Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org February 23, 2014 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Lent: Our yearly spiritual journey into the desert By Cara Koenig (and other times of the year). The Sooner Catholic Christ became man to forgive us Lent begins on Ash Wednes- of our sins and save us so we day, March 5, and continues can enter the Kingdom of Heav- until Holy Saturday, April 19. en. We encounter His mercy and During the 40-day fast of Lent, forgiveness in a particular way we recall Jesus’ journey into the in the confessional. desert after his baptism by John “Whatever we do, it is import- in the Jordan River. ant to do something concrete Scripture tells us, “Jesus was and specific and intentional,” led by the Spirit into the desert Archbishop Paul Coakley said in to be tempted by the devil” (Mt his annual Lenten video mes- 4:1). There, “he fasted for forty sage, available at www.archokc. days and forty nights” (Mt 4:2). org. If we’re honest with ourselves, “What we embrace as a Lenten the thought of going into a des- discipline ought not to draw the ert, a wasteland, a barren and focus on ourselves but make us abandoned place – to be tempt- more mindful of our brothers ed, no less – is uncomfortable, and sisters in need,” he added. but imitating Jesus by observ- Pope Francis, too, has empha- ing a season of penitence and sized communion with the poor baptismal renewal is a deep and as a key to observing Lent. powerful way to respond to our “May this Lenten season find the whole Church ready to bear Palms are burned for ashes used to mark the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. baptismal call. The penitential season of Lent calls Christians to prayer, fasting, repentance and witness to all those who live in “By taking an active approach charity. (CNS photo/Bill Wittman) to the three traditional pillars material, moral and spiritual of Lenten observance – prayer, destitution the Gospel message fasting and almsgiving – we rec- of the merciful love of God our ognize that to be evangelists, we Father, who is ready to embrace must first be evangelized our- everyone in Christ,” the pope Seven practical ways selves,” the USCCB website on said in his Lenten message, Lent states. available at www.vatican.va. “The key to fruitful observance “We can do this to the extent to observe Lent of these practices is to recognize that we imitate Christ who be-  Say a small prayer for the poor every time the their link to baptismal renewal. came poor and enriched us by phone rings We are called not just to ab- his poverty,” the pope continued. Put coins in a Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl stain from sin during Lent, but “Lent is a fitting time for self-de- every time you text a friend to true conversion of our hearts nial; we would do well to ask Fast from the Internet or social media one day and minds as followers of Christ. ourselves what we can give up in each week We recall those waters in which order to help and enrich others Use the time you’re stuck in traffi c as a time in we were baptized into Christ’s by our own poverty. Let us not silence with God death, died to sin and evil, and forget that real poverty hurts: no Make your offi ce space, carpool lane or pew a gossip began new life in Christ,” the self-denial is real without this free zone website continues. dimension of penance. I distrust Subscribe to a daily devotional or Scripture reading Yet another way to observe this a charity that costs nothing and Truly listen and meditate on the Stations of the season is to go to Confession. does not hurt.” Cross each Friday We are called to not only avoid Cara Koenig is photographer sin but also to be cleansed of it and special projects editor for the through Penance during Lent Sooner Catholic. Regulations shape Lenten observance The Lenten obligation, as determined for Catholics in What does abstinence the United States by our bishops, requires that fasting be mean? observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The law of The law of abstinence abstinence from meat is to be observed on Ash Wednes- forbids the eating of meat; day and all the Fridays of Lent. Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. Oth- Who must fast? er voluntary acts of self-deni- All Catholics who are between the ages of 18 and 59. al are encouraged during The obligation ceases when one begins his/her 60th this penitential season. year. Can anyone be dispensed or excused from fast and/ Who must abstain? All Catholics who are 14 years and older. or abstinence? Individuals with just cause may be dispensed by a What does fasting mean? priest. Those who are ill or have a similar serious reason The observance of fasting means that those obliged are excused from the observance of fast and abstinence. may take only one full meal on the day of fast. Two light- Catholics are reminded that they should not lightly er meals (not equal to another full meal) are permitted if excuse themselves from this obligation and if they do necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs. so, they then need to compensate with prayer and other Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. voluntary acts of penance. 2 February 23, 2014 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic International/National February 23, 2014 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Exclusively on A turbulent year that strengthened the papacy By Francis X. Rocca ministry.” papal events or by the intensive sized recommendations by bish- Rebuilding lives in the wake of the website Catholic News Service From that assumption, it was a and almost entirely favorable cov- ops at the gathering. Pope Francis VATICAN CITY — When Pope small stretch to wonder whether erage by secular media. scrapped the draft provided to him By Sooner Catholic Staff Benedict XVI announced, on Feb. the demands of the 21st-century Within the Vatican, the pope has and wrote his own document, in Super-typhoon Haiyan 11, 2013, that he would become papacy — in terms of communi- not hesitated to replace offi cials in his distinctive voice and focusing Since joining the board of Catholic Relief Services downed coconut palm Additional coverage of the fi rst pope in nearly 600 years cations, management and travel key positions and launch a pro- on his particular concerns. two years ago I have made three visits to various CRS lumber, cut by hand with Church and archdiocesan to resign, speculation was as — had grown too heavy for any cess leading to a major overhaul of Even the presence of the retired project sites around the world. It has been an ex- chainsaws and covered news and events, only on varied as it was excited about the man, especially one as old as most the church’s central administra- pope, living quietly in his succes- traordinary blessing to witness the good work being with metal roofi ng. These www.soonercatholic.com: long-term consequences of his popes. tion, the Roman Curia. sor’s shadow within the Vatican done worldwide on behalf of Catholics in the United efforts are making very historic act. But one common line When the newly elected Pope While Pope Francis has stressed walls, has proven not a hindrance States. While many noble efforts are carried out in suitable housing avail- Worldwide Marriage of thought held that, for better or Francis stepped out on the loggia the importance of collegiality, to Pope Francis but instead a the name of individual Catholics and local commu- able for large numbers of Encounter honored the worse, his decision might leave the in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on or consultation with his brother major asset. Pope Francis has told the evening of March 13, 2013, bishops, his institutional appli- reporters that he consults with his nities, CRS is the offi cial humanitarian development families. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley longest-married couple in papacy a less exalted and power- his words and gestures seemed to cation of that principle has so far predecessor as he would with a and relief agency of the United States Conference of The whole experience Oklahoma on Sunday, Feb. ful offi ce, bringing the supreme encourage predictions of a down- taken the form of the Council of “wise grandfather.” Catholic Bishops. was a bit overwhelming. Among the lasting impres- 16, at Saint Andrew’s Cath- pontiff closer to the level of other My visit in early February to the Philippines was the sions that my visit to the Philippines have left me bishops, clergy and faithful. scaled papacy. The new pontiff Cardinals, an eight-member panel No less importantly from the olic Church in Moore, Okla. broke with usual practice by he named to advise him on re- point of view of the faithful, the fi rst time I had seen CRS in action in one of its signa- with is the amazing faith of the Filipino people. I Might the presence of two liv- asking for the people’s blessing form of the Vatican bureaucracy two men’s affectionate relationship ture program areas, emergency response. This visit have never visited a country where the Catholic faith ing popes inside the Vatican sow The annual Roman before he gave them his own, and and governance of the universal has reinforced a sense of funda- came in the wake of the November Super-typhoon is so evident and the faithful so fervent, even in the confusion over where governing Holiday in Norman benefi ts referred to himself simply as the church. mental continuity between their Haiyan or Yolanda, as it is called locally. Three face of such devastation and hardship. As we visit- authority actually lay, or, at least, the children of All Saints bishop of Rome. By streamlining the process pontifi cates, despite their striking months after the devastating storm raked across ed cities and villages people were always ready with dilute the prestige of the unique Catholic School. With a Was Pope Francis signaling his through which recommendations stylistic differences when it comes the island nation, I participated in a delegation that a smile; always eager to request a blessing. In a role of vicar of Christ? Might the Mardi Gras theme, this intention to play a less command- from bishops reach the pope, the to evangelization and celebration included, among others, Dr. Carolyn Woo, president country in which the Catholic faith is such an inte- precedent of resignation make it year’s event is Saturday, ing role than his predecessors, council has only made it easier for of the liturgy. Such reassurance and CEO of CRS, and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, pres- gral part of the fabric of the culture, the response easier to drive a future pope from March 1, at the National demoting himself to the status of him to make executive decisions is invaluable, given the pope’s ident of the USCCB. Our delegation spent time with to humanitarian needs tells only a part of the story. offi ce, thus introducing a new Center for Employee Devel- fi rst among episcopal equals, in a in his own name, such as the essential role in preserving church local CRS staff, local Church offi cials and internation- The church infrastructure has also been devastat- kind of political pressure into the al Caritas partners who have been on the frontlines opment Conference Center leadership of the church? move toward some sort of democ- establishment of a special com- unity. ed. In the Archdiocese of Palo, which was among ratization of the church? mission on sex abuse, which he For all of Pope Francis’ virtues of the disaster response in Tacloban and Palo on the ballroom. The background of Pope Bene- the hardest hit areas, 90 percent of church build- The prospect of a weakened approved in December less than a as a leader, the strength of the island of Leyte, where we spent a considerable por- dict’s decision added to the sense ings were damaged or completely destroyed. Sacred papacy may have seemed plau- day after hearing the proposal. offi ce he holds today ultimately tion of our time. Archbishop Paul Coak- of crisis. Although the 85-year-old Heart Cathedral, which had recently been renovated sible in the wake of Pope Bene- Pope Francis has spoken of owes even more to his predeces- This devastating typhoon brought the highest ley will pray Vespers at 4 pope said he was stepping down in preparation for the 75th anniversary of the estab- dict’s announcement, but over the the importance of the Synod of sor, who affi rmed its importance sustained winds of any storm ever to make land- p.m. March 2 in the Saint due to deteriorating “strength of lishment of the archdiocese, was heavily damaged. It subsequent year, the world has Bishops, but his most eloquent in the very act of resigning. No fall anywhere on earth. In addition to 200 mile per