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Bishop Eugene Gerber's Balance Wheel "How to Live a Balanced Life" Each week, experience each of the six areas to live a balanced life Wheel of Balance Physical Spiritual Editor’s Note: The following is Proper Diet Prayer the second of a series. Exercise Holy Mass Most Rev. John B. Sleep Sacrament of Reconciliation ow do we keep a balanced Medical Checkups Bible Reading/Praying/Study Brungardt Counseling Devotions life in an increasingly frac- "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, "you shall worship the Lord, your tured world? Bishop of the Catholic whom you have from God, and that God, and him alone shall you serve" H you are not your own?" (Luke 4:8) Bishop Eugene Gerber, our Diocese of Dodge City (1 Corinthians 6:19) bishop from 1976 to 1982, devel- Service oped the Balance Wheel, consist- Putting Our Lives ing of six general areas: Spiritual, Intellectual at the Service of Others.. Stretching Our Minds In the Family Service, Social, Cultural, Intel- Study At the Parish lectual, and Physical. If we “have Reading a Book Balance At School Taking a Pastoral Ministry leads to At Work life and have it more abundantly” Formation Course holiness in Christ In the Community "the Son of Man did not come (John 10:10), we will value each of "I turned my thoughts toward to be served, but to serve knowledge; I sought and pursued and to give his life as a ransom these aspects of our life. “For from the greatness wisdom and reason" for many (Matthew 20:28) (Ecclesiastes 7:25) This issue of the SKC includes a graphic (left ) to illustrate. The Cultural Social visual aid includes Sacred Scrip- and the beauty of created Music Family-Friends Enjoying Each The Visual Arts Other's Company.. ture: I’m sure you have a favorite The Performing Arts Playing/Laughing of your own for each area. Virtuous Film Encouraging Each Other Beauty Building Up Each Other Of course, many things we do thin , their original "For from the greatness and the beauty Welcoming New Friends of created things their original author, overlap in two or more of these by analogy, is seen" (Wisdom 13:5) "that they may be one, as we are one" (J ohn 17:22) areas. This demonstrates the richness of our lives in the Lord. author, by analogy, If you are “short” in an area, try to do more. Jesus will assist, he is seen.” -- Wisdom 13:5 Jesus "came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly" (J ohn 10:10) loves you so much!

At National Catholic Youth Conference, 20,000 teens told they are ‘Beloved children of God, called by name’ ome 270 9th-12th graders and als that we’re not sure why we keep adult sponsors from the Catho- them alive but they take a lot of ti me. Slic Diocese of Dodge City joined Doctrines that have nothing to do with 20,000 youth from across the United your life. That’s how the world has States for the Nov. 16-18 Nati onal come to see Catholicism. … The world Catholic Youth Conference in India- has forgott en the love story, and so napolis. oft en we’ve forgott en the love story.” Aft er a few hours of raucous cel- That story, he said, “begins very sim- ebrati on with the music of Christi an ply with the words ‘(I) believe in one hip-hop band TobyMac, the massive God.’” crowd melted into silence as Indianap- Not believing in God, he said, is like olis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson “a fl ea not believing in the dog. ... The greeted all those gathered. universe did not put itself here, and He told the youth that although they the more we learn about the universe, represent many states and dioceses, the more it shouts to us about the “we are fi rst and foremost children of existence of God.... God. And that God who knows us, de- “We feel so small in this world,” sires to be known by us. … God wanted conti nued. “We feel so insignifi cant in us to know him ... through a personal this universe. relati onship with a human being, our “I think God looks down from Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. heaven and says, ‘You are huge next “We are beloved children of God, to all this.’ As big as a mountain is, can called by name, claimed by Christ,” he it know someone? As big as an ocean said. “We begin this NCYC weekend by is, can it make a choice? As big as a Photo courtesy of Carleigh Albers, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Intern embracing that reality of who we are.” galaxy is, can it choose to love? No, Youth from st. Dominic Parish, Garden City, pose with a paper ponti ff at the Nati onal Chris Stefanick, an internati on- but you can. ... You’re a huge deal!” Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, which was held Nov. 16-18. The youth raised ally acclaimed author, speaker and Among those att ending the event money throughout the year so that they could att end the annual nati onal gathering. Young founder of Real Life Catholic, said that from the Diocese of Dodge City was people from across the diocese att ended the event, which included some 20,000 youth from we oft en forget the “love story” that is Adam Urban, Director of Youth Minis- throughout the United States. at the base of the Catholic faith. try for the Catholic Diocese of Dodge “When you remove the love story, City, who served as delegate leader, “As big as a galaxy is, can it choose to love? No, but you can. what are you left with?” he asked. and Carleigh Albers, youth and young “Rules that we have to follow. Ritu- Conti nued on Page 8 ... You’re a huge deal!” -- Author Chris Stefanick Page 4 December 3, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Pastoral Ministry Formation ‘In the very air we breathe’ “Introduction to Old Testa- ment” (THEO 1003) will be pre- ou can meet your neighbor or are material. They are hitting us at sented Jan. 20, 27 Feb. 3, 10, 17 your God in a Church, or in a all times, but we feel no pain because and March 3, 10, 17, and 24 by YChapel. You can meet them in they are quite far apart from one Sister Joan Wolf (right). a classroom, or in a living room. You another, they are low in density. They The Pastoral Ministry Forma- can meet them on a field, or on a are held in place by earth’s gravity, tion class will present a study street corner. All these places we can just as we are. of the law, prophets, historical understand. Even though material, air thus books, and wisdom literature St. Paul once suggested another becomes a gossamer door into what of the Old Testament using ana- “place,” however, and we have trou- is spiritual. The air is on the border of lytical methods of contemporary ble with what he said. There we will matter and spirit. It “is” that border. scholarship. Each book will be be caught up with them in the clouds, Gases rise above their denser, clum- Another Way studied within its own socio- to meet the Lord in the air. (1 Thes- sier, noisier cousins … rocks that are + Most Rev. political and cultural context, salonians 4: 17) What are we to make too heavy to lift, and palm trees that Ronald M. Gilmore of this “place,” this “in the air?” It is stand but cannot walk, and lions that as a product of the Jewish faith Bishop Emeritus of something to conjure with, something roar before the hunt. community and expression of with the Dodge City diocese. She Dodge City to dream on. It is in their thin layer that we meet Yahweh’s revelation. has taught in its schools, minis- What “is” air, anyway? We can’t the Lord and our neighbors, Paul says. Class times are Saturday morn- tered in its parishes, and assisted see it. We can’t smell it. We can’t Jesus Christ, material and spiritual, ings - 8:30 a.m. to Noon, and are with deacon candidate classes and Jesus Christ, taste it. But we breathe it in and out human and divine, He is that border, held at Interactive Television sites taught courses for the Interactive material and twelve to eighteen times a minute. that meeting place. There we find throughout the Dodge City and Television Network. She has Mas- We are moving in it at all times. With- faith. There we find hope. There we spiritual, Salina diocese. ters’ degrees in Pastoral Ministry out it, we could not live. find love. In Him. He is as everywhere Cost for the three-hour course and Pastoral Counseling. human and It is made of atoms and molecules, as air. He is as full of life as air. He for college credit is $150, plus they say. Air is that mix of gases sur- is as full of energy as air. He is as full divine, He is the cost of books. The cost of the For more information, or to reg- rounding the earth, a blend of nitro- of movement as air. He is as full of course for personal enrichment ister, contact Coleen Stein, (620) that border, gen and oxygen mainly, along with wonder as air. It almost seems he is only is $75, plus books. 227-1538, [email protected], some moisture and some dust. They the very air we breathe. So, breathe, that meeting Sister Joan Wolf is a Dominican or visit dcdiocese.org/pastoral- have mass and weight because they friends, and meet, and pray. Sister of Peace long acquainted ministry-formation place. Third ‘First Saturday Devotion’ Jan. 6 early 50 people on Nov. 4 attended at 9 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Brungardt. A of death, with the graces necessary for The Devotions will continue to take place Nthe first First Saturday Devotion at St. 15-minute meditation follows, with confes- salvation, all those who on the first Satur- at St. Stanislaus on the first Saturdays of the Stanislaus Parish in Ingalls. The next First sions available at that time, as well. days of five consecutive months confess, month through March. Ideally, participants Saturday Devotion will take place Jan. 6, at The First Saturday Devotion events receive Holy Communion, pray a Rosary, should plan to attend all five monthly de- St. Stanislaus. started at the request of the Holy Mother, and keep me company for a quarter of an votionals consecutively. The Devotions begin with a Rosary and as related to Lucia at Fatima. Mary told hour mediating on the 15 mysteries with People from across the diocese are en- confessions at 8:30 a.m., followed by Mass Lucia that she would “... assist at the hour the intention of offering me reparation.” couraged to attend.

Help with unexpected pregnancies Father Forkuoh to lead pilgrimage to the Holy Land Are you or is someone you know facing an unexpected preg- nancy? If you need help and guidance, and are not sure where to turn, contact Amy Falcon at Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas. She will be happy to help you. Call (620) 227-1562 or email afalcon@catholiccharitiesswks. org.

