S I S C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD Consortio International theological institutE WInter 2008/2009 On Pope Benedict XVI’s Work, Jesus of Nazareth An Interview with Prof. Bernhard Dolna rof. Bernhard Dolna, Dean of Studies, and Assistant PProfessor of Ecumenical Studies and Jewish Studies at the International Theological Institute, studied philoso- phy, theology, and German literature at the University of Vienna and at the University of Freiburg. During his life as He is married to Vienna singer and actress a priest and as a Gabriele Schuchter, and they have four professor of theology, musically talented children. Dr. Dolna’s special fields of study are the Hebrew Pope Benedict saw language, the Jewish faith, and the role that the gap between of tradition and philosophy in relation to the historical Jesus and Christian faith. He was quoted in Bene- dict XVI’s book, Jesus of Nazareth, and the Christ of Faith grew recently taught a course at the ITI on the permanently wider and book. We interviewed him to get some deeper and the two insights into this great work. visibly fell apart. Where did the idea for Jesus of Nazareth come from? The book has had a long gestation, and grew out of a Pope Benedict XVI; Inset: Prof. Bernhard Dolna. deep concern that Cardinal Ratzinger/Pope Benedict the basis of her teaching?” It became quite clear to him XVI has had. During his life as a priest and as a profes- that the historical-critical method of studying scripture sor of theology, Pope Benedict saw that the gap between produced a common result – namely, the idea that one the historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith grew perma- has very little certain knowledge of Jesus and that only nently wider and deeper and the two visibly fell apart. at a later stage, the Christian’s faith in Jesus’ divinity Inside He was struck by the question, “What can faith in Jesus shaped the image which we have of Him. The Holy Fa- as the Christ, in Jesus as the Son of the living God, pos- Ordinations and Vows ther saw that this result has dramatic consequences for sibly mean, if the man, Jesus, was so completely differ- Gala Openning our faith, because faith’s point of reference is placed in ent from the picture that the Gospels painted of him, and Caring for the Sick doubt and the intimate friendship with Jesus, the Son of that the Church, on the evidence of the Gospels, takes as God, on which everything depends, is put into jeopardy. Lourdes Visit continued on page 2 Winter Starlight Trumau - Our New Campus: Important developments in an exciting project

n the summer edition of Consortio we reported on how the Imedieval castle at Trumau is becoming the centerpiece of the new ITI campus. During the past months some important de- velopments with the new campus project have taken place. In September 2008, the ITI became the formal Castle Trumau chapel continued on page 3

