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The Marian Library/International members of secular institutes. Par­ Evening sessions were devoted Marian Research Institute sponsored ticipants came from twenty-five states to programs of Marian music, film, its first symposium - Living with Mary (USA), Korea, China, India, Venezu­ and art. The first evening featured a Today- July 26- 29, 2006. Suggested ela, and . The participants were program of Marian music, beginning three years ago by participants at the housed in the new Marianist Hall of with the eighth-century hymn Ave Maris International Marian Research Insti­ the University of Dayton, where, one Stella, sung with organ improvisations tute, the symposium was intended as night, they calmly responded, to the between the stanzas. The titles in the a way of sharing information on new amazement of bewildered students, as opening lines of Ave, Maris Stella fur­ developments in pastoral and academic a fire alarm required evacuation at 4:00 nished the divisions for the program of programs, in expressions of devotion, am. All sessions took place in the grand readings and music - Star of the Sea, and in cultural and artistic areas. The ballroom of Kennedy Union which was God's Beloved Mother, Ever-, program served as an updating on recent decorated with Marian art -provided Gate ofHeaven. publications, as well as an introduction by Manning (Omaha), Ann The second evening's program cen­ to new C.lJrrents ofM::~ri:m cievoti0n and Bain (Dayton), John Lemker, S.M., and tered on several films- The Passion of culture. Donald Smith, S.M. (Dayton). Tables the Christ, the Gospel of John (2003), lining the walls displayed recent publi­ and the CNN Presentation "The Two cations, and Marian CDs were played Marys." The third evening's session during the program breaks. was an illustrated presentation on sacred Each day began with Marian art - its relation to spirituality, devo­ Morning Prayer, and the afternoon Mass tional images, and the way in which art reflected the intercultural atmosphere of serves as a synthesis of the Christian the gathering. The four morning ses­ message. sions were devoted to recent develop­ At the concluding banquet, the ments in biblical, doctrinal, liturgical, Marian Library Medal was conferred historical, catechetical, and ecumenical on Bro.William Fackovec, S.M., who areas. Ample time was allotted for has served as Librarian in the Marian discussion among the participants as Library since 1960. After a power-point well as for questions to the presenters. continued on page 6 Afternoon sessions dealt with Marian devotion at shrines, pilgrimages, par­ ishes, and the role of apparitions. Perhaps greatest interest was shown for reports on the implantation of Marian devotion in newer cultural settings. Fr. Denis Wiseman, O.P., re­ Michael Manning with his Marian art ported on ways in which African fam­ ily customs have influenced devotion. One hundred and thirty-six Fr. R. K. Samy, rector of the Shrine of participants from diverse backgrounds Vailankanni (India), spoke on the ways registered- teachers, directors of Mar­ Marian shrines attract non-Christians. ian shrines and continuing education Sr. Celia Chua outlined how traditional programs, catechists, religious sisters ancestor veneration has influenced Mar­ Bro. William Fackovec, S.M and bothers, graduate students, priests, ian devotion in China and Taiwan. the commandments, Christian virtues, renunciation, the Virgin The Hymns of Mary, the . St. Louis was convinced that a song St. Louis Grh!nion de Montfort could convey a message and remain with people far longer than any sermon. You, preacher, in my songs Can find your homilies; I have digested their substance For your guidance and delight. Here are topics for meditation I believe I rightly claim, For often a verse, a line, Can communicate a truth . . .. Know that a sacred hymn Illuminates and clears the mind, Chases all black humor from the heart And sets God firmly in remembrance. De Montfort is known for an intense and distinctive Marian devotion. Yet, similar to his writings, Marian references do not dominate the hymns. A hymn on the Eucharist states that Jesus instituted the Eucharist because he wished to remain with Mary: Jesus could not leave Mary An early edition of the works of St. Louis Grignion So strong the love which bound them. de Montfort contains a map of his mission-preaching routes in That is why, just before his death, France, together with an inscription noting the reasons for his He established the Eucharist, success in missions: the fire of his sermon, the force and So that after the Ascension, appeal of his hymns (cantiques -spirituelles) and his virtuous He could be her consolation here below. life. De Montfort's Collected Writings were published in De Montfort was an indefatigable writer of hymns, be­ English in 1987. At that time, it was considered "not expedient" ginning in the seminary and continuing through the sixteen years to translate all the hymns, possibly because of their colloquial of priestly ministry. Many of his two hundred hymns are long popular style. However, the fine article on "Hymns" in the Hand­ - some very long, with over a hundred stanzas. The hymns cover book