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March 15,ommentator 2019 Vol. 57, No. 3 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org C FEEDING SOULS St. Joseph’s Altar unites Morganza

By Richard Meek continuing a tradition that The Catholic Commentator dates back close to 50 years, al- though the exact date is one of Drive through Morganza those whimsical mysteries that during winter’s last gasp and offer intrigue and coziness to one is likely to be tantalized any small town. by the savory aroma of Italian What is known is the altar cookies in the oven, icing wait- started out on a much small- ing to crown the delicacy. er scale in the church more Those aromas might be es- than 50 years ago. But it was pecially strong if passing the then moved to the parish hall, houses of Doretha Debetaz or where it has continued to grow. even Rosie Laurent. “It has gotten bigger but I Of course, drive anywhere don’t remember when we came near Shirley Sorpano’s house to the hall,” said 93-year-old and one is sure to detect the Adele Robillard, who helped winsome fragrance of Italian establish the first altar in the bread, minutes away from be- hall. “And the number of help- The San Guiseppe Ladies from St. Ann Church in Morganza bake cookies that will be used on the par- ing baked to perfection. ers has certainly grown.” ish’s St. Joseph’s Day Altar on March 17 following the 10 a.m. Mass. Nearly 100 volunteers help make The ladies, along with up Parishioner Bonnie Fran- the altar a success. Photo by Father Brent Maher | St. Ann Church, Morganza to 100 other volunteers, spend cois, whose mother, Laurent, late February and early March bakes up to 1,300 cookies from initially parishioners were giv- only cookies but bread and ian tradition. making the final preparations her comfy kitchen in her com- en bags with cookies that came other goodies, including a fava Today, the San Guiseppe for the St. Joseph’s Altar at fortable home situated along off of the altar at the church. bean, which is considered a (the Italian name of St. Joseph) St. Ann Church in Morganza, Louisiana Highway 10, said But the bags now contain not symbol of good luck in the Ital- SEE ALTAR PAGE 23 El Camino walk ‘healing’ By Richard Meek past ministry and the diocese, and then all of The Catholic Commentator the difficulties as well. And he says, ‘would you let me heal you of (your) baggage?’ ” Alone in his thoughts, aching muscles voic- Father Decker’s encounter with God came ing their displeasure, a world apart from Mar- while walking the El Camino De Santiago, a ingouin, Father Chris Decker was startled by route that traverses the footsteps of St. James, the voice of God. beginning in France and ending in Santiago Walking in an area far removed from cell de Compostela, Spain. The classic route is 500 phones, electricity and wifi, God simply asked miles, originating in St.-Jean-Pied-du-Port, Father Decker, “Ok, now it’s just you and me. France, but many pilgrims begin the walk at Can we talk?” various jumping off points, depending on a “Essentially, I’m thinking this is strange,” number of factors. REMEMBER YOU ARE DUST – Churches around the Diocese of Father Decker, pastor at Immaculate Heart of “(The conversation with God) was one of Baton Rouge were packed to overflowing from morning to eve- Mary Church in Maringouin, St. Francis Xavi- the most beautiful parts of the Camino,” Fa- ning with people receiving ashes on their forehead to mark the er Cabrini Church in Livonia and St. Joseph ther Decker said. “The Camino (experience) beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, March 6. At St. Joseph Ca- Church in Grosse Tete, said, explaining that he was incredibly healing. And interestingly thedral Bishop Michael G. Duca and Father Paul Counce, pastor talks to the Lord every day. enough, it’s almost as if the Lord provided a of the cathedral, concelebrated a noon Mass during which ashes “And it was at this point that he kind of little oasis that I needed.” were distributed. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator placed upon my heart all of the blessings of my SEE WALKING PAGE 11 2 The Catholic Commentator March 15, 2019 | DID YOU KNOW Harden not your hearts By Dina Dow rection, as they needed this to strengthen and build hope in the days to come. It was The early weeks of Lent are upon us. also a moment to prepare Jesus for what he Prayer, fasting and almsgiving provide a would endure. It must have been a power- sturdy foundation for the path upon which ful encounter for them, a true mountaintop we trod. We celebrate the Second and Third experience. When have I experienced the Sundays of this holy season with transfigured Lord? an overall focus on repentance. Moses was part of the The Sunday Mass readings illu- Life-Giving transfiguration on that minate the fruitfulness of faith, FAI H mountain. He also personal- the glory of God’s presence, a thirst- ly witnessed God’s presence ing for something more and the prom- in the form of a burning bush, ise of hope. which was on fire but not destroyed. This Stargazing With God was a moment when God revealed himself The relationship between God and Abra- to a most faithful servant and called him to ham is fascinating. Scripture says, “Look up task. Moses went from tending his sheep to at the sky and count the stars, if you can. standing on holy ground. In an instant his LSU students receive ashes at the Greek Amphitheater on the LSU campus in Just so,” he added, “shall your descendants life was transfigured from shepherd to a lib- this undated photo. Provided by Archives Department | Diocese of Baton Rouge be.” Abram put his faith in the LORD, who erator, prophet and lawgiver. Where is God credited it to him as an act of righteousness calling us in all of this? (Gn 15:5-6). If we went stargazing with God Thirsting hope who desires to show us the impact of our As thirst is quenched by water, hope is Food for thought faith handed on to generations to come how filled by faith. The living waters, as we hear many stars would we see? One? A cluster? in St. Luke’s account of Jesus and the Sa- If you are from the ages of 18 combined they should be less than The Milky Way, or something only the Hub- maritan woman at the well, flows from God. to 59, listen up: this fast is for you. a full meal,” according to the USC- ble telescope could detect? Does our faith The dialogue is worthy of meditation. Jesus During Lent, according to the Unit- CB. Also, liquids are allowed at any fill the world as the stars fill the sky? Such asks her to give. She asks how. Jesus states, ed States Conference of Catholic time. And, of course, those who are a comparison means this kind of faith in if you only knew. She asks where do I get Bishops, Ash Wednesday and Good physically or mentally ill, pregnant God reaches beyond what the eye can see. If this and who are you? Jesus said I give it. Friday are obligatory days of fasting or nursing are excused from fast and the “Lord is my light and my salvation” (Ps She said she will receive it. Jesus said go and and abstinence for Catholics. And, abstinence. 27), how am I shining the glory of his light believe. This summary threads the seams of “if possible, the fast on Good Friday So, what is the purpose of fast- and message of salvation with generations a moment of repentance and a lifetime of is continued until the Easter Vigil ing? Certainly not losing weight. to come? hope. (on Holy Saturday night),” according According for Father Daniel Merz of Transfigured by glory We come to the well thirsting, parched to the USCCB. the USCCB, “Hunger is that state in St. Paul challenges the Philippians with from the sins of life. Here we encounter Je- But, what is fasting? The Bible is which we realize our dependence on a true model of faith. He warns them not to sus who asks us to quench his thirst. But littered with fasting. According to something else – when we face the follow the example of those who are “occu- why is Jesus thirsty? He does not need wa- the definition in the Catechism of ultimate question: ‘on what does my pied with earthly things” (Phil 3:19). Rather, ter. He is God. Jesus is not asking for water. the Catholic Church, fasting is “re- life depend?’ ” imitate Paul who imitates Jesus. Since we Rather, he thirsts for souls. He asks us to fraining from food and drink as an Father Merz states that Satan are united to the glory of God in baptism, give ourselves to him. He is right in front of expression of interior penance, in tempted both Adam and Jesus, “the we are citizens of heaven, the destination of us thirsting for our love, our heart, our life. imitation of the fast of Jesus for 40 new Adam,” with food. Adam ate this earthly journey. God calls us forth from If we only knew what he could provide for days in the desert.” the apple but Jesus refused when the “shining cloud” which reveals his glory. us we would repent immediately. If we only That passage can be found in the devil taunted him, saying, “One The transfiguration of Jesus is this re- trusted. All it takes is a bit of softening of Luke where the devil tempts Je- does not live by bread alone” (Mt ality. The mystery of God is revealed for a the heart, repentance with humility, a heap sus during those desert days, even 4:4; Lk 4:4). brief moment and for a particular reason. of trust and hope in the promises of Jesus. calling on Jesus to turn a stone into Father Merz writes that true It only took a moment for Peter, James and Am I ready this Lent to be filled with the liv- bread. “He ate nothing during those fasting does lead to temptation, in- John to realize the cloud which descended ing waters of Jesus? Am I ready to repent of days, and when they were over he cluding weakness and irritation. “In upon them with a voice was not a strange what keeps me so thirsty? Can I give Jesus was hungry” (Lk 4:2). other words, it will be a real fight fog bank rolling in. God partially lifted the my entire self as he did for me? What am I But the USCCB also sets guide- between good and evil … but the veil to fully reveal his glory. Scholars write waiting for? He is waiting for me. lines for fasting that do no call for very discovery of the Christian life the purpose was to prepare the three as- Dow is the director of Evangalization and such stringent measures, allowing as ‘fight’ and ‘effort’ is an essential postles for Jesus’ passion, death and resur- Catechesis for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. for one full, meatless meal. “Some aspect of fasting,” he states. food can be taken at the other reg- And that is definitely food for ular meal times if necessary, but thought.

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WASHINGTON (CNS) – Just ment was announced March 5 X. Ochoa of Fresno, California, over four months after Pope in Washington by Archbishop and appoint Los Angeles Auxil- Francis forced Bishop Martin Christophe Pierre, apostolic iary Bishop Joseph V. Brennan D. Holley to step down as bishop nuncio to the United States. to succeed him. In addition, of Memphis, Tennessee, he ap- The archbishop also an- Pope Francis appointed Philip- Bishop David Talley wears a University of Memphis hat March 5 as he is pointed Bishop David P. Talley of nounced Pope Francis’ deci- pines-born Msgr. Alejandro D. introduced as the Bishop of Memphis at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Alexandria to lead the diocese. sions to accept the resignation Aclan to be an auxiliary bishop Memphis. He will be installed April 2. CNS photo Bishop Talley’s appoint- of 75-year-old Bishop Armando in the Archdiocese of Los Ange- les. E. Kurtz of Louisville, who is Born Sept. 11, 1950, in Co- Bishop Talley, 68, a former apostolic administrator of the lumbus, Georgia, David Prescott auxiliary bishop of Atlanta, diocese. He brings “a wealth of Talley was raised a Southern - 2 0 1 9 - was named coadjutor of the experience” as pastor and bish- Baptist but became a Catholic Diocese of Alexandria in 2016 op, and “most importantly, he while a student at Auburn Uni- www.campabbey.org and succeeded Bishop Ronald brings the heart of a pastor and versity. He was received into P. Herzog when he retired in a sterling reputation as a good the church when he was 24 and CAMP ABBEY campabbey@arch‐no.org 2017. Bishop Talley will be in- shepherd,” the archbishop said ordained a priest of the Atlanta 985.327.7240 SUMMER CAMP stalled as the sixth bishop of in a statement. Archdiocese in 1989. Memphis April 2. He is “devoted to Jesus Christ The Diocese of Memphis “It is with deep joy that I join and his church, deeply con- comprises 10,682 square miles. the faithful of the Diocese of cerned for those he serves, hum- Out of a total population of over Memphis in welcoming Bishop ble and wise,” Archbishop Kurtz 1.5 million, about 60,320, or 4 Talley,” said Archbishop Joseph added. percent, are Catholic.

