Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Volume XXXV, No. 8 AUGUST 2015

KICKBALL WITH CLERICS Ryan Pruitt, above, was one of the over 200 esti- mated spectators in attendance Sunday, August 2, as Midland hosted Kickball with Clerics, the sec- A River Runs Through Us ond annual athletic event featuring diocesan cler- gy members and youth. For a rundown on the game and photos, please see Pgs. 12-13 and Pg. San Angelo Bishop Michael J. Sis visits the remotest area of our diocese: 24. (Photo by Karen J. Patterson) The Texas-Mexico border, south of Sanderson INSIDE ...

The Synod and your family The World Meeting of Families will con- vene in Philadelphia September 22, 2015, and the Fourteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will con- vene October 4th. The theme of the Synod is "The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the World." What is the sig- nificance of these meetings for our families, and what can we do to prepare for them? / Pg. 8 Caitlyn nee Bruce The famous Olympian Bruce Jenner made headlines recently when he told ABC News, “For all intents and purposes, I’m a woman… That female side is part of me. That’s who I am.” He has been receiving hor- monal treatments to acquire feminine traits, and is not yet sure whether he will undergo DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO NONPROFIT ORG. PO BOX 1829 US POSTAGE PAID surgery to “complete” the SAN ANGELO TX 76902-1829 SAN ANGELO, TX process. His dramatic case PERMIT NO. 44 raises important ethical and ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED medical concerns about properly understanding our identity and respecting the given order of our bodies. / Pg. 11 A River Runs Through Us On July 11, Bishop Michael J. Sis, at left, accompanied by a handful of parishioners from St. James Parish in Sanderson, trav- eled four hours out and back across rugged, unpaved roads which took the party to the Rio Grande River, the south- ernmost, remotest border of the Diocese of San Angelo. Read the bishop’s impres- sions and see photos, Pgs. 5-6. Page 2 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus From The Bishop’s Desk College years: Faith enrichment or faith abandonment? By Bishop Michael J. Sis When choosing a college, an important question to factor into the decision is the Every year the month of August brings a availability of Catholic campus ministry. familiar scene to many families. Young Campus ministry is the active presence of La Pastoral Universitaria adults in their late teens and early twenties the Church in the university community. Obispo MIguel J. Sis ellos en ese momento fértil de desar- start the school year in colleges and universi- The first Catholic campus ministry in the rollo personal. Después de su grad- ties, sometimes very far United States began in 1883 at the Cada año, el mes de agosto trae una uación, se han convertido en líderes from home. University of Wisconsin. The first president escena común para muchas familias. activos en sus parroquias en el esta- Moms have a tear in of the Catholic Club at Wisconsin was a stu- Los jóvenes adultos en su adolescencia do, a través del país, y alrededor del their eye as they watch dent named John McAnaw. He was inspired y en sus veintes comienzan el año mundo. their child go off to to form a supportive Catholic student group escolar en los colegios y universi- Al elegir una universidad, una pre- school. Dads worry about because his professor had slandered dades, a veces muy lejos de casa. gunta importante de tener en cuenta en the finances. Young col- Catholicism during class. Las mamás tienen una lágrima en la decisión es la disponibilidad de la lege students wonder how Today, Catholic students comprise approxi- sus ojos al ver que sus hijos se van a la pastoral universitaria Católica. La pas- hard their classes will be, mately 35 percent of freshman classes on escuela. Los papás se preocupan por toral universitaria es la presencia acti- whether they will eventu- public university campuses in this country. Bishop Sis las finanzas. Estudiantes universitarios va de la Iglesia en la comunidad uni- ally graduate, and who There are approximately 5.5 million Catholic jóvenes se preguntan cuán difíciles versitaria. their friends will be. college students in the U.S., with approxi- serán sus clases, si finalmente se grad- La primera pastoral universitaria As students prepare for the new academic mately 90 percent of them attending non- uarán, y quiénes serán sus amigos. Católica en los Estados Unidos comen- year at college, they should remember to Catholic institutions. Al prepararse para el nuevo año zó en 1883 en la Universidad de bring along their faith. The college years The mission of Catholic campus ministry académico en la universidad, los estu- Wisconsin. El primer presidente del can be either a time of tremendous growth in includes the following elements: diantes deben recordar de llevar consi- Club Católico en Wisconsin era un adult faith, or a time of abandonment of reli- 4offering a welcoming faith community 4 go su fe. Los años universitarios estudiante llamado John McAnaw. Se gion, depending on the choices the student helping students appropriate the faith pueden ser o un momento de gran inspiró a formar un grupo de estudi- makes. 4forming the Christian conscience 4 crecimiento en la fe del adulto, o un antes Católicos de apoyo porque su I have seen thousands of young adults educating for justice tiempo de abandono de la religión, profesor había calumniado el catolicis- whose Catholic faith grew by leaps and 4facilitating personal development 4 dependiente en las decisiones que el mo durante la clase. bounds during their college years because and forming leaders for the future. estudiante tome. Hoy en día, los estudiantes Católicos the Church was there for them in that fertile In the territory of the Diocese of San He visto miles de jóvenes adultos consisten aproximadamente de un 35 time of personal development. After gradua- Angelo, there are many different colleges cuya fe Católica creció a pasos agigan- por ciento de las clases de primer año tion, they have become active leaders in their and universities, including Angelo State, UT tados durante sus años en la universi- parishes in the state, across the country and dad porque la Iglesia estaba allí para (Mira OBISPO/18) around the world. (Please See BISHOP/18) DIOCESAN BRIEFS Deacon completes course in Safe environment information youth ministry studies The Catholic Diocese of San Angelo is This spring, Deacon Daniel firmly committed to creating and main- Shannahan, pictured, participated in an taining the safest possible environment on-line course of for our children and young people. To study toward his report allegations of sexual abuse by Youth Ministry church personnel, contact the Victim Certification spon- Assistance Coordinator, Lori Hines. To sored by the National ensure confidentiality in her outreach to Association of victims, she can be contacted privately at Catholic Youth (325) 374-7609 (cell). Alleged victims are Ministry Leaders. advised of their right to report alleged Dan earned five abuse to civil authorities. Continuing Education Units. This course Colin Raye to play at GRN event was “Fostering a Culture of Encounter Guadalupe Radio Network for West with Young Disciples,” conducted Texas will host the 2nd annual Fishers of between April 12 – May 16, 2015. It was Men Dinner, 7 p.m., Saturday, October based on Pope Francis’ Evangelii 3, 2015, Midland Center. This year’s Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel). keynote presenter is Collin Raye, former Deacon Dan ministers at St. Ambrose country music recording artist ... San in Wall. We are proud of him as he con- Angelo Bishop Michael J. Sis will also be tinues to learn more about Youth Ministry honored at the dinner. Also appearing will and the world of adolescents. be the Texas Congratulations! - Sr. Adelina Garcia, OSF The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 3 CALENDARS From The Editor

BISHOP SIS' SCHEDULE of Labor Day 7 Heart of Mercy Prayer It’s not everyday you can hold a miracle AUGUST Group 11 — SAN ANGELO, 11-13 Deacon Formation By Jimmy Patterson middle child by Cesarean Section was families who would have likely never Diocesan Pastoral Center, 11-13 Beginning Experience the one event over all others in my had occasion to come together other- Diocesan Campus Ministry 14 Heart of Mercy Prayer Stop me if you’ve heard this one life that I will see forever. Caring for wise. One life has made the differ- meeting, 11:00 a.m. Group before: “Let me show you a picture of our newborn son as he fought tremen- ence. One life has brought love to an 12 — SAN ANGELO, 17-20 Lubbock Deacons my grandchild ...” dous odds and faced death in his extended family where maybe there Diocesan Pastoral Center, Annual Retreat #1 No, I won’t do infancy was a trial I would wish upon had not been love before. One life has 21 Heart of Mercy Prayer Priestly Life and Formation that to you. no one, but one that was overcome provided a bond where there had not Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m. Group 15 — EDEN, Detention 24-26 San Angelo Men’s (Although if you with the help of many healthcare pro- been one before. Center, Mass, 1 p.m. ACTS Retreat want to see pic- fessionals working together with a A baby not only brings families 16 — SAN ANGELO, Christ 28 Heart of Mercy Prayer tures of my beau- God that wanted our son to live. together, but it ensures that families the King Retreat Center, Mass Group tiful grand-daugh- The birth of our grandchild is a dif- will go on. It’s quite a feeling when at Deacons’ Retreat, 11:00 a.m. ter, you’re wel- ferent feeling than the birth of our you realize that because you and your 18 — SAN ANGELO, OCTOBER come to friend me children. We are wiser now. More wife brought a child into this world Diocesan Pastoral Center, 1-4 Lubbock Deacons Annual on Facebook. It appreciative, perhaps, of the meaning who has now brought a child of her Retreat 2 Presbyteral Council meeting, will be worth of all this. A wisdom likely brought own into this world, maybe your role 11:00 a.m. 5 Heart of Mercy Prayer 19 — SAN ANGELO, Group your time and you on largely by the experiences we in this huge thing called life is not as Diocesan Pastoral Center, 6-7 Clergy Convocation Patterson will oooh and shared during the births of our chil- insignificant as you thought it was. Vocation Team meeting, 2:00 9-11 Deacon Formation ahhh in sheer delight and disbelief at dren. A baby reminds us of the love of p.m. 12 Heart of Mercy Prayer her beauty. Trust me on that one.) In the days following our grand- family. When our daughter Jennifer 23 — HOUSTON, St. Mary’s Group Enough about my grandbaby. Sort daughter’s birth last month in was born 29 years ago, her God- Seminary, Rite of Candidacy, 16-18 Engaged Encounter of. Houston, I held this tiny person and father, my Uncle Bill, wrote a poem 9:30 a.m. 18 Natural Family Planning 19 Heart of Mercy Prayer Instead, what I’d love to write about stared into her eyes. For the first few about children and how we should SEPTEMBER Group today is not my new grand-daughter, days of her life, I was repeatedly allow them to grow and love them 2 — SAN ANGELO, 21-22 First United Methodist but grandchildren. They are remark- given that privilege by our daughter and protect them. It was a beautiful Newman Center, Mass at Noon 22-25 Women’s Walk to able beings capable of much more and son-in-law. Each time, I felt like I poem with so much wisdom and love 4-6 — BROWNSVILLE- Emmaus than we ever give them credit for. could have sat and held her without tucked into its words that it became a MATAMOROS, Meeting of Tex- 26 Heart of Mercy Prayer While we can often see Jesus in the eating or sleeping ever again. It was family classic. Less than a week after Mex Border Bishops Group face of strangers on the streets or in mesmerizing. It’s not every day you our grand-baby was born, our daugh- 11 — SAN ANGELO, 9/11 27 Deacon Quarterly the supermarket checkout line, or in get to hold a miracle. ter opened a package in the mail. In it Memorial, Memorial Service at 31-1 Episcopal Women’s 9:30 a.m. Retreat-San Angelo the eyes of the beggar at an intersec- To possess the ability to transfix me was that poem, which my Aunt 15 — SAN ANGELO, tion, maybe nothing can convey the of all people, someone constantly on Loretta, now well into her 80s and Diocesan Pastoral Center, NECROLOGY very vision of God as much as the the move from topic to topic and who who had been married to my Uncle Presbyteral Council Meeting at SEPTEMBER innocence in the perfect face of a rarely sits still in a borderline ADHD Bill before his death several years 11 a.m. 1-Rev. James Delaney, OMI newborn. way, that sort of placidity itself is a ago, had restitched by hand and 22-28 — WASHINGTON DC (2007) The births of our three children miracle. mailed to our daughter. and PHILADELPHIA, World 2-Rev. Hilarin Lapinski (1994) were life-altering, beautiful, irreplace- I will say this, and I say it as a new- A baby is a continuation of faith. Meeting of Families 4-Rev. John Busch, OMI 30 — ODESSA, Holy able moments etched in our personal bie granddad, who still has plenty to Our grand-daughter will be baptized (2003) family history forever. When our old- learn: few things magnify the mean- this fall. Our son will be the Redeemer, Confirmation Mass 5-Deacon Jesus Mercado at 7:00 p.m. (2009) est was born, breaking the news to a ing and significance of family more Godfather. Our Catholic faith and our 6-Rev. Vincent Daugintis crowded hospital waiting room filled than a grandchild. Few things can family will carry on for another gener- (1990) with family was the first time in my bring families together like the birth ation. All because of one child. 10-Rev. James Franchi life I had cried over anything mean- of a child. If you want to look for that which is CHRIST THE KING (1969) ingful (I can hardly count the death of In our case, this new life has critical to the very furtherance of the RETREAT CENTER 10-Rev. Leo St. John, OMI Edith Bunker as meaningful). brought two families together that are family, look to the little ones. They're AUGUST (1976) Watching as doctors delivered our vastly different from each other. Two the ones who deserve all the credit. 10 Heart of Mercy Prayer 15-Rev. Peter Vergauwen Group (2003) 11-12 First Methodist, Midland 21- Rev. Domingo Estrada Social media effort gears up for pope’s visit 14-16 DOSA Deacons Annual (2009) Retreat #1 23-Rev. Herman Valladares CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) — A from 16 percent in 2007 to 23 percent Media Challenge. Hessert, a parish- 17 Heart of Mercy Prayer (1997) broad digital media project to coincide in 2014. Among millennials, the Pew ioner of St. Gabriel Church in Group 25-Rev. William Lensing (1978) with Pope Francis' visit this fall to the survey showed a sharp decline in the Charlotte, is leading a national digital 20-23 Men’s Walk to United States aims to recruit and inter- percentage of people who say they're evangelization initiative by the global Emmaus 26-Rev. William Cadigan, 24 Heart of Mercy Prayer MSC (1971) act with young people, particularly Catholic, in comparison to older gen- Catholic network Aleteia.org in con- Group 28-Deacon Paul Ramos those who do not think of themselves erations. In the three older generations junction with the pope's Sept. 22-27 28-30 Engaged Encounter (1990) as religious. These "nones," as the survey considered, 20-23 percent trip to Philadelphia, New York and 30 Natural Family Planning researchers have called them, are espe- of adults said they are Catholics, but Washington. A key part of 31 Heart of Mercy Prayer PRIESTLY cially found among the millennial gen- among millennials, it was 16 percent. Aleteia.org's digital strategy is engag- Group ORDINATIONS eration, generally defined as those who This youthful, religiously unaffiliated ing with millennials who -- even SEPTEMBER came of age around the year 2000. A demographic presents a golden oppor- though they do not identify now as SEPTEMBER 2014 Pew Research Center study tunity for the Catholic Church's new religious -- can represent a vital con- 2 -- Fr. Albert Ezeanya 4-6 DOSA Deacons Annual found that the number of people who evangelization, said Kathleen Hessert, stituency to the future of the church, (2005) Retreat #2 define themselves as "nones" grew founder of Charlotte-based Sports Hessert said. 7 Office closed in observance Page 4 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus FALL FESTIVALS, FAMILY FAIRS

