Witnesses to love Jubilarians honored at Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass, page 9. Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com September 22, 2006 Vol. XLVI, No. 49 75¢ A devoted priest Father Eldred joins love of Eucharist, devotion to Blessed Mother Theodore By Sean Gallagher

From the time he was a first-grade student at

St. Patrick School in Terre Haute in 1955, Father L’Osservatore Romano Richard Eldred has had a special devotion to Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin.

He grew up in Terre Haute, not far from Saint Mary- Photo courtesy of of-the-Woods where Blessed Mother Theodore founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. Members of that reli- gious community taught him both in his parish school and later at Paul Schulte High School. Father Eldred, now pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford and St. Mary Parish in Mitchell, continued to live and worship in his hometown during his college years at Indiana State University and as a young adult working in his family’s business based in Terre Haute. So there was always a close connection between him, the Sisters of Providence and their foundress. But this relationship took on a greater depth in 1994 when Father Eldred was discerning a possi- ble call to the priesthood. He had started the applica- tion process to become a semi- narian in early July. Several weeks later, he received a phone call from Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wis. “They called me at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 22, telling me that I had been accepted, and that they wanted me there that day,” Father Eldred said. “And that’s when I said, ‘I’ve got a house. I’ve got a business.’ I was caught off Pope John Paul II gives Communion to Deacon Richard Eldred of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis during the Oct. 25, 1998, beatification guard.” Mass of Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin. But like Abraham, who responded immediately to God’s call to leave the land of his fathers for the Four years later, Father Eldred received another phone The religious community had been given the Promised Land, Father Eldred packed his bags and left call that had another tremendous impact on his life. opportunity to invite a deacon from the archdiocese to Terre Haute behind that day, arriving at the seminary at “I can remember sitting in my seminary room and serve at Blessed Mother Theodore’s beatification Mass 9 p.m. Father [Joseph] Moriarty [the then archdiocesan vocations in Rome. Dropping everything at a moment’s notice to pursue director] being there, and he had received a call at my For Providence Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, vice-pos- a different path was a momentous choice for Father desk, and then hung up and then the phone rang again,” tulator of the canonization cause, the fact that Father Eldred. Father Eldred said. “And he told me, ‘This is for you.’ Eldred, with his close connection to her community and At the time, he was the treasurer of his family’s And so I took the call and I won’t forget it. That’s when their foundress, was the only archdiocesan deacon at business that involved five trucking companies, a ware- they said, ‘You’ve been selected to go to the Vatican and the time was fitting. house firm and an industrial packaging outfit. be the deacon and represent the Sisters of Providence.’ ” See DEVOTION, page 2 Dialogue partners see hope for future of Catholic-Muslim relations

By Sean Gallagher Funk, a member of Our Lady of Grace He currently serves in Washington, D.C., Monastery in Beech Grove, has partici- as the organization’s national director. More on Pope Benedict XVI’s The Sept. 12 lecture delivered by pated in many interreligious dialogues Sayeed, who described Catholic- trip to Germany, page 10. Pope Benedict XVI at the University of over the years sponsored both by the Muslim relations in Indiana as “very Regensburg in Germany—and the sharp Holy See and the U.S. bishops. cordial [and] warm,” said that dialogues Muslim reaction to it in many parts of She thinks that an effective way to between the two communities have been the world—should not have a negative overcome the kind of interreligious fruitful. impact upon Catholic-Muslim relations tensions evidenced in the current contro- “For both communities, it has helped in central and southern Indiana, accord- versy about the pope’s lecture is through us to build bridges and to have certain ing to participants in interreligious education. This would common causes and to have joint confer- dialogues. include learning about ences … at every level—national, local, Pope Benedict said on Sept. 17 that he the Church’s acknowl- parish and dioceses,” he said. was “deeply sorry” that edgement that Muslims Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, archdioce- Muslims were offended worship the same God san vicar general, has participated in by his reference to a that Christians and Jews Catholic-Muslim interchanges, although historical criticism of do. in a more limited way than Sister Mary Islam from a 14th cen- “We have to be edu- Margaret and Sayeed. tury Byzantine emperor, cated ourselves as to Referring to an analysis of relations which he said does not Dr. Sayyid M. what is Islam,” said between Christians, Jews and Muslims reflect his own opinion. Sayeed Sister Mary Margaret, made by Australian Cardinal George Pell “I am deeply sorry who authored a book on of Sydney, Msgr. Schaedel said it is Sr. Mary for the reactions in Islam titled Islam Is. “They want to be important to protect and continue to Margaret Funk, some countries to a few seen as [having] a pure religion, with its strengthen these bridges for the future O.S.B. passages of my address own integrity and their own beliefs.” harmony of societies around the world. at the University of One Muslim whom Sister Mary “Jews, Catholics and Muslims all Regensburg, which were considered Margaret has entered into dialogue with worship the same God,” Msgr. Schaedel offensive to the sensibility of Muslims,” is Dr. Sayyid M. Sayeed, the founder and said. “Now we may have different views the pope said. past general secretary of the Plainfield- of that God. But there’s only one God, Benedictine Sister Mary Margaret based Islamic Society of North America. See DIALOGUE, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006 DEVOTION continued from page 1 Photo by Sean Gallagher “Well, I thought that was typical of Mother Theodore to arrange for one of our own young men to be a deacon at that particular moment in our history,” she said. At the actual Mass, Father Eldred was with Pope John Paul II when he received the offertory gifts. He received the sign of peace and Communion from the pope and later purified his chalice. Serving so close to the pope was a powerful experience for Father Eldred. “Looking back, I didn’t compre- hend it,” he said. Father Moriarty, now associate director of spiritual formation at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in St. Meinrad, said the devotion that Father Eldred had shown to Blessed Mother Theodore throughout his years of priestly formation was an “excellent example” for his fellow seminarians. Fr. Richard Eldred “I think that [his] trust … in Providence was something that he relied on and something that he experienced through pray- ing through her intercession,” said Father Moriarty, who is also administrator of Our Lady of the Springs Parish in Nancy Lasiter, a member of St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville, prays on Sept. 18 before the Blessed Sacrament in th’[perpetual adora- French Lick and Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Parish in tion chapel. The chapel is named after Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin and was established in 2001 by Father Rick Eldred, then adminis- Paoli. “I think he was doing that all along.” trator of the parish. Father Eldred’s devotion to Blessed Mother Theodore continued after his ordination to the priesthood in 1999. adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Father Eldred wanted devotion to Mother Theodore. Wherever he has served in the archdiocese—from them to help establish and coordinate a perpetual adoration “When Father Rick would get a batch of holy cards Richmond to Indianapolis to Mooresville to Bedford and chapel. with the third-class relics, I made sure that special people Mitchell—he has encouraged peo- Warthen initially wasn’t sold that I came in contact with or somebody that was hurting ple to learn from Mother on the idea. [would get them],” she said. “He always encouraged devo- Theodore’s example, and to pray ‘Her love for the Eucharist is “When he said we were going tion, first to the Eucharist and then to Mother Theodore.” for her interecession. He has also to go perpetual, I looked at him For Father Eldred, encouraging devotion to the Eucharist given out hundreds of her holy what I’ve always seen as her and I do believe I said, ‘You’re and to Blessed Mother Theodore are intimately connected. cards that contain third-class relics true charism. When she first nuts,’ ” she said. “Her love for the Eucharist is what I’ve always seen as of Indiana’s first saint. arrived here, she and her com- But the chapel, which was her true charism,” he said. “When she first arrived here, But it is at St. Thomas More panions … never said a word named after Blessed Mother she and her companions … never said a word to anybody Parish in Mooresville where Father Theodore, was inaugurated just a until after they went before the Eucharist and prayed. Eldred’s devotion to Blessed to anybody until after they went few months after Father Eldred Then after putting their trust in the Lord in the Eucharist, Mother Theodore has made the before the Eucharist and began his ministry there. they began their work.” largest impact. prayed.’ Eucharistic adoration continues Father Eldred is now looking forward to showing his Shortly after he become there to this day. love for Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin at the celebra- administrator there in 2001, he — Fr. Richard Eldred Having the chapel named after tion of the Eucharist on Oct. 15 in Rome, where Pope approached parishioners Mother Theodore was special for Benedict XVI will declare her a saint. Rose Warthen and Vi Jerin about Warthen, who had “developed a “It’s sort of like going back and concluding the long “a little job” he had for them, Warthen recalled. relationship with her” when her husband was ill in 1995. process that started when I was in the first grade,” he The parish had been having monthly periods of She also assisted Father Eldred in encouraging said. “And so from that standpoint, it’s very exciting.” †

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By John Shaughnessy graduate. “They usually say, ‘Don’t you mean Chatard?’ As soon as he saw the police car, Robert Kitchin I have to explain that we opened our little building in started to worry—especially when the ram in the front 1962 in the name of Bishop Joseph Chartrand, not passenger seat next to Kitchin raised its head and looked Chatard.” in the direction of the police car. Most of Chartrand’s trophies and memorabilia were Kitchin wondered how he was going to explain to the cast aside when the school merged into Roncalli, but police officer that the live ram—named Rambunctious— one major tradition continues in a slightly altered was a high school mascot, and he was giving it a ride to form—the school’s fight song. a football game. “A few words in the song have been changed and the Kitchin noticed that the officer returned the ram’s catch phrase of ‘Chartrand Rams’ has been replaced by look, did a double-take and drove away, apparently ‘Roncalli Rebels,’ ” Woodman says. “We Chartrand deciding not to ask any questions. graduates still sing the original words softly when we In a peculiar way, that moment typifies the brief hear it played at ball games. We are proud of what history of Bishop Chartrand High School in Indianapolis Roncalli has become in the 40 years since our from 1962 through 1969. Before it was merged into foundation blocks of the building were set. Roncalli High School, Chartrand was a place where “You can ask any of these graduates from those four there was rarely a dull moment. It was also a place graduating years, and they will agree that we shared a where the stories of supporting Catholic education special bond and friendship that is difficult to explain.” through faith, family and unusual fundraisers— Bob Tully saw that special bond as one of the including selling toothbrushes and even holding a original teachers and coaches at Chartrand. He has also circus—were common. seen that spirit evolve and grow as a teacher and a coach The stories, the joy and the memories of those years at Roncalli ever since it opened. will undoubtedly be recalled when the 1966, ’67, ’68 “Those Chartrand years were some great and ‘69 graduates of Chartrand—the school’s only four experiences,” Tully says. “They made me fall in love graduating classes—will hold a reunion on Oct. 7 at with the south side. Everything about it was great. Super Roncalli. The reunion will start with a Mass at kids supported by super families. It hasn’t changed 5:30 p.m. and include a dinner at 8 p.m. since.” “It was sort of a small school,” recalls Kitchin, the Bernie Weimer remembers the positive atmosphere only principal Chartrand had. “We were trying to give that pervaded the school. them what the Lord intended—basically just charity for “We were all young, fresh out of school, and we others. What we couldn’t give them, we made up with wanted to do good,” says Weimer, one of Chartrand’s care and devotion to them. They were good kids. You’d original teachers and its band director. “Kitch had a tell them what needed to be done and they’d do it. There vision of how to get things done and get the funds to were a number of parents interested in the place, too.” make things go. I walked in there, and Kitch said we Kitchin put an unusual question to some of those needed a band. When we had our first meeting, 35 kids parents when he wanted to find a mascot to represent showed up and 25 played guitar. We had to start from the school’s nickname, the Rams. scratch and order all the equipment. The philosophy “I said, ‘Do you know where I can get a sheep ram was, ‘This is going to happen and this is what will with big ram horns?’ ” Kitchin recalls. “One guy said he come.’ ” would go to the stockyards. He came back with one. That philosophy led to the creation of a football field Boy, was he filthy. I from the dirt that was dug to make the school’s A page from the 1965 yearbook of Bishop Chartrand High School cleaned him up and basement. That philosophy also influenced the unusual shows some of the members of the class of 1966. put a big dog harness fundraisers the school had. on him. We put him “Selling toothbrushes is very memorable with all my “Rambunctious loved to crack people,” Kitchin recalls. out where he could classmates,” Woodman says. “I’m sure someone had to “He tried to give one of the referees a shot. He died graze. We had to have donated them. They gave us a dozen. My parents finally, but he ate a lot of archdiocesan shrubbery while teach him to butt. said, ‘You’re not going around door to door selling we had him.” When he was real toothbrushes!’ They bought them all.” At 84, Kitchin laughs at the memories. He also looks good at that, we took Kitchin still hasn’t forgotten the circus fundraiser—no forward to the reunion. him to Beech Grove matter how hard he tries. “I remember an awful lot of the kids,” he says. “I’ll just Rambunctious II served as one of the for a football game. “That was a dreadful experience,” he recalls. “I knew be glad to see how they’re doing. They’re fine kids, and colorful, live mascots for the Bishop Everyone left, so I a little girl whose family traveled with the circus. She they’ve done well. We did our best for them. It was fun.” Chartrand Rams. put him in the front called up and asked if we could have the circus at our seat of the car and school. The circus wasn’t too good and they left a mess, (For more information about the reunion, contact Donna started to drive to Beech Grove.” too.” Guy Woodman at 317-787-4770.) † That’s when Kitchin saw the police car and cringed. 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OPINION Be Our Guest/Anthony Basso Gospel compels us to move Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 out of our comfort zone Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus How very sad that a recent reader felt Christ’s sacrifice. (See Jn 12:1-8.) the need to call upon the magisterium of Concerning the translation in the Church to “reprioritize” its agenda question—“Lord, I am not worthy to (The Criterion, Sept. 15 issue). receive you under my roof … ”—this is Editorial This hardly seems the prerogative of a by no means an innovation, but rather a lay person. That the Holy See continues more accurate translation of the Latin of to revise the vernacular translations of the the Novus Ordo propagated by the order of the Mass does not, in any way, Second Vatican Council. indicate that helping the poor, the ill and The argument goes on to suggest that a the suffering is a low priority for the new translation might not be relevant to hierarchy. the Catholic population of the “global The reader, in fact, points out that the south,” a point of no validity since this