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By Debbie Shelley ent group leaders Come, Lord Jesus! The Catholic Commentator will celebrate its 36th year at St. Aloy- sius this coming fall,” said Borné. When the fire of the Holy Spirit was Come Lord Jesus! spread to schools breathed into the apostles at Pentecost, throughout the diocese. Noticing the they were emboldened to preach the change in their children after they par- word as Jesus taught them and “go out ticipated in the program, the adults to the ends of the earth.” Many were wanted to form their own groups. even persecuted for it, so it could be Cary Kearney, who leads a group that passed down to people of today. Fol- meets Tuesday mornings at St. Aloysius, lowing the pattern set by the apostles said the Come Lord Jesus! format lends into modern day life, participants in itself to a deeper appreciation of the up- the Come Lord Jesus! program say they coming Sunday Scripture readings and Members of a Come Lord Jesus! meeting at St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge pray the focus on a community centered around how those readings impact and chal- Our Father to conclude their meeting. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator prayer, Scripture, Eucharist and Chris- lenge them. tian community. With an orange and white signs hang- eighth at St. Aloysius, and a facilitator times to say the rosary together in our Originating in the Diocese of Lafay- ing on the wall in their meeting room of a young person’s group, participated homes,” said Guercio. ette, the program will celebrate it’s 50th saying “Gather with Grateful Heart,” in the program when she was a student “And it’s just been this incredible anniversary with a conference Saturday, the women began a recent meeting by at St. Aloysius. support system. A young person’s group March 30, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., at St. taking turns giving a prayer of thanks- “We’ve had it almost three years now. is important when you’re making such Pius X Church, 201 E Bayou Pkwy, La- giving. They also offered prayers of pe- Some have gotten married and had ba- big decisions in your life.” fayette. tition. There was sharing of lives, that bies and our group has just become such For more information about Come Come Lord Jesus! is modeled after Je- included thanks for physical healings a great support system for each other, Lord Jesus! and its anniversary celebra- sus’ formation of the disciples as record- and prayers for loved ones to return to and we have a group message text and tion, visit comelordjesus.com or email ed in Acts 2:42: “They devoted them- the faith. we message each other daily and send [email protected] or mary_ selves to the teaching of the apostles and Mary Carlin, diocesan co-coordina- prayers and prayer requests and sign up [email protected]. to the communal life, to the breaking of tor of the Come Lord Jesus Program!, the bread and to the prayers.” said she was invited by a friend to at- The program, developed by Father tend a Come Lord Jesus! meeting and Conley Bertrand, was introduced to the immediately knew it was “where she was Diocese of Baton Rouge in late 1982, supposed to be.” Her mother had passed when Lisette Borné’s sister, Sister Ca- away and she was torn on whether she Subscribe Today! mille Anne Campbell O’Carm, handed should retire from her 36-year job with Receive The Catholic her a manual called “Come, Lord Je- special needs children. sus!” and said she might be interested in “I remember crying during my Commentator in your introducing it to St. Aloysius School in prayers and it was a very personal thing. mailbox every other Baton Rouge. 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I was married by a minister/at- did not constitute a even “thank you”? Or what this universal conformity is to assure torney 40 years ago. My husband valid Catholic wedding if the recipient simply says the dignity and respect that should Qwas Jewish, and the marriage which would then leave nothing at all? With any surround the Eucharist. What if the ended in a divorce after nine months. I you free now to marry of these or other possible church allowed for creative variations, now want to marry a man who is a wid- in a Catholic ceremony. responses, could the priest simply permitted recipients to say ower. We are both active Catholics, and This would almost sure- refuse to serve Commu- whatever they wanted? we want to be married in the church. ly be a relatively quick nion? (southern Indiana) Your own examples “yes,” “I believe” Will I need to apply for an annulment? If process. The response to and “thank you” are tame; but suppose so, how long will it take? (Santa Barba- One California dio- “the body of Christ” someone chose to say, “I am very grate- ra, California) cese, for example, says Ais “amen.” In the ful” or even, “This makes my day.” Might This is an easy one – both for me on its website that “a liturgical guidelines, it then be difficult for those nearby to to answer and for you to carry typical administrative there is no suggestion give their full attention to the sacred Aout. I am assuming here that 40 declaration of nullity in of or permission for an sacrament? years ago you never received the Cath- the Diocese of Oakland alternative response. The Now to your final question: whether olic Church’s permission to marry in an would take about three Question Corner General Instruction of the the priest should refuse to give Commu- other-than-Catholic ceremony. If that weeks to obtain, once Roman Missal, the official nion to someone who uses a different is true, you do not need now a full-scale the necessary papers Father Kenneth Doyle “rulebook” of the church response. I don’t think so; that doesn’t annulment process (which normally can have been sent to the on liturgy, says: “The mean the person doesn’t believe in the take upward of a year). tribunal office.” priest raises the host slightly and shows Eucharist or is unworthy to receive. Instead, you simply need an admin- it to each, saying, the body of Christ. If the recipient, however, made no istrative proceeding called, technically, I know that there is some leeway The communicant replies, amen, and response at all, the priest might wonder a “declaration of nullity for absence of as to whether to receive the receives the sacrament” (No. 161). whether the person had ever received canonical form.” This would involve your QEucharist in the mouth or in the The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- before; I can imagine a priest, in that sit- meeting with a priest and filling out hand and also as to whether to receive ops document “Norms for the Distribu- uation, quietly asking if the person were some short paperwork regarding your kneeling or standing. But what about tion and Reception of Holy Communion” a Catholic – although my own tendency earlier wedding – where it took place, the “Amen” response just before taking explains that “the act of Communion, would be simply to give the benefit of the who officiated, etc. Communion? therefore, is also an act of faith. For when doubt. The priest would then submit this pe- When the priest says, “body of Christ,” the minister says, ‘the body of Christ’ or tition to your diocese requesting a formal is it ever appropriate to say something ‘the blood of Christ,’ the communicant’s FATHER DOYLE is a retired priest in the declaration that the earlier ceremony different, such as “yes,” “I believe” or ‘amen’ is a profession in the presence of Diocese of Albany, New York. 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shirts hanging in the closet?’ I don’t think “When Father Mike (Collins) lived in a the U.S., as a majority, has an understand- guestroom (at the rectory), everything he Through suffering ing of sacrifices as places where poverty owned in the world was in that room. And exists more widely do.” he was happy as can be. That’s my goal.” Father Nelson said releasing one’s at- Father Nelson said one of his favor- tachment to things leads to less worry and ite prayers is St. Francis de Sales’ “Be at comes redemption freedom. Peace:”

By Debbie Shelley And he has been inspired by people The Catholic Commentator who have embraced their cross in their (Second in a series) sufferings. Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; He referred to a Nigerian couple, Dr. Cries of physical agony as the cold Oscar Udoh and Bridget Udoh, who were rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, metal of nails are hammered into his involved at St. Jude. Bridget died after a warm flesh. Looks of anguish on his face long battle with cancer and was buried God, whose very own you are, from the piercing of his heart from the on March 9. sword of betrayal, beginning with a kiss “They approached everything with a will lead you safely through all things; from Judas, the mockery of the crowds joyful spirit. The family is simply amaz- and the abandonment of those who were ing in the way they embraced their faith. and when you cannot stand it, closest to him. And the most difficult I would often look to Bridget when they thing to bear – our sins as the reason he were sitting at Mass and could tell she God will carry you in His arms. is there and will surrender everything was suffering.” saying, “It is finished.” He said Oscar, a coordinator of plan- Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; To understand the redemptive power ning and evaluation at Southern Uni- of the long, hard journey of sacrifice and versity, would often help set up for Mass the same understanding Father who cares for suffering during Lent, one must unite while taking care of Bridget. He said Os- themselves with Jesus, who experienced car cries sometimes but still holds on to you today will take care of you then and every day. it, and yet, with love and compassion his faith. says, “Father forgive them, they know not Anticipating the funeral Mass at the He will either shield you from suffering what they do,” according to Father Trey time of the interview, Father Nelson said, Nelson, pastor of St. Jude the Apostle “When we lay her to rest it’s going to be or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Church in Baton Rouge. a beautiful celebration with a lot of emo- Father Nelson, who is a survivor of tion. The church will be packed, because Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations. esophageal cancer, has experienced suf- here’s a family who’s done a lot for the fering in his life. church with a very joyful spirit.” “Before and after I was sick I always Another person who has inspired preached that in our suffering we are him was his good friend and mentor Fa- united with Christ’s and no one suffers ther Mike Collins, who died on March 8, NOW apart from Jesus. And I still believe that, 2017. still preach that. It’s just that before I was “Most of us know that Mike had an ex- AVAILABLE! sick and after I was sick I have two takes pression that he was fond of using: ‘Be- on it,” said Father Nelson, who has been hind every Good Friday there’s always cancer-free for 15 years. Easter Sunday,’ ” said Father Nelson. For 21 days around the time of his Getting through those Good Fridays surgery, by doctor’s orders he was not al- involves offering up sacrifices to Christ, The 2018–19 lowed to eat anything. said Father Nelson. “I’ve experienced that hunger before – Speaking of the Lenten season, many Diocese of it’s lunchtime, I’m hungry. But when you people will be making sacrifices, wheth- don’t eat for 15–20 days in a row by doc- er it’s one’s choosing – “I will do this for Baton Rouge tor’s orders, it hurts,”ouge said Father Nelson. Lent” – or it’s given to them through un- aton“There’s R a physical pain in your stomach. expected loss. Directory... B “It got me to thinking about people “Either way, there is a choice regard- around the world who feel that way on a ing the orientation of the sacrifice – and ... a must have for easy access to the most current regular basis. 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Box 3316, Baton Rouge, LA 70821- brother is not coming home.” In thinking about the sacrifices, Fa- 3316 with a check or money order for $9.50 for each directory With a survival rate of only 15 percent ther Nelson recalled a backpacking trip ordered. Or call to place on your credit card, 225-387-0983. at that time, Father Nelson’s recovery he and his friend took in the Colorado was also painful, but there were redemp- mountains. They made camp at 10,000 tive moments in that as well. When he feet. Number of Directories Ordered was in the hospital, there was a crucifix “One of the things you realize when Name on the wall, and every morning that was you’re doing that kind of trip is how the first thing he saw. much do you really need?” said Father Address “I think there is a difference between Nelson. City State Zip Christ as the companion in your suffer- “I think all of us, myself included, are ing and Christ as the cause of your suffer- incredibly spoiled. 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By Richard Meek tional protections afford in this prevail,” he added. president of the United States of because truth was going to pre- The Catholic Commentator country,” said Pierre, who was Pierre, a member of the Lou- America.” vail,” Pierre said, adding that the appointed chancellor of the law isiana State Bar Association and “So we know that faith is very president and Sen. Justin Moral Faith continues to be at the center in 2016 but who previ- the Texas Bar Association as important because it was im- from Vermont created the Moral core of achieving equality for ously served as vice chancellor well as the author of numerous portant to all of our ancestors,” Act of 1862, creating land grant people of all color and it was only and has been on the faculty since articles on tax law, sales con- he added. “Since the beginning colleges. through faith that the civil rights 1990. tracts, real estate of recorded history, faith has That particular act, Pierre movement has been so success- “Protections and educational motivated human beings to look said, allowed accessibility for ev- ful in advancing equality for mi- that would al- law, offered hope past their limitations associated eryone to receive a college edu- norities. low them to through faith. with their immediate condition cation, which was previously re- That was the message South- pursue life, Calling faith “the and believe and know that better served for the rich and powerful. ern University chancellor John liberty, equal- precedent for so- conditions are possible. “In fact, if you were a slave Pierre delivered during talks en- ity and justice cial action,” he said “In short faith motivated peo- you were forbidden to even learn titled “Faith, Social Action and without being it brings to fruition ple to get things done that are how to read,” Pierre said. “The Louisiana Civil Rights” at St. deterred and things that might not normally done.” laws were stringent and it was Paul the Apostle Church and St. usurped by otherwise seem Pierre offered several exam- a crime to teach a slave how to Aloysius Church, both in Baton the institution impossible, such ples of how faith has “moved read. And so what (Lincoln and Rouge, on Feb. 12 and Feb. 26, of racism,” he as the election and mountains,” beginning with Moral) were doing was trying to respectively. added. “Racism re-election of Bar- President Abraham Lincoln. He make sure education was acces- Chancellor John Pierre The talks were presented by has altering re- rack Obama as the said it was Lincoln’s faith that al- sible to everybody, even if they the Diocesan Racial Harmony alities. If you country’s first Af- lowed him to focus on a domestic were poor.” Commission. don’t believe me all you have to rican-American president. agenda to transform America af- He said that act also allowed “Faith has worked through do is look at the current situation He said the election of Obama ter the Civil War had ended. the development of historically our ancestors and others as they this country is in.” was only made possible through But what was interesting, black colleges and universities, engaged in life threatening and He said people are advancing faith, noting “there was nothing Pierre said, is that Lincoln began which was critical because those often life-ending struggles to alternative facts and alternative about the practical realities that to focus on the agenda even as who were enslaved needed to ensure that people of African realities, all sparked by racism. would have said a young Afri- the North suffered decisive set- plan their own futures after the descent would be treated equally “So we must never forget the can-American named Barak, back early in the war. war ended. Pierre added that in the United States and would cancer that racism is and how it with the last name of Obama, “Lincoln had the faith to know at the time many predicted the be beneficiaries of the constitu- can kill dreams if we allow it to would have been elected as that the North was going to win SEE CHANCELLOR PAGE 10