Help for farmers • Kansas Rural Family Helpline, toll free, 866-327-6578: Pro- vides confidential, short-term emotional support, advice, and Father John Forkuoh qualified referrals directly to rural families struggling with an unmet emotional, medical, financial, or legal need. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. • Kansas Agriculture Mediation Services, toll-free, 800-321-3276: ather John Forkuoh, pastor of St. John the Getsemani • Tel Aviv Helps farmers, agricultural lenders and USDA agencies resolve FBaptist Parish in Spearville, will lead a trip The price is discounted at $3,800 and in- disputes in a confidential and non-adversarial setting outside the to the Holy Land for 11 days beginning May 28, cludes Mass each day, airfare from anywhere traditional legal process. 2018, and concluding June 7, 2018. in the United States, 4-5 star hotels, breakfast • WORKs -- Work Opportunities for Rural Kansans, toll free, The trip will include excursions into: and dinner, tips, taxes, etc. Call 855-842-8001 866-271-0853: Helps farmers, ranchers, and their families to Jerusalem • Nazareth • Bethlehem • Via Crucis in order to sign up and ask any questions you make a transition from farming and ranching to non-farm em- • Cana • Dormition • have. You can also e-mail Sandi at sandi@ ployment. Nativity Church • Capernaum • Last Supper • proximotravel.com.

KSgamblingHelp.com Protecting God’s Children 800-522-4700 he Diocese of Dodge City requires all employees Abuse Hotline Tand volunteers who work with children to partici- If you or someone you know may have been a victim Do you need help with a gambling/ pate in a Protecting God’s Children awareness ses- of sexual abuse by clergy, an employee or volunteer gaming addiction? You’re not alone. sion. Through the Diocesan Awareness Sessions and of the Diocese of Dodge City, you are asked to contact Don’t wait until the addiction takes a other educational efforts of the diocese, all people of Dave Snapp, Fitness Review Administrator: (620) 225- serious toll on your life. Call for help the diocese can learn how to discuss different aspects 5051 work; (620) 225-2412 home; dsnapp3@starrtech. and join thousands of people who of abuse -- including sexual abuse -- with children and net. You always have the right to directly contact the are seeking help for their struggle. how to teach them to protect themselves. Department for Children and Families/Kansas Protec- For updated listings, visit www.dcdiocese.org/ Kansas Alliance for Responsible Gambling tion Report Center: Hotline number is 1-800-922- safe-environment. 5330. Can you please add the aspect re the most important and wonderful hug one will ever receive is when Christ welcomes you into His kingdom with the words of welcome home for your wonderful service to Me and to your brothers and sisters. Capitalize He in reference to Jesus in the second to the last paragraph. correct: the USA Conference of Faith and Light will be in San Antonio, Texas in May. do not put the one starti ng in Canada instead menti on that in Kansas we have a group of Faith and Light in Wichita, Coff eville, and Hutchinson. People may call me at 620-682-0455. Thanks a million for allowing us to check it. ______

The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 3, 2017 Page 3 Blessed Father Rother’s sister recalls his goodness

By CHARLeNe SCOTT MYeRS entered the seminary, and aft er his Southwest Kansas Catholic ordinati on as a priest for the Archdiocese ister Marita Rother, ASC, a member of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, served in sev- of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ eral small parishes in Oklahoma. When Sreligious order in Wichita, remembers the archdiocese had an opening in their her older brother, Father Stanley Rother, mission in Santi ago Ati tlan, Guatemala, as a quiet, shy person who got along with Father Stanley volunteered. most everyone. “I visited Stan in Guatemala during In their childhood years following the the summers of 1973 and 1978,” Sister Dust Bowl and Depression, the siblings Marita said. “I had never seen such pov- learned at an early age that doing chores erty as I saw there. They had no running was part of a day’s work, along with water—only that which they carried up school duti es. from the lake where they washed their “We had to get up early on school clothes and fi shed. Many children died days to get the milking done, separate of malnutriti on unti l the missionaries the cream from the milk, eat breakfast, opened a center where mothers could get ready for school and run to catch the bring their children to feed them at least school bus at the intersecti on three blocks one nutriti ous meal a day. This is where away,” she said. I worked every morning my fi rst summer. And more chores awaited the children I saw many children improve in the six when they arrived home from school. weeks I was there. Photo of Sister Marita by Dave Myers “We had a large farm and raised catt le, “I gained a deep appreciati on of Stan in pigs and chickens wheat, milo, alfalfa and Sister Marita Rother, ASC, recently recalled many memories of her brother, having the privilege of seeing him interact a big garden in the summer.” Father stanley Rother (inset), who was murdered by a paramilitary death and work with the poor,” she added. “He Father Stan was 14 months older than squad in Guatemala. Father Rother was beati fi ed on sept. 23, 2017. felt so at home with the Tzutujil Indians. his sister; a brother, Jim, was born aft er He took the ti me to learn their language, Sister Marita, followed by Caroline (who which had never been writt en before the died shortly aft er birth), and Tom, born Oklahoma missionaries began serving three years later. Jim passed away at age there. Eventually, he began celebrati ng 36 from leukemia. Mass in their language, preaching and Family life was important, she said. teaching them, which no priest had done “We had many extended family before. members within just a few miles of our “They claimed him as their own. He home—both sets of grandparents lived loved the people and they knew it. They within a mile in diff erent directi ons, and became his family. He taught them farm- many of our parents’ siblings lived within ing methods, and set up a weaving co-op only a few miles. We knew our cousins to give them jobs and some income.” very well, because we also went to school By 1979 the presence of the army be- together.” came more constant in Santi ago Ati tlan. The parish priest, who had grown up on Young men and catechists were disap- a farm not far from Okarche, oft en spent pearing; some were found tortured or ti me with the diff erent families of his par- muti lated along the roadside. By early ish and helped them with the harvest by 1981, Father Stan’s name was placed on driving the tractor or hauling wheat. the death-list. “He liked to be with the families, and OKC_Archives At the request of his archbishop, Father they always like to have him come out, Bett y (sister Marita) and stan as teenagers living in okarche, oklahoma. Stan had to leave his Guatemala parish even if it was just to have dinner. I believe Sister Marita formerly served as the principal of Sacred Heart Cathedral that he loved and return to Oklahoma. this may have encouraged some boys to School in Dodge City, and as superintendent of schools for the Catholic During his ti me away from his people, consider being a priest. Perhaps Stanley Diocese of Dodge City. he worried about them, prayed for them, received his call in that way.” and longed to be with them. In the early summer of 1953—aft er “’A shepherd does not run at the fi rst the future priest graduated from high “He felt so at home with the Tzutujil Indians. He took the sign of danger,’ he said. So, aft er a couple school and his sister completed her junior ti me to learn their language, which had never been writt en of months, he returned to Guatemala year—both of them noti fi ed their parents before the Oklahoma missionaries began serving there. Even- in ti me for Holy Week,” Sister Marita about their desires to serve the Church explained. “Though his name was down and God’s people. tually he began celebrati ng Mass in their language, preaching on the list, he kept a low profi le. How- “I told my mother on Mother’s Day and teaching them, which no priest had done before.” ever, on July 28, three masked men broke that I wanted to join the convent the into his rectory and forced a young man next school year,” Sister Marita said. to take them to ‘his hiding place’. There “Of course she was surprised, but very they shot and killed him. supporti ve. My mother had two sisters “Both of our parents were sti ll alive who were Adorers of the Blood of Christ, when he was murdered,” Sister Marita the only community I really knew. Stan- said. “It was very painful for them, as you ley told them not too long aft er that he can imagine. wanted to go to the seminary.” “Though Stan’s people wanted to Sister Marita is one of approximately keep his body in Santi ago Ati tlan, they 200 Sister Adorers in the United states agreed to keep his heart, and his body and 2,000 worldwide. She taught for was returned to Oklahoma for burial. His many years and served in administrati on heart is enshrined at the entrance of their positi ons. She was Superintendent of Church.” Catholic Schools in the Dodge City diocese Sadly—and yet a remarkable com- from 1987-90, aft er which she became mentary on the beloved priest—more principal of Sacred Heart Cathedral School than 3,000 people had to be turned away from 1989-91. when the large conventi on center in Okla- “I very much enjoyed serving in the homa City where his beati fi cati on was Dodge City area,” she said. “I worked held was fi lled to capacity. with, and met some very fi ne people.” OKC_Archives Her brother Stan, meanwhile, had The Rother family circa late 1960s. Blessed Stanley Rother, pray for us! Step back with me, if you will, to a ti me when a young whipper snapper named George W. Bush was in offi ce, Pope John Paul II was sti ll our ponti ff , I had a Labrador named Sarah, and my brain was sti ll fully functi oning.

Page 4 December 3, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary A recipe for codfish cakes Bishop Juan Gerardi; 1922-1998

