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By Mary Ann Wyand on March 7 that the national Cristo Rey or job skills, motivation and self-confidence to United States. “Christ the King” school model works to succeed in higher education, the workplace At the Jesuit Cristo Rey school in Providence Cristo Rey High School, “create a more hopeful and life. Chicago, she said, “100 percent of their offering a college preparatory curriculum future” for economically dis- Sister Jeanne said part- graduates are accepted into college and and corporate work study program for advantaged students by com- nerships with area busi- over half of them have either graduated or center-city students with financial needs, bining faith-based coursework nesses and corporations will are nearly finished with their undergraduate will open in August at the former All Saints with part-time jobs in profes- enable students of all faiths, studies within five years.” School in Indianapolis. sional settings. who otherwise could not Sister Jeanne said students at Cristo Rey As a result, 72 pre-kindergarten through Sister Jeanne said afford a Catholic education, schools work part time at banks, hospitals, sixth-grade students who currently attend Providence Cristo Rey admin- to attend the Cristo Rey law firms, investment firms, construction the former All Saints School at 75 N. istrators contract with local school. companies, architectural firms, electronics Belleville Place on the near-west side will businesses and corporations She said a placement test companies, colleges, social service agen- move on April 11 into the newly renovated to hire a team of four students for admission is scheduled at cies, and other businesses and corporations. St. Anthony School six blocks away at who share a full-time entry- 8:15 a.m. on March 18 at the John Lechleiter, president and chief 337 N. Warman Ave. level position while continu- school. operating officer of Eli Lilly and Company Providence Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, ing “rigorous” academic instruction. The new school is modeled on Cristo in Indianapolis, said in a statement that he president of the new Catholic secondary Students who qualify for admission earn Rey Jesuit High School, which was started supports the Providence Cristo Rey school school sponsored by the Sisters of almost 75 percent of their tuition, she said, by the Society of Jesus in Chicago about project “because it will change the lives of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and gain invaluable work experience in a 10 years ago, and is part of a network of scores of disadvantaged young people in and operated by a board of directors, said professional setting that helps them learn 11 other Cristo Rey schools throughout the See SCHOOL, page 2 Conscience must concur with Church’s Trinity of influences moral teaching, On St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Catholics politicians told WASHINGTON (CNS)—Responding to a recent statement by Catholic celebrate faith, family and heritage Democrats in the House of Representa- tives affirming “the primacy of con- By John Shaughnessy science” in their voting decisions, three key leaders of the U.S. Conference of As they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Catholic Bishops said conscience “must Irish Catholics will do more than savor Rich Miller Photo by be consistent with fundamental moral corned beef and cabbage or raise a glass principles,” including the Church’s oppo- in song and cheer. sition to abortion. They will also draw sustenance from “As members of the Church, all the stories and memories that capture Catholics are obliged to shape our con- the three essential elements of their sciences in accord with the moral teaching lives: their faith, their family and their of the Church,” said a “Statement on Irish heritage. Responsibilities of Catholics in Public Here are three stories of the way that Life,” which called abortion “a grave trinity of influences has touched the violation of the most fundamental human lives of certain Irish Catholics in the right—the right to life.” archdiocese. The March 10 statement was signed by Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore, A wedding for the ages chairman of the USCCB Committee on The bells of Ireland decorated the Pro-Life Activities; Cardinal Theodore E. church pews and a smile danced across McCarrick of Washington, chairman of the face of Megan Griffin Murphy as the Task Force on Catholic Bishops and she prepared to light the unity candle Catholic Politicians; and Bishop Nicholas with her husband-of-mere-minutes, DiMarzio of Brooklyn, N.Y., chairman of Ryan Murphy. the Committee on Domestic Policy. Standing in front of friends and rela- In their Feb. 28 statement, 55 of the tives who filled St. John the Evangelist 73 Catholic Democrats in the House Church in Indianapolis, Megan thought acknowledged Catholic teaching on “the about how her wedding continued a See POLITICIANS, page 19 remarkable connection of faith and family. A hundred years earlier—to the same weekend—her Irish immigrant great- grandparents pledged their hearts and their lives to each other in the same church. And 61 years ago—to the exact date—her grandparents also promised their love to each other at St. John’s. The church was also the same place where her parents made the same vows 30 years ago. Bagpiper Bill Arnold plays during the wedding of Megan Griffin and Ryan Murphy at St. John the “I could not have dreamed a better Evangelist Church in Indianapolis on Oct. 28, 2005. The couple was joined at the altar by Father J. way to start our journey as husband and Joseph McNally, matron of honor Megan Guthrie and best man Patrick Murphy. wife,” Megan said about the four-gener- ation connection. “It was such a great “My parents used it on their wedding their candle. It was awesome. feeling standing in the same spot as my day,” recalled Megan, a member of “We’re not going to burn it either, in great-grandparents 100 years ago. And I St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis “They the hope that my son or daughter some- really wanted to be married in the same hadn’t burned it since then. Before the day may want to use it when they get church as my parents.” wedding, we had been sitting around talk- married. I think it would be really The glow increased when she and ing about all the things I still needed to neat.” Ryan lit the unity candle, which also get. I mentioned the unity candle, and my Her parents, John and Donna Griffin, had a special family tie. Dad went upstairs and came down with See IRISH, page 19 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006

“I think any time that a [Catholic] “We’re moving back home on April 3, have a big unpacking day [before classes SCHOOL school is directly connected to the parish, the week of spring break,” Sister Pamela begin the next day]. We resume classes dur- continued from page 1 both in a logistical sense as well as in every said. “We’ll have students back on April 11 ing Holy Week, so we will try as best as we other way, it makes a true difference of to their new school. I’m really excited can to keep that as a reverent and quiet the center city of Indianapolis.” identification,” Lentz said on March 9. about the move. We’re in the midst of a lot week.” Lechleiter said the new school is “based “I think it will restore interest and iden- of last-minute details, but I think it’s excit- She said a school open house and cele- on a proven model that mobilizes the busi- tity,” she said, “and a sense of ownership ing to have a brand new start with a lot of bration will be planned after Easter. ness community to provide meaningful jobs from the parishioners of that area. We’re potential ahead, a lot of hope.” “I can’t thank people enough for all the that serve as a key component in the educa- excited about it. We know it’s going to After the archdiocese opened All help that they’ve given us,” Sister Pamela tion of Cristo Rey students while helping to require some work, but everyone feels very Saints School seven years ago at the for- said, “and the faculty and staff for their offset a significant portion of the cost of deeply that it’s the right and best thing to mer Indianapolis Public School building, patience, and for everybody joining in and their education.” do, and it’s certainly the best thing to do for she said, the original St. Anthony School doing what needs to be done. Our parents Annette “Mickey” Lentz, executive the children.” building was used as a parish center for support us day in and day out, and they’re director of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Benedictine Sister Pamela Doyle, princi- religious education classes and other the reason why we’re here.” Catholic Education and Faith Formation, pal of All Saints School and St. Anthony activities. Sister Pamela said she thinks the new said she is pleased that the newest private School for three years, said that This year, about 55 percent of Providence Cristo Rey High School on the Catholic high school in Indiana will serve St. Anthony School will reopen at its origi- St. Anthony’s 72 students are Hispanic, near-west side is “going to be a phenome- low-income students and prepare them for a nal location in April. Sister Pamela said, and there are 19 faculty nal thing for this neighborhood.” variety of careers. Sister Pamela said the Indianapolis West and staff members. Lentz said she also is pleased that the Deanery grade school was renamed All “We will have everything packed on (For more information about Providence archdiocese’s former All Saints School, Saints School in 1974 and relocated to the March 31,” she added. “We will have Cristo Rey High School or to register for which is again called St. Anthony School, former Indianapolis Public School building movers come in over spring break. The the March 18 placement test, call will return to its original parish location on Belleville Place seven years ago. It was teachers and staff members will return on Providence Sister Stacy Pierce, admissions adjacent to St. Anthony Church. renamed St. Anthony School last July. Monday, April 10, and we are going to director, at 317-592-4069.) † Archdiocese to host Rachel’s Vineyard retreat March 24-26 By Mary Ann Wyand undisclosed location in the archdiocese. helps those who have been receiving the Christ-centered and presentations are based Sister Diane said the retreat will sacraments find a deepening sense of peace on Scripture, adoration of the Blessed Women and men who are suffering enable participants to release repressed and forgiveness so they can begin forgiving Sacrament and God’s healing love. emotional, psychological and spiritual pain feelings of anger, shame, guilt and grief themselves, which leads to healing of the “Many women will go to confession and because of past abortions are invited to about the loss of their babies killed in mind and the heart.” be officially forgiven,” Car said, “but they seek healing and reconciliation with God abortion. Sister Diane said she worked with have a very difficult time forgiving them- during the first-ever archdiocesan Rachel’s “Five years ago, when I came to the Pat Car of Spencer, who is a member of selves because of their guilt and anger. The Vineyard retreat on March 24-26 in central archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, I St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington, retreat is a time for them to share their feel- Indiana. knew that I had to develop post-abortion as well as St. Thomas More parishioner ings with other women and men, and to Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister ministries here,” Sister Diane said. “One of Bernadette Roy of Mooresville and finally be able to experience healing and Diane Carollo, director of the archdiocesan the first things that I did was to modify an St. Monica parishioner Jeannette Andrews forgive themselves. Hearing other people’s Office for Pro-Life Ministry, said partici- existing program from out of state that I of Indianapolis, who recently retired from stories and sharing their own story helps pants will have opportunities to experience call Rachel’s Companions.” her volunteer ministry as a post-abortion them find healing.” God’s mercy and compassion during the She said this three-month support group reconciliation facilitator, to plan the Sister Diane said some people need a confidential weekend retreat at an for people in need of post-abortion recon- Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. jump-start or some kind of retreat experi- ciliation helps them find healing and peace Car is a registered nurse and is coordi- ence in order to begin or deepen the post- in the aftermath of abortion. nating the retreat, Sister Diane said. Car abortion healing process. “The benefit of the support group is that and Roy are volunteering their time as the “I’ve always taken a very cautious Correction it takes place over a prolonged period of retreat facilitators. approach with post-abortion ministry In a story in the March 10 issue of time so people have time to work through A therapist and priest will be present because these are very wounded women The Criterion, Father John Mannion was some of the issues, the pain and the throughout the retreat, Car said, which and men who have experienced the after- incorrectly referred to as a Franciscan anguish,” Sister Diane said. “In many includes Mass and a memorial service for math of abortion,” she said, “so I want to priest. He is a priest for the Lafayette cases, it brings them back to the sacraments babies who have died in abortion. make sure that what we’re offering them is Diocese. † if they have been away from the Church. 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The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Page 3 A mother’s dream and a son’s gift unite in a special Eagle Scout pr oject By John Shaughnessy Molly, left, Jonathan, Michelle Meer still remembers the great joy she felt Michelle and Chuck when she held her son for the first time. Meer relax on the play- After nine years of hoping for a child and suffering a ground at St. Elizabeth number of miscarriages, she and her husband, Chuck, and Coleman Pregnancy were overwhelmed with emotion when they adopted and Adoption Services Jonathan as a baby. in Indianapolis, the Eighteen years later, Michelle Meer gets sentimental agency where their fam- and even sad sometimes thinking about how Jonathan will ily began. leave home for college later this year. Yet a recent moment also filled her with pride about the young man their son has become. That moment also offers a fascinating glimpse into how the roots of our lives can grow, develop and connect us in ways we once never imagined. 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OPINION