2015 Fall Festivals / Family Fairs Schedule children and Drive-Thru To-Go plates will be avail- OCTOBER 4, 2015 We hope to see you in St. Lawrence for a able. Adult and To-Go plates are $10; Children ST. PATRICK’S relaxing day with family and friends while expe- Friday, August 7-Sunday, August 9 plates for age 10 and under: $6. BRADY riencing the local cuisine and hospitality! For ST. MARGARET’S OF CORTONA Cooked/uncooked sausage may be purchased St. Patricks Fall Festival will be at the First more information contact Martha @ 432 397 JAMAICA in the afternoon. An auction featuring donations Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1103 W. 2268 BIG LAKE from various merchants and parishioners will 17th, in Brady. The festival will feature a turkey No information provided. Check with parish. begin at 1:15 p.m. A Country Store, Silent and dressing meal with all the trimmings, from Sunday, October 4 Auction, Bingo and other games will be available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 per plate. Take outs avail- ST. PATRICK Saturday, August 15 throughout the afternoon. For more information, able. Win a 2015 Ford F-150 or five other BRADY ST. PETER call St. Therese Catholic Church: 1-325-465-8062. prizes. Tickets are $100 each and only 500 are No information provided. Check with parish. MERTZON available. Ane aryl-bird drawing for $500 will No information provided. Check with parish. Saturday, September 26 also be held September 20. For more informa- Saturday, October 10 ST. ANN’S tion or to buy a ticket, contact the parish off at OUR LADY OF LOURDES Saturday, August 22 MIDLAND St. Patricks, 325-597-2324. ANDREWS ST. JOSEPH — GUADALUPANAS Information forthcoming No information provided. Check with parish. STANTON Sunday, October 4 No information provided. Check with parish. Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 ST. MARY FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 10 ST. JOSEPH — JAMAICA BROWNWOOD HOLY REDEEMER Saturday, September 6 ODESSA The 2015 Fall Festival will be held on ODESSA ST. MARY — JAMAICA No information provided. Check with parish. Sunday,October 4, 2015 from 10:00 am to 5:00 No information provided. Check with parish. SAN ANGELO pm at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic No information provided. Check with parish. Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 Church at 1103 Main Avenue. There will be live Sunday, October 11 SACRED HEART and silent auctions. Our top raffle prize is ST. BONIFACE Sunday, September 13 ABILENE $2,000 pre-paid Visa card. 2nd prize is four OLFEN ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA No information provided. Check with parish. tickets to a Dallas Cowboy game with a parking No information provided. Check with parish. BALLINGER pass and $100 Gift Card to Salt Grass Harvest Blessings, the 2015 fall festival at St. Sunday, September 27 Steakhouse. Third prize is $1,000 prep-paid Sunday, October 11 Mary's, Star of the Sea, in Ballinger, will be IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FESTIVAL Visa card. 4th prize is a 55-inch Smart TV flat HOLY SPIRIT Sunday, September 13, 2015. A traditional KNICKERBOCKER screen. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each. Music will SWEETWATER Mexican beef and Chicken Fajita dinner will be Mesquite-cooked brisket & sausage plate with be provided by a DJ and other groups through- No information provided. Check with parish. served from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Live auction all the trimmings served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. out the day. There will also be a cake walk, a begins at 12:30 p.m. Buy a chance to win a Adults $10, children (12 & under) $8. Live country store, a loteria, a children's area, chil- Saturday, October 17 $1,200 Gas Grill, a 40-inch LCT TV or a $250 Auction begins at 1 p.m. Raffle – Games – dren's rides, children's art contest and a car ST. ANN show. From our many food booths, roasted Wal-Mart Gift Certificate. Also featured: Country Store – Music by the Old Hat Band COLORADO CITY corn, gorditas, Filipino food, hamburgers and Children's games, Bingo, Fancy Stand, Silent No information provided. Check with parish. curly fries, flautas, menudo, homemade cookies Auction and a Handmade Quilt Raffle. For Sunday, September 27 and more. The approximate schedule for this more information, contact 325.365.2687. ST. THERESA Sunday, October 18 festival's activities is as follows: CHILDREN'S JUNCTION ST. AMBROSE AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES: 10 am-5 pm; Saturday, September 19 No information provided. Check with parish. WALL COUNTRY STORE: 10 a.m.-5 pm; CAKE- No information provided. Check with parish. ST. CHARLES WALK: 10 am till sold out; SILENT AUC- EDEN OCTOBER 2-3, 2015 TION:10 am-2 pm; LIVE AUCTION: 3-5 pm; No information provided. Check with parish. ST. FRANCIS FOOD: 10-5 pm. Bring your family and friends Sunday, October 18 ABILENE to help celebrate our Fall Festival. All proceeds SACRED HEART Sunday, September 20 The St Francis Annual Grand Jamaica will be from this year's activities will go into our fund COLEMAN OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE held Oct 2-3, 2015, on the church festival for the renovation of our Parish Hall. No information provided. Check with parish. ELDORADO grounds, 826 Cottonwood St. in Abilene. Our Lady of Guadalupe Annual Fall Festival Festivities begin on Friday October 2 at 5 p.m. Sunday, October 4 Sunday, October 25 in Eldorado, September 20, 2015 from 11am with the blessing of the animals. Saturday ST. LAWRENCE ANGELO CATHOLIC SCHOOL activities will start at 11 am and conclude at 11 until 4pm. Please join us for family fun and The 59th Annual ST LAWRENCE FALL FES- OKTOBER FIESTA pm. Come listen to live music and family fun. great food. We will have games for children, TIVAL will be Sunday, October 4, 2015 on the SAN ANGELO There will be lots of food to enjoy, including bingo, country store, auction, corn on the cob, grounds of the St Lawrence Church and Parish No information provided. Check with school. brisket sandwiches, funnel cakes, hamburgers, gorditas, hamburgers, sweets, funnel cakes, Hall south of Garden City. MASS will begin at tamales, tortas, turkey legs, corn on the cob cake walk, sausage wraps, drinks, and dj 9:00 am followed by a barbeque brisket and Sunday, October 25 and more! We will have games for everyone: music. A raffle for a trip to the (1) Inn of the homemade German sausage lunch that ST. ANN Loteria, cake walks, children’s bingo, air cas- Mountain God's, (2) a night stay at Christoval includes homemade desserts. Meal tickets are SONORA Vineyard for 4, and (3) $250.00 gift card. tles, train rides, face painting and much more. 311 W. Plum St. Items will also be available from the St Francis $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 and under. Plates to go are available as well. Fiesta y Tardiada Sunday, September 20 Religious Store such as rosaries, bracelets, 11 am to 6 pm; and prayer cards. Raffle tickets are on sale Sausage sandwiches can be purchased after 4 ST. THERESE One Mass on Oct. 25 at 10 am now for the drawing that will take place on pm. and a concession stand will also be open Carlsbad Annual Fall Festival The festival queen will be announced at Saturday evening at 10 pm. The following for purchases. SAUSAGE-uncooked, home- Knights of Columbus Hall Mass. Food booths, games, silent auction, raf- items will be given away during the Jamaica made German Sausage will be sold for $ 7.00 3636 N. Bryant, San Angelo fle drawing for prizes. Music and dancing 4-6 (tickets are $2.00 each): Nextbook Windows per pound in the Sausage Haus. There will be St. Therese Catholic Church of Carlsbad will pm, featuring Mariachi Alma Mexicana. For 8.1 Tablet; $100 Gas Gift card; 50” Flat screen several game booths, a Kountry Kitchen, hold its annual festival on Sunday, September 20, more information, please call the church office TV; $100 Visa gift card; Hamilton Beach; Religious Booth, Petting Zoo, Balloons and 325-387-2278. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3636 N. Bryant, Microwave; $100 HEB gift card; $200 much more throughout the day. BINGO will in San Angelo. A barbecue and homemade Academy gift card; $300 Walmart gift card. For begin at 12 noon and conclude at 4 pm. A German sausage dinner with all the trimmings will more information, please contact the parish Silent Auction is scheduled from 10:30-2:30 be served from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Plates for adults, office at (325) 672-6695. and the Live Auction is set to begin at 2 p.m. The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 5 A River Runs Through Us Visit to Rio Grande allows bishop chance to reflect, speak on immigration, border issues

By Jimmy Patterson Editor West Texas Angelus

TERRELL COUNTY, ALONG THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER — When presidential candidate Donald Trump vis- ited the Texas-Mexico border in July, he brought with him his well-known person- al style and ability to attract media atten- tion. With more than 100 working press members following his every step and every word, Trump spoke before a crowd that included the leadership of the city of Laredo. He insisted the country— and Laredo itself — was in need of a fence to keep out Mexican immigrants that he had infamously referred to as rapists and mur- derers. Less than two weeks before Trump’s much-heralded journey to the Rio Grande River, another leader made another trip to the strip of muddy water that separates Texas and Mexico. He was not accompa- nied by any advance news releases or media, and the leader’s entourage con- sisted of four area residents —one of whom was a parishioner from Sanderson’s St. James parish who brought along one camera. The take-aways from the two leaders’ trips were as different as the two coun- tries themselves. One message captured the immediate attention of hordes of Americans. The other, delivered by the Most Rev. Michael J. Sis, Bishop of San Angelo, sought to encourage people to examine the border issues from a compas- sionate, informed Catholic perspective. “The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that human beings have a basic human right to emigrate,” Bishop Sis said. “The Catechism also teaches that every government must secure its own With Mexico behind him, Bishop Sis visited southern Terrell County, which borders Mexico for a roughly 54-mile stretch (Courtesy photo). borders and enforce the law for the sake regions — Bishop Sis has encouraged immigration, including human traffick- law. of promoting the common good.” (2241) 4 There are currently 11 million people lawmakers to dedicate the resources ing, violent gangs and cartels, hopeless Provision for legal and secure immi- needed to respond to all facets of the cur- poverty, and structural injustice. gration. without legal immigration status who live 4 in the United States, and every year that rent crisis. The Diocese of San Angelo Review of any current laws or policies Because of the often-desperate living borders Mexico for a roughly 54-mile which may be contributing to this crisis. conditions in Mexico, many immigrants number increases by another 300,000. 4 Most come to the United States from stretch in Terrell County. Fair and careful processing of asylum come to our country with the hope of Six points of concern on the immigra- claims. finding work and improving their lives. Mexico, a nation beset by poverty where 4 it is often impossible to earn a living or tion issue that Bishop Sis encourages Compassionate and humane treatment In fact, the U.S. often utilizes many meet the basic needs of family members. leaders to study more in-depth include: of those vulnerable people who are pres- immigrant workers in occupations such 4 Collaboration with the governments of ent in our country. as agriculture, construction, oil and many Acknowledging that the immigration 4 issue is one of concern for Americans — Central America and Mexico to alleviate Dedication of sufficient resources to other industries. While the U.S. economy especially those who live in border the root problems of the current wave of maintain a secure border and the rule of (Please See BORDER/6) Page 6 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus BORDER Vocation Walk 2015 (From 5) depends on a certain amount of immigrant labor, the number of available visas for workers is not sufficient to meet the country’s demand for foreign laborers.

THE REGION Bishop Sis called the area of his visit “beautiful and rugged territory.” His visit took him from Sanderson, 20 miles south- east on Hwy. 90 then 20 miles south, over rough ranch roads with four residents of the area, including a border patrol agent, who shared with the bishop the standard techniques for track- ing people who have crossed the river and are headed north across Terrell County. A few miles north of the Rio Grande, a sign, facing north in order to be read by those heading south toward the river, says:

John’s Marina 4 Miles Private Road Entry by permission only All others shot on site

