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www.archindy.org February 15, 2002 Vol. XXXXI, No. 18 50¢ Power of prayer: For pope, it’s a way to right the world’s evils VATICAN CITY (CNS)—For as long as necessary and basic as breathing, he But at a deeper level, the pope believes as his closest aides can remember, Pope said, no less so in the modern world. that prayer is the place where people can CNS photo John Paul II has risen each morning and When terrorists attacked New York and begin to make sense of their own lives spent the first hour of the day on his Washington Sept. 11, the pope went to his and to right the evils in the world. knees, praying privately before a crucifix. chapel and prayed for hours. With the “To pray is not to escape from history Now the 81-year-old pope would like winds of war blowing in October, he and the problems which it presents. On the rest of his Church to follow suit and asked Christians around the world to pray the contrary, it is to choose to face reality rediscover the power of prayer. the rosary daily. In December, he called not on our own, but with the strength that The “down on your knees” part is for a worldwide day of fasting and prayer comes from on high, the strength of truth optional, however. Pope John Paul recom- among Catholics, and in January he con- and love which have their ultimate source mends all kinds of prayer, stand-up or sit- vened interreligious leaders to pray for in God,” the pope told fellow religious down, in church or on the subway, includ- peace in Assisi, Italy. leaders in Assisi. The breviary, or the liturgical book containing the ing such varied forms as quiet invocation, Sometimes these acts have a political A year ago, the pope said he was con- Liturgy of the Hours, is being used by lay the reading of Scripture and personal significance, as in Assisi, where the pope vinced the Church needed to deepen its Catholics for daily prayer. According to Jesuit “conversations” with God. wanted to illustrate that for true religion “art of prayer” in the third millennium. Father Gerald O'Collins, a theologian at Rome's In recent months, the pope has been violence and intolerance are incompatible Since then, he has dedicated his weekly Gregorian University, the book that priests usu- beating the prayer drum louder. Prayer is with prayer. See PRAYER, page 8 ally utilize is being picked up by other Catholics. Couple uncovers piece of religious history Pope calls for

By Brandon A. Evans ‘gratuitousness’

Bob and Janet Newland arrived at Submitted photos in giving to Springdale Cemetery in Madison on an unseasonably warm morning last others this Lent December to find the gravestones shrouded in fog. WASHINGTON (CNS)—Pope John From the trunk of their car, they Paul II exhorted Catholics to a “gratu- unloaded a shovel, rake, gloves and itousness” in their service and charity to other tools that they would need to others this Lent. find a missing body. “What better time is there than Lent Janet trudged up a hill through mud for offering this testimony of gratuitous- and weeds. Her tennis shoes quickly ness which the world so badly needs?” soaked through as she searched the the pope said in his annual Lenten mes- headstones. sage. “In the very love which God has for Her husband stayed in a flat part of us, there lies the call to give ourselves the cemetery—a green, grassy field freely to others in turn.” that at first glance seemed empty. He The papal message, dated Oct. 4, the put on a pair of yellow latex gloves feast of St. Francis of Assisi, was released and began digging the moist topsoil Feb. 5 in Washington by the U.S. Confer- away from the cadaverous indenta- ence of Catholic Bishops. tions in the ground. For Latin-rite Catholics, Lent began on The rising sun was just beginning Ash Wednesday. The theme of the pope’s to burn off the morning fog. After message is “Freely You Have Received, about 20 minutes of digging, Bob Freely Give.” called out to his wife. “I think I found “ ‘What do you have,’ St. Paul asks, it!” he yelled. ‘that you did not receive?’ ” the pope What Newland had found, buried said, quoting from 1 Corinthians. “The under several inches of dirt, was a demand which follows this recognition is prize that had been hidden for the that of loving our brothers and sisters, and greater part of a century—a grave- of dedicating ourselves to them. The more stone from the first days of a religious needy they are, the more urgent the order’s new life in America. believer’s duty to serve them.” In 1841, Pierre Caillot, barely 16 Above: Bob Newland shows the long-lost grave- Pope John Paul added, “As believers, years old, came to America from stone he found marking the final resting place of we must be open to a life marked by ‘gra- France under the auspices of the Brother Anselm, one of six Brothers of St. Joseph tuitousness,’ by the giving of ourselves Brothers of St. Joseph. His religious who came to the United States from France in the unreservedly to God and neighbor.” name was Brother Anselm. early 1840s and settled in the Madison area. Brother See LENT, page 8 Four years later, having endured Anselm’s grave had been missing for more than 60 many ordeals under the critical rule of years. The other brothers went on to South Bend to Bishop Célestin de la Hailandière of help start the University of Notre Dame. the Diocese of Vincennes, Brother Right: Although Brother Anselm’s gravestone had Anselm was swept to an early death been buried under several inches of soil for many See BROTHER, page 2 years, the inscription can still be read. Student’s letter to troops yields patriotic surprise By Jennifer Del Vechio School in Indianapolis. “With all they Christmas time. have to do over there and being so busy, It was part of a class project that is Colleen Harrington never expected the why would they take the time to send a done every year by the foreign language U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan to flag to one kid in America?” students. This year was especially mean- respond to a letter she sent. The letter that Master Sgt. Linda Long ingful after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, And she never gets mail. wrote back holds the answer. and the students “really hit it hard,” said However, last week a large envelope “In a meager attempt to show our Principal Chuck Weisenbach. arrived at her house with a special gift thanks for your personal display of love Colleen wrote that she sympathized inside from the troops—an American flag and kindness for us, we have included an with the troops who were away from their complete with a letter and certificate stat- American flag that was flown especially families. ing it was flown just for her in a mission for you,” Long wrote. “I told them that no one else was serv- over Afghanistan. Colleen had written a letter to the men ing me now but them, and how proud I “I just couldn’t believe it,” said and women serving in the Air Force at the was to be an American and that I was Colleen, a sophomore at Roncalli High Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait at See LETTER, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2002

The townspeople erected a tombstone warm seasons. No one was able to locate BROTHER and buried him in Madison Cemetery. Brother Anselm’s grave. continued from page 1 “The people loved him down there,” Years ago, Bob Newland attended said Holy Cross Brother George Cathedral High School when it was run by the strong currents of the Ohio River. Klawitter. “For some reason this young by the Holy Cross brothers at 1400 N. Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by The pastor of St. Michael Parish in guy … ran the school all by himself.” Meridian St., in Indianapolis—now the Madison eulogized the young man, who Of the five other brothers that came site of the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic was loved by nearly all in town. Catholic with him to America, one left the order, Center. and Protestant families alike had sent and the others, now known as the Bob recently had gotten back in touch their children to be educated by Brother Congregation of Holy Cross after a city with some of the Holy Cross brothers, Anselm. in France, traveled to South Bend, Ind., and heard the story about Brother to found the University of Notre Dame. Anselm and the lost gravestone. Those four brothers are buried at the A history buff, Bob was intrigued by university. the mystery and volunteered to help the That much of the history is known for brothers search for the gravestone.

