanchard played the guitar for peo- “That (the stations) is a beautiful thing to serve the Lord, I’m going to give it to you.’ ernment Street and located about three ple as often as he could. When he was for me,” said Blanchard. I said, ‘I don’t know how it’s going to work, blocks from St. Agnes Church. young, he was part of a band of family and Other important musical “bookings” but I’m going to do it,’ “ said Blanchard. “My parents didn’t (like) leaving friends called “Combination Five.” They include playing for residents in the nursing The guitar case became dilapidat- me, but they knew they had to do it,” played in the Battle of the Bands in Pierre home and patients at the Mary Bird Perkins Part, where they took second place play- Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, where his ing such songs as “In A Gadda Davida” by sister, Marlene, who died about three years Iron Butterfly. ago, was treated for multiple myeloma. “Man we extended that as long as it Blanchard said music has brought would go. We loved it,” said Blanchard. “many people into his life” and he has They also played songs such as “Venus” high aspirations of what he would like to by Shocking Blue. do with it, including playing on EWTN. Blanchard’s family was one of the big- Even though he does not have physical gest fans at the various venues they played. eyesight, Blanchard said there are many “Our mothers would pass around the things he can picture in his “minds eye.” collection basket. We thought it was a big When at a Fourth of July fireworks dis- thing if we made $22 a night,” Blanchard play he pictures how beautiful the colors mused. of the fireworks must be, or whether they He and his cousin Morgan Blanchard are a “dud,” by the sound of the “booms” also formed the musical duo, “BJ and the and the “oohs and aaahs” coming from the Bear” (inspired by the television series). crowd. An avid LSU fan, the play-by-play “I was the bear of course,” Blanchard announcements and roar, or quietness, of quipped. the crowd tells him how the game is going. A self-proclaimed “Christian ladies He also pictures things in the spiritual man,” Blanchard wrote songs dedicated realm as well. to women who have a special place in his “Mary is super cool. I know what her heart. One of the songs is “Julie,” which is voice is like,” said Blanchard. “I’ll ask her, dedicated to a woman who now lives in St. ‘Mamma, are you short or tall? What does Louis. The song starts off with sad, minor your hair feel like?’ ” chords as he “cries her out of his system” He also pictures what it will be like to after she goes away. “Happy notes” then meet Jesus. trickle in and skip along as she comes “I picture myself putting my hands back into his life, only to return to the mi- in his side and touching his ribs,” said nor chords as she is gone again. Blanchard. “It ends on a happy note because she Other things he would like to see are said, ‘Neil be patient, we will see each oth- more Catholics coming home to the faith. er again in time,’ ” said Blanchard. “Jesus founded this religion, it’s more True to his promise to Sister Dorothy, reason to be aware of this and honor him Blanchard answered God’s call, extended through this,” Blanchard said. through Father Tom Ranzino, then pastor As he waits the glory of heaven to come, of St. Joseph the Worker in Pierre Part, to he does all he can to express his devotion use his talent to serve God. He particularly to Jesus, particularly through his music. enjoys playing the Divine Mercy Chaplet He played a sample of “This One Goes out after Tuesday Masses and during Lent at to the One I Love,” by R.E.M. The name of St. Joseph. He has also played at weddings the beloved he inserts into the song, how- and funerals and other occasions. ever, is Jesus. Through braille resources provided “I hope he likes it,” Blanchard humbly by the St. Society for the said. “I try to show him I love him.” May 12, 2017 The Catholic Commentator 9

GOSPEL  sung praises to God. Mass is relevant, From page 2 important, powerful and most of all life-giving! He is the spirit of life, the fountain Do we live in the truth of our Lord? of water springing up to eternal life. Are we freely sharing the truth to oth- The father gives life through him. He ers with humility, love and mercy? guides the church in the way of all How to we come to know the truth? truth, in unity, in works of ministry What is truth? The best place to begin and renews and protects her in perfect is to ask God to help you discover the union with Jesus.” (Dogmatic Consti- truth. A good place to start is with the tution of the Church, para. 4) Through with a good commentary to help the Holy Spirit Jesus breathes life into reveal the truth of God’s word. his church, calling us to an intimate Do we embrace the gifts of the Holy union with the father. Empowered by Spirit which gives more life than any this life, we are renewed and trans- vitamin, physical exercise or medi- formed. This new life comes to us in a cine can offer? Ask the Holy Spirit to most particular way through the sacra- increase in your life the gifts of wis- ments. dom, knowledge, fortitude, wonder, Keeping God’s commandments good counsel, understanding and pi- HISTORY MAKING MIRACLE – Ascension of Our Lord Church in Donaldsonville produced How do we follow Jesus’ way? First ety. Added to these are the fruits of a “Roots of Faith” play concerning the history of Ascension Catholic schools on April 28 of all, we pray. We ask the Lord to show the Holy Spirit: charity, joy, peace, and 30 as part of its “Restore the Convent” fundraiser. This scene depicts Sister Mary us his way. The early Apostles move- patience, kindness, goodness, generos- Austin, of the Daughters of Charity, played by Kristen Landry, and Father Verrino, played ment to gather the church as one was ity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, by Father Joseph Vu, parochial vicar, Ascension of Our Lord, beside Marie Roux, played called “The Way.” Guided by the Holy self-control, chastity, which further by Clotilde Cantin, in a coma in her bed along with children mourning over her illness – Spirit, the Apostles shared the good strengthens us to keep God’s com- the 1853 yellow fever epidemic that struck more than 10,000 in the greater New Orleans news of Jesus’ way by praying, tell- mandments and love ever-more deep- area. Her healing took place on December 8, 1854, the proclamation and feast day of the ing their experiences with Jesus and ly. The closer we are to the Holy Spirit Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commenta- participating in “the breaking of the the more we come to know the father tor bread.” Sound familiar? Yes, the early through Jesus Christ. Come Holy Spir- church, “The Way,” celebrated as we it, come! do today an early form of the Mass. They opened their homes as small Dow is director of the Office of Send your church parish, school and organization news and photos to Christian communities. They handed Evangelization and Catechesis for the Richard Meek, editor, at [email protected]. on the faith. They broke the bread and Diocese of Baton Rouge.

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Tradition COMES ALIVE

Above, the church is a neo-Gothic cruciform design, featuring artistic elements of Cath- olic worship. at Left, pastor Father Jeff Bayhi was the driving force behind the construction of the church, which checked in at a cost of $7.5 million. The church seats approximately 800 St. John people, more than double the size of the previous church.

