Teens Encounter Christ —Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad, in Aug

POPE FRANCIS Parishes asked to offer prayer for Vol.The XLX, No. 8 DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPEMirror GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI August 8, 2014 peace in Iraq

Springfield

‘Christians are facing a human catastrophe and risk a real genocide.’ Teens Encounter Christ —Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad, in Aug. 7, 2014. ope Francis is renewing his Lebanon urgent appeal to the international community, to every be- Pliever and to the conscience of Day of all people, for a Prayer peaceful resolu- tion to the prob- and lems in northern Fasting Iraq, especially that of the Chris- Aug. 17 tian communities living there. “Let us pray in silence, ask- ing for peace; everyone, in silence. … Mary Queen of peace, pray for us!” said Pope Francis at a recent Angelus. “I ask you to invite the people of your diocese to pray this special prayer written by Patriarch

See Prayer for Peace / 9

Lebanon, MO As of July 31, River of Life TEC’s 2014, 84 parishes eens Encounter Christ mission have reported (TEC) 156 was held in St. Through evangelization Francis de Sales Parish in and catechesis, this intergen- 8,181 pledges Lebanon Aug. 2-4, 2014. erational movement facilitates to the Diocesan TTwenty-three candidates and three the spiritual growth of young Development Fund adult observers joined 27 adult adults with a community of totaling $2,300,731, and teen team members as they adult mentors. Much like Jesus had the opportunity to encounter did Himself, TEC calls forth or 92 percent of the and integrate the Paschal Mystery one’s natural goodness for ser- ENCOUNTER DISCIPLESHIP—Dyanna New- $2,500,000 goal. in their lives, while making new vice in the Church and dis- ton, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lebanon; Br. friends and having some fun. cipleship at a time of passage Baylon Ukhurebor, SMP; Allie Kate Aikens, St. Thank you! Teens Encounter Christ is a into young adulthood. Francis de Sales Parish, Lebanon; and Deacon spiritual program for high school The next TEC weekend James Soptick, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Leba- juniors and seniors. In the context in the Diocese of Springfield- non, posed for a photo during Teens Encounter and experience of the Catholic Cape Girardeau will be Jan. 17- Christ (TEC) 156 held Aug. 2-4, 2014. TEC en- Christian tradition, TEC focuses 19, 2015, in the De Paul Center ables young adults to encounter and integrate on the life, death, and resurrection at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, the Paschal Mystery into their lives, calling them of Jesus Christ, the Pascal Mystery. Cape Girardeau. ©TM to discipleship and service. (Photo by Annette Peterson) The Catechism in brief

984 The Creed links “the forgiveness of sins” with its pro- fession of faith in the Holy Spirit, for the risen Christ entrusted to the apostles the power to forgive sins when he gave them the Holy Spirit.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church compiles the living tradition of the Catholic Church and divides it into four sections: What Catholics believe (the Creed), how the faith is transmitted (worship and sacraments), how Catholics are The next issue of The Mirror will be Aug. 22, 2014. called to live (moral life), and prayer. If you would like to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email in digital format, please contact Angie Toben at (417) 866-0841, or Email her: [email protected]. 2 The Mirror COLUMNS August 8, 2014 A simple and public act of faith

ur behavior will be may be fear of persecution or lack of It is certainly food for thought and the proving ground confidence in defending the teach- worthy of careful reflection. What of our deepest convic- GUEST ings of the Church. She suggested would happen if everyone who reads tions. This firmness in that it all came down to simple cour- this makes a simple commitment “Othe Faith is often an excellent testi- age. I asked her to explain and her to make the Sign of the Cross and mony to the beliefs of the Christian. COLUMN response was, “When you say a blessing over every made the Sign of the Cross In some cases it can cause people to Randy Hain meal from now on, regard- begin their return to the House of the in a crowded restaurant and less of our companions? Father” (Francis Fernandez; In Conver- said the blessing for all to How many incredible faith sation with God). hear, I realized that I never Can we discussions would occur as Several weeks ago I had lunch responding with the name, then do that. My fear of saying a result of this simple and with one of my new clients, a senior added “that’s a long story.” I told her a simple blessing is a clear live as public act of faith? I could human resources executive of an I would love to hear about it and for reminder to me that I don’t easily argue the other side Atlanta-based company. Our working the next half hour we talked about have the courage to share faithful and share the possible nega- partnership had been very business her faith journey, how much she my faith outside of my com- tive outcomes, but can we focused since the beginning and I loved her parish, her devotion to the fort zone. I am grateful that Catholics live as faithful Catholics if wanted to forge a stronger personal Blessed Mother, and her prayer life. you don’t have that issue we are paralyzed by fear? connection which I enjoy with most The awkward business focused ex- and also for this wonderful if we are The answer, I believe, is in of my other clients. We made small change at the beginning of the meal conversation.” the words of Jesus, “Every- talk about a number of subjects until had been replaced by a warm con- Driving back to my paralyzed one who acknowledges me our food arrived. I said I was going to versation about our shared Catholic office I reflected on count- before others I will acknowl- say a blessing over our meal and she faith. I certainly achieved my goal of less other business meals by fear? edge before my heavenly was welcome to join me. As I made a stronger personal connection! over the last few years Father. But whoever denies the Sign of the Cross and started to As we were preparing to leave, which had turned into me before others, I will deny pray, I noticed that she also made the she shared that she never spoke of faith discussions, perhaps before my heavenly Father” Sign of the Cross. I smiled to myself her faith in business settings and because of the simple act (Matthew 10:32-33). and said a quiet prayer of thanks for really enjoyed our discussion. As of making the Sign of the the opportunity I had been given. we were leaving the restaurant, we Cross and blessing the meal. I don’t Adapted with permission of the Between bites of salad, I asked speculated on why Catholics don’t know if I see this as courageous as publisher and Randy Hain from The her which parish she attended. discuss faith as openly as perhaps our much as following the call of Christ Catholic Briefcase: Tools for Integrat- She gave me a funny look before Protestant brethren do. I suggested it and the teachings of our Church. ing Faith and Work (Liguori). Shipwreck and mission: Intertwined strands in Church’s DNA he post-Vatican II Lection- at his own expense, and welcomed however, when the ambient public ary for Mass has many fine all who came to him, preaching the culture becomes toxic, anti-biblical, features, one of which is the THE CATHOLIC kingdom of God and teaching about Christophobic (to use the sharp term continuous reading of the the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly most recently made prominent by TActs of the Apostles during weekday DIFFERENCE and unhindered” (Acts 28:30). an Orthodox Jewish legal scholar, Masses in the Easter season. As the Shipwreck and mission, it Joseph Weiler)? Perhaps the demise Church celebrates the Resurrection George Weigel seems, are intertwined strands in the of cultural Catholicism—Catholi- for 50 days, the Church also ponders Church’s historical DNA. cism offered to the next generation the first evangelization: the primi- This is not to suggest that the without great effort, Catholicism- tive Christian community, in the Now here is something to pon- Church should willfully seek ship- by-osmosis—is a kind of shipwreck. power of the Spirit, brings the sur- der: There have been innumerable wreck. Much of the damage that has But why not take a lesson from the rounding Mediterranean world the books of Church history written over been done to Catholicism in recent last chapters of Acts and see in that history-shattering news that Jesus of two millennia. But the only inspired decades—by the abuse scandals, by hard fact the providential invitation Nazareth, having been raised from book of Church history, the Acts of the ongoing horror stories of mid- to become, once again, a Church in the dead, has been constituted Lord the Apostles, ends with the story 20th century Catholic life in Ireland, permanent mission? A Church in and Savior for the forgiveness of sins. of a shipwreck—a seeming disaster by forms of intellectual dissent that which every Catholic knows that he These serial readings from Acts end that becomes, in divine providence, empty Catholicism of the patrimony or she has been baptized into a mis- with Paul established in Rome (prob- the occasion to extend the Church’s of truth bequeathed to it by the Lord, sionary vocation? A Church in which ably in today’s Trastevere district), mission. by the counter-witness of Catho- Catholics know that the quality of speaking with the Roman Jewish The imagery continues in Acts lics in public life who fail to stand their discipleship is measured by the community about the fulfillment of 28. Paul is not living in optimum firm for the dignity of the human power of their witness to Christ and their ancient, covenantal hopes in circumstances in Rome; he’s under a person at all stages of life and in all their capacity to invite others into the Risen Christ. form of house arrest. Yet he turns his conditions of life—is a matter of friendship with the Risen Lord? There’s one omission from this lodgings into a center of evangeliza- self-imposed wounds, which Church To borrow again from genet- early Christian history that I regret, tion, calling the Roman Jewish com- authorities have an obligation to ics, shipwreck and mission are the however; the Lectionary omits the munity to consider Jesus anew and address. The wider cultural assault double-helix of Church history. The 27th chapter of Acts, which tells to reconsider the criticisms of the on the Church, however, is another challenge is to discern the possi- the dramatic story of Paul’s ship- new Christian “sect” they had heard, matter. bilities for mission that God always wreck and his brief stay on Malta, while explaining how God, in the Some may consider it “ship- encodes in what seems to us, at first where the apostle is miraculously Spirit, had extended life-giving salva- wreck” that the cultural Catholicism blush, to be utter shipwreck. ©TM saved from the poisonous grasp of tion to the Gentiles. The inconve- that transmitted and sustained the a poisonous viper, and from which nience and indignity of house arrest faith in these United States as re- George Weigel is Distinguished he eventually takes another ship to lead to intense evangelical activity: cently as two generations ago is on Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Rome. “And he lived there two whole years life-support. What should we expect, Policy Center in Washington, DC. August 8, 2014 COLUMNS The Mirror 3