ofSpirituali ty prompted requests for the translation. The almost as many pages as all of his prose works. work was undertaken by Fr. Patrick Gaffney, S.M.M., and his sis­ Few of these hymns would fit into today's category of ter, Sr. Rosemary Gaffney, D.W. Fr. Gaffney claims not a poetic "liturgical music." They were intended for the parish mission: translation, but "authentic fidelity to Montfort's text . . . not only Arise, dear , come, my friend, to each stanza but also, for the most part, to each line." Let us arise before the sun, Few examples of popular hymnody used for God calls us to his festival, parish missions in past centuries have survived. An interesting The Mission has begun! study would be a comparison of mission hymns with those from In the 18th·century parish mission, the mission preacher revival movements which were occurring at the same time. We chose - or composed - the hymns. Very long hymns may are grateful for this edition of the hymns of the irrepressible have been interspersed with exhortations. In contrast to hymns missionaire-chansonnier: written in the classical style, De Montfort's mission songs were I am ready, Jesus, my Lord, written in the language of the people, with a simple meter and To turn up preaching anywhere, rhyme, to be sung to a well-known and popular melody, some­ Supported by your power. times even to a tavern song. De Montfort contrasted the two Make me, Lord, your missionary; styles: Even though it has no income Your conceit and lofty style But only insults and rebuffs, Show well your shameless taste . . .. I am content, content, dear Model. These are my poems and my songs: If they are not elegant, they are pure, If they flatter not the ear, God Alone II: The Hymns of St. Louis Marie de Montfort , They tell of great wonders. 2005 The hymns were didactic and exhortative, covering the God Alone: The Collected Writings of St. Louis Mary de themes to be treated in the mission- the Holy , the Cross, Montfort, 1988. Jesus Living in Mary: Handbook of the Spirituality of St. Louis Marie de Montfort. 1994. Montfort Publications, 26 South Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, New York 11706- 8993. 2 ew <3at:holic Catechisms

The Catechism ofthe Catholic Mary's relation to the Church Church (CCC), approved in 1992, was appears in several places: The Holy intended as a reference text, a resource Spirit made her Mother of the "whole for and teachers of . Christ, that is, of Jesus the Head and Other versions were to follow. Recently, of the Church his body"(142). Mary and two new catechisms, both based on the the are models and intercessors CCC, have appeared: the Compendium ( 165). "Mary was present and aided ofthe Catechism ofthe , the Church at its beginning with her and from the American bishops, the prayers ... she continues to intercede Uni~ed States Catholic Catechism for for her children .... The faithful see in Adults. Mary an image and an anticipation of The Compendium, "a kind of the resurrection that awaits them .... vademecum for believers and unbeliev­ The Church contemplates in her what ers "was the work of a commission ap­ she herself is called to be on earth and pointed by John Paul II in 2003, headed what she will be in the homeland in by Cardinal Ratzinger, who, as Benedict heaven" (197 -199). XVI, approved the text in 2005. The There is a distinction between Compendium - in question-and-an­ prayer with and prayer to Mary: ". . . swer form- has several new features: The Church loves to pray to Mary and quotations from the saints, distinctive with Mary, the perfect 'pray-er,' and to religious art, and a section of Common 'magnify' and invoke the Lord with her" Prayers and Formulas of Doctrine. (562). Mary's prayer in the Magnificat Similar to the CCC, references and at Cana is "the song both of the to the Virgin Mary are not limited to Mother of God and of the Church, the one section but are integrated through­ joyous thanksgiving that rises from the out - Creed, Liturgy, Christian Life, hearts of the poor because their hope Prayer. Mary stands with Abraham is met by the fulfillment of the divine as the two "principal witnesses" (26) promises" (547). in Sacred Scripture to the obedience Works of art introduce the vari­ of faith. Abraham was "the father of ous sections of the Compendium, many - Coptic Icon- by Dr. Isaac all who believe" (Romans 4:11 ); "the from the late medieval period: the icon Virgin Mary ... .throughout her entire Fanous, founder of contemporary of Christ the Pantocrator (1546), the school of iconography in Egypt, con­ life, embodied in a perfect way the obe­ Adoration ofthe Magi (Gentile Da Fabi­ dience of faith." The Creed's statement tinuing the iconographical tradition ano, 1423), an illumination of the Days which flourished in Jrd century Syria "conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of of Creation, Jesus Giving Communion the Virgin Mary" is why Mary is called and Palestine. The Virgin Mary is at the to the Saints (J oos van Wassenhove ), the the Mother of God (95); it is also the center ofthe icon, in a posture ofprayer, Triumph of the Cross (Basilica of San with two women, also in prayer. In front reason for her sinlessness (96), and for Clemente), Jesus in the Garden and