Church blends cated the new church in front of a Osweld Voekel, who lived from 800 people, almost doubling the standing-room-only crowd, calling 1873-1952. Father Bayhi said capacity of its former church, which the new building a “spectacular Voekel only created three com- was completed in 1974. old with new house of God.” plete sets of the stations, and “This area is growing consider- “Today, the parish makes history St. John has the only complete ably,” Father Bayhi said, adding that By Rachele Smith and for itself, for the Diocese of Baton set in the world. many young families are moving Richard Meek Rouge, the church universal and the Father Bayhi said he discov- into the area, which has consis- The Catholic Commentator city of Zachary,” Bishop Muench said ered the altar, stations and oth- tently ranked high in state and U.S. in his homily. “There is a special exu- er items were available while Department of Education school sense of awe and berance about things that are new, giving a retreat for priests in reports. wonder.” awe-inspiring. This house of God Rome several years ago. “We have a lot of babies in church; “A That’s what Father fulfills all of those things and more.” Other items secured from that’s a healthy sign,” he added. Jeff Bayhi, pastor of St. John the Built in a neo-Gothic, cruciform the Syracuse church, which Since 2004, the number of fami- Baptist Church in Zachary, hoped design, the 18,000 square foot was established in 1891 and lies has grown from 484 to 1400. his parishioners would experience church features artistic elements of shuttered in 2010 following According to Father Bayhi, the as they gathered together for the Catholic worship, beautifully marry- financial reasons as well as a new church cost is $7.5 million, a dedication of the parish’s newly built ing the traditional call to prayer with decline in membership and a price tag that quickly swelled after church on April 30. contemporary faith. priest shortage, include the St. plans to build a new church for the He was right. In the apse, a stunning 27-foot- Joseph’s altar, baptismal font, growing parish were considered in Bishop Robert W. Muench dedi- high altar stands. Purchased from a light fixtures, chandeliers, 2003. A year later, when a building closed church in Syra- furniture for the sacristy, a campaign was launched under the cuse, New York, the altar monstrance, vestments and a leadership of then-pastor Father showcases statues of St. statue of the Blessed Mother. Kenneth Laird, the projected cost of and St. Athana- Our Lady’s statue has a construction was estimated at $3.75 sius dating to the 1800s The Stations of the Cross were also pur- unique history of its own. It million. However, the aftermath of along with statues of St. chased from the former Holy Trinity Church was completed in 1788 and is Hurricane Katrina in 2005 dramati- Peter Julian Eymard and in Syracuse, New York. Each station stands made out of egg whites and cally raised that number. “When we St. . nine feet tall and was crafted by German art- saw dust. think about this church and reflect “The altar is a theol- ist Osweld Voekel. Voekel crafted three sets Father Bayhi said several on the building of it, (we understand) ogy lesson,” Father Bayhi of stations and St. John has the only remain- fixtures and sacred art from it will serve this community for the said while the church was ing full set. other closed churches were next 100 years,” Father Bayhi said, under construction. also given new life in St. John. adding, The ornate wooden disease patients. The solid oak pews, 12 stained glass “We are called to serve God and altar contains a relic from Father Bayhi said the gift of St. windows, Stations of the Cross for this is what we hope we are doing in St. Marianne OSF, Marianne Cope’s relic is a blessing to an outdoor meditation garden and a building this type of church.” who was also known as the Zachary community. holy water font were purchased from Father Bayhi said there are plans St. Marianne of Molokai. Hanging over the altar is a beauti- former churches in the Diocese of to add an adoration chapel, although St. Marianne Cope ful 18-foot crucifix. Allentown, Pennsylvania. the funding still needs to be raised to joined the Sisters of St. Another feature is the Stations of “This is God’s house,” said Father reach that goal. Francis in Syracuse, but the Cross. Similar to the high altar, Bayhi, adding that he hopes parish- “We are very, very proud,” Father later traveled to the Ha- the Stations of the Cross were also ioners feel a sense of reverence and Bayhi said at the conclusion of the waiian island of Molokai obtained from the former Holy Trin- prayer as well as a sense of commu- dedication Mass. “This is a begin- The new church is defined by a 27-foot-high altar, purchased from Holy Trinity Church in Syracuse, New York, which is now at the request of Father ity Church in Syracuse, which was nity as they come together to glorify ning. We hope to continue to grow.” closed. The altar showcases statutes of St. Ambrose and St. Athanasius dating to the 1800s along with statues of St. Peter Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy spread incense as part of the incensation of the church. Incense was burned on Damien de Veuster (today converted into a mosque in 2015. God. “Let’s pray we serve this commu- Julian Eymard and St. Peter Canisus. Hanging over the altar is an 18-foot crucifix. Photos by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator the altar to signify that Christ’s sacrifice ascends to God as an odor of sweetness and also to signify that St. Damien of Molokai) Each station stands nine feet tall Completed in 19 months, the new nity with great faith, great fidelity,” the people’s prayers rise up, reaching the of God. to help care for Hansen’s and was crafted by German artist St. John Church seats more than he added. 12 The Catholic Commentator May 12, 2017 Mother Seton awards presented to educators during annual luncheon By Rachele Smith hood but ultimately nourished san Home & School Association, The Catholic Commentator her vocation to religious life. honored the various award win- “My vocation is really a gift ners, including students of the Laughing at one point that she because I didn’t do anything to year: Joseph DiGiovanni, a fifth- was “preaching to the choir,” Sis- this gift,” she said, add- grade student at Holy Ghost in ter Martha Ann Abshire FMOL ing some time ago she was me- Hammond; Anna Eagleton, an encouraged the more than 150 diating on “this gift” when she eighth-grade student at St. Aloy- people gathered for the Diocesan realized it was meant for her sius in Baton Rouge; and Emma Home & School’s annual awards parents. Grace Woodruff, a senior at St. luncheon to continue to manifest “With all of my heart, I be- Joseph’s Academy. their faith by deeds. lieve that. They stuck it out; they Tullier also presented special “Live your faith in a very real lived the faith and they believed Sister Martha Ann Abshire FMOL shares thoughts on faith and action at awards of appreciation to the way that is not just by words but and they believed deeply,” Sister the annual Diocesan Home & School Luncheon honoring the diocese’s 2017 Distinguished Educators actions that will teach because Martha Ann explained. students of the year, distinguished educators and Mother Seton Award of the Diocese of Baton Rouge: children learn by being witness- “I am a witness to their deep winners. Photo by Rachele Smith | The Catholic Commentator Roslyn Landry, a teacher at Most es to actions,” she said. faith,” she added. Blessed Sacrament in Baton As the guest speaker for the Dr. Melanie Verges, superin- schools in the Diocese of Baton of the Diocese Rouge and the Distinguished 2017 event honoring the dio- tendent of the diocese’s Catho- Rouge continue to demonstrate of Baton Rouge. Educator; Paula cese’s students of the year, dis- lic School Office, also addressed effectiveness in the classroom Bishop Robert W. Muench Fabre, principal at St. Francis tinguished educators and Moth- those attending the luncheon on as evidenced by key metrics, was the last to speak to the Xavier in Baton Rouge and the er Seton award winners, Sister April 25. including the high school ACT group, which included priests, Distinguished Catholic School Martha Ann explained how her Verges expressed gratitude composite score of 23.9 for the principals and representatives Administrator; and Father Cayet own personal experiences grow- to all of the volunteers in Catho- Class of 2016, well above the from almost every Catholic Mangiaracina OP parochial vic- ing up, which included watching lic schools throughout the dio- state average of 19.5 and the na- school in the diocese. ar at Holy Ghost Church in Ham- and learning from her parents’ cese. She also offered a recap tional average of 20.8. The bishop praised Catholic mond and the Distinguished deep faith and multilayered ac- of student achievement, noting In addition, Verges noted schools, noting they make a dif- School Clergy member. tions, not only guided her child- that students attending Catholic student scores on the Assess- ference, not just in the personal In addition, Mother Seton ment of Catechesis and Religious and academic success of students Award honorees received special SINCE 1979 Education (ACRE) test, which but also in their spiritual growth. awards for their exemplary ser- measures faith knowledge, were “And that is something we vice to their individual schools. also above the national norm contribute to our society and to They were Todd Landry, Ascen- for 2015-2016, when scores were our church,” he said. sion Catholic in Donaldsonville; FAST • AFFORDABLE • GUARANTEED FOR LIFE most recently available. 