Editor’s Note: I came upon this column that I’d sell one copy. So, n 1996, the United Nati ons declared the end of 36 I wrote 14 years ago and felt like it was just aft er careful thought years of Civil War in Guatemala. This included an im- as relevant today. Actually that’s not enti rely and considerati on, I’ve Imunity for war crimes, scorched earth policies and true. Most of it’s just plain goofy and totally decided that rather destructi on of 400 Indian villages. The Peace Agreement irrelevant. The truth is, I’m trying to get home than trying to have also called for an investi gati on of human rights abuses. for Thanksgiving and am behind schedule. my book published the Bishop John Gerardi, Auxiliary Bishop of Guatemala Speaking of which, I hope you had a blessed conventi onal way, I’d City, held an extensive investi gati on of crimes against very Thanksgiving celebrati on! rent a movie and get human rights. So many thoughts, so litt le column space. some Taco Bell. The bishop’s fi nding came out in a 1,400 page book By Dave Myers My Dog The government called “Guatemala Never Again”. Bishop Gerardi wrote Editor about four decades of assassinati ons, torture, and mas- I’d like to first say that a few people I don’t know if you’ve sacres, plus the deaths of hundreds of lay catechists, have spoken kindly about a recent column heard the latest, but apparently the Bush including about 90 percent of the 200,000 non-combat- I wrote concerning my dog. I did pass the administrati on is hacking into newspaper Holy Ones of ant deaths and disappearances under the hands of the compliments on to my dog, who wanted computers and altering copy that is in any Our Time military of Guatemala. everyone to know that she appreciated the way anti -Bush. A column in theWashington When this report came out, Bishop Gerardi said, “We By Sister Irene comments, but that she does not leave nose Post on Bush’s military record was printed are calling the people’s memories because we want to Hartman, OP prints on my truck window as I menti oned in under the author’s name and photo as a add to the constructi on of a diff erent country. Our coun- my Thanksgiving column. She also stressed recipe for codfi sh cakes. The SKC is presenti ng the try conti nues to be full of risks, but the constructi on of that her shedding has never caused me This cannot stand! The Bush White last columns of Sister the Kingdom of God entails risks. Only those with the to be mistaken for Bigfoot, although she House must be made accountable for its irene as a celebrati on of strength to confront these risks can be its builders.” someti mes mistakes me for someone with acti ons! President Bush is quite possibly the her life and her gift to On April 26, 1998, military assassins att acked the “an ounce of intelligence.” I explained that codfish in a bowl, cover with this newspaper. Sister bishop in his home and smashed in his skull with a I was simply using creati ve license. She told warm water and soak for two Irene died Aug. 17, 2017. slab of cement. me I should have my license revoked. hours or longer, according to the saltiness and hardness of He said, “Truth is the primary word that makes it Pope John Paul II possible for us to break this cycle of death and vio- The other night I really did dream that the fish. Drain, rinse and place in a saucepan with boiling water lence and to open ourselves to a future of hope and Bishop Gilmore and some others and I met light for all.” with Pope John Paul II. He came into the to cover. Simmer gently, covered, room looking rather dour, so I loosened him until fish is tender, about 15 up with a bit of good humor. Then I asked him minutes. Drop by tablespoonful what his favorite pizza was, and he pointed into hot oil, 370F, and fry until to a Domino’s box sitti ng on his desk. golden brown. Drain on paper And that was about it. towels and serve hot. TeC A strange guy in a strange land Parents of juniors and seniors, be sure The following is true. I was once lost in and send your children to the next TEC London, walking around for hours with two (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend (go to big bags, asking people for directi ons to my dcdiocese.org/youth-ministry/retreats/tec hotel. for schedule updates). I attended a TEC I have no sense of directi on. I once lost my when I was in high school, and it truly was car in a multi -level mall parking lot for three very rewarding. I made a lot of friends, hours. I found that London is much, much became a lot closer to God, and had a lot bigger than a parking lot. of fun. I also met a girl. Boy, was she cute. A few years later, I found myself being A few days aft er the TEC was over, I called threatened with arrest by customs agents on her to ask her out, and she turned me down the Briti sh Island of Tortola. I was employed fl at. Turns out that Miss Perfect didn’t want on the ti ny island, but it seemed I didn’t have to go out with a skinny guy with a crooked my papers in order. So, when I left the island nose, crooked teeth and crooked hair. and tried to return, Customs was none too “Our country conti nues to be full of risks, but the Well, your loss, toots! Yeah, that’s right! happy. I was briskly pulled from the long line I could have shown you a great ti me! But of people awaiti ng entry and put into a litt le constructi on of the Kingdom of God entails risks. Only nooooooooo!! You were too busy being room where I was asked if I’d like to spend those with the strength to confront these risks can be its all, “Oh, I’m so special!” Yeah, well, my the night in jail. I wondered if it might be a hamster is special, too, but you don’t see trick questi on, but decided that “no” would builders.” -- Bishop John Gerardi, Guatemala City her bragging about it. be the wisest reply. So … uh … send your kids to TEC. Amid all the anxiety and fear I experienced, My book what I remember most vividly are the Over the last few years, dozens of people instances of true kindness. Any smile, any have inquired as to when or if I may be genuine desire to help me, sti ll stands out in publishing a book of my columns. Well, it was my memory. more like eight or nine people. Three would God was at work in people’s hearts; God be more precise. Okay, nobody inquired. brought me hope and courage through Happy? others. Be that as it may, I’ve been taking a look I was just thinking that we really need to into the publishing realm, only to fi nd that be that same conduit of hope for thousands whatever way I choose to go, it’s going to cost of others facing a similar situati on in the nearly $1,000. That’s about $950 more than United States. I can aff ord, plus, I have no assurance that ... So many thoughts, so litt le column sp-

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do not like evening “It’s hard, isn’t it,” I offer, as I crash into vites us to say our name, “and tell us one Julia is up next, clipboard in hand. meetings that mess my inability to erase his burden. So I hold person who inspires you.” I’ve met Julia at earlier meetings. Bruised I with my dinner open this small space, for him to feel ad- People mention Dr. Martin Luther King. life, strong spirit. hour. dressed. Gandhi. Mama Carrie. Bruce Springsteen, “We need to identify the resources in the But here I am, on “Yeah,” he says, gazing into middle Ursula Le Guin. Or they point to someone community, and the gaps,” she says. People a metal folding chair space. in the room. call out resources and Julia writes them in a church meeting In my town there is no Ward 9. Eugene It’s my turn. “I’m Maria. The person who down. St. Vinnie’s is mentioned first. room. People shuffle has eight wards, each represented by a city inspires me, and challenges me? Pope The gaps? “We need more public rest- in as organizers hast- councilor. Francis.” rooms, open 24/7,” one person says. “More By Mary ily assemble more When you’re homeless, who speaks for Heads nod solemnly. trashcans downtown,” adds another. “We Sharon Moore chairs in a pattern you? Yet homeless people aren’t part of the A couple of people say that God inspires need day shelters in addition to night loosely resembling a problem. They’re part of the community. them. The sun. Creation. Better than a shelters.” “More needle dropboxes, ’cause Poor, Like circle. A tall lanky man named Praise starts handful say that Jesus inspires them. They some of us are diabetics.” Jesus W e l c o m e t o the meeting. He recaps some victories: speak his name, like a lifeline. Homeless people ask for a lot. Until I Ward 9. I recognize several people, most the downtown dog ban has been sunset- Now come the announcements. The remember that my monthly rent buys me unhoused or precariously housed. Some, ted; the pet parade was a success. “We’re Lane County commissioners have expand- a 24/7 restroom, a trashcan, and shelter like me, are here to support. working to address societal mistreatment ed—expanded—the car camping program day and night. Do they ask too much, these I look like I am in charge of my circum- of unhoused people downtown,” he says. (applause). A new couch-hosting website people whose lives have been chewed up by stances—groomed hair, good teeth; my He ends with these words, which move has launched. As has a “lunch match” initia- a ruthless economy and a heartless world? clothing fresh, my posture straight. Privi- me deeply: “Thank you for being here. I tive where housed and unhoused people I’m moved by my experience tonight. leged. hope you feel at home.” can meet. And lunch is provided (applause, These people break bread with me, sharing I turn to the man on my left. He looks like Angus, a community organizer, steps up. though I sense it’s about the possibility of the unpolished reality of their lives. life is hard. He’s led earlier meetings, before “Ward encounter as well as a free meal). I take and eat, knowing that I am being “My name is Maria,” I say, venturing into 9” emerged. Angus holds the vision. He Grandma (short, spunky, toothless, changed. his world. empowers. with pink punk hair and a stylish flare) an- “I’m Dave,” he says flatly. Ian, whom I recognize from earlier meet- nounces that Mike G. died this morning. (c) Mary Sharon Moore, 2017. All Rights “How’s your day been?” I ask. ings, clicks away on his laptop. Angus and “He brought joy and love with his guitar Reserved. Mary Sharon Moore writes and “Not good. … I’m tired of sleeping in Ian are articulate, focused, empowering the and his dog,” Grandma says. Mike G. was speaks nationwide on the nature of God’s doorways.” humanity of each person in the room. thirty-two. “He was sick, and then he died.” calling in our times. Visit marysharon- (Pause) We start with introductions. Angus in- (Silence.) moore.com O Come, O Come Emmanuel: A Christmas Reflection y Msgr. M. Francis Mannion War III as terrorist nations and groups get hold of the his love and peace penetrate the world’s darkest reali- Catholic News Agency worst and most powerful weapons of destruction ever ties. From him we learn how to cope in the midst of BThe story that we narrate and celebrate at Christ- conceived by human madness. adversity. He shows us who we are; what is important; mas needs no rehearsal. We know it by heart. The story As of now, there are over sixty million unborn Ameri- and how to live. He opens our barren hearts to new has ancient roots in the world before Christ. He who can dead – on the feast of birth. The earth is beset by possibilities. Out of the darkness of Christmas comes was born in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago had hunger, homelessness, human trafficking, terrorism, light: light for peace and growth, courage and strength, long been expected. The prophet Isaiah foretold a child child abuse, and the suppression of women in the name hope and confidence. who would break the yoke that bowed the people’s of religion. In much of the world, poverty and wealth But Christmas offers us not only warm consolation: it spirit. are growing further and further apart. offers us a very stern challenge. The challenge is that if God As at the first Christmas, the Prince of Peace comes Throughout Advent, we have sung the words, “O has become one with us, then God’s work is done today now to join us amidst the harsh realities of the present: Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.” through you and me. If God is with us, then he is with us a world torn apart, nations at war, and widespread po- Now we give thanks that Christ, Emmanuel, has come. through our vocations in life. This is literally what the incar- litical turmoil. And there is always the danger of World To call Christ “Emmanuel,” God with us, means that nation means: God taking on our flesh. Emmanuel, God with us, means giving bread to the poor and welcome to the homeless. Emmanuel, God with us, means the comfort we give to the lonely and the sorrowing. Emmanuel, God with us, means the love a neglected child feels when some- one pays attention. Emmanuel, God with us, means the comfort the old feel when they are loved and cared for by their children and grandchildren. Emmanuel, God with us, means the devotion of children for parents, parents for children, and chil- dren for each other. Emmanuel, God with us, means re-arranging our lives because others depend on us. And, most of all, Emmanuel, God with us, means that the Word of God, the love of God, has taken flesh in you and me. What sense does it make to say that God is with us – that he is Emmanuel – if those we are respon- sible for don’t feel God’s love through us? God’s light has little power except as it shines through you and me. God’s warmth must be incarnate in our good deeds for those who need that warmth – or it has little presence at all. God’s peace flows out of your heart and mine – it does not drop from the skies. God answers our prayers not by great miracles mostly, but by the love, mercy, and charity we feel and express toward each other. Christmas is about Christ coming to us, and our Daniel Ibáñez/CNA coming to Christ – and about our going out to each other. Most of all, Christmas promises us an imper- Photo of the Week Pilgrims from Bonorva, Italy dress in their native garb while attending general audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Nov. 8, 2017. ishable inheritance from Christ who came once in Bethlehem will come again in glory. Page 6 December 3, 2017 Vibrant Ministries — Uniting Our Church The Southwest Kansas Catholic Appeal reaches $9.57 million Who is served?