Francis de Sales Chapel of mind and body,” it was easy to lost its roof and we celebrated Mass one evening in watched his successor assert his statement on its role may be his words or gestures could have hour winds, Haiyan brought a devastating 10-foot the Catholic Pastoral Center believe that a year of scandal and a transept of the devastated church with starlight as leadership in ways that have made apostolic exhortation “Evangelii demonstrated more powerfully storm surge that infl icted unimaginable damage over in observation of the World controversy — over leaked cor- our only ceiling. the offi ce only stronger. Gaudium,” published in November that the pope is not a mere fi gure- a vast swath of land across the mid-section of the respondence documenting cor- Obviously there is much work remaining to be Day of Prayer Celebrating With his informal charisma, in response to the October 2012 head, but truly the leader of 1.2 Philippines. As a result, 4 million persons have been ruption and incompetence in the done. I was deeply impressed by the dedication of Consecrated Life. Open to plain speaking and spontaneous synod on the new evangelization. billion people around the world, displaced and more than 1.1 million homes dam- Vatican — had helped convince the national and international CRS staff on hand to the public. style, Pope Francis quickly gar- Previous popes have typically than Pope Benedict’s admission aged. In total, it is estimated that the storm affected him he was “no longer suited to an facilitate this long-term recovery. For the last three nered colossal popularity, whether based such documents on a draft that a stronger man was needed to 14 million people and resulted in more than 6,000 adequate exercise of the Petrine months many staff members have been housed in the The 32nd Annual Green measured by record turnouts at by synod offi cials, which synthe- fi ll the role. deaths with more than 1,700 still missing and pre- local archdiocesan chancery in Palo where they sleep Tie Gala of Catholic Char- sumed dead. Thousands of families lost their liveli- in tents and labor selfl essly with tremendous skill ities of the Archdiocese of hoods. The damage to infrastructure will take years and professional competence. I am very proud of our Oklahoma City is March 8, New stem-cell method offers another alternative to embryonic research to rebuild. CRS staff, and of the tremendous fi nancial support 2014, at the National Cow- By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Father Pacholczyk, a priest of new STAP process is yet another sion funded 11 embryonic stem-cell Since Catholic Relief Services was already on the that has been directed to CRS and the USCCB to boy and Western Heritage Catholic News Service the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., indication that “there are all these projects and four using adult stem ground in the Philippines at the time the storm assist with disaster relief and recovery. While CRS Museum. Learn more at BALTIMORE — A new method of who holds a doctorate in neuro- different ways to create stem cells cells that year, the report said. struck in November, the CRS response was swift. In is mandated to assist with the humanitarian efforts, http://greentiegala.net. creating versatile stem cells from science from Yale University, said without ever having to endanger a But in 2012, the most recent spite of the logistical nightmare, CRS started distri- the USCCB is able to dedicate a signifi cant portion a relatively simple manipulation of the only “potential future ethical human being.” year for which fi gures are avail- bution of emergency services within a week of the of a national collection for Haiyan to help rebuild the The eighth annual existing cells could further reduce issue” raised by the new STAP cells He said adult stem cells — drawn able, the California institute fund- disaster. Within two months of the storm, nearly churches that have been damaged and destroyed. the need for any stem-cell research would be if scientists were to coax from living human beings without ed 15 nonembryonic projects for 45,000 households had been served. The relief oper- Oklahoma Catholic Wom- Little by little life will return to normal. They will en’s Conference is April 5, involving human embryos, accord- them into “a new degree of fl exi- harming them, as well as from some $50 million and gave only ation will reach 60,000 households with emergency bility beyond classical pluripoten- umbilical cord blood or bone mar- rebuild, even after such devastating losses. Their 2014, at the Reed Center ing to leading ethicists. six grants totaling $19 million to shelter, water, sanitation and basic household items. cy,” creating cells “with essential row — “are the only stem cells that faith is their greatest resource. Please keep the vic- in Midwest City. Speakers Although the process has only projects that involved the destruc- That is just the beginning. characteristics of embryos and the have ever proven to help a single tims of this disaster in your prayers along with those include Tom Peterson, Pat been tested in mice, two studies tion of human embryos. Maryland’s At this time, the CRS response is transitioning from propensity to develop into the adult patient.” More than 60,000 patients who generously give and labor to assist them. published Jan. 29 in the journal grants in 2013 were to one stem- relief to recovery activities targeting 20,000 house- Gohn, Jamie Biller, Maura organism.” around the world are receiving Archbishop Coakley was elected to the CRS Board of Nature detailed research showing cell project using embryos and 28 holds for transitional shelters and another 15,000 to Byrne and Lorryn McGarry. “Generating human embryos in treatments for a variety of diseases Directors in November 2011. He was appointed Chair- success with a process called stim- not using them. assist with recovery of their livelihoods. Vast areas the laboratory, regardless of the from adult stem cells, he added. man of the Board in November 2013. ulus-triggered acquisition of plurip- Doerfl inger said he is also seeing of coconut farmland and thousands of fi shing boats Plus, don’t miss daily specifi c methodology, will always Another type of adult stem cells, otency, or STAP. a shift in the respect accorded to were destroyed by the storm. The local economy updates on Facebook and raise signifi cant ethical red fl ags,” called induced pluripotent stem Scientists from Japan’s RIKEN adult stem-cell research even by has been severely disrupted. Thousands of transi- Turn to page 8 and 9 for photos from Twitter! he said. cells, or iPS cells, is still being research institute and Harvard’s the most ardent supporters of em- tional shelters are being constructed from abundant Archbishop Coakley’s trip to the Philippines. The Catholic Church opposes any used only in animal models, said bryonic stem-cell research. Brigham and Women’s Hospital research involving the destruction Prentice, who holds a doctorate When Yamanaka won the Nobel in Boston were able to reprogram of human embryos to create stem in biochemistry and was a found- Prize in 2012, Julian Savulescu, a Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar blood cells from newborn mice by cells. ing member of Do No Harm: The longtime proponent of embryonic The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. placing them in a low-level acidic Richard Doerfl inger, associate Coalition of Americans for Research research, said the Japanese sci- Feb. 23 – Centennial Mass and Celebration, 11 a.m., Sacred Heart Church, Konawa bath for 30 minutes. Seven to 9 director of the U.S. bishops’ Secre- Ethics. Japanese scientist Shinya Feb. 24 – Feb. 25 – Spring Clergy Days, Catholic Pastoral Center percent of the cells subjected to tariat for Pro-Life Activities, said if Yamanaka received the 2012 Nobel entist “has taken people’s ethical Feb. 25 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis De Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center such stress returned to a state of the new method were used to cre- Prize in Physiology or Medicine for concerns seriously about embryo Feb. 26 – Regional Vicars Meeting, 1 p.m. , Catholic Pastoral Center pluripotency and were able to grow ate stem cells so versatile that they his discovery of the iPS technique. research and modifi ed the trajec- Feb. 26 – Confi rmation, 7p.m., Saint John Nepomuk Church, Yukon into other types of cells in the body. could form placenta tissue and A recent report by the Charlotte tory of research into a path that is Feb. 27 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Rosary School, Oklahoma City “If this technology proves feasible make human cloning easier, “then Lozier Institute, research arm of acceptable for all. He deserves not Feb. 27 – Catholic Charities Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Catholic Charities Offi ces with human cells, which seems we would have serious moral prob- the Susan B. Anthony List, showed only a Nobel Prize for medicine but March 1 – Catholic Men’s Conference, Embassy Suites Convention Center, Norman likely, it will offer yet another alter- lems with that.” But there is no a turnaround in funding for adult a Nobel Prize for ethics.” March 2 – Confi rmation, 10:30 a.m., Saint Rose of Lima Church, Perry native for obtaining highly fl exible indication so far that the scientists versus embryonic stem-cell re- “Even the severest critics (of adult March 2 – Rescheduled Vespers for World Day of Prayer Celebrating Consecrated Life, 4 p.m., Saint Francis De stem cells without relying on the could or would do so, he added. search in at least two states — Cal- stem-cell research) are admitting Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center destructive use of human embry- “You could misuse any power- ifornia and Maryland. that the promise people had been March 4 – Department Heads Meeting, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center os,” said Father Tadeusz Pachol- ful technology, but the technique The California Institute for Re- holding out (for embryonic re- March 4 – Finance Council Meeting, 2 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center czyk, director of education at the itself is not problematic” in terms of generative Medicine devoted all of search) is being pursued without March 5 – Ash Wednesday Mass, 6 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help National Catholic Bioethics Center Catholic teaching, Doerfl inger said. its $121 million in funding in 2007, any moral problem,” Doerfl inger March 6 – Vocations Board Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center in Philadelphia. “This is clearly David Prentice, senior fellow for its inaugural year, to embryonic said. “The alternatives that the March 8 – Catholic Charities Green Tie Gala, 6 p.m., National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum a positive direction for scientifi c life sciences at the Family Research stem-cell research, while the Mary- church had been encouraging for March 9 – Rites of Election, 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help research.” Council in Washington, said the land Stem Cell Research Commis- so long are really succeeding.” 