Public calendar The dignity of the immigrant Mon., Aug. 11- Annual Seminarian Gathering Wed., Aug. 13 charity. It is easy to give to the poor Tue., Aug. 12 Back-to-School Mass, when we are cleaning out our junk, 8 a.m. Springfield Catholic Schools child at the border and even getting a tax credit for it! It Faculty and Staff, Immaculate is more difficult to give up what we Conception Church, “Do not grieve or complain that like or even need for someone else, Springfield you were born in a time when you can but there are many examples of this Thu., Aug. 14 Catholic Leadership Institute no longer see God in the flesh. He did ON THE WAY love in action to inspire us. Blessed follow-up meeting not in fact take this privilege from you. Mother Teresa of Calcutta knew this Fri., Aug. 15 As he says: ‘Whatever you have done well, and incorporated this self- ROAD RALLY REVIVAL to the least of my brothers, you did to giving spirit into her religious order, 8 a.m. Mass, St. Eustachius School, me.’” —St. Augustine Bp. James V. Johnston the Missionaries of Charity. Trinity Portageville Hills, our diocesan Catholic Worker 11 a.m. St. Cecilia Parish, Kennett ne major story currently House, puts this into practice in 1 p.m. dominating the news is that Some might raise objections, caring for others. A married couple I Sacred Heart Parish, of the surge of unaccom- noting that such care might encour- know annually forgoes the exchange Caruthersville panied immigrant children age others to come, making the swell of Christmas presents and uses the 2:15 p.m. Immaculate Conception Oat the southern border, and how of people at the border worse. Oth- money to buy gifts for the poor. School, New Madrid to respond to this crisis. There are ers note such issues as the limits on Many of our own Catholic faithful 5:30 p.m. Mass, St. Ann Parish, Malden many pieces to this story, some quite resources, the reasons for the migra- give sacrificially through tithing and Sat., Aug. 16 complex. However, the most funda- tion, or the security of the border. All the gift of time. ROAD RALLY REVIVAL mental question seems rather simple of these issues are noteworthy, but I will leave the complex aspects 8 a.m. St. Teresa Parish, Glennonville for a person of faith to answer: they do not override the basic reality of immigration to the statesmen: en- 11 a.m. St. Benedict Parish, Doniphan How should we respond to these that as a nation, human beings in couraging them to follow just princi- 1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, children? Catholic social teaching need are at our door. pals, especially those found in Catho- Poplar Bluff places a great weight on upholding The current challenge illustrates lic social teaching, to bring about just the dignity of the human person, as well that Christian charity is usually immigration reform (much of which 6 p.m. Mass, Sacred Heart Parish, well as the good of the family. Both tidy in the abstract, and very incon- can be found on the US Bishops’ Web Dexter of these goods are at stake here. The venient in the concrete reality of life. site, www.usccb.org). All of us should Sun., Aug. 17 ROAD RALLY REVIVAL correct response is to provide for the Giving of ourselves to care for the urge our representatives to undertake 8 a.m. Mass, St. Henry Parish, immediate security and well-being of needs of others requires true sacri- comprehensive immigration reform. Charleston; the poor. fice of some sort, or it is not really Pray for them, this challenge, and the people who seek a better life in 11 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Parish, Sikeston Bp. Johnston’s prayer intentions for August: the US. Addressing the immediate needs of “the least of these” seems 1 p.m. Guardian Angel Parish, Oran For those who work in law enforcement; for their the more straightforward response 2:30 p.m. St. Denis Parish, Benton safety and the grace to carry out their responsibilities with to the otherwise complicated issue dignity and justice. of unaccompanied children at our 4 p.m. St. Lawrence Parish, For peace in nations that are experiencing strife and southern border, even if exercising New Hamburg violence. this basic charity is inconvenient and 5:30 p.m. St. Augustine Parish, Kelso demanding. ©TM Mon., Aug. 18 ROAD RALLY REVIVAL 8 a.m. St. Joseph Parish, Scott City 10 a.m. St. Ambrose Parish, Chaffee Ritual forms our ‘holy Noon St. Joseph Parish, Advance 1:30 p.m. St. Anthony, Glennon 5 p.m. Mass, St. John Parish, Leopold Tue., Aug. 19 ROAD RALLY REVIVAL routine’ in Catholic worship 8 a.m. Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation, itual is the heart and founda- intentional. Cape Girardeau tion of Catholic liturgical life. One example to help us better 10 a.m. Old St. Vincent Chapel of ‘Routine’ is a secular term LIVING THE understand and appreciate the na- Ease, Cape Girardeau closely related to “ritual” that ture of ritual is a professional base- 11:30 a.m. Catholic Campus Ministry, Ris used on a more personal basis. ball game (since we are currently in Cape Girardeau Whether we recognize it or not, it LITURGY baseball season, this is an appropriate 12:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Parish, seems that a great deal of life is a ritual Fr. David J. Dohogne example!). When we go to a baseball or routine. Look at how your day be- game, there are certain things we Cape Girardeau gins, unfolds, and ends. I’m sure that expect to happen: introducing the 2 p.m. Immaculate Conception each of us have our standard routines sacrament has particular vestments lineup of players before the game Parish, Jackson or “patterns of behavior” when we to be worn. The proper words and begins, having the National Anthem 5 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel roll out of bed each morning. There prayers offered in each sacrament are or some other patriotic song sung Parish, Fredericktown are certain things we do in order to usually referred to as the “form” of before the first pitch, the “seventh- prepare for the day, usually done at the sacrament, while the “elements” inning stretch” with the usual singing a particular time or performed in a set or “items” we use (unleavened bread, of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame,” pattern. The same is true regarding the wine made only from grapes, pure or fireworks being shot off when a liturgical life of the Church. water) are referred to as the “matter.” home run is made by the home team. As we participate in Mass and the In celebrating each of the sacraments, Perhaps when you go to a baseball other sacraments, we see that there in particular the Holy Eucharist, we game, you sit in the same seat and is a set “pattern” or “routine” of how try to be as faithful as we can to the eat the same food. You can imagine things are done. Certain words are pre- example of Christ and the tradition of how shocked and even disappointed For a complete Road Rally scribed, designated “earthly” elements the Church. What we use, how we use you would be if any of these things Revival schedule, log on to are used (bread, wine, water, oil), and it, and what we pray and say in each www.dioscg.org. even the priest/deacon celebrating the of the sacraments is important and See Living The Liturgy / 10 4 The Mirror REVIEWS August 8, 2014