Making a Difference/Tony Magliano Abortion: After the fall of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Roe v. Wade decision Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Since the two newest members of the every year would continue to be brutally U.S. Supreme Court are also members of dismembered through legal abortion in the Catholic Church, many of our states. maybe, just maybe, Short of the nation’s highest court Editorial they will allow the law decreeing that all unborn human beings of God to guide their now enjoy full constitutional protection—a interpretation of the highly unlikely decree—the nonviolent law of the land. fight for full legal protection of our small- And maybe, just est brothers and sisters will continue into maybe, there will now the unforeseeable future. Long Island Catholic exist a majority of jus- Furthermore, assaults on unborn life tices who fully agree now have expanded to killing human with the self-evident embryos for their stem cells. And even that truth expressed in the Declaration of is not the end. We may see in the near Independence “that all men are created future late-term unborn babies being killed

CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz, equal, that they are endowed by their for their body parts— “fetal farming.” Creator with certain unalienable rights, that Surely the Creator is calling all of us to among these are life.” end this downward spiral of contempt for And maybe, just maybe, these justices human life. will accept the scientific fact that the To learn about statewide legislation unborn are human beings and thus deserve affecting the unborn, get on your state full constitutional protection. Catholic conference’s mailing list. To Candidates, accompanied by their sponsors, stand in the sanctuary at St. Patrick Short of that, might they at least make a difference on the national level, log Church in Smithtown, N.Y., on March 12 as they are questioned by Auxiliary Bishop acknowledge that the so-called “right” to onto the U.S. Conference of Catholic John C. Dunne of Rockville Centre, N.Y., during the Call to Continuing Conversion. an abortion is not only absent from the text Bishops’ Web site, www.usccb.org, and The Call to Continuing Conversion is a ceremony for those who are baptized and are of the Constitution, but that it is not even click on “life issues.” preparing to complete their initiation into the Catholic Church by receiving the sacra- implied, and that rights of privacy can More prayer, challenging preaching, ments of confirmation and the Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. never supersede the right to life? committed teaching, courageous witness- If they allow themselves to reach this ing and intensive lobbying are urgently point, Roe v. Wade will be overturned, and needed. the worst legal decision in U.S. jurispru- There’s no time to lose. dence will be history. The call to conversion is But the Supreme Court’s striking down (Tony Magliano writes for Catholic News of Roe v. Wade would not protect most Services.) † countercultural unborn babies. Rather, it would throw the abortion issue back to the states. The battle he personal vocation that each of beginning. That’s why we are given the to protect unborn human life would be Letters Policy Tus has received from the Lord grace of the sacraments—especially waged on 50 smaller stages. Letters from readers are published in requires us to change the way we think baptism, reconciliation and the A couple of states probably would out- The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s and act. The Christian lifestyle is not a Eucharist—to help us get back on our law abortion under all circumstances. Their commitment to “the responsible exchange secret. Jesus’ teachings and examples feet and keep going after we have laws would assert that innocent unborn of freely-held and expressed opinion are given to us in the plain language of fallen or lost our way. human life can never be directly destroyed, among the People of God” (Communio et the Gospels, where Jesus uses parables True conversion needs to be pre- even in the rare cases where the mother’s Progressio, 116). Letters from readers are welcome and and other graphic illustrations to help pared and nurtured through prayerful life is in danger. Medical personnel would every effort will be made to include letters us hear and understand how he wants reading of the Word of God, through be instructed to do everything possible to from as many people and representing as us to live. worship and the reception of the sacra- save both mother and child. These laws many viewpoints as possible. Letters should The problem is that we are not ments, through participation in the life would reflect the moral teachings of the be informed, relevant, well-expressed and inclined to live the way that Jesus did. of the Church and through solidarity Catholic Church, which holds that innocent temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic It goes against the grain of our sinful with all those who are poor or vulnera- human life can never be directly killed. sense of courtesy and respect. human nature, and it runs counter to ble in any way. To adopt the lifestyle About 10 states would protect the The editors reserve the right to select the dominant beliefs and values of the that Christ asks us to live day in and unborn in all cases except when the the letters that will be published and to culture in which we live. day out, we must pray, we must learn mother’s life is in danger. edit letters from readers as necessary It doesn’t matter whether we are from others and we must practice. It is Approximately 23 states would outlaw based on space limitations, pastoral sensi- tivity and content (including spelling and Jews living in the time of Jesus, or urgent that we begin, but successful abortion except in cases of rape, incest or grammar). In order to encourage opinions Europeans in the 12th century, or Christian living—which means chang- when the mother’s life is in danger. While from a variety of readers, frequent writers Americans in the 21st century. Much ing the way we think and act—is the these laws would protect more than 95 per- will ordinarily be limited to one letter of what Jesus asks of us—to deny our- work of an entire lifetime. cent of the unborn, they still would be every three months. Concise letters (usu- selves, to forgive our enemies, to share Sin causes us to turn in on ourselves; death sentences for unborn babies, who ally less than 300 words) are more likely our time and our money with others— to become grasping and exploitative have nothing to do with rape or incest. to be printed. rubs us the wrong way. To live the way toward possessions and other people; to About 15 states would pass legisla- Letters must be signed, but, for serious Jesus wants us to, we have to change grow accustomed to conducting relation- tion—exactly reflecting the current situa- reasons, names may be withheld. our own attitudes and behavior, and we ships not by standards of generous stew- tion under Roe v. Wade—allowing abor- Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” have to stand in opposition to many of ardship, but by the calculus of self-inter- tion throughout all nine months of preg- The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. the cherished values of our particular est: “What’s in it for me?” nancy. Readers with access to e-mail may send time and place. If we want to be truly happy, we And so, even if Roe v. Wade is over- letters to [email protected]. Even if we recognize the need to must ask God for the grace of conver- turned, at least 100,000 unborn babies change, we would prefer to do it grad- sion: the grace to know who we are, to ually and not make too many lifestyle whom we belong, how we are to live— adjustments all at once. We find our- the grace to repent and change and selves wanting to pray as Augustine grow, the grace to become good disci- Church Facts did: “Lord, make me chaste [or patient ples and stewards. or unselfish or generous or forgiving], The good news is that we are not but not yet.” alone or isolated. We are members of How Americans View Muslims Unfortunately for our procrastinat- the family of God called to be partners ing tendencies, there is an immediacy in the magnificent work of creation, About a third of Americans are unaware that to the Lord’s call to conversion. We are redemption and sanctification of the Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews. called to change now—without looking world we live in. back—and to respond readily to Christ If we can turn away from our preoc- Muslims worship with a more decisive personal conver- cupation with selfish things, a whole 32% 33% 35% the same God sion and evermore generous fidelity to new world will open up for us. as Christians/Jews the Gospel. We will be “born again” as people This is enough to make a hesitant or who are part of something much Muslims want to uncertain disciple stumble and fall—as greater than ourselves. We will be 33% 30% 37% impose their faith Peter and all the disciples did until they stewards of all creation and partners in received the gift of the Holy Spirit and the transforming work of God. the transforming grace of the Islam teaches 27% 30% 43% Eucharist. —Dan Conway violence/hatred Our Catholic tradition tells us that following Jesus is the work of a life- (Daniel Conway is a member of the time. No one—except the Blessed editorial committee of the board of agree no opinion disagree Source: Council on American Mother—gets it right from the directors of Criterion Press Inc.) † Islamic Relations ©2006 CNS The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR During Lent, practice silence to avoid ‘sins of the tongue’ received a Christmas card from some- bered all my life!! Gossip about others is wrong because other people—even if it is true. one in Texas with a letter enclosed. I “So many times your Mother’s voice it is disrespectful of the human dignity of Sins of the tongue are perhaps the eas- Irecognized that the name had Jasper, would be heard within my mind when I other people. Sometimes, in its more iest to commit and are the most fre- Ind., origins. The content of the letter was going to say something about some- vicious forms, it is a form of violence quently committed. During this season of suggests a good topic for our reflection one. ‘Be careful.’ … What a lifetime mes- because it is truly destructive. Often, special grace, we might do well to heed as we try to freshen up our call to holi- sage she gave me so many years ago. … gossip is, in fact, defamation of another the admonition of many a saint: ness during Lent. “In the Thanksgiving and Advent mes- person’s good name. Sometimes it is better to be silent than to The message is about my deceased sage, you referred to forgotten gifts from We need to keep in mind that not only speak. mother. If she were alive, there is no way the past. That reminded me of the beauti- those who are the source of gossip are Fasting from useless and harmful gos- I would be permitted to print it. But I do ful handmade pillowcases that she gave to doing wrong; so are those who willingly sip might be a timely practice for some of so because it echoes my experience of me as a wedding gift in 1964. But the seek it, receive it and pass it on. Admit- us. It could surely be the source of more my mom, and it is a timely message for most appreciated gift was her wisdom, tedly, one has to be really alert to the peace of mind. I think it takes a con- Lent. consideration, kindness and love she had reality of gossip because it is so preva- scious decision to address faults like “For several years, I have been want- for others!” lent. My mom’s caution, “Be careful…,” gossip. We might need to convince our- ing to send you a note and share with I inherited my mom’s concern about is good advice. selves that we really want to uproot a you some beautiful memories that I have gossip, but I know that I have not always One has to be a careful reader of the habit of talking too much! of your Mother. When I was young, I been faithful in heeding her advice. I print media to discern what is presented On Easter Sunday, we will be invited was a hairdresser at Cora’s Beauty Shop have witnessed the needless hurt that gos- as factual news and what is surmised. to renew our baptismal promises and pro- in Jasper. … I was privileged to have the sip causes so often. I have been amazed One has to listen with a critical ear to fession of faith. It was at our baptism that opportunity of meeting your Mother and how readily people believe gossip that is what is reported by and about prominent we received the universal call to holiness. to hear her positive outlook on life. circulated when so often it is, at best, entertainment personalities. The entire Our Lenten efforts to renew our com- “I remember her speaking of her two based on a partial truth or a small kernel purpose of some TV shows is to gossip mitment and our fidelity to respond to sons … also her love of her young stu- of fact. about public personalities. In other words, this call will make both Lent and Easter dents at Holy Family. But the one thing Sometimes, I receive letters of outrage we are washed in the tumble of words more meaningful. † that impressed me most was when there based on hearsay about one thing or about other people, which often are was the least bit of gossip that she another that has no correspondence to untrue and are truly harmful. It is not vir- thought was coming up she would in her reality. We have all probably had the tuous to pass on negative things about polite way nip it in the bud!! experience of being told that we have “She would say, ‘Now, we know we said something about someone that we Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for March have to be careful how we say things to have never said. And sometimes we have others so that it won’t come back and made judgments about people or things Youth: that they may be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit so that they can truly hurt someone.’ She taught me that one that were based on unexamined hearsay. discern their role in the Church, especially God’s call to priesthood and religious life. very important rule that I have remem- It happens so easily.

