Sooner Catholic Soonercatholic.Org October 29, 2017 Archokc.Org Go Make Disciples Archbishop Coakley Celebrates 100Th Anniversary at Bison Fatima Shrine
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Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org October 29, 2017 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Archbishop Coakley celebrates 100th anniversary at Bison Fatima Shrine By Diane Clay The Miracle of the Sun that was outcome of turning our back on The Sooner Catholic witnessed by thousands in 1917, God would be,” Archbishop Coak- More than 100 years ago in the Archbishop Coakley celebrated ley said during his homily. small village of Fatima, Portu- Mass at Saint Joseph Catholic “Her message is as urgent as gal, three children reported visits Church in Bison, home to the ever. Today, our Blessed Mother from the Virgin Mary over several Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady continues to call us to prayer, so months with the Blessed Mother of Fatima. that she might lead us to Jesus. … This is a great day of celebration in The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue bringing messages of warning, de- “Mary did not come to frighten Oklahoma.” of Fatima Oct. 13 at St. Joseph in Bi- votion and a call to prayer. us, but to bring us a message of son. Photo Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. On the 100th anniversary of hope, to show us what the final continued on page 16 Blessed Stanley Rother relic presented to Okarche By Diane Clay The Sooner Catholic first-class relic of Blessed Stanley Rother was presented Oct. 15 to his home parish Blessed Stanley Rother’s relic A of Holy Trinity in Okarche during a Mass of celebration. The relic was presented to Archbishop Coakley by Blessed Stanley’s brother, Tom Rother. The relic is a piece of rib taken during the re- quired exhumation of Father Rother before his Rick Miller holds the car door for beatification. Father John Peter Swaminathan, President Carter. Photo provided. pastor of Holy Trinity, told the packed church that the relic, which is contained in a cross-shaped rel- Ada veteran puts iquary, would be made available in the sanctuary for veneration. special forces fervor The Catholic Church has a long history with veneration of sacred relics. Traditionally, a piece of into Catholic faith the body of a saint, especially that of a martyr, may By Charles Albert be (with the permission of the local ecclesiastical The Sooner Catholic authority) used in solemn processions recalling the specific holy person. From his earliest days, Rick There are three classes of sacred relics. The first- Miller had a plan for his life. class is a part of the saint’s body. The second-class He carried a rosary with him ev- relic is a piece of the saints clothing or something ery day and his plan was to enter used by the saint, and a third-class relic is an the seminary and become a priest. object that has been But, Jesus had a different plan for touched to a first- him. Miller felt called to volunteer class relic. for a three-year deployment in the These relics sum- special forces during the Vietnam mon the faithful War. Upon discharge from the to appreciate more military as a Green Beret Sargent, profoundly the hero- he did many odd jobs and then ic men and women, Tom Rother hands Blessed Stanley Rother’s relic to landed a position with the U.S boys and girls who Archbishop Coakley on Oct. 15 during Mass at Holy Secret Service, working his way up have served so self- Trinity in Okarche. Photos Cara Koeing/Sooner Catholic. to a special agent. lessly and generously. As Veterans Day approaches on When venerating and corresponds to a person’s interior disposition. Nov. 11, veterans like Miller, a pa- a relic, it is most Someone venerating a saint’s relic can kiss or rishioner at Saint Joseph in Ada, appropriate to show touch the glass case that houses the relic or simply said the real heroes are the ones honor and respect to stand near the relic in prayer, raising one’s heart who gave it all for their county the saint by perform- and mind to God and invoking the intercession of and didn’t come home. ing a simple exterior the saint. “In comparison, I did very little gesture, including Other acceptable gestures include signing oneself and hardly anything glamorous,” kissing or touching with the sign of the cross or kneeling in front of the he said. images, relics and relic in prayer. However, a person should not gen- However, he has devoted his life sacred objects. uflect before the relic in a way similar to genuflect- to one of service to his country, In general, the ing before the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus Christ his family and his Catholic faith. Church recommends alone is reserved that type of veneration. an exterior gesture that fits the occasion continued on page 11 continued on page 4 2 October 29, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic October 29, 2017 3 Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Oklahoma