Bishop Sis surmised that the landowner must be someone of good humor since the sign does not face Mexico and the let- tering is in English. Since Terrell County is one of the more remote and desolate border areas, the number of people crossing the border in this area is not as high as in more accessible areas such as the Lower Rio Grande Valley. “A lot of the border patrol’s activity in the area is catching Fr. Hubert Wade, front left; Sister Hilda Marotta, OSF, and Sister Kathy Kudlac, OSF, lead the diocese’s first people who are bringing drugs across the border,” Sis said. Vocations Walk, in Ballinger, July 25, 2015. Below, participants and supporters with Sister Kathy Kudlac, OSF, and, “There are some small numbers of people who cross here for in bottom photo, Vocations Director Fr. Rodney White, right, and Deacon Federico Medina, Director of Deacons in purposes of immigration, but it is so dry and rugged. There the diocese. (Courtesy photos). are no improved roads on either side of the border for many miles.” Diocese’s first Vocations Walk a success A stock tank filled by water wells powered by a windmill is sometimes used by thirsty people who cross near John’s By Sister Adelina Garcia, OSF, and Marina. Sister Hilda Marotta, OSF On the Mexican side of the river at the area Bishop Sis vis- Office of Evangelization and Catechesis ited are equally remote, yet functioning, working ranches. BALLINGER— Early Saturday morning, VOLUNTEERING YOUR HELP July 25, 2015, people from Ballinger, Bishop Sis encouraged parishioners in the diocese to take an Brownwood, Coleman, Winters, Olfen, and active interest in immigration issues, remembering the com- San Angelo began arriving at The Cross in passion stressed in the Catechism with regard to immigrants, Ballinger to participate in a prayer walk for and noting that Abilene is a U.S. port city for refugee resettle- vocation awareness. The Knights of ment. Catholic agencies offer assistance with immigration Columbus from St. Mary, Star of the Sea paperwork in San Angelo, Abilene, and Odessa. Some mem- Parish, were there to offer water, juice and bers from the Diocese of San Angelo have volunteered their donuts to prepare the walkers for their 3 mile time assisting immigrants at detention centers in other parts of trek. This is the same route the parish commu- the state. nity walks every Good Friday. After a wel- come and brief prayer we began the walk at 8 ANNIVERSARY a.m. The bishop’s July 11 visit to the area, during which he also Arriving in town one hour later, we were offered a Mass at St. James in Sanderson, coincided with the greeted at the Community Food Bank by the 50 year anniversary of the Sanderson flood, a devastating Guadalupañas from St. Mary’s. This was a event that leveled much of the city, washed away the railroad welcome rest stop from the heat of the morn- track and bridges, and claimed 28 lives. In front of St. James ing. We refreshed ourselves with cold drinks Parish, Bishop Sis blessed an outdoor crucifix that was erect- and the opportunity to visit with one another ed this summer to honor the memories of those who lost their under the shade of a large tree. At 9:15 am we lives in the 1965 flood. (Please See WALK/21) The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 7 Nation California gov: 'Laudato Si’ a necessary wake-up call By Cindy Wooden and politics. But if they are courageous, on doing good and avoiding evil," he said, Catholic News Service they will attest to their God-given dignity but "it doesn't necessarily mean they expect and leave behind a testimony of selfless that everybody's going to become virtuous. ROME — Elections, like profit reports, responsibility. "Right now the response to climate have regular short-term rhythms, which is "A healthy politics is sorely needed, capa- change is inadequate and in many countries, why Pope Francis' encyclical letter on the ble of reforming and coordinating institu- it's completely inadequate, so we need new environment was so "appropriate and tions, promoting best practices and over- voices. And one of the new voices is Pope absolutely essential" for waking people up coming undue pressure and bureaucratic Francis," he said. to the dangers of climate change, said inertia," the pope wrote in "Laudato Si'," his "This intervention by the pope," Brown California Gov. Jerry Brown. encyclical letter. said, "is appropriate and absolutely essential "The world is going its merry way, with a Interviewed July 19 at the residence of the to wake people up to the dangers of climate few notable exceptions, and climate change U.S. ambassador to Italy, Brown said, "I change and to the value of seeing human is building up in very soon-to-be irre- don't think it's any harder for a politician to beings as part of nature and dependent on versible ways that will very dramatically think longer-term than it is for a business- nature as opposed to be adversaries of each increase human suffering," the 77-year-old man; they are both interested in short-term other." governor told Catholic News Service in perspectives." The governor also spoke about Pope Living Laudato Si’ Rome. But on climate change, the governor said, Francis' visit to the United States in Brown was scheduled to speak July 21 "if we keep on the path we are on now, mil- September and the scheduled canonization How are you Living Laudato Si’? and 22 at meetings organized by the lions and hundreds of millions will suffer of Blessed Junipero Serra, a Franciscan Pontifical Academy of Sciences on climate and die. So there is an inter-generational missionary who founded a string of The West Texas Angelus would like change, human trafficking and the U.N.'s responsibility to those who are not born yet." California missions. Some Native American to hear from you about the steps you sustainable development goals. Most of the The governor said Pope Francis' encycli- groups and others have criticized the canon- are taking, or intend to take, with the participants were mayors from about 60 cal made a point of showing how concern ization, saying that Blessed Serra and the guidance of Pope Francis’ new encycli- cities around the world. for human beings, for poverty, development other Franciscan missionaries maltreated cal, Laudato Si. In the encyclical, Pope Francis had writ- and concern for the environment are con- Indians at the missions and contributed to Maybe you are washing and re-using ten specifically about the role and responsi- nected. Yet, when asked about his position the destruction of the indigenous culture. plastic sandwich or storage bags, or bility of politicians in enacting policies to in favor of legal abortion, he pointed out While Brown said he cannot speak for all safeguard the environment and counteract that "many people" do not agree with the 39 million Californians, "I think it's quite an using more real dishes and fewer climate change. pope's position. event." paper and styrofoam products. "In the absence of pressure from the pub- "But one thing with climate change, if The governor called Blessed Serra Email the Angelus at lic and from civic institutions, political you don't do anything about it, you will not "California's first saint" and said, "he [email protected] and authorities will always be reluctant to inter- be around to talk about pro-life or anything showed a lot courage. The pope is right in we will consider publishing what you, vene, all the more when urgent needs must else because there will be such disruption in recognizing his sanctity." your parishioners or neighbors are be met," the pope wrote. "To take up these the climate patterns," he said. "Poverty and Despite some attempts to remove a statue doing to help make our common home responsibilities and the costs they entail, climate disruption are overarching issues of the Spanish-born Franciscan from the politicians will inevitably clash with the that if not dealt with will make everything U.S. Capitol, Brown said, "we're going to a better place and a place that we can mindset of short-term gain and results else much, much worse." keep his statue in Congress. It's done as far help protect not only for ourselves but which dominates present-day economics "The fact is that the popes give counsel as I'm concerned." for the generations that will follow. Priests who enlist as military chaplains answering 'a call within a call' By Daniel O'Shea all religious groups, however. It really only applies to Memorial Chapel at the 9/11 crash site. Catholic News Service Catholic priests and perhaps to a lesser extent to rabbis, A priest must get the permission of his bishop to serve but otherwise most of the Protestant groups are covered." in the military. As chaplains in the armed forces, priests WASHINGTON — This fall the U.S. Archdiocese for "For God and Country: A Call to Serve Those Who are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Archdiocese for the the Military Services plans to hold its first discernment Serve" will be held Oct. 5-9 in Washington. Interested Military Services, based in Washington. gathering for Catholic priests to encourage them to con- priests can apply for the all-expenses-paid gathering via "This upcoming discernment, it's a moment of prayer, sider becoming military chaplains. the archdiocese's website, www.milarch.org. It is open to as obviously any discernment has to be," Archbishop The archdiocese regularly holds several retreats a year priests already incardinated in a U.S. diocese or in a reli- Broglio said in an interview with Catholic News Service. for young men who are thinking about the priesthood and gious order and currently engaged in pastoral service. "And it's also a moment of information, where we'll try to the chaplaincy, but this will be the first event of its kind Attendees will stay in a Washington retreat house and help them understand what a chaplain does." for ordained priests, because there is a critical shortage of the agenda will include visits to Joint Andrews Air Force "It's the first time, really, the archdiocese is engaging in military chaplains. Base, which is just outside of Washington;the U.S. Naval this kind of an activity as an attempt to broaden our "The need for Catholic chaplains is enormous. We have Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and Fort Belvoir and reach and our contact with priests throughout the United one-fourth of the military population and we only have 8 the Pentagon, which are both in Virginia. They will meet States and perhaps giving them an opportunity to explore percent of the chaplain corps," said Archbishop Timothy with military officers, enlisted personnel and other chap- this vocation within a vocation," he added. P. Broglio, who heads the military archdiocese. "So there lains and have a chance to talk with them. In recent years, there has been a substantial decline in is a tremendous scarcity of priests. This does not apply to The priests also will concelebrate Mass in the Pentagon the number of Catholic military chaplains. Page 8 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus World Meeting of Families / October Synod of Bishops

Will you or someone you know be attending the World Meeting of Families, September 22-25, in Philadelphia? If so, please contact Jimmy Patterson, Angelus editor, at The coming Synod [email protected]. and your family By Rev. Knick Knickerbocker and Sandie Knickerbocker

The World Meeting of Families will convene in Philadelphia September 22, 2015, and the Fourteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will convene October 4th. The theme of the Synod is "The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the World." What is the significance of these meetings for our families, and what can we do to prepare for them? The USCCB has provided the follow- ing description of "Ordinary Synod of Bishops": " 'The Synod of Bishops is a permanent institution of the Catholic Church...an assembly of bishops from around the world who assist the Holy Father by providing counsel on impor- tant questions facing the Church in a manner that preserves the Church's teaching and strengthens her internal dis- cipline' " (See the Vatican website and Code of Canon Law, canon 342). "A General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops is called "Ordinary'" if its topic is 'for the good of the universal Church' and seems to require the 'learning, pru- dence and counsel' of the world's bishops" (Ordo Synodi Episcoporum, 4). What are the important questions facing the Church at this time about which we should be concerned? — the Church's understand- Pope Francis, left, with Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput. ing and teaching about marriage and family life, and divorce and remarriage as they relate to the Sacraments of Matrimony and the Eucharist. Mass, prison visit to top pope’s Philly agenda Our popular American culture, as well as the Supreme Court, By Matthew Gambino Archbishop Charles J. Chaput religious freedom and immigra- would have us believe we are free to determine for ourselves the Catholic News Service greeted news of the papal sched- tion, among other possible top- meaning and purpose of marriage. However, the Church teaches ule "with great joy and I'm cer- ics. the truth about marriage based on the Natural Law, Scripture and PHILADELPHIA — The first tain that countless individuals in The visit with incarcerated Tradition. As St. Paul says, "...whereas the aim of our charge is stop for Pope Francis when he our city, our commonwealth, and men and women at the sprawl- love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and sin- visits Philadelphia the morning our country share that emotion ing 25-acre Curran-Fromhold cere faith. Certain persons by swerving from these have wandered of Sept. 26 will be the Cathedral with me." facility, which houses 8,100 away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, with- Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to "As the birthplace of religious inmates in a complex of prisons, out understanding either what they are saying or the things about celebrate a special Mass for the freedom, Philadelphia is a city underscores Pope Francis' com- which they make assertions" (I Tim. 1:5-7 RSVCE). people of the Archdiocese of rich in history and diversity. mitment to extend mercy to the The Natural Law of Human Behavior reveals the primal under- Philadelphia. This itinerary recognizes the marginalized, including the poor, standing that one man and one woman are to be joined in a perma- The previously unannounced importance of those qualities the sick and, in this case, the nent union for the procreation of children and the formation of a Mass is part of the pope's itiner- and the pope's desire to witness imprisoned. family, as the basic unit of society. ary for his Philadelphia visit them firsthand," said The pope has declared a Year Scripture teaches us the truths about man and woman, marriage, announced by the Vatican June Philadelphia's archbishop. of Mercy in the Catholic Church its purpose and indissolubility: "Male and female he created them. 30. Another stop on the pope's to begin Dec. 8. It will empha- And God blessed them, and God said to them, " 'Be fruitful and The announcement also visit to the city includes an after- size the church's healing min- multiply...' " (Gen. 1: 27b-28); "But from the beginning of cre- included news of the pope's noon address Sept. 26 at istry to all people "as a field ation, 'God made them male and female.' For this reason a man planned visit with prison Independence Hall, birthplace of hospital after battle," as the pope shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the inmates of Curran-Fromhold the Declaration of Independence has said. two shall become one. So they are no longer two but one. What Correctional Facility in northeast and the U.S. Constitution. The therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder" (Mark Philadelphia. pope is expected to speak about (Please See WMOF/22) (Please See KNICKERBOCKER/23) The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 9 Becky Benes Beginning your interfaith journey

