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April 18, 2014ommentator Vol. 52, No. 5 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org C HE IS RISEN Bishop Muench’s Easter Message

To: The Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful, Diocese of Baton Rouge

Dearly Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ All:

It changed them. It changed the world. It must change us. The “it” is Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. The “them” are those who remained faith- ful apostles and disciples to Jesus. The A stained glass window at St. John the Evangelist Church in Prairieville depicts the resurrection of Christ, which Catholics “change” is a radical transformation of around the world celebrate during the 50 days of the Easter season. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator self and life, an ultimate new defining moment, for individuals and groups, for included his agony in the garden, be- to a cross (crucifixion), death on a cross, unexpected or stunning. In various ac- all time and for all eternity. trayal, arrest, imprisonment, denial, then burial in a tomb. These events left counts of sacred Scripture (Mt 28, Mk The setting could not have been trials before Pontius Pilate and Herod, those followers in utter grief, depres- 16, Lk 24, Jn 20-21, I Cor 15) Jesus ap- more bleak. The diminished number of scourging at the pillar, crowning with sion, confusion, bewilderment, at the peared to Mary Magdalen; Mary, the Jesus’ faithful followers vicariously ex- thorns, carrying the cross of his execu- brink of utter despair and hopelessness. mother of James, Salome and Joanna, perienced with him intense suffering. tion, being humiliated, mocked and rid- Their subsequent encountering the then Cleophas and another disciple on His torture, physical and emotional, iculed, stripped of his clothing, nailed risen Christ could not have been more SEE BISHOP PAGE 16

Family of nine to be baptized

By Barbara Chenevert parents,” said dad Todd Ross. “When I got old The Catholic Commentator enough to make a decision, I started looking around. I was exposed to non-Catholic view- For 16-year-old Brett, the Catholic Church points, but they didn’t make sense. When I feels like home. explored Catholicism, it all made sense. Fourteen-year-old LeAnne said simply, “I “I had been indecisive, but the kids were was meant to be here.” getting older and if I didn’t commit they And 13-year-old Hunter can’t wait to be would bounce around and be confused.” As a baptized so he “can go into the water like Je- father, I have a responsibility for their spiri- sus did.” tual upbringing,” he continued. Nine members of the Todd and Samantha A prolific reader, Ross said he began read- Ross family of Walker – ranging in age from ing everything he could about the Catho- 40-year-old Todd to 10-month-old Joseph – lic faith. He called Father Jason Palermo, a will be baptized together at the Easter Vigil at friend of his aunt, to ask some questions and The nine members of the Todd Ross family being baptized at the Easter Immaculate Conception Church in Denham talked to him for more than an hour before Vigil at Immaculate Conception Church in Denham Springs are, from left, Springs. It is the largest family to be baptized deciding definitely to begin RCIA classes at dad, Todd, holding Joseph; mom, Samantha; LeAnne; Hayden; Blake; at one time at Immaculate Conception. Immaculate Conception. Hunter; Logan; and Brett. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator “I never really went to church with my SEE FAMILY PAGE 8 2 The Catholic Commentator April 18, 2014

| IN THIS ISSUE | DID YOU KNOW CATHOLIC LIFE TELEVISION is airing a FATHER “PAUL” YI delivered a powerful Upon further review new documentary featuring the St. Joseph keynote address with his words and stun- Cathedral Choir, one of the hidden musical ning singing voice during the Diocesan “Imprimatur.” “Nihil Obstat.” “Im- The imprimatur, or nihil obstat, does gems of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Home and School Luncheon. PAGE 9 primi potest.” not mean that the local bishop agrees with PAGE 4 You have probably seen these Latin the book, or any opinions expressed in it, BISHOP ROBERT W. MUENCH AN- words in many books about our Catholic only that it contains nothing contrary to NOUNCED five clergy assignments, which faith. But did you know that those words Catholic faith or morals. will take effect July 1. PAGE 19 signify that the local bishop has reviewed A religious writing a book must receive the book and is satisfied that the content is the approval of the superior of his or her | free of doctrinal or moral error? order. In this case an imprimi potest, Lat- IN THE NEXT ISSUE When an author in for “It can be print- During his annual visit wants to publish a When an author wants ed” is issued. The im- to Death Row at the religious book, he or primi potest clears the Louisiana State Peni- she seeks the approv- to publish a religious way for the writing to tentiary, Bishop Robert al of the bishop where receive the bishop’s W. Muench laughed, he or she resides or book, he or she seeks the imprimatur. FOR THE COCO FAMILY OF BATON talked and prayed where the book is to be Writings that re- ROUGE, Easter is a time for their large with inmates. Also, a published. The bish- approval of the bishop... quire the imprimatur family to gather and carry on what has story of how two inmates are spreading op will usually ask a are: books of prayers become established traditions. PAGE 5 the word through their ministry. knowledgeable priest to review the book for public or private use; catechisms and and make any corrections that may be other writing pertaining to catechetical THE DEAF COM- necessary. Once the priest has made cor- instruction; books on questions of sacred MUNITY is hearing | INDEX rections, he will stamp the publication Scripture, theology, canon law, ecclesias- loud and clear CLASSIFIED ADS 18 with nihil obstat, which means “nothing tical history and religious or moral disci- the message from COMING EVENTS 18 obstructs.” plines when they are used for instruction Father Ghislain ENTERTAINMENT 14 The bishop will then give the book the in schools of religious education pro- Cheret Bazikila, imprimatur, which translates “let it be grams; books dealing with questions of FAMILY LIFE 5 the first deaf priest printed.” faith or morals if they are exhibited, sold assigned to the SPIRITUALITY 7 The imprimatur is generally on the sec- or distributed in churches; and reprints of Diocese of Baton Rouge and the state of VIEWPOINT 16 ond page of a book and contains the name collections of decrees or acts issued by the Louisiana. PAGE 7 YOUTH 12 of the bishop and the date of approval. local ecclesiastical authority. | Look for PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US The CaThoLiC CommenTaTor Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. Apr. 21 Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen ICM Apr. 28 Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino aT your LoCaL ouTLeTs inCLuding: Dcn. Thomas J. Malinoski Dcn. Leon Roy Murphy Jr. ✔ Albertsons on Government St., Bluebonnet Blvd. and College Dr. in Sr. Frances Landry CSJ Sr. Vernola Lyons OSF Baton Rouge and in Denham Springs Apr. 22 Rev. Nicholas J. (Jack) Nutter III Apr. 29 Rev. Anthony Rauschuber SJ ✔ Alexander’s Highland Market in Baton Rouge Dcn. Edwin J. Martin Dcn. Donald J. Musso ✔ Ascension Books & Gifts in Gonzales Sr. Rita Lanie OSF Sr. Joan Manuel CSJ ✔ Benedetto’s Market in Addis Apr. 23 Rev. Marcel E. Okwara CSsR Apr. 30 Rev. Rubin Reynolds ✔ Bohning Supermarket in Ponchatoula Dcn. Wilbur P. Martinez Dcn. Roger A. Navarra ✔ Calandro’s Supermarkets in Baton Rouge Sr. Joan Laplace CSJ Sr. Ancilla Marie MC ✔ Catholic Art and Gifts in Baton Rouge Apr. 24 Rev. Louis T. Oubre May 1 Rev. Anthony J. Russo ✔ Daigle’s Supermarket in White Castle Dcn. John L. McGinnis Jr. Dcn. Angelo S. Nola ✔ Hi Nabor Supermarkets, Drusilla and Jones Creek Rd. in Baton Rouge Br. Warren Laudumiey SC Sr. M. Vida Marija MC Apr. 25 Rev. Jason P. Palermo May 2 Rev. Amal Raj Savarimuthu IMS ✔ Hubben’s Grocery in Port Allen Dcn. Larry J. Melancon Dcn. Ricky P. Oubre ✔ in Donaldsonville, Gonzales, LeBlanc’s Food Stores Sr. Marie-Paul Le ICM Sr. Ancilla Mathew CMC Hammond, Plaquemine, Plattenville, Prairieville and Zachary Apr. 26 Rev. Bernard J. Papania May 3 Rev. Michael J. Schatzle ✔ Matherne’s Supermarkets in Baton Rouge Dcn. James J. Morrissey Dcn. Stephen Paul Ourso ✔ Magnuson Hotel in St. Francisville Br. Noel Lemmon SC Br. Will McCue SC ✔ Oak Point Supermarket in Central Apr. 27 Rev. Suchit (Paul) ParaKathil IMS May 4 Rev. Alexander J. Sheldon ✔ Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge Dcn. Jodi A. Moscona Dcn. Ricky A. Patterson ✔ Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge Sr. Lilian Lynch OSF Sr. Evelyn Mee CSJ ✔ Our Lady of the Lake Physicians Group offices with locations throughout the Diocese ✔ Reeve’s Supermarket in Baton Rouge ✔ St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales ✔ St. Mary’s Books & Gifts in Baton Rouge ✔ St. Vincent de Paul Stores throughout the diocese thecatholiccommentator.org | Facebook.com/TheCatholicCommentator ✔ Schexnayder Supermarket in Vacherie ✔ Whole Foods Market in Baton Rouge Bishop Robert W. Muench Publisher Wanda L. Koch Advertising Manager ✔ Winn Dixie on Coursey Blvd. and Siegen Ln. in Baton Rouge, Father Than Vu Associate Publisher Penny G. Saia Advertising Sales Richard Meek Editor Lisa Disney Secretary/Circulation Hammond, New Roads and Ponchatoula Debbie Shelley Assistant Editor Barbara Chenevert Staff Writer as well as your local church parish The Catholic Commentator (ISSN 07460511; USPS 093-680) THE CATHOLIC Published bi-weekly (every other week) by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge,1800 South Acadian Thru- way, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; 225-387-0983 or 225-387-0561. Periodical Postage Paid at Baton Rouge, LA. Copy must reach the above address by Wednesday for use in the next week’s paper. Subscription rate: $12.00 per year. POSTMASTER, send address changes to The Catholic Commentator, P.O. Box 14746, Baton CSERVING THE DIOCESE O F BATON ROUGE SINCE 1962 Rouge, LA 70898-4746. April 18, 2014 The Catholic Commentator 3 Priesthood strikes harmonious chord with Saints fan