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CHANCELLOR  tion of poor people in general.” From page 8 In 1880, Southern was created, provid- ing an alternative to African-American slaves would die because they would not students who had been denied access to be able to function in America with their LSU for about 15 years. Grambling Uni- freedom. versity followed in 1902 and later came “Imagine that,” he said. “(African- Xavier University in New Orleans, found- Americans) didn’t have political power, ed by St. Katherine Drexel. they didn’t have a large amount of eco- “What an amazing amount of faith it nomic power, but they had faith. And so took these people to believe that they their faith led them to take action when could create those types of institutions they needed to.” when there was no hope, no laws to pro- Perhaps what was not widely known at tect them except their dreams and their the time was slaves were craving educa- faith.” tion, to the point where 20,000 teachers Pierre presented St. Paul pastor Father had to be brought in from other parts of Rick Andrus with a DVD chronicling the the country to train teachers. From 1865- 1960 sit-in in Baton Rouge. The students 1925, the South was seeing a proliferation were exercising their right shortly after of black colleges opening. the U. S. Supreme Court decided a case Louisiana Lt. Governor Oscar Dunn, a that protected people’s right to have a sit Republican and the first elected African- in. American elected lieutenant governor in “And the fact that you now can go in any the United States, created Straight Uni- place in Baton Rouge and eat wherever you versity in New Orleans in 1869. Straight want to is attributed to the work of coura- University eventually became Dillard Uni- geous people with students at Southern versity, still a prestigious black university. University, referred to the Southern 16. Pierre said Dunn is the architect of what Pierre is the son of sugar cane farmer is now known as public schools in Louisi- and spent much of his youth picking pick- ana. les. He said “great lessons” were learned “Can you believe that?” he asked. “Let out in the fields “that would help us tra- me tell you why you ought to believe it. verse through the course of life with the Because it was black people who were for- kind of strength and wisdom that allows merly enslaved that created such a drive us to endure all kinds of travails that for education. people take today is really misery. But we “(Dunn) was concerned about the edu- understood that that was part of making cation of children of African descent but us what we needed to be, which is coura- he was really concerned about the educa- geous.” March 15, 2019 The Catholic Commentator 11

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 During this time, he also spoke himself alone. WALKING with Father Cary Bani, pastor “And that’s where it becomes From page 1 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel the work of the Lord,” said Fa- The fact that he was on the trip Church in St. Francisville, about ther Decker, who admitted he itself and alone at the time when a sabattical, and came away im- originally packed too much and God came to him speaks to what pacted by Father Bani’s spiritual had to shed some clothing and many believe is divine interven- renewal and rejuvenation. even box up some items to be tion that is often experienced on “I was feeling very much spiri- shipped to the end of the route to any pilgrimage. tually rundown and couldn’t lighten his load. First Communion Father Decker said he was quite figure out why because I After the departure of Father aware of the Camino because of was doing all of the things that Humphries, Father Decker, who Dresses previous conversations with Fa- priests are supposed to do,” Fa- admitted to being exhausted ther Vincent Dufresne, pastor ther Decker said. “I mean there’s after that first week, said he at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus never a day from here through considered stopping as well but Church in Gramercy, St. Joseph eternity that I won’t be a priest, “in prayer the Holy Spirit said, Church in Paulina and St. Mi- but felt myself rundown. I was ‘Nope, not for you. You don’t get chel the Archangel Church in just tired.” to stop walking. You are sup- Convent, but the idea was tucked It so happened at the same posed to keep walking.’ And I least with clustered ministries, Lord provides healing but also away somewhere in the back of time his classmate from semi- said, ‘Ok, well, I guess so.’ at some point when the com- teaches you how to take up the his mind. nary, Father Ryan Humphries “It was about allowing the plaints come it becomes a temp- yoke of the cross. But shortly after returning of Alexandria, was experiencing Lord to work, and there really tation to just not hear them or “And so to be able to say ‘Lord from a pilgrimage to Fatima and similar feelings, so through sev- was a very real prayer.” listen to them. I’m sorry for the way that I Lourdes, his awareness of the eral conversations they settled Through that prayer, through “And so I think part of it is the misrepresented you to my pa- Camino was heightened. He add- on walking the Camino, jumping enduring his own set of blisters Lord saying he can heal me from rishioners,’ which is never the ed that his current assignment is off at Pamplona, approximately that finally healed only recently, some of the spiritual wounds priest’s intent. It’s to be able say the second with a cluster setup, 430 miles in distance. Father Decker said he returned that have come from circum- ‘Lord how can I represent you which, admittedly, can be a bit But when a blister sidelined as a better priest and even a bet- stances that happen amidst the better?’ ” difficult because of ministering Father Humphries a week into ter person. He said he was walk- difficulties of ministry. Father Decker said the Camino to three parishes. the walk, Father Decker found ing the Camino at the same time “But that doesn’t mean you also allowed him to let the Lord the latest round of clergy sexual don’t get to carry the cross as a refashion his priesthood, adding abuse stories were breaking in priest,” he quickly added. “The that he is much more renewed the United States. difference was that I was able to and very much at peace. Father Decker admitted that hear probably for the first time in From a personal side, Father as a priest he became a light- a long time where the frustration Decker admitted laughter is ning rod for other pilgrims, es- was coming from.” more abundant in his life, but pecially those from Europe, once He said that when a priest re- he has also come to understand they found out he was a member ally stops listening to what’s go- that joy comes from within. He of the clergy. He said the Lord ing on, it becomes “simply dam- said inner joy is “a gift, a fruit of explained that it was his way age control.” the Spirit. But whenever you’re of showing Father Decker how “So one of the ways a priest weighed down by your own stuff, he has been a lightning rod for can do that is before somebody joy is hard to come by.” other people in his ministry and comes to us we can say stop,” Fa- Father Decker said the joy he diocesan life. ther Decker said. “And I wouldn’t feels now is similar to that of “He allowed me to hear the say I did that all the time but it when he was first ordained, a joy frustrations of the people in the had become more often than not. he thought he would never expe- church in Europe and South “Well the cumulative damage rience again. America,” he said. “It was strange is that you push people away and “I think the Lord simply re- but the difference is the renewal that’s what I realized that per- newed what was already there,” Father Chris Decker was alone in his thoughts as he walked the El Cami- that took place in my priesthood. haps I was doing.” he said, adding that the pain of no. It was during that time of solitary that God reached to Father Deck- “I was able to hear them be- But the Camino “was a real his blisters opened the way to the er. cause in diocesan ministry, at fascinating way in which the healing of his heart. 12 The Catholic Commentator | March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019 | The Catholic Commentator 13

Area Catholic students showcase achievements and St. Jude School had five students in the top 10 contest of the Patriotic Essay. Pictured, from left, are David Goldsmith, of the Bishop Ott Assembly of the Knights of Columbus; Cam Stanford, participation honorable mention; Margaux Mayeux, second place winner; Landry Mayeux, first place win- ner; Maria Hargrave, third place co-winner; Susanna Shields, honorable mention; and, Frank in a number Zaeringer, Patriotic Chair, Bishop Ott Assembly. Photo by Bonny Van | The Catholic Commentator of activities. Patriotic essay winners