4 February 23, 2014 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Cultural February 23, 2014 5 The power of one disciple demonstrated “Sembradores de la Fe”: Spanish-speaking catechists learn to “sow the faith” The archdiocesan Offi ce of Re- In May of 1941, 11 priests at the Salesian parish at a depth where night usually reigns. ligious Education hosted a morn- in Krakow were arrested and murdered by the Na- He disclosed to me the riches of his ing of formation Feb. 1 for Span- zis, leaving only one elderly priest and the provincial inner life, of his mystical life. In his ish-speaking catechists from across to carry on. The Salesians had devoted tremendous words, in his spirituality and in the the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. energy to youth ministry, and the sudden vacuum of example of a life given to God alone, he A crowd of 200 people involved leadership threatened to destroy the work. However, represented a new world that I did not with catechetical ministry joined in there was a bachelor in the parish, a tailor who had yet know. I saw the beauty of a soul song, prayer and learning. sometimes volunteered with the youth, but otherwise opened up by grace.” The keynote address was pre- lived a quiet and unassuming life. In that moment of In April of this year, “Lolek” will be By Carole sented by Victor Valenzuela. Victor Most Reverend crisis, Jan Tyranowski stepped up to help with youth canonized as a saint. Brown, Ph.D. is a national bilingual consultant Paul S. Coakley ministry. And that became a moment of grace for the What can we learn about making for William H. Sadlier, Inc. He has Archbishop of Oklahoma City whole Church. disciples from this example? First, worked in Hispanic ministry for Publisher Jan organized the youth into small cadres, each led discipleship is an irreplaceably person-to-person more than 20 years. In his pre- by one of the more mature boys. The leaders were ac- process. No “program” can replace personal mento- sentations he addressed different countable to Jan, and he met with them personally to ring in discipleship. Lolek could take Jan seriously Tina Korbe Dzurisin learning styles that teachers can help form them in the fundamentals of the spiritual because of how seriously Jan was living his own use to more effectively catechize, Director of Communications/ Catechists gather for prayer at the fi rst Spanish-language congress. Photo Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. life, and guide them in their leadership of the oth- discipleship. Jan had matured in his own relation- as well as the use of art and media Editor ers. This process of personal discipleship was more ship with the Lord, so he knew how to mentor others in catechetical sessions to energize la Fe” (Sowers of the Faith) to em- for their openness and enthusiasm For the Offi ce of Religious Educa- than running a “program.” He spent personal time over the “hurdles” of the spiritual life. When Lolek the learners. phasize the role of those involved in in carrying out this event for all our tion, the focus on the formation of Cara Koenig with each of the young leaders, gave them “spiritual was grieving, Jan knew he was ready for Saint John “It is encouraging to see adults the catechetical ministry. Spanish-speaking catechists. As I homework” according to their abilities and held them of the Cross. The point is: Jan knew Lolek. He knew catechists is one of the main ways Photographer/Special Projects who are so dedicated to the for- Those who attended the confer- said, it was a wonderful experience they respond to the mandate to “Go accountable for the disciplines that would help them his life, his potential, his giftedness, his sorrow. And mation of others take time to be ence praised the choice of topic and because through this congress we Make Disciples.” They understand to grow close to God. he also knew the Lord. He knew how to help Lolek to formed as well. It is a vital part of speaker. could get a sense of how the His- Brianna Osborne One of the young men he discipled was an aspiring know God. being a catechist,” said Pat Koenig, “To me the conference was very panic population has grown, and the importance of events like this in Offi ce Staff young actor, nicknamed Lolek. Lolek was deeply im- Secondly, this example shows us how vocations are director of the Offi ce of Religious signifi cant, full of ideas and in- this gives us the opportunity to see the lives of those who are involved Volume 36, Number 4 pressed by Jan’s deep experience of a personal rela- a fruit of discipleship. We must help people become Education at the archdiocese. spiration; not only for catechists, the many needs and talents that we in catechetical ministry. tionship with God. The intensity of Jan’s spiritual life disciples before we ask them to consider consecrated “With the resurgence of those in but also for those who help teach have in our parishes. It was also an “This was a signifi cant event and was unlike anything the boys had ever encountered. life. People who have been led through a process of Sooner Catholic Newspaper catechetical ministry who speak the faith to adults in baptismal opportunity to get to know one an- we are so grateful to those who It was off-putting at fi rst, but ultimately life-changing. personal discipleship experience a radical openness 7501 Northwest Expressway Spanish, we discussed the idea classes, marriage preparation or other, and learn about one another. helped make it happen, to those Jan challenged Lolek and his peers to pray—not just to God’s will that just isn’t there otherwise. By culti- of offering a conference like this quinceañeras,” said Amalia Gens- I really liked the speaker because Oklahoma City, OK 73132 who attended, and to William H. to say prayers in isolated moments, but to live their vating personal discipleship, we cultivate sensitivity again. It was a joy to have a won- man, coordinator of Hispanic he gave us lots of tools and new Sadlier Inc. for their sponsorship,” (405) 721-1810 whole lives in conscious contact with God. to God’s call and God’s plan. derful turnout and a great speaker Ministry at Holy Family Church in ideas that were easy to put into Koenig said. Fax: (405) 721-5210 When Lolek was 20, his widowed father died, leav- Thirdly, we learn the power of one disciple involved in this renewed event,” Lawton. practice in all levels of catechesis. Email: [email protected] ing him alone in the world. In the midst of that dark to change the course of history. Suppose Jan said Angela Schmidt, associate “It was a lovely experience for His presentation was simple, clear The Offi ce of Religious Education chapter, Jan introduced him to the writing of Saint Tyranowski had excused himself from youth ministry Mailing Address: director of the Religious Education me,” said Sister Margarita Castro, and consistent. He is a man of God hopes to build upon the efforts John of the Cross. In the spirituality of Saint John, in the parish? Suppose Lolek had never been given set forth this year to hold similar P.O. Box 32180 offi ce. The committee agreed upon CMST. “I want to thank the arch- who knew how to give his message Lolek found wisdom that shed light on his bewilder- tools to grow in sensitivity to the Lord’s guidance in naming this event “Sembradores de diocesan Religious Education team with humility.” events in the future. Oklahoma City, OK 73123 ing suffering. Although it was unusual for someone his life? No doubt, he would have gone on to become so young to read Saint John of the Cross, it came at a famous Polish actor whose name no one remem- Catholic Action Club serves the Hispanic Black and Indian Mission Offi ce supports pro- Visit us online at the right time for Lolek and would become a defi ning bers. As it turned out, God had a much bigger stage www.soonercatholic.org feature of his spiritual life. in mind for him. He would play a decisive role in the grams in Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Tyranowski was a layman who led other laymen to Second Vatican Council and in the collapse of the community through fun and fellowship By Brianna Osborne in the 1940s, and suggested the On March 9, 2014, a special Institute also utilizes the BIMO become disciples. In 1978, one of them became pope. Soviet Union. But he might never have found that collection for the Black and Grant to support evangelization Visit the Archdiocsan website The Sooner Catholic organization. The fi rst seven offi - “Lolek” (Pope John Paul II) refl ected often on the deci- stage, but for the impact of one disciple, a bachelor, a Indian Mission Offi ce will take and early education of Native A devotion to the Catholic faith, cers of the club met Oct. 26, 1948, at www.archokc.org sive role that Tyranowski had played in his life. tailor, a layman: Servant of God Jan Tyranowski. place throughout the archdiocese. American children and families in a love of traditional Hispanic led by President Manuel Galindo. “He was one of those unknown saints, hidden amid Carole Brown, Ph.D., directs the archdiocesan Offi ce Founded by the Catholic bishops the Shawnee area. celebrations and an enthusiasm They held their fi rst celebration The Sooner Catholic the others like a marvelous light at the bottom of life, of New Evangelization. of the United States, the Black Last year, Saint Gregory’s Ab- for service to the community are the next Sept. 16 for the Mexican (USPS 066-910) is published and Indian Mission Offi ce (BIMO) bey utilized grant monies to sup- just a few of the characteristics Independence Day. seeks to work with and assist port Native American pow-wows biweekly except for once in July Moving beyond the Papal States mentality that make the Catholic Action Rey Madrid, a member of the club who has served as president local diocesan communities in and other events honoring Saint and twice in December by When the Holy See signed the U.N. That having been said, and meant, let’s move on Club (Grupo de Acción Católica) a several times, recalls these “Fies- spreading the Gospel. Kateri Tekakwitha. the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Convention on the Rights of the Child to the real issue: Why did the Holy See set itself, and welcoming presence to the His- tas Patrias,” in which a Queen was Every year, it is the amazing Corpus Christi Church in in 1990, a friend knowledgeable in the Catholic Church, up for this kind of rancid at- panic community in Oklahoma elected to “represent the whole generosity of Catholic faithful Oklahoma City has served the legal matters said that the Convention tack? Why, to return to 1990, did the Holy See sign City. Members said they believe The newspaper is not responsible Hispanic community.” According throughout the country that African-American residents of was a snare that would eventually the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which at the group is the fi rst ever Mexi- for unsolicited material. to Hernandez, it was “a penny a enables the Black and Indian northeastern Oklahoma City come back to bite the Vatican. numerous points is out of sync with Catholic under- can-American organization in the Copyright © 2014 Sooner Catholic vote” to elect a girl, and she would Mission Offi ce to support the fol- since its dedication in 1945. This The bite came earlier this month, in standings of family life? history of the state of Oklahoma. be crowned on the big day of the lowing important priorities: enliv- year, grant funds will be used to a deeply tendentious report from the Here’s my answer: Too many Vatican offi cials still Founded in 1947 at Little Flower dance. The governor, the mayor ening parish life and catechesis, strengthen the fi ne music minis- Subscription rate: $20 per year Geneva-based U.N. Committee on the think of the Church’s interface with world politics parish, the group moved to Sacred By George and the bishop would attend. encouraging vocations, empow- try program of the parish and to for all who are not members of the Rights of the Child. The Committee, as if the Holy See were the Papal States—a class-B Heart Church in Oklahoma City. Weigel The club still has a full calendar. ering evangelizers and helping develop the youth and religious fl ogged the Holy See for alleged inad- European political entity, trying to punch above its The group is currently recruiting Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Catholic Action raffl es off bicycles educators reach children. education program. Parish staff equacies in responding to the abuse weight. And if you’re thinking within that framework, new members. Periodical postage paid at at a Christmas celebration for kids Archbishop Coakley said pro- and volunteers will continue the crisis. But it did not stop there. The Committee also it becomes important to sign on to this, that, or the This multifaceted group wants Oklahoma City, OK 73125. taking religious education classes, grams sponsored by two archdi- outreach and evangelization pro- demanded that the Church “review its position on other international legal instrument contrived by the to “provide an opportunity to grow and helps plan the annual Our ocesan parishes (Corpus Christi grams of the parish. abortion” and amend Canon Law “with a view to iden- U.N. Signing on tells you that you’re a player. in a personal and spiritual way, Lady of Guadalupe celebration. in Oklahoma City and Saint In his pastoral letter, Go Make POSTMASTER: Send address tifying circumstances under which access to abortion Yet the past four decades have demonstrated that to become a better Christian” to With money raised from bake sales Patrick in Anadarko), Saint Disciples, Archbishop Coakley changes to the Sooner Catholic, services can be permitted.” And that the Church work the Holy See’s ability to shape world politics comes, Hispanic men and women in the and other events, the group offers Gregory Abbey and the Oklaho- reminds us that “Living our faith to “overcome all barriers and taboos surrounding ad- not from playing the game, but by raising moral ar- archdiocese, said club vice presi- P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, a scholarship to a student attend- ma Benedictine Institute Home from the heart of the Church, olescent sexuality” by, among other things, increasing guments. Throughout the