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Pope Francis waves as he delivers his Christmas blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Ba- silica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) 2 HAWAII • JANUARY 3, 2014 Health director remembered for her faith, public service Hawaii By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic The separation of church and Herald state was nowhere to be seen at Newspaper of the Diocese of the Dec. 21 wake and funeral Founded in 1936 Mass of Loretta Fuddy, the direc- Published every other Friday PUBLISHER tor of the state Department of Larry Silva Health who died in a plane crash (808) 585-3356 off Kalaupapa Dec. 11. [email protected] The services, four days before EDITOR Christmas, in the Co-Cathedral of Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 St. Theresa where Fuddy was an [email protected] active member, brought together REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER hundreds of colleagues, friends, Photo courtesy of Oswald Bumanglag Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz associates, coworkers and fellow Gov. Neil Abercombie addresses the congregation at the funeral of Loretta Fuddy, Dec. 21, in the co-cathedral. (808) 585-3320 parishioners to celebrate her life [email protected] and commend her to Paradise. bor leaders and educators. From nity … a quiet, persistent, fear- qualities of a good curial official: ADVERTISING Shaina Caporoz Starting at 9 a.m., hundreds her life of faith were her fellow less advocate” for public health. “professionalism,” “service” and (808) 585-3328 of people stood for up to an hour co-cathedral parishioners, stu- “I am going to miss her persis- “holiness of life.” [email protected] in a line that stretched one and dents and alumnae from Sacred tent voice at the legislature,” Au Though he was referring to CIRCULATION a half times the length of the Hearts Academy, and the Sisters Bellati said. the church bureaucracy, those Donna Aquino church to extend condolences of St. Francis who, like Fuddy, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, ad- same qualities could describe (808) 585-3321 [email protected] to the family of the state’s top have a Kalaupapa connection. dressing the mourners, described Fuddy’s work in the secular “cu- HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD health administrator. Fuddy died after the Makani Fuddy as a “deeply spiritual per- ria” of the state. (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage Greeting all at the church Kai plane she was in was forced son, totally committed to the val- With regards to profession- paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. Published ev- door was Fuddy’s friend and for- to make an ocean landing when ues of her (Catholic) faith.” alism and service, there was no ery other week, 26 issues a year, by the mer co-cathedral rector Father doubt that Fuddy excelled. Roman in the State of it experienced what the pilot de- He said she lived up to her Hawaii, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI William Kunisch and the present scribed as “catastrophic engine “strong Catholic beliefs.” As for demonstrating a “holi- 96813. rector Father Gregorio Honorio. failure” soon after leaving Ka- The governor appointed Fud- ness of life” in a state job, Pope ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES Father Kunisch described the laupapa, , on its way to dy, who came with 30 years of Francis’ description seems to al- Hawaii: $24 late health director as being very Honolulu. experience in the field of health low for it. Mainland: $26 Mainland 1st class: $40 involved in all aspects of the life The other seven passengers and human services, as the di- “Holiness means a life im- Foreign: $30 of the parish. and the pilot survived. rector of the State Department mersed in the Spirit, a heart open POSTMASTER During the visitation, the co- She had been in Kalaupapa of Health on March 2, 2011. She to God, constant prayer, deep Send address changes to: cathedral choir, of which Fuddy for a meeting with the Hansen’s was an acknowledged leader in humility and fraternal charity in Hawaii Catholic Herald, 1184 Bishop was a faithful member, sang reli- disease patients. Kalaupapa is public health in Hawaii and the our relationships with our fellow Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. gious and Hawaiian songs. part of Kalawao County, which, recipient of numerous awards. workers,” the pope said. “It also OFFICE means apostleship, discreet and Hawaii Catholic Herald Students in uniform from because of its history as a settle- In 2004, Sacred Hearts Acad- 1184 Bishop St. , where ment for people with leprosy, emy honored her as one of its faithful pastoral service, zealous- Honolulu, HI 96813 Fuddy graduated, signed in comes under the jurisdiction of distinguished alumnae. ly carried out in direct contact PHONE guests and passed out orders the Department of Health. On the day of Loretta Fuddy’s with God’s people.” (808) 585-3300 of worship and pink memorial State Rep. 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Father James Orsini, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Hilo, and Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 or to vicar for the Big Island, is looking for ways to offer a global missionary [email protected]. dimension to his parish and perhaps the whole island. MEMBER Click. Catholic Press Association Well, it doesn’t come together all that simply as anyone who’s been reading the newspapers for the past few years knows. But Father Orsini is willing to find out the possibilities of sending a little help ADDRESS CORRECTIONS To make corrections to your to two places racked with poverty and violence. He and his associate subscription name or ad- pastor, Father Gilbert DeRitis, M.M., leave for Nicaragua next week dress, cut out the address Thursday. Father Phillips, in Hilo for a Christmas visit, will soon return label from the front page to his missionary work in the Philippines to explore ways his home (reverse side). ‰‰Please correct my name. parish can help over there. ‰‰Please correct my ad- dress. 10 years ago — Jan. 2, 2004 ‰‰We are receiving two Aloha, Bishop Joe copies. Please cancel this one. Bishop Joseph Anthony Ferrario was laid to rest at 2 p.m., Dec. 19, ‰‰Please cancel this sub- under partially overcast skies on the ocean-side slope of Hawaiian scription. Memorial Park’s highest point, about 50 yards from where the statue MAIL TO of Jesus, hands outstretched, faces the rugged Koolau cliffs. It’s a Donna Aquino 50 years ago — Jan. 3, 1964 spot where many of his brother priests are buried. From it you can Hawaii Catholic Herald Players in the forthcoming production, “The Damien Letter,” practically see the place, a few miles up the highway, where the 1184 Bishop Street discuss their various roles between rehearsals. Gertrude Roberts, bishop worked as a young seminary teacher when he first arrived in Honolulu, HI 96813 Marjorie Brim, and Helen Topham as Franciscan nuns, talk with John QUESTIONS? the islands nearly 50 years ago. ... Call Donna, 585-3321 Kernell as . This dramatic production, based on Robert The ritual marked the end of a life, but not the legacy, of a man Louis Stevenson’s defense of Father Damien, was written by Mrs. whose impact still reverberates from within and beyond the Catholic Aldyth Morris. It opens this evening at Ruger Theater and will end on Church in Hawaii to the many private lives he touched with a word, January 11 after six performances. (Stephen Moore Photo) a smile, an act of charity. JANUARY 3, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3

Clockwise from top left, parishioner snaps a photo of a picture of the new Pope Francis at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Pam Aqui displays the rosary she made that vice president Joseph Biden delivered to Pope Francis, newly ordained Jesuit Father Philip Ganir celebrates Mass at his home parish of St. Elizabeth, Aiea, Sister Mary Elizabeth de Jesus makes her first vows as a Carmelite nun. Diocese 2013 A month-by-month review of the Catholic news in Hawaii this past year as reported in the Hawaii Catholic Herald

ebrating the canonization of Chaminade University’s Mas- „„ The diocesan Office of Stew- „„ The -based Olivetan St. is held in ter of Business Administration ardship and Development hosts Benedictine Congregation an- January Kalaupapa, Jan. 12. Special instructors and students on a its first “Stewardship Day” event nounces its decision to close the „„ Bishop Larry Silva issues a guests include apostolic nuncio “strategic plan implementation with talks and panel discussions Benedictine Monastery in Ha- “pastoral letter to surfers in the Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, review.” on spiritual giving, Feb. 2. waii. The community’s members Year of Faith,” Jan. 5. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New in Waialua work with the Dio- York and Bishop Robert Cun- „„ The diocese hires Kristina „„ Pope Benedict XVI announces Feb. 11 his intention to resign cese of Honolulu to keep their „„ St. Rita parish in Haiku be- ningham of Syracuse. DeNeve as its new coordinator ministry in the Islands. gins the year with official own- for adult faith formation and the papacy at the end of the ership of the .61 acres of land on „„ At the annual Red Mass, Jan. evangelization. month. Bishop Silva issues a „„ The boys basketball team of 17, Sister Alicia Damien Lau of statement of gratitude for the which its church has stood since the recently co-ed St. Francis the Sisters of St. Francis of the pope’s service, canonization of 1920. „„ The diocesan Office of Youth School wins its first Division II Neumann Communities speaks and Young Adult Ministry selects two Hawaii saints and selection state championship, Feb. 23. „„ “The New Evangelization: about St. Marianne Cope’s ex- 10 new members for its Youth of him as Bishop of Honolulu in Challenges and Promises” is the ample of community service. and Young Adult Ministry Advi- 2005. „„ St. Francis Healthcare dedi- theme of the diocese’s annual Cardinal Timothy Dolan is a sory Council. cates its new intergenerational guest homilist at the liturgy. „„ Worldwide Marriage Encoun- center in Ewa, Feb. 28. priests’ retreat, Jan. 6-11, at St. ter honors Joseph and Helen Vi- Stephen Diocesan Center. Aux- „„ Mother Marianne Cope’s first erra of Waimanalo, married for iliary Bishop William Antonio feast day as a saint, and 175th February 75 years, as its “longest-married of the Archdiocese of Nueva birthday, is celebrated Jan. 23 couple” in Hawaii. March Segovia, Philippines, leads the „„ More than 700 faculty and with a Mass at the Cathedral of „„ Argentine Cardinal Jorge retreat. staff from Oahu Catholic schools „„ Hawaii Opera Theatre per- Our Lady of Peace. Mario Bergoglio is elected the attend the Annual Conference forms “Dialogues of the Car- 266th pope, taking the name of „„ Sister Florence Remata of the „„ Young Catholics make up the for Catholic Educators, Feb. 1. melites” for the first time in the Francis March 13. Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- majority of about 500 partici- Two conferences — one for early Islands, Feb. 15-19. mann Communities leaves Kauai pants at the 40th annual March education instructors and anoth- „„ Kailua craftswoman Pam Aqui Jan. 8, ending the Franciscan „„ During the first weekend in for Life, Jan. 26, at the Hawaii er for middle/secondary educa- is selected by the U.S. White Sisters’ ministry on the Garden state Capitol. Lent, Feb. 15-17, 203 catechu- tors — are held. The conference House to create a rosary gift for Isle. mens are welcomed at several „„ The Hawaii Catholic Schools theme is “21st Century Learning rites of election ceremonies in Pope Francis’ installation. U.S. „„ The final major event cel- Office begins collaboration with in the Hawaii Catholic Schools.” the diocese. Continued on next page 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 3, 2014