CITY PARISH GOAL ACTUAL % OF GOAL FAMILIES DONORS PARTICIPATION FRIENDS Outside the Diocese $144,496.02 13 Catholic schools Ashland St. Joseph $78,180.00 $44,330.00 57% 75 38 51% Belpre St. Bernard $80,240.00 $87,590.00 109% 65 50 77% have already Claflin Immaculate Conception $166,435.00 $61,877.00 37% 156 53 34% Coldwater Holy Spirit $26,810.00 $9,200.00 34% 20 5 25% benefitted from Deerfield Christ the King $47,250.00 $37,078.59 78% 50 16 32% Dighton St. Theresa $100,420.00 $73,375.00 73% 101 41 41% the appeal Dodge City COLG $1,970,591.00 $1,794,944.28 91% 4,346 1,055 24% he Catholic schools of the Diocese of Dodge Elkhart St. Joan of Arc $105,550.00 $61,421.75 58% 87 65 75% City have already received benefits from the Ellinwood St. Joseph $462,115.00 $135,655.00 29% 266 79 30% Tgenerosity of Catholics who donated to, or Fowler St. Anthony $97,600.00 $108,701.40 111% 91 51 56% prayed for, the Vibrant Ministries -- Uniting Our Garden City St. Dominic $1,003,355.00 $866,838.15 86% 857 266 31% Church Appeal. Garden City St. Mary $927,550.00 $638,959.55 69% 2,405 509 21% According to Mark Roth, Director of Development Great Bend Prince of Peace $1,463,700.00 $998,263.28 68% 1,808 399 22% for the diocese, each school has received what Greensburg St. Joseph $63,188.00 $47,206.00 75% 40 29 73% amounts to $75 per student enrolled at the school. Hanston St. Anthony $63,670.00 $35,990.63 57% 37 15 41% “Each school will be using the funds at their own discretion,” explained Trina Delgado, Super- Hoisington St. John $285,855.00 $148,146.00 52% 323 144 45% intendent of Schools for the diocese. This includes Hugoton St. Helen $179,050.00 $192,625.00 108% 130 88 68% tuition assistance. Ingalls St. Stanislaus $234,180.00 $416,930.59 178% 150 70 47% “All the Catholic schools already provide tuition Jetmore St. Lawrence $47,000.00 $38,570.00 82% 74 24 32% assistance,” she stressed. “We never want a fam- I suggest to get the word “alms- Johnson St. Bernadette $75,620.00 $62,150.00 82% 190 49 26% ily who wishes to come to Catholics schools, and giving” into the article, for maybe can’t afford it, not to go without financial example: Kinsley St. Nicholas $180,643.00 $10,080.00 6% 210 4 2% Kiowa St. John $172,745.00 $82,860.00 48% 57 32 56% assistance. We don’t want that to be the reason “ … bishop felt the schools were they don’t come here. LaCrosse St. Michael $104,560.00 $180,677.50 173% 163 39 24% important enough to get the “That being said, we know that we have to re- money almsgiving to use right Lakin St. Anthony $126,250.00 $107,389.95 85% 268 74 28% coup that money in some manner, such as through now when it’s key. We are mov- Larned Sacred heart $290,640.00 $138,970.00 48% 345 84 24% various fund raisers, generous donors, parishes, ing almsgiving into action for our Leoti St. Anthony $100,220.00 $62,044.00 62% 109 40 37% and through the assistance of the Vibrant Minis- Catholic Schools! …” Liberal St. Anthony $681,870.00 $548,946.96 81% 1,959 350 18% tries appeal.” Liebenthal St. Joseph $42,415.00 $18,618.37 44% 59 30 51% The funds from the Vibrant Ministries appeal Also, the second goal is “Catholic came to the schools in early November, an early Faith Formation.” Marienthal St. Mary $141,865.00 $123,416.00 87% 104 48 46% Meade St. John $69,420.00 $82,961.00 120% 62 35 56% Christmas present. “ … three ways: works of mercy, “I was asked how much I thought the schools Medicine LodgeHoly Rosary $103,500.00 $66,820.00 65% 90 55 61% education Catholic Faith forma- were expecting,” Delgado said. “I responded that Ness City Sacred Heart $327,000.00 $172,685.00 53% 257 109 42% tion, and priestly formation. … “ they weren’t expecting anything. Everything we Odin Holy Family $101,300.00 $36,809.00 36% 113 35 31% receive is a gift that will be used greatly and much Offerle St. Joseph $72,590.00 $96,045.00 132% 55 34 62% Thanks for this great and impor- appreciated. When we had our principal’s meeting, tant article. Olmitz St. Ann $149,600.00 $64,132.00 43% 146 58 40% Plains St. Patrick $104,985.00 $176,306.22 168% 122 57 47% I posed the same question, and they all said the God bless your travels, same thing: it’s a gift. Bishop John Pratt Sacred Heart $518,190.00 $244,698.74 47% 453 103 23% Ransom St. Aloysius $62,915.00 $44,490.00 71% 75 36 48% “It made me feel pretty good. It’s truly a gift to Satanta St. Alphonsus $87,940.00 $91,506.91 104% 169 54 32% them to be used how it is most needed in their indi- Scott City St. Joseph $225,020.00 $225,897.00 100% 328 90 27% vidual school. We felt so good that the bishop felt the Sharon St. Boniface $129,162.00 $61,200.00 47% 90 46 51% schools were important enough to get the almsgiv- Spearville St. John $325,850.00 $258,211.67 79% 269 156 58% ing to use right now when it’s key. We are moving St. John St. John $94,030.00 $61,025.00 65% 75 23 31% almsgiving into action for our Catholic Schools!” Syracuse St. Raphael $75,590.00 $91,284.00 121% 102 57 56% The Vibrant Ministries – Uniting our Church Timken Holy Trinity $54,050.00 $34,297.00 63% 64 28 44% Appeal is designed to benefit the diocese in three Tribune St. Joseph $62,860.00 $22,170.00 35% 60 12 20% ways: works of mercy, Catholic faith formation, Ulysses Mary, Queen $356,850.00 $205,341.00 58% 676 126 19% and priestly formation. Wright St. Andrew $221,740.00 $257,790.00 116% 133 76 57% Debbie Hagans, principal of Sacred Heart School in TOTAL $12,462,159.00 $9,571,020.56 77% 17,884 4,950 28% Ness City, said that thanks to the Vibrant Ministries appeal, students at her school will receive brand The total dollar amount pledged for the Vibrant Ministries Appeal is $9.5 million. new science and math textbooks next spring. “It was a nice surprise,” Hagans said. “I knew that To donate to the Vibrant Ministries we were getting funding, but I didn’t know how much it would be. I’m very thankful for Vibrant -- Uniting Our Church Appeal, go to Ministries for providing that for us.” www.dcdiocese.org/vibrant-minis- Appeal Prayer For Karen Moeder, principal at Holy Family tries, or contact Mark Roth, mroth@ School in Great Bend, the money came as a com- dcdiocese.org, 620-227-1535. plete surprise. Compassionate God, Merciful God, bless our efforts “We were told a couple of principal meetings you are the light of the world. to unite our Church ago that we might be getting something,” Moeder You give us your Son as you help us to respond to said. “We didn’t know when or how it would be to illuminate our path, the needs of the least among calculated, or even if it would be this school year. and the Holy Spirit to shine us. Form our It was not part of our plan. When you get told through us. faith and strengthen something like that, you think that it may be a Loving God, fill us with the priestly vocations. couple of hundred dollars. It was way more than we desire to be with you in all May we generously expected. It was just a complete and total wow!” things, Invite others into your share our gifts with one an- Moeder said that the funding will go toward new light and love, other, in the name of Jesus our text books as well as items on the schools wish list, and walk with us on our jour- Savior. Amen. such as a couple of new lunch room tables. ney to holiness. “It was totally unexpected, and very much ap- preciated!” It should have been expected when discussing centuries-old attitudes toward women, yet the Oct. 26 Scripture Day, presented by Father Raymond Collins,