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MERIT MUSIC MAKERS – Band, choir and musical theater students at Our Lady of Mercy School in Baton Rouge, along with choir director Eleanor Back and band director Duane LeBlanc, pose for a photo after receiving the SupportMusic Merit Award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. OLOM is one of only one percent of schools in the nation to be recognized with the prestigious award in 2017. Photo provided by Christy Haldane | Our Lady of Mercy School

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struggles to maintain their food supply adolescents. Scenes of wartime atrocities Motion Picture Association of America atop one of China’s tallest peaks. Down and violence, a nongraphic, nonmarital MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted in the forest, a golden snub-nosed mon- sexual encounter, brief crude language. PG – Parental guidance suggested; some key gets into all kinds of mischief, while A-III; PG-13 REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children a mother panda is perfectly content to sit USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned and eat bamboo all day with her baby son The Circle classifications: to give special guidance for attendance at her side. The documentary may tug a STX A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may bit too hard on the heartstrings at times. Confused cautionary tale about a young A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children But the breathtaking cinematography, to- office worker (Emma Watson) who is A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- gether with the total absence of anything thrilled when a friend (Karen Gillan) gets A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian objectionable, makes the film well worth her a job at the world’s leading social me- L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive the price of admission. A-I; G dia company (led by founders Tom Hanks and Patton Oswalt). But the corporate Phoenix Forgotten culture turns out to be unsettlingly cult- Cinelou like and the outfit’s stated goal of enlisting Free Fire Jump, ends up a claustrophobic exercise Dull, though mostly harmless, sci-fi- every person on the planet as a member A24 in mindless conflict. Pervasive gun and themed horror tale in which, 20 years raises troubling issues about privacy and The premise of this action comedy is physical violence, fleeting gore, drug use, after they disappeared, the now-grown the power of big business. The protago- that a single extended gunfight can sus- occasional profanities, constant rough younger sister (Florence Hartigan) of one nist’s initial enthusiasm is also dampened tain an entire film, provided the partici- language. L; R of a trio of teens (Luke Spencer Roberts, by her encounters with the now-margin- pants in the showdown keep making in- Chelsea Lopez and Justin Matthews) who alized, and disenchanted, third creator congruously funny and mordant remarks. Born in China vanished without a trace in the Arizona of the firm (John Boyega). In adapting The setup involves a deal to buy assault ri- Disney desert explores the connection between his co-writer Dave Eggers’ novel for the fles that quickly goes bad. So the two sides Directed and co-written by Lu Chuan, that event and a well-publicized (real-life) screen, director James Ponsoldt fails to represented, most prominently, by would- and narrated by John Krasinski, this en- UFO sighting over the skies of Phoenix insert much energy into the proceedings, be gun buyer Brie Larson and arms dealer try in the Disneynature series rests on the that took place shortly before. With the and the film’s ultimate message remains Sharlto Copley spend the rest of the run tried and true premise that critters in the protagonist making a documentary about unclear. While perfectly acceptable for a time pulling their triggers and reloading wild act just like humans when no one is her search, and her subjects having left a wide swath of grown-ups, a crucial scene while attempting to retrieve a briefcase (supposedly) watching. Animals are given videocassette tape of their activities be- probably puts this drama over the line for loaded with cash. Viewers willing to de- names and personalities; complex fam- hind, the tired “found footage” conceit is all but the most mature teens. Brief semi- tach the violent proceedings from real ily relationships are mapped; and every brought to bear. But even the immediacy graphic marital lovemaking, some sexual life will discover the occasional humor- goofy moment is highlighted for comic ideally produced by that device could not humor, a few uses of profanity, at least one ous moment. But, ultimately, director relief. As winter approaches, a mother alter the fact that the virtually bloodless rough term, several crude and a couple of Ben Wheatley’s film, co-written with Amy snow leopard fears for her two cubs as she proceedings in director and co-writer Jus- crass words. A-III; PG-13 tin Barber’s feature debut fail to intrigue. Some parents may feel that the absence of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 gore apart from the sight of some ravaged Disney wildlife makes the film acceptable for Spirited sci-fi follow-up in which the mature adolescents despite the vulgar vo- hero (Chris Pratt) of the 2014 original cabulary into which the characters some- encounters his long-lost father (Kurt times lapse, especially when frightened. Russell), a demi-god who created, and At least one use of profanity and a milder rules over, his own paradise-like planet. oath, frequent crude and occasional crass Though the two quickly bond, all is not language, unsettling images of dead ani- as it seems. Family troubles also dog the mals. A-III; PG-13 alien (Zoe Saldana) the protagonist would like to make his girlfriend as she pursues The Promise her longstanding rivalry with her schem- Open Road ing sister (Karen Gillan). In between The relatively little-known 1915-22 these clan conflicts, the group of the title genocide of the Armenian people by the its membership rounded out by a tact- Ottoman Turks is brought into sharp fo- less musclebound extraterrestrial (Dave cus in this epic drama. Director and co- Bautista), a racoon (voice of Bradley Coo- writer (with Robin Swicord) Terry George per) and an undersized tree-like creature melds an important history lesson with (voice of Vin Diesel) does battle with an a tender love story. In 1914 Constantino- array of adversaries, one band of them ple (modern-day Istanbul), an idealistic led by the space pirate (Michael Rooker) medical student (Oscar Isaac) falls for an who raised Pratt’s character after his hu- artist and fellow Armenian (Charlotte le man mother died. In continuing to adapt Bon) who is seeing a firebrand American a series of Marvel comics, writer-director journalist (Christian Bale). As Turkey en- James Gunn maintains a jaunty atmo- ters World War I and embarks on a cam- sphere but adds an interesting allegory paign of ethnic cleansing, the pair faces about the dangers of selfishness. Maturity arrest, prison and, potentially, death. So, is required to sort through the movie’s too, does the reporter after he attempts to mythology, however, as well as Gunn’s inform the world of the killings. Remark- somewhat ambiguous, though inciden- able courage, perseverance and their un- tal, use of religiously-themed music and wavering Christian faith sustain the sur- imagery. Mostly stylized combat violence vivors against all odds. Given its potential with little gore, some sexual humor, a few to raise awareness of a historical tragedy, mild oaths, occasional crude and more the film is probably acceptable for mature frequent crass talk. A-III; PG-13 For more Movie Reviews, visit thecatholiccommentator.org and look under ENTERTAINMENT. May 12, 2017 The Catholic Commentator 15