Submitted photo certain, but the final resting place of He and his wife went to Madison in Brother Anselm was nearly lost forever. April and gathered some information. In 1936, a Holy Cross brother visited They learned that the sextons who Brother Anselm’s gravesite in Madison previously had cared for the cemetery and took some notes about the stone said that the oldest graves left were on over his casket. the hill. That seemed to give support to A year later, the Ohio River flooded the theory that Brother Anselm’s grave parts of the cemetery, sweeping away might be located there, but when the graves and erasing history. Some histori- grave was never found, most people fig- Janet Newland, the archivist for the Arch- ans assumed that Brother Anselm’s ured that it must have been carried away diocese of Indianapolis, worked with her hus- gravestone was lost in the flood. in the 1937 flood. band, Bob, to research the history of Brother Brother George said that over the But, the Newlands discovered, the Anselm and the work that he did in southern years people were sent to see if they flood never had anything to do with the Indiana in the early 1840s. The couple solved could find the marker, but there were missing grave. Neither did the hill. the mystery of Brother Anselm’s lost grave- many obstacles. The newest sexton, Robert Leach, told stone. “The records that would have said them that there was another section that where [Brother Anselm] was [buried] also contained some old graves. It was Next he saw the word “France” and had been destroyed in a fire,” said Janet located on the far north end of the ceme- got excited. Newland, the archivist for the Arch- tery, beyond a small stone wall. “We had these little garden tools and diocese of Indianapolis and a member of The wall looked so much like the dug up the grass and dirt and brushed it Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis. boundary of the cemetery, that no one off,” she said. “And there it was, and Although Brother Anslem’s grave- apparently ever searched for Brother everybody else had been looking, like I stone was lost and the cemetery records Anselm’s grave beyond it. was, a little bit up the hill in an older had been destroyed, the Holy Cross “There didn’t section. And here it brothers suspected that Brother Anselm appear to be any was, down in that flat would have been buried on the hill in the gravesites,” Janet ‘We had these little garden section—the grass had cemetery—an area where poorer people Newland said. “It tools and dug up the grass just covered it up. were buried. was a grassy area “[The brothers] have Many historians and Holy Cross brothers had For years, it seemed that nature would and all the tomb- and dirt and brushed it off. been looking for years thought for years that Brother Anselm’s grave- not relent in providing ways to stop the stones are flat, and And there it was ... [The to find this,” she said. stone had been swept away by the Ohio River in search for the gravestone, a quest which the grass had kind of brothers] have been look- “They’re really excited. the 1937 flood. The brothers now believe that the brothers persisted in. grown over them. It’s kind of a piece of the stone was laid flat on the ground years ago One brother who visited the site You could see little ing for years to find this. their history that to protect it from vandals. It became covered by twisted his ankle badly. Other brothers pieces of them. You They’re really excited. It’s they’ve been trying to dirt and was lost until Bob and Janet Newland were kept at bay by the copperhead could kind of tell find the piece of the found it last December. snakes that infest the hill during the where the headstones kind of a piece of their puzzle to.” were, but you could- history that they’ve been Brother George reit- n’t read them.” trying to find the piece of erated the excitement Leach said that a of the brothers. There former sexton must the puzzle to.’ is now a debate about Spirit of Service awards have laid the previ- whether or not to ously vertical tomb- exhume the body and dinner is April 30 stones flat, for fear of vandalism. In lay it to rest at Notre Dame with the oth- time, they sunk into the ground. ers. This year’s Spirit of Service awards while O’Grady was enforcing the When the Ohio River flooded, this “Let him lie where he fell,” Brother dinner on April 30 will once again NATO no-fly zone over Bosnia. field had only been affected by the over- George said. help people in need in the O’Grady has a courageous, inspiring flow of the nearby Crooked Creek, To move the body, they would want to Indianapolis area by supporting the story about how he survived in Bosnia which would have caused no damage be sure that it is truly Brother Anselm, work of Catholic Social Services. for six days before being rescued by other than to help the tombstones sink so DNA testing would have to performed. The event at the Indiana Roof U.S. Marines. deeper into the earth. In time, the dirt The only remnants they have of the 19th Ballroom will begin with a reception During the evening, several people covered them. century brother are the letters he wrote— at 5:45 p.m. Dinner will begin at will be recognized for following the It was here, where no one had looked letters that were sealed with his saliva, 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by the mission of Catholic Social Services before, that Bob began to dig as Janet which can be used to recover some of evening’s program. and exemplifying one of the tenets of looked over the hill when they returned Brother Anselm’s DNA. Catholic Social Services provides Christian stewardship by serving peo- on Dec. 2. Leach guesses that because of the family support, eldercare, crisis assis- ple who are less fortunate or who are When she heard him yelling for her, time that has passed, not much will be tance and shelter to the Indianapolis in crisis. The announcement of the Janet went down the hill to see what her found of the body or the coffin. community while serving as an advo- award winners will be forthcoming. husband had found. The Holy Cross brothers, now num- cate for peace and social justice based For information on corporate spon- Having uncovered the date first, Bob bering about 500, will decide how to on the teaching of the Gospel. sor tables, parish sponsorships or knew that he had found a tombstone that proceed by means of a committee. The keynote speaker for Spirit of general information about the Spirit was erected close to the time of Brother As for the Newlands, they will likely Service awards programs will be Air of Service program, call Rex Camp at Anselm’s death. continue to explore the Madison ceme- Force Capt. Scott F. O’Grady, whose 317-236-1447 or 800-382-9836, ext. tery. plane was shot down in June of 1995 1447. † “We’re thinking of still going back and continuing to uncover the rest of the Corrections headstones,” Janet said. Leach said he supports the project. The Criterion (ISSN 0574- The deadline for entries to the Asked what originally started their 4350) is published weekly 2002 Vocations Essay Contest spon- archeological hunt, Janet said that it was except the last week of sored by the Serra Club of Indian- “the adventure of it.” † December and the first TheCriterion 2/15/02 apolis is March 8. The awards lun- week of January. cheon is April 8. The contest is open Moving? 1400 N. Meridian St. to all students in grades seven Box 1717 through 12 in parish religious educa- Official Appointments We’ll be there waiting if you give us two weeks’ Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 tion programs and schools through- advance notice! 317-236-1570 out the archdiocese. 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By Mary Ann Wyand Archdiocese of Camagüey where Mass is celebrated in a doorway, a room or under a tree, she said. C.U.B.A. 2000 The two-year Global Solidarity Partnership between the & Beyond participants also will help establish religious Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Archdiocese of education programs for the youth. Camagüey, Cuba, continues with a Feb. 23 to March 3 Catholic Relief Services staff members participating in Wesseler Michele Photo by mission trip to the beleaguered Caribbean country still the mission trip are Brian Goonan, the new program direc- recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Michelle on tor for Cuba; Thomas Garofalo, the former program direc- Nov. 4. tor for Cuba who now serves CRS in Yugoslavia; and Interested persons are invited to attend a 6 p.m. prayer Kathleen Goforth, the overseas coordinator for the Global service on Feb. 15 at St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Dr. Solidarity Partnership. E., in Indianapolis, to pray for the success of C.U.B.A. Representing the archdiocese, in addition to Wessler, 2000 & Beyond, the archdiocese’s second mission trip to are Sister Demetria Smith, a Missionary Sister of Our Cuba since December of 2000. A Lenten soup dinner will Lady of Africa and mission educator for the archdiocesan follow the prayer service. Mission Office; St. Vincent de Paul parishioner Nick C.U.B.A. 2000 stands for “Community Understanding Runnebohm of Shelbyville, who participated in the first By Action” and is facilitated by Catholic Relief Services, C.U.B.A. 2000 trip; and St. Barnabas parishioners the international relief and development agency of the Kathleen Cook, Florence Whitaker and Charles Boehm of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which was Indianapolis. founded in 1943 and is based in Baltimore, Md. The CRS Christopher Arthen, CRS program coordinator for the Global Solidarity Partnership pairs U.S. dioceses with dio- Global Solidarity Partnership in Baltimore, said the sec- ceses in Third World countries. ond C.U.B.A. 2000 & Beyond mission trip “will be a very St. Barnabas parishioner Michele Wessler of Indian- important opportunity to provide a foundation for the apolis, a volunteer coordinator, said participants will work future of the relationship.” with Caritas Cuba staff members to establish several youth Hurricane Michelle caused severe structural and agri- programs and also will share the Catholic faith with the cultural damage to the central provinces in Cuba, affecting A boy from the Archdiocese of Camagüey in Cuba holds a picture Cuban people. 90,000 people. About 6,000 people are still homeless. of Pope John Paul II. Representatives from the Archdiocese of “This second trip will outline strategic program plan- Late last year, CRS provided $80,000 in relief sup- Indianapolis will travel to Cuba later this month under a new part- ning between the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Arch- plies, including blankets, sleeping mats, rice, beans and nership between the two archdioceses. diocese of Camagüey,” Wessler said, “and provide the roofing materials. CRS also shipped $516,000 in antibi- opportunity to visit several communities. otics and cancer medicines donated by the Catholic medicine and medical supplies. CRS relief efforts require “We will spend two days in meetings and workshops Medical Missions Board, and provided logistical and approval from the U.S. and Cuban governments because with staff members from Caritas Cuba,” she said, “to financial support to the Archdiocese of Miami for the the United States placed an economic embargo on Cuba develop and review the programs for job skills, youth shipment of ready-to-eat meals, bottled water and clean- during the early 1960s. sports and humanitarian relief efforts specifically targeted ing supplies. to assist with small-scale farming and large-scale crop The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, as part of the Global (Donations should be identified for C.U.B.A. 2000 & production that were hit hard by Hurricane Michelle last Solidarity Partnership in Cuba, helped defray some of the Beyond and may be sent to the archdiocesan Mission November. shipping costs for these relief efforts. Office, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. “The youth sports program is an exciting development,” CRS began working in Cuba in 1958 to assist people Meridian St., P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206. For Wessler said, “one in which we look to work hand-in-hand suffering because of political unrest and food shortages. more information, call Missionary Sister of Our Lady of with Caritas volunteers in outreach to their youth.” Since 1991, CRS has supported the work of Caritas Cuba Africa Demetria Smith at the Mission Office at 317-236- There are more than 120 communities in the by providing more than $20 million in food, clothing, 1485 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1485.) † Legislature is considering several bills dealing with life issues By Jennifer Del Vechio were 16 abortions per 100 births, Klaver said. Indiana State Department of Health to revoke the license of Through the years, Wisconsin has shown progress in a hospital that allowed its facilities to be used for cloning or A bill giving pregnant women the option of having an reducing the number of abortions through the Women’s attempted cloning or the hospital employees to participate in ultrasound and hearing the baby’s heartbeat before having an Right to Know Law and passing a law requiring parental cloning. abortion is still before the Indiana legislature. consent before a minor can have an abortion. In 1980, there The bill would also make it a Class D felony—carrying a Senate Bill 486, sponsored by Sen. R. Michael Young (R- were 21,754 abortions. By 1998, the figure had dropped to possibility of six months to three years in prison—for partic- District 35, Indianapolis), passed the Senate Feb. 5 with a 11,681, a 46 percent decrease. ipating in cloning or trying to initiate a pregnancy for the vote of 41-7. However, there are still problems in implementing the purpose of human cloning. The bill could become a state law if it passes the House Women’s Right to Know Law, Klaver said. It also would make it a Class C felony with the possibility of Representatives. Klaver said that a pro-life service offering ultrasounds has of two to eight years in jail to purchase or sell a human “If it gets heard, we’ve got a great shot,” Young said. been unsuccessful in getting on the Wisconsin State ovum, zygote, embryo or fetus for the purpose of human “The question is if it gets heard.” Department of Health’s list of where women can obtain a cloning. The bill has to go to one of the House committees and free ultrasound after told about the option. The Catholic Church has denounced abortion and human should be assigned this week so a vote can take place. She also said that sometimes abortion clinics offer their cloning, and Pope John Paul II has said the death penalty Young encouraged people to call their legislators in sup- own ultrasounds and that they can make the picture fuzzy so should become so rare as to disappear in his encyclical The port of the bill. the woman doesn’t see the true picture of the baby she is Gospel of Life. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states “When a woman is making the most important choice of considering aborting. that the death penalty is not excluded if that is the only “pos- her life, she ought to have this right,” Young said. “They Other bills dealing with the dignity and respect of human sible way of effectively defending human lives against the need this information so they can see that this is a human life are also before the House of Representatives after pass- unjust aggressor.” But if non-lethal means are sufficient to being and not just a mass of tissue.” ing the Senate. defend and protect people’s safety ... these are more in keep- A similar bill, called the Women’s Right to Know Law, in Senate Bill 426, sponsored by Sen. Anita Bowser (D- ing with the concrete conditions of the common good and Wisconsin led to a significant decrease in abortions. District 8, Michigan City), would require anyone under 18 more in conformity with the dignity of the human person In 1998, Wisconsin saw about a 15 percent decrease in years of age to be exempt from the death penalty sentence. (#2267). abortions after the law was implemented, said Mary Klaver, Senate Bill 138, sponsored by Sen. Patricia Miller (R- (To contact your legislators, call the House of Repre- legal counsel for the Wisconsin Right to Life office. District 32, Indianapolis), would prevent the state from using sentatives at 800-382-9841. When calling, give your zip For example, in 1997, the ratio of abortions to births was public funds, facilities or employees to knowingly partici- code and the operator will tell you who your representa- 20 abortions per 100 births in Wisconsin. In 1999, there pate in human cloning activities. It also would allow the tive is, and enter your requested vote on the bill.) †

