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HawaiiVOLUME 77, NUMBER 6 CatholicFRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 Herald$1 evangelization takes the stage Diocese’s new drama group will tell the story of Jesus in word, music and dance, page 5

Patrick Alvior of St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani, right, portrays Jesus in the upcoming theater production, “The Passion of Christ.” He rehearses a scene with cast members March 2 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center.

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HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz The cast of “The Passion of Christ” rehearse a scene from the play, March 2 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Evangelization takes the stage Diocese’s new Faith in ACTion drama group will tell the story of Jesus in word, music and dance By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz duction that showed the many said. for “The Passion of Christ” at the Musician Medeiros took time Hawaii Catholic Herald different sides of Jesus, including With about 40 actors and 40 recommendation of a friend. from his duties as vice princi- the joyful and the miraculous. members in behind-the-scenes “I felt this was a wonderful pal of Maryknoll High School to The life and death of Jesus “The life of Christ was not all production, the team began start to reach out, connect and co-write with Deacon Cordero take center stage this month as sadness and misery,” he said. rehearsals for “The Passion of encourage a different type of original music for “The Passion the diocese’s new Faith in ACTion The play finally came to frui- Christ” in August. They did their participation,” Wright said. “The of Christ.” Three songs will be drama group presents its first tion after almost two years in the first test-runs of the play on the cast is always very enthusiastic debuted in the show: “Hosanna,” major production, “The Passion works. Deacon Cordero initially Paliku Theater stage last week. and ready to work.” “We are Forgiven,” and “Alleluia.” of Christ.” tried a smaller-scale version of “The Passion of Christ” has Patrick Alvior of St. John “Deacon Modesto would de- The play will be performed it with the acting troupe at his been a labor of love for all those Apostle and Evangelist Church is scribe the scene, and I’d try to in Paliku Theater at Windward home parish, St. John Apostle involved. Members of the cast among the young Catholics in the translate the emotions of the Community College. Showings and Evangelist in Mililani. The and crew have spent long hours play. He previously worked on situation described into music,” are scheduled for March 27, 28 show was a hit, and the deacon making props, configuring cos- the parish’s version of “The Pas- Medeiros said. “I feel very strong- and 29 at 7:30 p.m., and March was eager to bring it to a larger tumes, learning several group sion of Christ,” and will be play- ly about what Deacon Modesto 30 at 3:30 p.m. stage. dances and songs, and memo- ing the lead role of Jesus in this and Bishop Larry Silva are doing Comprised of a cast of parish- A longtime theater aficio- rizing lines from the 100-page month’s shows. The opportunity to celebrate God in the form of ioners from all over Oahu, “The nado, Deacon Cordero has been script. to perform for a larger audience, original plays.” Passion of Christ” traces Jesus’ promoting what he calls “evan- The time and effort is worth Alvior said, is a fun challenge. The cast and crew of “The story from his youth to the cru- gelization through dramatiza- it, they said, to be able to share “It’ll be nice to do it at an ac- Passion of Christ” will soon get to cifixion. It features music com- tion.” His idea for “The Passion their faith in a unique and vi- tual theater,” he added. share with the diocese their hard posed by Na Hoku Hanohano of Christ” quickly drew interest brant way. Musical director Capino work. Ticket sales for the four award-winner Glenn Medeiros from actors, musicians and art- brought to the production her shows have been “steady,” said and choreography by noted local ists in other parishes. Enthusiastic cast expertise in vocal performance. Deacon Cordero, and he hopes dancer Celia Chun Wright. Deacon Cordero approached Choreographer Celia Chun She has been teaching Alvior and more people will show their sup- “The Passion of Christ” is Bishop Larry Silva about estab- Wright, a parishioner of St. the cast new songs and standard port for the dedicated and talent- based on a dynamic, Gospel-in- lishing a diocese-wide “drama George Church in Waimanalo, hymns integrated into the script. ed drama community. spired script by Deacon Modesto ministry.” This spurred the start said she appreciates being part Capino’s friend, Josh Cullen, re- “We really look forward to Cordero, head of the diocesan of the Faith in ACTion communi- of a project that brings local corded the instrumental backing having all four shows sold out,” Office of Worship. Combining his ty. A grant from the With Grate- young adults together with other tracks for the show and intro- he said. own original writing with royal- ful Hearts diocesan capital cam- faithful. Wright, who has taught duced her to the Faith in ACTion For tickets and information, ty-free works from the Christian paign helped its mission. dance for more than 10 years team. call 222-0644 or 585-3342, or website DramaShare, Deacon “The group has grown so fast and performed with local dance “I’ve never done anything like email diocesehawaiidrama@rc- Cordero aimed to create a pro- and so big,” Deacon Cordero companies, decided to volunteer this before,” Capino said. chawaii.org. Lilies of the Field Maui CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN STORE

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Attorney at Law Kathleen Karbowski, remembered Volunteering for a “missionary” For the next 15 years, Sister •By Toys R Us •Free Parking her as “a teacher; assignment in Hawaii, she was Mary Jane served in a variety PEARLRIDGE •P.O. Box 2899, Aiea, HI 96701 a catechist; a assigned to Christ the King School of ministries in St. Louis and woman who in Kahului from 1958 to 1959. She Syracuse, N.Y., including assisting served those then taught at St. Anthony School, the disabled. She retired in 1998. whom others Kailua, from 1959 to 1963 and St. “Sister Jane discovered that she tend to forget.” Theresa School in Honolulu from really liked working with those Come andVisit Us! Sister Mary 1963 to 1965. who had special needs,” Sister Jane was born Sister Mary Jane returned to St. Kathleen said. “She loved working in St. Louis on Louis for two more years as a grade with these adults who mirrored Aug. 31, 1926, school teacher before changing for her the presence of God. 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She received a for another four years as the of Carondelet, St. Louis Province, bachelor’s degree in sociology from campus minister at Michigan State 6400 Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, Fontbonne College in 1948 and a University in East Lansing before MO 63111. Forthe Islands’ andthe Pacific’sBEST OBITUARY • Catholicbooksand Bibles • Prayerbooks Franciscan Sister Arlene Virlee Still got that • ReligiousArticles • Apps andE-books taught at Cathedral School old altar rail DVDs andMusic CDs • Franciscan Sister of Christian Manitowoc, Wis. stored away? 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Sister Arlene was lege in Manitowoc and a master’s Franciscan Sis- Among the items the par- TheDaughters ter of Christian also a teacher at of education from the University of ish is interested in are a high Charity Arlene a number of Wis- Hawaii in Manoa. altar, candelabra, statues of of St.Paul Virlee consin Catholic Sister Arlene is survived by the saints and angels, altar rails, of theHonolulu schools from Ap- Franciscan Sisters of Christian religious paintings, stations Community pleton to Green Charity and four sisters and one of the cross and a tabernacle. Bay, and also in Michigan. brother-in-law. Her funeral was For more information, arehere She also provided a variety of Jan. 11 at the Holy Family Con- email Rick Fucini at rgfu- to serveyou! ministries to youth and elderly in vent, Manitowoc. She was buried [email protected]. Yuma, Ariz., and in Kaukauna and at Holy Family Convent Cemetery. MARCH 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 7

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HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz Lenten sizzle Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 6307 cook up dozens of pounds of flavorful catfish at the Lenten Fish Fry March 7 at St. Anthony Church in Healthcare can be confusing. Kailua. The council sponsored the all-you-can-eat dinner to raise money for Catholic school scholarships and the Courage House nonprofit organization. Let St. Francis help you. Chaminade University names nursing lab for late Sen. Inouye To honor the late Sen. Daniel “Primarily through the Title K. Inouye for his impact on Cham- III program as a Native Hawaiian inade University of Honolulu, the serving institution, federal fund- university on Feb. 24 named its ing to Chaminade has totaled $25 School of Nursing skills labora- million over the past five years,” tory after him. Wo said. University president Marian- She said that the senator’s of- ist Brother Bernard Ploeger said fice also helped secure a $1.2 mil- Chaminade named room 113 in lion capital grant from the U.S. Henry Hall as the “Senator Daniel Department of Commerce Eco- K. Inouye Nursing Skills Labora- nomic Development Administra- tory” because, according to the tion for the nursing school. senator, it was the room in which Sen. Inouye served on the he took his medical exam to enter Chaminade Board of Governors You or a family member may need care, the U.S. Army. During World War from 2003 to 2008. II, the military temporarily took At the senator’s urging, the uni- but may not know what you need or even where to begin. over the campus using Henry Hall versity initiated a master’s degree Let St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii’s as a hospital. in criminal justice administration team of healthcare professionals help you. The chairwoman of the Cham- with an emphasis in homeland se- inade board of regents, Kathleen curity. The program is offered in We have a range of services to keep you healthy. “Kitty” Wo, said the honor was partnership with the Naval Post- Home health, bathing services, adult day care and much more. fitting considering all the senator graduate Institute. has done for the school. The senator’s widow, Irene In- Call us today at 547-6500. “The federal programs Sen. In- ouye, was present at the dedica- ouye sponsored have had a trans- tion ceremony and thanked the formational effect on our univer- university leaders for remember- sity,” she said. ing him with this honor.

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complement the religion curricu- Michael lum in our schools. Office of Social Ministry Partnering with parents, TALK STORY Rockers teachers present concepts re- COMMENTARY: SEX EDUCATION lated to sexuality, intimacy and healthy living that have a proper place in our Catholic schools. How one parish Curriculum imbued with That “place’ is imbued with the Catholic world view and is based on teachings found in the Cat- practices Lent the Catholic world view echism of the Catholic Church Several people have asked me is that the curriculum is imbued such as: Aloha, recently, “What is the difference with the Catholic world view. „„ The family is an icon or image Lent is that time to renew the focus of our life’s journey between the Pono Choices curric- Our call is to help parents of the church. through prayer, fasting and works of mercy. We’d like to ulum, a “safe-sex” and pregnancy train their children to live as chil- „„ The church helps us to know share an example of one parish providing special programs prevention program for Hawaii’s dren of God. If we are to do so, and live by the Truth. for this Lenten journey. public middle schools now un- we must educate the whole per- „„ Grace helps us to freely choose Malia Puka O Kalani Parish in Keaukaha on the Big Is- land tries hard to link prayer, faith formation and service. der public scrutiny, and what is son and all curriculums should what is true, good and beautiful. Parishioners are encouraged to walk with Jesus in weekly taught in the Catholic schools?” support intellectual, physical, „„ Human life is sacred. Stations of the Cross. They are invited to weekly lectures My answer is, “You can’t even psychological, moral and reli- „„ Parents have the responsibility about their faith based on the words of Pope Francis. They compare Pono Choices with our gious growth. Certainly, concepts to care for their children. are also urged each week to learn about a special social min- Family Life Programs. They have related to intimacy and sexuality „„ God created men and women istry and to participate in it. different goals and are based on fall under this call to educate in equal in dignity and complemen- For example, on the first weekend of Lent, Brandee, a pa- different views of human sexu- the light of the Gospel. tary in gender. rishioner and member of Malia’s social outreach committee, ality; two different views of the A student in our Catholic „„ Marriage is a sacred relation- brought along Alvin, a homeless Vet, to talk story at the Sat- world.” schools will receive a family life ship between a man and a wom- urday and Sunday Masses. As a result, the parish promised One of the essential charac- curriculum, which provides a an. to help Alvin find and furnish an apartment. The parish also teristics of any Catholic school comprehensive moral catechesis committed space to HOPE Services Hawaii, where Brandee curriculum, including matters re- which is either imbedded in the Mike Rockers is the superintendent works, to keep the parish’s efforts against homelessness go- lated to biology and human life, curriculums or is designed to of Hawaii Catholic Schools ing. Another weekend in Lent at Malia will focus on helping ex-prisoners gain their normal lives back. One former inmate told her story at the weekend Masses. For these folks, the parish is collecting nice outfits to wear on job interviews and Catholic Charities awarded for innovative is providing a meeting space for mentoring and job training. Norman, a Malia parishioner and song leader, is also a horticultural expert in composting at UH-Hilo. He’s running Waianae affordable rental housing project a parish-university project to expand Malia’s garden to pro- Recognizing Catholic Chari- opened in July 2012. munity requires addressing the vide fresh produce for the parish food pantry. ties Hawaii’s creative approach “This is a great example of a needs of both the individual The third and fourth weeks of Lent will focus on hunger in to combat poverty, Catholic non-profit organization and pri- and the community as a whole,” the community. Malia and Kuhio Chapel, a local Protestant church, will cook and serve meals for the homeless. They’ll Charities USA presented the vate sector company partnering Rauckhorst said. “You can’t have also spread the news that Malia has a food pantry that serves agency with its Social Innova- to address a business and a social one without the other.” local families year-round. tion Award, Feb. 19, for its Hale need,” said Catholic Charities Catholic Charities works with Last and far from least, Malia will reach out more to the Wai Vista Support Housing Ser- Hawaii president and CEO Jerry other community organizations sick and homebound. The parish will begin to celebrate Mass vices program, a 215-unit afford- Rauckhorst. to provide services to Hale Wai regularly at a local nursing home. It will also encourage pa- able rental project for families in An average of 185 families Vista residents. These include rishioners to visit people in the hospital and those stuck at Waianae. live at Hale Wai Vista at any giv- Bookmobile, the Expanded home. The award, which came with en time. The apartment complex Food and Nutrition Education Through these Lenten programs, Malia hopes to deepen a $5,000 prize, was presented comes with a full-time, on-site Program, Ka Paalana Traveling the faith of the parish and step up its mission to serve, all at the Catholic Charities USA case manager who offers coun- Preschool and Homeless Fam- year long, our brothers and sisters outside the walls of the Partners in Excellence regional seling, information and referral ily Education Program and the church. We invite you to share your parish Lenten journey conference at Catholic Charities services. Residents also have ac- Waianae Comprehensive Health story with us, so we can share it with others. Honolulu campus. cess to health services, literacy Center. Mahalo, Hale Wai Vista, created in workshops, legal aid and nutri- The prize money will fund the Your friends at the collaboration with the real es- tion services. development of staff and resi- Office for Social Ministry tate firm Prudential Locations, “Building a sustainable com- dent leaders of Hale Wai Vista.

