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By Diane Clay The Sooner Catholic Oklahomans Larry and Dodie Wells were honored by Pope Francis April 8 with a medal for distinguished service during a Mass cele- brated by their son Archbishop Peter Wells at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The medal, which is one of the highest medals that can be award- ed to the laity by the pope, was presented by Archbishop Coakley. Larry Wells served for more than 16 years as manager of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Summer Camp before retiring in 2015. Their son, Bill Wells, a carpenter by trade, succeeded his father this year as camp manager. The Wells’ son, Archbishop Peter Wells, was ordained in March by Pope Francis as the Holy See’s new Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa and Botswana. The Holy Father also elevated him to the titular see of Marcianopolis, with the dig- nity of archbishop. He is believed to be the fi rst Oklahoman to be named an archbishop. Larry and Dodie Wells have fi ve children and live in Guthrie. The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifi ce (Latin: For Church and Pope) medal is an award of the Roman Catholic Church that is also known as the “Cross of Honor.” The medal was established by Leo XIII on July 17, 1888, to commemorate his golden sacerdotal jubilee and was originally bestowed on those men and women who had aided and promoted the jubilee, and by other means assisted in making the jubilee and the Vatican Archbishop Coakley presents Larry and Dodie Wells with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award. Photo Diane Clay. Exposition successful. It is currently given for distinguished service In the center of the cross is a small medal white and yellow on each border and is worn to the church by lay with the image of Leo XIII, the words “Leo XIII on the right side of breast. people and clergy. P. M. Anno X” (10th year of his pontifi cate) cir- The current version is only awarded in gold. The medal may be cle the image. In the center of the reverse side The obverse depicts the Apostles Saint Peter cast in gold, silver or are the papal emblems. The motto Pro Ecclesia and Saint Paul. On the left arm of the cross is bronze. On the medal et Pontifi ce is stamped in the circle surround- the inscription Pro Ecclesia (For Church), on is a cross made octan- ing the emblems. the right arm of the cross is Et Pontifi ce (And gular by fl eurs-de-lis On the obverse side of the medal, the branch- Pope). fi xed in the angles of es of the cross are comets, which, with the At the point of the top arm of the cross is the the cross. The arms of fl eurs-de-lis, form the coat of arms of the Pecci coat of arms of the reigning pope. At the points the cross narrow to- family. Stamped on the reverse side are the of the other arms are small Greek crosses. wards the center, with words “Pridie” (on the left branch), “Kal” (on the Below the depiction of the saints is the Latin slightly indented ends, top branch), and “Januar” (on the right branch) name of the pope. The reverse depicts a Greek approaching the form and the year “1888” (at the foot of the cross). cross. of the patonce cross. The medal’s ribbon is red, with delicate lines of Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner Catholic. Archbishop Coakley celebrates Mass with Conception Seminary College CONCEPTION, Mo. — On the Solem- “It was great hosting nity of the Annunciation, Archbishop the archbishop! Serv- Coakley celebrated Mass in the Basilica ing for him at Mass, of the Immaculate Conception for the sharing meals and hav- seminary and monastic communities at ing quality time to visit Conception Seminary College. The Arch- meant a lot to me,” said diocese of Oklahoma City has fi ve men Michael Krug, a fresh- pursuing priestly studies at Conception. man at CSC studying During his homily, Archbishop Coak- for the archdiocese. ley encouraged the two communities to “His spiritual leader- refl ect upon the Blessed Virgin’s total ship is something I am surrender to the will of God, something very appreciative of as that each of us is continually called to a seminarian of the imitate. archdiocese.” While visiting the college, Archbishop Conception Semi- Coakley also was able to meet privately nary College is one of Archdiocesan seminarians Michael Krug, Tomas Sandoval, Chad Thurman and Martin Parizek. Photo Charles Peirano. with each of the archdiocese’s seminar- the largest free stand- ians and participate in the daily life of ing seminaries in the Abbey. For more information, go online the college, including the annual cele- United States, and the main apostolate to www.conception.edu or follow the bration of Pastor’s Day. of the Benedictine monks of Conception college on social media. 2 April 17, 2016 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 17, 2016 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Catholic Advocacy Day news on the Looking at “The Joy of Love” website “The Joy of Love” (Amoris Laetitia) is Pope Francis’s itation is found in Ch. 4 just released apostolic exhortation “On Love in the Fami- called “Love in Marriage,” By Sooner Catholic Staff ly.” It serves as a fi tting complement to his fi rst apostolic which is arguably the exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium) very heart of this exhorta- Additional coverage of released in 2013. tion. It is the chapter that Church and archdiocesan While both are characterized by their fresh approach- probably will be of most able writing style and concreteness, this latest exhor- interest to married cou- news and events, only on tation is much longer, and considerably more complex, ples. The psychological www.soonercatholic.org: dealing as it does with the many realities facing families and married couples around the world. “The Joy of Love” insights and appreciation is the fruit of the deliberations of two recent Synods of of the emotional world Archbishop Paul S. Coakley For a copy of “The Joy of Bishops on marriage and family that were held in 2014 of spouses, including the Love,” go online to w2. and 2015. erotic dimensions of their love is unprecedented in papal vatican.va/content/vati- “If we consider the immense variety of concrete situ- documents. can/en.html. ations,” Pope Francis writes, “it is understandable that Other chapters treat the real experiences and complex More than 100 Catholics from across Oklahoma attended Catholic Advocacy neither the Synod nor this exhortation could be expected challenges of families, the varieties of ways that love is Day March 31 at the state Capitol with Archbishop Coakley, Bishop Slattery and to provide a new set of general rules, canonical in nature made fruitful in marriage, including, of course, through representatives of Catholic Charities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. and applicable to all cases (AL 300). procreation and welcoming children. There are chapters Following presentations by Archbishop Coakley, Bishop Slattery, Dick Klinge, He takes a very different approach. He does not pro- that address the education of children and the spirituali- senior director of advocacy and legal services for Catholic Charities of Oklahoma pose new teaching or change any doctrine of the Church ty of marriage and family life. City, and former House Speaker Kris Steele, participants visited state represen- as many people had either hoped or feared. He situates While holding up the full ideal of Christian marriage tatives and senators to discuss legislation. this exhortation within the living tradition of the Church, and calling all to a fuller response to God’s grace, Pope To fi nd legislation or to contact a legislator, go online to http://oklegislature. rooting it in the Scriptures, the teachings of previous Francis returns to an image that he has used often: the gov. Photos Diane Clay. popes, the Second Vatican Council and various bish- Church as fi eld hospital (AL 291). All of us experience ops’ conferences. It is a teaching, however, that must be applied through a careful pastoral discernment of the brokenness in our lives. We need to experience the heal- particular situations in which people fi nd themselves, ing touch of mercy through the Church. Ch. 8 is titled, “Accompanying, Discerning and Inte- and through a loving accompaniment by the Church’s Marriage Encounter pastors and pastoral workers. grating Weakness.” This is the chapter that will probably “Christian marriage as a refl ection of the union be- be of most interest to priests who are called to minister Weekend tween Christ and his Church is fully realized in the to those couples whose lived experience often falls short Catholic Pastoral Center union between a man and a woman who give themselves of that full ideal. 7501 Northwest Express- to each other in a free faithful and exclusive love, who be- The pastoral approach that the Holy Father proposes way, OKC long to each other until death and are open to the trans- calls for a careful personal and pastoral discernment April 29 - May 1 mission of life, and are consecrated by the sacrament.” of all of the circumstances in those “irregular” cases, www.meoklahoma.org This is a good summary of the traditional understanding including those couples who are divorced, cohabiting Openings still available of the Christian ideal of marriage. “Some forms of union or who are not in a sacramental marriage, or who are radically contradict this ideal, while others realize it in at divorced and only civilly remarried. He invites pastors to least a partial and analogous way” (AL 292). patiently accompany these couples in the hope of gradu- Plus, don’t miss daily up- Speaking of the former, Pope Francis affi rms that ally reintegrating them as fully as possibly into the life of dates on Facebook, Twit- “there are absolutely no grounds for considering homo- ter and Instagram! sexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely the Christian community. analogous to God’s plan for marriage and family … and Accompaniment is the key. Pope Francis writes, “a deplores that local Churches should be subjected to pastor cannot feel that it is enough simply to apply moral pressure in this matter” (AL 251). laws to those living in ‘irregular’ situations, as if they At the same time, speaking of persons experiencing were stones to throw at people’s lives” (AL 305). Through same-attraction, he reaffi rms “that every person, regard- pastoral accompaniment and discernment, pastors help less of sexual orientation, ought to be respected in his couples fi nd possible ways of responding to God and or her dignity and treated with consideration,” deploring growing in the midst of limits. The Holy Father acknowl- any sign of unjust discrimination, aggression and vio- edges the challenges and messiness of this approach. lence (AL 250). “I understand those who prefer a more rigorous pas- @archokc In the introduction to “The Joy of Love,” Pope Francis toral care, which leaves no room for confusion. But, I writes, “I do not recommend a rushed reading of the sincerely believe that Jesus wants a Church attentive to text. The greatest benefi t, for families themselves and for the goodness that the Holy Spirit sows in the midst of those engaged in the family apostolate, will come if each Archdiocese of human weakness, a mother who, while clearly express- Oklahoma City part is read patiently and carefully or if attention is paid ing her objective teaching, ‘always does what good she to the parts dealing with their specifi c needs” (AL 7). One of the risks, of course, is that certain portions may be can, even if in the process shoes get soiled by the mud of Arquidiócesis de $BUIPMJD