By Barbara Chenevert When he graduated from Jesu- Becoming a priest at the time The Catholic Commentator it, he was supposed to go to Loras the changes from the Second Vat- University in Iowa, where many ican Council were taking place A New Orleans Saints sweat- Dominicans studied, but opted in- made up some of the highlights of shirt hangs casually on the back stead to attend Loyola University his priesthood. Celebrating Mass of the chair. A poster of Saints’ in New Orleans. in English was “marvelous. We quarterback Drew Brees looks While at Loyola in 1953 he didn’t really understand Latin, We over the room, while a collection joined a rock n’ roll band called prayed in Latin, but we didn’t un- of footballs sits prominently on the Sparks. It was during that derstand it.” the bookshelves. time that he penned a song he The other highlight for him A pro football player’s office? called, “Merry, Merry Lou,” which was the introduction of folk music No, this bastion of Saints football became a local hit for the Sparks. into the liturgy, which he credit- is the office of Father Cayet Mangi- After Father Cayet had already ed to Ray Repp, a Catholic sing- aracino, a 79-year-old Dominican entered the seminary, the Sparks er-songwriter. Father Cayet said priest who admits the loves of his won a battle of the bands, and he would often play guitar with life are football and music. (He earned a prize of having a record- the folk choir if he wasn’t presid- once wrote a song recorded by pop ing session with Decca Records. ing at Mass. legend Ricky Nel- The band chose Father Cayet has been assigned son.) Father Cayet is to record “Mer- to church parishes in Atlanta, Ga., Every Sunday ry, Merry Lou.” Illinois and San Antonio, Texas, Father Cayet Mangiaracino OP stands by his collection of footballs in during football celebrating his 50th It was later also but said he was happy to return his office at Holy Ghost Church in Hammond. Father Cayet is celebrat- season the paro- recorded by Sam to Louisiana where he has served ing the 50th anniversary of his ordination on April 26. Photo by Barbara chial vicar at Holy anniversary as a Cooke and Bill recently at St. Joseph Church in Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator Ghost Church in Haley and the Ponchatoula and Holy Ghost. He Hammond ends priest at the 4 p.m. Comets. royalties ever since, which went to Loras. “It was good to get away loves celebrating liturgy, greet- the service with When Ricky to his mother until her death and from home. I was introduced ing people before and after every “a blessing of the Mass on April 26 at Nelson released now go to the Dominican prov- to snow and the beautiful fall Mass and preaching. “I heard Lord and a bless- “Hello, Mary ince. But he said when word got season,” he said. From there he nice, positive comments about my ing of the boys,” Holy Ghost Church. Lou, Good-bye out about the song, “It was embar- went to the novitiate in Wynoma, preaching,” he said modestly. “I referring to the Heart” in the rassing because everyone wanted Minn., which he said was even use my hands a lot, you might say Saints football team. “If I forget, 1960s, the song was remarkably to know if I had a girlfriend and colder. After taking his simple I can be dynamic.” one of the parishioners will re- similar to “Merry, Merry Lou.” was jilted. But it was just a crazy vows, he attended school in Illi- He said he hopes to continue mind me,” he says. The publishing company filed and little song that didn’t have much nois studying philosophy for four his ministry of celebrating Mass Father Cayet, who was born won a suit, and Father Cayet was meaning.” years, and finally theology school and visiting the sick as long as pos- and attended school in New Or- given co-authorship of the song In his second year at Loyola, in Dubock, Iowa. He was ordained sible. “I don’t know how to spell leans, is celebrating his 50th an- with Gene Pitney. He has received the Dominicans asked him to go April 18, 1964. the word retirement,” he said. niversary as a priest at the 4 p.m. Mass on April 26 at Holy Ghost Church. “I enjoy priesthood. I enjoy celebrating the sacraments, espe- NOW IS THE TIME cially the Eucharist and anointing of the sick. I enjoy being a people person, talking and meeting with people. I wouldn’t have it any oth- Don and Carl of Mr. D’s say don’t wait for er way. I can’t see myself being disaster to strike. Tree removal is a highly anything other than a priest. I see it as a gift – a calling from God,” technical, yet a delicate task that requires he said. qualified professionals. Call on us DURING the That call to priesthood came at an early age, when he attended hURRICaNe seasoN and we will give you a St. Anthony of Padua School and FRee quote on any tree removal or trimming. Church, which was manned by Dominican priests. “I can remem- ber looking at one of the young priest who was about 26. I looked at what he was doing and said, ‘Someday I would like to do that.’ Call Today! He was a charmer with the youth and the elderly. He played touch Never attempt to football with us,” Father Cayet 225-292-6756 trim or remove trees said. close to power lines or From there he went to Jesu- structures, as this could it High School but said he never result in serious or fatal once was attracted to the Jesuit Mr. D’s Tree Service injury and/or significant order. “The white habit was more Don and Carl say ThaNKs to their customers in damage to your home or attractive than the black cassock,” he said, referring to the respective the Baton Rouge area for over 35 years of service! property. garb worn at the time by each or- Licensed and fully insured der. 4 The Catholic Commentator April 18, 2014 CLTV to air documentary highlighting Cathedral Choir By Collette Keith Lee had spent Holy Week sitting in church, prepping and running cameras. one interviews with the choir members Special to The Catholic Commentator the camera control room at the cathe- Although Lee possessed the technical throughout the documentary. However, dral, giving him what might have been background to bring such a project to fru- while the music means something dif- It was Holy Thursday a year ago when the most unparalleled view in the church. ition, he needed a musician. He needed ferent to each person, they all share one Catholic Life Television director Stephen Overlooking the entire congregation, someone who knew the ins and outs of specific trait, fueled by the perfectionism Lee was first inspired about featuring he experienced the week leading up to music that could help him highlight the of their conductor: a commitment to ex- the talent of what might be one of Baton Easter in a completely unique way. Lee, talent he felt called to showcase, so Lee cellence. Rouge’s most discrete gems, the St. Jo- along with his crew, had taped every ser- called the only man he believed was fit for Yet, they don’t see this as a labor. seph Cathedral Choir. vice that week, spending hours inside the the job: Darryl Ducote. In a personal interview, choir member “Steve asked me to come help because Andy Plaisance explained that to those of my musical background, and also be- involved, being a Cathedral musician is cause of the theology background that more an art form than anything. I had,” said Ducote, who was previous- “There are notes on the pages that are ly a member of the musical group The just like paint for an artist,” he said. “It’s Dameans. “I have really strong experi- not until we get the paint out and start ence in church music and in liturgy. I was mixing it that we get all these different able to combine those, and it worked out hues of color and put it on the canvas and really well.” create art. That’s what we do at the cathe- Together, the two pulled the music dral.” down out of the rafters and captured it The passion the “Cathedral Musicians” into an exquisite feature presentation. have for their work is tangible and radi- The hour-long piece, “Cathedral Musi- ates from the screen to the viewer. cians: Enhancing Worship,” displays not “We wanted to get the viewers to not only the raw talent that each member pos- only be aware that this fantastic choir is sesses, but also the dedication and devo- there, but also, if you had a talent to sing, tion they put into fine-tuning that talent. to go to your parish and volunteer and be PALM BLESSING – Bishop Robert W. Muench blesses palms before the celebration “There’s a lot of commitment that’s a part of the ministry,” Lee said. “Be more of Palm Sunday Mass on April 13. The congregation processed from One American involved,” explained cathedral choir di- involved with your parish, because every- Place into St. Joseph Cathedral. Palm Sunday opened the holiest week of the year rector and conductor Robbie Giroir. “You body has a unique gift to give.” for Catholics around the world. Photo by John Balance | Special to The Catholic Commentator have to have skills, you have to have ex- “Cathedral Musicians: Enhancing perience, and you have to have the time Worship” premiered April 13 and will run to give to this ministry and to this profes- for two weeks. It can be seen Sundays at sion.” 5:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m., Thurs- To each singer, music represents days at 6:30 p.m., and Fridays at 10:30 something special, explained in one-on- a.m.