world, the Catholic Church dent Merce Hernandez. The group OK 73123. ing Bishop McGuinness or Mount Start were awarded grants in late living as disciples of Jesus and “access to family planning and contraceptives.” And has disentangled itself from the Babylonian captivity fi nds that preserving cultural heri- Saint Mary’s. 2013. These grants total $32,000 sharing in the very life and love that the Church concede that its teaching on the mo- of legal establishment: the Church no longer seeks tage, such as devotion to Our Lady “We need members who are and represent a return to the of the Holy Trinity, moves us rality of homosexual acts leads to “social stigmatiza- the “blessing” of the state, it simply asks (and if nec- of Guadalupe, is an effective way devoted to their faith and want to archdiocese of 94 percent of the to serve the needs of others, as tion and violence.” And that the Church take serious- essary, demands) that the state allow the Church to to foster this growth. serve the Lord by being a member donations to the Black and Indian Christ served.” ly the child’s “right” to sass (i.e., “freely express their be itself. It is past time to consider a parallel re-set in Their mission, however, in- of the club,” said Madrid. Mission Collection from the arch- March 5 marks the begin- views” to) parents and other adults. the Holy See’s relationship to world politics. That re- cludes more than just personal The club meets the second Sun- diocese during 2013. ning of Lent, a time to focus That various Vatican offi ces were slow to respond to set might well begin by determining whether there are improvement. From the beginning, day of every month. The club is Saint Patrick church in Anadar- our hearts and minds through the abuse crisis has been conceded by the Holy See: international legal conventions from which the Holy the mission has been “to come bilingual. High school and col- ko will utilize its grant to support prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. and it has been conceded by being corrected with re- See should withdraw, because adherence to them is together as a family, to help with lege-age members are especially and supplement its religious Please begin your Lenten journey medial action, not by the logorrhea that characterizes theologically incongruous, imprudent or both. the needs of others, to make life needed. Membership is open to education programs at the par- with prayerful consideration of a U.N. agencies deploring various human ills. But it George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow of the a little better for the community,” all, not just parishioners of Sa- ish and its rural missions, which commitment to aid the mission doesn’t take a conspiracy theorist to understand that Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. continued Hernandez. The Sooner Catholic cred Heart. Those interested may continue to provide religious ed- of the BIMO through a generous the Committee’s report has far less to do with pro- Weigel’s column is distributed by the Denver Catholic Father Alexander Leon, OCD, is supported through the contact Merce Hernandez at (405) ucation and evangelization to the donation to the Black and Indian tecting young people than with deploring the Catholic Register, the offi cial newspaper of the Archdiocese of saw the needs of the Hispanic Archdiocesan Development Fund. 685-8540 or club president Rich- Native American Catholics of the Mission Collection on March 9, sexual ethic, using the abuse scandal as a weapon. Denver. members of Little Flower parish ard Marmolejo at (405) 605-4355. area. The Oklahoma Benedictine 2014. 6 February 23, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Vocations February 23, 2014 7 Former Oklahoma First Lady to keynote Ladies of Grace Conference By J.E. Helm something for everyone. Mary by female Con- In her address, Keating will For the Sooner Catholic Jane Fry, PharmD, will pres- fi rmandi or other explain how living a life focused Meet Our On Saturday, March 1, 2014, ent “Vitamins and Minerals and young women vol- on these three virtues can truly Christ the King Parish in Okla- Supplements, Oh My!” Julie unteers. Semtner change an individual’s life as well Seminarians homa City will host the Ladies of Bays, public protection chief of points out that it is as the lives of those with whom Grace 2014 women’s conference. the Oklahoma Attorney General’s “important for them she comes in contact each day. Offi ce, will speak on “Cyber Se- to see our commu- Keating is a fourth generation The conference will run from 9 curity, Your Risk of Theft, Fraud nity.” Oklahoman who has served in This is the 18th part in a 24-part a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to all and Abuse.” “Making Rosaries Ladies of Grace many leadership roles throughout series to introduce the seminar- area women. Cathy Keating and Making Rosaries Work” will be is all about build- the years. She is currently on the ians of the Archdiocese of Okla- Adonna Meyer, one of the pro- offered by Betty Bodman and the ing community, national advisory boards of the homa City to the people they will gram’s organizers, says “you First National Catholic Sisters Week Christ the King rosary makers. Six and Semtner says “It’s a wonder- Oklahoma City National Memorial one day serve as priests. don’t even have to be Catholic to other workshops, on equivalently ful place to come and enjoy each and the Oklahoma Medical Re- attend.” She explains that the relevant topics, will be presented. other.” search Foundation. In 2011, she Will Banowsky highlights contributions of women religious conference was designed to offer The morning’s fi rst two break- Pope Francis has reiterated the was inducted into the Oklahoma 1. What is your home By Sarah Cooper inviting a friend to join you in prayer at a women the chance to get better For the Sooner Catholic convent, or share your vocation story with out sessions will be followed by a call for a new focus on evangeliza- Hall of Fame. parish? My home Parish is acquainted and to “fi nd out about catered lunch. tion in the Church, and reaching Cost of attending the conference The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation recently others. things” of interest to young wom- Mistress of Ceremonies for the out to each other in faith and in is $25 and includes lunch. Wom- Saint Thomas More University Parish in awarded a $3.3 million dollar grant to Saint Saint Catherine University will kick off the en, seniors, mothers and working day is Dottie Overal. She and friendship is an essential part of en can register with Cindi Rice at Norman Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minn. to week on Saturday, March 8, with a panel women. Gayle Semtner fi rst organized La- that. (405) 843-4766 or online at cindy@ 2. What seminary do you attend? Saint create the National Catholic Sisters Week. discussion titled “Sister Stories: How Did I Three breakout sessions will dies of Grace in 2003. There will be one more breakout ckokc.org. Christ the King Church Meinrad in Southern Indiana This year, during the week of March 8 to 14, Know?” hosted by nationally known jour- each offer three workshops. La- Semtner explains that Ladies session following lunch. Next will is located at 8005 Dorset Drive in 3. If it is God’s will, what year will you Saint Catherine University intends to boost nalist Soledad O’Brien. For those unable to dies may attend one presentation of Grace began in a prayer group be the conference keynote speaker, Nichols Hills. attend in person, the event will be streamed be ordained a priest? Lord willing, I will awareness of the contribution of women reli- per session for a total of three and still strives “to have a spiritual former Oklahoma First Lady Cathy Jeanne Helm is a freelance writer gious to our country and our church. online at https://www2.stkate.edu/ncsw/ workshops the day of the confer- track.” “We’ve always maintained Keating. Her talk is titled “The for the Sooner Catholic and an ad- be ordained to the priesthood in 2019. Taking place during Women’s History events. ence. that,” Semtner says. Three Magic Words of Faith, Hope junct professor of English at several 4. How old were you when you fi rst Month, the focus of the fi rst annual Nation- Locally in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma A variety of topics will offer The luncheon is usually served and Love.” area colleges. thought that God might be calling you to al Catholic Sisters Week is to bring to the City, the faithful can participate in a Ves- the priesthood? The fi rst time I remember forefront the ongoing impact women religious pers service on March 2 commemorating the World Day of Prayer Celebrating Consecrat- Edmond parish begins perpetual Eucharistic adoration thinking seriously about the priesthood I have on our communities. Oftentimes, they are educating our children, caring for our ed Life. Rescheduled because of inclement By Brianna Osborne parish this size can!” with the Blessed Sacrament. was 18 years old. sick, and spreading Christ’s good news with- weather on Feb. 2, the event, led by Arch- The Sooner Catholic “It took a lot of hands and a lot Hundreds of people have signed 5. What is your favorite subject in the out even a mention in the bishop Paul Coakley, will of perfect timing,” said Case. “It’s On Feb. 1, Saint John the Baptist up, registered adorers and sub- seminary? Of the classes I have taken local media. Sisters were often push- start at 4 p.m. in the chapel been a real parish event, with so Catholic Church in Edmond began stitutes included, to fi ll 24 hours so far, my favorite was Human Develop- “We want to celebrate ing forward on the front located inside the Catholic many stepping forward.” Case also perpetual Eucharistic adoration. a day, seven days a week of ado- ment and Christian Maturity. But I am their good works and good lines of social change, Pastoral Center. In the past, pastors and parish- credits the “excitement and zeal” ration time. Case said that it took will, among Catholics and Currently, in the Arch- of her fellow coordinator, Velma really enjoying Creed through History rolling up their sleeves and ioners had supported efforts to weeks for parishioners Jill Nisbet, non-Catholics alike. Sis- diocese of Oklahoma City, Brandt, to the whole endeavor com- and Theology, and Word and Interpreta- doing whatever it took to we have 13 communities of increase the hours of adoration, Sherry Hatherley, Michelle James ters were often pushing but the timing was never right to ing together. tion. make it happen — praying, women religious serving the and Ann Sorrels to help respond to forward on the front lines secure enough participants to sup- Case has been passionate about 6. What is the most important thing of social change, rolling petitioning, painting, found- people and at least two young calls from parishioners. port nonstop adoration. Eucharistic adoration for many up their sleeves and do- ing much-needed hospitals, women serving the Church Case said that it wouldn’t have you have learned in the seminary so Two major factors contributed to years, ever since a reversion to the far? The most important thing I have ing whatever it took to schools and non-profi ts, in orders outside Oklaho- Catholic faith in her mid-20s. happened without help from Father make it happen — pray- ma. Vocations director of the success of this particular at- learned in seminary so far is how im- reaching out to immigrants. tempt to start perpetual adoration, “It really hit me that this is truly Ackerman and Father John Peter ing, petitioning, painting, the Archdiocese of Oklaho- according to Cindy Case, one of the Jesus Christ,” she said. “I was so Swaminathan. “They supported it portant getting to seminary actually is founding much-needed ma City, Father Stephen coordinators of Eucharistic adora- deeply changed; it blew me out of for the Eucharist. High school from the pulpit,” said Case. “We’re for those who are discerning. There is hospitals, schools and non-profi ts, reaching Hamilton, hopes to see the number of young tion at Saint John’s. the water.” teens are taking slots during the so grateful for their priesthood.” only so much one can do in discernment out to immigrants,” said Christina Capec- women discerning a vocation to the religious life increase through the efforts of the sisters First, Father Ray Ackerman Case was ecstatic when she was midnight hours. Teachers from Benediction takes place Friday without getting to seminary, but fi nally chi, spokesperson for the National Catholic at Saint Catherine University and National began his pastoral assignment at told that they could fi nally begin Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School, afternoons at 5 p.m. Adorers