Durante la Cuaresma, practiquemos el silencio para evitar el ‘pecado de palabra’ ecibí una tarjeta de Navidad de tantas veces en la cabeza cuando he destructivo. Con frecuencia el chisme es especial, nos beneficiaría hacer caso de la alguien en Texas con una carta estado a punto de decir algo sobre en efecto la difamación del buen nombre admonición de muchos santos: A veces es Radjunta. Me di cuenta de que el alguien. ‘Ten cuidado’... Qué mensaje tan de otra persona. mejor guardar silencio que hablar. nombre era oriundo de Jasper, Indiana. El importante me dio hace muchos años... Necesitamos recordar que no sólo Abstenernos de los chismes inútiles y contenido de la carta sugiere un buen “En el mensaje del Día de Acción de aquellos que originan el chisme están perjudiciales podría ser una práctica tema para nuestra reflexión mientras trata- Gracias y de Adviento usted habló sobre obrando mal. También aquellos que lo oportuna para algunos de nosotros. mos de revitalizar nuestro llamado a la los obsequios olvidados del pasado. Eso promueven, lo reciben y lo transmiten Ciertamente podría ser la fuente de santidad durante la Cuaresma. me hizo recordar las hermosas fundas intencionalmente. Debemos estar real- mayor tranquilidad. Creo que el abordar El mensaje era acerca de mi madre fal- hechas a mano que ella me regaló como mente alerta a la realidad del chisme fallas tales como el chisme es una lecida. Si ella estuviera viva, de ninguna obsequio de bodas en 1964. ¡Pero el porque es muy común. La advertencia de decisión consciente. ¡Tal vez debamos manera se me habría permitido publicarlo. regalo más valioso fue la sabiduría, con- mi mamá, “Ten cuidado”... resulta un convencernos de que realmente necesita- Pero lo hago porque es reflejo de mi sideración, amabilidad y amor que sentía buen consejo. mos desterrar el hábito de hablar más de experiencia con mi madre y resulta un hacia los demás!” Debemos ser lectores cuidadosos de la la cuenta! mensaje oportuno para la Cuaresma. Yo he heredado la preocupación de mi prensa para distinguir las noticias basadas En el Domingo de Pascua se nos invita “Durante muchos años he deseado madre con respecto al chisme, pero sé que en hechos de las conjeturas. Debemos a renovar nuestras promesas bautismales enviarle una nota para compartir con usted no siempre he hecho caso de su consejo. escuchar con oído crítico lo que reporten y la profesión de fe. Durante el bautismo algunos de los hermosos recuerdos que He presenciado el daño innecesario que las personalidades prominentes del fue que recibimos el llamado universal a guardo de su madre. Cuando yo era joven generalmente causa el chisme. Me sor- mundo del entretenimiento y lo que se la santidad. trabajaba como peluquera en Cora’s prende con qué facilidad la gente cree en diga sobre ellos. La finalidad de algunos Nuestros esfuerzos cuaresmales para Beauty Shop en Jasper... Tuve el privile- los chismes que circulan, cuando, en el programas de TV es chismear sobre per- renovar nuestro compromiso y nuestra gio de tener la oportunidad de conocer a mejor de los casos, se basan en verdades a sonalidades públicas. En otras palabras, fidelidad para responder a este llamado, su madre y escuchar su visión positiva de medias o en un ápice de los hechos. nos dejamos arrastrar por la avalancha de le darán más sentido a la Cuaresma y a la la vida. En ocasiones recibo cartas de indi- palabras sobre otras personas, las cuales Pascua. † “La recuerdo hablando sobre sus dos gnación basadas en rumores sobre esto o por lo general no son ciertas y son ver- hijos... también sobre su pasión por los aquello, que no tienen paralelo con la daderamente dañinas. No es moralmente jóvenes estudiantes de la escuela Holy realidad. Probablemente hemos vivido la correcto transmitir cosas negativas sobre Family. Pero una de las cosas que más me experiencia de que nos digan que hemos los demás, aunque sean ciertas. impresionaba era que cuando se asomaba dicho algo sobre alguien, que en realidad Los pecados de la palabra son quizás un chisme, por pequeño que fuera, ella de nunca hemos dicho. Y a veces hemos juz- los más fáciles de cometer y los más fre- Traducido por: Language Training Center, manera muy educada ¡lo cortaba de raíz! gado a personas o hechos basándonos en cuentes. Durante esta temporada de gracia Indianapolis “Decía: ‘Ya sabemos que debemos rumores infundados. Sucede muy fácil- tener cuidado con la forma en que deci- mente. mos las cosas para que no se nos devuelva Chismear sobre los otros está mal Las intenciones vocationales del Arzobispo Buechlein para marzo y hacerle daño a alguien.’ Ella me enseñó porque es un irrespeto a la dignidad Los jóvenes: que ellos acepten el ánimo del Espíritu Santo, para que puedan discernir esa regla tan importante que he recordado humana de los demás. En ocasiones, en su papel en la Iglesia, especialmente la llamada de Dios a hacerse sacerdote y entrar en ¡toda la vida! formas más agresivas, resulta un tipo de una vida religiosa. “La voz de su madre me ha retumbado violencia porque es verdaderamente Page 6 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Events Calendar March 17 healing prayers, 7 p.m. Informa- St. Athanasius Byzantine Parish, Guérin Woods Senior Center, March 22 Information: 317-353-1420. Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High tion: 317-797-2460. St. Mary Hall, 1117 Blaine St., State Road 64, Georgetown. St. Augustine Home for the School, cafeteria, 3360 W. 30th Indianapolis. Jim O’Brien Open house, 2-4 p.m. Informa- Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indian- Our Lady of Mount Carmel St., Indianapolis. 12th annual Saint Mary-of-the Woods, Provi- Council of the Knights of tion: 812-951-1790. apolis. St. Augustine Guild, Day Parish, 14598 Oakridge Road, 500 Race party, must be 21 or dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- Columbus, family pancake of Recollection, Father Guy Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafay- older to attend, 6 p.m. Infor- Woods. Special exhibit, brunch, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MKVS and DM Center, Rexville Roberts, presenter, 8:15 a.m.- ette). Natural Family Planning mation: 317-927-7825 or 40 crosses and crucifixes, $3 per person. Information: 317- (located on 925 South, .8 mile 2:30 p.m., $10 per person (NFP) class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. [email protected]. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 632-4157. east of 421 South, 12 miles south includes lunch, reservation dead- Information: 317-848-4486. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., no of Versailles). Covenant Sunday, line March 17. Information: 317- Knights of Columbus, 809 E. admission charge. Information: Providence Cristo Rey High Mass, 3:30 p.m., with Father 255-7464. March 24-25 Main St., New Albany. First 812-535-3131, ext. 434. School, 75 N. Belleville Place, Elmer Burwinkel. Information: Saint Meinrad School of Theol- annual parish St. Patrick’s Indianapolis. Placement test, 812-689-3551 or e-mail St. Augustine Home for the ogy, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Day celebration, dinner, March 17-19 8:15 a.m. Information: 317-592- [email protected] or log Aged, chapel, 2345 W. 86th St., ELM formation workshop, 4:30-7:30 p.m., event, 7:30 p.m. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 4069. on to Schoenstatt Web site at Indianapolis. Lenten prayer “Liturgical Presiding.” Informa- Information: 812-923-3011. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Come www.seidata.com/~frburwink. series, seven-week series, “Len- tion: 812-357-6721 or 800-334- and See” Weekend, women March 18-19 March 19-22 ten Lectio,” 7:30 p.m. Informa- 6821. St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 between the ages of 18 and 42, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, tion: 317-872-6420 or e-mail Central Ave., Indianapolis. Our Lady of the Most Holy no fee. Information: 812-535- St. Bede Theater, 200 Hill Drive, [email protected]. March 25 Rosary and Stations of the 3131, ext. 124, or 800-860-1840, St. Meinrad. “Sounds of Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Cross, rosary, 7 p.m., stations, Indianapolis. Evening service ext. 124. Spring,” benefit concert, Sat. Our Lady of the Most Holy 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 7:25 p.m. Information: 317-283- and sermon, “True Renewal: 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., adults $5, Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Silent Prayer Day, 9 a.m.- 5508. The Eucharist and the March 17-30 children under 12 and seniors $3. Indianapolis. Spaghetti and 2:30 p.m., brown bag lunch, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Col- Church,” 6:30 p.m. Information: Information: 812-357-6501. Spirituality series, Mass free-will offering. Registration: St. Therese of the Infant Jesus lege, Art Gallery, 132 Hulman 317-636-4478. 5:45 p.m., meatless pasta dinner, 317-543-0154. (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. March 19 Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Sta- Our Lady of the Most Holy March 20 6:30 p.m., “True Renewal: The Artist’s reception, “Impres- Eucharist and the Church,” tions of the Cross, communion Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Ursuline College Campus, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 10655 sions,” Stephanie Doty, artist, Father Timothy Alkire, presenter, service, 5:30 p.m., Lenten fish Indianapolis. St. Joseph’s Table, Immaculate Conception Chapel, Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. 5-7 p.m. Information: 812-535- 7:15 p.m., free-will offering. fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., $6.25 per Italian tradition, feast, $8 adults, 3115 Lexington Road, Louis- (Diocese of Lafayette). Second 5212. Information and reservations: person, discount for seniors and $4 children 2-11, children under ville, Ky. Ursuline Sisters of annual Eucharistic Day of 317-636-4478. children. Information: 317-357- March 18 2 free. Information: 317-636- Louisville, “Prayers for Peace,” Recollection, “Loving Jesus 8352. Father Thomas Scecina Memor- 4478. prayer service, 7 p.m. Informa- with the Heart of Mary,” 8:15 tion: 502-212-1750. March 24 ial High School, 5000 Nowland Christ the King Parish, 1827 a.m.-4:15 p.m., babysitting avail- St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Ave., Indianapolis. “All you can St. Joseph’s Council Knights of able. Information: 317-846-3850. Marian College, Mother Theresa Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indian- 4050 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. eat pancake breakfast,” bene- Columbus, Knight’s Hall, 4332 Fish fry, Hackelmeier Memorial Library apolis. Fish fry, 6-9 p.m., $8 per 4-6 p.m. Information: fits track team, 8:30-10:30 a.m., N. German Church Road, March 26 317-546-1571. auditorium, 3200 Cold Spring adult, $4 per child, $25 maxi- $5 per person. Information: 317- Indianapolis. Annual baby Our Lady of the Most Holy Road, Indianapolis. “Zooming mum fee per family. Informa- 351-1568 or 317-529-9782. shower to benefit Birthline, Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Out: Evolving Media Perspec- tion: 317-251-5143. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Information: 317- Indianapolis. Faith Formation 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. tives on the Middle East and Marten House Hotel, 1801 W. 894-9532. Team, “Apologetics from A-Z,” Lenten activities, Lenten Mass, Darfur,” Jon Sawyer and Habib Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 86th St., Indianapolis. SPRED sessions for children 4 years and 6 p.m., Way of the Cross, 7 p.m., Battah, presenters, 7 p.m., regis- 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. (Special Religious Education) older, sessions for adults, adult education series, St. Mary School, gymnasium, tration required, no charge. Athletic Association, Lenten annual dinner dance. Informa- 11:15 a.m.-11:55 a.m. 7:45-9:15 p.m., fish fry, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Information: 317-955-6213. fish fry, 5-8 p.m. Information: 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317- tion: 317-236-1448. Hispanic Connection of Southern 317-784-5454. Information: 317-636-4478. 291-7014. Indiana Inc. in cooperation with March 21 St. Mary Parish, 720 N. “A” St., the Hispanic Ministry of Floyd, Guérin Woods Senior Center, Our Lady of the Apostles Family St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. Marian College, St. Francis Hall Richmond. Richmond Catholic Clark and Harrison counties, State Road 64, Georgetown. Center, 2884 N. 700 West, 16th St., Indianapolis. Euchre Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Community, concert, “Tatiana,” “Health Fair for Spanish- Open house for senior citizens, Greenfield. “An Irish Sabbati- party, 1:45 p.m., $3 per person. Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- 7 p.m. Information: 765-962- Speaking People,” 3-5 p.m. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 812- cal,” Benedictine Father Noah Information: 317-241-6314, ext. matic Renewal, praise, worship, 3902. Information: 812-948-6730. 951-1790. Casey, presenter, 6:30 p.m. 100. †