Many people I encounter who are interested in beginning an exploration of world religions are unsure of where to start. As with any journey, it is important to have a starting point, a map and an intention of where you want to go. Your intention is of utmost importance as it will guide you to whatever resources you are seeking. In Scripture, we are told, "Seek and you will find, knock and the door shall be open, ask and you will receive" (Mathew 7:7). This being said, if you are seeking things to prove that one religion is superior to anoth- er or that one is wrong, defiled, or evil, you will find plenty of evidence to that nature. However, if you are seeking to find the common grounds of love, peace Benes and harmony, you will find evidence to that nature. Within all faith traditions, there are some people, authors, Pro-life supporters gather outside of a Planned Parenthood facility in St. Louis July 21. They held the demonstration religious leaders and organizations whose primary intention after the release of two videos that showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing the method and price of provid- seems to be to propagate fear, distrust of and violence ing fetal tissue obtained from abortions for medical research. (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review) toward the "other." Yet on the other hand, there are leaders and common folk who are truly working toward peace, love and harmony. The sad thing for me is that the negative initia- tives seem to reach the masses and the positive ones go New video released with Planned unnoticed. Since 9/11, Americans have been inundated with a plethora of anti-Islamic rhetoric by political and religious leaders, Parenthood discussing abortion which has created an underlying fear of Muslims and a rash of violence against American Muslims. We find very little in By Abbey Jaroma center's workers posing as execu- ly to be laughing with her," said American news sharing the voice of the moderate Muslim Catholic News Service tives of a firm engaged in the col- Carol Tobias, president of National and their initiatives for peace or about the violence against lection and selling of fetal organs Right to Life. Muslims in our country. WASHINGTON — Amid an to researchers. The sale or purchase of human Yet, the news reports of Muslim terrorists are rampant. For outcry from members of the GOP Cecile Richards, president of the fetal tissue is a felony punishable example, there was very little coverage of the recent gather- demanding answers to questions Planned Parenthood Federation of by up to 10 years in prison or a ing of Muslims to promote peace in Garland. However, the raised by a video of a Planned America, released an official video fine of up to $500,000, according gathering for the Muhammad cartoon competition sponsored Parenthood physician talking about response saying that "allegations to a provision in the Public Health by Pamela Geller, founder of the American Freedom Defense preserving fetal organs and tissue that Planned Parenthood profits in Service Act. Initiative and Stop Islamization of America, was widely cov- for researchers for a fee, a second any way from tissue donation is Gatter began discussing proce- ered as it resulted in a shooting by two proclaimed Muslims. video emerged July 21 of a differ- not true." dures that would allow for intact Also, just last month Robert Doggart, an ordained ent physician from the organiza- The eight-minute video, howev- tissue, which she admitted might Christian minister in Tennessee and past presidential candi- tion talking about the same topic. er, shows Gatter haggling over be "a little bit of a problem ... but date, was arrested for plotting to burn down and kill an entire Lawmakers and pro-life leaders prices for an "intact specimen" and not too big of a problem." Muslim community in upstate New York; yet finding media said the videos document the orga- eventually settling on $100 per "Our usual technique is suction coverage of it is like finding a needle in a haystack. nization's illicit activities in selling specimen, unless others in the at 10-12 weeks, and we stick to The point of these examples is to make you aware of the organs and tissue procured in abor- business, she said, are receiving using an IPAS (manual vacuum discrepancy of information dispersed about faith traditions tions. higher compensation. aspirator) or something with less by the media and leaders within our communities and faith Both videos were filmed under- "If it's in the ballpark, then that's suction, or to increase the odds traditions. When seeking information, it is always good to cover and produced by the non- fine, if it's low we can bump it that it will come out as an intact ask who is presenting, what their background is, their moti- profit, nonpartisan Center for up," she said. "It has to be big specimen, then we're kind of vio- vation and the context of their information, and why you Medical Progress. enough that it's worthwhile to me," lating protocol that says to the should listen, read or accept what they say. The new video shows a conver- she added, laughing about wanting patient, 'We are not doing anything My passion is to create a world of peace, harmony and sation between Dr. Mary Gatter, a Lamborghini. different in our care to you.' To me love, and my underlying intention is always to bring light to president of the Medical Directors "Women who have been exploit- areas where we can heal and grow in that direction. Council of Planned Parenthood, ed by Planned Parenthood and along with two of the California who now see this video are unlike- (Please See ABORTIONS/21) (Please See BENES/21) Page 10 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus Speaking of Saints ... Ligouri’s creative, intellectual streak brought him challenges By Mary Lou Gibson general in 1743. Pope Benedict XIV approved the Rule and Institute of men in There are so many ways to describe St. 1749 and the Rule and Institute of women in Alphonsus Liguori. He was a skilled musi- 1750. cian, a successful lawyer, a popular preacher, Almost from the beginning, the Order suf- reforming bishop, fered from internal dissension about authority founder of a religious as well as political opposition. Alphonsus congregation, a moral wanted his priests to preach practical ser- theologian, writer, mons, retreats and missions. He organized visionary and mystic. Christian clubs for the unemployed of These accomplishments Naples. He continued his missionary work also brought him many until 1752 while also dealing with declining professional and person- health. al difficulties. He began to write and in 1745 published He was born in 1696 the first of many theological and devotional at Marianella near works. His most important work, “Moral Naples the eldest of Theology” was published in 1748 and went Steubenville West 2015 Gibson seven children. His through nine reprints during his life. Another DOSA priests, from left, Fr. Ryan Rojo, Fr. Joey Faylona, Fr. Rodney White, father was the captain of the royal galleys of work, “Glories of Mary” was published in and Fr. Michael Rodriguez, display the count of confessions heard at the the kingdom of Naples and his mother was of 1750 and influenced Marian piety well into Steubenville West Youth Conference in Tucson, Ariz. Spanish descent. He was given the name the 19th century, according to Richard Alphonsus Marie Anthony John Cosmas McBrien writing in “Lives of the Saints.” Damian Michael Gaspard de’Liguori. Altogether, he wrote about 110 books and Lafayette bishop offers prayers Rosemary Guiley writes in “The pamphlets, many of which are still read Encyclopedia of Saints” that Alphonsus was today. a precocious child who learned quickly. His life took another turn in 1762 when in wake of La. theater shooting He was 16 when he acquired the doctor of King Charles of Naples forced Alphonsus to law degree and 19 when he began practicing become bishop of Sant’ Agata dei Goti, a tiny LAFAYETTE, La. (CNS) -- Bishop ing, and police acknowledged during a law in court. By the age of 27, Alphonsus diocese near Naples whose clergy was lax Michael Jarrell of Lafayette offered July 24 news conference they may not was one of the leading lawyers in Naples, but and the people were not instructed in their prayers and sympathy to the victims of find a motive. Police added Houser had his career ended abruptly when he lost an religious life. There were some 30,000 peo- a multiplex cinema shooting July 23 in mental health issues, and that his wife important case because he overlooked a criti- ple, 17 religious houses and 400 diocesan Lafayette in which two were killed and had sought a restraining order against cal document that undermined his case. priests now under his care. These years were nine wounded. him in 2008. They said he had another Guiley writes that he took this as a sign not easy for Alphonsus. Guiley writes that "On behalf of the Catholic faithful in magazine of ammunition with his at the from God that he should live his life as a many of his reforms were not welcomed and the Diocese of Lafayette, we offer our theater to continue his shooting spree. priest. He went to the church of Redemption he was even threatened with assassination. deepest sympathies to the families of Father Michael Russo, pastor of Our of Captives and laid his sword before the But he continued to urge his priests to be the victims of the shooting at the Grand Lady of Fatima Parish in Lafayette, was statue of Mary and then offered himself as a simple in the pulpit and compassionate in the Theater in Lafayette," Bishop Jarrell making his church available for people novice to the Fathers of the Oratory. He was confessional. And he stated repeatedly that said in a July 23 statement. "We are all to leave flowers, notes and other remem- ordained in 1726 and in 1729 left his father’s “Poverty is the true characteristic of a bish- shocked and saddened by this tragedy. brances in the wake of the shooting. house to become a chaplain to a college op.” We pray that everyone affected by this "Lafayette is a place of great faith. We training missionaries for China. He also suffered from an attack of rheu- horror may feel the comforting presence ask all the Catholic faithful and, indeed, Bernard Bangley writes in “Butler’s Lives matic fever that left him partially paralyzed of our Lord Jesus surrounding them all people of goodwill throughout of the Saints” that Alphonsus became a popu- for the rest of his life. Guiley writes that his during this difficult time." Acadiana to stop, and offer sincere and lar preacher in the region around Naples neck was permanently bent, at first so badly The gunman, identified as John thoughtful prayer for those who have where he had grown up. He had a simple, that his head rested on his chest. He had to Russell Houser, 59, opened fire about died, the wounded, their families as well direct way of speaking to undereducated peo- drink from a tube at meals and needed assis- 20 minutes into a screening of the as the perpetrator of this evil act," ple and believed that Christianity was for tance at Mass to drink from the chalice. He movie "Trainwreck." Of the 13 shots he Bishop Jarrell said. everyone. resigned as bishop in 1775 and retired to his fired, 11 hit audience members who "We pray in thanksgiving for the tire- It was during this time that he met Father order’s monastery at Nocera di Pagani where were watching the film. less efforts of law enforcement, para- Thomas Falcoia and the two became lifelong he lived for 12 more years. There were about 300 people inside medics and first responders. Our priests friends. He also met Sister Mary Celeste, a There was still one more crisis that the 16-screen cinema at the time of the and deacons stand ready to pray with nun at the convent of Scala, which Fr. Alphonsus had to deal with in 1780 that split shooting, about 7:30 p.m. Central time. any of the wounded and family mem- Falcoia had helped to refound. With their the Order. Paul Burns writes in “Butler’s Police said Houser had intended to blend bers impacted by this senseless tragedy. help, Alphonsus founded the Congregation of Lives of the Saints” that his Rule received in with the fleeing patrons, but when he Along with all people of faith, we com- the Most Holy Savior” in 1732 (17 years ecclesiastical but not civil approval. saw police outside the theater, he went mit ourselves to promoting a society later “Savior” was replaced with back inside and fatally shot himself. that respects the dignity of every human “Redeemer”). Alphonsus became superior (Please See SAINTS/20) No motive was offered for the shoot- life." The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 11 Making Sense of Bioethics Searching for a Caitlin nee Bruce: Changing my job and finding gender to match my identity? life’s lessons By Tad Pacholczyk of so many people who have become crippled due By Erick Rommel to tragic accidents and yearn for even the most basic Catholic News Service The famous Olympian Bruce Jenner made head- forms of mobility, even as Ms. White seeks to muti- lines recently when he told ABC News, “For all late her body and do violence to her own functional When I graduated college, I wanted to be a television intents and purposes, I’m a woman… That female integrity. It doesn’t take much reflection to appreci- producer. I liked the idea of a career where you had the side is part of me. That’s who I am.” ate how the powers of medicine are meant for heal- opportunity to share information that made a difference. He has been receiving hormonal ing our bodies, not for harming and maiming them. As a new graduate, the odds were not in my favor. Still, treatments to acquire feminine traits, Yet this kind of clear thinking seems to get easily I knew the jobs were out there; I just needed to find them. and is not yet sure whether he will sidelined when people discuss medical interventions A few weeks after graduation I traveled undergo surgery to “complete” the for individuals who are convinced that they are from my home in Maryland to process. His dramatic case raises actually members of the opposite sex. Dr. Paul Massachusetts. I used that as an opportunity important ethical and medical con- McHugh, who served as psychiatrist-in-chief at the to advance my job search. I called every cerns about properly understanding Johns Hopkins Hospital for more than two decades, television station from Maine to upstate our identity and respecting the given was one of the first to raise concerns about trans- New York and asked if I could come in for order of our bodies. gender approaches that rely on hormones and sur- an interview because I'd be "in the area." Suppose a man were to declare that Pacholczyk geries. He noted that even though follow-up studies I just didn't tell them "the area" was New his real identity, in his innermost self, of sex-change patients may have indicated satisfac- England. Rommel was that of a pirate, and that he had tion with the outcome on the part of the patients, the Through my efforts, I landed two job always been aware of it from his earliest childhood. numerous psychological problems they experienced interviews. Compared to almost any other candidate I was If he were to decide, in order to more fully conform prior to their surgeries, problems with emotions, underqualified. In a battle of resumes, I would lose. to that inner identity, to have his hand surgically relationships, work, and self-identity remained To be successful, I had to differentiate myself. Every removed so that he could have a hook installed in its unchanged. Dr. McHugh concluded that "to provide other candidate would talk about their experience. I spoke place, this would surely indicate a serious mental a surgical alteration to the body of these unfortunate about my passion. My desire to learn. My determination condition on his part, and counseling, along with people was to collaborate with a mental disorder to overcome any obstacle I faced. other psychiatric interventions, would be appropri- rather than to treat it." Indeed, although some peo- My approach worked: two job interviews attended, two ate, rather than encouraging medical mutilation. ple may clamor to have their spine severed, to have jobs offered. Or we might consider the strange case of Chloe- a healthy limb removed, or to have sex change oper- I turned them down. In one case, the reason was money. Jennings White, a 58 year old woman from Salt ations, the recognition of the seriousness of the They weren't offering enough to cover the cost of essen- Lake City, Utah, who, although perfectly healthy, underlying psychiatric issues should only strengthen tials like food and shelter. In the other case, the job offer has a deep-seated desire to become paralyzed, even our resolve to protect the human dignity and authen- disappeared when the person making it became unem- to the point of being willing to pay a surgeon to tic personal identity of these patients by declining ployed the next day. sever her spine to make her a paraplegic. As a their requests for any form of medical mutilation. Undeterred, my search continued with one difference. I young girl, whenever she saw somebody with leg Nonetheless, misguided notions about personal knew my approach would work. braces, she asked why she couldn’t have her own identity continue to gain a foothold in our society. Soon after, I found another job that interested me, this set. Ever since, she has dreamed of being paralyzed The opening line of the recent Supreme Court deci- time in Tallahassee, Florida. I called and arranged an from the waist down and says that she sometimes sion legalizing gay “marriage,” to cite but one interview. I then set up interviews in two other cities. In goes skiing in the hopes that an accident will render example, declares that liberty means “specific rights both cases they were pleased to hear I'd be "in the area." her paraplegic: "I ski extremely fast, and aim for the that allow persons, within a lawful realm, to define That area being, you guessed it, the South. most dangerous runs.” She likewise fantasizes about and express their identity.” This kind of confused I never made it to the latter two cities. I accepted a job having a car accident to make her paralyzed. In the language about allowing people to “define their offer in Tallahassee and began work three weeks later. meantime, she lives her life as if she were a para- identity” ignores the crucially important truth that Your path to finding a first job will be different. But in plegic, putting braces around her legs, and riding numerous aspects of our identity, especially those one way it will be a similar. It will be the story of how around in a wheelchair. She suffers from what has related to our bodily and sexual identity, are pre- you convinced someone to take a chance on you. been termed “Body Integrity Identity Disorder,” or determined, objective goods that we are called to In that way finding a job is no different than making a BIID, a rare disorder in which individuals lack a recognize and respect in the choices we make. friend. Most important: Be likeable. You can't be success- proper sense of bodily identity and reject their own Respecting objective goods stands at the heart of the ful without the support of those around you. Plus, you'll limbs. Some experts believe it is caused by a neuro- project of moral reasoning. Whether considering the have more friends, which is always nice. logical disorder in which the brain's mapping sys- integrity of our arms and legs or the integrity of our Getting a job is just the beginning. Many of us dream of tem fails to recognize particular parts of the body. sexual constitution, proposals for chemical or surgi- being hired and working in one place our entire life, mov- If a surgeon were to sever her spine, even with her cal mutilation of these faculties will understandably ing up the ladder of success because we love what we do consent, broad condemnation would quickly follow raise concerns among reasonable and caring people. and we feel we make a difference. from inside and outside the medical profession, Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in Unfortunately, that's rarely the case. After two years in given that her limbs are healthy, and she is really neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Tallahassee and another two elsewhere, I realized my battling a mental disorder. Various commentators Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, have reacted strongly to her story, noting the irony and serves as the Director of Education at The National (Please See ROMMEL/23) Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. Page 12 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 13 Kickin’ up a good time