St. her cooperation in the divine plan (97). is the "college oftwelve"- surrounded John Contemplating Mary (El Greco), Mary is "the new Eve, the true mother by a community (not seen here) of 120, the Angelic Choir. Two contemporary ten for each of the apostles. all the living, who with a mother's love works also appear: a mosaic of the cooperates in their birth and their forma­ Incarnation from the Mater Redemp­ tion in grace ... the figure of the Church toris Chapel (Vatican) and an icon of in its most perfect realization" (1 00). Pentecost by the Ethiopian artist- Isaac "Mary and Joseph accepted with faith Fanous (shown at right) the mystery of Jesus even though they did not always understand it" (1 04). continue on next page 3 "Catechisms" continued favors .... The faithful do not worship "mother. of believers" within the A second catechism, adapted pictures and statues .... The veneration "household ofbelievers"? from the CCC, the United States Catho­ of Mary and saints ultimately leads to In "A Space for God," Robert lic Catechism for Adults is from the God." W. Jenson deals with classical Protes­ United States Conference of Catholic As in the Compendium, a dis­ tantism's stricture against the invocation Bishops (July 2006). It is a "local cate­ tinction is made between prayer with of the saints. He refers to covenanted chism," intended for "various situations Mary and prayer to Mary. We join Mary Israel as the space inhabited by God. and cultures, while carefully preserving "in praising God for his gifts to her and As the created space for God, Mary is the unity of the faith and fidelity to seeking her intercession." Where did Israel-concentrated. To invoke Mary is Catholic doctrine." Jesus learn to pray? "As a child, Jesus to take claim of, to address from within This adult catechism includes first learned to pray from Mary and the space, God's presence within space­ discussion questions intended to relate Joseph." Israel. Catholic teaching to daily living. For Both the Compendium and the David S. Yeago in "the Pres­ example, after stating that the Virgin U.S. Catechism for Adults provide clear ence of Mary in the Mystery of the Mary is "the perfect model" of faith, the and authoritative presentations of the Church," with the help of John Paul question is "What steps might you take Catholic teaching on the Virgin Mary, II's Redemptoris Mater, proposes the to make your faith more effective in our especially useful for clarifications to formation of a "Marian consciousness" culture? Who are outstanding models of American Evangelicals and others who for the Church. As Mary was an "active faith that inspire you to a deeper faith? are attracted to the Catholic Church but agent" in the formation of Church at ... Can you identify with Mary's 'yes' who have difficulty with "the question Calvary and Pentecost, so she continues to God at the Annunciation?" Mary of Mary." as an "active agent" in the faith devel­ was the greatest of her Son. opment of Christians. He concludes "How are you growing in your call to with specific suggestions - promotion discipleship?" BOOK NOTES of Marian feasts, and proclamation of Each section contains a "Les­ Mary's Magnificat with "unadultered son of Faith" illustrated in the life of Mary, Mother of God. Ed. by Carl enthusiasm." an individual associated with American E. Braaten & Robert W. Jenson. In "The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholicism: Fr. Junipero Serra, Sr. Eerdmans, 2004. in Evangelical Perspective," Timothy Thea Bowman, St. Kateri Tekawitha, These essays were first George asks how contemporary Evan­ Fr. Patrick Peyton, Cardinal Bernardin, presented at the "Mary, Mother of gelicalism-heir of the , the Fulton Sheen. Our Lady of Gua­ God" conference, sponsored by the Great Awakening, and Fundamentalism dalupe is part of St. Juan Diego's story: Center for Catholic and Evangelical - can include a place for Mary. Bibli­ "There are millions in the United States Theology, at St. Olaf College, cally based Evangelicals could agree whose devotion to Our Lady of Gua­ Northfield, Minnesota, June, 2002. with the Virgin-Birth, with Mary as dalupe and regard for St. Juan Diego Recently, references to the Virgin Mary Servant of the Lord, and with the bibli­ help keep our faith and commitment to in Protestant churches are not unusual, cally founded title ofMary as Daughter evangelization alive." especially during the Christmas season. of Zion; Evangelicals who ascribe to Items frequently not well un­ These essays, however, go beyond some doctrinal development can accept derstood in the United States are clari­ a passing reference and ask how the Mary as . Sadly, the essay fied. "Private revelation, that is, mes­ Virgin Mary is related to the life of the concludes, the reason for the hesitation sages such as those given by the Blessed church at this time. on the part of many Protestant chuches Virgin Mary at Lourdes and Fatima, add Beverly Gaventa in "Nothing is an "ecclesiological hardening ofthe nothing to what was publicly revealed Will Be Impossible to God: Mary as arteries"- developed as a response to up and through Christ but can help in­ the Mother of Believers," relates that Catholicism's Marian excesses. spire a more profound