are getting here and starting the journey just Sisters Week. “They continue to shape our the parish school of Saint John’s, nation with quiet acts of service to neighbors Catholic Sisters Week. Saint John’s, and he immediately perpetual adoration. still needed; those interested may opened my heart so much more. gave the go-ahead to start gath- “You just want to rejoice, weep come in the afternoons. Men with in needs.” “The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has contact Cindy Case at (405) 359- 8. What do you look forward to most long benefi ted from the consecrated witness ering volunteers. Second, for the and thank God,” said Case. “It’s four-wheel drive vehicles have vol- In addition, Capecchi hopes this will inspire 0578 or Velma Brandt at (405) and the committed ministry of so many 2013 Lenten Mission, Saint John’s starting to affect people’s lives. You unteered to be the “weather team,” about becoming a priest? The thing I look girls and young women to realize that a voca- 475-6398. orders of women religious. They bring sensi- invited Father Larry Richards, a want everybody to understand this and come to the chapel during forward to the most is being present to tion to the religious life is still a worthwhile tivity and compassion to the Church’s mis- popular speaker on various theo- excitement. It’s such a powerful gift severe storms. Families bring their Brianna Osborne is a staff writer others in their times of joy or sorrow – and viable option. sion to the world, a world that can be dark logical and spiritual topics. Father from God to have His true pres- children. The Knights of Columbus, for the Sooner Catholic and the ed- “We believe a catalyst is relationships, just being present and sharing the love and in pain without the presence of Christ Richards enthusiastically promoted ence.” the women’s Bible study groups, itor of the Sooner Catholic enews- when a young woman forges a one-on-one and joy of Christ with all. friendship with a sister. It’s unlikely you’ll witnessed to so convincingly by women reli- Eucharistic adoration, and said “If Parishioners of all ages and all the men’s group, and many more letter, which is available at https:// 9. Who is your favorite saint? Saint consider religious life if you haven’t met and gious,” said Father Hamilton. “The Church’s my little parish can do it, then a walks of life are showing their love have volunteered to spend time www.fl ocknote.com/list/126932. James the Apostle has always been one been inspired by a sister,” said Capecchi. life suffers without the unique vocation of of my favorite saints, but, as an attor- “When we hear from college students who communities of women religious.” Noted Catholic Apologist on the culture wars confronting U.S.: ‘Life is spiritual warfare’ Sarah Cooper is a freelance writer for the ney, I also have an affi nity for Saint have been introduced to women religious, By Connie Summers the fl esh, the world and the devil.” was a political dimension to the ers. Catholics also have the Bible, they tell us they’re surprised by how relevant Sooner Catholic. For the Sooner Catholic Expounding further on spiritual culture war in America, particularly the Holy Spirit and, of course, Thomas More. they are and how much wisdom they have to On Sunday, Feb. 16, Boston combat, in which all Catholics are in regard to the pro-life issue; he Mary, the Mother of God. 10. Name one thing that every Catholic offer a 20-something.” College philosophy professor and called to do battle, Kreeft insisted said Catholics should not be afraid The conference ended with a re- needs to know. Don’t be afraid to talk Sister Diane Koorie, a Sister of Mercy that the devil and his “spies” wage to be “single-issue voters” in regard well-known Catholic apologist and quest from Professor Kreeft: “Now about vocations with your children. The serving the Oklahoma City area, echoes the war on each soul by temptations to life. SAVE THE DATE author, Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., spoke go out and help save the world: calling to the religious and priestly life is sentiment that interacting with sisters in her to a packed house inside Blanken- and these temptations begin with a Kreeft was emphatic that, as the Please be a saint.” wonderful. young life prompted her to consider a voca- ship Hall on the campus of Saint simple thought. Catholic Church is Christ’s body, A short question and answer ses- tion to the religious life. When: Sunday, March 2, 2014—4:00pm “The origin of all sin is thought. we will win the culture war, but Gregory’s University in Shawnee. sion followed 11. Describe your relationship with “I went to a Catholic high school, was active What: World Day of Prayer Celebrating All that we are begins with our Catholics must fi rst stop “worrying Lasting just more than an hour Over the last four years, since Christ. My relationship with Christ is one and involved in several clubs and activities, thoughts.” about offending people” and being Consecrated Life and hosted by Saint Gregory’s FIDE began in 2010 at Saint that I cannot live without. He is the con- many of them with sisters present. I had the Kreeft then went on to mention politically correct. * Offi ce of Faith Integration, Devel- Gregory’s, they have hosted many opportunity to be involved in service with that the sexual revolution, as part “We have become the Church stant in my life. Through the miseries or Where: Chapel of the Catholic Pastoral Center renowned speakers. them, and what they did, how they lived, and opment and Evaluation (FIDE), the of the cultural war, has become Mumbling instead of the Church victories, he is always there. It is nice to interacted with us students is what really at- Archbishop Coakley invites you to pray Vespers conference focused on the culture the most signifi cant and dangerous Militant!” Kreeft said with a smile. Father Nicholas Ast, OSB, vice be able to talk to him, to confer with him tracted me,” said Sister Koorie. “I did feel that with him at 4:00pm to celebrate this important war currently underway in the revolution in the last 2000 years. According to Kreeft, every Cath- president for Mission and Identity and (to know) that he will always love God was calling me to do something with my United States and how Catholics “The sense of the sacred must be olic in “the Church Militant” has and also university chaplain, stated event in the life of the Church. me, even when I do something stupid. life, more than the usual route of college and can win the war. restored to sexuality,” Kreeft de- multiple weapons at their disposal, that the goal of FIDE is to “bring Rescheduled from Feb. 2nd 12. Why choose a life of sacrifi cial a career.” “Our enemies are often not who clared and “Blessed John Paul II’s including faith (which he defi ned nationally recognized Catholic Religious—please assemble in the lobby at 3:45 for procession. To celebrate National Catholic Sisters we think they are. Our enemies are Theology of the Body is the answer. as “opening your soul to let God do events to not only Saint Gregory’s love in any vocation rather than a life of Week, the national organizers want local not the Muslims, not the atheist, It is the most signifi cant work since stuff!”), truth, hope in the future University but to the larger Oklaho- self-gratifi cation? Because it is in the giv- communities and individuals to recognize not the secularist,” Kreeft began. Saint Thomas Aquinas. If you hav- based on God and not on our feel- ma Catholic population.” ing that we can truly receive joy. the impact a sister had on them. Capecchi “Our enemies are demons and evil en’t read it, read it!” ings, and love or “denying ourselves Connie Summers is a freelance suggested surprising a sister with a meal, spirits. This war is primarily with Kreeft also mentioned that there and our egos” for the sake of oth- writer for the Sooner Catholic. 8 February 23, 2014 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese February 23, 2014 9 Thousands brave freezing temperatures to attend Photo Essay: Archbishop Coakley tours 23rd annual Rose Day at the State Capital Philippines with Catholic Relief Services By Cara Koenig want her to tell her real testimony. She The Sooner Catholic had buried that. Four years ago, though, God called her to give her true testimo- OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite freezing ny. temperatures and an ominous weather re- “What will people think? How will they port for more snow, thousands still attend- look at me? I am the women’s ministry ed the 23rd annual Rose Day at the State leader at church. You will not be able to Capital Feb. 5. use me anymore,” Sullivan thought at The halls were fi lled with young and old the time. alike taking roses to their legislative rep- Her true testimony: Her senior year in resentatives, asking for them to support high school she got pregnant and had an pro-life bills and thanking those who are abortion. She told no one. That decision pro-life. haunted her for the rest of her life. Numerous pro-life members of the state “People will tell you it’s a simple fi x to House and Senate, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb make it all go away. But that is a lie from and Gov. Mary Fallin all appeared at the the devil himself,” said Sullivan. program. “The reason I am telling my story now “My thanks is to you,” Lt. Gov. Lamb is to show people that this one decision said to the pro-life legislators present. “To you make when you are scared and con- you on the chamber fl oor, in the gallery, in fused does not just go away when you’re the overfl ow room, and to those you rep- done with it,” she added. resent, who, for so many years, so many Sullivan found an organization called decades, came to the State Capital when Save One. Through it, she “found the it was extremely unlikely that one piece of forgiveness (she) was longing for.” pro-life legislation would be passed. You Russell Moore, Ph.D., president of the came anyway. You encouraged and you Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious prayed and you helped men and women Liberty Commission, delivered the key- – and now we pass pro-life legislation and note address. have made Oklahoma a very safe place to “It is easy for us to think, 41 years be in the womb. And you still come and after Roe v. Wade, that the culture of encourage; you still hold men and women death we live in is normal. This is not Helena Martins, a fi fth grader at All Saint Catholic School in Norman always comes to Rose Day with her twin sister accountable. Thank you. And thank you to normal,” said Moore. and their mom to give out roses. Photos by Cara Koenig/Sooner Catholic. our heavenly Father for the difference faith He continued: “There is a conscience has made in Oklahoma for the unborn.” awakening, there is a movement afoot, a When Fallin spoke, she gave her testi- younger and younger movement of people mony about fi nding out she was pregnant of all faith and backgrounds in this coun- while running for her fi rst state offi ce. try, saying women deserve better than a While in offi ce, she has signed every pro- culture of death. Children deserve better life bill that has made it to her desk – more than a culture of death. Families deserve than 10 bills. better than a culture of death. We can do “I remember when I was fi rst elected in better than that.” 1990 it was not popular to be pro-life,” Cara Koenig is the photographer and spe- Gov. Fallin said. “Things have greatly cial projects editor for the Sooner Catholic. changed and they have changed in the state of Oklahoma and in the Capital because of you, because year after year we have had this wonderful Rose Day.” After her remarks, she surprised Tony — with a commendation for his 40 years of work with Oklahomans for Life, along with Anthony Jordan, Ph.D. “We would not have all the great success we have had for protecting life in our state without these wonderful Christian men,” said Gov. Fallin. Lauinger is the lon- gest-serving pro-life advocate in the State Capital. “It is a very great privilege to be able to serve as a voice for the voiceless unborn child in the halls of the Oklahoma State Capitol. The environment in the Oklaho- ma legislature was not as favorable toward pro-life legislation in the 1970’s as it is today. There has been steady improve- ment in the pro-life values of our elected offi cials. The pro-life progress has been a refl ection of the increasingly pro-life prin- ciples to which Oklahoma’s citizens are committed, and of the priority that they insist legislators place on protecting those who are most vulnerable – unborn chil- dren, persons with disabilities, and Okla- homans who are frail and elderly.” Giving personal testimony this year was Kristin Sullivan. Growing up, she said, she was the “good girl,” but she “drank like a fi sh and swore like a sailor.” She gave her Photos from clockwise from left: Tony Lauinger and Gov. Mary Fallin; life to Jesus as a sophomore in college. Rep. Jon Echols holds his daughter; Aven Basinger holds her roses; She found love and married and had three Mount St. Mary students helped the Rose Day committee this year by children. handing out the committees roses; sophomore Berenie Quinonez pres- She thought that would be her testimo- ents Rep. Ron Justice with roses. ny because she never thought God would 10 February 23, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Entertainment February 23, 2014 11 Catholic Foundation to offer college scholarships to an estimated 75 students OKLAHOMA CITY — Each year, the Cath- through several Named Funds at the Foun- “Son of God” in theaters nationwide Feb. 28, 2014 The major motion picture “Son support from across all denomina- olic Foundation of Oklahoma awards college dation. These include the Bob Little Pastoral of God” hits theaters nationwide tions. The producers focused from scholarships to an estimated 75 students Music Scholarship (for pastoral music ma- Feb. 28, 2014. 