Club meeting, 7-9 p.m., child care provided. Blessed Sacrament, noon-6 p.m. St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Regular Events Information: 317-885-7295. Greenfield. Communion service, 9 a.m., rosary, First Wednesdays Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech meditation on the mysteries. Information: 317- Monthly Grove. Mass, 8:15 a.m., eucharistic adoration 462-4240. St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indian- following Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. Infor- apolis. Solo Singles, Catholic singles 50 and mation: 317-784-5454. Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. First Sundays over, single, widowed, divorced, new members Marian College, Ruth Lilly Student Center, Meridian St., Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-897-1128. 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. People of St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville. 7:30 a.m., sacrament of reconciliation, rosary, Peace Secular Franciscan Order, (no meetings Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after meditations following Mass. Information: 317- St. Francis Home Health, 438 S. Emerson Ave., July or August), noon-2 p.m. Information: 317- 8 a.m. until Communion service, 1 p.m. 888-2861. Greenwood. Cancer support group meeting, 955-6775. 6-8 p.m. Information: 317-257-1505. Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. 52, St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Cedar Grove. Eucharistic adoration after Mooresville. Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: 317- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., St. Francis Hospital, 1201 Hadley Road, 8 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Information: 765-647-6981. 831-4142. Indianapolis. Mass with contemporary appeal, Mooresville. Cancer support group meeting, 5 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551. 6-8 p.m. Information: 317-257-1505. St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Green- St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1040 N. Post First Thursdays field. Mass, 8:15 a.m., exposition of the Drive, Sunman. Mass, praise and worship, Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Information: Immaculate Conception Church, 2081 E. Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Benedic- 8 a.m., then SACRED gathering in the school. 317-638-8416. County Road 820 S., Greensburg. Holy hour, tion, 5 p.m. Information: 317-462-4240. Information: 812-623-2964. 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-591-2362. St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Ave., Sellersburg. Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Second Mondays Prayer group, 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- First Fridays Meridian St., Greenwood. Caregivers support Church at Mount St. Francis. Holy hour for 246-4555. St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia group, 7-8:30 p.m., monthly meeting sponsored vocations to priesthood and religious life, 7 p.m. St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed by Alzheimer’s Association. Information: 317- Second Tuesdays St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Sacrament, 12:45-5:15 p.m., Vespers and 888-2861, ext. 29. Benediction, 5:15 p.m. Information: 317-635- St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indiana- Mooresville. Holy hour of adoration, prayer polis. Support Group for Separated and 2021. SS. Francis and Clare Church, 5901 Olive and praise for vocations, 9:15 a.m. Information: Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Information: Arch- Branch Road, Greenwood. Mass, 8 a.m., adora- 317-831-4142. diocesan Office of Family Ministries, 317-236- Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., tion, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Heart Chaplet, 1596 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. † First Mondays E. Drive, Indianapolis. Exposition of the 8:30 a.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. Infor- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Blessed Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass-5:30 mation: 317-859-4673. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel p.m. Benediction and service. Events Calendar submissions should Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 include a date, location, name of the Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indiana- Scheller Lane, New Albany. Adoration con- event, sponsor, cost, time and a phone St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Colum- polis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament cluding with confessions at 6 p.m. Benediction, number for more information. All infor- bus. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, after 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. Saturday. Informa- 6:45 p.m. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353. tion: 317-636-4478. mation must be received by 5 p.m. on St. Mary Church, 212 Washington St., North Thursday one week in advance of our First Tuesdays Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Washing- Vernon. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Friday publication. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St., Indian- ton St., Indianapolis. Exposition of the Blessed 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604. Submissions will not be taken over apolis. Confession, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of Sacrament, prayer service, 7:30 p.m. Informa- the phone. the Blessed Sacrament for vocations, tion: 317-356-7291. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. To submit an event, mail to: The 7:30 p.m. Eucharistic adoration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., rosary, Criterion, Events Calendar, P.O. Box St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., noon, holy hour for vocations and Benediction, 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 4-5 p.m., Mass, 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235- You may hand-deliver the notice to the 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women: ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Benediction, 4996. No Longer Second Class,” program, 5:30 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581. 244-9002. First Saturdays 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. 28th St., Indiana- Events may be faxed to 317-236-1593 St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Sellersburg. Holy hour for religious vocations, Ave., Indianapolis. Sacred Heart devotion, 11 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-926-3324. For more information about our Benediction and exposition of the Blessed 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. Information: 317- Events Calendar policy, log on to Sacrament after 7 p.m. Mass. 632-9349. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) www.CriterionOnline.com, click on the Church, Chapel, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. “Events” link, then on the link to our Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, 2801 W. 86th St. Charles Borromeo Church, chapel, 2222 E. Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, 2 p.m. events policy. † St., Indianapolis. Indiana Autism and Sertoma Third St., Bloomington. Adoration of the Information: 317-357-8352. The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Page 7 Abortion, home heating advance to conference committees By Brigid Curtis Ayer two members from both the House of committee meeting to come up with a final Representatives and Senate, appointed by report,” Tebbe added. Track legislation, As this newspaper went to press, the the presiding officers. A bill goes to “Another challenge is once a confer- tune into radio show Indiana General Assembly was set to conference committee upon refusal of the ence committee report has been agreed To track legislative action or to adjourn on March 14, and politics at its first chamber to concur in the amendments upon by the conferees, then leadership contact your state legislators, go to best—and adopted by the second chamber. must approve of the contents and wording www.in.gov/legislative/ or call the worst—can Since House Bill 1172 was amended in before it can go to the floor for a vote.” Indiana House of Representatives at be seen in the Senate, the bill’s author has the option Two reports were offered during a 317-232-9600 or 800-382-9842. For the waning to agree or concur with the amendments March 8 conference committee by Harris the Indiana Senate, call 317-232-9400 days of the or to disagree, thus for consideration to determine if either or 800-382-9467. Indiana dissenting with the could receive sufficient support. One report Indiana Catholic Conference General Assembly. It is often heightened amendments. If the included: 1) that the fetus might feel pain; Executive Director Glenn Tebbe’s during a process called the conference author dissents, 2) that “physical life” begins at fertiliza- report on the week’s legislative activi- committee. then a conference tion; and 3) the Senate version of House ties follows Archbishop Daniel M. Followed and understood mainly by committee must Bill 1080 regarding abortion facilities. Buechlein’s weekly radio broadcast at Statehouse insiders, this fast-paced, often meet and attempt A second report offered by Harris 11:05 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday convoluted mayhem leaves even the leg- to prepare a ver- added a provision that would allow phar- mornings on Indianapolis Catholic islatively inclined feeling baffled. sion of the measure macists to refuse to dispense an abortifa- Radio WSPM 89.1 FM. This year, like others, is no exception. acceptable to both cient. The representative decided to go The show can now also be heard And in the case of controversial issues houses. with the first report since language in the anywhere in the state as WSPM has such as abortion—especially leading up to “Since Rep. second report—“dispense an abortifa- begun streaming it on the Internet. If an election year when political stakes are Rep. Tim Harris [Tim] Harris cient”—was a new concept that had not you have Internet access, tune into the higher—it ups the ante of political bar- [R-Marion], the passed either the House or Senate and ICC’s legislative update at gaining, a key component of the confer- bill’s author, decided not to concur, the would have created more opportunity for www.catholicradioindy.org. † ence committee process. bill moved to a conference committee,” opposition from legislators. House Bill 1172, a priority bill for the said Glenn Tebbe, executive director of The home heating issue, also a priority Indiana Catholic Conference, illustrates the Indiana Catholic Conference. for the Indiana Catholic Conference this Bill 258.” the conference committee process. The The conferees for House Bill 1172 were year, may have found a safe harbor in a Language providing a food handling bill would add more information for Harris; Sen. Jeff Drozda (R-Westfield), conference committee report. Earlier this exemption for non-profits, which was women seeking abortion under Indiana’s Senate sponsor of the bill; Rep. Earl Harris session, House Bill 1081, the energy sales removed from two bills in conference informed consent law. (D-East Chicago); and Sen. Allie Craycraft tax exemption for persons receiving heat- committee, has found another home in The version of the bill, which passed (D-Selma). ing assistance, passed the House. How- House Bill 1235, a bill dealing with a the Indiana House of Representatives with “While these meetings are public, ever, in the Senate, the bill was amended similar topic. This report has been signed bipartisan support by a 70-30 vote, did many unofficial into House Bill 101, the state’s controver- by conferees. If approved by the House five things—before it went into confer- discussions occur,” sial property tax bill. and Senate and signed into law, the con- ence committee. It informed women con- Tebbe said. “Some “Since the two chambers are far apart ference committee report on House Bill sidering abortion: 1) that life begins at may be between on resolving differences in the two ver- 1235 would give churches, schools and fertilization; 2) that the fetus may feel two legislators or sions of House Bill 101, the bill’s spon- other non-profits a food handling exemp- pain during the abortion; 3) that after others may be a sors sought another place to put the sales tion until 2010. 20 weeks of gestation, since the fetus may one-on-one discus- tax exemption,” Tebbe said. After a conference committee report is feel pain, an anesthetic for the fetus may sion between a leg- “They found Senate Bill 258, a bill approved by leadership in both the House be available; 4) that written information islator and which deals with sales tax for recreational and Senate, it is eligible to move forward be provided on physical risks of abortion; lobbyist. vehicles,” Tebbe continued. “Sponsors are to the House and Senate floor for a vote. and 5) that written information on adop- “Sometimes it hopeful that they can include the home tion alternatives be given. takes more than one heating tax exemption language into the (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for A conference committee is made up of Glenn Tebbe conference conference committee report for Senate The Criterion.) †

Legacy for Our Mission: For Our Children and the Future Office of Deacon Formation develops future ministry providers