CNS photo/Mustafa Abu Dayeh, Reuters Dayeh, Abu CNS photo/Mustafa revision of the texts is the work of the line is a direct quote from Scripture, Congregation for Divine Worship and which is relevant in any hemisphere. Discipline of the Sacraments, whose Might it be an uncomfortable purpose is, as its name indicates, to tend transition to the revised translation? Yes. to the worship and sacraments that But does that mean we should allow provide for the spiritual needs of our ourselves to perpetuate that which is broken world. inaccurate simply for the sake of being The letter writer obviously has comfortable? Absolutely not! The Gospel overlooked the existence and efforts of so compels us to move out of our comfort many pontifical councils within the zone, to pick up our cross and follow Roman curia dedicated to meeting the Christ daily. A Palestinian boy looks at the damage following an attack on a Catholic church in the world’s physical needs. This same reader laments the lack of West Bank town of Tulkarm on Sept. 17. Palestinians attacked churches in the West Furthermore, that our world is full of lay input in the text revisions. Our Bank on Sept. 17, apparently in reaction to a quotation that Pope Benedict XVI used in ill and suffering souls is no excuse for us Mother the Church is not, and has not a recent speech that referred to Islam. to not have a sublime liturgy using ever been, a democracy, but rather a reverent language. The poor, Christ tells monarchy, ruled by Christ—the king of us, will always be with us. That should kings and entrusted to the stewardship The pope and the latest not keep us from celebrating the of the Roman pontiff and episcopal sacrament of our salvation with great college. dignity. Rather than complaining of the Muslim controversy strong fragrance or high cost of such (Anthony Basso is a member of Our Lady “precious oil,” we should focus our of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in hat are we to make of the cultures and religions? About violence attention on the commemoration of Indianapolis.) † Wcontroversy sparked by Pope committed in the name of religion? Benedict XVI’s use of a quote from a About the role of the news media in 14th-century Byzantine emperor who reporting (or should we say Letters to the Editor was critical of the teaching of “encouraging”) controversies such as Mohammed? these? Sacredness of human life is Story cites wrong date for What do the condemnations by Pope Benedict is no stranger to the paramount moral absolute Archbishop Sheen’s death Muslim leaders, the burning-in-effigy controversy. His years of service as by crowds of demonstrators and the Pope John Paul II’s Prefect for the Imagine my surprise to read in Those of us who greatly admire violence against individual westerners Doctrine of the Faith often placed him The Criterion about Father Michael Place Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen have to be signify? Is there any correlation in the midst of angry debate—most and his nuances. pleased that two cases of alleged miracles between what the Holy Father intended often, but not exclusively, among Father Place is no stranger to Chicago through his intercession have been sent to (or actually said) in his address at the members of the Roman Catholic and the pro-life movement. I found his Rome as part of the promotion of his University of Regensberg, and the Church. Often, his motives were choice of words (cited in an editorial and sainthood cause. outrageous response it has provoked? questioned as well as his theology. challenged soon thereafter in a letter to the I’m surprised, though, that in the article The Vatican Press Office responded Sadly, and for those who knew him, editor) interesting. in the Sept. 8 issue of The Criterion, Cath- to the initial wave of protest with an inexplicably, this gentle and deeply Father Place states Terri Schiavo died in olic News Service had the wrong date for attempt to clarify (and put in context) sensitive man was portrayed in the Florida two weeks after her nutrition and his death. It said he died on Oct. 3, 1979. what the pope sought to accomplish in media as an uncaring, authoritarian hydration were removed. I would say she Archbishop Sheen always said that he his address. Churchman (“God’s Rotweiller”) who was euthanized by starvation and wanted to die on a feast of the Blessed Pope Benedict was using historical relished his role as the pope’s enforcer. dehydration. Virgin while in front of the Blessed sources to illustrate the long history The Holy Father is right to call for In reading what was presented in your Sacrament. He died on Dec. 9, 1979, one and depth of feeling of the divisions dialogue. He correctly admonishes us publication, Father Place is building his day after the feast of the Immaculate between Christians and Muslims. His (Jews, Christians and Muslims—sisters perspective on end-of-life issues by using Conception. intent was to argue against violence in and brothers in faith who worship the consensus and nuance. He did, though, die in front of the the name of religion—and to promote God of Abraham) to forsake all claims Moral absolutes are just that; they are Blessed Sacrament, in his private chapel. “a genuine dialogue of cultures and to violence based on religious not dependent on a consensus of John F. Fink, Indianapolis religions so urgently needed today.” principles. theologians. Editor Emeritus, The Criterion Muslims leaders (and members of But, as the latest controversy clearly Nuance, in my dictionary, means a slight the news media) said it was not enough shows, dialogue will not be easily difference, a variation, a fog (similar to the to “clarify”what the pope meant. They accomplished and violence will remain penumbra on the 14th Amendment that Letters Policy demanded an apology. a fact of life, a deeply rooted Justice Harry Blackman used to legalize Letters from readers are published in When the Holy Father later said he consequence of our human sinfulness. abortion). The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s was “deeply sorry” for the pain caused Perhaps the questions raised in this I believe Father Place has nuanced commitment to “the responsible exchange by his use of this quotation—and when editorial about the pope’s lecture and Pope John Paul II’s teaching on the moral of freely-held and expressed opinion he made it clear that “these were the reaction to it would be a good imperative of providing food and water to among the People of God” (Communio et quotations from a medieval text that in subject of Catholic-Muslim dialogue— the sick person in a vegetative state Progressio, #116). no way express my personal at the personal, local, national and awaiting recovery or death. Letters from readers are welcome and opinions”—his critics were still not international levels. In the minds of many theologians, every effort will be made to include letters satisfied. The pope’s expression of This controversy, like the uproar consensus has replaced moral absolutes. from as many people and representing as many viewpoints as possible. Letters should sorrow “does not represent a clear and created by a series of Danish cartoons The sacredness of human life is the be informed, relevant, well-expressed and explicit apology,” they said. Evidently, that satirized the prophet Mohammed, paramount moral absolute upon which all temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic “deep sorrow” is not enough. The pope shows that the wounds of division are of the others depend. sense of courtesy and respect. is being challenged to admit that he very deep. Healing is needed, as well If I were not educated on end-of-life The editors reserve the right to select deliberately (or at least callously) as dialogue, and both require mutual issues, I would have to say after reading the letters that will be published and to maligned the prophet and his followers respect, tolerance and the willingness what Father Place said that a fog had edit letters from readers as necessary and then to beg their forgiveness. to forgive and forget past offenses and enveloped my mind, not allowing me to based on space limitations, pastoral What’s going on here? Is there any injuries on all sides. clearly understand that the provision of sensitivity and content (including spelling reality here—any real connection May the God of Abraham look with nutrition and hydration are morally and grammar). In order to encourage between what the pope said and what mercy on his children. May he grant us obligatory in all cases. opinions from a variety of readers, members of the Muslim community mutual understanding, patience, It seems as if consensus has replaced frequent writers will ordinarily be limited heard? Is there any proportionality persistence and profound peace. May catechesis. I urge Catholic readers to read to one letter every three months. between the offense committed (if his kingdom come—his will be done— the papal address on food and water by the Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” indeed the pope was insensitive or here on earth as it is heaven. Now and late Pope John Paul II on March 20, 2004. The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. injudicious in his remarks)? forever. Amen. Bonnie Quirke, R.N. Readers with access to e-mail may send What does all this tell us about the Vice President, Illinois Federation for letters to [email protected]. prospects for dialogue between — Daniel Conway Right to Life Libertyville, Ill. 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ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Adult catechism is faithful aid for our r esponse to conversion

