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Pope Benedict Beatifies Pope John Paul II ‘Because of His Faith’ by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service www.theleaven.com | newspaper of the archdiocese of Kansas city in Kansas | vol. 32, no. 37 may 6, 2011 Pope John Paul II beatified Pope Benedict beatifies Pope John Paul II ‘because of his faith’ By Cindy Wooden catholic news service ATICAN CITY (CNS) — “John Paul II is blessed because of his faith — a strong, generous and ap- ostolic faith,” Pope Benedict XVI said May 1 just minutes after for- Vmally beatifying his predecessor. Italian police said that for the Mass more than one million people were gathered in and around the Vatican and in front of large video screens in several parts of the city. Many in the crowd had personal stories about seeing Pope John Paul or even meeting him, and Pope Benedict ended his homily at the Mass sharing his own personal story. “I would like to thank God for the gift of having worked for many years with Blessed Pope John Paul II,” he said. As prefect of the Congregation for the Doc- trine of the Faith from 1982 until his election turn to “Today’” on page 8 2 archbishop THE LEAVEN • mAy 6, 2011 THE LEAVEN • mAy 6, 2011 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS The cross is the measure of how we are to love Catholics react to bin Laden’s death Archbishop Naumann enjoyed very much cel- He was gone several more minutes and Vatican says death is this time came out empty-handed. He Archbishop NAumANN’s I ebrating the Triduum at was even more agitated and now he weekly cAleNdAr cause for reflection, prays for victims of the Cathedral of St. Peter. did ask for financial help. After the liturgy, my nephew David, May 9 not rejoicing terrorism Thanks to all who ac- and his wife Dee Dee, and their four catholic charities golf tournament cepted my invitation and children — Grace, Jacob, Joey and luncheon By John Thavis By Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Emily — were coming to my residence catholic news service archbishop of Kansas city in Kansas made a pilgrimage to the for a Good Friday banquet of grilled confirmation — st. michael the arch- cathedral for one of the I am glad people in distress see cheese sandwiches. Sister Susan Pryor, angel, leawood VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vati- Sadly, Osama bin Laden had devoted priests as someone they can approach who takes care of the residence and can said the killing of al-Qaida leader much of his life to fueling hatred for Holy Week or Easter litur- for help. I always give something to the prepares meals for me, was there to May 12 Osama bin Laden, a man who sowed di- the United States and its citizens. He person requesting assistance. However, welcome them. Still, I was feeling some mundelein seminary board meeting vision and hatred and who caused “in- claimed respon- gies. I often feel conflicted. I wonder, some- pressure to get home, and the man’s numerable” deaths, should prompt seri- sibility not only The Celebration of the Lord’s Pas- times, if I am enabling individuals with story seemed more and more suspi- May 13 ous reflection about one’s responsibility for the deaths of sion on Good Friday was particularly these gifts to purchase items that are cious. “the catholic way” radio taping before God, not rejoicing. thousands of in- well attended. At the conclusion of the not good for them. Still, it seems better I was anxious to extract myself from The Vatican statement May 2 came nocent Ameri- liturgy, I stood in the vestibule of the to err on the side of generosity. this situation. I reminded the man of Baccalaureate mass — Benedictine the day after President Barack Obama cans, but also for cathedral and greeted people as they Unfortunately, usually I do not his original request. I told him that college, atchison announced that U.S. forces had killed many innocent were leaving. After the commemora- have time to get too deeply involved I would be happy to take him to his bin Laden in an attack on his hideout in men and women tion of the Lord’s Passion, many people with their stories. I give them some home. He again directed me through May 14 northwest Pakistan. In several U.S. cit- in the Arab world. were somber and subdued but, at the money and encourage them to go to several back streets. He was bemoan- confirmation —a ll saints, Kansas city, ies, the news prompted street demon- I pray for eter- same time, very gracious and warm in the nearby Catholic Charities office to ing that, no matter how hard he tried Kan. strations and expressions of jubilation. nal rest for all their expressions of gratitude for the receive counseling and more compre- now to do the right thing, he could not Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, archbishop Naumann victims of the ter- liturgy. hensive assistance to find solutions to catch a break. He asked me to leave donnelly college graduation the Vatican spokesman, released a brief rorism. I pray also However, one woman approached me the underlying causes of their difficult him off at a corner that was near his written statement reacting to the news. for the comfort and consolation of their with much anger in her face. She poked predicament. home. I gave him some money and en- May 15 “Osama bin Laden, as we all know, families and friends who continue to her finger in my chest and said with great Sure enough, on Good Friday, a couraged him not to lose hope or heart. first communion of great-nephew — bore the most serious responsibility for mourn their deaths. With all Americans, emotion: “You screwed up big time!” man approached me while I was at I promised to pray for him. presentation parish, lee’s summit, spreading divisions and hatred among I am grateful to the men and women of Her comments had nothing to do with the pump. He did not ask for money; As I drove to my residence, I won- mo. populations, causing the deaths of in- our military and intelligence services the liturgy. More than a year ago, there instead, he wanted a ride to a place dered if I had done enough for this numerable people, and manipulating who risk their lives and labor heroically had been a controversy at one of our where he had some food stored for his man. Had I screwed up big time again? mother anselma benefit dinner for religions to this end,” Father Lombardi to protect our nation against those in- archdiocesan institu- family. He said that it Jesus gave his life on Calvary for this franciscan sisters of the martyr st. said. tent on doing us and others harm. tions about a decision was too heavy for him man. Yet, I was very hesitant to become George, st. louis “In the face of a man’s death, a Chris- Jesus calls his disciples not to hate, regarding a member ‘The Shepherd’s Voice’ to carry. I hesitated. I too involved. Of course, there were a tian never rejoices, but reflects on the but to love our enemies and pray even of her family. The programming notes was prepared to give hundred prudent reasons to justify my serious responsibilities of each person for our persecutors (Mt. 5: 44). As matter was ultimately him money but, sadly, actions. Yet, when I thought of what Archbishop keleher’s before God and before men, and hopes Christians, we pray for the conversion, appealed to me and archbishop Joseph f. naumann’s I was leery about Jesus was willing to do so that I could radio program on KeXs 1090 am weekly cAleNdAr and works so that every event may be not the destruction of our enemies. I I chose to uphold the giving him a ride to airs at 10 a.m. on sunday and is have abundant and eternal life, how the occasion for the further growth of pray for God’s mercy on Osama bin Lad- decision made at the repeated at 9:30 a.m. on tuesday a place with which I could I be satisfied with the little I had May 9 peace and not of hatred,” the spokes- en. I pray that the occasion of his death local level. and 3:30 p.m. on thursday. was not familiar. done for this man? confirmation — st. michael the arch- man said. does not trigger additional violence, I was pleased It was Good Friday. As beautiful and moving as the angel, leawood The Vatican missionary news agency, but serves as motivation for all men and that the woman had How could I not try Good Friday liturgy was, for me the Fides, reported that Christian schools women of good will to intensify our ef- come to the Good Friday liturgy. I am to help this man? I agreed to give him most powerful meditations came after- May 12 and other institutes were closed and forts to work for peace. grateful that she has not allowed her a ride. As he directed me to his desired wards. Whether or not my decision was confirmation — curé of ars, leawood churches put on guard in Pakistan’s disappointment with me and others in destination, he told me that he had right regarding the family member of main cities out of fear of possible re- the archdiocese to prevent her from re- been out of work for quite some time. the woman in the vestibule of the ca- May 13 percussions on the Christian minorities ceiving the strength and consolation of He told me he was skilled in a number thedral, she was right: I have “screwed st.
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