Clockwise from far left, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hugs Franciscan Sister Davilyn Ah Chick at Kalaupapa celebra- tion for St. Marianne, Bishop Larry Silva is inducted into the Royal Order of Ka- mehameha, three Sacred Hearts novices profess vows, St. Francis School boys win Division II basketball championship, Bishop Silva welcomes Father Stephen Macedo back to the active priesthood.

organization of the Christian sity. lion for renovation work to the as Director of Volunteer Services Continued from previous page faithful” under his diocesan au- Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Community Engagement at „„ Philip Ganir of St. Elizabeth Vice President Joe Biden is said thority. The new canonical status and revitalization of its parish Catholic Charities Hawaii. Church in Aiea is ordained a to have presented the pope with of the group allows its nuns and programs. the koa rosary at the installation priests to continue their ministry Jesuit priest June 8 in Califor- Mass in , March 19. and Benedictine way of life in nia. He returns to Hawaii to cel- „„ About two dozen Hawaii pil- Hawaii. ebrate Mass at his home parish, grims, including Bishop Silva, September „„ Hawaii-born Sacred Hearts June 23. travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Father Clyde Guerreiro leaves „„ St. Anthony School in Kalihi „„ St. Francis School graduates for World Youth Day, July 23-28. celebrates its 85th anniversary. the Islands to help start a new its first co-ed senior class, May „„ Capuchin Franciscan Father mission for the religious order in 26. Paul L. Minchak retires after „„ Parishes hold special Masses Tonga. almost 30 years of parish minis- and prayer services Sept. 7 to co- „„ The Sisters of St. Francis of try in Hawaii. August incide with Pope Francis’ vigil in the Neumann Communities an- „„ The National Park Service „„ Chaminade University hires Rome calling for peace in Syria. nounce May 31 that a new 100- Helen J.D. Whippy as its new April bed skilled nursing facility will names Erika Stein as the new „„ The diocesan Office for Social superintendent of Kalaupapa provost, her three-year term be- „„ The St. Anthony Junior- be built at the location of their ginning Aug. 5. Ministry hosts four, two-hour Senior High School symphonic original St. Francis Hospital in National Historic Park. workshops on “food insecurity,” band performs at Carnegie Hall Liliha. „„ Bishop Silva is made an hon- „„ The diocesan Office for Clergy highlighting ways parish out- in New York City, April 1. hosts a workshop on Microne- reach ministries can provide „„ Chaminade University an- orary knight of the Royal Order sian culture and ministry titled more sustainable, nutritious food „„ unveils a nounces that its baccalaureate of Kamehameha I on June 25 in “Who is My Neighbor: Chuukese for the poor. mosaic in its new Clarence T.C. degree nursing program has a ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Catholic Immigrants in Hawaii,” Ching Learning and Technology been accredited by the Com- „„ Aug. 8 at St. Stephen Diocesan The late Gus and Anna Ho- Center, April 9, called “Jesus in mission on Collegiate Nursing „„ Jayne Mondoy, director of Center. chuli are honored for their Hawaii,” created by local artist Education for the maximum the diocesan Office of Religious contributions to Catholic school Karen Lucas. five-year period, up to June 30, Education, is awarded the Con- „„ Sacred Hearts novices Jeremy scholarships at the Augustine 2018. Sabugo, Justin Carrigan and Mi- Educational Foundation’s annual „„ The Marianist Big Island ference Theme Award at the chael Kamauoha make their first Donor Appreciation Reception, Liturgy and Arts Conference „„ After 10 years away from the Diocesan Information Systems profession of temporary vows Sept. 19. expands with its first events on priesthood, diocesan priest Fa- Conference (DISC) June 21 in Dallas for her department’s pro- Aug. 10 at St. Patrick Church in Maui and Lanai, April 12-14. ther Stephen Macedo returns to „„ Bishop Silva hosts an evening gram that offers faith formation Kaimuki. active ministry. gathering for “Catholic profes- „„ The Hawaii Catholic Herald classes to catechists online via „„ Results from the independent sionals,” the first event of its kind launches its new website at Facebook. www.hawaiicatholicherald.com. audit on parish collections re- in the diocese, for the Year of June ceived by the diocese Aug. 22 Faith. About 30 guests from the „„ Bishop Silva makes a pilgrim- show that less than one-fifth of fields of medicine, law, politics, „„ On June 2, the Feast of the age to Lourdes, France, with the Solemnity of the Most Holy July the diocese’s 66 parishes fully media and education discuss Order of Malta, April 30-May 8. Body and Blood of Christ, „„ Father Teodulo “Teddy” Ga- complied with offertory count- their faith over food and cocktails Pope Francis calls for dioceses quit retires after serving 13 ing and safeguarding guidelines. at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Sept. 20. around the world to celebrate years in local hospital ministry. „„ The Sisters of St. Joseph of May an hour of eucharistic adoration „„ The diocese hosts its first Carondelet celebrate the 75th „„ Our Lady of Good Counsel „„ The diocese implements sur- at 5 p.m., Rome time. Bishop “Exodus Games,” July 6, at Sa- anniversary of their order’s ar- Church marks the 15th anniver- prise audits by an independent Silva simultaneously holds cred Hearts Academy to promote rival in Hawaii with a thanks- sary of its perpetual adoration firm to check for best practices a special holy hour with the vocations. giving Mass, Aug. 24 at the Co- chapel. in the collection and counting of Blessed Sacrament at the Cathe- Cathedral of St. Theresa. „„ The diocese hires Denise Du- parish offertory funds. dral of Our Lady of Peace at 5 „„ Hawaii-born Sister Mary Eliz- a.m. in Hawaii. abeth de Jesus makes her first „„ Sister Rochelle Liu and Sister haylonsod Oliveira, office manag- „„ “Meeting the Challenges of temporary vows as a Carmelite Joan Roddy of the Sisters of St. er at Our Lady of Perpetual Help the Year of Faith” is the theme „„ The diocesan Office of Youth nun at Carmel of the Holy Trin- Francis of Philadelphia leave Church in Ewa Beach, as the new for the diocese’s annual Priests’ and Young Adult Ministry host ity Monastery on the grounds Honolulu for Tacoma, Wash., secretary to Bishop Silva. Convocation, May 13-17, at the a three-part summer “Theology of St. Stephen Diocesan Center, ending their order’s presence in „„ Big Island artist Dietrich Varez Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku. on Tap” series for young adults July 16. Hawaii. called “Love, Friendship and creates a new block print honor- „„ On May 23, Bishop Silva Happiness,” featuring religion „„ The Cathedral Renewal Cam- „„ Joy Bulosan ends a four-year ing Joseph Dutton, who served establishes the Benedictine com- and philosophy professor Pete paign is launched July 20 in an stint as secretary to Bishop Silva, alongside St. Damien in Kalau- munity in Waialua as a “public Steiger of Chaminade Univer- effort to raise roughly $15 mil- Aug. 30. She takes on a new role papa. JANUARY 3, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5

Clockwise from above, pro- test at the Capitol against same sex marriage, Bene- dictine priests are incardi- nated, Carol Ignacio retires, former St. Francis Hosptal to be skilled nursing facility, mariachi band performs at the celebration closing the Year of Faith on Oahu.