oes truth matter? Recently, a acceptable, reasonable, or even our lives to Jesus Christ. That is not to confront the truth of faith. Christian leader said that we appealing—but that’s a far cry from say that we do not or should not need to Brief relevant excerpts from the Dneed to get away from actually being Christian.” develop our understanding of what this Catechism of the Catholic Church are theological squabble and feed the We need to be careful about the surrender means. provided. There is a spiritual meditation hungry. nature of our believing. The mission of Recently, the U.S. Conference of pertaining to the doctrinal teaching. Of course, we need to feed the God’s son was not to teach a Catholic Bishops published the United Questions for discussion are also hungry as a vital service. We do not philosophy, but to reveal the truth so we States Catholic Catechism for Adults. provided. This is the pattern for each need theological squabble, but we need might be saved. He himself is the truth, This catechism is a user-friendly presen- topical chapter. theology. If social service is divorced the absolute truth. He is God’s complete tation of the truths of our Catholic faith One can read the adult catechism from the unique truth of Christianity, revelation of himself. The revelation of in the context of the contemporary straight through from beginning to end, the seeds of disintegration unfold. truth in Jesus came to its climax in his culture in our country. but it is not necessary to do so. A In his encyclical “God is Love,” complete outpouring of himself in his In a straightforward manner, this detailed index by subject allows for Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that we death, resurrection, ascension and the book addresses what we believe in the research of specific doctrines of the need to contemplate the truth of Christ sending of the Holy Spirit. face of current questions, issues and Church. in the Gospel if we are truly to serve In a culture that questions anything obstacles engaged by our faith. The I recommend the United States those in need with “the eyes of the of faith, it is not difficult to hang on to pattern or format of this catechism is Catholic Catechism for Adults for adult heart, with the eyes of Jesus.” He opinions and to espouse glaring discrep- based on the Catechism of the Catholic religious education and formation. I reminds us that without this contem- ancies from the fundamental truths of Church and faithfully presents the truth recommend it as a fine resource for the plation, we succumb to a secular the mystery of Christ. It is easy to of our faith as contained in it. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. I activism that is not truly of Christ. consider our view of the faith as if from The structure of the adult catechism also recommend it for use by young The egalitarian influence of our a superior position and to leave honest is such that it draws the reader into a adults who are hungering for knowledge culture affects the realm of ideas and self-examination to another day. It is as teaching about a particular doctrine of about what we believe and why our opinion as much as any other aspect of if we are saying, “Jesus said, but I tend the faith. First, there is an introductory Catholic faith and practices matter. life. A modern tendency to give equal to disagree … .” It seems unthinkable story of an important Catholic man or Faith in God demands that we weight to all ideas and opinions has a that a Christian would say such a thing, woman whose life illustrates the humbly surrender our lives to him who subtle but devastating effect on the but perhaps we do just that, and more doctrine being taught. The teaching alone is truth. The adult catechism is a Christian life because it seduces us into often than we might like to admit. follows. There is a presentation of faithful aid for our response to thinking that there is no such thing as It is not easy to be a disciple of Jesus cultural issues that seem to contradict or conversion. † absolute truth. and to embrace all that he taught as it If we think there is no such thing as has been handed on to us in the Bible absolute truth, we will never truly and in Tradition. Yet, it is not really so Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for September believe that Jesus is Son of God and complicated if we recognize that our Teachers/Religious Education Directors: that they may rely on the strength and savior of the world. As a friend of mine faith calls for conversion, not guidance of the Holy Spirit as they hand on the Catholic faith to our youth and remarked, “In line with modern habits, convincing. When you get down to it, encourage them to consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life. we might judge Christian teaching to be we are called to a humble surrender of

El catecismo para adultos es un auxilio fiel a nuestra r espuesta a la conversión

¿ caso importa la verdad? Recien- podríamos juzgar las enseñanzas Jesucristo. Esto no significa que no Se proporcionan pasajes relevantes temente un líder cristiano dijo cristianas como aceptables, razonables, o podamos y no debamos querer breves extraídos del Catecismo de la Aque teníamos que apartarnos de incluso deseables, pero esto dista mucho desarrollar un entendimiento del Iglesia Católica. Hay una meditación la disputa teológica y alimentar a los de ser realmente cristiano.” significado de dicha entrega. espiritual relativa a la enseñanza hambrientos. Debemos observar la naturaleza de Recientemente la Conferencia de doctrinal. Asimismo se ofrecen Por supuesto que debemos alimentar a nuestra fe. La misión del Hijo de Dios Obispos Católicos de EE.UU. publicó El preguntas para la discusión. Esta es la los hambrientos como un servicio vital. no fue enseñar filosofía sino revelar la catecismo católico de Estados Unidos estructura que sigue cada uno de los No necesitamos una disputa teológica, verdad para que pudiéramos ser salvos. para adultos. Este catecismo es una capítulos. pero necesitamos la teología. Si el Él mismo es la verdad, la verdad exposición sencilla de las verdades de El catecismo para adultos se puede leer servicio social se encuentra disociado de absoluta. Él es la revelación completa nuestra fe católica en el contexto de la por completo, de principio a fin, pero no la verdad única del cristianismo, del propio Dios. La revelación de la cultura contemporánea de nuestro país. es necesario hacerlo. Un índice detallado germinarán las semillas de la desinte- verdad en Jesús alcanzó su máximo Este libro aborda de manera directa por materia le permite investigar doctrinas gración. apogeo en su completa entrega por lo que consideramos como problemas y específicas de la Iglesia. En su encíclica “Dios es amor,” el medio de su muerte, resurrección, obstáculos presentados por nuestra fe, a Recomiendo el Catecismo católico de Papa Benedicto XVI nos recuerda que ascensión, y el envío del Espíritu Santo. la luz de la situación actual. La Estados Unidos para adultos para la debemos contemplar la verdad de Cristo En una cultura que cuestiona estructura o el formato de este formación y educación religiosa de en el Evangelio si deseamos servir cualquier aspecto relativo a la fe no catecismo está basado en el Catecismo adultos. También lo recomiendo como un verdaderamente a aquellos que se resulta difícil aferrarse a opiniones y de la Iglesia Católica y presenta a buen recurso para RCIA. Asimismo, c encuentran necesitados con “los ojos del defender claras discrepancias en las cabalidad la verdad de nuestra fe recomiendo su uso a los jóvenes adultos corazón, con los ojos de Jesús.” Nos verdades fundamentales del misterio de contenida en él. que están ávidos de conocimientos sobre recuerda que sin su contemplación Cristo. Resulta muy fácil considerar La estructura del catecismo para nuestras creencias y el por qué de la sucumbimos ante el activismo laico que nuestra perspectiva de la fe como si adultos está diseñada de forma tal que importancia de nuestra fe y prácticas no perteneces verdaderamente a Cristo. estuviéramos en una posición superior y lleva al lector a una enseñanza sobre una católicas. La influencia igualitaria de nuestra dejar el auto-examen sincero para otro doctrina particular de la fe. La fe en Dios exige que entreguemos cultura ejerce su efecto en el reino de las día. Es como si dijéramos: “Jesús dijo, Primeramente hay una historia humildemente nuestras vidas a Él quien ideas y opiniones al igual que en pero yo no estoy de acuerdo...” Parece introductoria sobre un hombre o una es la única verdad. El catecismo para cualquier otro aspecto de la vida. La impensable que un cristiano pueda decir mujer católica importante, cuya vida adultos es un auxilio fiel a nuestra s tendencia moderna a otorgar igual peso a algo así, pero quizás hagamos ilustra la doctrina a enseñar. Le sigue la respuesta a la conversión. † todas las ideas y opiniones acarrea exactamente eso y mucho más a menudo lección. Se presentan cuestiones efectos sutiles pero ciertamente de lo que deseamos admitir. culturales que parecen contradecir o Traducido por: Language Training Center, devastadores sobre la vida cristiana ya No es fácil ser un discípulo de Jesús y confrontar la verdad de la fe. Indianapolis que nos seduce a pensar que no existe aceptar todas sus enseñanzas según nos una verdad absoluta como tal. han sido presentadas en la Biblia y en la La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en septiembre Si pensamos que no existe una verdad Tradición. Sin embargo, no resulta tan absoluta nunca creeremos realmente que complicado si reconocemos que nuestra Maestros/Directores de Educación Religiosa: ¡que ellos puedan contar con la fuer za y Jesús sea el Hijo de Dios y el salvador fe nos llama a la conversión, no a dirección del Espíritu Santo cuando pasen la fe Católica a los jóvenes y les den ánimo a n del mundo. Como resaltaba un amigo: convencernos. En esencia se nos llama a ellos a considerar las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa! “De acuerdo a los hábitos modernos entregar humildemente nuestras vidas a Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006 Events Calendar

September 22 Information: 812-944-8283. Alabama St., Brazil. “Deacon St. Lawrence Auxiliary, 317-846-3850, ext. 17, or 5333 E. Washington St., Indi- William S. Rea Park, golf Formation Program,” infor- turkey or beef dinners, 11 [email protected]. anapolis. “Fall Festival,” Fri. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, mation session for those inter- a.m.-2 p.m., adults, $7.50, chil- course, Terre Haute. Sisters of September 27 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 3 p.m.- Providence, “Hole-y-One Golf 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. ested in becoming deacons, dren 5-10, $3, children 4 and 1 a.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m., food, Persimmon Festival, 7th St., Scramble,” registration, “Silent Prayer Day,” 9 a.m.- 2-4 p.m. Information: 800-382- under, free. rides, games, entertainment. 11 a.m., $300 per team. Infor- 2:30 p.m., brown bag lunch, 9836, ext. 1491, or 317-236- and Main St., Mitchell. St. Mary Parish, food tent, Information: 317-356-7291. mation: 812-535-2802 or e-mail free-will offering. Registration: 1491 or e-mail deacon MKVS and DM Center, Rex- [email protected]. 317-543-0154. [email protected]. ville (located on 925 South, Italian dinner, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. September 30 .8 mile east of 421 South, Information: 812-849-3570. September 23 St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 12 miles south of Versailles). September 28 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Indiana Convention Center, 100 . Euchre Mass, 3:30 p.m., with Father 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. 16th St., Indianapolis Heartland Crossing Golf Links, Alumni homecoming gather- S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Birthline Guild, Luncheon party, 1 p.m., $3 per person. Elmer Burwinkel, pitch-in din- State Road 67 and Heartland ing, fundraiser, tour of school “Lions Breathing Fire: Why Information: 317-241-6314, ext. ner following Mass, Marian and Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m., Blvd., Indianapolis. Catholic Be Catholic?” first annual Way is under construction. and parish, 3:30 p.m., candle- $25 per person. Information: 100. Business Exchange golf out- Indiana Catholic Men’s Con- Information: 812-689-3551 or light dinner, memory lane, 317-251-7111. ing, 1 p.m. shotgun start, social ference, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., St. Michael Parish, 11400 e-mail [email protected] Mass, 4:30 p.m., activities, hour and steak dinner after golf, $35 per person. Information: Farmers Lane, Bradford. Parish or log on to Schoenstatt Web 5:30-9 p.m. Information: 317- Saint Meinrad Archabbey and $320 per foursome. Informa- 317-924-3982, 317-888-0873 or picnic and festival, 10:30 a.m.- site at www.seidata.com/ 546-1571. School of Theology, St. Bede tion: 317-313-1982 or www.indianacatholicmen.com. 5 p.m., chicken dinner, silent ~frburwink. Theater, 200 Hill Drive, www.cwwrobel@chem auction. Information: 812-364- St. Meinrad. Celtic Quartet, September 25 central.com. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 7 p.m. Guest House, Celtic 6646. 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. (Little Flower) Parish, 1400 N. Our Lady of Perpetual Help meal, 5:30 p.m., $7 per person, St. Athanasius the Great Byzan- Rummage sale to benefit Bosart St., Indianapolis. Neigh- Fayette County 4-H Fair- Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New reservations required. Informa- tine Church, St. Mary Hall, 4-year-old Peter Dudley’s borhood cook-out, noon- grounds, Expo Hall, Conners- Albany. “Catholics Returning tion: 812-357-6403 or e-mail 1117 Blaine Ave., Indianapolis. medical expenses, sponsored 4 p.m., no charge. Information: ville. St. Gabriel Parish, “Fall Home” series, six sessions, [email protected]. Catholic Charismatic by the Women’s Club, 8 a.m- 317-357-8352. Festival,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m., fried 7:30 p.m. Information: 812- 945-3112 or www.olphna.org. Renewal of Central Indiana, 3:30 p.m. Information: 317- St. Francis Hospital, Indianapo- chicken dinner, games. Infor- praise, worship and healing 485-5212. St. Lawrence Parish, 6950 E. lis Cancer Center, 8111 S. mation: 765-825-8578. September 26 46th St., Indianapolis. Health prayers, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Infor- Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. St. Francis Hospital, Moores- mation: 317-592-1992, fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., no charge. St. Mark Parish, 5377 Acorn Benedict Inn Retreat and Con- Free prostate cancer screen- ville Cancer Center, 1215 www.inholyspirit.org or e-mail Information: 317-546-4065. Road, Tell City. Parish picnic, ference Center, Shop Inn, 1402 ing, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: Hadley Road, Suite 105, [email protected]. 317-782-4422. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., shooting match, Mooresville. Free prostate Southern Ave., Beech Grove. St. Lawrence Parish, 6950 E. food, games. Information: 812- cancer screening, 6-9 p.m. September 29 Open house, Sara Wuthnow, 46th St., Indianapolis. September 24 836-2481. Information: 317-782-4422. Thomas Carr Howe High jewelry designer, featured “Oktoberfest,” ministry fair, Our Lady of the Most Holy School, E. Washington St., artist, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Informa- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. food, games. Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Holy Family Parish, Third September 26-December 5 Indianapolis. Scecina Memorial tion: 317-788-7581. Information: 317-546-4065. Indianapolis. Faith Formation Street and Church Ave., Jasper, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, High School, “Fool for Christ: Team, “Apologetics from Ind. Parish picnic, chicken and 10655 Haverstick Road, The Story of Dorothy Day,” St. Francis Hospital and Health Holy Family Parish, 129 W. A-Z,” sessions for adults, roast beef dinners served Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of one-woman play, 7:30 p.m., Daisy Lane, New Albany. “In “Spirituality for Children,” 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., games, craft Lafayette). “Vatican II in Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., complimentary tickets avail- Indianapolis. Free screening Heaven’s Eyes,” community 4 years and older, 11:15 a.m.- items, baked goods. Informa- Plain English,” an introduction able. Information: 317-351- for peripheral vascular dis- outreach ministry, sixth 11:55 a.m. Information: 317- tion: 812-634-9232. to the Second Vatican Council, 5976, ext. 3. annual spaghetti dinner, 636-4478. six sessions, 7:30 p.m., Father ease, persons over 50 years old. 6-8 p.m., $5 per person, $3 Knights of St. John, 312 S. Mel Bennett and Jason Adams, September 29-30 Registration: 317-782-4422 or children 12 and under. Annunciation Parish, 19 N. Wilder St., Greensburg. presenters. Information: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 877-888-1777. †