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BETA CLUB – Members of the St. Jean Vianney PIETY AWARD – A number of students from “The first place winner of the Patriotic School in Baton Rouge BETA club showcase each grade at Most Blessed Sacrament Essay for the diocese (of Baton Rouge) their living literature scene at the BETA con- School in Baton Rouge received the Piety and the winner of $300 in prize money – vention on Feb.20. Photo submitted by Abby King | St. Award on Jan. 31 during Catholic Schools Landry Mayeaux!” announced David Gold- Jean Vianney Week. The award is given to those who smith, of the Bishop Stanley J. Ott Assem- demonstrate piety, charity, devotion and bly of the Knights of Columbus, following holiness. Photo by Bonny Van | The Catholic Commentator the school Mass at St. Jude the Apostle in Baton Rouge on Feb. 20. At the sound of her name, Mayeaux leapt up from her seat on the gym floor and bound- Celebrating Students ed onto the stage to accept her plaque. Her Celebrating Students energy, excitement and surprise were appar- St. Aloysius School in Baton Rouge had two ent as she posed for photos. winners in the top 10 of the essay contest. Pic- “I didn’t expect it at all,” grinned a breath- tured, from left, are Lisa Mongrue, social stud- less Mayeaux, as she stood next to her twin ies teacher at St. Aloysius; Louis Phillips, hon- sister, Margaux Mayeaux, who won second orable mention; Isabelle Gruner, third place place and received $200 in prize money. co-winner; and, Michelle Dozier, social studies Three more St. Jude students placed in the teacher at St. Aloysius. Photo provided by Lisa Mongrue top 10, including third place co-winner Ma- | St. Aloysius School ria Hargrave, who won $100. Cam Stanford and Susanna Shields won honorable men- compositions. All three of the top students tion, bringing the number of winners from are taught by St. Jude English teacher Kelly St. Jude School to a total of five. Mestayer, who has had her students partici- Isabelle Gruner, an eighth-grader at St. pate in the program for the past decade. In Aloysius School in Baton Rouge, also won working with the students, Mestayer said she third place and $100. encourages them to make the essays more According to Frank Zaeringer, chair of the personal. Patriotic Essay program for the Bishop Ott “I’ve never had first, second and third Assembly, no school has ever placed in the place winners (among my students), so that top three categories or had so many winners was awesome,” smiled Mestayer. in the top 10. The sisters say it took about two hours to “And, another anomaly occurred – the compose their award-winning essays, each first and second place winners are twins,” he taking turns on the computer. added. “I wrote about how one day I want to work The theme was: “What role does patrio- for my government, maybe be president,” DRAGON BYTES ROBOTICS – St. George School’s first FIRST LEGO League team, the Dragon Bytes, CELEBRATING 60 YEARS – Members of the Ascension Parish Coun- CSW MASS – Students and faculty of Catholic of Pointe Coupee School in New Roads attended the Dioc- tism play in your life?” and essays ranged said an exuberant Margaux. “I have a lot of received the Judge’s Award at both the Woodlawn High School and Panthrobotics Qualifier in No- cil, along with Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa, present- esan Catholic School’s Week Mass on Jan. 30 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. Pictured, from from 500 to 750 words. After the theme is aspirations in politics, and I’m very proud of vember and the 2018 Louisiana State Championship at Jesuit High in December. This rookie team ed St. Theresa Middle School in Gonazales a proclamation com- left, front row, are Olivia D’Aquila, Julianne Armand, Olivia Cotten, Foston Guidry and Carter Gremillion; distributed to teachers, students begin work- our country.” consists of ten seventh- and eighth-grade students: Coy Bruno, Lee Dirks, Beau Legnon, Quinn Luu, memorating the school’s 60th anniversary. Photo provided by Kim Rome | second row, Colleen Caillet, Alaina Cifreo, Reid Soulier and Zane Sonnier; third row, Julia LeJeune, Oliv- ing on their essays. The papers are graded by “I wrote about how we should respect the Reese Perron, Riley Polito, Gabriel Serrano, Max Schexnailder, Kenzie Stentiford and Kaiser Sten- St. Theresa School ian LeBlanc, Elizabeth Beard, Cameron Kennedy, Holli Cicero and Jason Chauvin; and, back row, Coach a 20-person committee “from all walks of flag and all patriotic symbols, and my sister, tiford. The team coordinators are computer teacher Richelle DeCuir and technology coordinator Chelsie Terry, LeAnn Armand, Grace Gosserand, Omar Aguilar, Justin Vosburg, Kaleb McDowell and Ryan life,” according to Zaeringer. how she likes politics so I learned a lot about Jenny Bruno. The Judges’ Award recognizes remarkable teams that they expect of great things in Morel.Photo provided by Megan Girlinghouse | Catholic Elementary School of Pointe Coupee “We have lawyers, engineers, accountants, it from her,” said Landry. the future. The students worked for over three months preparing for the competition, “Into Orbit,” teachers, a former principal, small busi- Other honorable mention winners were: which challenged students to create a project that would impact the physical or social problems ness owners, corporate managers,” he said. Louis Phillips, St. Aloysius School; Nicholas astronauts face when traveling into outer space. The team created a multi-layer visor made of pro- “They’re all top level professionals and they Jacobs, Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Ba- tective materials that would be added to the current helmet to help protect the brain, head and take this (essay contest) very seriously.” ton Rouge; Ali Guerin, The Runnels School eyes from continuous radiation. Photo provided by Jenny Bruno | St. George School Zaeringer credits teacher involvement in Baton Rouge; and, Henry Breeden, St. with helping students stay on task with their Jean Vianney School in Baton Rouge. 14 The Catholic Commentator PAGINA EN ESPAÑOL March 15, 2019

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 La Eucaristía al Estilo Latino 17 18 19

20 21 22 Padre Donnell Kirchner, CSSR acuerdo a cada región, tiene un solo tipo de acento 23 24 25 26 Paroquia de San Geraldo al hablar en Ingles. En una Eucaristía de la comu- nidad latina encontraremos personas de diferentes 27 28 29 30 31 32 La Iglesia Católica en el mundo entero, crece y países, por lo que también su hablar es diferente. 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 se alimenta alrededor de la Eucaristía. La Eucari- Para tratar es explicar lo que se pueden escuchar stía es el evento primordial y fundamental a través imagínese que dentro de una comunidad que solo 41 42 43 44 del cual se congregan las personas de más de 200 reza en Ingles se encontraran personas de Ingla- 45 46 47 48 diferentes países y de diversas culturas. Aunque la terra, Australia, India, Nigeria, Sudáfrica, Boston, celebración de la Eucaristía es un evento clave y Alabama y Escocia!. 49 50 51 52 53 único en su esencia, no deja de recibir la influencia Las personas de la comunidad anglosajona de- 54 55 56 57 58 59 personal de todos aquellos pueblos que la celebran. positan en la cesta de la colecta, los sobres que han

60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Yo crecí en un contexto alemán-irlandés; para recibido a su nombre al registrarse formalmente esta cultura, la iglesia era un espacio totalmente en la oficina parroquial. En una misa de la comu- 67 68 69 sagrado, que debía ser respetado y nidad latina, las personas buscan 70 71 72 en el cual uno entraba guardando en sus bolsillos el dinero con el que un silencio profundo frente a la van a contribuir y compartir de lo 73 74 75 Grandeza de la presencia del Se- SERVICIOS que han ganado duramente, saben www.wordgamesforcatholics.com ñor. La celebración de la Eucari- que la Iglesia no es apoyada por el stía era considerada un momento gobierno de los Estados Unidos y ACROSS 75 People looked like this to the blind DE CUARESMA 1 Grimace man Jesus cured in the Gospel of solemne y grave. En la comuni- que deben dar lo que les sea po- 6 Title start for Michael Matthew dad latina he podido mirar que el St. Pius 7-8 p.m. sible para mantenerla en marcha. 10 Lenten requirement 14 Name associated with a WWII DOWN llegar a la iglesia es entrar en un 8 de Marzo: Ministerio En el momento del saludo de la turning point 1 General direction from Jerusalem to espacio para reunirse con ami- Divina Misericordia paz, los anglosajones estrecharan 15 Refrain syllables Rome gos; una clara y visible felicidad se la mano de las personas que se 16 Analogy words 2 South American empire 15 de Marzo Ministerio 17 Clean 3 Cozy place to read a book? refleja en sus rostros, es la alegría encuentran cerca. En una misa 18 According to Proverbs, the righteous 4 Hints del encuentro con otras personas Fe y Esperanza latina, las personas se abrazan y are as bold as this animal 5 Merited que también van a participar en 22 de Marzo Ministerio se saludan fuertemente saliendo 19 Wall support 6 Distributing la misa; se saludan felices unos a inclusive de sus bancas y dem- 20 Captivated by 7 There were 40 nights and 40 days of Conquistando Las Naciones 21 Responsibility this otros y a menudo en voz alta y po- para Cristo uestran expresiones de placer 22 Red deer 8 The Lord went before the Israelites in dría decir que al entrar a una misa cuando se encuentran junto a al- 23 Birth month of Mary (abbr.) a pillar of this 29 de Marzo Ministerio 25 Catholic baroness and activist 9 Horse-drawn vehicle en español se ven muy pocas caras guien que no conocen. 27 Police call letters 10 The Shoes of the _____ tristes. Damas del Altar En una comunidad anglosa- 30 Easter ___ 11 Up and about En una parroquia anglosajona, jona, el 98% de los asistentes se 32 St. Patrick’s feast day is in this mon. 12 Certain man on the set 05 de Abril: Pastoral Jovenes 33 Cast aside 13 Warming drink la mayoría de los participantes a la acercan a recibir la Santa Comu- 35 Prejudice 24 Tavern Eucaristía están presentes y listos 12 de Abril: Jovenes Adultos nión. En una misa en Español, 37 OT historical book 26 Pagliacci waterworks antes de comenzar la misa. En una muchos se acercan con sus brazos 41 Diocese of Honolulu greeting 27 Ill-fated Greek hero 43 Rangers’ org 28 Heap comunidad latina al comenzar la cruzados sobre el pecho única- 44 First word in the title of a 19th 29 50s horror movie (with “The”) misa solo la mitad o algo más de la St. George Church mente para recibir una bendición, century encyclical 31 Lout iglesia esta ocupada, sin embargo 7:30-8:30 p.m. ellos piensan que antes de recibir 45 Three-masted ship of the 34 Visible appearance of God las puertas continúan abriéndose el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo de- Mediterranean 36 Bane of Goliath 8 de Marzo: 46 ___ alone 38 Neighborhood y la iglesia va llenándose de mu- ben ir a confesarse aun cuando la 48 Geek 39 ___ of Ars, title by which the patron chas personas que siguen ent- Toda la comunidad doctrina de la Iglesia indique que 49 ___ pro nobis saint of priests is known 51 Prime rating 40 Nav. officer rando aunque estén tarde, tal vez 15 de Marzo: la Santa Comunión quita los pe- 53 Air (comb.) 42 Land measure el atraso será porque viven a unos Toda la Comunidad cados más pequeños, es decir los 54 Postpone 47 Commandment number 30 minutos de distancia y además veniales, como pueden ser: men- 58 Bearded antelopes 50 Eleventh century theologian 22 de Marzo: 60 Nat’l song 52 Month of the Feast of the el tener que alistar a muchos ni- tiras pequeñas, insultos, malos 61 Omission and commission Assumption ños pequeños, seguro la tarea 29 de Marzo: pensamientos, disgustos con los 63 Catholic actor of “Gone with the 54 Young and inexperienced days no resulta algo fácil. Pero para el miembros de la familia, haber be- Wind” fame 55 Bring together 67 Former monetary unit of Italy 56 Sprinkle momento del Evangelio, la con- bido demasiado, etc. 68 Wife of Jacob 57 St. Juan ___ gregación ya está lista y completa. 05 de Abril: Muchísimos anglosajones se 69 German submarine 59 Cavalry sword Ser miembro del coro de la igle- presentando en la iglesia sim- 70 Ancient Egyptian life-giving force 62 Bothers 12 de Abril: (var.) 64 Drill a hole sia siempre ha sido algo especial y plemente con la ropa que usan 71 “Leggo” of mine! 65 Wash en la comunidad latina durante para trabajar en sus jardines o 72 Assist at Mass 66 Soissons seasons el canto del Gloria se puede sen- con la que usan para practicar 73 Moist 74 “For the Lord, the ___ High, inspires tir una vibración y un entusiasmo alguna actividad deportiva. Los awe” (Ps 47:3) Solution on page 22 que es algo realmente notable. latinos, generalmente más po- Uno debe prepararse para escuchar trompetas y bres económicamente, se visten con sus mejores guitarras con tonos de rock animando a la alaban- ropas, botas de vaquero y sombreros, hebillas za al Señor. grandes en sus pantalones, vestidos largos que Tree Service En las iglesias de las parroquias anglosajonas fluyen con hermosos chales. ¡Las niñas elegante- Mr. D’s parecería que la mayoría de los miembros son per- mente vestidas parece que fueran a una fiesta! ovEr 35 yEars ExpErIEncE sonas de edad avanzada y abuelos, por lo general no Sí, así es, la Eucaristía es el único Santo Sacrifi- Don Decell, owner se ve mucha gente jóvenes. En una misa latina, al cio de Jesucristo muriendo una vez más para sal- carl BaBin, owner contrario, hay tantos niños que usted podria pensar varnos de nuestros pecados y darnos vida eterna. • Economical que está dentro de una guardería infantil. A ellos Es lo que nos une a todos como UN solo Pueblo de • Fully Insured • Quality Work también se los puede ver ayudando a recoger la col- Dios independientemente de cual pueda ser su ori- CALL TODAY! ecta, llevando las ofrendas al altar y son parte del gen étnico. Pero en una Comunidad Latina, usted 225-292-6756 coro. se vera a si mismo moviendo los dedos de sus pies y Parecería que la comunidad anglosajona, de balanceándose a su ritmo. March 15, 2019 SPIRITUAL RETREATS The Catholic Commentator 15 Retreat centers located in the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center BATON ROUGE The Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center is available for spiritual re- newal, professional training and adult or youth formation. As part of the Catholic Life Center, the Tracy Center can provide space for day and overnight retreats, and conferences. The three-story overnight facility has a total of thirty sleeping rooms which can accommodate up to 120 people. Twenty four of the rooms can accommodate four persons. Five of our suites provide a bedroom with two single beds and a sitting room with two sofa sleep- ers. One smaller suite has one bedroom with two single beds and a love seat and chair in the sitting area. All rooms have a private bath. Spiritual The Westerfield Conference Center, adjacent to the overnight fa- cility, is a state-of-the-art meeting facility with audio/visual technol- ogy. The conference center provides space for 120 people or can be divided into three separate meeting areas for smaller groups. The Tracy Center Education Building has eight rooms available for day retreats, workshops or breakout sessions. Also available are two chapels, a theatre with fixed-style seating for 196, a ballroom that can seat up to 500 people, and three dining rooms. A full-time kitchen staff provides all meals and snacks; outside catering is not allowed. Retreats The Tracy Center welcomes private groups, prayer groups, small Christian communities and Bible-study groups. We do not have a re- treat director on staff; retreats provide their own director. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- day and tours of the facilities are available by appointment. Please visit us at www.tracycenter.org or on Facebook under The Tracy Cen- ter. Phone 225-242-0222; website: tracycenter.org; email tracycen- [email protected]; mailing address P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028. Directions: I-10 to Acadian Thruway exit; go north 3/4 of a mile. The Catholic Life Center and Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center are on the left.

Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center BATON ROUGE Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center is a Catholic retreat center located in Baton Rouge. The retreat center, which has a chapel that seats 300 and a meet- ing room that seats more than 300 people, opened in 2010 and is situated on 56 acres that includes woodlands, lakes, ponds, outdoor seating and meditation trails. It is open to Catholic speakers or for meetings. Sister Dulcie Maria HMSS also conducts men’s Bible study and women’s spirituality classes. The center opened in 2010. Phone: 225-752-8480; location: 17560 George O’Neal Road, Ba- ton Rouge, LA 70810; open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. SEE DIOCESE PAGE 18 16 The Catholic Commentator SPIRITUAL RETREATS March 15, 2019 Retreat centers located outside the diocese

Archdiocese of providing a place to nurture the weekend retreats and weekday Directions: From Baton tages. Along with the piney New Orleans soul. Our location on the south Days of Prayer. You may view Rouge, take I-10 east to Williams woods, the grounds include a shore of Lake Pontchartrain in the details of our offerings at Blvd. exit; go north to West Es- swimming pool, labyrinth and Retreat Center Metairie offers a serene environ- retreats.arch-no.org. Please planade Avenue, turn right; trav- provides an idyllic venue for re- METAIRIE ment for spiritual contempla- consider attending a retreat or el on West Esplanade Avenue to flection and prayer. tion. Day of Prayer that most closely the U-turn before Transconti- While enjoying a meal from The Archdiocese of New Or- Our vision as expressed by fits your spiritual need. nental Blvd.; make the U-turn; the full-service kitchen, din- leans Retreat Center, dedicated our Advisory Board is that we The retreat center is also travel four blocks to St. Mary St.; ers can bask in a beautiful view to Our Lady of the Cenacle, invite you to “Come to the Quiet, available as a venue for faith- turn right. The center’s driveway of the azalea-lined patio, which continues the tradition of the Encounter the Sacred.” based groups to host events in- is at the end of St. Mary Street. nudges up against the dining Cenacle Sisters begun in 1958 of We offer a full schedule of cluding overnight retreats, days room. of prayer or staff reflection days. armelite The library contains numer- Located about an hour east of C ous resources and can also serve Great Resources for a Lenten Retreat Baton Rouge or 15 minutes west pirituality as a meeting room. The chapel & S Chant, Music, of New Orleans, the retreat cen- enter can seat up to 50 people com- St. Joseph Altars Rosary CD’s ter has a chapel, dining room of- C fortably. fering buffet-style meals, a meet- LACOMBE Phone 985-882-7579 or 985- ing hall, a library, a large parlor Cradled among 72 acres of 264-0314; website carmelite- and several breakout rooms. towering pine trees, a pictur- spirituality.org; email carmel- The 11 landscaped acres offer esque lake and trails slicing [email protected]; location grounds conducive to prayer and through the property, the Car- 62292 Fish Hatchery Road, La- reflection that nurture our souls. melite Spirituality Center in La- combe, LA; mailing address P.O. Devotional Statues Personal We welcome you to come hear combe offers retreats to people Box 130, Lacombe, La 70445- Fine Art Lent Retreat the whisper of God and experi- of all faiths. 0130. Holy Cards Books ence nurturing, healing and The center, which opened in Directions: From I-12 east transformation through the joy 2005, is operated by the Sisters take Exit 74 (LA Hwy. 434), turn Study Bibles of the Good News. of Mount Carmel. The center of- toward Lacombe. Follow on LA Bibles Accessories • Rosaries & Marian Devotions For more information, call us fers monthly mornings of prayer, Hwy. 434 to U.S. Hwy 190. At Divine Mercy Novena Resources - Books & Media at (504) 887-1420 from 8:30am directed and guided retreats, round-about, take first right Bookmarks to 4:30pm, Monday through Fri- private retreats, group gather- and cross bridge over Bayou day. ings, parish retreats, spirituality Lacombe. Take first right at Da- Catholic Art & Gifts You may reach us through workshops and even the ability vis Avenue which becomes Fish email at [email protected] to design your own program. Hatchery Road (Capital One 6184 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge or visit our website retreats. Overnight facilities accom- Bank is the landmark). Proceed 225.926.1216 • www.zieglers.com arch-no.org. Our address is modating up to 50 people in 1.9 miles and the center is on the Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie, semi-private and private rooms right. LA 70006. are available as well as two cot- Jesuit Spirituality Center GRAND COTEAU Dedicated to Our Lady of the Cenacle The Jesuit Spirituality Center located in the heart of Acadiana, Join us for a weekend 11 miles north of Lafayette on I-49, is open to men and women of Spiritual renewal . . . of all faiths. The former St. Charles Col- April 5-7 lege became the Jesuit Novitiate Moments of Truth: in 1922 and a retreat center in Time, Grace and Sacred Space 1972, providing a quiet and rest- Rev. Joseph Nassal, CPPS ful environment for those seek- ing to listen and respond to God March 19 - Day of Prayer April 11 - Day of Prayer with generosity and openness Lent Is the Church's Reflections from the Inner Room: through the experience of the Springtime Living from One's Spiritual Exercises of St. Igna- Sr. Dorothy Trosclair. OP Grateful Center tius of Loyola. Rev. Joseph Nassal, CPPS The century-old building, lo- March 22-24 cated on 900 acres of farmland, The Jesus I Never Knew April 12-14 has undergone a complete in- Rev. Dan Dorsey At the Crossroads: Reflections terior and exterior renovation. March 29 - 31 at the Intersection of It now provides 33 rooms with Prayer Life and Death private baths and individual air Rev. Donald Blanchard Rev. Joseph Nassal, CPPS control, as well as new furnish- ings. 5500 St. Mary Street, Metairie, LA 70006 Year-round offerings of Call Susan Halligan (504) 267-9604 three-, five-, eight- and 30-day neworleansretreats.org individually directed retreats, SEE OUTSIDE PAGE 17 March 15, 2019 SPIRITUAL RETREATS The Catholic Commentator 17

OUTSIDE  right and follow Martin Luther Rev. William leadership. Also, private or di- St. Charles From page 16 King Drive (LA Hwy. 93). The rected retreats are available. center is on the left, at 313 M. L. Kelley Retreat A kitchen and retreat staff Center and a variety of weekend pro- K. Dr. Center is available. Divine Word Mis- LAKE CHARLES grams and retreats, are sched- BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI sionaries can be available for uled through the center. rairie onde Mass and/or confessions upon Opened in 1996 and operated An individually directed P R The Rev. William Kelley Re- request. by the Diocese of Lake Charles, retreat differs from the more Cursillo Center treat Center in Bay St. Louis, The center opened in 2002. the St. Charles Center offers common group or preached OPELOUSAS Mississippi features 55 acres Available services include preached and directed retreats retreat in that the retreatant for peaceful reflection, located a cooking, cleaning and a coordi- in addition to a variety of other meets privately each day with a Prairie Ronde Cursillo Center block off the Bay of St. Louis. nator. programs. Located near the Cal- spiritual director. In these ses- is open on weekends for Catholic The center, which is operated Phone: 228-467-2032; email casieu River, the center provides sions, the director listens to the men and women only. Cursillo by the Divine Word Missionar- [email protected]; a deep woods setting with walks retreatant’s description of what means a short course in Chris- ies, is available for lay people, website svdsouth.com; mailing along the swamp leading to the has happened in prayer since the tianity. The Cursillos are sched- clergy, religious, singles and address 510 N. Second Street, river. day before and then selects ad- uled for men and for women on married persons. Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. Accommodations include sep- ditional exercises and Scripture separate weekends throughout The center offers 30 rooms Directions: I-12 east to Slidell; arate facilities for 72 adults and passages to assist the retreatant the year. with two beds in each room with I-10 east to Bay St. Louis; take 78 youth in double-occupancy in the journey of faith as a com- Overnight facilities are avail- private bathrooms. Some ad- Exit 13, Hwy. 603 south to Hwy. rooms. Bath facilities are private panion of Jesus. able for up to 60 people in a ditional housing is available if 90 east (approx- on the adult side and shared on The center has bicycle and dormitory-type setting, with needed. imately six miles; pass seven the youth side. Other amenities walking paths and roads, several shared bathrooms and showers. The center has a confer- red lights, after the seventh red include three libraries, the Cha- chapels, a bookstore and a large Separate housing is available ence center, smaller rooms for light turn right on 2nd Street (a pel of the Assumption, two small meeting room that can accom- for priests or deacons leading break-out sessions, library, cha- large Sacred Heart shrine is on conference rooms for 50 people, modate up to 50 people. retreats. There is a chapel and a pel, hanging swings and a path the right shortly before reach- two large conference rooms for Phone 337-662-5251 Mon- bookstore with an area for read- through the woods. Specific re- ing 2nd Street; go approximately more than 100 people and a din- day through Friday, 8 a.m. to ing. Handicapped facilities are treats, such as Retrouvaille, can one-half of a mile, entrance to ing room. 5 p.m. for more information or available. be requested although the ma- the retreat center is on the right. The center is staffed by spiri- to request a brochure detailing Each person will need a spon- jority of groups bring their own SEE OUTSIDE PAGE 18 upcoming events; website jesu- sor for the weekend. The center itspiritualitycenter.org; email can help with a sponsor. The lo- office@jesuitspiritualitycenter. cal contacts to assist with that org; mailing address St. Charles are Carla James 225-229-5519, College, P.O. Box C, Grand Co- or Tina Guillory 225-235-6470. The Tracy Center teau, LA 70541-1003. Phone 337-543-7425; website Directions: I-10 west to I-49 whowillsit.com; mailing address Day or Overnight Retreat Center north at Lafayette; about 10 3651 LA Hwy. 104, Opelousas, miles to the Sunset/Grand Co- LA 70570-1808. YOUTH & ADULT FORMATION - RENEWAL teau Exit 11 (LA Hwy. 93); turn