HEALING  fice will “carefully look at all the “This is what our responsi- 1234 5 6789 11120 131 From page 1 evidence, including some criti- bility and our challenge to do 41 51 61 cal evidence that was not refer- right now, to keep on working Church in Baton Rouge and a enced in the (DOJ) report.” to bridge that divide,” he said. 71 81 91 member of the Racial Harmony “Whatever the outcome, how- “Since last summer there have 210 2 232 2 Commission, said he was not ever this sad tragedy continues been some really good initia- particularly surprised with the to evolve, whatever the fates of tives. I think people all over the 224562 DOJ decision, noting the nar- the two police officers are des- city, including the diocese, have 287 2 209 3132333 row focus of the investigation tined to be, we still have a seri- wanted to do something. They because it was for a civil rights ous problem in Baton Rouge,” have realized that divide and 3536374 3 398 3 04 violation. Father Clark, among Father Johnson said in a senti- wanted to bridge it. Little steps 14 432 4 44 others, pointed out the standard ment that was echoed by Bish- have been taken.” on a civil rights violation is much op Muench and Father Clark. Father Johnson said the first 465 4 74 84 higher and that few indictments “Why? We are living in a racial- step for healing includes the 4590521 5 or further actions arise from that. ly divided city. community working for per- However, he was quick to add “In many ways this racial sonal reform and for reform of 543 5 565 5758595 that the material in the DOJ divide exists because of insti- (institutions and other systems) investigation revealed what he tutions and systems that offer for reform. 6162630 646 56 called the “first real information access and opportunities to “Here is the thing, we are all in 66 687 6 96 about the case in such detail.” some and not to all because of need of reform,” he said. “How “I think what was striking their race, perceived race and do we experience this personal 07 17 27 about (the DOJ) report was all or their socio-economic status. reform? I suggest we experience 37 47 57 of the additional information we These systems perpetuate the personal reform by spending received,” he added. “Receiving racial divide between peoples. more time with Jesus in prayer. drow.www g moc.scilohtacrofsema the details of the incident was We have got to figure out a way The more time we spend with ACROSS 2 “Burnt” pigment very hard to hear because there to close these widening gaps Jesus, who is perfect, the more 1 It burned without being consumed 3 Strike hard 5 What the Magi brought 4 Speed were some very difficult things between human beings, all of opportunity we have to recog- 10 Angel’s hat? 5 Mary Magdalene mistook the to hear about the languages, the whom are made in the image nize the areas in our lives where 14 Madame Bovary Risen Jesus for this (Jn 20:15) tones (of the officers). I guess and likeness of God.” he is inviting us to be purified 15 “It is not good for man to be ___.” 6 Island (Fr.) the reaction would be of real Bishop Muench said whether and grow in virtue.” (Gen 2:18) 7 Dandies 16 Son of Eve 8 US government obligation concern. one agrees or disagrees with Father Johnson explained that 17 Wading bird 9 Television street “And that certainly seems to the DOJ decision, “one thing re- what has given him hope are re- 18 Jobs for towers 10 Ology that is the study of the lives say that there are a lot of things mains the same. There is a racial forms being put in place by new 19 Prod of the saints 20 Brought in 11 Peek-___ that the state can investigate divide in our city that exposes a Baton Rouge Mayor/President 22 These commemorate Jesus’ 12 Incline as the focus now shifts to the gap of access and opportunity.” Sharon Weston Broom, reforms crucifixion 13 First person to use an assembly (Louisiana) Attorney General’s Bishop Muench noted the he said can ultimately help en- 24 Catholic priest and author, An- line in his industry drew ___ office for investigation.” Racial Harmony Commission, sure the safety of law enforce- 21 Maryland river 26 Printer’s measures 23 Former Russian ruler AG Jeff Landry said his office which he established last year ment officials as well as protect- 27 Genuflection joint 25 Republic in Arabia is sending the investigation to the in reaction to this past sum- ing “our civilians who have an 29 “I will raise you up on ___ 28 Enthusiastic Louisiana State Police to deter- mer’s violence, is working on inherit right to be respected and wings…” 30 One of 5A 34 Site of first miracle 31 Feast in the Diocese of Honolulu mine if any criminal charges will ways as to how the diocese can protected in their interactions 38 Cyberzine 32 Raison d’___ be filed against Officers Blane respond and to build bridges with the law enforcement.” 40 Path 33 The ___ of Confession Salamoni and Howie Lake II. of dialogue, understanding, re- He also believes it is impera- 41 USA 34 Products of 13D 42 Royal 35 Asian domestic Father Josh Johnson, the spect and action. tive to begin looking into laws 44 Zhivago’s love 36 Pop classic lone African-American priest Father Clark, whose church and policies that both accom- 45 She saved Joshua’s spies 37 Asian inland sea in the Diocese of Baton Rouge parish is located in the heart of modate and alienate groups 47 Peak in ancient Palestine 39 Republic in equatorial Africa 48 Contest and also a member of the Ra- one of the city’s troublesome ar- of people based on the color of 43 It leads the way 49 town that was 46 Idiot cial Harmony Commission, eas, also pointed out the racial their skin in the criminal justice home of the tribe of Ephraim 50 Young cow said many people have told him divide and said he is continuing system, health care and educa- 51 Traveled 52 “When we ___ this bread…” 53 US government agency they are prayerful Landry’s of- to work for change. tion. 54 A dove brought back this branch 55 Proximate back to Noah 60 Clerical contender 56 Hicks 65 Workroom 57 St. ___ Stein 66 Augury 58 St. Catherine’s town CONFERENCE  being a woman,” said Monica ference with her mother, Amber. 67 “So the last will be ___” (Mt 20:16) 59 Alternative name for the Penta- From page 3 Chasuk, a ninth-grade home- Emily Casselberry said the 69 Coffin stand teuch schooled student who was there conference showed her options 70 11th president of the United States 60 Office 60A may attain some day boyfriend haunted her for a while. with her mother, Patti. for women rather than having 71 Role for Madonna 61 Shepherd-turned-prophet Brown said the church’s mes- Monica said the program sex with boyfriends who pres- 72 Sicilian volcano 62 Skin sage not to have sex before mar- helped her see the importance sure them. She said many of 73 OT book about a Jewish heroine 63 Egyptian cross 74 Happen again 64 He’s the Red riage can sound restrictive, but it of people having respect for her peers don’t realize there are 75 Sovereign 68 Alphabet string makes way for something better. each other in a relationship and such options. DOWN “Rather than having sex at the not having a “What’s in it for “It gave me more strength and 1 Supreme ___ Solution on page 18 wrong time with the wrong per- me?” attitude. self-worth,” Emily said. son you are saying ‘Yes’ to the Patti said it can be challeng- Amber said she enjoyed hear- right person at the right time. ing for mothers to talk to their ing three different viewpoints of You are saying yes to something daughters about issues presented womanhood from the speakers. in the future,” Brown said. at the conference because every- “My big thing is modesty,” she The mothers and daughters one is caught up in “daily” living. said in reference to a talk about separated for group discus- She said some connections and the importance of dressing ap- sions, then returned and asked ideas for future dialogue were propriately. the speakers questions. opened up through the event. Those who moms and daugh- The attendees said they val- St. Michael High School senior ters looking for ways to dia- ued their time together at the Emily Casselberry took up an in- logue about womanhood can conference. vitation from a theology teacher, email info@womansnewlife. “It helps us see the beauty of Emily Froeba, to attend the con- com, said Caldwell. 16 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT May 12, 2017 U. S. immigration policy: Self-interest or charity?