Retreats and Programs 7-9 p.m., $50 series. Information: 317-545-7681 Ferdinand, Ind. “Finding Joy and Peace: or www.archindy.org/fatima. Caregiving Without Guilt,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., VIPs $10 per person. Information: 812-367-2777, October 3 800-880-2777 or [email protected]. Joe and Mary Frances (Myers) Dugan, September 22 Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdi- members of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. nand, Ind. “Finding Joy and Peace: Caregiv- St. Gertrude Church, 630 Shawnee Run Road, (Little Flower) 56th St., Indianapolis. Event for women, “The ing Without Guilt,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $10 per Parish in Indi- Immaculate Conception and the Dignity of Cincinnati, Ohio. Catholic Women’s Confer- person. Information: 812-367-2777, 800-880- ence, Dr. Ray Guarendi and Steve Ray, presen- anapolis, cele- Man,” Tim Staples, presenter, 7 p.m. Informa- 2777 or [email protected]. brated their tion: 317-545-7681 or e-mail ters, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Informa- tion: 513-561-8021 or www.stgertrude.org. 50th wedding www.archindy.org/fatima. Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdi- anniversary on nand, Ind. “Vegetarian Cooking: Making the October 7-8 Sept. 2 with a September 22-24 Shift toward a Plant-Based Diet.” Informa- Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. “Fall Farm Tour,” Mass and recep- tion: 812-367-2777, 800-880-2777 or 1-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-0661 or e-mail tion at their parish. 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. [email protected]. “Women’s Retreat.” Information: 812-923- [email protected]. The couple was 8817. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. married on October 8 Sept. 1, 1956, at September 23 56th St., Indianapolis. “Morning for Moms: Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Blessed or Stressed,” Franciscan Sister Patty St. Philip Neri Church in Indianapolis. They Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retreats 101,” Father have four children: Patty Hegarty, Eileen Indianapolis. “Lions Breathing Fire: Why Be Campbell, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $25 per Jim Farrell, presenter, 7-9:15 p.m., $10 per per- person. Information: 317-545-7681 or Skinner, Mary Ann and Martin Dugan. They Catholic?” first annual Indiana Catholic son, $25 per family. Information: 317-545-7681 also have five grandchildren. Men’s Conference, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Informa- www.archindy.org/fatima. or www.archindy.org/fatima. tion: 317-924-3982, 317-888-0873 or October 3-17 October 13-15 Robert and Betty (Miller) Guthier, mem- www.indianacatholicmen.com. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, “Rachel’s Vine- bers of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis, September 26 Power of the Universe,” session two of four, yard Retreat,” post-abortion ministry. Infor- will celebrate their $20 series, Franciscan Sister Claire Whalen, 65th wedding Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The mation: 812-327-3712 or 317-236-1521. All facilitator, 7-8:45 p.m. Information: 812-933- anniversary on Power of the Universe,” session one of four, calls are completely confidential. 6437 or e-mail [email protected]. Sept. 26. The cou- $20 series, Franciscan Sister Claire Whalen, October 14 ple was married facilitator, 7-8:45 p.m. Information: 812-933- October 5-26 Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdi- on Sept. 26, 1941, 6437 or e-mail [email protected]. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. nand, Ind. “Praying Without Words: An in Huntington, “Images of the Mystics,” Franciscan Sister Introduction to Centering Prayer,” 8:30 a.m.- Ind. They have September 19-October 10 Barbara Leonhard, presenter, four sessions, 3:30 p.m., $55 per person. Information: 812- three children: Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per session. Information: 812- 367-2777, 800-880-2777 or Patricia Hummel, “Watercolor 101” for adults, age 16 and up, 933-6437 or e-mail [email protected]. session two of four, Deb Ward, instructor, [email protected]. Julie and Steve 6-9 p.m., $95 for series, $20 supplies. Informa- October 6-7 Guthier. They tion: 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@olden Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. October 14-15 have five grand- Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. “Fall Farm Tour,” burgosf.com. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Simplicity: Discovering children and six Your Heart’s Desire,” Father Mike McKinney, 1-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-0661 or e-mail great-grandchildren. September 27-October 4 presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or [email protected]. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. www.archindy.org/fatima. October 14-21 William and Janette (Dierckman) “Bible Basics,” $35 series, Franciscan Father Munchel, members of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Carl Hawver, facilitator, 2-3:30 p.m. Informa- October 6-8 Oldenburg, will “Watercolor 101” for adults, age 16 and up, tion: 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@olden Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. celebrate their two sessions, Deb Ward, instructor, 9 a.m.- burgosf.com. “God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage,” The- 60th wedding ology of the Body based marriage preparation 4 p.m., bring brown bag lunch, $95 for series, anniversary on October 1 supplement, facilitator training. Information: $20 supplies. Information: 812-933-6437 or Sept. 24 with an Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. “Francis Fest,” 317-236-1595 or e-mail [email protected]. e-mail [email protected]. open house for 1-4 p.m. Information: 812-933-0661 or e-mail October 17 family members [email protected]. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, and friends from St. Meinrad. “God Filling Our Heart and Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. October 1-5 “Leaning into God: A Day of Reflection,” 1 p.m. until Mind: Prayer and Holy Reading,” Benedic- 4 p.m. at Holy Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, tine Brother Paul Nord, presenter. Information: Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, St. Meinrad. “Radical Christianity,” Benedic- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Information: Family School in 812-357-6611 or e-mail avinson@saint Oldenburg. The tine Father Denis Robinson, presenter. Informa- meinrad.edu. 812-933-6437 or e-mail tion: 812-357-6611 or e-mail mzoeller@saint [email protected]. couple was mar- ried on Sept. 25, meinrad.edu. Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 October 19 1946, at St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Retreat Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “In St. Anthony of Padua Church in Morris. October 2-October 30 for men and women, “Friends of Francis.” the Spirit, Signs of Life,” Franciscan Father They have four children: Elaine Nobbe, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Information: 812-923-8817. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away for Carl Hawver, presenter, 9-10:45 a.m. Informa- Charlene Whittaker, Darrell and Vernon Awhile,” Monday evenings in October, October 7 tion: 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@olden Munchel. They also have 16 grandchildren Dominican Sister Romona Nowak, presenter, Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., burgosf.com. † and 18 great-grandchildren. † The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006 Page 7 Church leaders join pleas for action to save Dar fur population

WASHINGTON defenseless civilians in the African Union, and the protection from marauding (CNS)—As people around middle of the fighting,” appointment of a special raiders. the world joined peace Bishop Wenski wrote in a envoy to focus diplomatic Although the rallies, concerts, prayer statement released on attention on a lasting government and the main vigils and even a Sept. 15 in Washington. solution. rebel group signed a peace

“yogathon” to press for And with the deteriorating In New York, Franciscan agreement in May, neither Reuters CNS photo/Candace Feit, action to bring peace to situation, it has become “a Father Michael Perry, side has respected it, Father Darfur in Sudan, the head deadly challenge” to deliver consultant on Africa for Michael said. of the U.S. bishops’ humanitarian aid to the Franciscans International, In recent months, the international policy 2.5 million people who urged people to call government has progres- committee and others have fled their homes and members of Congress, sively blocked international pleaded for more efforts to another million who are at write letters to the White aid agencies from delivering “end the killings, rape and risk of starvation, he said. House, pray and educate food and medical supplies to wanton destruction.” A dozen aid workers have others about the situation in civilians who have been Events in dozens of been killed since June. Darfur. forcibly displaced by cities drew tens of He warned that the cycle In a letter to Franciscan helicopter gunships, bomber thousands of people on or of violence in Darfur friars and “partners in planes and military forces. around Sept. 17, which was threatens to spiral ministry,” Father Michael Rebel groups also have designated by peace groups completely out of control. explained that more than committed atrocities and not as Global Day for Darfur. “With more people being 400,000 people have died respected cease-fire Bishop Thomas G. displaced, an already in Darfur and another agreements, he said. Wenski of Orlando, Fla., alarming state of insecurity 300,000 face the immediate At one of the Sept. 16-17 the committee head, said that has hampered efforts to prospects of hunger and weekend’s many Darfur despite hopeful signs of a deliver humanitarian aid starvation. events, Cardinal Cormac peace agreement in the may degenerate “Darfur is the size of Murphy-O’Connor of spring the conflict has been completely,” he said. France and has a Westminster, president of Supporters hold signs at the Save Darfur rally in New York’s Central mounting among rebel Bishop Wenski said the population of over the Bishops’ Conference of Park on Sept. 17. Thousands of people attended the event, which groups, the Sudanese U.S. bishops support a 6 million,” he wrote. The England and Wales, said at a coincided with similar peace rallies in countries around the world. military and its proxy resolution authorizing the war began in 2002 as a London rally that the Speaking on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Bishop Thomas G. Wenski militias, known as the United Nations to take over local revolt by farmers and situation in Darfur is of Orlando, Fla., chairman of their Committee on International Janjaweed. an inadequately equipped others against the govern- “catastrophic in terms of the Policy, has urged President George W. Bush and Congress to work The offensive “has and understaffed peace- ment’s abuse of rights and violence, the murders, the harder for lasting peace in Darfur and to support a United Nations trapped innocent and keeping effort by the its failure to provide displacement of people.” † resolution on peacekeepers. Lilly Endowment announces clergy renewal program