uture permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of “The culture is very different,” Jones said of the deacon forma- FIndianapolis will soon provide a new kind of min- tion program. “I’m very much focused on helping and serving istry, and their presence in parishes and communities other people—much more than serving an organization.” will be welcomed if not always widely seen. The permanent diaconate program is made possible in part by Permanent deacons in two years will help address the chang- Saint Meinrad School of Theology, which offers the Archdio- ing demographics of parish ministry. Benedictine Father Bede cese of Indianapolis and other dioceses a diaconate formation Cisco, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and director of the program that draws on the school’s heritage of preparing candi- archdiocesan Office of Deacon Formation, has been working to dates for ordained ministry. Working with Saint Meinrad, the bring that concept closer to reality for the Church in central Office of Deacon Formation addresses intellectual, pastoral and and southern Indiana. spiritual formation requirements of the Church in the United States. Saint Meinrad partners with an individual diocese to Father Bede accepted Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein’s invi- provide a formation plan built with the school’s experience and tation in 2003 to help the archdiocese establish a permanent resources but based on the diocese’s particular needs. diaconate program. That’s when he began building program- ming for the formation of men who wished to explore serving The archdiocesan deacon formation program has four compo- the archdiocese as permanent deacons. The Office of Deacon nents of human, intellectual, pastoral and spiritual formation. Formation —which includes Father Larry Voelker, pastor of In pastoral formation, the candidates can participate in a vari- Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis and the program’s director of ety of settings such as healthcare facilities, jails and in ministry spiritual formation, and Benedictine Sister Sharon Kuhn, the to couples, just to name a few examples. office’s administrative assistant—has established the ground- work for a new ministry that will serve people in parishes and Addressing the needs in such settings is a fundamental reason in all corners of the archdiocese. why the Legacy for Our Mission campaign is critical for the future of the archdiocese. Funds raised in the campaign will Today, 25 men who represent almost every deanery of the arch- help ensure the success of initiatives such as the permanent diocese will each adopt a personal focus reflecting their indi- diaconate program. But pledging a thoughtful contribution vidual identities as they prepare for ordination in 2008. “It’s an honor to be part of a group to the campaign isn’t the only way to help ensure a successful diaconate program. People can also contribute through prayer, “In that sense, they will have ministries in parishes and in or- of men who will help serve the through active awareness of the new ministry and through a ganizations outside of parishes,” Father Bede said. “They won’t Church for the rest of their lives.” sincere consideration for prospective new deacons. just be exclusively serving in parishes. “It’s an honor to be part of a group of men who will help serve “Deacons are going to help us meet the ‘quieter’ needs of the the Church for the rest of their lives,” Jones said. “This has Church,” Father Bede added. “That’s kind of a difficult notion deacon formation process has been “like stepping into another changed me—it’s changed my heart.” for us to grasp, but they will help us in more ways than we world” of ministry and service to others. know.” Legacy for Our Mission, the archdiocese’s capital campaign, is guided During his time outside the classroom, Jones has been serving by the principles of Christian stewardship and addresses future min- Helping to meet those quieter needs is part of what attracted in various Catholic Charities agencies such as Holy Family Shel- istry needs the archdiocese. By contributing to Legacy for Our Mission Wes Jones, a member of St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis and a ter and the Refugee Resettlement Programs. These experiences through your local parish, a portion of your gift will be allocated to professor of marketing in the School of Business at the Univer- have offered him insights into how he might someday assist future ministry needs and distributed to efforts such as the permanent sity of Indianapolis. Jones is a prospective deacon who says the personnel who need to be served as they minister to others. diaconate program. Page 8 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Parishes schedule Lenten penance services Parishes throughout the archdiocese March 22, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel, April 10, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the April 6, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Sellersburg have scheduled communal penance ser- Connersville Greenwood, Greenwood April 9, 4 p.m. at Holy Family, New vices for Lent. The following is a list of March 28, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew, April 10, 7 p.m. at SS. Francis and Albany penance services that have been reported Richmond Clare, Greenwood April 10, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, to The Criterion. April 5, 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth, Clarksville Cambridge City Indianapolis West Deanery Batesville Deanery April 6, 7 p.m. at St. Anne, New Castle March 27, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel the Seymour Deanery March 21, 7 p.m. at St. Teresa Benedicta Archangel March 20, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, North of the Cross, Bright Indianapolis East Deanery March 28, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Cardinal Vernon March 22, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- March 20, 7 p.m. for St. Bernadette, Ritter Jr./Sr. High School March 21, 6 p.m. at American Martyrs, Rock, St. Mary-of-the-Rock March 28, 6:30 p.m. at St. Monica Scottsburg March 23, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) at March 30, 7 p.m. at St. Malachy, March 29, 7 p.m. for Our Lady of Lawrenceburg Brownsburg Providence, Brownstown, and March 27, 7 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) April 5, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph St. Ambrose, Seymour, at County April 6, 7 p.m. at Holy Angels St. Ambrose, Seymour April 3, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville March 22, 7 p.m. at St. Simon the Apostle April 4, 7 p.m. for Most Sorrowful April 4, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, New Albany Deanery Mother of God, Vevay, and Prince of Milan March 22, 7 p.m. for Holy Cross, March 20, 7 p.m. for St. Mary, New SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Peace, Madison, at Prince of Peace, April 4, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Oldenburg Albany, and Our Lady of Perpetual Madison April 5, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary at St. Mary Help, New Albany, at Our Lady of March 27, 1 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Shelby County Perpetual Help, New Albany Tell City Deanery April 5, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, March 21, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and March 30, 7:15 p.m. at St. Mark, Perry Osgood Indianapolis North Deanery 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of County April 6, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, March 26, 4 p.m. for North Deanery Providence Jr./Sr. High School, April 2, 4 p.m. for St. Michael, Morris parishes at Christ the King Clarksville Cannelton; St. Pius V, Troy; and April 7, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg March 27, 7 p.m. for North Deanery March 21, 7 p.m. for St. Augustine, St. Paul, Tell City, at St. Paul, Tell parishes at Christ the King Jeffersonville, and Most Sacred Heart Bloomington Deanery City March 28, 7 p.m. for North Deanery of Jesus, Jeffersonville, at Most March 23, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic April 6, 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine, parishes at Christ the King Sacred Heart of Jesus, Jeffersonville Center, Bloomington Leopold March 29, 7 p.m. for North Deanery March 21, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, April 12, 7 p.m. at St. Meinrad, March 28, 7 p.m. for St. Mary, Mitchell, parishes at Christ the King and St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, at Bradford St. Meinrad St. Mary, Mitchell March 22, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and Indianapolis South Deanery Terre Haute Deanery March 29, 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of March 25, 9:30 a.m. at St. Barnabas Bloomington Providence Jr./Sr. High School, March 23, 1:30 p.m. deanery service at March 28, 7 p.m. at St. Mark March 30, 7 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours, Clarksville Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute Martinsville March 29, 7 p.m. for Holy Name, March 22, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Corydon March 23, 7 p.m. deanery service at April 4, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, Beech Grove, Nativity and St. Jude March 22, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, St. Benedict, Terre Haute Bloomington at St. Jude Charlestown April 3, 7 p.m. deanery service at April 6, 7 p.m. at St. Agnes, Nashville April 5, 7 p.m. for Good Shepherd and March 29, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle St. Roch at Good Shepherd April 2, 2 p.m. at St. John, Starlight April 6, 7 p.m. deanery service at Connersville Deanery April 5, 7 p.m. for St. Ann and April 2, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Lanesville St. Patrick, Terre Haute March 21, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, St. Joseph at St. Joseph April 5, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- April 6, 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary, Brookville April 5, 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Knobs, Floyds Knobs Seelyville †

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As a form of prayer, eucharis- And how is eucharistic adoration tic adoration allows time for Eucharistic adoration is an act of related to the Eucharist itself? silence, prayerful reflection prayer and worship before the presence As a form of prayer, eucharistic adora- and quiet contemplation. To of Christ in consecrated bread. tion allows time for silence, prayerful Northwest Indiana Catholic pray in eucharistic adoration Adoration takes place whenever we reflection and quiet contemplation. is to reverence and honor the kneel in front of a tabernacle that con- In the midst of our increasingly hectic Lord’s presence in the tains the Eucharist, genuflect toward a pace of life, the uncertainties and stresses Eucharist. Eucharistic adora- tabernacle, kneel as the priest raises the of daily existence, and the hunger for tion flows from—and leads CNS photo/Karen Callaway, CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Eucharist at Mass or bow before receiv- spirituality, no wonder more and more to—full, conscious and active ing the Eucharist. It also occurs in a more people are drawn to this particular mode participation in the Mass. focused way outside of Mass when the of prayer. consecrated host is placed in a mon- The Catechism of the Catholic Church strance on the altar. says that as faith in the real presence of While this devotion is not new, there is Christ in the Eucharist deepened, the a renewed focus on understanding and Church became aware of the value of fostering it today. silent adoration of the Lord—a human Why this return to eucharistic act due to God alone—present under the adoration? eucharistic species. Why, for instance, did Pope Benedict To pray in eucharistic adoration is to XVI encourage young people gathered at reverence and honor the Lord’s presence World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany, in the Eucharist. The Lord is reverenced last August to learn through eucharistic when our distracted minds are calmed adoration to “pledge ourselves to building before him in prayer. And God is honored a better world” each day? when we bow before him, sing songs of Why did the 2005 World Synod of praise and acknowledge in word or deed Bishops strongly encourage eucharistic his power over all. This is different from simply looking at or admiring an artistic image of Christ Adoration inspires the way record-breaking crowds of view- ers did during the “70 Portraits of Christ” us to serve others exhibit held at the National Gallery of By David Gibson London during the Jubilee Year 2000. The 2005 World Synod of Bishops contemplation to adoration of God. Our unique glimpse into the life and mission Recognizing Christ’s presence leads to emphasized that eucharistic adoration sense of wonder before the great gift of of Christ. By contrast, eucharistic adora- serving as signs of his presence to others, “springs from the eucharistic action that, Christ’s ongoing presence among us tion invites the faithful to encounter the Pope Benedict XVI has said. in itself, is the greatest act of adoration of renews and strengthens us to be just, sacramental presence of the Lord so as to In his first encyclical, “God Is Love,” the Church, enabling the faithful to par- merciful, forgiving and loving. be renewed and transformed into a people Pope Benedict wrote, “God’s presence is ticipate fully, consciously, actively and Eucharistic adoration is also a form of of faith, hope and love. felt at the very time when the only thing fruitfully in the sacrifice of Christ.” “inner pilgrimage,” in the words of Pope How much time should anyone spend we do is to love.” Eucharistic adoration flows from—and Benedict. in the presence of God? The pope spoke about Christ’s pres- leads to—full, conscious and active par- Catholics believe that in the eucharis- Given the hectic and nearly exhaustive ence in May 2005 when he participated ticipation in the Mass. This vital link tic species, bread and wine are trans- pace of our lives today, taking time to rest in a eucharistic congress in Bari, Italy. between the celebration of Mass and formed into Christ’s body and blood. in God’s presence may seem impractical, “Christ draws us to him,” Pope eucharistic adoration is an important This sacramental presence of Christ is even wasteful. But could it be that time Benedict said. “He makes us come out of dimension of the recent revival of this offered to us so that we in turn are trans- spent, even briefly, in eucharistic adora- ourselves to make us all one with him. In devotion. formed through ongoing conversion on tion of God might give proper focus to this way, he also integrates us into the Eucharistic adoration is primarily a our journey of faith. the rest of our busy lives? communities of brothers and sisters, and form of prayer. It is prayer that focuses On this pilgrimage, Christ comes to In the midst of busyness this Lenten communion with the Lord is always also the heart and mind in awareness of the dwell within us as we draw spiritually season, this ancient form of prayer invites communion with our brothers and sisters.” Lord’s eucharistic presence. closer to him in prayer. But this is not us to pause, even for a moment, to experi- Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist As a form of prayer, it teaches us a simply a matter of private piety. The ence divine refreshment, conversion of attracts us toward him, the pope said, and new way of seeing with the eyes of faith spirit of eucharistic adoration, of neces- heart and inner strength for the journey of is meant to transform us into people who as we move from the visible to the invisi- sity, strengthens us to become Christ’s faith and of life itself. carry his presence into the world through ble, from the sacrament to the mystery of presence in the world, transforming it actions of love, forgiveness and justice. Christ’s love poured out for the world. into a place where God’s peace, justice, (Jem Sullivan teaches at the Pontifical Practiced as a type of prayer, remain- forgiveness and truth reign. Faculty of the Dominican House of Studies (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † ing in the eucharistic presence of the Images of Christ in paintings, sculp- in Washington, D.C. She is a writer, lec- Lord leads us from seeing to ture and stained glass give us the artists’ turer and catechetical consultant.) † Discussion Point Eucharistic adoration strengthens faith This Week’s Question powerful time for me—when I’m so busy—to stop and be present with other people in the community.” How have you participated—individually or with (Mary Ann Randall, Carson City, Nev.) others—in eucharistic adoration? “I used to go quite a distance to participate at another “I’ve participated as an individual for 40 years, but for parish, but recently our [parish] has been offering it the past 20 years I’ve [coordinated] the list [of people once a month. I think it’s a personal thing for each signing up for] nocturnal adoration from Thursday person and brings you closer to God.” (Catherine preceding First Friday at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day. Newcomb, Chesapeake, Va.) It is the best hour of the month.” (Mickey Spillane, New Bern, N.C.) “About five years ago, I heard a homily about how we should follow our passion. I’m a mother of six, Lend Us Your Voice [and] an associate with the Presentation of Mary Sisters in Maine, which promotes adoration. I met An upcoming edition asks: What do you think with Father to ask for perpetual adoration [at] our “the world” needs to know and to understand about church. With six other people, we started … the poor? 24 hours of adoration each First Friday.” (Carolyn To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail Burr, Sanford, Maine) to [email protected] or write to Faith “On Holy Thursday, our parish family has time set Alive! at 3211 Fourth St., N.E., Washington, D.C. aside for people to stay after the service. It is a very 20017-1100. † Tarczynski CNS photo/Greg Page 12 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Go and Make Disciples/John Valenti Jesus in the Gospels: Agony in the garden What does the