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This year will be Anne Barbier’s second For the family of Johnny and Lynn Coco year to be the flower girl in the Holy Thurs- of St. Patrick Church in Baton Rouge, who day procession. have 11 children and 22 grandchildren with The family also attends the Stations of two more on the way, Easter activities vary the Cross on Fridays and the Good Friday across the ages. service. “It is a glorious and happy time,” said The younger children grapple with un- Lynn Coco. derstanding Jesus’ passion and death. But When the Coco children were younger, she and her husband answer their ques- the older ones helped the little ones, in- tions truthfully and in a way they under- cluding helping them to lay out clothes and stand. shining shoes the night before, hiding Eas- The children also celebrate traditional ter eggs and watching after them at Mass. Easter activities. They dye and hunt eggs Lynn Coco said Easter is an important and have their pictures taken with the time for a family to look their best when go- Ready for Easter Sunday Mass in 1990 are Coco family members, from left, front row, Shawn, Easter bunny at the Knights of Columbus ing to Mass because, “It’s a symbol of how Luke, Paul; middle row, Ashley Coco Anderson, Renee Coco Allen, Ana Coco Champion; Council 970 Easter party. we feel on the inside. If you’re going to see back row, Lisa Coco Hargrave, Eric, Lynn Nesbit Coco, Patrick, Johnny, Amy Coco Clark and The Barbiers’ children receive catechesis the king, you dress up.” Kim Coco Stewart. Photo provided by Lynn Coco all year long, with Anne and Linward at- After Mass it was time to put on the play tending children’s church and Sarah stay- clothes and have fun outside. events is a cooking contest, with categories seph’s Academy or Catholic High. ing in regular church with her parents. After an Easter egg hunt in the morning, including entrées, vegetables, salads and “With hard work, generous scholar- However, Easter is a special time for them the Cocos met with Lynn Coco’s siblings desserts. ships, prayers and the grace of God, all 11 to focus on God’s plan for salvation, accord- at their parent’s house. The Coco children “My kids are very competitive,” Johnny graduated from college,” Lynn Coco said. ing to Barbier. participated in a second Easter egg hunt Coco mused. He said his wife is not allowed She said family members are “in and “It’s the most important time of the year with their cousins, and the older children to compete, because she is acknowledged out” of each other’s lives during the year. for sharing Catholicism, and sharing the played basketball and other sports. as the best cook. But Easter for them is an exciting time be- faith,” said Barbier, who entered the church “We bought a lot of eggs and Easter bun- “Those who don’t think it’s too cool (the cause that’s when they make a special ef- through the Rite of Christian Initian in nies,” Lynn Coco said. children and youth activities) get excited fort to get together. Lynn Coco said while 2002. The Coco family members keep in close about the cooking contest,” said Lynn Coco. she didn’t expect to have as many children “It’s nice to pass on the traditions to contact and still enjoy gathering for Eas- She said all of her children were educat- as she did, she said she is so blessed she the children,” Barbier said. “I’m learning ter with their children. One of the biggest ed at St. Thomas More School and St. Jo- wouldn’t have it any other way. things as I pass them on to them.” How to keep your home free from clutter

look around the house and thing about it. happen to you, and the kids had there’s no rush to get rid of any- wonder how I came to pos- With that in mind, here are to sort through all your stuff. thing that was Monica’s. I sorted Isess so many things. Forty some of the things I’ve been tell- There is nothing exciting or and gave away a few months years ago, as I recall, I began ing myself to get motivated: interesting to see, just a mess, a after she died. On the first anni- our marriage with a few items of • You can clean one drawer, lot of work for them. versary of her death, I donated clothing, a box or two of books, make it an easy one, make it one • The above thought is fol- some of her clothes to a clothing a clock radio and a typewriter. that you stand a good chance of lowed by this rebuttal thought: bank to help those in need. It Now my “starter home” – cleaning. Some of it is their junk! Maybe was a happy thought, imagining which turned out to be our only • No one needs three claw they should, go through it, sort women so pleased to have items home – is packed with hundreds hammers, the top to an old it, dump stuff and take what she had liked. of items. I suppose 40 years will blender, four long-dead com- they want to keep. do that. puters or a ball of twine (maybe • One closet. I could clean out DODDS and his late wife, Mon- The advantage of living in the the ball of twine. It’s probably a one closet, then one room, not ica, were the founders of the same house for so many years collector’s item). the attic, not yet, no sense going Friends of St. John the Caregiv- is that the mortgage is paid off. Your Family • Most, if not all, of the items crazy here. er. He can be contacted at Bill The disadvantage is that there you think are “collector’s items” On a serious note, I know [email protected]. are decades worth of things Bill Dodds are worth less than the dust crammed into it. And now with ica, my late wife, and I raised collecting on them. the coming of spring, there’s our three children, where we • There are people who need, some primal urge to sort, clean started and ran a nonprofit and could use and would be so Honor Those We Love. and simplify. I’m fighting it the where I’ve worked for the past happy to have the extra coats, GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS best I can. 25 years as a freelance writer. jackets, scarves, gloves and hats I understand and like the What that means is that in your front closet; ditto with concept of living a simpler life. there’s stuff in every room, in all those towels and sets of bed It’s getting to that simpler life the attic, in the garage, on the sheets. that seems so complicated. A patio, even in a long-abandoned • What if you didn’t have a 11817 Jefferson Highway simpler life would be easier, but chicken coop at the far end of junk drawer? 225-753-1440 making life simple is so hard. the lot. It is stuff that’s going to • And this sobering thought: www.ResthavenBatonRouge.com This is the house where Mon- stay where it is until I do some- God forbid something should 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those’13 6 The Catholic Commentator April 18, 2014 Christ’s mentions of heaven and hell; why fish, no meat?

I have read a statement matched them against quotes that they be interpreted as As to lobster and shrimp, by a religion writer including expressions such as laws binding under pain of sin, they are indeed fish, and so Qthat Jesus spoke more “Gehenna,” a Hebrew word also but as customs from which we there is no prohibition against about hell than about heav- referencing hell, and “darkness.” will not hold ourselves lightly eating them on days of absti- en. Is this a fact, and are you His conclusion was that excused.” nence. But I agree with your aware of any research that heaven was spoken of by Jesus Evidence from the church’s point: The spirit of Lent is supports such a statement? in the Gospels 123 times and earliest centuries indicates one of penance, in memory of (Although I know that Jesus hell used 27 times. No tally will that meat was already singled Christ’s suffering, and of shar- definitely did speak of hell, I be universally accepted. But the out as a particular type of food ing our blessings with the poor. have always felt that this was important thing is that Jesus from which Christians occa- To forego a hamburger on a balanced by the times he re- talked about heaven and hell. sionally abstained. Why meat? Lenten Friday and substitute ferred to people being in union Because meat was associated instead a lobster tail seems a with God in the next world.) Why is it OK to eat with celebrations and feasts bit hypocritical. As a matter of (Lancaster, Ohio) fish on Fridays during and was considered a luxury fact, the bishops of the United QLent, but not other an- Question Corner in some cultures. Fish, by States agree; their website The difficulty of doing imals? Isn’t fish meat as well? comparison, was more often says, “While fish, lobster and a “word search” is that Is shellfish, like lobster and Father Kenneth Doyle the poor man’s meal. other shellfish are not consid- AJesus uses several dif- shrimp, considered fish, and Your observation that fish is ered meat and can be con- ferent expressions for heaven does the church allow its con- binding. National conferences also meat is correct – techni- sumed on days of abstinence, and for hell, and each must be sumption on meatless days? of bishops, and even bishops of cally and biologically. It is the indulging in the lavish buffet interpreted according to the (It seems to me that lobster is each diocese, have some discre- flesh of an animal, but in many at your favorite seafood place context. extravagant and shouldn’t be tion in applying the rules of fast Western languages the term sort of misses the point.” One commentator on eaten during a season when and abstinence. “meat” is used customarily to religion, a man named John almsgiving and abstinence are In the diocese where I live, refer only to the flesh of mam- FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for Wallace who writes a blog encouraged.) (Canal Win- for example, Catholics are mals and fowl. public information and a pas- called “John’s Ramblings,” chester, Ohio) asked to refrain from eat- In his 1966 apostolic consti- tor in the Diocese of Albany, attempted the comparison ing meat on the Fridays in tution on penance, Pope Paul N.Y. Questions may be sent you asked about. He looked at First, a clarification on Lent. However, the published VI used the Latin word “car- to Father Kenneth Doyle at the times the Bible referenced the rule. The prohibition guidelines specify that “by nis” in regard to abstinence, a askfather [email protected] Christ talking about “paradise” Aagainst meat on Lent- retaining these traditions for word that refers specifically to and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, and “kingdom of heaven” and en Fridays is not universally our diocese we do not intend mammals and birds. NY 12208. Ministry and theology Summer 2014