„„ The mother general of the Sa- practice of spiritual giving in the „„ Super Typhoon Haiyan hits the and CEO of Catholic Charities cred Hearts Sisters visits Hawaii diocese. Philippines with massive destruc- Hawaii, receives the Paulette V. from Rome with the congrega- tion, Nov. 7. The Diocese of Ho- Maehara Leadership Award from December „„ Benedictine Fathers David tion’s four councilors. nolulu authorizes special offertory the Aloha Chapter of the Associa- „„ The diocesan Prison Ministry Barfknecht and Michael Sawyer collections to go toward storm tion of Fundraising Professionals, hosts its annual “Star Light, Star „„ Youth and young adults from are incardinated into the Diocese relief. Bright” Christmas party at the the West Honolulu vicariate take of Honolulu as part of the com- Nov. 14, at the organization’s 2013 National Philanthropy Day Women’s Community Correction- their faith to the streets Sept. 28 munity’s transition to a “public „„ The Sisters of St. Francis of the al Center in Kailua, Dec. 14. It is Neumann Communities mark sev- awards banquet. in the first “Crosswalk” organized association of the faithful.” the fourth time the party is held eral milestones in November: the by regional ministry leaders. „„ Michael Jucutan of Pearl City at the prison, and the second „„ Bishop Silva celebrates the 150th anniversary of St. Marianne one-year anniversary of the can- Cope’s final profession of religious is ordained a priest for the Arch- time that families from the neigh- onization of Mother Marianne vows; the 130th anniversary of diocese of Agana, Guam, Nov. 9. bor islands attend the event. He returns to Hawaii to celebrate October Cope with a thanksgiving Mass at the arrival in Hawaii of St. Mari- „„ Bishop Silva confers the minis- „„ Carol Ignacio retires after Star of the Sea Church, Oct. 21. anne and the Franciscan Sisters; Mass at his home parish, Our try of reader to 13 deacon candi- serving in the diocesan Office for and the 120th anniversary of St. Lady of Good Counsel Church, dates during Mass at St. Stephen „„ An estimated 8,000 people, Marianne’s arrival in Kalaupapa. Nov. 17. Social Ministry for 27 years. The many from Catholic parishes and Diocesan Center, Dec. 15. diocese appoints Blessed Sacra- Christian congregations, attend „„ St. Anthony Junior-Senior High „„ Bishop Silva brings back “The „„ After serving the Diocese of ment Father Bob Stark as the so- an Oct. 28 rally at the state Capi- School alum Shane Victorino and Bishop’s Circle” fundraising ap- cial ministry office’s new director. Honolulu for 14 years as a secre- tol to protest the legalization of the Boston Red Sox win the 2013 peal. tary with the diocesan Tribunal „„ The Carmelite Sisters at St. same-sex marriage. Major League Baseball World Se- and diocesan archives, Nettie Lou ries championship. „„ An “Island-” celebration Stephen Diocesan Center mark at Star of the Sea Church — with Peiler retires Dec. 31. 40 years of their ministry of „„ Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Nov. food, multicultural entertainment „„ Sharon Chiarucci, diocesan prayerful solitude in Hawaii. 13 signs a bill making Hawaii the November and Mass — closes the Year of director of the Office of Parish 15th state to legalize same-sex „„ Bishop Silva establishes Oct. „„ Hawaii parishes celebrate the Faith on Oahu, Nov. 23. Neighbor Resources, retires Dec. 31 after marriage. 10 a Stewardship Task Force to first national “Parish Religious island vicariates end the Year of working for the church in various draft a plan for implementing the Education Week,” Nov. 3-9. „„ Jerry Rauckhorst, president Faith with a variety of events. ways for more than 30 years.

„„ Maryknoll Sister Mary Eliza- years and member of the team at St. Anthony Church on Maui beth Driscoll, taught at St. An- that examined the case of Au- „„ Christian Brother Francis Our faithful departed thony School in Wailuku and drey Toguchi’s cure from lung Matthew Popish, taught at The following priests, religious and lay people with a connection in Honolulu cancer as the second miracle for with the Catholic Church in Hawaii died in 2013. They are listed in „„ Sacred Hearts Brother Pat- needed for the canonization of 22 years alphabetical order. rick Hughes, Honolulu native Father Damien „„ Maryknoll Sister Blanche who helped build the Sacred „„ Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Thiel, served in Hawaii for 20 „„ Sister of St. Joseph of advocate Hearts’ St. Patrick Monastery Anne Moriarty, taught English years as a dietician and hospi- Carondelet Julia Marie Acain, „„ Franciscan Sister Mary An- in Kaimuki; cook for the con- and served the elderly in Ha- tal pastoral worker Maui native who taught at St. drew Bomba gregation and one of the last waii as a massage therapist „„ Franciscan Sister Richard Theresa School in Honolulu „„ Maryknoll Sister Catherine Sacred Hearts brothers to serve „„ Deacon Jerry Nunogawa, Marie Toal, served as a nurse and Christ the King School on Margaret Carden, helped cre- in Kalaupapa served in ministry at St. Joseph in Kalaupapa for 40 years, Maui; helped establish a mis- ate the first Confraternity „„ Sacred Hearts Sister Lucia Church in Hilo, diocesan direc- known as “the fishing nun” sion for her order at Sacred of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Iwata, Honolulu-born nun tor of the Catholic Campaign „„ Sister of St. Joseph of Hearts Parish on Lanai program for the Diocese of who served her community as for Human Development, Carondelet Mary Barbara Ven- „„ Sister of St. Joseph of Honolulu a cook, housekeeper, religion member of the diocese’s dea- nard, taught at St. Joseph Carondelet Marie Agnese Ar- „„ Jesuit Father Bernard Cassi- teacher and eucharistic min- con council School in Waipahu and Christ senault, served in Hawaii for dy, served in Hawaii in hospital ister „„ Benedictine Father Timothy the King School in Kahului 45 years as a teacher, catechist and hospice ministry „„ Marianist Father Joseph Ottman, served in Hawaii par- „„ Maryknoll Sister Antonetta and college campus minister „„ Maryknoll Father Robert Lackner, taught at Chaminade ishes and the Benedictine Mon- Wilgenbusch, served as a „„ Maryknoll Sister Leonila Donnelly, worked almost 40 University astery in Waialua for 30 years teacher to the deaf, and as a Bermisa, former Honolulu law- years as a parish priest on „„ Capuchin Father Robert Ma- „„ Marianist Father Gerald Ple- domestic and pastoral worker yer, author and women’s rights Oahu and the Big Island her, Oahu parish priest for 15 va, served his last assignment in Hawaii for 30 years 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 3, 2014

DIOCESAN CONGRESS OF FILIPINO CATHOLIC CLUBS Remains of 2013 PRESIDENT: Iluminada Directo Treasurer: Wen Stafford Secretary. Eleanor Pandaraon Corresponding: Violeta Butay St. Marianne to VP-Hawaii: Donna Urban-Higuchi VP-Maui: Nora Cabanilla Tokushi VP-Kauai: Anabel VP-Oahu: Sotero Jucutan, Jr. return to Hawaii Spiritual Director: Rev. Edgar Brillantes By Patrick Downes the saint’s remains back to Ha- Assoc. Sp. Dir.: Sr. Rosalinda Barozzo, MM Hawaii Catholic Herald waii. Executive Secretary: Estrella A. Estillore Planning ahead, “we realized The remains of St. Marianne we did not have the sustainabil- Cope, exhumed in Kalaupapa in ity,” said Sister Roberta Smith, 2005 for her beatification and the general minister of the con- now enshrined in her mother- gregation. house chapel in Syracuse, N.Y., The decision to relocate the will return to a permanent home remains was made by the con- in Hawaii at the Cathedral of Our gregation’s six-person governing Lady of Peace, perhaps next year. board after some “canvassing of The relics will be kept in a the community,” Sister Roberta small reliquary chapel that will said. be added to the mauka side of She said the “sisters aren’t the cathedral as part of the ongo- too surprised by this decision, ing renovation of the 173-year- though some are disappointed.” old church. The chapel will also “Most were open to whatever house a relic of St. Damien de decision leadership made,” she Veuster. said. “A goodly number thought St. Marianne’s remains are a it was right that she return to collection of bones sealed in a where her healing ministry blos- 48-by-20-by-12 inch metal box somed in Hawaii.” which is encased in a large pol- The remains will still belong ished wood reliquary in St. An- to the Sisters of St. Francis, Sister thony Convent Chapel in Syra- Roberta said. cuse. “She belongs to the commu- The relocation of St. Mari- nity,” she said. “She will always Healthcare can be confusing. anne’s remains will follow the be part of us.” closing next year of the Court The sisters need the permis- Street motherhouse of the Sisters sions of both the of Syra- Let St. Francis help you. of St. Francis of the Neumann cuse and Honolulu to make the Communities, St. Marianne’s move, which is expected, and congregation. The changes were authorization from the Vatican’s announced in Syracuse on Dec. Congregation for the Causes of 19. Saints. According to a news release, The Sisters of St. Francis, in a the motherhouse buildings “are statement, said it “made sense” no longer structurally sound.” to return the remains to Hawaii. The 75 sisters who reside there “When St. Marianne’s remains will move to the new Franciscan were moved to Syracuse dur- Villas in another part of Syracuse ing the canonization process, it this coming summer. made sense to bring her home Also moving from the mother- to the center of the community house to a new location will be of sisters,” she said. “It allowed the Shrine and Museum of Saint St. Marianne to be reintroduced Marianne Cope. The collection of to the people in Syracuse. It now the saint’s historical artifacts and makes sense to return St. Mari- records will go to St. Joseph’s anne to her final resting place Hospital Health Center in Syra- alongside St. Damien.” cuse, where a radiology building The museum at St. Joseph You or a family member may need care, is being renovated to accommo- Hospital will also include a shrine but may not know what you need or even where to begin. date new museum galleries, a with a first class relic of the saint gift shop, archives and staff of- to be kept in the large wooden Let St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii’s fices. reliquary now holding the re- team of healthcare professionals help you. The community hopes to sell mains in St. Anthony Chapel. the Court Street campus. “Having her at St. Joseph Hos- We have a range of services to keep you healthy. The financial demands placed pital and Health Center will be a Home health, bathing services, adult day care and much more. on the community by the exten- source of great hope for people,” sive relocation was one of the Sister Roberta said. Mother Mari- Call us today at 547-6500. reasons the sisters are bringing Continued on next page ACRY FORHELP Membersand /ordonations for the ST. VINCENT DEPAULSOCIETY To serve, to be served,pleasecall 456-7837 To donate —pleasemailtoaddressbelow. (100% directed to servingthe poor) SVDP Honolulu District Council St. John Vianney 920 Keolu Drive T. VINCE f S N Kailua, Hawaii 96734 o T Y d T e E P I 808.547.6500 StFrancisHawaii.org A C U