The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 3, 2017 Page 7 Slavery still going strong in the world, and U.S. tops the list By Dave Myers destination for a ‘sex vacation,’” she said. are ‘coaxed’ into posing for pictures makes Southwest Kansas Catholic “Atlanta is the number one destination them vulnerable to being blackmailed into he facts are alarming—more than for child sex tourism in the United States.” becoming a sex trafficking victim. It’s hard “(A conversation at a 60,000 people currently are living in Along the highway you will often see signs for kids to comprehend how dangerous Tslavery in the United States, the ma- for massage parlors. Many include prosti- the world is. They are very knowledgeable vulnerable moment) is jority of whom are women and girls. tution. about computers and the internet, but not all it takes to become Half of those are minors. The other kind human of trafficking at all about other people who are online. Those facts should leave any parent is labor trafficking, in which a person is “They think they are smarter than the a victim of human traf- desperately analyzing what they can do forced—through physical intimidation, traffickers. They are not.” ficking. Teenagers are to better protect fraud, or coer- One girl she spoke of was attending high their children, cion—to perform school and living with her parents, who at great risk because of because once physical labor. had no idea that their daughter was being the internet: Facebook, they are traf- This includes, in forced into prostitution in her off hours. ficked, a very many countries, Human trafficking—labor or sex—can Instagram, Snap chat, small percentage serving as soldiers happen at truck stops, hotels, at res- are rescued. or slaves. taurants, bars, farms, and beef packing etc…. It’s easy to pre- Cimarron Several years ago houses, and even nail salons. tend you are a 17-year- resident Marca a young man living Most prostitutes, Deimund said, are Deimund was in southwest Kan- victims of trafficking and do not want to be old boy when you are left equally sas told the then- living that lifestyle. a 50-year-old balding astounded after Register that at 16, While 83 percent of trafficking victims in a presentation he was snatched the United States are U.S. citizens, others sexual predator or sex she heard back in from his family are coerced from overseas. trafficking recruiter or a 2011. by the Burmese “After a natural disaster, traffickers will “Trafficking military to serve as approach families and tell them that they grandmother looking to gangs were going a “porter,” which, will bring their child to the United States add girls to your gang’s into Iowa, Kan- in Burmese terms, and give them shelter and education,” sas, Oklahoma, is just a breath Deimund said. inventory.” Cimarron resident Marca Deimund spoke to an and bringing away from a death Other families are simply fighting ex- audience at the Dodge City Public Library on people down to sentence. treme poverty when someone offers an human trafficking, Nov. 14. Texas to be sold,” “If you work late opportunity to help one of their children. “[Young people] are she told an audience at the Dodge City at night, or if you are traveling at night, “Some families are desperate enough to very knowledgeable Public Library Nov. 14. they will take you,” he said. “When you do that. Poverty and a lack of education “This is the center of the United States! work as a porter, you have to do every- are huge detriments.” about computers and It’s not supposed to happen here! The thing they tell you. You are like an ani- In September, a Wichita man was ar- the internet, but not at more I learned about it, the more I learned mal. Everything they say, you have to do rested on a count of human trafficking. it happens everywhere.” whether you like it or not.” Another Wichita man recently was given all about other people She shared the vast amount of knowl- The military makes a practice of kid- a 187-month prison sentence for sex who are online. edge she’s learned on the subject since napping mostly male villagers, including trafficking a 17-year-old girl. In August, a that initial presentation in a program en- children, to carry their packs across roads Garden City man was arrested on traffick- “They think they are titled “Human Trafficking: Closer Than You laden with land mines and to act as shields ing charges. smarter than the traf- Think,” cosponsored by the Dodge City when coming across rebel fighters -- often Deimund told those gathered that if you Public Library and West Hopewell Com- times their own people. come across someone you think is a traf- fickers. They are not.” munity FCE. “Snatching” a young child from a grocery ficking victim, don’t be tempted to try to “There’s actually a loop for human store or parking lot, for example, occurs rescue her or him. trafficking in the Midwest that starts in right here in the United States. And some “Do not try to intervene. Remember, -- Marca Deimund Chicago and goes down to St. Louis, comes areas are far more at risk than others. In one victim may be ‘sold’ several times a over to Kansas City, Wichita, Dallas, Hous- places such as Garden City and Dodge City, night.” Over time, she may be bringing in ton, and then back up again where these she said people have been urged to watch hundreds of thousands of dollars. The traf- traffickers move the children around and their youngsters every second while in a ficker will not let them go quietly. around to different cities,” she said. “I-70 public setting. Instead, contact 911 immediately, relat- and I-35 are heavily used in moving traf- “Every 30 seconds someone becomes a ing exactly what you saw or experienced, ficking victims. Kansas provides the perfect human trafficking victim,” Deimund said. or you can call the National Human Exploi- hub for traffickers.” Most of these sad journeys begin with tation Hotline, 1-888-373-7888. There are two primary types of human a conversation at a vulnerable trafficking: sex and labor. Sex trafficking moment. includes the recruitment and harboring of “That’s all it takes to become a person for the purpose of providing com- a victim of human traffick- mercial sexual acts. ing. Teenagers are at great “The average age of a sex trafficking vic- risk because of the internet: tim is 12 to 14 years old,” Deimund said. Facebook, Instagram, Snap She shocked the audience when she chat, etc…. It’s easy to pretend noted that “in one case, a six-month-old you are a 17-year-old boy when infant was rescued from sex traffickers. you are a 50-year-old balding “The average life span of someone being sexual predator or sex traffick- trafficked is seven years.” In other words, ing recruiter or a grandmother if recruited at 13, the victim will likely be looking to add girls to your dead by 20, either murdered, or dead from gang’s inventory. drugs or suicide, Deimund said. “Sexting on web cams or cam- “The United States is the number one eras where young girls or boys Page 8 December 3, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic

Black Elk sainthood cause ‘Jesus is here and fully present’ Continued from Page 1 their Creator,” she added. “Jesus is advances with bishops’ vote adult ministry intern. not somewhere in a foreign land, but “My favorite part of the conference rather He is here and fully present— altimore, Md. (CNA) - Within was probably adoration and night we just need to do what Pope Francis hours of the last issue of the prayer with the monks from St. Mein- has told us which is to ‘ask Jesus what BSouthwest Kansas Catholic rad,” Albers said. “I also really enjoyed He wants from you and be brave’.” going to press—which included an spending time with the kids from St. article by Charlene Myers on the pos- Dominic’s and getting to know them — Natalie Hoefer, a reporter at The sible sainthood of a Lakota medicine better. Criterion, newspaper of the Archdio- man—the sainthood cause for the “The young church is alive and is cese of Indianapolis, contributed to this the subject of that article, Catholic yearning for a deeper relationship with article. catechist Nicholas Black Elk, took an- other step forward: The U.S. bishops ‘The young church is alive and is yearning for a deeper unanimously approved his canonical consultation Nov. 14. relationship with their Creator.” -- Carleigh Albers The voice vote of the bishops took place at their annual fall assembly in Baltimore, and is the latest in a series of steps on the path to sainthood. The motion to vote on the cause was brought forward by Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, South Dakota, the home diocese of Black Elk where his cause was officially opened earlier this year. Even before his conversion to Ca- tholicism, Black Elk was a prominent Nicholas Black Elk “fully embraced a medicine man “widely known as a Catholic life” after his conversion, bring- holy man and a mystic,” Bishop Gruss ing more than 400 Native Americans to told the assembly of bishops. the faith. After his conversion, Black Elk Gruss noted. “fully embraced a Catholic life” and Black Elk became “an icon who reveals became an “ardent Catechist” who what God calls all of us to be - people of would go on to convert more than faith and hope, and a source of hope for 400 Native Americans to the faith, others,” he added. Photo courtesy of Carleigh Albers, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Intern Youth from St. Stanislaus Parish, Ingalls, enjoy the National Catholic Youth Confer- ence in Indianapolis, which was held Nov. 16-18. The youth held fund raising events throughout the year so that they could attend the annual national gathering.Some 270 youth and adult sponsors from the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City attended When it comes to your to-do list, the event, along 20,000 youth from throughout the United States. put your future first. Got a minute? Send a letter of support to our seminarians Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review.