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1 KAILUA-KONA a.m. first Friday Mass. St. after Mass, the pinnacle of and Mela Kim; March maculate Conception, have Dela Cruz and Joshua St. Michael Parish Margaret Mary Ala- their retreat, “Putting on 24, “Finding and Making formed a Village of the Lewis. Congratulations and coque spread a devotion Peace” (Reconciliation) Militia Immaculata. St. Ronda Soto received the the Whole Armor of God.” God be with them on their to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sandra Javar and Elea- Maximilian Kolbe, the Pol- Award of Merit at the (Reported by Bernadette V. journey through faith. (Re- for the reparation of the nor Ragojo; March 24, ish Franciscan priest who, Boy Scouts Kona coast Cabe; photo courtesy of Lau- ported by Pat Phillips; photo sins and insults committed “Holy Love” (Matrimony) as a prisoner in Auschwitz district awards program on rie Munoz) by Inez Johnson) against his Sacred Heart. Je- David and Lourdes gave his life for one of 10 Feb. 13 for her outstanding sus revealed to St. Margaret Tupper; and April 7, “A prisoners condemned to contributions to the Boy 3 WAHIAWA 6 KULA Mary 12 promises to those Priestly Life” (Holy Or- starvation, began the Mi- Scouts of America. Ronda Our Lady of Sorrows Kula Catholic who honor his Sacred Heart ders) Father Gerry litia Immaculata in 1917. is a troop leader for Troop Parish Community by receiving Holy Commu- Somera. The moderator is The motto of the Militia is 79, which is sponsored our Our parish Knights of On Feb. 9, more than 250 nion in a state of grace on Derek Salis, the lector “To lead all men and every parish. She is currently the Columbus prepared mal- parishioners and friends at- the first Friday of nine con- ministry chairperson. All individual, through Mary, health and safety officer for assadas on Fat Tuesday for tended a farewell party in secutive months. … We are lay presenters are leaders in to the most Sacred Heart the Kona coast district. (Re- parishioners and others Holy Ghost Hall for our pas- delighted to see parishioners the parish. Father Ed deliv- of Jesus.” The Village is ported by Shirley David) who take pleasure in this tor Father Bruno Genil- from other churches joining ered an excellent presenta- comprised of parishioners traditional treat. Bobbie la. We will remember him us for the First Saturday de- tion on the sacraments of who have consecrated and Herman Walker are most for his humble, calm 2 PEARL CITY votion, Mass and anointing Baptism and Confirmation. themselves totally to Mary; shown enjoying a sample nature and we are grateful Our Lady of Good of the sick. Before Mass, five He highlighted the biblical to win souls for her; to do while the knights and their for all that he did in guiding Counsel Parish decades of the Rosary, the foundations of both sacra- her will, for her will is God’s helpers continue their prep- us to be followers of Christ. At 7 p.m. on the Thursday prayer for reparation to the ments and cited church will. … The kindergarten- arations. (Reported by Jack He returned to the Philip- before the first Friday of Immaculate Heart of Mary documents to show their fifth grade religious Kampfer) the month, our parish of- and a meditation on the vertical and horizontal as education class led the pines after three years with fers Adoration of the 15 mysteries of the rosary well as social and global Stations of the Cross our parish. We will miss Blessed Sacrament and are recited. The Blessed 4 EWA BEACH dimensions. He is pictured March 7. They presented a him dearly. Pictured with Holy Hour. During this Mother’s request for five Our Lady of Perpetual here clarifying a point to shadow play of the sta- Father Bruno is Lillian time, the monstrance con- successive first Saturdays Help Parish almost 100 attendees. Small tions behind a screen in a Morreira, sacristan and taining the sacred host, the are Confession, Holy Our Lenten adult faith group sharing followed dimmed church (pictured). choir member at Our Lady true presence of Jesus, body, Communion, rosary formation program is a the presentation. High It was well presented and Queen of Angels. (Reported blood, soul and divinity, is and meditation on the series on the sacraments school religious education well received. Various parish by Mary Jean Bega) placed on the altar. Liturgy 15 mysteries. During called “Deepening Faith” classes and their catechists ministries such as lectors, of the Hours is recited, fol- Mass, Father Khanh from Paulist Evangeliza- provided childcare. Light eucharistic ministers 7 KALIHI lowed by quiet time with Hoang and Msgr. Thad- tion Ministries, 7-8:30 refreshments were available and altar servers will St. Anthony Parish Jesus, concluding with deus Mercado anoint the p.m. Monday nights, March for fellowship. (Reported by lead the remaining Lenten At the Jan. 26 meeting of Benediction. Could you foreheads and hands of the 3 to April 7. Here is the Julia Torres) stations. … On March 9, the Sacred Hearts of not watch one hour with people with the Oil of the schedule: March 3, “The our parish hosted the en- Jesus and Mary Apos- me? Jesus waits for us with Sick. The sacrament brings Connection” (Baptism 5 PAPAIKOU rollment of four candidates tolate, seven members cel- all our problems, our needs, the community together to and Confirmation), Fa- Immaculate Heart of from the St. Joseph Par- ebrating their wedding an- our disappointments, our pray for physical, spiritual, ther Ed Barut; March 10, Mary Parish ish, Hilo, RCIA program niversaries that month were joys and our thanksgiving. emotional or psychological “At the Lord’s Feast” (Eu- Thirteen parishioners, after as catechumens. Father congratulated. Pictured are … The Prayer of Conse- healing. … Pictured are our charist), Mason and Teo being consecrated to the Sa- Michael Scully officiated. Rebecca Dela Cruz, Ju- cration to the Sacred 2nd Year Confirmation Matsuda; March 17, “The cred Heart of Jesus through Those enrolled were An- lie Manuel, Natividad Heart of Jesus is recited candidates and retreat Healing Touch” (Anoint- the Immaculate Heart of drelyn Dela Cruz, Kyle Dela Cruz, Anatalia before the end of the 6:30 team members pictured ing of the Sick), Eric Mary on the Feast of the Im- Dela Cruz, Anilouve Imperial, Benedicta Ca- 10 TheParish SchoolNews MARCH 14, 2014 bradilla, Esther Tabion & and Grace Sagun. (Re- ported by Fe Rodillas)

8 MAKAKILO St. Jude Parish On March 1, students preparing for their First Eucharist and their par- ents attended a workshop with a number of display “stations.” At one station, the sacraments of Recon- ciliation and Eucharist EDITOR’S were explained by Linda 10 11 12 Magno. Another station CHOICE by Lana Vargas explained sacred items such as vest- ments, chalice and the paten. A station by cat- echists Socorro DeGuz- man and Cecelia Ca- marillo, pictured here, was a hands-on activity where students made a First Com- munion banner and other crafts. The Confirmation II candidates also assist- ed. Father Manny Hewe gave the families a blessing EDITOR’S to close the workshop. Di- 13 14 15 CHOICE rector of religious education Bonnie Boquer and min- istry coordinator Tony Bo- quer oversaw the workshop to assure that everything ran smoothly! (Reported by Caren Argenzia)