Men in Black settle for 11-11 tie with diocesan youth in Kickball with Clerics game By Jimmy Patterson in the sixth and seventh inning, but the youth continued to and form bonds. It’s also good for families because it is a tunity to fellowship with so many others — over 200 peo- peck away at the MiB lead. By the top of the seventh MiB healthy family activity. And it’s good for the seminarians ple watched in the stands. MIDLAND — Priests, youth and spectators alike led 11-8, but with much guts and more glory, the youth, and clergy, because it teaches the value of teamwork. As “This is just a wonderful way to get to be with brother shrugged off triple-digit heat to enjoy a thrilling, back and who were coached by Johnny Aldas, youth minister at for the 11-11 final score, we could have gone into extra seminarians and priests,” Lenius said. “And it’s a good tool forth kickball game between the Men in Black — priests, Odessa’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, kept MiB from scoring innings but I think the coach of the youth was being merci- for helping people in discernment to see normal guys who seminarians and deacons of the diocese — and an assort- another run in the game’s final inning. In addition to their ful by letting it end in a tie.” live their lives for Christ all out here having fun together.” Photos by Karen J. ment of over 60 young people from youth programs at sparkling defense, the youth added single runs in the final Msgr. James Bridges, 85, dropped by the event. He Next year’s athletic event pitting clergy and youth is ten- parishes throughout the diocese. The game was played at three innings to force the tie. offered encouragement in the MiB dugout, but, adorned in tatively planned for Abilene. Details have not been final- Patterson In photos left to right, Fr. Francis Midland’s Hogan Park softball complex, Sunday, August 2. “This is great fun,” said 17-year-old Jesus Mora, one of his collar chose not to step to the plate for the MiB. ized. Onyekozuru, left, with first-year seminari- Nick Ruiz, a seminarian at Conception Seminary in 15 youths who made the trip from Abilene Sacred Heart. “If I didn’t have a confession schedule, I’d stay and help Coinciding with the kickball game was a discernment an Upton Sewell; Conor Aaron started the Missouri, smacked a home run for the Men in Black, a “You get to connect with a lot of other kids that you know, these guys out,” Msgr. Bridges said as he turned to leave. retreat for young people considering vocations. The retreat Kickball with Clerics game as the pitcher highlight of the team’s 6-run third inning, which saw the and have fun with the priests and interact with everyone.” Commenting on the stifling heat as well as his confession at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton hosted 27 young people in dis- for the youth squad; a youth team mem- ber tries to snag a pop fly; Bishop Michael Men in Black take a 7-1 lead over the young people. That Bishop Michael “Iron Leg” Sis had a base knock and a schedule, Msgr Bridges joked, “I think this is a good cernment. J. Sis cheers on the participants; a girl on lead wilted moments later as the youth returned the favor ribbie, contributing to the MiB offense in the early part of reminder that people need to do whatever they can to “Most of the time people only see us at church,” said the youth team make a stop in the field, with five runs of their own. After three innings, MiB led 7- the game. escape the fires of hell.” Vocations Director Fr. Rodney White. “It’s good that peo- Team photos, Page 24 and below, far right, members of the youth 6. “This us such a great chance for people from the different Kevin Lenius, an Abilene native preparing to leave for ple can come here and see us being tagged out, or getting team in the dugout. MiB followed with two runs in the fourth and single runs towns in the diocese to come together and meet each other his fourth year at Conception Seminary, praised the oppor- out, and just having fun.” Page 14 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus Catholic Voices Speaking — and understanding — the language of faith By Rev. Ron Rolheiser old tried to do this in other cultures. tional, without being pious; speak from a Nouwen’s language evolved during the Secularity is a culture and has its own par- clearly committed stance, without being nearly 30 years that he wrote in English. In Kathleen Norris’ book, Amazing Grace ticular language. judgemental, exclusive, or doctrinaire; be his early books, his language reflects a lot is subtitled, A Vocabulary of Faith. What’s How do we find, or develop, a language contemporary, without being full of cliche, that he was a psychologist and an academ- implied here is that Christian faith, time- that can effectively speak the faith in our fad, and “cool”; be moral, without the ic. Technical terms, especially from psy- less in content, needs to struggle to articu- highly secularized culture? Perhaps we alienating rhetoric of political correctness; chology, creep into his writings. More and late itself meaning- can learn something from those who have, speak always of God’s invitation while more, as the years go on, we see his words fully today. Eternal at least to a point, been effective in doing respecting freedom and never proselytiz- get more simple and we see less and less in truths must still find this. Who are these people? ing; be iconoclastic when necessary, yet the way of technical or clinical terms from a vocabulary so that Many have tried and are trying to do always respecting where people are at; be psychology or elsewhere. Rather we see they can be spoken this, but perhaps the most effective mis- healthily deconstructionist and construc- emerging the language of soul – simple, and heard within a sionary to secularity in our time has been tionist at the same time; use the language unpretentious, deeply personal, accessible particular time and Henri Nouwen. His books found a recep- of critical thought and at the same time the to all, carrying universal secrets. culture. tive audience not just among Christians language of the artist; use language that I see others too trying to do this, to We need that today, across denominational lines but also, to a radiates the joy of the resurrection, even as speak and write within the language of a working-vocabulary point, within the secular world. it leads deeper into the mystery of suffer- soul. Inside church circles, I see it in for the faith. The pri- Fr. Rolheiser Nouwen was effective, among other rea- ing; use a language full of hope and real- Kathleen Norris, Richard Rohr, John Shea, mary missionary task for us in the Western sons, because of his language. His words ism, soul and spirit, energy and wisdom, Robert Barron, Andrew Greeley, Mary Jo world is no longer that of sending mis- were carefully chosen and he worked hard bright colour tempered by grey; a language Leddy, Anne Lamott, Daniel Berrigan, and sionaries to foreign lands but that of trying at them. He used to re-write his books deeply sensitive to human weakness, even John O’Donohue, among others. It’s a lan- to evangelize our own children, of trying many times over, trying to get just the as it challenges weakness and invites guage we need to learn. to communicate the faith within our own right wording for things, searching always towards what is sublime; a language that’s The eternal truths that God has revealed homes. for a simpler language of soul. What was deeply compassionate, yet never compen- need, in every age, a proper vocabulary to That’s no easy thing. We’ve all been try- his recipe? It was a tricky one, and he did- satory. give them expression. They need the lan- ing to do it for years without much suc- n’t always pull it off himself, but in Quite a formula! That’s an incredible guage of soul. That’s not a language that’s cess. More and more, our own children no essence this was his formula: tightrope to try to walk without falling off easy to learn, although it’s the most natu- longer walk the path of faith, at least that He tried to be simple, without being sim- either side! Small wonder he re-wrote his ral language of all. Like Nouwen, we must of explicit faith. plistic; express deep sentiment, without books over and over to try to get it right, work at it -for the sake of our own chil- Part of the struggle, admittedly only part being sentimental; be self-revealing, with- small wonder that he agonized as much as dren, who lack a vocabulary for their faith. of it, is the struggle to find a vocabulary out being exhibitionistic; be deeply person- he did, and small wonder his books were Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic for the faith that is meaningful to them. al, yet profoundly universal; be explicitly so popular and inspiring when he did pull priest and member of the Missionary Today we need to be able to stand within Christian, without using the inner table-talk it off successfully! His is a formula for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is president secularity and effectively articulate the of the worshipping community or the rote language of soul. of the Oblate School of Theology in San faith there, much like the missionaries of repetition of biblical language; be devo- It’s an interesting study to see how Antonio. The death of God and the loss of human dignity By Bishop-designate Robert Barron fied that the abortion providers employ to consider the over 58,000,000 abortions inalienable rights. I use Jefferson's lan- "less crunchy" methods when they know that have taken place, under full protec- guage from the Declaration of I am sure by now that many of you that the organs of a baby are going to be tion of the law, in our country since Roe Independence on purpose here, for the have seen the appalling hidden-camera harvested for sale. Mind you, the v. Wade in 1973, or the ever more insis- great founding father knew that the videos of two "crunchiness" she's talking about is a ref- tent push toward permitting euthanasia, absolute nature of the rights he was Planned Parenthood erence to the skull-crushing and dismem- even of children in some European coun- describing follows from their derivation physicians bantering berment by knife and suction typically tries, or the wanton killing going on from God: "they are endowed by their cheerfully with inter- employed in abortions. For me, the most nightly in the streets of our major cities. Creator with certain unalienable rights..." locutors posing as bone-chilling moment was when one of The figures in my home town of Chicago When God is removed from the picture, prospective buyers the kindly physicians, informed that the typically surpass those recorded in the human rights rather rapidly evanesce, of the body parts of price she was asking was too low, leered battle grounds of the Middle East. which can be seen with clarity in both aborted infants. and said, "Oh good, because I'd like a What makes this sort of startling vio- ancient times and modern. For Cicero, While they slurp Lamborghini." lence against human beings possible, I Aristotle, and Plato, a cultural elite wine in elegant Now it is easy enough to remark and would submit, is the attenuation of our enjoyed rights, privileges, and dignity, restaurants, the good lament the moral coarseness of these sense of God's existence. In the classical while the vast majority of people were doctors - both Barron women, the particularly repulsive way Western perspective, the dignity of the legitimately relegated to inferior status, women - blandly talk about what price that they combine violence and greed. human person is a consequence and func- some even to the condition of slavery. In they would expect for providing valuable But I would like to explore a deeper issue tion of his or her status as a creature of the totalitarianisms of the last century - inner organs, and how the skillful abor- that these videos bring to light, namely, God. Precisely because the human being marked in every case by an aggressive tionists of Planned Parenthood know just the forgetfulness of the dignity of the is made in the image and likeness of the dismissal of God - untold millions of how to murder babies so as not to dam- human being that is on ever clearer dis- Creator and destined, finally, for eternal age the goods. One of the doctors speci- play in our Western culture. One has only life on high with God, he is a subject of (Please See BARRON/22) The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 15 Catholic Voices Heading to the beach with the pope’s encyclical By Effie Caldarola So, as I use clean, hot water in the What is our addiction to consumption less day a week, it could reduce crop Catholic News Service shower, my thoughts go to all of the peo- doing to our earth? Pope Francis says demand for feed and each year save an ple worldwide who suffer poor water "the earth itself, burdened and laid waste, amount of water equal to the entire annu- I must admit, encyclicals are not at the quality and shortages. And those most is among the most abandoned and mal- al flow of the Colorado River. top of my summer reading pile. So, even impacted, the pope points out, are the treated of our poor." Catholics could certainly make that though a papal document wouldn't nor- poor. Pope Francis uses the word "revolu- choice. Meatless meals were once our mally go to the But even those of us who live in areas tion" to describe what must happen. Friday staple, and we're still asked to beach, Laudato Si', where spring rains have been plentiful Christianity, if lived authentically, is cer- make a sacrificial offering on Fridays. on Care for Our worry about depletion of our precious tainly a revolutionary way of life. I have cloth bags to replace plastic for Common Home" by aquifers. Poor public policy and overuse Dorothy Day said our greatest challenge grocery shopping. But can I remember to Pope Francis is defi- strain our water supply everywhere. is "how to bring about a revolution of the take them a little more often? Can I nitely a must-read. Water, of course, is just one of many heart, a revolution which has to start with manipulate my thermostat in winter and The pope's writing areas the pope touches on. each one of us." summer to save a little energy? Do I real- on climate change Pope Francis challenges us to reassess So I ask, How can I be a better steward ly need a new dress for an upcoming and the environment our basic ideas about our economy. He of the earth? Where can the revolution event, or can I "shop" in my overcrowded garnered a lot of uses phrases such as "compulsive con- start within me? National Public Radio closet? press, even hostile Caldarola sumerism" to describe the seduction of recently ran a ProPublica report on the Can I be more careful about wasting criticism, before it was published. Let's our market economy — an economy that mismanagement of the Colorado River, produce? hope it continues to command attention. fosters "greed" over "need." which brings precious water to several Could I remember to bring my own It's long, but not difficult. You can More profits, more sales, more growth, states. The work focuses on government "doggie bag" container to restaurants to Google it easily. more resources exploited to make more errors that have contributed to water avoid the Styrofoam? Countless little We all know the earth's in trouble. But things -- these are values that we've depletion. choices present themselves. when a pope lends his moral authority to learned to associate with progress. As But one simple statistic caught my But one big choice? Let your elected problems and solutions, it should focus Jesuit Father James Martin has explained, attention: A meat-based diet requires 30 representatives know the environment is my attention. It's a spiritual issue: The the pope's words are not a condemnation percent more water than a vegetarian diet. a top concern of yours. Tell them you can environment has now been included in of capitalism, but a critique. If every American chose to eat meat one recommend a great read on it. Catholic social teaching. Lessons learned from a faithful life spent in the desert By Moises Sandoval bark, the symbol of the visible unity of one Christian to Catholic News Service another in the fellowship born of God." Lecciones de Last December, the mission church celebrated its 65th The Gospel tells us that Jesus went out into the desert anniversary. to pray. It is a good practice for all of us, even if our Now, worship takes place only once month. A perma- fe del desierto journey is to a metaphorical desert. The desert, with all nent deacon comes on the second Sunday to lead a litur- its loneliness, purifies what the gy lacking only the consecration to be a Mass. I like to By Moises Sandoval metropolis contaminates. go there because I find a palpable faith and unity Catholic News Service I like to spend time in the high demonstrating that time has not erased the faith that led desert of New Mexico, the foothills its pioneers to persevere in the past. El evangelio nos dice que Jesús fue al desierto a orar. Es of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, On the other Sundays of the month, the people often buena práctica para todos nosotros, aunque nuestra jorna- where I grew up. During my follow the deacon to other mission chapels tucked into da sea a un desierto metafórico. El desierto, con toda su sojourn I go to the church where I the hills and valleys of the far-flung former Sapello soledad, purifica lo que un metrópolis contamina. was baptized and confirmed, Our parish. A mí me gusta pasar tiempo en el alto desierto de Lady of Guadalupe in Sapello, a Now, of course, the region is less densely populated, Nuevo México, en las colinas al pie de la cordillera hamlet where two small streams as many moved away during and after World War II. Sangre de Cristo, donde yo me crié. Durante mi estancia with headwaters in the Pecos Sandoval But those who remain are proud of the faith of those voy a orar a la iglesia en el lugar donde fui bautizado y wilderness emerge from the hills who left. confirmado: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Sapello, into endless plains. "Our way of life is quite distinct from that of the city una pequeña aldea donde dos pequeños ríos que nacen en The parish was established in 1859. The arrival of the dweller or the town folks," states the brief history pre- el yermo de Pecos se fusionan y salen de los estribos a un first pastor, Father Francis Jouvenceau, was a miracle pared by Orlando Martinez and his family. enorme llano. for the settlers, who had "directed their lonely prayers, "Our life is one of hard work and prayer and depend- La iglesia se estableció en 1859. La llegada del primer processions and priestless Lenten observances" with that ence on divine providence, with little time for play. Our pastor, el Padre Francis Jouvenceau, fue un milagro para hope, according to a brief historical sketch of the parish. social life is expressed more by our willingness to lend los pobladores, quienes “habían dirigido sus oraciones However, nothing is permanent — one of the lessons a helping hand to a neighbor in need, be he sick, or in solitarias, desfiles y liturgias de Cuaresma sin sacerdote” of the desert. Ten years before the parish could celebrate want, or just simply stuck in the mud. We are so con esa esperanza, según una breve historia de la parro- its 100th anniversary, it was demoted to a mission. The dependent on divine providence that our thoughts are quia. Sin embargo, nada es permanente -- una de las lec- parishioners were not disheartened. Alongside the col- constantly directed to (God).” ciones del desierto. lapsing old church, they built "a humble edifice to stand The cities give us the illusion that we are in control. (Please See SANDOVAL/23) in its stead, to house the Christian's treasure to be the The desert teaches us that we are not. Page 16 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus Our Faith New Testament and homosexual acts / Communion in hand