commitment to Luke-Acts appears to create a "house­ Statements on Mary from what has been revealed through public hold of believers." She asks whether Catholics, Orthodox, and Anglicans are Revelation." The distinction between Protestants can advance beyond Mary not unusual. This collection enlarges adoration and veneration, so difficult for as a moral exemplar of faith to accept­ the circle to include Lutheran, Presby­ some to comprehend, is explained: "We ing her as "Mother ofBelievers." Mary terian, Baptist, and Evangelical voices do not pray to Mary in the same way embodies the qualities associated with illustrating George Tavard 's words we pray to God. In praying to Mary, "maternal thinking," that is, caring that Mary can be "a unifying figure we invoke her intercession on behalf for the life, growth and strengthening who brings often discordant voices into of our needs, whereas when we pray to of her children. Can Mary serve as harmony." 4 announcement of a great event, and of Egidio, the Community of the Be­ God's choice of Mary and her mission. atitudes, , Eugene LaVerdiere, S.S S. The An­ The angel's message has three phases: Schoenstatt, I' Arche, Neocatechume­ nunciation to Mary: A Story of Faith, the greeting- "Hail, fully graced"; the nate Way, Sodalitium Cristianae Vitae, Luke 1:26-38. Chicago: Liturgy Train­ explanation- the child will be the "Son the Focolare. Almost all these move­ ing Publicaions, 2004. of the Most High," and, in him, the ments were founded after Vatican II as kingdom of David would become the response to the council's "universal call kingdom of God.Finally, Gabriel says to holiness." They are predominantly lay that Jesus' conception by the Holy Spirit groups, seeking a "deeper spirituality," will confer on him a unique dignity. with emphasis on the Christian values Mary's response echoes the words of in marriage and family, and commitment Abraham, Sarah, Elizabeth: "Nothing to community life in the Church. (literally no word) will be impossible Although these organizations for God, including the word addressed may not have a Marian title or a spe­ to me .... Fiat." cific Marian devotion, almost all have a In this journey into the Annun­ "Marian profile" embedded within their ciation scene, the author accompanies spirit and structure. Fr. Giussani, found­ the reader at every step, reviewing, in a er of Communion and Liberation, spoke new way, what has already been seen. ofthe "Mariological focus" ofthe Chris­ The guide can be picked up at any point tian life and the reality of the Church. The Annunciation to Mary in - making it an ideal reference for this All Christians are called to embrace Luke's Gospel has been the subject not Gospel which appears frequently in reality all the way to its mysterious ori­ only of innumerable homilies and com­ Marian liturgies. gin in Christ, and to live this adherence mentaries but also the scene most illus­ A portrait by El Greco shows to the mystery as a new creation. This trated in Christian art. Jaroslav Pelikan St. Luke painting the icon of the Virgin unlimited and unconditional capacity says, "Of all the Marian scenes that have Mary with Child (Hodegetria). Luke, to embrace the real identifies Mary's been portrayed through the ages, refer­ concludes Fr. Laverdiere, was a "superb stance in the world. "The Virgin totally ences to Luke's Annunciation scene storyteller, a person of deep faith ... an respected the freedom of God by 'sav­ have exceeded the number ofreferences excellent artist." ing' his freedom ... She obeyed God to all other Marian themes combined." because she respected His freedom In a museum in Japan, Fr. LaVerdiere without imposing her own methods." saw a note in front of a beautiful The founder ofSchoenstatt, Fr. landscape painting: "If you want Joseph Kentenich, wished to replace to appre-ciate this painting and other "mechanistic thinking" with an organ­ landscape paintings, you enter the paint­ ism of attachments - which was to ing. For the inside, you can see the trees New Religious Movements in the include persons, places, things, ideas. and mountains around you." This work is Catholic Church: Grass Roots, Mis­ Central to this organism of attachments more than a biblical commentary; it is an sion and Evangelization. Edited by is Mary - as mother, as companion on invitation to enter and spend some time Michael A. Hayes. London/New York: the journey, as the one who helps to in the scene- with a well-informed and Bums & Oats, 2005. solidify the qualities of those attach­ insightful tour guide. In 1998, three-hundred thou­ ments. For the Sodalitium, Mary is the At the entry, we relate the An­ sand members of the new ecclesial "paradigmatic Christian layperson," both nunciation to Mary to the two other movements gathered in on Pen­ in prayer and in living the Gospel words. scenes which form the triptych in the tecost Sunday. In 2003-04, St. Mary's For Focolare, the image of Mary offers prologue ofLuke's Gospel-the Annun­ College, Twickenham, sponsored a a spirituality "all hers" - communi­ ciation to Zachariah, and the Visitation. conference on the new ecclesial move­ tarian, universal, promoting unity Gabriel's words are simultaneously an ments, such as the Community of Sant' within communion.