9 WAIHEE St. Ann Parish PSP — “Play, Sing and Pray With Jesus!” — on March 2 was a fun day for all catechism students. 16 17 18 The special day was dedi- cated to preparing for Lent on vacation. Father Gary’s breakfast here after the 7 able to help people from all and Kailee Morales hav- glue and water to create with games, puzzles, scav- presence in our Haiku and and 9 a.m. Masses. This walks of life against all types ing some fun. (Reported by a “baby.” All of the infants enger hunts, Bible bingo, Keanae churches was wel- was a wonderful treat for of conditions: mental, Crystal I. Kaaikala; photo by were dressed. Some sported picture-grams and a beauti- comed by all. Returning to the parish. Mahalo to the physical, spiritual or Thalia Woodward) yarn hairdos. Day and night, ful Stations of the Cross the communities he served Knights! Pictured in front financial. We look forward from Feb. 3 to Feb. 15, the service. We were blessed for two separate terms, he are Bonifacio (Poi) Gab- to more parishioners joining 14 HONOLULU 12-13-year-olds toted their with rain but that didn’t was delighted at the op- aylo and John Mercado. this great event next year. bundles of joy to school, put a damper on our spirits. Sacred Hearts Academy portunity to rekindle friend- In the back are Gilbert (Reported by Don Ramos) Lower School between classes, at recess, Thank you to our parents ships. In Haiku, Father Gary Jose, Sebastian Lopez, to sporting events and This year, our students for the potluck lunch. Our kept busy celebrating week- Larry Akana and Gary 13 EWA BEACH practices at the community photo shows students solv- end Masses and attending to Jose. (Reported by Mele as young as first grade have parks. During the two-week Our Lady of Perpetual jumped on the robotics ing a word search puzzle. the needs of our community. Ahuna) Help School period, the children were al- (Reported by Frances Asun- He enjoyed the beautiful bandwagon, thanks to the lowed only five hours of free No matter rain or shine, the cion) drive each week to St. WAIALUA enthusiastic mentoring of time, which they could get Ewa Beach community came Gabriel Mission in Keanae Peter Park, leader of our by hiring “grandparents” or St. Michael Parish out to our school grounds MAKAWAO and reconnecting with old school’s pre-engineering cur- “babysitters” at 20 cents an The parish mission “Climb- on March 1 for the Grand St. Joseph Parish friends. Pictured is Father riculum, and lower school hour. The children learned ing Higher the Moun- Giveaway and Fam- Gary blessing the ministers robotics coaches Griffith about human reproduction Our parish mission, tains of God” will be ily Fair 2014. We were of Communion during Mass Jurgens and Lacey Tes- and baby care; maintaining March 31, April 1 and April presented at 7 p.m., March blessed to have students, at St. Rita: Joan Opitz, hima. The robotics curricu- a journal describing each 2, at 6:30 p.m., will fea- 11, 12 and 13, by Sacred parents, guardians, Donna Hart and Faythe lum helps students acquire day’s activities, where they ture Catholic speaker Paul Hearts Father Bill Pet- volunteers, benefactors Urayanza before their intuitive understanding of went with the baby, and how Koleske. Paul is a contem- rie. These presentations and friends with their visits to the homebound. science, technology, engi- the caregivers felt. Parents porary Catholic inspirational will give insights on how spirit of charity, prayers, (Reported by Esther Yap) neering and mathematics read and initialed each day’s speaker, musician, composer greater union with Christ generosity and resources at (STEM) concepts. It is not entry. The project’s goal was and recording artist from can take place in our lives this great event. Five hours HONOLULU all academic, however. The to teach students how much Racine, Wis. He uses his through spiritual respon- of fellowship, unity, zeal, fun of robotics also triggers time and work is involved in own songs to illumine the Sts. Peter and Paul sible living modeled after entertainment, games, rides, curiosity and the desire to caring for a baby. Some of topics discussed. His music, Parish St. Damien and Blessed food and fun filled the Ewa discover more. According the issues they had to deal with its clear messages, will On Feb. 16, youth and Mother Teresa. Refresh- Plain as we continuously to Park, “the cognitive and included younger siblings act as a lasting reminder young adults gathered ments will be served. (From build the community of hands-on problem-solving wanting to play with the long after the mission to lift for their first leadership the parish bulletin) God. The community was opportunities that robotics flour baby, forgetting the in- up your spirits and vision meeting to discuss goals for entertained with special offers often boosts students’ fant at home, and receiving of the light of Christ within an effective ministry that is 12 KAHUKU performances by our stu- self-confidence and a can-do funny looks wherever they you. Paul has given this comprehensive and visibly St. Roch Parish dents, the Puuloa Band, attitude that transfers into went. Of course, nothing can retreat across the Mainland integrated with parish life. Father Edmundo Barut, On Feb. 17, parishioners other areas of life.” Pictured compare to the real thing; and has appeared on EWTN. The goals include a calendar participated in the Great Father German Som- is Griffith Jurgens and but all involved agreed, they He will speak and sing at all of events for the youth in Aloha Run in Honolulu. era, the OLPH Fine Arts fourth graders Nanami wouldn’t want to do it for Masses the weekend before our community. We plan to Pictured at are some parish Choral Festival Group, Mehring and Ella Blu real. (Reported by Ginger the Mission. All are invited build a youth Mass every runners preparing for the and a demonstration by the and this mission is free. A first Sunday at 6 p.m. We’d Pakele presenting their ro- Kamisugi) event: Gloria Garo, Amy OLPH Heiwa Do Karate bots on a TV morning news free will offering will be like to thank Chynna Me- Swiderski, Kim Bruno, Club. The grand giveaway taken. All presentations are karu for her attendance at show. (Reported by Hayley 16 HONOLULU Chyann Ponciano-Ahue, and other prizes included Matson-Mathes) 90 minutes conducted in the the jumpstart meeting and Leilanie Bueno and Don cash ($2,000, $1,000, Cathedral Catholic church. The mission’s theme willingness to share her tal- Ramos. St. Roch, our $500), a flat-screen TV, din- Academy is “Igniting the Light of ents and help with ministry. patron saint, was a protec- ing certificates and more. 15 PEARL CITY Students, faculty and family Christ Within You.” (Re- (From the parish bulletin) tor against all contagious Food booths offered favor- Our Lady of Good members received ashes at ported by Donna Pico) diseases. We wanted to ites like Filipino bentos, Counsel School our school’s Ash Wednes- 11 NANAKULI be a part of the nearly lechon, hot dogs, malasadas, Our seventh graders will day Prayer Service. 10 HAIKU St. Rita Parish 20,000 participants raising shaved ice, popcorn and never look at a 5-pound Students were reminded St. Rita Parish On Feb. 23, the Knights hundreds of thousands of cotton candy. We also thank bag of flour the same way that the season of Lent is Our aloha and mahalo to of Columbus Council dollars for numerous chari- the supporters of our dona- again. As a science project; not just about sacrifices but Father Gary Colton for 11485 of Sacred Heart, ties throughout the state. tion tickets program and students used the sack of about giving back and trying filling in for Father Rufino Waianae, and our par- By getting involved in the the generous prize donors. white flour, newspapers, their best. (Reported by Mag- in February while he was ish, hosted a hospitality Great Aloha Run we were Pictured are sisters Tyler plastic bags, tape, paint, dalena Collins) 11 MARCH 14, 2014 TheParish SchoolNews & poster after receiving vision screening checks on cam- pus. Our school was blessed with a free vision screening from the Lions Club’s Maui Branch. Members have been volunteering for this program for more than 14 years. We thank them for their skill, time and care so that all children can learn with no visual roadblocks. God bless you. (Reported by Helen Souza) 19 20 21 26 KAILUA St. John Vianney Parish Our 18th annual Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 22 transformed the parish hall into a street in the famous French Quarter of New Orleans, with three sidewalk cafes: Brennan’s Restaurant, Antoine’s Restaurant and Cafe Du Monde. A stage at each cafe showcased school and parish performers, including an accordionist, 22 23 24 two sets of sisters, two mar- ried couples, four talented siblings, an Elvis imper- sonator, a young pianist and a former student who is now the school’s music teacher. The school’s chefs served mouth-watering French-Louisiana food at Le Cafe Louisiane, and Pat O’Brien’s Pub offered thirst quenching drinks. Activities for the young and the young-at-heart included face painting, street danc- ing and live music by the Kailua Jazz Hounds with singer Myrna Junk. 25 26 27 The evening culminated with the Grand Parade 17 HONOLULU prepare ourselves for Easter. Koolau Farmers and this project independently and school community wel- of Celebrities, led by this Damien Memorial With everyone marked with Yamashiro’s, and first along with carrying an ex- comed our new parochial year’s queen Christine School ashes, the liturgy concluded grade parents Alika and cellent GPA, participating in vicar Father Anthony Atonio and her court. Fes- in prayerful silence. Pictured Dana Fraiola of Fraiola clubs and competing on the Rapozo with a potluck tive marchers snaked their Sophomore Sandra Jaine is campus minister Errol Farms, the children got swimming team. Congratu- dinner. Students gave Fa- way throughout the hall Rivad became the first Christian distributing down and dirty planting lations Josh and good luck ther Anthony hand-made Damien student to sing the to the tune of “When the ashes to senior students. peas, lettuce, varieties of at states! (Reported by Janice cards, a school sweatshirt National Anthem and Saints Go Marching (Reported by Brother Nor- kale, cucumbers, tomatoes and mug. Father Anthony Hawaii Ponoi at the Stan Pruett) In!” Young people on floats man Capinpin, SM) and beans. The children is the first graduate from Sheriff Center. Sandra’s tossed much-desired beads learned about the health our school to be ordained solo performance opened 22 HONOLULU and coins to the cheering benefits of growing their a priest. Father Anthony’s the UH Wahine basketball 19 HONOLULU St. Anthony School crowds. The parade ended game against Cal State Ful- Maryknoll School own food, the quality of Fe Rodillas, coordinator mother, Stephanie Rapo- beneath a drop of confetti lerton! She is a member We are proud to have Ha- good soil, planning, organi- of the Sacred Hearts of zo, was at the Mass and the and more than 800 green, of the Damien’s music waii Civil Air Patrol wing zation, measurements and Jesus and Mary Apos- dinner that followed. She gold and purple balloons ministry group and commander Colonel Jef- how creating their garden is tolate, treated the third said it still seems unreal that (green for faith, gold for the school’s hula halau. frey Wong and Maryknoll a gift to themselves and the graders with rosaries, her son is now a priest. … power, purple for justice). community of St. Ann’s. This On Monday, our kinder- Sandra is the daughter of Squadron deputy command- prayer cards and chocolates. In a mad scramble Mi- week students will harvest garten class honored the Bonie and Gina Rivad er Captain Christopher Pictured with Ms. Rodil- chaela Mayhack caught their garden and partake in birthday of Dr. Seuss by of Honolulu. She is pictured Ugale lead our cadets at the las are third grade teacher the much-coveted single the fruits of their labor at wearing costumes based just before her performance 2014 CAP Legislative Week Mrs. Corazon Aczon and red balloon and will be lunch on Friday. (Reported on his characters. Parents with her best friend Shaj- and Command Council her students Dylan Diga, next year’s queen. It was by Kuulei Halemano) contributed to the birthday aira and brother BJ Rivad, Board Meeting in Washing- Robynne Dona, Jezsiree indeed a great celebration party and all students en- a junior at Damien. Listen to ton, D.C., Feb. 23-March 1. Duong, Brianna Sum- before the season of Lent joyed the Dr. Seuss parade Sandra’s debut on our web Leaders of the Hawaii Wing 21 WAILUKU ibcay, Xierra Ganotisi, began. (Reported by Earl during opening hall. As our page: www.damien.edu. and Maryknoll Squadron, St. Anthony Junior- Allen Torralba, Tiara Walker) principal Celina Haigh Great job, Sandra! (Reported as well as our cadets, are Senior High School Patoc, Patnick Valerio, said, “How cute is this?” Diane M. Lota) meeting with members of Sophomore Joshua Tyra Reyes, Alana Keao, … The artwork of students 27 HONOLULU Congress and visiting many Schwartzlow competed Germaine Seril and An- sixth through eighth grade Sacred Hearts HONOLULU monuments, sites and muse- in the National History drei Salvador. What a 18 is on display until March 22 Academy High School ums that pertain to the fed- Day Competition at Bald- lovely way to show love to Saint Louis School at the Kauai Museum’s 35th Seniors Sage Parker Lee eral government, aerospace win High School on March the children! (Reported by We entered into the spirit of Annual School Art Festi- education and American his- 1. This year’s theme was and Bo Samson along Lent this year with the help Corazon Aczon) val. Since 1960, the muse- tory. Captain Ugale took the “Rights and Respon- with their coach Adria of catechesis and a beauti- um has sponsored this very cadets to the Pentagon, the sibilities.” His submis- Campbell participated in ful liturgical experience. 23 HONOLULU exciting event to showcase Lincoln Memorial, the Capi- sion was a website on the the Pacific Athletic Alli- The catechesis challenged Star of the Sea Early the artwork of island’s na tol and many other sites. persecution of Catholics in ance National Letter of the school to embrace the Learning Center kamalii. Our students who Pictured are the cadets with Hawaii after the Great Ma- Intent signing ceremony Lenten practices of prayer, Our school enjoyed a Girl’s visited the museum with fasting and almsgiving. With U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. hele. His outstanding web- at the Sheraton Waikiki Day Celebration with their parents took pride in assistance from the campus (Reported by Loryn Guiffre) site http://17892377. Hotel on Feb. 5. Both play- drums, flutes and dolls pre- seeing their work on display. ministry music minis- nhd.weebly.com/the- ers were integral leaders sented by Faye Komagata (Reported by Andrea Corbo try team, L.I.F.E. Team 20 KANEOHE journey-begins.html has on the Lancer soccer and Marc Lienhard of the and Patricia Doherty) and God’s Squad, the St. Ann Model School put Josh in the state finals team and will play in the Soto Mission Cultural liturgy had full and active Working with their science in Honolulu where he will National Collegiate Athletic participation. Marianist and math curriculums, in compete to move on to the Center. (Reported by Louise 25 MAKAWAO Association Division I, Sage Father John Thompson early February first grad- national level in Washing- Roman) St. Joseph Early at Loyola Marymount gave an inspiring homily, ers created their very own ton, D.C. Josh has competed Learning Center University and Bo at emphasizing that now is salad garden. Through the on the state level before, 24 KAPAA Students presented volun- Northeastern Univer- the time to be holy for oth- generosity of the local fam- making it to the national St. Catherine School teers from the Lions Club sity. (Reported by Hayley ers so that we are able to ily businesses City Mill, level twice. Josh completed On March 1, our parish with a song and a mahalo Matson-Mathes) 12 POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 14, 2014 The first year After the almost unprecedented resignation of Pope Benedict XVI came the extraordinary Pope Francis. His first 12 months as Bishop of Rome has revealed a man whose humility, plain words and joyful spirit has had a powerful impact on the Catholic Church worldwide.

Pope Francis prays during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 26. (CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters) MARCH 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR 13

The Francis effect Lots of Catholics like the pope, but for the lapsed, not enough to return to church By Carol Zimmermann report said remains at 40 percent. impact on the pews once it receives Creighton, said parishes should con- Catholic News Service The survey, “Catholics View Pope the 2013 data on sacramental prac- sider taking on serious studies and Francis as a Change for the Better,” tice from the Official Catholic Direc- prayerful reflections of what they want WASHINGTON also did not find evidence that Catho- tory this summer. This data will enable to do differently to attract people and Pope Francis’ popularity began im- lics are volunteering or going to con- CARA to make comparisons with pre- not drive them away and also how they mediately after his March 13, 2013, fession more often now than in the vious years without margins of error can be more of a “field hospital” after election when he walked onto the bal- previous year but it did find that seven since the numbers are directly from battle as Pope Francis has described cony and humbly greeted the crowd in in 10 U.S. Catholics see Pope Francis church records of baptisms, marriages, the church. St. Peter’s Square. representing a major change in direc- and other sacraments and rites. But even as local parish leaders — His appeal has been on a fast track tion for the church. It also showed Some observers told CNS that the and pollsters — try to figure out what ever since, causing many to speculate that during the past year 26 percent pope’s impact shouldn’t be measured the pope’s appeal means, church lead- a possible “Francis effect” of Catholics have become in returning Catholics, but in the re- ers don’t deny that they have seen a of increased numbers of “more excited” about their stored image of the Catholic Church ripple effect from the pope’s example, Catholics going to church. The Catholic faith and 40 per- since Pope Francis was elected and the which they say should ultimately point Although there has been cent of Catholics have been number of Catholics who feel proud of to God. anecdotal evidence of a re- praying more often. their faith again. Others say the mea- Bishop Rodolfo Wirz Kraemer of surgence of interest in the first The poll, conducted by surement of the pope’s impact will Maldonado, president of the Uruguay- church since the pope’s landline and cellphones, take at least another year, and might an bishops’ conference, told CNS there election, it may still be too has an overall margin of year be more noticeable after the synod on has not been an automatic or immedi- early to see if this interest error of plus or minus 2.6 the family this fall. ate increase in Mass attendance since translates to new or returning mem- percentage points. Eileen Burke-Sullivan, associate the pope’s election. “There is a growth bers to the fold. The margin of error in this poll and but it is a slow process.” theology professor at Creighton Uni- A Pew Research Center report re- others is one factor that makes it dif- “What I have seen is a renewal ... versity in Omaha, Neb., said she has leased March 6, reiterates what most ficult to fully measure the “Francis ef- a greater interest of the people for the visited with Catholic lay leaders and people likely realize: Pope Francis is fect,” according to Mark Gray, director gospel, for the church ... for Christ,” he deacons in recent parish presentations, immensely popular among U.S. Catho- of Catholic polls and a research associ- added. where she has heard stories of adult lics — so much so that eight in 10 have ate at Georgetown University’s Center Bishop Guilherme Werlang of Ipa- a favorable view of him. But according for Applied Research in the Apostolate, children, inspired by the example of meri, president of the Brazilian bish- to the poll’s results, the pope’s popu- or CARA. Pope Francis, wanting to come back to ops’ commission for justice and peace, larity has not brought more people to the church. had a similar reaction. Too early to tell Mass or the sacraments. “I think there is a bounce right “I think it’s too early to state that The polling — conducted Feb. 14- He noted in a blog last December now,” but the key is what they will find there has been an increase in partici- 23 among 1,821 adults nationwide that although Pope Francis’ popular- when they return: “Will it be different, pation. What we can say is that at this that included 351 Catholics — found ity could be bringing people back to or the same old same old?” she told first moment of enthusiasm, there has no change in the number of Americans church, it may be in smaller numbers CNS March 4. been a greater number of people at — 22 percent — who identify them- than would cause a poll to fluctuate. She said parishes can act on the Masses ... but we want people to return selves as Catholic now and those who In the blog, he said, it’s “really too momentum generated by the pope by to the church because of Christ not be- did prior to the election of Pope Fran- early to know anything more than an- following his example of consultation. cause of the pope.” cis. The data also found no change in ecdotes,” but he told Catholic News Burke-Sullivan, who holds the self-reported rates of weekly Mass at- Service Feb. 27 that CARA will have Barbara Reardon Heaney Endowed Contributing to this story was Lise Alves tendance among Catholics, which the more evidence to measure the pope’s Chair in pastoral liturgical theology at Sao Paulo. Everything he does is evangelization Local observers find the Holy Father’s attraction extends beyond Catholicism’s borders By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz young adult ministry office, was Francis’ “persona” and “spirituality” quo in a good way.” Hawaii Catholic Herald moved when she saw that, “despite has resonated with many of his non- “I pray for him daily because this is death threats, protestors and the large Catholic friends, including a member very new for him,” she noted. “I imag- It may be too early to measure a crowds, Pope Francis rode around in of Sufism. ine it’s very hard to have all eyes on “Pope Francis effect” in the Islands tan- his little Fiat with his window rolled “Even they are calling him their you all the time.” gibly in numbers of new churchgoers down, and that he visited one of the pope,” Father Dalton said. “That’s how Aqui, a parishioner at St. John Vi- or priestly vocations, but some local most dangerous favelas (slums) in Rio universal his appeal is.” anney Church in Kailua, was commis- Catholics said the pontiff in his first de Janeiro.” Rich Meiers, digital content director sioned by the White House last year to year has nonetheless made a refresh- “He’s simple, he’s humble, he’s at Hawaii News Now, said he has no- craft a gift for Pope Francis’ installation ing impact on the faithful and non- real,” Gomes said. “I pray that the Holy ticed Pope Francis’ popularity skyrock- Mass. Her koa rosary was presented to Catholics alike. Spirit will continue to guide his deci- et on the local news outlet’s website the pontiff by a U.S. delegation, which Several diocesan staff who attended sions, and that he’ll continue to lead us and social media pages. Meiers said In- included Vice President Joe Biden. papal events in 2013 said they have through his example and witness.” ternet headlines he posts on the pope Retired diocesan social ministry di- been inspired by Pope Francis’ genuine Diocesan religious education direc- “receive a lot of attention.” rector Carol Ignacio said the most im- expressions of his love for people. Lisa tor Jayne Mondoy was at Pope Francis’ “The media recognizes Francis’ portant things Islanders can take away Gomes and Makana Aiona of the dioc- audience for hundreds of catecheti- popularity, but more importantly, the from Francis’ first year are his return to esan Office of Youth and Young Adult cal leaders at the Vatican last fall. The media recognizes Pope Francis’ abil- the fundamental value of honesty and Ministry witnessed the pope’s person- pope, she said, took “a full 15 minutes ity to attract readers, viewers from all his “ability to change.” He has made ability last July at World Youth Day in … shaking hands, blessing, acknowl- religions and beliefs,” said Meiers, a an impact on both believer and non- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. edging, making eye contact” with as Catholic. believer alike, Ignacio said, because “I was lucky enough to see him driv- many of the people in Paul VI Hall as “This pope has addressed controver- he has brought a heartfelt, fearless ap- ing by from about 10 feet away,” said he could. sial issues that other popes have shied proach to evangelization. Aiona, the diocese’s young adult minis- “All while flashing that joyful smile,” away from,” he added. “That alone has “If you were to articulate what is it try coordinator. “I think what was ap- Mondoy said. made Francis a media favorite.” that he’s attempting to do and be,” Ig- parent to me about Pope Francis was What most “impressed” her about Pam Aqui, a member of the Basic nacio said, “it is to walk that mission his longing to be with the people. We Pope Francis’ style “was as though he Christian Community, said the local of Jesus the best he can, in his human- all could see that if he was given the had nothing else in the world to do group comprised of Catholics and oth- ness.” time, he’d walk through the crowd and than to be fully present to us. He mod- er faithful “speaks of (Pope Francis) in “Your core mission, everything is greet everyone there personally.” eled a ‘theology of presence.’” the most positive terms, especially one measured against that,” she added. “I think that it’s his consistency that The pontiff’s down-to-earth nature Protestant member who really loves “They see him — whether they’re be- makes everything he does evangeliza- has made him a figure beloved not and appreciates him.” lievers, unbelievers or whatever — liv- tion,” Aiona added. “From the way he just by local Catholics, but by Islanders “She sees him as a bridge between ing out the mission as we (Catholics) smiles, to the words he speaks, to what of other faiths and Christian denomi- Protestants and Catholics,” Aqui said. claim the mission to be.” he wears. Pope Francis uses every mo- nations. Capuchin Franciscan Father “I do think that people in general are “They may not even believe in the ment of his life to witness to Jesus.” Michel Dalton, pastor of Immaculate thinking more positively about our mission, but he’s living the mission,” Gomes, director of the youth and Conception Church in Ewa, said Pope church. (The pope) shook up the status Ignacio said. 14 POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 14, 2014

CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano Speaking to a young man as he hears Kissing the foot of an inmate during the A boy grabs at Pope Francis’ skullcap dur- Embracing a patient at St. Francis of Assisi confessions during World Youth Day in Holy Thursday Mass at Rome’s Casal del ing an audience for hospital families in Hospital, where he addressed recovering Rio de Janeiro July 26, 2013. Marmo prison for minors March 28, 2013. Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 14, 2013. drug addicts, July 24 in Rio de Janeiro.

CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters Pope Francis kisses a disabled man after spotting him and having his popemobile stop Pope Francis holds a boy during a visit with residents at a home in the Varginha slum in as he rode through St. Peter’s Square March 19 ahead of his inaugural Mass. Rio de Janeiro July 25. Av! anti The new refrain: Go forth. Evangelize. Serve the poor. Be audacious. Do not be afraid. Smile. By Cindy Wooden first year as head of the church: “In Rev- with others, “we will become isolated, should be “shepherds living with the Catholic News Service elation, Jesus says that he is at the door sterile and sick Christians,” he said in smell of sheep.” and knocks. Obviously, the text refers to his message for World Mission Sunday In a morning Mass homily Feb. 14, VATICAN CITY his knocking from the outside in order 2013. the feast of the great evangelists Sts. Pope Francis’ most frequent advice to enter, but I think about the times in “Each one of us can think of persons Cyril and Methodius, Pope Francis said and exhortation to Catholics — from which Jesus knocks from within so that who live without hope and are im- Christians always remember they are laypeople in parishes to bishops and we will let him come out.” mersed in a profound sadness that they sheep in Christ’s flock. They must pre- cardinals — is “Go forth.” The need for the church to go out try to escape by thinking they can find serve their humility as they go into the In Italian, the phrase is even snap- into the world with the Gospel also happiness in alcohol, drugs, gambling, world with the Gospel, even if they find pier: “Avanti.” was the central theme of this first apos- the power of money, promiscuity,” he themselves among wolves. As the world’s cardinals gathered at tolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” told parish leaders from the Diocese of “Sometimes, we’re tempted to think, the Vatican in early March 2013 to dis- (“The Joy of the Gospel”), published in Rome in June. ‘But this is difficult, these wolves are cuss the needs of the church November. “We who have the joy of knowing cunning, but I can be more cunning,’” before they entered the con- In the document, the that we are not orphans, that we have he said. “If you are a lamb, God will clave to elect a successor to pope called on Catholics a father,” cannot be indifferent to those defend you, but if you think you’re as Pope Benedict XVI, “avanti” The to go out into the world, yearning for love and for hope, he said. strong as the wolf, he won’t, and the was at the heart of a speech sharing their faith “with “With your witness, with your smile,” wolves will eat you whole.” by then-Cardinal Jorge Ber- first enthusiasm and vitality” you need to let others know that the Celebrating Mass with an estimated goglio of Buenos Aires, Ar- by being living examples of same Father loves them, too. 3 million young people at World Youth gentina. year joy, love and charity. Even in countries like Italy where the Day in Rio de Janeiro in July, Pope Fran- The speech captured the “An evangelizer must majority of inhabitants have been bap- cis said, “Evangelizing means bearing imagination of his confrere, Havana never look like someone who has just tized, most people do not practice their personal witness to the love of God, it Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino, who come back from a funeral,” he wrote. faith. is overcoming our selfishness, it is serv- received permission to share it after Over and over during the first year of “In the Gospel there’s the beautiful ing by bending down to wash the feet of Pope Francis was elected. his pontificate, Pope Francis has asked passage about the shepherd who real- our brethren, as Jesus did.” “Put simply, there are two images of practicing Catholics to realize the grace izes that one of his sheep is missing, and The obligation to share the Gospel the church: a church which evangelizes they have been given and accept respon- he leaves the 99 to go out and find the and care for others comes with baptism, and goes out of herself” by hearing the sibility for helping others experience the one,” Pope Francis told the parish lead- and no one is excused from the task, he word of God with reverence and pro- same grace — especially the poor, the ers. “But, brothers and sisters, we have said. claiming it with faith; and “the worldly sick and others left on the “peripheries” only one. We’re missing 99! We must go “Jesus did not say, ‘One of you go,’ church, living within herself, of herself, or margins of society. out and find them.” but ‘All of you go.’ We are sent together.” for herself,” Cardinal Bergoglio told the The health of the church depends Sheep metaphors are frequent in Pope Francis told the young people cardinals before they elected him pope. on it, he has said. If Catholics jealously Pope Francis’ speeches and homilies. in Rio, as he told others before and He also used another image that has hoard the gift of being loved by God Urging priests and bishops to spend since: “Be creative. Be audacious. Do become a frequent refrain during his and the joy of salvation, not sharing it time among people, he told them they not be afraid.” MARCH 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR 15

The first year

CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters Pope Francis gives the thumbs up during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Jan. 29. ENTHUSIASM AND JOY Cardinals say that the pope is challenging the church to revitalize its roots in Christ By Carol Glatz and Cindy Wooden disciples. We’re called into company ing makes us, in a way, self-critical of voice of the poor, the moral voice in the Catholic News Service with the Lord and called to go out” and what we have inherited and (helps) to world, and people are listening to him. share the Good News. purify those things in the light of the I hope people will not just listen, but VATICAN CITY Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila, Phil- Gospel.” also follow what he says.” In just one year, Pope Francis has ippines: “For me, it’s a deeply personal Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mum- Cardinal Wilfrid Napier of Durban, made a powerful impact on the Catho- joy. His first year in a way articulated bai, India: The papacy of Pope Francis South Africa: “He’s given the faith, the lic Church worldwide, a number of car- many of the things that I believed in.” “has a made a difference for the whole Catholic way of life such a different col- dinals have said. For example, he said, the church church, the church in India for exam- or, a different tone, a different spirit.” Members of the College of Cardinals needs to be “more humble, a church ple, the church in Asia. We have lots of “I would say the essence of Pope gathered in Rome for a series of meet- that listens, a church that doesn’t pre- outreach to the poor, but he’s made us ings in late February, and several spoke Francis was if I look at who I am, I can tend to have all the answers, a church re-think that and to examine it quali- see all that is wrong with me, and it is to Catholic News Service about the Ar- that can be as confused as other people tatively, not just quantitatively, to give gentine pope’s budding legacy. only because of God’s grace that I am in the disorder of their lives, a church priority to the personal touch, he’s re- not that wrong person that I was po- Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Wash- that is reduced to silence — the silence minded us of that. But also our own tentially going to be, so who I am now ington: “It’s been an extraordinary year. of someone who contemplates, not the simplicity of life and approach. He’s is because of God’s grace. It’s those two He’s been able to help people see the silence of someone who is angry ....” holding us back to basics, to make us poles: the sinner that I am and God’s face of Christ visible in his church.” “Many people appreciate that, but in the church that Jesus wants.” “It’s been an extraordinary gift and a some circles of the church they do not. The cardinal said that, when Pope grace that is transforming me.” challenge for the rest of us.” They interpret your compassionate, si- Francis was asked what he was bring- “He is not what he is because of the Cardinal Vincent Nichols of West- lent, listening stance as a kowtowing ing to the church, what was new, the position he’s been given, but because of minster, England: “Pope Francis brings to the world and some sort of neglect pope said: “All I want for the church is a relationship with God and relation- astonishing gifts to the role of Holy Fa- of your prophetic ministry. But the pro- Jesus Christ.” ship with Jesus, that is what’s making ther.” phetic ministry is much wider than be- “I’m happy that the whole world has him a different person.” “He’s given everyone a huge thrust ing angry,” he said. reacted positively. This is a challenge “Of course, for me as a Franciscan, of enthusiasm and joy of being Catho- “Constantly shouting, shouting, for any new pope. Somehow Pope it’s even doubly challenging, because lic, a profound challenge that our lives shouting, I don’t think is the proper Francis has touched the right chord.” here’s a Jesuit living the Franciscan must be radically centered on Christ. way to solve problems and support a “I hope that all of us can work to- way of life better than I am. It’s quite He’s calling for a radical renewal in the movement toward integrity,” he said. gether and give him support to do what something. It is quite a lovely challenge church starting with the roots.” “I’m very happy that the Holy Fa- he wants to do to make the church I think that you can share with the “He goes to the heart of why the ther’s return to a more evangelical, more vibrant once again. I really feel pope, this idea of living like St. Francis” church exists: that we are missionary Gospel style of being and style of lead- he has made the church once again the of Assisi.

CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano CNS photo/Ueslei Marcelino, Reuters CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters Embracing a boy as he arrives at a park to hear confes- Waving from his popemobile after arriving in Rio de Janeiro Blessing a child dressed as the pontiff at his general sions in Rio de Janeiro July 26. July 22, 2013, on his first trip outside Italy. audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 26. 16 POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 14, 2014

The Francis style A plain cassock, a simple apartment, a cheap car, phone calls are all gestures that teach

By Cindy Wooden the poorest of the poor, the needy, the Catholic News Service remote, without waiting.” The first year of Pope Francis’ pon- VATICAN CITY From the moment Pope Francis, tificate also has been one of encounters. dressed simply in a white cassock, A pope, like priests around the world, stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter’s celebrates Mass every day. Before he be- Basilica for the first time and bowed, came very infirm, Blessed John Paul II he signaled his pontificate would bring would invite visiting bishops and spe- some style differences to the papacy. cial guests to attend his early morn- Some of the style changes are simply ing Mass in the chapel of the papal a reflection of his personality, he has residence. Pope Benedict XVI’s morn- explained. Others are meant to be a les- ing Mass generally was more familial, son. But sometimes the two coincide. including his secretaries, his butler and Answering questions from students the women who ran the apartment. in June, he said the Apostolic Palace, With a much larger chapel in the Do- where his predecessors lived “is not mus Sanctae Marthae and more priests that luxurious,” but he decided to live and bishops in residence there, Pope in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a Vati- Francis has had a larger congregation can guesthouse, “for psychiatric rea- for his morning Masses. Although the sons.” Masses are considered pri- CNS photo/Paul Haring Living alone or in an iso- vate by the Vatican, Pope Stepping into his Ford Focus as he leaves a meeting with Italy’s President Gior- lated setting “would not do Francis has been inviting gio Napolitano at the Quirinal presidential palace in Rome Nov. 14. me any good,” he said, be- The Vatican employees to at- cause he’s the kind of per- tend, beginning with the son who prefers living in the first garbage collectors and gar- thick of things, “among the deners. people.” However, he added While transcripts of his that he tries to live as simply year morning homilies are not as possible, “to not have many things printed in the Vatican’s official daily and to become a bit poorer” like Christ. news bulletin, excerpts are provided Unlike his choice of residence, his by the Vatican newspaper and Vatican decision to travel in Rome in a blue Radio. Ford Focus instead of one of the Mer- In the first months of his papacy, cedes sedans in the Vatican motor pool especially as the weather warmed up, was meant to be a message. he’d go for a walk, dropping in on Vati- Meeting with seminarians and nov- can workers in the garage or the power ices in July, he said too many people — plant. And, when he has a request of including religious — think joy comes a Vatican office or wants to make sure from possessions, “so they go in quest something he requested is being done, of the latest model of smartphone, the he simply picks up the phone. fastest scooter, the showy car.” Every Vatican office — not to men- “I tell you, it truly grieves me to see tion the Jesuits and other religious or- CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters a priest or a sister with the latest mod- ders — has a funny story about some- el of a car,” he said. For many priests Holding his personal bag as he boards a plane in July at an airport in Rome. one answering the phone and thinking People were stunned he was carting around his own carry-on bag. and religious, cars are a necessity, “but it’s a joke when they hear, “This is Pope choose a more humble car. And if you Francis.” like the beautiful one, only think of all But his phone calls go well beyond the children who are dying of hunger.” the inner circle of the Vatican and the A few days after his election, Pope church. Pope Francis has called journal- Francis told reporters who had cov- ists and people either he has read about ered the conclave, “How I would like a or who have written to him with stories church which is poor and for the poor.” of suffering and desperation. His tele- In October, he traveled to the birth- phone calls, in some ways, have taken place of St. Francis of Assisi and met the place of his Buenos Aires habit of clients of Catholic charities in the room riding public transportation and walk- where St. Francis had stripped off ing the streets of the poorer neighbor- his cloak and renounced his family’s hoods to stay in touch with how people wealth. The pope said he knew some really live. people were expecting him to say or do While he will pose with pilgrims for something similarly shocking with the photos and “selfies,” reciprocate when church’s material goods. given a big hug, sign autographs for Living simply is important, he said, children and accept cups of “mate” — not just out of solidarity with the poor, an herbal tea popular in parts of Latin but because it is so easy to get attached CNS photo/Paul Haring to worldly possessions, turning them America — he learned in Argentina that there are times when the ministry of an Accepting a bag of crackers as he greets people while leaving his general audi- into idols. The church, he said in Assisi, ence in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Jan. 8. “must strip away every kind of worldly archbishop or pope can be used by the spirit, which is a temptation for every- powerful, and he has taken steps to one; strip away every action that is not make sure that does not happen. for God, that is not from God; strip At his morning Mass and at his large away the fear of opening the doors and public liturgies, Pope Francis gives going out to encounter all, especially Communion only to the altar servers and deacons, then he sits down and prays. His telephone calls, in some In a 2010 book written with Bue- ways, have taken the place of nos Aires Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Pope Francis said that at large Masses for his Buenos Aires habit of riding special occasions — Masses attended by government officials and leading public transportation and business people — “I do not give Com- walking the streets of the poorer munion myself; I stay back and I let the ministers give it, because I do not want neighborhoods to stay in touch those people to come to me for the pho- to op. One could deny Communion to a CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters with how people really live. public sinner who has not repented, but This photograph, taken March 9, 2013, shows the study in his Domus Sanctae it is very difficult to check such things.” Marthae suite where Pope Francis has stayed since his election at the Vatican. MARCH 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR 17

No table & quotable ‘Who am I to judge,” and other memorable sound bites from Pope Francis over the past year By Carol Glatz thing; rather, his response is that Catholic News Service of an accompanying presence, VATICAN CITY In his formal documents, many speeches a history of goodness which and unscripted morning homilies the past touches every story of suffer- year, Pope Francis has given the church a ing and opens up a ray of bounty of memorable sound bites. Here’s a look at what could be the light.” top 10 most quotable quotes. (“Lumen Fidei,” June 29, 2013) “Brothers and sisters, “If someone is gay good evening. You all know that the duty and is searching for of the conclave was the Lord and has to give a bishop good will, then to Rome. It seems who am I to judge that my brother him? ... The prob- cardinals have lem is not having gone almost to the this tendency, ends of the earth no, we must be to get him... but brothers and sis- here we are.” ters to one anoth- er. The problem is (First words as pope: in making a lobby March 13, 2013) of this tendency: a lobby of misers, a “The Lord never tires lobby of politicians, of forgiving. It is we a lobby of masons, so who tire of asking for many lobbies.” forgiveness.” (News conference during flight from (First Angelus as pope, March 17, 2013) Brazil to Rome, July 28, 2013)

“This is precisely the reason for “An evangelizer must never look the dissatisfaction of some, who like someone who has just come end up sad — sad priests — in CNS photo/Paul Haring back from a funeral.” some sense becoming collectors of Pope Francis gives the homily as he celebrates Mass at St. antiques or novelties, instead of Thomas the Apostle Parish on the outskirts of Rome Feb. 16. (“Evangelii Gaudium,” Nov. 24, 2013) being shepherds living with ‘the odor of the sheep.’ This I ask you: tion: it is the ‘culture of waste.’ If “Gossip can also kill, because it Be shepherds, with the ‘odor of the a computer breaks it is a tragedy, kills the reputation of the person! sheep,’ make it real, as shepherds but poverty, the needs and dramas It is so terrible to gossip! At first it among your flock, fishers of of so many people end up may seem like a nice thing, even men.” The being considered normal. amusing, like enjoying a candy. (Chrism Mass, March 28, 2013) ... When the stock market But in the end, it fills the heart first drops 10 points in some cit- with bitterness, and even poisons us.” “Ask yourselves this ques- year ies, it constitutes a tragedy. tion: How often is Jesus Someone who dies is not (Angelus, Feb. 16, 2014) inside and knocking at the door to news, but lowering income by 10 be let out, to come out? And we points is a tragedy! In this way “The perfect family doesn’t exist, do not let him out because of our people are thrown aside as if they nor is there a perfect husband or own need for security, because so were trash.” a perfect wife, and let’s not talk often we are locked into ephem- (General audience, June 5, 2013) about the perfect mother-in-law! eral structures that serve solely to It’s just us sinners.” A healthy fam- make us slaves and not free chil- “Faith is not a light which scatters ily life requires frequent use of dren of God.” all our darkness, but a lamp which three phrases: “May I? Thank you, (Pentecost vigil, May 18, 2013) guides our steps in the night and and I’m sorry” and “never, never, suffices for the journey. To those never end the day without making “Men and women are sacrificed to who suffer, God does not provide peace.” the idols of profit and consump- arguments which explain every- (Meeting with engaged couples, Feb. 14, 2014) 18 POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST YEAR HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 14, 2014

Top 10 things His pet parrot, his job as a bouncer and other facts most people don’t know about Peter’s successor By Carol Glatz Hummes told the newly Catholic News Service elected pope, “Don’t forget the poor,” and that, the VATICAN CITY pope said, is when it struck When Cardinal Jean-Lou- him to take the name of is Tauran walked onto the St. Francis of Assisi, “the central balcony of St. Peter’s man of poverty, the man of Basilica, telling the crowds peace, the man who loves in Latin: “I announce to and protects creation.” you a great joy. We have a pope!” not many people rec- Starts his day at ognized the name of then- 7 4:30 a.m. “I pray the Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of breviary every morning. I Buenos Aires, Argentina. like to pray with the psalms. Now, just one year since Then, later, I celebrate his March 13, 2013, elec- Mass. I pray the rosary,” tion, there are still many he has said. His workday things most people do not includes reading letters, know about the 265th suc- cards, documents and re- cessor of Peter. ports as well as meeting Here is a list of 10 things cardinals, bishops, priests people should know about and laypeople. He eats Pope Francis. He: lunch between noon and 1 p.m., then rests for about Has a way with 1 birds: Pope Francis ex- 30 minutes before returning pertly handled a white dove to work. and a green parrot during But his favorite part different general audiences of the day is eucharistic in St. Peter’s Square. Ac- adoration in the evening, cording to the pope’s sister, when he often falls asleep Maria Elena Bergoglio, the in prayer. “Between 7 and future pope had a parrot 8 o’clock, I stay in front of when he was in the semi- the Blessed Sacrament for nary. And because he loved an hour in adoration. But I to play jokes, she said, “I pray mentally even when I wouldn’t put it past him am waiting at the dentist or that he taught the little at other times of the day,” beast a swear word or two he said. instead of how to pray.” Can juggle a lot of Has colorful work 8 plates: Jesuit Father 2 experience on his Juan Carlos Scannone, the resume: In addition to pope’s friend and former having worked sweeping professor of Greek and lit- floors in a factory and run- erature, said the pope is “a ning tests in a chemical one-man band” who can laboratory as a teenager, juggle many different tasks the pope also used to work at the same time. as a bouncer. Later, when “Once I saw him writing he was no longer kicking an article on the typewriter, troublemakers out of clubs, then go do his laundry, he taught high school litera- then received someone who ture and psychology, which, needed spiritual guidance. he said, helped him dis- Spiritual work, a technician cover the secret to bringing and a manual laborer all people back ... to church. at the same time and with the same high quality,” the Was a Jesuit Oskar priest said. 3 Schindler: When then- Father Bergoglio was head Travels light: When of the Jesuit province in 9 he boarded the papal Argentina, he ran a clandes- plane for Brazil last July, tine network that sheltered people were stunned the or shuttled to safety people pope was carting around his whose lives were in danger own carry-on bag. What’s during the nation’s murder- CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters inside? “It wasn’t the key ous military-backed dicta- Pope Francis holds a dove before his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 15. for the atom bomb,” he torship. told journalists. “There was According to witnesses, a razor, a breviary, an ap- the future pope never let pointment book, a book to on to anyone what he was doing, work in mission lands. first month as pope was “an attack of read, I brought one about St. Therese, and those who were helping him He wanted to serve as a mission- sciatica,” he said. “I was sitting in an to whom I have a devotion. I have find rides or temporary housing for ary in Japan, but he said his superiors armchair to do interviews and it hurt. always taken a bag with me when “guests” never realized they had been wouldn’t let him because they were Sciatica is very painful, very painful! I traveling — it’s normal.” part of his secret strategy concerned about his past don’t wish it on anyone!” Had his “Hog” help the until years later. health problems. Was the strongest contender 10homeless: Pope Francis Is a homebody with The Has an achy back: 6 behind then-Cardinal Joseph briefly owned what became the most 4 missionary zeal: 5 When the pope was Ratzinger in the 2005 conclave. expensive 21st-century Harley-David- Even though he has trav- 21, the upper half of his If the Argentine had been elected son motorbike in the world. Though eled extensively, the future first right lung was removed pontiff then, he would have chosen he prefers walking and cheaper car pope considers himself after cysts caused a severe the name John after Blessed John models, Harley-Davidson gave him a “a homebody” who easily year lung infection. While that XXIII and taken his inspiration from brand new Dyna Super Glide in June gets homesick. However, episode never caused him “the Good Pope,” according to Italian that the pope autographed and put up he wanted to join the Society of Je- further health problems, he said his Cardinal Francesco Marchisano. for auction, raising a hefty $326,000 sus because of its image as being “on current complaint is sciatica. However, during the 2013 con- for a Rome soup kitchen and home- the frontlines” for the church and its The worst thing to happen in his clave, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio less shelter. MARCH 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Msgr. Owen F. Campion SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Catechesis Witness to the Father Kenneth Doyle divinity of Jesus QUESTION CORNER Genesis 12:1-4a; 2 Timothy 1:8a-10; Matthew 17:1-9 he Book of Genesis is the source of this Reverence when passing a church weekend’s first reading. As its name implies, Genesis reveals the divine origin of life, and I have some questions regarding a practice I observed as a child (in eligible to use the site for romantic it also reveals the divine plan in the forming the 1970s). While they were passing in front of a church (either walk- purposes generally use the site as a Tof the Hebrew race. ing or in a car), I used to notice some people making the sign of the ‘support system’ as they go through Genesis is a splendidly vivid revelation of God’s Qcross. I’m not sure whether this was just a personal custom or one the annulment process.” majesty and power and indeed of the dignity of hu- endorsed by the church. Are you familiar with this practice and, if so, how did manity. It is a great pity that this marvelous book has it originate? Is it an appropriate sign of reverence? (Des Moines, Iowa) Do saints have to be Catholic? been so tortured and misconstrued by well meaning In some Catholic churches, I but uninformed readers over the years. In their ear- Yes, I am familiar with this prac- cemetery (as a “quick prayer” for tice. I’m not sure whether it was those buried there) or when an am- have heard Martin Luther King, nest attempt to preserve the divine character of this A Q taught to me by my mother or by bulance or fire engine goes by (ask- Gandhi and Dietrich Bonhoeffer book, they lose much of its impact. the nuns in school. Ever since I was ing God for a favorable outcome to invoked during the chanting of the This weekend’s reading is about Abraham. Con- a child, whenever I pass a Catholic that emergency). Litany of the Saints. Are they saints sidered by scholars to have been an actual person church I make the sign of the cross we can pray to? (Grand Island, Neb.) and not a myth, Abraham is regarded as the father of with my thumb on my forehead, as Dating site lists divorced men? the Jewish people. By canonization, the Catholic a priest does to a child at baptism. The reading makes several points. The first is that If a widow cannot marry a Church declares with the full- I do this as a sign of reverence A God is active in human affairs, and that humans can divorced man, why are local ness of its authority that a person is for Jesus, present in the tabernacle. Q communicate with God. Abraham has very strong churches advertising Catholic- in heaven and worthy of veneration. I’m not aware of any official “en- faith. God rewards this faith by pledging that Abra- Match.com, which lists numerous Theoretically, I suppose that the dorsement” of this practice by the divorced Catholic men looking for a church could make that judgment ham’s descendants, until the end of time, will be church, but such a gesture of faith is God’s special people. It is not a dignity conferred wife? (Monmouth County, N.J.) of a non-Catholic, but to date it has a long-standing custom — particu- not done so. with obligation. The people who descend from Abra- larly in Ireland but also in Italy and You’re right: A widow cannot This is not because we believe ham must be loyal to God and by their lives of faith the Philippines. marry a divorced man in a Cath- A that heaven is populated only by reveal God to the world. I know that some people when olic marriage — unless that man has Catholics; to the contrary, the teach- For its second reading, this weekend’s liturgy pres- passing a church make the complete had his earlier marriage annulled by ing of the church is that heaven may ents a passage from the Second Epistle to Timothy. sign of the cross, employing the the church. CatholicMatch.com is Timothy was a disciple of Paul and is venerated by entire hand on the forehead, breast an online dating service that says its be granted through God’s grace to the church as a great saint, important in the forma- and both shoulders, but more often, purpose is to “help single Catholics people who live morally and follow tion of Christianity. According to the New Testament, it seems, just the thumb is used. be in a better position to find their the promptings of God. Timothy was the son of a pagan father and a devout Interestingly, that simple cross spouses and have successful mar- There is a reluctance on the Jewish mother. He was Paul’s secretary at one point. on the forehead seems to have been riages.” church’s part to usurp another reli- He once was imprisoned with Paul but was released. the original sign used to indicate a Your question prompted me to gion’s role in evaluating the life and Tradition is that Timothy was the first bishop of Christian’s belief in the redemptive contact CatholicMatch.com to ask works of its members. Additionally, Ephesus. death and resurrection of Jesus, whether, in fact, they were helping classical Protestantism, while it In this reading, the epistle encourages Timothy to before it developed into the wider to find partners for those ineligible sets up historical figures as worthy be strong in his Christian belief despite the difficul- gesture. to marry with the church’s bless- of admiration (Martin Luther, for ties and obstacles that will arise. The theologian Tertullian, in the ing. Their response quoted their example, or John Wesley), does not St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes the last reading. year 211 A.D., in a work called “The published caution: “Please be aware invoke their prayerful intercession. It is the story of the Transfiguration. Similar read- Chaplet,” wrote: “In all our actions, that divorced members who are not To enroll Dr. King or Pastor Bon- ings appear in the other Synoptic Gospels, Mark and when we come in or go out, when free to marry in the Catholic Church hoeffer formally in our own Litany Luke. we dress, when we wash, at our are permitted to use CatholicMatch of the Saints could be seen as an As often occurs in all the Gospels, this is a scene meals, before resting to sleep, we but not for romantic purposes. If ecumenical faux pas — although I in which only Apostles experience the full reality of make on our forehead the sign of this is your situation, we encourage would have no problem enlisting Jesus, or hear the more complete message of Jesus. the cross. These practices are not you to contact your parish priest or such heroes (along with Gandhi) in They were the Lord’s specially chosen followers. Je- commended to us by a formal law diocesan marriage tribunal to deter- private prayer, as I do with members sus had called them for a purpose of their continuing of Scripture, but tradition teaches mine if you are a candidate for the of my family who have gone before to reconcile God with humanity, humanity with God, them, custom confirms them and annulment process.” me. as had Jesus. faith observes them.” To clarify even further, I emailed For this purpose, the Apostles were educated. I also am aware of gentlemen them back, asking what would be a Questions may be sent to Father Ken- Since this purpose would take them far and wide, tipping their hats when passing a “nonromantic” purpose for using a neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. and inevitably into unfriendly conditions, their faith church and of people making the dating service, and they explained, com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. needed reinforcement. sign of the cross when passing a “Divorced members who aren’t 12208. There can be no doubt that the Transfiguration revealed the Lord’s divinity. The imagery would have been familiar to Jews contemporary with Jesus. Brilliant light symbolized God. Mountaintops Beatitudes symbolized God. Pure white symbolized God. Finally, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. surrounding Jesus were Moses and Elijah, the great A woman waits heroes of the religious tradition. for food in 2013 Reflection outside a soup kitchen in Mostar, Lent is just more than one week in progress, and Bosnia-Herzegov- already the church is encouraging us and reinforc- ina. Pope Francis ing our faith, as Jesus strengthened the faith of the says the best way Apostles who stood trembling and in dismay before of fasting is caring the divine sight manifested on the mountain. for the needy. By inference, the church also reminds us that Je- sus was a human. The Apostles had seen this human- ity day after day. Now, in the Transfiguration, they CNS photo/Dado Ruvic, Reuters saw the divinity of Jesus. Of course, it is a story of God’s power and su- premacy. Also, however, it is a revelation in context. Jesus had come into the world, as a human as well as Son of God, to reconcile sinners with God, God with sinners. Yet, Jesus did not drag anyone kicking and screaming into the kingdom. We all must enter the kingdom willingly. But God supports us and guides us. He gives us the revealed word in Second Timothy and in all the Scriptures. Most of all, God gives us Jesus. 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 14, 2014