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Lent is a time to Editorial check our ‘spiritual condition’ Shame on American Civil t the beginning of every new for restoring our spiritual fitness. year, fitness centers and pur- The Gospel for the first Sunday veyors of fitness equipment of Lent records the fact that Christ Liberties Union Aand diet programs experience himself showed us the way. He was a dramatic increase in business sales. led into the desert by the Spirit to New Year’s resolutions for personal fast and pray. It was his preparation he U.S. Catholic Church and other that any hospital that receives govern- pro-life groups took a slap in the ment funds should provide every ser- improvement abound, aided by the for a ministry of charity. Prayer and Tface last month from the American vice.” flood of media commercials that fasting fortified Christ in his Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) when it Behind all this, of course, is a well- remind us of our need to care for our humanity and thus enabled him to issued a report on the anniversary of Roe planned and orchestrated move to con- physical health and the new opportu- resist the radical temptations of the vs. Wade. The report calls for an end to tinue to move the anti-life agenda into a nity a new year provides. devil. How could we expect to do conscience clauses in health care. more and more acceptable position in We could say that Lent is some- less for ourselves? (Conscience clauses permit hospitals and American society. What is particularly thing like that, but Lent is for our It is impressive that we stream other health-care providers to refuse on diabolical about this particular religious grounds to perform certain approach is the twisted logic used by “spiritual fitness.” Think about this into our churches on Ash Wednes- medical procedures.) the abortionists and the ACLU. By too: Lent is not only for us, but it is day even though our society finds The report, titled “Religious Refusals arguing that religious groups are unlaw- also for God. our anointing with ashes both and Reproductive Rights” and issued by fully imposing their religious beliefs Yes, as we hear on Ash Wednes- intriguing and perplexing. Truly, we the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom and morality on others, the pro-death day, “remembering that we are dust are willing to be countercultural in Project, claims that women’s lives are lobby is actually trying to impose its and unto dust we shall return” is for submitting to this rite. I believe this put at risk by conscience clauses that own set of moral values on the rest of our own good; so is “turning away is a sign of hope for our culture allow Catholic hospitals to refuse on reli- us. No thank you! gious grounds to perform abortions and Conscience clauses have been under a from sin and believing in the because it touches a deep level of other procedures. concerted attack throughout the nation Gospel” good for us. truthfulness about our need for God The ACLU report claims that the con- over the last several years (including in We hear these expressions on Ash and the Church and the sacraments science clauses harm women and frus- Indiana in 2001). In Maryland last Wednesday because there is an of the Church. Perhaps many of us trate physicians in their efforts to provide December, the Maryland Catholic unmerited relationship of love would not express our need exactly medical care. Conference issued a warning to the between God and us. Because of that way, but it is there. According to a story from Catholic heads of the state’s Catholic hospitals love, doing these things are possible I want to encourage us “to stay News Service (CNS), the report focused that a bill was likely to be introduced in on abortion, but it also dealt with steril- the state’s General Assembly to repeal and indeed necessary. Because God the course” during these 40 days of ization, coverage of contraceptive pills part of the state’s conscience law and cares for us, we can be saved from Lent and follow through with our in an employer’s insurance plans, phar- force Catholic hospitals to provide abor- our foibles and meanderings from need for spiritual renewal which we macists’ right to refuse to fill prescrip- tion-inducing drugs to rape victims on the way of truth. And God’s love sense in a deep way. Because of the tions that they are opposed to, and other request or refer them to a hospital or needs a response from us. overpowering secular milieu in issues. clinic that would. The fact that so many of us take which we live, it is easy to forget The CNS story reported that Father In 2000, when an anti-conscience bill the trouble to seek the anointing with our Lenten practices. After a few Michael D. Place, head of the Catholic was before the Illinois legislature, ashes this week is our personal days, we can forget the need to Health Association, and Cathleen Francis Cardinal George, archbishop of Cleaver, director of information and Chicago, called it “a first, extreme step acknowledgement that we need to be keep responding to the call for extra planning for the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat in systematically dismantling Catholic saved. It also says that we sense that prayer and penance and reconcilia- for Pro-Life Activities, both said the health care’s ability to be guided by a deep and truthful love between God tion. ACLU report “raised many of the same profound respect for the dignity and and us from which we tend to stray. It helps to keep in mind that objections previously made by Catholics sanctity of all human beings.” Once in awhile, we need a pro- these 40 days of Lent are like a for a Free Choice, a group which the We urge our readers to stay alert to gram to help us check our tendency spiritual pilgrimage leading us U.S. bishops have said ‘merits no recog- these insidious attempts to take away to stray from the path of truthful through the great Holy Week, and nition or support as a Catholic organiza- your religious freedom and to move for- tion’ and is funded mostly by non- ward the agenda of the culture-of-death love. Left to our own devices, very above all, to the Solemnity of Catholic sources.” crowd. And shame on the ACLU, which few of us would pursue a Lenten Easter, when we will celebrate once Cleaver said that the “notion that calls itself the “guardian of liberty” and regime to get back into better “spiri- again the triumph of Christ that women’s lives are in jeopardy [because whose stated purpose is to conserve tual condition.” won our redemption. of conscience clauses] is ridiculous.” She America’s original civil values—the It is also true that because the On Easter Sunday, once more, pointed out that abortion is an elective Constitution and the Bill of Rights—and love between God and us is not just we will renew our baptismal procedure. defend the rights of “every man, woman a private thing, our call to penance promises. Every Easter Sunday, we Father Place said he knows of “no rule and child in this country.” † and conversion is not just a private celebrate the most important thing — William R. Bruns thing. Penance and reconciliation that has ever happened in our lives. and conversion of life is mediated When all is said and done, the day through the Church, which provides of our baptism into Christ and his this season of grace for us. Church was the most important day In this holy season, it is impor- of our life. tant to remember that, not only does Because of our baptism, when the Church (which Christ gave us) “we return to ashes” as we remind us of our call to conversion inevitably will, we are entitled to each year, but because he also gave enter the Kingdom of God. There us his sacraments, we are provided we will be fully united with God in Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing the help, the grace, to turn back to love, which defines the very pur- Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical him. pose of our life. God in his love Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Research for the Church/James D. Davidson Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Why some religious groups get along better than others If you look at the relationships between very complex, but I find it useful to think La Cuaresma es religious groups in your community, you’ll of them as falling along a liberal-conserva- find that some groups tive continuum. get along very well. The conservative end of the continuum una época para revisar They cooperate with includes groups (such as Mormons and one another in ecu- Jehovah’s Witnesses) that adhere to funda- menical ventures. They mentalist or evangelical theologies and co-sponsor activities stress compliance with traditional beliefs, nuestra ‘condición and invite their mem- practices and ways of life. The liberal end bers to participate. of the continuum includes mainline They pool their finan- Protestants and Disciples of Christ, who cial resources to sup- have more progressive or symbolic inter- espiritual’ port joint programs and pretations of Scripture, permit more diver- activities. Their clergy cooperate on inter- sity in belief and practice, and tend to faith marriages. They exchange pulpits on embrace change. Catholics and American l comienzo de cada nuevo año, salud espiritual. special occasions. Church leaders speak Baptists fall near the middle of this contin- los gimnasios, proveedores de El evangelio del primer domingo de highly of one another. uum. equipos para ejercicios y los Cuaresma establece el hecho de que Other groups don’t get along as well. When groups are similar in terms of Aprogramas dietéticos, experi- Cristo mismo nos señaló el camino. Él They seldom if ever interact. Indeed, they both status and worldview, they are likely mentan un aumento dramático en sus fue guiado al desierto por el Espíritu seem to avoid one another. to get along quite well. Thus, high status, ventas. Abundan las resoluciones de para ayunar y rezar. Fue su They refuse to combine forces on joint liberal Protestant denominations, such as Año Nuevo para una mejoría personal, preparación para el ministerio de la ventures. They do not send representatives the United Church of Christ, Episcopalians ayudados por una inundación de com- caridad. La oración y el ayuno fort- to the same organizations. They don’t pool and Presbyterians, are likely to cooperate erciales a través de los medios de alecieron a Cristo en su humanidad their financial resources. When they do with one another. So are low status, conser- comunicación, que nos recuerdan la por ende le ayudó a resistir las tenta- interact, there is considerable tension. vative groups, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses necesidad de cuidar nuestra salud ciones radicales del diablo. ¿Cómo They are suspicious of one another’s and the Assemblies of God. física y las oportunidades que ofrece el esperamos poder hacer menos por motives. They disagree with one another’s When groups are similar on one dimen- nuevo año. nosotros mismos? stances on public policies. They criticize sion but different on the other, such as Podríamos decir que la Cuaresma es Es impresionante que los Miércoles one another’s theology and forms of wor- Catholics and the United Church of Christ, algo similar, pero la Cuaresma es para de Ceniza corramos a nuestras iglesias ship. Each side blames the other one for the or Catholics and American Baptists, rela- nuestra “salud espiritual”. También aun cuando nuestra sociedad vea nues- divisions between them. tions are not likely to be as positive, nor are piensen sobre esto: La Cuaresma no tra unción con las cenizas algo intrig- These positive and negative relationships they likely to be distinctly negative. When sólo es para nosotros sino también para ante y perplejo. Realmente estamos are not random. They are quite predictable. groups are different on both dimensions, Dios. dispuestos a estar contra la cultura al They are based on at least two factors, one they are likely to experience negative rela- Si, así como lo escuchamos el someternos a este rito. Yo creo que es vertical, the other, horizontal (see graph). tionships. Miércoles de Ceniza, “el recordar que un símbolo de esperanza para nuestra The vertical dimension has to do with Thus, high status, liberal groups, such as polvo somos y en polvo nos convertire- cultura ya que toca un nivel profundo the groups’ socio-economic status (that is, the United Church of Christ, are not likely mos” es por nuestro propio bien; así de la verdad sobre nuestra necesidad the average levels of education, occupation, to get along with low status, conservative que es bueno para nosotros “apartarnos de Dios y de la Iglesia y los income, wealth and power of their mem- Protestants, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses. de nuestros pecados y creer en el Sacramentos de la Iglesia. Quizás bers). Mainline Protestants (such as Likewise, high status, conservative groups Evangelio”. muchos de nosotros no expresaríamos Episcopalians, Presbyterians and the United such as Mormons are not likely to get Escuchamos estas expresiones el nuestra necesidad de esa manera, pero Church of Christ), Catholics and Mormons along with low status, liberal groups such Miércoles de Ceniza porque existe una está ahí. rank relatively high in socio-economic sta- as the Disciples of Christ. relación de amor inmerecida entre Dios Les quiero animar a “mantener el tus. Others, such as the Disciples of Christ, y nosotros. Porque Dios se preocupa curso” durante los cuarenta días de American Baptists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- por nosotros, podemos ser salvos de Cuaresma y seguir con nuestra necesi- and the Assemblies of God rank lower in ogy at Purdue University. His latest book nuestras debilidades y confusiones en dad espiritual de renovación la cual status. is American Catholics: Gender, el camino hacia la verdad. Y el amor de sentimos profundamente. Debido al The horizontal dimension has to do with Generation, and Commitment, Alta Mira Dios necesita una respuesta por parte poderoso medio ambiente secular en el the groups’ worldviews. Worldviews are Press, 2001). † de nosotros. que vivimos, es fácil olvidar nuestras El hecho de que muchos de nosotros costumbres de Cuaresma. Después de nos tomamos el tiempo para buscar la algunos días podemos olvidar que Relationship between religious groups based on socio-eeconomic status and worldview unción de las cenizas esta semana es necesitamos seguir respondiendo al lla- nuestra aceptación personal de que mado de más oración, penitencia y rec- (High socio-economic status) necesitamos ser salvados. También onciliación. indica que sentimos un amor grande y Ayuda tener en mente que estos United Church of Christ Catholics Mormons verdadero entre Dios y nosotros de los cuarenta días de ayuno son como un cuales tendemos a desviarnos. peregrinaje espiritual que nos lleva (Liberal) (Conservative) De vez en cuando, necesitamos un hacía la gran Semana Santa, y sobre programa que nos ayude a revisar nues- todo, la Solemnidad de la Pascua de la Disciples of Christ American Baptists Jehovah’s Witnesses tra tendencia a desviarnos del camino Resurrección cuando celebraremos una del amor verdadero. Si nos dejan por vez más el triunfo de Cristo que ganó (Low socio-economic status) nuestros propios medios muy pocos de nuestra redención. nosotros seguiríamos un régimen de El Domingo de Pascua, una vez abstinencia para volver a una mejor más, renovemos nuestras promesas “condición espiritual.” bautismales. Cada domingo de la Letter to the Editor También es verdad que debido a que Pascua celebramos lo más importante el amor entre Dios y nosotros no es que ha ocurrido en nuestras vidas. How to get to heaven us by God and have never been revoked. I algo privado, nuestro llamado a la Cuando todo es dicho y hecho, el día don’t see how anyone can prepare for con- Penitencia, reconciliación y conversión de nuestro Bautismo en Cristo y su I am 75 years old and I recognize that fession without a good examination of con- de vida es mediada a través de la Iglesia fue el día más importante de what I say has very little effect on younger science, which is impossible if you don’t Iglesia, la cual provee esta época de nuestra vida. generations. However, that does not mean it consider how you stack up against the Ten gracia para nosotros. Gracias a nuestro bautizo cuando shouldn’t be considered. Commandments. En esta época sagrada es importante “en polvo nos convirtamos”, que My religious training came from both of We’re now starting Lent and parishes are que recordemos que la Iglesia (que inevitablemente lo haremos, tendremos my parents, nuns in grade school and holding penance services. The purpose of Dios nos dio) no sólo nos recuerda el derecho de entrar en el reino de priests in high school and college. My this letter is to foster the use of the Ten todos los años de nuestro llamado a la Dios. Ahí seremos unidos totalmente teaching was that if you were going to Commandments as part of these services. conversión, sino que Él también nos con Dios amado, lo cual define el ver- heaven you must: James L. Franke dio sus Sacramentos; estamos provistos dadero propósito de nuestra vida. Dios • Believe in and love God. Greenwood de ayuda, de gracia, para volvernos en su amor nos quiere con Él para • Love your neighbor as yourself. hacia Él. siempre. La Cuaresma nos pone en • Do good works. La sabiduría religiosa por siglos curso, por nosotros y por Dios. • Don’t commit serious sin, and if you Letters Policy lleva a la Iglesia a proponer la absti- do go to confession as soon as possible. Letters from readers are welcome and nencia, la oración y la caridad como un Traducido por: Language Training Presently, we still do a good job in should be informed, relevant, well- programa seguro para recuperar nuestra Center, Indianapolis teaching and promoting the first three as expressed, concise, temperate in tone, cour- well as going to confession frequently. teous and respectful. What we don’t do is spend any time talking The editors reserve the right to select La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero or teaching about serious sin and using the and edit the letters based on space limita- Ten Commandments as a basis for this dis- tions, pastoral sensitivity, and content. Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nues- cussion. In my opinion, we only want to Frequent writers will ordinarily be limited to one letter every three months. tras parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el servicio en talk about what is good and ignore the bad la iglesia, especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. Letters must be signed, but, for serious as if it never existed. reasons, names may be withheld. † The Ten Commandments were given to Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2002