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’ve often written about the By Debbie Shelley years when I served with the The Catholic Commentator IJesuit Volunteer Corps long ago in a remote Alaskan bush The deaf community of the village where I taught at a Jesuit Diocese of Baton Rouge is hear- boarding school. A large staff ing loud and clear the message worked at the isolated mission: from one of their own, Father Jesuits, Ursuline sisters and Ghislain Cheret Bazikila: I am a large contingent of mostly here to serve you. right-out-of-college “Jesuit Many hearing impaired peo- volunteers.” ple throughout the diocese met Looking back from a vantage the first deaf priest assigned to of almost 40 years, what I the diocese and the state of Lou- realize is what I share with so isiana at The Cabin Restaurant many my age: We were young For The Journey in Gonzales on April 3. and invincible once, and now Since his arrival in Baton Father Ghislain Bazikila converses with Rita Hankel, left, and Ann the years bring the reality of Rouge on March 31, Father Ba- Effie Caldarola Gremillion. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator mortality. It’s a reality we all zikila has been on a mission: to face as we grow older, and how bond with the deaf and draw we deal with this reality is at the all out onto the frozen river and them into the life of the church. succeed in life. He went to the retreats, administer the sacra- heart of our faith. the snow-laden hills. In the past he has been particu- University of Brazzaville. He be- ment of reconciliation, visit the From that perspective, it’s Then, we were young, larly successful in getting young came adept at reading lips and nursing homes, meet people a challenge. Lent and Easter healthy, with lives ahead of us. deaf people connected with taking good notes. He received and celebrate Mass regularly for are consoling times to face that We filled our days with laughter their faith. He said that no mat- a bachelor’s degree in sociol- the deaf community, to which challenge. and optimism, and many of us ter what has happened in their ogy and deaf cultures. People the hearing community is in- Living in a community in a forged bonds that have re- lives, they must “fight the past were amazed that he was able to vited, each Sunday. Masses are remote locale produced tight mained strong as we left, mar- and go forward.” complete his college degree in a currently being held at 10 a.m. friendships and even a few ried, had kids, sought advanced “We need to be involved in “hearing setting” despite being at the Resurrection Chapel of marriages, including my own. degrees, made job changes and the church, to have a mission. deaf. the Catholic Life Center. The With no restaurants, pubs or moved around the country. We have to go out to the people,” But wondering what road he Deaf Apostolate will be moved movie theaters in the village, So now, inevitably, as we’ve Father Bazikila said. His stated should take, he strongly heard to St. Agnes Church in Baton we learned to make our fun shared the joyous news of goal is to help hearing impaired God’s call again to enter the Rouge in July at which time the together. babies being born, and then people have joyful, fulfilling seminary, and specifically to Masses will be held at St. Agnes, No television meant that en- grandchildren coming along, we lives. serve the deaf community. according to Deaf Apostolate of- tertainment came in old movies now begin the season of sharing “I want them to believe in “This time I felt God was ficials. shipped out from Anchorage, the passing of those we grew to themselves,” Father Bazikila leading me to meet the needs of Those who would like to con- which we ran on an old-time love in our salad days. It seems said. deaf people,” he said. tact Father Bazikila can call his reel projector. Netflix, comput- too soon. We’re mostly 60, give The priest emphasized that By this time, he had the sup- video phone at 225-341-6482. ers and cellphones were still or take a year or two, too early a hearing impairment, or any port and mentorship of religious There are only a few deaf science fiction dreams then, and to see friends pass, but there other challenge, doesn’t have to and people who helped get him priests in the United States. Fa- the Alaskan bush was far more you are. mean that one should withdraw resources he needed to continue ther Bazikila said deaf priests behind the times than most The years sneak up, don’t into themselves. His own life his studies. can best minister to their own of the rest of the world in the they? It’s something you can models how determination is a Among the places where Fa- because they can communicate 1970s. never quite explain to the key factor in succeeding. ther Bazikila has served has without an interpreter. The dorms in which our young. And that’s probably Father Bazikila was born been Washington State, Texas, Father Bazikila emphasized Yupik Eskimo teen boarders a good thing. It’s a luxury we and raised in Brazzaville, cap- Philadelphia, Boston and San that he wants the deaf to be lived had popcorn makers, and possess early on, the sense that ital of the Republic of Congo. Francisco. thankful to the diocese for al- we’d haul garbage bags full of life spreads out before us with His family was deeply rooted In order to communicate lowing the deaf ministry to con- leftovers into the staff lounge an almost limitless horizon, in the Catholic faith. Their in- more directly with the deaf tinue. for our after-hours movies. with choices and possibilities fluence, and the influence of the community, Father Bazikila His vision is to also see that How many times did we limitless as well. religious he came into contact learned American Sign Lan- hearing people have some un- watch “The Sound of Music?” But it’s also not such a bad with, and most especially, the guage. derstanding of the deaf commu- I can’t even count, but I deny thing to look at the horizon in Blessed Mother, inspired him He comes to Baton Rouge nity so they can form the bonds that all those screenings had the later third of life. The losing to become a priest. He entered from the Archdiocese of San that make the church whole. anything to do with the fact that of friends is sad, but the hori- the seminary at age 13. But after Francisco, where he was or- “We want hearing people to I eventually named a daughter zon, now limited, has beauty in losing his hearing from an undi- dained in 2008. become family as well,” Father Maria. its temporality, each day more agnosed illness, he feared ordi- Father Bazikila plans to host Bazikila said. Guys who would have precious. There aren’t any to nation would not happen. scorned their mom’s card par- squander. “The rain would be hitting ties learned how to play bridge, And we hold to our faith, the roof and I could not hear it,” not to mention canasta and made clear in the liturgy for Father Bazikila said. He stated cutthroat poker. Our rickety Christian burial: Lord, for your his mother noticed his hearing old gym saw school dances on faithful people, life is changed, loss and had it diagnosed by Friday nights, and then pickup not ended. doctors. basketball games for volunteers The priest struggled with his after the kids were in bed. CALDAROLA, who writes a hearing loss, asking himself in The school had a plentiful general-interest column, can confusion and fear, “Why is this supply of nearly antique wooden be reached at Catholic News happening to me? Why am I go- cross-country skis, and an en- Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., ing deaf?” thusiastic Jesuit eager to get us Waahington, DC 20017. But he was determined to 8 The Catholic Commentator April 18, 2014

FAMILY  Samantha said studying the From page 1 Catholic faith has made the fam- ily more positive, although both Mom Samantha said she had Todd and Samantha agree that been to Pentecostal and Baptist they have always tried to instill churches in the past, but decided goodness and principles as they to follow the lead of her husband reared their children. “I didn’t into the Catholic Church and know until later that what I was found, “It was the right choice.” teaching them was the Catholic The Rosses and their sev- teachings,” Todd said. en children, ages 16 years to 10 “The Catholic Church is the months, attend Mass together last bastion for families. Every- every Sunday. “I love to see their thing else is falling like domi- faces. We sit right up in the front noes. I hope the church never so they can see everything,” backs down from its moral stan- Todd said. All but the three dards,” he added. youngest – Joseph, Hayden and Instruction in the Catholic Logan – are enrolled in RCIA or faith has opened doors of friend- RCIC classes. ship for them also. “People would “They are a really neat fami- always ask us if we were Catholic, ly,” said Immaculate Conception especially at the ballpark, I guess RCIA coordinator Judy Graphia. because we were a large family. “To get seven kids ready for 9 Now we can say ‘yes.’ ” Saman- a.m. Mass every Sunday is a big tha said. And several of the chil- commitment. But they are al- dren said they now talk about ways there,” she said. “Todd has their faith with other Catholics, been diligent about now that they have getting the family “The Catholic gained knowledge. into the program Hunter added, here.” Church is the “I meet people now LeAnne, the only that I didn’t know girl among the sev- last bastion were Catholics. I en siblings, said, “I didn’t know any- think the Catho- for families. thing about being lic Church is much Catholic. I didn’t prettier. When I Everything else even know what it first walk in and see meant.” the stained glass, it is falling like And Blake likes feels like a church. to “wear his faith It feels like I was dominoes.” on his sleeve,” his meant to be here. It dad said. “He loves feels right.” A cheer- to tell everybody” leader and straight Todd Ross about his new A student at Walker found religion.” Freshman School, LeAnne said The wonderful parishioners the Catholic Church is “different of Immaculate Conception and in a good way. Everything seems Father Frank Uter have “flung to flow better.” open the doors for us with their Blake, 11, said the Catholic support and encouragement,” Church was “funner” than the Todd said. Baptist Church he attended with Ross, a digital control tech- a friend, because it does things nician, said after the Newtown that “relate to Jesus. When we Connecticut school shootings he go into church we genuflect, put started reading a Bible that his down the kneeler and pray. I son, Hunter, had given him. “I never did that before.” had never read the Bible. I read Brett, a sophomore at Walker it all. You cannot read the Bible High School, said the Catholic without it pointing to Catholi- faith was different from what he cism.” had expected. “I never went to He said he used to joke church until I came here. I like it around about having 10 kids but better.” he never really intended it. As for Learning about the faith has Samantha she wanted a boy and prompted the family to bring a girl. “But I love them all. Any- religious articles into the home, time one or two are out of the including an Advent wreath that house you want them back in,” Blake described as “Cool. We she said. stood as a family around the ta- LeAnne observed that they ble and lit the wreath every Sun- all seem happier since discover- day and said the prayers together ing Jesus in the Catholic faith, as a family,” he said. but they are still the typical fam- And dad brought home a ily. “We still have our arguments, prayer to say before meals, he just not as bad as it used to be,” added. she said. April 18, 2014 The Catholic Commentator 9 Eucharist focus of keynote address