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CNS/Paul Haring CNS/Paul Haring Pope Benedict XVI waves goodbye for the last time during his final public appearance from the Pope Francis speaks to the media aboard the papal flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome during balcony of the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Feb. 28. an 80-minute press conference July 28. The pope answered questions on a number of contro- versial topics during the press conference, revealing the tone for his new papacy. The Vatican in 2013: What a year! In the news from Rome, this past year was surely one of the most eventful in living memory. Here are highlights By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY Feb. 11: Pope Benedict XVI from Castel Gandolfo and moves into the ban on female ordination and the saint’s hometown, meeting announces that he will become the a refurbished monastery within the corruption in the Vatican. with the poor and disabled, with first pope in more than 600 years to Vatican walls. Franciscan friars and Poor Clare nuns, resign. August: Pope Francis works through and celebrating an outdoor Mass. June: Leaked notes from Pope the summer at the Vatican, breaking Feb. 25: Cardinal Keith O’Brien Francis’ private June 6 meeting with with his predecessors’ summertime Oct. 8: The Vatican announces that of Scotland, under accusation of leaders of religious orders in Latin practice of relocating to the cooler an extraordinary session of the Synod “inappropriate conduct” with priests, America describe the pope referring climate of Castel Gandolfo. of Bishops will meet in October 2014 announces that he will not vote in the to a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. to discuss the “pastoral challenges upcoming papal conclave. Sept. 7: Pope Francis leads a prayer of the family in the context of July 5: The Vatican announces that vigil for peace in Syria, drawing evangelization.” The pope has already Feb. 28: On his last day in office, Pope Pope Francis has cleared the way 100,000 people to St. Peter’s Square. told reporters the synod will explore Benedict flies to the papal summer for the canonizations of Blessed a “somewhat deeper pastoral care residence at Castel Gandolfo in a John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II. Sept. 19: Jesuit Father Antonio of marriage,” including the question spectacular helicopter ride televised The same day, the Vatican publishes Spadaro publishes a wide-ranging of the eligibility of divorced and around the world. Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “Lumen interview with the pope, in which remarried Catholics to receive Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”), which he Pope Francis lays out his missionary Communion. March 13: Cardinal Jorge Mario acknowledges to have been written vision and says the church “cannot Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, mostly by Pope Benedict. insist only on issues related to Nov. 24: At a Mass in St. Peter’s is elected pope. The first pope from abortion, gay marriage and the use of Square to conclude the Year of Faith, the Americas and the first Jesuit to July 8: Pope Francis visits the contraceptive methods.” Pope Francis venerates the bones hold the office, he is also the first to southern Mediterranean island of of St. Peter, the first time the relics take the name Francis. Lampedusa, a major entry point Oct. 1: Italian journalist Eugenio have ever been exposed for public for immigrants without permission Scalfari publishes an article based veneration. March 26: The Vatican announces to enter Europe, where he decries on a private meeting with Pope that Pope Francis will not move into hostility and indifference to the Francis, whom he quotes saying that Nov. 26: In his first apostolic the papal apartments in the Apostolic immigrants’ plight. the church should be less “Vatican- exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” Palace but remain in the Vatican centric.” The Vatican later announces (“The Joy of the Gospel”), Pope guesthouse, where he stayed during July 22-28: Pope Francis visits Brazil that the article is not based on a Francis lays out a vision of the the conclave. for World Youth Day. His modest car transcript of the conversation and Catholic Church dedicated to is mobbed on the streets of Rio de should not be considered a record of evangelization in a positive key, with April 13: The Vatican announces Janeiro, he visits a notorious “favela” the pope’s exact words. a focus on society’s poorest and most that Pope Francis has named an slum and celebrates Mass for more vulnerable, including the aged and international group of eight cardinals than 3 million people on Copacabana Oct. 1-3: Pope Francis meets with the the unborn. to advise him on governance of the beach. Council of Cardinals for the first time, universal church and reform of the and the Vatican announces the body Dec. 5: Pope Francis, during his Vatican bureaucracy. (The pope July 28: On his flight back to Rome, will work toward an overhaul of the second round of meetings with formally establishes the body as the the pope takes questions from the Vatican bureaucracy. the Council of Cardinals, accepts Council of Cardinals in September.) press on such controversial topics their proposal for an international as homosexuality in the priesthood, Oct. 4: Pope Francis celebrates the commission dedicated to protecting May 2: Retired Pope Benedict returns divorced and remarried Catholics, feast of St. Francis of Assisi by visiting children against sexual abuse. JANUARY 3, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD NATION 9 Not just Hawaii By 2013’s end, in spite of Catholic Church opposition, same-sex marriage gained legal ground in several more states

By Catholic News Service In Indiana, state legislators — clergy and religious organiza- tive barring same-sex marriage. concerns about implications for and a host of advocacy groups tions that oppose same-sex mar- In the rulings, the court said traditional marriage in the Em- WASHINGTON were preparing for the upcom- riage from having to provide DOMA was unconstitutional un- ployment Non-Discrimination As 2013 was drawing to a ing session of the Indiana Gen- services or facilities for same-sex der the Equal Protection Clause Act that passed the Senate Nov. close, same-sex marriage became eral Assembly, when a proposed ceremonies. and the justices sent back to lower 7. The nondiscrimination bill legal in two more states with rul- amendment to the state’s consti- In Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn, a courts a challenge to Prop 8, say- has been introduced in every ings in New Mexico and Utah tution related to marriage will be Catholic, signed into law a bill ing the individuals who defended Congress since 1994 except the declaring that denying same-sex considered. The state’s Catholic legalizing same-sex marriage in the law in court lacked the legal 109th; the House has not intro- couples the right to marry denied bishops in a joint statement Dec. that state; the Illinois Legislature standing to do so. duced a similar measure. those couples equal protection 4 affirmed the dignity of all peo- passed it Nov. 5. It takes effect The U.S. bishops called it a In a letter to U.S. senators, the under the law. ple and also the dignity and sanc- June 1, 2014. “tragic day for marriage and our bishops said they opposed the In a Dec. 23 statement about tity of marriage between one man In May, Rhode Island, Dela- nation.” bill to protect gay and lesbian the decisions made by the New and one woman. ware and Minnesota legalized A joint statement by Cardinal workers because it goes beyond Mexico Supreme Court and a fed- In Oregon, a coalition is work- same-sex marriage with measures Timothy M. Dolan of New York, the scope of prohibiting unjust eral judge in Utah, the chairman ing to put same-sex marriage on that passed the legislature and then president of the U.S. Confer- discrimination and “poses sev- of the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee the ballot in 2014. signed into law by their respective ence of Catholic Bishops, and by eral problems.” on the Promotion and Defense of On Nov. 13, Hawaii Gov. Neil governors. Archbishop Cordileone said the The bill supports the redefini- Marriage, said both the court and Abercrombie signed a measure “The church, for its part, will court “has dealt a profound injus- tion of marriage and would likely judge “imposed a wrong decision legalizing same-sex marriage in continue to work to rebuild a tice to the American people” with be “invoked by courts” to support about the meaning of marriage that state. At the signing, he ac- healthy culture of marriage and the DOMA ruling. the constitutional argument that onto the people of their respec- knowledged the religious compo- family life, as well as defend the “The court got it wrong,” they same-sex marriage must be legal, tive states.” nent of the debate and asserted rights of Minnesotans to live out continued. “The federal govern- and at the same time rejects the San Francisco Archbishop the bill balanced personal and their faith in everyday life and ment ought to respect the truth biological basis of gender by de- Salvatore J. Cordileone quoted religious freedoms. speak the truth in love,” said the that marriage is the union of one fining “gender identity” as some- Blessed John Paul II, who said: Minnesota Catholic Conference, man and one woman, even where thing people may choose at vari- “Vast sectors of society are con- ‘Manufactured’ right the public policy arm of the state’s states fail to do so. The preserva- ance with their biological sex. fused about what is right and Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva, bishops. tion of liberty and justice requires Religious entities that are ex- what is wrong, and are at the who had vigorously opposed the Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of that all laws, federal and state, empt are all houses of worship, mercy of those with the power to legislation, called same-sex mar- Providence, R.I., in an open letter respect the truth, including the churches and religious-spon- ‘create’ opinion and impose it on riage a “manufactured civil right” to the state’s Catholics, said the truth about marriage.” sored hospitals and charities. others.” that is “symptomatic of a pro- Catholic Church has fought very President Barack Obama called Lawmakers in the House and Catholic teaching upholds the found misunderstanding of the hard to “oppose this immoral and the ruling “a victory for couples Senate introduced the Marriage sanctity of traditional marriage, purpose of human sexuality.” unnecessary proposition,” and who have long fought for equal and Religious Freedom Act in between one man and one wom- “It is very sad that many of our that God would be the final arbi- treatment under the law,” but also September and December, re- an, and also teaches that any sex- state legislators and our governor ter of people’s actions. stressed the importance of “main- spectively. It would bar the fed- ual activity outside of marriage is have confused a manufactured taining our nation’s commitment eral government from discrimi- sinful. civil right with a true civil right DOMA unconstitutional to religious freedom.” nating against those who “act The church also affirms the based on the centuries-old respect On June 26 the U.S. Supreme “How religious institutions de- upon their religiously motivated dignity of all people, “including for marriage as a stable union be- Court — in separate 5-4 rulings fine and consecrate marriage has belief that marriage is the union persons with same-sex attraction, tween one man and one woman — struck down the federal De- always been up to those institu- of one man and one woman, or who ‘must be accepted with re- established and publicly recog- fense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, tions. Nothing about this decision that sexual relations are properly spect, compassion, and sensitiv- nized primarily for the welfare defining marriage as between one — which applies only to civil mar- reserved for such a marriage.” ity.’” of children,” the bishop said in a man and one woman and also riages — changes that,” he said. The bill’s scope would include Same-sex marriage is now le- statement. refused to rule on the merits of a protection for individuals and or- gal in 18 states and the District of Hawaii’s new law took effect challenge to ’s Proposi- Non-discrimination act ganizations, both nonprofit and Columbia. Dec. 2. It protects — to a degree tion 8, the voter-approved initia- The U.S. bishops also raised for-profit.