Rosaryville Spirit Life Center 39003 Rosaryville Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 [email protected] | (225) 294-5039

Rosaryville is a sanctuary of peace and beauty ideal for:

Retreats Corporate & Community Meetings Workshops Family Reunions Days of Prayer Youth Retreats Seminars Family & School Picnics Birthday Parties Programs for Clergy, Religious & Laity Summer Camps

We also offer Spiritual Direction. [email protected] [email protected] Visit our website to learn more about www.tracycenter.org upcoming programs and Rosaryville's new 1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana public cemetery. Phone: 225-242-0222 18 The Catholic Commentator SPIRITUAL RETREATS March 15, 2019

OUTSIDE  the retreat center is available to groups DIOCESE  Convent; mailing address P.O. Box 89, From page 17 for religious, educational and charitable From page 15 Convent, LA 70723-0089. purposes. Directions: I-10 to Sorrento/Donald- tual directors and retreat directors and The retreat center, which opened in Directions: From Interstate 12, exit sonville exit 182; south on Hwy. 22; left is open to people of all denominations. early 2018 following a complete renova- O’Neal Blvd, and go south 8.9miles. Turn onto Hwy. 70 and left onto Hwy. 3125; For more information, call 8:30 a.m. tion, now has 30 bedrooms with queen- east on George O’Neal Road and travel right onto Hwy. 4214; and left at Hwy. 44 to 4:30 p.m. (closed between noon and size beds, pull out love seats and private 1.4 miles to retreat center. (River Road); continue five miles. Man- 1 p.m.), Monday through Friday. bathrooms. The center includes a chapel, resa is on the left. Phone 337-855-1232; website live. two meeting spaces and a dining room. Manresa House lcdiocese.org/retreats; mailing address The larger St. Joseph Abbey Church is ur ady of the ay 2151 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy., Lake located on the grounds. of Retreats O L W Charles, LA 70611. The 1,200 acres of piney woods and CONVENT Spiritual Life Center Directions: I-10 to Lake Charles; take tranquil ponds offer retreatants the op- TICKFAW Exit 33 to LA Hwy. 171; travel 5 miles portunity for quiet and reflective lei- Manresa House of Retreats opened to LA Hwy. 378; turn left onto LA Hwy. sure. The center strives to continue the in 1929 as a retreat center for men. Since Our Lady of the Way Spiritual Life 378; travel 2.5 miles; entrance is on the tradition set down more than 14 centu- then, the Jesuit-run center has become Center in Tickfaw, which opened Aug. 15, left. ries ago by St. Benedict, who believed a favorite retreat facility for men in the 2015, offers overnight facilities. that the stranger or guest who comes to south. Manresa sits on 130 wooded acres The facility is able to accommodate t oseph bbey the monastery gate is to be received as along the Mississippi River. 40 people in semi-private rooms, as well S . J A Christ, but, it reserves the right to decide Manresa offers sleeping accommoda- as two private apartments that can sleep Retreat Center which programs meet the stated goals of tions for 111, all having private bath fa- from six to eight people. ST. BENEDICT the facility. cilities, a main chapel and four reflection The center also offers a chapel, library, Phone: 985-892-3473; website: saint- chapels, a library, gardens and shrines. conference room that accommodates 50- Located four miles north of Coving- josephabbey.com/christian-life-center; All retreats are in the manner of the plus people, a dining area with catering ton, the St. Joseph Abbey Retreat Center email: [email protected]; location: Retreat Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of and two outdoor patios. is open to individuals and groups seek- Center, St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Loyola. Our Lady of the Way is situated on 10 ing peace and recollection in a monastic Road, St. Benedict, LA 70457 While most of the retreats are acres that offer a pleasant retreat facility setting suitable to their spirituality. Directions: Take I-12 to exit 63-B preached retreats for men, some spaces located in a tranquil setting of pine trees St. Joseph Abbey is home to the Covington (U.S. Hwy. 190) north; are available for individually directed re- and manicured grounds. It offers an es- Benedictine monks, who conduct Ab- continue past Hwy. 437 to Hwy. 25 treats for men and women. cape from the hustle and bustle of every- bey Sponsored Retreat weekends ap- (traffic light); continue north on Hwy. For more information, call between 8 day life. proximately 18 times per year for men, 25 to Ramsay; travel to the sign for a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone 985-402-3095; website our women and married couples. On the re- St. Joseph Abbey and turn right onto Phone 800-782-9431; website man- ladyoftheway.org; mailing address 50352 maining weekends and during the week, the bridge. resala.org; location 5858 LA Hwy. 44, SEE DIOCESE PAGE 19

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House Jesuit Fathers and Lay Associates Weekend and Mid-Week Retreats For Men, Women and Married Couples For more information, visit our website or contact Phone: 337-662-5410 • Fax 337-662-5331 www.ourladyoftheoaks.com Email: [email protected] P. O. Drawer D, Grand Coteau, LA 70541 March 15, 2019 SPIRITUAL RETREATS The Catholic Commentator 19

DIOCESE  Kateri Hall has eight dormi- St. Joseph stjocenter.org; or by phone at South Acadian Thruway; go From page 18 tory rooms with bunk beds. Five 225-383-3349; mailing ad- north to Broussard St., turn left; rooms can sleep eight each, two Spirituality dress 2980 Kleinert Ave., Baton go one block to Parker St., turn Antioch Road, Tickfaw, LA rooms can sleep 10 each, and the Center Rouge, LA 70806. right; go one block to Kleinert 70466. one remaining room can sleep BATON ROUGE Directions: I-10 to exit 157B Ave., turn left. Directions: I-12 east to Ham- four. The hall has a spacious mond; take Exit 38B to I-55 recreation/conference room and To awaken and deepen spiri- north; take Exit 36 Tickfaw/LA separate renovated bathrooms tuality to impact our world is the THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR 442; turn left on Hwy 442 west; with showers for boys and girls. It mission of the St. Joseph Spiri- proceed 0.8 miles to Antioch is ideal for youth groups and Ro- tuality Center, a sponsored min- Road; take right and go 0.7 miles; saryville’s Camp Kateri for boys istry of the Congregation of St. the center is on the right. and girls each summer. There is Joseph. Hot-off the Press & Delivered also a chapel named Queen of Through spiritual direction, osaryville the Most Holy Rosary that can programs and retreats, the Spiri- R hold about 80 retreatants. There tuality Center promotes spiritual to You for Only $14 per year Spirit Life is also a sports court adjacent awakening, growth and develop- enter to Kateri Hall as well as ample ment. C space for outdoor games. After significant prayer and PONCHATOULA Shalom House is a one-story, careful discernment, the trust- Rosaryville Spirit Life Cen- self-contained hermitage. It has ees of the St. Joseph Spiritual- ter is located approximately 45 sleeping capacity for six or more, ity Center and the Sisters of St. miles east of Baton Rouge off of a fully equipped kitchen, two Joseph who sponsor the Center LA Hwy. 22 in Ponchatoula. Situ- bathrooms, washer/dryer and have decided to conclude its op- ated on 500-manicured acres of large worktable. It is ideal for erations on June 30. a 1,700-acre tract, it is a place for those seeking an extended pri- The center will continue to of- TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 225-387-0983. renewal of spirit, mind and body. vate retreat or for small groups fer spiritual direction to new and Visitors can stroll the beautiful needing a meeting facility. existing directees until its con- grounds, tour the facilities and Rosaryville hosts retreats, clusion. The spiritual directors see the picnic area complete with conferences and events planned may continue serving directees tables, pool and bathhouse. Be- by church and civic organiza- after June 30 on a private prac- Manresa House neath a canopy of trees along the tions. It also sponsors retreats, tice basis. meditation path stand outdoor workshops, prayer days as well The center will offer its last of Retreats shrines, grottos and stations of as directed and/or individual re- silent retreat for Lent on March the cross. There is also a covered treats. 29-30 at Our Lady of the Pines dock on the two-acre pond, a Rosaryville Retreat Center of- Retreat Center in Chatawa, Mis- perfect place for reflection. fers a new Memorial Cemetery sissippi and the “Spiritual Graces 5858 La. Highway 44 Rosaryville is staffed by the to serve all families with both of Aging for Caregivers” retreat Convent, Louisiana 70723 Dominican Sisters of Peace, for- mausoleum and in ground avail- on April 6 from 9 a.m. till noon 1-800-782-9431 • www.manresala.org merly the Congregation of St. ability. at St. Joseph’s Academy Mother Mary, and their lay colleagues. Massage therapy and indi- Alice Hall. Rosaryville Spirit Life Center vidual spiritual direction are two Faithful who feel growth in opened in 1981, when the com- programs offered by Sister Mary their spiritual life through the munity of professed sisters in Noel OP, who is a nationally cer- integration of spirituality with residence returned to a newly tified massage therapist and a social responsibility are welcome A quiet place for renovated motherhouse in New spiritual director. to join in conversations, com- Orleans. It was at this time the Phone 225-294-5039; email panionship and activities in our congregation began its ministry [email protected]; website Word and Deed program which Prayer, of hosting and/or sponsoring re- rosaryvillela.com; mailing ad- promotes spiritual growth in treats, days of prayer, workshops dress 39003 Rosaryville Road, people committed to consistent and other activities for religious, Ponchatoula, LA 70454. prayer and working on systemic Healing, clergy and laity. Directions: I-12 to Pumpkin change. Rosary Hall, erected in 1955, Center exit 35; turn south; at To register for spiritual direc- is a three-story building. On the Hwy. 22 turn left; go two miles to tion or our programs, contact Conversion first floor are offices, an infor- Rosaryville Road; turn right, go the center at our website at stjo mal gathering area, three din- one mile to the Rosaryville gate. center.org; by email at dianne@ and Mercy ing rooms and two kitchens. On – Retreats – Leadership the second floor are a library, an audio-visual center, a small Carmelite Spirituality Center – Men and Women Seminars conference room, a suite for vis- 62292 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe, Louisiana – College Students – Days of iting retreat directors, the Holy Rosary Chapel and a smaller 985-882-7579 • 985-364-0314 – Confirmation Reflection/ area, the Upper Room that may Email: [email protected] – Encounter Renewal be used for workshops and/or Website: carmelitespirituality.org Weekends – Bible Study conferences for groups from 35 Open to people of all faiths who desire a serene to 50 people. On the third floor Groups are eight semi-private rooms and meeting place for faith-focused gatherings and retreats. semi-private baths. • Retreats – Directed, preached, guided, private St. John Hall, erected in 1966, • Days of Reflection – Morning, Evening, Full Day Our Lady of the Way is adjacent to Rosary Hall and • Parish Retreats and Days of Renewal Spiritual Life Center houses a large conference room, • Spirituality Workshops a small parlor, the gift shop, the massage therapy room and 34 • Design your Own Program – Accommodations and 50352 Antioch Rd., Tickfaw • 985-402-3095 private and semi-private bed- Meals Provided ourladyoftheway.org rooms. 20 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT March 15, 2019 Lent, a good time to acquire the discipline of prayer