Consortio 1 Jesus of Nazareth continued Hence, the Holy Father wrote the period and analyzes them according What is the impact for Catholic theology book out of a sense of urgency and to their sources. And so it cannot and exegesis? from a twofold concern, pastoral and recognize the unity of all of these The Second Vatican Council’s Con- theological. writings as one Bible because this stitution on Divine Revelation states unity is not an immediate historical that, “If you want to understand What is the intention of the book and its fact. But the limit of this method Scripture in the spirit in which it is theological perspective? points beyond itself; the individual written, you have to attend to the con- Pope Benedict XVI points to the writings of the Bible point somehow tent and to its unity as a whole.” The gap which often exists between to the living process that shapes the Holy Father carries this axiom into encountering the Bible by means of one Scripture. effect. For him, the historical-critical method and In his book, the unity of the encountering Holy Scripture as the the Holy Father Holy Scripture Word of God. In Jesus of Nazareth, portrays Jesus is a theological he tries to bridge this by taking for fact, and he sees Pope Benedict gap. How does he do it? granted ev- Jesus as the key He focuses on seeing erything that to the whole. XVI points to the Jesus in the light of His the Council He learns from gap which often communion with the Fa- and modern Him how to exists between ther. This communion is exegesis lay understand the the true center of Jesus’ down. But the Bible as a Unity. encountering the personality. Without this Holy Father This Christo- Bible by means understanding, Jesus can- steps beyond logical herme- of the historical- not be understood at all. those facts. neutic presup- And it is from this center His intention poses a prior act critical method and that Jesus continues to is to portray of faith. This act encountering Holy make Himself present to the Jesus of the of faith is based Scripture as the Word us today. Gospels as the upon reason – real historical historical reason of God. In Jesus of What are the limits of the Jesus, in the – and so, makes Nazareth, he tries to historical-critical method? strict sense it possible to see The Holy Father sees this bridge this gap. of the word. His hermeneutic or the internal unity of Scripture. method as an indispens- interpretive point of departure is his The impact for Catholic theology able tool, for it is of the conviction of faith that Jesus was and exegesis is in the urgency of very essence of biblical faith to be truly man and truly God, and that this Christological hermeneutic, about real historical events. But the He communicated His divinity with and the readiness for the prior act historical-critical method does not increasing clarity even when veiled of faith which goes beyond a purely exhaust all the ways of interpreta- in parables. historical-critical exegesis. It is only tion for someone who views biblical This perspective puts the historical- from the point of view of faith that writings as Holy Scripture, inspired critical method in its proper place, the insights and contributions of the by God. This method is limited by its because it is seen and used in the light historical-critical method receive their very nature because it has to leave of faith. If faith is the starting point validity. the biblical word in the past – it for reading the texts, the historical- cannot make it into something pres- critical methodology exhibits itself as What is the theological point of departure ent today as this is overstepping its an essential tool to open up the texts. in reading the New Testament? bounds. Its object is the human word It reveals a way and a figure that are The point of departure is deeply root- as human; therefore, it treats biblical worthy of belief. Pope Benedict ap- ed in the Divine Revelation of the Old words just as human words. Only plies new methodological insights and New Testaments. Pope Benedict after careful reflection can one intuit that offer a properly theological in- goes on to explain that the first Moses the higher dimension which makes terpretation of the Bible. It requires, was unique. What set him apart from itself heard through human words. at the same time, faith and a serious other men was that he conversed with This method considers the in- engagement with history. Thus, he the Lord “face to face”. We read of dividual books of the Bible in the gives the historical-critical method its this in Exodus 33:11. Conversing context of each particular historical proper meaning and dignity. with God face to face is the particular continued on page 8

2 Winter 2008/2009 New Campus Trumau continued titleholder to the castle and surrounding buildings dent housing have been laid, we will hold a festive as well as the adjoining land for building in Tru- consecration of the new campus land and buildings. mau. The campus is now fully in the ownership of the ITI and the The ITI will then invite its friends and benefactors, preparations for construction work have so that you will have a chance begun. Thus, we have made the to see this exciting project with crucial step of actually starting your own eyes. Here the hearts the exciting project of building and the minds of young men our new campus! and women from all over the An element that has been a world will continue to be formed cause for specific joy for the In- and be prepared for leadership stitute is that more and more Eu- positions in the Church and in ropean, and especially Austrian, society, and for the new evan- private individuals and organiza- gelization as was the founding tions have become convinced intention of Pope John Paul II! of the importance of the ITI and Here, at the heart of Europe, a have come forward with very truly Catholic and vibrant place generous donations. This has en- of learning has found room to abled us to continue the project grow. without having to take on any Please help us to continue debts. In today’s time of financial this vital work for the future of turmoil, this is a true miracle! our society and for the future of As soon as the land prepara- the Church! More information tion has entered its next stage can be found on our website at and the foundations for the stu- Detail of the altar at the Trumau castle chapel www.iti.ac.at Ordinations and Vows he large bells in the tower of the Basilica of St. Bene- Tdict in Norcia, Italy were joyously swinging and ring- ing as they called everyone to attend the ordination of ITI graduate, Br. Maria-Benedict Nivakoff, OSB, on October 11, 2008. A few months earlier, on August 6th, another ITI student, Br. Basil Nixen, OSB, recited his solemn vows as a Benedictine monk in this same Basilica, which is the birthplace of Sts. Benedict and Scholastica. A few days later, on August 8th, but several countries away, in Romania, a third ITI student, Calin Seche- lea, was ordained to the diaconate. The ITI was blessed to have three more of her students conse- crated to Christ in a special way. Fr. Benedict, who just graduated in May 2008, said that he realized the meaning of his priestly voca- tion during his time at the ITI. The strong example of the priests and the families showed him the meaning of fatherhood and how to carry out his priestly voca- tion as father. He is now combining his new duties as at the ITI nurtured and a priest with his duties as subprior at the monastery. helped to bear the fruit Though Fr. Benedict and Br. Basil are from the USA, of their vocations. In God called them to fulfill their vocations inN orcia, Italy. turn, the ITI is blessed to Their superior, Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB, then sent them have a Greek Rite deacon on campus again, and to benefit to the ITI to complete their studies. Deacon Calin, from from the example of the monks. Romania, was also sent to the ITI by his Bishop, Florentin Photos from top to bottom: Br. Basil Nixen, OSB; Calin Sechelea is Crihalmeanu, of Cluj-Gherla. The studies and formation ordained a deacon; Fr. Benedict celebrates his first Mass