ohn Garvey is the president Texas with friends who lived Pope Francis has and I asked the and hospitality. It makes a nation of The Catholic University along the border, with mis- often said that in our contractor what good to “welcome the foreigner Jof America in Washington, sionaries and sometimes alone. terribly violent world was the rush. He in search of the security and the D. C. Last year in November, as I was we should be build- said that their work means of livelihood which he can- A short essay of his on what driving to a mission in Allende, ing bridges to bring visas were for only not find in his country of origin.” should guide our immigration Coahuila, my truck broke down refugees to the safety six months. He had (Catechism of the Catholic Church policy in the April 3, issue of on a Sunday afternoon in Eagle we enjoy, not walls one Mexican crew – no. 2241). There is a statue in the Jesuit magazine, America, Pass. Four hours later it was re- to keep them out. for January through New York harbor that celebrates made me think of my own past paired and running again, thanks I believe that walls June and another our past goodness for having experiences on both sides of the to a Mexican-American named along our borders for July through De- opened our doors to the tired, the border between our country Carlos Curi in his back yard are contradictions to cember. Their visas poor and the wretched. Such a and Mexico. Then I read Pope repair shop. The driver of the what America stands were about to expire policy is costly in the short term Francis’ homily this year for the Triple-A tow-truck told me that for, and also, they and the other crew and never without some risk. Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Mr. Curi would probably help a would be a waste was about to arrive. To not do so, however, is to Basilica. Immigration is defi- priest on Sunday. In many of the of time and money. Another They wanted that reject living the mystery of Easter. nitely one of our greatest moral Texas border towns, Americans Most of the undocu- last paycheck to help As Pope Francis preached at the challenges today. are more often Mexican than An- mented foreigners Perspective support them for the Easter Vigil, “In our hearts, we It is a challenge not only to our glo. It is a different culture, but in America came here legally on rest of the year. know that things can be different, country but also to the countries loyally American, and amazingly work visas and just stayedFather after John CarvilleAs Garvey wrote in America, but almost without noticing it, we of Europe and the Near East. “amable,” (kind and generous). the visas expired. They didn’t nations are moral actors and can grow accustomed to living As Pope Francis said, in this In the 1970s I became friends swim across the Rio Grande or their laws and actions can be with the tomb, living with frustra- Easter season we have walked with a family in Brownsville jump a wire fence in Arizona or judged as good or bad. A major tion. Worse, we can even con- with Mary Magdalene and the named Webre. The father was New Mexico. They came as need- principle that has recently guided vince ourselves that this is the law other Mary to the tomb of Jesus. originally from Louisiana, the ed labor for jobs that Americans our national policy on immi- of life, and blunt our consciences “We see them there before the mother was born and raised didn’t apply for. This has been gration has been enlightened with forms of escape that only tomb, filled with grief but equally in Cuba. She was head of the particularly true in California self-interest. We ask: What can serve to dampen the hope that incapable of accepting that things Brownsville Red Cross. Juanita, and Florida from where so much immigrants do for the United God has entrusted to us. So often must always end this way ... We herself a refugee from Castro’s of our winter produce comes. States? Current law admits we walk as those women did, can also (in their faces) see the Cuba, took me to a refugee We in Louisiana also know 140,000 people each year as per- poised between the desire of God faces of those who are greeted camp that had been opened in another source of Mexicans manent immigrants if they hold and bleak resignation. Not only with contempt because they are Brownsville during wars in Ni- among us, flooding as in Hur- advanced degrees or are multi- does the master die, but our hope immigrants, deprived of country, caragua and El Salvador. These ricane Katrina and the flood of national executives or persons of dies with him.” Like the women, house and family ... In their grief, people had fled for their lives. August, 2016. Huge natural di- extraordinary ability in the arts he concluded, “Let us go back to those two women reflect the It took a long time for them to sasters call for so much clean up or sciences, or if they will invest proclaim, to share, to reveal that faces of all those who, walking be “processed” and allowed to and repair that we simply can- $500,000 in an enterprise that it is true: the Lord is alive! He is the streets of our cities, behold make a new home in the United not go on with our lives without will hire U. S. workers. We also living and he wants to rise again human dignity crucified.” States. None seemed to be a outside help not available except admit temporary agricultural in all those faces that have buried From 1974 until the present threat to anyone, but security from our neighbors to the south. workers on H-2A visas if there hope, buried dreams, buried I have crossed almost all of the was important back then also. At such times, we usually do not are not enough U. S. workers to dignity. If we cannot let the (Holy) bridges on the Rio Grande from At least, no one was trying to ask to see work visas. harvest crops.” Spirit lead us on this road, then Brownsville north to Eagle Pass, send them back to civil war. Many Mexicans who work We do need security, and it is we are not Christians.” in Louisiana are documented not immoral to hunt for talent. | PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US with work visas. I needed grass But there is another option with FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest planted in my back yard two regard to motives for allow- in the Diocese of Baton Rouge Please pray for the priests, and religious women and men in the years ago. I hired a young Ameri- ing immigration. The Catholic and writes on current topics for Baton Rouge Diocese. can landscaper. He showed up Church commends to rich The Catholic Commentator. He May 17 Rev. Sean O. Sheehy Dcn. Willie M. for the job with an all-Mexican nations like ours that we also can be reached at johnnycar Dcn. James E. Wax Berthelot Sr. crew. They worked quite fast, practice the virtues of charity [email protected]. Br. William Cawley SC Sr. Anija Jacob CMC May 18 Rev. Alexander J. May 25 Rev. Miles D. Walsh Sheldon Dcn. William B. Blair Jr. Statement of Bishop Robert W. Muench on recent developments Dcn. P. Chauvin Br. Harold Harris SC Wilkinson Jr. May 26 Rev. Ju Hyung (Paul) Yi regarding the Alton Sterling case Sr. Anna Hoang ICM Sr. M. Janita MC The United States Department of Justice has strength needs to be put into action to heal the May 19 Rev. Philip F. Spano Dcn. Patrick J. handed down its decision. Whether one agrees or wounds in our city. Dcn. Alfred Adams Sr. Broussard Jr. disagrees with the decision, one thing remains the I call upon Catholics of the Diocese of Baton Br. Eldon Crifasi SC May 27 Rev. Gerard F. Young same: there is a racial divide in our city that ex- Rouge, members of all faith communities, and May 20 Rev. Robert F. Stine Dcn. Claude H. poses a gap of access and opportunity. people of good will to seize this opportunity to Dcn. Michael A. Agnello Bourgeois Jr. We must dedicate ourselves to work for racial