Eastside Catholic High School students display signs during a rally in support of the school’s former vice principal, Mark Zmuda, outside the Archdiocese of Seattle chan- cery building Dec. 20. Students rallied for a second day of protests in Seattle after the Catholic high school asked Zmuda, a popular administrator and coach, to resign because he married his same-sex partner. Catholic teaching upholds traditional marriage between one man and one woman and opposes same-sex marriage.

CNS photo/David Ryder, Reuters 10 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 3, 2014 Two days earlier this year, Red Mass’ focus is affordable housing By Patrick Downes public servants. More than 1,000 collaboration around affordable Sacrament order. He came to government officials and staff Hawaii Catholic Herald invitations have gone out to housing” and how these efforts Hawaii in 2010 to serve as a to an informal breakfast before officials in the state executive, can be expanded by public, resource developer/community Mass at 7:30 a.m. in the Kamiano In the hope that the change legislative and judicial branches, private and faith sectors working organizer for the diocese and Center just makai of the cathedral will allow more people to and to city and county officials, together. has been involved coordinating on the Fort Street Mall. attend this year, the diocese will religious leaders and military The Red Mass has been a Hawaii parishioners in housing The Red Mass is usually celebrate its traditional Red Mass officers. tradition in Hawaii since 1955. and homeless ministries. celebrated on the second day of at 9 a.m. on Jan. 14, the day The main speaker this year is The Red Mass was introduced in Before coming to Hawaii, he the legislative session. This year before the start of the legislative Father Robert Stark, the diocesan the United States from Europe worked in community and social Bishop Silva scheduled it for the session rather than the usual director of the Office for Social early last century and has become justice causes on the mainland, in day before the opening of the “day after.” Ministry. His topic is “Faith, an annual event in Washington, Latin America and the Caribbean legislature in the hope that more This public liturgy, which Affordable Housing and Public/ D.C., and other major mainland since his seminary days in the government officials would be Bishop Larry Silva will preside Private Partnerships.” cities. The Mass is named for the early 1970s. He has a doctorate in free to attend. over at the Cathedral of Our Lady Father Stark said his homily color of the vestments used for a social ethics from the University Last year about 25 state of Peace, is the church’s prayer will “share some of the exciting Mass of the Holy Spirit. of Chicago Divinity School and lawmakers, city council members to the Holy Spirit for wisdom examples here in Hawaii of Ordained in 1977, Father has also served as a parish priest. and other civic leaders attended and guidance for our Islands’ innovative inter-community Stark is a priest of the Blessed The bishop has also invited the Mass. Catholic radio station to begin broadcasting on Maui Jan. 5 By Patrick Downes rience to bring Immaculate Heart „„ “Catholic Answers Live” is a really matter in life.” great gift of God, the gift of Je- Hawaii Catholic Herald Radio to Maui,” said its president daily call-in program about the According to Janette Parker, sus, God-with-us, is manifested, and founder Doug Sherman in a Catholic Faith featuring leading the station’s creative services unwrapped, and broadcast to the Bishop Larry Silva and Msgr. news release. “We are entirely Catholic apologists and theolo- project manager, local program- wider world,” he said. “We pray Terrence Watanabe will flip the grateful for the support from pa- gians. ming time has been offered to the that the seeds of faith sown by Im- switch at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 at St. The- rishioners and priests on Maui „„ “Fire on Earth,” with host Peter bishop but it has not yet been de- maculate Heart Radio may bear resa Church in Kihei to launch and from the diocese.” Herbeck, examines the new evan- veloped. much fruit in evangelizers who a new Catholic radio station on Some of the national programs gelization through teaching, inter- AM 740 will reach Maui, Molo- take the good news of Jesus near Maui — KCIK AM 740, also known include “Celtic Connections,” views and testimony. kai and Lanai, and possibly parts and far.” as Immaculate Heart Radio. “The World Over,” “Life On The „„ “Register Radio,” hosted by of Oahu and the Big Island. Parker said the station is “lis- Immaculate Heart Radio is a Rock,” “The Choices We Face,” Thom Price and Tim Drake of the Msgr. Watanabe, pastor of St. tener-supported … with the con- non-profit organization of about “Daily Mass from EWTN,” “Rosary National Catholic Register news- Theresa, said the station is “a struction financed by local pa- 30 non-commercial listener-sup- With Father Scalon and Dana,” paper, discusses the events of the wonderful opportunity for us to rishioners on Maui, a grant from ported radio stations in five west- “Deep in Scripture,” “Faith and day in the light of the Gospel. touch the hearts and lives of the the Hawaii Catholic Community ern states. Family,” “Great Adventure Bible „„ The weekday “Son Rise Morn- people of Maui with the love of Foundation and other existing KCIK AM 740, which claims to Study,” “Mother Angelica Live ing Show” with Brian Patrick, Christ and His Word.” Immaculate Heart Radio support- be Hawaii’s first full-time Catholic Classics,” “The Wisdom of Father live via satellite from the EWTN “I know that our lives will be ers.” radio station, promised in an an- Groeschel” and the “Divine Mercy Chapel in Irondale, Ala., presents enriched by what we will be able There will be no commercials nouncement “the best in Catholic Chaplet.” interviews, prayer, current news to hear and reflect upon,” he said. but business sponsorships or un- programming from around the Much of the national material items from a Catholic perspective. In the news release, Bishop Sil- derwriters will help finance the country” as well as local pro- originates from Eternal Word Tele- „„ “Right Here, Right Now,” host- va said it was a blessing to inaugu- operation, she said. grams. vision Network (EWTN). Here are ed by Patrick Madrid, is a daily in- rate the station on the Epiphany. Immaculate Heart Radio was “It has been a wonderful expe- descriptions of some of the shows. teractive show about “things that “It is the day on which the started in Reno in 1997. Lilies of the Field Maui CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN STORE

