Odessa’s Fr. Frey National celebrates Graduation Bishop tells Eldorado Rates 50 years in Catholic high schools have the highest confirmands: ‘God priesthood graduation rate in the U.S. West Texas CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ‘When the 99% places no limits on Diocese of San Angelo was OTHER RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS formed, I was the 98% our ability to love’ vicar at St. Mary’s PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Odessa. I (Editor’s Note: The following is a text of the homily actual high % ANGELUS never dreamed school diploma 71 delivered by Bishop Michael Pfeifer to the confir- Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas that I would includes GED certifi cates 87% mation class at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Volume XXVIII, No. 6 JUNE 2008 spend half of my Eldorado, which is also the home of the YFZ Fr. Frey cel- priesthood there./ Source: National Catholic Educational Association polygamist ranch 10 miles north of town. ©2008 CNS ebrates 50. Pg. 3 (RELATED COVERAGE/Pg. 5)

FESTIVAL INFO By Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer NEEDED So that the Angelus can have Tonight we think about community. We ample amount of time to publicize think about the community of Eldorado that your parish’s 2008 festivals, please has been very much in the spotlight and what begin to send in the date of your has been happening to the community just a event this year. few miles from here, the community of the Email dates as soon as possible compound and we think about another com- (and festival information when avail- munity: the Carmelite sisters, who have a con- able) to: vent down the road and who have been in con- [email protected] stant prayer for all of us in this situation. As we think about community, we’re reminded all JUNE 2008 along of the one human family. We have one S M T W T F S God, one destiny, and we’re all walking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 together on planet earth. The most important thing, even though we 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 may not be in agreement, is that we all walk 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 together. We don’t perhaps fully understand, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 but we walk together the best way we can, 29 30 supporting one another and loving one another. And we don’t have much time to do it. In that Upcoming dates first reading, St. James, who always hits the 20-21 -- LUBBOCK, 25th nail on the head with a sledgehammer. says, Anniversary of the Diocese of ‘We’re just like a puff of smoke that appears Lubbock and disappears. Who knows if we will have 22 -- JUNCTION, St. Theresa – tomorrow We have today. Confirmation Mass at 11:15 a.m. 25 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ the You say I’m 15 or 16 years old, or 50 or 60 King Retreat Center – Meeting and years old, but how does that compare to a mil- Discussion by the Coalition to Abolish RURAL LIFE/FARM MASS the Death Penalty with a perform- (Please See ELDORADO/13) ance by Sara Hickman – 6-9 p.m. Despite heat reaching 103 and consistent, oven-like winds of 30-40 mph, almost 100 farmers and their fami- lies gathered at the Halfman Ranch just north of Norton, near Ballinger, for the celebration of the Rural

Life/Farmers Mass June 3. Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer sprinkled holy water and gave blessings to farm ani- ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ADDRESS Full Schedules, Pg. 4 76902-1829 TX ANGELO SAN

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US POSTAGE US PAID OPOI ORG. NONPROFIT often there is a TX ANGELO, SAN this year. 44 NO. PERMIT strong tendency father who grew up Check Pages in Depression-era today to let 10-11 and 20 Northwestern “pseudo- for a photo gospels” replace essay on the Arkansas, I was the one, true Gospel of Christ./ Confirmation always taught to respect them./ Pg. 2 Class of 2008. Pg. 3 Page 2 JUNE 2008 The Angelus From the Bishop’s Desk Which Gospel message is guiding our lives? By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI own purposes. But those paths only lead to destruction. used with prudence and should not take the place of Pope Benedict XVI during his recent visit to the God in our lives. Which Gospel is guiding our lives? There is only United States shed some light on the question about Another “competing gospel” is the “gospel of one true Gospel, but very often there is a strong ten- which gospel is guiding our lives. He points out that power” that invites us to find gratification in positions dency today to let “pseudo-gospels” replace the one, “America’s brand of secularism poses a particular of authority and domination. So, in order to climb to true Gospel of Christ. problem; it allows for professing belief in God, and the top of the ladder, other people are pushed down. After preaching the true Gospel to the Galatians, respects the public role of religion and the churches, Then there is the “gospel of glamour and pleasure” Paul was amazed and saddened that their lives were but at the same time it can suddenly reduce religious that tries to persuade us that physical beauty is the so influenced by other “gospels.” “I am amazed that belief to the lowest common denominator….The key element to finding fulfillment and gratification, Bishop you are so quickly forsaking the one who called you result is a growing separation of faith from life: living and this leads to searching for magic potions to give Michael D. by the grace of Christ for a different gospel, not that ‘as if God did not exist.’ Christians are usually tempt- perennial attractiveness. Pfeifer, OMI there is another….there are some who …wish to per- ed to conform themselves to the spirit of this It is only the Gospel of Christ that teaches us how vert the gospel of Christ.” (Gal.:1:6-7) Paul’s most age…We have seen this emerge in an acute way in the to live truly happy lives in this world, even though severe criticism was directed at those who perverted scandal given by Catholics who promote an alleged there will be difficulties, and even persecution, and the Gospel. He attacked those who offered mere right to abortion.” this Gospel leads to eternal life. The Gospel of Christ “human inventions” or clever ideas instead of the What are some of the “competing gospels” that we is based on acquiring spiritual virtues, through posi- teaching God gave the Apostles through Christ. deal with in our modern society? There is the “gospel tions of service to others, and through fostering the Paul’s words of warning are still relevant today for of consumerism” that tries to convince us that we can beauty and truth about human life, and promoting a our culture often preaches many “gospels” that com- find happiness in a large bank account, and in the culture of life. This is the Gospel that will eventually pete with the true Gospel of Christ. Today countless material things we can buy. Hence, we buy cars, com- bring us true contentment of heart and inner joy, and people manufacture new religions or twist the teaching puters, gadgets, and clothes, hoping to find our hearts lead to eternal life. of the Gospel, and of the Catholic faith, to suit their satisfied. While we need material goods, they must be DIOCESAN BRIEFS St. Mary’s Odessa assistant Henkes and the Msgr. Lawrence J. Stuebben Several people were in attendance in Ballinger Your generosity surely helps religious address the Seminarian Scholarships is June 15. The Msgr. and Abilene to hear presentations by Bishop many challenges they face as they age. Religious principal needed Stuebben Seminarian Scholarship is available Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, along with some dioce- today, as always, continue to make an impact on ODESSA -- Opening for an Assistant Principal only to seminarians attending Assumption san priests and women religious. Several semi- our society. Even as they age, their commitment to at St. Mary's Central Catholic School in Odessa. Seminary in San Antonio. The Msgr. Henkes narians who are presently enrolled in the semi- the ministry of their community, their prayer and Beginning salary is $40,000 - 11 month position - Scholarship is offered to those enrolled in any nary for the Diocese of San Angelo were also spiritual life ar vibrant testimony to the faithfulness beginning July 16th. For more information please Roman Catholic seminary throughout the world. present to share their experience of their call and they promised years ago. Your commitment to them call the school at (432) 337-6052. Applicants who meet the criteria of each scholar- seminary life. is a heartfelt testimony to their faithfulness. Each ship may apply to both. An added component was a presentation made religious, young and old, are grateful for your sup- Lubbock Jubilee Mass Applications may be obtained by visiting by parents of seminarians who are presently in port, LUBBOCK -- Twenty-five bishops are expected www.cliu.com or by contacting the the seminary. They shared their experience of Your support and the support of your Retirement to concelebrate with Lubbock’s Bishop Plácido Communications Department at 1-800-292-2548. having a son who is a seminarian and the Fund for Religious coordinator, pastor, parish priests Rodríguez when he leads Catholics from 25 area Applications may also be available through process of accepting their son’s call to the voca- and deacons are essential to the fund’s continued counties in a liturgy marking the 25th anniversary Diocesan Vocation Directors. tion of the priesthood. success. We are most grateful for all you do. You of their local church, the Roman Catholic Diocese Do you feel you are being called to the priest- can surely rely on the prayers of over 37,000 reli- of Lubbock. The Jubilee Mass will be celebrated at hood or religious life? This is your chance to talk gious now over the age of 70 and the ever increas- 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 in Lubbock’s Seminarian Adam Droll honored with others who answered that call. Join us for ing numbers of religious who will be retiring very Memorial Civic Center. CONCEPCION, Mo. -- Seminarian Adam Droll this time of conversation about your vocation. soon. May God Bless you as only he can. Special guests and concelebrants include of St. Margaret’s Parish in San Angelo has been Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of named to the Spring 2008 Dean’s List for earning Principal position available Gratefully, Galveston-Houston; the Most Rev. José H. a grade point average of 3.25 or better. St. Cecilia Catholic School in Houston is seek- Sister Janice Bader, CPPS Gomez, Archbishop of San Antonio; and, the Droll, a freshman, is the son of Howard and ing a faith-filled principal for the 2008-2009 aca- Executive Director Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, first bishop of Mary Droll, of San Angelo. demic year. Reaccredited in 2007, and recently Lubbock and current Archbishop of Santa Fe, expanded, St. Cecilia is a Pre-K through 8th New Mexico. Up to 20 more visiting bishops and Vocations Office hosts BBQ grade school with an enrollment of 550+ students. A Vocations BBQ will be held in Odessa at the Upcoming Cursillo Dates priests from the 62 parishes in the Diocese of Applicants must have a Master’s degree in educa- Men (Spanish) July 31-Aug. 3, St. Thomas, Lubbock will also serve as concelebrants. Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 9121 tion, administration and supervising experience, The Diocese of Lubbock Silver Jubilee Mass is Andrews Hwy. in Odessa from 10 a.m.-2p.m., and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Big Spring. also a Silver Jubilee Anniversary celebration for June 23. Anyone interested in talking to a priest Interested applicants should visit the Men (English) June 26-29, CKRC, San Archbishop Sheehan. The Diocese of Lubbock or religious about your vocation is invited to attend. Archdiocesan web-site at www.archgh.org to Angelo was formed by Pope John Paul II and established Join us for good information, good food and good download application forms and other information. Men (English) Oct. 23-26, St. Thomas, Big on June 17, 1983 with Bishop Sheehan’s ordina- fun. Participants are invited to bring swimsuits and Spring enjoy the swimming pool on the premises. tion as the church’s founding bishop. Letter of Thanks Women (English) Aug. 28-31, CKRC, San The Diocese of Lubbock includes some 83,000 If you are interested in attending, you must RSVP by calling the Office of Vocations at the Editor’s Note: The following letter was Angelo Catholics who gather with their pastors at 62 addressed to Bishop Pfeifer and written by Women (English) Nov. 13-16, St. Thomas, churches located in 25 counties on the Texas Diocese of San Angelo at (325) 651-7500 or Sister Janice Bader upon receipt of a check South Plains – 13 counties on the Llano email [email protected] to make your Big Spring Estacado High Plains and 12 on the Low Rolling reservation. from parishioners in the diocese. For more information, contact: Plains east of the Caprock. The Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Greg Perez, Lay Assistant Spiritual Director San Angelo hosted two other Vocations BBQs Dear Bishop Pfeifer: Diocesan Cursillo Movement recently. One was at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Thank you for your diocesan check for Home Telephone: (432) 699-0460 Seminarian scholarship deadline Church in Ballinger, May 31, and the other was $68,450,78 which has been deposited in the SAN ANTONIO – The deadline is approaching Home Address: 3513 Imperial Ave., Midland 79707 hosted by Sacred Heart Church in Abilene on Retirement Fund for Religious account. This brings for Roman Catholic seminarians to apply for June 7. The purpose of these BBQs was to your total diocesan contribution for all of the years Mobile Phone: (432) 296-0206 scholarships offered by Catholic Life Insurance. recruit young men and women who are discern- of the collection to $946,300.74. The money has E-Mail: [email protected] The application deadline for the Msgr. Albert G. ing their call to the priesthood or religious life. been recorded as part of Appeal XX for 2007. The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 3 Guest Column From the Editor 50-plus years of saying ‘Yes’