Stephen Kent A church of ‘yes’ Spiritualife may emerge from a church of ‘no’ emarks from several partici- pants attending a meeting of cardinals, a run-up to the Oc- tober synod on the family, lend Rsome encouragement to the possibility that a church of “yes” will emerge from a church of “no.” German Cardinal Walter Kasper, at the invitation of Pope Francis, introduced in late February a discus- sion to the College of Cardinals on family life. The church must find a way to help those divorced and remarried Catholics who wish to participate fully in the life of the church, he said. He allowed for the pos- sibility that, in specific cases, the church could toler- ate but not accept a second marriage. A validly married Catholic who divorces and en- ters a second marriage cannot participate in the Eu- charist while the original spouse is alive. While the indissolubility of a marriage and the im- possibility of a new marriage cannot be abandoned, Father Ron the cardinal said, “there is no human situation abso- lutely without hope or solution.” Rolheiser “A pastoral approach of tolerance, clemency and indulgence,” he said, would show that “the sacra- ments are not a prize for those who behave well or for an elite, excluding those who are most in need.” The real challenge in creativity British Cardinal Vincent Nichols called for “much more positive ways we engage with people whose here are three kinds of performers: The first, and satisfaction on what he has just marriages have broken down.” done and, though a non-believer, The teaching that marriage is an indissoluble bond while singing a song or doing a dance, are mak- fills with a godly energy: “As an ar- between husband and wife cannot be changed, said ing love to themselves. The second, while per- tificer now he did not celebrate the German Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Con- greatness of a faith. But he knew gregation for the Doctrine of Faith. forming, are making love to the audience. The if he did not remain an artificer “There is no solution, since church dogma isn’t just Tthird, while on stage, are making love to the song, to the he would become a demon. The some theory created by some theologians,” Cardinal war around him was to do with Muller said. “It represents the words of Jesus Christ, dance, to the drama itself. demons.” Envy and hostility have which is very clear. I cannot change church doctrine.” Of course it’s not difficult to dis- sional to stand out in any way or to to do with frustrated creativity. If There is no solution, says one. There is no human cern who the better performer is. measure up in a way that it can be we aren’t creating something, we’re situation without hope or solution, says another. Such The one making love to the song, published or exhibited publicly so as hurting something. If we aren’t a classic confrontation of “we’ve al- of course, best honors the song and to receive recognition and honor. creative, we soon become bitter. So ways done it that way” versus “let’s draws energy from some deeper And so, mostly, we mute and how do we become creative? There is no think of one good reason why it can place. And he or she does this by hide our creative talents because we The poet, William Stafford, shar- be done” seems to create a chasm. entering into and channeling the cannot do what the great ones do. ing something he himself did on a solution, says The chasm may be bridged by energy of the song rather than by We punish ourselves by thinking this daily basis, used to give his students one. There is Pope Francis using a new tool: love. entering into and channeling their way: If no one will publish it, no this challenge: Get up every morn- The synod will meet in October. own energy or the energy of the sense writing it. If nobody will buy ing and, before you do anything no human But what can be accomplished is audience. What a good artist does, it, no sense painting it. If nobody else, write a poem. More often than accommodating to modern times whether that be a singer, a writer, a will admire it, no sense doing it. not, the students would protest: situation without sacrificing the truth. We painter, a dancer, a craftsperson, a But that’s the wrong idea of How can you do that? A person can find ways to adapt to the times carpenter or a gardener is tap into creativity. We are meant to create can’t always be creative? Stafford’s without hope without changing doctrine. the deep energies at the heart of things, not because we might get answer: Lower your standards! A starting point is the agreement things and draw on them to create them published and receive honor He’s right! We shouldn’t muzzle or solution, that there is a great lack of under- something that is of God, namely, and money for them. We are meant our creative energies because we standing among Catholics about something that is one, true, good to create things because creativ- don’t feel particularly inspired, or says another. the true nature of marriage. It is and beautiful. In the end, and this ity, of all kinds, has us enter into because no one will ever take our complicated to explain to two 20- is true of all good art and all good the deep center of energy at the efforts seriously, or because we can- or 30-somethings to search deep down, understand performance, creativity is not about heart of things. In creativity we join not get anyone to publish our work, and appreciate what it means to be married until the person doing the creation. It’s ourselves to God’s energy and help or because what we produce seems “death do us part.” about oneness, truth, goodness and channel God’s transcendental quali- amateur and second-rate in com- The church can plan to do a better job in this area beauty. ties: oneness, truth, goodness and parison to what professionals do. in the future. Meanwhile, it has to assist those who This holds true for all creativity beauty. Ultimately, it isn’t important We don’t write, make music, paint, need spiritual care, not condemn them. and art, and it holds true too for all that what we do gets publicly rec- dance, make crafts, do carpentry or A shift in emphasis to help sacramental marriages good teaching, catechesis, preach- ognized, gets published, or earns garden to have our efforts published prosper and to help those failing should be under- ing and evangelization. At the end us a monetary reward. Creativity is and critically admired. We do it for taken with the same intensity spent on opposition to of the day, it has to be about truth, its own reward. When you act like our souls, to enter a divine dance, same-sex marriage. goodness, beauty and God, not God, you get to feel like God — or, to connect ourselves to the heart of We can learn from Pope Francis taking the pastoral about oneself or one’s audience. at least, you get to feel some won- things. approach. This is important for many rea- derful divine energy. Sometimes we cannot save the “When this love fails — for it often fails — we sons. Not least among those reasons Moreover, the energy we feel in world, but we can save our own need to feel the pain of the failure,” he said, and we is the fact that many of us hesitate creativity, no matter how amateur sanity and help bring God into the don’t need to condemn “but to walk with them.” to express our creativity for fear and private the effort, helps still the world by nurturing our own souls. He also speaks of “how much love, and what great that we will be too amateur and fires of envy and hostility inside of closeness we should also have for our brothers and too unskilled to measure up. And us. For example, Michael Ondaatje, Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, sisters who, in their lives, have had the misfortune of so we don’t write poetry, write mu- the author of “The English Patient,” teacher and award-winning author, is a failed love.” sic, write novels, paint pictures, do in a recent novel, “Anil’s Ghost,” president of the Oblate School of Theol- Acting pastorally, seeking solutions, let’s think of sculpture, take up dancing, do car- puts it this way: He describes an ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be one good reason why it can be done. pentry, raise flowers or do garden- artist, Ananda, who has just refur- contacted through his website www. ing because we fear that what we bished a statue. Finishing his work, ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook Kent is the retired editor of archdiocesan newspapers in will produce will be too unprofes- Ananda looks with a certain pride www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. Omaha and Seattle. Contact him at: [email protected]. MARCH 14, 2014 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 21 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Father Joseph I’m not making Grimaldi, diocesan this up priest henever Christians quarrel VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING with the secular culture, our opponents use the same defense. Christians That which Wshouldn’t try to impose their values on non-Christians. As one woman told me, inspires “Jews don’t eat pork, but we don’t insist Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP that you abstain. Why can’t you show Hawaii Catholic Herald the same tolerance over abortion?” I don’t want to talk about abortion today, though. I hen I see people at Mass so intense in utes to set aside for quiet and peace as you apply it to want to consider the gulf between the church’s views their faith and devotions, I get inspired. your daily life. Think about how it relates to you in your and those of the secular world in general, especially Although very often they thank me and so personal life, in all the activities, people and work inter- the misconception that Christians just randomly on for being with them, I see it that we are actions that will be presented to you that day. made up some rules and are forcing everyone else to Where to help each other. For me to say Mass, I need them I am working on another canonization, Cora Evans. follow them. In truth, Christian moral principles were as much as they need me. Sometimes there might be a She was born, raised and married as a Mormon, but in place long before Jesus was born. week when I am feeling down and when I see them I dismayed with the church, she left it. For 10 years she About 100 billion human beings lived before you get inspired. The next week they might be feeling down searched, and eventually in her prayer she discovered the and me. One of their earliest achievements was a and when they see me they get inspired. I think that’s Catholic Church. One of the important things considered moral code, which is remarkably consistent through- what we do, we help each other. when we try to canonize someone, is their relevance for out the world and throughout time. Our ancestors In my prayer practice I find that each season of the li- the people today. Cora was a mystic, but many of us are tested and refined that code and found that both turgical year has its own impact, its own message for us. not mystics. She bore the crown of thorns; most of us individuals and communities do best when everyone Take, for example, the powerful message of the read- won’t have it. She had the stigmata, which most of us strives to follow the rules. ings of the first Sunday of Lent where the Lord cares for won’t have either. But the one thing that we can relate to Certain basic principles appear in every code. The us more than a mother even cares for her own daughter is that she was a woman of prayer. In her busy schedule church calls them “natural law” and says that these or son. How do we apply that to our lives? Sometimes as a wife, mother and housekeeper, she always spent principles are as objectively true as the law of gravity. we think of ordinary Sundays as being just ordinary. But time in prayer. That prayer time eventually spread to For instance, all legal systems condemn murder, theft if we ponder the Gospels in relation to the events of our touch and inspire other lives. It is her devotedness to her and deceit. All faiths encourage loyalty and generos- lives, we find they are never that ordinary. These dif- prayer life and relation to the Lord that basically makes ity. ferent seasons of the liturgical year inspire us to make her a saint that other people can imitate. These codes, by the way, are a great illustration certain resolutions. They invite us to get back to medita- of Original Sin. No one needs to urge us to obey the tion as we try to do the will of God as best we can. Father Joseph Grimaldi is a priest of the Diocese of Honolulu. law of gravity. However, we all have trouble following What do I mean by meditation? Meditation is some- He arrived in Hawaii 40 years ago to become the principal the moral laws. So, society has used legal penalties to thing we all have difficulty with at some point in our of Damien High School. He has served as judicial vicar and enforce the precepts that we all say we value. lives. I look at it this way. If, after the first time we try vicar general in the diocese, as well as being involved with the We’ve seen tremendous progress in scientific it and after about two minutes we think we have spent investigative cases of St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne discoveries and material wealth in the last century. hours, we will just give up and move on to doing some- Cope. He has been appointed postulator for the cause of Cora There are those who believe that this progress means thing different. But if we are earnestly persevering in it, Evans by the bishop of Monterey. He will be leaving Hawaii to that we’ve outgrown some of the time-honored moral time will fly by. First times are always difficult; it gets retire in Michigan to be closer to his roots and family in New laws. I see no evidence, however, that human nature better as you meditate more. What do you do when you York. He cherishes all the memories and beautiful events of his has changed. meditate? Pick up a piece of Scripture and find five min- life here. For example, we’ve long believed that the ideal home has a father and mother committed for life to each other and to their children. We’ve enacted laws regarding marriage to support this commitment. In Father Eugene the last 50 years, however, we’ve softened those laws out of concern for the innocent party in a disastrous Hemrick marriage. This change has had unintended conse- THE HUMAN SIDE quences. Human beings have always been tempted to walk away from a difficult or boring relationship. With divorce so easy, we now do that in record num- bers, and thousands of children grow up in homes that are far from ideal. A pope who speaks reality In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul said that the hat qual- reality that people face. A talk Pope day,” the pope advised. natural law is written on every human heart. Thomas Francis gave recently on marriage “This is a beautiful secret, and it Jefferson made a similar argument when he wrote, ity most marks exemplifies this quality. prevents these painful separations. “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” Certain Pope Francis He observed, “But the most im- It is important to walk in unity, principles are so universally accepted that it’s actually portant thing is to walk together by without running ahead, without difficult to defend them. Sex with children, for ex- after his first working together, by helping one nostalgia for the past. And while ample, is so obviously wrong that it’s hard to explain Wyear as pope? One answer is another, by asking forgiveness, by you walk you talk, you get to know why. acknowledging one’s mistakes and one another, you tell one other It’s interesting that when the church criticizes a so- contained in the definition asking for forgiveness, and also by about yourself, you grow as a fam- cial or governmental practice, our opponents turn to of “prophetic spirituality” accepting the apologies of others by ily,” he said. natural law for their defense. For example, supporters found in “The New Diction- forgiving — how important this is! Here is a man who knows the re- of same-sex marriage argue that it’s a matter of fair- Sometimes I think of married people ality of marriage and like a prophet ness. Fairness is one of those universal fundamental ary of Catholic Spirituality.” who separate after many years. ‘Oh speaks directly to it. Even though values. If you rely upon it for your argument, then “A spirituality that is prophetic is ... no, we didn’t understand each he was never married, he speaks as you’re acknowledging that there are indeed moral rooted in social, economic and polit- other, we drifted apart.’” one who has thought about its re- laws that are binding on us all. ical reality. One cannot be ignorant Perhaps they didn’t know how to alities and feels so deeply about its When debating with non-Catholics, we might of or removed from the needs, aspi- ask for forgiveness at the right time, blessings and trials. He can see right recall Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the rations, movements and accomplish- the pope said; perhaps, at times, through its ups and downs. Note his well (John 4:1-42). He begins by asking for her help. ments of society and presume to be they did not know how to forgive. understanding of our psyche and its He throws out some theological bait, and she bites. prophetic. It is within this reality “And I always give this advice to conflicting moods. When the conversation turns personal, he praises her that God is revealed, either reassur- newlyweds: ‘Argue as much as you Realists have an intriguing down- honesty. The result is a new Christian eager to share ing the people of divine compassion like. If the plates fly, let them! But to-earth quality that says to us, “He the good news with her neighbors. With God’s grace, and care or warning them of God’s never end the day without making or she is one of us, one who knows we should be able to discuss even abortion in the indignation and justice.” peace! Never!’” us inside and outside!” This is why same respectful way. Prophets know the lay of the Married people need to learn to Pope Francis is loved: He knows land and feel the pulse. Like poets, say: “’Excuse me, I was tired’, or our times, its challenges and what Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen Choi, they know the daily challenges and even a little gesture, this is peace. needs to be addressed to maintain a 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: kath- Then carry on with life the next healthy psyche and spiritual life. [email protected]. 22 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • MARCH 14, 2014