Consortio 3 Caring for the Sick: An ITI Graduate at Work rom time to time, we like to and educational institu- Fwrite about the accomplishments tions, and in the Ukraini- of some of our graduates and the an legislature. The fourth tremendous difference that they are is to promote the develop- making when they return to their na- ment of a responsible and tive countries. One such graduate is respectful attitude toward Stefan Dmytryshyn. the dignity of every pa- Stefan graduated from the ITI tient. And finally, the last with a Sacred Theology Licentiate task is to monitor prob- in May 2005. Stefan is married, and lems in the health care he and his wife, Ulyana, have two system, especially those children, Olena and Yaroslav. After related to the quality and graduating, he started working for conditions of medical treat- The Dmytryshyn Family the Interdiocesan Commission of the ments. The tasks set before cant progress since its establishment. Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church the Commission pose a tremendous For those who live in the West, the for Pastoral Health Care, and he was challenge. presence of a chaplain in the local recently appointed head of the Com- Through pastoral activity, the hospital is expected. Yet, in those mission. Commission has developed and countries that were formerly part of In 2004, by a special decree of the organized a pastoral health care the Soviet Union, there is often no head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic network which formed a commis- such chaplain since the Church was Church (UGCC), the Interdiocesan sion for pastoral health care in every not allowed to be involved with health Commission of the UGCC for Pasto- diocese of the UGCC in Ukraine. care for such a long time. And so, ral Health Care was These commissions work on the perhaps one of the most important For those who live in the established. It was local level to enact the work of the and significant challenges before the West, the presence of called to develop and Interdiocesan Commission. Through Commission lies in the legalization of a chaplain in the local to provide for the mis- academic and educational activity, the medical chaplaincy in Ukraine. sion of the Church in the Commission conducts special- The Commission works hard to hospital is expected. Yet, the health care system ized seminars for clergy and medical help the UGCC Conference of Bish- in those countries that of Ukraine. During workers, and organizes conferences ops develop initiatives that would were formerly part of the the time of the Soviet on topics such as the vocation to advance this much-needed legaliza- Union, any such mis- serve the sick. tion. In October 2008, the UGCC Soviet Union, there is sion on the part of the The Commission has also trans- Conference of Bishops approved often no such chaplain Church was forbid- lated and published Church docu- two documents regarding medical since the Church was den. There were no ments and handbooks on pastoral chaplaincy that were prepared by the hospital chaplains, health care. For example, it recently Commission. These are the “Statute not allowed to be there was no formal published the Apostolic Letter of on Chaplains for the Medical Institu- involved with health care contact or coopera- Pope John Paul II entitled Salvifici tion” and the “Instruction Concern- for such a long time. tion between medical Doloris and a book entitled Mosaic ing the Ministry of the Holy Sacra- institutions and the of Mercy by Fr. Arnaldo Pangrazzi. ments in Medical Institutions.” Church, and there was no affirmation Both of these works write about the As head of the Interdiocesan of Christian values in the health care identity of the Church’s mission in Commission, Stefan Dmytryshyn has system. the field of health care. his work cut out for him. But Stefan The tasks of the Commission are At the suggestion of the Com- knows that he is not alone in his fivefold. The first and most basic mission, the UGCC Bishops’ work. As he recently wrote, “God’s of these is to establish cooperation Conference established an annual Providence appointed me as head (of between religious, public, and state celebration of the Day of the Sick. the Commission), and my ITI forma- organizations which work in health On this day, the Church in Ukraine tion and education help me with this care. The second is to spread the prays for all those who are sick, job and my life. The many principles Church’s teachings on man and the their families and those medical that I learned in the ITI guide and as- meaning of his suffering. The third is personnel who care for them. sist me to reflect the teachings of the to affirm Christian values in medical The Commission has made signifi- Church in my daily work.”