By Richard Meek ing hurts of life, human mistakes, much of your time helping the The Catholic Commentator temptations of the devil using school?” he said. “Imagine, then, self-accusation and self-condem- how the Christ Child inspires you Loving the Eucharist and nation and the error of thinking to go a step further beyond the keeping the body of Christ in the happiness is achieved through boundary of your family. daily lives of Catholics was the worldly pleasure and success. “Jesus is born to not just the theme of Father Paul Yi’s keynote Father Yi related a story about family of Mary and Joseph but to address at the Diocesan Home how a young boy asked his moth- the entire human family.” Dr. Melanie Verges, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Dio- and School Luncheon. er, who was a self-professed athe- During the ceremony, Charles cese of Baton Rouge, right, presented the Student of the Year Awards But the lingering memory for ist, who she loved more: he or Roemer V, a fifth-grader at Our during the Diocesan Home and School luncheon on April 1. Award the several hundred educators, God. When the mother replied, Lady of Mercy School in Baton winners, from left, are Richard Tuminello Jr., St. Michael the Archangel Catholic school supporters and “You, of course,” the boy an- Rouge; Marigny Broussard, an High School in Baton Rouge; Audrey Marsh, St. Joseph’s Academy in young people who gathered at swered, “I think that is your big eighth-grader at St. Theresa of Baton Rouge; Charles Roemer V, Our Lady of Mercy School in Baton the April 1 event likely will be mistake.” Avila School in Gonzales; Richard Rouge and Marigny Broussard, St. Theresa of Avila School in Gonza- two stunning singing perfor- “I wonder what went through Tuminello Jr., a senior at St. Mi- les. Photo By Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator mances by Father Yi, who is the that mother’s mind,” Father Yi chael the Archangel High School pastor at Ascension of Our Lord said. “We must look deep in our in Baton Rouge; and Audrey tinguished Pastor, Father Vin- Blessed Sacrament School, Baton and St. Francis of Assisi churches hearts to look at our lives and Marsh, a senior at St. Joseph’s cent J. Dufrense, St. Peter Chanel Rouge; and Distinguished Sec- in Donaldsonville. In a beauti- change our behaviors and actions Academy in Baton Rouge, were School; Distinguished Elementa- ondary Educator, Linda Harvi- ful voice Father Yi sang the Ital- that keep us from being our Lord’s honored as the 2014 Student of ry Teacher, Sister Micha DeMart son, St. Joseph’s Academy. ian Christmas hymn “Tu Scendi love in this world. the Year Award winners. MHS, St. John Primary School; The Mother Seton Award win- Dalle Stelle,” (“You Come Down “Without prayer, without Also honored were the 2014 Distinguished Elementary Prin- ners from each parish were also From the Stars”) and a prayer searching our hearts, we cannot Distinguished Educators – Dis- cipal, Maria Cloessner, Most honored. composed by St. Francis Assisi. know what separates us from our He performed each piece in Ital- Lord’s heart. With great humil- ian. ity, we must ask our Lord daily Both the song and prayer whether we have recognized him punctuated Father Yi’s message and served him.” of the Eucharist. Father Yi said the Christ Child “When we encounter the is a living person, present in the Christ Child we change,” he said. lives of all, to be touched, to be “At the heart of the mystery of the held and to be loved. He recalled Nativity of Our Lord we encoun- what a seminary professor once ter this Christ Child every day. Do taught him, saying that the lives we see him? of parents are forever changed “Do we recognize him?” once their child is born. He cautioned those in atten- Rather than having more of dance to be mindful of what is a carefree attitude, parents of a preventing us “from seeing our newborn begin to see the world Lord’s love for us in our daily through a more mature set of eyes lives.” and worry about how to make He quoted a letter Mother Te- their child happy. resa of Calcutta wrote to her sister “Isn’t this the reason why those warning of obstacles that could of you who are sitting here at this close one’s heart to Jesus, includ- ceremony are inspired to give so Catholic Art & Gifts Prepare for First Holy Communion with us!

