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calls for less Natalie Hoefer Photo by ‘Vatican-centric,’ Respect Life more socially conscious Month Church VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In his latest wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said that he aimed to make the Catholic Church less “Vatican-centric” and closer to the “people of God,” as well as more socially conscious and open to modern culture. He also revealed that he briefly considered turning down the papacy in the moments following his election Pope Francis last March, and identified the “most urgent problem” that the Church should address today as youth unemployment and the abandonment of elderly people. The pope’s remarks appeared in a 4,500-word interview, published on Oct. 1 in the Rome daily La Repubblica, with Abby Johnson, author of unPlanned and former director of a Planned Parenthood facility who turned pro-life four years ago after witnessing an Eugenio Scalfari, a co-founder and former ultrasound-guided abortion, was the keynote speaker at Right to Life of Indianapolis’ 31st Celebrate Life dinner, held at the Indiana Convention Center in editor-in-chief of the newspaper. Indianapolis, on Sept. 17. Scalfari, an avowed atheist, publicly addressed the pope in a pair of articles on religious and philosophical topics over the From abortion facility director to pro-life summer, and Pope Francis replied in a letter that La Repubblica published on Sept. 11. The journalist reported that the two met in advocate—Abby Johnson’s journey of faith person at the Vatican on Sept. 24. Their conversation touched on a range of (Editor’s note: Due to the graphic nature witnessed, live through an ultrasound, the in the abortion industry, from her topics, including economic justice, dialogue of portions of this article regarding abortion of a 13-week-old unborn baby in observation of how apathy has seeped between Christians and nonbelievers, and a witnessed abortion and general October of 2009. into churches to her mission to rally reform of the Vatican bureaucracy. operations at Planned Parenthood, In that moment, her heart changed from Christians to do more than just pray for “Heads of the Church have often been adults may want to review its contents the culture of death to the culture of life. abortion’s end—to “look evil in the face narcissists, flattered and thrilled by their before sharing it with children.) Johnson shared her story at Right to and say, ‘No more!’ ” courtiers,” the pope said. “The court is the Life of Indianapolis’ 31st Celebrate Life leprosy of the papacy.” By Natalie Hoefer dinner in Indianapolis on Sept. 17. ‘I was a good kid growing up’ Pope Francis said that the Roman Curia, Through excerpts from her interview “I was raised in [the Baptist] church, the Church’s central administration at the Abby Johnson was the director with The Criterion and during her keynote was a good kid growing up. … I wonder Vatican, is not itself a court, though courtiers of a Planned Parenthood facility, a address, Johnson’s story unfolds in her how I went from that person to being a can be found there. woman who herself had undergone two own words. person who laid on an abortion table— The Curia “has one defect,” he said. “It abortions. It ranges from the horror of what not once but twice—to take the lives of is Vatican-centric. It sees and looks after After years in the abortion industry, actually happens at Planned Parenthood my unborn children. I can only say it the interests of the Vatican, which are still, her life changed instantly when she facilities to the exodus of many working See ABBY, page 8 See POPE, page 5 Pope Francis to canonize Blessed John XXIII, Blessed John Paul II on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday VATICAN CITY (CNS)— on April 27. hope and light,” the cardinal said. Recognizing that Blessed John XXIII and The pope made the announcement Blessed John Paul, known as a Blessed John Paul II have widespread on Sept. 30 at the end of an ordinary globetrotter who made 104 trips outside reputations for holiness and that years of public consistory, a gathering of cardinals Italy, served as pope from 1978 to 2005 studying their lives and actions have proven and promoters of the sainthood causes and was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI their exceptional virtue, Pope Francis of the two late popes. The consistory on Divine Mercy Sunday, May 1, 2011. announced he would declare his took place in the context of a prayer Blessed John XXIII, known particularly for two predecessors saints at a single liturgy service in Latin, and included the convoking the Second Vatican Council, was reading of brief biographies of the pope from 1958 to 1963. Blessed John Paul two sainthood candidates. beatified him in 2000. Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Asked by reporters if retired Congregation for Saints’ Causes, read the Pope Benedict would participate in the biographies and highlighted the “service canonization Mass, Jesuit Father Federico to peace” and the impact both popes Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told had “inside and outside the Christian reporters it was possible, but given the community” at times of great cultural, retired pope’s preference for staying out of political and religious transformation. the public eye, he could not say for sure. The testimonies of their lives, The choice of April 27, which will be “completely dedicated to proclaiming the Divine Mercy Sunday in 2014, was not a Gospel, shine in the Church and reverberate complete surprise. Speaking to reporters Blessed John Paul II Blessed John XXIII in the history of the world as examples of See canonization, page 5 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 More adult volunteers needed to assist at NCYC By John Shaughnessy

Kevin McNulty gets excited as he talks about the impact of volunteering at an event where 23,000 Catholic youths from across the country celebrate their faith. MaryFile photo by Ann Garber Recalling the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis in 2011, McNulty notes, “What was really neat was watching the adults who were volunteering for the first time. They may have signed up for one or two shifts, but they just kept coming back for more shifts because they were so enthralled by the young Catholic Church and the energy of the young Catholic Church. “They found out that the benefit of volunteering was more for them than the kids because it rejuvenated their own faith.” Adults will have another opportunity to volunteer at the National Catholic Youth Conference when it returns to Indianapolis on Nov. 21-23. Ken Weisenbach admits to getting tears in his eyes when he recalls how volunteering during the 2011 conference changed his view of the Church. “It was an experience I wish everybody could have,” says Weisenbach, a father of two teenagers and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris in the Batesville Deanery. “Listening to the news on television and in the papers, I thought the National Catholic Youth Conference participants, from left, Isaac Owen, Tommy Gunderson, Andrew Eilert and Steven Gunderson from St. John the Baptist Church was dead. The news is all ‘doom and Parish in Beloit, Kan., in the Diocese of Salina, Kan., pray during the closing Mass on Nov. 19, 2011, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. gloom.’ Then I walked in there, and there were 23,000 kids. I saw the Church is alive. an extension of his volunteer efforts in the engaged in my faith. And I didn’t want that will also be rewarding for the 1,000 people “They weren’t forced to be there. They youth ministry program at St. Matthew the to happen to someone else. who are needed during the event. were just normal kids who wanted to be Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. “When you walk into a room of youths, “It’s such a great experience for there. They were proud of who they are, He knows firsthand that an adult’s they are all over the map as far as their the kids,” he says. “And watching and they were full of life. It was such an involvement in the faith life of a young faith walk. One adult can make such a them grow in their faith is great for the eye-opener. It shocked me.” person can be defining for both people. difference. I’ve always felt compelled to volunteers, too.” The event had such an impact on him that “Eight or nine years ago, I was a look for that one kid who needs help in he will return as a volunteer again—this time confirmation sponsor,” says McNulty, a continuing their faith journey. To hear from (To sign up as a volunteer or to get more for at least two days and maybe all three. father of two teenagers. “The next year, an adult that its OK to love your faith, that information about volunteering at the “It’s that powerful to me to be part of it.” the youth minister asked if I would join can be vital to that youth. It’s completely National Catholic Youth Conference, McNulty shares that feeling. the confirmation team for the parish. So I worth it if I can help one child continue visit the website, www.archindy.org. On After volunteering at the event in did. I went to Catholic grade school, high their faith walk with God.” the front page of the website, click on 2011, McNulty signed up as a volunteer school and college, but from the time I McNulty believes that volunteering at the icon for “2013 NCYC” then click on coordinator this time—viewing his role as was 20 to the time I was 40, I really wasn’t the National Catholic Youth Conference “volunteer page.”) † Celebration to highlight life, legacy of St. Mother Theodore Guérin The Sisters of Providence will host a pilgrimage around the grounds to sacred places also choose to pray at the labyrinth or in the a celebration of the life and legacy of in the life of St. Mother Theodore. Reflections, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, to view a documentary St. Mother Theodore Guérin at Saint Mary-of-the- readings and songs will help highlight the on the life of St. Mother Theodore or to see Woods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 19. significance of each location. plans for the new shrine planned in her honor. The St. Mother Theodore Guérin FEST Those not able physically to journey to Other options include taking a nature walk or will allow participants to learn from the these locations can participate in a similar visiting the alpacas. example of holiness and faith modeled by reflective journey in the Church of the The day will conclude with a Mass celebrating St. Mother Theodore, the eighth person in the Immaculate Conception. St. Mother Theodore’s legacy at 3 p.m. in the United States to be named a saint in the Church. After lunch, participants may choose to join in Church of the Immaculate Conception. The cost of the event is $15 per person and one or more of several options. Possible choices For more information or to register, includes lunch. include sessions on St. Mother Theodore Guérin contact Providence Sister Jan Craven at Festivities will begin in O’Shaughnessy Hall and humor, on art and journaling, and on healing 812-535-2925 or [email protected], or visit St. Mother Theodore Guérin in Providence Center. Participants will embark on stories of St. Mother Theodore. Participants may www.SistersofProvidence.org. † Have you been inspired by anyone during this Year of Faith? When Pope Benedict XVI announced a special about how their faith has grown in the past year. Please share your thoughts and stories with Year of Faith from Oct. 11, 2012, to Nov. 24, 2013, We are also interested in whether anyone specific— assistant editor John Shaughnessy by e-mail at he viewed it as an opportunity for Catholics to perhaps Pope Francis, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, [email protected] or by mail in care of commit to a deeper relationship with Christ. a friend, a family member or even a stranger— The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, As the Year of Faith nears its end, The Criterion has inspired readers to deepen or begin again a IN 46202. Please include your parish and a daytime is asking readers to share their thoughts and stories relationship with God. phone number where you can be reached. †

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The United Catholic Appeal: What is it, and who benefits? By Natalie Hoefer toward a three-fold mission, those funds we can cover them, like Catholic The archdiocese and the work we do is are necessary to fulfill our ministry. The Charities, religious education and all the so important to many areas, that we’re Across the archdiocese, Catholics give United Catholic Appeal is a once-a-year things Jolinda mentioned.” hoping that everyone will prayerfully generously to their parishes throughout occurrence when Q. How does UCA directly benefit the consider making a gift that fits in their the year. we can go out everyday Catholic in the Archdiocese of personal comfort zone. So when the time comes each and solicit for the Indianapolis? “The annual appeal is the one time November for the “United Catholic greater Church.” Moore: “Celebrating the sacraments each year when the archdiocese makes Appeal: Christ Our Hope,” some Greulich: is a key example. One of the most an active request to receive financial might question the necessity of their “That three-fold important things any Catholic can do support. We just ask that everyone be participation, or wonder just where the mission consists every day is participate in the celebration open to that request, and to consider money goes, or have concerns that they of celebrating of the Eucharist. If we can support our supporting the work that we do each day and their parish will not benefit from the sacraments, active and retired clergy, as well as our throughout central and southern Indiana.” funds donated to the United Catholic proclaiming seminarians who will be able to celebrate Greulich: “Archbishop [Joseph Appeal (UCA). the Good News the Eucharist for us, then all Catholics W.] Tobin shared with me his favorite To address these questions, through education, can participate in the celebration definition of stewardship: ‘Stewardship is The Criterion is running a four-part series Jolinda Moore and exercising every day.” what I do with what I have when I believe through October focusing on the goals the ministry of Greulich: “It’s an opportunity to in God.’ ” of the appeal and how it benefits every charity. That comes from Pope Benedict’s support our beloved priests and pastors, Q. How urgent is the need for member of the archdiocese. first encyclical, ‘Deus Caritas Est’ past, present and donations? This first article in the series looks (‘God is Love’).” to come. Greulich: “There should always be a at the overall picture—where the Q. Can you talk more about the three “The United sense of urgency in the preferential option funds go and how they positively areas that benefit from the appeal? Catholic Appeal for the poor. As Christ said, the poor will affect each and every Catholic in the Moore: “Proclaiming the Word of is also a way for always be among us.” archdiocese. Questions were posed to God really focuses on fostering Catholic all of us to show a Moore: “Everyone has their own Jolinda Moore, archdiocesan director education and faith formation—looking to preferential option personal circumstances in life, and as of stewardship and development, and our youths, and to some degree our adults for the poor, as good stewards we’re called to give Ron Greulich, archdiocesan director of and how we educate them about our faith. Christ calls us to generously, whatever your definition of stewardship education. “Celebrating the sacraments has to do do, through the giving generously is. with caring for active and retired priests, extensive works of “Support of the United Catholic Q. Many people feel they already and deacon formation. For instance, Catholic Charities Appeal in cooperation with support of give to their parish and that such we benefit from having deacons go Ron Greulich throughout the individual parishes is important to the donations are sufficient. Why is it through deacon formation and serve in archdiocese, and overall health of the Church in central important for Catholics to give to the our parishes. other food banks and organizations.” and southern Indiana.” United Catholic Appeal as well? “Exercising the ministry of charity Q. What percent of Catholics have Moore: “One of the best ways I heard allows us to provide and meet the most given in the past, and what are your (For more information on the it explained is by Bishop [Christopher J.] basic needs of those who are turning to us hopes for this year’s campaign? United Catholic Appeal, log on to Coyne. He said that the UCA is like the for help.” Moore: “Each year, we strive for www.archindy.org/uca or call the archdiocese’s Sunday collection. It’s rare Greulich: “We talk about ‘shared participation to increase because we’ve Office of Stewardship and Development that the archdiocese has the opportunity ministry.’ These are things that can’t be not yet reached the point that even half at 317-236-1425 or 800-382-9836, to go out and solicit funds. As we work paid for by any one parish, but together of our parishioners are contributing. ext. 1425.) † Religious order files HHS lawsuit; Catholic college joins another suit WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Little such coverage. exempted as ‘religious employers,’ but exercise of religion without a compelling Sisters of the Poor and a Catholic college In a statement released in Washington the government has refused to expand governmental interest.” are the latest Catholic entities to file a by the Becket Fund, Sister Loraine Marie, its definition,” said Mark Rienzi, The suit seeks “a permanent injunction lawsuit or join an existing suit against the superior for one of the three Little Sisters Becket’s senior counsel and lead counsel against enforcement” of the mandate. Department of Health and Human Services of the Poor U.S. provinces, said: “Like for the order. In the suit filed by Autocam and (HHS) over its mandate that most religious all of the Little Sisters, I have vowed to “These women just want to take care Autocam Medical in Grand Rapids, employers’ health insurance plans cover God and the Roman Catholic Church that of the elderly poor without being forced the Catholic family that owns the two contraceptives, sterilization and some I will treat all life as valuable, and I have to violate the faith that animates their companies said the mandate violates their abortion-inducing drugs free of charge. dedicated my life to that work. We cannot work,” he said in a statement. “The money pro-life beliefs. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty violate our vows by participating in the they collect should be used to care for However, Judge Julia Smith Gibbons on Sept. 24 filed suit in Federal District government’s program to provide access to the poor like it always has—and not to of the 6th Circuit, in writing the Court in Denver on behalf of the order of abortion-inducing drugs.” pay the IRS.” opinion for a three-judge panel, said the women religious, saying it does not “fall The HHS mandate, part of the Final rules issued by HHS on June 28 requirement does not violate the family’s within the government’s narrow exemption Affordable Care Act, includes an extended the deadline for nonexempt religious convictions nor does it violate for ‘religious employers’ ” despite the fact exemption for some religious employers religious employers to implement the the Religious Freedom Restoration that homes run by the sisters “perform that fit the criterion for a nonprofit mandate, setting it for Jan. 1, 2014. If Act of 1993. The court also dismissed a religious ministry of caring for the organization as specified by certain those employers do not comply, they will the plaintiff’s claim, saying the family elderly poor.” One of the Little Sisters sections of the federal Internal Revenue face IRS fines. does not have standing to challenge the of the Poor’s facilities they operate is Code, namely those referring to With regard to the lawsuit joined mandate. St. Augustine Home for the Aged in “churches, their integrated auxiliaries, and by Thomas Aquinas College, Michael The 1993 law prohibits the federal Indianapolis. conventions or associations of churches, McLean, president, government from imposing a “substantial In Santa Paula, Calif., Thomas Aquinas as well as to the exclusively religious said in a statement burden” on a person’s exercise of College, a four-year Catholic liberal arts activities of any religious order.” that the school must religion unless there is a “compelling college, announced it joined in a lawsuit The Little Sisters of the Poor do not fit “bear witness to its governmental interest,” and the measure refiled on Sept. 20 by the international firm the exemption. The order would have to Catholic character is the least restrictive method of achieving of Jones Day on behalf of Archdiocese of comply with an HHS accommodation for by challenging that interest. Washington and The Catholic University nonexempt religious entities, and provide measures which John Kennedy, CEO, said in a statement of America. the contraceptive coverage through create a conflict that he has “a right to live his faith and Meanwhile, a three-judge panel of the a third-party administrator who must between its duty to practice my beliefs freely, and being a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled ensure that payments for contraceptive obey civil law and good Christian to me means living my on Sept. 17 that a Michigan business must services come from outside the objecting its duty to remain faith in all areas of comply with the mandate even though organization’s premiums. faithful to Catholic my life, not just at the Catholic owner is morally opposed to “The sisters should obviously be Michael McLean teaching.” church.” Jones Day Kennedy refiled a suit dismissed by a federal said that his judge in January, claiming it could not be companies— ‘The sisters should obviously be exempted as decided until the Obama administration contract “religious employers,” but the government has issued final rules on the mandate. manufacturers for refused to expand its definition. These women Now that those rules have been the automotive just want to take care of the elderly poor without issued, many Catholic and other religious and medical being forced to violate the faith that animates employers felt they still do not go far industries—are their work.’ enough to accommodate their moral now faced with objections to complying with the mandate. John Kennedy providing the Jones Day argued the HHS mandate coverage, dropping —Mark Rienzi, The Becket Fund for violates “plaintiffs’ rights under the the health plan for their 661 employees, or Religious Liberty senior counsel Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the refusing to provide the coverage and pay First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution IRS fines. Paying the fines would put him by substantially burdening their free out of business, he said. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013