By Father Kenneth Doyle can they be approved." that a couple of years ago when we became more con- Catholic News Service The fact that Jesus himself did not directly address the scious about the spread of germs. So these days I usu- specific question of homosexual acts carries little weight. ally take the host directly in my (left) palm and then Q. I have a daughter and son-in-law who are prac- His intent was not to publish a compendium of moral the- tip it into my mouth. Am I doing the right thing or is ticing Catholics. They are in favor of gay marriage, ology; rarely does Christ address particular moral issues there something else that you would recommend? and my son-in-law says that there is no place in the but focuses instead on the broader goals of love of God (Boston, Massachusetts) New Testament where Jesus con- and love of neighbor. demns homosexual acts. So, he says, As a faithful and practicing Jew, Jesus accepted and A. May I first compliment you on your devotion to the while homosexual activity may have lived by the moral code passed down through Hebrew Eucharist? Your question reflects a clear understanding of been prohibited in the Old tradition. Among its tenets (Leviticus 20:13) was that "if the sacredness of this gift. Testament, it is permissible in the a man lies with a male as with a woman, they have com- In the Eucharist, as the Catechism of the Catholic New. Please help me to answer him. mitted an abomination; the two of them shall be put to Church says (No. 1374), "Christ, God and man, makes (Lancaster, Ohio) death." himself wholly and entirely present." As to your manner In any discussion, though, of the biblical view of homo- of receiving, I think that you should continue to do exact- A. There are several New sexual acts, it must always be pointed out (almost in the ly as you are doing. Testament passages that speak to the same breath) what the catechism is quick to add (No. The early Fathers of the Church recognized that the immorality of homosexual acts. Fr. Doyle 2358): hands could be used as a "throne" for accepting the King Among the most explicit is Romans 1:26-28, where Paul "Men and women who have deep-seated homosexual of Kings. In practice, as the U.S. Conference of Bishops says: tendencies ... must be accepted with respect, compassion explains, that means: “God handed them over to degrading passions. Their and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in "If one is right-handed, the left hand should rest upon females exchanged natural relations for unnatural, and the their regard should be avoided." the right. The host will then be laid in the palm of the left males likewise gave up natural relations with females and hand and then taken by the right hand to the mouth. If burned with lust for one another. Males did shameful Q. I have a question about receiving the host at holy one is left-handed, this is reversed. It is not appropriate to things with males and thus received in their own persons Communion. I have cerebral palsy, and I'm thankful reach out with the fingers and take the host from the per- the due penalty for their perversity. that the disability affects me only mildly. However, I son distributing." "And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, have always had trouble making the "table" that we In your own situation, you are doing all that you can to God handed them over to their undiscerning mind to do are taught to do when accepting the host. My right show the reverence and respect that is due. what is improper." hand is affected by the CP, and I can't quite turn the --- The Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. 2357) con- palm upward. (Nor do I always have the greatest dex- Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at cludes that sacred Scripture "presents homosexual acts as terity in picking up small objects.) [email protected] and 40 Hopewell St., acts of grave depravity" and that "under no circumstances I used to receive the host on my tongue but stopped Albany, N.Y. 12208. Resistance to Pope’s encyclical comes out of sense of fear

By Father Eugene Hemrick I can still remember a friend who was a Catholic News Service How much of this resistance is about economics and priest and was shot while marching in political clout? Are some so steeped in entitlement to Alabama to end segregation. He returned Recently, Republican presidential candi- home only to be shunned as a renegade by date Rick Santorum said the pope should power that they are threatened by this document? some priests and parishioners. They said he "leave science to the scientists." His senti- was involved in what they considered "non- ment is echoed by those priestly work." who deny climate — Fr. Eugene Hemrick Fortunately, this sentiment is waning as the change and contend that church broadens the understanding of social the church should stay Mendel is an excellent example of the some discoveries. We must wonder about justice. out of the debate -- fol- church's contribution to science. Mendel is other science students at Catholic universi- A stickier point regarding the encyclical -- lowing the release of known in scientific circles as the founder of ties throughout the world who have made which focuses on ecology and our duties as Laudato Si' and the con- the modern science of genetics. Almost any- discoveries over the centuries and whose Christians -- is that giant conglomerates and versation that the pope's one who has taken a biology or science class contributions make life better for everyone. politicians are trying to downplay or attack encyclical letter on the probably has heard of his pea plant experi- Yet throughout church history, some what's being discussed in the encyclical. environment has gener- Fr. Byron ments. They helped establish the rules of Catholics and church authorities have con- How much of this resistance is about eco- ated. heredity. What they probably don't know or tended that involvement in science and other nomics and political clout? Are some so Before dismissing the church and its role remember is that he was an Augustinian areas of society should be secondary with steeped in entitlement to power that they are in science, those who deny climate change friar. the church's main emphasis on theology. threatened by this document? need to study history, and they will see that You may not know this, but Holy Cross This sentiment also was apparent when Encyclicals raise prudent questions aimed Catholic scientists have radically changed Father Julius A. Nieuwland discovered syn- Catholics marched to protest racial injustice at producing greater knowledge. We can the world. Some of them include Nicolaus thetic rubber while at the University of Notre in the United States and were seen as divert- only hope we will see this as a result of Pope Copernicus, Gregor Mendel and Roger Dame. He studied at The Catholic ing attention away from the church's main Francis' encyclical. Bacon. University of America, where he also made mission. The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 17 Family Life Letting worry out the door while trusting in God By Father John Catoir wants us all to carry our cross, but with courage. We mental swamp of doubt and guilt. If you do, I can guar- Catholic News Service need to banish needless worry. A holy person is one who antee you that you're always going to feel miserable and listens to the words of Jesus and strives to obey them. unworthy. The kingdom of God is within you. We've all heard this If you have trouble with this, begin with the simple Strive for a clean conscience and be active about your truth, but few of us fully understand it or make an effort statement: Yes, Lord, I want to be holy. holiness. To do this, renew your good intentions, go to to put it into practice when we need it. Once you say yes to God, your main task is to trust confession. And then begin the process again, even if In signing off my letters to friends and him. Trust is the purest way to show your love. Keep in you stumble a few times. others, I often write, "May the Lord be mind that the enemy of trust is doubt. Doubt can cloud Never say, "Why do I have to go to Mass?" That's the your strength and your joy." your best intentions and weaken your spirit. It is basical- equivalent of saying, "Why do I have to thank God?" For me, it is a way of reminding ly a fear that you may be a fool for believing in the Remember that God has given you everything: your people that they can rely on the Holy supernatural or in something that can't be explained. life and your ability to love and be loved. Attending Spirit to do their heavy lifting. In order Don't be taken in by those who urge you to doubt every- Mass is the best way to say thank you to God. The Mass to protect yourself from needless thing unless you can prove it scientifically. Remember that is a ritual of thanksgiving, which comes naturally when worry, you have to know how to enjoy as Catholics, we believe in mysteries. And keep in mind you let go of worry, when you learn to trust in what the the present moment. that others have never been able to prove scientifically Creator has in store for you. Fr. Catoir I recall this quote attributed to that God does not exist. It's not for you to ask why they God wants you to live gladly because of his love. Put Thornton Wilder: "My advice to you is this, don't ask pretend to be so sure that there is no God. on the will to take charge of your thoughts and be more why or wither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on What you can and should do is take responsibility for positive, more uplifting, more trusting. I promise, the your plate. That's my philosophy." your holiness and happiness. Train your mind to believe reward will be great. And I tend to agree with that sentiment. Yes, God and to trust God with your whole heart. Don't live in the

Moving to a better mental space C By Bill Dodds was sometime in the vague past, they weren't Catholic News Service quite sure when. If they asked, I would tell A them. If they guessed wrong, I would gently We froze our first summer in Seattle. correct them. I had just finished sixth grade when my fami- Then, recently, something strange happened. R ly left the Midwest for this strange new land. It Out of the blue, I thought, I'm tired of answer- never got really warm during the days. And the ing "OK" or "all right." I need to redefine T nights were always cold. "fine." Then, too, there were I thought: If I were in an accident and could the number of gray no longer walk, when would I be "fine"? Would O days versus the number it be after 10 years in a wheelchair? Twenty? If, of sunny days. I don't two decades after that accident, someone asked, remember the summer "How are you doing, Bill?" would I tell him, O after seventh grade. By "How am I doing? I'm in a wheelchair, that's then, I assume, we had how I'm doing!" N become acclimated. After the death of a child or grandchild, when Seventy-five degrees is a person "fine"? was hot. Eighty-five After a divorce, when is that person "fine"? was blistering. Late Dodds Each of us is forced to face things we don't evening almost always want to face. Learn things we don't want to C meant a sweatshirt or jacket. learn. Experience things we don't want to expe- That was, simply, summer. It has been for the rience. Things that change us forever. Things past half century. that never "go away." O I thought about that recently when I realized I It takes time to acclimate to our new life. It was tired of the ways I answered people's "How takes time for us to redefine "fine." There are are you?" no timelines for that to happen. No countdowns. R After my wife's death in 2013, I fell into a No circling a number on a calendar and think- pattern of answering "OK," "up and down" or ing, "Oh, good, only this many more days." N "all right. "Good" or "fine" never came to mind. It takes work. Patience. Perseverance. Prayer. Yes, of course, things could have been worse, And the grace of God. much worse, but my life seemed far from good. But even then, sometimes we won't be doing E Far from fine. fine. Triggered or untriggered, those crushing As the months went by, I knew that for others, emotions and memories will well up from the R for those not close to my wife, her death was a depths and dominate. For a time. Just for a long time ago. Six months. A year. Two years. It time. Then, once again, we'll be fine. Page 18 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus BISHOP (From 2) ‘If students obtain a college-level understanding of their Anyone in our diocese who has a child going to college or university anywhere in Permian Basin, Howard Payne, Abilene career field, yet remain with an elementary-level under- our country, and who would like to help Christian, Hardin-Simmons, McMurry, them make the connection with Catholic Howard College, Midland College, and standing of their Catholic faith, they will become adult campus ministry, is welcome to send us the Odessa College. Because of the presence children in the faith, stunted in their ability to give credible name of the student with contact informa- of so many college students in our diocese, tion, and the name and location of the col- campus ministry should become one of our witness to Jesus Christ.’ lege or university, and we will send a note pastoral priorities. — Bishop Michael J. Sis to the Catholic campus ministry there, ask- Our largest campus ministry in the dio- ing them to reach out to the student. Please cese is the Newman Center at Angelo State send to: Office of Youth, Young Adult, and University in San Angelo. We also have values and a shared faith commitment. It is found that Catholics who had been active Campus Ministry, Diocese of San Angelo, Catholic campus ministry efforts in a place to find answers to questions about in campus ministry in college were more P.O. Box 1829, San Angelo, TX 76902. Odessa, Midland, and Abilene. Some of faith. It is a place to make the connections likely as adults to: Our commitment to our college students these ministries are in very early stages of between faith and science, between work 4attend Mass regularly is an act of hope. It is an investment in the development. and Christian virtue, between business and 4register in a parish future of the Church that we love so dear- We are planning a Diocesan Collegiate ethics. 4be very involved in parish activities ly. Anyone wishing to support the devel- Conference on Saturday, September 26, in If students obtain a college-level under- 4read Catholic literature opment of Catholic campus ministry in the Big Spring. I hope many college students standing of their career field, yet remain 4declare that their Catholic faith is one of Diocese of San Angelo may send tax- from around our diocese will attend. The with an elementary-level understanding of 4the most important aspects of their lives. deductible contributions to the same overall director of our diocesan Office of their Catholic faith, they will become adult Catholic campus ministry provides a address in the above paragraph. Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry children in the faith, stunted in their ability Catholic presence on campus, not trying to Through campus ministry, we are invest- is Sr. Adelina Garcia at agarcia@sanan- to give credible witness to Jesus Christ. “circle the wagons” and create a safe little ing in the formation of adults who will live gelodiocese.org or 325-651-7500. They will thus be less capable of fulfilling enclave, but rather to instill a missionary the faith actively for the rest of their lives, Through Catholic campus ministry, col- their God-given mission in this world. spirit, to train and equip students, faculty, and who will change the world for the bet- lege students have access to the sacraments, A few years ago, the Center for Applied and staff to be effective witnesses in the uni- ter. Saint John Paul II said, “The future of retreats, service projects, mission trips, Research in the Apostolate did research to versity community – in the classroom, on the world and of the Church belongs to the Bible studies, leadership development, and identify the factors that lead a person to the sports field, in the office, and in social younger generation.” the opportunity to meet friends with good becoming an active Catholic adult. They events. OBISPO