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This is a $6000 value. applications for college scholarship for the their Jesus narrative will fi nally 1 cable entertainment telecast of Catholic students have received scholarships 2014-2015 academic year. All forms and be seen on the big screen. “We are the year, one of the fastest-selling from the Foundation for more than 40 years. very excited to be working with required information must be submitted to TV-to-disc titles ever and went on The Foundation is proud of its record of giving Twentieth Century Fox to release the Catholic Foundation offi ce no later than to garner three Emmy Award nom- back to the parishes throughout the archdi- Archbishop Coakley presented Baylee Perkins her ‘Son of God’ as a major motion pic- Tuesday, April 1, 2014, to be considered. You inations. Mixing adventure, action ocese in support of this wonderful education high school diploma at graduation from Bishop ture,” said Downey and Burnett. can obtain an application from your pastor and drama from the Bible, the program.” McGuinness Catholic High School last May. Baylee “We responded to an overwhelming series drew acclaim for retelling While all scholarships are awarded regard- received a Catholic Foundation scholarship to attend or director of religious education, or you may college worth $12,000. Photo by Candid Color. the sacred text in a way that was demand for the greatest story ever less of the college or university chosen by download an application from the Foundation relevant to today’s audiences. told to be seen as a shared experi- the applicant, students attending a Catholic In addition to scholarships awarded from website at www.cfook.org. Now, the larger-than-life story ence on the big screen. The result the Catholic Foundation Endowment Fund, If you have questions, contact the Catholic university receive double the Catholic Foun- of Jesus gets a larger-than-life is a beautiful stand-alone movie. dation award of fi fteen hundred dollars. special scholarships are awarded to students Foundation offi ce at (405) 721-4115. treatment in the stand-alone fea- It’s the story of Jesus for a whole ture “Son of God.” Told with the new generation.” Hollywood awards spotlight distance between Catholic, secular worldviews scope and scale of an action epic, Burnett and Downey have suc- ceeded in doing what few before By Rebekah Scaperlanda tress; they want Irving to end up with Sydney. the fi lm features powerful perfor- them have done; they have pro- For the Sooner Catholic Again, Christian Bale’s anti-hero is nominat- mances, exotic locales, dazzling duced in ‘Son of God’ a fi lm that ed for “Best Actor.” visual effects and a rich orchestral In 1975, Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” was tells the story of Jesus and touch- Although Matthew McConaughey’s Os- score from Oscar-winner Hans described in Variety magazine as “a fi lm of es the heart. car-nominated and Golden Globe-winning Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo consummate suspense, tension and terror.” To- Inspired by the success of ‘The character in “Dallas Buyer’s Club” isn’t an Morgado beautifully portrays the day, online reviewers call it “tedious,” “boring,” Bible’ series, ‘Son of God’ fea- anti-hero, he is an unlikely one. Set in 1985, role of Jesus as the fi lm spans “laughable” and “a technical bore.” McConaughey plays a gaunt Ron Woodroof, a from his humble birth through his tures never-before-seen footage, a More than most modern fi lms, “Jaws” har- homophobic cowboy who tests positive for HIV. teachings, crucifi xion and ultimate theatrical edit and a 5.1 surround nessed the power of suggestion; it took nearly The story follows Woodroof as he searches for resurrection. This movie has been sound mix that adds to the imme- 70 minutes for the shark to appear on screen. alternative treatments for himself and others able to bring leaders together with diacy of the experience. Too often, today’s movies leave nothing to the while reluctantly befriending a drag queen, an imagination, surfeiting the viewer with sex and award-winning performance by Jared Leto. violence. Coming soon to DVD – entertainment that engages important themes The hard-to-watch movie contains underlying Sadly, but not surprisingly, these fi lms often By Rebekah Scaperlanda battles with morality and discovery with a new love story. However, it themes of resilience, self-discovery and accep- win the most prestigious awards in Hollywood, For the Sooner Catholic of both hope and life stemming from still shows a thrilling adventure of tance, but is littered with needlessly graphic as this year’s Oscar nominees depressingly Before you next scan Netfl ix or death. a beloved and subtly humorous Bil- scenes. demonstrate. stand in front of RedBox, take note (PG13 and AII) bo Baggins backed by the caution- Pointless vulgarity is also seen in the “Best of a few movies that are new, or ary tale against greed. Although Among the Oscar “Best Picture” nominees Picture”-nominated “Her.” In an absurd version is “The Wolf of Wall Street,” a Martin Scorsese coming soon, to DVD that engage Tolkien fans might have trouble of a love story, this fi lm follows Joaquin Phoe- looking past the loose adaptation, fi lm that glorifi es the acts of a real-life Jordan with themes important to modern nix as he falls in love with an electronic device. all Catholics can rejoice in a fi lm Belfort, a man convicted of investment fraud. Catholics. Phoenix’s Theodore looks at explicitly sexual celebrating goodness over evil in The movie celebrates the remorseless Belfort’s photos and engages in very offensive “online” Downton Abbey Season 3 the battle between light and dark. lavish lifestyle fi lled with cash, drugs and sex. phone sex in a chatroom with a stranger, as On the surface, the Catholic as- (PG13 and AII) Each scene of the three-hour movie outdoes well as virtual sex with his electronic device, pects of Downton Abbey are small, the last with an excess of hookers, orgies, alco- Samantha. (Samantha hires a “surrogate” to steming from an Irish Catholic’s Don Jon hol and a senseless amount of swearing. (It set act in her place.) In addition to gratuitous nu- relationship with a daughter in this Writer, director and star Joseph a new record for using the F-word – 506 times.) dity and vulgarity, the fi lm reinforces the du- noble Anglican family, but Julian Gordon-Levitt should be applauded Yet, this fi lm has garnered praise as an alistic notion that the physical and emotional Fellowes, creator of Downton and for his tackling of a very diffi cult exploration of “dark comedy” and has been can be separated, allowing someone to engage vice president of the Catholic Asso- moral subject, a man’s addiction nominated for fi ve Academy Awards, includ- in sex without emotional attachment. ciation of Performing Arts, is never to pornography. Gordon-Levitt has ing a “Best Actor” nod for Leonardo DiCaprio, Today’s Hollywood award-winning fi lms cre- shy about sharing his religious or said he wanted the fi lm to explore who already won the Golden Globe for “Best craft stories that invite audiences to root for ate a dilemma for the mature Catholic viewer political viewpoints, and the Catho- deeper issues of sexual objecti- Actor.” DiCaprio is undeniably talented, but, these characters instead. who wants to engage in the culture while avoid- lic themes in Downton actually run fi cation and how it degrades not in “Wolf,” he disappointingly relies on over-the- The adoration of the anti-hero is also seen in ing the pollution that will poison the mind. It deep. The show heavily explores the only women, but the relationships top direct-to-camera monologues and countless “American Hustle,” nominated for 10 Academy is one thing to be aware of “what’s out there” human response to tragedies, as the Ender’s Game these men engage in. Although this displays of intense debauchery and nudity. Awards and winner of the Golden Globe’s “Best to equip ourselves for dialogue with those who characters cope with unexpected Set in a futurstic world, Orson covers a very truthful and timely Motion Picture Comedy.” see no problems with such fi lms; it’s another to developments both outside of them- Scott Card’s military science fi ction topic for society, the fi lm does so This acting in “Wolf” seems cheap compared The fi lm, which glosses over adultery, nudi- venture blindly into the theater to unthinkingly selves (such as the sinking of the Ti- novel comes to life in the movie with vulgarity, heavy foul language to Tom Hanks’ raw performance in “Captain ty, drug use and profanity with the glitz and consume what the secular culture produces. tanic) and inside the estate walls. Al- “Ender’s Game.” The story show- and multiple accounts of nudity. Phillips,” a fi lm based on the true story of the glamor of 70s hairstyles and costumes, follows Catholics must be mindful of how such mov- though separated by class, they not cases a young boy, Ender, chosen The Hobbit: The Desolation of Viewers are warned against seeing 2009 hijacking of an American ship by Somali a con-man named Irving, acted by Christian ies and other cultural distortions affect them, only learn to live in community, but to fi ght against an alien race. The Smaug this fi lm for its overt sexual explic- pirates. Yet, Hanks’ powerful portrayal of Phil- Bale. Irving, along with his mistress, Sydney and to remember that we are called to be salt to realize that they need each other. complex story line is adapted with In the second of three fi lms to de- itness. lips was snubbed for a “Best Actor” nomina- (Amy Adams), is forced to work with an FBI and light. One way to do that is to support As Lord of Manor, Lord Grantham great special effects and impressive pict J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” (R and O-morally offensive) tion. (“Captain Phillips” is, however, among the agent to catch politicians involved in corrup- fi lms that uphold the moral order – such as the understands his responsibilities for battle scenes. Ender deals with bul- Peter Jackson creates a very Holly- nominees for “Best Picture.”) tion. In the high-energy fi lm, audience mem- nearly-shut-out-of-awards-season “Saving Mr. the servants in his household as well lying and violence as this fi lm ad- wood-ized version of Middle Earth. Rebekah Scaperlanda is a free- Perhaps DiCaprio’s nomination and Hanks’ bers aren’t torn between Bradley Cooper’s Banks” or the new “Monuments Men.” as the villagers and farmers living on dresses not only the morality of war, While “The Lord of the Rings” movie lance writer with a background in exclusion suggests a Hollywood obsession with eager FBI agent and Irving; they want Irving to Rebekah Scaperlanda is a freelance writ- the estate. In a changing world (early but also raises the question, “Do the trilogy remained relatively faithful development, sales, fashion and the “anti-hero.” Audiences would ordinari- succeed with his larger con. Nor are they really er with a background in development, sales, 20th century), the burdens of this ends justify the means?” Although to its literary origins, Smaug strays new media. She holds a degree in ly root against self-centered and destructive torn between Irving’s ditsy and unpredictable fashion and new media. She holds a degree in stewardship weigh heavily on him. not having any religious fl are, from the original text to create an journalism from the University of characters, but fi lmmakers subtly and skillfully wife, played by Jennifer Lawrence, and his mis- journalism from the University of Kansas. Catholics can fi nd solace in Ender’s action-adventure fi lm, complete Kansas. 