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5 The Marian profile present Aksum, on November 30, feast ofMary the faith, all may give birth to Christ, within and lived by these ecclesial of Zion, commemorating the African when the Word of God is generously movements may well illustrate Cardinal nation's Judaic heritage and Christian received." Newman's sentiment: "In all times, the faith. To subscribe- CNEWA, 1011 First laity has been the measure of the Catho­ Avenue; New York, NY 10022. www. lic spirit." cnewa.org Miracles at Lourdes. The criteria for determining a canonical "miracle," "Symposium" continued from page 1 given in the 18th century by Prospero Lambertini, specified that "no previ­ "This Is Your Life" presentation, the Ignatian Family in Lourdes. From ous medication or treatment" could be citation for the award was read, July 27 to August 4, 2006, about 10,000 given, and that the cure be "perfect, sud­ noting Bro. Bill's many contributions: people - some four hundred French den, and definitive." However, almost library acquisitions (especially for the Jesuits, a thousand young people, and all who come to Lourdes today have rare book section, now numbering over thousands from forty Ignatian-inspired undergone some previous treatment, six thousand books published before religious congregations - gathered at and doctors are hesitant to declare any 1800); the descriptive cataloging of Lourdes to celebrate the "Jubilee Year" healing as "definitive." rare books; authoring works on the commemorating the 450th anniversary Recently, the Bishop ofTarbes . Marian Library collection; providing ofthe death of St. Ignatius and the SOOth and Lourdes, Msgr. Jacques Perrier, omniscient reference services, li­ anniversary of the birth of Peter Favre suggested that an approach be taken brary exhibits with informative notes; and Francis Xavier. which is "more respectful of the per­ classifying Marian images; translating The gathering was acknowl­ son and of faith itself. . . . If someone of Marian documents; giving countless edged as an "innovation." In Lourdes comes to Lourdes, regains health at a tours and explanations, lectures and for the first time, Fr. Kolvenbach, su­ precise moment, in a healing which is classes on Marian topics and on the perior general of the Jesuits, informally complete, stable, with no recurrence, history of the book: and, finally, in­ remarked, "Perhaps Robert Bellarmine, some recognition should be given. In numerable "extra" hours accommodat­ in a concise formula, summarized what the past, individuals who experienced ing students and visitors to the Marian Our Lady meant for Ignatius, Electa a healing which could not be classified Library. elegit. Our Lady was for Ignatius as a 'miracle' were counseled to keep Material from the symposium the One who chose, in a free and loving quiet. A more humane approach would appears on the Mary Page. Check "What manner, what God chose for her." be to see whether the miracle occurred about Apparitions?" and "Spirituality Asked to comment on the in an atmosphere of faith and prayer and Art." Church today, the general re­ and whether the person who regained plied. "In a few words, I will say sub health continues as a witness to Chris­ pondere crescit. Under the weight of all tian prayer." that can be laid against her, the Church Six million people visit Lourdes UPDATE grows and progresses. The media rarely each year, and 7,000 have claimed to One - a bimonthly publication from miss an opportunity to make public have been cured. However, only 67 are the Catholic Near East Welfare As­ whatever doesn't honor the Church. recognized as "canonical" miracles, the sociation (CNEWA)-has informative The danger then is to fail to see how the most recent miracle declared in Italy articles on Eastern Catholic Churches Resurrected Lord makes His Church live, last September. (A person, now 94, was and their Orthodox sister-churches, through the many signs and testimonies cured of a life-threatening rheumatic including their origins and their Ameri­ of holiness ... which fill the life of the fever after a pilgrimage in 1952.) This can foundations. Recent features have , which is the Church." development is part of a reconsidera­ been on the Ruthenian Metropolia of tion of the requirements for miracles Pittsburgh, the , the -a long-standing discussion at Lourdes Coptic Orthodox Church, the Serbian On February 15, 2006, Benedict (Cf. "Marian Library Newsletter," no. Orthodox Church, the Melkite Greek XVI concluded a five-year-long 38,[1999]). Catholic Church, the Chaldean Church, series of conferences on the psalms as well as reports on Christian com­ and canticles of the Liturgy of the Under the weight ofall munities in Ethiopia, Jordan, Turkey, Hours with a commentary on Mary's that can be laid against Lebanon, Armenia, Iraq. The May 2006 Magnificat:. 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