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taken out of context or that the text will be used only to the streets’” (AL 308). Oklahoma City new home glean sound bites, without making the effort necessary Ultimately, Pope Francis notes that it is providential We proudly announce our in to really understand the teaching in its richness and that these refl ections come during the Jubilee of Mercy Oklahoma City Corridor of Hope nuances. as he cautions us lest “we act as arbiters of grace rath- along the . The 260-page text includes two extended meditations er than its facilitators.” The “Church after all is not a on the Scriptures, Psalm 128 found in Ch. 1 and Saint tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a Paul’s Hymn to Love (1 Corinthians 13). The latter med- place for everyone, with all their problems” (AL 310). Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. April 17 – Catholic Day at the Dodgers, 2 p.m., Bricktown Ballpark April 17 – Mystagogy Mass, 4 p.m., , Saint Francis de Sales Chapel, Catholic Pastoral Center April 19 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., Saint Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC April 20 – Presbyteral Council, 9:30 a.m., CPC April 20 – Live on-air for Catholic Radio Radiothon, 4:30 p.m., Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting April 20 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Saint Joseph Old Cathedral, Oklahoma City April 21 – Vocations Board Meeting, 1 p.m., CPC  April 21 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Saint Mark the Evangelist, Norman Francis April 23 – Knights of Columbus state convention, Tulsa Prayer for the Fourth April 24 – Confi rmation, 9 a.m., Saint Robert Bellarmine, Jones Sunday of Easter April 26 – Workshop for Clergy on revised marriage rite, CPC Almighty ever-living God, lead April 26 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd, Marietta us to a share in the joys of April 27 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Saint Joseph School, Enid heaven, so that the humble April 27 – Confi rmation, 6 p.m., Holy Angels, Oklahoma City fl ock may reach where the brave April 28 – Catholic Charities board meeting, 11:30 a.m., Catholic Charities offi ces, OKC Shepherd has gone before. Who April 29 – Confi rmation, 7 p.m., Saint Catherine of Siena, Pauls Valley lives and reigns with you in the Opening May 3rd unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, April 30 – Confi rmation, 2 p.m., Saint Patrick, Oklahoma City for ever and ever. Amen. May 1 – Confi rmation, 11 a.m., Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City 4 April 17, 2016 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Commentary April 17, 2016 5 A Millenial Journey in Faith Making Sense of Bioethics Learning to carry Christ’s forgiveness, peace to others On “Aging Gracefully” When Denise Uwimana was habit. It’s like a muscle; the more growing up, her family had a we exercise it, the stronger it It seems odd, even a bit repul- have to be aged in cracked old bar- great virtue. sive, when we encounter tales of rels. The breakdown of our bodies But, aging gracefully is not unique ritual: every night after becomes. Forgiveness in small Anamaría dinner, they would discuss what matters leads to the ability to for- elderly men running after wom- deepens, softens and matures the something many of us tend to do Scaperlanda Father Tad they experienced that day. They give an egregious wrong because en who are young enough to be soul.” well. We resist the idea. We may Biddick Pacholczyk sang hymns, read a Bible passage, we have practice at forgiving; our their granddaughters. The wheel- I once overheard a hospital cling to the fantasy of eternal For the Sooner National Catholic and talked about any misunder- “forgiveness muscle” is strong. chair-bound billionaire oil tycoon nurse chatting with one of her youth. Some in our society even Catholic Bioethics Center Most Reverend standings that had arisen that So, it is with any virtue — J. Howard Marshall was 89 years patients and was caught a bit off push the notion that we shouldn’t Paul S. Coakley day. Each member of the family the more we practice courage, old when he married the 26-year- guard when she nonchalantly de- have to put up with the challenges old Anna Nicole Smith. He had clared, with a little twinkle in her of infi rmity, and instead ought to Archbishop of Oklahoma City would forgive the others for any self-control, justice and prudence, [my] dignity,” that Pope Francis met the Playboy model and real- eye, “...when we get to be over 40, receive help from the medical sys- Publisher wrongdoing. The day would end the better we are able to be coura- warns against. our destiny, a destiny in the here- with a family prayer. geous, possess self-control and act ity TV star in a strip club. Anna who doesn’t have hemorrhoids?” tem so we can beat a hasty retreat after that so many seem largely My own habits of forgiveness and The comment, I thought, re- to the exit. Uwimana, a Tutsi in Rwan- with justice and prudence. insisted that she really did love the oblivious to. By letting our infi rmi- Diane Clay peace fall woefully short of those of old man, and wasn’t in it for the fl ected a healthy, positive attitude By pushing for physician-assist- da, grew up to have many of her Refl ecting on Uwimana’s sto- ties existentially speak to us, and Editor Uwimana and her family. I resolve money. toward aging and infi rmity. Un- ed suicide, they encourage us to family members killed by the Hutu ry spurs me to re-evaluate my coming to realize how true it is tribe; though she and her children own habits of reconciliation. Do to begin again; to pray to forgive With age should come wisdom. rather than dwell on the offense It’s appropriate and fi tting for old- that we have no permanent dwell- Brianna Osborne were spared, her husband was I cultivate peace and forgiveness ing here, we begin to grapple with killed. Despite the grave evil done in my home? Do I have “a positive wrought against me; to think of er men to leave behind their for- Managing Editor that mysterious truth that heaven to Uwimana and her tribe during attitude that seeks to understand the strengths of the other rather mer ways, and no longer live and and home are synonymous. the genocide, she chose to forgive other people’s weaknesses,” or do than the weaknesses; to pause act like college frat boys. It’s right the perpetrators and work for rec- I “[look] for more and more faults, before reacting; to end the day by to expect growth in self-control as Aging gracefully also involves Volume 38, Number 8 onciliation in her country. [imagine] greater evils, and [pre- apologizing for my own wrongdo- we mature, and to expect a more recognizing and accepting the refl ective and sober approach to shortening of the time ahead of us Her childhood practice of daily sume] all kinds of bad intentions,” ings. I would like to work toward life. Growing old invariably offers and the lengthening of the time Sooner Catholic Newspaper forgiveness enabled her to work as Pope Francis contrasts in his becoming the type of person so us the opportunity to redirect our behind us. Even as we achieve 7501 Northwest Expressway for peace and reconciliation in her recent exhortation, “Amoris Laeti- practiced in forgiveness that I focus, and as our body weakens, a much-sought independence in Oklahoma City, OK 73132 homeland, in spite of the terrible tia?” could forgive such a severe wrong pain she suffered. The habit of When I am honest with myself, our mind and soul can be drawn our lives, we begin to cycle back (405) 721-1810 as Uwimana was able to do. to consider matters we may have repeated forgiveness prepared her I know that so often I do not have toward a renewed dependence on Fax: (405) 721-5210 The model of virtue provided by previously avoided, like death to attain heroic virtue and work a positive attitude toward other’s others, on caregivers, family and E-mail: [email protected] Uwimana and other holy men and and that which awaits us beyond toward reconciliation after an un- weaknesses, especially those who the community, and we may even women gives me the framework for death’s threshold. Our later years Mailing Address: thinkable offense was committed I love most. For most of my life, I come to the realization that our how to carry Christ’s peace to oth- powerfully can provoke us to come P.O. Box 32180 against her family and her tribe. have been guilty of letting “the just own mind will have to be surren- Her story makes clear what desire to see [my] rights respected ers. The saints, living and dead, to terms with our destiny and with Oklahoma City, OK 73123 dered if dementia comes our way. Thomas Aquinas and other great turns into a thirst for vengeance provide the example; we must higher truths. All of this can instruct us, if we philosophers wrote: virtue is a rather than a reasoned defense of follow. In a recent column, Father Ron Visit us online at Rolheiser, quoting James Hillman, accept it with grace, in the wisdom speaks to the graces that aging www.soonercatholic.org May 5 & 6 of relinquishing our own willful- and infi rmity can bring our way: Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people of Banado Norte, ness once again like little children, Visit the archdiocesan website 7SP-9:30 SP “Why have God and nature so a poor neighborhood in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12. CNS photo/Paul Haring. and returning to a humble frame- structured things that as we age at www.archokc.org May 7 work of interdependence in our and mature and are fi nally more shared destiny with others and avoidably, our bodies decline. Our despise the good of our own lives 9 DP-4 SP in control of our lives, our bodies with God. The Sooner Catholic begin to fall apart, and we need a strength wanes. We get hemor- and to reject the graces that arise Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., (USPS 066-910) is published bevy of doctors and medicines to rhoids and warts and cancers and from our struggles by choosing to earned his doctorate in neurosci- biweekly except for once in July keep functioning? Is there some high blood pressure and male ingest any of a number of doc- pattern balding. tor-prescribed poisons. ence from Yale and did post-doc- and twice in December by Talks: wisdom in the very DNA of the life process that