to the Sparrow to teach His work briskly and lovingly. … Beasts from the East disciples about God’s great Just as charity leads us to a love for us. Jesus uses other general practice of all God’s New devotional and lead the heart towards animals to teach us to avoid Commandments, so devo- devotion. Book Review temptation and evil, and how tion leads us to practice them features virtually The books have been to treat others with care. diligently.” written for families—chil- With its emphasis on For over 20 years, East- every animal dren, parents, grandparents— the human spirit and devo- ern Christian Publications has and feature over 100 classi- tion, the aim of the Besti- produced books and other named in Bible cal engravings. The late Dr. ary is especially in line with liturgical/educational resourc- Bernard Nathanson, who had the theology of the Eastern es for Christian communities The Blessed Book of the opportunity to view early Church. In the fourth cen- throughout the world, includ- Beasts drafts of the work, described tury, St. John Chrysostom ing more than 300 focused on By Jonathan Scott the books as “an answered taught that it is good to be Eastern Traditions. Eastern Christian Publications, 2014 prayer to all who believe.” kind and gentle with animals, The Blessed Book of A Bestiary is a liter- and to learn from them, Beasts comes in three sepa- astern Christian Publi- ary collection of animals, because we share the same rate volumes, each covering cations announces the each one of which conveys Creator. The literary devices a category of beasts, or in a publication of a series a moral lesson about good- of the Bestiary are also com- single combination book. of original Catholic ness. The first known Bestiary mon in the West. St. Francis Discounts are available for Edevotionals entitled The was written by an unknown path of God. The writer of de Sales, in his Introduction to quantity purchase by parishes Blessed Book of Beasts, written author in the first century. In the Book of Proverbs, as well, the Devout Life, details numer- or bookstores. Further infor- by Jonathan Scott. Featuring the Bible, God uses animals describes several animals as ous animals in order to lead mation is available and orders virtually every animal named to help teach wisdom. We being exceedingly wise. us to devotion. According to can be placed through the in the Bible, it uses classi- immediately think of the In the New Testament, St. Francis, devotion is “a spir- New Titles page of the Online cal literary forms from the talking donkey in the Book Our Lord points directly to itual activity and liveliness by Catalog at www.ecpubs.com Middle Ages, and is designed of Numbers who prods the the animals to teach us about means of which Divine Love or by checking with your lo- to delight the imagination prophet Balaam towards the goodness. We see Him point works in us, and causes us to cal Catholic book store. ©RNS Sci-fi adventure morally uplifting but not suitable for all Guardians of the Galaxy relationship between Peter the late ‘80s. Chris Pratt, Groot (voiced by Vin ovie eview and Yondu, however, her real One of the songs Mom Diesel), Rocket Racoon (voiced by M R allegiance is ambiguous. favored, Elvin Bishop’s 1976 Bradley Cooper), Dave Bautista, and A raucous street fight hit, “Fooled Around and Fell Zoe Saldana ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ for control of the sphere in Love,” accurately predicts Disney lands Peter, Gamora, Rocket, her son’s destined transforma- elf-sacrificing, morally and Groot in jail where they tion from interstellar ladies’ elevating love as well encounter hulking, tattooed man (at least according to as dedicated camarade- convict Drax (Dave Bautista), his own boastful account) to rie are showcased in the who joins them when they altruistic, forsaking-all-others Scrackerjack sci-fi adventure eventually fly the coop. potential spouse. Following “Guardians of the Galaxy” Agreeing to quell their a similar arc to those of his (Disney). rivalry and split the profits opponents-turned-friends, While not suitable for from the sale of the magic moreover, Peter transcends young moviegoers, director globe, the quintet sets out to his thieving past to become and co-writer (with Nicole find a merchant (Benicio Del an unlikely, but thoroughly Perlman) James Gunn’s rol- Toro) Gamora believes will selfless, hero. licking adaptation of a series pay top dollar for it. Once The positive ethical of Marvel comic books offers they discover the artifact’s direction in which Peter and their elders top-flight escapist vast potential for destruction, his comrades move—to- entertainment. however, commercial interests gether with the sheer fun of Vital to the film’s success take a back seat and the for- observing their humor-filled Reviewed by John Mulderig is Chris Pratt’s appealing por- mer adversaries unite around exploits—makes it a shame trayal of its lost-in-space hu- appear). discovers that a whole range a higher purpose: keeping the that the elements listed below man protagonist, Peter Quill. Flash-forward a quarter of other interested parties weapon out of Ronan’s grasp. prevent endorsement of As opening scenes set century and Peter, who prefers is on its trail as well. They As Peter, Pratt success- “Guardians of the Galaxy” for in 1988 disclose, as a young the moniker Star-Lord, has include green-skinned warrior fully embodies the movie’s a wider audience. boy (Wyatt Oleff), Peter was joined the gang of intergalac- Gamora (Zoe Saldana) geneti- saucy but good-hearted spir- The film contains much emotionally crushed by his tic bandits who shanghaied cally manipulated, anthro- it—which is, in the end, far action and martial arts-style mother’s terminal illness, him. Dispatched to a depopu- pomorphic raccoon Rocket more important than the ins violence, brief shadowy rear and bolted from the hospital lated planet by their chief, (voice of Bradley Cooper) and outs of its plot. A free- nudity, occasional rough and moments after her untimely Yondu (Michael Rooker), Peter and Rocket’s sidekick, Groot booting, lovable rogue, Peter crude language and an ob- death, only to be kidnapped is charged with purloining a (voiced by Vin Diesel), a sen- is also a sentimentalist whose scene gesture. The CNS clas- by the crew of a spaceship. mysteriously powerful silver tient tree. most prized possession is a sification is A-III—adults. The (Hints in the early dialogue orb concealed in its recesses. Ostensibly, Gamora mix tape his mother made MPAA rating is PG-13—par- already suggest that this star- No sooner has Peter is acting on the orders of for him comprising her favor- ents strongly cautioned. Some tling turn of events was not gained possession of the a maniacal villain named ite pop tunes, some of them material may be inappropriate as random as it might, at first, object, though, than he Ronan (Lee Pace). As with the already quite out-of-date by for children under 13. ©CNS