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Catholics and Muslims here in Indiana Catholic-Muslim relations should not stereotypes that might have accumulated DIALOGUE was especially important after the remain strong in Indiana in the months over hundreds of years,” he said. continued from page 1 Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. and years to come. Msgr. Schaedel said that this interaction And it was through meetings with her “This unfortunate incident should have can happen in a fruitful way at the most and we all seek to worship the same God. Muslim dialogue partners after the no effect on that because this does not basic level—person to person. And we need to build from that. attacks that they went from official dia- mean the reversal of the policy that the “If you have any Muslim neighbors in “If we don’t build logue participants to becoming friends. Vatican has adopted 40 years ago where your neighborhood, seize the opportunity from that, then we’re “We just put down our texts and talked they declared [at the Second Vatican to talk with them,” he said. “Maybe this going to get into all to each other as persons,” Sister Mary Council] they hold the religion of Islam in statement on the part of the pope and the kinds of ideological and Margaret said. “From there, we became high esteem,” he said. reaction to it is, as we say at the Easter even political agendas friends.” Sayeed also expressed his belief that Vigil, a ‘happy fault’ because it now gives and strife, and divisions More than just benefiting herself, relations between Catholics and Muslims us something to talk about.” are going to result. I Sister Mary Margaret said that Catholic- in Indiana and across the country will don’t think anybody Muslim interchange at the parish level in only continue to be deepened in the (For more information about Islam, go wants that.” the archdiocese increased greatly after months and years to come. online to read Sister Mary Margaret’s Msgr. Joseph F. For Sister Mary Sept. 11. “It will be further strengthened Catholic Update pamphlet on the religion Schaedel Margaret, building Sayeed said that, despite the current because, day by day, more and more inter- at www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters bridges between controversy, there is no reason why action clears away misunderstandings and /CU/ac0405.asp.) † In scholarly lecture, pope reflects on crisis of faith and reason REGENSBURG, Germany (CNS)—In known of the early Islamic teaching that a lecture at the German university where “there is no compulsion in religion,” but he once taught theology, Pope Benedict was no doubt also aware of later instruc-

XVI used a historical critique of Islamic tions in the Koran about holy war. L'Osservatore Romano violence to introduce a reflection on the In the account, the emperor goes on to crisis of faith and reason in the West. explain why spreading the faith through The pope began his address on Sept. 12 violence is unreasonable because violence by highlighting a 600-year-old discussion is incompatible with God and with the on Islamic “jihad” or holy war, quoting at nature of the soul. length a Christian emperor who con- The pope then pointed to a key question CNS photo/Catholic Press Photo, demned Islam for spreading the faith about Islam that is raised by the narrative: “by the sword.” whether God is absolutely transcendent But instead of critically assessing for Muslims, and therefore not bound up Islam, the pope focused his attention on with “any of our categories, even that of what he said was the West’s centuries-old rationality.” tendency to “exclude the question of God” The pope did not offer an answer to that from the realm of reason. question. Instead, he went on to explore, in This tendency to devalue religious great detail, why Christian theology has thought, he said, makes it more difficult come to affirm that faith is indeed based for the West to engage in the urgently on reason and that acting unreasonably needed dialogue of cultures and religions. contradicts God’s nature. “A reason which is deaf to the divine Asked by reporters about the papal text, and which relegates religion to the realm Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Pope Benedict XVI lectures on faith and reason at the University of Regensburg in Germany on of subcultures is incapable of entering into Vatican spokesman, said the pope had no Sept. 12. A quotation from a Byzantine emperor that the pope used in this talk has provoked outrage in the dialogue of cultures,” he said. intention of giving “an interpretation of the Muslim world. The pope said on Sept. 17 that he is “deeply sorry” that Muslims were offended by The pope looked happy and relaxed as Islam as violent.” the quotation he used. Alf Zimmer, head of the University of Regensburg, is also pictured in this photo. he returned to the University of “I think everyone understands that even Regensburg, where he taught dogmatic inside Islam there are many different posi- But the Church also sees dangers, he said, later version would be issued, complete theology from 1969 to 1977. About 1,500 tions, and there are many positions that are and believes they can be overcome “only if with footnotes. of Germany’s leading academics greeted not violent,” Father Lombardi said. He reason and faith come together in a new Shortly after the pope returned to Rome the pontiff with warm applause as he noted that the pope’s speech was primarily way.” on Sept. 14, Father Federico Lombardi, walked through the university’s great hall a historical analysis. When the West invites others to a papal spokesman, issued a statement say- and took his place on a gilded chair in the The pope’s main point, developed in an “dialogue of cultures,” it should do so ing it was very important to the pope that center of the stage. academic style, was that in the Western with the understanding that religion is an there be a “clear and radical refusal of To introduce the theme of his lecture, world the growing separation between faith essential part of its own culture, he said. religious motivation of violence.” the pope quoted from an account of a dia- and reason has resulted in a “dangerous But in fact, he said, it is widely held in But he said the pope was not presenting logue between the Byzantine Emperor state of affairs for humanity,” in which the Western world that the only authentic an in-depth assessment of the concept of Manuel II Paleologus and an unnamed society tries to construct a system of ethics knowledge is scientific knowledge, and jihad or Islamic thinking about holy war, Muslim scholar, sometime near the end of without taking religion seriously and indi- that religion is a purely subjective and it was certainly not the pope’s inten- the 14th century. The pope said the viduals try to make moral choices based experience. tion to “offend the sensibilities of Muslim account was marginal to his theme, but solely on the subjective conscience. “The world’s most profoundly religious believers.” that he found it interesting—particularly He said this was partly the result of a cultures see this exclusion of the divine from Father Lombardi noted that, on the when the emperor touched upon the long process of “de-Hellenization” of the universality of reason as an attack on contrary, the pope’s talk was primarily subject of Islamic holy war. Christian theology, in stages marked by an their most profound convictions,” he said. about the religious shortcomings of the The pope cited what the emperor told overemphasis on Scripture, a reduction of The pope said the West needs to recover West. He said the pope had spoken at the Islamic scholar: “Show me just what the Gospel to a “humanitarian moral the rightful place of philosophy and theol- length about the reluctance of other Mohammed brought that was new, and message” and the creation of a gulf ogy, so that it can say—like the Byzantine cultures to accept a Western “exclusion of there you will find things only evil and between theology and scientific empiri- emperor who debated the Muslim the divine.” inhuman, such as his command to spread cism. scholar—that “not to act reasonably … is “Therefore, it is clear the pope wants by the sword the faith he preached.” The pope said his broad-brush “critique contrary to the nature of God.” to cultivate an attitude of respect and Twice, the pope emphasized that he of modern reason” did not aim to turn back The Vatican underlined the academic dialogue toward other religions and cul- was quoting someone else’s words. the clock or ignore the progress made and character of the pope’s address by noting tures, obviously also toward Islam,” the The pope said the emperor must have the new possibilities opened for humanity. on the text handed out to journalists that a Vatican spokesman said. † Now Your Parents Can Live At Home! 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By Mary Ann Wyand

Sixty-eight years ago, Chester and Cecelia Hublar of New Albany promised God that they would love and cherish each other all the days of their lives. Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann Nearly seven decades later, the Hublars celebrated their promise by renewing their marriage vows in the presence of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein during the archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sept. 17 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. “Just take each day at a time and do the best you can,” Cecelia Hublar explained after the Mass, in order to have a long and happy marriage. “Be truthful with each other and sincere, and always respect your partner’s views,” Chester Hublar added. “Talk things over.” They were married on Aug. 24, 1938, at the St. Mary Parish rectory in New Albany. Later, he joined the Church and they raised three children—Dwan Hublar, Robert Hublar and Theresia Ordner—in the Catholic faith. Attending Mass together “makes you realize that everything is based on God,” he said, “so you have to base your marriage on that, too.” The Hublars, now members of Holy Family Parish in New Albany, were the longest married couple in attendance at the archdiocesan Mass that honors jubilarians married 50 years or longer. They were among 177 married couples from central and southern Indiana who participated in the Mass with their families. “All together, they represent 9,454 years of marriage,” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein congratulates Holy Family parishioners Chester and Cecelia Hublar of New Albany on 68 years of Daniel Sarell, director of the archdiocesan Office of Family marriage during the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sept. 17 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. St. Mary parishioners Ministries, told the archbishop and assembly. John and Eleanor Weisbach of Greensburg, who have been married 66 years, are seated behind the Hublars. “In total, they have 780 children, 1,645 grandchildren and 363 great-grandchildren … and counting,” Sarell said. “Twenty-one couples present have been married for 60 years or longer.” During his homily, Archbishop Buechlein thanked the couples for their faithful love and commitment to the sacrament of marriage. “How blessed you are to have this time together in your golden years, even if in sickness,” he said. “And more than we, your children, can ever tell you, your lives touch us profoundly. You show us how to live in an imperfect world.” Recalling his parents’ long and happy marriage, Archbishop Buechlein said, “No matter how ravaged we may be physically because of illness … , no matter how weak and sick we may sometimes feel spiritually, in God’s eyes we are beautiful. “The real, down-to-earth love of wife and husband mirrors God’s unconditional love for us,” he said. “In that sense, a faithful marriage is indeed a sacrament of God’s love for us. Even in sickness and suffering from the effects of aging, more than you folks will ever know, you jubilarians are a wonderful witness to us.” The archbishop asked the jubilarians “to continue to be Above, left, St. Christopher parishioners Katrine and Kenneth Carter of Indianapolis were among 21 couples married 60 years or longer an example of a couple that prays together.” who participated in the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. Above, right, SS. Francis and Clare parishioners Raymond and Rosemary He also asked them to “pray for our archdiocese, pray Atzhorn of Greenwood, who have been married 60 years, renew their marriage vows. for our priests, pray for all those folks who help carry on God’s work, pray for vocations to the priesthood and 60 years and are charter members of their parish. They “This is the way God works,” she said. “When he was religious life.” shared a kiss during the Mass after renewing their growing up, he lived on a street called Campbell. When I After the Mass, St. Mary parishioners John and Eleanor marriage vows. was growing up, I lived on a street named Marshall. Weisbach of Greensburg reflected on their 66-year The Marshalls were married on Dec. 28, 1946, at Campbell is my maiden name. We got together so it’s like it marriage. St. Mark Church in St. Paul, Minn. They have seven was meant to be.” They were married on Aug. 28, 1940, at St. Thomas children—Mary Margaret Foreman, Suzanne Elble, Smiling, Frederick Marshall said, “I tell the fellas that Aquinas Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and have one Frederick Marshall III, Rita Delessert, Jane Marshall, the secret to a long and happy marriage is ‘Yes, dear.’ ” daughter, Shirley Niese, also a St. Mary’s parishioner, as Tim Marshall and Maureen Marshall-Doss—as well as Love and respect are key ingredients for a successful well as two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. marriage, he added. “You have to be willing to help each “You’ve got to love one another,” John Weisbach After the liturgy, Marcella Marshall said she thanks God other and place your spouse first above everybody else.” explained, “and don’t argue too much.” for bringing them together. A native of Detroit, he was “That’s what he has always done and what I’ve tried to Eleanor Weisbach agreed, noting that it’s important to attending graduate school in Iowa, working on his Ph.D. in do,” she said. “It’s been a great marriage. I have been lucky “try to do the best you can and get along with each other.” chemistry. She was studying to be an elementary education to be married to a fella who is just wonderful. We always St. Michael the Archangel parishioners Frederick and teacher, hundreds of miles away in Minnesota, when her talk everything over and come to decisions together. We Marcella Marshall of Indianapolis have been married for friend introduced them during a weekend visit. have been partners forever and best friends always.” † Bilingual Mass, Life Chains to highlight Respect Life Sunday events