mandates the break- In the midst of it all, we can ac- On the other hand, by embrac- toral work at Harvard. He is a the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. God’s Love down of physical health in late cept our lot with grace and grati- ing our particular path into death, priest of the diocese of Fall River, Salvation life? Hillman says, yes. There’s an tude. A serene acceptance of our and by offering up our trials, we Mass., and serves as the director of The newspaper is not responsible New Life innate wisdom in the process of struggles, and even of the specifi c acquire a poise of soul and human education at The National Catholic for unsolicited material. Receiving God’s Gifts aging and dying: the best wines death that awaits us, is surely a maturity that orients us toward Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. Copyright © 2016 Sooner Catholic Baptism in the Spirit Growth Sister M. Sponsa Beltran Sister Frances Therese Murray, Subscription rate: $20 per year Transformation in O.P., celebrates jubilee for all who are not members of the Christ Sister Sponsa Beltran, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. O.S.F., died on April 6, SINSINAWA, Wis. – Sister Frances Therese Periodical postage paid at 2016, at Saint Joseph’s MAY 5, 6 & 7 Villa in Reading, Pa. Murray, O.P., will cel- Oklahoma City, OK 73125. “Together we shall invoke A native of Pennsylva- ebrate her 75th jubilee LIFE IN THE SPIRIT the Holy Spirit, nia, Sister Sponsa was in June. Her religious POSTMASTER: Send address confidently asking God for born Rosario Beltran name was Sister Mary changes to the Sooner Catholic, SEMINAR the gift of a new on March 25, 1925, the Daniel. P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, Pentecost for the Church oldest of eight children. Sister Frances Therese’s home parish OK 73123. A Short Course on the Holy Spirit and for humanity in the She entered the Order of The early Church was launched by the power of Pentecost, when the third millennium.” the Bernardine Francis- is Visitation, Chicago. Sister Frances Therese’s first followers of Jesus encountered the Holy Spirit. They were -- Pope Benedict XVI can Sisters in 1944 and ministry has been dedi- empowered with gifts of preaching, healing, prophecy, and much received her degree in nursing. More than 40 years of her ministry was spent cated to teaching. more, enabling them to fulfill the mission Jesus had entrusted to in Liberia, Africa, where she established a res- In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, them. idence for society’s throw-away children — the Many people in Oklahoma came to know her Sister Frances Therese taught at Rosary School in Oklahoma City in 1941 and min- handicapped. There, these children would fi nd through her infrequent visits and her appeal Since the Second Vatican Council, the Popes have been urging us to istered as chaplain at Saint Anthony Hospi- shelter, food, medical attention, an education for monetary assistance and prayers for her pray for a renewal of the experience of Pentecost in the Church, CATHOLIC tal from 1981-1985. and learn about the Lord. With the civil unrest children. PASTORAL CENTER Sister Frances Therese is retired and liv- which has led to the re-emergence of these gifts. The Archdiocese in the country, there were times when she was She is survived by two sisters, Helen Ma- ing in community at Saint Dominic Villa. would like to encourage you to discover the gifts God wants to give 7501 NW Expressway confronted by the military regime. One time, rie Beltran and Angie Cebulski, two brothers, Oklahoma City, OK If you would like to honor Sister Frances to you. Please join us! she had to take her children and fl ee to the Ivo- Archbishop Eusebius Beltran and Frank Bel- Therese on her jubilee, go to the Sinsinawa ry Coast until it was safe to return to Liberia. tran along with many nieces and nephews. Spiritokc.org Dominicans’ website at www.sinsinawa. During her ministry in Liberia, she became Funeral services and burial were at the moth- The Sooner Catholic org/jubilarians. is supported through the Contact: Toni Calvey legally blind and continued her work even erhouse of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Archdiocesan Development Fund. 405-254-7264 though wheelchair bound. in Reading, Pa. 6 April 17, 2016 National Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Education April 17, 2016 7 A walk with Colleen Carroll Campbell Priestly presence: a gift to Catholic school families By J.E. Helm non-Catholic boyfriend, She decides to trust her feelings of love for On behalf of our principals and For the Sooner Catholic Campbell realizes that John, and she leaves her White House job after teachers, I would like to express A really good mem- her “lingering melan- just one year, marrying at Christmas in 2003. gratitude to the many pastors who Cris Carter oir or autobiography choly might be con- When she and her husband learn that it may serve our Catholic schools. Our Superintendent of must do two things. nected to the intimacy not be possible for them to have children, they archdiocese is blessed with great Catholic Schools It must be a record with God [she] had were completely devastated. A new saint-friend support from clergy. During our of the times in which abandoned shortly af- comes along to help Campbell understand recent study of Catholic schools it was written and ter arriving at college.” that her desire for motherhood can be fulfi lled, conducted by The Catholic Uni- it must tell us what it was actually like to be Deciding to change, although not necessarily by giving birth. The versity of America, our pastors a human being at that particular time, in that she “opened the door to newly canonized Edith Stein had written a se- expressed profound support for can believe the worst or the best particular place. God.” ries of refl ections during the 1930s, published Catholic schools as a means to about them. I choose to believe the At the same time, such a narrative must Campbell’s parents as “Essays on Woman,” in which she explains evangelize. best until they prove me wrong.” transcend these things and must deal with are truly devout Cath- what she calls woman’s maternal gifts. Camp- This support begins with Arch- This bit of wisdom has stuck questions and issues that all humans have had olics, and over Christ- bell embraces the idea that “motherhood is bishop Coakley and Archbishop with me since those early years to deal with over the centuries and across the mas break her father more about what’s in your heart than what’s in Emeritus Beltran, and is char- serving as a principal. Father Han- borders of various geographies. “My Sisters the gives her a copy of a biography of Saint Teresa your womb,” that she “needed to stop waiting acterized in the ministry of our rahan reminded me that there is Saints,” Colleen Carroll Campbell’s award win- of Avila, enthusiastically telling her that “it for a baby to use [her] maternal gifts.” priests. I would like to highlight more good in the world than bad, ning memoir does both of these things, inviting makes Teresa come alive.” When Campbell’s father dies, it is a terri- the work of two pastors in partic- and that the majority of people us along to search with her for the meaning Campbell develops a true friendship with this ble loss for her, but in reading “Come Be My ular who I believe represent the want the best for their children, for goodwill and dedication of all of of life and to celebrate joyfully with her as she saint, seeing in Teresa’s early-life attachments Light,” in which Mother Teresa describes her Fr. Denis Hanrahan at St. Mary School in Guthrie. Photo archives of the Archdiocese their school and for their church. our clergy. discovers these truths. to personal appearance and reputation par- feelings of being abandoned by God, Campbell of Oklahoma City. He would laugh, and say “some- First, Father Richard Stans- Campbell is a writer and a journalist. She allels to her own life. Teresa’s “spicy, messy, writes that “I was surprised to discover that times Jesus is hard to see in the berry, recognized by the National hello and be present. I remember not only my professional life, but is the author of “The New Faithful,” and her and meandering spiritual journey cast my own this saint I once regarded as impossibly holy other person, but it is our respon- Catholic Educational Association the fi rst day of school when we my spiritual life and that of my work has appeared in The New York Times and struggle in a new light.” could speak so powerfully to the blackness suf- sibility to look for Him.” as a distinguished pastor, recently were both new to Christ the King, family. He was a quiet and gen- The Washington Post. She has produced and Saint Therese of Lisieux was another of focating my soul.” Here are a few paraphrased tid- published a chapter in an NCEA he stood with me at the front door tle mentor, but he could become anchored for EWTN and was a speechwriter for Campbell’s father’s favorites, and again there Almost miraculously, Campbell discovers bits I remember: publication called “Priestly Lead- during morning arrival. He wanted impassioned when he perceived President George W. Bush. are parallels between the life of the saint and that she is pregnant. She and John had walked “Your conscience, that little voice ership in Catholic Schools.” In his to greet the children, to say hello injustice. “My Sisters the Saints” was published in Campbell’s own. on their knees to Our Lady of Guadalupe in inside you telling you the right article, Father Rick shared many to the parents and to be a welcom- I believe it is God’s plan that 2012, and in 2013 was awarded the Christo- In her last semester in college, Campbell Mexico City and had bathed in the waters of thing to do, is the Holy Spirit at examples where priestly presence ing presence. people cross our path to teach us pher Award and the Association of Catholic learns that her father has Alzheimer’s. Lourdes, praying for a child. Now in her early has made a difference not only That gesture of welcome set the to grow and come to love as God work within you. Listen to that Publishers Award. Campbell loses her beloved father, even as 30s, she learns they have been doubly blessed: in the lives of students, but also tone for the entire year. His fre- would want us to love. Through small quiet voice.” As a college student at Marquette University her career takes her from newspaper reporter she is carrying twins. in the lives of their teachers and quent walks through the school, our relationships with one anoth- “Sin is the absence of love.” during the 1990s, Campbell fi nds her life as a to author, even as she meets the convert to Campbell concludes her book with a joyful families. his on-the-fl y conversations with er, we encounter Christ’s love in “God loves us in the same way self-described party girl is empty and unfulfi ll- Catholicism who would eventually become her account of the celebration of the children’s Having worked with Father Rick