Opinion

Be Our Guest/John Garvey Jean Valjean and immigration reform Les Miserables, the musical based on as a path to citizenship—is the problem of Victor Hugo’s novel, has been running in “rewarding” people who broke the law by Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 London since 1985. entering the U.S. without permission or who Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor Last Christmas, stayed without permission. Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus it was released as I’m not enough of a romantic to believe a movie that won that every undocumented immigrant has three Academy the soul of Jean Valjean, but the crime Awards. By the they have committed—crossing the border Editorial time of the DVD without going through customs—is often release, the film motivated by a desire to feed a family. had grossed more I don’t mean to minimize or excuse than $440 million breaking the law. It’s wrong to jump the worldwide. immigration queue, especially when so The music and many must wait years for U.S. residency. the all-star cast, including Anne Hathaway It’s also wrong for undocumented and Hugh Jackman, had a lot to do with the immigrants to presume on another movie’s success, but the story is the real nation’s hospitality. attraction. But we must be careful of adopting a Jean Valjean, the protagonist, spends resolute, unforgiving, uphold-the-law-at-all- 19 years in prison for stealing bread to costs approach, like the one taken by Javert. feed his sister and her seven children. He spent his last days hell-bent on ruining a

CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic Press Photo CNS photo/L’Osservatore Upon his release, he is issued a yellow model citizen who posed a threat to no one feuille de route, a kind of domestic passport and, in fact, made his world a better place. that identifies him as a former convict, As long as we’re going strictly by the making travel and employment difficult. book, it’s worth mentioning that federal law Inevitably, he violates his parole. treats the act of illegal entry into the U.S. as For this, Inspector Javert, the righteous a mere “administrative offense,” less serious embodiment of the law, pursues him than theft. throughout the novel. It makes perfect sense to say that those Living under an assumed name, Valjean who sneaked in should have to get in line becomes a successful entrepreneur and the behind legal applicants. Make them pay a mayor of his town. He adopts the orphaned fine and back taxes for the period of their Pope Francis accepts a gift of a 1984 Renault at the Vatican on Sept. 7. The silver-white child, Cosette, of one of his factory workers. illegal stay. And just to make sure they four-door vehicle with 186,000 miles was donated by Father Renzo Zocca of Verona, Italy. But then Javert finds him again. The rest of are the kind of people we want to allow to the novel is an account of the effort to bring reside here permanently, make them wait Valjean to justice. 10 years for permanent residency, then Pope Francis’ simple lifestyle Hugo meant for the reader to sympathize three more years before they can apply for with Valjean. His petty crime, committed citizenship—nearly as long as Javert spent n the nearly seven months since his the Domus Sanctae Marthae, and the out of desperate need and generosity pursuing Valjean. Ielection, Pope Francis has already pope greeted Father Zocca. The priest rather than cruelty or selfishness, cost him These are the terms proposed in the been involved in some important and told the pope that he had come from 19 years of his life, plus other years on the bill the Senate passed in June. I don’t serious matters, including his efforts Verona with about 100 townsfolk, but run from Javert. In the meantime, Valjean think anyone could fairly accuse us of for peace in the world and the start of a they were stuck outside the Vatican gates lived an exemplary life, did much good coddling criminals if we adopted that kind reform of the Roman Curia. However, for security reasons. for his town and his employees, and took of settlement. his greatest success is probably the way “Let’s go,” the pope said, and hopped in Cosette. In the end, (spoiler alert) even At the end of the day, we have to stop he “walks the talk” with his simpler and into the passenger seat of the car. Javert is overcome by Valjean’s goodness. hounding people for something they did less formal personality. Father Zocca got behind the wheel and My mind returns to this story when the long ago, often for generous reasons. This began with the selection of they drove to the gate, where the pope issue of illegal immigration arises. The main the name Francis, after St. Francis met with the people from Verona. Then argument against providing some form of (John Garvey is president of The Catholic of Assisi. People awaiting his Father Zocca gave the pope the keys to relief for undocumented immigrants—such University of America in Washington.) † first appearance were impressed the car, the pope got behind the wheel, when he asked them for their blessing and drove back to his home. before he bestowed his. Then we got On Sept. 10, Pope Francis went Letter to the Editor stories about his riding the bus with across the Tiber without an escort of the cardinals instead of in a separate security and aides, but with Domenico We need to enforce, not come through Nicaragua to Mexico and car, of his paying his own bill where Giani, head of Vatican security, to into the U.S. That is not good. he had stayed before the conclave, a Roman shelter for migrants and change, immigration May I suggest a book by the and then his decision to live in the asylum-seekers run by Jesuit Refugee late Spiritan Father Patrick Bascio, Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse Service. Cameras were forbidden during laws, reader says On The Immorality of Illegal Immigration: instead of in the papal apartments of the his visit. It was one of several times he I would like to respond to the letter from A Priest Poses an Alternative Christian Apostolic Palace. has made visits to the poor, including the Sisters of Providence that appeared in View, as a possible problem to be faced He is determined to dress less in Brazil during the events surrounding the Sept. 13 issue of The Criterion. before we change immigration laws that formally, eschewing French cuffs, the World Youth Day. First, those who are here illegally are have stood our country in good stead for papal mozzetta cape and the red shoes The pope says Mass every day in the not immigrants, but are illegal aliens. generations. worn by Pope Emeritus Benedict. He is chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae To call them immigrants gives them a doing his best to be more accessible to for whoever might be staying there, and “belonging” they do not deserve since they Barbara L. Maness the public, probably driving his security sometimes for Vatican workers. His daily have not followed our laws to get here. Vevay people crazy. homilies have lessons for everyone. He It is interesting that the sisters started by Did you see the story about his has been particularly strong in telling mentioning St. Mother Theodore Guérin, acceptance of a car? It’s a 1984 Renault people that they should not judge others and how she and the other sisters learned Letters Policy with 186,000 miles. It was the gift and they should not gossip. the language of their new country. The of Father Renzo Zocca, a priest For example, on Sept. 13 the Gospel illegal aliens, in too many instances, do not Letters from readers are welcome and who ministers in a working-class reading for Mass that day included do that. every effort will be made to include letters neighborhood of Verona, where he Christ’s telling his audience that they I am third-generation American, and from as many people and representing as built centers for the poor, disabled and should stop judging (Lk 6:37-42). when my grandfather was asked why they many viewpoints as possible. Letters should elderly. He wrote a letter to the pope, Pope Francis said, “Those who judge did not speak Italian at home his response be informed, relevant, well-expressed and offering him the car. their neighbors, speaking badly of them, was, “We are American, and we will speak temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic The pope called him on are hypocrites because they don’t have the language of our country.” I wish I sense of courtesy and respect. Father Zocca’s cell phone and the two the strength, the courage to look at could have met him. The editors reserve the right to select men talked for half an hour about the their own defects. When we judge our To reflect the best of our values means the letters that will be published and to edit priest’s work. Father Zocca renewed brothers and sisters in our heaart, and we should remind all immigrants that our letters from readers as necessary based on his offer of the car, and Pope Francis worse, when we talk about it with others, country became great because our laws space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and suggested he give it to the poor. we are killer Christians,” imitating Cain were not ignored. Respect for law begets content (including spelling and grammar). In Father Zocca replied that the car had who committed “the first homicide respect for all people, and encourages hard order to encourage opinions from a variety already given much to the poor, and in history.” work and esteem toward others. of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily now it had to go to the pope. The pope has encouraged dialogue I do not see our immigration policies be limited to one letter every three months. When the pope was sure that with nonbelievers, and his comments as being unjust, but that is a matter of Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) Father Zocca had another car, he pulled about people with homosexual opinion. We want to help people of the are more likely to be printed. out his appointment book, leafed tendencies were widely reported. He world, but we also want to help ourselves Letters must be signed, but, for serious through the pages and started listing the published his first encyclical, on faith. stay the great nation we once were. reasons, names may be withheld. days and times he could be free, and He has had a busy seven months. But As far as “restoring due process Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” they finally settled on 3 p.m. on Sept. 7, probably his style will attract more protections,” I believe our immigration The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, before the prayer vigil for peace in people than anything else. laws are not now and have not been Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. Syria that the pope led. enforced for almost five years. Not only Readers with access to e-mail may send They brought the car to the front of —John F. Fink are Mexicans coming across the border, but letters to [email protected]. there have been occasions when terrorists The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 Page 5 canonization continued from page 1 CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/Paul traveling with him from Brazil to Rome Orsburn CNS photo/Tyler on July 28, Pope Francis said he had been considering Dec. 8, but the possibility of icy roads could make it difficult for Polish pilgrims who would travel by bus to Rome for the ceremony. The other option, he said, was Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted worldwide by Pope John Paul. Since the beginning of his pontificate in March, Pope Francis has emphasized God’s mercy and readiness to forgive those who recognize their need for pardon. He told reporters on the flight from Brazil that Pope John Paul’s promotion of Divine Mercy Sunday showed his intuition A nun places a prayer card on a relic of that a new “age of mercy” was needed in Blessed Pope John Paul II on Sept. 30 at the Washington the Church and the world. People visit the tomb of Blessed John XXIII in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Sept. 30. shrine dedicated to the Polish pontiff. The relic, a piece Asked on the plane to describe the two Pope Francis set April 27, 2014, as the date for the canonization of Blesseds John XXIII and of the pope’s cassock that was blood stained during late popes, Pope Francis said Blessed John John Paul II. The pope made the announcement on Sept. 30 during a gathering of cardinals an assassination attempt in 1981, was on display in the was “a bit of the ‘country priest,’ a priest and promoters of the sainthood causes of the two late popes. chapel at the Blessed John Paul II Shrine. who loves each of the faithful and knows how to care for them; he did this as a As for Blessed John Paul, Pope Francis John Paul’s canonization on July 5. The Except in the case of martyrdom, bishop and as a nuncio.” told the reporters on the plane, “I think same day, the Vatican announced that the Vatican rules require one miracle for a He was holy, patient, had a good sense of him as ‘the great missionary of the pope had agreed with members of the candidate’s beatification and a second for of humor and, especially by calling the Church” because he was “a man who Congregation for Saints’ Causes that the his or her canonization as confirmations Second Vatican Council, was a man of proclaimed the Gospel everywhere.” canonization of Blessed John should go that the candidate really is in heaven courage, Pope Francis said. “He was a man Pope Francis signed a decree forward even without a second miracle with God. However, the pope may set who let himself be guided by the Lord.” recognizing the miracle needed for Blessed attributed to his intercession. aside the rule. † What was in the news on Oct. 1, 1963? Pope Paul VI opens the second session of Vatican II under revised rules By Brandon A. Evans • ‘Nature of Church’ first topic for council study • Methodists playing host to dialogue • New rules to obviate deadlocks • Non-Catholic observers at council now total 63 This week, we continue to examine what was going on “VATICAN CITY—Revised rules governing the • 2,427 prelates at second session in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through second session of the ecumenical council promise • Laymen ‘auditors’ attending council the pages of The Criterion. to prevent any deadlock such as the one which • What Vatican II has done so far to justify world- Here are some of the items found in the Oct. 1, 1963, Pope John XXIII had to step in to solve personally last wide interest issue of The Criterion: fall. A new edition of the book of regulations for the • JFK calls social reform top Latin America need • Pope’s opening council talk hailed as Church council, made public [on Sept. 26] three days before • Editor comments from Rome: Bishops’ role in the ‘milestone’ the start of the second session, also provided several Church seen ‘great issue’ of 2nd council session “VATICAN CITY—In an address marking another additions designed to give greater power to council • Abolish Latin in liturgy, Father Hans Kueng urges major milestone in the new age of the Catholic Church, Fathers on the minority side of questions under debate. • Raps numbers approach to religious vocations Pope Paul VI opened the … Continued in effect is the requirement of a two-thirds • Family Clinic: Perplexed teenage girl asks rules second session of the Vatican majority vote to approval of the whole or of a part of a for kissing Council II. His words, he schema, or council statement. The same is also required • Pilgrimage sets precedent said, were a ‘prelude not for an amendment to a schema. But in order to postpone • Racial leader deplores myths about Negroes only to the council but also or to conclude discussion of a schema, the majority to our pontificate,’ and an required is reduced to an absolute one—50 percent of the (Read all of these stories from our anticipation of the encyclical that he will issue ‘once members voting plus one.” Oct. 1, 1963, issue by logging on to our these toilsome days are past.’” • Jews ‘remember’ John XXIII archives at www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