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By Dave Myers Southwest Kansas Catholic he historic Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at Windthorst suffered major damage Nov. 11 when Thundreds of gallons of water leaked into the basement and worship area due to a boiler malfunc- tion. The exact nature of the malfunction has not been determined. Susan Rueb, president of the board of directors of Windthorst Heritage, Inc., which owns the building, said she expects the damage to exceed $250,000. “We discovered it Saturday (Nov. 11) late af- ternoon,” said Rueb. “We had several community deaths, and Carol Correll came here to put the names on the board. She saw standing water in the church.” Rueb’s husband, Kenny, a fourth generation Windthorst resident, was the first to enter the church following the discovery. “When I stepped on the carpet, the water was about an inch deep,” he said. “The radiators, which supply steam heat to the worship area, were leaking water.” When Kenny tried to adjust the valve, abnormally high pressure forced the water out like a fire hose, shooting from the back of the church nearly to the At right, Antonio Ramos surveys the damage in altar. the basement. Below is Susan Rueb of Winthorst They turned off the main valve. Susan Rueb Heritage, Inc. Bottom right is Angel Meza and checked the basement and found nearly five inches (left) Miguel Munoz, who, with Jaime Lara and of standing water. Much of the ceiling had caved in, Andreas Delgado, worked tirelessly to scrape revealing a burst pipe. linoleum to allow the wood floors to dry. “We realized this was going to take more than a Photos by Dave Myers couple of shop-vacs,” she said. The Diocese of Dodge City closed the church in 1997 and sold it to Windthorst Heritage Inc. for $1. Since taking over the parish maintenance 20 years ago, Windthorst Heritage, Inc. has overseen numer- ous restoration projects. They hired a company to clean and refurbish all the century-old stained-glass windows. They replaced all the sidewalks around and in front of the church. They renovated the rectory’s exterior and interior. A new sewer system was Many com- installed, and maintenances were performed on the munity volun- church roof. teers helped Each effort required fund-raising, grant-writing, clean up in much sweat-equity and prayers. the immedi- Which made it all the more heart-breaking when ate after- Rueb found herself wading through five inches of wa- math, includ- ter in the basement to a room off to the side in which ing removing she stored all the historic records of the church, several boxes including the 1870s document in which the Santa Fe of historic Railroad deeded the land to the Catholic Church. documents There were monstrances, chalices, a tabernacle that had got- from 1878. As she reached the room, Rueb prayed ten soaked in that they had been spared. When she opened the the deluge. door, she saw that the ceiling had collapsed. Nothing was spared damage. The historic documents were soaked. “ServiceMaster told us to place all the wet docu- ments into Ziploc bags,” Rueb explained. “They told us to freeze them. Instead of calling all our neighbors and asking if they had room in their freezers, we called Kirby Meats in Dodge City. They stored them all in their freezer until they go to Chicago for resto- ration. God bless Kirby Meats!” The restoration team from ServiceMaster showed up within an hour of Rueb’s call on Saturday after- noon. Their first job was to remove as much water as possible; that night more than 500 gallons were removed from the basement. The team brought 40 blowers, 17 dehumidifiers, and an industrial heater with 50,000 BTUs of heat working to dry the wooden floors of the former worship area. One team ripped through the damaged ceiling in the basement. Another scraped linoleum from the Continued on Page 13 Page 10 December 3, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Oriundo de Kansas crea ‘Una Rebanada de Tiempo’ Dani Sandoval captura las manos y el Corazón de la Villa Mexicana Por DAVE MYERS le pregunté si quería ser parte de mi Southwest Kansas Catholic pieza de escultura, Él dijo, ¡seguro Llos llegaron a Kansas, sus cora- que si!” zones aferrados a las oraciones En su patio trasero, el artista Epara una vida mejor—algunos cuidadosamente vierte el material llegaron solos, otros con una familia moldeado por las manos de su tio joven—promesas de trabajo con el Manuel mientras su tío contaba his- ferrocarril Santa Fe agregando a la torias de su trabajo en el ferrocarril esperanza ferviente que se cumpli- de hace unas siete décadas atrás. eran sus oraciones. “Sus historias, agregaron energía Tal fue la respuesta a los puestos a mi escultura,” dijo Sandoval. “Él de trabajos ofrecidos por el Fer- dijo que se le habia asignado a tra- rocarril Santa Fe que la compañía bajar en ‘la pista de corte’ donde donó un terreno de 450 por 500 ellos repararían y reemplazarían la pies cuadrados, el cual se convirtió pista. Sólo pensar encuantos picos en el terreno en la que la afluencia fueron martillados de océano a de trabajadores Mejicanos y His- océano ... era difícil envolver en su pano-Americanos construyeron sus mente. Cada lazo tiene placas de casas. dos y cuatro picos en cada plato con El área, sólo al Sureste de Dodge millas y millas de la pista. City, se llegó a conocer como la Villa “Tenía un pedazo de la pista y Mexicana. Tenía su propia escuela, encontré otras piezas al transcurso iglesia y tienda general. de los años y conseguí esta espiga Una escultura ahora en el Museo mula [fines de hierro del martillo] Boot Hill Museum en Dodge City, donado por el K & O. Railroad. busca honrar a todos aquellos que Buscaba hombres que eran de la trabajaron para construir y manten- aldea que también trabajaban en Dani Sandoval artista de Wichita (abajo), lanza las manos de Manuel Gon- er el ferrocarril histórico mientras el ferrocarril para hacer pivotar el zales, quien vivió en la Villa del Sureste mexicamo de Dodge City en la vivian en el pueblo. Esto incluía dos martillo. No pude encontrar al- primera mitad del siglo XX. para sostener el pincel en su escultura que manos haciendo pivotar un martillo guien voluntario, usé mis manos rinde homenaje a todos en la villa quienes trabajaron el Ferrocarril sobre un punto, sostenido por dos como representante del espíritu Santa Fe. La escultura se titula “Una Trozo de Tiempo”, y está en manos más, para golpear en una de nuestros antepasados. Quería exhibición en el Museo Booth Hill en Dodge City. cuerda del ferrocarril y asi mantener hacerlo tan auténtica como pudiera. el riel en su lugar. Mis manos se veían muy suaves, así “La idea de la escultura vino que me puse un guante en mi mano después de asistir a una reunión de izquierda y me corté los dedos para la Villa Mexicana, dijo el artista de crear una imagen más fuerte de Wichita Dani Sandoval. las manos de un trabajador. Mi tío “Yo estaba pensando en dedicar había trabajado en el ferrocarril y algo a nuestros antepasados de la sus manos parecian piel de coco- villa y nuestros ancentros del fer- drilo por trabajar bajo el sol”. rocarril.” Si usted lee la historia de la Los tatarabuelos de Sandoval por colcha en la página 24 de la edición parte de su padre eran ganaderos de la semana pasada, entonces de España, viajando a través de usted conoce al hombre a quien le Kansas en una carroza cubierta, pertenecen las manos. Manuel Gon- estableciéndose en la “República zales era el padre de Nora Mode, de Texas”, ahora conocida como quien donó la colcha del “aula” para Nuevo México. Sus abuelos por el Museo Boot Hill. (La madre de parte de su madre provenían de Nora y la madre de Sandoval son México; su padre era por profesión hermanas). un fabricante de botas. La colcha cuelga al lado de la es- “Los días en la Villa comenzaron cultura de Sandoval, la cual también muy temprano”, explicó Sandoval. fue donada al Museo. “Aún durante los fines de semana, “Invité a Nora a venir a ver la usted siempre veía un desfile de obra terminada”, dijo de su prima. hombres salir de sus casas con- “Ella vino después de su turno en el testando el silbato matutino en los trabajo, y yo apenas había puesto terrenos del ferrocarril. todo junto en el patio de mi casa “El próximo silbato era al me- como a las dos de la mañana. Am- diodía, y todos se detenían y bos nos quedamos allí mirándolo. almorzaban. Y había uno al final Estaba oscuro y un foco solo brillaba del dia. Se podia decir la hora por en él. La pieza brillaba. No puedo medio de esos silbatos. explicar las emociones que ambos “Algunos de esos viejos conta- sentíamos. dores de tiempos eran tan buenos “Nos miramos y ella le preguntó, dándole al martillo; ellos podrian ‘¿Cómo la vas a llamar?’ Es como si golpear la espiga completamente las manos estaban allí pero no la en las cuerda de madera con sólo gente. Es como una rebanada de dos golpes.” Dijo Sandoval. tiempo. Es cómo surgió el título”. “Comencé a buscar trabajadores La aldea fue arrasada en 1950, de- auténticos del ferrocarril para jando poca evidencia de la multitud ayudar a construir mi escultura, y el de vidas que acogieron todos estos más cercano a mi fue mi tio Manuel. años atrás, haciendo “Una Rebana- El empezó contándome historias da del tiempo” un registro visual que los ancianos le contaron a él. invaluable para todos aquellos por Vine con la idea para la escultura y venir. The Southwest Kansas Catholic December 3, 2017 Page 11 La rueda del equilibrio ‘Él está tan lleno de Parte 2 sorpresas como el aire’ Cómo mantenemos una vida equilibrada en un mundo cada vez más fracturado? sted puede encontrar a su prójimo ténue hacia lo Mons. Eugene Gerber, nuestro obispo de o a su Dios en una Iglesia, o en una que es espiri- 1976¿ a 1982, creó la rueda de equilibrio, que con- UCapilla. Usted puede encontrarlos tual. El aire está sta de seis áreas generales: espiritual, servicio, en un salón de clases, o en una sala. al borde de social, cultural, intelectual y fí sica. Usted puede encontrarlos en un campo, la materia y Si “tenemos vida y vida abundancia” (cf. Juan o en la esquina de una una calle. Todos espíritu. “Es” 10,10), valoraremos cada uno de estos aspectos estos lugares, podemos entenderlo. ese borde. Los de nuestra vida. Esta edición de SKC (abajo) San Pablo una vez sugirió otro “lugar”, gases se elevan incluye un gráfi co que sirve de ilustración. de igual manera, y tenemos difi cultad hacia su primos La ayuda visual incluye la Sagrada Escritura: Es- con lo que él dijo. Seremos arrebatados más densos, + OBISPO toy seguro de que usted ti ene un favorito propio juntamente con ellos en las nubes al en- más desas- Otro Camino JoHN B. BRUNGaRDT para cada área. cuentro del Señor en el aire, (1 Tesalo- trosos, más + RONALD M. Por supuesto, muchas cosas que hacemos se nisenses 4: 17) ¿Qué vamos a hacer de ruidosos…pie- GiLMoRE superponen en dos o más de estas áreas. Esto este “lugar”, este “en el aire?” Es algo dras que son Obispo Emeritus de demuestra la riqueza de nuestras vidas en el Se- para admirar, algo para imaginárselo. muy pesadas Dodge City ñor. Si usted ti ene un “nivel bajo” en alguna de ¿Qué “es” aire, de todas maneras? No para levantar, estas áreas, intente hacer más. ¡Jesús le ayudará, podemos verlo. No podemos olerlo. No y árboles de palmas que se sosti enen, Él le ama tanto! podemos saborearlo. Pero lo respiramos pero no pueden caminar, y leones que doce a dieciocho veces por minuto. Nos rugen antes de la caza. movemos en él todo el ti empo. Sin él no Es en su fina capa que encontramos La rueda del equilibrio, de Mons. Eugene Gerber podemos vivir. al Señor y a nuestro prójimo, dice “Cómo vivir una vida equilibrada” Este está hecho de átomos y molécu- Pablo. Jesucristo, materia y espíritu, Cada semana, experimente cada una de las seis áreas para vivir una vida equilibrada las, dicen ellos. Aire es esa mezcla de humano y divino, Él es esa frontera, Física Espiritual gases rodeando la ti erra, una combi- ese lugar de encuentro. Allí encontra- nación de nitrógeno y oxígeno princi- mos fe. Allí encontramos esperanza. Dieta adecuada Oración Ejercicio Santa Misa palmente, junto con algo de humedad Allí encontramos amor. En Él . Él está Sueño Sacramento de la Reconciliación Chequeos médicos Lectura de la Biblia/Orar/ estudiar y algo de polvo. Tienen masa y peso en todas partes como el aire. Él está Consejería Devociones “¿No saben que su cuerpo es san- porque son materia. Nos golpean todo tan lleno de vida como el aire. Él está tuario del Espíritu Santo, que han reci- “Al Señor tu Dios adorarás, a él el ti empo, pero lo senti mos sin dolor tan lleno de energía como el aire. Él bido de Dios y habita en ustedes?” solo darás culto” (1 Corintios 6,19) (Lucas 4,8). porque están separados uno al otro, está tan lleno de movimiento como son de baja densidad. Son sostenidos el aire. Él está tan lleno de sorpresas Intelectual Servicio Poniendo nuestras vidas en un lugar por la gravedad de la ti erra, como el aire. Pareciera que el fuera Ejercitar nuestras mentes al servicio de los demás ... Estudio así como estamos nosotros. como el mismo aire que respiramos. El equilibrio En la familia Leer un libro En la parroquia Aunque materia dura, el aire sin Así es que respiren, amigos, reúnanse Tomar un Curso de lleva a la santidad En la escuela embargo se convierte en una puerta y oren. Formación de Ministerio En el trabajo Pastoral en Cristo En la comunidad “Me puse a examinar a fon- “El Hijo del Hombre no vino do buscando sabiduría a ser servido, sino a servir y y recta valoración” a dar su vida como rescate (Eclesiastés 7,25) por muchos” (Mateo 20,28) Envíe una carta de apoyo a Cultural Social Las artes visuales Las artes Amigos de la familia disfrutando escénicas de la compañía de cada uno .. Películas virtuosas Jugando / riendo Animándose nuestros seminaristas Belleza unos a otros “Pues, partiendo de la grandeza Edifi cándose unos a otros y belleza de las criaturas, se Acogiendo con beneplácito puede refl exionar y llegar a nuevos amigos conocer al que les dio el “Para que sean uno, ser” (Sabiduría 13,5) como somos uno” (Juan 17,22)