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The event was also held ter to commemorate the annual Dec. 13 at the Maurice J. Sullivan Family Hospice Center in Ewa Beach. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25. The bishop is proposing the Taize Prayer, named for the inter- national ecumenical community in A donation of clothing … a surprising discovery Taize, France, that originated it, as By Romy M. Cachola nal destination. covery of the pendant he had giv- money and pendant to Father Dela a substitute for Oahu’s annual ecu- Special to the Herald The person who found the en to his mother who died in July. Cruz, who in turn took the items to menical prayer for Christian unity $1,000 in the robe took the cash He was also amazed to learn about the police station, the money, and which was canceled this year. At St. Anthony Church in Kalihi and the pendant to the pastor, La the $1,000 in cash she kept in that more importantly the pendant, “This year has been especially a volunteer sorts through clothing Salette Father Manuel Dela Cruz. robe. He said that, upon hearing may have never been revealed to challenging for all of us Chris- donations. The volunteer opens a Unfortunately no records were of the donation drive, Brian knew Brian. It was a chain of custody tians,” the bishop wrote in his cardboard box of clothing. In that kept linking donors to donations. that his recently departed mother held together by bonds of gener- invitation letter, “because of the box is an old robe and in a pocket The parish did not know whom to would want her belongings to osity, honesty and integrity and differences among us over recent of that robe the volunteer finds a return the money to. have a new life with people who leaves one with little doubt that, as issues in our community that saw small pendant of a police badge So Father Dela Cruz took the so desperately needed them. Brian wrote in his letter, “someone divisions even between Christian and more than $1,000 cash in vari- money to the Kalihi Police Sta- On Dec. 12, Chang wrote to was looking out for her and get- churches.” ous denominations. tion where he was told that if the Father Dela Cruz to express his ting her possessions to her family.” “It seems all the more impor- The Kalihi parish recently held owner of the money could not be gratitude and to donate $50 to the I am humbly grateful to St. tant that we not fail to gather this a drive for donations of clothing identified, it would be returned to church. Anthony Church, its parishioners, year to at least pray together that and other items to help the vic- the parish. That’s probably what Father Dela Cruz told us this and others who make these choic- the Lord may unite us in our mis- tims of Typhoon Haiyan, the pow- would have happened if not for story at the most recent meeting es without question, day in and sion to the world,” he said. erful storm that plowed through the police badge pendant found of the St. Anthony school board, day out. They are an example to The prayer around the cross the Philippines Nov. 8 claiming with the money. The police were of which my wife Erlinda is chair- me and to everyone who hears of consists of an hour of chants, the lives of thousands of men, able to link the information on woman, and I would like to do my their good deeds. hymns, prayers and Scripture women and children. Contribu- the pendant to its original own- part to spread the word to others. reading around a large icon of a tions poured in and volunteers er, military police officer Brian But for the fact that Brian do- State Rep. Romy M. 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Allow to us all your friend some time to consider Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 whether he wants to apply for a dis- pensation from his vows. And in the his weekend the church invites us to cel- May I prepare my grandkids meantime, live chastely. That way, ebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, you will have clear consciences, one of the most revered feasts in the Chris- God’s help and the support of the tian calendar. for first Communion? sacraments. I promise to pray as the TClear and distinct in the first reading from the two of you make some far-reaching I have two grandchildren who of course, if the children themselves third section of the Book of Isaiah is a brilliantly Q are teenagers but have never agree, too!) decisions. triumphant note. Why? The long, dreary exile of the made their first Communion. When- You should also make contact May I sell blessed items? faithful Hebrews in Babylon has ended. ever we visit them on the mainland, with a priest in their parish (of their It was not all rejoicing, however. For those who I keep reminding them and their own choosing) and tell him what you I was always taught that you returned to the Holy Land, life was not easy. The parents about the importance of at- are doing. Later, when you feel that Qcould not sell items that had land was decimated. tending religious education classes. your grandchildren are sufficiently been blessed or you would be Despite this, the prophet insists, a new day will Realistically, though, I believe that prepared, the priest can sit down committing the sin of simony. But come! It is not necessarily a prediction of material this is never going to happen. I with them and informally evaluate recently I read somewhere that cer- success, although this would be a part of it. Rather, would very much like them to par- their readiness. If he feels comfort- tain blessed items could in fact be the new day will come when the Chosen People will ticipate in the Eucharist, because I able, he will then arrange to hear resold, but that the blessing itself realize their vocation. Then, as they return to God, view it as the source of life. I have their confessions and give them their does not carry forward with them. the world will see the majesty and power of the been a CCD (Confraternity of Chris- first Communion. (In other words, they would have to great God of Israel. tian Doctrine) teacher before, and I be re-blessed after the sale.) What is For its second reading, this liturgy presents a se- have books (age-appropriate) that I’m in love with a priest the truth? (Greenwood, Ind.) lection from the Epistle to the Ephesians. In the first I bought to teach my grandchildren I met a priest and we fell in love. The Catechism of the Catholic generations after Jesus, as converts increased the about the sacraments of reconcili- QNow we are having a very inti- AChurch defines simony in No. numbers of the Christian community, great interest ation and Eucharist. If I go through mate affair. Since I am not married, 2121 as “the buying or selling of began understandably to surround the question of these books with them and educate I believe that I am not committing spiritual things.” The term takes who was the object of the salvation secured by the them on the sacraments, will that be adultery. But for him, he is violating its origin from book of Acts, where Lord. sufficient to allow them to confess his vow of celibacy. I cannot give up Simon the magician wanted to buy Prompting this interest was the fact that so many and to receive holy Communion? this relationship because I am mad- the spiritual power he saw at work new converts were from pagan backgrounds. Very (A caring grandmother from Ewa ly in love with him, as he is with me. in the apostles. A blessing is a “spiri- soon, these Christians outnumbered the Jewish Beach, Hawaii) I am troubled and need your advice. tual thing” and therefore cannot be Christians. (Richmond, Va.) bought or sold. Part of the message of Jesus was that throughout Yes, your experience as a reli- gion teacher would probably be I hope that you will think of Religious articles that have the ages God had spoken through, and to, the Cho- A blessed (statues, crosses, paintings, sen People, namely the descendants of Abraham, the sufficient for you to prepare your Ahow much is at stake here. First, grandchildren for the sacraments. (In there is the question of your spiri- etc.) can however be resold, but only Hebrews — but to the world. Gentiles could expect for the intrinsic value of the article salvation. our parish, we often assign children tual welfare and the state of your to an individual “tutor” when those souls. You are not married to each itself. Any blessing is lost with the This is the promise underlying this reading. The resale, and the piece would need to salvation procured by Jesus is open to any human children are older than most first other, and have not made the life- communicants.) long civil and religious commitment be blessed anew. (This removes any being. profit incentive which could be asso- St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes the last reading, But you should continue to en- that would justify your intimacy. courage them to enroll with their age Your friend, as you point out, is ciated with selling the “blessing” part the story of the Magi who came from the “East” to of the sacramental.) find, and then to adore, the newborn “king of the group in formal religious education violating his vows — and you are classes. That way, they will not only complicit. He is grabbing back what People sometimes ask about pa- Jews.” The story is unique to Matthew. None of the pal blessings, which are sent from other three Gospels reports such a visit. hear the other things they need to he already offered to the Lord in know to learn and live their faith, generous sacrifice, and you are en- Rome for a suggested donation. The The story situates Jesus, the newborn son of donation is not for the blessing, but Mary, in the great train of God’s saving works. Jesus but they will profit from the support couraging him to do so. of their friends. I know this is much easier for for the cost of the parchment as well was born in Bethlehem, the birthplace of David, as for its shipping and handling. who as king established his own covenant with God. Before you begin, it would be best me to say than for you to do, but for you to speak with your grandchil- why not take a step back, take a bit David ruled the Chosen People, but he was much Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth more than a political leader. His task was to bring dren’s parents to be sure that they of a breather to think and to pray? are comfortable with you undertak- Seek some counseling, perhaps both Doyle at [email protected] and the people to God, God to the people. 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208. The Magi were searching for the “king of the ing this worthy project. (It will help, separately and together, and figure Jews.” The title re-appears in the stories of Jesus offered in the Gospels. It is inscribed on the placard that was placed atop the cross as Jesus was dying. Beatitudes His entire life on earth was to complete the mission Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. of divine salvation. Finally, who were the Magi? No one knows exact- ly. Where was their home? We know only that they came from the mysterious East. How many of them? Tradition says three. The Gospel is silent. The point is that they were searching for truth, for God, and they found both in Jesus. Reflection At the time of Jesus, relying upon the divine revelation given the Jews through the centuries, sal- vation with its promise of God’s mercy and eternal life was seen as being primarily, if not exclusively, available to the Chosen People. After all, Jesus was a Jew, born of a Jewish mother. Could people of other nationalities expect to be saved? The message of this feast, drawn from these readings, is that all people may hope for salvation through Jesus. None is preferred. All are beloved. Nationality is no longer so much the issue, but sin, fear, guilt or indifference separate people from God or from a sense of being with God. On this feast, the church calls us to come to the Lord, born of Mary, the king of the Jews, the lamb slain on Calvary. He belongs to us all. God loves us all. CNS photo/Kai Pfaffenbach, Reuters A young man pays tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela as people gather at First Msgr. Campion is the associate publisher of Our Sunday National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg for his memorial service Dec. 10. World leaders, including U.S. Visitor. President Barack Obama and Cuba’s President Raul Castro, attended the service. JANUARY 3, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 13