students and staff, and his joy in its human form and that love is your mom, dad, grandma and ing. Highly successful academically, she nev- husband. baptism. It is a celebration of her life’s journey, for many years, I can attest to the ministry said, “I care,” and “I want divinely inspired. Such love is not grandpa love you. You are God’s ertheless writes that she feels as if “I had lost Campbell’s adventure takes her to a job as of faith pursued and found, of the friendship gift of his care to all parish fami- to walk this path with you.” always easy. precious gift.” something. I didn’t know what it was or how a speechwriter for President George W. Bush, with six holy women, of a path we all have lies. In addition to his duties at a The second pastor I would like to During the waning hours of Palm “The best way for a child to know to get it back.” Enrolled in a course in feminist but she is torn between pursuing success in walked with her in this inspiring work. Camp- large and busy parish, Christ the recognize is Father Denis Hanrah- Sunday, my dear friend and our God’s love is to see parents who thought, she can only ask, “If this is liberation, the nation’s capitol and a deep desire to return bell’s conclusion is truly victorious, and this King, he serves the archdiocese as an. He was a dedicated and loving longtime pastor went home to God love one another.” home to Saint Louis and marry her medical wonderful book, “My Sisters the Saints,” is why am I so miserable?” judicial vicar. Although his sched- school pastor. Father Hanrahan and to be with his beloved family “Instead of giving up things like Attending a Sunday evening Mass with her student fi ancé, John. highly recommended. ule is intense, he always makes a brought me to the Catholic school members in heaven. I think per- candy and pop for Lent, go out of point to visit the school just to say system, and that truly changed haps he can now see his beloved your way to do something good for For Catholic astronauts, fl ying to space doesn’t mean giving up the faith County Clare as well as the red someone else. What can you do for someone that will bring them joy By Dennis Sadowski to me.” clay of Oklahoma, a place he came and show your love?” Catholic News Service Such practices of faith, especially among Catho- to love dearly. lics in the astronaut corps, is hardly unusual. Father Hanrahan served 18 “If you can’t remember the Act of WASHINGTON – On the International Space “My crewmates knew I had the Eucharist with years at Saint Mary in Guthrie and Contrition when you come to rec- Station there’s a place, while fi lled with robotic me,” Hopkins said. “In fact, I coordinated with my he would not be happy with me for onciliation, just say you are sorry.” equipment, where astronauts like to hang out. Russian commander. He knew everything going Called the Cupola, the small module has seven writing about him. However, I feel “A problem is not your problem on. They were all aware of that, but I never tried until the person with the problem large bay windows that give crew members a pan- to make a large deal about it and publicize it and compelled to remember him and oramic view of Earth. they didn’t either. They respected my faith and to share his legacy of faith and brings it to you.” On his fi rst – and thus far only – mission into my desire to follow that faith even when I was in wisdom. “Some people spend all their space in September 2013, astronaut Mike Hop- orbit.” During my six years as princi- time looking for the one giant mir- kins, was eager to fi nd the Cupola. What he saw Astronaut Mike Good, a member of Saint Paul pal at Saint Mary, I learned much acle, but miracles happen every he found amazing. the Apostle in Nassau Bay, Texas, near NASA’s about trying to live my faith and day in plain sight. Look around “When you see Earth from that vantage point Johnson Space Center, and a veteran of two space Retired astronaut Mike Massimino. CNS photo/courte- and see all the natural beauty that exists, it’s hard fl ights, spent about 12 days on each of his mis- sy NASA. about life in our parish communi- you, there are miracles all around not to sit there and realize there has to be a higher sions aboard the space shuttle. Taking Commu- ty. Father had an uncanny way of you every day.” power that has made this,” said Hopkins, who is nion into space, he said, was not as imperative. comes, there’s a feeling of connection with God or making the complicated uncompli- Thank you Father Hanrahan, a higher power among just about everyone head- Catholic. “But, if I was going to do a six-month expedition Father Rick and all of our pastors ing to space. cated and getting to the root cause It was in the Cupola that Hopkins found himself on the ISS, I would talk to my priest and fi gure of a particular issue. He once told for teaching us how to live and praying and at times taking Communion. out what we were going to do,” Good said. “Heading out to the launchpad is like being in a foxhole,” Good said. “There’s not a lot of atheists Fr. Rick Stansberry (front center) takes a hiking trip to the Wichita Mountains with me, “We have two choices when it strive to build God’s kingdom here Under a special arrangement with the Archdi- From another perspective, Good, 53, and retired the Christ the King seventh grade class in 2014. Photo provided. ocese of Galveston-Houston and with the help of astronaut Mike Massimino, 54, told CNS that the in a foxhole. I don’t think there’s many atheists comes to dealing with people. We on earth. Father James H. Kuczynski, the rookie astronaut opportunity to fl y in space offered time to refl ect sitting atop the launchpad.” carried a pyx with six consecrated hosts bro- on creation as they gazed upon Earth. Among the things Massimino took on his fi rst ken into four pieces. It was enough for him take “One thought I had is that God must love us fl ight was a Vatican City fl ag, which he later gave Bishop McGuinness newspaper receives accolades Communion once a week for the 24 weeks he was to give us such a beautiful home,” Massimino to St. John Paul II. On his second fl ight, he took a The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School 2015-16 Chi Rhoan aboard ISS. said. “It has given me a view of the planet; of how prayer card depicting Pope Benedict XVI, which he newspaper received Highest Honors and was named All Oklahoman at “It was extremely, extremely important to me,” special it is; and how loved we are to have such a gave to the pontiff. the Oklahoma Scholastic Media State Competition held at the University said Hopkins, now 47, who grew up on a farm great place; and how we should appreciate it.” One Catholic astronaut, Mark Vande Hei, 49, of Oklahoma April 4. Individual winners were juniors Caroline Dykstra, is preparing for his fi rst mission to the ISS next outside of Richland, Missouri, in a United Method- Good, Massimino’s spacewalk partner on a 2nd place in Mini Feature and Honorable Mention in News Story; Addie ist family, but completed Rite of Christian Initia- March. He said he has talked a bit with his Cath- 2009 shuttle mission, said he felt blessed to see Martinez, 2nd place in News, Inside Spread Design, and Sports Feature; tion of Adults classes and became Catholic just the planet from high above. olic colleagues about what to expect. For now, his before going into space. “Looking back at Earth, I can’t really describe spiritual preparation remains the same with daily Beth Sine, Honorable Mention in Opinion Column; and Charlotte Ed- He said he wanted to become Catholic not just how beautiful it is from 300 miles up,” Good said. prayer and regular Mass attendance at Saint Paul monds, 3rd place in Mini Feature and Honorable Mention in Feature; because his wife and two teenage sons were Cath- “Looking down, you can tell it’s a planet. The sky the Apostle in Nassau Bay. sophomore Ben Miller, 3rd place in Mini Feature, and Honorable Mention olic, but because “I felt something was missing in is black. There’s just a thin blue ribbon, what we To keep astronauts’ spirits high, NASA arranges in Feature. The school advisor is Betty Herman. my life.” see as blue sky on Earth. You realize how small it for occasional calls with celebrities on fl ights and The 2015 yearbook The Chi Rho with the theme of “IRISH, The New asks each astronaut with whom they might like to Hopkins completed two spacewalks to change is and how fragile the planet is. Generation” received Highest Honors and a Gold Medal from New York’s out a pump module with fellow spacefarer Rick “It just makes it so obvious that God created talk. Vande Hei, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Mastracchio. Before exiting ISS, he took Commu- this beautiful place. The word ‘awe’ just comes physics from Saint John’s University in Minneso- Columbia University Scholastic Press Association and Highest Honors nion as well. to mind. ... And looking out into space, it’s just a ta, said he suggested Pope Francis. from Oklahoma Scholastic Media Association. “Those events can be stressful events,” he told clear view. The stars don’t twinkle. It’s like a high His request may not be outside the realm of Members of the Bishop McGuinness Chi Rhoan newspaper staff – Far left is Catholic News Service from his offi ce in Houston. defi nition 3-D TV. You look out into space and feel possibility. Pope Benedict communicated with the Caroline Dykstra. Top row from left – Charlotte Edmonds and Ben Miller. Bottom “Knowing Jesus was with me when I stepped out very small.” crew aboard the ISS in May 2011 in a 20-minute row from left – Beth Sine and Addie Martinez. Photos provided. the door into the vacuum of space was important Good expects that when the moment of launch conversation. 8 April 17, 2016 Across the Archdiocese Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Across the Archdiocese April 17, 2016 9 St. Gregory’s Abbey holds annual Our Lady of Lebanon brings Maronite faith to Norman Oblate Day on Divine Mercy Sunday By Olivia Biddick For the Sooner Catholic Our Lady of Lebanon Ma- SHAWNEE – Fourteen men and rence said. “It is very gratifying ronite Mission Our Lady of Lebanon in Norman women dedicated themselves to and encouraging for the monks 500 Alameda St, is the only Maronite Church in Christ-centered prayer life by of Saint Gregory’s Abbey to be a Norman 73071 central Oklahoma. Until recently, participating in Saint Gregory’s source for those seeking to learn (405) 321-3097 the closest Maronite church for the Abbey’s annual Oblate Day on more about Saint Benedict and [email protected] parish’s community was in Tulsa, Divine Mercy Sunday. Benedictine spirituality. Those www.maroniteok.org with the second closest in Lewis- Benedictine Oblates are men who become Benedictine Oblates Two Sessions this Year! and women who formally affi liate ville, Texas; the sister parish to the of Saint Gregory’s Abbey truly are themselves with a Benedictine one in Norman. There are about a part of our extended community community and who strive to 90 established Maronite parishes some English translations. There and we appreciate their witness incorporate the practices of Bene- in the United States. is no kneeling; it is only reserved and prayerful support.” dictine prayer and spirituality into Although the Lebanese, Maronite for private prayer and Pentecost. For more information about be- their everyday lives to the degree Catholic is a minority within a mi- Communion is not passed hand to that their state in life permits. St. coming a Benedictine Oblate, call nority in Oklahoma, the communi- hand, but hand to mouth. Sessions are limited to 120 players each Gregory’s Abbey has more than (405) 878-5490, or go online to ty’s need for a place to worship in For the sign of the cross, the Gaillardia and are awarded first come– first served, www.monksok.org. their own Rite was apparent. so REGISTER EARLY. 