urgent problem that the Church is facing.” “I believe that Catholics involved “I believe in God, not in a Catholic pope While he acknowledged that addressing in politics carry the values of their God. There is no Catholic God, there is continued from page 1 economic and political problems is largely religion within them, but have the mature God, and I believe in Jesus Christ, his the responsibility of governments and awareness and expertise to implement incarnation. Jesus is my teacher and my for the most part, temporal interests. This other secular institutions, he said that them,” he said. pastor, but God, the father, Abba, the light Vatican-centric view neglects the world such problems “also concern the Church, “The Church will never go beyond its and the Creator. This is my being. Do you around us. I do not share this view, and I’ll in fact, the Church above all because this task of expressing and disseminating its think we are very far apart?” do everything I can to change it. situation wounds not only bodies but also values, at least as long as I’m here,” the The two also voiced similar views of “The Church is or should go back to souls. The Church must feel responsibility pope said, agreeing that Church leaders clericalism. Pope Francis praised Scalfari being a community of God’s people,” he for both souls and bodies.” have “almost never” observed such limits. for avoiding anti-clericalism although he said. “Priests, pastors and bishops who The pope echoed his numerous earlier “Everyone has his own idea of good is not a believer, but the journalist told have the care of souls are at the service of calls for greater restraint on market forces. and evil and must choose to follow the the pope, “I become so when I meet a the people of God.” “Personally, I think so-called savage good and fight evil as he conceives them,” clericalist.” In response to Scalfari’s opinion liberalism only makes the strong stronger the pope said elsewhere in the interview. Scalfari said the pope smiled and that “love for temporal power is still and the weak weaker and excludes the “That would be enough to make the world replied, “It also happens to me that when very strong within the Vatican walls most excluded,” he said. “We need a better place.” I meet a clericalist, I suddenly become and in the institutional structure of the great freedom, no discrimination, no Pope Francis joked that he had been anti-clerical. Clericalism should not have whole Church,” and that the “institution demagoguery and lots of love. We need warned that his atheist interviewer anything to do with Christianity.” dominates the poor, missionary Church rules of conduct and also, if necessary, might try to convert him, but the pope Pope Francis also recounted what that you would like,” Pope Francis agreed, direct intervention from the state to correct told Scalfari that he would not try to do he said was one of his rare mystical saying: “In fact, that is the way it is, and in the more intolerable inequalities.” likewise. experiences, just after his election as pope, this area you cannot perform miracles.” The pope recalled the influence on “Proselytism is solemn nonsense, it when he was “seized by a great anxiety” Yet the pope offered reason for hope his thinking of one of his early teachers, makes no sense,” he said. “We need to get and even contemplated refusing the office. in the eight-member Council of Cardinals a “fervent communist” and “courageous to know each other, listen to each other “At a certain point, I was filled with a advising him on Church governance and and honest person,” whose “materialism and improve our knowledge of the world great light,” he said. “It lasted a moment, reform of the Vatican bureaucracy, which had no hold over me” but who raised his around us.” but it seemed to me very long. Then the he convened for three days of initial awareness of an “aspect of the social, The Second Vatican Council “decided light faded, I got up suddenly and walked meetings that began on Oct. 1. which I then found in the social doctrine to look to the future with a modern spirit into the room where the cardinals were “The first thing I decided was to of the Church.” and to be open to modern culture,” the waiting and the table on which was the act appoint a group of eight cardinals to be Asked whether he agreed with the pope said. “The council fathers knew of acceptance.” my advisers, not courtiers but wise people Church’s disciplining of liberation that being open to modern culture meant The interview with Scalfari was who share my own feelings,” he said. theologians during the pontificate of religious ecumenism and dialogue with the third long interview Pope Francis, “This is the beginning of a Church that is Blessed John Paul II, Pope Francis said non-believers. But afterward, very little who during his time as archbishop of not just top-down, but also horizontal.” that liberation theology “certainly gave a was done in that direction. I have the Buenos Aires was known for refusing Pope Francis called for greater political aspect to their theology, but many humility and ambition to want to do press interviews, has granted since commitment by the Church to the of them were believers and with a high something.” becoming pope. The first was on July 28, alleviation of social problems, particularly concept of humanity.” Pope Francis suggested that he and his when he spoke to reporters on his plane those of the young and the elderly. The pope said that the “Church will interviewer shared a deep common ground flying back from Rio de Janeiro. On “The most serious of the evils that not deal with politics,” and suggested of belief. Sept. 19, Jesuit publications in several afflict the world these days are youth that Church leaders should not pressure When Scalfari said that he believed in countries published an interview the unemployment and the loneliness of the Catholic office holders to take particular “being, that is, in the tissue from which pope had granted the previous month to old,” he said. “This, to me, is the most positions in matters of public policy. forms, bodies arise,” the pope responded: Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro. † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013

Events Calendar VIPs Deacon John and Patti (Dailey) Thompson, members of October 4 Information: 812-275-6539, ext. 227 or St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville, celebrated their 50th wedding St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, [email protected]. anniversary on Sept. 28. Sunman. Turtle Soup Supper, chicken noodle The couple was married on Sept. 28, 1963, at St. Augustine soup, sandwiches, carryout, games, 5-9 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Church in Jeffersonville. Information: 812-623-2964. 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Haiti They are the parents of four children, Megan Coughlan, Ministry family social, 5-9 p.m., free-will Kelli Dattilo, Erin Scroggins and Jonathan Thompson. October 4-5 donation. Information: 812-614-1784 or They also have three grandchildren. † Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, [email protected]. 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. “Oktoberfest,” food, music, 5 p.m.-midnight. Information: St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Road, 317-784-5454. Fishers (Diocese of Lafayette), Ind. Knights Marriage on Tap kickoff event October 5 of Columbus and Respect Life Committee, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Mass, 5 p.m., chili supper, 6 p.m., Kris Bussick, set for Oct. 12 in Indianapolis 7575 Holliday Drive, E., Indianapolis. founder of the O’Connor House, a nonprofit One in Christ Marriage Renewal, kick-off organization for homeless women in crisis St. Luke the Evangelist Parish is Bryan, CEO and president of meeting, 7-9 p.m., $40 per couple. Information: pregnancies and their children, speaker, free- offering Marriage on Tap for married Republic Airways and a featured boss 317-495-1901 or [email protected]. will donation. Information: 317-294-5553 or couples at Sahm’s Tavern, 433 N. Capital in a 2010 episode of CBS’ “Undercover [email protected]. Ave. in Indianapolis, from 7-9:30 p.m. Boss,” will share that experience and Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th St., on Oct. 12. his efforts to bring about a cultural shift Indianapolis. Class of 1973 Reunion, Mass, October 13 Relax, get to know other couples, hear within the company. 4 p.m., tour of school, dinner, 7 p.m., Slovenian West Newton Friends Church, 6800 from engaging speakers and support one The cost is $30 per couple, with ample National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. another in the vocation of marriage. free parking available. The event includes Information: 317-632-0619 or Respect Life presentation, Journey of Hope Kicking off the Marriage on Tap series plenty of hors d’oeuvres and two drink [email protected]. tour, 7 p.m., light dinner and discussion, are Maria and Bryan Bedford. Residents tickets. Additional items may be ordered 6:15 p.m. Information: 317-856-5967. of Carmel and the parents of nine from the menu. October 6 children, the Bedfords will share what Space is limited, so register soon at Holy Guardian Angels Parish, SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, busy family life is like as they strive to www.stluke.org. For more information, 405 US Highway 52, Cedar Grove. Parish 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. sustain a Catholic, Christ-centered home. contact [email protected]. † homecoming celebrating 139 years, Mass, Memorial service for those who have lost 11 a.m., pitch-in dinner following Mass, bring children during pregnancy and early infant a covered dish, meat, drinks and table service provided. Information: 765-647-6765. death, 12:30 p.m. following 11:15 a.m. Mass. Information: 317-859-4673. Divorce and Beyond support group set Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. October 15 for October, November in Indianapolis Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken and roast Central Christian Church, 701 N. Delaware, beef dinners, games. Information: 812-934-3013. Indianapolis. Respect Life presentation, A Divorce and Beyond support anger, blame, guilt and loneliness. Journey of Hope tour, 7 p.m. Information: group at St. Monica Parish, The cost is $30, which includes a book St. Joseph Parish, Clark County, 317-899-2113. 6131 N. Michigan Road in and materials. 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Fall Festival, Indianapolis, has been scheduled for For more information or to register, 11 a.m., turkey shoot, food, games, quilts. October 16 six consecutive Mondays from 7-9 p.m. contact Deb VanVelse at 317-236-1586 Information: 812-246-2512. Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, on Oct. 14-Nov. 18. or at [email protected]. 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, The topics for discussion will be the Registration forms can be downloaded at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or process of divorce, self-image, stress, www.archindy.org/family/divorce.html. † 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Respect Life www.catholiccemeteries.cc. Mass and Life Chain, Mass 1 p.m., Life Chain from North Street to 38th Street along Meridian Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus, Street, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Information on Life Chain: Theology on Tap, “Why do you call him Oct. 14-16 mission in Bloomington Angela Walker, 317-823-0859. ‘Father’?” 6:30 p.m. socialize, 7:30 p.m. October 8 presentation. Information: 812-379-9353, to feature singer John Michael Talbot St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., ext. 241 or [email protected]. Popular contemporary Christian music from the Little Portion Hermitage in Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild meeting, October 17 singer John Michael Talbot, a convert to Arkansas, where he is the founder and 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Catholicism, is coming to the St. Paul Minister General of the Brothers and [email protected]. Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St. in Sisters of Charity. October 10 Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or Bloomington on the IU campus, to offer a His artistic and humanitarian efforts St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Media Center, www.catholiccemeteries.cc. mission starting each evening at 7 p.m. on have been recognized with awards from 541 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Hope and Oct. 14-16. the National Academy of Recording Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Talbot’s spiritual Arts and Sciences, the Gospel Music 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344. Respect Life presentation, Journey of Hope journey eventually Association, Mercy Corps and the tour, 7 p.m., pitch-in dinner, 6 p.m. Information: led him to learn Mother Teresa award. Indiana State Capitol Rotunda, 317-839-1618. about the life of When a fire devastated the monastery 115 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. October 18 St. Francis of Assisi. in April of 2008, Talbot began a new Press conference, “World Day Against He began studying at format of itinerant ministry traveling Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, the Death Penalty,” 4 p.m. Information: a Franciscan center in from parish to parish raising money to 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. http://journeyofhope.org/ Catholic Indianapolis, where rebuild his community’s home. indiana-tour/. Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and he became a Catholic Today, Talbot travels more than nine program, “Why Catholics Give-Why They in 1978. months per year throughout the world, October 11-12 Should,” Kerry Robinson, executive director, Talbot is one inspiring and renewing the faith of Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. National Leadership Roundtable on Church John Michael Talbot of the pioneering Christians through sacred music, inspired Alumni Homecoming, Fri., Hillcrest Golf and Management, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 artists of what has teaching and motivational speaking. Country Club, 850 N. Walnut St., Oldenburg, members, $21 non-members. Reservations and become known as contemporary Christian Admission is free, although there distinguished alumni event, $40 per person; information: www.catholicbusiness music. He is recognized as Catholic music’s will be a free-will offering collected Sat., registration 9 a.m., Mass 11 a.m., lunch. exchange.org. most popular artist, with 4.5 million sales each evening to support John Michael’s Information: www.oldenburgacademy.org/alumni/ and compositions published in hymnals ministry. alumni-homecoming.aspx. Indianapolis First Friends Church, throughout the world. For more information, call October 11-13 3030 Kessler Boulevard E. Drive, Indianapolis. Talbot leads his very active ministry 812-339-5561. † Friends Church, 203 S. East St., Respect Life presentation, Journey of Hope Plainfield. The World Day to Abolish the tour, 7 p.m. Information: 317-255-2485. Death Penalty Conference, Information: October 19 http://journeyofhope.org/conference. St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 W. Ripley October 12 St., Milan. 10th Annual “Harvest Dinner,” Special visitors St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 4-7 p.m., $10 adult, $4 children 5-12, children 4 Gov. Michael Pence and 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single and younger no charge, games, pony rides, Mass his wife, Karen, first lady of Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. 5 p.m. Information: 812-654-2009. Indiana, meet the children and