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Camille Pere and Alex Rueff. personally until this. to go my brothers and sisters here at a deeper level and to prac- Frantz, recognizing that each cry of pain brought him “It’s been a lot of prayer and rolling with the punches It has helped me tice that forgiveness that Christ practiced immediately the #1 car in closer communion with Christ, readily accepted each and leaving it up to God,” Pere said. “We knew he would grow closer to and perfectly. slashing blow. Frantz, a graduate of St. Michael High make it happen and he did. God.” “Christ constantly renews us if we allow him to change insurer in School in Baton Rouge and a senior at LSU, was stunning “I truly believe we got the people that we needed to be Frances our hearts.” in his recent portrayal of Jesus in the production of The a part of the play.” said he LOUISIANA. 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State Farm®. peared to the audience. “I’m supposed to feel some pain. ments the first couple of times the cross was raised in “Things like ‘Get Like a good neighbor, I don’t think I could at all get close to portraying Christ if rehearsal. “Both figuratively portraying the ultimate behind me Satan,’ or ® State Farm is there. I’m not feeling at least some kind of uncomfortableness. sacrifice but also just literally for me kind of being very “Don’t trust him, he’s CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7. “The Lord has really invited me to a deeper knowledge sacrificial. It’s a big role so for a student, that means a lot Satan,’” he said with a of what he went through.” of time is put into this. But I think the bigger sacrifice, chuckle. Produced and directed annually by LSU students, the even, though I’m portraying the crucifixion and the pas- For Afton Rosen- play follows the life of Christ through one of the Gospels, sion, it still hurts. A lot.” bloom, portraying the this year was St. Luke, culminating in a dramatic cru- Frantz said one of his most spiritual moments came Blessed Mother helped cifixion where the person portraying Jesus is raised up during the practicing of the scourging. her grow closer to on a large cross. The play has become a mainstay on the “It kind of hit me,” he said. “The guys who were por- Mary in a way she never Lenten calendar of many area Catholics, partly because traying the soldiers are people that I love; guys that I’m envisioned. of the reputation of excellence the students have earned. really good friends with. 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FOR THE TROOPS – Community Cougars, a service organization of St. Jude School, recently completed AUTHOR VISIT – Author Ernest Gaines, center, recently dis- “Project Operation Quench.” The students, faculty and staff collected 6,588 single serve drink mixes cussed his book, “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” to be sent to the troops in Afghanistan. Susan Abshire, center, with Soldier’s Angels, and Donna Dufor, with eighth-grade students at St. Francis Xavier School. Gaines center left, member of the Family Readiness Group, came to the school March 18 to receive the dona- talked about writing style, character development, historical tions. Participating in the program were: from left, Ben Weber, Emma Benton, Will Evans, Nicholas research and perseverance. With him is his wife, Dianne, and Nolan, Stg. Abby Richard, Abshire, Dufour, Madeline Territo, Brianna Alumbaugh, Grant David, John SFX student Gerard Eaglin. Photo provided by Paulette Hamilton | St. Francis Michael King, Bryce Purpera and Cathryn Morris. Photo provided by Starr Driesse | St. Jude School Xavier School St. Thomas More student chosen as governor for mock legislative session During a two-day mock legislation held More eighth-grade students Vivian Brown Four bills sponsored by STM students Taylor. These students will have the oppor- at the Old State Capitol, St. Thomas More as governor, Audrey Graves as secretary passed both the house and senate and were tunity to attend a special Youth Legislature School students learned about all aspects of health and welfare, Sydney Hamilton signed into law by Governor Brown. event during the summer. of the legislative process including, electing senate president pro tem, Lily Abadie as STM students inducted into the Youth Youth Legislature is sponsored by Boys a governor, and house and senate officers. senate chaplain, Ann Nguyen as house Legislative Hall of Fame included: Madi and Girls Club, which helps middle school Student legislators drafted bills, presented clerk and Clacey Tibbetts as house chap- Boudreaux, Madison Bridges, Maia Calkins, students work to understand and experi- them for legislation and participated in de- lain. This is the fifth consecutive year that Maddie Corvers, Alexandra Fields, Camille ence government in action and encourage bate before putting them to a vote. the governor has been elected from St. Frugé, Hunter Ivey, Anna Claire Rabalais, students to become future leaders of the Elected officials included St. Thomas Thomas More. Ashley Ross, Madison Szekely and Gabbie State of Louisiana. April 18, 2014 YOUTH The Catholic Commentator 13 St. Joseph’s freshmen impress at Engineering Day St. Joseph’s Academy fresh- had a great time demonstrating a great opportunity for the men Kathryn Nastasi and Blake and teaching about something I younger children who attended. Caronna joined co-director of love to do. It was a new experi- It was wonderful seeing the technology John Richardson ence for me, and I’m more than looks of wonder on their faces. and help desk manager Colette willing to do it again because I Our table was really crowded. Burke as presenters at the Loui- enjoyed it so much.” We were definitely a hot spot to siana Art & Science Museum’s Nastasi said Engineering visit at the fair. We even man- inaugural Engineering Day. The Day was a wonderful experi- aged to teach a couple of college interactive, family festival was ence. “I met a couple of SJA students a thing or two about held March 29. alumnae who were absolutely printing. I think we really con- Visitors enjoyed a presen- blown away by the increase nected with people about tech- tation by Dr. Keith Comeaux, of technology since their time nology and definitely inspired a NASA engineering operations here,” she said. “It was also few to look at it in a new light.” chief, Mars Science Laboratory Project. There were also near- ly two dozen demonstrations and activities that introduced guests to many engineering St. Joseph Academy students captivated people with their presenta- specialties, including electrical, tion on 3D printers during inaugural Engineering Day the Louisiana mechanical and petroleum, ro- Arts and Science Musuem. Photo provided by Mindy Averitt | St. Joseph’s Academy botics, deepwater ROVs, solar cars, chemistry, bridge building Baton Rouge community all the capabilities of 3D printers. and more. the special projects our tech- “When I first came to SJA, I ATTORNEYS AT LAW SJA staffed a booth show- nology and art students have had questions about 3D print- casing two of the school’s 3D been working on,” Burke said. ing, and I’m sure other people 270 S. Sharp Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70815 • (225) 924-7597 printers and the 3Doodler, a “I was especially excited to see did, too,” she said. “By going JAMES R. 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Apr. 22 7:00 p.m. St. Anne, includes Assumption, St. Philomena Napoleonville ommunion, R Apr. 23 7:00 p.m. St. Isidore, includes St. Pius X, St. Louis King of France Baker t C C Apr. 24 7:00 p.m. St. John the Baptist Brusly irs IA Apr. 26 4:00 p.m. St. Patrick Baton Rouge F Apr. 27 11:30 a.m. Holy Family Port Allen Apr. 27 7:00 p.m. Holy Ghost, includes Our Lady of Pompeii, Hammond Mater Dolorosa, St. Margaret, St. Joseph, French Settlement/St. Stephen, St. Helena Apr. 28 7:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Plaquemine Apr. 29 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph the Worker Pierre Part includes St. Elizabeth/St. Jules Apr. 30 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary St. Amant May 1 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Ponchatoula May 2 7:00 p.m. Sts. Anthony of Padua and Le Van Phung Baton Rouge May 4 3:00 p.m. Sacred Heart, includes Immaculate Conception, Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Paul the Apostle May 8 7:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus Liguori Greenwell Springs May 12 7:00 p.m. St. George Baton Rouge May 13 7:00 p.m. St. Jean Vianney Baton Rouge May 14 7:00 p.m. St. John the Baptist Zachary Jun. 8 3:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation – Our Lady of Mercy Church Baton Rouge includes St. Joseph Cathedral “The little book store with a big heart and a thirsting desire to spread the Good News” 11232 Florida Blvd. | Baton Rouge, LA | 225-272-4030 14 The Catholic Commentator ENTERTAINMENT April 18, 2014

uncomplicated. But many others will find Hahn) but his deeply corrupt behavior Motion Picture Association of America his big-screen version of the eponymous toward Chand’s preteen character which MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted video game series morally troubling. Il- involves introducing the boy to alcohol, PG – Parental guidance suggested; some legal city street racing, at great hazard shoplifting, pornography and the ex- REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children to passers-by, is glamorized, while the posed torso of a prostitute. Immoral val- USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned pedal-to-the-metal rivalry between an ues, including a benign view of petty theft classifications: to give special guidance for attendance ex-con (Aaron Paul) and his principal and underage drinking, graphic nonmar- A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may competitor (Dominic Cooper) is fuelled ital sexual activity, some of it aberrant, A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children by the convict’s thirst for revenge. Things upper female nudity, much sexual and A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- reach a low point as the speed junkies brief scatological humor, several uses of A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian heedlessly destroy the possessions of a profanity, pervasive rough and crude lan- L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive homeless man. Reckless street racing, guage. O; R rear male nudity, some crude and crass language. A-III; PG-13 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Sabotage or one of their own. With the sole excep- Disney Open Road tion of Williams’ character, greed and Noah The big guy with the red, white and Excessive violence and a flawed moral vengeance are the dark motives guiding Paramount blue shield returns to save the planet in outlook characterize this Arnold Schwar- everyone’s behavior within the seamy en- What begins as a fairly straightforward this rousing follow-up to 2011’s “Captain zenegger action vehicle directed and co- vironment of this sometimes suspenseful recounting of the biblical story of the America: The First Avenger,” and 2012’s written by David Ayer. Schwarzenegger but ethically unanchored film. Pervasive flood veers off into a grim, scripturally “The Avengers.” The director (Samuel plays the head of an elite DEA unit made bloody, sometimes gruesome violence, unfounded drama about a family dispute L. Jackson) of an international crime- up of skilled but crooked agents, among including torture and extreme images of driven by the titular patriarch’s (Russell fighting bureau discovers the agency has them Sam Worthington, Terrence How- gore, graphic sexual activity, some of it Crowe) misguided interpretation of God’s been compromised from within by one of ard, Mireille Enos, Josh Holloway and aberrant, upper female nudity, drug use, purposes in causing the deluge. His ex- his fellow leaders (Robert Redford). He Joe Manganiello. After the $10 million much sexual and scatological as well as treme pro-nature, anti-human reading of turns to Captain America and his side- they collaborated to steal during a drug brief irreverent humor, several uses of the situation brings him into conflict with kicks, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) raid goes missing, members of the team profanity, relentless rough and crude lan- his wife, Naameh, (Jennifer Connelly), and Falcon (Anthony Mackie), to unravel begin turning up dead, murdered in spec- guage. O; R with his two older sons, Shem (Douglas the conspiracy that threatens world peace tacularly brutal ways. As the straight- Booth) and Ham (Logan Lerman), and and freedom. But first they must defeat arrow police detective (Olivia Williams) Need for Speed with his adoptive daughter – and Shem’s the baddies, led by the Winter Soldier assigned to the case works diligently to Disney destined bride – Ila (Emma Watson). Di- (Sebastian Stan), whom Captain America get to the bottom of it all, the remaining The nearly plot-free milieu of director rector and co-writer Darren Aronofsky seems to have met before. This 3-D pop- operatives wonder whether it’s the cartel Scott Waugh’s action flick may appeal to serves up predictably impressive special corn movie, directed by brothers Anthony they robbed that’s hunting them down young men who prefer their car chases effects, and convincingly portrays the and Joe Russo, is sure to please fans of the wickedness from which the Earth is to Marvel Comics superhero with its patri- be cleansed – a range of sinful tendencies otic, gung-ho tone and grandiose action embodied in the impious self-proclaimed sequences (which may be too intense for “King” Tubal-Cain (Ray Winstone). But younger viewers). Screenwriters Christo- his script, written with Ari Handel, de- pher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who parts from its inspired source material penned the first Captain America script, in order to turn Noah, at least temporar- expand their horizons with a smart and ily, into a religious fanatic who will stop timely story touching on national security, at nothing to carry out the mission en- government surveillance and the price of trusted to him. Though it approaches its freedom. Intense but largely bloodless vio- weighty themes with due seriousness, the lence, including gunplay. A-II; PG-13 film requires mature discernment and a solid grounding in the relevant, some- Cesar Chavez times mysterious passages of the Old Tes- Lionsgate tament. Much stylized violence with min- Understated but valuable portrait of the imal gore, an off-screen encounter that famed labor leader and pacifist (Michael may be premarital, distant partial nudity, Pena) who, together with Dolores Huerta some mild sensuality. A-III; PG-13 (Rosario Dawson), founded the union that would eventually be known as the United Bad Words Farm Workers of America in 1962. In di- Focus rector Diego Luna’s leisurely paced dra- Jason Bateman stars in and makes his matization, Chavez struggles against the directorial debut with this surly comedy oppressive machinations of various farm about an abrasive underachiever who ex- owners (most significantly John Malkov- ploits a loophole in the rules of a national ich). But his single-minded dedication to spelling bee in order to compete against achieving justice through nonviolence – its field of kid contestants. His maneu- which, at one point, leads him to undertake ver outrages the children’s parents and a prolonged, life-threatening fast – exacts frustrates the competition’s hard-nosed a toll on his supportive wife (America Fer- director (Allison Janney) and professo- rera) and alienated eldest son (Eli Vargas). rial founder (Philip Baker Hall). But a Together with the educational significance relentlessly good-natured, unflappably of the film as a whole, believers will es- upbeat fellow entrant (Rohan Chand) is pecially appreciate the fact that Chavez’s determined to befriend the thick-skinned Catholic faith is always in the background loner. The path of screenwriter Andrew and sometimes front and center as this Dodge’s script leads, ultimately, toward meditative take on his story unfolds. Pos- redemption of a sort for its protagonist. sibly acceptable for older teens. Some vio- Yet its route takes in not only his strictly lence, racial slurs, a few uses of profanity, physical, and somewhat perverse, re- at least one rough term, occasional crude lationship with a journalist (Kathryn and crass language. A-III; PG-13 April 18, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 15