200 oblates, living mainly in Okla- acolytes, after receiving a blessing homa, Texas and California. The following individuals be- Rudy Khouri, president of the from the priest, walk up to each Country Club Tournament Fees Along with the induction of new came Oblate Novices: parish and owner of Norman’s La inner aisle, like ushers, holding Flight Sponsor (2 teams) $5,000 ______oblates, the community gathered Ann Arra (Norman) Baguette, was inspired to build a their hands in prayer. The person Monday DBLEagle Sponsor (1 team) $2,400 ______church for his mother, who missed Team Sponsor (4 players) $1700 ______to pray the divine offi ce and dis- Mark Endriss (Shawnee) in the pew closest to the center her home country and its church- June 6, 2016 Team Entry (4 players) $1,400 ______cussed the importance of mercy Phil Todd (Shawnee) clasps their hands in prayer over Single Player $350 ______es. The Church, built by 17 fami- in Benedictine spirituality as part Tara Turner (Shawnee) the acolytes’ hands. That person Shotgun Starts Premium Hole Sponsor $500 ______lies, aims to serve the Maronites in (no play) of a special Year of Mercy presen- Josh Young (Shawnee) turns to the person beside them Hole Sponsor (no play) $300 ______central Oklahoma, allowing them tation delivered by Rt. Rev. 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Be sure to check 26, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Erin Snow or someone representing the availability of your site when regis- From the practical domus ecclesia Catholic Church by contact- tering. of the early Church to the soaring ing the Archdiocesan Pastoral cathedrals Gothic cathedrals to the Response Hotline: (405) 720- Catholic Pastoral Center shell and round modern churches to 9878 or the Offi ce of the Vicar 7501 Northwest Expressway the return to traditional elements in Bishop John Carroll students were honored to be part of the Outstanding Child Abuse General: (800) 721-5651. OKC 73132 the New Classical churches, sacred Prevention Awards held April 12 at the State Capitol. The awards were presented by the Blue ribbon trees at Holy Fam- architecture both expresses and Oklahoma Department of Health and the Child Abuse Prevention Action Committee. ily, Lawton and St. Mary, Ponca Prince of Peace shapes our understanding of who we Students Sterling Kovash, Melissa Gathings, Thien-An Nguyen, Natalie Edmonds, Grace City. 1500 Falcon Rd. are as the people of God. This course Engel and J.R. Gray read the poem by Ina Hughes, “We Pray for Children.” Altus 73521 will examine the history and theol- 10 April 17, 2016 Reviews Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Faith April 17, 2016 11 God’s Not Dead 2 misses mark on religious liberty A few quotes from Pope Francis’s “Amoris Laetitia” By John Mulderig classroom; that she has invoked no specifi cally Selected by Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE warning: “Our teaching on mar- pupils grow into mature adults Prayer to the Holy Family Catholic News Service religious belief such as the divinity of Christ or Director of Hispanic Ministry riage and the family cannot fail who can view the world with the to be inspired and transformed By Pope Francis love of Jesus and who can un- NEW YORK – The his role as mankind’s savior; that her answer I have selected at least one quote from each (Conclusion to “Amoris by this message of love and ten- derstand life as a call to serve very real threats to is strictly factual and thoroughly within the section. Laetitia”) derness; otherwise, it becomes God.” religious freedom in appropriate confi nes of the discussion. Faster Here is the fi rst sentence that gives the docu- nothing more than the defense Ch. 8, “Accompanying, Dis- contemporary society than you can say Madalyn Murray O’Hair, the ment its name: “The Joy of Love experienced by Jesus, Mary and Joseph, of a dry and lifeless doctrine.” in you we contemplate the cerning and Integrating Weak- could serve as the theme for a valuable docu- administration is down on her like a pack of families is also the joy of the Church.” wolves – closely followed by the school board Ch. 4, “Love in Marriage,” is splendour of true love; to ness,” here you can fi nd some mentary or a thought-provoking drama. Another quote on love from the end of the and the American Civil Liberties Union. my favorite chapter. Here the you we turn with trust. recommendations on how to re- What we get with “God’s Not Dead 2” (Pure introductory section says: “It is my hope that, If only Grace would apologize for her lapse in reading this text, all will feel called to love Holy Father gives us a beautiful spond pastorally to the unique Flix), however, is a fl awed message movie un- meditation on 1 Corinthians Holy Family of Nazareth, situations many married cou- in judgment, all would be forgiven. But, and cherish family life, for families are not a dermined from the start by a fi ctional premise 13, St. Paul’s Hymn to Love. He grant that our families too ples are going through. I can she remains steadfast. So, it’s off to court, problem; they are fi rst and foremost an oppor- may be places of commu- that feels thoroughly implausible. Hayley Orrantia stars in a scene from the movie “God’s begins the chapter by sharing imagine how the secular press where she’ll be represented by untried but Not Dead 2.” The Catholic News Service classification tunity.” nion and prayer, authentic In following up on his 2014 original, director every unique description of might give this section more good-hearted lawyer Tom Endler (Jesse Metcal- is A-II – adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Ch. 1, “In The Light of the Word,” has many schools of the Gospel and Harold Cronk, along with returning screen- love that Paul gives us. He then attention. The section states fe). Association of America rating is PG – parental guid- quotes from sacred scripture with some short small domestic churches. writers Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon, connects this to Christ’s sac- what marriage is supposed to Cheering Grace on from the sidelines – and ance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for refl ections on each: “The couple that loves and shifts the scene from the groves of secularist rifi ce in the cross. Here are a Holy Family of Nazareth, be realizes that many are not providing her with emotional and spiritual children. CNS photo/Pure Flix. begets life is a true, living icon – not an idol like academe to the halls of an Anywhere, USA, few words after speaking about may families never again ex- there: “Christian marriage, as a support – is her kindly grandfather, Walter (Pat those of stone or gold prohibited by the Dec- public high school. Rogen playing a young Henry Kissinger. His the Lord’s sacrifi ce: “The Spir- perience violence, rejection refl ection of the union between Boone). Leading the charge against her is the alogue – capable of revealing God the Creator There, history teacher, and committed evan- persona implicitly evokes a stereotype far bet- it which the Lord pours forth and division; may all who Christ and his Church, is fully American Civil Liberty Union’s serpentine lead and Savior. For this reason, fruitful love be- gelical believer, Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan ter left alone. gives a new heart and renders have been hurt or scandal- realized in the union between attorney, Peter Kane (Ray Wise). comes a symbol of God’s inner life.” ized fi nd ready comfort and Hart) is asked a question regarding the Chris- Taken as a whole, this reaffi rmation of belief, man and woman capable of lov- a man and a woman who give Kane oozes sweet reasonableness, yet he Ch. 2, “The Experiences and Challenges of healing. tian antecedents of the Rev. Martin Luther King though appropriate for most moviegoers, suf- ing one another as Christ loved themselves to each other in rests his case on the thoroughly irrational no- Families,” in addition to giving specifi c exam- Jr.’s strategy of nonviolence during the civil fers from an off-key tone, a pervasive sense of us. Conjugal love reaches that a free, faithful and exclusive tion that Jesus never existed. The debate that ples of the diffi culties in love in the family, the Holy Family of Nazareth, rights movement. (She has already covered the victimhood and sometimes painful sentimen- fullness to which it is interiorly make us once more mindful love, who belong to each other follows showcases the interesting work of J. pope speaks of love in this way: “The strength infl uence of Mahatma Gandhi on Rev. King.) Warner Wallace, a veteran Los Angeles County tality. ordained: conjugal charity.” A of the sacredness and invio- until death and are open to the of the family ‘lies in its capacity to love and to Grace responds by citing Jesus’ famous ad- cold-case detective who applied police inves- The fi lm contains mature themes and an in- few lines later he reminds us lability of the family, and its transmission of life, and are teach how to love. For all a family’s problems, monition, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew: tigative techniques to examining the evidence stance of harsh parental violence. The Catholic that: “Marriage is the icon of beauty in God’s plan. consecrated by the sacrament, it can always grow, beginning with love.’” “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall about Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. But, News Service classifi cation is A-II -- adults and God’s love for us.” which grants them the grace to Ch. 3, “Looking to Jesus: The Vocation of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But the fact that Kane is a straw man pursuing an adolescents. The Motion Picture Association I totally recommend that ev- become a domestic church and the Family,” is a summary of church teaching Graciously hear our prayer. I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for unrealistic strategy compromises the impact of of America rating is PG -- parental guidance eryone take time to at the very a leaven of new life for society. on marriage and the family. After speaking on Amen. those who persecute you.” Whereupon all hell Wallace’s rebuttal. suggested. Some