See Matthew 26:31-46, Mark 14:27-42, Valley, a very small valley with a creek Jesus’ agony consisted of more than Luke 22:31-46 that had running water that time of the the bodily torments he was about to voice of God year. At the foot of the Mount of Olives, undergo. He suffered because he had At the end of Jesus’ Last Supper, he led they headed for a cave that contained an taken upon himself the sins of all human- sound like? his Apostles to Gethsemane at the bottom oil press for squeezing olives, hence the ity. As the prophet Isaiah had foretold of the Mount of name Gat-Shmanim or Gethsemane. They (Is 53:4-6): “It was our infirmities that he (Editor’s Note: With this issue, we begin a Olives. To get to their apparently had stayed there before, and bore, our sufferings that he endured, new monthly column, “Go and Make destination, they eight of the Apostles stayed in the cave. while we thought of him as stricken, as Disciples,” by John Valenti, associate walked down a steep But Jesus took Peter, James and John with one smitten by God and afflicted. But he director for Evangelization and Faith slope into the Valley of him to a nearby olive grove. There was a was pierced for our offenses, crushed for Formation in the Archdiocese of Ben Hinnon, also massive stone there and he prostrated him- our sins, upon him was the chastisement Indianapolis.) known as Gehenna, self there in utter agony. that makes us whole, by his stripes we the “entrance to hell.” The three men who earlier had seen were healed.” The sound of the human voice animates Jeremiah (Jer 7:31) him transfigured now saw him at his During his agony, his most trusted a message with a distinctive style and tells us that it was here human worst. He knew what physical pain Apostles fell asleep. Jesus was all alone; purpose. that the Israelites once and humiliation faced him, even if the he already felt deserted. He woke them up When the truth of a burned their sons and daughters in the fire. Apostles didn’t. He begged his Father to and said to Peter, “Could you not keep person’s voice As they walked through what was then “let this cup pass from me,” but accepted watch for one hour?” He encouraged them resounds, it sings. a desolate ravine, Jesus told them that on his Father’s will. to pray, as he was doing, that they might When people singing that night they would all scatter and leave Surely at this time, Satan returned to not find temptation too great. “The spirit resound clear and true, him alone. Naturally, they denied that they tempt Jesus as Mel Gibson’s movie is willing,” he said, “but the flesh is their voices become a would do any such thing, especially Peter. The Passion of the Christ portrayed. Jesus weak.” choir. We listen to our As we know, Jesus told Peter that Peter knew that in only about 15 minutes he By the time his betrayer arrived, the voices, but what does would even deny knowing Jesus three could have climbed the Mount of Olives conflict within Jesus was over. God had at the voice of God sound times before a rooster would crow to and been on his way to the Judean dessert. least strengthened him enough that he was like? announce the dawn. That must have been a powerful tempta- again master of himself and his circum- Trusting the adage that wisdom comes They then walked through the Kidron tion. But he remained. stances. † from the mouths of babes, I recently asked children in Lillian Kelley’s class of 4- and 5-year-olds at St. Andrew/St. Rita Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes Catholic Academy in Indianapolis what they thought. Knowing where you are and where you’re going Sharing a Scripture passage from 1 Kings 19:11-14, we learned that God’s You know how people have obsessions. whenever a question of location comes up, that I needed a map to enjoy the book, I voice was not found in the wind, an earth- They love chocolate, exercise or keeping his “boss” refers customers to him to pro- was surprised to find it rather helpful. quake or in fire, but in a “gentle whisper.” their nails trimmed duce or interpret the correct map for the Needless to say, this man has a great Most of the children said God’s voice is square across. occasion. He’s the “Map Guy.” sense of direction and always knows the voice of a man, deep but soothing, Well, I know a per- Conversations with him are often inter- where he is. You could drop him in the comforting, maybe Daddy’s voice. Maybe son who loves, rupted by his departure to find a map to middle of a desert and he’d know not only a ghost! absolutely loves, maps. illustrate whatever subject is under discus- which way was north, but also which Connie Zittnan, director of the This man has accu- sion. This is especially true when you’re direction led to civilization. Archdiocesan Schools Consortium, said mulated God knows talking about military history, Civil War This is the exact opposite of yours God’s voice sounds like “balls of cotton,” how many maps over history or any old history there is (or truly, who lived in the same house for billowing like the clouds. a long period of time. was). People who are used to him are not 20 years before realizing that it faced I shared this with the children, and they They include the free put off by this, and his oldest son has even west. In fact, whenever I get off an eleva- laughed. “Cotton balls!” gas station maps of inherited this disarming trait. tor with the Map Guy, he grabs my arm “That’s right,” Connie said. “God’s yore, U.S. geological Maps are also prevalent when talk turns because he knows I’ll start off in the voice sounds like children’s laughter!” survey maps, maps in books he reads, to travel. No one dares mention something wrong direction. When I posed the same question to maps in atlases, you-name-it. like, “Gee, wouldn’t it be fun to see All of this has led me to think about Katherine Seger’s sixth-grade students at They are housed (overflowing is a Alaska?” before the maps are out, cover- maps in relation to life. Many of us start St. Thomas Aquinas School in more accurate description) in two map ing every available inch of table space, out with a kind of road map for where Indianapolis, Linda Albrecht said, “God’s chests designed exactly for that purpose. flopping their corners into the salsa and we’d like to go: a career, marriage, places voice is welcoming, a different voice at The drawers are wider than longer, and chips. And, if travel plans progress, no we’d like to visit. different times. God uses what is needed not very deep so that they may hold a inch of the proposed destination will go Some of us have no map whatsoever to get our attention.” number of large, folded maps. This is sup- unexamined. It almost makes the real trip and, yet, seem to find a path to fulfill- God’s voice can be heard when we posed to foster neatness, but take my redundant. ment. Others wander cluelessly, winding pray, in Scripture, during Mass, in the word for it, it doesn’t happen. Reading a mystery novel recently, after up at dead ends or disastrous destinations. Eucharist, in Christian music, in the voice This gentleman volunteers at the local the person in question had read it, I found Maybe Lent is a good time to reroute of a pastor and in the voices of people library, assisting in the history depart- a handmade map tucked inside. The novel ourselves with new maps, of course, with who care about us, including parents (yes, ment, history being another of his numer- was about murders committed on an the help of God, the divine Map Guy. God especially talks to parents), teachers, ous passions. island, and on his map he’d drawn a dia- friends and those around us. There, he helps people look up their gram of all the structures on the island, (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the God sent a human voice to speak for genealogy, assists parish historians in find- their proximity to each other and the mur- Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular him. “I will send my messenger ahead of ing old church records, and so on. And der scene, etc. Although I didn’t realize columnist for The Criterion.) † you, a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister straight paths for him’ ” (Mk 1:2-3). Harry Dudley, the archdiocese’s associ- ate executive director of faith formation, A lesson in evangelization and a few Irish saints said, “God’s voice is in the sounds of silence and in the prophetic words to those Irish Catholics celebrate St. Patrick’s about the faith. center of Celtic Christianity (Aug. 31); who speak the social justice message.” Day. So does nearly everyone else who To encourage youth groups to partici- St. Brendan, patron of boatmen, sailors, God’s voice can also be heard in nature, likes to party, and pate, the best costumes, signs and perfor- travelers and whales (May 16); St. Brigid, God’s creation. Bernadette Paradise, the enjoy good Irish food mances in the parade won a Catholic patron of babies, blacksmiths, cows and archdiocese’s associate director of schools and drink. youth evangelization award, trophy, dairy workers, Ireland, midwives, poets, and urban education, said, “God’s voice The March 17 feast medals and more. One Bread has partici- sailors, scholars and travelers (Feb. 1); sounds like the waves on the beach; it’s day has become so pated in the parade for three of the past St. Columba, patron of bookbinders, something larger than we are.” celebrated that, in four years. However, it primarily evange- Ireland, poets and Scotland (June 9); Perhaps what we hear is the small some ways, it has lizes through its Web site, St. Columban, whose emblem is the bear voice of God, a gentle whisper reminis- been secularized. This http://1bread.catholic.org. since he had a knack for causing trouble cent of the murmuring voice of the forest is good if we demon- After the parade, One Bread hosted a (Nov. 23); St. Ita, the revered teacher of or like the voice of our conscience. Or strate Christ’s love fundraiser, where baked goods, drinks, St. Brendan (Jan. 15); St. Kevin, patron of maybe it is the voice of the Holy Spirit through our behavior, religious items and free information about blackbirds, the archdiocese of Dublin, saying, “Lord, whom shall I send? And but not good if we are obscuring the the Church were available. Perhaps such Ireland, and Glendalough, Ireland (June 3); who will go for us?” (Is 6:8). essence of the feast day and scandalizing activities could be included in future St. Kiernan, a visionary who founded a Our Catholic Church is a voice that others. St. Patrick’s Day events in our archdiocese. great Irish monastery (Sept. 9); and echoes what we have heard. We sing. To Recently, I learned that a worldwide Meanwhile, I enjoy everything about St. Malachy, the first Irish saint to be can- praise God, we lift our voices and hear the Catholic evangelization group based in this time of year—even though my her- onized by a pope in 1199 (Nov. 3). retelling of the story. Sanford, N.C.,—the lay apostolate One itage is Swiss and German. However, I I found this information (and short Five-year old Nicolas Ford at Bread—marched in an early St. Patrick’s recently did learn something that greatly biographies of these saints) at www.fact- St. Andrew/St. Rita Academy said, “God’s Day Parade in Raleigh, N.C. pleased me. I was born on the July 11 monster.com/spot/irishsaints1.html. voice is like a chorus!” Participants wore Catholic evangelist feast day of another Irish saint, a martyr However, I could not verify every one of St. Thomas student Ciaran McQuiston T-shirts, and distributed St. Patrick canonized in 1975, St. Oliver Plunket the saints on Catholic Web sites. Perhaps said, “If love had a voice, it would sound prayer cards with the saint’s biography (1629-81). readers will do better than I. like God.” Classmate Aniah Baxter and an invitation to attend Mass at When learning this, I also found other agreed. “God’s voice sounds like Jesus,” nearby churches. The cards also shared Irish saints’ feast days, in addition to (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of the voice of love, who said, “My sheep the Diocese of Raleigh’s Web site, which Ireland’s patron, St. Patrick, of course. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is listen to my voice; I know them, and they lists churches and gives free information They included St. Aidan, founder of a great a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † follow me” (Jn 10:27). † The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Page 13