The Mirror: Newspaper of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau USPS Publication 117-330 Publisher: Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. Editor: Leslie A. Eidson Production: Glenn Eckl Circulation/Advertising: Angie Toben, [email protected] Published every other week except the last week in December at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143. Address all communications to 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143; Telephone (417) 866-0841; FAX (417) 866-1140; Email [email protected] POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Mirror, 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143. When giving change of address, state both old and new address, also old and new parish. Subscription price, $14 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Springfield, MO, and additional mailing offices. Vol. XLX No. 8 August 8, 2014 Single copy price, $0.50 Copyright © 2014, The Mirror, CNS, CNA, USCCB, The Vatican, as noted. The Mirror OnLine: www.dioscg.org August 8, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mirror 5

Free Mercy Workshops on healthy living ercy Arthritis Greenfield, MO—Classes will be held MCenter will each Monday at Dade County OACAC Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our lunch at noon (optional), and then at 1 p.m. in sponsor free, six- Center, 150 Main St., from Aug. 18 Lady of the Snows in conjunction with the Karla the day chapel at Holy Trinity Parish. Contact week workshops to through Sept. 29. The class will run from Smith Foundation, St. Clair County Mental for new people is Steve Moncher, stevemon- help people manage 1-3:30 p.m. To register, call (417) 637-2701. Health Board, and NAMI Southwestern Illinois, [email protected], or call (417) 861-2109. lung and heart Lebanon, MO—Tuesday classes begin will hold When Mental Illness Hits Home confer- disease, arthritis, and Aug. 12 at Lebanon First United Meth- ence “Living the Past: Planning for the Future,” Springfield—Sacred Heart Parish will diabetes. Each pro- odist Church, 300 N. Madison Ave., and Fri.-Sat., Aug. 22-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the host Festival of the Nations, Sat., Aug. 30, gram is developed by will continue through Sept. 16, from 9:30 Shrine’s Visitor Center. The conference reaches 6-9 p.m., in the parish hall. The festival will fea- Stanford University’s a.m. to 12 p.m. Please register by calling out to family, friends, and professionals who ture contemporary and folklore dances, music, Patient Education (417) 269-2278. journey with those with a mental illness. Fri., and art from the many different countries rep- Research Center with Marshfield, MO—The Missouri Ex- Aug. 22, Dr. Dawn M. Porter, MD will speak on resented. Visitors will also be able to explore the following goals: tension Center, located at 800 S. Marshall “Self-Care: Detaching with Love, offering ways cultural richness in food, unique beverages, and Improve knowledge St., will hold classes each Thursday, Sept. 4 for caregivers to care for themselves so they traditions. Parking available; admission is free. of living a healthy until Oct. 9 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call (417) can effectively help others. Sat., Aug. 23, Sgt. For more information, call (417) 869-3646. life with a chronic 207-1304 to register. Jeremy Romo, St. Louis County Police Depart- condition; learn to Springfield—On Tuesdays starting Sept. ment’s crisis intervention team coordinator, Springfield—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton manage fatigue and 9, weekly classes will be held at St. Agnes will speak on “What to do during a time of Crisis: Parish will host Harvest Home Festival, Fri., stress more effec- Cathedral, 533 S. Jefferson Ave., through When is it time to call 911?” For more informa- Sept. 5, 5-11 p.m., Sat., Sept. 6, 2 p.m.- tively; identify ways Oct. 14. Call (417) 888-6787 to sign up for tion or to register, contact the Shrine at (618) midnight. Home-cooked dinner will be served to deal with anger, the sessions, which will run from 5:30-7:30 397-6700, ext. 26270, (314) 241-3400, Fri., 5-9 p.m., and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Adults: $10; fear, frustration, and p.m. each week. ext. 6270, or Online at www.snows.org/help. Senior: $7; children (ages 10 and under): $4. depression; learn new The $20 fee for each course has been There will be carnival rides for $5-$7 each. ways to communicate waived, thanks to a grant from the Missouri Branson—The Youth Ministry at Our Friday only, purchase an unlimited ride band for with family and Department of Health and Senior Services. Lady of the Lake Parish invites all youth (grades $25 (does not include laser tag). There will be friends; learn how to Participants will also receive a free book, seven-12) to participate in the annual “Our games, laser tag, washer tournament, photo form a partnership Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Con- Lady Celebrates Youth” conference on Sat.- booth, silent auction, and a teen dance for with your health care ditions. For more about Mercy, visit www. Sun., Sept. 6-7, 2014. Advance registration is seventh-12th grades. No charge for the en- team. mercy.net. $65 per person. For more information, please tertainment tent featuring Lonesome Hollow contact Pat Hutcheson at mspat1024@gmail. Bluegrass Band, Big Iron Band, The Guise, and com or visit the Youth Ministry page of the dueling pianos featuring Mike Tettamble, Jr., diocesan Web site, www.dioscg.org. and David Pyck. For more information, contact Paul Boeckman, (417) 894-9819, or (417) Cape Girardeau—A Re-Marrige Prepara- 883-9575, or Rebecca Hallinan, (417) 894- tion Seminar for Regions 6-9, will be Sat., Sept. 2444, or (417) 883-9575. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.in the lower level meeting room in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 741 N. Forest Springfield—A Re-Marrige Preparation Ave., Cape Girardeau. Lunch will be provided. Seminar for Regions 1-5 will be Sat., Nov. 15, To register, call Katie Newton, Office of Family 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in The Pallotti Center at the Ministries, (417) 866-0841, or Email her at Catholic Center, 601 S. Jefferson. Lunch will be [email protected]. provided. To register, call Katie Newton, Office of Family Ministries, (417) 866-0841, or Monett—St. Lawrence School will host Email her at [email protected]. a golf tournament, Sun., Sept. 7, at Windmill Ridge Golf Course. Registration for this 18- Springfield—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton hole, three-person scramble opens at 12:30 Parish will hold a Cherub Mass and Cherib Gar- p.m.; tee time: 1:30 p.m., shotgun start. Cost: den dedication on Wed., Oct. 1, 6 p.m., to re- $200/team, includes green fees, lunch, and golf member and honor all children who have died. All cart. Prizes for longest drive, longest putt, and are welcome to come and celebrate this special closest to pin. For more information, contact liturgy. A reception will follow in the SEAS Café. Matt Batson, (417) 772-2737, or mbatson@ For more information, contact Barbara Carey jackhenry.Com, or Beth Luebbering, (417) 236- at (417) 368-2930. 