12 February 23, 2014 Spanish Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Spanish February 23, 2014 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo “Sembradores de la Fe”: Catequistas hispanohablantes “siembran la fe” Luke 5:4 La Ofi cina de Educación Reli- podemos dar cuenta de cómo ha giosa de la arquidiócesis organizó crecido la población hispana y una mañana de formación el 1 de esto nos da la oportunidad de ver Reconstruyendo vidas después del febrero para las catequistas his- las muchas necesidades y talentos panohablantes de la Arquidiócesis que tenemos en nuestras parro- de Oklahoma City. 200 personas quias. También fue una oportuni- súper-tifón Haiyan involucradas en el ministerio dad para conocernos, convivir y Nota del Traductor: Catholic Relief Sevices, CRS personas y dio lugar a más de 6,000 muertes, con ciento de los edifi - catequético se unieron en canto, aprender unas de otras. El expos- por sus siglas en inglés, se traduce como Servicios más de 1,700 personas todavía desaparecidas y cios de las Iglesias oración y aprendizaje. itor me gustó mucho porque nos de Auxilio Católico, una agencia internacional hu- presuntamente muertas. Miles de familias per- fueron dañadas o El discurso de apertura fue dio muchas herramientas e ideas manitaria fundada por los Católicos de los Estados dieron sus medios de vivir. El daño a la infrae- completamente de- presentado por Victor Valenzuela. nuevas que serán fáciles de poner Unidos. structura tomará años para ser reconstruida. struidas. La Catedral Victor es consultor bilingüe a niv- en práctica en todos los grados de Desde mi incorporación a la Junta de Catholic Ya que Catholic Relief Services ya estaba en las del Sagrado Cora- el nacional de William H. Sadli- la catequesis. Su exposición fue Relief Services hace dos años he hecho tres visitas Filipinas en el momento que la tormenta golpeó zón, que había sido Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley er, Inc. Por más de 20 años ha sencilla, clara y consistente. Una a diversos lugares con proyectos de CRS en todo la respuesta de CRS fue rápida. A pesar de la recientemente re- estado trabajando en el ministerio persona de Dios que supo dar su el mundo. Ha sido una bendición extraordinaria pesadilla logística CRS comenzó la distribución de novada en la preparación para el 75 º Aniversario hispano. En sus presentaciones mensaje con mucha humildad.” ser testigo de la buena labor que se realiza en servicios de emergencia una semana después de Catequistas se reúnen para orar en la primera conferencia para hispanohablantes. de la creación de la Arquidiócesis, fue gravemente habló sobre los diferentes estilos Para la Ofi cina de Educación todo el mundo en nombre de los católicos en los la catástrofe. Dos meses después de la tormen- Foto Cara Koenig/ Sooner Catholic. dañada. Perdió su techo y celebramos la Misa una de aprendizaje que las catequistas Religiosa, el enfoque en la for- Estados Unidos. Mientras que muchos nobles ta se habían atendido a casi 45,000 hogares. La noche en un transepto de la iglesia devastada con pueden usar para catequizar con mación de las catequistas es una esfuerzos se llevan a cabo en nombre de católicos operación de socorro alcanzará 60,000 hogares tener una buena participación y el bautismo, preparación premat- luz de las estrellas como nuestro único techo. efi ciencia, y también sobre el uso de las formas principales en que individuales y comunidades locales, CRS es la con refugios de emergencia, agua, saneamien- un gran ponente involucrado en rimonial o quinceañeras. Gracias Obviamente hay mucho trabajo que queda por del arte y medios de comunicación responden al mandato de “Vayan agencia de desarrollo humanitario y auxilio de la to y artículos domésticos básicos. Eso es sólo el este evento,” dijo Angela Schmidt, a Sadlier por patrocinarlo,” dijo hacer. Quedé profundamente impresionado por la en sesiones de catequesis para y Hagan Discípulos.” Comprenden Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados comienzo. directora asociada de la Ofi cina Amalia Gensman, coordinadora de dedicación del personal nacional e internacional dinamizar a los alumnos. la importancia de eventos como Unidos. En este momento la respuesta de CRS está de Educación Religiosa. El comité Ministerio Hispano a la parroquia Mi visita a principios de febrero a las Filipinas en transición de una de socorro a una de recu- de CRS presente para facilitar esta recuperación “Es alentador ver que los adul- acordó nombrar este evento “Sem- de la Sagrada Familia en Lawton. este en las vidas de esos involu- fue la primera vez que había visto CRS en acción peración dirigidas a 20,000 hogares de refugios a largo plazo. Durante los últimos tres meses tos que están dedicados a la bradores de la Fe” para destacar “Para mí fue una experiencia crados en el ministerio catequéti- en uno de sus programas claves, respondiendo de transición y otros 15,000 hogares que serán muchos miembros del personal han sido alojados formación de otros se toman el el papel de los involucrados en el muy bonita,” dijo Sor Margarita co. a emergencias. Esta visita se produjo a raíz del ayudados en la recuperación de sus medios de en la cancillería de la arquidiócesis local en Palo tiempo para la formación de sí ministerio catequista. Castro, CMST. “Primeramente “Fue un evento signifi cativo y Súper-Tifón Haiyan, o Yolanda como es llamado subsistencia. Vastas áreas de tierras de cultivo de donde duermen en tiendas de campaña y traba- mismos. Es una parte vital de ser El tema y el ponente fueron del quiero agradecer a todo el equi- estamos muy agradecidos con los localmente, ocurrido el pasado noviembre. Tres coco y miles de barcos pesqueros fueron destrui- jan desinteresadamente con tremenda habilidad catequista,” dijo Pat Koenig, di- agrado de los asistentes a la con- po de Educación Religiosa de la que ayudaron a hacerlo posible, meses después de la devastadora tormenta que das por la tormenta. La economía local se ha visto y competencia profesional. Estoy muy orgulloso rectora de la Ofi cina de Educación ferencia. Arquidiócesis por su apertura y a los asistentes y a William H. destruyó la nación/isla, participé en una dele- gravemente perturbada. Miles de refugios de tran- de nuestro personal de CRS y del tremendo apoyo Religiosa en la arquidiócesis. “La conferencia me pareció un entusiasmo que pusieron para Sadlier Inc. por su patrocinio,” gación que incluyó entre otros a la Dra. Carolyn sición se están construyendo a partir de abun- fi nanciero que se ha dirigido a CRS y USCCB para “Gracias al interés, participación evento muy signifi cativo, lleno de realizar este evento en español dijo Koenig. Woo, Presidenta y Ejecutiva Principal de CRS, el dantes madera derribada de las palmas de coco, ayudar en las operaciones de socorro y recu- y crecimiento de los hispano- ideas e inspiración, no sólo para para todas nuestras catequis- La Ofi cina de Educación Reli- Arzobispo Joseph Kurtz, Presidente de la Confer- cortado a mano con motosierras y cubiertos con peración. Mientras que CRS tiene el mandato de hablantes en actividades hispanas catequistas sino también para tas de habla hispana de nuestra giosa espera construir sobre los encia de Obispos Católicos. Nuestra delegación techos de metal. Estos esfuerzos están haciendo ayudar con los esfuerzos humanitarios, la Confer- a través de la Diócesis, discutimos muchos de los que ayudamos a la arquidiócesis. Como dije fue una esfuerzos establecidos este año pasó un tiempo con el personal local de CRS, los disponibles viviendas más que adecuadas para un encia de Obispos es capaz de dedicar una parte la idea de ofrecer una conferen- enseñanza de la fe a adultos como experiencia maravillosa porque para la celebración de eventos dirigentes de la Iglesia local y los socios interna- gran número de familias. importante de una Colecta Nacional por Haiyan cia como esta. Fue una alegría la instrucción a los padres para a través de este congreso nos similares en el futuro. cionales de Caritas que han estado en la vanguar- Toda la experiencia fue un poco abrumadora. para ayudar a reconstruir las iglesias que han dia de la respuesta al desastre en Tacloban y Palo Entre las impresiones duraderas que mi visita a sido dañadas y destruidas. La primera misa en español de la Asociación del Padre Rother será 27 de febrero en la isla de Leyte, donde pasamos una gran parte las Filipinas me han dejado es la asombrosa fe del Poco a poco, la vida volverá a la normalidad. Para The Sooner Catholic dre Rother en Guatemala, donde de nuestro tiempo. pueblo fi lipino. Nunca he visitado un país donde Ellos reconstruirán, incluso después de esas reside en la actualidad. Este devastador tifón trajo los más altos vientos la fe católica es tan evidente y los fi eles tan fervi- OKLAHOMA CITY – La primera pérdidas devastadoras. Su fe es su mayor recurso. Canonización sostenidos de cualquier tormenta que haya tocado entes, incluso en la cara de tal devastación y las misa en español de la Asociación Recuerden a las víctimas de este desastre en sus Desde el inicio de su muerte, tierra en cualquier lugar del mundo. Además de penurias. Al visitar ciudades y pueblos la gente del Padre Rother será el 27 de oraciones junto con aquellos que generosamente el pueblo de Santiago Atitlán, la los vientos de 200 millas por hora Haiyan tra- estaba siempre lista con una sonrisa, siempre febrero a las 6:30 p.m. a la parro- dan y trabajan para ayudarles. Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City jo una devastadora oleada de tormenta de más dispuesto a pedir una bendición. En un país en quia de San Eugenio en Oklahoma El Arzobispo Coakley fue elegido a la Junta y la Diócesis de Tulsa han creído de tres metros que infl igió daño inimaginable a el que la fe Católica es una parte tan integral del City. Esta misa es un momen- Administrativa de CRS en noviembre del 2011. Fue que el Padre Rother murió por la través de una vasta franja de tierra a través de la tejido de la cultura que la respuesta a las necesi- to para reunirnos y orar por la nombrado Presidente de la Junta en noviembre de fe. En el 2007 se abrió esta Causa parte central de las Filipinas. Como resultado 4 dades humanitarias dice sólo una parte de la Causa de Canonización del Padre 2013. de Canonización. millones de personas han sido desplazadas y más historia. La infraestructura de la Iglesia también Rother, quien era un sacerdote de 1.1 millones de viviendas dañadas. En total se ha sido devastada. En la Arquidiócesis de Palo, Vaya a las páginas 8 y 9 para fotos del de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma La Asociación estima que la tormenta afectó a 14 millones de que fue una de las zonas más afectadas, el 90 por viaje de Arzobispo Coakley a Filipinas. City. Fue asesinado en Guate- En 2012, la Asociación de Padre mala el 28 de julio de 1981. La Stanley F. Rother se formó bajo la KERYGMA: El anuncio primordial, principal y perene Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City dirección del Padre M. Price Os- Por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE kerygma es el centro de toda ac- «Jesucristo te ama, dio su vida diversas maneras a lo largo de la ha abierto una causa para él, pid- walt. El propósito de la Asociación Director del Ministerio Hispano tividad de y en la Iglesia. El keryg- para salvarte, y ahora está vivo a vida en las diversas activi- dades iendo que la Iglesia lo reconozca del Padre Rother es triple: (1) para orar, (2) para contar la historia del ma nos habla de Dios. Es trinitar- tu lado cada día, para iluminarte, donde se celebra y comunica la fe. como mártir y santo. Una refl exión sobre el párrafo Padre Rother y (3) para apoyar fi - 164 de Evangelii Gaudium io. El kerygma nos deja saber que para fortalecerte, para liberarte». Usted y yo necesitamos conti- nu- La vida del Padre Rother nancieramente la causa del Padre Kerygma es la transliteración Dios es Amor y que todos y cada Este primer anuncio de los amente anunciar el amor de Dios El padre Stanley Francis Roth- Rother para la santidad. “La aso- de la palabra griega que usual- uno de nosotros, sin dejar a nadie apóstoles se le llama «el prime- a cada persona, conocida y desco- er nació el 27 de marzo de 1935 ciación es un componente nece- mente se traduce como “predi- afuera, somos amados e impor- ro», pero eso no signifi ca que está nocida, en cada etapa, momento y en Okarche, Oklahoma. Mientras sario del proceso de canonización. cación”. En la teología bíblica y tantes para nuestro Dios que es al comienzo y después pasa al circunstancia de su vida. que estaba en la preparatoria, Esto ayuda a unir al pueblo de doctrinal de la Iglesia el kerygma Uno y