material may not be suitable least read chapter four. Some forms of union radically the importance of the kerygma in all Christian breaks loose. It also may be slightly unsettled by the for children. Ch. 5, “Love Made Fruitful,” contradict this ideal, while oth- formation the Holy Father gave us the following Never mind that Grace has done nothing that fact that Kane’s backup counsel, who hovers Mulderig is on the staff of Catholic News Ser- is a wonderful restatement of ers realize it in at least a partial could possibly be seen as proselytizing in the around with little to say, looks like a thin Seth vice. church teaching on openness to life within the and analogous way.” marriage: “Love always gives life. Conjugal love The mercy and love of God is for everyone ‘does not end with the couple. … The couple, in and we are being called by the Holy Father to A Holy Year in Rome giving themselves to one another, give not just reach out with love to our brothers and sisters themselves but also the reality of children, who that live in other forms of union. The Holy By Monica Knudsen can City State, the Catacombs and so are a living refl ection of their love.’” Father used the example of the Samaritan For the Sooner Catholic much more, including 18 additional Ch. 6, “Some Pastoral Perspectives,” here is Woman to show us how Jesus reached out to Imagine historic churches to visit just a few of The Papal Basilicas in Rome some of the novelty in the document regarding those living in different situations when he: “… such scant Rome’s many hundreds. preparation for marriage. “Married couples are addressed her desire for true love, in order to This is a book for every year. For To enter the papal se- Holy Doors in grateful that their pastors uphold the high ide- free her from the darkness in her life and to curity that example, the chapter on Castel Rome, pilgrims al of a love that is strong, solid, enduring and bring her to the full joy of the Gospel.” during the Gandolfo, the Popes’ centuries-old are asked to reg- capable of sustaining them through whatever Ch. 9, “The Spirituality of Marriage and the opening of summer residence, refers to how ister their visit. trials they may have to face.” Family,” is the fi nal chapter and within it you This can be done the Holy Doors in Holy Year 1949, to book a new full-day tour of the After speaking on the importance of accom- can fi nd a beautiful refl ection of the married Vatican Museums, Vatican Gardens online at www. pilgrims carried scissors to snip a iubilaeummiseri- panying engaged couples on their journey to couple’s intimacy with a loving God: “The fragment from Pope Pius XII’s cas- and Castel Gandolfo (pgs. 188-189). cordiae.va. Click the sacramental celebration of their marriage, Lord’s presence dwells in real and concrete sock. According to a horrifi ed wit- How to visit the Vatican complex, a Participate, then the Pope also added: “Learning to love someone families, with all their daily troubles and strug- ness, Father John Charles-Roux, the Jubilee Year Calendar of Events, and Pilgrim Registra- does not happen automatically, nor can it be gles, joys and hopes. Living in a family makes tion. Pope returned to his apartments with practical advice concerning taxis, taught in a workshop just prior to the celebra- it hard for us to feign or lie; we cannot hide a trimmed hem and cuts on his legs. tipping, drinking water, staying safe, Saint Peter’s tion of marriage.” This opens the door to new behind a mask. If that authenticity is inspired Author Joan Lewis presents fascinat- traveling with children and even a Basilica: ways, some already in place, to prepare couples by love, then the Lord reigns there, with his joy ing behind-the-scenes stories in her few of Joan’s favorite restaurants are The site where for marriage. and his peace. The spirituality of family love is newest book, “A Holy Year in Rome: included. Saint Peter was Ch. 7, “Towards a Better Education of Chil- made up of thousands of small but real ges- martyred and dren,” reaffi rms the parent’s responsibility in tures. In that variety of gifts and encounters the Complete Pilgrim’s Guide for the I was privileged as a recent Rome where his bones Jubilee of Mercy.” traveler, along with my former class- remain today. the Christian upbringing of their children, but which deepen communion, God has his dwell- Far more than a Jubilee Year guide, mate, Anne, to join her at two of The largest it doesn’t stop there. The Holy Father reminds ing place. This mutual concern ‘brings together the writing in this 211-page book these, La Vittoria and La Scaletta church in the A newly married couple hold rosaries in their hands us the faith community also cooperates in the the human and the divine,’ for it is fi lled with world and the gracefully describes why we pilgrims Degli Artisti. Joan Lewis was a as they leave Pope Francis’s general audience in St. education of children. A special mention is the love of God. In the end, marital spirituality fi nal resting Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 24. CNS photo/Paul made of Catholic Schools: “Catholic schools is a spirituality of the bond, in which divine are seekers of closeness to God; “our young French teacher in our Catho- place of many Haring. yearning to know who God is, to un- lic high school in Silver Spring, Md., saints and should be encouraged in their mission to help love dwells.” derstand His goodness, His love for not much older than her students. popes, including us. … A yearning to understand how A chance viewing of her tour of a Pope Saint John Paul II. truly unimportant everything else is, Jerusalem church on EWTN televi- Year of Mercy pins available for Oklahoma pilgrimages if it does not lead us to God.” sion caught my attention, and voila!, Archbasilica The author notes that pilgrimages after several e-mails, the three of us of Saint John During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the The Holy Doors are located at: are an inversion of the Gospel mis- enjoyed a joyous Roman reunion 45 Lateran: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has designat- years after our high school days. The pope’s ca- ed eight Holy Doors for pilgrimages through  The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual sion; “as the faithful seek the route thedral and the that brings them back to the Father’s Joan Lewis is the EWTN Rome Bu- mother church Nov. 20. Help - OKC house.” reau Chief and has lived and worked of all the world. At each Holy Door site, passports are  Saint Joseph Old Cathedral - OKC Beyond the spiritual, Lewis conveys in Rome for more than 30 years. On People touch the foot of the statue available with information on corporal and  Saint Wenceslaus - Prague the Eternal City’s magic, “the history, the book jacket’s review blurb, Car- Basilica of Saint Mary Major: of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica. spiritual works of mercy, how to gain a jubi-  Saint Gregory’s Abbey - Shawnee The fi rst church in Rome dedi- CNS photo/Paul Haring. the art, the majestic basilicas, the dinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of cated to the Mother of God. Holds lee indulgence and how to attain a Year of  Saint Peter - Woodward elegant bridges, the splendid piazzas, New York, writes, “Leave it to Joan to the relics of the manger where Mercy pin.  Saint Mary - Ponca City the cobblestone streets, the bubbling make us feel at home in Rome!” Jesus was laid after he was born. Pope Francis celebrates Mass out- After visiting at least three Holy Doors,  Holy Cross - Madill fountains, and the symphony of “A Holy Year in Rome” is available side Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lat- Oklahoma Year of Mercy pins are now avail-  Blessed Sacrament - Lawton church bells.” from Amazon, Barnes & Noble on Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls: eran on the feast of Corpus Christi able at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 For more information, go online to www. Chapters include descriptions and order, and Sophia Institute Press, by The burial place of Saint Paul. June 4. CNS photo/Paul Haring. Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. archokc.org, click on Offi ces and Year of color photos of the seven major basil- phone at (603) 641-9344 or online at Present the passport to receive a pin. Mercy. icas, a history of Jubilee years, Vati- www.sophiainstitute.com. 12 April 17, 2016 Español Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Español April 17, 2016 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Algunas citas de “Amoris Laetitia” Seleccionadas por Pedro A. Moreno, OP, MRE transfi gurarse a la luz de este la mirada de amor de Jesús y Director del Ministerio Hispano anuncio de amor y de ternu- Oración a la comprender la vida como una Sagrada Familia Una mirada a “La Alegría del Amor” ra, para no convertirse en una llamada a servir a Dios”. He seleccionado al menos una cita de cada Por el Papa Francisco mera defensa de una doctrina “La Alegría del Amor” (Amoris Laetitia) es la por el sacramento.” Este es un buen resumen de Pablo (1 Corintios sección. (Conclusión de Amoris Cap. 8, “Acompañar, Dis- recién publicada exhortación apostólica del Papa la concepción tradicional del ideal cristiano del 13). Esta última Esta es la primera frase del documento, que fría y sin vida”. Laetitia) cernir e Integrar la Fragilidad”, Francisco “Sobre el Amor en la Familia”. Sirve matrimonio. “Otras formas de unión contradicen meditación se le da origen a su título: “La alegría del amor Cap. 4, “El Amor en el Matri- es el capítulo donde se pueden como un complemento adecuado a su primera radicalmente este ideal, pero algunas lo realizan al encuentra en el que se vive en las familias es también el júbilo monio”, es mi capítulo favorito. Jesús, María y José en encontrar algunas recomenda- exhortación apostólica, “La Alegría del Evangelio” menos de modo parcial y análogo.” (AL 292) Capítulo 4 que de la Iglesia”. Aquí el Santo Padre nos da una vosotros contemplamos el ciones sobre cómo responder esplendor del verdadero (Evangelii Gaudium) lanzado en el 2013. Hablando de los primeros, Francisco afi rma lleva por título “El Aquí hay otra cita sobre el amor tomada del hermosa meditación en 1 Corin- pastoralmente a las situaciones tios 13, el famoso Himno al amor, a vosotros, confi ados, Mientras ambas se caracterizan por su modo de que “No existe ningún fundamento para asimilar Amor en el Matri- fi nal de la sección introductoria: “Espero que específi cas que muchas pare- Amor de San Pablo. Él comien- nos dirigimos. escribir accesible, fresco y muy concreto, esta úl- o establecer analogías, ni siquiera remotas, entre monio”, que es sin cada uno, a través de la lectura, se sienta lla- jas casadas están pasando. Me za el capítulo refl exionando tima exhortación es mucho más larga, y consider- las uniones homosexuales y el designio de Dios duda el corazón de mado a cuidar con amor la vida de las familias, Santa Familia de Nazaret, puedo imaginar cómo la