Information: 317-784-4207. Natalie Hoefer Photo by board of directors at St. Mary’s St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Child Center at the facility on St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 4052 E. 38th St., Dr., Sunman. Servants of God Ministries, 901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis. “St. Andrew Fest,” homecoming, Evangelization Conference, Peter Herbeck, one of the organization’s dinner, entertainment, games, 5:30-8 p.m. presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free-will offering, three facilities in Indianapolis, Information: 317-546-1571. bring a sack lunch, drinks provided, attendees on Sept. 18. St. Mary’s Child Center is funded in part by the 16 years-adult. Information: 812-623-4450 or Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It Rama Service Station, 560 N. State Road 235, [email protected]. Greenwood. “America Needs Fatima,” public provides early education and square rosary lead by Msgr. Tony Volz, noon. October 20 meals to children whose families Information: 317-985-1950. St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, live in poverty, with 85 percent 6501 St. Isidore Road, Bristow. Fall Festival, of its children being provided St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1723 I St., Bedford. 11 a.m., food, games, shooting match. significant scholarships. “America Needs Fatima” rosary rally, noon. Information: 812-843-5713. † The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 Page 7 Editor emeritus’ latest book offers lessons in faith Reviewed by Mike Krokos two creeds, the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed. Anyone who doesn’t accept ‘Just as C. S. Lewis’ If you read John F. Fink’s faith- those doctrines should not go around calling book Mere Christianity based column published each week on himself or herself a Catholic. The Criterion’s Perspectives page, then “Just as C. S. Lewis’ book was meant to be you will no doubt enjoy sitting down and Mere Christianity was meant to be non- non-controversial digesting his latest book, Mere Catholicism: controversial for all Christians, so this book for all Christians, so What the Catholic Church teaches and is meant to be non-controversial for all this book is meant to practices. Catholics. It includes many doctrines and be non-controversial Published by Xlibris, the book is a devotions that Lewis didn’t touch on because compilation of many of Fink’s “Year of those are doctrines and devotions that the for all Catholics. Faith” columns that are currently running in Catholic Church teaches and practices. They It includes many The Criterion. A few chapters also began as might be controversial among different doctrines and talks that he gave about Catholicism. Christian denominations, but they shouldn’t devotions that Lewis The 42 short chapters for the book be controversial for Catholics.” didn’t touch on because (they are two pages each) were written From a chapter on “The Incarnation” to those are doctrines first, then condensed for publication in the a chapter on “The Resurrection,” from an archdiocesan newspaper. explanation of our “devotion to Mary” to and devotions that As our editor emeritus points out in the chapters explaining “heaven and hell” and the Catholic Church book’s preface, the title is a play on another “purgatory,” the book offers quick lessons teaches and practices.’ respected author’s book dealing with faith. on what our faith teaches us as Catholics, “C.S. Lewis’ masterpiece of Christian and how those beliefs should shape our —Author John F. Fink apologetics, Mere Christianity, was everyday lives. about Christianity in general, carefully As Fink adds in the preface, “It is refraining from teaching the doctrine of meant both for Catholics, to give them a any particular denomination,” Fink writes. better understanding of what their Church “Mere Catholicism explains specifically teaches and practices, and for people who what Catholics believe and practice.” might be attracted to the Catholic Church, But while Lewis’ book tried to avoid perhaps precisely because of its doctrines controversial subjects, Fink’s does not. and devotions.” “Anybody who knows a number of However, the author also warns readers Catholics will realize that not all of them that the book is not a catechism. agree about everything. There are so-called “Thankfully, the Catholic Church now conservative Catholics, and there are liberal has excellent catechisms, including the or progressive Catholics. 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Most of those doctrines—but not We believe it is, and we also think the What the Catholic Church teaches and Catholic Gift Shop, 1512 W. 86 St., all—are included in the Catholic Church’s book would be a great resource to share with practices, contact Xlibris Corp. by phone Indianapolis.) † October events in states and Washington to push for immigration reform WASHINGTON (CNS)—In California, ramp up enforcement on the southern border, a bill that gives these undocumented men ‘Migrants have the focus on Oct. 5 will be on the immigrants adding 700 miles of fencing and doubling the and women a path to citizenship and full who produce the food eaten around the number of Border Patrol agents, to the tune of membership in our society.” few rights in our country, including in the dining rooms $46.3 billion. In addition to the October events, some economic system. of Congress. The bill also provides a path to legalization Catholic institutions focused on the issue They are working Groups will gather in agricultural centers and ultimately citizenship for many of the throughout September. around the state to rally supporters of nation’s estimated 11 million immigrants in Early in the month, a handful of for low wages in comprehensive immigration reform, urging the country illegally. Other provisions would dioceses held immigration reform-themed our restaurants the House of Representatives to take up change the systems for family reunification events, including educational sessions and fields; our and pass legislation approved by the Senate immigration, for farm labor immigration and coordinated preaching on the subject. this summer. and temporary workers; give young adults And the last week in September, Jesuit factories, gardens, In the southwestern corner of Arizona, a quicker path to citizenship under the higher education institutions organized homes and hotels. people who want to make a stand for DREAM Act; and address problems with a Fall Call for Humane Comprehensive immigration reform plan to meet at employer verification, immigrant detention Immigration Reform, with events including And these men and three Catholic churches in Yuma at 5 a.m. to and where enforcement raids are conducted. more than 30 Masses and prayer services, women have no board buses to Phoenix, where there will be House Speaker John Boehner has said educational programs and legislative security against a statewide “March for Dignity and Respect” he wouldn’t put the Senate bill on the lobbying. Loyola Marymount University in through the streets of the capitol city. floor agenda unless a majority of House Los Angeles scheduled a student Mass at the sickness, disability Advocates in Pueblo, Colo., will Republicans support it. Instead, some Mexican border. or old age—and no participate in a silent vigil and march, while piecemeal bits of immigration legislation, At St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, protections against those in Miami, organized by a group called focused on security, have been introduced. immigration reform advocates built a version the Coalition of United Latinas, will meet in A bipartisan negotiating group that had of a fence in the middle of campus on which being exploited in a park in the Little Havana neighborhood, been working for months at crafting a statistics about immigration and the fence at the workplace.’ named for a hero of Cuba, Jose Marti. House comprehensive bill fell apart in mid- the Mexican border were displayed. Starting on Oct. 4, pilgrims will walk from September. Analysts said that potentially The Ignatian Solidarity Network, which St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington, Ill., to one could clear the way for the Senate bill to get helped coordinate some of the Jesuit college —Archbishop district office of Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., a new push in the House from supporters activities, also was advocating on behalf Jose H. Gomez before stopping for the night at a Methodist who have now been released from their of those who would be affected by the church in Blue Mound and continuing the commitment to seek a compromise bill. DREAM Act piece of the Senate bill, which of Los Angeles, next day to another of Davis’s district offices. Meanwhile, in advance of World Day would help young people who were brought who chairs the Davis, who is Catholic, is a particular target of Migrants and Refugees on Jan. 19, a into the United States as children, but lack U.S. bishops’ of efforts to enlist congressional support for statement from Pope Francis called for “a legal status. Earlier this year, more than 100 comprehensive immigration reform. change in attitude” toward migrants and presidents of Catholic universities wrote to Committee on Those are among dozens of events around refugees, and an end to treating people as Catholic members of Congress urging them Migration the country planned for Oct. 5 as part of the “pawns on the chessboard of humanity.” to fix the immigration system they called March for Immigrant Dignity and Respect. In response, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez “morally indefensible.” Labor unions, churches and other social of Los Angeles, who chairs the U.S. bishops’ All those activities are in turn focused on justice organizations have events scheduled Committee on Migration, called on members an afternoon rally and concert at the National as a lead-in to a daylong rally and concert in of the House to get on with comprehensive Mall on Oct. 8, aimed directly at Congress. Washington on Oct. 8. immigration reform legislation. Details of the speakers and performers Immigration reform legislation that “Migrants have few rights in our economic hadn’t been announced, but sponsoring addresses a range of issues has passed the system,” Archbishop Gomez said in a Sept. 26 organizations include several major labor Senate in a bill that President Barack Obama statement. “They are working for low wages unions, the National Hispanic Foundation has said he could support. But the next step in our restaurants and fields; our factories, for the Arts and numerous Spanish-language lies with the Republican-controlled House. gardens, homes and hotels. And these men media outlets, including El Pregonero, In a 68 to 32 vote on June 27, the and women have no security against sickness, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington. Senate passed S. 744, the Border Security, disability or old age—and no protections Economic Competitiveness, and Immigration against being exploited in the workplace.” (For information about the Oct. 5 or Oct. 8 Modernization Act, which would massively He urged the House to “debate and pass events, go to www.octoberimmigration.org.) † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 Page 9 Respect Life Month