race” is a word that we Catholics, other wants us to accept that happiness from him as a sign So many of our blessings or graces become dis- Christians and even the irreligious of his love. Jesus encouraged his disciples to ask and tractions rather than invitations to a closer relation- “Guse freely. We offer kind wishes to our they would receive, to be persistent ship with God. We forget to put that friends saying, “Grace and peace be with you” or and knock and the way would be relationship first through prayer as we “May God’s grace shine upon you.” We name our opened for them. When we ask God For us Catholics, are overwhelmed by our attempts to little girls “Grace” and use the word for the things we need preserve and manage our lives all by in the title of our churches, such as to make us truly happy however, grace ourselves, except for an occasional “God “Grace Cathedral” or “Our Lady of and recognize our de- help me!” God is always there, and our Grace.” We salute the Blessed Virgin pendence upon him for has a particular relationship with him through prayer in our prayer as “full of grace.” Our them, we begin to live in could be the source of strength which behavior is “graceful,” “gracious” or a relationship with God meaning, taught gives us the balance we need. “lacking in grace.” Sometimes we can which is the purpose of Our relationship with God, the grace “fall from grace” completely. our creation. I remem- to us in our which truly sanctifies our life, takes dis- Yet, we have a hard time defining ber the evening news ciplined prayer, daily prayer. Such prayer what grace really is. It is something showing footage of John catechisms, which begins with a commitment to Mass, good, which even the irreligious in Glenn in space recount- reconciliation, Scripture reading and time our society recognize by their use of ing how he was con- is at the heart alone with the Lord. Giving up personal the term, but it is hard to get a handle stantly moved to prayer pleasures in Lent is good, if such pen- on grace. For us Catholics, however, by the beautiful image of all human ances remind us to work on our prayer grace has a particular meaning, he had of the earth God life, our communion with God. Adora- taught to us in our catechisms, which Another created for us. desires. It is tion of the Blessed Sacrament provides a is at the heart of all human desires. It Prayer moves us good setting for the solitary prayer that is what everyone ultimately longs for, Perspective from graces, which what everyone can nourish our relationship with God. knowingly or unknowingly. Grace is are gifts from God, We can pray daily anywhere, but prayer what we pray for. Father John Carville to a relationship with ultimately longs before the sacramental presence of Christ We recognize that our lives have God himself. We pray helps greatly to nourish our relationship been “graced” in special ways. Loving spontaneously for the for, knowingly with his father and our father. parents, a good education, a spouse who has been the things we need. As the saying goes, Lent is a time for walking more happiness of our life, children who are our joy, close “There are no atheists in foxholes.” or unknowingly. closely with Jesus who prayed at the friends, moments of beauty and deliverance from There are not too many in hurri- Last Supper that we, his disciples “... storms and accidents, peace in the world, a lessen- canes, plagues, droughts, floods, Grace is what we may all be one, as you father, are in me ing of crime and violence in our community ... all of financial crises and emergency and I in you, that they also may be in these we count as graces. In our catechisms we were rooms either. But the relationship pray for. us, that the world may believe that you taught that these are “actual graces,” good things or with God that graces received are sent me.” blessings that God has given us. We pray for them intended to create requires prayer constantly in our private prayers and publicly during that is disciplined, frequent and habitual. That FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the Diocese of the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass. relationship, which the catechism calls “sanctifying Baton Rouge and writes on current topics for The It is good and necessary to pray for blessings or grace,” requires more than a response to our needs Catholic Commentator. He can be reached at actual graces. God wants our happiness, and he also of the moment if it is to grow. [email protected].

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colleague of mine, a clinical therapist, shares how good he was to me for all these years, and how our none of us ever fully measures up. this story: A woman came to him in consider- little moment of anger at the end was a meaningless At the end of the day, all of us lose loved ones in A able distress. Her husband had recently died epi-second that means nothing in terms our love.” ways similar to how that woman lost her husband, of a heart attack. His death had been sudden and The therapist then said: “You’re a woman of faith, with unfinished business, with bad timing. There are at a most inept time. They’d been happily married you believe in the communion of saints; well, your always things that should have been said and weren’t for 30 years and, during all those husband is alive still and present to you and there are always things that shouldn’t have been years, had never had a major crisis now, so why don’t you just say all those said and were. in their relationship. On the day her things to him right now. It’s not too late to But that’s were our Christian faith comes in. We husband died, they had gotten into express that all to him!” aren’t the only ones who come up short. At the mo- an argument about something very He’s right. It’s never too late! It’s never ment of Jesus’ death, virtually all of his disciples had insignificant and it had escalated to too late to tell our deceased loved ones deserted. The timing here was also very bad. Good where they began to hurl some mean how we really feel about them. It’s never Friday was bad long before it was good. But, and this and cutting words at each other. too late to apologize for the ways we is the point, as Christians, we don’t believe there will At a point, agitated and angry, her might have hurt them. It’s never too late always be happy endings in this life, nor that we will husband stomped out of the room, to ask their forgiveness for our negligence always be adequate in life. Rather we believe that the told her he was going shopping, in the relationship, and it’s never too late fullness of life and happiness will come to us through then died of a heart attack before he to speak the words of appreciation, affir- the redemption of what has gone wrong, not least got to the car. Understandably, the mation and gratitude that we should have with what has gone wrong because of our own inad- woman was devastated, by the sudden spoken to them while they were alive. As equacies and weakness. death of her spouse but also by that Christians, we have the great consolation G.K. Chesterton said that Christianity is special last exchange. “All these years,” she In Exile of knowing that death isn’t final, that it’s because in its belief in the communion of saints, lamented, “we had this loving rela- never too late. “even the dead get a vote.” They get more than a vote. tionship and then we have this useless Father Ron Rolheiser And we desperately need that particu- They still get to hear what we’re saying to them. argument over nothing and it ends up lar consolation … and that second chance. So … if you’ve lost a loved one in a situation where being our last conversation!” No matter who we are, we’re always inadequate in our there was still something unresolved, where there The therapist led off with something meant relationships. We can’t always be present to our loved was still a tension that needed easing, where you partially in humor. He said: “How horrible of him to ones as we should, we sometimes say things in anger should have been more attentive, or where you feel do that to you! To die just then!” Obviously the man and bitterness that leave deep scars, we betray trust badly because you never adequately expressed the af- hadn’t intended his death, but its timing was in fact in all kinds of ways, and we mostly lack the maturity firmation and affection that you might have, know it’s awfully unfair to his wife, as it left her holding a guilt and self-confidence to express the affirmation we not too late. It can all still be done! that was seemingly permanent with no apparent should be conveying to our loved ones. None of us avenue for resolution. ever fully measures up. When Karl Rahner says that OBLATE FATHER RON ROLHEISER, theologian, teacher and However, after that opening, the therapist followed none of us ever experience the “full symphony” in this award-winning author, is president of the Oblate by asking her: “If you had your husband back for five life, he isn’t just referring to the fact that none of us School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He can minutes what would you say to him?” Without hesita- ever fully realizes her dream, he’s also referring to the be contacted through his website ronrolheiser.com and tion, she answered: “I’d tell him how much I loved him, fact that in all of our most important relationships facebook.com/ronrolheiser. Food for the journey

ring double the snacks. bags, opting for a simpler, lighter ap- God will provide? Can we remember as our hardest habits. Leave half the clothes.” proach to vacations. But I always throw we pray, fast and give alms that Lent is Each Lent teaches this humbling truth “B When I was a brand-new extra snacks into the kids’ backpacks. God’s gift to offer, not ours to control? over and over. mother, preparing to Smarter packing equals Scripture reminds us that God’s Yet this is precisely the point. Lent is bring our first baby on happier travelers. nature is generous, merciful, caring and meant to remind us that God provides. his first plane ride, a wise What parent wouldn’t compassionate: “Which one of you would We don’t need to drag along extra lug- friend with older kids plan for a trip as best they hand his son a stone when he asks for a gage, fear, anxiety or shame. Whenever shared her advice for can? When turbulence jolts loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for we hunger or thirst, God will sustain us packing for family vaca- or car sickness hits, whether a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know in surprising ways. tions. stuck on the runway or stuck how to give good gifts to your children, Like a loving mother or father plan- I stared down at in traffic, no one wants to be how much more will your heavenly ning for a long trip, God has already the tower of onesies I’d unprepared. Especially when Father give good things to those who ask prepared what we need for the sacred folded, next to one scant travel will be long, we want him” (Mt 7:9-11). mysteries that lie ahead. bag of Cheerios. to care for each child along If we wonder how God longs to guide Now when I prepare for Lent, I imag- “Half the clothes,” she the way. us through this sacred season, we need ine God echoing my friend’s wise words. gently prodded, divid- The journey of Lent is just only look to the ways we care for children “Leave half of your plans behind. Bring ing my stack in two and the same. at our best, still only a sliver or shadow of twice the trust that I will feed you.” handing half back to me. Except this time, God the love God pours out on us. As I pack for this year’s journey, what “Double the snacks.” Mothering is the wise parent who has Lent calls us to trust that God will can I leave behind? How can I open my Over the years, I already brought exactly what care for us like a loving parent. Offering hands to receive? learned she was right. Spirit we need. food and water for the journey. Caring Clothes can get cleaned, We often face Lent like for us, body and soul. Traveling with us FANUCCI is a mother, writer and director of but hungry kids grow Laura Fanucci it’s another family vacation: through 40 days of penance and prepara- a project on vocation at the Collegeville cranky fast. We need less our work to plan, our job to tion. Institute in Collegeville, Minnesota. She luggage but more sustenance. steer and our outcome to control. But We know that Lent is going to be hard. is the author of several books, including Now each time I pull out the suitcases, this season invites exactly the oppo- We know we’ll want to give up and give in “Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace her words echo in my head. I remember site. to temptation. We know that half of our of Parenting,” and blogs at mothering to step back and take clothes out of our In these holy days, can we trust that good intentions will be swallowed up by spirit.com. 22 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS March 15, 2019

St. Francis Xavier Fish Fry – St. Francis Xavier Church, son” (Jn 19:26-27), Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. Mass former student of Robbie Giroir, will present a free concert 1120 Myrtle St., Baton Rouge, will hold its Lenten fish at 5:30 p.m. and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 6 p.m., followed in memory of Giroir, former director of music and organist fry on Fridays, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12 and 19. by the reflection. For more information, call 225-338-1511. at St. Joseph Cathedral, Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., at Lunches are $9 and include fried fish, sweet peas, potato the Cathedral, Fourth and Main streets, Baton Rouge. For salad, macaroni and cheese, bread and dessert. Dine in or Public Rosary – To pray for peace, families, poverty, more information, call 225-387-5928. take out. Call in orders are taken from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. homelessness, violence and other concerns, Saturday, Walk-ins are welcome from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Delivery March 23, at noon at St. Gerard Majella Church, 5354 Women in Spirit – Mary T. Heffron de Brueys will pres- is available for 10 or more plates. To order, call Mary Wil- Plank Road, Baton Rouge. For information, contact Val- ent, “Why (Not) Me: Thoughts on Losing a Child,” at the liams at 225-333-1866 or Charles Fair at 225-326-5287. erie Richard 225-938-0532. Women in Spirit Meeting Thursday, March 28, noon, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Fourth and Main streets, Baton Rouge. Lenten Reflections – St. Agnes Church, 749 East Organ Recital – Jacob Benda will present an organ To RSVP, email [email protected] or call 225-387-5928. Blvd., Baton Rouge, will host a series of Lenten re- recital, sponsored by St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge flections on “The Seven Last Words of Jesus Cruci- and the Baton Chapter of the American Guild of Organ- RHS Alumni Picnic – Redemptorist High School fied.” Emily C. Byers, consecrated virgin from the ists Monday, March 25, 7 p.m., at St. Aloysius, 2025 Stuart Alumni and Friend, Inc., is hosting its annual picnic Diocese of Lafayette, will present a reflection on the Ave., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-343- Saturday, March 30, 1 – 4 p.m., the grounds of St. Ge- second word, “This day you will be with me in paradise” 6657. rard Majella Church, 5354 Plank Road, Baton Rouge. (Lk 23:43), Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. Father Mi- To learn more, visit facebook.com/rhsalumniand chael Champagne CJC will present “Woman behold your Robbie Giroir Tribute Concert – Christopher Berry, friends and email [email protected] to RSVP.