Trino: Padre de Amor, Hijo olvido, este mensaje tan impor- Y como nadie da lo que no tiene, comenzó a discernir una vocación Dios detrás del candidato,” dijo se entiende como el resumen de Amor Encarnado y Espíritu Santo tante no se reemplaza por otros cada obispo, sacerdote, diacono, al sacerdocio. Fue aceptado como El Padre Rother bautiza a un niño en Guatemala. Foto del archivo del Sooner Catholic. Oswalt. la predicación original, o men- Fuego de Amor. contenidos pues nada lo supera. monja, religiosa, laico o laica, seminarista para el antiguo Dióce- Es el fuego del amor y la verdad “La asociación se complace saje principal, de los apóstoles Este mensaje del kerygma es el Catequista, Ministros de la Eu- sis de Oklahoma City y Tulsa. A con su pueblo. Estaba rodeado asesinados cientos de miles de del Espíritu Santo que se dona en primero en un sentido cualitativo, en organizar la primera misa en según aparece a través del Nuevo caristía, Monitor, Acolito, Lector, través de pruebas y tribulaciones por la pobreza extrema, ya que católicos. forma de lenguas en Pentecostés porque es el anuncio principal se graduó y fue ordenado sacer- español de la asociación al San Testamento. Este mensaje SU- Músico o Cantante en un coro o el Zutuhil vivía en chozas de una Eventualmente, el nombre del que nos lleva a creer en Jesu- que tiene que repetirse y estar dote el 25 de mayo de 1963. Eugenio, donde se celebró la pri- PER-IMPORTANTE siempre ha fuera del coro, padre, madre, hijo, habitación, viviendo de lo que padre Rother apareció en la lista. cristo, el Amor Hecho Carne, que presente de alguna manera en Ministerio mera misa de la asociación hace estado presente en la Iglesia pero hija, hermano o hermana, abuela, podían crecer en sus pequeñas Por su seguridad y la de su aso- al ir creciendo el aspecto cate- con su muerte y resurrección nos todo lo demás. Este mensaje del El padre Rother sirvió cinco poco más de un año,” dijo Sheila abuelo, tía, tío, padrino, madrina, parcelas de tierra. El padre Rother ciado, el padre Rother regresó a quético, con la clarifi cación de las revela y nos comunica la miseri- inapagable amor y perene acom- años como un pastor asociado en Morgan, un miembro de la junta primo, prima, amigos, conocidos, ministró a sus feligreses en sus Oklahoma. Determinado a dar su verdades de la fe y el desarrollo cordia infi nita del Padre que ama pañamiento de Jesucristo, es el Oklahoma. Atendiendo a la llama- de la asociación. ministro de hospitalidad o feligrés casas, comiendo con ellos y vis- vida por completo a su pueblo, de las doctrinas, el kerygma, en infi nitamente incluso cuando no mensaje al que siempre hay que da del Papa Juan XXIII, solicitó y Los miembros de la asociación algunos ambientes y para algunos lo merecemos. volver, es el mensaje que necesi- que va a Misa o se queda en su recibió permiso para unirse al per- itando a los enfermos. dijo que “el pastor no puede huir.” estarán en la misa para responder creyentes, fue erróneamente pas- El Papa Francisco, el catequista tamos escuchar y comunicar de casa, en fi n todos en la Iglesia sonal de la misión de la Diócesis Guerra Volvió a Santiago Atitlán. preguntas y hablar sobre el Padre ando a un segundo lugar. principal de toda la Iglesia, nos diversas maneras. debemos crecer en la conciencia de Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Mientras servía en Guatemala, A pocos días de su regreso, Rother y la asociación. No tienes ¡El punto de partida para cual- ofrece una manera de resumir el «Jesucristo te ama, dio su vida de la permanente necesidad de La conexión del Padre Rother una guerra civil hacía estragos tres hombres entraron en la casa que ser miembro de la asociación quier proceso de renovación y kerygma e invita a todos los bau- para salvarte, y ahora está vivo a ser evangelizados. Necesitamos con el pueblo de Santiago Atitlán entre las fuerzas del gobierno mil- parroquial en la oscuridad de la para poder asistir. Para más in- refortale- cimiento de la familia, la tizados a reconocer su responsab- tu lado cada día, para iluminarte, crecer en Jesucristo para que fue inmediata. Sirvió a la tribu itarista y las guerrillas. La Iglesia noche y ejecutaron al padre Roth- formación acerca de Padre Rother, parroquia, una diócesis, en fi n de ilidad de comunicar la fe cristiana para fortalecerte, para liberarte». nuestro compartir a Jesucristo, nativa de la Zutuhil. católica fue capturada en el medio er. Debido al afecto y veneración visite http://fatherstanleyrother- la Iglesia Católica es y será siem- en el mundo y a repetir este prim- Y es el mensaje que siempre hay la actividad impostergable de Con el paso de los años, el Padre debido a su insistencia en la cate- del pueblo de Santiago Atitlán guild.org. pre el kerygma! Evangelizar es er anuncio a cada persona que que volver a anunciar con entu- cada bautizado que es la evangeli- Rother trató de vivir una vida más quesis y educación de las perso- mostrado para el sacerdote, se so- Cara Koenig y George Rigazzi proclamar y vivir el kerygma. El encontremos en nuestro camino… siasmo, fuerza y convicción de zación, crezca en su efectividad. sencilla para estar en comunión nas. Durante este confl icto fueron licitó mantener el corazón del Pa- contribuyeron a este artículo. 14 February 23, 2014 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local February 23, 2014 15 Calendar Camp OLOG now taking reservations for 2014 This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar go to www.soonercatholic.org. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Summer The total cost of camp is $270 per person, FEBRUARY gether and pray for the Cause of corporate tables are available at celebrated by Fr. Phil Seeton at St. Camp has begun registration for the sum- which includes Lodging, Meals & Snacks, 26 2014 Pro Life Event from Canonization for Fr. Rother. All are www.allsaintsnorman.org. Contact Mark’s parish, Norman at 5:30 p.m. mer of 2014. You may download the reg- Camp T-Shirt, Insurance, and Staff Expens- 7 – 9 p.m. at the Catholic Pasto- welcome, you don’t have to be a Melany Pattison or the school at 5 Ash Wednesday. The Start of istration form at the Youth & Young Adult es. ral Center, 7501 NW Expressway, member of the Guild to attend. 447-4600 for more information. Lent. Offi ce page or register over the phone and A deposit of $130 is due at registration Oklahoma City. Everyone is invited 1 Ladies of Grace Parish Women’s to attend. Come and learn about 28 CRS Rice Bowl Speaker Car- Conference from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. pay with a credit card. New and returning with the balance of $140 due 2 weeks be- 7 First Friday Sacred Heart Mass the different Pro Life organizations. men Matty-Cervantes, CRS Haiti at Christ the King Church, Okla- campers are encouraged to register as early fore camp. at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Abby Johnson, a former Planned will speak at Catholic Charities, homa City. The cost is $25 dollars. as possible as we expect many sessions to A $25 fee will be charged on cancellations Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- fi ll up quickly. after May 1. For a refund, a 72-hour notice Parenthood director, will talk as from 12 – 1 p.m. Brown Bag For more information call (405) ment is at 5:30 p.m. with the Sac- Camp 1 June 8-13 Grades 6 & 7 is required before camp begins. Scholarship well as Sr. Diane Koorie RSM and (drinks provided). 843-4766 or go to http://www. Camp 2 June 15-20 Grades 4 & 5 assistance is available. Tony Lauinger, Director of Okla- ckok c.org/ladies-of-grace-conferen rament of Reconciliation available Camp 3 June 22-27 Grades 5 & 6 If you have any questions, contact the homans for Life. Contact Debby MARCH ce. prior to Mass. Mass is at 7 p.m. Camp 4 June 29-July 4 Grades 7, 8 & 9 Youth & Young Adult Offi ce at (405)721- Krisch for more info, dmkrisch@ 1 The Eighteenth Annual In The For more information call the Offi ce Camp 5 July 6-11 Grades 4 & 5 9220 or by Email [email protected] hotmail.com. Father’s Footsteps men’s confer- 2 Rescheduled Consecrated Life of Family Life at (405) 721-8944. Camp 6 July 13-18 Grades 7 & 8 *Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for ence at the Embassy Suites Con- World Day of Prayer Vespers Ser- Camp 7 July 20-25 Grades 9,10,11 and 12 the latest updates. 27 CRS Rice Bowl Speaker Car- ference Center, Norman. Sign up vice. 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The Mercy Ambassador Program is an international student ex- change program between Mount Saint Mary’s High School in Okla- homa City, Okla., and El Colegio Santa Ethnea, a high school spon- sored by the Sisters of Mercy in Bella Vista, Argentina. This year’s exchange student program will Top row: Mauro (Chini) Dragone, Connor Hartzell, Nahuel Amado, Tobias (Tobi) Moccagatta, Nikko Sutton, Black Crawford, benefi t the lives of 10 Argentinean Matthew Cusack. Middle Row: Lucia (Luli) Risetti, Chloe Glass, Madison Rubino, Dillon Manley, Lautaro (Laucha) Garay, Luís high school students as well as Giovacchini,. Bottom Row: Rachel Bornstein, Maria (Maru) Spadafora, Naomi Matsumoto, Juana Mellino, Mercedes (Mechi) seven students from Mount Saint Mosquera, Christopher Krummrich. Group picture after welcome assembly at the Mount. Mary. “By hosting another Mercy Mosquera. “Things are very dif- Ambassador, students are able to ferent in Argentina and my four see fi rsthand what life is like for children are benefi ting from having someone of their age in a differ- their eyes open to new culture. My ent country. They are able to see own daughter is thrilled to travel Spanish, as a language, in action, to Argentina this summer for her not just in the classroom,” said portion of the exchange program.” Mercy Ambassador Program coor- The Mercy Ambassador program dinator and Spanish teacher Beth also has academic advantages for Navejas. “They greatly benefi t and the Mount Saint Mary students enjoy the interaction with each who travel to Argentina. other’s families, not just the Mercy Ambassadors themselves.” ”Mount Saint Mary’s students re- Through an intensive selection ceive school credit for participating process, students from each high in the program and it is something school are paired up and serve that really stands out on resumes as each other’s host family. The and college applications,” added students from El Colegio Santa Navejas. “Not many high school Ethnea attend school at Mount students show the maturity to be Madison Rubino, Naomi Matsumoto, Rachel Bornstein and Chloe Glass: Our 4 Saint Mary during the month able to travel abroad at their age.” MSM girl hosts getting ready to get their faces painted at a Thunder game. of February while the Oklaho- After such a positive experience ma students travel to Argentina with hosting an exchange student, the following June. To make the Dillon Manley, host brother of opportunity more accessible, the Giovacchini, cannot wait to travel only cost of the program is a small to Argentina this summer. application fee and the cost of the “For me, Argentina will be a airline ticket. chance to experience the many Argentinean exchange student cultural differences between our Luis Giovacchini chose to partic- two societies and allow me to have ipate in the exchange program to a chance to bring back some of the travel the world and practice his lessons I learn,” said Manley. English skills in a situation inde- Sarah Cooper is a freelance writ- pendent from his family. er for the Sooner Catholic. “Going to school here is great because it is one of the best ways to realize how life is here, in the United States,” said Giovacchini. Top: Matthew Cusack, Dillon Manley, Chris Krummrich, Madison Rubino, Connor “You can see the most common Hartzell. Bottom: Chloe Glass, Naomi Matsumoto: 7 of our MSM Mercy Ambassadors customs of people, how the edu- getting ready to greet their Argentinian brothers and sisters at Will Rogers Airport. cational system is, and the typical daily food. What I most like being able to do are the same things I do in Argentina, like playing sports and having fun with my friends.” Mercedes Mosquera’s host family had an opportunity to exhibit Mer- cy hospitality and be a caring host to Mosquera when she came down with the fl u soon after arriving in Oklahoma. Mosquera quickly re- gained her strength and was able to join her peers back at school. “Despite the fl u, we have really enjoyed our experience as a host family. It is interesting to see Mer- Dillon Manley and his Argentinian Brother: Luís Giovacchini: Dillon and Luis eating cedes’ perspective of how we live,” Chloe Glass and Mercedes (Mechi) Mos- with the rest of the Mercy Ambassadors for their fi rst meal in the States, Waffl e said Kacee Glass, host mother of quera House.