Editor’s Note: Fr. Francis Frey cele- Chrism. I , of course did brated his 50th year in the priesthood not know what I was with a Jubilee Mass May 30. He was invited to share his feelings on his saying ‘yes’ to. priesthood with The Angelus. In time I found myself at St. Anthony’s Parish By Fr. Francis Frey in Dalhart, TX, at St. Mary’s in Amarillo, at Digo si Senor. For two ‘Spring Christ the King in Breaks’ I asked high school stu- Lubbock working with dents if they would be willing to Catholic school children. spend their free days making a The Lord blessed me. retreat. I was very happy when they Over the many years of said ‘yes’. One year I , with the my priesthood, I have help of Deacon Sal Primera took been called upon to cele- them to a retreat house in brate the children’s Mass Farmers: Hard lives Albuquerque, N.M., another time at about 11 a.m. I need a we went to St. Joseph Church in Fr. Francis Frey, who has served the St. Mary’s Parish in few hours to truly wake Rowena. Fr Bhaskar welcomed us Odessa for 25 years, celebrated his 50th year in the priest- up. 6 a.m. is too early made easier with and we took over his house. The hood May 30 at a special Mass attended by family, fellow cler- for me. gy, friends and parishioners. boys prayed, they learned, they When the Diocese of played, they spent quiet time with the Lord. San Angelo was formed, I was the vicar at St. Mary’s, unalterable faith Odessa. I never dreamed that I would spend half of my Fifty -seven years ago, I said ‘yes’ to the Lord also. In By Jimmy Patterson time, 1958, I said ‘yes’ on my day of ordination to the priest- priesthood there. I was soon assigned as the first pastor hood and each year since I have publicly said ‘yes’ to the don’t recall having ever dreamed of being a farmer Lord in the presence of my many bishops at the Mass of the (Please See FREY/19) when I was a young boy. But with a father born and Iraised in Northwest Arkansas during the Great Depresssion, I will never forget respecting Del Escritorio del Obispo the American farmer and admiring the work they do for us all and being taught to ¿Cual evangelico esta guiando nuestras vidas? always remember that. That respect and admiration comes to life Por el Obispo Miguel Pfeifer, OMI meramente “invenciones humanas” o mente en la tentación de acomodarse every June as I am privileged to watch ideas mañosas en vez de la enseñanza al espíritu mundano.—Lo hemos con- these hard-working, faith-filled people ¿Cuál Evangelio está guiando nues- que Dios dio a los Apóstoles por statado de manera punzante en el humbly gather for their annual Rural tras vidas? Hay sola- Cristo. escándalo provocado por católicos que Life/Farm Mass. mente un Evangelio Las advertencias de Pablo todavía promueven un presunto derecho al This year’s Mass was held at the Halfman Patterson verdadero, pero a son pertinentes hoy porque nuestra aborto.” Ranch north of Norton, which is west of menudo hay una cultura muy seguido predica muchos ¿Cuáles son algunos de los “evange- Ballinger. Farmers have always been able to turn a lemon tendencia fuerte “evangelios” que compiten con el ver- lios opuestos” que nosotros enfrenta- into a Lexus and they certainly did so at the Mass. ahora poner “suedo- dadero Evangelio de Cristo. Ahora mos en nuestra sociedad moderna? “We knew it was going to be hot, but thank God gave us evangelios” en lugar mucha gente fabrican religiones Hay el “evangelio de consumismo” the wind,” said Fr. Hugh Wade, who ministers to the rural del único verdadero nuevas o retuercen las enseñanzas del que trata de convencernos que Catholic in this part of the diocese. It was 103 at 6:30 p.m., Evangelio de Cristo. Evangelio, y de la fe Católica, para podemos hallar la felicidad en una June 3, when Bishop Michael Pfeifer opened the celebra- Después de acomodar sus propios propósitos. Pero gran cuenta bancaria, y en las cosas tion, and the wind was blowing a good 30-40 mph. Most Obispo predicar el ver- Miguel Pfeifer esos caminos llevan a la destrucción. materiales que compramos. Entonces, people would have considered it furnace-like. The farmers dadero Evangelio a OMI El Papa Benedicto XVI en su recién compramos coches, computadoras, gathered saw it as a blessing. Life is what you make it. los Gálatas, Pablo visita a los Estados Unidos dio una muchas cosas materiales, y ropa, Not surprisingly, the recently passed farm bill was dis- estaba asombrado y triste que sus respuesta a la pregunta cual evangelio esperando satisfacer nuestros cora- cussed and not all who gathered were in happy with it, hint- vidas eran tan influenciadas por otros está guiando nuestras vidas, compar- zones. Mientras necesitamos cosas ing that while it did a fine job of taking care of the rich, it “evangelios.” “Estoy muy sorprendido tiendo las siguientes palabras: “El tipo materiales, deben ser usadas con pru- did little for the working farmer, so many of whom you de que ustedes hayan alejado tan pron- de secularismo de América plantea un dencia y no deben tomar el lugar de will find peppered throughout West Texas, working so very to de Dios, que los llamó por el amor problema particular: mientras permite Dios en nuestras vidas. hard every day in spite of the challenges dealt them. de Cristo, y se hayan pasado a un creer en Dios y respeta el papel públi- Otro “evangelio opuesto” es el In spite of these challenges, these farmers came to the mensaje diferente de salvación. En co de la religión y de las Iglesias, “evangelio de poder” que nos invita a Rural Life/Farm Mass anyway, proving that while there realidad no es que haya otro mensaje reduce sutilmente sin embargo la encontrar gratificación en posiciones may be a lack of faith in things earthly,, there is still plenty de salvación…hay unos que…desean creencia religiosa al mínimo común de autoridad y dominación. Así que, of faith left in God to celebrate, despite the drought, the pervertir el evangelio de Cristo.” (Gal. denominador.—El resultado es una para subir la escalera, otra gente se tira heat and the politics that have led so many of these work- 1:6-7) La crítica más severa de Pablo separación creciente entre la fe y la abajo. ing class heroes to such difficulty. fue dirigida a los que pervirtieron el vida: el vivir “como si Dios no Jimmy Patterson is editor of the West Texas Angelus and Evangelio. Él atacaba los que ofrecían existiese”.—Los cristianos caen fácil- (Please See OBISPO/19) Director of Communications for the Diocese of San Angelo. Page 4 JUNE 2008 The Angelus DIOCESAN DATES Care of the remains of the unborn Bishop’s Calendar Christ the King JUNE Retreat Center By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI intent of a Catholic parent was to have the child baptized 9-14 -- ORLANDO, Florida – into the Body of Christ, and ecclesiastical funeral—with Hispanic Affairs Committee & - JUNE or without Mass—may be provided [Can.1183-2] with USCCB Meetings 14 -- Deacon Program 16 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer The matter of addressing the care of the remains of the the permission of the Diocesan bishop. 15-18 -- QUEBEC, Eucharistic Funerals for the unborn generally should be celebrated Congress Group unborn through miscarriage or fetal death in utero is not 20-21 -- LUBBOCK, 25th 17 -- Adoration of the Blessed only a moral matter, but also a pastoral matter. Many in the parish of the deceased, although parents may Anniversary of the Diocese of Sacrament 5-6 grieving mothers and fathers wish to have funeral rites request that the funeral be held in another church. Lubbock 19-22 -- Girls Chyrsalis Flight 23 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer and a Christian burial for their offspring who died before Permission of the diocesan bishop is required for a funer- 22 -- JUNCTION, St. Theresa – birth. Clearly in recognition of each human being’s digni- al to take place in an oratory – for example, a cemetery Confirmation Mass at 11:15 a.m. Group 25 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ the 24 -- Adoration of the Blessed ty, the individual fetus is to be given the same respect as chapel. As with all funerals and burials, a record of the King Retreat Center – Meeting Sacrament 5-6 an adult who dies. funeral and burial should be registered in a parish in and Discussion by the Coalition 26-29 -- Men's Catholic Cursillo 30 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer The Vatican’s document, Donum vitae, speaks to this which the funeral is celebrated as well as that of the to Abolish the Death Penalty with issue: “The corpuses of human embryos and fetuses, parishioner. a performance by Sara Hickman Group – 6-9 p.m. whether they have been deliberately aborted or not, must The remains of the unborn must be respected just as the 27-29 -- CORPUS CHRISTI, be respected just as the remains of other human beings.” remains of human beings are. Each fetus is a child of Wedding NECROLOGY Taken together, the teaching of Donum vitae and the God, given and temporarily taken away from his or her JULY Code of Canon Law indicate that all who have died earthly parents. These parents share stories of immeasur- JULY 2 - Rev. Bernard Degan, C.M. able grief and seek solace in the rituals of the Church. 1-2 --Rest and Prayer (2001) before birth should receive a proper burial, and if the 3 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan 2 -- Deacon Floyd Frankson Pastoral Center – Staff Mass at (1992) 8:30 a.m. and Staff Meeting at 11 4 -- Rev. Msgr. Charles Dvorak a.m. 6 -- FORT STOCKTON, St. (1963) Chastity challenges us and at Joseph – Installation of Father 5 -- Rev. Ray Wilhelm, OMI Thomas Manimal as Pastor at (2006) 11:00 a.m. 10 --Rev. Emil J. Gerlich (1969) 7-12 -- Vacation 19 -- Rev. Msgr. Andrew 14 -- ABILENE, St. Francis – Marthlaer (1984) times makes us uncomfortable Installation of Father George 22 -- Bishop Thomas J. Drury Thirumangalam as Pastor, 6:30 (1992) Message on Chastity difficult when there are some many For some who have lost their virgini- pm. 26 -- Deacon Jose Rosales 16-21 -- AUSTRALIA – World From candidates of Holy Redeemer negative messages coming our way. ty or have been sexually active, there Youth Day (2000) Parish in Odessa Sexuality has also become very is hope in God’s mercy and love 22-30 --Vacation 26 -- Deacon Abel Campos blurred. There seems to be no bound- through this beautiful sacrament. We (2002) What follows here was taken from aries and limits. When the world has hear about second chances, a ‘sec- the letter for the celebration of con- people trying to change their appear- ond virginity’. The Sacrament of firmation with the young people of ance, men trying to look like women Reconciliation offers forgiveness for Holy Redeemer parish. Ninety-five and vice versa, we know that God’s our sins and the graces to live a Ordination Class of 2008 young people were confirmed on gift of human sexuality has become chaste life. We are given a ‘second Friday, April 11. I share with you distorted. In our world, society has virginity’ spiritually. As many as 401 potential ordinands here their reflections on my pastoral conformed. Homosexuality and same- We know that if we turn our hearts could enter the priesthood this year. letter on Chastity. sex marriages are becoming a com- to God and pray, we will be able to -- Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI mon practice. It can be very scary. overcome the temptations and the Highest level of education completed before seminary There is also the message of ‘safe- negative messages that the world SOME COLLEGE/ “Bishop Pfeifer, we also read your sex’. We know that there is no such gives us. With the Holy Spirit guiding NO DEGREE 19% UNDERGRADUATE message on chastity. At times it made thing as ‘safe-sex’. Birth control is us we will be able to stop, look at the 39% DEGREE us uncomfortable, it opened our eyes not 100% effective. With the message decisions that are before us, see the HIGH SCHOOL 16% and it caused us to really reflect on of ‘safe-sex’, society gives us the consequences of our actions, and 22% our own lives. impression that there are no conse- make the right decision. TRADE SCHOOL 2% Here are some thoughts that we put quences to sex. Yet the pregnancy Thank you for your letter on 2% ELEMENTARY GRADUATE DEGREE together after discussing the letter. rate among teenagers is rising as chastity. Even though there were There are some youth that have for- well as the epidemic of sexually parts that made us very uncomfort- gotten that their body is a Temple of transmitted diseases. Abortions are able, we know it is because the truth the Holy Spirit. They do not realize also on the rise. America has made challenges us and at times makes us Race and ethnic background of ordinands that their bodies are to be used for abortion a form of birth control. It is uncomfortable. good and not for their selfish motives. outrageous. Sex outside of marriage Bishop, we know that Confirmation HISPANIC/LATINO The body has become an object to also affects a person’s self-worth and is not the end of our religious educa- 16% use and to be used for personal satis- self-esteem. tion and formation. It is a new chap- ASIAN/ faction and not for the glory of God. We discussed that the only ‘safe- ter that begins in our relationship PACIFIC ISLANDER/ 12% NATIVE HAWAIIAN 68% Chastity has become rare in sex’ is abstinence. Sex is a gift from with God. CAUCASIAN today’s society. There is so much God and it should be used the way There are many challenges that we AFRICAN/AFRICAN garbage out in the world; internet, God intended, between husband and face in today’s world. However, we AMERICAN/BLACK 3% pornography, the music we listen to, wife in the Sacrament of Matrimony. also know that we will be empowered media, famous people who view We also discussed the importance by the Holy Spirit and have a reason Results from 335 ordinands responding to survey by March 1, 2008. chastity as something laughable. It is of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. for hope in our future.” Source: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate ©2008 CNS The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 5 Confirming the Contrast Community stressed as teens confirmed amid FLDS turmoil By Jimmy Patterson San Angelo Bishop Michael Pfeifer Catholic News Service addresses the high school confirmands at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Eldorado ELDORADO -- As the crow flies, the on May 15. Yearning for Zion Ranch is about eight miles from the bell tower at Our Lady of Pfeifer told the candidates and the 100 or so Guadalupe Church, tucked just inside the family and friends attending the Mass, "but city limits of Eldorado. together we all form one community, a fami- One can, in fact, stand outside the front ly of God." doors of the Eldorado Catholic Church and "The community of Eldorado has not only see the tops of the glistening spires and been in the spotlight locally and around the steeples that jut up to the north from the state but also nationally and internationally," temple of the Fundamentalist Church of he continued. Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known by "We must think about not only the com- locals as the FLDS, on the ranch. munity of this parish and the wider commu- Despite their proximity, the chasm nity that is Eldorado, but also of the commu- between the two religions has seldom been nity of the fundamentalist compound. We so evident as it was the evening of May 21, think of the many women and children in when 10 youths from Our Lady of the compound that have been dispersed Guadalupe and St. Peter, the parish mission throughout the state of Texas and we pray church in nearby Mertzon, received the for them," he said. sacrament of confirmation. The bishop thanked community members Their journey on the sacramental road, the for all they have done and prayed that "all of young people will say, was not unlike the us will do the best we can according to our road traveled by their peers in other parts of ability." the state or country. "We may have limits on our social and However, the news of what may be occur- economic ability, but there is never any limit ring at the ranch, run by a polygamist sect, to our love. We must love one another, even and the resultant horde of media that removed by Child Protective Services ed her 40th birthday on the same day as her people with whom we disagree," he said. descended on the town offered insights few authorities. son's second birthday, instead of bringing While citing positive characteristics such other confirmation candidates will likely Of the $55,000 donated, more than gifts for the two of them, she encouraged the as hard work and discipline, Bishop Pfeifer ever experience. $30,000 has come from parishioners at the almost 50 partygoers to bring items for the noted the fundamentalists' practices are at On April 3, state law enforcement per- 68 churches in the diocese; another $25,000 ranch's children. More than 200 items, odds with Catholic teachings and traditions. sonnel raided the ranch and removed 460 was received through a grant from the including 131 books and 59 packages of Bishop Pfeifer told the faithful at Our children after a domestic abuse hot line Catholic Church Extension Society. socks, were brought to the party and subse- Lady of Guadalupe that he had on a few received a call that underage girls there were Smaller individual efforts have cropped up quently sent to the children. occasions met with the women and children being forced to marry much older men. The near and far. Not surprisingly, locals have Examples of community such as the gen- from the compound. Once the women real- original caller was never identified, but the helped the women and children of the com- erosity displayed at the Sullivans' birthday ized the bishop was not going to arrest or state dispersed the children to foster care pound even though most Eldoradoans have party was what San Angelo Bishop Michael move them, they became more comfortable facilities around the state. never had any contact with any of those who D. Pfeifer stressed in his homily during the Help has come in the form of a $55,000 live, or lived, at the YFZ Ranch. check from the San Angelo Diocese to the Stef Sullivan, a parishioner at Our Lady of May 21 confirmation Mass. various centers that are housing the children Guadalupe, said when she recently celebrat- "Some of us see God differently," Bishop (Please See ELDORADO/16) Bishop gives thanks for money raised for Eldorado FLDS community By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI cial community and have prayed with them. Catholic Church Extension Society for the special grant of As of May 20, $54,662.04 has been collected and dis- $25,000 that was sent through our Diocese to assist these I sincerely thank all the people of our Diocese, and from bursed to assist the women and children of this women and children. As soon as I requested special assis- outside our Diocese, who have so generously contributed to Fundamentalist community. While the women and children tance from the Extension Society, I received word from the the compassionate care of the more than 460 children and were in San Angelo, financial assistance was offered to President of this wonderful society, Father Jack Wall, that a some 150 women that were removed from the YFZ Ranch them for food and basic human needs. Since they have check of $25,000 was being sent to help with this urgent of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day been disbursed to many centers around the state of Texas, I need. Dear Father Wall and all at Extension, thank you for Saints of Schleicher County near Eldorado. Since this have shared your generosity with a number of these cen- your immediate and generous assistance. operation began many weeks ago, the people of our ters, including one in Midland and one in Abilene. Dear people of God: As I thank you for your spiritual Diocese and beyond have responded in a very generous I am very grateful for the spiritual and financial coopera- and financial assistance, I point out that we are dealing manner to reach out in a personal, financial, and spiritual tion that you have offered to these special people of God, here with the biggest child custody case in Texas history. way to assist these special people of God. I have personal- and I ask for your continued support and prayers. ly visited with many of the women and children of this spe- In a most special way, I am deeply grateful to the (Please See FUNDS/18) Page 6 JUNE 2008 The Angelus Making Sense of Bioethics ¿Perfección plástica? Fire in the Clinic -- tough choices Ética de los By Rev. Thad Pacholczyk denly a massive fire flares up. He runs frozen orphanages. Having personally down the hallway to rescue his family, met a number of such parents, I am implantes de busto One argument that is often made to but he can only choose one bed to roll convinced that some of them, if they justify destroying human embryos out of the ward before the fire com- had to “face the fire”, might well begins like this: pletely engulfs the room and makes it choose their own embryos over some- Por Padre Tad Pacholczyk Suppose there is a impossible to rescue anyone else. If he body else’s newborn. The “family con- fire in a fertility clin- chooses to rescue his wife, rather than nection” runs deep, and I have even En los últimos diez años el número de mujeres que ic. You are the only his three daughters, does that mean spoken with men who responded that se han realizado agrandamiento del busto se ha eleva- adult present, and there is a moral distinction between his for the case of their three daughters vs. do dramáticamente. Durante 2007, cerca de medio there is a newborn daughters and his wife? Does that in their wife, they would stay in the clinic millón de mujeres han decidido someterse a este tipo baby and a tank of any way imply that he would accept trying to save the whole family, even if de cirugía opcional. Muchas de estas mujeres parecen liquid nitrogen with the idea of his daughters being experi- it meant they would all end up perish- convencidas de que los implantes de busto son una 5,000 frozen embryos mented on by researchers or sacrificed ing in the flames. manera fácil de fortalecer su autoimagen. En palabras in the clinic. You can for science? Certainly not — such a When it comes to a flash decision, de una de ellas, “Me puse implantes para recuperar mi save only one of them conclusion would never follow from then, as the fire rages in the clinic, this confianza y sentirme bien respecto a mí misma”. La Pacholczyk before the place burns his action. The fact that he chose to hypothetical case misses the essential creciente popularidad de este tipo de cirugía plástica, down — which would you save his wife would not indicate that question of what our moral obligations sin embargo, da lugar a una constelación de preocupa- choose? he valued his three daughters any less really are towards the human embryo. ciones médicas, cuestionamientos éticos, y problemas Only the most passionate and radical than his wife, or that he viewed them Instead, we are facing a hopelessly personales/espirituales que tal vez requieren ser con- extremist, so the argument goes, would as being “less human” than his wife. It artificial and improbable triage situa- frontados cuando se presenta la tentación de practi- save the container with the embryos might rather indicate that because he tion, which can never be a legitimate carse un agrandamiento del busto. instead of the newborn baby. This had spent a lot of time with his wife basis for determining or deducing Por regla general, debe existir una razón terapéutica seems to demonstrate what advocates over the years, he was more emotional- moral principles. In a frightening and convincente cuando se opta por someterse a un of embryonic stem cell research have ly attached to her, knew the sound of difficult moment, it involves making agrandamiento del busto, ya que la cirugía y la been saying all along, namely, that her voice, and on a first emotional split-second decisions, rather than anestesia siempre implican riesgos. La cirugía para everybody makes a moral distinction level responded to his lifelong friend- engaging in calm, principled moral implante de busto no es considerada “terapéutica” en between embryos and children, and ship with her. It says nothing about reasoning. As we proceed to make that el sentido tradicional, excepto en mujeres a quienes se that killing embryos cannot be on the how valuable his daughters really are, awful decision, we may instinctively les ha practicado mastectomía o que han sufrido algún same moral level as killing children. even to their own dad. For the case of sense how the newborn baby is already otro daño en el busto, en cuyo caso el procedimiento Embryo destruction, they conclude, the embryos who might get left behind, moving along a path towards becom- verdaderamente puede representar una terapia recon- poses no real moral problem if they are the same is true: rescuing the infant ing an adult member of society. Saving structiva o reparadora. Los implantes, desde luego, killed for research to benefit others. says nothing about the embryos’ intrin- the newborn thus contributes to a rea- son cosa seria –cirugía real con efectos colaterales Yet it is clear that this argument fails sic worth and dignity, because the res- sonably certain future outcome — reales y cosas extrañas que pueden salir mal. Estos to justify what it proposes. cuer may first be reacting to what is whereas saving the embryos does not implantes pueden romperse, presentar contracciones We can see this by modifying the most familiar to him, namely, the new- raise such practical certainty about capsulares o generar secreciones. Además, cierta- storyline slightly. Imagine three beauti- born baby. their future or their ultimate fate. Some mente no son una solución definitiva pues periódica- ful baby sisters who were just born, As a priest and bioethicist, I often embryos from the tank might end up mente tienen que ser reemplazados. La decisión de lying together and sleeping in the same am asked the awkward question of being implanted into their mother’s recurrir a los implantes, particularmente en edad tem- hospital bed. The father of these girls what parents should do with their “left- womb, but still die or undergo “selec- prana, es casi una garantía de cirugías posteriores. is in the waiting room down the hall. over” embryos following in vitro fertil- tive reduction”; some might be La decisión de incrementar el tamaño de los senos, In another bed next to the girls is their ization. Parental anguish and guilt are destroyed because they are deemed en este caso sanos, genera varias inquietudes médicas mother, unconscious and recuperating almost palpable in our conversations as “unfit” by clinic operators; others y éticas. Los implantes pueden hacer más complicada from surgery. The father is the only they struggle to figure out a way to person in the hospital ward, when sud- free their own children trapped in these (Please See BIOETHICS/19) (Mira PADRE/18)