bring about healing and change. This moment Sr. Mary John Hotard CSJ Br. Ronald Hingle SC healing and transformation in Baton Rouge. While calls for conversion of mind, heart, and spirit that May 21 Rev. Martin N. May 28 Bishop Robert E. Tracy recognizing the universal respect we should have is both personal and systemic. Thanh ICM Dcn. Eugene F. Brady for those whose duty is to ensure our public safety, The Diocese of Baton Rouge has established a Dcn. Frank E. Bains Sr. M. MC we must work together for law enforcement and Racial Harmony Commission that is working on Br. Ramon Daunis SC May 29 Bishop Joseph V. criminal justice reform, economic development ways that we as a diocese can respond to this chal- May 22 Rev. Frank M. Uter Sullivan in all parts of the city, access to health care for all, lenge and build bridges of dialogue, understand- Dcn. Thomas D. Benoit Dcn. Jerry W. Braud quality education, and employment opportunities. ing, respect, and action. Sr. Esther Hulin CSJ Br. Noel Lemmon SC The flood of 2016 demonstrated the strengths May God bless our city at this critical time! May 23 Rev. Henry C. Vavasseur May 30 Bishop Stanley J. Ott of our beloved city in times of crisis. We saw a self- May God move our hearts and our wills to work Dcn. Mark T. Berard Dcn. Daniel S. Borné sacrificing and compassionate embrace of those for the establishment of His Kingdom of peace Br. Clement Furno CSsR Sr. Julie Kraemer CSJ in need, regardless of color or ethnicity. Now that and justice on earth. May 24 Rev. Joseph H. Vu May 12, 2017 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17 Becoming a holy beggar

ith the exception of Hindu spirituality. ence. You’re not a street-person corners and in sporting arenas. Scripture and a few In Hinduism, life is under- because you do not have other Nobody could feel to WChristian mystics, stood to have five natural stages: options (a comfortable retire- them or treat them with pity, Christian spirituality, up to now, First, you are a child. As a child, ment, a golf course, a cottage in as we do with the street people has been weak in presenting us you are initiated into life, you the country), but rather because who sit there now. Imagine the with a vision for our retirement learn to speak, you learn how you have already made a success witness of someone becoming years. It’s not a mystery as to to interact with others, and are of your life. You’ve already been a voluntary beggar because he why. Until recently, the major- given time for play. generative. You’ve already given or she has been a success in life. ity of people died shortly after The second stage is that of what you have to give and you’re What a witness and vocation retirement and so there was being a student. In Hinduism, now looking to be generative that would be! no need for a highly developed you’re a student until you get in a new way, namely, to live in But this concept, being a holy spirituality of generativity after married, begin a family and such a way that these last years beggar, is obviously an idealized our active years. establish a career. As a student, of your life will give a different image that each of us needs to What are our retirement your primary focus is to enjoy kind of gift to your loved ones, think through in terms of what years meant for, spiritually? your youth and to prepare for In Exile namely, a gift that will touch that might mean for us con- What’s our vocation then? What life. their lives in a way that in effect cretely. might generativity mean for us, Then you become a house- Father Ron Rolheiser forces them to think about God In the early centuries of after our work’s been done? holder. This, the third stage and life more deeply. Christianity, spirituality saw Father Henri Nouwen, one of of life, begins with marriage back to school, perhaps study A sannyasin gives incar- martyrdom as the final expres- the first contemporary writers to and ends when your last child theology and spirituality, do national flesh to the words of sion of Christian life, the ideal take up this question, makes this is grown-up, your mortgage is some extensive retreats, engage Job: “Naked I came from my way to cap off a faith-filled life. suggestion: “There comes a time paid, and you retire from your in a meditative practice and take mother’s womb and naked I re- Justin, , and in our lives when the question job. As a householder, your task some spiritual direction from a turn.” We come into this world countless others “retired” into is no longer: What can I still do is family, business and involve- guide. possessionless and possession- martyrdom. Later, Christians to make a contribution? Rather ment with civic and religious af- Finally, once forest-dwelling less we leave it. A holy beggar used to retire into monasteries the question becomes: How can fairs. These are your duty years. has given you a vision, you re- incarnates that truth. and convents. I live now so that my aging and The fourth stage is that of be- turn to the world as a sannyasin, Imagine what a witness it But martyrdom and monas- dying will be my final great gift ing a forest-dweller. This period as a holy beggar, as someone could be if very successful peo- teries are also, at a certain place, to my family, my community, my should begin when you are free who owns nothing except faith ple, doctors, bank presidents, idealized images. What, con- church and my country?” enough from family and busi- and wisdom. As a sannyasin, athletes, journalists, teachers, cretely, might we retire into? How do I stop writing my ness duties to do some deeper you sit somewhere in public as a business people, tradespeople, resume in order to begin writing reflection. Forest-dwelling is beggar, as someone with no sig- farmers and happily married FATHER ROLHEISER, theo- my eulogy? Happily, spiritual meant to be an extended period nificance, property, attachments persons who had raised children logian, teacher and award- writers today are beginning to wherein you withdraw, partially or importance. You’re available successfully, people who have winning author, is president of develop a spirituality around or fully, from active life to study to others for a smile, a chat, an all kinds of comfortable options the Oblate School of Theology in these questions and, in doing and meditate your religion and exchange of faith or some act in life, would be sitting, as holy San Antonio, Texas. He can be that, I believe, we can be helped your future. Very practically, of charity. In effect, you’re a beggars, in coffee shops, in fast- contacted at ronrolheiser.com by some rich insights within this might mean that you go street-person, but with a differ- food outlets, in malls, on street or facebook.com/ronrolheiser. Bishop Fabre’s statement to Senate Judiciary Committee