3969, or [email protected]. Springfield—Holy Trinity Parish Council Scott City—St. Joseph Parish will hold of Catholic Women (PCCW) will hold a fall ba- Schedule a buffet-style fall dinner, Sun., Sept. 7, 10:30 zaar, Sat., Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun., Nov. a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the school gym. Menu in- 9, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the church hall. There The next safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: cludes kettle beef, chicken and dumplings, chick- will be a variety of crafts, baked goods, jewelry, Our Lady of the Cove Parish, Kimberling City en and dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, Christmas items, white elephant items, Tue., Aug. 12 6-9 p.m...... St. Ann School, Carthage coleslaw, dessert, tea, and coffee. Adults: $9; plants, and gardening tools offered by the gar- Wed., Sept. 3 5-8 p.m...... children (ages six-12): $4; children (under age St. Teresa School, Glennonville den ministry. The men’s group will serve donuts, Tue., Sept. 9 6-9 p.m...... six): free; carry-outs available. For more infor- coffee, and juice, Saturday morning; smoked Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Branson Mon., Sept. 22 6-9 p.m...... mation, contact Linda at (573)-264-2600. meats and sides by the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Cove Parish, Kimberling City for lunch Saturday; spaghetti and meatballs, Tue., Nov. 4 6-9 p.m...... St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Cape Girardeau Springfield—The Secular Franciscan Saturday evening; Knights of Columbus will Mon., Nov. 10 6:30-9:30 p.m...... group will meet Sat., Aug. 23, beginning with have a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Branson Sun., Nov. 16 1-4 p.m...... For more information, call the parish office at (417) 883-3440. Preregistration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left or call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Ken Pesek at The Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841; or Email him at [email protected]. Participants must be present for the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org. 6 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 8, 2014 Road Rally Revival Bishop’s ‘Tour de Faith’ begins Aug. 15

His car is revved and he’s ready to hit the road!

ishop James V. Johnston will embark on a 2,000-mile Road Rally Revival in August during which he will visit each parish and mission in the diocese in order to an- nounce the diocesan Mutually-Shared Vision (diocesan Bpurpose, values, five-year vision, and key priorities). This mes- sage is so important that Bp. Johnston will take to the road Aug. 15-31, 2014, in order to personally communicate the vision and accompanying SMART Goals for ministry (Specific and Measur- able; Motivating; Attainable; Relevant; Trackable [time bound]). Please consult the parish visitation schedule and make plans to be present when Bp. Johnston visits your parish or mission, or attend a rally event nearby. August 8, 2014 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 7 Road Rally Revival Bishop’s ‘Tour de Faith’ begins Aug. 15

His car is revved and he’s ready to hit the road! ishop James V. Johnston will embark on a 2,000-mile Road Rally Revival in August during which he will visit each parish and mission in the diocese in order to an- nounce the diocesan Mutually-Shared Vision (diocesan Bpurpose, values, five-year vision, and key priorities). This mes- sage is so important that Bp. Johnston will take to the road Aug. 15-31, 2014, in order to personally communicate the vision and accompanying SMART Goals for ministry (Specific and Measur- able; Motivating; Attainable; Relevant; Trackable [time bound]). Please consult the parish visitation schedule and make plans to be present when Bp. Johnston visits your parish or mission, or attend a rally event nearby. 8 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 8, 2014 American Heritage Girls: Faith, service, fun Building women diocese, American Heritage opportunities in any local Salomon has done a great job Girls began in 1995 and has community, girls have plenty of organizing adult volunteers of integrity grown quickly into a nation- American of ways to develop skills do- and creating an atmosphere wide organization with tens Heritage Girls ing things of interest to them. for the girls to grow in char- through service of thousands of members. Rachel Salomon, Troop acter, learn new skills, and The Springfield Troop From local troop to national Coordinator for Troop develop their spirituality. At to God, family, meets the second headquarters, AHG exists MO1118, was involved with the annual Scouting Awards and fourth Monday to provide Christ-centered American Heritage Girls prior last May, Salomon received community, and of each month at groups for girls ages five to moving to the Diocese of the Bronze Pelican Award St. Joseph Catholic through 18. Springfield-Cape Girardeau. from Bp. James Johnston. country. Academy. “I am thrilled that AHG By Anne Buckley is happening in our Diocese,” Girls from every parish Springfield said Troy Casteel, diocesan are welcome! Coordinator of Youth Minis- here can a girl try. “It is reassuring to know The first meeting for find an organi- that our young ladies have a the coming year will zation that not social organization to which be Mon., Aug. 25, only allows, but they can belong that nurtures 6 to 7:30 pm. Wencourages her to express her our Catholic values while Catholic faith in all aspects of providing them so many op- life? American Heritage Girls portunities to grow.” skills as they help the young- (AHG). In Springfield, AHG er groups of girls, giving How can a girl explore Troop MO1118 just complet- them great role models. These opportunities for service in ed its first full year. During leadership skills translate into her community and beyond, that time, the 20 active girls increased opportunities after discovering her unique gifts? gave over 500 hours of ser- high school. For instance, AHG. vice and earned badges for look over any application for What about having projects including Our Flag, scholarships, internships, col- fun, making friends, and ex- Young Meteorologist, and lege honors programs, etc., periencing the world with a Cake Decorating. Members and notice the importance of GUEST METEOROLOGISTS—Evan and Brianne Milliner, group of supportive peers and range in age from kindergar- developing those skills early. members of AHG Troop MO1118, were guest meteorologists adults? Yep, AHG. ten through 12th grade. The With 240 badge of- at a local television station as part of a community educa- Although new to this older girls develop leadership ferings and numerous tion component of the American Heritage Girls experience. (Submitted photo)