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The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 7 Forming consciences for faithful citizenship By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI In other words, our intent is to help inform the consciences Why does the church teach about political issues? of Catholics, in the light of both faith and reason, so that The question is asked, why does the church teach about In preparation for the upcoming presidential and other Catholics may participate in politics in a morally responsi- political issues? The Church’s obligation to participate in major elections in 2008, the U.S. Catholic Bishops at their ble manner that truly promotes the common good of our shaping the moral foundations of society is a requirement November meeting approved an important statement on society. of our faith. It is a basic part of the mission we have political responsibility and faithful citizenship entitled, We, the Catholic bishops, seek to do this by addressing received from Jesus Christ, who offers a vision of life “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to four questions: 1) Why does the Church teach about politi- revealed to us in Sacred Scripture and Tradition. Christ’s Political Responsibility”. To guide our Catholic people in cal issues? 2) Who in the Church should participate in love for us lets us see our human dignity in full clarity and the upcoming very important political year, I share with political life? 3) How does the Church help the Catholic compels us to love our neighbors as He has loved us. you from the statement some of the main points from the faithful to speak about political and social questions? 4) Christ, the Teacher, shows us what is true and good, that is, introduction and the first part—Why does the church teach What does the Church have to say about Catholic social what is in accord with our human nature as free, intelligent about political matters? teaching in the public square? beings created in God’s image and likeness and endowed This statement from the United States Conference of by the Creator with dignity and rights. Introduction Catholic Bishops is not intended to tell Catholics for whom What faith teaches about the dignity of the human person The bishops state that they wish to highlight the role of or against whom to vote. Its purpose is to help Catholics helps us see more clearly the same truths that also come to the Church in the formation of conscience and the corre- form their consciences in accordance with the truth. We us through the gift of human reason. At the center of these sponding moral responsibility of Catholics to hear, receive, bishops recognize that the responsibility to make choices in truths is respect for the dignity of every person. This is the and act upon the Church’s teaching in the life-long task of political life rests with each individual in light of a properly core of Catholic moral and social teaching. As people of forming their own consciences. With this foundation, formed conscience, and that participation goes well beyond both faith and reason, it is appropriate and necessary for us Catholics are better able to evaluate policy positions, party casting a vote in a particular election. The bishops, encour- to bring this essential truth about human life and dignity to platforms, and candidates’ promises and actions in light of age Catholics throughout the United States to participate in the Gospel and the moral and social teaching of the Church. the political process, particularly in these challenging times. (Please See CITIZENSHIP/19) Prayers, a miracle and an ordinary day [Publisher’s Note: I asked Dr. in my own simple way for San Angelo and the sur- Two diocesan priests receive Ernie Charlesworth, a well- the Lord to spare me but I rounding area. I felt the known and highly esteemed San Angelo physician, to share his also had faith in the knowl- peace that truly passes all honors for educational efforts faith story after a terrible acci- edge that we have a savior in understanding. The constant dent that almost took his life. Christ. I was afraid —- very pain somehow seemed more –Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI] afraid. Even though I had tolerable now. I had visita- The Angelus been to confession and hand- tions from Bishop Pfeifer, a By Ernie Charlesworth, MD ed over my sins to the Lord, I myriad of priests, pastors of Two parish priests in still was afraid to die. I was all denominations, friends It was February 9 and it the Diocese of San afraid that I might never be and many of my patients. Angelo earned lofty high- started out like most of my able to hold my wife again. I Slowly, very slowly my Saturdays. Little did I realize er education honors was afraid that I might not be wounds began to heal and I recently. that this day would forever able to see my two sons was left to ponder the signifi- change my life. My wife and The Rev. Santiago again and I was afraid that I cance of the events. Udayar, parish priest at I left San Angelo to spend would never see my grand- This event has changed my the weekend at our place just Sacred Heart Church in children again. I also was life. I believe in miracles Coleman and Our Lady outside of Bronte. After afraid also because of doubt. and the power of prayer. I lunch at a local restaurant, I of Mt. Carmel Church in Doubt that I might not be simply would not have sur- Winters, earned his doc- mounted my bicycle with “right with the Lord”. I vived this accident without plans on going from Bronte torate in Educational spent many a fretful night in the miracle of prayer. I now Leadership from Tarleton to Robert Lee and back. the hospital finding solace in have a better understanding Little did I know that my life State University in praying the Rosary over and of God’s unconditional love. Stepenville. was about to change forever. over again until I gently I now understand how fragile Fr. Udayar, left, and Fr. Akamike. I was only a few miles from Fr. Udayar has been drifted into a fretful sleep. I and ephemeral our life on serving in the diocese since 2002. of Theology, St. Charles’ Seminary, Bronte, riding on the shoul- could truly feel the power of earth is. I also understand Nagpur, India; a Bachelor of Education, der of the road when I was Previously, he had served as teacher, intercessory prayer though that I am called to serve the assistant principal, and principal at four Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India; hit by a car that obviously the Rosary as the Virgin Lord each of my remaining a Bachelor of Philosophy from St. did not see me. high schools for 14 years in India and Mary gave me great comfort days. It turns out that has been actively involved in school Charles Seminary, Nagpur, India; The injuries were extensive as Jesus held my hand to February 9 was not an ordi- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with severe fractures of the administration since 1989. In addition to ease my discomfort. nary day for me. It was an Fr. Udayar’s doctorate, his educational Nagpur University, Maharastra, India. pelvis, multiple ribs fractures Despite being afraid and extraordinary day in which Also honored was the Rev. Romanus and shock from blood loss. experience includes: a Master of Arts in having some doubts whether the Lord decided to get my English Literature, Gujarat University, Akamike, parish priest at St. Charles By all accounts, I should be or not I was ready to leave undivided attention. Catholic Church in Eden. Fr. Akamike dead. Much of my two Ahmedabad, India; a Bachelor of Laws, this earthly existence, I real- Believe in prayer! Believe Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India was chosen as the Most Outstanding month hospitalization is a ized that I had many, many in miracles and remember Student in his field at Angelo State blur, but many of the events a Bachelor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian friends. Prayers that there are no ordinary Aquinas University, Rome; a Bachelor University during the 2007-2008 school are vivid. I was aware that I went up to heaven on my days for those who believe in year. was close to death. I prayed behalf from churches all over Christ! Page 8 JUNE 2008 The Angelus Catholic Voices Prescription for vocations: A priestly life well lived By Douglas W. Kmiec Conception in Washington. He remind- Permit me, therefore, to celebrate the Catholic Information Center in down- Catholic News Service ed his brothers that "God continues to life of a man who loves the priesthood town Los Angeles, had his own radio call young people, but it is up to us to in a remarkably full sense: Msgr. John show and penned a widely read reli- "Love your priests and affirm them encourage a generous and free response V. Sheridan. Even more remarkably, as gious answer column and insightful in the excellent work that they do." to that call." he would be first to say, Msgr. Sheridan books on spiritual reflection. This instruction to the laity from How? is not an isolated example. For many years, he was the Los Pope Benedict XVI was partially over- Prayer, of course, but also by making Msgr. Sheridan emigrated from Angeles Police Department's "go to" shadowed by the pope's sensitive known the stories of the priests present- County Longford, Ireland, and was priest to deal with troubled youth. efforts to bring healing from the church ly serving in parishes and schools, ordained in 1943 in Los Angeles. The Gangs are gangs, but to hear Msgr. Kmiec sex abuse scandal during his recent because with rare exception their sto- recipient of numerous awards, includ- Sheridan retell these stories, you would visit to the United States, but it is a ries are overwhelmingly positive in ing the Cardinal's Award from Cardinal think it was a simple matter of Bing vital part of that reconciliation. both personal satisfaction and spiritual Roger Mahoney and, just this month, Crosby forming a church choir from the The need to encourage priestly voca- fulfillment. the unanimously conferred spiritual neighborhood roughs in “Going My tions was especially on the mind of The challenges facing our church leadership award from his parish, Msgr. Way." Pope Benedict as he addressed the today require, the pope reminds us, not Sheridan has been a pastor for over 40 Whether dealing with the despair of American bishops at the Basilica of the keeping this success a secret or being years. National Shrine of the Immaculate complacent. He also served as director of the (Please See KMIEC/19)