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ALTAR She added that through the From page 1 years numerous religious statues and articles brought by parishio- leaders and volunteers will serve ners have been added. up to 300 people. “People want to bring them in “Who knew it was going to and I try to work them in,” said go this long?” mused Marianna Wells, who, along with the other Wells, who was a member of the volunteers clearly enjoy working original group and is married in the altar. to incoming Morganza mayor So what goes into the plan- Woots Wells. ning and cooking? The good “When we started they want- news is the food on the altar re- ed everything white, white, mains consistent each year. white,” she added. “Italians like But much work looms, start- color, so when I started with it, I ing with the cookies, and plenty gave it color. We started putting of them. Debetaz bakes approxi- the red under the white lace.” mately 1,400 cookies during

The final product is stunning, as shown by the St. Joseph’s Altar at St. Ann Church in Morganza in Classifieds 2018. Photo provided by Myrna Tuminello Help Wanted Help Wanted the course of several days, and along with anywhere from 12 to 15 helpers, ices the cookies once Available Teaching Positions they cool. “We learned that we can make St. Michael cookies ahead of time and can ice them the next day,” she said. “You have to let the cookies cool High School and after putting the icing on, we turn them over and let them cool St. Michael High School again. Whoever can come will help us.” seeks full-time Instructors Laurent, 93, will bake 600 for the 2019-2020 school fig cookies and at least 600 Ital- year experienced in: ian almond cookies. On a recent morning, her kitchen was a bee- • Physics hive of bakers, a joyous group • Forensics that included four generations of her family. • Biology Of course, no St. Joseph’s • Religion/Campus Ministry Altar would be complete with- St. Joseph and the infant Jesus stand watch as the St. Joseph’s Altar out pasta, dripping with Italian undergoes preparations at St. Ann Church in Morganza. Photo submitted by • Social Studies gravy. Francois said eight fami- Father Brent Maher | St. Ann lies make gravy from their own Please send letter of interest and resume to: recipes, all “very good,” deftly young students, representing the working for a common goal. Mrs. Julie Lechich, Assistant Principal sidestepping the vexing question Holy Family, are fed first, and “But the fact that it is cen- [email protected] of whose was the best. The gra- no one else eats until they have tered around that aspect of faith, vies are then put together into a completed their meal. around St. Joseph, about ser- 17521 Monitor Avenue pot with boiled eggs. St. Ann pastor Father Brent vice, about community, the serv- Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Each year, about 48 dozen Maher said the St. Joseph’s Altar ing of the Holy Family first, then eggs are used for the altar. is important to the church be- serving of the community, shows Fax 225-753-0605 On the morning of the altar, cause the church is alive in each the generosity of the church in volunteers arrive early to begin community, each culture. so many ways,” he said. “People cooking 44 pounds of pasta and “And that’s the beauty of it, come and have a full belly and a slice 33 loaves of Italian bread to is that traditions like the altar full heart.” be served with the meals. show the community saying this Those coming for meals in- What’s Next? “I don’t know how many is our faith,” he added. “It takes clude residents from a nursing pounds of Italian cheese,” Fran- on part of the personality, part of home in New Roads. And once Need a job, cois said. the culture, part of the identify everybody has eaten, the food is Added to that are 36 pounds of the worshippers, the families distributed to the needy, shut-ins looking for service, of salad, and for years a parish- present there. and others in the area. it all starts with the ioner has been grounding up “And the altar is our Italian “The altar, the church, it Classifieds. bread crumbs, symbolic of saw heritage, it celebrates this is our brings us all together,” Rebetaz dust because St. Joseph was a faith. The family cultural dy- said. “It’s the backbone of the For information on how to carpenter by trade. namic is tied in with that, with community.” “You can put that on the pas- so many of the traditional dish- “I continue to look forward to advertise in The Catholic ta,” Francois said. es.” it and hope each year I can still Commentator, call Once completed, three chairs Father Maher added the altar participate,” she added, saying 225-387-0983. are set around a table placed also had the communal aspect that she also does much of the at the front of the altar. Three of binding the community by decorating. 24 The Catholic Commentator March 15, 2019 Catholic Community ST. JOSEPH’S DAY ALTARS MARCH 15 AND 16 San Giuseppe Ladies MARCH 19 Radio sets spring drivetime Friends of St. Joseph 182 Church St., Morganza St. Joseph Cathedral Immaculate Conception Church 10:00 a.m. Mass 412 North St., Baton Rouge Catholic Community Radio Station president/general 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham 11:00 a.m. – Blessing of the Altar 12:00 p.m. Mass followed by a has scheduled its spring driv- manager David Dawson said the Springs followed by meal. free meal for all in the church etime fundraiser March 19– fundraiser helps Catholic Com- March 15 – Blessing of the altar Bonnie Francois 225-694-2149 hall. March 21 from 7 a.m.–6 p.m. munity Radio “stay open, keep in main hall after 7:00 p.m. Mass. live from Baton Rouge and New the lights on and update new and March 16 – 11:00 a.m. Feeding Our Lady of Pompeii Church MARCH 23 AND 24 Orleans. Catholic Community ever-changing media equipment of the saints followed by a free 14450 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw The Grandsons of Italy Radio can be heard on 1380 AM such as cameras, microphones meal for all until 3:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Everyone Sacred Heart Church in Baton Rouge and 690 AM in and sound boards.” invited to partake of the Altar. 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge the New Orleans area and some The station will broadcast March 16 Saturday March 23 – following parts of the Diocese of Baton live from Baton Rouge from 7–11 Our Lady of Pompeii Church Jamie Mabile 4:00 p.m. Mass, procession from Rouge. a.m. on each day of the fundrais- 14450 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw James Bill Gremillion the church to the Sacred Heart The station can also be lis- ing event, and from New Orleans 6:00 p.m. Altar will be blessed 12009 Graham Rd., St. gym for the blessing of the altar tened to live at ccradio.live or on from 2–6 p.m. The shows will after Stations of the Cross. Francisville with viewing until 6:30 p.m. CCR’s free mobile app, which include local guests and priests Followed by Novena and public 12:00 p.m. A traditional meal Italian cookies and wine will be can be downloaded by search- from the Diocese of Baton Rouge viewing until 8:00 p.m. will be served after the blessing served. ing “Catholic Community Ra- and the Archdiocese of New Or- by Deacon Zeke. Sunday March 24 – 10:30 a.m. – dio.” leans. MARCH 17 225-978-3159 2:00 p.m. altar on display. St. John the Evangelist Church 12:15 p.m. ceremonial breaking Msgr. Chris Nalty of the Archdiocese of Knights of Columbus Home Cypress Springs Mercedarian of the bread in the gym followed New Orleans, left, and chef Kevin 58715 Price St., Plaquemine Prayer Center by a free Italian feast for all. Bolton recently participated in a fund- 12:00 p.m. 17560 George O’Neal Rd, raiser in Baton Rouge benefitting Cath- Saturday March 16 – 4:00 p.m. Baton Rouge MARCH 24 olic Community Radio. Listeners from Mass honoring St. Joseph. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mater Dolorosa Church throughout south Louisiana attended Blessing of the St. Joseph Altar Free meal for all and viewing of 509 Pine St., Independence the event, which included Belton do- immediately following 4:00 p.m. the altar in the center’s Dolphin 10:30 a.m.–Rosary in the Mater ing a live cooking demonstration. CCR Mass at the Knights of Columbus Room. Dolorosa gym has a live, three-day fundraising event Home. Mrs. Cheryl Santangelo, scheduled March 19-21. Photo provided by Betty Aucoin 225-687-2111 Principal 985-878-4295 Gaby Smith | Catholic Community Radio

3 Great Ways You Can Help the Needy this Lenten Season!

Join Bishop Michael Duca, Chef John Folse and Father Cleo Milano at the 24th Annual Count Your Blessings Supper Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center

Help us welcome Bishop Michael Duca to his first Count Your Blessings Supper! Chef John Folse, Father Cleo Milano and John Pastorek are ready to Stir it Up! Come and Count Your Blessings with us. Join us for a simple Lenten supper of soup and bread – a meal that will nourish you physically and spiritually. This year’s Count Your Blessings Supper is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22nd, at Our Lady of Mercy’s Parish Activity Center. Order your tickets today using the order form below or order online at svdpbr.org or give us a call at (225) 383-7837, extension O. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a Count Your Blessings Lenten gift to St. Vincent de Paul to help in our work with God’s poor. Financial gifts can be mailed to: Count Your Blessings, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127, or made online at www.svdpbr.org. Ticket Order Form ------Clip and send in------Yes, my family and I want to attend the Count Your Blessings Build A Basket For Needy Kids Supper. We would like ______tickets at $10.00 per person. When families are struggling to exist on minimum-wage We are enclosing a check for $______. incomes, just paying the rent and putting food on the table is Name:______difficult. Needy children learn at an early age that there’s Address:______nothing in the budget for extras. Things like Easter baskets are luxuries their City: ______State: ______Zip: ______families simply cannot afford. Join St. Vincent de Paul in providing Easter Make checks payable and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, baskets for needy children. To find out how you can help with this year’s P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127. For more information, effort, call us at (225) 383-7837, ext. O, or visit us at svdpbr.org. call us at (225) 383-7837, extension O, or order online at svdpbr.org.

You Can Answer a Prayer and Save a Life Today! Join WBRZ-Channel 2, Pat Shingleton, the Baton Rouge Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul in filling prescriptions for the needy. Retail prices for brand name and generic prescription drugs have risen greatly in the past year. Our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy provides a solution for low-income individuals who can’t keep pace with the rising cost of prescription medicine. We are seeing more people who are breaking tablets in half and skipping doses of life-sustaining medicines in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. For more details on how you can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, visit our website at www.svdpbr.org.