Saints Katharine Diversions Drexel 1858 - 1955 5) Church in Hawaii March 3 A statue of which saint stands in the The daughter of a wealthy choir loft at the Cathedral of Our Lady Hawaii Catholic of Peace? Philadelphia banker, Katharine received marriage proposals but wanted to become a) St. Gregory a contemplative nun. After inheriting a fortune, she Harold’s Quiz b) St. Cecelia visited the Dakotas and witnessed American Indians’ c) St. Francis of Assisi poverty, subsequently pleading with Pope Leo XIII The season of fasting and penance is b) Isaac d) St. Anthony of Padua c) Abram to send them more missionaries. But he and others upon us, quiz maniacs. Lent is a special 6) Definitions encouraged her to found a congregation to work time when we Catholics can learn much d) Moses among people of color. In 1891, she and 13 compan- about ourselves and our faith. I hope this The chief record-keeper who maintains ions became the first Sisters of the Blessed Sacra- quiz helps enrich your Lenten journey. 3) Popes a diocese’s official archives goes by Many Catholics know St. Peter as the which title? ment. For more than 40 years, she led the order, us- 1) Saints ing her fortune to establish numerous missions and church’s first pope. Who reigned as the a) Chancellor schools for Indians and African Americans. Following “My God, I love you,” were said to be the second pontiff after him? b) Dean a major heart attack in 1935, she retired to a life of last words of which French saint? a) St. Pius I c) Principal prayer. Canonized in 2000, she is the patron of home a) Therese of Liseux b) St. Anacletus d) Vicar general missions. (© Catholic News Service) b) Bernadette Soubirous c) St. Linus c) Theodore Guerin d) St. Clement I 7) Current Events d) Joan of Arc Which world leader is Pope Francis Ordinary time 4) Devotions scheduled to meet on March 27? 2) Scripture Which of the following is NOT one of the a) U.S. President Barack Obama In the first reading for March 16, to five Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary? b) Queen Elizabeth whom does God say, “I will make of you a) The Agony in the Garden c) Japanese Emperor Akihito a great nation, and I will bless you; I will b) The Scourging at the Pillar d) Philippine President Benigno make your name great, so that you will c) The Crowning with Thorns Aquino III be a blessing”? d) The Condemnation of Jesus to a) Noah Death Answers: 1) a, 2) c, 3) c, 4) d, 5) b, 6) a, 7) a