Energy Conservation ASK FR. WEBSTER More than a question of economics Church regulations for the By Effie Caldarola was before the snow came sliding down Do you ever see clotheslines now, locations of marriages Catholic News Service the mountain. except in the oldest part of cities? Some Catholic News Service So what's the result? Well, of course, neighborhood covenants purportedly Gas is getting perilously close to $4 a there's some complaining, and some ban them. What a shame. Q. My granddaughter is planning a gallon where I live, as it is in much of pleas for state assistance, which has The conservation of energy is not just marriage next year and was looking the U.S. And while some countries been sparse so far. a question of economics, although forward to having the ceremony in a would call that a bargain, it's hitting the quiet area of a park which has been a But the big result, as reported in a squeezing the wallet can propel us to special favorite of her family. Her American pocketbook hard. recent New York Times article, is that conserve. More importantly, it's a ques- priest has told her that is not possible; So with three cars in my family and Juneau has suddenly become very con- tion of stewardship, and Pope Benedict the wedding must be in the parish two kids with summer jobs, the chal- servationist. Says the Times: "Juneau XVI has been making that point, even church, but we don't know why. Her lenge is not just scheduling the cars but has cut its electricity use by more than mentioning our responsibility to the friend (also a Catholic) was married making sure everybody takes a turn fill- recently in a pavilion in another city, and it must have 30 percent in a matter of weeks, instant- earth when he spoke at the United been approved. Even a local priest was present for the ing the tank. ly establishing itself as a role model for Nations in April. Stewardship of the ceremony. I try to stay out of it, but the whole family is Going out for the evening? Ante up. how to go green, and fast." environment is becoming a major upset because it doesn't seem fair. Why is a wedding Heating fuel and other energy costs Now, I wouldn't wish a rampaging theme for this pope. like this all right for some but not for others? (Michigan) are rising steadily, too, so with all this avalanche on anyone, much less any Here are some of the things Juneau is energy inflation it came as a crushing other natural or man-made disaster. But doing to conserve energy, as reported in A. I am usually reluctant to respond to questions that blow -- pardon the pun -- when an ava- wouldn't it be great if we could all mar- the Times: stores displaying televisions require somewhat complex canonical answers. For one thing, they can be difficult to understand and are some- lanche tore through Alaska's capital city shal that kind of resolve to cut energy have them all turned off but one; the times easily misunderstood. For whatever reason, however, of Juneau and destroyed major trans- use for the sake of the planet and to cut public library shut down one of two the question you ask is a big and common one today. mission towers, which carry more than our dependency on foreign sources of elevators, lights in public places have First of all, the Catholic Church has regulations about 80 percent of the city's power from a energy? been dimmed and thermostats have where weddings take place because all marriages are nearby hydroelectric dam. Remember the clothesline? I'm not been turned down during the chilly sacred events and should be honored as such. When two Catholics, or a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic Boom! Just like that, in a powerful sure my mother even owned a dryer spring. Christian, marry, we believe it is the sacrament of matrimo- natural disaster, folks in the picturesque when I was growing up on the farm. Despite the rainy climate, clotheslines ny. city along the coast in Southeast Alaska White sheets waving in the hot are popping up everywhere, and people As such it is more than a private affair for the couple or faced an energy crisis of major propor- Nebraska wind were a familiar sight in are dashing to buy compact fluorescent the family; it is a celebration involving the entire church, tions. those days. But many years later, after light bulbs. and therefore it should be in a place where the whole com- munity commonly gathers for prayer and worship and the Until repairs are completed this sum- Mom moved to a town, she ignored her How many of those things could be celebration of the sacraments, or somewhere else that mer, the city is using mainly diesel fuel, dryer most of the time and carried the done in our own homes and cities? reflects that holiness. a very expensive alternative. laundry out to the line. What a challenge and a gift to the In all its legislation on this subject, the church tries to The new electricity rate is about five "Don't these sheets smell good?" environment it would be to cut our honor the dignity and holiness of what is happening, and at times the 11 cents per kilowatt-hour it she'd remark about a freshly made bed. energy use by 30 percent this summer! (Please See WEBSTER/18) The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 9 TheYear of Paul Catholics encouraged to celebrate, study life of St. Paul