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Photo by Natalie Hoefer Photo by churches. happened bit by bit, because that’s the way that “The U.S. has one of the lowest replacement Satan works. rates in the world because we bought into the “When I was approached by a woman on my lie that children are cumbersome and a burden. college campus, ‘Hey what do you know about We don’t see them as a gift and a blessing. Planned Parenthood?,’ I really didn’t know “I do feel like momentum is picking up in a anything. When she told me that abortion was way that I haven’t seen since I’ve been out [of only 3 percent of what they did, I didn’t know the abortion industry]. I definitely think we’re that equals 334,000 babies a year.” on a winning path right now. “We’re gaining ground in the legislative ‘Up to 40-50 abortions a day’ fight. We now have more than three times the “Most [abortion physicians] have a full-time amount of pregnancy centers than abortion Above, Right to Life of Indianapolis’ 2013 Respect for Life Award is practice doing something else. They just come centers in our country.” presented to Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo at the in one day a week and perform abortions. They organization’s Celebrate Life dinner at the Indiana Convention Center in take home about $3,000-$4,000 in a day. ‘God was always reaching out to me’ Indianapolis on Sept. 17. Making the presentation is Marc Tuttle, president “Inside of every abortion center, ultrasounds “[Last year] I started a ministry called ‘And of Right to Life of Indianapolis. Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke are always used. They only do that to determine Then There Were None’ for former abortion the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, is also pictured. Sister Diane has how far along a woman is in her pregnancy, clinic workers, people like myself. devoted her life to the pro-life cause since 1971. so they know how much to charge her for “We assist these workers in getting out of the the abortion. industry once they have had a change of heart. Left, Therese Longsenkamp receives the Charles E. Stimming Sr. Pro-Life “Our goal inside of the abortion room is to We help them with the spiritual and emotional ‘Field of Crosses’ Award for her volunteer efforts with Right to Life of Indianapolis from do three things in five minutes—the ultrasound, struggles they face. Marc Tuttle, president of Right to Life of Indianapolis. Also pictured sedation and abortion, because we were doing “We’ve had 81 come to us since The Catholic community of Jennings County, which includes St. Ann, St. Joseph, and St. Mary parishes, has installed a “Field of Crosses” in observance is Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in up to 40-50 abortions a day with one physician. June of 2012. of Respect Life Month on the grounds of St. Mary Parish in North Vernon. For the past five years, this display has rotated around the three parishes. On Indianapolis. The award was presented at the organization’s Celebrate Life “They take a suction tube hooked up to a “The majority of workers that have come Sept. 28, members of the Jennings County Pro-Life group, Teens for Life, and parishioners of the three parishes gathered to install this moving display. dinner at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Sept. 17. suction machine, and they insert that into the to us have been practicing Catholics. Getting Though the statistics on the above sign are outdated, the National Right to Life Committee now reports more than 55 million lives have been lost through woman’s womb, and they blindly poke around them to a point where they are back in the abortion since 1973. in the woman’s uterus until they think they got confessional, receiving that forgiveness, getting Celebrate Life dinner announces enough tissue and blood in a glass jar. active in the Church, relearning what the “A technician inside the abortion center Church teaches—it’s beautiful. would then piece the parts of the baby back “My mom says I was born Catholic. I used ‘banner year,’ honors award winners together. We had to ensure that we had gotten to watch EWTN [Eternal Word Television Cardinal O’Malley urges Catholics to ‘share By Natalie Hoefer and Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo everything out. Network] when I was a child. I would watch received the 2013 Respect Life Award. “We would take the remains and put it in Mother Angelica, and I would put a towel Abby Johnson, a former facility director for The Charles E. Stimming Sr. Pro-Life Award is a plastic bag, and we would put it inside of a over my head and pretend to be a nun—me, a truth about human life’ far and wide Planned Parenthood who turned pro-life four years ago, presented to a Right to Life of Indianapolis volunteer freezer that we called ‘the nursery.’ Baptist kid! WASHINGTON (CNS)—Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley “We must personally engage others and share the truth about travels throughout the U.S. promoting the pro-life cause. who has excelled in meeting the challenges of the pro-life “Once a week, a medical waste company “Even while I worked at Planned urged Catholics to “share the truth about human life” with the human life. We must continue to show love and mercy, especially So she would know which states excel in the movement, and taken leadership in the cause. would come and take the children to a place Parenthood, I felt like God was always reaching world in his Respect Life Month message. with those who have been involved in abortion. All members of the movement. According to Johnson, Indiana is Longsenkamp, a member of Our Lady of where they were incinerated.” out to me, particularly through Mary. The cardinal, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Church can bring healing to the world by upholding the beauty of one of them. Mount Carmel Parish in Carmel, Ind., in the Lafayette “The first time [my husband and I] went to Pro-Life Activities, said any work on behalf human life and God’s unfailing mercy.” “What a great state you have. Some of the largest Diocese, was humbled upon learning she would receive ‘I just stood … [as he] was murdered’ Mass, we both knew this was home for us. of life must be grounded in “love that seeks The message also lamented the loss of more than 55 million pro-life events I’ve been to have been in the state of the award. “It was a normal day. We had a visiting “I learned about the Church teaching not to serve those most in need, whatever the lives since abortion became legal following a pair of U.S. Supreme Indiana,” said Johnson, the keynote speaker to more “I asked them, ‘Are you sure you didn’t make a physician from out of town. just on abortion, but on contraception and the personal cost.” Court decisions in the early 1970s, and the growing acceptance than 1,000 attendees at the Right to Life of Indianapolis’ mistake?’ It’s quite an honor,” she said. “The doctor said he used the ultrasound family. I thought, ‘This is more than being October is annually designated as of physician-assisted suicide. The practice is legal in Montana, 31st Celebrate Life dinner at the Indiana Convention Longsenkamp became involved in Right to Life of so that he could, in his words, ‘visualize pro-life—it’s about growing families.’ Respect Life Month by the U.S. Conference Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Center on Sept. 17. (See related article for highlights of Indianapolis in the early 1980s. his target.’ And so I thought, ‘That sounds “We both came into the Church together [on] of Catholic Bishops, with Respect Life “These laws pave the way for euthanasia by undermining true Johnson’s address.) “[My husband Al and I] came to the dinner years ago, like a smart idea. This will be a good Easter of 2012.” Sunday to be observed in parishes on Oct. 6. respect and care for people with serious illness,” he said. as many people do, because we’re pro-life. From there, I opportunity for me.’ Invoking Pope Francis’ oft-repeated call Cardinal O’Malley also invited Catholics to reflect on how ‘A banner year’ got onto the fundraising committee.” “We did the measurements, and found that ‘It’s on us—the body of Christ’ to have hope in Christ, Cardinal O’Malley God might be calling them to assist in pro-life efforts, whether by Marc Tuttle, president of Right to Life of Her involvement continued through the years, the child was at 13 weeks gestation. Everything “[It is essential] that we all find our place said that opening hearts to the love helping parents welcome an unborn child as a “miracle of God’s Indianapolis, affirmed Johnson’s positive remarks. including serving as chair of the Celebrate Life dinner that you and I have, a child at 13 weeks also in the movement, and that we all act on and mercy of Jesus allows people to creation”; visiting the elderly or aiding the sick and suffering; Cardinal “This has been a banner year” both nationally and from 2007-09. has, they’re just very small. our conviction. Sean P. O’Malley see more deeply the “intricate and praying and fasting for life; approaching elected officials as for Right to Life of Indianapolis, he said. He outlined Longsenkamp’s separate battles with breast and “The number one question I got asked “Of course, we need to pray, that’s essential. unique beauty of each person.” advocates for life-affirming policies and laws; or assisting in parish the organization’s—and the movement’s—many lymphoma cancer did not stop her volunteer efforts, was this: Will my baby feel this? Our scripted But if we have an active prayer life, then we “We must respond to Pope Francis’ call with great urgency,” he educational efforts. accomplishments in the last year: including her involvement outside of the pro-life response was: No, the fetus has no sensory should be called to move that prayer into action. said. “Opening our hearts to life in Christ empowers us for loving, • 44 abortion facilities in the U.S. have closed since movement. For nearly 20 years, she has been active development until 28 weeks.’ “We see so much hate on the other side of merciful action toward others. We must give witness to the Gospel (The full text of Cardinal O’Malley’s message is online at Jan. 1, far surpassing the prior record of facilities closed in Legatus, an organization for Catholic corporate “Yet I watched the suction tube go right up the movement and untruths that they’re coming of life and evangelize through our lives. http://bit.ly/1990GDW.) † by this point in prior years. executives and their spouses. She is also a member of the to the side of this child [of 13 weeks gestation], out with. We just have to correct and clarify and • A drop of 4-5 percent in the number of abortions in Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy and when it touched his side, he jumped. And move forward with God’s help. Marion County each of the last 10 years. Sepulchre of Jerusalem, whose mission is to maintain a he began to flail his arms and legs as if he “I believe wholeheartedly that abortion • One of Indianapolis’ four abortion centers went up Christian presence in the Holy Land. was trying to move away from that abortion could end overnight if people of faith would for sale in 2013. “I truly hope that one day Indianapolis will be a pro- instrument. But there was nowhere to go. unite together, look evil in the face and say ‘No Catholic-based Women’s Care Center plans to build • Record attendance at the Right to Life booth at the life city where we won’t have any Planned Parenthoods, “I remember hearing the woman on the table more!’ It’s on us—the body of Christ! Now is Indiana State Fair. any clinics that perform abortions,” the mother of crying. And I remember wanting to sit her up the time!” next to Planned Parenthood in Indianapolis Tuttle was “most excited” to announce that a three said. and say, ‘Look what is happening to your baby! Women’s Care Center facility would be constructed on Joining her in that desire and mission is Sister Diane. He is in desperate need of your protection!’ But (For more information on Johnson’s ministry, Criterion staff report The Planned Parenthood center at that self-sufficiency training, parenting and the empty lot next to the Planned Parenthood abortion “It all came about when I was maybe 15 or 16 when I I didn’t. I remember wanting to yell out, ‘Stop! “And Then There Were None,” log on to location is the state’s largest abortion educational programs—all at no cost. center at 86th Street and Georgetown Road on the heard a homily from a priest in Brooklyn,” she said of the You’re hurting him!’ But I didn’t. The doctor www.attwn.org. To purchase a copy or for more Women’s Care Center, a Catholic provider. It will also have an incentive-based northwest side of Indianapolis—the state’s largest beginning of her interest in the pro-life movement. “The said, ‘Beam me up, Scotty.’ And the suction information on her book unPlanned, log on to network of pregnancy centers, plans to “More abortions take place at that baby store—called Crib Club—where abortion center. This announcement drew thunderous priest started talking about the legalization of abortion in was turned on. www.unplannedthebook.com. ) † build a new facility on a lot bordering facility than the other 91 counties women can earn new car seats, cribs, applause and an enthusiastic “Yay!” from Johnson. New York—that was about 1971. My radar immediately “I think people make the assumption that the north property line of the Planned combined,” said Minion. diapers, clothing and other baby items. The Catholic-based Women’s Care Center, which got turned on. I knew the concept of abortion, and I knew seeing a child be torn apart in its mother’s Parenthood facility at the corner of 86th St. “There is a real impact that happens currently has 22 facilities in seven states, will provide what it meant to be legal—and it just didn’t make sense womb would be the worst part. But I knew and Georgetown Road in Indianapolis. when you are next door and are highly (For more information on “pre-natal counseling, material support, parenting to me.” what the aftermath looked like. According to Ann Minion, president visible. We’ve found with [our other Women’s Care Centers, log on to

classes—they’re able to take a woman who’s pregnant Sister Diane professed vows with the Missionary “The worst part [for me] was that I just stood Natalie Hoefer Photo by for Women’s Care Centers in St. Joseph facilities] that whenever you locate a www.womenscarecenterfoundation. and in dire straits, and see her through all nine months of Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity and remained there. What kind of mom just stands there and County, Ind., groundbreaking is planned loving presence next to an abortion facility, org. To make a donation to the pregnancy,” said Tuttle. (See related story on page 9.) with them for nearly 20 years. In 1998, she left the watches another woman’s child be murdered for the spring of 2014, with completion it provides an option. Women come, hearts campaign for the Indianapolis community. In 2000, she came to the Archdiocese of right in front of her face and doesn’t do scheduled for the fall of that same year. are touched, and baby’s lives are saved.” facility, contact Bobby Williams Pro-life award winners Indianapolis to become director of pro-life ministries. She anything? Me. I was that kind of mom.” These dates are based on the progress of a Since a Women’s Care Center opened 574-968-7475, or by e-mail at Tuttle noted that most progress in the pro-life brought to the archdiocese such pro-life organizations as capital campaign specific to the opening of in Milwaukee, Wis., in 2010, abortions [email protected]. movement is made by all those individuals who work at Rachel’s Vineyard and Rachel’s Network, and she helped ‘Apathy is the worst in our churches’ this facility. have decreased 23 percent in that city, Donations can also be mailed to Women’s the “grass roots level.” to reconstruct the Birthline ministry. “I don’t believe for a second that abortion Abby Johnson addresses those attending Right to Life “We’ve been blessed that a benefactor Minion noted. Care Center, P.O. Box 40127, Indianapolis, In recognition of their outstanding service, Now working as director of religious education at has been legal for over 40 years in this country of Indianapolis’ 31st Celebrate Life dinner on Sept. 17. from Fort Wayne stepped up and bought Like many of the 22 Women’s Care IN 46240. Make checks payable to two individuals were honored by Right to Life of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, Sister because of Planned Parenthood or lobbyists. Johnson sheds tears as—for the first time during a the land right there on the corner [next to Centers located throughout seven states, Women’s Care Center. All donations are Indianapolis during the banquet. Therese Longsenkamp Diane stays active with pro-life activities through I believe abortion has been legal for so many public address—she reads aloud the letter she wrote the Planned Parenthood facility],” said the one in Indianapolis will offer full-time applied 100 percent toward building the received The Charles E. Stimming Sr. Pro-Life Award, catechesis and evangelization. † years for one reason, and that is apathy. to the child whose abortion she witnessed. Minion of the land acquisition. ultrasounds, counseling, pregnancy testing, center in Indianapolis.) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 Pope tells catechists: Put Christ, others, not oneself, on center stage

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Being a catechist is about teaching the faith in its entirety and putting Christ—not oneself—on center stage, Pope Francis told catechists from around the world. Catechists “are people who keep the memory of God Haring CNS photo/Paul alive; they keep it alive in themselves and they are able to revive it in others,” he said in his homily. The pope spoke during a special Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 29 for hundreds of catechists who were in Rome for a three-day international congress hosted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization. In his homily, the pope said a catechist teaches the faith to be “at the service of proclamation, not to be important, not to talk about himself or herself, but to talk about God, about his love and his fidelity.” They also speak about and “transmit all that God has revealed, that is, the doctrine in its totality, neither adding nor subtracting anything,” he said. The pope warned against forgetting about God. “If we don’t think about God, everything ends up being about ‘me’ and my own comfort.” The real meaning of life, the importance of other people, “all of these become unreal, they no longer matter, Pope Francis celebrates the Eucharist during a Mass for catechists in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 29. everything boils down to one thing: having,” he said. “Whenever material things, money, worldliness become “warms the heart and keeps the fire of friendship with the But “God is not afraid of the outskirts,” he said, and “is the center of our lives, they take hold of us, they possess Lord alive.” always beyond our mindsets.” us; we lose our very identity as human beings,” he said. Not everyone, especially busy mothers and fathers, can “God is creative, he’s not narrow-minded, and for He reminded his audience that “we are made in spend a lot of quiet time in prayer before the tabernacle, this he is never rigid,” the pope said. God “welcomes us, God’s image and likeness, not that of material objects, where Christ is truly present, he said. comes to us and understands us.” not that of idols.” But everyone can find some way to be and stay with While the Gospel does not change, catechists need In an earlier audience with catechists, the pope said the Jesus because, if not, “if there isn’t the warmth of God, to be creative and know how to change themselves, Church needs good catechists who love Christ, live out the his love, his tenderness in our heart, how can we—poor adapting themselves to the people and circumstances Gospel in their lives and courageously go to the margins of sinners—warm the hearts of others?” they encounter. society to share the gift of faith with others. The second thing catechists need to do, he said, is “To stay with God, it’s necessary to know how to go “Let us follow him, imitate him in his dynamic of imitate Christ by going outside of themselves and being out, to not be afraid of going out” into the world, he said. love, of going to others, and let’s go out, open the doors, there for others. “If catechists let themselves be taken over by fear, have the audacity to strike out new paths to proclaim Receiving the gift of faith and having Christ at the they’re wimps, and if catechists are laid back they end the Gospel,” he said on Sept. 27, in a talk that was both center of one’s life “pushes us out,” compels Christians up being a statue in a museum, and we have plenty of improvised and drawn from a text. to go outside their ego and reach out “to others in them, right?” Seated behind a large wooden desk facing his audience Christ’s name.” When a room is closed up tight, the air gets stuffy and in the Vatican’s Pope Paul VI Hall, the pope joked that This dynamic of receiving and then giving is like the people inside get sick, he said. A similar sickness he was going to make just three points, “like the old-time the diastolic and systolic pressures at work in the occurs when Christians are closed up within themselves, Jesuits used to do: one, two, three,” he said to laughter. bloodstream, he said. Without both of these forces at their group, their parish or their studies, he said. Many in the audience hall took notes, closely following work, the catechist’s “heart stops beating, he cannot live.” But Jesus did not say, “Go and make do,” he said, “Go, the pope’s words. The pope thanked them for their service But this gift of faith must be total, 100 percent. I am with you. to the Church and said being a catechist isn’t a job or a “You don’t take a cut for yourself,” he said, “This is our beauty and our strength: If we go, if we go title—it’s a vocation, an approach to life. “This is not a bargain.” out to bring his Gospel with love, with real apostolic spirit, It starts first with being with God, getting to know him The third thing to do is to not be afraid of striking out with [confidence], he walks with us, goes before us.” and conforming one’s life to the Gospel—a task that lasts a into the unknown, like Jonah was when God told him to Even though it may seem too far away “and perhaps we lifetime, he said. preach to the pagans in Nineveh. are a little hesitant, in reality, he is already there. 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IS-5987722 A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2013 by FaithAlive! Catholic News Service. The power of a pilgrimage includes its special grace By Marcellino D’Ambrosio