(Para 2) Diocesana de la Juventud, Jóvenes Adultos, y Pastoral La pastoral universitaria Católica ofrece una presencia Universitaria es la Hermana Adelina García. Su información Católica en el campus, no el tratar de "cerrar filas" y crear en las universidades públicas de este país. Hay alrededor de de contacto es [email protected] o 325-651- un pequeño enclave seguro, sino más bien para inculcar un 5.5 millones de estudiantes universitarios Católicos en los 7500. espíritu misionero, para entrenar y equipar a los estudiantes, EE.UU., con aproximadamente el 90 por ciento de ellos Por medio del apostolado universitario Católico, los estu- profesores y personal de ser testigos eficaces en la comu- asistiendo a instituciones no Católicas. diantes universitarios tienen acceso a los sacramentos, nidad universitaria - en la clase, en la cancha deportiva, en la La misión del ministerio universitario Católico incluye los retiros, proyectos de servicio, viajes misioneros, estudios oficina, y en los eventos sociales. siguientes elementos: bíblicos, desarrollo de liderazgo, y la oportunidad para Cualquier persona en nuestra diócesis que tenga algún - ofrecer una acogedora comunidad de fe reunirse con amigos con buenos valores y con quien com- hijo o hija quien asiste a la universidad aquí o en cualquier - ayudar a los estudiantes adueñarse a la fe parten un compromiso de fe. Es un lugar para encontrar otro lugar en nuestro país, y que le gustaría ayudar a hacer la - formar la conciencia cristiana respuestas a preguntas acerca de la fe. Es un lugar para hacer conexión con la pastoral universitaria Católica, los invitamos - educar para la justicia las conexiones entre la fe y la ciencia, entre el trabajo y la a enviarnos el nombre del estudiante con información de - facilitar el desarrollo personal virtud cristiana, entre negocio y ética. contacto y el nombre y donde se encuentra la universidad, y - y formar líderes para el futuro. Si los estudiantes obtienen un entendimiento de nivel uni- le enviaremos una nota a la pastoral universitaria Católica En el territorio de la Diócesis de San Ángelo, hay muchos versitario en su campo de carrera, sin embargo, permanecen allí, pidiéndoles de contactar al estudiante. Favor de enviar colegios y universidades diferentes, incluyendo Angelo con un entendimiento de nivel elemental de la fe Católica, se la información a: Oficina de la Juventud, Jóvenes Adultos, y State, Permian Basin UT, Howard Payne, Abilene Christian, convertirán en “niños adultos” en la fe, retrasados en su la Pastoral Universitaria, Diócesis de San Angelo, PO Box Hardin-Simmons, McMurry, Howard College, Midland capacidad para dar un testimonio creíble de Jesucristo. Por 1829, San Angelo, TX 76902. College y Odessa College. Debido a la presencia de tantos lo tanto, serán menos capaces de cumplir con su misión dada Nuestro compromiso con los estudiantes universitarios es estudiantes universitarios en nuestra diócesis, el ministerio por Dios en este mundo. un acto de esperanza. Es una inversión en el futuro de la universitario debe convertirse en una de nuestras prioridades Hace unos años, el Centro de Investigación Aplicada en el Iglesia que amamos tanto. Cualquier persona que desee apo- pastorales. Apostolado hizo la investigación para identificar los factores yar el desarrollo del ministerio universitario Católico en la Nuestro ministerio universitario más grande de la diócesis que llevan a una persona a convertirse en un adulto Católico Diócesis de San Ángelo puede enviar contribuciones es el Newman Center en la universidad Angelo State en San activo. Encontraron que los Católicos que habían estado deducibles de impuestos a la misma dirección en el párrafo Ángelo. También contamos con los esfuerzos del ministerio activos en el ministerio universitario en la universidad eran anterior. universitario Católico en Odessa, Midland y Abilene. más propensos como adultos a: A través de la pastoral universitaria, estamos invirtiendo Algunos de estos ministerios están en etapas muy tempranas - asistir a misa regularmente en la formación de adultos que vivirán activamente su fe de desarrollo. - inscribirse en una parroquia para el resto de sus vidas, y que van a cambiar el mundo Estamos planeando una Conferencia Universitaria - estar muy envuelto en actividades de la parroquia para mejor. San Juan Pablo II dijo: "El futuro del mundo y Diocesana, el sábado 26 de septiembre en Big Spring. - leer literatura Católica de la Iglesia pertenece a la generación más joven." Espero que muchos estudiantes universitarios por toda nues- - declarar que su fe Católica es uno de los aspectos más tra diócesis asistan. La directora general de nuestra Oficina importantes de sus vidas. The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 19

Nation Media-savvy bishop-designate gets appointment in LA diocese By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — In an era where Catholics are pretty much an afterthought on television, the sight of any cleric on the small screen almost immediately evokes thoughts of "the next Bishop Sheen" -- the 1950s prime-time inspira- tional program host Archbishop Fulton Sheen. But in pretty much all past cases, those clerics weren't bishops themselves. But now Father Robert E. Barron, a media savvy priest, has been named an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and will be moving to the heart of the television industry. Bishop-designate Barron, appointed July 21, may be best known to TV view- ers for having hosted "Catholicism," a 10-part DVD series. Four parts of the series aired on 90 PBS affiliates in fall Bishop-designate Robert Barron, 2011. The series earned him a of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christopher Award and the Clarion Award the following year from the Catholic Academy of Communications Arts million to produce the documentary, ten- programs. You have to use this new and invite them to share all the gifts he Professionals. tatively titled "Pivotal Players." The new means. We have to invade that space." wants his people to enjoy," Bishop-desig- It was discovered by Catholic News series is still in the pipeline. The 55-year-old bishop-designate has nate Barron said in a July 21 statement Service earlier this year that He also appeared on EWTN in 2007 on taught systematic theology, but outside released by Word on Fire. "Catholicism" is available on the black "Untold Blessings: Three Paths to seminary education, his stock in trade has He is slated to be a speaker at the market in Cuba, purchased for download Holiness," providing concrete, practical been evangelization. The Chicago-born World Meeting of Families in onto a thumb drive so that Cuban advice on how to become a saint. cleric is the founder of Word on Fire Philadelphia in September, although it Catholics can watch it -- not because the Bishop-designate Barron's reason for Catholic Ministries and he has traveled was not immediately clear whether his series is illegal but because it's not readi- using video? "If you want to reach people across the United States to speak at con- new duties as a bishop would allow him ly available in a store. who are under 40, you have to use media. ferences, conventions and symposiums to remain on the schedule. In a 2013 interview, Bishop-designate Things like YouTube had just come into on spreading the Christian message. In In an interview with The Tidings, Barron said his dream was to assemble being and we jumped into that with two 2010 he launched a Sunday morning TV newspaper of the Los Angeles another sweeping documentary on feet," he said in 2013. "If you want to show, "Word on Fire," on the WGN Archdiocese, he said his main responsi- Catholicism. With Hollywood in his new find the unchurched Catholics and the America cable channel. bility will be to serve as auxiliary bishop. backyard, that dream could become reali- secularists, you aren't going to find them "It is a blessing for me to work with "I have to be present to the people of the ty. He once estimated it would cost $4 by staying in church and inviting them to you to introduce people to Jesus Christ archdiocese," he said. Pornography is sexualizing nation's children, say speakers By Abbey Jaroma where experts in the field of pornography that "pornography is teaching young girls attraction to porn. Instead, this is a prod- Catholic News Service research spoke about the significant nega- to be products." uct of the culture, she said. tive effects the production and viewing of "Our children are going from Dr. Seuss "We have developed a culture that is WASHINGTON — Pornography is pornography has had on children. to porn," said Anderson. perpetrating (this) against our children," sexualizing the innocence of the nation's "Our entire culture is getting our girls Dines also discussed pornography's she said. young children, causing a race to adult- porn ready," said Gail Dines, a professor effects on males. A study conducted by the Internet hood before the end of childhood. of sociology and women's studies at "We are bringing up a generation of Watch Foundation March 10, called Young girls are being bombarded with Wheelock College in Boston. "It hyper- boys," she said, and Internet porn "reels "Emerging Patterns and Trends Report photo-shopped images and are buying sexualizes them at a young age." boys in by saying, 'You want to be a No. 1: Youth-Produced Sexual Content," into unrealistic expectations set before According to Dr. Sharon Cooper, the man? Well this is your initiation.'" found an increasing trend younger chil- them at an age meant for skinned knees CEO of Development and Forensic She claimed that it is virtually impossi- dren distributing of sexually explicit con- and the Disney Channel. Pediatrics, children learn from what they ble to find boys in the U.S. who do not tent by using laptop webcams. Those were some of the concerns raised see, and Cordelia Anderson, founder of view porn and she said she refuses to at a Capitol Hill symposium July 14 Sensibilities Prevention Services, believes believe males are born with a natural (Please See INTERNET/20) Page 20 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus

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Member Catholic News Service Catholic Press Association Texas Catholic News Published the first Monday follow- ing the 1st Saturday of each month and delivered to all registered parishioners in the San Angelo Diocese. St. Lawrence VBS Subscription rate for all others: St. Lawrence Church welcomed a record number of participants to this year's Vacation Bible School July 13-15, 2015. A total $10 per year of 84 kids joined in crafts, exciting games, sciency-fun gizmos, and adventurous Bible stories as they learned about God's THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID mighty power to conquer all of life's challenges. Donations were collected and are being sent to Nepal to help earthquake AT SAN ANGELO, TEXAS relief efforts in the region. Volunteers from the parish came together to make this year's VBS a huge success. Mass was cel- Printed by the ebrated on the last day and Catholic Life Insurance Branch #146 served hot dogs to close out the event. (Courtesy photo) San Angelo Standard Times A Scripps-Howard Company SAINTS INTERNET (From 10) Submissions: (From 19) online porn, the greater the likelihood Story suggestions, calendar items, they will have a recreational attitude Alphonsus, old, crippled and partly blind, was It found that 17.5 percent of the toward sex and to view it as a purely parish briefs and all other betrayed into signing and submitting for royal approval submissions should be emailed to content depicted children ages 15 physical function. a new rule that completely altered his own rule. Pope years or younger; 93.1 percent of the 4 There is a link between the explic- Jpatterson@ Pius VI refused to accept the new rule, recognized the sanangelodiocese.org content depicting children ages 15 or itness of sexual media seen by Redemptorists in the Papal States as the true younger featured girls. younger viewers and their view of COPY, PHOTO DEADLINE: Redemptorists and a new superior was appointed to Internet porn is teaching our chil- women as sexual "play things." Third Friday of every month. replace Alphonsus. So at this point in his life Burns dren that this is normal, that it doesn't 4 There is a relationship between Photos should be in jpeg format. writes that Alphonsus was effectively excluded from hurt anybody and that everyone is porn use and feelings; in other words the Order he had founded. doing, according to Mary Anne Laden, it isn't necessary to have affection for Letters to the editor are welcome, For the rest of his life, he lived through a “dark night from the University of Pennsylvania. people to have sex with them. and should be emailed to of the soul” that was replaced by some peace where he "Porn changes the way that children "The main job of parents is to teach Jpatterson@ experienced visions, ecstasies and made prophecies that view others of the opposite sex," said their children how to be adults. We sanangelodiocese.org. were later fulfilled. There were numerous stories told Ernie Allen, former president and know children do what they see, and Letters to the editor are printed at of the miracle of bilocation that took him to the bedside CEO of the National Center for what they see others getting rewarded the discretion of the editor and of the dying Pope Clement XIV on September 21, Missing & Exploited Children. for. First they watch their parents. identities of the writer are subject 1794. Guiley writes that he was seen to levitate and that He said that one-third of all 10-year- Then they watch their friends. Then to verification. Please include he knew the secret and hidden thoughts of people. olds are accessing pornographic con- they watch the world, and the media name, address and phone number Alphonsus died on August 1, 1787 believing his tent on the Internet; 53 percent of all delivers this world to them," said when submitting letters. Congregation had failed. In 1793, the Order was recog- 12- to 15-year-old boys are accessing Laden. nized by the Neapolitan state and the Redemptorists online porn as are 28 percent of 12- to Sex education in schools does not now operate all over the world. 15-year- old girls. cover all aspects of the issue, she Alphonsus was beatified in 1816 by Pope Pius VII The American Psychological believes, especially the moral and psy- and canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI. He was Association produced a study in 2007 chological. declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in titled "Web Pornography's Effect on "It is about time we took this culture 1871. His feast day is August 1 and he is the patron of Children" that had three key findings: back from the pornographers," added confessors, the lay apostolate and moral theologians. 4 The more often young people view Dine. The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 21 WALK

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continued to the parish hall and on arriving, we were greeted by Sacred Sound, a music group from San Angelo. We com- pleted the praying of the rosary before entering the hall, hear- ing the music and feeling the coolness of the air conditioned room. It provided new energy for us all. Throughout the hall, tables had been set up so that all who were there could visit the various vocation display tables. They included: Engaged Encounter (Dave and Linda Erickson), Strong Catholic Families/Strong Catholic Youth (Peggy Hensley and Clementine Urista), Diocesan Vocation Office( Fr. Rodney White, Kristie Garcia, Josh Grey, and Tony Franco), Diaconate Office (Deacon Freddie and Maria Medina), Sisters of Divine Providence (Sr. Elsa Garcia, much information from the respective vocation tables. all who came out to walk for Vocation Awareness, to Fr. CDP), Catechetical Sisters of Arogyamatha (Sr. Jyothi Prior to the celebration of the Eucharist we continued to Hugh Wade and his parish organizations, to those who gave Gumpula, CSA with Nora Holzhauer), Carmelite Nuns again listen to and participate in the music of Sacred Sounds, of their time to promote vocations at the display tables, to (Bethany Brunell, ASU student, assisted with the display.), and listen to representatives of different vocations share their Sacred Sound and to all the little children who were there and School Sisters of St. Francis (Sr. Hilda Marotta, OSF, Sr. vocation stories and their ministries. aren’t yet aware that the seed of vocation has been planted. Kathy Kudlac, OSF, Sr. Adelina García, OSF. Sara and The Eucharistic Liturgy was presided over by Fr. Hugh Pictured: At left, Sister Elsa Garcia, SDP, of St. Ann’s Hermina Dubé assisted at the display). St. Mary’s Dot Wade, pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea. The Knights of Church in Midland; Deacon Freddie Medina, at right in right Hoelscher also had a table display of all their vocation mate- Columbus from St. Mary provided a light lunch for everyone photo, is joined by Jim Studer, left, owner of The Cross; to enjoy. seminarian Josh Gray; JC Gore, volunteer; Deacon David rial that is normally available to members of the parish. The Workman, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, people enjoyed speaking to those at the tables and obtaining The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is grateful to Ballinger. ABORTIONS