Father Eugene Hemrick God’s gift of love is greater than material presents n 2005, some news outlets re- ported that then-Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Dennis Hastert told federal of- Ificials that the lighted, decorated tree on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol should be referred to as the “‘Capitol Christmas Tree,’ as it was called until the late 1990s.” Some were calling it the “holiday tree.” Spiritualife Though this happened in 2005, it raises a troublesome question for 2013: Is the true meaning of Christmas being lost? I believe it is. his time, and the fear and infidelity Pope Francis in his apostolic exhortation Father Ron of his own disciples. And this has “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) continued through the 2,000 years says, “The great danger in today’s world, per- Rolheiser of history since. Jesus has continued vaded as it is by consumerism, is the desolation to have earthly incarnation through- and anguish born of a complacent yet covetous out the centuries thanks not only heart, the feverish pursuit of frivolous pleasures, to saintly individuals and virtuous and a blunted conscience. churches. No, Jesus’ family tree sub- “Whenever our interior life becomes caught Christmas: checkered up in its own interests and concerns, there is no sequent to his birth is also a long list longer room for others, no place for the poor. of saints and sinners, of selfless mar- God’s voice is no longer heard, the quiet joy of tyrs and selfish schemers, of virtue origins, checkered sequence his love is no longer felt, and the desire to do and betrayal. good fades.” f someone who had never heard the story of Jesus And recognizing and accepting It’s not an exaggeration to say we are were to ask any of us about his origins, we would, I this should not lead us to a cyni- “rushed” toward Christmas. Sales urge us to cism where we begin to doubt the suspect, begin with the story of his annunciation and snap up items at the store, to purchase airplane truth of Jesus or the legitimacy of or train tickets before they run out, and to take birth and end with the story of his resurrection and the church because of the lies, sin, advantage of Black Friday — all of this make us Iascension. While that does capture his life, that’s not how infidelity, and not-infrequent stu- race toward consumption. pidity of those human persons and There are Consider that there are those the Gospels either begin or end his story. The story of Je- religious institutions who originally who use the stock market as their sus and the meaning of Christmas can only really be un- made up Jesus’ family-tree and who those who standard of joy: If it goes up, it’s have constituted his family since. a good day; if not, it’s a bad day. derstood by looking at where Jesus came from, his family Faith can accommodate the recog- use the stock Does this point out that some- tree, and by looking at how his story has continued in his- nition of sin and infidelity. So can thing is out of order? Christmas. market as It’s true that the Christmas tory. Indeed, that’s how the Gospels tell his story. Christmas has a checkered origin season produces much good- The Gospel of John begins his will not be grasped by anyone who and a checkered sequence: Jacob their standard ness. People extend themselves story by pointing out his eternal ori- wants to believe that Jesus’ human did steal his brother’s birthright; in order to bring joy to those less gins inside of God before his birth. origins were totally immaculate and Judah did sleep with his daughter- of joy: If it financially fortunate. Heartfelt For John, Jesus’ family tree has just pure, containing no sin or weakness. in-law; David did commit adultery gifts are exchanged and a warm three members, the Trinity: In the Jesus wasn’t born of all saintly and then murder to cover it up; the goes up, it’s a uplifting spirit of happiness is beginning was the Word, and the ancestors. Rather, as the genealo- church did set up the Inquisition generated. Word was with God and the Word gies show, his family tree contains and kill more of its own than were good day; if And yet one senses that God’s was God. Mark’s Gospel gives no as many sinners as saints. Among martyred in the early church; the not, it’s a bad voice is no longer heard because family tree, begins his story with his ancestors were liars, adulterers, church did give us popes who sold it is overridden by feverish activ- his public ministry, and then has murderers, power-grabbing men, ecclesial favors and were sexually day. ity that distracts us from it. We no ending to his story. For Mark, scheming women, wicked kings, licentious; the churches, despite sing “Silent Night,” but silence Jesus’ story is still ongoing. Matthew corrupt church officials and sinners their catholicity and holiness, have and the peace it generates is no- and Luke, however, include inside of every sort. The same holds true perennially been narrow and elitist where to be found. How, then, should we cele- Jesus’ story a long family tree, a for the religious institutions that and never been fully free of self-in- brate Christmas? One sensible way is to employ genealogy, that shows his origins. figured in his birth. The religious terest; and the sexual abuse scandal our interior life more fruitfully. Too often we tend to ignore these history of Judaism out of which did happen. Christmas is an opportunity to prayerfully genealogies with their long list of Jesus was born was also a mélange recall that God came among us out of deep love But the pure mystery of Jesus, of difficult-to-pronounce names, most of grace and sin, of religious institu- for us. Christ, and of the church somehow of which mean little to us. But, as tions serving both God and their Gifts come and go, but God’s gift of love the renowned biblical scholar, Ray- own human interests. shine through in spite of all of this never ends when it’s cherished. Consumerism mond Brown, emphasized again and And what’s the moral in all this? and, ironically, because of all of leaves us empty while God’s love fills us to the again, we cannot really understand The lesson is this: Both the persons this. Like a hidden seed, God’s grace brim with joy. The glitz of the holidays can’t the story of Jesus without under- and the institutions that gave birth works, even through people like us compare to the bliss of realizing we are God’s standing why his family tree, this to Jesus were mixture of grace and and churches like ours, revealing chosen. long list of names, is judged to be sin, a mixture that mediated God’s divinity despite most everything. important. favor and also rationalized it for And the God who wrote the original What’s to be learned from look- its own benefit. But, out of that Christmas with crooked lines also ing at Jesus’ family tree, that curi- mélange, Jesus was born. It can be writes the sequence with crooked ous list of ancient names? Abraham a scandal to the piety within us to lines, and some of those lines are fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Ja- accept that not everything that gave our own lives. cob, Jacob fathered Judah, Judah birth to Christmas was immaculately fathered Perez and Zerah, whose conceived. Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, mother was Tamar, Perez fathered The same holds true of what fol- teacher and award-winning author, is Hezon, Hezon fathered Ram, Ram lowed after Jesus’ birth. His earthly president of the Oblate School of Theol- fathered Amminabab ... and so on. ministry was also partially shaped ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be Among other things, these gene- and furthered by the self-interest of contacted through his website www. b b b alogies trace out Jesus’ origins in a the religious authorities of his time, ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook way that tells us that his real story the resistance of secular powers of www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 3, 2014 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Effie Again Caldarola ear God, it’s a new year FOR THE JOURNEY again. I can’t remember last year’s resolutions, prob- ably something about eating Dless, praying more and being kinder. Finding hope by helping others I know I didn’t keep them as well as I ometimes it seems as if we live in a world awash out a country. Some hope to return home, a few will become citizens of would like. They’re worthwhile goals, in misery, but then you encounter someone who’s the country to which they’ve fled. though, so if you don’t mind, I’ll re- cheerfully making a difference. I recently inter- A tiny group — less than 1 percent solve them again this year. — will be resettled in countries viewed a woman who volunteers and works with that will accept them. The U.S. has I know there’s more to good health than my perpetual diet. Healthy living includes exercising, Srefugees. Despite the hurdles a refugee must overcome, she helped resettle more than 3 million turning down French fries and eating vegetables refugees since 1975. continually used the word “hope” in describing her work. again and again. The same is true for my spiri- If selected for resettlement, a tual health. I need to talk less, listen more, pray for As a mentor, one of her duties necessity for the family. refugee does not choose the nation help, read my Bible and serve my neighbor over involves showing her refugee fam- Still, she said, “the key word is that will accept him. He could end and over again. ily how to ride the bus in the north- hope.” up in Sweden or in Montana. ern U.S. city where they have been As you know, this is my 69th new year. It’s hard The refugees themselves, the The woman I interviewed works resettled. woman told me, come filled with for me to get excited about yet another January with people from Darfur, Sudan, Even if you live in a city with hope, despite discouragement and first. I know I’ll feel stiff and sore, forget someone’s Somalia. She sees in their plight a great public transportation sys- struggle. The prospect of having a name and have to ask someone to repeat what a brokenness that helps her grow tem, you know it’s daunting the home, away from the terrors of war they said again today. I’ll move more slowly and first time you travel from point A and persecution, holds promise. closer to Jesus. After all, she said, take more time to understand. Lord, grant me pa- to point D. Where do I transfer? They may never have seen a flush when you walk into a Catholic tience with myself and the youngsters around me. Which line do I want? Then imag- toilet, but they’re willing to do Church, you see a bleeding, cruci- While I’m making requests, I ask for help keep- ine that you don’t speak the lan- what it takes to make it. fied man. ing the promises I made at the recent Rite of Rec- guage, public transportation is new A refugee is not the same thing “Jesus is all about being broken onciliation. I confess that when I ask for help, I’m to you, you’re in a cold environ- as an immigrant. Most of us are the and growing from brokenness. God really hoping you’ll do it for me. However, you ap- ment where the darkness intrudes descendants of immigrants — peo- comes to us in our vulnerability, parently want my sanctification to be a joint effort. in the afternoon and the bus system ple who chose a new country over and the refugees are by their very So, be prepared to forgive my failures again and is skimpy and poorly explained. an old one. nature vulnerable.” again this year. The woman I interviewed said A refugee has traveled a dif- It’s not just the refugee who is Father, I lift up those persons I know who need riding the bus (and trying to teach ferent journey. They’ve fled their struggling in the U.S. right now, guidance or healing. I’ve prayed for some of these others how to navigate the system) homeland because of war or perse- she pointed out. People are hav- people for years. It’s hard to keep hoping. It’s even was one of the hardest things she cution, be it religious, social, politi- ing a tough time all over. She feels harder to pray for peace and justice yet again. has done. A trip that would have cal, or racial and simply escaped it’s important to reach out because Strengthen my faith in the power of prayer. Don’t taken 15 minutes in her car ended the borders. Imagine, for instance, there is “a danger in being protect- let me quit or mindlessly rush through my peti- up taking her and her refugee fam- the millions who have fled Syria ed by my advantage.” tions. Lord, hear my prayer. ily a couple of hours by the time and now reside in camps in Leba- The U.S. Conference of Catholic It’s an election year again, Lord. Sometimes I they made the necessary transfers. non, Jordan or neighboring states. Bishops and many dioceses work think we’d do just as well if we randomly picked “It’s an inhumane system in a The U.N. estimates there are directly with refugees. It would our leaders from the phonebook. We voters share city with unforgiving weather,” was more than 15 million refugees make a great New Year’s resolution the blame. We resist any laws or policies requiring her conclusion. But the buses are a worldwide, basically people with- to see how we might help them. us to make any sacrifices for the common good. Once again, I ask you to bless my community and my country. If your will is done, we’ll be fine. Dear God, your servant Pope Francis again Father William J. urges us to help the poor and needy. I think he Byron, SJ means something bigger than twenty bucks to LOOKING AROUND Catholic Charities once a year. He talks about economic justice and sacrificial giving. I hear in his words the message you’ve sent us again and again through your prophets. We’re all one family, and we’re supposed to take care of one another. Old age is a gift, not a calamity Show me where I can help — today. The anniversary of Roe v. Wade is coming up t was my privilege in early December to give an Ad- you this; a grain of wheat must fall into the ground and die, or else it re- again. I worry that our pro-life activities have vent retreat to my Jesuit brothers who reside in Man- mains nothing more than a grain of become counterproductive and that resa Hall, a Jesuit infirmary care facility on the cam- wheat; but if it dies, then it produces So, Lord, people just tune out any discussion much fruit.’ about abortion. Help us work just pus of St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. “It is not the grain’s kernel that be prepared as hard on behalf of the elderly and IAs I mentioned to them at the ance in my own life). has been conquered in the struggle disabled. Help us see the pro-life outset, with a reference to the long Father LaFarge puts it this way: with the earthly elements, the part to forgive aspects of other issues such as war, period of Jesuit training before ac- “Let me express briefly the idea from that carries the inner force of inde- pollution and capital punishment. tive ministry, “We’ve spent the first which this little book was written. structible vitality. That which has my failures I’m sorry if I’m being a crabby half warming up and the second half It states a personal view, born of ex- perished by the rude yet subtle forces old lady again, Lord. My life is full wearing out. Now here we are deep perience and faith. I believe that old of nature has liberated the true and again and of your blessings. Thank you once in the fourth quarter with so much to age is a gift, a very precious gift, not vital kernel that neither wind nor again for my family and friends, be grateful for.” a calamity. Since it is a gift, I thank storm nor erosion can nullify. Growth again this who know me well and love me In preparation for this welcome God for it daily. I can reject this [gift] through diminishment is the law of anyway. Thank you for my beautiful task of assisting fellow Jesuits in by bitterness, cowardice and com- the kingdom.” year. island home. Thank you for the gift their experience of another Advent, I plaint. Or I can accept it by thanks- Nice thoughts for any time of the of faith and the pleasures of parish turned to a small book titled “Reflec- giving: by faith, hope and love.” year! life. Thank you for the ministry of my column and tions of Growing Old,” published in “The great fact of old age,” he When accepted in faith, and unit- the opportunity to talk with you this way when- 1963 by the great Jesuit pioneer in continues, “no matter how you look ed with the passion, death, and res- ever I want. interracial justice, liturgical renewal at it, is diminishment in one form urrection of Christ, the diminishment Please ignore my grumbling and forgive my and Catholic journalism, Father John or another. I view old age as a time associated with old age can become spiritual sloth. Turn my attention outward. Nudge LaFarge. of life which exemplifies in count- a powerful source of growth in grace me when there is an opportunity to serve you. The He was a longtime editor of less ways a great principle of our not only for the aging person but fireworks, football games and feasting are over. America magazine and his book ap- existence: the principle of growth especially for those for whom he or It’s time to tackle this New Year. Lord, here we go peared just one year before he died through diminishment. she wants to pray. again. Amen. at age 83. (I’ll turn 87 in this upcom- “People, especially soil-tilling ing year and am happy to have the people, have always understood this Father Byron is a professor of business Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen wisdom of John LaFarge not only to principle. Recall that Jesus said in and society at St. Joseph’s University, Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e- share with others but also for guid- John 12:24, ‘Believe me when I tell Philadelphia. Email: [email protected]. mail: [email protected]. JANUARY 3, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Saints Holy Family first century Diversions Dec. 29 The Holy Family consists of Jesus, Mary and Jo- c) Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet seph, and this feast honors d) Dominican Sisters their life together, beginning Hawaii Catholic in Bethlehem and then moving to 5) Devotions Nazareth, Egypt and back to Nazareth. The church Harold’s Quiz What is the Fifth Luminous Mystery of has chosen to commemorate their family life as a the rosary? model for all Christian families. The feast recognizes another way a) The Baptism of Jesus the humility of Jesus, Mary’s virtue and Joseph’s Cheers to the New Year, quizzicals! I b) They had no money for the route b) The Institution of the Eucharist at steadfastness, along with the obedience of all three have a fun hodgepodge of questions back the Last Supper to God’s plan for them in salvation history. Tradi- below ready to test your Catholic trivia c) They were warned in a dream not to c) The Proclamation of the Kingdom tionally celebrated in January, the feast has been chops once again. Enjoy! d) The road out of Bethlehem had d) The Wedding at Cana celebrated since the Second Vatican Council on the 1) Saints been destroyed by an unexpected first Sunday after Christmas. If there is no Sunday be- Which of the following is true about St. storm 6) Prayers tween Christmas and New Year’s Day, it is celebrated Genevieve, whose feast is celebrated Which famous prayer begins with the Dec. 30. © 2013 Catholic News Service Jan. 3? 3) Definitions line, “Lord, make me an instrument of a) She is the saint invoked against What is a chasuble? your peace”? plagues a) The sleeveless outer garment worn a) Prayer of St. Francis b) The sparing of Paris from an invasion by priests at Mass b) Memorare of the Huns was attributed to her b) The area of the church where the c) Sub Tuum Praesidium prayers congregation sits d) Litany of Loreto c) She died in 512 c) The veil used to cover a tabernacle d) All of the above d) The small metal container used to 7) Other Religions Joe Heller carry the Eucharist to the home- Which faith was derived from Babism, 2) Scripture bound an off-shoot religion of Islam? In the Gospel reading (Matthew 2:1-12) a) Jainism for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the 4) Church in Hawaii b) Sikhism Lord, why did the Magi decide not to Which religious order of nuns was the c) Baha’i return to Herod after finding the Christ first to arrive in the Islands in 1859? d) Zoroastrianism child? a) Franciscan Sisters a) The innkeeper had told them to go b) Sacred Hearts Sisters Answers: 1) d, 2) c, 3) a, 4) b, 5) b, 6) a, 7) c