Cursillo reorganizing in the diocese Revel in God’s creation at Trinity Hills Trinity Hills is the diocesan Catholic Work House The Cursillo in the Diocese of beautifully situated just 20 minutes east of Springfield. Springfield-Cape Girardeau is seeking With 126 acres of rolling hills, green pastures, walking those interested in being a part of a prayer paths and grottos, and a portion of the James - River, Trinity Hills provides the perfect venue for study, revived and active Cursillo movement. retreat, service, and respite. In actively caring for cre If you have made a Cursillo weekend ation, Trinity Hills also produces food for the hungry, and would like to know more about among other justice efforts. Get involved! Opportunities in which this, contact Fr. Bill Hodgson at parishes and individuals may participate include: [email protected]. For more • Mentoring homeless guests and helping transport them to information about Cursillo in general, appointments; and Scouts; please consult www.cursillo.org. • Helping us promote our retreat programs to college students, youth groups, parish councils and guilds, • Helping with farm projects; • Living and working at Trinity Hills for a set period of time; • “Adopt” one of our free-range laying hens, helping to 89.1 keep her healthy FM while she feeds the KHJM hungry. Catholic radio for Southeast Missouri From Jackson to the Bootheel KHJM 89.1 FM For more information, brings the heart of Catholic Radio to the area. contact Nick Lund- Molfese at nick@thills. Heart of Jesus and Mary radio org or call (417) 753-7758. Check out our gallery of photos at www.thills.org. August 8, 2014 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 9 American Heritage Girls: Faith, service, fun This award recognizes adults community, and grow into Faith, Service, and Fun. who make outstanding con- our future leaders.” Those interested in join- tributions to the spiritual de- More information about ing American Heritage Girls, velopment of Catholic youth AHG can be found Online at or exploring the idea of start- in the Scouting program. http://ahgonline.org. Through ing a local troop, can contact “I feel honored to be the AHG membership, girls can ex- Rachel Salomon at rswaddle@ leader of Troop MO1118,” Sa- press their faith, explore their yahoo.com or Katie Newton lomon said. “I get to witness gifts and talents, and experi- at the Catholic Center, knew these girls learn new skills, ence the blessings of friend- [email protected], or telephone develop friendships, serve the ship and teamwork through (417) 866-0841. ©TM

SCOUTING AWARDS—American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop MO1118 and its leadership CLEAN-UP—American Heritage Girls Eve Salomon and Oliv- posed for a photo with Bp. James V. Johnston during the Catholic Scouting Awards held in ia Bauer performed service at the St. Anne Campus of Catho- May in St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield. (Submitted photo) lic Charities of Southern Missouri. (Submitted photo)

“was urgently needed to help these beleaguered people (of Parishes asked to offer prayer for peace in Iraq Iraq), especially Christians.” “This aid should go From Page 1 East, but especially Iraq, in Bishops. of large parts of northern directly to the minority com- the Prayers of the Faithful,” “Please encourage your and central Iraq and eastern munities through trusted [Louis] Sako [of Baghdad] wrote Bp. Richard E. Pates people to let their elected Syria. There has been a mass NGOs, otherwise past experi- at Masses on Sun. Aug. 17 of Des Moines, Chairman, representatives know of their exodus of Christians from ence has shown that aid is and to keep the intentions Committtee on International concern for Christians and those regions of Iraq; they diverted,” he said. for peace in the Middle Justice and Peace, to all US other religious minorities were told by militants to flee, “I asked that the US who are in dire straits in Iraq, convert to Islam or be killed. government urge Iraqi Syria, Egypt, and other coun- Militants have released political leaders to form an tries,” Bp. Pates said. videos on Facebook and oth- inclusive government repre- The Holy Father has er social media showing mass sentative of all ethnic and re- Prayer for Iraq said “violence generates executions of Christians and ligious groups, thus reversing Lord, more violence; dialogue is other Iraqis. According to the exclusion that has been the only path to peace.” Let some estimates, as many as exploited by extremists. Only The plight of our country us continue to pray in com- 1,500 people were killed in in this way can the rule of is deep and the suffering of Christians munion with the Holy Father July. law be restored and the com- is severe and frightening. and with Patriarch Sako for a mon good of all be served, he Therefore, we ask you Lord cessation of the violence and Airstrikes & aid said. “Sadly the situation in to spare our lives, and to grant us patience, for a peace that will allow On Aug. 7, US Pres. Iraq has only deteriorated in and courage to continue our witness of Christian people to live in harmony Barack Obama authorized the past month.” values with trust and hope. without fear, Patriarch Sako airdrops of humanitarian Abp. Joseph E. Kurtz of said. supplies to thousands of reli- Louisville, KY, who is presi- Lord, peace is the foundation of life; gious minorities in Iraq and dent of the USCCB, said, “We Grant us the peace and stability that will enable Background limited airstrikes against the should never underestimate us to live with each other without fear and anxiety, In June the Islamic Islamic militants in Iraq. the power of prayer; for it and with dignity and joy. State, or ISIS, proclaimed the In a strongly worded touches and opens us to the creation of a new “caliph- July 25 letter to US National power of God among us. My Glory be to you forever. † Louis Raphael I Sako ate,” or state run by a reli- Security Advisor Susan Rice prayer is that together we gious leader, after thousands July 25, Bp. Pates said that might help open our world of militants seized control US humanitarian assistance to God’s gift of peace.” ©TM 10 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS/ADVERTISING August 8, 2014