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The St. Vincent de Paul Distribution St. Gabriel Parish, 600 W. 34th St., in will be a Lenten silent retreat for men and For more information, call 812-689-3551 Center, 1201 E. Maryland St., in Indiana- Indianapolis will present an adult educa- women titled “Bringing the Holy Land or e-mail [email protected]. polis, is looking for volunteers to test and tion series in conjunction with the Marian Home” from March 15-17. The retreat make minor repairs to appliances. No College Department of Theology that will will be led by Jesuit Father Richard “The Counter-Reformation (1545- experience is necessary and training assis- focus on the catechism’s teaching on Buhler and will show how Lent helps us 1650) and the Shape of the Tridentine tance will be provided. No heavy lifting is prayer. Sessions will be held from put our life in perspective, as well as Church” will be presented as part of the involved. Volunteers are needed for four 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the six Fridays from showing us how Jesus’ path will enlighten “Exploring Our Catholic Faith Work- hours on Mondays. For more information, Feb. 15 to March 22 at the church. The our own journey. The cost of this retreat is shops” on March 15-16 at Our Lady of call Ralph Sperry at 317-291-9548. sessions are free and the topics are $135 per person or $255 per married cou- the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian “Introduction to Prayer,” “Learning How to ple. For more information, call the retreat St., in Greenwood. The program will meet St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Pray: The Hail Mary and the Rosary,” house at 317-545-7681. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 15 and Hague Road, in Fishers, Ind., in the “The Life of Prayer: Centering Prayer,” from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 16. Lafayette Diocese, invites all those inter- “Prayer and Spiritual Practices in the The Providence Center at Saint Mary- The workshop, given by Benedictine ested to visit the parish’s perpetual adora- Catholic Tradition,” “The Lord’s Prayer: of-the-Woods is offering a Lenten Series Father Matthias Neuman, will explore the tion chapel. The parish also needs commit- The Our Father” and “The Lord’s Prayer: each Wednesday evening from Feb. 13 to response of the Catholic Church to the ted adorers who can give an hour each The Seven Petitions.” For more informa- March 20. The series will be led by Protestant Reformation and the many week to pray before the exposed Blessed tion, call the parish office at 317-291-7014. Providence Sisters Jeanne Knoerle, Bernice issues it opened. It will discuss the Sacrament. For more information or to sign Kuper and Ruth Eileen Dwyer, and will decrees of the Council of Trent and how up for an hour in the chapel, call Mike or The Passion of Our Lord Jesus explore the ancient rhythms of life captured Catholic reformers used it to reshape the Sara Dugan at 317-845-7537 or the parish Christ, as sung in the St. John Passion in Scripture and help participants under- beliefs and practices of Catholics into an office at 317-842-6778. Choruses by Tomas Luis de Victoria, will stand the original meaning of Lent. The ecclesial form and life that lasted for 400 be presented at 7 p.m. on March 8 in the cost is $7 per session, or $40 for all the ses- years. This look at history also provides a All Saints School will hold its first Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and sions. For more information, call 812-535- background for better understanding the annual reunion on April 13 at the Union Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in 4531, ext. 140, or e-mail Second Vatican Council. The cost of the Federal Football Center, 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. The ancient Vatican chants, [email protected]. program is $50 per person or $40 for in Indianapolis. All Saints School was first published in Latin in 1585, have been seniors. Faith formation scholarships may created 31 years ago when Assumption, sung during Good Friday in the Sistine There will be a Schoenstatt Covenant be an option for those who have financial Holy Trinity, St. Anthony and St. Joseph Chapel for 400 years. The event is free, and Sunday Holy Hour titled “Covenant of obstacles. For more information or to reg- parishes combined schools. All 1952 features the Cathedral Chamber Choir; Love” at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Mary’s ister, call the Saint Meinrad School of graduates of those schools are invited to Father Richard Ginther, pastor; and parish- King’s Village Schoenstatt near Rexville, Theology Office for Indianapolis celebrate their 50-year reunion, while all ioners Mary Martha Johnston and Terry located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 Programs at 317-955-6451. 1977 graduates of All Saints School will Kirts. For more information, call the South, 12 miles south of Versailles. Father celebrate their 25-year reunion. Graduates Cathedral parish office at 317-634-4519. Elmer Burwinkel will celebrate Mass at There will be a half-hour Lenten organ from all years also are invited. Lillian 3:30 p.m. Another holy hour, “Divine Pro- concert at 12:40 p.m. on the Wednesdays Watson, a St. Joseph parishioner, will be Cradle of Hope Adoption Center and vidence,” will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on in Lent from Feb. 20 to March 27 at honored that evening as she retires from St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and Adoption March 10, followed by Mass at 3:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. 31 years of service to the school. For Services are sponsoring an international Georgia St., in Indianapolis. The concerts, more information or to list your name as a adoption information session from which are free, will immediately follow the graduate on the invitation list, call the 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 19 at VIPs . . . 12:10 p.m. daily Mass. Each concert will school at 317-636-3739. St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman Ave., in feature a different local organist. For more Indianapolis. The seminar, which is free, Thomas Walters of Santa Claus, Ind., information, call the parish office at 317- Charles Gardner, archdiocesan director will feature families who have just adopted has replaced the late Benedictine Father 635-2021. † of liturgical music, will present a series of children, information on the adoption Nathaniel Reeves as academic dean of seminars on music in Catholic worship on process and facts about adoption opportuni- the School of Theology at Saint Meinrad four Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to ties in Russia, China and Guatemala. For School of Theology. Walters joined the U.S. Conference of 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 through March 16 at more information, directions or to R.S.V.P., Saint Meinrad faculty in 1983 as a profes- Catholic Bishops’ Office the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, call Renee Hummel at 317-787-3412 or sor of religious education and catechesis 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. The e-mail [email protected]. in the pastoral division. He also served as for Film and Broadcasting topics to be presented are “Theology of academic dean from 1986 to 1995. movie ratings Music Worship,” “Music for the Liturgy of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., the Word,” “Music for the Liturgy of the in Indianapolis, is offering three Lenten Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, Big Fat Liar (Universal) Eucharist” and “Music for the Other retreats. There will be two women’s a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, has Rated A-II (Adults and Adolescents) Sacraments and the Liturgy of the Hours.” Lenten retreats. The first, “Sabbath succeeded Benedictine Father Denis because of a few crude expressions. For more information, call the Office of Spirituality,” will be held from Feb. 22- Robinson as director of continuing educa- Rated PG (Parental Guidance Worship at 317-236-1483. 24 and will focus on the idea of separating tion, director of the Church Leadership Suggested) by the Motion Picture work and rest in one’s life. The second Center and assistant professor of liturgy. Association of America (MPAA). St. Gabriel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., in retreat, “Rediscovering the Gift of Inner Father Godfrey recently returned to the Indianapolis, will hold its weekly Lenten Wisdom in Our Daily Lives,” will be Archabbey from Virginia, where he was Collateral Damage (Warner Brothers) Fish Fry on the Fridays of Lent from held from March 8-10. It will be led by pursuing doctoral studies in liturgy. He is Rated A-IV (Adults with Reserva- 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 through Franciscan Sister Norma Rocklage and currently working on his doctoral disser- tions) because of frequent violence, eth- March 22. The menu includes pizza, fish will focus on letting go of fear and the tation. nic stereotyping, some profanity and a dinners and sandwiches. Carry-out is avail- need for “things,” and discovering the few instances of rough language. able. Proceeds will benefit various parish wealth of inner wisdom that each person St. Mark parishioner Allison Eastman Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. ministries. For more information, call the has gained by personal experience. Each of Indianapolis, a junior at Cathedral High parish office at 317-291-7014. retreat costs $135 per person. There also School in Indianapolis, and St. Monica Rollerball (MGM) parishioner Francesca Monn of Indiana- Rated A-IV (Adults with Reserva- polis, a sophomore at Cathedral, recently tions) because of intermittent violence, won the WRTV Channel 6 Leadership an implied sexual encounter, fleeting Award for their volunteer activity, drug abuse and recurring profanity and “Reaching Every Aspect of a Child’s crass language. Heart.” The students helped inner-city Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. † children learn arts and crafts. †

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uses. I have a good friend in New York, daily evening prayer a part of their spiri- regular daily prayer as a way for the indi- PRAYER who is a doctor and a busy man, and he tual identity. vidual to sanctify the day’s activities. But continued from page 1 recites the same breviary I do,” Father Father O’Collins said that, when the in his view, it is not a one-sided O’Collins said. pope says prayer is as necessary as exchange: God listens. The complete Liturgy of the Hours is breathing, he is expressing an ancient And when listening to heartfelt prayer, general audiences to the Psalms, saying four volumes, but publishers have brought Christian idea. “Can God remain silent?” the pope asked they were the best place to start. out abbreviated versions of morning and “Prayer is like the air you breathe. If in a recent audience talk. “Of course He has encouraged lay people to pray evening prayers that have proved very you don’t breathe you die, and if you not!” the Liturgy of the Hours, the official cycle popular. don’t pray you die spiritually. That’s a In fact, the way the pope explains it, of Church prayers sanctifying the parts of “These are lovely little books that you very traditional belief in the Church,” God is prompting the dialogue from the each day. Reciting the morning, daytime can slip in your pocket. People can man- Father O’Collins said. beginning. and evening prayers may be easier than age morning and evening prayers; it’s A prayer book is not essential to “We begin to pray, believing that it is many people think, he said. about five or six minutes for each of prayer, and the pope also has encouraged our own initiative that compels us to do Jesuit Father Gerald O’Collins, an them. And they feel happy they can join what he calls “freer expressions” of per- so. Instead, we learn that it is always Australian theologian at Rome’s in the same prayer as the Latin Church sonal prayer. In the past, he has praised God’s initiative within us,” he once wrote. Gregorian University, said the pope has around the world,” Father O’Collins said. the Eastern traditions of “prayer of the Perhaps mindful that his personal style tapped into a movement that has been He noted that in some cities contem- heart” in which the individual meditates of private prayer may not be for everyone, building for some time among Christians plative orders that recite morning and in deep silence in order to listen to the the pope has deflected questions about the around the world. evening prayers in churches increasingly voice of the Holy Spirit. Another produc- exact methods he uses in his own dia- “In recent years, a good number of are joined by lay people. At the same tive method is the “small prayer,” a short logue with God. Asked about that in Catholics actually recite part or all of the time, lay movements—such as Rome’s invocation repeated frequently, he said. 1994, he replied: “You would have to ask breviary [Liturgy of the Hours] the priest Sant’Egidio Community—have made The pope sees the main purpose of the Holy Spirit.” †

Apostles out to spread the Gospel of sal- pondering the measureless gift of grace ments of medicine and biotechnology LENT vation, which is his first and foremost which is redemption, we cannot fail to can sometimes lead man to think of him- continued from page 1 gift to humanity,” he said. ‘Christ wants realize that all has been given to us by self as his own creator, and to succumb his kingdom, which is already close at God’s loving initiative.” to the temptation of tampering with ‘the hand, to be spread through gestures of He said, “May Lent, recalling the mys- tree of life.’ He said, “The world prizes human gratuitous love accomplished by his dis- tery of the Lord’s death and resurrection, “It is also worth repeating here that relationships based on self-interest and ciples.” lead all Christians to marvel in their heart not everything that is technically possible personal gain, and this fosters an egocen- He added, “In our own day too the of hearts at the greatness of such a gift. is morally acceptable,” the pope said. tric vision of life, in which too often good done by believers becomes a sign, Yes! We have received without pay. Is not “Scientific work aimed at securing a there is no room for the poor and weak. and often an invitation to believe. When, our entire life marked by God’s kindness? quality of life more in keeping with Every person, even the least gifted, must like the Good Samaritan, Christians The beginning of life and its marvelous human dignity is admirable, but it must be welcomed and loved for themselves, respond to the needs of their neighbor, development: This is a gift.” never be forgotten that human life is a regardless of their qualities and defects.” theirs is never merely material assistance. Because it is a gift, the pope said, gift, and that it remains precious even Such a stance is based in the Gospels, It is always a proclamation of the king- “life can never be regarded as a posses- when marked by suffering and limita- the pope said. dom as well, and speaks of the full mean- sion or as private property, even if the tions. It is a gift to be accepted and to be “It is highly significant that Jesus ing of life, hope and love.” capabilities we now have to improve the loved at all times, received without pay spoke the words ‘You received without Lent, Pope John Paul said, is “a return quality of life can lead us to think that and to be placed without pay at the ser- paying, give without pay’ as he sent the to the roots of our faith, so that by man is the ‘master’ of life. The achieve- vice of others.” †

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God is what truly consoles us. beyond our control often shape our lives. with us. God is not only the goal. God is We find the courage to Some forces are positive: falling in love, the Way! follow our deepest, most having children. And some are negative: In that sense, our eternal life already inspired desires. And we disasters, life-threatening accidents or ill- has begun even if it is not yet fully real- experience a conversion nesses and loss. ized. in our priorities and Yet, over and over we see people who The Jesuit spiritual tradition is embod- choices. respond with grace and creativity to the ied in the Spiritual Exercises of most grievous life experiences. In suffer- St. Ignatius Loyola. He recognized that ing, they discover what is most important, the heart’s deepest desires are indications change their priorities and find inner heal- of God’s own desires for each of us. ing. And the surest guide to our deep and These people are not passive in the holy desires—to God’s desires for our face of the experiences served up to them. good—is careful attention to what most They enter into a dance with life. deeply consoles us. God’s most intimate They change and are changed. touch and action in the soul of a person is Indeed, change is an essential ingredi- to console. ent in our spiritual pilgrimage. To para- A person may be doing some ministry phrase St. Augustine: To grow is to and feel that God was present in giving change; to be whole is to have changed just the right words to say to someone. Or often. We are being stretched in prepara- someone in prayer might feel loved and tion for something wonderful beyond accepted by God. These are examples of human imagining. But it is a big stretch! consolation. This life is a pilgrimage! As individu- One could say that St. Ignatius’ bottom als and as a Christian community, we are line, is simply this: Follow your consola- on the way. tion. To console is how God affirms our During Lent and Easter, we are encour- desires and choices, how God helps us to aged to see life in this perspective. discern God’s own desires for us. Lent recalls Jesus’ 40 days in the Does that sound like an easy way to desert. Jesus’ experience itself recalls discover God’s will, to change our own Israel’s 40 years of desert pilgrimage priorities? This way does have its joys, much less to acknowledge and accept our addition to our ongoing effort to find toward the Promised Land. but it is also a great challenge. For many deepest nature and truest desires. God’s will. The experiences of ancient Israel and of us, it is a task of many years to simply How can I not know my deepest Today we call this method the exami- Jesus are true images of our own lives. reach awareness of our deepest desires, desires? nation of consciousness or, for short, “the We are surrounded by so many voices, examen.” It takes only a couple minutes at so many attractive images claiming to the end of the day. In God’s presence, and Lent is a time for honing know what we should be, should desire asking for God’s help, we walk through and should have. And yes, “having” is a our day to see where there was experi- big one! ence of being consoled and where, by ways we express our faith All these voices are a constant noise contrast, we were definitely not consoled, By Patricia Kobielus Thompson rising—we have witnessed in recent telling us what is desirable, smart, cool, even desolate. Then we speak to God months. I myself have sensed a profound important and acceptable. They tell us about what we have seen and give God In the wake of the terrorist attacks on need to seek silence, reflection and peace. what will make us feel good and what thanks. Sept. 11, our basic instincts kicked in and Though our life’s work continues to will make us look good. Simply because we do this in the we reached out to those close to us, our demand attention, percolating beneath the Yes, “looking good” also is a big one. presence of God, and because we ask for “safe havens,” as our familiar world was surface is a new sense of purpose and And our wounded nature is hooked so God’s help, we are already, if subtly, rocked to its foundations. direction. Our tolerance for superficiali- easily. These voices would have us pay looking at our experience in a deeper That day began what we in subsequent ties has likely diminished. careful attention to what makes us look and more spiritual way. Over time, we months have seen to be a major reassess- Lent is a season of paring-down. It also good in others’ eyes. It is a real shift in are surprised by the patterns of consola- ment of our priorities. We no longer take is a time for honing the ways we express attention to focus on God’s consolation tion. We become confident about what for granted what we hold most dear. our faith. The call that seems to have deep in our own soul. truly consoles us. We find the courage to Our priorities, where we invest our come to us to reassess priorities is a call Surrounded by so much noise and follow our deepest, most inspired energies, have been dislodged. We to remember what it is that guides our hype, so easily hooked by our wounded- desires. momentarily have lost our moorings. We lives, grounds us and gives us true pur- ness, how do we even begin to shift atten- And we experience a conversion in our have had to recognize and rearticulate the pose. tion to God’s “still, small voice” in our priorities and choices. roots of our spirituality, not only to our- hearts? selves but also to one another. (Patricia Thompson is an adjunct faculty Among Ignatius of Loyola’s rich teach- (Jesuit Father Frederic Maples is a spiri- These days our reflection turns to the member at Duquesne University in ings, a simple method stands out as a tual director with Loyola, a spiritual paschal mystery—the suffering, death and Pittsburgh, Pa.) † wonderful place to begin or a wonderful renewal resource in St. Paul, Minn.) † Discussion Point Lent is time to examine priorities This Week’s Question forward to help. This has been a big wake-up call for us on how we live our faith and how we live our Have you reassessed your priorities in light of recent lives.” (Joe Mallett, Conway, Ark.) world events? What difference has your reassessment made for how you live? “Maybe a little, but basically I feel the same way “Yes. I am more aware of the suffering of others. I am about my daily life, the people and things that are more aware of the blessings I have. And I am more important to me.” (Angie Evers, Lawrence, Kan.) willing to share my blessings with others.” (Jean Lend Us Your Voice Bourne, Columbia, Pa.) An upcoming edition asks: Briefly, tell of a prayer you “I’m a school principal here in Conway, and I think turn to again and again. Why is this your prayer? that I—and the entire school community—have changed in terms of not taking things for granted. The To respond for possible publication, write to Faith children have shown a revived patriotism, and the Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Catholic Church and other Churches have stepped 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 12 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2002 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The Bottom Line/Antoinette Bosco History of Muslim-Christian conflicts (II) How history