WILMINGTON, Del. (CNS) -- In a pas- Church historians believe Paul was born A window at St. toral letter on "Celebrating the Year of St. 2,000 years ago in Tarsus, in what is now Peter's Church in Paul," Bishop Michael A. Saltarelli of Turkey, between the years A.D. 7 and 10. Soest, Germany, Wilmington has called on the faithful in his After his conversion on the road to depicts the conver- diocese to discern "how best to study, pray Damascus, he turned from persecuting sion of St. Paul. and celebrate the life, inspired writing, spiri- Christians and became one of the early Pope Benedict XVI tuality and missionary spirit of St. Paul." church's leading evangelizers before his plans to proclaim a He issued the pastoral in anticipation of martyrdom in Rome. year dedicated to the worldwide observance proclaimed by Pope Benedict announced the church's St. Paul, in prepara- tion for the 2,000th Pope Benedict XVI. It will run from June 28 Pauline year marking the 2,000th anniver- anniversary of the of this year to June 29, 2009. sary of the saint's birth last June 28, the eve apostle's birth. The In a 5,000-word letter to the people of the of the feast of SS. Peter and Paul. The pon- Pauline Year will Diocese of Wilmington released on the eve tiff said the year, marked by liturgies and run from June 29, of the Jan. 25 feast of the Conversion of St. events in Rome, should also be celebrated in 2008, to June 29, Paul, the bishop offered six themes to con- dioceses around the world. 2009, according to sider for the Pauline year's observance: In his pastoral letter, Bishop Saltarelli information pub- ! Paul's conversion experience and our per- noted St. Paul's role as an accomplice in the lished in a Vatican sonal conversion. martyrdom of St. Stephen and Paul's subse- Radio calendar. ! Living and praying Christ. quent conversion experience on the road to ! Praying, studying and living the inspired Damascus. word of God. "St. Paul understood how sin works in ! Lifting high the cross of Christ. human nature and how the Holy Spirit can ! Rekindling a love for the Eucharist and completely transform habits of corruption," the church. the bishop wrote. "St. Paul also understood ! The universal call to holiness and mission. how to influence non-Christian and anti- He also suggested 10 ways to observe the Christian mind-sets with charity so as to be coming Pauline year -- from studying church able to be an instrument of another mind's teachings to participating in parish devo- enlightenment. tions, discussions and pilgrimages to explor- "The best way that we can celebrate the conscious participation in our Catholic Mass "biblical literacy" and daily Bible reading. ing Pauline themes in film and art. Year of St. Paul is to go to the risen Lord and sacramental liturgies," he said. "The cross of Jesus Christ is at the center "My hope is that St. Paul can be for us and ask him about what deep and intimate Quoting St. Jerome, Bishop Saltarelli of all that Paul does," Bishop Saltarelli what he was for the early church -- a model conversion of life he is calling us to," he noted, "The Word of God, drawn from the writes. "He teaches us how to deal with the of evangelization which our recent Holy said. knowledge of the Scriptures, is real food and hardships and grief of life. Paul experienced Fathers have called for," Bishop Saltarelli The Year of St. Paul offers a chance for real drink" and suggested the Year of St. it all: rejection, calumny, indifference, ship- said about the pastoral letter. Catholics to focus more attention on the Paul is a good time "to rediscover the wrecks, imprisonment and ultimately mar- "I hope all Catholics will see themselves Bible, the bishop said. Roman Catholic Church's contemporary bib- tyrdom, symbolized in art by Paul holding a as missionaries proclaiming to our world "Any investment in understanding and pray- lical scholarship." sword." and our society the good news of Jesus ing the Scriptures more deeply is at the same Recent novels and films, the bishop wrote, Christ," he said. time an investment in a fuller, more active and are a wake-up call to the church to promote Pope authorizes granting of indulgences for Pauline year events

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholics who participate in anniversary of the saint's birth. before the Altar of the Most Blessed Sacrament; they must also events connected with the 2008-2009 jubilee year of St. Paul The plenary indulgence is being offered to pilgrims who recite the Our Father and the Creed in front of the Altar of the can receive a special indulgence, the Vatican said. come to Rome, to Catholics who participate in local events Confession, adding invocations to honor Mary and St. Paul. Pope Benedict XVI authorized the granting of a plenary, or connected to the jubilee year, and to those who may be too ill !The Catholic faithful in any local church can obtain the indulgence by participating with devotion in a liturgy or other full, indulgence in order to highlight the Pauline year and open or otherwise prevented from physical participation. public event dedicated to St. Paul -- in any sacred place on the the way to the "interior purification" of the faithful during its It can be granted on behalf of the individual petitioner or on opening and closing days of the jubilee year, and on other days celebration, a May 10 Vatican decree said. behalf of departed souls. in places designated by the local bishop. The decree was signed by U.S. Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, Cardinal Stafford said conditions for the special Pauline year ! Catholics impeded by sickness or other serious cause, as head of the Vatican tribunal that deals with indulgences and indulgence include the normal requirements set by the church long as they have the intention of fulfilling the other conditions with matters related to the sacrament of penance. for all plenary indulgences: that the person goes to confession, as soon as possible, can obtain a plenary indulgence by joining An indulgence is a remission of the temporal punishment a receives the Eucharist and prays for the intentions of the pope. spiritually in a jubilee celebration in honor of St. Paul and offering their prayers and suffering for Christian unity. person is due for sins that have been forgiven. The decree explained in detail some specific requirements The decree said individuals can obtain more than one plena- Pope Benedict established the Pauline year to run from June for the plenary indulgence: ry indulgence during the jubilee year, but not more than one 28, 2008, to June 29, 2009, to mark the approximately 2,000th ! Those visiting the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in per day. Rome in the form of a pilgrimage must offer personal prayers Page 10 JUNE 2008 The Angelus The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 11 Scenes from Confirmation 2008

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Clockwise from top left, Fr. Emilio Sosa, center, and Deacon Clemente VIlla, with the confirmands at St. Joseph in Stanton ... Bishop Pfeifer with the confirmation class at St. James in Sanderson ... Jacob Benavidez, of Sanderson, shows his joy before receiving his conformation blessing ... Bishop Pfeifer speaks with students ... St. Joseph’s also unveiled a Ten Commandments monument and a memorial to its former priest, Fr. Felix Cubelo ... Confirmands from St. Margaret Church, Big Lake, and the mis- sions of St. Francis, Iraan and St. Thomas, Rankin with Bishop Pfeifer, and Fr. Hilary A. Ihedioha ... Bishop Pfeifer, left, and Msgr. Larry Droll, at St. Ann’s in Midland ... a wheelchair-bound sponsor received a blessing with her confirmand at St. Stephen’s in Midland ... Bishop Pfeifer at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Odessa ... Bishop Pfeifer meets with young men at St. Ann’s in Midland ... Tim Cuevas, a confirmand at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Eldorado ... and Bishop Pfeifer has a lighthearted moment with “The Man Clan,” the young men in the confirmation class at Holy Family Parish in Abilene. More Confirmation Photos, Page 20 All photos courtesy of parishes except Photo by Alan P. Torre where noted. Photo by Alan P. Torre Photo by Alan P. Torre Page 12 JUNE 2008 The Angelus

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Clergy Medical & Assistance $ 269,309 $ - $ 150,750 $ 118,559 diocesan fiscal Clergy Education $ 69,692 $ - $ 25,000 $ 44,692 Vocations $ 131,523 $ 20,000 $ - $ 111,523 Seminarian Education $ 313,354 $ 25,000 $ 275,170 $ 13,185 leadership office Women Religious $ 3,000 $ - $ - $ 3,000 Permanent Diaconate $ 172,150 $ 10,000 $ 27,050 $ 135,100 Effective with the new fiscal year on July 1, 2008, Ministerial Support $ 959,029 $ 55,000 $ 477,970 $ 426,059 26.8% there will be a change in the ministerial leadership of diocesan finances. After 17 years, Les Maiman CKRC Ministries $ 455,635 $ 5,000 $ 358,104 $ 92,531 will be leaving the Diocese of San Angelo to serve Religious Education & Formation $ 301,773 $ 130,000 $ 34,624 $ 137,149 the national Church as Executive Director of the Contributions & Assessments $ 183,656 $ - $ 37,478 $ 146,178 Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference. During Communications & Paper $ 168,495 $ - $ 149,027 $ 19,468 his tenure with the diocese, Les served as Tribunal $ 159,108 $ - $ 14,750 $ 144,358 Chancellor, Diocesan Finance Officer and Retreat University Apostolate $ 99,350 $ 35,000 $ 16,984 $ 47,366 Center Director Liturgy Office $ 14,539 $ - $ - $ 14,539 Superintendent of Schools $ 16,998 $ - $ 3,500 $ 13,498 Bishop Pfeifer is delighted to appoint Regina Criminal Justice Ministry $ 37,600 $ - $ 7,668 $ 29,932 Bodiford, CPA as Finance Officer and Business LIMEX $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ - $ - Manager effective July 1, 2008. Regina is a gradu- Human Resources $ 73,549 $ - $ - $ 73,549 ate of Angelo State University and has been Ministries & Programs $ 1,520,703 $ 180,000 $ 622,135 $ 718,568 42.5% employed by the diocese for seven years as Comptroller. Prior to joining the diocese, Regina Administrative Office $ 510,324 $ - $ - $ 510,324 worked in public accounting for over 20 years. She Business Services $ 483,038 $ - $ - $ 483,038 is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Bishop's Residence $ 29,488 $ - $ - $ 29,488 Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Capital Renewal/Replacement $ 76,000 $ - $ 3,500 $ 72,500 Public Accountants and is Treasurer of the Board of Administrative & Fiscal $ 1,098,849 $ - $ 3,500 $ 1,095,349 30.7% Hospice of San Angelo. Regina is married to Michael Bodiford, CPA and is the mother of Perri, Brian and Jason. ** TOTAL ** $ 3,578,581 $ 235,000 $ 1,103,605 $ 2,239,976 100.0% Outgoing financial director Les Maiman thanks colleagues Dear Friends, 2008-2009 It has been a distinct privilege to serve, work, and be enriched by so many sisters and brothers over these past 17 years – and I Diocesan wish to simply say, “Thank you!” To those who so graciously give of themselves in formal Budget ecclesial leadership, thank you for your patience and benevo- lence in “training me.” To my colleagues at the Chancellery, thank you for gifting me with your friendships. And to those Les Maiman countless council members and volunteers, whose steadfast wit- ness I invariably encountered in every parish meeting, thank you for your willing- ness to show me the birthing of the Kingdom of God.

Peace, Les The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 13 ELDORADO: Together we all make up a community of God