facility. On July 14, 2014, he told his Former Ironton pastor dies at age 93 nurse that he was leaving. When she asked where he was going, Fr. Gaydos St. Louis He is remembered senior priest in service until he moved pointed up. Fr. Gaydos passed away for both his jokes in May 2012 to the ServiteMother of on July 18, 2014, at the age of 93. May r. Anthony E. Gaydos, OSM, was and his serious Perpetual Help residence in St. Louis. he rest in peace. born in Weirton, WV, on April homilies. Once settled in St. Louis, Fr. His surviving family members 27, 1921, son of Emery & Anna In 1973, he Gaydos wrote a note to parishioners. include Emery and Sylvia Gaydos of (Pillar) Gaydos. Fr. Gaydos was began his 39 years It said, in part, “A brief word to say Los Angeles, CA; Bernard Gaydos of Fthe oldest of six children. of ministry in ‘thanks’ to you for the many great Denver, CO; Tim and Marion Gay- He entered the Servite Order’s Ironton, MO. He years I spent with you in Ironton. ... dos of Greensburg, PA; and surviving high school seminary in Hillside, IL, was pastor of Ste. Fr. Gaydos [The age of] 91 entitles most people nephews and nieces. His deceased sis- in September 1934. He professed Sol- Marie du Lac Par- the privilege of retirement. However, ters include: Martha (John) Meriman emn Vows as a Servite on June 23, ish until 1991. it may take me a few months to get and Sr. Cecelia Gaydos, OSM of the 1946, and was ordained a priest on By 1986, he was working long used to it. Blessings to all of you.” Servite Ladysmith, WI, community. May 27, 1948. hours as the only priest serving the In closing, Fr. Gaydos wrote, Visitation was on July 24 where After ordination, Fr. Gaydos parish, whose small Catholic base was “P.S.: One thing I haven’t lost is a clut- Fr. Gaydos lay in state at the foot of the had a number of roles in the forma- swollen with visitors during the sum- tered desk. I succeeded in making this altar of the Basilica of Our Lady of Sor- tion and vocation departments of Our mer months. Fr. Gaydos was also pas- desk just that on the very first day.” rows in Chicago. The Mass of Resur- Lady of Sorrows Provence centered tor of Our Lady of Sorrows Mission in For many years, the Servites were rection was held July 24 in Our Lady in Chicago. He served as pastor of St. Lesterville, and St. Philip Benizi Mis- entertained by his stories from Iron- of Sorrows, Chicago. He was buried in Joseph Parish in Carteret, NJ, from sion in Viburnum. ton through his writing in the order’s the Servite plot in the Queen of Heav- 1963-1969. In 1969, he was assigned In 1991, Fr. Jim Unterreiner monthly newsletter. en Cemetery in Hillside, IL. A Memo- to minister at Seven Holy Founders was appointed as pastor of Ste. Marie Following recent hip surgery, Fr. rial Mass will be held in Ste Marie du as an associate pastor in Affton, MO. du Lac, and Fr. Gaydos remained as Gaydos moved to a nearby nursing Lac Church, Ironton, on Aug. 9. ©TM Ritual forms our ‘holy routine’ in Catholic worship From Page 3 beings, we need some degree of struc- essential part of who we are. When ture and order in life. The Church, you participate in Mass or celebrate In addition to his position as dioc- were not available to you. the baseball in her wisdom and experience, has the other sacraments of our Catholic esan Director of Worship, Fr. Dohogne game wouldn’t be the same! recognized this over the centuries, and Faith, realize that God is revealing serves as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Many people are attracted to the order and structure is certainly reflect- Himself to you at that moment in a Dexter, MO; St. Teresa Church, Glennon- Catholic Church because of our wor- ed in our Catholic worship and prayer. very powerful and unique way. As you ville; and St. Ann Church, in Malden. ship and liturgical celebrations, which There are a variety of ways for us embrace and appreciate the rituals of are very structured and ordered. A to pray as Catholics. But the ritual of your daily life at home and at work, growing trend in many non-Catholic the Mass enhances and strengthens also embrace and appreciated the churches today is to provide a “con- our unity as believers and worship- rituals of your spiritual life when you temporary” worship experience that pers. However, in many segments walk through the doors of your parish usually has no sense of structure or or- of modern Christianity, ritual has church! ©TM der. No one service is the same. Some become a negative word. As Catholics, people find this very fulfilling while we embrace this word with loving others find it frustrating. As human and faith-filled hearts because it is an Columbia Construction Co.

PO Box 1332 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 335-6443

PARTS l SALES l SERVICE Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. Brentwood Chapel • University Chapel Crematory • Columbarium 2979 Boutin Dr., Route W Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Licensed funeral directors of distinction: Bill M. Abbott W. Bruce Howell Marquis Howell, Jr. Robert Lohmeyer Harley R. Williams (573) 334-5856 Don R. Lohmeyer Clint W. Mease Marquis Howell, Sr. Angela N. Collins l l TA’s Water Pumps Heather K. Howell Winford R. Laster l l Clutches F r o n t E n d P a r t s Locally owned and operated for over 50 years l Pressure Plates for all makes l PTO Shafts l IH Salvage 1947 E. Seminole, Springfield MO 65804 l Hitch Parts (417) 886-9994 • fax (417) 886-9996, [email protected] Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Locally-owned & operated u Dedicated u Caring u Professional Offices of the Catholic Cemeteries Paul & Lynn Wunderlich David Fenton • Louis Lohmeyer • Charlene Harris-Bengsch Gene Lohmeyer • Mary Ann Johnston • Joel Champ