celebrates Our Lady of Lankford’s SUCCEED Act Is news on the Fatima anniversary website Responsible First Step By Eliana Tedrow By the end of October, 10 By Sooner Catholic Staff The Sooner Catholic sites in Oklahoma will have Our nation has grappled with the difficult is- We strongly urge hosted the “International October 13 marked the 100th anniversary of sue of immigration for hundreds of years, strug- Congress to act and Additional coverage of Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima to three gling to manage the sometimes rapid change in immediately find a Church and archdiocesan Lady of Fatima,” a tour spon- children at Fatima, Portugal. Faithful from sored by the World Aposto- demographics. Throughout the decades, we have legislative answer to news and events, only on around the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City com- late of Fatima, USA. The tour wrestled with a profound question: How do we this pressing need. www.soonercatholic.org. memorated this 100th anniversary in unique travels to parishes, schools, protect our citizens and remain a nation of laws We pledge our sup- military cha- a To send photos, event and individ- while respecting the inherent dignity of each port to find an expedi- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley pels and other information or story ideas, ual ways. human person? tious means of protec- venues along e-mail [email protected]. Oklahoma U.S. Catholic bishops have long supported tion for DACA youth. the tour route, City comprehensive measures in Congress that take As people of faith, we say to DACA youth – with pro- a Historic church tour, In Okla- into consideration the significant nuances of regardless of your immigration status – you are gramming to scavenger hunt Self-guided homa City, children of God and our brothers and sisters. include mass- immigration policy, and offer a balance of mercy tours 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. Myra Marti- This is no easy challenge, but we must accept es, confes- and compassion with the rule of law. 19 in downtown Oklahoma nez hosted In particular, we must recognize and proclaim it nonetheless. sion, talks on City. Funds raised provide a group of Fatima, Holy the need to welcome young people: “Whoev- In the absence of comprehensive reform, many free medical and dental care several chil- Hours of Ado- er welcomes one of these children in my name states and localities are taking the responsibil- for downtown uninsured dren from ration, rosaries welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does ity of enforcing immigration law into their own neighbors through Good around the and private Fr. Creider, Fr. Janocha, deacons and lay faithful celebrate the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima Oct. 13 in Bison. Photo Diane Clay/ not welcome me but the one who sent me” (Mark hands. This has led to abuses and injustices for Shepherd Clinic. Wrist- archdiocese veneration. Sooner Catholic. 9:37). many U.S. families and immigrant communities. bands are $25 or $20 for for a “Fati- Guthrie groups of 10 or more. Visit With the end approaching of an order that pro- Congress and the president have a responsibil- ma Family On Oct. 14 www.GoodShepheredokc. at Saint Mary of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fati- tects children from deportation (DACA), it is im- ity to come together to enact reform that corrects Fun Night” org or call (405) 754-5190. in Guthrie, parishioners and ma. perative we find a legislative solution that strikes this humanitarian problem, respects the dignity that includ- that proper balance. and hard work of our immi- students participated in Fatima Mulhall ed activities, festivities. When Mary appeared at Fatima, she asked U.S. Sen. James Lankford’s grant brothers and sisters, crafts, prayer and a movie, and ended with the newly-introduced SUCCEED and reflects America’s proud “My son was in awe of everything,” said Stacy that we pray the rosary daily to “bring peace to “Whoever welcomes one of children consecrating themselves to Mary. Reinert, mother, parishioner and teacher at Act offers us an opportunity history as a hospitable society the world.” these children in my name “It was a wonderful evening,” she said. “I feel Saint Mary. At 3 p.m. on Oct. 13, an Our Lady of Fatima for a critical, initial solution welcomes me; and whoever and a welcoming culture. the girls were given many graces that night by Michael Reinert, who is a kindergartner at that addresses the needs of At the heart of the issue is Rosary was prayed at the Yonderland “Way welcomes me does not their attention and genuine love they showed Saint Mary, said the commemoration was Station,” an apostolate that exists to help foster these children while our na- the very identity of the United “cool!” and recalled how special it was to watch welcome me but the one who sent in learning about this beautiful Marian appari- a spiritual renewal for Christ-led individuals tion’s leaders work to con- me” (Mark 9:37).