(From 1) three judges and they are trying to do the best how terrible that was. And he thanked us for Again I want to affirm that when we made they can with the two important principals vital taking the steps we have taken to overcome it, an appeal for financial assistance for our sisters for all communities: justice and peace. Those thank god, but also said that we must do more. and brothers, the response was good that we lion or a billion years, or eternity? We’re just are the foundations of any true community He also pointed out the importance of family collected within the diocese over $30,000. I like a puff of smoke controlled by God. and that’s what we want most of all. We pray and marriage, and how we must build up our appealed over three weeks ago to the Catholic In our gospel reading, one of the apostles or that and work for that, family life, especially building up families that Extension Society, which has helped our dio- became very disturbed when he saw someone We need to pray for them and ask God to commit to faith hope and love. The pope cese with many mission projects, and I asked was using the name of Jesus to cast out a spirit, give them the light and wisdom they need. pointed out we need to put our faith into them for a grant to help us with this situation and he went to Jesus and said ‘So-and-so Jesus pointed out in the gospel there are people action. It’s one thing to believe but another to to provide the basic necessities of this life. And down the street is using your name to cast out outside of our community that do things that put your faith into action. that society responded as it always does and demons, what do we do? Do we stop him?’ are good. Sometimes we criticize that and say, The next day I was with the pope at sent a check for $25,000. I have dispersed that And Jesus said, ‘No if he’s doing good, we ‘They don’t belong to this community how can Nationals’ Stadium, where they play baseball. to the centers. support him.’And he said, “Those who are not they do that?’ But Jesus said they who are Again, the Holy Father pointed out many won- I have been in contact with a number of against me are with me.’And he went on to doing good, let’s affirm it. derful things that God does for us, and how we these centers and they all have the same story say, in so many words, that we must work Our brothers and sisters from the compound must share our gifts with others and bring us when it comes to what it costs to take care of together. community model for us a lot of the important back again, and that applies with the commu- one mother, an expectant mother or a child. At That’s what we need to do more than ever is virtues that we can imitate: hard work, disci- nity up the road and how we need to reach out Seton Home in San Antonio, it costs $130 a work together, respect one another, and reach pline, they are people of prayer, commitment. with and help in this critical situation. day and the state only gives them $37 dollars a out and support one another. There are things we don’t agree with and we The Holy Father pointed out that the primary day. Where do they get the rest? I’m not here That takes us back to the community just a have to say that. There are certain moral prac- thing for us as Catholic Christians is what we to criticize our state, but the State of Texas is few miles up the road. Beginning just five or tices that go against that the standards that we do right here at the altar, celebrating the sacred way, way, way down the line when it comes to six weeks ago, the young people and women live by according to God’s law and the teach- mysteries of the life of Christ every time we providing basic assistance, especially for were removed for serious reasons. We are not ing of our church. We try to see the good in come together in his death on the cross, dying children. Maybe we can do something at here to judge the reasons; that’s happening in everyone and in every community and we for us and for all people; for the people right another time. But to help make up that dif- society, in our courts. They were removed as a work with that. We need to remember all these up the street and all around the world, and ference you, our people, have responded and part of the process and as a result, many of the people, especially the little ones; they belong pointing out that the important thing we do is I am very, very grateful and I encourage you children, more than 450, were dispersed to dif- to God’s family what we do later when we take it outside those to continue to send your prayers and your ferent centers around the State of Texas. About three weeks ago, I had the great privi- doors. We need to put our faith into action. support. While some of the members of this commu- lege of being with Pope Benedict XVI in All of us need to do a better job of living our nity were in San Angelo I visited them, the Washington for three days and I took part in faith between Monday and Saturday by putting Homily transposition made possible by women and children, and I prayed with them. many wonderful celebrations and events when our faith into action: we need to show that we Luis Urteaga of Photo and Video Some were reserved and maybe a bit fright- he visited our country. I was at the white are Christians by the way we love and support Memories in San Angelo. ened. Maybe they were frightened of the bish- house when President Bush welcomed him one another. op. Many people are frightened of bishops, very graciously and many thousands of people aren’t they? were there. They said it was the biggest crowd But I think they eventually came to see I was to welcome a dignitary, even bigger than when ARE YOU QUALIFIED? not there to carry a gun or to enforce a law but Queen Elizabeth visited a few years ago. There Are you… just to be with them ad they accepted me. were many thousands of people there. !Unhappy with your current job (underpaid, overworked, blocked from pro- Many of the children have been placed around And the pope responded with words of grati- motion)? the state and I have been in contact with those tude to the American people and to our country ! Currently looking for a new career (sending out resumes, asking about centers, we two within our own diocese, in for our constant generosity, and he also pointed opportunities, unemployed)? Abilene and in Midland, and we have taken up out that our country is endowed with a won- ! Facing an uncertain future (downsizing, involved in a family business, a big collection to help support the women and derful gift, the gift of freedom. The Holy in an appointed position)? children. Father went on to point out that freedom is a ! Being paid less than your worth (maxed out in pay, subject to pay lim- We made an appeal to the 73 parishes that wonderful gift but it can be abused, because its, can’t go any higher)? make up the diocese and the response has been true freedom must always be founded on the ! A member of the Knights of Columbus (or eligible to join)? very generous. As of May 20, we have sent out truth. Sadly, today in our society, and some- ! Personable and outgoing? close to $55,000 to help these needy women times within our on Catholic Church, there is a ! Anxious to earn an income equal to your worth? and children, isn’t that great? separation of freedom from the truth. When ! Seeking independence and control of your own destiny? I want to thank you, the people of this com- freedom is divorced from the truth it is in dan- munity. Tonight I say more to you here ger because it is not real, true freedom. God Do You… because we can’t overlook what is happening gives us freedom to always seek the good and Have a Catholic Heart? Need a Professional Income? just up the street. We’re all in this together. We to seek good in each and every one and, as I Desire your own business? Want excellent company benefits? have to support one another. I want to congrat- pointed out, as I deal with different communi- Want a chance of a lifetime career? ulate the community of Eldorado for what you ties we try to see good but at the same time we have done to reach out and support one anoth- must always come back to the truth. Opportunity open in San Angelo Diocese er in a moment of need and ask for your con- After visiting with the Holy Father at the BE A MEMBER OF THE tinued material and spiritual support. The cen- White House, the Holy Father met with the TEXAS HIGH PERFORMANCE AGENCY TEAM! ters to which we send aid are very appreciative bishops of the country, we were about 300, and BROTHER KNIGHTS SERVICING BROTHER KNIGHTS for the aid we are giving. he spoke to us as our leader and thanked us for When this whole process began we had a lot what we do but told us there are some things For career information contact General Agent: of confusion and turmoil -- and that process we have to work on more. He touched directly Jim Seideman, FIC, CLU, CSA still is going on. This afternoon I visited with on the clerical abuse question and pointed out (877) 797-5632 – Toll Free, or email [email protected] Page 14 JUNE 2008 The Angelus Family Unlimited possibilities for modern-day lemonade stands By Karen Osborne "OK," some teens might say. "At least I out there, but not only in a brick-and-mortar Entrepreneurial teens know that arts and Catholic News Service don't have to work!" format. Technology-savvy teens sell cloth- crafts aren't just hobbies; they are potential Sadly, a lot of people are raised to think ing, buildings and textures in online worlds sources for income. Budding photographers here she was, an oasis in the boiling that work is some kind of slavery we are and visual instant messaging programs. can exercise their skills by taking pictures to afternoon: a little girl bound to all week. So they stuff all of their These teens make good summer cash as sell to stock-photo companies. Teens who Tselling lemonade "life" into each weekend. hawkers of virtual fashions and serve as want to become teachers can serve as sum- from a card table in her But today's teenagers -- "millenials," as construction foremen and realtors of virtual mer nannies and babysitters for busy families driveway. I traded a quarter employers like to call them -- don't want to land and buildings. Crafty teens sell jewelry, and earn valuable experience in child devel- in my pocket for a paper simply "get through." They want to have stylish scarves, sweaters and the occasional opment. cup full of lukewarm their minds and hearts engaged by what diet cola cozy to friends and Internet craft There are also valuable things to learn in Crystal Light. Not exactly they do all day. They want meaningful sites. Garage sales often yield dividends for landing a traditional summer job flipping the stuff of a thousand sun- work, something that allows them to use teens who run small auction businesses. burgers -- things you don't learn in school, beams, but it definitely hit their talents, stimulates them, and allows Teens who earn good grades in English or like working with customers of all ages and the spot. them to contribute to society. math can tutor elementary school students persuasions and handling bosses who might This summer promises Osborne I don't think this is too much for anyone who need remedial studies during the sum- not be as lenient as teachers. no such relief for teenage to ask. mer to catch up with their classmates. Far from being lazy, today's teens have an jobseekers, for the slow economy is If traditional jobs don't work out -- and Love sports? Try checking out church entrepreneurial spirit that will take them far prompting employers who typically hire even if they do -- teens can take the extra sports clinics, town youth recreation pro- in life and passions that will make the world teens to fill summer slots to cut down on summer hours to capitalize on their hobbies. grams and summer camps to see if coun- a better place. their payroll. In some places, competition What's better for a summer job than to selors need a good assistant. Teens who like The possibilities for your modern-day for jobs might be fierce, and teens who rely make money doing something they enjoy? being outside or are interested in plants and lemonade stand are limited only by your on summer jobs to pay for college, car Here are some ideas. animals can earn some money mowing, imagination. What better time to start than insurance and summer fun might be looking These days, teens have more entrepre- trimming and taking care of neighbors' now? at a few hot months with a very cold wallet. neurial options than ever. Sales jobs are still lawns and shrubs.

Bill & Monica Dodds Hats off to all graduates!

et's start with a top-four countdown of it, but so we'll have more compassion and but we know we can't. "Ways to Spot a Soon-to-Be Graduate" understanding for others who find them- Chronic illness strikes. We lose our job. L(who has completed all assignments selves in that situation. Our child is born with a disability. Our and exams): It's not easy: spouse dies. The list is long and varied, and 4. He's busy practic- For a 5-year-old, used to preschool only a none of us escapes having some of its items ing moving his mortar few days a week, to adjust to kindergarten, or on our personal resume. board tassel from one for a first-grader to get used to full days. What can we do when there's no running or side to the other. For a middle-schooler to get into the hiding from what life has brought us? These 3. She breaks into rhythm of five distinct classes and five dis- are a few suggestions: deep sighing and spon- tinct teachers. (Not to mention changing Take it day by day. That's how we learn, taneous giggles. classrooms and mastering the combination that's how we adjust, that's how we grow, 2. Her parents are on a locker.) that's how we cope. sighing more deeply For a high school student to stand up to the Don't get down on yourself just because and giggling even more. adult pressures and temptations teens face. you're a rookie. (No one is an instant expert.) 1. He's certain that For a college student to start cracking the Don't be too proud or too timid to ask for from here on out, his Bill and Monica books without Mom, Dad or a teacher crack- help. Others have faced similar situations and life is going to be all Dodds ing the whip. want to help. smooth sailing. For a young employee to get used to a 9- Pray. Remember, no matter how you may Hmm. All smooth sailing? to-5 routine while trying to safely negotiate feel at this moment, you're not alone, and It takes optimism to move from high the Byzantine maze known as office politics. you are loved. school to college or from school to "real We're only fooling ourselves if we think On the Web: Commencement Advice life." And it takes courage, too. Thank God -- receiving that high school diploma or college What have guest speakers said to gradu- really, thank God -- that most young people degree is our last graduation. Over and over, ates? You'll find a few choice quotes here: have plenty of both. we complete one chapter in our lives and www.quotegarden.com/graduation.html. ANSWERS Life is nothing if not a series of these move on to the next. "rookie seasons." Again and again, we step If there's anxiety when the change is some- Bill and Monica Dodds are the founders of into new situations feeling awkward, uncom- thing we choose, something we want, it's not the Friends of St. John the Caregiver and edi- Answers: 1. Isaiah, 2. Daniel, 3. tors of My Daily Visitor magazine. Their Web fortable and unsure. surprising there's a feeling of panic when that site is www.FSJC.org. They can be contacted at Jonah, 4. Malachi, 5. Hosea, 6. It can help to remember that, not just so new chapter in our life is one we'd prefer to [email protected]. Amos, 7. Ezekiel, 8. Nahum. we'll cut ourselves some slack when we need avoid, one we would love to just push away The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 15 JUST 4 KIDS Hosea speaks against Israel's unfaithfulness

uring the time when Jeroboam, the son of Joash, was the king of Israel, Hosea heard God speak to Dhim. God told him to take a wife and to start a fam- ily. He married Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim. As the children were born, the Lord had a name already chosen for them: "Give him the name Jezreel, for in a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the bloodshed at Jezreel and bring an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel." When next a daughter was born, the Lord said, "Give her the name Lo-ruhama; I no longer feel pity for the READ MORE ABOUT IT received his early education from clergy house of Israel. ... Yet for the house of Judah, I feel pity; I The Book of Hosea members of the cathedral of Lisbon, will save them by the Lord, their God." Q&A Portugal. He joined a Franciscan order And when another son was born, God said, "Give him and he excelled as a religious scholar. the name Lo-ammi, for you are not my people, and I will 1. Who did the Lord say would be He became a missionary to Morocco called to judgment? before he was 25 years old, but his not be your God." 2. What will God do when Israel poor health made traveling difficult, so Then the Lord told Hosea to speak out against the comes back to him? he had to board a ship back to Portugal. unfaithfulness of Israel, how they had not been true to One of the stops along the way was their God's commandments. So Hosea spoke these PAPAL VISIT Sicily. He then was appointed to a her- words to the people: "Hear this, O priests, pay attention, On April 15, Pope Benedict XVI mitage near Forli, Italy. There, during O house of Israel, O household of the king, give ear! It is the ordination of Franciscan and arrived at Andrews Air Force Base near you who are called to judgment." Washington and was greeted by Dominican candidates, he was asked to President George W. Bush. The very give a sermon. He had no time to And the Lord told Hosea about Israel, "I will go back to next day he celebrated his 81st birth- rehearse, but his words were so moving my place until they pay for their guilt and seek my pres- day. He had a very full schedule of that he was asked again and again to ence. In their affliction, they shall look for me." meetings with religious and political speak and preach. People traveled for Although the words of the Lord sounded very harsh to leaders and special Masses, including mIles to hear him. Hosea, behind his punishment was his great love for one at Yankee Stadium in New York He eventually returned home to Israel. God told Hosea that Israel would look for their God City and one at Nationals Park in Portugal to minister to the poor there. Washington. We honor him on June 13. and their God would be waiting for them. They would The pope was born Joseph Alois have new words in their mouths that would be words of Ratzinger in Germany. He was ordained KIDS' CLUB hope and faith. in 1951, and he taught religion and the- Share your thoughts with family and "Come, let us return to the Lord," Israel will say. "For it ology at several German universities. friends by writing an essay in response is he who has rent, but he will heal us; he has struck us, On Nov. 30, 2002, then-Cardinal to this question: but he will bind our wounds. ... Let us know, let us strive Ratzinger was named as the dean of What was your impression of the to know the Lord; as certain as the dawn is his coming, the College of Cardinals, and on April pope's visit to the United States? 19, 2005, he was elected as the 265th and his judgment shines forth like the light of day! He will pope. He adopted the name Benedict PUZZLE come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the XVI in honor of St. Benedict, the Unscramble the names of the Old earth." founder of Western monasticism. Testament prophets below. Try it without When that day comes, said the Lord, "I will heal their using your Bible first: defection, I will love them freely; for my wrath is turned SPOTLIGHT ON SAINTS 1. haaisi; 2. ledian; 3. anjoh; 4. chamlai away from them." St. Anthony of Padua 5. ashoe; 6. samo; 7. liekzee; 8. human Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) Page 16 MAY 2008 The Angelus