By Mary Ann Wyand distinguished service to the cause of life. Sister Diane said the U.S. Conference of Catholic Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, Bishops has made this clear by adopting the Respect Life “Created, Loved, Redeemed by God” is the theme for director of the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, Program, which includes educational materials, liturgical the Church’s national observance of Respect Life Sunday said Father Nobbe will celebrate the Mass in English and guides and other resources for use in parishes and on Oct. 1 in dioceses throughout the country. Spanish. schools. The archdiocesan observance begins at 1 p.m. with the “Hopefully, many of our Hispanic brothers and sisters Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary parishioner bilingual Respect Life Mass at SS. Peter and Paul will join us at this liturgy,” Sister Diane said. “It will Rose Kehoe of Indianapolis is coordinating the Cathedral in Indianapolis and continues at 2:30 p.m. with include Spanish readings and music.” ecumenical Central Indiana Life Chain this year along participation in Life Chains in Indianapolis and five other She hopes Catholics from many parishes in central and North Meridian Street. cities in central and southern Indiana. southern Indiana will participate in the archdiocesan “Life Chain has been a part of Indianapolis’ Respect Father Scott Nobbe, who was ordained on June 24, is observance at the cathedral. Life Sunday since 1991,” Kehoe said. “We’re always the celebrant for the pro-life Mass. He serves as executive “Respect Life Sunday launches the yearlong hoping for greater participation.” assistant to Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and liaison [pro-life education] program among the faithful in the In the archdiocese, Life Chains also are scheduled in for Hispanic ministry in the archdiocese. archdiocese,” she said. “The message that human life is Columbus, Connersville, Greencastle, Greenfield and At the conclusion of the Mass, Msgr. Joseph F. sacred from the moment of conception until natural death Terre Haute. Schaedel, vicar general, will present the Archbishop cannot be proclaimed from the pulpit one Sunday of the Edward T. O’Meara Respect Life Award and the Our year. The message must be revisited and proclaimed (For more information about the Central Indiana Life Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award for throughout the entire year.” Chain, call Rose Kehoe at 317-926-2123.) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006 Pope meets with crowd, neighbors as he visits home in Pentling

PENTLING, Germany (CNS)— Another neighbor, Therese Hofbauer, Barriers holding back crowds of well- said when the pope walked into his wishers in front of Pope Benedict XVI’s garden he profusely thanked her and Pentling home opened upon orders given her husband, Rupert, for how well they from inside the pope’s house. kept it. Suddenly, everyone was allowed on The Hofbauers gave the pope honey the street just outside the pope’s house, from bees that live in his garden. and only minutes later Pope Benedict “The fountain was decorated with via Reuters Pool Ratke, CNS photo/Wolfgang emerged, thanking the crowd for coming sunflowers, and at the side stood the jars and waiting for him on Sept. 13. with honey from his own bees and from “May God bless you all,” he said, his own garden,” said Therese Hofbauer. adding the Bavarian phrase “Vergelt’s “He saw that little surprise gift we had Gott,” which means “May God repay prepared for him and was so happy about you for your kindness.” it. When he left, he took it with him.” “I want to thank you for your good She said when she spoke with Pope neighborhood spirit; in our thoughts we Benedict she asked him to pray for a will always remain connected,” he said. friend who was there on a stretcher; when Then he walked out among the she told the pope how sick her friend was, crowd, separated from the people only “he immediately went up to her, and he by a thin plastic band. blessed her.” “We do what he asks us to do, and Carmelite Sister Emmanuel Hofbauer this is what was being asked for, that his of St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery in people could get really close to him,” a Shoreline, Wash., a German-born nun police officer told Catholic News who had traveled to Pentling especially to Service. meet Pope Benedict and who had been Pope Benedict XVI greets children outside his Pope Benedict also met privately with staying with the Hofbauers at their home, house in the Bavarian town of Pentling, his immediate neighbors. said she was overjoyed at seeing the pope. Germany, on Sept. 13. Farsad Samitt, a pharmacist, and his Sister Emmanuel is not related to the wife, Anita Penzenstadler, have been pope’s neighbors. Pope Benedict XVI and his brother, Msgr. Georg living next door to Pope Benedict’s Sister Emmanuel, who for two decades Ratzinger, take a walk through the garden of the house for 16 years. Penzenstadler said has corresponded with the pope and his pope’s house in Pentling, Germany, on Sept. 13. Reuters CNS photo/Michaela Rehle, Pope Benedict took a lot of time to brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, said, The pope and his brother also visited the speak with them and asked about their “When he saw me, he came up and said, graves of their parents and sister in Pentling. baby. ‘Ah, the sister is here to visit, welcome.’ ” “Our daughter, Sara, is now 11 months Sister Emmanuel told CNS that she “When I saw them walking around old, and he wanted to meet her. He was spoke to Msgr. Ratzinger after Pope the garden, I could see the joy on both ever so happy when I showed her to him, Benedict left. their faces; they were really, really congratulated us on our wonderful child “They [the pope and his brother] happy,” she said. and blessed her,” she told CNS. spent hours together in the house, just “If this had been a movie, this would “Then he took my hands into his and the two of them,” she said. “He have been the part where I would have just looked at me intently,” she said. “It [Msgr. Ratzinger] was so happy that it broken out in tears, at the sight of these was as though he did not look at me, he had worked out for them to walk around two old brothers being reunited and looked right through me and into my their house and in the garden together as walking around the house. It was an heart. ... He has really blessed me, and the they had always done in the past. He immensely moving moment that I faith that went forth from his kind eyes was just so full of joy, and my heart cannot put into words,” added Sister was enormous.” really went out to him. Emmanuel. † a mission to help you feel good!

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sagamorechoices.com SIMPLY THE BETTER CHOICE 800.521.6139 A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2006 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Eucharist unites the lives of the faithful to Christ By Sr. Janet Baxendale, S.C. joy, efforts, failures, frustrations, losses, triumphs—is without meaning. All can be How do we name the infinite, the transformed into praise and thanksgiving eternal, the inexhaustible, that which is to the Father through the offering of Christ essentially mystery to us—the Eucharist? in the power of the Holy Spirit. Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy Down through the ages, under the Holy The titles “Breaking of the Bread,” Spirit’s guidance, the Church has mined “holy Communion” and “Lord’s Supper” God’s word to find appropriate ways to signify that the Eucharist is food, a holy express the riches in the inestimable gift meal, our source of spiritual nourishment. that the Eucharist is for humanity. It draws attention to the unity shared by The Catechism of the Catholic Church the many who participate in the Mass, (#1328-#1349) tells us that the Eucharist is unity with one another and with Christ, named the Lord’s Supper, the Breaking of head of the Mystical Body. the Bread, the eucharistic assembly, the As the one bread, which is the Lord, is Memorial of the Lord’s Passion and broken into many pieces and given to us as Resurrection, the Holy Sacrifice, the holy spiritual food, so we—united to Christ and and divine liturgy, Holy Communion and to one another in baptism—now have that the holy Mass. unity strengthened and reinforced. This sacramental action is about praise Eucharistic Prayer III reads, “Grant and thanksgiving to God, which is what that we who are nourished by his body the word “Eucharist” means. and blood may be filled with his Holy Because the ultimate act of praise and Spirit, and become one body, one spirit thanksgiving was the sacrifice of Christ in Christ.” through the Passion and Resurrection, the The Eucharist is “the Holy and Divine Eucharist is known as the memorial of this Liturgy.” Christ shared our humanity and saving action and the Holy Sacrifice. comes to us under the guise of ordinary This reminds us that just as bread and food and drink, and we are by this wine are changed into Christ’s body and celebration allowed to participate in a holy blood in the celebration of Mass so, in this action, one bringing us into intimate celebration, the Lord’s Passion, death, contact with divinity, with God the Father, resurrection and ascension become really God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. present in our midst. In Pope John Paul The title “holy Mass” is derived from II’s words, it is “as if we had been present “missa,” the Latin word used for sending there” (“Ecclesia de Eucharistia,” #11). forth the faithful at the conclusion of the The title “eucharistic assembly” Mass to share what we have received and highlights that this is a body called spread the good news of our salvation. together by Christ to join in his perfect praise of the Father through the power of (Charity Sister Janet Baxendale is adjunct the Holy Spirit. We come together under professor of liturgy at St. Joseph Seminary Father Francisco Tovar celebrates the eucharistic liturgy at St. Martin of Tour Church in Gaithersburg, Md. the leadership of the ordained priest, acting in Yonkers, N.Y., and an adviser to the The Eucharist is the holy and divine liturgy. This title is a clear sign that by this celebration we are in the person of Christ, to participate in U.S. bishops’ liturgy committee.) † allowed to participate in a holy action, one bringing us into intimate contact with divinity. Christ’s perfect worship. We are called to join Christ in offering his sacrifice to the Father and join to that the offering of The Eucharist demonstrates true love ourselves. Every life, and every aspect of life apart By Allan F. Wright that teenagers are in tune with daily. enter into rather than completely from sin, has meaning. Every young person longs to love and understand, just like love. “In the Eucharist, the sacrifice of Christ When it comes to love, we want the be loved. For them, being in love means In the Eucharist, Jesus gives his whole becomes also the sacrifice of the members real thing, not a cheap imitation. belonging to a loving community. self to us in love. That love bears fruit in of his body. The lives of the faithful ... are The Eucharist is the real thing. It is We are designed for love at our very our hearts and overflows into the world. united with ... Christ and with his total Jesus, and he is love personified. core, yet what our culture recognizes as The Eucharist demonstrates what true offering, and so acquire a new value. This It can be a challenge to talk to love is far from the biblical truth about love is—giving oneself for the other. The is especially evident in the Sunday teenagers about what the Eucharist means love from a Christian perspective. “real presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist gathering, which makes it possible to bring in the life of the Church and in our With this in mind, we can begin to talk should also be present in the community. to the altar the week that has passed with personal lives. The goal is to about the gift of God in Jesus and Jesus’ Together, we celebrate God’s love for all its human burdens” (“The Day of the communicate all that the Eucharist is to gift, the Eucharist. True love is total, free, us and his call to bring that love to a Lord,” Pope John Paul II, #43). allow teens to comprehend the truth about faithful and fruitful. Love is personified world that desperately needs our witness. Our offering is imperfect; we are all the Eucharist and experience personally in Jesus. If we want to love as God loves, sinners. But enfolded in Christ’s offering, the love of God through Jesus’ real we look to Jesus, who commanded us to (Allan F. Wright wrote Silent Witnesses in our self-offering becomes perfect praise of presence. celebrate the sacrament of the Eucharist, the Gospels, published by St. Anthony the Father. Nothing in our lives—our pain, Love and community are two concepts which is ultimately a mystery that we Messenger Press in Cincinnati.) † Discussion Point The Eucharist shapes daily life