Third Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, March 20 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 Sunday, March 19, 2006 Joseph, husband of the Luke 11:14-23 Virgin Mary • Exodus 20:1-17 approaches. The event happened in the 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Friday, March 24 • 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 spring. Passover drew Jews from every- Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 Hosea 14:2-10 • John 2:13-25 where to Jerusalem. As these people came on a pilgrimage, they wanted to offer sacri- Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 Psalm 81:6c-11b, 14, 17 fice in the temple. Commerce in the things Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a Mark 12:28-34 The Book of Exodus is the source of this needed for the rituals was brisk. For Jesus, or Luke 2:41-51a Lenten weekend’s first biblical reading. the commerce was bad, since people led Saturday, March 25 It is the story of only by self-interest and personal monetary Tuesday, March 21 The Annunciation of the Lord God presenting Moses profit were trafficking in holy items, in all with what Christians likelihood profiteering, since the pilgrims Daniel 3:25, 34-43 Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 long have called the would have had nowhere else to go to Psalm 25:4bc-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9 Psalm 40:7-11 Ten Commandments. obtain what they needed for their sacrifices. Matthew 18:21-35 Hebrews 10:4-10 The context is The Apostles saw the Lord’s strong reac- Luke 1:26-38 important. The time tion as proof from the prophets that the Wednesday, March 22 setting for this event Messiah had come, and was Jesus. was during the Then Jesus said that true holiness is not Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 Sunday, March 26 Hebrews’ long trek merely going through motions, however Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 Fourth Sunday of Lent across the Sinai sacred their origin or purpose, or mouthing Matthew 5:17-19 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Peninsula. They were fleeing Egypt, where pious words. Rather, genuine saintliness Psalm 137:1-6 they had been enslaved. They were en route comes from the heart. Thursday, March 23 Ephesians 2:4-10 to their future homeland. Jesus also predicts the forthcoming cru- Toribio de Mogrovejo, bishop John 3:14-21 However, most important to understand- cifixion and resurrection. ing this context is God’s role in it. The Jeremiah 7:23-28 Hebrews would never have escaped Egypt Reflection had God not assisted them. They would The readings for this third weekend are have been hopelessly lost in the stark powerful, and they are great in their teach- Sinai Desert had God not guided them. ings for us. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen They would have starved or died of thirst or First among the lessons is the teaching been killed by venomous snakes if God had implied by the gift from God of the not come to their rescue. Finally, they Ten Commandments. God loves us, as God Fasting expresses praise, would have had no place to go had God not loved the ancient Hebrews. They yearned to promised them a homeland. be freed from slavery. We yearn to be free They absolutely depended on God, who from sin, with the anger, heartbreaks and love, hope and faith in God had shown them great love and mercy. despair it creates. They knew God, and had bonded with God. As God rescued the Hebrews and Every Lent, we are told about the shelter the homeless and not turn their It was, in fact, a contract, a mutual rela- showed them how to achieve peace and Q“power of fasting” or that we backs on each other. Then, said God, tionship. In turn, they were expected to live dignity as persons, God rescues us through should fast and pray people will fast and he will listen. in peace, with respect for all, and certainly Jesus. about a particular These are marvelous words to reflect in recognition of God as Creator. Jesus understands us perfectly because problem. on during this Lenten season. Simple humans, they could not quickly Jesus is human. His own total dedication I know the rules Food and drink are one of the great realize how to satisfy their part of the rela- teaches us that we cannot be good about fast days, but treasures of our lives. They are blessings tionship. God revealed the way they could Christians if we do not give ourselves com- can you explain more that God obviously wants us to enjoy meet their obligations. He gave them the pletely to God from the heart. † about why people fast intensely. Ten Commandments. The Commandments and how? (Indiana) One of the great motives for fasting, are not so much arbitrary rules set by an therefore, is the one we find presented aloof and demanding God. They were Readers may submit prose Interestingly, most often in the Scriptures. It is a way directions as to how the Hebrews could Afasting of some of responding to God’s persistent ways find tranquility, security and life itself. or poetry for faith column sort is observed by adherents of nearly to get our attention, of telling God that St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians The Criterion invites readers to sub- every religion in the world. we’re really serious about what we pray furnishes the second reading. mit original prose or poetry relating to Fasting takes many forms, perhaps for, whether the prayer is praise and It gives a basic truth of human existence. faith or experiences of prayer for pos- total restraint from food and drink for a worship, asking some favor, giving Humans are limited in their grasp of reality, sible publication in the “My Journey to whole day or more, or “one full meal” thanks or any other intention. and in their ability to decide wisely and God” column. with occasional snacks, or anywhere in Some relatively recent and excellent objectively. God supplies for these lacks Seasonal reflections also are appre- between. books about fasting are on the market. and wants. He guides us. The guide is ciated. Please include name, address, There are numerous valid and One of them is Fasting Rediscovered by Jesus, the Son of God. In Jesus, Christians parish and telephone number with “practical” reasons why people fast: Paulist Father Thomas Ryan, published find absolute wisdom. submissions. • to withdraw occasionally from one’s by Paulist Press. The last reading is from St. John’s Send material for consideration to normal intake of food and drink, Father Ryan tells how in the Old Gospel. “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, • to feel more alert and healthier, Testament God falls all over himself to It is one of the best-known Gospel pas- P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 • to sleep better, to lose weight, to gain convince his people that he is there to sages. In this story, Jesus enters the temple or e-mail to [email protected]. † self-control and so on. give them what they need. They respond in Jerusalem as the feast of Passover Whatever else it may be, however, by telling God in this way how urgent from the Christian perspective fasting is are their wants. above all a religious act that puts people In the book, Father Ryan describes My Journey to God in better touch with God. how his father used to ride his bicycle Fasting is a unique way of expressing around the block where his mother praise, love, hope and faith in God, of lived, hoping to get a glimpse of her keeping ourselves open to the Lord’s through the window. Before I Write of Your Love continual desire to fashion us in the Our sense of God, he explains, must image of Jesus Christ, into the complete be like what his mother felt about her Great creator of a world of sky and sea, human beings that we were created to suitor at the time. She knew he was out Whose songs are present in the notes of become. there circling, watching and hoping to birds, The renowned second-century theolo- see her. May I grow close to you and learn gian St. Irenaeus wrote that God shaped When she went to the window, Father How I can glorify you with words. us and continues to do so. Our job is to Ryan relates, she knew he would know offer the Creator a heart that is soft and her, would listen to her concerns and You gave me the gifts of mind and hands malleable. Let the clay be moist, he would make a loving response. Enabling me to write of your love urged, so we don’t grow hard and lose As Father Ryan says, “Fasting is And find if I can the words of the Spirit; the imprint of his fingers. sending God a message. He’s very good Guide me with inspiration from above. A major challenge with fasting, as about answering his mail.” with all practices of self-denial, is that That is something people of faith who God, who painted the first originals, they can become mere external formali- fast often already know, and the rest of Who selected the colors of a magnificent ties, an end in themselves, and lose us might learn. world, touch with their spiritual implications.

And sculpted the majestic pinnacled Catholic Accent The prophet Isaiah once described (Catholic Q & A: Answers to the Most mountains, how the people complained because they Common Questions About Catholicism Teach me to paint with words the fasted faithfully, but God didn’t seem to is a 530-page collection of columns by greatness of your love. notice (Is 58:3-7). God’s reply was that Father John Dietzen and published by they fasted, but then they quarreled, Crossroad Publishing Company in

By Thomas J. Rillo Ed Zelachoski, CNS photo by fought, were selfish and cheated each New York. It is available through book- other. stores for $17.95. Questions may be sent (Thomas J. Rillo is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington and a “This, rather, is the fasting I want,” to Father Dietzen at Box 5515, Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad.) God said, asking them to free the Peoria, IL 61612 or by e-mail in care of oppressed, share bread with the hungry, [email protected].) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2006 Pope: Christ is with Church, like he was with disciples in stor m VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Despite Benedict XVI said. cardinal’s 22 meditations strengthened For a moment, he said, it gives people troubles and tensions, Christ is with his The pope, thanking retired Cardinal him and top Vatican officials. a hint of heaven. Church just as he was with the disciples Marco Ce of Venice for leading his The weeklong retreat, the pope said, “Usually, it is a brief experience caught in a storm on the sea, Pope March 5-11 Lenten retreat, said the was a “period of physical and spiritual which God occasionally concedes, rest.” especially in view of harsh trials,” the An image of Christ in sorrow appears Pope Benedict also spoke about his pope said. on the glass of a votive candle at a retreat on March 12 during his midday “No one, however, can live on Tabor church in Washington. The penitential recitation of the Angelus with thousands while on this earth,” he said. season of Lent culminates with reflec- of visitors gathered at St. Peter’s Square. “Human existence is a journey of