500 E. Walnut - Springfield (417) 862-4433 www.hhlohmeyer.com August 8, 2014 ADVERTISING The Mirror 11 12 The Mirror ADULT FAITH August 8, 2014 A giant among us: G.K. Chesterton “Catholic doctrine and discipline Belief in God years ago. He writes, for example, may be walls, but they are the walls of a Chesterton was baptized as an that those in the media change the playground.” —G.K. Chesterton THE GRACE OF infant into the Church of England, meaning of words. They talk of “free even though his parents were Unitar- love” when they really mean “free he words above by Gilbert BEING CATHOLIC ian and rarely practiced their faith. lust.” “They insist on talking about Keith (G.K.) Chesterton say As an adolescent, Chesterton got birth control when they really mean much about Catholicism and Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, CM involved in the occult, joining his less birth and no control.” He criti- about Chesterton himself. brother, Cecil, in experimenting with cizes the notion that government TBorn in London on May 29, 1874, should take over the responsibili- Ouija boards. But when he married he is one of the real giants of English A telegram sent by Pope Pius XI was Frances Blogg in 1901, she led him to ties of the family, as if … “there is literature, in both physical size and read at the funeral, expressing grief at the active practice of Anglicanism. He supposed to be an endless supply of in literary output. G.K., as he liked Chesterton’s death and offering con- began to seek what he called ortho- salaried persons and of salaries for to be called, was six-feet, four-inches dolences to the people of England. doxy, and in 1922 found the fullness them; and they are to undertake all tall, and weighed almost 300 pounds. Last year the bishop of North- of truth in Roman Catholicism. that human beings naturally do for He saw life as a playground, and was hampton, England, appointed a priest Chesterton seemed to have the themselves.” loved by all who knew him for his to investigate the possibility of open- ability to remember everything, and approach to life, sense of humor, and ing the cause for sainthood for Ches- after a debate with Clarence Darrow, Joy readiness to laugh at himself. terton. This step was recommended he was reported to be a far better Chesterton lived in an age Chesterton said he was one of by Chesterton devotees from many scientist than his opponent. He was when traditional values were being the most polite people in England parts of the world, including the US. called a “colossal genius” by George questioned. He saw the Catholic because on a bus he could stand up Bernard Shaw. Chesterton’s book, Church as a protector of life, fam- and offer his seat to not just one, but The Everlasting Man, led C.S. ily, and religious free- three ladies! He enjoyed debate and Lewis from atheism to belief. dom. When asked why often took the stage with famous Only God knows how many he became a Catholic, he atheists like George Bernard Shaw others have been led to faith wrote a book, The Catholic and Clarence Darrow. Those who at- in Jesus by Chesterton’s writ- Church and Conversion. In tended usually named Chesterton as ings. That such a brilliant it, he stated, “To become a the winner, but he was never mean- man as Chesterton, born Catholic is not to leave off spirited. He remained friends with his into a non-religious family, To become thinking, but to learn how opponents, who respected him and could find the meaning of a Catholic to think.” enjoyed joking with him. He once life in the Catholic Church In the Catholic said to George Bernard Shaw, who was should give us new confi- is to learn Church, Chesterton found thin and frail, “To look at you, any- dence in the solid truth of truth and ways of worship one would think a famine had struck our Faith. how to that went back to Christ. England.” Shaw responded, “To look It’s impossible here to In the Eucharist and in at you, anyone would think you have give an adequate summary think. the other sacraments, he caused it.” of Chesterton’s reasons for found Jesus. Confession was G.K. CHESTERTON—G.K. Chester- belief in God. For this, I’d under attack in his time as Catholic genius ton (1874-1936) was an agnostic recommend Dale Alquist’s it is today, and he observed His literary output was more who converted to Catholicism in book, especially the chap- that those who abandon astonishing than his physical size. 1922 and who became one of Ca- ters, “Orthodoxy,” and “The truth will end up with a Chesterton wrote around 100 books, tholicism’s best-known defenders. Everlasting Man.” Chester- poor substitute. He said, for several hundred poems, some 200 (Portrait by Edwin Swan; photo/John Carroll University) ton delights in pointing out example, “Psychoanalysis is short stories, 4,000 essays, and several the weaknesses of atheism. He says, confession without absolution.” plays. He was a literary and social for example, that atheism depends on But Chesterton, no matter how critic, historian, playwright, novel- “dogmas” far more than does religion. bitter the attacks against Catholi- ist, biographer, Catholic theologian Chesterton connection “Atheism is indeed the most daring of cism, was never bitter in return. We and apologist, debater, and mystery Almost 50 years ago, as a young all dogmas … for it is the assertion of might get discouraged today because writer. He is probably best known priest, I read G.K. Chesterton’s book, a universal negative.” our beliefs are under attack by the today for mystery stories featuring Orthodoxy. I was impressed with Ches- What is meant by a universal media, government officials, and the priest-detective Father Brown, a series terton’s intelligence and wit as he negative? The claim, “There is no “intelligentsia.” Chesterton would shown Saturday evenings on Public explained Christianity. In 2004, while God,” claims there is no evidence encourage us to be cheerful and con- Broadcasting System (PBS). He wrote I was preaching a mission in Rome, for God anywhere in the universe. fident, because with Christ ultimate columns for 30 years in an impor- GA, Dr. Tom Farmer gave me a book, That is a brash statement that can’t victory is certain. tant British newspaper, the Illustrated G.K. Chesterton, The Apostle of Common be proven. Chesterton says that We began with Chesterton’s London News, and in other newspa- Sense, by Dale Alquist. This work of- atheists refuse even to examine the “playground.” Just as children can pers. He published G.K.’s Weekly for fers enjoyable, easy-to-read summaries evidence (like the scientific evidence play safely even near the edge of a the last 11 years of his life. He created of Chesterton’s most important books, for miracles at Lourdes), because they cliff if there is a solid wall to keep articles for the Encyclopedia Britannica. and shows how his wisdom can be believe in their “dogma” that miracles them from falling off, so we can en- He also gave popular weekly radio a real blessing to us today. Alquist’s are impossible. When former non- joy life’s playground because we are talks on British Broadcasting Corpora- book “reacquainted” me with Ches- believers like astronomer Dr. Allen protected by the walls of Catholic tion (BBC). His mental abilities were terton, and helped me appreciate how Sandage or DNA specialist Dr. Francis doctrine and discipline. Protected by legendary: He could write one essay much his thinking had influenced my Collins are led to belief by scientific those walls, we close with a Chester- in longhand while at the same time own. I’m reading it again with a study study, atheists say they are mistaken ton quote: “When it comes to life, dictating a completely different essay group, and recommend it. You may because of their own “dogma” that the critical thing is whether you take to his secretary. also want to do an Internet search on everything comes from nothing. In things for granted or take them with Chesterton died on June 14, G.K. Chesterton. rebuttal, Chesterton used to say, prob- gratitude.” ©TM 1936. His Requiem Mass was celebrat- It is amazing that so many ably with a wry smile, “If there were ed in Westminster Cathedral, London. things Chesterton wrote a 100 years no God, there would be no atheists.” A Vincentian priest in Perryville At the homily, Fr. Ronald Knox said, ago seem like a commentary on MO, Fr. Lukefahr directs Catholic Home “All of this generation has grown today’s world. Here I’d like to share Timelessness Study Service (CHSS), sponsored by the up under Chesterton’s influence so with you three important aspects of I’m amazed at how Chester- Missouri Knights of Columbus and their completely that we do not even know Chesterton’s writing that can enrich ton’s words seem to have been Religious Information Bureau. He may when we are thinking Chesterton.” our lives here and now. written yesterday rather than 100 be reached at [email protected].