This Week’s Question “My husband, Chuck, and I are retired, and we try to go to Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as well How does the Sunday Eucharist shape your life during as Sunday. We share the idea that the Eucharist is the week? vital. ... It’s [Jesus’] nourishment coming into us that helps us to be his servants. Others can see him in us.” “I like to pick up one thing out of the readings to get (Elizabeth White, Pewaukee, Wis.) me through the week.” (Mary Ernestine Lohr, Cumberland, Md.) Lend Us Your Voice “I recently enrolled in hospice, and when I can’t go to Mass my wife brings me the Eucharist. It is a Do you think you have anything in common in terms remarkable part of my faith and prayer life, and my of faith with Muslims or Buddhists, for example? wife bringing it to me makes it even more special.” (Will Rich, Kailua, Hawaii) To respond for possible publication in an “It brings you into a closer relationship with Jesus and upcoming edition, send your response to

helps you stay more focused on him during the week.” [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy (Tom Porter, Natchitoches, La.) 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Our Turn/Therese Borchard The Sisters of Providence arrive in Indiana Is three a crowd? (Third of five columns) chaplain for the sisters, accompanied them title she would keep the rest of her life. The Nothing ruins a good friendship like a on non-existent roads through forests and sisters began studying English, and Mother marriage. Sister St. Theodore Guérin and five other across the Wabash River Theodore instructed the postulants in the Most 20-somethings graduate from Sisters of Providence arrived in New York to Terre Haute, and then way of religious life. college with a half dozen or more close on Sept. 4, 1840. on to Saint Mary-of-the- On Christmas night of 1840, Mother friendships that they The next day, a Woods. At one point on Theodore became critically ill, suffering vow will last forever. priest took them to the journey, their from fever, severe headaches and periods of Especially in this Brooklyn, where they stagecoach overturned in unconsciousness. The illness continued for technologically stayed with a woman a mud hole. almost two months, and she continued to advanced world—with accustomed to caring On Oct. 22, 1840, as have poor health the rest of her life. e-mail and instant for missionaries when Sister St. Theodore was to record later, “We After she recovered to some extent, messenger and they first arrived in the continued to advance into the thick woods Mother Theodore began to plan her cell phones—there isn’t United States. until suddenly Father Buteux stopped the academy for girls. By the end of July 1841, a good excuse for A man who spoke carriage and said, ‘Come down, Sisters, we 10 young women were studying at slacking off on French then have arrived.’ What was our astonishment to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The following communication. Except when you meet accompanied them to Philadelphia, where find ourselves still in the midst of the forest, March, the sisters opened a school in your partner-to-be, and suddenly lunch they stayed with the Sisters of Charity. no village, not even a house in sight.” Jasper, Ind., and, in October 1842, two hours and happy hours and weekends There, they met a French priest who was They were led down into a ravine from sisters were sent to St. Francisville, Ill. evaporate into the new relationship that will going to Vincennes, Ind., and said they were which they could see a frame house and During the years that followed, the become the nucleus of your own family. welcome to accompany him. some sheds on the other side. This was to sisters had numerous trials of all kinds. You still value your friendships from They traveled by train, stagecoach and be their home, deep in the woods. Sister They suffered from hunger, sometimes college, but your spare time gets used up on steamboat, and finally reached Madison. St. Theodore could only wonder how it going without food for days. They meeting your boyfriend’s family and There, they met Bishop Celestine de la would ever be possible to establish a experienced the heat and humidity, and friends. When you do manage to get Hailandière, who told them that they were novitiate and a school in this remote forest. mosquitoes of Indiana summers, and the together with your best girlfriend, the to be settled near Terre Haute. Another There were four postulants waiting for cold and heavy snow of the winters. They conversation seems forced, like something steamboat took them to Evansville, Ind., the sisters, so the community now consisted planted crops and raised hogs and other or someone is standing between the two of then a stagecoach carried them to of 10 women. On the instructions of Bishop animals on their farm, and were beginning you. Vincennes. de la Hailandière, the sisters began calling to have a bit more to eat when a fire In a recent Washington Post article, From there, a Father Buteux, assigned as Sister St. Theodore “Mother Theodore,” the destroyed their barn and harvest. † journalist Suz Redfearn discussed a few studies exploring the dynamics of Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes friendships in the young-adult years. One study by Robert Milardo, professor of human development and family relationship Bambi, seen through a glass darkly at the University of Maine, found that as people get closer to a primary partner, they Remember Bambi, the cute little fawn in wisdom. In one example, he quotes a The novel was popular with all ages. In withdraw from their network selectively. the Disney film? In fact, despite an chapter about “the final moments of the last an interesting side note, we learn that its “They spend less time with acquain- undercurrent of two surviving leaves on an oak tree as English translator in 1929 was “Whittaker tances and intermediate friends, but sadness in Bambi’s winter approaches,” calling it a “wonder of Chambers, who took the job to supplement continue relationships with best friends and mother’s death and the compression and a rumination on old age the paltry salary he earned as editor of the close friends—though even those may be intrusions of human and impending death as poignant as Kurt Communist newspaper The Daily Worker.” muted as the relationship intensified,” said hunters, the movie Weill’s ‘September Song.’ ” Salten was a nominal Jew who Milardo. depends on “cute” for In another passage, an exhausted, nevertheless served as an altar boy at some College friendships are hard to maintain its success: the feisty bleeding fox “stumbles into a clearing, point, perhaps to survive in anti-Semitic because they form in a context. When you bunny named pursued by a hunter’s hound. The fox first Vienna. He became an obituary writer and, take away that context and place graduates Thumper, the sweet pleads with the hound, one canine to before writing Bambi, he wrote a in different environments, it takes a great baby skunk named another. Then, understanding the pornographic novel called The Memoirs of deal of commitment and effort to keep the Flower, etc. inevitability of his approaching end, he Josephine. To say the least, he did not seem relationship going. Add to the formula a Most of us know “Bambi” only from suddenly sits erect and speaks in a voice to be destined to write a spiritual book. new significant, primary relationship, and this film, so we might be surprised to learn bitter as gall: ‘Aren’t you ashamed, you Still, Christian sensibility may have you can begin to understand why so many that the original version by the Viennese traitor?’ ” The other animals take up the cry, rubbed off on Salten during his days as an friends drift apart after commencement. writer Felix Salten is not cute at all. In fact, and the forest rings with their denunciations altar boy. Rakoff writes, “Ultimately, a I remember all too well the year or two it’s a rather dark and scary tale. of the turncoat hound. grown Bambi realizes that ‘there is Another of awkward conversations I had with my According to a recent article by David Still, Rakoff explained, there’s “not a who is over us all, over us and over Him best friend from college around the time I Rakoff in the Nextbook Reader, Salten trace of anthropomorphized cuteness” in the [man],’ a force of unquantifiable strength, met my husband. She felt hurt, betrayed, wrote the book in 1923 after taking a book. Unlike the Disney version, the but one also imbued with the attributes of like I had replaced her with a boyfriend. vacation in the Swiss Alps. He was smitten characters are not animals coyly displaying mercy and loving kindness.” I was frustrated, needing the space to with the natural beauty and wildlife of that human characteristics. Thus, we have the insightful morality grow a new relationship, but wanting to area and decided to write “the life story of a Rather, “Bambi’s forest is peopled tale called Bambi. God does indeed work in hold on to the closeness between us that young faun [fawn] in the woods.” He [creatured?] with characters by turns mysterious ways. gelled in our dorm rooms and at the dining devised the name “Bambi” by shortening arrogant, venal, gossipy and engaging—as hall. the Italian word for “baby,” i.e. “bambino.” flawed and varied as the cosmopolitan (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the It’s not unusual for a friend to be jealous Rakoff wrote that Salten’s story is “an fauna Salten must have encountered daily in Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular of the new relationship, said sociologist Jan astonishment” because of the depth of its his life in Vienna.” columnist for The Criterion.) † Yager, author of Friendshifts: The Power of Friendship and How It Shapes Our Lives. “Often, it’s not just a matter of being Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister jealous of the time the married friend is spending with their new spouse, but, rather, feeling jealous that the married one is Musing over the myriad faces of fear gaining something that the single one may During the past few weeks, we experience, its generative, productive as • fear of technology and the projection never have and feeling that, simultaneously, commemorated the tragedies of the terrorist well as negative and destructive roles in of alternatives, they are losing something: a friend,” said attacks on Sept. 11, history, and the processes by which it My primary personal fears are related Yager. 2001, as well as operates, spreads, dissipates and is to physical or spiritual well-being. Some My best friend and I regained our natural disasters caused countered. of the latter comes when honestly intimacy only after she met her husband-to- by hurricanes Katrina “As in the past, we hope to address answering questions, such as: Do I be. By then, she could appreciate the and Rita a year ago. topics and problems from a wide variety of understand the will of God? Do I let delicate balance I was trying to keep with As I prayed for periods and places, from prehistory to the biblical and Church teachings educate and two very important relationships in my life. those who perished or present, and from all parts of the world.” guide me? Do I keep an open heart and Thankfully, we had children at the same survived the disasters, I What are the chances of me running mind when interacting with others, time because that is yet another testing thought about the into this notice as I pondered fear? With especially those who don’t think as I do? phase of college friendships. After diaper powerful fear they added interest, I read topics that could be Am I living Christ’s love? If not, I’m changes and play dates, you have even less must have experienced. covered, including but not limited to the afraid. time to give to friends. Fear can bring us to our knees—in more following: The center at Princeton offers “a But close friendships with college pals ways than one—but it can also motivate • the emotional and psychic texture of limited number of research fellowships are worth the effort. Yager and other experts courage. fear in historical situations, designed for highly recommended recommend that 20- and 30-somethings One day, while musing over this, I • the mode of fear’s operation, younger scholars who have finished their practice a little patience and flexibility with picked up my as yet unread Aug. 10 issue circulation and dissolution, dissertations on fear” by a Dec. 1 newlywed friends, who are adjusting to a of The New York Review. Imagine my • people’s fear of the state and the application deadline. new life with different demands. surprise when I came across the following state’s fears as reflected in its generation For more information, log on to It helps if friends focus on similarities, notice from Professor Gyan Prakash, of documentation and archives, http://dav.princeton.edu/program/e13/appli as does reducing expectations and seeking director of the Shelby Cullom Davis Center • fear of disease, war, empire and cation.html or write the Center at out new activities (if you are in the same for Historical Studies at Princeton imperial dissolution, 129 Dickinson Hall, Princeton University, area). Moreover, commitment to the University in New Jersey: • fear of racial, religious, political, Princeton, NJ 08544-1017. relationship is the key ingredient to making “During the academic year [the above ideological and sexual contamination, it last your lifetime. center], will focus on the study of fear in • fear of disorder or the imposition of (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of history. We invite students from all order, Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Therese Borchard writes for Catholic disciplines to examine fear as an historical • fear of change and fear of stasis, a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006 Page 13