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E L P M O B F N E R H E DOWN A H P N A T E I I U I P 1 Unlucky in Rome? to make these 33 Immature 44 August 1, Feast 2 Doctrines D T E N S G R B O M E H 18 Tradition says 34 Many millennia of St. Peter in 3 Affected Bartholomew 35 Homeland of the ___ R E D R I P E J O O F E 4 Cash ending? preached here first merican-A 45 Efface E B N L O S D T P R A R 5 Photo device 23 “…he suffered, born saint 46 Pending 6 Tickle pink ___ and was 36 Cries out 48 Female child A H I R O D H L B A N D 7 Permits buried.” 37 ___-Mart 50 “___ let us 8 Movie about 25 Golden Fleece 38 Vane reading adore him…” M D J N A E E C H O C H Capote ship 39 Story 51 Grandson of E D P O R W R I T T E N 9 Throttle 26 Ones, to Pierre 40 Papal crown Adam 10 Become visible 27 Nephew of 41 Hemoglobin 54 “…___ © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 11 Sad Abraham deficiency thousand 12 Decayed 28 First in a Latin trio 42 Not in school times…” 13 Palms are burned 29 “___ Dei” 43 Throws 55 Type of cross 16 WORLD HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 3, 2014 Pope Francis’ Christmas message ‘My hope is that everyone will feel God’s closeness’ By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY Celebrating the first Christmas since his election, Pope Francis preached the goodness and ten- derness of God, and prayed that men and women around the world would allow God’s grace to transform them into peace- makers. “Let us allow our hearts to be touched, let us allow ourselves to be warmed by the tenderness of God; we need his caress,” the pope said Dec. 25, standing on the central balcony of St. Pe- ter’s Basilica and addressing an estimated 70,000 people in the square below. “God is peace,” the pope said. “Let us ask him to help us to be peacemakers each day, in our life, in our families, in our cities and nations, in the whole world. Let us allow ourselves to be moved by God’s goodness.” “My hope is that everyone will feel God’s closeness, live in his presence, love him and adore him,” Pope Francis said before delivering his Christmas blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). Instead of reading Christmas greetings in more than 50 lan- guages — from Chinese to Swa- hili — as his predecessors had done, Pope Francis spoke only in Italian. As is traditional, his Christ- CNS photo/Paul Haring mas address included prayers Pope Francis kisses a figurine of the baby Jesus after celebrating Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24. and pleas for peace in war-torn and tense countries around the “True peace is not a balance their faith, for the victims of hu- hundreds stood outside watch- ideal for which we strive while world, including Syria, Central of opposing forces,” he said, and man trafficking and for the con- ing on big video screens; already knowing that we are hopelessly African Republic, South Sudan, it is not “a lovely facade” simply version of traffickers. in November people were being distant from it. He is the mean- Israel and Palestine and Iraq, covering conflicts and divisions. The pope’s Christmas celebra- told there were no more of the ing of life and history who has where a car bomb exploded out- Rather, “peace calls for daily tions began in the crisp air of a free tickets left. pitched his tent in our midst.” side a church a few hours earlier, commitment — it’s homemade cloudless winter night when he Pope Francis carried a statue of The biblical Christmas story killing at least a dozen people. — starting from God’s gift, from celebrated Christmas Mass Dec. the baby Jesus to a golden man- tells how the shepherds were the Looking at the Christ child, the grace which he has given us 24 in St. Peter’s Basilica, starting ger in front of the altar at the be- first to hear the news of Jesus’ “our thoughts turn to those chil- in Jesus Christ.” his homily with the first line from ginning of Mass. After the liturgy, birth and the first to run to see dren who are the most vulner- the night’s reading from Isaiah: walking behind children from him. They were first, the pope able victims of wars,” he said. Appeal to non-believers “The people who walked in dark- Italy, the Philippines, Argentina, said, because in social standing Offering a prayer, he asked God Departing from his prepared ness have seen a great light.” Congo and Lebanon, he carried they were among the last. They to “look upon the many children text, Pope Francis asked nonbe- The reading gave the pope an the statue to a Nativity scene. were the ones outside town stay- who are kidnapped, wounded lievers who feel unable to pray to opportunity to combine reflec- In his homily, the pope said ing up all night keeping watch and killed in armed conflicts, and “enlarge their hearts” by ardently tions on the Christmas symbol- that from the moment God called over the flocks. all those who are robbed of their desiring peace. ism of light and a verb he has Abraham, believers in the one With the shepherds, he said, childhood and forced to become Pope Francis also prayed for emphasized since his first Mass God have been a walking, pil- “let us pause before the Child, let soldiers.” the elderly, for battered women, as pope: “to walk.” grim people, and through all the us pause in silence.” “Wars shatter and hurt so for the sick, for migrants and ref- Thousands of people packed wandering, God has never left “Together with them, let us many lives,” he said. ugees, for those persecuted for into the basilica for the Mass and his people’s side. thank the Lord for having given “Yet on the part of the peo- Jesus to us, and with them let ple,” he said, “there are times of us raise from the depths of our both light and darkness, fidelity hearts the praises of his fidelity: and infidelity, obedience and re- ‘We bless you, Lord God most bellion; times of being a pilgrim high, who lowered yourself for people and times of being a peo- our sake. You are immense, and ple adrift.” you made yourself small; you are In individual stories as well, rich and you made yourself poor; “there are both bright and dark you are all-powerful and you moments,” the pope said. “If we made yourself vulnerable.’” love God and our brothers and As people continue their jour- sisters, we walk in the light; but ney through the world, even if our heart is closed, if we are when it is dark, Pope Francis said dominated by pride, deceit, self- Christmas is a reminder that they seeking, then darkness falls with- do not have to be afraid. “Our in us and around us.” Father is patient, he loves us, he The glad tidings of Christmas gives us Jesus to guide us on the reveal that God has broken into way which leads to the prom- the world with light and salva- ised land. Jesus is the light who tion, he said. “Jesus, born of the brightens the darkness.” Virgin Mary, true man and true While the pope added only a God,” has entered human history few improvised words to his pre- and is sharing the human jour- pared text, one phrase he added ney. was a familiar refrain of his pon- “Jesus is love incarnate,” Pope tificate: The Lord is merciful; CNS photo/Paul Haring Francis said. “He is not simply a “our Father always forgives us. Altar boys wait for Pope Francis to deliver his Christmas blessing “urbi et orbi” at the Vatican Dec. 25. teacher of wisdom, he is not an He is our peace.”