“You didn’t really look up Easter Island, did you Robert?” Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for March 16, 2014 Catholic crossword Matthew 17:1-9 ACROSS 26 Mend 51 The Vine and the Following is a word search based on the Gospel 30 AKA Matthew (Lk ___ 1 Lenten foliage 5:27) 56 In addition to reading for Second Sunday in Lent, Cycle A: the 5 Glide along 31 Maple Leaf rival 57 Jezebel, for one glorious mountaintop experience. The words can smoothly 32 River in France 59 Exclamation of be found in all directions in the puzzle. 10 ___ and means 33 Singles mild dismay 14 Writer Wiesel JESUS LED THEM UP MOUNTAIN 37 Pertaining to 60 Fontanne’s 15 Like Machu Mars theater partner Picchu SHONE LIKE THE SUN MOSES 38 Just the things 61 Pope (II) who ELIJAH LORD IS GOOD 16 Wind in a pit Friday wanted called for the 17 Damage by THREE BRIGHT CLOUD BELOVED 39 Part Crusades regular use 40 Catholic novelist 62 ___ & Chandon LISTEN HEARD FELL 18 Approaches Koontz (champagne AFRAID NO ONE ALONE 19 Take the train 41 Greek goddess maker) VISION RAISED THE DEAD 20 Concealed of the rainbow 63 Latin 101 verb 22 Jacob’s dream 42 Nanette’s school 64 A Montague, to (Gen 28:12) 43 ___ gin fizz the a Capulet THE VISION 24 Irish bishop-saint 44 Danzig 65 Lyric poems whose feast day 45 Fast and ___ L E D T H E M U P H J O is February 6 49 A parish position DOWN 25 Sometimes (abbr.) L L E F M N O O N E R E they’re in distress 50 Edible tuber 1 They fill the church O I I J O E N O L A D E Answer to previous puzzle 12 Alpine song converted to 44 Grandmother 2 Catholic actor 13 Fortune tellers Catholicism 45 Eden fruit? R J K K S I V D I R M R Guinness 21 Islamic chieftain 32 Brother of 46 Lump of chewed 3 “…a poor man 23 Jacques’ buddy Miriam food D A W D E I D S E D O H is better than a 25 In some 33 Killer whale 47 Astounds ___” (Prov 19:22) O H L I S T E N N A U T versions of The 34 Angelus time 48 Discrimination O H C I D D H I O L N H 4 Trifling Lord’s Prayer, 35 Old cloth 49 Joseph was told 5 “God, be merciful trespasses are measures in one to flee to G F O F I P H E H L T E to me a ___” (Lk called these 36 “___ and you will Egypt 18:13) S N D A J O C F S E A D 26 ___ to Damascus find” (Mt 7:7) 51 Parisian infant 6 Prepare to pray 27 Land of Sts. 38 Latin, meaning 52 Catholic singer I U R J E S U S I U I E 7 Preparatory sch. Brendan and “and from the Perry ___ 8 Complete a Brigid Son,” added to 53 Monk’s cowl O F G B E L O V E D N A street 28 Entreaty the Nicene Creed 54 It’s heavier than A B R I G H T C L O U D 9 Puts in bondage 29 Gnostic being 42 The Garden a foil 10 The Seven Last 30 President 43 Day dedicated 55 Former JFK © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com words of Jesus Johnson’s to Marian arrivals 11 Tolerate daughter who devotions (abbr.) 58 Large vase Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald NEWS Miracle’s merit for the confirmed young adult FRI PEORIA, Ill. — A seven- Catholic 3/14/2014 23 member team of medical ex- perts convoked by the Vatican Mana'olana reported there is no natural explanation for the survival Movie review | Mr. Peabody & Sherman of a child delivered stillborn and whose heart did not start beating until 61 minutes after Dogs are people, too his birth. The survival of the child, By John Mulderig James Fulton Engstrom, now 3 Catholic News Service years old and developing nor- mally, was credited by his par- NEW YORK ents to a miracle attributable to Baby boomers old enough the intercession of Archbishop to recall an animated moose Fulton Sheen, a Peoria diocesan named Bullwinkle and his priest who gained fame for his flying-squirrel sidekick, Rocky, will also likely remember the 1950s television show “Life is titular characters of “Mr. Pea- Worth Living” and his 16 years body & Sherman” (Fox). at the helm of the Society for That’s because, in their the Propagation of the Faith. original incarnation, the The medical experts’ report latter duo figured in a series was announced March 6 in of short cartoons that were Peoria by the Archbishop Ful- shown as part of the TV show ton Sheen Foundation, which “Rocky and His Friends,” is headed by Bishop Daniel R. which premiered in 1959, and Jenky of Peoria. (Catholic News its re-titled successor, “The Service) Bullwinkle Show,” which ran Fasting with until 1964. For those outside the full heart hippie-turned-yuppie demo- VATICAN CITY — Pope Fran- graphic, introductions may be cis criticized those who practice in order. Mr. Peabody (voice fasting as a mere ritual, rather of Ty Burrell) is a hyper- CNS pohoto/Fox than as a sacrifice representa- intellectual dog whose many of Ariel Winter). Jealous of of Leslie Mann and Stephen of famed Greek warrior-king Mr. Peabody, voiced by Ty Bu- tive of a religion of love. accomplishments include his Sherman’s superior knowl- Colbert), Sherman, whose Agamemnon (voice of Patrick rell, Penny, voiced by Ariel Win- The pope made his remarks invention of a time-traveling edge of history — gained, of antipathy toward Penny masks Warburton). ter, and Sherman, voiced by March 7, the first Friday of Lent, device called the WABAC course, via the WABAC — an unacknowledged attrac- Craig Wright’s screenplay Max Charles, appear in a scene in his homily at morning Mass machine. Sherman (voice of Penny taunts him by saying tion, tries to impress her by adds a tiresome amount of from the animated movie “Mr. in the Vatican guesthouse, Max Charles) is the perky hu- that, since his father is a dog, taking her for an unauthorized potty humor to the elaborate, Peabody & Sherman.” where he lives. man son Mr. Peabody adopted Sherman must be one as well. spin in the WABAC — with sometimes groan-inducing “These hypocritical people as an infant, after finding him As though to vindicate the the upshot that she winds up puns characteristic of the are good persons,” he said, abandoned in an alley. charge, Sherman unwisely stranded in ancient Egypt. original material. And a lone The film contains scenes of referring to the Pharisees who The opening of director brings their quarrel to a The path to Penny’s rescue adult-themed play on words, mild peril, several scatologi- criticized Jesus and his follow- Rob Minkoff’s big-screen, 3-D climax by biting Penny. This zigzags chronologically though it will certainly fly cal jokes and sight gags and ers for not fasting as required updating finds this unusual transgression not only lands from the court of King Tut over youngsters’ heads, still a single double entendre. by Jewish law. “They do all they pair at an emotional cross- Sherman in the principal’s to Renaissance Florence and seems jarringly out of place. The Catholic News Service should do. They seem good. roads: Sherman is about to office, but — thanks to the back to the city of Troy on But basic history lessons classification is A-I — general But they are ethicists without start school for the first time, scowling intervention of the eve of its destruction by for the youngest moviegoers, patronage. The Motion Pic- goodness because they have an event that will remove him know-it-all social worker Miss the Greeks. Familiar figures together with a worthy mes- ture Association of America lost the sense of belonging to from the vigilant supervision Grunion (voice of Allison Jan- putting in appearances along sage about respecting people rating is PG — parental Mr. Peabody has always exer- a people.” ney) — places Mr. Peabody’s the way include Leonardo da of different backgrounds — guidance suggested. Some cised over him. continued custody of him Vinci (voice of Stanley Tucci), even if they do happen to be True fasting entails sharing material may not be suitable Sherman’s academic ca- under threat as well. who’s here endowed with the canines — endow this more goods with the needy, Pope for children. Francis said, according to a reer gets off to a bumpy start During a get-together de- accent and manner of a old- than usually literate children’s report by Vatican Radio. (CNS) when he runs afoul of class- signed to smooth things over time organ grinder, as well adventure with some counter- Mulderig is on the staff of Catho- mate Penny Peterson (voice with Penny’s parents (voices as a knuckleheaded version vailing virtues. lic News Service. Drawing on faith FRONT ROYAL, Va. — A Christina new comic book hero is fight- ing for truth, justice and the Capecchi Christian way. TWENTY SOMETHING “Pope Francis: I Believe in Mercy” is a new biography written by Regina Doman, a Let’s hear it for the nuns! Front Royal resident and pa- rishioner at St. John the Baptist When Mary Margaret Gefre’s boy- she could see for miles: every sunrise religious life enabled them to do more Church. Sean Lam, an artist friend drove her to the train station engulfed her, every cloud floated over- than they ever could’ve hoped, open- based in Singapore, illustrated in their small North Dakota town, the head, every star pierced the midnight ing up new avenues and awakening the book in the Japanese style 19-year-old farm girl didn’t tell him sky. But in the city, trees crowded in new desires. For 20-something women of comics, manga. where she was headed on that brisk on her. “I felt imprisoned,” she said. “It facing big decisions, sisters have sur- “For a long time I have December day, clutching a small bag was sort of like the end of world.” prising wisdom to offer. They’ve been been looking for an opportu- containing a rosary, her childhood It was on Feb. 14, the Feast of St. there, they get it. And for those of us nity to get involved in a more prayer book, a few dresses and a pair Valentine, that Mary Margaret received who feel frustrated by times when the visual project,” Doman said. of shoes. a love letter from Baltzer. Her superior, urgent-but-not-important manages to The book, released in She was bound for a cloistered Sister Sara Claire, had already read it trump the important-but-not-urgent, August, is an attempt to convent in St. Paul, Minn. She was and handed it to Mary Margaret so- as Stephen Covey puts it, sisters “evangelize the culture,” she going to become a nun. berly. The sight of his neat cursive and model an integration — daily actions said. It is particularly intended Today, at age 84, she marks the urgent plea to come home opened a that perfectly correspond with their for audiences like college-age passage of that heart-wrenching win- floodgate of emotion. “It all came back dearest values. Walking the walk, men, who are key consumers ter by three feast days. to me. I had to do lots of thinking. It seldom needing to talk the talk. of manga. It was on Dec. 28, the Feast of the was very hard to give him up, but I just Their profound impact is being rec- The idea of a papal biog- Holy Innocents, that her boyfriend knew my call by then. In my heart I felt ognized this March through Women’s raphy in the form of a comic Baltzer took her to the train station, that this was my home.” Sister Rosalind Gefre History Month. National Catholic book may raise some questions giving her a peck on the cheek before To modern ears, this may sound Sisters Week is a worthy addition to for readers unfamiliar with driving away. The dark-haired young like a tragedy, but Mary Margaret — a month that celebrates movers and man had won her over with his deep who for 65 years now has been Sister She is a short, wrinkled woman shakers, sisters who lead by serv- manga. But Doman, a writer with stardust in her eyes and a mile of who also is publisher of the faith and gentle ways. “I was sure he Rosalind — describes it as a happily ing, who show up with great faith was going to be my husband,” she told ever after that keeps getting sweeter. joy coiled in her body, compelling her and open hearts, seeing God in each Chesterton Press, said manga to hug repairmen in the elevator and “allows for a more serious take me. “I could envision a happy life with Her life has been wildly, richly full: stranger on the street. I can’t imagine hold your hand as you walk to lunch. on things. I found it very fitting him, babies.” working as a nurse and witnessing our country, our church or my life for a subject such as the life of It was on Feb. 2, the Feast of the childbirth, establishing an esteemed “I am so glad I chose the sisterhood!” without them. she said. “I would not exchange it for a pope.” (CNS) Presentation, that Mary Margaret offi- massage school to bring the healing Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer cially entered the Sisters of St. Joseph’s touch to people in pain, fielding teary anything in the world.” from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and edi- community, a bundle of hopes and confessions and appeals for prayer at I believe her. tor of SisterStory.org, the official website of fears. In the open fields back home, every turn. Many sisters have told me that National Catholic Sisters Week. Hope • Confidence • Expectation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana Catholic 3/14/2014 24 Quote “It’s a chance for them to gather together at a Mass Believing is ‘seeing’ as a family and to interact with each other and then Visually impaired Paralympian says slopes give her a sense of freedom break bread togeth- By Jim Mancari absence to train full time for er. … They’re united Catholic News Service the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver. in their Catholi- BROOKLYN, N.Y. Sarubbi had just turned 20 For Caitlin Sarubbi, “see- cism. It’s a chance years old two weeks before ing” is certainly not “believ- they don’t otherwise the Paralympics — making her ing.” the second youngest athlete have during the How could “seeing” be on the entire U.S. team. She | Ray McKenna, “believing” for her, since the season.” was the only U.S. Paralympian founder and president of Catholic 23-year-old was born with asked to carry the torch during Athletes for Christ, which helped to Ablepharon macrostomia syn- the opening ceremony. organize the NFL Scouting Combine drome, a condition that causes She returned to Harvard Mass Feb. 22 in Indianapolis. More vision impairment? and completed five semesters, Instead, Sarubbi doesn’t than 100 Catholic NFL team officials, but took another leave from need to “see” clearly to “be- including head coaches, gathered school to train for Sochi. lieve.” She’s spent her whole for Mass and a meal amid the hustle “I said to myself, ‘This is as life believing in her abilities, and bustle of the NFL Scouting Com- good a time as any to be able and it’s led to an impressive bine, which analyzes draft-eligible to put my real life on hold pedigree as a Paralympic skier. college football players. (Catholic and try for one more time,’” A second-place finish in the News Service) Sarubbi told The Tablet, news- 2010 World Cup “Super G” paper of the Brooklyn Diocese, In brief race cemented her spot on the where she and her family are U.S. team for the Winter Para- lifelong members of Resurrec- Showing off lympics in Vancouver, British tion Parish in Gerritsen Beach. Columbia. She competed in the shroud She made the comments five alpine skiing events. She VATICAN CITY — The Arch- in an interview in late 2013 finished with two sixth places diocese of Turin, custodian of the — before her dream to go to and an eighth place. Shroud of Turin, has announced Sochi came to an end. Early in 2013, she decided that the shroud, venerated by But even then she seemed to take a leave from studying many as the burial cloth of Christ, to take that possibility in at Harvard to train for the stride. will be on public display April 2014 Winter Paralympics, tak- “I’m a big believer in ‘ev- 19-June 24, 2015. ing place March 7-16 in Sochi, erything happens for a reason’ The archdiocese said the Russia. Unfortunately, during and ‘God only gives you what 67-day display will be the longest training she suffered a concus- you can handle,’” Sarubbi said period of time that the 14-foot- sion and didn’t make the U.S. CNS photo/courtesy Caitlin Sarubbi in that interview. “Not only by-4-foot linen cloth has ever team when it was finalized in Caitlin Sarubbi, right, a 23-year-old Paralympic skier, born with Ablepharon macrostomia before but even now through been available for public viewing. February. syndrome, a condition that causes vision impairment, with her sister Jamie, her guide. training, God has a plan for That will allow more faithful to But whatever disappoint- everyone. If he wants us to go see it and also will make it easier ment there may be in this experienced a life-changing U.S.A. called the Adaptive Ski mountain pitches and changes (to Sochi), we’ll go.” for Pope Francis to schedule the Catholic athlete not making it event with the terrorist attacks Foundation based at Windham in snow condition. Sarubbi has certainly visit he has said he wants to make. to Sochi, Sarubbi’s success on of Sept. 11, 2001. After the at- Mountain in Upstate N.Y. The Between her academic experienced her share of (Catholic News Service) the slopes thus far is remark- tacks, Disability Sports U.S.A., borough of Brooklyn isn’t ex- course load in high school obstacles in her young life, but able, especially for someone Saints under 35 an organization in Breckin- actly known for its picturesque at Dominican Academy in through it all, she’s remained doctors said wouldn’t live ridge, Colo., invited firemen skiing mountains, so Windham Manhattan and training with grounded in her Catholic faith. through the night when she Lifelong missionary with children with disabilities became Sarubbi’s primary the Adaptive Ski Foundation, Her mother, Cathy, gave her was born. to Colorado for a week of training location. Sarubbi had a rigorous sched- daughter a cross necklace and Blessed Adilio Daronch’s faith Ablepharon macrostomia skiing. Since she’s classified as ule. But all her hard work paid rosary beads that Caitlin wears never wavered throughout his brief literally means “born without For the first time in her a visually impaired skier, off. In April 2008 she was ac- for every race. life, which ended at just age 16 at eyelids.” The condition forced life, Sarubbi felt no limitations Sarubbi requires the assistance cepted into Harvard University Eventually, Sarubbi plans to the hands of her to undergo more 70 recon- because of her condition. On of a guide who skis down the in Cambridge, Mass., and finish her social and cognitive revolutionaries structive surgeries beginning at the slopes, she experienced mountain in front of her. Her then she qualified for the U.S. neuroscience degree at Har- in Brazil. He just 4 days old. There are only the feeling of freedom that al- guide is her younger sister Ja- Adaptive Ski Team. vard. She’d like to someday be and his mentor about 14 cases of this condi- lowed the sport to become her mie — a student at the Univer- After completing her first a neurologist or psychiatrist, were declared tion documented in the world. new passion. sity of Notre Dame in Indiana semester at Harvard in the since she was inspired by the martyrs by The daughter of a New Back home, she joined a lo- — and the two communicate fall of 2008, Sarubbi took doctors who saved her life as Pope Benedict York firefighter, Sarubbi XVI in 2006, 82 years after their cal chapter of Disability Sports constantly via headset about a three-semester leave of a child. deaths. Adilio was born in 1908 in a municipality in Brazil. As a child LISA’S CATECHISM CORNER MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS he was close to one priest, Father Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry Gonzalez, and would join him on arduous pastoral visits. Then in school, where he was a devoted What are the ‘five precepts of the church’ Experiencing Lent altar server, Adilio came under the wings of the school’s founder, YOUCAT*: (1) You shall attend Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation (This entry is by Kainoa Fukumoto, young adult ministry coordinator at Our Father Manuel. and abstain from work or activities that offend against the character of the Lady of Sorrows Parish in Wahiawa.) day. (2) You shall receive the sacrament of Penance at least once a year. (3) In 1924 Adilio joined Father Every year, I get asked the same question, “What are you giving up for You shall receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. (4) You Manuel on a missionary journey to Lent?” Jokingly, I normally respond, “I’m giving up Lent for Lent.” shall observe the prescribed seasons of fasting and days of abstinence. (5) visit Teutonic colonies in a Brazilian Over the past few years, I’ve become more and more intrigued by the ques- You shall contribute to the material support of the church. [2042-2043] forest — an area teeming with tion of what I’m “doing” for Lent, as if Lent is just something we “do” once a extremists. The pair traveled to the I think the first question to ask is, “What is a precept?” Definitely not a word I year. I’m sure most faithful Catholics understand what Lent is about and why area despite raising the suspicions use daily. A precept is like a rule, or a guideline, that says how people should live. we give up things during Lent. But even then, sometimes “doing Lent” takes of revolutionaries and receiving The precepts of the church help us to grow in our love of God and our neighbors. precedence over “experiencing Lent.” warnings from locals. Father Reading these precepts during the Lenten season is not only a good reminder If I were to ask, “How do you hope to experience Lent this year?” the focus Manuel and Adilio ultimately fell of what we are asked to do as Catholics, but is also encouragement for us to live changes to how you hope this season will transform you. So what am I giving victim to a trap set up in the forest, the right way. up this year? My answer is that I’m giving it all up to God. where they were tied to separate #LentChallenge: Go to Mass every Sunday during Lent and attend the Holy Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny trees and shot; their bodies were Week liturgies. himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will found days later, untouched by any *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:24-25) animals. (www.vatican.va) Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.