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, Sept. 25 Luke 9:7-9 Proverbs 3:27-34 Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 Psalm 15:2-5 Friday, Sept. 29 rather on how the Christian community Luke 8:16-18 Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, • Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 long, long ago accepted the writing, and archangels • James 3:16-4:3 how the Church officially has regarded it. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 • Mark 9:30-37 The Church teaches, and has taught, that James is a divinely inspired work. Cosmas, martyr or Revelations 12:7-12a The reading is clear and practical. It too Damian, martyr Psalm 138:1-5 The Book of Wisdom furnishes the first refers to wisdom. True wisdom shares in Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13 John 1:47-51 reading for this weekend. and reflects the divine knowledge. Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44 This book was Therefore, true wisdom is innocent because Luke 8:19-21 written in an effort to God is innocent of all malice. It seeks to Saturday, Sept. 30 say that being faithful resolve conflicts. It seeks to respect others. Jerome, priest and doctor of the to God and It seeks truth. Wednesday, Sept. 27 Church worshipping the St. Mark’s Gospel supplies the last Vincent de Paul, priest Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 One God of Israel reading. Proverbs 30:5-9 Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 represent the greatest This reading actually has two points. Psalm 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, human wisdom. The first is that essential to the personal Luke 9:43b-45 To be convincing, mission of Jesus was a confrontation with 163 Luke 9:1-6 the book obviously had evil in which the most powerful of earthly Sunday, Oct. 1 to face the fact that evil realities, namely death itself, came to Jesus. exists in the world because humans turn Then Jesus overcame death and all human Thursday, Sept. 28 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary away from God and succumb to evil. evil. He is the victor. He lives. Wenceslaus, martyr Time In this reading, the book describes Although the Apostles were the Lord’s Lawrence Ruiz, martyr Numbers 11:25-29 intrigue. The evil conspire against the good. special students, human ambition and Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-14 The evil in the world especially detest shortsightedness trapped them. They and his companions, martyrs anyone who devoutly obeys God. If accepted that the kingdom would come, as Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 James 5:1-6 nothing else, the devout challenge Jesus taught, but they wanted to rank high Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 Mark 9:39-43, 45, 47-48 evildoers. The devout prove that holiness is when the kingdom and its glory arrived. possible. Jesus warned them that life in the Christians often assume that this kingdom would not be automatic. It surely Scripture passage—and other readings would not be thrust upon them. They would Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen similar to it in the Old Testament—directly have to deserve the kingdom by refer to Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God. resembling, in every sense in their lives, the From the theological point of view, from life and sacrifice of the Master. Internet search locates the standpoint of a broader message in divine Revelation, this passage and others Reflection prefigure the identity and mission of Jesus. Tragedies—personal ones, such as references to Christ’s life However, when Wisdom was composed, illnesses, or those involving societies, such centuries before Jesus, the Incarnation had as hurricanes or wars—remind us that not yet occurred. human nature is flawed, that humans are Is there a list of historical books or closest to our Lord, who died a martyr Nevertheless, all the details apply. Jesus vulnerable and that evil people can, and Qwritings which confirm the in the year 44. Another mention of Jesus was not without enemies. He personally terrifyingly do, work their will in the world. existence of Jesus, in The Antiquities as a miracle worker was disliked. His Gospel was scorned. None of this happens because “God written by other than who rose three days after dying is However, he was victorious. allows it.” God gives us the freedom to members of the almost certainly a gloss, an insertion in For the second reading, the Church this obey the divine will. When we disobey, Christian religion? the text added later by a Christian weekend turns to the Epistle of James. disaster follows. Even the flaws of human If there are such “copy editor.” This epistle never gives the name of its nature, pain and death itself developed documents, where The first mention of Jesus by a pagan author. Because four persons with the name because of voluntary human sin. may they be writer was apparently by the Roman of James appear in the New Testament, and These readings remind us of these facts. obtained? (Illinois) historian Tacitus about 110 A.D. He possibly others by this name existed in the We defeat evil, and survive magnificently speaks of Christians, “whose founder, circle around Jesus, biblical scholars are despite our human limitations, when we I assume you are one Christus, was put to death by the unwilling to say who exactly wrote this model our lives on the life of Jesus. This Aasking about procurator Pontius Pilate when Tiberius work of Scripture. seems very attractive until we realize that historical writings of the early Christian was emperor” (Annals XV, 44). This fact is unimportant. The test of living in the example of Jesus means era, around the time that the About 120 A.D., Gaius Suetonius, in inspiration does not, in the last analysis, confronting evil, rebuking evil and then of New Testament was being formed or his Life of [Emperor] Claudius, writes, rest on the identity of the writer alone, but being victorious. † shortly after. “Since the Jews made continual distur- There is no such list, to my bances at the instigation of Chrestus, he knowledge, at least one that would be [Claudius] expelled them from Rome.” My Journey to God readily available. One reason is that This passage is generally accepted as references to Jesus actually would be referring to early Christian converts from very few, at best. Judaism and to Jesus Christ, though the We Christians believe that the coming timing may be somewhat faulty. Claudius of Jesus to our earth was the pivotal was emperor some years after Christ. Courage point in human history. It’s difficult for Much information on these historians us to imagine how little interest he and Jesus is available on the Internet by It takes a lot of courage aroused in the rest of the world, Googling their names with that of Jesus. To face who I am. including the Roman Empire, apart from I must quiet my soul his own initial small community of May the deacon who presides at a And enter into another realm. followers. Qmarriage without Mass give the From any viewpoint other than faith, nuptial blessing and also bless the It takes a lot of courage Jesus was, after all, merely the leader of congregation? (Wisconsin) To admit that I’ve been wrong, a tiny offshoot of Jews in a spectacularly To face another person insignificant corner of the Roman When a deacon is celebrant for a And turn my sin into a love song. Empire. He was for many decades a Awedding, he follows the same political, social and religious “nobody.” Roman ritual for that ceremony as a It takes a lot of courage Outside the circle of Christians, the priest would, including the nuptial and To ask God on bended knee first mention of Jesus in a historical closing blessings. To forgive all my sinfulness document was by Flavius Josephus, a This is generally true for all rituals And shed his grace on me. Jewish historian who eventually became celebrated by a deacon. The Church’s a close friend of Emperor Vespasian and official Book of Blessings, for example, It takes a lot of courage other Roman emperors. indicates that the rite for blessing To get up and start anew, His writings, especially The rosaries, statues and other sacramentals But God’s mercy and forgiveness Antiquities of the Jews, completed about “may be used by a priest or deacon” Give me a different view. the year 94, were highly prized fonts of (Chapters 44 and 45). A deacon would information about the earliest Christians. use the same words and actions as a I cherish the love I’m given. Centuries later, St. Jerome and other priest. It is grace to battle on. early Church fathers used him as a As long as I live in this world, major resource for their studies. (Catholic Q & A: Answers to the Most Through courage, the battle is won. Toward the end of the book, Josephus Common Questions About Catholicism describes how, under the procurator is a 530-page collection of columns by

By Sandy Bierly Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Albinus, there was brought before a Father John Dietzen. It is published by group of judges “the brother of Jesus, Crossroad Publishing Company in (Sandy Bierly is a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany. This who was called Christ, whose name was New York and costs $17.95. Questions mosaic crucifix hangs on the exterior of the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in James” (Book XX, 9.1). may be sent to Father Dietzen at Box Indianapolis.) This would have been James the 5515, Peoria, IL 61612 or by e-mail in Apostle, one of the three disciples care of [email protected].) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2006

Wilson, Dave, Ed and James GEHRING, Martha I., 84, Providence Sister Cecile Morse Coffman. Holy Name of Jesus, Beech served as teacher, printer, bookkeeper DAY, Mary Jane, 65, St. Martin Grove, Sept. 7. Mother of Rose of Tours, Martinsville, Sept. 2. and Henry Gehring. Sister of Providence Sister Cecile maintenance at the former Rest in peace Wife of David Day. Mother of Rosemary Wurtz, Leo and Morse died on Sept. 2 at Ladywood High School in Jennifer Hicks, Tammy Scholl, Thomas Merkel. Grandmother of Mother Theodore Hall at Indianapolis. Please submit in writing to our BENEDICK, Frieda, 96, Sacred Gary, Richard, Steve and Tim three. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She She served as a clerical Van Skyke. Sister of Patricia was 97. assistant at the Providence office by 10 a.m. Thursday Heart of Jesus, Indianapolis, GOFFINET, Opal F., 82, Sept. 5. Mother of Margaret Walker and Michael Connelly. The Mass of Christian Retirement Home in New before the week of publication; St. Paul, Tell City, Sept. 2. be sure to state date of death. Donahue and John Benedick. Grandmother of 21. Great- Burial was celebrated on Albany from 1983-84 and as Mother of Angie Garrett and Obituaries of archdiocesan Grandmother of eight. Great- grandmother of nine. Sept. 7 at the Church of the receptionist from 1984-86. Gary Goffinet. Sister of Jean priests serving our archdiocese grandmother of 14. Immaculate Conception at the From 1986-89, Sister DOWNER, Harry E., 97, Our Paulin. Grandmother of five. motherhouse. Burial followed are listed elsewhere in The BYRD, Clara Marie Patricia Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, Cecile ministered as a Criterion. Order priests and Great-grandmother of seven. at the sisters’ cemetery. bookkeeper at Our Lady of (Idzi), 76, St. Pius X, Indian- Sept. 7. Father of Dalene Banyar, The former Mary Louise religious sisters and brothers GOLISH, Ann C. (WHITE), the Greenwood Parish in apolis, Sept. 3. Wife of Charles Margaret Carlson, Kathy Heinze, Morse was born on Sept. 6, are included here, unless they Greenwood. Byrd. Mother of Julie Ann Gregory, Michael and Patrick 76, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, 1908, in Lexington, Ky. are natives of the archdiocese At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ernest, Eric and Dr. Richard Downer. Grandmother of 14. Aug. 26. Mother of Cecilia, She entered the congre- or have other connections to it; she served as a receptionist Byrd. Grandmother of six. Great-grandmother of four. Brian, Galen, Timothy and gation of the Sisters of those are separate obituaries from 1989-91 then assisted in COFFMAN, Robert Joseph, EDWARDS, Dolores M., 80, Vincent Golish. Sister of Alice Providence on July 14, 1935, on this page. health care and residential 68, Holy Cross, Indianapolis, Holy Name of Jesus, Beech Cooper, Ruth Monroe, David and professed first vows on ABEL, Julia, 90, St. Vincent Aug. 28. Husband of Angela Grove, Sept. 2. Sister of Jimmy White. Grandmother of Aug. 15, 1937, and professed services from 1991-2000. She de Paul, Bedford, Sept. 1. Mother Coffman. Father of Helen, Jean, Catherine Carr, Cecile Duncan, six. Great-grandmother of one. final vows on Jan. 23, 1943. retired and began a prayer of Tom Abel. Grandmother of Matt, Mike and Robert Coffman. Marie LaShorne, Peggy Porter She taught juniorate classes ministry in 2000. HORLANDER, Millicent V., three. Great-grandmother of one. Brother of Joyce Allen, Janice and Michael Ryan. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Surviving are several nieces 97, St. Anthony of Padua, Clarks- from 1937-38. From 1938-69 and nephews. ville, Aug. 30. Mother of Jimmy, and 1970-80, Sister Cecile Memorial contributions Richard and Robert Horlander. ministered as a printer at may be sent to the Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Grandmother of eight. Great- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Providence, Saint Mary-of-the- grandmother of four. 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