Jesús “vino para que tengan vida y la tengan en abundancia” (Juan 10,10).

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Obituaries Terry Robert Collins, 62, of Mary grandchildren; two brothers, Oliver “Ollie” ‘Old Knees, Queen of Peace Parish, Ulysses, died and Kendall; two sisters, Darlene Tate and Nov. 10, 2017. He was a caretaker for his Joanne Cline. Father Tom Welk presided. mother for 20 years. He is survived by two Norma Jean (Krikava) Vrtiska, 90, Strong Faith’ brothers, Kent and his wife and children, of Minneola, was born on a farm south of and Gregg and his wife and children. Virginia, Nebraska, on October 24, 1927. Frances Ann Urban, 94, of Prince of She taught in the Elementary schools of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Church, Great Gage and Pawnee Counties in Nebraska; Bend, died Nov. 17, 2017. Her husband, spent the last year of teaching the Junior Benedict Edward Urban, preceded her in High classes in the Virginia Consolidated death on May 26, 1975. She was a mem- Schools of Nebraska and coached the ber of the Altar Society and Daughters of girl’s High School Volleyball team there. Isabella. Survivors include two sons, Darrel After she and her husband, John, moved and David; two daughters, Darletha “Dar” to Minneola, Norma was employed as Zimmerman and Diane Parker; one sister, clerk of the Corner Store for a couple of Mary Schaffer; 11 grandchildren; and 16 years and then was hired by the Minneola great-grandchildren. Father Don Bedore Clinic. After two years of service there she presided. accepted the position of receptionist for Mary Ann Schartz, 83, of Sacred the Minneola Hospital. She maintained Heart Parish, Larned, died Nov. 15, the front office, medical records, and in- 2017. She was a cattleman’s/farmers surance. She was retained in this capacity wife and assisted at Reed Pharmacy for 20 years and after retiring from this for 22 years. She was a member of the position, she was elected to the Minneola Altar Society and Pawnee Valley Com- City Council for a term of six years. Her (Left, LtoR)Sister Rose munity Hospital Auxiliary. Her husband, husband preceded her in death on March Mary Stein, OP, Linda Klaus Vernon Lawrence Schartz, preceded her 25, 2000. Survivors include three sons, and Tony Bartello were in death on June 25, 1988. Survivors in- John, James and Greg; 11 grandchildren; the presenters at a Day clude: two sons, Michael and Matthew; four step-grandchildren; 16 great-grand- of Prayer and Reflection two daughters, Ann Meyer and Laura children; and 19 step-great-grandchildren. at the Cathedral of Our Dewerff; two sisters, Sue McGurk and Father Ted Skalsky presided. Lady of Guadalupe Sept. Sarah Knoche; 12 grandchildren and Mathilda M. “Tillie” Penka, 95, of 30. The day was themed, 23 great-grandchildren. Father Bernard Holy Family Parish, Odin, died Nov. 21, “Old Knees, Strong Faith.” Felix presided. 2017. A lifetime resident of Odin, she Klaus and Bartello shared a Elmer Nash Angell, Jr., 97, of Holy was a homemaker. She was a member of story of how their faith has Rosary Parish, Medicine Lodge, died Nov. St. Ann’s Altar Society. Her husband, Jo- been nurtured and blessed. 17, 2017. Elmer was a farmer, rancher, seph, preceded her in death on April 24, Sister Rose Mary spoke on soil conservationist, and certified seed 1989. Survivors include: eight children, the subject, “Christ is Risen producer for more than 60 years. He Janiece Kornmeyer, Marvin Penka, Alvin and With Us” taken from hosted 4-H/FFA livestock judging for 24 Penka, JoAnn Puls, Marty Geist, Kathy (Lk. 24:13-35), the Road to years. Surviving in addition to his wife, Hammeke, Dee Caraway, and Joe Penka; Emmaus. Lorena Angell, are three sons, Randall, two sisters, Doris Weiser and Lucille Harold, and Roger; one daughter, Jan Schneweis; seven grandchildren, and 22 England; seven grandchildren; six great- great-grandchildren. Historic Windthorst church suffers major water damage TEASER THE SECOND: Unscramble the tiles to reveal a message. From Page 9 a multitude of people dispersed across nearby, the dad helped build the steeple. on the board for 20 years. I have a good Hint: Famous Quote floor of the worship area to allow the southwest Kansas and beyond who The kids watched from a distance—they foundation to work with. century-old hardwood floors to dry. attended the K-12 Catholic school and could see Dad at work.” “A tornado did not blow away the ServiceMaster brought in two large stor- grew up celebrating Mass in one of the Rueb is certainly heartbroken at the church. Nothing is damaged that cannot age units to allow them to store furniture most beautiful churches in the diocese. events of Nov. 11, but she is also deeply be fixed. I have a mess on my hands, and and other items, allowing them space to “We were the mother church of west- appreciative. She’s thankful for the I have God looking over my shoulder.” work. ern Kansas,” Rueb said, proudly. “We efforts of the restoration team, which While the annual Christmas concert Meanwhile, Rueb and other volunteers existed in this prairie in the middle of quickly took control of the situation and has been cancelled, she expects the labored to move all the historic items out nowhere. This is a monument to the his- gave her the advice she needed to save structure to be ready and in good shape of the basement. Community volunteers tory of the people who settled the plains the historic paperwork. She’s thankful for for the Easter concert. The event will not worked until 10 p.m. ServiceMaster con- of Kansas. the community of volunteers and for the only celebrate the rebirth of our Savior, tinued until 2 a.m., and was there when “In the 1950s, we had 350 families,” Windthorst Heritage, Inc. board. but yet another rebirth of this beloved volunteers returned the next morning. Rueb said. “When we closed we had 33 “I’m just one of the caretakers,” she church on the prairie. While closed as an active church, the families. In 20 years, I’ve met a lot of said. The success of the structure is “be- structure remains firmly in the heart of descendants. From one family who lived cause of the people with whom I’ve been

Scripture Readings The Prayer of St. Francis Sunday, Dec. 3; First Sunday of Genesis 3:9-15, 20/Ephesians 1:3- 30 Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Advent 6, 11-12/Luke 1:26-38 Thursday, Dec. 14; Saint John Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Isaiah 63:16-17, 19/First Corinthi- Saturday, Dec. 9 of the Cross, priest and doctor where there is injury, pardon; ans 1:3-9/Mark 13:33-37 Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26/Matthew First Corinthians 2:1-10/Isaiah where there is doubt, faith; Monday, Dec. 4 9:35--10:1, 6-8 41:13-20/Matthew 11:11-15 where there is despair, hope; Isaiah 2:1-5/Matthew 8:5-11 Sunday, Dec. 10; Second Sun- Friday, Dec. 15 where there is darkness, light; Tuesday, Dec. 5 day of Advent Isaiah 48:17-19/Matthew 11:16- where there is sadness, joy; Isaiah 11:1-10/Luke 10:21-24 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11/Second Peter 19 Wednesday, Dec. 6 3:8-14/Mark 1:1-8 Saturday, Dec. 16 O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much Isaiah 25:6-10/Matthew 15:29-37 Monday, Dec. 11 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11/Matthew seek to be consoled as to console; Thursday, Dec. 7; Saint Am- Isaiah 35:1-10/Luke 5:17-26 17:10-13 to be understood as to understand; brose, bishop and doctor Tuesday, Dec. 12 Sunday, Dec. 17 to be loved as to love. Isaiah 26:1-6/Matthew 7:21, Isaiah 40:1-11/Matthew 18:12-14 Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11/First Thessa- For it is in giving that we receive; 24-27 Wednesday, Dec. 13; Saint lonians 5:16-24/John 1:6-8, 19-28 it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; Friday, Dec. 8; Immaculate Lucy, virgin and martyr and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Conception of the Virgin Mary Isaiah 40:25-31/Matthew 11:28- Don’t forget Mark’s little appeal flag