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beginning, advances those who say we are being heart- until one hears the less when we assert that the poor words of Jesus in woman who is pregnant and did not John 8:19: “If you want to be should nonetheless give know me, you also birth to her baby? Are we who call know my Father.” ourselves Christians prepared to And now to an- live the Gospel without compromise swer the question which many of our contemporaries posed by the title consider intolerant? What would St. of this talk: Are ITI Students Fools? My Gabriele Schuchter serenades ITI students and guests answer is a “not yet,” e had a lovely Gala Open- but I hope you will Wing for the 08-09 Academic become fools for Christ’s sake. I Year of the ITI. The ceremonies might also ask the question of began with Divine Liturgy, which our professors, our staff, and our was followed by an ad- dress from ITI President, Msgr. Dr. Larry Hogan, entitled, “Are ITI Students Fools? Is God Foolish?” After the address, Vienna actress and singer, Gabri- ele Dolna-Schuchter (wife of ITI Dean, Bernhard Dolna) delighted everyone by singing Austrian and Top right and top left: Toma Viennese tunes. Pianist (Lithuania) and Max (USA) help prepare for the gala Marko Kolbl accompanied opening. Middle and bot- her. The evening ended tom: Msgr. Hogan officially with a candle-lit reception opens the Academic Year, in the monastery arcade. while faculty and students applaud. Here are a few excerpts from Msgr. Hogan’s address, “Are ITI Students Fools? Is Paul say if someone God Foolish?” went up to him on the street and said: “Paul, To summarize these profound you are a fool.” I think reflections of Origen on St. I know what he would Paul in this year of St. Paul, answer: “Thank you we may say the following. very much. You are The incarnation and earthly right.” life of Christ is perceived as foolishness by unbelievers and, The ITI is a theo- Origen would add, they are cor- bishops. Are we fools? What do logical school and therefore, must rect. But it is a divine foolishness we answer when the world tells be concerned with wisdom; but in and such foolishness begins several us that what we stand for is fool- our pursuit of wisdom let us not notches higher than the best of hu- ish – that God created the world? forget that that wisdom is nothing man wisdom…One begins with the That God meant marriage for man compared with the foolishness of humanity of Jesus and from this and woman? What do we say to God.