Sixth in a series of columns Ottoman Turks ended in disaster for nationalistic, although ethnicity always Christian armies, but a Christian navy seems to play a part. This has been evi- put coins to This series is trying to give a better defeated the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto dent in the Balkans where Orthodox Serbs understanding of Islam and why parts of on Oct. 7, 1571. It ended the Turkish have battled Muslims in Bosnia. There’s a good use the Muslim world are supremacy in the Mediterranean from deep-seated hatred there that it seems intent on fighting what which the Turks had been launching cam- impossible to overcome. The United I always look for good books to read they consider a “holy paigns against Venice. After the battle was States has had 3,200 soldiers, part of a during Lent, and this year I found a surpris- war.” Last week, we won, Pope Pius V instituted a special United Nations force of 18,500, in ing one. My son, Paul, noted the battles Feast of the Rosary on Oct. 7. Bosnia-Herzegovina since 1995 trying to is a coins and medals between Christianity The Turks attacked Europe again in the keep peace and to protect the Muslims dealer. I was in his and Islam from the 17th century, overran Hungary and laid there. shop in New York end of the seventh siege to Vienna. Pope Innocent XI used his Since there are roughly 1 billion when he handed me a century to the end of diplomatic skills to convince John Muslims in the world, it’s not surprising small red book, saying the 13th century, Sobieski, king of Poland, to rescue Vienna that sometimes Muslims fight other he thought I’d find it mainly in Spain and in 1683. Sobieski’s victory began the Muslims. This has, of course, been true of interesting. It was titled the Holy Land. decline of the Ottoman Empire, but it con- Christian countries, too. When Iraq and Christian Teaching of While this was going on, the Islamic tinued to exist until after World War I. In Iran fought, it was between two major Coin Mottoes,by Seljuk Turks overran Asia Minor and 1922, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk defeated the divisions of Islam, the Sunnis (Iraq) and William Allan and J. Zimmerman, pub- fought the Christian Byzantine Empire. last sultan and established the republic of the Shiites (Iran). The Sunnis believe that lished in London in 1911 by The Society The Ottoman Turks, who succeeded the Turkey. It remains a Muslim country today. caliphs should be elected while the Shiites for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Seljuk Turks, conquered Constantinople in Up to the last, though, the Ottoman believe they must come from the descen- As I looked the book over, I was fasci- 1453 and continued a policy of expansion. Muslims persecuted Christians. The most dants of Muhammed. nated with what these scholars had discov- They reached the height of their power infamous example occurred in 1915 when Today most Muslims are peaceful, ered about Christianity and coins: under Sultan Suleiman I (1520-66) when a million and a half Armenian Christians faithful to Muhammed’s teachings that “Teaching by means of coins may probably the Ottoman Empire included all of the were deported into the desert and then war should be only for self-defense. be new to the minds of even well-instructed Middle East, northern Africa to Algiers, massacred. The Armenian Church Obviously, though, not all Muslims feel men. And yet, ever since the time of the Greece and the Mediterranean, and as far observes Armenian Genocide Day each that way. There are militant Muslims in first Christian emperors, many of the truths west as Hungary. year on April 24. various parts of the world, and that will be of Christianity have been more or less Several European crusades against the Wars since then have been mainly the topic next week. † prominently stamped upon the coins of those rulers who adopted the Christian Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes faith.” I had never known this or even consid- ered that Christ’s teachings could be pro- The time is always ripe for conversion mulgated through the circulation of coins. Yet as early as the year 313, coins with the Conversion stories appeal to me. The Scripture, and a kind of hypocrisy created fulfillment these folks lacked. symbol of the cross appeared in Spain. By idea of believers being by ideas like predestination, where only a Sometimes it takes years before people the middle of the third century, artists began called to another faith predestined “elect” will be admitted to realize that God is calling them to the to set the monogram for Christ crucified, seems to me a continu- heaven. In some ways, Catholics appeared Church. St. Paul was luckier than most. He the Greek letters for Christos, on coins. ous and iridescent rev- to them more “Christian.” was struck blind and spoken to personally Within another century, official Roman elation of God’s grace. So, sometimes kicking and screaming, by God. You can’t beat that for a conversion coins were stamped with the letters that Recently I read a embarrassed before their former fellow experience. were the symbol for Christ. book of conversion tes- worshippers, these writers entered the But, conversion is not limited to the time When some of these coins were found in timonials written for Catholic Church. Often, their relatives fol- when “outsiders” enter the Catholic 1903, a scholar wrote that these “must be the most part by for- lowed, and all gave testimony to the joy and Church. It is, rather, a lifelong experience among the very earliest to show that the mer evangelical truth of their decisions. of God’s continuing grace, open to converts Roman emperors had abandoned the pagan- Protestants. They were Conversions have occurred for less intel- and cradle Catholics alike. ism of their ancestors and acknowledged people who were rooted in Scripture and lectual reasons. Non-Catholic spouses have Although I entered the Church 40 years Christianity as the officially recognized reli- suspicious of any other basis for faith. They often converted to the Catholic faith ago, I find that the richness and depth of gion.” despised tradition, a bulwark of the because of marriage to a Catholic. The idea my interior life continue to expand beyond Many early coins indicated devotion to Catholic faith, as a human invention, and was that a family which practices one faith any schedule of my own. Relationships Mary. In the ninth century, in the reign of sometimes even denied that Catholics could probably provides more stability for kids. with family, friends, work, the world out- Leo VI, coins are found honoring Mary as be considered Christians. Sometimes it worked well, even includ- side and God become more precious over the “Mother of God,” and a century later, a But, as they studied history, Scripture ing the later conversion of the convert’s rel- the years, and every waking moment is an coin proclaims, “O glorified Mother of and the documents of the early Church, atives. Sometimes, when the convert’s con- occasion for gratitude and praise. God, he that trusteth in thee shall not fail they discovered that the Catholic Church, victions were shaky, it didn’t, proving that Lent is a season of the Church year the Lord.” from which their denominations had origi- real conversion is more than a pragmatic which particularly encourages conversion. For about 500 years, beginning in the nally split, was indeed the true Church as choice. It’s a time for questions, listening, hope and 13th century, the motto on French coins founded by Jesus Christ, both scripturally Many converts, who had a vague uneasi- simple acceptance of God’s good grace. So was “Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ and traditionally. ness with their own faith or lack of faith, that, by Easter, we can truly say, “Here I rules.” This same proclamation was found They also said they found that certain have come to the Catholic Church following am, Lord.” on coins in Britain and Italy. In years to problems of Protestant Churches were not encounters with inspirational Catholics. come, distinctly Christian beliefs were pro- evident to them in Catholic parishes. These This could be anyone from the pope on TV (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the claimed on currencies, for example “Jesus, included frequent divisions within denomi- to Catholic neighbors, friends or colleagues Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular our king and our God” and “Blessed be he nations because of diverse interpretations of whose religion brought them the joy and columnist for The Criterion.) † who cometh in the name of the Lord.” Eventually, the authors say, as these Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister coins would circulate to the northern coun- tries, the mottoes stamped on them raised curiosities that led people to listen to mis- Learning how to ‘kiss’ off life’s complications sionaries bringing the Christian message, facilitating their work in leading “the peo- KISS internal and external clutter to find what I no longer even remember I spiritual approach.” ple to embrace the Christian creed.” goodbye. have. Although I try to keep my home and Hume has a certificate in Formative The custom of using coinage to proclaim Many of us know calendar uncomplicated, they become clut- Spirituality through the Pittsburgh-based Christian beliefs eventually died out, but in the acronym KISS tered. Then I feel cluttered. Epiphany Association, which was founded our country one remnant has remained— means “Keep It In the “Winter Happenings” brochure by Duquesne University’s well-known putting the words “In God We Trust” on Simple, Stupid” but I from St. Vincent Hospital’s Health Spiritan priest, Father Adrian van Kaam, some of our coins. This motto to be find the last word Promotion Services, I quickly noticed that and Susan Muto, Ph.D., who are also pro- inscribed on coins was adopted during the demeaning, so for on Thursday, March 21, a “Freedom of lific writers. (Father van Kaam is the time of the Civil War, attributed to an myself I easily substi- Simplicity” program will be presented author of The Commandments: Ten Ways appeal by a farmer in Maryland and autho- tute my first name— from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. by Rosemary to a Happy Life and a Healthy Soul and rized by Congress on April 22, 1864. The or the word “Silly,” Hume of Mission Services. (This will be Aging Gracefully. Muto is the author of motto was dropped in 1906 at the insistence which is bad enough. in the Cooling Auditorium in the lower Catholic Spirituality from A to Z: An of President Theodore Roosevelt, who Silly-me doesn’t level of St. Vincent Hospital on West 86th Inspirational Dictionary or Womanspirit.) thought these words on coins “bordered on learn simplicity easily. I repeat the same Street in Indianapolis. The fee is $10. To During our phone chat, Hume also sacrilege.” old habits of creating stacks of stuff, espe- register by credit card, call toll-free 888- pointed out that Father van Kaam was This raised “a storm of righteous indig- cially in my computer room. One friend 338-CARE or 317-338-CARE.) encouraged in his formative spirituality nation throughout the states,” say the calls this my “writing studio.” I prefer The brochure states that attendees will work by Msgr. Giovanni Batista, who authors. Congress recommended the “workroom” because so much in it is just “Learn ways to unplug from an overly became Pope Paul VI. Knowing that back- restoration of the words, and the president like me, a work-in-progress. For instance, consumptive society and develop a per- ground, how could we not learn something calmly accepted that. I daily use one computer, but two older sonal inward and outward practice of sim- from the “Freedom of Simplicity” program I didn’t know my Lenten reading this ones are nearby, waiting for me to get plicity. The simple life is all about bal- that we can carry into everyday life to help year would tell how money served to material off the hard drives. This is com- ance. Discover approaches to discern a us “simplify, simplify,” as Henry David spread the Christian faith in the first 15 cen- plexity and inefficiency at its worst—and balance you can live with.” Thoreau proposed in the 1800s. turies after Christ’s death. But somehow, I a daunting project. In a phone conversation with Rosemary can’t think of a better use for coins. So is making room on shelves or in Hume, R.N., M.S.N, she said she’ll (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of closets by putting stuff in boxes that go address the internal and external influ- Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Antoinette Bosco is a regular columnist for into the garage or basement in case I need ences of our lives through a “formative a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2002 Page 13

First Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 18 Friday, Feb. 22 Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002 Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 The Chair of Peter, Apostle Psalm 19:8-10, 15 1 Peter 5:1-4 • Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 to speak of humanity and humanity’s Matthew 25:31-46 Psalm 23:1-6 relationship with God. • Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 16:13-19 • Matthew 4:1-11 The message is simple and straight- forward. Nothing exists outside of God. Tuesday, Feb. 19 God is the creator of all. God created Isaiah 55:10-11 Saturday, Feb. 23 This weekend, following Ash Wednes- humanity. He created humanity as indi- Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19 Polycarp, bishop and martyr day, the Church begins the series of vidual persons. Adam comes forth as an Matthew 6:7-15 Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Lenten Sundays that individual human being. will conclude with the God’s plan was for each person to Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 joyful celebration of live in happiness and peace. Human Wednesday, Feb. 20 Matthew 5:43-48 Easter. choice distorts God’s plan. Evil is not Jonah 3:1-10 The Book of God’s plan. Humans choose evil. Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Sunday, Feb. 24 Genesis provides the In this story, the serpent is an impor- Luke 11:29-32 Second Sunday of Lent first reading. The tant symbol. It is more than an animal Genesis 12:1-4a story is familiar. It is many people detest. It is more than an about the creation of animal living in filth. It is more than a Thursday, Feb. 21 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 Adam, the first predator. It is more than an animal possi- Peter Damian, bishop and 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 human, and of bly deadly with venom. Its ugliness is in doctor Matthew 17:1-9 Adam’s place in the Garden of Eden. the fact that it represents paganism and Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 In this book, and in this passage, pro- idolatry, which are the establishment of Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8 found truths repose. Upon them are based rivals, created or imaginary, to God. the greatest messages of Christian revela- The humans in the story, Adam and Matthew 7:7-12 tion. The very fact of the coming of Jesus Eve, although greatly blessed, are not all into human existence, as celebrated less knowing. They succumb to the serpent’s than two months ago at Christmas, and lies. Of their own will, they break with the sacrificial death and Resurrection of God. chose to break with God. In Jesus, the have come and gone since Ash Wednes- Jesus, to be celebrated at Easter, directly In the end, they are ashamed of them- bond between God and created humanity day. For most Catholics, however, the involve the realities revealed in these selves. They know that they can be was restored. This event occurred in, and First Sunday of Lent offers the first occa- verses. exploited. They know that their instincts because of, God’s love. sion to worship with the Church, and to Sadly, the deeper theological meaning can overcome them. They know that in St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies the learn from the Church, in the holy season of this section of Genesis, along with the world as they have changed it they Gospel reading. of Lent. other portions of the Creation Narra- must defend themselves, certainly from As with the first reading, from In these readings, the Church wastes tives, is lost in endless, often unin- the lustful exploitation of others. Genesis, this reading has deep truths in no time. It reminds us in a forthright and formed, wrangling about what these Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is the its message, and its symbols are direct immediate message of basic realities. We verses would say were they written in source of the second reading. and reveal very much. But the drama and are God’s creatures. We are equal in cre- modern language. The imagery, of This passage is among the few biblical color of the story, and of the symbols ation, male or female. God’s plan for life course, occurs according to a knowledge verses that the Church has explicitly themselves, can obscure the meaning. leads to peace and joy. available long ago, and the purpose is defined, that is, that the Church defined The meaning is clear. Personified evil Humans, however, can accept or reject not to advance any concept of natural infallibly. Its message is simple, but pro- exists. The devil is no figure of the imag- God. In responding, however, they are science or present a social agenda, but found. Humanity, in and through Adam, ination or outcome of literary composi- limited. They can be confused. They can tion. The devil calls people to sin, to be tricked. break with God. But it is a call, an influ- The devil does not have all the My Journey to God ence, a greatly appealing invitation, how- answers. The devil is not that smart! The ever, the choice to sin remains a choice. Gospel reading tells it as it is. It gives us Personal sin exists only when persons two figures, Jesus, the embodiment of freely chose to sin. goodness, love and of God, and the devil. Barabbas! Jesus was a human. He shared human- The devil does not grasp everything. The ity and the human experience. He was devil is self-serving. The devil is fum- In the stillness of my heart I hear the silently, allowing government to tempted. Within Jesus, however, was bling and foolish in presenting tempta- word: dictate how and when and where I divine life and power. He rebuked the tions and hunnish. “Barabbas!” could worship. devil and rejected sin. Of the two figures, which one is most It echoes in the silence of my mind, and When I could have taken a stand, I In this very dramatic story, Jesus is the logically the one to follow? Obviously, it gathers strength: cowered in silence, laughing with the stronger of the two figures. He prevails. is Jesus. The Church calls us to disciple- “Barabbas!” crowd because I did not want to risk The devil obeys the Lord. Also, the ship, but it frankly tells us that we need Like the chaos of a frenzied crowd, the my popularity. devil’s knowledge is imperfect. He does to see ourselves as we are—in our dig- voices rise within my head: When I could have helped a stranger, I not recognize Jesus. nity and in our limitations. “Barabbas! Barabbas!” kept walking with my head bent down, We need to aspire to what we are des- “Give us Barabbas!” not even looking my brother in the eye Reflection tined by God to be, but we must admit to to acknowledge his pain. The Church begins Lent this weekend, ourselves our need for God and the fact I asked myself what this can mean. at least for most people. Several days that we of ourselves walk in darkness. † “Barabbas!” I was not there when Jesus was betrayed. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen “Barabbas!” When I could have given Christ my all, I I was not part of that crowd. held back the best part of me, saving “Barabbas!” myself in case something better came Dioceses assess parishes for I never would have let them beat him or along. mock him. When I could have trusted Christ to care the needs of the local Church “Barabbas!” for me, I carried the burden myself, When he carried his cross, I would have struggling to overcome the obstacles, Our bishop recently changed the serve the Church, and meet other needs— carried it with him. and blaming God for his betrayal. Qannual diocesan appeal into an auto- social service programs, diocesan tri- “Barabbas!” When I could have followed Christ, I matic assessment. If bunals, seminary education, etc. chose to follow the world, believing I the people do not con- A significant section of canon law, The ugly name repeated in my heart as I could enrich my life with earthly tribute the assessed beginning with Canon 1274, provides reflected on my life. treasures. amount, the parish detailed instructions on how the local “What can it mean? How can I be must make up the dif- bishop is to carry out this responsibility. Barabbas?” “Barabbas!” ference from its weekly offerings. (Questions may be sent to Father John I asked myself: In wretched disbelief, I hung my head, What gives a Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria IL 61651 or by and tears flowed from my eyes. bishop the authority to e-mail in care of [email protected].) † How many times have I stood by while impose such a tax? the world subverted the message of I am Barabbas! (Texas) Readers may submit prose Jesus? or poetry for faith column How many times have I laughed at jokes Each day I take my blessings for granted, Each diocese, certainly every diocese that mock the basic moral lessons Each time I overlook a stranger in need, Aof which I am aware, has some form The Criterion invites readers to submit Jesus preached? Each time I remain a silent witness to of parish taxation. original prose or poetry relating to faith How many times have I ignored a injustice, Unless the local Church has the advan- or experiences of prayer with Lenten stranger while he suffered? I become Barabbas, tage of enormous savings funds, this is themes for possible publication in the Allowing Christ to die again and again one method that enables a bishop to fulfill “My Journey to God” column. “Barabbas!” and again. his obligation to oversee the Church in a Please include name, address, parish financially responsible manner. and telephone number with submissions. When I could have spoken up, I stood by By Chris Prince Each diocese is obliged, insofar as nec- Send material for consideration to “My essary, to establish a common fund Journey to God,” The Criterion, P.O. Box (Chris Prince is a member of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis.) enabling the bishop to satisfy responsibil- 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 or by e-mail ities toward clergy and other persons who in care of [email protected]. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2002 A pilgrimage to Europe for youth is set for June

By Jennifer Del Vechio “And religion is more than going to Church and praying all the time. It’s the actual A European pilgrimage to help young experience of life. That’s what this trip is CNS file photo adults live their faith is being planned for all about.” the summer. The trip will include daily Mass, oppor- Fathers Joseph Brown, religion teacher tunities for daily confession and eucharistic at Bishop Chatard High School in adoration. Indianapolis, and Father Peter Gallagher, Last year, the response for confession chaplain at Father Thomas Scecina was so great that Father Brown decided he Memorial High School in Indianapolis, will needed help from a second priest. lead the pilgrimage for 17- to- 35-year-olds Father Brown said going on a pilgrimage June 3-15. is a gift from God. This is the second pilgrimage led by “It is an aspect of the sacred and holy. Father Brown. Last year, he took 85 Bishop Our Lord has chosen to designate places on Chatard High School students to Rome. this earth as holy ground. These holy places “Parents come to me asking for guid- are avenues of graces. These graces take ance or information to help their kids put different forms but are intended to accom- the faith into practice,” Father Brown said. plish one end; it is that souls be converted, “They will see a lot of what they are being that they change their lives in such a way taught, what they believe in. They will see that nothing is quite the same afterward. the reasons we are Catholic. The pilgrimage experience is intended to be “This is a great opportunity to see why a pathway of purification and a vehicle for Young adults who go on a pilgrimage to Europe June 3-15 with Father Joseph Brown, a religion we practice what we practice and we love a soul to acquire the ‘pearl’ that our dear teacher at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, and Father Peter Gallagher, chaplain at Father what we love.” Lord speaks of in the Gospels,” he said. Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, will visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Terran Bailey, a junior at Bishop Highlights of the trip include four days Chatard, said the trip made her grow in Rome with a papal audience at saint this year. she is buried. closer to God. St. Peter’s Basilica, visits to the Vatican, Afterward, pilgrims will follow the In Florence, pilgrims will spend time “At first I didn’t want to go,” Terran Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and free Adriatic coast to a beach for the day and exploring the art of Michelangelo and visit said. “My mom was making me go, but it time for exploring. then go on to Lanciano, the site of the churches. The pilgrimage ends in Milan. was the trip of a lifetime. I wouldn’t trade There will be an opportunity to climb eighth-century eucharistic miracle where The cost of the pilgrimage is $2,675. it for anything. I got to see how the the Holy Stairs in Rome that are believed to bread and wine became real heart tissue. Tekton Ministries is handing the arrange- Church is the same around the world in all be the original steps that Jesus climbed Pilgrims also will learn about the saints ments. The price includes airfare, hotels, the different languages.” when about to be judged by Pontius Pilate. on the pilgrimage by traveling to Cascia to most meals, entrance fees, land travel by Another Bishop Chatard student, They were taken from the Holy Land dur- view the incorrupt body of St. Rita and motor coach and all tips, hotel taxes and LaMontae Guynn, a senior, said it made a ing the Crusades and brought to Italy. visit another eucharistic miracle there airline taxes. difference actually seeing the Vatican and The pilgrimage will continue to San before continuing to Assisi to learn about what goes on in Rome for the Catholic Giovanni Rotunda, where Padre Pio is St. Francis and St. Clare. In Sienna, pil- (For more information, call Tekton faith. from. Padre Pio, known for having the grims will visit the home of St. Catherine Ministries at 317-253-9604 or 888-850- “You get more of a presence,” he said. stigmata, is expected to be canonized a and celebrate Mass in the church where 6279.) † Lenten Dining Guide

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By Cynthia Dewes the rich liturgies she was used to. Jennifer visited Beech Grove and found it community. We can do more together than One day, Sister Jennifer’s roommate a “very vibrant community, with several we can on our own because the others are Benedictine Sister Jennifer Horner is a invited her to go to Mass with her. She women in formation, a place where hospi- with me in prayer.” Her favorite jobs as living witness to the power of evangeliza- said of the experience, “The moment I tality was really lived.” PLC at St. Paul the Apostle Parish are tion. She’s also the embodiment of the entered that church and knelt down, I Sister Jennifer spent two years on loan helping lead RCIA, pastoral care, planning word “catholic,” with a big and a little “c.” knew I was home.” to Beech Grove as director of spirituality, the liturgy and “being there for people.” The new parish life coordinator (PLC) All through college, Sister Jennifer said and when she returned to Cottonwood in Sometimes parishioners are confused of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in she kept the Catholic Church, and its 2000 she said she felt a strong call to Our about the role of a PLC, Sister Jennifer Greencastle, who will be commissioned sacramental life, in the back of her mind. Lady of Grace Monastery. She is now in said. She explained that the PLC is the by Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein dur- Then, in 1983, she was involved in a terri- the process of transferring permanently to pastoral leader of the parish, commis- ing the 5 p.m. ble auto accident, which almost killed her. the Beech Grove community. sioned by the archbishop to be responsi- Mass at St. Paul Her injuries were extensive, but she “For me, prayer and community are ble for everything except administering the Apostle Church said at one point it was almost funny. The very important,” Sister Jennifer said, “and the sacraments. on Feb. 16, is a medics thought she had a head injury the Benedictines’ focus is on both.” Father Joseph Kern serves St. Paul the convert to the because, when they asked where she was She said sometimes it was hard for her Apostle Parish as sacramental minister, Roman Catholic born to test her consciousness, she parents to accept her choices, but they “are and Sister Jennifer said, “One of the great- Church. In addi- answered “Zambia,” and they thought she loving people who want me to be happy.” est gifts in my work at St. Paul is working tion, her life has was delirious. Her father proclaimed the first readings at with Father Joe. He has such a love for been a catholic During her five weeks in the hospital both of her profession ceremonies. people.” wealth of experi- and subsequent recovery, Sister Jennifer At first as a Catholic, Sister Jennifer Sister Jennifer said she is grateful for ence not shared by realized that, “I had today, and I couldn’t said she missed the Protestant focus on the loving way in which St. Paul the most people. wait till tomorrow” to make decisions. praying with Scripture. But, in her reli- Apostle parishioners have accepted their Sr. Jennifer Sister Jennifer She began to go through the Rite of gious community, she found it again. “The new leadership, having previously enjoyed Horner, OSB was born in Christian Initiation of Adults process sacramental life and the power of the the services of a resident pastor. She hopes Zambia, Africa, the and, in 1985, she was received into the Eucharist drew me,” she said, because “I “that same welcome will draw others, so daughter of English parents whose fami- Catholic Church. am called to become what I receive [in that St. Paul’s can grow into a place where lies had emigrated to Rhodesia and South Sister Jennifer’s RCIA team leader was Communion] and go out differently after- all can use their gifts.” Africa after World War II. In Zambia, her a Benedictine sister from the Monastery of ward.” father was pastor of a mixed-race St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho. The Sister Jennifer said the most powerful (Cynthia Dewes is a member of St. Paul Presbyterian church and chaplain to the women became friends and Sister Jennifer part about religious life is “being part of a the Apostle Parish in Greencastle.) † president of the country. visited the community often. Although she Later, the family moved to South was dating and expected to marry some- Africa, where Rev. Horner led a church, day, she became an affiliate of the Special flag which was accustomed to “high church” monastery in 1987. A flag recovered from the ruins liturgical practices. He also edited a Finally, in 1989, Sister Jennifer thought of the World Trade Center is