Our Holy MARRIAGE JUBILEE Father’s Kenneth and Irene Feist of St. Joseph Parish, Rowena, have been Monthly married 64 years.The Feists were the longest-married couple attend- ing this year’s Marriage Jubilee Mass, celebrated June 1 at the Intentions Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo. 2008

ELDORADO: Controversy helps confirmands appreciate faith June FRIENDSHIP WITH CHRIST: That all (From 5) national media used the for her or other youths. the children from the ranch, but Christians may cultivate a deep and per- church's parking lot as a staging "It just made us realize and Texas child welfare officials said sonal friendship with Christ so to commu- and open to his show of con- area, Alexandria Suarez, 16, a appreciate out faith even more," they would appeal the decision. nicate the strength of his love to every cern, love and prayer. student and confirmation candi- Suarez said. "The people there The Texas Supreme Court person they meet. Although Father Joseph date from nearby Mertzon, saw are always in our prayers." ordered the children back to the INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC Vathalloor, parish priest at Our the ongoing situation at the On May 23 a court ruled the YFZ Ranch in June. CONGRESS: That the International Lady of Guadalupe, said the compound as no real distraction state had no authority to remove Eucharistic Congress in Quebec may lead to greater understanding that the Eucharist is the heart of the Church and EDICTAL SUMMONS EDICTAL SUMMONS the source of evangelization. May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008 CASE: EGGEMEYER – GODFREY (ROBERTS) CASE: NUÑEZ (MORALES) – GALINDO July NO.: SO 08/29 NO.: SO 08/26 Volunteers. That there may be an increase in the number of volunteers who The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo is The Tribunal Office of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo is offer their services to the Christian seeking Linda Darlene Godfrey (Roberts). seeking Juan Manuel Galindo. Community. You are hereby summoned to appear before the Tribunal of the You are hereby summoned to appear before the Tribunal of World Youth Day. That World Youth Day in Sidney, Australia may awaken the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, at 804 Ford Street, San Angelo, the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, at 804 Ford Street, San fire of divine love in young people and Texas 76905, on or JUNE 30, 2008, to answer to the Petition of Angelo, Texas 76905, JUNE 30, 2008, to answer to the Petition make them sowers of hope for a new Harvey Allen Eggemeyer, now introduced before the Diocesan of Rosaura Nuñez (Morales), now introduced before the humanity. Tribunal in an action styled, “Harvey Eggemeyer and Linda Diocesan Tribunal in an action styled, “Rosaura Morales and Roberts, Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage.” Said Juan Galindo, Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage.” Petition is identified as Case: EGGEMEYER – GODFREY Said Petition is identified as Case: NUÑEZ (MORALES) – Daily Offering Prayer: O Jesus, through (ROBERTS); Protocol No.: SO 08/29, on the Tribunal Docket of GALINDO; Protocol No.: SO 08/26, on the Tribunal Docket of the Immaculate Heart of Mary I offer you the Diocese of San Angelo. the Diocese of San Angelo. my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of You may communicate with the Tribunal in person or in writing. You may communicate with the Tribunal in person or in writing. this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice Failure to communicate within the prescribed period of time will Failure to communicate within the prescribed period of time will of the Mass throughout the world. I offer be considered your consent for the Tribunal to continue its pro- be considered your consent for the Tribunal to continue its pro- them for all the intentions of Your Sacred ceedings in the above-named case. ceedings in the above-named case. Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin and the reunion of all Christians. Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San Angelo on the 27th Given at the Tribunal of the Diocese of San Angelo on the 27th I offer them for the intentions of our day of May 2008. day of May 2008. bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommend- Rev. William R. Du Buisson, OMI, MCL, JCL Rev. William R. Du Buisson, OMI, MCL, JCL ed by our Holy Father this month. Judical Vicar Judical Vicar The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 17 Culture Diocese co-sponsoring ‘Music for Life’ June 25 Singer-songwriters Sara Hickman, Cindy Jordan bringing attention to death penalty

By Jimmy Patterson Editor What & When SAN ANGELO -- Texas singer-song- writer Sara Hickman will headline the Music for Life tour stop at San Angelo’s “Music For Life” First United Methodist Church, 37 E. Wednesday, June 25 Beauregard, at 7 p.m., June 25. 7 p.m. The “Music For Life” Tour is a year-long First United Methodist Church tour of the state of Texas by Hickman, an Austin-based musician, singer, and song- 37 E. Beauregard San Angelo writer. The tour began in Austin in October Starring singer-songwriters 2007. Sara Hickman (left), of Austin, Performing on behalf of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and Cindy Jordan, (TCADP) Hickman hopes to “begin the dia- of San Angelo (right) logue in Texas on the subject of the death penalty.” Cook was moved to join the tour after its Joining Hickman onstage at the concert stop in the border city. will be San Angelo-based singer songwriter Steenburg’s opposition to capital punish- Cindy Jordan, whose “Jose Cuervo (You ment is an outgrowth of his Catholic faith. Are a Friend of Mine) catapulted to the top “There are many reasons to oppose the of the country charts in the 1980s. use of the death penalty,” Van Steenburg Hickman’s “I Couldn’t Help Myself,” chart- said, “but the bottom line is that God has ed in 1990. She also toured with the late executions, which represented 62 percent of not given us the right to kill our fellow Dan Fogelberg and folk singer Nanci Ministry and the First United Methodist the executions that were conducted in the man.” Church of San Angelo. Griffith. country. Only 10 states conducted execu- The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death “The TCADP organizers called and asked “Murder is murder,” Hickman added. tions last year; other than Texas, none con- Penalty (www.tcadp.org) is a state-wide, “Strapping people down to a gurney and if I would do a benefit concert to which I ducted more than 3, according to Bob Van grass roots organization that opposes execu- replied I thought we should do more than executing them is murder. I also believe Steenburg, coordinator of the Music for tions in all cases. Members say that with that for those who are truly guilty, life in one night -- I thought we could do a Life Tour and a member of TCADP. regard to the death penalty: (1) we can pun- statewide TOUR of one city, once a month, prison without parole is a much harsher “The Catholic Church, like most major ish people and protect society by the use of sentence than taking away their life. And, I with music and speakers and allowing the Christian faiths, calls for an end to the use Life Without Parole; (2) the system sur- audience to ask questions and start a dia- think Christ was the greatest example of of capital punishment,” Van Steenburg said. rounding capital punishment is broken and how the death penalty can take away the logue about what the death penalty means,” “In light of this, and because of changing cannot be changed so that the killing of an Hickman said from her Austin home. “We life of an innocent man -- the Bible shares attitudes across the nation regarding the use innocent individual is preventable; (3) it is this horrific ending to an innocent man's have since held events in 8 cities: Austin, of capital punishment, people need to morally wrong to kill another person; (4) Huntsville, San Antonio, Beaumont, Corpus life not only because he is resurrected and become more knowledgeable about the use of the death penalty is a continuation of we are to believe in His great love/return, Christi, Houston, Denton, and El Paso. death penalty.” the cycle of violence which seems to be so Texas is the most aggressive state in the but because we humans are not to murder. Also performing at the Music for Life prevalent in our society. THOU SHALT NOT KILL.” nation with regard to the use of capital pun- event is John Cook, himself a singer-song- The concert is co-sponsored by Catholic ishment. In 2007 the state conducted 26 writer and is also the Mayor of El Paso. Diocese of San Angelo Criminal Justice Author Anne Rice talks of losing, regaining her Catholic faith By Pat Norby after she consecrated her life to Christ. for his help. I stopped really praying. ... The mistake was Catholic News Service Before that time, Anne (O'Brien) Rice was searching for rigidity, it was a lack of flexibility, a lack of being able to redemption after her break with the Catholic Church at age open up to some new experiences and not make such a vio- ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Most people know author Anne Rice 18 and her marriage to Stan Rice, a professed atheist. lent break with the church." for her detailed characterization of vampires and vivid "I made the terrible mistake of losing my faith, of just Although those years were financially fruitful -- descriptions of their haunts in the streets and homes of New thinking, if I can't live within the confines of the church, if "Interview With the Vampire" (1976) was the first of Rice's Orleans, where she was born and raised. I don't find it possible to do this, if I think the church is more than 20 works of fiction -- she was filled with guilt But a growing number of people today are reading Rice's wrong, then maybe God doesn't exist," Rice said in a tele- that was reflected in her characters. The vampires were a second novel about Christ, "Christ the Lord: The Road to phone interview with The Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the metaphor for the "souls who are away from the light of Cana." Her first book on Jesus' early years, "Christ the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, from her home in Christ and live in the darkness of the night," she said. Lord: Out of Egypt," was published in 2005, several years Rancho Mirage, Calif. Over the years, she said, the characters continued to "I stopped talking to God," she added. "I stopped asking reflect her despair, guilt and search for meaning and faith. Page 18 JUNE 2008 The Angelus WEBSTER: Sacramental marriages normally in church (From 8) place -- at home, for example, or another church. FUNDS: Parishioners’ generosity For a serious reason the bishop may dispense the the same time provide as much freedom and flexi- Catholic partner in a mixed or interfaith marriage makes ‘huge difference’ bility as possible to couples and families celebrat- from the Catholic "form of marriage." When this ing a marriage. happens, the Catholic may be married validly in a (From 5) check from you of $2,000. I truly Catholic regulations on where marriages should public wedding ceremony by a non-Catholic clergy appreciate your generosity and take place are as follows. When the Catholic form person, by a judge or by any other official legally Your generosity and your support support, and your compassion for of marriage is followed, that is when a priest, dea- qualified to perform marriages. have indeed made a huge differ- these young moms and their chil- con or bishop officiates at the ceremony, there are Once the dispensation is given, while the bishop ence in this case. Keep praying for dren. three possibilities. could require other conditions, in practice the wed- these special people of God and for When I gave them the angel First, sacramental marriages (that is, between ding may usually be celebrated anywhere -- the the light and guidance of the Holy cards that you had sent and told two Catholics, or between a Catholic and a bap- church of the non-Catholic party, another church or Spirit as we deal with this unique them that you had inquired about tized non-Catholic) are normally to be celebrated place of worship or another location. case, and I assure you once again them, they remembered you with in the parish church. The bishop or pastor may also Dispensations from the form of marriage are not of my personal appreciation and smiles. They are adjusting to living give permission for the wedding to take place in uncommon today for a variety of reasons: among others, gratitude for your constant gen- at our center, but they want to go another Catholic church or chapel. a family relationship between the non-Catholic partner erosity. I am sharing here a note home. They’re busy with attorneys, Second, the local bishop may also give permis- and a Protestant minister, a desire to preserve family har- from the Seton Home in San doctor appointments, and case sion for this type of marriage to be celebrated mony or to obtain parents' consent to the marriage. Antonio that has received some of worker meetings. (again by a deacon, priest or bishop) in another These are the barebones of worldwide Catholic your generous gifts: We’re starting to plan some out- suitable place, like a Protestant church, a college policy. Individuals facing these decisions should ings for them and took them for a chapel or even a private home. read the above carefully and, most of all, discuss Dear Bishop Pfeifer, drive around San Antonio. Third, a marriage between a Catholic and a non- the matter with their parish priest as early in the If you ever come to San Antonio, baptized person may be celebrated by a priest planning as possible to determine the application I was overwhelmed when I opened please stop by and visit our center. either in a Catholic church or another appropriate of these regulations in their local diocese. your letter and found another -Margaret PADRE TAD (Para 6) que va demasiado lejos, que cruza el límite tamiento de pesas. Trabajó muchos y lar- tan con una respuesta, aunque falsa. de lo ético al indicar que las mujeres deben gos meses para aumentar su tono muscular Por último, en estos debates sobre los la realización de mamogramas. Algunas alterar en formas muy radicales sus cuerpos y desarrollar su físico haciendo ejercicio implantes de busto parecen entrar en juego mujeres reportan que los implantes les hace sanos para poder adecuarse a lo que se con diversos aparatos. Hasta que se dio también falsas nociones de belleza. Creo más difícil el autoexamen de los senos. En muestra en televisión o en las relumbrosas cuenta de que su determinación era ya tan que fue Albert Einstein quien remarcó que el pasado, el relleno de los implantes era revistas femeninas. El hecho de que los intensa que había llegado a convertirse en más allá de lo que percibimos con nuestros frecuentemente de silicón, y cuando estos hombres están usando cada vez más la un comportamiento completamente egocén- ojos, “hay algo que nuestra mente no puede se rompían, algunas mujeres presentaban pornografía puede estar contribuyendo tam- trico, al grado de que siempre que pasaba alcanzar y cuya belleza y excelsitud nos problemas en su sistema inmunológico y bién a esa presión para parecerse a las imá- frente a un espejo no podía evitar flexionar llega sólo indirectamente”. La tentación de otras dificultades asociadas a la filtración genes digitalmente agrandadas e hipersexu- sus músculos para ver si habían aumentado reducir la belleza femenina a una medida del silicón dentro de su cuerpo. Tanto el alizadas que aparecen en la pantalla de la algo desde la última vez. Un egocentrismo plástica y externa es ciertamente no darse implante como la cirugía pueden afectar computadora. Una dama comentaba en una y una vanidad similares pueden aparecer cuenta de que la belleza física de la mujer también al propósito y adecuado fun- ocasión: “Si tus amigos hacen chisme de tu también en la mujer que se enfoca demasia- está para ser apenas un leve indicio que cionamiento de los senos al causar insufi- busto plano, lo que necesitas es cambiar de do en su figura y en su perfil. señala hacia una perdurable belleza interior. ciencia durante la lactancia, así como otras amigos, no de busto”. Someterse a un pro- Una vez hecho el aumento quirúrgico Su imagen externa siempre tendrá alguna complicaciones relacionadas con la ali- cedimiento quirúrgico de esta naturaleza puede haber un periodo de “luna de miel” relación con la mujer que es y quiere ser, mentación al seno materno. puede inclusive entenderse como una auto- en el que la mujer esté complacida con el pero esa imagen necesariamente es parcial e Las mujeres que sienten una fuerte mutilación carente de ética con tal de con- resultado. Después de esto, ella fácilmente incompleta, y debe impulsar a toda mujer a necesidad de aumentar el tamaño de su seguir algo que, ante tantas presiones fuera puede reajustarse a una nueva línea base de esforzarse por llegar a tener y desarrollar la busto tal vez también estén enfrentando de orden y de razón, se percibe como bueno. intranquilidad y descontento. Quizá belleza femenina interior y la virtud, que problemas internos de tipo personal y espir- Otra dificultad es que las cirugías de requiera otra cirugía, otra inyección u otro están dentro de ella misma. itual que tienen que ver con su autoima- implante frecuentemente no atienden a los tratamiento, sólo para darse cuenta de que Traducción: María Elena Rodríguez gen. Todos somos muy perceptivos a la verdaderos problemas de autoimagen que la nada de esto “llena el vacío”. Siempre hay reacción de las personas hacia nuestra mujer puede estar enfrentando. Algunas de la posibilidad de fijarse en algo más que El Padre Tadeusz Pacholczyk hizo su doc- apariencia cuando nos ven por primera vez, estas personas que buscan la llamada “per- requiera ser alterado antes que permitirnos torado en neurociencias en la Universidad y una reacción negativa puede dañar nues- fección plástica” pueden ser propensas a la sentirnos bien como somos y aceptar lo que de Yale y su trabajo post-doctoral en la tra autoestima. En la sociedad actual la insatisfacción consigo mismas, para se nos ha dado. Universidad de Harvard. Es Sacerdote gente atractiva frecuentemente recibe trato empezar. Determinarse a hacer que el cuer- Frecuentemente hay incomodidad, quizá para la Diócesis de Fall River, preferencial, lo cual es particularmente cier- po se ajuste a una medida visual y externa hasta desagrado, ante el hecho de que algu- Massachusetts, y se desempeña como to para las mujeres. El resultado es una de belleza puede parecer que abre un nuevo nas mujeres verdaderamente quieren Director de Educación en el Centro presión muy peculiar sobre ellas: por una nivel de atención y afirmación por parte de realizarse estas cirugías por elección. La Nacional Católico de Bioética en parte, son valoradas por su belleza y se los demás. Sin embargo, también puede falla psicológica aquí, podríamos decir, es Philadelphia. The National Catholic sienten obligadas a ajustarse a ese ideal conducir a una superficialidad y a un más fea aún que cualquier “falla” que se Bioethics Center: www.ncbcenter.org social; por otra parte, en ese esfuerzo por enfoque en sí mismo nada saludable. perciba respecto al tamaño del busto. Una lograr el ideal, la opción de aumentar Recuerdo el relato de un joven que se afi- autoimagen negativa puede ser muy difícil quirúrgicamente el tamaño del busto parece cionó bastante al fisiculturismo y al levan- de superar, y los implantes fácilmente tien- The Angelus JUNE 2008 Page 19