Consortio 5 ITI Pilgrimage to Lourdes

By Katherine Gardner Carcas, advised that the one remain- ate on a ing pig be fed every grain and scrap LThursday of food left within the walls. Later, evening this he ordered it to be released outside past October, the walls where the opposing army members of the could see it. He then shouted to the ITI community, townspeople at the top of his voice, including profes- “Look a pig escaped! But don’t sors and staff, worry, we have plenty more.” At this, students and their the discouraged enemy withdrew, families, could be despairing of victory, and Carcas ran seen boarding a up to the steeple of the church and bus and numer- began to ring the bells in celebration. ous vans with pil- A child, seeing and hearing the com- Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto lows and grocery motion, reported enthusiastically, Students and the refrain, ‘Hospodi pomiluj’(Lord, families visiting bags in tow. The ITI was setting out “Carcas sonne!” which means, “Car- Lourdes on a pilgrimage once again. The idea cas is sounding the bells!” have mercy). We were at once hum- of making this pilgrimage had been On that same afternoon, we bled and impressed by the warmth of planted in our minds in the spring, reached Toulouse, where both the their welcome, which was full of the and everyone had worked hard orga- students and faculty venerated the Lourdes’ spirit. nizing and preparing intellectual and spiritual father of our In honor of the jubilee year, a On our last night, for the trip. We held work at the ITI, the great St. Thomas pilgrimage route has been estab- we were able to numerous fundraising Aquinas, whose skull is preserved in lished at Lourdes through which participate in the events to make this a golden chest in a museum, which one is able to obtain a plenary pilgrimage possible was at one time a church. The atmo- indulgence by visiting the place massive candlelight for everyone. sphere was reverential despite the where Bernadette was baptized, rosary procession, On this occasion, secularization of the space, and one where she lived with her parents, which was a moment of our destination was of our priests led us in singing “O where she was prepared for her Lourdes, to visit the Salutaris Hostia,” one of St. Thomas’ First Communion, and where Our very special graces. location where the own Eucharistic hymns. It was a sun- Lady appeared to her in the grotto Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to ny afternoon and we had a chance itself. The children enjoyed this Saint Bernadette exactly 150 years to walk around the pretty university part immensely as it involved a ago. On our way to Lourdes, we town and eat our lunches along the badge worn about the neck to made several stops. After a night banks of a river, where art students which a sticker was affixed at each spent traveling, we arrived in Plan were working on their paintings. point of the journey. Completed d’Aups, where, venerable tradition Finally, we traveled the last leg of badges could still be seen proudly and the Dominicans who care for the our journey to Lourdes and arrived displayed on their little necks days site tell us, Mary Magdalene jour- at the beautiful pilgrim house, where after our return! neyed to spend the remainder of her we would spend two restful nights Everyone took the opportunity life in prayer and penance. We as- before we had to move on. Everyone to visit and pray at the grotto, ex- cended the steep hill and celebrated felt the sacredness of that place, plore the basilica with its lavish Mass together under the stone dome where the sick are reverenced as the mosaics of the mysteries of the of the cave, in front of the only dry powerful are elsewhere, and almost rosary, and visit the smaller, more spot to be found, where we were told all the nations of the world seem to intimate churches built in layers that the “Apostle to the Apostles” be constantly represented by prayer- above it. On our last night, we were had slept. ful pilgrims. We were even able to able to participate in the massive From there we journeyed to the celebrate a very special Divine Lit- candlelight rosary procession, beautifully preserved medieval urgy with the Ukranian community which was a moment of very spe- town of Carcassonne. The following in Lourdes, experiencing once again cial graces, after which many of us morning, we set out to explore the the universality of our faith in the sought to warm ourselves up with castle. The town received its name, meeting with strangers. The parishio- a cup of hot chocolate in the Café according to local folklore, during a ners were delighted to hear the West- Jean d’Arc. period of siege in which the mayor, erners among us join comfortably in On our return trip, we were able

6 Winter 2008/2009 to venerate the incorrupt body of Saint Bernadette in Nevers where she lived as a religious sister. We were also privileged to stop in Paray-le-Monial and celebrate Mass in the chapel where Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque was visited by Our Lord in visions of the Sacred Heart. Then we went on to St. Jodard for our final night together. We stayed in the novi- ITI group photo in Lourdes tiate house of the Community of With grateful hearts, we thank intentions of the friends and bene- St. John, with which many of our all those who contributed in large factors of the ITI, our families, and alumni have associations. In small and small ways to help us make our those among us who are sick or in groups, we joined them for evening way to these sacred places, where need. May she continue to pour out prayer, adoration, and an evening we were able to present in our her graces on us all and lead us to chat with some of the brothers. prayers to the Blessed Mother the her Son! Winter Starlight: A Poem by William Dunn