church newspaper in which he criticized it was “time to follow my call,” so she CNS photo from Reuters carried into the 2002 Winter the government’s apartheid policies. So, in entered the monastery. She made her first Olympics opening ceremony 1977, the family was forced to leave the vows in 1992 and final vows in 1995. For by U.S. athletes and New York country because of the political situation. three years, she taught in a Catholic grade civil servants Feb. 8 in Salt The Presbyterian Church in the United school in rural Idaho. Lake City, Utah. Athletes from States offered Rev. Horner a church in During that time, Benedictine Sister 77 countries were participating rural Idaho. Sister Jennifer entered Boise Carol Falkner, prioress of Our Lady of in the games Feb. 8-24 in Utah. State College, where she had a Catholic Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, met roommate, and continued to attend the Sister Jennifer when she went on retreat at Presbyterian Church. However, she missed the Idaho monastery. In return, Sister

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan Information: 317-784-4207. Eucharist, Mass, noon, closing liturgy, 7 p.m. Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The February 17 Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. St. Gabriel Parish, 6000 W. 34th sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indian- St., Indianapolis. Marian cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. apolis. Family Day of Prayer College Department of Theology Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week and Worship, “You’ve Got What Adult Education Series, The of (Friday) publication: The Criterion; The Active List; It Takes,” Divine Word Father Catechism of the Catholic 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver); P.O. Box 1717; Chester J. Smith, Mass 10 a.m. Church, “Learning How to Pray: Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax); Information: 317-632-9349. The Hail Mary and the Rosary,” [email protected] (e-mail). presenter, Father Francis Bryan, February 19-March 26 7:45-9 p.m., free. Information: February 15 St. Gabriel Parish, 6000 W. 34th Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara 317-291-7014. St., Indianapolis. Marian SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Catholic Center, 1400 N. College Department of Theology February 22-24 Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 Meridian St., Indianapolis. Adult Education Series, The N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond program, Mount St. Francis Retreat Catechism of the Catholic Solemn exposition of the 7-9 p.m., $30/six-week sessions. Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Church, “Introduction to Prayer,” Eucharist, Mass, noon, closing Registration: 317-236-1586 or Mount St. Francis. Men and presenter, Franciscan Sister liturgy, 7 p.m. 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. women’s retreat. Information: Norma Rocklage, 7:45-9 p.m., 812-923-8817. free. Information: 317-291-7014. February 20 “Mom must be fasting for Lent. Last night she St. Maurice Parish, Parish Hall, read me ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb Chop,’ ‘Jack 1963 N. St. John St., Greens- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Marian College, St. Francis Hall burg Providence Center, St. Mary-of- 56th St., Indianapolis. Women’s and the Bean Dip,’ and ‘Peter Pancake.’” (St. Maurice exit off I-74 Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, north 4 miles). Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., the-Woods. Lenten series, sec- Lenten retreat, “Sabbath Spiritu- Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- © 2001 CNS Graphics Way of the Cross, Benediction ond in series, 7-8:30 p.m., $7 per ality,” Father Keith Hosey and matic Renewal, prayer meeting, session/$40 series. Information: Sister Maureen Mangen, $135 following, free-will offering. 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- Information: 812-663-3757. 812-535-3131, ext. 434. per person. Information: 317- Information: 317-839-1618. March 3-6 927-6900. 545-7681. St. Anthony of Padua Church, Calvary Cemetery Chapel/ February 28 SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarks- February 15-16 Mausoleum, 435 W. Troy Ave., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 Holy Trinity Parish, Community ville. Parish mission, “Having a St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. College, Cecilian Auditorium, N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Day Care Center, Bockhold Hall, Vision to Live By,” 7-8:30 p.m. (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. Information: 317-784-4439. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Once 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indian- Civitas Dei, Mass, 6:30 a.m., 13th St., Indianapolis. Saint breakfast, Indianapolis Athletic Upon a Mattress, Thurs. and Fri. apolis. Special Black History March 6 Meinrad School of Theology, St. John the Evangelist Church, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., tickets, $8 Club, 350 N. Meridian St., guest Celebration, 11 a.m. Infor- Mount St. Francis Retreat Exploring Our Catholic Faith 126 W. Georgia St., Indian- adults, $6 children, students, speaker, Leon Suprenant, mation: 317-638-9509. Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Workshop, “Catholic Morality: apolis. Half-hour Lenten organ senior citizens. Information: 812- Catholics United For the Faith. Mount St. Francis. Lenten From Principles to Current concert, organist, Alistair Reid, 535-5212. Cardinal Ritter High School, Information: 317-259-6000. retreat day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., brown Issues,” Fri., 7-9 p.m.; Sat. 12:40 p.m., free. Information: 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. bag lunch. Information: 812-923- 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $50/less for 317-635-2021. February 23 Pre-registration and Curriculum St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 8817. seniors. Registration: 317-955- Mount St. Francis Retreat Night for incoming seventh- (Little Flower) School, 4720 E. 6451. 13th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., grade, ninth-grade or transfer March 7 Catholic Center, 1400 N. Mount St. Francis. Lenten students and parents, 6:30 p.m. $5 dinner, children’s menu avail- February 15-17 The Olmstead, 3701 Frankfort Meridian St., Indianapolis. retreat day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., brown Information: 317-924-4333. able, Mass, 5:30 p.m., Stations Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Ave., Louisville, Ky. St. Eliza- of the Cross, 6:15 p.m. Indianapolis Deanery Council of bag lunch. Information: 812-923- 56th St., Indianapolis. Men’s Catholic Women, third quarterly 8817. March 1-3 beth’s Regional Maternity Information: 317-357-8352. Lenten retreat, “Three Corner- meeting, 10 a.m. Information: Kordes Retreat Center, Center’s Spring Gala, silent auc- stones of Lent,” Franciscan 317-852-5451. Cardinal Ritter High School, Ferdinand. “The Poem of Your tion, dinner, live auction. Infor- Our Lady of Lourdes School, Father Ted Haag, $135 per per- 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Life: Contemplative Seeing,” mation: 812-949-7305. cafeteria, 5333 E. Washington son. Information: 317-545-7681. February 20-March 20 St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish Raider Nightwatch, pizza party, presenter, Benedictine Sister March 8 fry, children’s menu available, February 15-22 Holy Rosary Church, 520 varsity basketball game and Macrina Wiedcerkehr, author, Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Spa- dance for area eighth-grade stu- Fri. 8 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m. Informa- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317- Benedict Inn Retreat and Con- ghetti and Spirituality,” Lenten dents, 6:30 p.m.-midnight. tion: 800-880-2777 or 812-367- Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 359-3756. ference Center, 1402 Southern Pro-Life Speaker Series, Mass, Information: 317-924-4333. 2777. N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Ave., Beech Grove. Centering 5:30 p.m., dinner, 6:15 p.m., “The Passion of Our Lord Jesus St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. Prayer Intensive Retreat, presen- speaker, 6:45 p.m., free-will February 24 March 2 Christ,” 7 p.m. Information: 317- 34th St., Indianapolis. Lenten ters, Benedictine Sister Kristine donation. Reservations (by Mary’s King’s Village Kordes Retreat Center, 634-4519. fish fry, carry-out available, Harpeneau and Laurel Simon. 5 p.m. Monday prior to pro- Schoenstatt, Rexville (located on Ferdinand. “Praying Without 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317- Information: 317-788-7581. March 8-10 291-7014. gram): 317-636-4478. 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 Words: An Introduction to February 16 South, 12 miles south of Ver- Centering Prayer,” presenter, Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. February 21 sailles. “Covenant of Love,” Benedictine Sister Kristine 56th St., Indianapolis. Women’s St. Malachy Parish, Noll Hall, Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Our Lady of Peace Cemetery 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. with Harpenau, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Lenten retreat, “Rediscovering 326 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meri- Chapel/Mausoleum, 9001 Haver- Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- Information: 800-880-2777 or the Gift of Inner Wisdom in Our Knights of Columbus, fish fry, dian St., Indianapolis. Catholic stick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail Daily Lives,” Franciscan Sister $6 fish dinners, a la carte avail- Widowed Organization, pizza 812-367-2777. 2 p.m. Information: 317-574- [email protected]. Norma Rocklage, $135 per per- able, 5-7 p.m. party, nominal charge, 4 p.m. 8898. March 3 son. Information: 317-545-7681. February 27 St. Andrew Parish, Hillman Hall, February 22 Indiana Statehouse, Capitol 235 S. 5th St., Richmond. March 9 SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Rotunda, 200 W. Washington St., Catholic Women United, Day of St. Philip Neri Parish, Busald Lay master’s degree Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 Indianapolis. “Celebrate Life— Reflection, “Spirituality in Lent,” Hall, 550 N. Rural St., Indian- Don’t you students at Saint N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Alternatives to the Death noon-3 p.m. Information: 317- apolis. 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Holy Family Parish, Main St., Third Thursdays served. Information: 317-849- Third Saturdays The Active List, continued from page 16 Oldenburg. Support group for Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum 5840. St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. the widowed, 7 p.m. Informa- Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, 38th St., Indianapolis. Mass for and Lassies,” 6-11 p.m., $25 per vocations, 7 p.m. Third Fridays tion: 812-934-2524. Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. St. Francis Hall Chapel, Marian Life by archdiocesan Office of person/$40 per couple, cash bar. Pro-Life Activities, 8:30 a.m.; Information: 317-631-8746. St. Pius X Church, Room 1, College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman walk to Clinic for Women 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Catholic Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of (abortion clinic), 2951 E. 38th Monthly The Caregivers Support Group, Charismatic Renewal of Central Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 11 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. Infor- Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- Indiana, Mass and healing ser- St., rosary; return to church for First Fridays mation: 317-255-4534. 2 p.m. ing, noon, dessert and beverages vice, 7 p.m. Benediction. † Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Third Sundays New Albany. Adoration, con- Christ the King Church, 1827 cluding with confessions at Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. polis. Exposition of the Blessed ST. VINCENT de PAUL Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Holy Guardian Angels Church, (Monday); rosary, 8 p.m. Open We Urgently Need 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. until midnight. Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. A Few Good Men Mass-5 p.m. Third Mondays Make tax Call Now for Timely Tax St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th Return Preparation To Check Out Appliances Our Lady of Lourdes Church, St., Indianapolis. Young time less 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- Four Hours Monday Mornings Widowed Group (by archdioce- I apolis. Exposition of the Blessed san Office for Youth and Family taxing on Individuals and Businesses I No Experience Needed Sacrament, prayer service, Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child care your time. Convenient Appointments 7:30 p.m. available. Information: 317-236- Including Evenings and We Will Train You 1586. Weekends Please Join This New Group St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 I “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of Third Wednesdays Knowledgeable and Experienced To Help The Poor the Blessed Sacrament, after St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m.; reconcili- land Road, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul ation, 4-6 p.m. Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Patrick A. Sherman, CPA 317-783-1445. Distribution Center St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th 881-6670 Martin J. Armbruster, CPA/PFS, CFP John D. Grant, CPA St., Terre Haute. Eucharistic Archbishop O’Meara Catholic adoration, after 9 a.m. Mass, 317-684-1995 Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Fax 887-5692 Benediction 4:45 p.m., Mass Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed 609 Treybourne Drive or 5:15 p.m. Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Greenwood, Indiana 46142 Information: 317-784-1102. e-mail: [email protected] St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth 317-291-9548 St., New Albany. Eucharistic adoration, reconciliation, after 9 p.m. Mass-midnight.

Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- Leading the way to 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- vice.

St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Exposition of a healthier community. the Blessed Sacrament after 8 a.m. Communion service- 1p.m.

Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. Saturday. Information: 317-636- 4478. First Saturdays St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, praise and worship, 8 a.m.; then SACRED gathering in the school.

St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Mass and anointing of the sick, 8:35 a.m.

Little Flower Chapel, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Aposto- late of Fatima holy hour, 2 p.m.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Since its earliest Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Devotions and beginnings, St. Francis sacrament of reconciliation, after 8 a.m. Mass. Hospital & Health Centers has Holy Angels Church, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- sition of the Blessed Sacrament, been committed to its community. To meet 11 a.m.-noon.

St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth the needs of those it serves, St. Francis offers a full St., New Albany. Eucharistic adoration and confessions after 9 p.m. Mass. range of services including cardiac care, bone marrow transplants, Second Mondays Church at Mount St. Francis. OB and women’s services and orthopedic surgery, for which it was recently rated Holy hour for vocations to priesthood and religious life, 7p.m. "Best in the Nation." Call (317) 782-7997 for more information. Second Tuesdays St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Separated and Divorced Catholics support group, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-578-8254. Second Thursdays Beech Grove · Indianapolis · Mooresville St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday www.stfrancishospitals.org Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour for priestly and religious Page 18 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2002

Meyer. Sister of Luella Brother of Denise Domogalik, Lanning, Leona Oyler, Geneva Mary Hale, Janet Larrimore, Reidenbach and Elsie Wiwi. Debra Myers, Leanne, Teresa, Pope and Cor Unum Grandmother of eight. (correc- Jeff and Steve Scales. Rest in peace tion) STILLER, Bonnie F., 75, say volunteer service POPP, Edward A., 61, St. Mary, New Albany, Nov. 18. Please submit in writing to our Barbara (Howard) Hasbrook. St. Joseph Hill, Sellersburg, Wife of Chester Stiller. Mother office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Sister of Anne, Molly, Matthew Jan. 23. Brother of Ann Marie of Paula Barlow. Sister of Alma is witness to God Sanderfer, Albert, Charles, week of publication; be sure to and Ryan Hasbrook. Grand- Dooley, Carl and Kelso Dean. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Through volunteer work, Robert and Ted Popp. Grandmother of one. state date of death. Obituaries daughter of Mary Ann Christians give concrete witness to their faith and show of archdiocesan priests and (Johnston) Howard. RICE, Virginia (Baratto), 76, WOLLENMANN, W. Max, the world that people come first, said Pope John Paul II religious sisters serving our JACK, Larry, 53, Holy Family, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre 79, Prince of Peace, Madison, archdiocese are listed elsewhere Haute, Feb. 1. Wife of Robert and members of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum. Richmond, Jan. 31. Husband of Feb. 4. Husband of Helen The council, which promotes Catholic charitable giving in The Criterion. Order priests Beth Jack. Father of Andrew and L. Rice. Mother of Janet Wollenmann. Father of Judith and brothers are included here, Maren Jack. Son of Marian McCleary and James Rice. Hubbard and Debra Sue Jones. and activity, held its plenary meeting Feb. 5-8 at the unless they are natives of the Jack. Brother of Nancy, Billy, Sister of Angeline Garzolini. Brother of Mary Margaret Hurst, Vatican and focused on how volunteer work promotes the archdiocese or have other Bobby and Steve Jack. Grandmother of four. Gloria Shreve, Carolyn Tieken, mission of the Church. connections to it. KENNEDY, Joseph H., 85, SCALES, Robert, 42, Verna, Leander and Paul Pope John Paul told the members Feb. 7 that volunteer- AMRHEIN, Raymond H., 97, St. Luke, Indianapolis, Feb. 7. St. Michael, Indianapolis, Wollenmann. Grandfather of ing says to society “the human person deserves to be St. Michael, Brookville, Feb. 5. Father of Pamela Aiello and Jan. 17. Son of Jean Scales. four. Great-grandfather of four. † served and loved always, especially when threatened by Father of Robert Amrhein. Michael Kennedy. Brother of evil and suffering or when marginalized and scorned.” Brother of Esther Moster. Mary Louise Connor and Volunteering, he said, runs against the current of indi- Grandfather of 16. Great-grand- Elizabeth Kinder. Grandmother Providence Sister Bernadetta Ryan vidualism and the focus on economically profitable rela- father of 31. Great-great-grand- of five. taught in Bloomington and Jasper tionships that seem to dominate so many societies today. father of one. KENYON, Josephine The pope said Christian volunteer activity flows from a BUTZ, Susan, 24, St. Pius X, Margaret “Peggy,” 84, Christ Providence Sister Berna- 1927, and professed final vows desire to imitate Christ, who gave his life for his brothers Indianapolis, Jan. 28. Daughter the King, Indianapolis, Feb. 3. detta Ryan, 93, died on Feb. 7 on Dec. 8, 1932. and sisters out of love. of Karole Butz. Sister of Mother of Jim, John, Mike, in Karcher Hall at Saint Mary- Sister Bernadetta taught at Through their example, Christian volunteers can lead Maureen, Sarah and David Steve and Tom Kenyon. Sister of-the-Woods. schools staffed by the Sisters nonbelievers to look at “the depths of the Gospel mes- Butz. Granddaughter of Mary The Mass of Christian Burial of Agnes Bretthauer, Rose of Providence in Indiana, sage,” Pope John Paul said. “They show in a concrete way and Jack Fagan. McGill and Anne Wilberding. was celebrated on Feb. 12 in the Illinois, Massachusetts and the that the Redeemer is present in the poor and the suffering ENGELS, William C., 86, Grandmother of 15. Church of the Immaculate District of Columbia. St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Jan. 16. Conception at Saint Mary-of- In the archdiocese, she and wants to be recognized and loved in every human LAMB, Mary J., 81, St. Mary, creature.” Husband of Sophie Engels. Richmond, Feb. 2. Mother of the-Woods. Burial followed in taught at St. Charles Borromeo Father of Russ and William Patricia Williams, Jacqueline the sisters’ cemetery. School in Bloomington from Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche communities for Engels. Brother of Marian Winget, Francis, Michael and The former Mary Ellen 1933-38. In Indiana, she also the mentally disabled, said the disabled and the physically DeFontaine. Grandfather of two. Richard Lamb. Sister of Ryan was born on Aug. 21, taught at schools in Jasper, frail who, like Pope John Paul, can accept their physical 1908, in Hancock, Conn. Vincennes and Lafayette. EGNER, Robert W., 71, Jeanette Muckridge, Theresa limits witness to the fact that God’s love and grace are the She entered the Congre- Surviving are a sister, St. Martin, Yorkville, Jan. 31. Nolte, Franciscan Sister Ellen source of true strength. gation of the Sisters of Rosalie Ryan Youngquest of Husband of Frances M. Egner. Durso and Carmen Durson. The 81-year-old pope, bent and stiffened with age and Providence of Saint Mary-of- Maitland, Fla., and a brother, Father of Kathleen Hartman, Grandmother of nine. Great- disease, “has never been so beautiful,” Vanier told the-Woods on June 4, 1925, Joseph J. Ryan of Chateau- Eileen McKain, Molly Watkins, grandmother of eight. professed first vows on Dec. 8, quest, N.Y. † reporters at a Feb. 5 press conference. Nancy and Timothy Egner. LANDWERLEN, Helen Mae, “He has assumed his handicaps and fragility and has Brother of William Egner. 77, Sacred Heart of Jesus, peace,” showing through his attitude that God’s grace is Grandfather of six. Great- Indianapolis, Jan. 27. Mother of Benedictine Sister Mary Baehl was his strength, he said. grandfather of three. Nancy Crickmore, Carol Ann a missionary in South America Vanier spoke to the council members about his experi- FARRELL, Margaret E. McKinney, Daniel, Earl and ences with the thousands of young people worldwide who Ralph Landwerlen Jr. Grand- (Leinenweber), 95, St. Therese Benedictine Sister Mary serve in the foreign missions in mother of 15. Great-grand- volunteer to live with and form communities with people of the Infant Jesus (Little Baehl, 68, of Monastery Bogota, Colombia. with mental handicaps. Flower), Indianapolis, Jan. 30. mother of 24. Immaculate Conception in After two years, she Many of the young volunteers are not deeply religious Mother of Charles and Paul LINEBACK, Mary H., 88, Ferdinand, died on Feb. 1 in returned to Indiana to teach at Farrell. Sister of Mary Weber. St. Gabriel, Connersville, when they join, he said. They volunteer “because they are the monastery infirmary. Holy Rosary School in concerned about people in pain.” Grandmother of six. Great- Feb. 1. Mother of Jan and Lynn The Mass of Christian Evansville. grandmother of 13. Lineback. Grandmother of four. But in their compassion for the weak and powerless, Burial was celebrated on Feb. 6 From 1967 to 1968, she they discover how weak and powerless they are them- FELTER, Jacquelyn M., 45, Great-grandmother of one. in the Monastery Immaculate ministered with the Ferdinand selves, he said. They see how much they need a personal St. Michael the Archangel, MAGGART, Anna Marie, 88, Conception Church. Burial fol- sisters in Cobán, Guatemala. Indianapolis, Jan. 21. Wife of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre lowed in the sisters’ cemetery. In 1969, she and five other relationship with Jesus Christ and the support and love of John Felter. Mother of John- Haute, Feb. 1. Sister of Irene Formerly known as Sister sisters from the Cobán mission a community, he added. Paul, Marianne and Mollie Austin. Aunt of several. Mary Eugene, Sister Mary was were sent to begin a mission in “Many discover or deepen their faith through compas- Felter. Sister of Joanne Doyle, MARCO, Ina Elizabeth, 78, born on May 20, 1933, in Fort Peru. There she helped estab- sion,” Vanier said. “They discover that God is waiting for John, Joe, Jeff and Mike Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Branch, Ind. lish a school, parish clinic, var- us in the poor and the weak.” Thiesing. (correction) Christ, Indianapolis, Feb. 2. She entered the Sisters of ious social services and the sis- Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of Cor Unum, GOSCH, I. Aceline, 87, Mother of Pamela Eversole, St. Benedict of Ferdinand in ters’ monastery, Monasterio told reporters that volunteer work “is of extreme impor- St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Feb. 1. David and Dennis Marco. Sister 1952, made her first profession Paz de la Cruz in Morropón. tance for the mission of the Church. In fact, it offers the Father of Gary and Joseph of Christeen Ball and Martha of vows in 1954 and made her For 30 years, Sister Mary individual believer the possibility of living in a systematic Gosch. Brother of V. Fay Perry. final profession in 1957. gave her leadership and service way the command to love one’s neighbor, and, at the McKay. Grandfather of three. McAULIFFE, Elizabeth Ann, Sister Mary began teaching to the Church and the people of same time, it helps reinforce the credibility of the Great-grandfather of two. 79, Annunciation, Brazil, in 1955 at St. Benedict School Peru. Church.” HARRINGTON, Henry Jan. 29. Mother of Mary in Evansville and then at In July 2000, when her Volunteering also is an education for the volunteer, he “J.D.,” 68, Holy Angels, Barnstead, Martha Copper, Mount Vernon, Ind. health began to fail, Sister said, adding, “It helps one open his eyes to the action of Indianapolis, Jan. 28. Father of Dennis, Edward, James, John, In 1962, she participated in Mary returned to the monastery God in society and in history.” Regina Anne Harrington- Patrick and Timothy McAuliffe. a program in Cuernavaca, in Ferdinand. Alexander, Angela Danette Sister of Edith Goodhart and Mexico, to study Spanish and She is survived by four At the same time, the archbishop said, “one who dedi- Harrington-Smith, Clare and James Gleason. Grandmother of Latin American culture in brothers, Vincent, Robert, cates himself to charitable activity soon recognizes that Henry Harrington. Grandfather 25. Great-grandmother of 15. preparation for missionary Daniel and Clemens Baehl; evil has its roots in separation from God. Evil rules where of 10. Great-grandfather of four. MEYER Mary M., 70, work. three sisters, Norma Goedde, God and his will are despised or misunderstood.” HASBROOK, Amy Eileen, St. Peter, Franklin County, In 1963, she and two other Diane Tuley and Benedictine The charitable activity of the Catholic Church, he said, 23, St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 22. Mother of Kathy Beetz, sisters became the first Sister Mary Leah Baehl; and is not simply philanthropy, but a struggle against the evil Feb. 4. Daughter of Daniel and Debbie Stutz, James and Mike Ferdinand Benedictines to nieces and nephews. † that leads to exploitation, injustice and poverty. †

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