Salvation history is the story of a journey. Abram goes

from civilization to the desert, Moses from Pharaoh’s Hill CNS photo/Debbie palace to a mountaintop. The people of Israel repeat Moses’ journey, and then are led through the desert to the Promised Land. All these journeys have a few things in common. God inspired each of them, and accompanied the travelers on their way. Through the journey, he changed them. At the destination, he blessed them. When Israel finally settled in the land, God wanted to constantly remind them that they are perpetual pilgrims in this world and that he, not the land, is their true inheritance. So the Lord made Jerusalem the seat of his special presence on Earth, and commanded them to journey there three times a year to worship him with feasts of thanksgiving, such as the Passover. The public ministry of Jesus takes place against the background of these constant pilgrimages. The already holy city became even holier, sanctified forever by Christ’s blood. When Constantine became Roman emperor, the first priority was to decree religious freedom. But the next priority was to send his mother on pilgrimage to the Holy Land where she had churches built that are still visited by pilgrims today. Next, he built churches in Rome over the tombs of Sts. Peter and Paul to welcome the pilgrims from all over the empire, who would come to honor these two Apostles. Christian pilgrims carry palm branches during the traditional Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives overlooking the Old City of Ever since, Christians have braved all sorts of Jerusalem. difficulties and road hazards to visit Jerusalem, Rome and the sites of Marian apparitions. They have come not as my prayer. So I spoke to my professors. They gladly I’ve since led nearly 800 people on pilgrimage to tourists but as pilgrims. There is a difference. rescheduled my exams. I began cobbling money together. Rome and the Holy Land. I’ve seen countless miracles, Of course, a pilgrimage usually includes fun, learning, Soon there was enough. I decided to go and make the trip a even physical healing. As pilgrimage leader, I am shopping and good food. But it is not primarily a vacation. penitential pilgrimage, seeking the grace to change. responsible for numerous practical details. As you can The ultimate goal is not recreation, but re-creation. It is a It was an amazing adventure. The experience of Rome imagine, this is quite a distraction. Nevertheless, there is journey of devotion, undertaken by the prompting of the bonded me to the Catholic Church, its heritage and its rich always a special moment when God touches me in a very Holy Spirit. tradition in a very profound way. It whetted my appetite for deep and new way, and I go from pilgrimage director What is the purpose of a pilgrimage? It is to worship learning. Some friendships were deepened, new friends were to pilgrim. God, do penance and be transformed. A pilgrimage to made. But the most important thing was a gift of special The Holy Land brings Scripture alive. After going, a holy place is so spiritually powerful that under the grace I received when I least expected it. you never read the Bible the same way again. Rome Old Covenant it was commanded. Though not commanded Very early one morning, before St. Peter’s Basilica was knits you to the universal Church and the heritage of today, it is so highly recommended that the Church offers a filled with tourists, I spent some quiet moments roaming the saints in a way that’s hard to describe. The medieval plenary indulgence to all those who answer the call. through the crypt. I felt moved to kneel and pray at one charm of Assisi, the beauty of Lourdes at the foot of the I was a college student when I was first invited to of the tombs and there received a touch of God that I will Pyrenees—these special places impart an atmosphere of make a pilgrimage to Rome. Initially, I brushed off the never forget. serenity and draw one to prayer. suggestion as ridiculous. I was broke, like most college The tomb was that of Blessed John XXIII, who had a But pilgrimage is about more than the place. It is about students. Besides, the pilgrimage took place during final remarkable gift of humility and a unique ability to make grace, a special grace, custom-designed for each pilgrim exams, but I felt an inner tug that I thought just might be people feel loved, affirmed and appreciated. These gifts by the Holy Spirit, imparted in God’s perfect time. This is the Holy Spirit. I had been struggling with a holier-than- were exactly what I had lacked and had been praying for. the greatest reason to listen for and respond to God’s call. thou attitude that I could not overcome. I had been pleading Some measure of this spirit was shared with me that day, with God to help me. and I was changed. The following year was among the (Marcellino D’Ambrosio writes from Texas and guides Maybe, I thought, this pilgrimage is his answer to happiest of my life. pilgrimages to Rome and the Holy Land.) † Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is a memorable journey By Father David O’Rourke, O.P. and the world, for this village marks the start of the pilgrim’s great insight—that life is lived on the road. long climb over the Pyrenees, and the beginning of Months later in 1957, when I was a student back in In the summer of 1956, I was staying in a Basque the historic Way of St. James, the pilgrim’s road to Paris, I decided to make the annual student pilgrimage village in the French Pyrenees, a few miles inland from Santiago de Compostela. from Paris to Chartres. We marched, 6,000 of us, in wild the beaches at Biarritz. There were about 40 of us, The pilgrims walk the whole way, pilgrim staff in hand. weather, for several days through fields of wheat, toward students from many places. Officially, we were studying, Up over the mountains, in the wind and rain, week after the spires of that great cathedral. By then, I, too, was but it was summer, we were young, on our own and there week, all the way to that great shrine where the body of looking for a goal, a sense of purpose, something I could was so much to do, so many places to go. St. James the Apostle is believed to rest. move toward. The road through town, small but well-traveled, led to Before the summer was over, my friends and I had In the intervening years, my writing has taken me to a St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port or St. John at the Foot of the Pass, a followed the pilgrims into Spain, visiting some of the number of the places in Spain along the pilgrim road to nearby village of timbered houses and ancient inns. more historic sites on the pilgrim road. Places with names Compostela. Recently, I decided that it was time to go to For more than 1,000 years, pilgrims have been like Roncesvalles and Puente La Reina. Compostela. In my final years, with so many miles behind making their way through it from all corners of Europe For us, it was a lark. I certainly did not yet have me, I walked across the cobbles to the shrine. In the place anything close to a life-focusing sense of purpose. For me, of the pilgrim’s staff, I leaned on an old man’s cane. I there was no difference between a pilgrim and a wanderer. have come to see my life as a pilgrimage, a life lived Still, the image of those solitary walkers—staff in hand, peacefully on the road. heavy backpacks, covers against the frequent rains, Out on the plaza, I watched the pilgrims drifting in marching always onward—stayed with me. through the narrow streets, one by one, staff in hand. In the Middle Ages, when so many people throughout I saw it as a quiet, reflective moment. Inside the great

CNS photo/Felix Ordonez, Reuters CNS photo/Felix Europe set out on the road to Santiago, they left more than church, visible down in the dark crypt under the altar, is their villages behind. They also left behind the customs the ancient silver casket that tradition says contains the and rules that governed daily life. They moved from a remains of the Apostle. fixed world with regular cycles and clear expectations to a The pilgrims come down to kneel before it and, in their world of ever-new vistas and constant change. own quiet moment, reach out toward it. It is a rare gift to And yet all through their months of trekking, they have something you want to reach toward, something that knew that they were going somewhere. They were not is worth the journey. wanderers. They might be walking side by side with Pilgrims walk the Way of St. James in Villafranca Montes de wanderers, but they were learning what it meant to be (Dominican Father David O’Rourke is a senior fellow at Oca, near the town of Burgos, Spain. pilgrims, to be going somewhere. I see them grasping the Santa Fe Institute in Berkeley, Calif.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Making a Difference/ Year of Faith: The rosary, the perfect prayer Tony Magliano Respect life— October is traditionally observed popularized it in the 13th century, adding and finding the child Jesus in the Temple); as the Month of the Rosary. the meditations about the life of Jesus. five sorrowful, which pertain to Christ’s every life— The rosary has been In the early 15th century, the Carthusian passion (the agony in the garden, the called the perfect prayer monk Dominic of Prussia divided the scourging, the crowning with thorns, the this month because it combines 150 Hail Marys into three sets of 50. He carrying of the cross, and the Crucifixion); and each day prayer, meditation and also began to call each of the 50 points and five glorious (the Resurrection, the Scripture. The repetition of meditation a rosarium (rose garden) Ascension, the descent of the Holy Spirit, the Respect life! of prayers is meant to because the rose was a symbol of joy and Assumption and the Coronation of Mary). Every October, the Catholic Church issues create an atmosphere Mary was “the cause of our joy” for bearing There was an obvious gap between this clarion call. But what exactly does it in which to meditate Christ. Thus the name “rosary” became the the finding of Jesus in the Temple when mean to respect life? on the mysteries of our name for the devotion. he was 12 and his Passion and death. For many Catholics, salvation as revealed in Another 15th-century Carthusian monk, Therefore, in 2002, Pope John Paul II added respecting life means Scripture. Henry of Kalkar, then divided the 50 Hail the five luminous mysteries, or mysteries that we should pray and The main focus is on the birth, life, death Marys into decades with an Our Father of light, recalling events in Jesus’ public work to protect unborn and resurrection of Jesus. These are the between each. ministry—his baptism, the wedding feast at babies from murderous “mysteries” or events that the pray-er thinks In 1483, a Dominican priest wrote a Cana, the proclamation of the Kingdom of abortion. about while praying the rosary. book on the rosary called Our Dear Lady’s God, the Transfiguration, and the institution With the brutal The rosary consists of a string of beads Psalter. It listed the same 15 mysteries of the Eucharist. dismembering of more divided into five sets known as decades that we meditated about through the With those additions, the rosary than 1 million aborted because they have 10 beads in each set. 20th century except that the fourth glorious really is what Pope Paul VI called unborn brothers and Sometimes those praying the rosary will mystery combined Mary’s assumption and it in his 1974 apostolic exhortation sisters annually in the United States, and the add a few additional prayers, but five coronation and the fifth glorious mystery “Marialis Cultus:” “a compendium of the killing of approximately 55 million unborn Our Fathers and 50 Hail Marys basically was the Last Judgment. entire Gospel.” babies worldwide every year, our efforts make up the rosary. For more than 500 years, there were Some people pray what is called the to end this grave evil should be maximized The rosary was begun in the late 15 official mysteries: five joyful, which Scriptural Rosary. It includes a Scripture text and ongoing. 12th century when laity began to pray concern the beginning of our redemption before each Hail Mary. Most every Wednesday, I join several 150 Hail Marys in imitation of the (the Annunciation, the Visitation, the The rosary has been an important part of other people near an abortion clinic in 150 psalms. St. Dominic and his followers Nativity, the presentation in the Temple, Catholicism for about eight centuries. † Baltimore to witness to the humanity of the unborn and to pray for an end to abortion. It’s All Good/Patti Lamb Putting an end to the killing of unborn babies is a priority for me, and it is a priority Stay in style, remain true to the person God has called you to be for the Catholic Church. But it is not our only priority. My daughter, Margaret, will soon be caffeine hadn’t yet been absorbed into my dresses. I look back at the photos and The concern of Christ and the Catholic turning 6 years old. bloodstream. shudder. Church for the suffering of the world is As a typical 6-year-old-to-be, she But I grew suspicious when she asked This time around, upon gazing at the not limited to any one group of people— constantly reminds me for a princess dress and further conversation floral jeans, I chuckled to myself and turned born or unborn. of her birthday wish turned to hopes of a pink dog wearing a the page of the weekly circular, thinking to Our deep and active concern must be list. And I don’t use crown. myself, “Thou shall not go there.” directed to all. For in the words of Blessed the word “constantly” “I thought you were wishing for an Then my thoughts turned to my John Paul II, “we are all really responsible lightly. Andrew Luck football helmet,” I said. volleyball days back in high school. for all.” She repeatedly asks She commented that she had changed her Although I desperately wanted to spike the So we are not to rank pro-life, social for particular treasures. mind. Instead, she now desperately wished ball, I’m 5 feet 2 inches tall, and I was more justice and peace issues, we are to link I hear the same old for what her friend, Izzie, has. “Pink dogs of a back-row player, digging up the hits of them. It’s what the Catholic Church calls the requests—over and are the cutest,” she added. taller players on the opposing teams. My “consistent ethic of life.” over again. She further explained that she wanted good friend and teammate was a brilliant In 1983, as head of the U.S. bishops’ In fact, I know a princess dress because all of her friends athlete, and played the net effortlessly. God Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, the late them by heart: She wishes for “an Andrew have princess dresses. had given her different strengths than he Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin, championed Luck football helmet, a real big red dog “Oh, my Margaret,” I thought to myself, had given to me. for our time the early Church’s consistent and rocket shoes.” Oh! And I should also “there’s so much I want to tell you, but I’m I wasn’t sure how to convey to Margaret pro-life ethic. mention the camper. not sure that you’ll understand right now.” that God calls each of us to be the unique During an address at St. Louis University, Margaret is pretty much a tomboy. How could I communicate to her that souls that he has deliberately fashioned. Cardinal Bernardin said, “The case for a That’s the way God made her, and I I’ve been struggling my whole life with the Fads come and go. Fashion is fickle. consistent ethic of life—one that stands for love her unique—although sometimes same thorny issue of hoping to fit in? Remaining true to the person God has the protection of the right to life and the unconventional—presence. To demonstrate my point: Recently, called us to be is always in style. promotion of the rights, which enhance life Now that she’s in school the entire day I saw an ad in the Sunday newspaper Inspired by the Holy Spirit, I dug out from womb to tomb … is both a complex and and spends a big part of her time with other for jeans that I wore in the fifth grade. a book by Dr. Seuss and read this quote demanding tradition. children, however, I’m finding that she’s Apparently, they’re coming back aloud: “Today, you are you. That is truer “It joins the humanity of the unborn infant quite impressionable. in style. (Picture denim covered in than true. There is no one alive who is and the humanity of the hungry; it calls for When she came down for breakfast last whitewash wildflowers.) YOUer than you.” positive legal action to prevent the killing of week and we counted down the days until Back in the day, they were all the rage. To my Margaret, who soon turns 6, I the unborn or the aged and positive societal she officially turns 6, she smiled and said, I saved all of my baby-sitting money for love the “you” that God has made. action to provide shelter for the homeless and “And then I will become a pretty pink them. While I wouldn’t have picked them education of the illiterate.” princess!” out myself, everyone was wearing them, (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna Therefore, not just the unborn, not just I took another swig of Diet Coke, sure and I desperately wanted to fit in. The Parish in Plainfield, is a regular columnist the poor, not just the hungry, not just the that I wasn’t fully awake and that the same was true with homecoming and prom for The Criterion.) † homeless, not just the war-torn, not just the undocumented, not just the medically Your Family/Bill Dodds uninsured, not just condemned prisoners, not just the environment and not just future Family caregivers committed to respecting life year-round generations, but all of the above deserve our care. Everyone’s life and dignity needs to be As Respect Life Month rolls around About a month ago, you probably Another example of how the pope sees fully protected and respected. each October, I realize that one of the read stories about the pontiff telephoning the caregiving issues is in an article with Catholics, and all Christians, cannot joys of working with “ordinary” people and having a friendly quotes from On Heaven and Earth, a book ignore the Lord’s call to consistently build family caregivers is chat with them. What you may not have based on a conversation between him, up the kingdom of God—the kingdom being able to point noticed is that during the six months since when he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, head Jesus calls for in the last judgment scene of out to them that often he was elected pope, there have been a of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, and Matthew’s Gospel—where the hungry are what they’re doing is number of reports of what he has said—as rabbi Abraham Skorka. fed, the thirsty are refreshed, the strangers are more than they realize cardinal and as pope—about caregivers. “There are many who abandon those welcomed, the naked are clothed, the sick are they’re doing. The bottom line: You’ve done your that fed them, who educated them, who cared for and prisoners are visited. Over the years, share of respecting and cherishing life. wiped their bottoms. It hurts me; it makes In Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s words, I’ve heard a lot of For example, in his homily marking me weep inside,” wrote then-Cardinal “Love for widows and orphans, prisoners, caregivers say, “I the feast of St. Thomas on July 3, Pope Bergoglio. “God must be very fond of the and the sick and needy of every kind, is as used to do [insert Francis reflected on Jesus telling Thomas old because those who are pious with their essential [to the Church] as the ministry of activity here], but now ...” referring to the to touch his wounded hands and side. parents are showered with blessings.” the sacraments and preaching of the Gospel” sacrifices they had to make to care for a “We need to touch the wounds of He also said that “crossing the (“Deus Caritas Est,” #22). loved one. Jesus,” the pope said. “We must caress threshold of the faith ... means During this time when so many of those They used to volunteer for this or that the wounds of Jesus, we need to bind approaching every person who lives on who hold political and economic power are cause, or sing in the parish choir, or host the wounds of Jesus with tenderness, we the edge of existence and to call them by cutting anti-poverty assistance programs the extended family for Thanksgiving have to kiss the wounds of Jesus, and this name. It means taking care of the weakest and waging war on the born and unborn, the dinner, or send out Christmas cards, attend literally. Just think of what happened to and supporting their trembling knees, in followers of the God of Life and the Prince daily Mass during Lent, hold down a St. Francis when he embraced the leper? the certainty that what we do for the least of Peace must prophetically proclaim: “Thus full-time job. The same thing that happened to Thomas: of our brothers and sisters we do for Jesus says the Lord, respect every life! And give But now they take care of a spouse, a His life changed.” himself.” priority to the poor and vulnerable!” parent, a child with special needs. This When family caregivers “touch the Caregiving is generous and concrete. year, I have some added good news wounds” of those they care for, when they Caregiving is pro-life. (Tony Magliano is an internationally for them from Pope Francis: Family offer help in so many ways, they’re doing syndicated social justice and caregivers have their priorities straight. what the pope describes and encourages. (Bill Dodds writes for Catholic News peace columnist. E-mail him at They know what really matters. Their life is changed. Service.) † [email protected].) † The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013 Page 13