KMIEC: Stories of a priest’s BIOETHICS: Fire in the clinic presents dilemma (From 6) may react differently to them than we would to a fully formed good actions should be shared baby. But it should also serve to remind us how embryos are might be handed over to researchers for embryo-destructive not supposed to be familiar to us, and are not supposed to be in experiments; many might still remain in the deep freeze indefi- freezers in the first place, but only in the safe harbor of their mother’s womb. This classic argumentative example of the (From 8) nitely. If I were to grab the newborn out of the fire, that action says nothing meaningful about my thoughts on the moral value clinic fire ultimately fails to engage the serious question of the of human embryos trapped in the freezer, but speaks more to a inestimable worth of each embryonic human, by a kind of side- snap judgment about foreseeable outcomes in a crisis or triage step maneuver that draws us into an emotional response based violence and poverty on the unsavory fringes of urban life situation. on what may be most familiar to us in a moment of crisis. In or the equally lost lives of the suburban affluent in the grip This scenario reminds us that making complex moral deci- our world today, the clinic is not on fire, and we do not need to of materialism or addiction, Msgr. Sheridan anchors his sions under duress is not easy and will necessarily depend on make a Solomonic choice between saving embryonic humans priesthood in demonstrating kindness toward others. many factors — the particular circumstances, familial relations, and those who are older. We ought to rather work towards Kindness may be partly the gift of his hospitable Irish perceived likely outcomes, and other emotional details of the building a society that cares for and safeguards them both. nature, but it is also a conscious choice. case. It also reminds us how the process of reaching correct Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neu- ethical judgments does not ultimately depend on dreaming up roscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He In a reflection on the meaning of his priesthood, the is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the monsignor wrote: "It is on my kindness that I depend for exasperating and unrealistic scenarios as the justification for those conclusions. The case of the fire in the clinic does remind Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics my judgment. On my efforts to be kind do I hope for salva- us, nevertheless, that embryos are unfamiliar to us, so that we Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org tion." This may not seem a radical act of love, but it is. The Christian apologist C.S. Lewis drew a harsh distinc- FREY: Many healing of hearts made possible for me tion between love and kindness. Argued Lewis: "Love, in its own nature, demands the perfecting of the beloved." (From 3) and to groups within parishes so that they could truly be That is not, however, Msgr. Sheridan's way. the Body of Christ, all the parts working together. And they His expositions of church teaching are abundant and of St. Agnes Parish in Fort Stockton. As pastor I did what I have taught me how to say ‘yes’ to the Lord in ways I clear prescriptions for moral improvement, but it is to his knew how to do. I arranged to have an 11 a.m. Daily Mass never dreamed of. Just one example: After the hour and a embrace of kindness that his flock grew, and grows still. and now at St. Mary’s Odessa, I still have an 11 a.m. Mass. half prayer meeting, they stayed and prayed another half The good monsignor faced death from serious illness at What have I seen and heard over the years? I lived hour with those that needed individual prayer. Many of an early age, and from this he knows the paradox of the through the Second Vatican Council that changed the out- them were fasting. Their love for those they were merely Christian faith. He writes: "Many of us fail to internalize look of the church in so many ways: Mass facing the peo- acquainted with inspired me. Then we went out to the this fundamental: Dying is the most essential stage in our ple and the use of the vernacular instead of Latin. I wrote restaurant and had nachos and a margarita. That was good living. The seed must die unto itself to bloom." about these things in a letter to the Pastoral and Homiletic Accepting the reality of death while still living creatively until the restaurant made that night, two for one night. I Review as my dream back in 1957. soon learned that one margarita was sufficient. I was say- and fully, that is, living life as a gift, is the Sheridan voca- What have I seen and heard? The People of God! I have ing ‘yes Lord’ and a few other things. tional secret. recognized their steadfastness in the faith, their goodness, their love of God. A priest sees these things in a way that Fifty years a priest is such a very short time. I have left (If there is a priest who has changed your life for the no lay person will ever see them. They struggle with their out so much. Those involved can fill in the empty spaces, good, or whose story could possibly inspire vocations to habits of sin, they struggle with the members of their fami- especially members of the Legion of Mary. the priesthood, I urge you to tell his story to this paper.) ly, they struggle with their diseases and sicknesses. As I offered my life to the Lord, I found out that the Lord As a priest, I have been able to heal many of their hurts. has always been saying ‘yes’ to me. He has filled my cup As a priest, I have been able to give direction to parishes, to overflowing. CITIZENSHIP: Part of church’s mission to teach moral values (From 7) and speak out without government interfer- campaigns. We also bring broad experience coming immigrants and refugees, reaching ence, favoritism, or discrimination. Civil in serving those in need—educating the out in global solidarity, and pursuing peace. the public square. We are called to promote law should fully recognize and protect the young, caring for the sick, sheltering the (For more information please visit Faithful the well-being of all, to share our blessings Church’s obligation and opportunities to homeless, helping women who face diffi- Citizenship Web site (www.faithfulcitizen- with those most in need, and to protect the participate in society without being forced cult pregnancies, feeding the hungry, wel- ship.org). lives and dignity of all, especially the weak, to abandon or ignore her central moral con- the vulnerable and the voiceless. Pope victions. Our Catholic church’s teaching is Benedict XVI tells us in “God is Love”, in accord with the foundational values that OBISPO “Charity must animate the entire lives of have shaped our nation’s history: “life, lib- the lay faithful and therefore also their erty, and the pursuit of happiness.” (Para 3) existieran dificultades y hasta persecución, political activity lived as social charity.” As we look at the upcoming election y este Evangelio nos lleva a la vida eterna. Some question whether it is appropriate year, we remind our Catholic community También hay el “evangelio de fascinación y El Evangelio de Cristo es basado en for the Church to play a role in political that we do not seek to impose Catholic doc- placer” que trata de persuadirnos que la adquirir virtudes espirituales, por posiciones life. However, the obligation to teach about trine on society, but our teaching does bring belleza física es el elemento mayor para el de servicio a otros, y por promover la moral values that should shape our lives, important assets to the political dialogue cumplimiento y satisfacción, y estos nos belleza y la verdad de la vida humana, y including our public lives, is part of the about our nation’s future. We bring a con- lleva a buscar pociones mágicas para dar promover una cultura de vida. Este es el mission given to the Church by Jesus sistent moral framework—drawn from perenne atracción. Evangelio que finalmente nos trae la ver- Christ. Moreover, the United State basic human reason that is illuminated by Es solamente el Evangelio de Cristo que dadera felicidad del corazón y alegría interi- Constitution protects the right of individual Scripture and the teaching of the Church— nos enseña como vivir vidas verdadera- or, y nos lleva a la vida eterna. believers and religious bodies to participate for assessing issues, political platforms, and mente felices en este mundo, aunque Page 20 MAY 2008 The Angelus

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