A star shall come forth out of Jacob So now as nightfall reaches nigh, poems in the future. When little children rest in dreams, William writes, I owe much to the Oh let us now forget all fears Oh let us gaze into the sky ITI for the poems I have written, since And gaze above in quiet awe, Where Heaven’s Light forever gleams. they all have theological themes ex- As through this wax and wane of pressed through images gathered from years the realm of nature. While I was being The starry heavens gently draw. immersed in the very best of Catholic theology in the small village of Gam- In spring were flowers soon to fade ing, I was always surrounded by the As children grew and passed away; extraordinary beauty of the Austrian Their petals blew beneath the shade landscape. I had always been very Upon a breeze of summer’s day. moved by the passage from the Book of Wisdom which reads, “For from In autumn light’s majestic pyre the greatness and beauty of created The leaves were rustling red and gold, things comes a corresponding percep- Which would in winter soon expire William Dunn graduated from the tion of their Creator.” The forest-clad Beneath a wind-swept fertile mold. ITI in 2002 with a Sacred Theology mountains were always only minutes Licentiate (STL), after earning his away from our classrooms, and hardly But past this rolling sphere of time Sacred Theology Masters (STM) here a day passed during my four years Where suns fast fade and disappear, in 2000. For the past three years he there when I did not take some time We look for light from other clime has been teaching classes in philoso- to walk along the numerous trails in In winter’s Starlight shining clear. phy and Thomistic Latin through the these mountains, while reflecting on Center for Thomistic Studies at the what we had learned in class. It was In children’s eyes so still in spring, University of St. Thomas in Houston, also while studying at the ITI It whispers soft on summer’s breeze Texas. This past spring he also taught that I met Fr. John Saward, who And calls the leaves which autumns theology for the Dominican sisters at strongly encouraged me in my bring, St. Catherine’s Convent in Houston. efforts at writing poetry. I am Reviving barren winter trees; Winter Starlight was first published ever grateful to all those whom in the Jan/Feb 2007 issue of the Saint I knew at the ITI, who helped And after evening’s sun has gone Austin Review (StAR), which is pub- form a community of what I be- We hope to reach that starry place, lished by Joseph Pearce. Since then, lieve is the best school for theol- When on our souls by Beauty drawn Joseph Pearce has published three ogy at this time, a true sanctu- Will shine the peace of Heaven’s face. other poems by William along with an ary of study and contemplation William Dunn (USA), ITI essay, and is planning to publish other of the mystery of God. graduate 2002

Consortio 7 Jesus of Nazareth continued from page 2 vocation of all the prophets. And so as a prophet, he showed the face of God to the people. In Holy Scripture, this is also an expression for His presence. Later, in Exodus 33:20, Moses prays to God, “Show me your glory” and God refuses his request. “You cannot see my face… You shall see my back; but my face shall not be seen.” Moses’ immediate relation to God makes him the great mediator of Revelation, the mediator of the Covenant, but in this task, he has limits. He does not behold the face of God, even though he is permitted to enter into the cloud of God’s presence and speak with God. There is a great expectation here that the new Moses (who will be more than a prophet as is predicted in Deut.18) will be granted what was refused to the first – a real and immediate vision of the face of God. The new Moses will have the unique ability to speak entirely from seeing. This brings about the further expectation that the new Moses will be the mediator of a greater covenant than the one Moses was able to bring down from Sinai (Heb. 9:11-24). It is in this context that the Pope reads the conclusion of the Prologue of John’s Gospel, “No one has ever seen God; it is only the Son, who is near to the Father’s heart who has made Icon from the ITI Byzantine Chapel him known” (Jn. 1:18). The son of God says of Himself: “before Abraham came Jesus’ teaching is not the product of human to be, I am” (Jn. 8:58). Thus, the promise is fulfilled. As the Son, he lives in the learning. It originates from immediate most intimate unity with the Father. Elsewhere, the Pope has written that the cen- ter of the life and person of Jesus is his constant communication with the Father. contact with the Father, from “face to face” Jesus’ teaching is not the product of human learning. It originates from immedi- dialogue. This is where we must start if we ate contact with the Father, from “face to face” dialogue. This is where we must truly want to understand Jesus Christ as He start if we truly want to understand Jesus Christ as He is presented in the New Testament. This is the basis of the Church’s teaching. is presented in the New Testament.

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