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31, St. Anthony of Padua, Grandfather of six. Clarksville, Feb. 28. Wife of POLLITT, Susan K. Santiago Lopez. Mother of (Bullard), 60, St. Gabriel, Celtic Chelsea Lafferty and Luis Connersville, March 3. Sister of Alejandro Lopez. Daughter of Ellen Dixon, Janice Huston, cross Rest in peace Sean Gallagher Photo by Charles and Ruth Ellen Tate. Raetta and Peter Bullard. Sister of Leah, Molly and Brent A Celtic cross stands in Please submit in writing to our March 3. Wife of Kenneth Tate. RIEHLE, Gerald, 46, front of Sherwood Hall at office by 10 a.m. Thursday Gruner. Mother of Patricia St. Anthony, Indianapolis, LUESSE, Martha J., 84, Saint Meinrad School of before the week of publication; Pittman. Grandmother of seven. March 9. Husband of Diane St. Louis, Batesville, March 6. Theology in St. Meinrad. be sure to state date of death. Great-grandmother of 11. Great- Riehle. Father of Angela, Kristen Mother of Sandy Sims, June Blessed in 1924, it was Obituaries of archdiocesan great-grandmother of two. and David Riehle. Brother of Smith, Robert and Steve built with funds con- priests serving our archdiocese Janet, Lois and Rita Rauch, HOMBURG, Charles F., 82, Luesse. Grandmother of nine. tributed by the alumni of are listed elsewhere in The St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Lawrence and Richard Riehle. Great-grandmother of three. the southern Indiana Criterion. Order priests and March 6. Husband of Esther MURPHY, Louis, 86, Our WHEATLEY, Robert Joseph, seminary. religious sisters and brothers (Smith) Homburg. Father of Lady of Perpetual Help, New Jr., 54, Sacred Heart of Jesus, are included here, unless they Jane Holmer and Robert Albany, Feb. 17. Husband of Jeffersonville, Feb. 17. Husband are natives of the archdiocese Homburg. Grandfather of three. Joyce Murphy. Father of of Susan (Vettes) Wheatley. or have other connections to it; Great-grandfather of two. Father of Aren Capps and Craig those are separate obituaries Carolyn Ferguson, Dilla Lopp, KIEFER, George H., 87, Wheatley. Son of Dorothy on this page. Donna Naville, Patsy Wright, St. Mary, North Vernon, Michael Murphy and Tom (Smith) Wheatley. Brother of ABEL, Margaret Theresa, 93, March 3. Husband of Ruby Pickett. Brother of Thelma Jan, Jane, Bob, David, Gary St. Luke, Indianapolis, Feb. 27. (Morgan) Kiefer. Father of Caudill, Bertha Diekrich, and Gene Wheatley. Grand- Providence Sister Angela Louise Mother of Sharon Lee, Donald, Peggy Cheesebrew and George Margaret Gillespie and Mary father of two. Frederick and Gerald Abel. Kiefer Jr. Grandfather of seven. Mahon. WILSON, Kenneth H., 73, Schwartz taught school for 39 years Grandmother of eight. Great- Great-grandfather of 15. Great- NGUYEN, Chat Van, M.D., St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Providence Sister Angela In the archdiocese, Sister grandmother of six. great grandfather of one. 73, Our Lady of Perpetual Feb. 25. Husband of Jane Louise Schwartz died on Angela Louise taught at the for- CROSSEN, Todd Michael, 21, LEPPERT, David W., 63, Help, New Albany, Feb. 4. (Caffrey) Wilson. Father of March 1 at Mother Theodore mer Annunciation School in St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Father of Dr. Huey and Dr. Van Jeanne Milan, Julie Nash, Hall at Saint Mary-of-the- Brazil from 1952-53 and Feb. 22. Son of Scott and Lori Feb. 22. Husband of Cynthia Nguyen. Brother of Hao, Ve, James and Michael Wilson. Woods. She was 78. 1954-58, St. Philip Neri School Crossen. Brother of Mark and (Stephenson) Leppert. Father of Hoang and Phac Nguyen. Grandfather of six. † The Mass of Christian in Indianapolis from 1958-63, Matthew Crossen. Grandson of Katherine Kirkham, Charles Burial was celebrated on the former St. Catherine School Pete and Peggy Apple. and J. Dustin Leppert. Brother Franciscan Sister Antoinette Marie March 4 at the Church of the in Indianapolis from 1963-68 GRUNER, Charlotte G., 88, of Donald Leppert. Manus died on March 6 at age 100 Immaculate Conception at the and St. Michael School in St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, LOPEZ, TARA Lynn (Tate), motherhouse. Burial followed at Greenfield from 1968-69. Franciscan Sister Antoinette former St. Mary School in the sisters’ cemetery. In 1989, Sister Angela Marie Manus died on March 6 Lanesville, St. Andrew School The former Elizabeth Louise returned to the mother- Benedictine Sister M. Edith Hohl at St. Clare Hall, the health care in Richmond and St. Michael Catherine Schwartz was born house, where she ministered in taught at schools in southern Indiana facility for the Congregation of School in Brookville. on Jan. 12, 1928, in Evansville, health care services. She served Ind. as director and coordinator of Benedictine Sister M. Edith Boonville, Ind.; Elberfeld, Ind.; the Sisters of the Third Order of Sister Antoinette Marie also She entered the congregation activities from 1989-98, as an Hohl, a member of Monastery Rockport, Ind.; Haubstadt, Ind.; St. Francis, in Oldenburg. She taught at Catholic schools in the of the Sisters of Providence on activity department staff mem- Immaculate Conception in Hawesville, Ky.; and Norco, was 100. Evansville Diocese as well as in July 21, 1946, professed first ber from 1998-2002, and as a Ferdinand, Ind., in the Evansville Calif. The Mass of Christian Ohio, Missouri and Kentucky. vows on Jan. 23, 1949, and pro- ministry of care volunteer from Diocese, died on March 2 at She served as director of reli- Burial was celebrated on In 1985, Sister Antoinette fessed final vows on Jan. 23, 2002-05. In 2005, she began a St. Joseph Hospital in Hunting- gious education at St. Ferdinand March 9 at the motherhouse Marie retired to the mother- 1954. ministry of prayer. burg, Ind. She was 82. Parish in Ferdinand and chapel in Oldenburg. Burial fol- house, where she served in During 59 years as a Sister Surviving are several nieces The Mass of Christian Burial St. Henry Parish in St. Henry, lowed at the sisters’ cemetery. retirement ministry. of Providence, Sister Angela and nephews. was celebrated on March 4 at where she also ministered as pas- The former Elizabeth Manus Surviving are several nieces Louise taught at Catholic Memorial gifts may be the Monastery Immaculate toral associate. She also taught was born on July 22, 1905, in and nephews. schools staffed by the sisters in made to the Sisters of Conception Church in Ferdi- religious education at parishes in New Albany. Memorial gifts may be sent Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and Providence, Saint Mary-of-the- nand. Burial followed at the Schnellville, Ind.; St. Anthony, She entered the Oldenburg to the Sisters of St. Francis, the District of Columbia for Woods, St. Mary-of-the- sisters’ cemetery. Ind; and Ferdinand. Franciscan community on P.O. Box 100, Oldenburg, IN 39 years. Woods, IN 47876. † The former Margaret Hohl Sister M. Edith is survived by Aug. 15, 1921, and professed 47036. † was born on Oct. 4, 1923, in two sisters, Benedictine Sister her final vows on July 26, 1927. St. Henry, Ind. Mary Lois Hohl, a member of Sister Antoinette Marie She entered the Sisters of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in taught at Catholic grade schools St. Benedict in Ferdinand in Beech Grove, and Sophia Davis for 53 years. 1947 from St. Henry Parish in Taylor of Evansville, Ind., as In the archdiocese, she St. Henry. She made her first well as one brother, Leo Hohl of taught at St. Mary School in profession of vows in 1949 and St. Henry, and several nieces and Rushville, St. Louis School in her final profession of vows in nephews. Batesville, St. Vincent de Paul 1952. Contributions in memory of School in Bedford, St. Mary Sister M. Edith taught at Sister M. Edith may be made to School in Greensburg, the for- St. Joseph School, Holy Rosary the Sisters of St. Benedict of mer Holy Trinity School in School and Holy Redeemer Ferdinand, Monastery Imma- Indianapolis, St. Gabriel School School, all in Evansville, Ind.; as culate Conception, 802 E. 10th in Connersville, St. Mary well as at Catholic schools in St., Ferdinand, IN 47532. † School in New Albany, the

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Patrick Joseph. “Deep down, it was some- have to admire those people who came IRISH thing I wanted to continue. I thought it before us.” continued from page 1 was very special to be a fourth generation, and to have a chance at a fifth generation, A lesson in love

get emotional still thinking about their I couldn’t pass it up. I know what it Karen Gallagher has always known the John Shaughnessy Photos by daughter’s wedding on Oct. 28, 2005. meant to my father and grandfather.” connection of faith, family and Irish her- “It was just something really special,” He hopes to continue another family itage—a connection that was fostered by said John Griffin, a member of tradition for his children. her mother, Kathryn Monaghan, and her St. Barnabas Parish. “It was just a tribute “My parents put our faith as the fore- father, the late Ray Monaghan. to the faith that all the generations had in most part of our lives,” said Patrick Joseph, That connection came alive again on God. It just brought up all the memories a member of St. Roch Parish in Ash Wednesday when Gallagher’s of faith and family.” Indianapolis. “They went out of their way youngest son, his wife and their two small to let us go to a Catholic school. They boys visited 92-year-old Kathryn Four generations of Irish eyes: Michael A family tradition made sacrifices. I hope to teach my faith Monaghan at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Gallagher (left) snuggles with dad, Brian On Feb. 12, Amy and Patrick Joseph and show my faith with my own children.” Grove. Gallagher, while Brian’s mom, Karen Gallagher, Miles rejoiced when their second child— Sacrificing to build a better life for “When they went up to get ashes, overlooks her mother, Kathryn Monaghan. their first son—was born. their children is part of the tradition of Michael—the 2-year-old—grabbed my Naming him became one of the easiest being Irish and Catholic, said Patrick mother’s hand,” Gallagher recalled. “She to the hospital to see Mom. But he went choices the couple would ever make. David Miles, the grandfather of the latest told me she was so proud that he was to see Mom first, before he did anything Patrick Ian became the fifth straight gen- addition to the Miles family. walking up with her. She told me she else,” recalled Gallagher, a member of eration of Miles’ males to be named after “My great-grandmother had a pretty said, ‘Ray, are you watching us? Are you St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis. the patron saint of Ireland. rough life,” Patrick David said. “She watching us?’ She was tearing up as she “But the main memory of that day was “My wife really liked the name,” said immigrated here, married in 1902 and her was telling me this.” another lesson from Dad. Before he led us husband passed away in 1905, leaving her Her tears came because the connection in grace, he said, ‘Easter is the most with two sons. She ran the farm and of faith and family was at the heart of the important day in the Church year. If it raised those two boys, including my life of Ray Monaghan, who died two wasn’t for Easter and the Resurrection, grandfather, Patrick Leonard. His oldest years ago after 66 years of marriage. our faith wouldn’t have any meaning.’ son, Patrick Ellis, my father, eventually Gallagher tells the heartbreaking story Easter wasn’t just a day for Dad. It was a came to Indianapolis and opened a of how her father, at the age of 11, came validation of his faith.” grocery store in Holy Cross Parish.” to understand the importance of family. He viewed St. Patrick’s Day as a vali- While he’s proud of his family’s five “His mother died and his father aban- dation of his heritage. So does Karen generations of Patricks, he’s even more doned him,” she said. “Dad made a con- Gallagher. She will begin her St. Patrick’s proud of the heritage that spawned them. scious decision that his children were Day by going to Mass. As she kneels, she “I think the Irish are special people going to have the life of love he didn’t will offer prayers for the blessing of her because they were persecuted for being have. He was a loving father who taught faith, the blessing of being Irish and the Catholic, and they didn’t give up on their by example. His faith and his love for blessing of her family, starting with the faith,” said Patrick David, the grandfather. Mom were his two strongest lessons.” gift of her parents. A pick of Patricks: Patrick David Miles holds “The tendency is when things get Those lessons were showcased in an “St. Patrick’s Day was always impor- Patrick Ian Miles while Patrick Joseph Miles tough, people duck away from things. The Easter Sunday moment about 15 years ago tant at home,” she said. “It was a way to watches. The Miles family has honored Ireland’s fact that the Irish Catholics stood true to when he visited his wife in the hospital. express our pride and our Irish heritage. favorite saint with five straight generations of their faith, that means something special “Dad was supposed to go to Mass, then And the base of our Irish heritage is our Patricks. to me. We don’t suffer anymore, but you come to our house for breakfast, then go faith and our family.” †

“to defend human life and human dignity Catholics to community and helping those illusory if the right to life, the most basic POLITICIANS whenever they are threatened.” in need.” and fundamental right and the condition continued from page 1 “While it is always necessary to work The USCCB chairmen said the House for all other personal rights, is not to reduce the number of abortions by pro- members rightly recognized “that defended with maximum determination,” value of human life and the undesirability viding alternatives and help to vulnerable Catholics in public life must act seriously the late pope said. of abortion” and pledged to support alter- parents and children, Catholic teaching and responsibly on many important moral The USCCB chairmen continued, “As natives to abortion, such as adoption, calls all Catholics to work actively to issues.” the Church carries out its central responsi- improved access to children’s health care restrain, restrict and bring to an end the “A priority for the poor, the protection bility to teach clearly and help form con- and child care, and “policies that encour- destruction of unborn human life,” the of family life, the pursuit of justice and sciences, and as Catholic legislators seek age paternal and maternal responsibility.” Catholic leaders said. the promotion of peace are fundamental to act in accord with their own con- “In all these issues, we seek the The politicians said they were “com- priorities of the Catholic moral tradition sciences, it is essential to remember that Church’s guidance and assistance, but mitted to making real the basic principles which cannot be ignored or neglected,” conscience must be consistent with funda- believe also in the primacy of con- that are at the heart of Catholic social they said. “We encourage and will con- mental moral principles. ... science,” the statement said. “In recog- teaching: helping the poor and disadvan- tinue to work with those in both parties “As bishops, we too are bound by our nizing the Church’s role in providing taged, protecting the most vulnerable who seek to act on these essential princi- own consciences to teach faithfully and to moral leadership, we acknowledge and among us, and ensuring that all ples in defense of the poor and recommit ourselves to continued reflec- accept the tension that comes with being Americans of every faith are given mean- vulnerable.” tion and discussion on how Catholic faith in disagreement with the Church in some ingful opportunities to share in the bless- The Catholic leaders then quoted from and public service can work together to areas.” ings of this great country.” “Christifideles Laici,” Pope John promote human life and dignity, and [to] Some of the politicians who signed “That commitment is fulfilled in differ- Paul II’s 1988 apostolic exhortation on advance the common good,” they said. that statement are strongly pro-life while ent ways by legislators, but includes the vocation and mission of the laity, “Through dialogue, especially the irre- others support keeping abortion legal. reducing the rising rates of poverty, another section of which the politicians placeable dialogue between Catholic The USCCB chairmen said they wel- increasing access to education for all, had cited. political leaders and their own bishops, comed “this and other efforts that seek to pressing for increased access to health “The common outcry, which is justly we hope to promote a better understand- examine how Catholic legislators bring care and taking seriously the decision to made on behalf of human rights—for ing of how the Church’s teaching on together their faith and their policy go to war,” they said. “Each of these example, the right to health, to home, to human life and dignity challenges us all,” choices,” and said Catholics are called issues challenges our obligations as work, to family, to culture—is false and they added. †

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