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, October 7 Friday, October 11 Sunday Readings Our Lady of the Rosary Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Jonah 1:1-2:2, 11 Psalm 9:2-3, 6, 8-9, 16 Sunday, October 6, 2013 (Psalm) Jonah 2:2-5; 8 Luke 11:15-26 been heard in these earlier readings • Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 forms an umbrella over what is read Luke 10:25-37 • 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 this weekend. Saturday, October 12 • Luke 17:5-10 The overall theme is that following Tuesday, October 8 Joel 4:12-21 Jesus requires strong determination and Jonah 3:1-10 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 This weekend’s first reading is from the much faith. The Lord has many disciples Psalm 130:1-4ab, 7-8 Luke 11:27-28 Book of Habakkuk, by comparison among who stumble and fall. It is a world of the prophets a short work, including only sin and selfishness. Temptations are Luke 10:38-42 three chapters. In some rampant. Most critically, God, in Jesus, Sunday, October 13 cases, little is known always forgives those sinners who Wednesday, October 9 Twenty-eighth Sunday in about the author of a earnestly repent. St. Denis, bishop, and Ordinary Time given book. Into this scene comes this weekend’s companions, martyrs; 2 Kings 5: 14-17 In this case, the reading. As have been the other recent St. John Leonardi, priest Psalm 98:1-4 prophet identifies Gospel readings, this passage is a parable. himself by name Scholars cannot agree on the term used Jonah 4:1-11 2 Timothy 2: 8-13 (Hab 1:1, 3:1). to describe the servant. Is he “worthless,” Psalm 86:3-6, 9-10 Luke 17:11-19 However, this hardly or “useless,” or “unprofitable,” or Luke 11:1-4 stills all other questions. “unproductive?” One ancient Greek text Who was Habukkak? has “owing nothing.” It is clear, however, Thursday, October 10 Some experts believe Habakkuk was that the servant is not so worthless as to be a prophet associated with the temple in beyond God’s love. Malachi 3:13-20b Jerusalem. When did he write? The most Also clear is that the master in no way Psalm 1:1-4, 6 accepted opinion is that Habakkuk wrote relies upon the servant. Still, the context Luke 11:5-13 this work in the latter part of the seventh is that the servant is kept, not discharged. century B.C. At the time, the struggles Indeed, the relationship between the among the great powers of the Middle East servant and master is such that the were numerous and intense, and the small servant assumes to have a place at the Jewish community was threatened in the master’s table. accompanying clash. It is not hard to imagine fear and anxiety Reflection Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle among the people of God, and desperation For weeks, through Scriptures read at and confusion easily led them away from Mass, the Church has been summoning us strict obedience to God. to discipleship. It has been no call to drift Jesus rose only once—on Easter Like the other prophets, Habakkuk along the primrose path. It has not exalted appealed to his contemporaries to call human nature above and beyond what to God for protection in the uncertain human nature is in fact. Rather, it has been Sunday—and now he lives again international situation. The prophet insists, frank, even somberly warning at times. Thank you for your column, which up going to Mass at all, feeling that it however, that the “just” will survive. This is the background from which Qhelps me to understand the nuances is pointless since they have separated Paul’s second Epistle to Timothy gives these readings appear. Taken together, of our faith. Here is my question: In both themselves from participating fully. But us the second reading. In this letter, the they are instructive, alerting us to dangers. the Nicene Creed and being present at the Eucharist, besides Apostle Paul reminds Timothy of the They also console us with assurances of the Apostles’ Creed, offering comfort and guidance in life’s strength available to him as a bishop. hope and of life. we say that Jesus challenges, can also prompt people to Indeed, the reading refers to the ancient Each sincere follower of Jesus must “rose again” from regularize their status in the Church so as gesture of laying on hands, on the head of see herself or himself as the servant the dead; the word to be eligible to take Communion. the candidate, still an essential and primary mentioned this weekend in Luke’s Gospel. “again” puzzles me— If you have not done so yet, you act in the ordaining of deacons, priests and As sinning so well demonstrates, we are did Jesus rise twice? should first receive the sacrament bishops, not only for Roman Catholics, but not as successful in finding heaven as we (McFarland, Wis.) of penance. Tell the priest of your also for Episcopalians and Orthodox. might think we are. We need God to show 1979 marriage outside the Church, Furthermore, Timothy is instructed not the way. Every week, as well as any other serious matters to preach his own mind, but instead to Habakkuk lets us know that there Aseveral questions since the time of your last confession. preach the Gospel of Christ. are many detours and obstacles lying are submitted from readers across the Then, having been forgiven, you would St. Luke’s Gospel is the source of before us. However, God will help us, country to be answered in this column. by all means be welcome to receive the third reading. This Gospel was read if we allow it. We allow this help to Given the space limitations, I am forced to holy Communion. during the liturgies of recently preceding come by being firm in our resolve to select only one or two. When making that If you are contemplating remarriage, weekends. Therefore, what has already follow Christ. † choice, I try to gauge which ones might be you should meet with a priest to fill out on most people’s minds. The problem, of a short questionnaire regarding your course, is that there is a built-in bias: I see 1979 marriage. The priest would then My Journey to God things through the prism of my own mind. submit this paperwork to your diocesan If an issue has never occurred to me, I marriage tribunal for a determination of can’t imagine how it could be creating what is called technically the “Absence a problem for anyone else. And so for of Canonical Form”—i.e., a decision months, I have resisted responding to the that the 1979 marriage ceremony did God Gave question you have raised, simply because not “count” in the eyes of the Catholic

Photo by Thomas J. Rillo Thomas J. Photo by the word “again” in the creed never struck Church. This normally has a very short me as odd. But since several readers have turnaround, a few weeks maybe—not the Us Hands now mentioned it, I concede that the use full-scale annulment process, since your By Thomas J. Rillo of the word does merit an explanation. 1979 ceremony never was recognized by If you look at any dictionary, you’ll the Church as valid. Having done this, find that the first and most common you would then be free to be married in Have you really looked at your hands? meaning of “again” is “once more,” a Catholic ceremony, with a Mass if you God gave them to you to embrace life which suggests repetition and prompts so choose. They are the tools upon which we stand the logical question, “When did Jesus Weathered hands enduring all strife. ever rise before?” But another meaning— (Questions may be sent to God gave us hands acceptable and often used—is “anew”; Father Kenneth Doyle at and so we say, “The man tripped and fell, [email protected] and Hands that held our rosary beads but he got right up again,” or “I woke up 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † Hands that opened Bibles with care during the night, but I rolled over and Hands sure and deft in times of needs went back to sleep again.” We fold our hands in reverent prayer. So Jesus rose only once, on Readers may submit prose God gave us hands Easter Sunday. He lived once, he died once, and now he lives again. or poetry for faith column Hidden in them is the truest art of living The Criterion invites readers to submit Hands that are a chronicle of our life I was married outside the Church original prose or poetry relating to faith They cradled children in thanksgiving Thomas J. Rillo is a member Qin 1979. In 2003, I was divorced. I or experiences of prayer for possible Hands that gave comfort during strife of St. Charles Borromeo am a practicing Catholic and attend Mass publication in the “My Journey to God” God gave us hands Parish in Bloomington and regularly. Is it all right for me to receive column. a Benedictine Oblate of holy Communion? And if I were to Seasonal reflections also are appreciated. Hands that are not just a work of art Saint Meinrad Archabbey in remarry, could I be married in the Church? Please include name, address, parish and They are an extension of our inner soul St. Meinrad. Inspiration for (Hope, Ark.) telephone number with submissions. Hands that tell of a deeply thankful heart this poem came from observing Send material for consideration Hands that do God’s work make us whole. senior parishioners praying I would guess that you continued to “My Journey to God,” God gave us hands in church, many with folded, Ato attend Mass even after your The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian St., weathered and wrinkled hands. 1979 marriage, and that was the right Indianapolis, IN 46206 or e-mail to choice. Far too often, someone who has [email protected]. † been married outside the Church gives Page 14 The Criterion Friday, October 4, 2013