Page 14 December 3, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic AdVantage Priests on the Prairie Hoefer Died Dec. 9, 2008 Stained Glass • Restoration of Antique Stained Father James Kelly and Painted Glass • Custom Designed of New ather James Kelly was born in Dublin, Ireland, May 20, 1910, Stained Glass Windows Fthe son of William and Catherine (Phelan) Kelly. He was or- dained Sept. 10, 1944, for the Order of Saint Camillus by Bishop Customer Care and (later Cardinal) John Dalton of the Diocese of Meath, Ireland. Quality Craftsmanship He founded the Camillian House in London in 1945 and served as Superior there from 1946 to 1949. During this same 1-800-663-8020 time, he served as chaplain of Hillside Institute and LaSainte Union convent, also in London. 910 S. Main • South Hutchinson Father Kelly transferred to the Diocese of Dodge City in 1953. Visit our website; View our job sites He was assigned to St. Mary’s Parish, Marienthal as assistant www.hoeferstainedglass.com pastor and cared for the mission churches of St. Joseph, Tri- bune, and St. Anthony at St. Theresa. His other pastorates included: St. Theresa, Dighton (1960- 63); St. Joseph, Scott City (1963-68); St. Joseph, Ellinwood (1968-79); and St. Joseph, Liebenthal (1987-89). He served as chaplain at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend from 1979 to 1987. In addition to his parochial appointments he was named as He founded the Camillian spiritual director of the Legion of Mary Comitium on March 31, House in London in 1945 1963, and diocesan director of Catholic Hospitals on Sept. 12, and served as Superior 1968. there from 1946 to 1949. He retired to Ireland in 1989, but returned to Kansas two years later and took up residence at the Priests Retirement During this same time, he Center on the campus of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita. served as chaplain of Hill- Father Kelly died on Dec. 9, 2008, at the Catholic Care Cen- side Institute and LaSainte ter. Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore celebrated the funeral Mass at Union convent.... St. Elizabeth Chapel. Burial was at Ascension Cemetery.

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How to make a confession These priests were martyred for refusing Or, don’t sweat the embarrassing stuff By Dave Myers to violate the seal of confession Southwest Kansas Catholic NA -- In recent years, some did not tell him his wife’s secrets. Editor’s Note: I provided the text that is in italics. Catholics have been con- King Wenceslaus and John Catholic News Agency provided the rest. cerned by pushes from Nepomucene came into conflict ou can begin your confession by making the Sign of C governments in locations such as again when the monarch wanted the Cross and greeting the priest: Y Louisiana and Australia who chal- to seize a convent in order to take “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.” lenge the secrecy of the sacrament its wealth and give it to a relative. This is why you’re here. On another occasion, you of confession, asking that priests The saint prohibited its seizure could easily greet a priest by saying, “Bless me, Father, betray the solemnity of penitents’ because those goods belonged to for I. Am. Awesome!” Why? Because God loves you so confessions when they hear of seri- the Church. much! Even as we are in sin, we are as beloved to Him ous crimes in the confessional. Filled with rage, the king ordered as a newborn is to their mom or dad! However, Catholics should not the torture of the saint, whose But here and now, it’s about saying to God, “I know be afraid, because keeping the se- body was then thrown to the Vl- I let you down. Help me to be a better person. Help me crecy of the sacrament of confes- tava River in 1393. to heal.” sion is one of the most important King David probably said it best: “Wash me thor- promises priests make. oughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” St. Mateo Correa The code of canon law states (Psalm 51:2) Magallanes that “the sacramental seal is in- You’re in good company! Even popes go to confes- Saint Mateo Correa Magallanes violable; therefore it is absolutely sion! was another martyr of the seal of forbidden for a confessor to betray St. Mateo Correa Magallanes The priest gives you a blessing. One response you confession. He was shot in Mexico in any way a penitent in words or his refusal to reveal it, the militia- might give is these words St. Peter said to Christ: during the Cristero War for refus- in any manner and for any reason.” men threatened to kill him,” says “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you” ing to reveal the confessions of Priests who violate this seal of con- an archdiocesan statement by a (Jn 21:17). prisoners rebelling against the fession are automatically excom- witness to the event. The priest One then continues with the time since one’s last Mexican government. municated. then replied, “Do what you want confession: He was born in Tepechitlán in Priests take this solemnity of but I will not reveal the confession, “My last good confession was... (approximately how the state of Zacateca on July 22, the seal of confession very seri- I would die before that.” many weeks, months or years).” 1866 and was ordained a priest ously; these four priests who died I’m not sure what a “good” confession is versus any in 1893. Father Matteo served “Seeing him so sure, they took protecting it are witnesses to the other confession, but the point is, this is similar to tell- as chaplain in various towns and him to a sham court where he was extreme lengths to which priests ing a dentist when your last checkup was. It gives the parishes and was a member of the ordered to reveal the secrets.” are willing to go to protect the seal priest a little wider perspective on what you are about Knights of Columbus. Father Císar remained committed of confession. to confess. If you have a litany of sins a mile long, yet In 1927, the priest was arrested to his position, stating that he pre- you just went to Confession last week, the priest will by Mexican army forces under ferred to die, and the militiamen probably have different words of guidance than if you General Eulogio Ortiz. A few days condemned him to death. Fathers last went to confession in 1974. later, the general sent Father Cor- Felipe Císcar and Andrés Ivars were Don’t be afraid of long lapses! Remember the Prodi- rea to hear the confessions of a taken by car to another location gal Son! group of people who were to be where they were shot on Septem- ber 8, 1936. They were 71 and 51 Say the sins that you remember. Start with the one shot. After Father Mateo finished years old, respectively. that is most difficult to say; after this it will be easier to administering the sacrament, the Both Felipe Císcar and Andrés mention the rest. general then demanded that the Ivars are part of the canonization If you do not know how to confess, or you feel priest reveal what he had heard. cause of Ricardo Pelufo Esteve and uneasy or ashamed, simply ask the priest to assist Father Mateo responded with 43 companions. you. Be assured that he will help you to make a good a resounding “no” and was ex- confession. Simply answer his questions without hiding ecuted. Currently, his remains anything out of shame or fear. Place your trust in God: are venerated in the Cathedral of Father Fernando he is your merciful Father and wants to forgive you. Durango. Olmedo Reguera I know: This is the tough part. Just know that there is He was beatified Nov. 22, 1992 Father Fernando Olmedo no sin that the priest has not heard before. Probably. and canonized by St. John Paul II Reguera was also a victim of the When my mom was a girl, she thought her first confes- May 21, 2000. Spanish Civil War who opted to die sion was a rehearsal for the real thing, so she made up rather than break the secrecy of a bunch of sins that would have made Al Capone envi- Father Felipe Císcar Puig confession. ous. I’m sure the priest sprouted several grey hairs that Father Felipe Císcar Puig was a Born in Santiago de Compostela day. Valencian priest who is also consid- Jan. 10, 1873 and ordained a priest If you do not remember any serious sins, be sure to ered a martyr of the sacramental in the Capuchin Order of Friars confess at least some of your venial sins, adding at the seal because he was martyred after Minor on July 31, 1904, Father end: St. John Nepomucene keeping confessions secret during Olmedo was killed Aug. 12, 1936. “I am sorry for these and all the sins of my past life the religious persecution of the He served the order as its provin- (not past life as in, you were once a Roman gladiator), Spanish Civil War. cial secretary until 1936, when he especially for...” (mention in general any past sin for St. John Nepomucene During the war, revolutionary had to leave his convent due to the which you are particularly sorry; for example, all my Born in Bohemia, or what is now and republican forces engaged severe religious persecution in the sins against charity). the Czech Republic, between 1340 in violent battles for power, and area. The priest will assign you some penance and give you and 1350, St. John Nepomucene many Catholics were targeted. This Father Olmedo was then arrest- some advice to help you to be a better Christian. was an example of the protection was especially true of the coastal ed, and beaten in prison. He then This is what some people forget: the Sacrament of of sacramental secrecy, being the province of Valencia, on the Medi- was pressured into revealing the Reconciliation isn’t just about how many Our Father’s first martyr who preferred to die terranean sea. confessions of others, but Father you’ll be assigned, it’s about receiving caring guidance. rather than reveal the secret of The Archdiocese of Valencia Olmedo did not give in. According Listen to the words of absolution attentively. At the confession. indicated that, according to the to reports, he was shot at a 19th end answer: “Amen.” When he was Vicar General of documents collected, Father Císcar century fortress outside of Madrid Be willing to do the penance as soon as possible. This the Archdiocese of Prague, the was taken to a prison near the end by a populist tribunal. His remains penance will diminish the temporal punishment due to now-saint served as confessor of of August 1936. There, a Francis- are entombed in the crypt of the sins already forgiven. Sofia of Bavaria, the wife of King can friar named Andrés Ivars asked Church of Jesus of Medinaceli in Know this: Just because you’re doing penance, Wenceslaus. The king, who had that Father Císcar hear his confes- Madrid, and he was beatified in doesn’t mean God loves you any less, even temporar- infamous outbursts of anger and sion before the friar was executed Tarragona Oct. 13, 2013. ily. As it says in the book of Micah (7:19), “You will cast jealousy, ordered the priest to re- be firing squad. into the depths of the sea all our sins.” From what I veal the sins of his wife. The saint’s “After the confession, they tried hear, that ol’ sea is pretty darn deep! refusal infuriated Wenceslaus, who to extract its contents and before threatened to kill the priest if he