12345 6789 11120 131 Cry 41 51 61 1178 91 You’ll never know what it feels We said desperation is lonely than that 02 221 2 like ‘til you’re there despair If you’re gonna get me back, When love changes, faces ap- You don’t love yourself, you’ve you’re gonna have to ask nicer 24253 2 62 pear from nowhere got no love to share than that 72 298 2 Where beautiful, lovely is ugly or alone Love is not a battle, it’s a ticking Nicer than that! 330123 343 353 You need me back bad, just time bomb Nicer than that! 63 387 3 93

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Love is not a battle, it’s a ticking 444564 time bomb I’m gonna let you bleed for a I’m gonna let you bleed for a 48497 4 510 5 Yeah, love is not a battle, it’s a little bit little bit 25 35 ticking time bomb I’m gonna make you beg just for I’m gonna make you beg just for making me cry making me cry 45 565 557 598 506 I’m gonna let you bleed for a I’m gonna make you wish you I’m gonna make you wish you 16 26 36 little bit never said goodbye never said goodbye I’m gonna make you beg just for I’m gonna let you bleed for a I’m gonna let you bleed a little 46 56 66 making me cry little bit bit moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www I’m gonna make you wish you I’m gonna make you beg just for I’m gonna make you beg just for ACROSS DOWN never said goodbye making me cry making me cry 1 “Quo ___?” 1 The ___ Dolorosa 6 Number of horsemen in 2 Mother of Mary I’m gonna make you wish you I’m gonna make you wish you Revelation (Rev 6:2–8) 3 Banned pesticide (abbr.) Now your life is broken, re- never said goodbye never said goodbye 10 Mil. branch 4 Roman crowd? volves around love Never said goodbye 14 Tradition says Bar- 5 Pertaining to modern No love of yourself but the love If you’re gonna get me back, (Nicer than that) tholomew preached here humans you have lost you’re gonna have to ask nicer 15 “For whoever would save 6 St. Therese, the Little his life will ___ it” (Mk ___ Sung by The Used |Copyright © 2014 by Anger/Hopeless Records 8:35) 7 Lady Chaplin 16 Land area (abbr.) 8 Amer. 17 Mass response 9 Member of an order 19 Native American 10 Book written by St. 20 The Archdiocese of Thomas More Love is not a time bomb, nor filled with anger Dubuque is here 11 St. Elizabeth ___ he band The Used has alive and with those who formed his 21 Inflict 12 Crucifix 23 Each 13 “…___ one another with achieved considerable suc- community, teaching us that even 26 Contrary to a holy kiss” (1 Cor 16:20) Tcess, especially with two death is not stronger than love. Yes, 27 Nut of an oak 18 Second of IHS albums going gold and platinum. we have a much different view on 28 “Salve ___” 22 Attends to Their musical style, sometimes clas- what it means to love than what this 30 From the Greek word 23 Pains sified as “emo,” “screamo” or just song suggests. meaning “the anointed 24 Harbor towns one” 25 Greek goddess of the “alternative rock,” doesn’t appeal to Insight can be helpful, but actions 32 Pairs rainbow me, but “Cry,” the first release from are what counts. The song is helpful in 33 Swan 26 Malarial fever their new disc, caught my attention. how it describes situations in relation- 36 James was mending 27 Teen scourge In the song, one person appears ships that really hurt us. But disciples these when Jesus called 29 St. ___ Stein to be hurt by another’s decision of Jesus do not see love as a “ticking him (Mk 1:19) 31 Lost luster 37 Farewell, from Jacques 33 People St. Patrick con- to end their relationship. Now the time bomb” even when we’re hurt. 39 Mount from which Moses verted individual who asked for the sepa- Instead, we stand ready to forgive and saw Canaan 34 Musical instruments ration wants the relationship back. On The Record to love again. 40 Winding shape 35 Physicist, Niels ___ However, the song’s character is not As we do so, we may also need to 41 Spoiled child 38 Bank contents ready to resume their romance. Charlie Martin draw boundaries. If you recognize 42 Old Testament town that 39 Number of choirs of was home of the tribe of angels Instead, he wants to punish the that another person is not trustworthy Ephraim 41 “…___ of my bones and other person. He tells her that “I’m or will not respect your gift of love, 44 January and February flesh of my …” (Gen going to let you bleed for a little bit, do not set yourself up for more hurt. 46 Go into 2:23) I am going to make you beg. ... I’m gonna make you Continue to care about him or her but establish safe 47 Republic in Europe 43 An epistle wish you never said goodbye.” boundaries, and don’t become involved in a romance 50 Superior of convent 44 Prayer time after mid- 52 Subsides night The song’s protagonist says that “if you’re gonna with that person. 53 “…is now, and ___ shall 45 “Jesus Christ, Son of get me back, you’re gonna have to ask nicer than that.” If you are hurt while the romance already has be…” God, ___” The song’s character also holds this perspective started, don’t look to punish the other person as the 54 Indonesian resort island 47 Archdiocese in Morocco on love, namely, that “love is not a battle, it’s a ticking protagonist of the song says, but assess whether he or 55 Art of preaching 48 The Audacity of Hope time bomb.” Perhaps love had little to do with their she has changed. If not, forgive the other person but 61 “So be it!” author 62 Patron saint of sailors 49 Men past or what is likely to ensue from this point on. move forward and away from a romance with that 63 The Seven Last of Jesus 51 Ten decibels What the song’s character needs is new consider- person. 64 Soviet news service 53 Madame Bovary ation on what it means to love. We who aspire to be Love is not a “bomb” that can explode at any time, 65 “Angel of God, my guard- 56 Pamplona cheer today’s disciples of Jesus have a clear model for what but a deep well of compassion, forgiveness and re- ian ___…” 57 Summit love is. All we have to do is consider what is recalled spect for ourselves and others. 66 Paul said he would travel 58 Nest egg, briefly here after leaving Rome 59 CC + CCI in a special week, a memory so sacred that we call it The whole story of Holy Week and Easter is a won- (Rom 15:28) 60 Job app ID Holy Week. der, so full of emotions that are difficult to explain. Solution on page 18 We hear again and again how Jesus gathered those most dear to him and told them of his impending MARTIN is an Indiana pastoral counselor who reviews death, and yet gave them the Eucharist as one way current music for Catholic News Service. Write to at: Support our advertisers. that he could always be with them. His death, in the [email protected], or 7125 West CR 200 South, name of love, is soberly remembered. Good Friday Rockport, IN 47635, or like this column on Facebook They make your Catholic shows that love has no bounds. at “Charlie Martin’s Today’s Music Columns” and Finally, we witness the miracle of Easter, Jesus post a comment or suggestion. newspaper possible. 16 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT April 18, 2014