Rest in peace Please submit in writing to KONERMANN, Alois Joseph, our office by 10 a.m. Thursday 78, St. Mark the Evangelist, before the week of publication; Indianapolis, Sept. 22. Husband be sure to state date of death. of Hermine (Binder) Konemann. CNS photo/Joseph O’Brien, The Catholic Times Obituaries of archdiocesan Father of Erika Huffman. Grand- priests serving our archdiocese father of three. Great-grandfather are listed elsewhere in of three. The Criterion. Order priests and MILLER, Ruth Ellen (Wells), religious sisters and brothers 82, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Sept. 19. are included here, unless they Wife of Richard Miller. Mother of are natives of the archdiocese Camilla Mauzy, Laura Simmons, or have other connections­ to it; Edith, Jean Marie, Mark, Matt those are separate obituaries on and Richard Miller. Sister of this page. Lois Copeland, Mary Giumettia, ALLEN, Doran Thomas, Jr., 69, Rosy Hayes, Serena McKay, Art St. Gabriel, Connersville, Sept. 3. and Danny Wells. Grandmother Father of John Allen. Son of Gloria of many. Allen. Brother of Joan Brockman, OLDHAM, June Denise, 59, Lisa Campbell, Jane Stidham and St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Mark Allen. Grandfather of two. Sept. 9. Sister of Norma Florence, BROWN, John, 99, St. Mary, Shirley Russell, Annie Sadler and Richmond, Sept. 14. Father of Sylvia Oldham. Kathleen Leonard and Michael ORTMAN, Vera Ann, 61, St. Jude, Brown. Grandfather of four. Great- Indianapolis, Sept. 15. Wife of grandfather of 10. David Ortman. Mother of Darbie CAULFIELD, Gladys P., 82, Hunter, Charles Jones, Anthony St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Sept. 18. and Michael Ortman. Daughter of Wife of Thomas Caulfield. Mother Delmar and Nina Willoughby. Sister of Cathleen Beach, Noreen of Karen, Nina, Mark and Michael Kavanaugh, Mary Larson, Sandy, Willoughby. Grandmother of seven. Susan and Michael Caulfield. OTTO, Lucille M., 93, St. Anthony Grandmother of nine. Great- of Padua, Clarksville, Sept. 10. grandmother of two. Blessing the harvest Mother of Sue Cissell, Norleen CERIMELE, Benito, 77, Our Lady Shaffer and Michial Otto. Grand- of the Greenwood, Greenwood, mother of nine. Great-grandmother Bishop William P. Callahan of La Crosse, Wis., blesses harvest symbols during the Rural Life Day celebration on Sept. 25 Sept. 4. Father of Renee Lindsay, of 26. Great-great-grandmother on the grounds of St. Adalbert Parish in Rosholt, Wis. Nicole Robertson, Christina and of five. Timothy Cerimele. Brother of John PEONI, Michael James, 86, and Julio Cerimele. Grandfather Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Robert J. Klein, father of late priest, died on Sept. 8 in New Albany of nine. Indianapolis, Sept. 16. Husband Robert J. Klein, the father of the late Father Robert Klein, 1997 at age 47. DIETZ, Gene E., 82, St. Roch, of Lena (Rizzo) Peoni. Father of Indianapolis, Sept. 21. Husband of Nancy Allen and Anna Pankiewicz. died on Sept. 8 at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Klein is survived by his wife of 65 years, Antonia (Malley) Kathleen (Beck) Dietz. Father of Brother of Margaret Horning and Services in New Albany. He was 91. Klein, by his children, Patty Ballard, Ginny Burton and Alan Diane Dietz-Ebbert. Grandfather Rose Venezia. Grandfather of three. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Sept. 13 at and Tom Klein, and by four grandchildren and one great- of two. Great-grandfather of four. St. Mary Church in New Albany. Burial followed at St. Mary’s grandchild. DUGAN, David Francis, 54, TYRONE, Helen A., 91, Catholic Cemetery in New Albany. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary, Lanesville, July 29. St. Gabriel, Connersville, Sept. 18. A native of New Albany, Klein was a lifelong member of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, Husband of Linda Dugan. Son of Mother of Kathy Rhodes, Barbara St. Mary Parish and was active in its Men’s Club. He was the St. Meinrad, IN 46577 or to Rauch Inc., Marvin and Marie (Ambs) Dugan. Wiley and Daniel Tyrone. Sister of father of five children, including Father Klein, who died in 2525 Charletown Road, New Albany, IN 47150. † IRONS, Beverly, 64, St. Simon Stanley Subjinske Jr. Grandmother the Apostle, Indianapolis, Aug. 27. of eight. Great-grandmother of two. St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Mildred Stellmack taught in Mother of Anne Andrews, Katey UBERTA, James V., 97, Robey, Meredith, Peter and Ryan Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Aug. 21. three Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Indianapolis Griffin. Grandmother of 11. Father of Patricia and Larry Uberta. During 72 years as a Sister of St. Joseph, she ministered in Stepfather of Teresa Lawrence, Gina St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Mildred Stellmack died on KIRCHGESSNER, Edward J., Catholic education for more than 50 years in Catholic schools 81, St. John the Baptist, Starlight, Risher, Cara Wash, Mark Mowery Aug. 22 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Mo. She was 92. in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. In the archdiocese, Sept. 23. Husband of Mary and Philip Walsh. Grandfather of The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Aug. 29 at (Schikel) Kirchgessner. Father of two. Great-grandfather of one. the Nazareth Living Center Chapel in St. Louis. Her body was she taught at Our Lady of Lourdes School, St. Jude School Rita Beam, Rosie Torres, Betty WILLIAMS, John M., 92, donated to science, according to her wishes. and St. Roch School, all in Indianapolis. Vick, Theresa Williams, Bill, Holy Family, Richmond, Sept. 15. 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Rain fails to dampen Submitted photos spirits at rosary rally for religious freedom By Sean Gallagher

Despite a steady rainfall, approximately 1,000 Catholics gathered on Sept. 29 to pray the rosary for religious liberty at St. Vincent Health Field on the campus of Marian University in Indianapolis. The second annual “Eucharistic Rosary Rally for Faith and Freedom” featured a eucharistic procession across the campus to the football stadium, the praying of a living rosary, a homily delivered by Society of Our Lady of the Trinity Father James Kelleher, Benediction and the singing of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” “It was uplifting to see so many people come out in the rain,” said Eric Slaughter, an organizer of the event and a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. “I was glad to see that many people. I think one of the important things is that people [simply] wanted to come together to pray the rosary.” Slaughter also emphasized a broader goal for the rally. Father James Kelleher, a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity, delivers a homily during the second annual “While the rally was focused on religious freedom, the “Eucharistic Rosary Rally for Faith and Freedom,” held on Sept. 29 at St. Vincent Health Field on the campus of true goal remained to encourage praying of the rosary for Marian University in Indianapolis. family, faith and freedom,” he said. Students from several area grade schools, high schools and Marian University participated in the rally. High schools represented included Roncalli, Cathedral, Lumen Christi, Bishop Chatard, Scecina, Cardinal Ritter, North Central and Franklin Central. Elementary schools represented included Lumen Christi, St. Barnabas, Holy Name and St. Jude. Home-schooled elementary and high school students also participated. In addition to Father Kelleher, the priests that took part were Father Bryan Eyman, pastor of St. Athanasius the Great Parish, a Byzantine Catholic faith community in Indianapolis; Father Glenn O’Connor, pastor of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield; Father Michael O’Mara, pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis; and Father Robert Robeson, rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, The living rosary was prayed in a variety of languages, Above, participants during the rosary rally stand on the football field while including Croatian, English, French, German, Latin, leading the praying of a living rosary on Sept. 29. Illonggo (which is spoken in the Philippines), Spanish and Tanzanian. † Left, Father Michael O’Mara, pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, blesses the rosary rally participants during Benediction.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As a series of consultations aimed at the reform of the Vatican bureaucracy began, Pope Francis told his group of cardinal advisers that via Reuters humility and service attract people to the Church, not power and pride. “Let us ask the Lord that our work today makes us all more humble, meek, more patient and more trusting in God so that the Church may give beautiful witness to the people,” he said on Oct. 1 during morning Mass in his Romano CNS photo/ L’Osservatore residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The strength of the Gospel “is precisely in humility, the humility of a child who lets himself be guided by the love and tenderness of his father,” he told the cardinals. The pope was concelebrating the Mass with the eight cardinals he chose in April to advise him on reforming the governance of the Roman Curia. The group’s first formal meeting was to be held on Oct. 1-3, with the first day of deliberations falling on the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux—a saint the pope is particularly devoted to. He once told journalists, “Whenever I have a problem, I ask the saint, not to resolve it, but to take it in her hands and help me accept it.” In his homily, the pope said the 19th-century French Carmelite nun displayed a “spirit of humility, tenderness and goodness,” as well as meekness that God “wants from Pope Francis prays during a meeting with cardinals at the Vatican on Oct. 1. As a series of consultations aimed at the reform of the all of us.” Vatican bureaucracy began, the pontiff told his group of cardinal advisers that humility and service attract people to the Church, not The faithful should be imitating St. Therese’s approach power and pride. of humility, patience and trust in God so that “seeing the people of God, seeing the Church, [others] feel the desire heaven” (Lk 9:54) on those who did not welcome him, archbishop of Santiago, Chile; Oswald Gracias to come with us,” he said. the pope said. of Mumbai, India; Reinhard Marx of Munich and People feel the desire to follow when they see others Christians don’t take “the path of revenge,” he said; Freising, Germany; Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya of being living witnesses of charity, which requires being their path is humility and meekness. Kinshasa, Congo; Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of “humble, without vehemence, without conceit,” he said. The so-called “Group of Eight” cardinals are: Tegucigalpa, Honduras, who coordinates the group; and In the day’s Gospel reading from St. Luke, Jesus Cardinals Sean P. O’Malley of Boston; George Pell Giuseppe Bertello, president of the commission governing rebuked his disciples for wanting to “call down fire from of Sydney; Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, retired Vatican City State. † Dialogue for peace is religious obligation, pope tells world leaders at gathering VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Peace is so for the annual interreligious peace meeting Peace requires a process of dialogue difficult to find because men and women sponsored by the Rome-based Community that is “tenacious, patient, strong and via Reuters struggle to stop focusing on their own of Sant’Egidio. intelligent,” he said, and it refuses to give interests long enough to listen to and learn “We can never be resigned in the face up no matter what happens. from others, Pope Francis said. of the pain of entire peoples who are “Dialogue helps people of different “In the world, in societies, there is little hostages of war, poverty and exploitation,” generations—who often know nothing peace because dialogue is lacking; one Pope Francis said. “We cannot stand by, about each other—live together,” he said. finds it difficult to move out of the narrow indifferent and impotent, before the drama “Dialogue helps citizens of different L’Osservatore Romano CNS photo/ L’Osservatore horizon of one’s own interests in order to of children, families and the elderly struck ethnic origins and different convictions open up to a real and sincere encounter,” by violence. We cannot allow terrorism live together.” Pope Francis said on Sept. 30. to imprison the hearts of a few violent Pope Francis said willingness to Just four days before he was scheduled people,” bringing pain and death to many. dialogue with others must grow and to travel to the birthplace of St. Francis of Pope Francis told the leaders that spread “to people of every condition Assisi, Pope Francis met with religious, everyone has a responsibility to contribute and conviction as a network of peace political and cultural leaders from around to peace through their prayers and that protects the world and those who the world who were continuing the their actions, but for religious leaders are weakest.” dialogue Blessed John Paul II began with that obligation is absolute because Ending his remarks with a prayer that his interreligious peace gathering in Assisi “the commandment of peace is deeply God would sustain all peacemakers, the Pope Francis greets a member of an in 1986. inscribed in the religious traditions pope also prayed “for peace in the world, international meeting for peace on Sept. 30 The Assisi gathering 27 years ago we represent.” for peace in Syria, the Middle East and in at the Vatican. The pope met with religious, “should not and could not be an isolated “Each one of us is called to be a many countries around the world,” and political and cultural leaders who were event,” Pope Francis told the leaders— peacemaker, uniting and not dividing, for renewed hope among those suffering gathered for an annual dialogue on peace Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Protestant, extinguishing hatred and not maintaining from the effects of war and among that began in 1986 with Blessed John Paul II Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist it, opening paths to dialogue and not young people who are worried about in Assisi. and others—gathered on Sept. 29-Oct. 1 building new walls,” the pope said. their futures. †

North Carolina bishops to exit Council of Churches over same-sex marriage, abortion CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS)—Both North Carolina they could remain members, but the issue has been also will withdraw from the council, said its pastor, Catholic bishops are resigning from the North Carolina something they have all been struggling with for “four to Msgr. Anthony Marcaccio. Council of Churches, an ecumenical organization five years.” In their statement, the North Carolina bishops comprised of Christian church leaders from across “It was given quite a bit of consideration,” Hairston emphasized they want to continue working with the the state, because the group supports some issues that said, adding, “For me as a Catholic, it’s been a very council on shared interests that align with Catholic contradict Catholic teaching. difficult time. I hate to see that there is an organization that teaching—including comprehensive immigration reform, In a Sept. 27 statement, Charlotte Bishop is trying to do ecumenical things, but the Catholic Church repeal of the death penalty, advocacy of just wages Peter J. Jugis and Raleigh Bishop Michael F. Burbidge will not be part of that.” and working conditions, as well as efforts to eliminate said they “deeply value the long-standing relationship Other Catholics in council leadership positions also will poverty, hunger and racial discrimination. with the North Carolina Council of Churches, and have leave on Dec. 31. Both bishops have publicly advocated for all of these informed the council of their strong desire to continue According to its website, the North Carolina Council issues, individually as well as through their public policy to work together on issues where there is substantial of Churches was founded in 1935 to promote Christian arm, Catholic Voice NC. agreement.” unity and justice. Membership includes 18 Christian “While working with the administrative structure of However, the North Carolina Council of Churches denominations and more than 6,200 congregations, its the council is not possible,” they noted in their statement, has taken positions contrary to Catholic teaching on website states. “collaboration on these and other important issues with marriage, and the council does not formally oppose The Raleigh Diocese, followed by the Charlotte religious leaders throughout our state will continue. The abortion. Catholics believe marriage is a covenant only Diocese, became full members of the North Carolina funding paid to the council for membership will now be between one man and one woman, and that the evil of Council of Churches in 1977, under the leadership of then- redirected to support these essential initiatives.” abortion must be opposed in every instance. Raleigh Bishop F. Joseph Gossman, who died in August. Both the Charlotte and Raleigh dioceses withheld The bishops said they and the council’s leadership The Catholic bishops noted in their statement that they their membership dues last year in protest of the were unable to agree on a way they could remain decided to quit the council only after “an extensive series council’s stance on same-sex marriage, during the members while continuing to uphold Catholic teaching. of discussions” with the council’s leadership, in which statewide constitutional amendment campaign to protect The two dioceses will end their memberships effective they had proposed remaining with the organization in a traditional marriage. on Dec. 31, when the first year of the two-year term of newly created role as “observer.” The council rejected that But the Diocese of Charlotte recently paid the council’s president, Alberta Hairston, ends. Hairston proposal, they said. $6,000 to renew its membership for 2013, according to will step down in accordance with the bishops’ decision. Hairston said the council offered to let the two dioceses diocesan officials. Hairston, a member of St. Pius X Parish in shift from full membership to an existing loosely defined Both Catholic bishops supported the Greensboro, has represented the Charlotte Diocese on the category of affiliates called “Covenant Partners,” but that 2012 constitutional amendment and encouraged council for about 16 years. She said she is disappointed was not agreeable, either. Catholics to do the same, and North Carolina voters that the council and the bishops could not find a way Current “Covenant Partner” St. Pius X in Greensboro approved the measure by a wide margin. †