consider it an honor the circumstances of this time in history, and with the be wiped away by another death.” (USCCB, A Culture to be present here availability of other options, such as life imprisonment, of Life and the Death Penalty, 2005) Giving over to Iamong you today the Catholic Church considers the Death Penalty an emotions, in many instances the death penalty is sought to speak in favor of offense against the holiness of Human Life. Therefore, for the purpose of revenge, and not justice. abolishing the Death the use of the Death Penalty is unnecessary and un- We should never equate the value of a person’s life Penalty in the State of justified in our time and in our circumstances. It sadly and their human dignity with the worst thing they have Louisiana. I want to simply perpetuates the cycle of violence in a Culture of ever done, no matter how heinous the content of their emphasize that I come Death that must be transformed into a Culture of Life. worst action. Even though we might want, for whatever here today not as a poli- With a heavy heart and great concern, I willingly reason, to deny the human dignity of others, we must tician, or in the name admit that I, too, am often horrified by terrible acts of remember that a person’s human dignity is a gift given of any political party, violence and the deadly crimes present in society today. to them by God, and is not something earned or lost but solely as a Pastor of Along with the Catholic Community and as a Priest and through their behavior, no matter how good or bad. souls, who comes before Bishop, I am mindful and certainly aware of the anger, Laws of retaliation and retribution are found in many you in the name of the pain and great agony felt by families whose lives have places in Sacred Scripture. However, we must always Louisiana Conference Guest Columnist been broken by the death of a loved one brought about remember that these concerns in Sacred Scripture begin of Catholic Bishops and Bishop Shelton Fabre by the hand of those who commit horrible murders. with God not slaying Cain for the death of Abel, and end the Catholic Community These families deserve the assistance and help they with Jesus challenging us not to respond to violence in our great state. While need to overcome such a great tragedy. We stand with with more violence. there are many reasons to abolish the Death Penalty, them in their grief, and offer assistance in finding hope Therefore, for the Catholic Community, ending the I am present to emphasize and to proclaim again that in spite of their suffering as they search for justice. Death Penalty is not about public policy, or even public chief among these reasons is our understanding of the “However, standing with families of victims does not opinion for that matter. Though there are indeed many unique beauty and sacredness of all Human Life from compel us to support the use of the death penalty. reasons to end the Death Penalty, for Catholics, ending the first moment of conception to the time of natural Often, these families are further violated by the legal the Death Penalty involves our faith, and the primary and death. Recognizing that all Human Life is sacred, I processes and public attention that come with Capital most important reason to end the Death Penalty is be- therefore raise my voice along with my Bishops Punishment. For many left behind, a death sentence cause of our belief that all Human Life is sacred, and Hu- in stating the importance of abolishing Capital Punish- offers the illusion of closure and vindication. No act, man Dignity is a gift from God. Ending the Death Penalty ment in our State, in our nation, and in the relatively even an execution, can bring back a loved one or heal in the State of Louisiana is essential in rejecting a Culture very few places it remains practiced in our world. In terrible wounds. The pain and loss of one death cannot of Death and building a Culture of Life. Thank you. 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS May 12, 2017

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MARY  rist in its Relationship to the Father Brent Maher, pastor of continue to draw others to Christ. the rosary. From page 1 Church” (“Ecclesia De Eucharis- St. Ann Church in Morganza, said Dow explains the last words Father Maher explained that tia”), the saintly pope conveyed to answer that question, you need Mary spoke were at the wedding while it is good to listen to Mary’s since the beginning of the church. the similarity between Mary’s to return to the foot of the cross. at Cana. Here, she tells her son messages, her apparitions are It was Mary’s “Fiat” or her “Fiat” at the Annunciation and According to the Gospel of about the need for more wine, considered private revelations by “Yes,” the giving of her complete the “Amen” of the believer who (St.) John, it was there, during indicating her concern for the the church, meaning they are not self to God and his will in carry- receives Communion. Jesus’ last moments on the cross, family. She then instructs others required to be professed in faith. ing Jesus, that Mary fulfills all “Mary became in some way a that our savior provides for his nearby by saying, “Do whatever “The church holds on to the that was promised to Eve, the tabernacle, the first tabernacle in mother, ultimately providing a he tells you to do,” words that fact that the public revelation of original Mother, who chose her history, in which the son of God mother for all. have since been seen as directed Jesus is in the Scriptures. That own path away from God, she was adored by (St.) Elizabeth. And “When Jesus saw his mother, toward all of her children. is our salvation. So, even if we explained. Mary’s gaze contemplating the and the disciple whom he loved Yet, while Mary’s prayers and don’t follow the apparitions, it’s “Mary was Jesus’ first disci- face of the newborn Christ, cra- standing near, he said to his moth- her guidance are important, not like we are missing pieces of ple,” Dow said, adding, “Her ‘Yes’ dling him in her arms, is the mod- er, ‘Woman, behold your son.’ Dow explained, “We don’t adore the revelation of God,” he said. was our salvation. It was our re- el that should inspire us, when we Then he said to the disciple, ‘Be- Mary; adoration is only saved for According to Father Maher, demption fulfilled.” receive eucharistic Communion.” hold, your mother.’ ” (Jn 19: 26-27) our heavenly father, Jesus Christ private revelations typically Mary’s special place in God’s Many faiths recognize the “The church has always un- and the Holy Spirit. We throw hold a message for one person plan was also discussed by St. importance of Mary’s role in derstood from the beginning all of ourselves at him in adora- or a group of people for a spe- John Paul II. mankind’s salvation. But why do that John represented all of us, tion and praise. But we vener- cific time or place. He noted In his last released some people refer to her as “My so it is all of us that takes Mary ate Mary; we honor her out of Mary’s apparitions, which focus April 17, 2003, “On the Eucha- mother” or “Momma Mary”? into our homes. And she be- respect because her yes was our on prayer, fasting and saying the comes the gift of a mother to all salvation, and we ask her to pray rosary, tend to be reminders for of us,” he explained for us and show us her son.” her children, similar to the way Dow noted that as Jesus’ Throughout the centuries, most moms remind their own children “we are born of faith Mary has continued to instruct children about daily chores and through baptism, confirmation, her children by appearing to be- other activities. Classifieds and the Eucharist, and (as such) lievers in various places around Father Maher explained that Mary becomes our mother as the world. his own devotion in honor- Help Wanted Help Wanted well because we are heirs to him On May 13, 1917, Mary ap- ing Mary began when he was a In sales employment advertise- St. Michael High School is accepting and to his kingdom.” peared to three children in Fati- seminarian and noticed that Our ments, the advertiser must name applications for part time After School the product or service to be sold. Care position. Monday – Friday from “What mother doesn’t know ma, Portugal. Dressed in resplen- Lady was just “always around.” Ads must state how wages will be 2:30-5:30 p.m. Experience a plus. Send her son?” she asked, in explain- dent white with a of gold, At the request of a fellow semi- paid (salary, commissions, etc.) if resume to [email protected]; or fax 225-753-0605; or Attn: Secretary, P.O. Box ing why Mary is a great interces- she urged the children to pray narian, he joined in a Mar- money is mentioned. The ad must 86110, Baton Rouge, LA 70879. also state if there is an investment sor for her children. and say the rosary. She returned ian consecration and since that required. “A lot of people say, ‘If you to the children over the course of time, has found joy in reflecting want to get to know someone, ask the next six months, always on the on the “eternity of Mary as the his mom.’ So, for us to truly un- 13th day. On her last visit in Octo- mother of my savior, (who is) my derstand Jesus and to know who ber, the “Miracle of the Dancing life, my hope, my salvation. She he really is, we go to his mother Sun” occurred to help non-believ- is the mother of my joy.” and ask Mary and through her ers understand the importance of If you would like to read more intercessions and prayers, we Our Lady of Fatima’s messages, about the Blessed Mother, Father fully know Jesus through her,” which included a warning of God’s Maher and Dow recommend sev- said Dow, noting how Mary will threatened punishment and in- eral books, including “Hail Holy Faculty Positions Available always lead others to her son. cluded three secrets. Queen” by Scott Hahn; “Thirty Cristo Rey Baton Rouge is seeking joyful, dedicated, “Look at the rosary. It’s all During Mary’s visit at Fatima, Three Days to Morning Glory” about Jesus and reflecting on his the world was engulfed in World by Father Michael Gaitley MIC; innovative educators to join our team as faculty mem- life,” she added. War I, yet many believe her ap- “Miracles of Mary” by Michael bers for the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers at Cristo By demonstrating her love for paritions were a warning for the Durham; “Mary: The Church at Rey Baton Rouge maintain high expectations for our her son and her love for her chil- fallen to return to Christ and the Source” by Joseph Cardinal students and work tirelessly to support each student’s dren, which Dow explains was that her messages foreshadowed Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI); learning, growth, and development. We are looking for shown at the foot of the cross World War II and the spread of and Hans Urs von Balthasar and individuals to build a mission-driven culture that is cre- with Mary’s ability to forgive communism. St. John Paul II’s March 25, 1987 ative, loving, joyful, resilient, flexible, dedicated, and those who rejected her son, the Today, many continue to fol- encyclical on Mary, “The Mother open to growth. Our dream team will be comprised of Blessed Mother even uses her low Our Lady of Fatima adher- of the Redeemer” (“Redemptoris members who strive to be constantly learning, reflecting, last words quoted in Scripture to ing to her instructions to pray Mater”). creating, and developing. Due to our growth, we are seeking educators in the CATHEDRAL PRESENTS following subject areas: English, History, Biology, Math- AWARDS – The Franciscan ematics, Theology, Spanish, and Physical Education. Missionaries of Our Lady Sisters were presented with If you are called to our mission and feel you have what the Cathedral Community it takes to be part of our team, please submit cover let- Award during St. Joseph’s ter and resumé to Principal Claire Willis at cwillis@cristo “Evening at the Cathedral” reybr.org. In your cover letter, please describe why you on April 29. Also honored wish to be part of our team at Cristo Rey Baton Rouge, were the 2017 St. Joseph as well as ways in which your previous life experiences Apprentice Award winners: have prepared you for this role. You may also share your Charlotte Anthony, Tino and educational philosophy along with strengths you would Tere Dalmau, Boyd Newman bring to the school. and Charles Salemi. The For full job listing, please visit www.cristoreybr.org. Franciscan Sisters were hon- ored for their untiring and Reach some 40,000 readers by placing your ad in continuous work in improving the health and welfare of residents in Baton Rouge since1923. Photos by The Catholic Commentator! Rachele Smith | The Catholic Commentator 20 The Catholic Commentator May 12, 2017

SHELTER  people are willing to do that,” he From page 1 added. “We have got to deal with this problem. We have to under- the problem.” stand how we got here, how we Human trafficking has be- became a society that now sees come an international concern, human life as a commodity, Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo noted, property or pleasure. When we forcing an estimated 50 mil- start viewing human life like this lion victims into prostitution, there is something wrong.” sex slavery and other abusive Father Bayhi noted that por- behavior. He said 80 percent of nography is a $42 billion indus- the $32 billion generated annu- try, with 98 percent of it tailored ally through human trafficking for consumption by men. He said is rooted in prostitution, with pornographers and consumers some of the girls as young as 12- are using other people for their to 13-years-old. pleasure, but more disturbing is “Can you imagine?” asked that there are so many individu- Mike Edmonson, who recently als willing “buy this stuff. The retired as superintendent of the devaluation of every human per- Louisiana State Police, during a son has gotten us to this point.” brief address at the dedication. The fact that the Holy Father “What does a grown person want Bishop Robert W. Muench blesses Metanoia Manor, which will serve as a safe haven for young girls who are sends a papal envoy to Baton to do with a small child?” victims of human trafficking. Several local and state dignitaries, including Gov. John Bel Edwards and Bish- Rouge underscores the - Edmonson pointed out how op Marcelo Sanchez-Sorondo, who is Pope Francis’ point man on trafficking, attended the ceremony. Photos ity he places on this societal trafficking has mushroomed in by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator scourge, Father Bayhi said. the past several years, saying “This is a great ministry of that prior to 2008 there were Gov. John Bel Edwards said necting Dallas to Atlanta in north visit he was introduced to Sister the Diocese of Baton Rouge,” he only five or six cases in Loui- Louisiana has a special obligation Louisiana and Houston with Eugenia Bonetti MC who has said. “We need to make sure we siana. However, since then the to not only combat trafficking but Florida in the south. made it her ministry to rescue are a shelter for children in need. state police have worked more to reach out to victims because it Secondly, Edwards cited the girls who are being trafficked in We are not a Catholic shelter. It’s than 500 trafficking cases, and is such a significant problem in large number of big sporting and help women escape the an opportunity to address chil- from 2014 to 2015 the agency re- the state. He cited two reasons events that come to Louisiana, prostitution industry. dren in need of services.” ported an 86 percent increase in to its prevalence: the first is the including the Super Bowl, NBA He has worked tirelessly with Sister Normita Nunez SOM, the cases it investigated. interstate highway systems con- All-Star game and the Sugar law enforcement officials, gov- who will direct the house, Bowl, among others. Traffickers ernment leaders and others to thanked Father Bayhi for his vi- have a tendency to follow male help make his dream a reality sion to reach out to the young dominated sporting events be- and even donated money from girls so that they might have life Make Your cause men make up the majority Metanoia, a charity organization and said he is the reason the shel- of the consumers, research has he found for the purpose of help- ter will soon be opening. She said proven. ing youth in Louisiana, to help the freedom of the young girls

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human trafficking several years Give your donation to St. Vincent de Paul! ago while filming a television Bishop Sanchez-Sorondo blesses a plaque that was placed at the front show in Rome. It was during that of Metanoia Manor. The shelter will house up to 16 young girls.