prensa Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley sobre cada descripción del amor ablemente más compleja al tratar de las muchas sobre el matrimonio y la familia… Es inaceptable esta exhortación. porque ellas ‘no son un problema, son princi- haz también de nuestras secular podría darle a esta sec- realidades que enfrentan las familias y parejas que las iglesias locales sufran presiones en esta Es el capítulo que que nos da San Pablo. A con- palmente una oportunidad’. familias lugar de comunión ción más atención. Esta sec- casadas en todo el mundo. “La Alegría del Amor” materia.” (AL 251) probablemente será de mayor interés para las tinuación, conecta este amor y cenáculo de oración, Cap. 1, “A la Luz de la Palabra”, tiene mu- ción del documento establece es el fruto de las deliberaciones de los últimos dos Al mismo tiempo se habla de personas que parejas casadas. Las percepciones psicológicas y chas citas de la Sagrada Escritura con algunas con el sacrifi cio de Cristo en la auténticas escuelas del lo que el matrimonio debería Sínodos de los Obispos sobre el matrimonio y la sufren de la atracción al mismo sexo, el Papa la apreciación del mundo emocional de los cón- refl exiones breves sobre cada uno: “La pareja cruz. Aquí les ofrezco una cita Evangelio y pequeñas igle- ser mientras que reconoce que familia, que se llevaron a cabo en 2014 y 2015. reafi rma “que toda persona, independientemente yuges, incluyendo las dimensiones eróticas de su que ama y genera la vida es la verdadera ‘es- del Papa después de hablar de sias domésticas. “Si se tiene en cuenta la innumerable diversi- de su tendencia sexual, ha de ser amor no tiene precedentes en los sacrifi cio del Señor: ‘El Espíritu muchas parejas no están allí: cultura’ viviente — no aquella de piedra u oro Santa Familia de Nazaret, dad de situaciones concretas”, escribe Francisco, respetada en su dignidad y acogi- documentos papales. que infunde el Señor renueva el “El matrimonio cristiano, refl ejo Para obtener que el Decálogo prohíbe —, capaz de manifes- que nunca más haya en las Otros capítulos tratan las corazón y hace al hombre y a la de la unión entre Cristo y su Ig- “puede comprenderse que no debía esperarse del da con respeto, procurando evitar tar al Dios creador y salvador. Por eso el amor familias episodios de violen- Sínodo o de esta exhortación una nueva normati- todo signo de discriminación in- una copia de “La experiencias reales y comple- fecundo llega a ser el símbolo de las realidades mujer capaces de amarse como cia, de cerrazón y división; lesia, se realiza plenamente en va general de tipo canónica, aplicable a todos los justa y particularmente cualquier Alegría del Amor,” jos desafíos de las familias, las íntimas de Dios”. Cristo nos amó. El amor con- que quien haya sido herido la unión entre un varón y una casos”. (AL 300) forma de agresión y violencia”. variedades de formas que el amor ir en línea para Cap. 2, “Realidad y Desafíos de las Famili- yugal alcanza de este modo la o escandalizado sea pronto mujer, que se donan recíproca- El Papa toma un enfoque muy diferente. El (AL 250) se hace fecundado en el matrimo- as”, además de dar ejemplos específi cos de las plenitud a la que está ordenado consolado y curado. mente en un amor exclusivo y no ofrece nueva enseñanza ni tampoco cambia En la introducción a “La Alegría w2.vatican.va/ nio, incluyendo, por supuesto, a difi cultades en el amor en la familia el Papa interiormente, la caridad con- en libre fi delidad, se pertenecen doctrinas de la Iglesia, lo que muchas personas del Amor” Francisco escribe: través de la procreación y reci- también habla de amor de esta manera: “La yugal’. También nos dice: “El Santa Familia de Nazaret, hasta la muerte y se abren a la content/vatican/ bimiento alegre de los hijos. Hay haz tomar conciencia a habían esperado o temido. Sitúa esta exhortación “No recomiendo una lectura fuerza de la familia ‘reside esencialmente en su matrimonio es el icono del amor comunicación de la vida, con- capítulos sobre la educación de todos del carácter sagrado dentro de la tradición viva de la Iglesia enraizada general apresurada. Podrá ser es.html. capacidad de amar y enseñar a amar. Por muy de Dios por nosotros”. sagrados por el sacramento que en las Escrituras, las enseñanzas de los papas mejor aprovechada, tanto por las los hijos y la espiritualidad matri- e inviolable de la familia, de herida que pueda estar una familia, esta puede Les recomiendo a todos su belleza en el proyecto de les confi ere la gracia para con- anteriores, el Concilio Vaticano II y de las confer- familias como por los agentes de monial y familiar. crecer gracias al amor’.” que tomen tiempo para por lo Dios. stituirse en iglesia doméstica y encias episcopales. Es una enseñanza sin embar- pastoral familiar, si la profundizan pacientemente Mientras que apoya el ideal completo del ma- menos leer este capítulo cuatro. en fermento de vida nueva para go, que debe ser aplicada a través de un dis- parte por parte o si buscan en ella lo que puedan trimonio cristiano y llama a todos a una respues- Cap. 5, “Amor que se Vuelve Jesús, María y José, es- la sociedad. Otras formas de cernimiento pastoral cuidadoso de las situaciones necesitar en cada circunstancia concreta.” (AL 7) ta más completa a la gracia de Dios, Francisco Fecundo”, es una maravillosa cuchad, acoged nuestra unión contradicen radicalmente particulares en las que las personas se encuen- Uno de los riesgos, por supuesto, es que ciertos vuelve a una imagen que se ha utilizado a menu- repetición de la enseñanza de súplica. Amén. este ideal, pero algunas lo reali- tran y a través de un acompañamiento amoroso pasajes del documento pueden tomarse fuera do: la Iglesia como hospital de un campo de la Iglesia sobre la apertura a guerra. (AL 291) Todos nosotros experimentamos zan al menos de modo parcial y por los pastores de la Iglesia y agentes de pastoral. de contexto o que el texto se utilizara sólo para la vida dentro del matrimonio: quebrantamiento en nuestras vidas. Necesitamos “El matrimonio cristiano, refl ejo de la unión recoger fragmentos de citas, sin hacer el esfuerzo “El amor siempre da vida. Por eso, el amor análogo”. experimentar el toque sanador de la misericordia entre Cristo y su Iglesia, se realiza plenamente necesario para comprender realmente la enseñan- conyugal no se agota dentro de la pareja… Los La misericordia y el amor de Dios es para to- a través de la Iglesia. en la unión entre un varón y una mujer, que se za en su riqueza y matices. cónyuges, a la vez que se dan entre sí, dan más dos y el Santo Padre nos está llamando a todos El capítulo ocho se titula, “Acompañar, Dis- donan recíprocamente en un amor exclusivo y en El texto de casi 270 páginas incluye dos med- allá de sí mismos la realidad del hijo, refl ejo a llevar este amor a nuestros hermanos y her- cernir e Integrar la Fragilidad”. Este es el capítulo libre fi delidad, se pertenecen hasta la muerte y se itaciones extendidas de las Escrituras, el Salmo viviente de su amor…” manas que viven en otras formas de unión. El que probablemente será de mayor interés para los abren a la comunicación de la vida, consagrados 128 en el capítulo 1 y El Himno al Amor de San Santo Padre utilizó el ejemplo de la Samaritana sacerdotes que están llamados a atender a aque- Cap. 6, “Algunas Perspectivas Pastorales”, para mostrarnos cómo Jesús se acercó a los llas parejas cuya experiencia vivida es a menudo aquí encontramos algo de la novedad en el menos que ese ideal completo. documento respecto a la preparación para el que viven en diferentes situaciones. El Señor El enfoque pastoral que el Santo Padre propone matrimonio. “… los matrimonios agradecen Jesús: “dirigió una palabra a su deseo de amor llama a un discernimiento personal y pastoral que los pastores les ofrezcan motivaciones para verdadero, para liberarla de todo lo que oscu- cuidadoso de todas las circunstancias y en esos una valiente apuesta por un amor fuerte, só- recía su vida y conducirla a la alegría plena del casos “irregulares”, incluyendo aquellas parejas lido, duradero, capaz de hacer frente a todo lo Evangelio”. que se divorcian, la cohabitación, o que no es- que se le cruce por delante”. Cap. 9, “Espiritualidad Matrimonial y Famil- tán en un matrimonio sacramental, o que están Después de hablar sobre la importancia de iar”, es el capítulo fi nal y dentro de él se puede divorciados y se volvieron a casar civilmente acompañar a los novios en su viaje a la cele- encontrar un bello refl ejo sobre la intimidad de solamente. Se invita a los pastores a acompañar bración sacramental de su matrimonio, el Papa la pareja casada unida con un Dios de amor: pacientemente estas parejas con la esperanza de también ha añadido: “Aprender a amar a al- “La presencia del Señor habita en la familia reintegrarse gradualmente en la medida posible a guien no es algo que se improvisa ni puede ser real y concreta, con todos sus sufrimientos, el objetivo de un breve curso previo a la cele- la vida de la comunidad cristiana. luchas, alegrías e intentos cotidianos. Cuando El acompañamiento es la clave. Francisco bración del matrimonio”. Esto abre la puerta a se vive en familia, allí es difícil fi ngir y mentir, escribe, “un pastor no puede sentirse satisfecho nuevas formas, algunas ya puestas en práctica, Una pareja recién casada mantienen rosarios en las no podemos mostrar una máscara. Si el amor sólo aplicando leyes morales a quienes viven en para preparar parejas para el matrimonio. manos. Foto CNS/Paul Haring. anima esa autenticidad, el Señor reina allí con situaciones ‘irregulares’, como si fueran rocas que Cap. 7, “Fortalecer la Educación de los Hi- se lanzan sobre la vida de las personas.” (AL 305) jos”, reafi rma la responsabilidad de los padres su gozo y su paz. La espiritualidad del amor Mediante el acompañamiento y discernimien- Cap. 3, “La Mirada Puesta en Jesús: Vo- en la crianza cristiana de sus hijos, pero no se familiar está hecha de miles de gestos reales to pastoral pastores ayuda parejas a encontrar cación de la Familia”, es un resumen de las en- detiene allí. El Santo Padre nos recuerda que la y concretos. En esa variedad de dones y de posibles formas de responder a Dios y crecer en señanzas de la Iglesia sobre el matrimonio y la comunidad de fe también coopera en la edu- encuentros que maduran la comunión, Dios medio de los límites. El Santo Padre reconoce los familia. Después de hablar sobre la importan- cación de los niños. Se hace una mención es- tiene su morada. Esa entrega asocia ‘a la vez lo retos y enmarañado que puede ser este enfoque. cia del kerigma en toda la formación cristiana pecial de las Escuelas Católicas: “Las escuelas humano y lo divino’, porque está llena del amor “Comprendo a quienes prefi eren una pastoral el Santo Padre nos dio la siguiente adverten- católicas deberían ser alentadas en su misión de Dios. En defi nitiva, la espiritualidad matri- más rígida que no dé lugar a confusión alguna. cia: “Nuestra enseñanza sobre el matrimonio de ayudar a los alumnos a crecer como adultos monial es una espiritualidad del vínculo habit- Pero creo sinceramente que Jesucristo quiere una y la familia no puede dejar de inspirarse y de maduros que pueden ver el mundo a través de ado por el amor divino”. Iglesia atenta al bien que el Espíritu derrama en medio de la fragilidad: una Madre que, al mismo tiempo que expresa claramente su enseñanza ob- Broches para Año de Misericordia disponibles para peregrinaciones jetiva, ‘no renuncia al bien posible, aunque corra Durante el Jubileo de Misericor- broche para el Año de Misericor- La Catedral de Nuestra Señora a www.archokc.org, haga clic en el riesgo de mancharse con el barro del camino.’ dia, la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma dia. de Socorro Perpetuo – OKC “(AL 308) Offi ces y Year of Mercy. City ha designado ocho Puertas Después de visitar al menos tres San José Catedral Vieja – OKC En última instancia, Francisco señala que es providencial que estas refl exiones vienen durante Santas para peregrinaciones hasta Puertas Santas, broches del Año San Wenceslao – Prague el Jubileo de la Misericordia como nos advierte, el 20 de noviembre. de Misericordia Oklahoma están La Abadía de San Gregorio – “Es verdad que a veces ‘nos comportamos como A cada sitio de una Puerta San- disponibles al Catholic Pastoral Shawnee controladores de la gracia y no como facilitadores. ta, están disponibles pasaportes Center, 7501 Northwest Express- San Pedro – Woodward Pero la Iglesia no es una aduana, es la casa pater- con información sobre las obras de way en Oklahoma City. Presente el Santa María – Ponca City na donde hay lugar para cada uno con su vida a misericordia corporal y espiritu- pasaporte para recibir un broche. Santa Cruz – Madill cuestas’.” (AL 310) al, cómo obtener una indulgencia Las Puertas Santas están ubica- Santísimo Sacramento – Lawton Un par de anillos de boda simboliza el matrimonio. Foto CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz. para el jubileo, y cómo obtener un das: Para más información, ir en línea 14 April 17, 2016 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local April 17, 2016 15

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Call travaganza on Saturday, April 30, A conference for response of principles of Maria Montessori, Chris O’Lague Rob Blakely Bobby Stevens Richard Moore Chad McAuliff (405) 721-0747. at 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel faith leadership to domestic vio- the Bible and the liturgy of the lence and sexual assault to be held (405) 343-9661 (405) 243-8324 (405) 534-0397 (405) 641-9582 Court of the Table and Casino. Tickets $100 each, Church. Level 1, Pt. 2 formation [email protected] Spring mission May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MDRT, SKC includes dinner, door prizes, mu- training available at Saint Eugene Councils: 1018, 3556, 5160, 949, 1053, 1903, 2974, 3309, Councils: 965, 1287, 2604, Councils: 916, 6477, (918) 284-0685 St. James the Greater welcomes p.m. at Oklahoma City Community sic by The Midlife Crisis Band, 99 June 15-18 and June 22-25. Con- 5354, 9901, 11648, 12108, 3336, 4042, 5266, 5396, 8523, 4026, 4598, 4889, 5168, 9737, 11237 [email protected] deacons Eddie Ensley and Robert College, Visual & Performing Arts drawings, and the chance to win a tact Susan Ison at sison@steugen- 12382, 16048 9583, 11135, 12819, 13366, 5759, 9900, 11909, 16214 Councils: 962, 3167, Herrman from St. Anne in Colum- Center Theater, 777 S. May Ave. 4721, 6606, 9668, 14448, Lincoln MKC or $25,000. Proceeds eschool.org. bus, Ga., for a spring mission. The one-day education and train- 7395, 15785, 4519, 4804, Presentations at Saturday and benefi t Knights of Columbus Ultra- 8433, 11633, 13828, ing program is for pastors and key 15834, 11194, 14220 Sunday Masses on April 23 and sound Project, St. Bernard’s ACTS leadership of all faiths to receive St. Gregory’s Abbey golf 24 as well as April 25 – 27 at 7 retreats, St. Bernard’s next Hab- essential information about the tournament To watch an itat for Humanity house and The The fi fth annual St. Gregory’s p.m. Receptions following. Daytime issues to address domestic and agent in action, sessions at 11 a.m., Mass at 12:05 Center of Family Love in Okarche. sexual violence. Archbishop Coak- Abbey golf tournament will be p.m. with lunch following. The For tickets, go online to www. ley will offer Morning Prayer at Monday, June 20, at Lincoln Park scan here... presentations will cover prayer, stbernardstulsa.org or contact Phil 8:30 a.m. Register online at www. Golf Course, West Course, 4001 Trey Welker Jody Snowder Troy Snow John Rice relationship with Jesus and recon- Doerpinghaus (918) 808-0600. makingadifferenceconference.com. N.E. Grand Blvd., OKC. Proceeds MDRT, SKC MDRT, SKC ciliation with God, self and others. support ongoing education and (405) 474-6192 (405) 706-2155 (405) 850-4092 [email protected] (918) 798-0012 [email protected] Knights golf tournament health care of monks. Register by Golf tournament [email protected] Councils: 767, 3101, 5440, [email protected] Councils: 1044, 1533, Spring play at St. Gregory’s The 2016 Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus 6478, May 15 online at www.monksok. Councils: 1038, 4601, 8204, 6478, 8633, 12669, 14744 775, 1104, 1302, 1677, 1537, 3113, 3220, 9334 “The 39 Steps” is based on a fi lm golf tournament will be April 30 at Yukon, will host their third annual org or contact Danielle Roberts at 10822, 12518, 12605 7392, 9333, 10388 by Alfred Hitchcock and adapted Lakeside Memorial Golf Course in golf tournament at Crimson Creek (405) 878-5656. 11734, 11959, 13313, for stage by Patrick Barlow. The Stillwater. Cost is $75 per play- Golf Club in El Reno on May 21. LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE14106, 14248 RETIREMENT ANNUITIES 16 April 17, 2016 Sooner Catholic Fiscal Year 2015 fi nancial audit results of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Revenues, gains, and other support: Contributions and collections: 2015 2014 Archdiocesan Development Fund 3,210,029 3,132,232 Assessment Archdiocesan Operations 1,752,634 1,682,417 Fees and Revenue of Budgeted Departments 1,846,273 1,584,666 Priest Medical Collections 139,960 65,049 Property Additions by Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School 220,307 226,656 Bequests and Other 1,274,782 550,793 Insurance Premiums Earned 8,382,724 8,678,247 Oil, Gas, and Royalty Income 852,862 529,941 Interest and Dividend Income: Investments 1,647,796 1,500,576 Notes Receivable 275,408 221,079 Gain on Investments 2,700,325 7,777,078 Other Income 379,610 422,095

Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support 22,682,710 26,370,829

Expenses: Budgeted Departments and Offi ces: Pastoral Center 1,627,961 1,057,741 Business Offi ce 1,130,564 1,234,879 Safe Environment 98,977 70,537 Archdiocesan Newspaper 419,179 440,596 Offi ce of Communication 63,230 98,775 Offi ce of Christian Education 612,020 490,361 Youth Ministry 513,372 509,275 Offi ce of Family Life 219,677 220,866 Hispanic Ministry 427,089 408,546 Our Lady of Guadalupe 356,090 346,156 Offi ce of Planning, Stewardship, and Development 171,920 191,292 Ministry to Priests, Permanent Deacons, and Clergy Education 417,147 292,013 Hospital Ministry 246,789 240,484 Tribunal 126,272 130,027 Offi ce of Worship and Spiritual Life 245,140 150,837 National Conference of Catholic Bishops - United States Catholic Conference 41,602 41,120 Priests’ Welfare, Retirement, and Disability 36,442 38,249 Property Taxes and Maintenance 81,725 73,450 Total Budgeted Departments and Offi ces 6,835,196 6,035,204

Sponsored Programs and Other Subsidies: Insurance 8,847,059 8,064,500 Pilgrimage 34,359 38,738 Campus Ministry 124,650 105,600 Ecumenical & Interreligous 16,500 13,950 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Contributions Made to Others 712,838 2,977,776 Seminarian Programs 799,146 980,653 Greetings in the Risen Lord! As your shepherd, Pension Cost 485,463 788,739 I consider it a solemn responsibility to be a good Interest Expense 343,924 253,393 steward of the fi nancial gifts received by the arch- Other 384,637 426,167 diocese, and to be transparent and accountable Total Sponsored Programs and Other Subsidies 11,748,576 13,649,516 to the people of the archdiocese, who have shown Total Expenses 18,583,772 19,684,720 great generosity in the support of the Archdiocese Change in Net Assets Before Other Comprehensive Income 4,098,938 6,686,109 of Oklahoma City and its ministries. Other Comprehensive Income: Actuarial Gain (Loss) (2,447,332) 47,811 In that spirit, I present this fi nancial report for Change in net Assets 1,651,606 6,733,920 fi scal year 2014-15. It has been prepared by our Net Assets at Beginning of the Year 109,444,632 102,710,712 archdiocesan business offi ce and reviewed by in- Net Assets at End of the Year 111,096,238 109,444,632 dependent auditors as well as by our archdioce- san fi nance council. I offer it now for your review. Assets 2015 2014 Numbers on a page can only present an incom- Cash 1,823,801 3,813,393 plete picture, but hopefully this report provides Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 1,508,131 1,800,118 an overview of the activities and ministries pro- Contributions Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 907,478 842,447 vided by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. I give Investments 100,770,333 94,138,392 Notes Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 15,118,838 16,508,742 you my pledge that we are continuing to make Land, Buildings, and Equipment 52,947,447 50,559,718 every effort to be good and faithful stewards of Other 35,992 93,317 the fi nancial resources of the archdiocese. Total Assets 173,112,020 167,756,127 Every good gift comes from a generous and loving God. Our gratitude to God moves us to Liabilities and Net Assets a generous response in sharing our gifts with Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities 598,834 1,281,466 others. This is part of discipleship. When we Contributions Payable, Net of Discount 1,530,122 2,483,026 acknowledge that the source of our joy is Jesus Investments Managed for Related Parties 46,709,566 43,151,160 Christ, we can’t help but share that good news Accrued Insurance Claims 1,665,148 1,586,658 Bank Borrowings - - with others. We become what we are called to be. Accrued Pension Benefi t Cost 11,512,112 9,809,185 We become missionary disciples! Total Liabilities 62,015,782 58,311,495 With the assurance of my prayers and grati- Net Assets: tude, I am Unrestricted: Designated and Operating 55,979,939 54,307,855 Sincerely yours in Christ, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (4,553,291) (2,105,960) Net Investment in Property and Equipment and Other 52,947,447 50,559,718 Total Unrestricted Net Assets 104,374,095 102,761,613 Temporarily Restricted 446,723 534,146 Permanently Restricted 6,275,420 6,148,873 Total Net Assets 111,096,238 109,444,632 Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley Total Liabilities and Net Assets 173,112,020 167,756,127 Archbishop of Oklahoma City