(From 9) the second video, told LifeNews.com that $46 million in federal funds; since 2012, measures to defund Planned Parenthood," "these represent some serious legal and it has received $207 million from the fed- he said. that's kind of a specious little argument ethical breeches for which Planned eral government. On July 22, Rep. Diane Black, R- and I wouldn't object to asking Ian, who Parenthood must be held accountable." "Last week, I called on Congress to Tennessee, and 80 co-sponsors intro- is our surgeon, who does the cases, to use On the day the Gatter video was investigate these gruesome practices. The duced the Defund Planned Parenthood an IPAS." released, however, the organization said Energy and Commerce and (the) Act of 2015, or H.R. 3134, which would When asked how she felt about violat- it could not confirm its authenticity, Judiciary committees have begun imme- immediately halt all sources of Federal ing a signed contract with a patient, who because of heavy editing, the producer's diate investigations and I look forward to funding to Planned Parenthood and its is told a certain procedure would be used pro-life agenda and the fact the original their prompt and thorough action," said affiliates for a one-year period. and then unknown to her the procedure is footage had not been made available. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. Boehner also called on President changed, Gatter replied, "They are both According to David Daleiden, who was "This new video is as sickening, dis- Barack Obama to speak out immediately totally appropriate techniques, there is no the project leader, the full video has been turbing and callous as the last video," he and order Planned Parenthood to stop difference in pain involved, and I don't posted online at www.centerformedical- continued. "It's now clear that Planned such practices. think the patients would care one iota." progress.org and is more than an hour in Parenthood allows this horrifying con- At a White House news briefing July In the first video, released July 14, Dr. length. He said anyone can watch it and duct to happen throughout its organiza- 20, reporters asked if the Obama admin- Deborah Nucatola, senior director of judge for themselves if only the high- tion." istration would reconsider federal fund- Planned Parenthood Federation of lights were chosen. Father Frank Pavone, national director ing for Planned Parenthood, but press America's Medical Services, casually dis- GOP political leaders at the federal and of Priests for Life, praised Boehner for secretary Josh Earnest said, "No." cusses ways the abortion procedure can state levels have launched official inves- his swift response and expressed solidari- According to 2013 data, the latest be carried out to best preserve body parts tigations into the actions of Planned ty with his actions. available, Planned Parenthood says abor- requested for use in research. Parenthood, calling for its defunding. So "Priests for Life will be working close- tions represent 3 percent of the total serv- Troy Newman, president of Operation far in 2015, the organization has received ly with our friends on the Hill to advance ices its facilities provide. Rescue, who assisted in the production of BENES (From 9) who beautifully leads by example. peace, religious beliefs must never be lenge and, for the sake of peace, fearless- According to the Catholic Herald, in allowed to be abused in the cause of vio- ly educate yourself, seek quality inter- As Catholics, in regard to launching an January of this year, during a papal visit, lence and war. We must be clear and faith resources and guidance, and make a interfaith journey, we are blessed with Pope Frances engaged the members of unequivocal in challenging our communi- stand for unity, understanding, love and insightful guidance and wisdom through the world religions in Sri Lanka and ties to live fully the tenets of peace and compassion and denounce hate, violence, documents such as Nostra Aetate, the called for “healing and unity, not further coexistence found in each religion, and to or disrespect of any other faith or human writings from the United States conflict and division” among their peo- denounce acts of violence when they are being. Conference of Catholic Bishops about ple. committed.” interfaith initiatives, and Pope Francis He went on to say, “For the sake of I invite you to take Pope Francis' chal- Page 22 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus WMOF

(From 8) and his words and his presence will be a McIntyre told CatholicPhilly.com, the The archbishop called Pope Francis' source of encouragement," said Auxiliary archdiocesan news website. visit "a true gift for all regardless of faith The morale of the Catholic community Bishop John J. McIntyre during an inter- Both the Mass at the cathedral, the tradition." in Philadelphia has itself been battered view June 30 at the cathedral. prison visit and the address at The World Meeting of Families in from the past few years of crises includ- The iconic brownstone cathedral dat- Independence Hall join other papal Philadelphia, being held Sept. 22-25 in ing the sexual abuse scandal, financial ing to 1864 only has a capacity of less events already announced for advance of the pope's visit, is expected troubles for the archdiocese and the than 1,500 for the Mass, plus seating for Philadelphia, including his attendance at to draw some 15,000 participants from merger or closing of dozens of parishes another 500 utilizing video monitors in an evening Festival of Families cultural 150 countries. Pope Francis has called and schools. an adjoining chapel. celebration Sept. 26 and the public Mass the congress "the central reason for his Msgr. William Lynn, former secretary Bishop McIntyre said all priests in the he will celebrate on the Benjamin visit to the United States," Archbishop for clergy of the Philadelphia archdiocese will be invited to concele- Franklin Parkway the afternoon of Sept. Chaput said. Archdiocese from 1992 to 2004, is cur- brate the Mass and deacons will be invit- 27. The archbishop predicted "the many rently serving time at the Curran- ed as well. As of 2014, the archdiocesan That evening there will be a celebra- pilgrims present in September will expe- Fromhold facility while he appeals a Catholic Directory indicated there are tion of the World Meeting of Families rience a moment unlike any in the histo- 2012 conviction on a child endangerment 524 diocesan priests and 288 permanent for supporters and volunteers at ry of our city. The presence of the Holy charge for his mishandling of clergy sex deacons, plus 293 religious priests, Philadelphia International Airport, fol- Father will be electric and charismatic. It abuse complaints. though not all may be able to participate. lowed by an official papal departure cer- has the power to transform all of us in A July 2 Associated Press story said it He said that because of the great num- emony there. deeply positive ways. It will be our was not clear if he would still be there ber of men and women religious in the "Pope Francis' plans for his visit to shared responsibility to take that gift and when the pope visits, or if he would be archdiocese as well as laypeople from Philadelphia seamlessly integrate power- use all that we learn from it to build a chosen to be in the group of prisoners the archdiocese's 219 parishes, represen- ful public moments with more intimate better church and a stronger society." who will meet the pontiff, but AP said tative groups from each will be selected gatherings that are deeply grace filled," Msgr. Lynn's lawyer said his client to attend the Mass, though the process Archbishop Chaput said. "It is an itiner- - - - would welcome the opportunity. for doing so was not yet available. ary that says, 'I walk with you -- and so The visit of Pope Francis to the city "We hope and pray (the Mass) will be does the Lord.' It says, 'Embrace your Gambino is director and general man- and especially his celebration of a Mass a boost to morale, (and) that it will be an faith and embrace one another as chil- ager of CatholicPhilly.com, the news in the archdiocese's mother church, the instrument of God's gift of faith and dren of God.' It says, 'God forgives.' And website of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. cathedral, "is one of faith and charity, hope that we've been given," Bishop it says 'Come together in celebration.'" SANDOVAL

(Para 15) sagración para ser Misa. Me gusta asistir porque palpo tante de las ciudades u otras comunidades urbanas”, una fe y unidad demostrando que los años no han dis- declara la breve historia preparada por Orlando Diez años antes de celebrar su centenario, la parro- minuido la fidelidad de los pioneros del pasado. Martínez y su familia. “Nuestra vida es una de trabajo quia fue reducida a misión. No obstante, los parro- Durante los otros domingos del mes, la gente a duro, oración y dependencia en la divina providencia, quianos no se desanimaron. Al lado de la iglesia con- menudo sigue al diácono para celebrar liturgias en con poco tiempo para recreación. Nuestra vida social struyeron “un humilde edificio para servir en su lugar y capillas entre colinas y en los valles que antes eran haya expresión más en nuestra voluntad de ayudar al alojar el tesoro del Cristiano de ser la corteza, el símbo- misiones de la parroquia de Sapello. vecino, sea enfermo, este en necesidad o simplemente lo de unidad visible de un cristiano al otro en la con- Ahora, por supuesto, la región tiene menos habi- atrapado en el lodo. Somos tan dependientes de la div- fraternidad nacida de Dios”. tantes, siendo que muchos se mudaron a las ciudades ina providencia que nuestros pensamientos constante- En diciembre, esta misión celebró su 65 aniversario. durante y después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Pero mente se dirigen a [Dios]”. Las ciudades nos dan la Ahora, el culto se celebra sólo una vez al mes. los que quedan hablan con orgullo de la fe de los que ilusión de que estamos en control. Un diácono permanente viene el segundo domingo emigraron. El desierto nos enseña que el control no está en nues- para conducir una liturgia que le falta sólo la con- “Nuestro estilo de vida es muy distinto de la del habi- tras manos. BARRON

(From 14) pears the moment those powers are changing like the wind. If you doubt me, and hence susceptible to the grossest underdeveloped, weakened, or eliminated read some of the accounts of the officers manipulation by the powerful and self- human beings were treated as little more altogether? Or if respect for human digni- and soldiers in the Nazi death camps, interested. In the measure that people still than vermin. ty is related to the strength of one's feel- who, after years of killing, lost all feeling speak of the irreducible dignity of the I realize that many philosophers and ing for another person, then who is to say for those they were murdering, seeing individual, they are, whether they know it social theorists have tried to ground a that that dignity vanishes once one's sen- them as little more than rats or insects. or not, standing upon Biblical founda- sense of human dignity in something timents change or dry up? My suspicion For the past two hundred years, athe- tions. When those foundations are shaken other than God, but these attempts have is that if we interrogated people on the ists have been loudly asserting that the — as they increasingly are today — a all proven fruitless. For instance, if street and asked them why human beings dismissal of God will lead to human lib- culture of death will follow just as surely human worth is a function of a person's should be respected, some version of this eration. I would strenuously argue pre- as night follows day. If there is no God, intelligence or creativity or imagination, argument from sentimentality would cisely the contrary. Once the human being then human beings are dispensable — so or her capacity to enter into friendship, emerge. But again, the problem is that is untethered from God, he becomes, in why not trade the organs of infants for a then why not say that this worth disap- feelings are so ephemeral, shifting and very short order, an object among objects, nice Lamborghini? The Angelus AUGUST 2015 Page 23 KNICKERBOCKER

(From 8) ences the wonder of divine love. Here Prayer for Families mutual rest becomes Sabbath refresh- 10:6-9); "Be subject to one another out ment, conversation an entrance into the of reverence for Christ" (Eph. 5:21). Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we life of the Word, and one another's com- "Sacred Scripture begins with the cre- contemplate the splendor of true love, pany a presentiment of the life of the ation of man and woman in the image to you we turn with trust. Holy Family Trinity (200l). and likeness of God and concludes with of Nazareth, grant that our families What can we do as couples and fami- a vision of' 'The Wedding Feast of the too, may be places of communion lies to prepare for the Synod? Pray for Lamb' " (CCC 1602). In Gaudium et an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Spes we read, "The intimate community and prayer, authentic schools of the Pope Francis and the Bishops that the of life and love which constitutes the Gospel and small domestic Churches. goodness, beauty, and truth about mar- married state has been established by Holy Family of Nazareth, may families riage and family life will be stated clear- the Creator and endowed by him with never again experience violence, ly: daily family prayer, Rosary, Divine its own proper laws....God himself is the rejection and division: may all who Mercy Chaplet, Adoration. Read and author of marriage (48.1). have been hurt or scandalized find reflect on the Scriptures mentioned ear- The Sacrament of Matrimony, as it ready comfort and healing. Holy lier in the article, as well as Eph. 4:1-7, has developed in the Tradition of the 5:21-33 and I Thess. 5:13b-19. Read Latin Rite, is celebrated during Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once and discuss with your children in age Mass because of the connection of all more mindful of the sacredness and appropriate ways the Introduction to the sacraments with the Paschal mystery inviolability of the family, and its beau- Remaining in the Truth of Christ, of Christ. The Eucharist is a memorial ty in God's plan. Jesus, Mary and Marriage and Communion in the of the New Covenant in which Christ Joseph, graciously hear our prayer. Catholic Church. This is a collection of has united himself forever to the essays of five leading cardinals and four Church, his beloved bride for whom he (Commemorating the Holy Father's visit prominent scholars explaining the gave himself up. Likewise, the husband to the United States September 2015, Church's teaching on marriage, in and wife seal their consent to each other Assumption BVM Province, Franciscans) response to Cardinal Kasper's state- by uniting their lives with Christ's offer- ments following the Synod on the ing of himself for his Church made Family last year. Read and discuss present in the Eucharist. By receiving giving and receiving of flesh and blood Letter to Families from Pope John Paul the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of for the life of the world, a literal dying II, written in 1994, the Year of the Christ, the couple form one body in to self so that others may live abundant- Family. Christ (CCC 1621). In Lumen Gentium ly. Prayer for the World Meeting of we read, " 'By reason of their state in Like Baptism, it is a birth into a Families, Philadelphia, September 22- life and of their order, [Christian spous- greater communion, a literal bestowal 27 2015 es] have their own special gifts in the and revelation of life. God and Father of us all, in Jesus, People of God.' This grace [from Christ] Like Confirmation, it is a gradual your Son and our Savior, you have is intended to perfect the couple's love growth into mutual responsibility, a con- made us your sons and daughters in the and to strengthen their indissoluble firmation of one another's being — family of the Church. May your grace unity. By this grace 'they help one body, soul, and spirit. and love help our families in every part another to attain holiness in their mar- Like Reconciliation, marriage is a of the world be united to one another in ried life and in welcoming and educat- daily practice in the school of forgive- fidelity to the Gospel. May the example ing their children' " (11.2, CCC 1641, ness par excellence. of the Holy Family, with the aid of your 1642). Like Priesthood, marriage becomes a Holy Spirit, guide all families, especial- Patrick Jordan in Church Magazine, ministry of counsel and grace to another. ly those most troubled, to be homes of reminds us of the connection of the Like an anointing of the sick, it is a communion and prayer and to always Sacrament of Matrimony with the other repeated giving and receiving of healing seek your truth and live in your love. Sacraments: touch. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. Jesus, "Like the Eucharist, marriage is the Marriage — here human flesh experi- Mary and Joseph, pray for us. ROMMEL

(From 11) I quickly got a job working in hospi- through that, I received the opportunity tal public relations in an area close to to share my story today with you. career path was taking me in a direc- family. Unfortunately, I didn't love my The lessons I'm learning continue tion I didn't want to go. I wanted to new job. But even though I didn't have and will never end. Hopefully what I settle down and have a family, neither a great interest in medicine, I could discover on my journey helps you on of which seemed compatible with the always find some aspect that interested yours as you find your own path. jobs available to me. me. I found success because I found Regardless, remember you're not alone. I began looking for jobs in public ways to share those interests with oth- At the very least, I'm available. relations and marketing. Again, I set up ers. If you have any questions, let me interviews by claiming to be "in the That ability landed me my next job, know. After all, I'm always in the area. area." writing for a Catholic newspaper. And, Page 24 AUGUST 2015 The Angelus 2015 Diocesan Youth Kickball Team

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