| EDITORIAL How Christians suffer, die and rise with Christ

n this new information age explained to them that he was lay- Easter season a time for one could easily become ing down his life willingly as an ex- Ischizophrenic. We in ample of forgiveness, even of those Louisiana can empathize with who would falsely condemn him to spiritual resurrection our neighbors to the north death. On Good Friday we read the who are still being battered by passion of his crucifixion where, season that begins with a sprinkling of ashes and a reminder ice and snow as Easter, and a dying, he forgives those who perse- of our own immortality culminates with the celebration of the late Easter at that, is almost cuted him: “Forgive them, Father, Arisen Lord and the promise of eternal life. upon us. We all have had our for they know not what they do.” The challenges of Lent, a time when we walk through a spiritual des- coldest and stormiest winter And in the readings of the Masses ert of sacrifice for 40 days, provide an opportunity to purge our souls in years. We share the fear of of the resurrection the meaning of the sinfulness that are roadblocks in our journey of faith. Through NATO allies as a militant Rus- of Jesus’ sacrifice becomes clear. Christ’s crucifixion, through his blood, our souls are cleansed and hope- sia threatens to move west and After his resurrection, Jesus ap- fully eager to embrace a spiritual renewal. swallow the Ukraine, renew- pears to his apostles and disciples How will we answer this calling? Will we be afraid to bear the cross, ing the possibility of a not Another (Lk 24:46-47) and says, “Thus it to understand that each of life’s difficulties is a gift from God, his way of so cold war. A new financial is written that the Messiah would bringing us as sinners closer to him? scandal shakes our confidence Perspective suffer and rise from the dead on Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once said it takes a hero to embrace the in Wall Street, and new gun the third day and that repentance, cross. violence kills three teens in Father John Carville for the forgiveness of sins, would be During this time of Easter renewal, let us celebrate our own spiritual Baker. Spring is supposed to preached in his name to all the na- resurrection, our own renewal of life. Let us all be heroes for Christ. bring hope? tions ... .” Happy Easter! At the same time, as I look back at what I When Jesus said “Do this in remembrance have written about in this column since Jan. 1, of me” at the Last Supper, he was not only talk- Pope Francis has made the cover of both Time ing about repeating the Eucharistic liturgy of  and Rolling Stone, inspiring the world with his the Mass but also about our living out the offer- BISHOP call for a new evangelization that emphasizes ing of our lives for others as he did. From the From page 1 the joy of the Gospel and a poor church to care Roman martyrs of the early church to those of the road to Emmaus; the apostles without Thomas; the apostles with for the poor of our world. “Though we will not Latin America today like Oscar Romero and the Thomas; the apostles before his Ascension; the apostles on the moun- escape suffering,” he says, “we must let the joy priests, nuns and laity killed in El Salvador and tain in Galilee; the disciples Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel of Cana, of faith revive us.” We don’t want to be like those Nicaragua, Christians have joined the suffering Zebedee’s sons and two other disciples in the Sea of Gailee; at the As- Christians “whose lives seem like Lent without of Christ. In our own country it is the story of cension itself; and the conversion of Saul/Paul on the road to Damascus. Easter.” The popularity of the pope’s message Martin Luther King. Through their non-violent After these encounters, an absolutely dramatic change of person and seems to indicate a world-wide thirst for spiritu- acceptance of suffering for the sake of others, behavior ensued. The doubting became believing, the uncertain per- ality, for resurrection hope. what attacked them as sin returned to the world suaded, the hesitant decisive, the confused enlightened, the discour- Bad news, good news – what really justi- as grace. aged inspired, the lethargic energized, the timid daring, the cowardly fies the joy of the Gospel? To live with Christian A great example of this mystery of life, death fearless, the frightened emboldened and the depressed exuberant. Ex- hope and joy in a world like ours, we have to tru- and resurrection is a story told by Jerome Kodell cept for St. John, the surviving apostles, including Paul, died as martyrs ly understand Easter. This means understand- OSB, Abbot of Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas. In in testimony to their faith, along with Stephen, the deacon. How greatly ing how Jesus’ love for us led him to identify America Magazine, April 25, 2011 he wrote compelling witnesses! completely with our suffering, and how he re- about an interracial retreat held at the height What about us? Have we personally met the risen Christ? “Theoph- deemed us by transforming that evil into grace, of the interracial violence during the 1960s. A any” experiences (dramatic manifestations of God) such as to Moses in freedom, love and union with our loving God. young man who worked in voter registration at- the burning bush or to Peter, James and John at the transfiguration, or Jesus, a poor rabbi, spoke truth to those who tended the retreat. His was a dangerous job, and appearances of angels, the Blessed Mother or other saints are extremely had sold their souls to politics, money, prestige the abbot asked him if he had ever been hurt rare and not to be expected. The prophet Elijah was told by God to await and power – the sources of most of the evil in himself. “Yes,” he answered, “I’ve been spit on, him. There followed a violent wind, earthquake and a fire. But then this world, even though they are necessary for beaten with fists, with pipes, with chains and came a gentle whisper, where Elijah heard God. Like Elijah we must society to function when used correctly. The so- left a bloody mess.” Asked if he had fought back, also intently listen to experience God. We should look for an ever grow- ciety Jesus lived in did not enjoy justice, and the he said, “Yes. At first I did fight back ... but then ing deeper encounter with Jesus in mind, heart, body, spirit, emotion people suffered. Jesus identified with his people I realized that by fighting back I wasn’t getting and will, through faith, sacrament, word, prayer (mental and verbal, in their poverty and their suffering. His mes- anywhere. The hatred coming at me in those individual and group), devotion and good works. sage was a threat to Caiaphas, the high priest of fists and clubs was bouncing right off me back The Lord is Risen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! He is truly risen, alle- the temple and head of the Jewish high court, into the air, and it could just continue to spread luia, alleluia, alleluia! the sanhedrin, to Herod Antipas, the tetrarch like electricity. I decided I would not fight back. of Galilee, and to the pharisees who were the I would let my body absorb that hatred so that Yours in the unconditional, limitless love of our Divine Redeemer, religious leaders. They wanted Jesus dead and some of it would die in my body and not bounce pressured the Roman Governor Pilate into or- back into the world. I now see that my job in the dering his crucifixion. So Jesus not only shared midst of that evil is to make my body a grave for our inevitable death but suffered it under the hate.” The abbot added, “We were all shaken by Robert W. Muench most shameful and painful circumstances, what this young man said. But what he was de- Bishop of Baton Rouge condemned falsely as a common criminal. “No scribing was the Gospel of Jesus.” greater love than this has any man, that he lay This is the meaning of Jesus’ death. His res- down his life for his friends.” urrection was God’s confirmation that Jesus is But, how does this redeem us? Remember indeed his only begotten Son, and his way is the Letters to the Editor that we Catholics celebrate Easter with three only way the world can be redeemed. As St. Paul Letters to the Editor should be typed and limited to 350 words and different services – the institution of the- Eu pointed out to the Romans (12:21), the solution should contain the name and address of the writer, though the charist on Holy Thursday night, the passion to evil is “to overcome evil with good.” address will not be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters. and death of our Lord on Good Friday, and the Send to: Letters to the Editor, The Catholic Commentator, P. O. Box Masses of Resurrection on Saturday night and FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest of the Diocese of 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4746, or to [email protected]. Easter Sunday. After predicting his own death Baton Rouge. He writes on current topics for The three times earlier in the Gospels, Jesus gath- Catholic Commentator and can be reached at ered his disciples for a last meal together. He [email protected]. April 18, 2014 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17 Clergy to attend Spring Formation days

ear People of God of the Diocese of Baton ral ministry can and In summary, every priest of the Rouge, will occur during these D One of the important ways in which the days. Nonetheless at diocese is expected to be present priests of our diocese are formed for ministry occurs the express request through what is called the annual Spring Formation of the Continuing and take part in Spring (Annual) (Continuing Education) days held for all priests in the Formation Committee diocese in May of each year. 2014 will be the last year and the Presbyteral Formation days in Lafayette. these formation days will be held in the spring. Begin- Council, I am expect- ning in 2015, the Continuing Formation of the Clergy ing priests to attend Committee decided to change these days to the ‘Annual the entire formation without Mass and rite of committal. If the local par- Priests’ Formation Days’ to be held in the second full days’ schedule. I know ish staff is unable to secure a deacon for this special week in January. this may affect certain funeral need, the parish staff may call the Office of the These formation days offer the priests opportunities regular ministries, Vicar General at 225-387-0561 for further assistance. for growth in intellectual and spiritual formation, emo- such as daily Mass and Over the years attendance at our annual Spring For- tional maturity and physical well-being. Since these From The Bishop funerals. The daily mation and Priest Retreat has been remarkably consis- days are offered once a year, and is a commitment by Mass schedule in your tent. Pressing ministry could compromise and jeopar- the diocese for their on-going formation, participation Bishop Robert W. Muench parish can be adjusted dize our commitment to these special opportunities. I by the priests is mandatory. However, on occasion, as determined by your hope this letter helps you understand and support our ministry needs arise at the same time preventing the parish priest to meet the needs of your parish during priests with their commitment to their formation for priests from participating in these Spring (Annual) Spring (Annual) Formation. While this is a sacrifice, I ministry. I ask that you pray for our priests and our Formation days. consider this sacrifice worth making. diocese during these days. With the guidance of the Diocesan Presbyteral Regarding funerals, I would ask that funerals be In summary, every priest of the diocese is expected Council, the Continuing Formation of the Clergy Com- scheduled either before Spring (Annual) Formation to be present and take part in Spring (Annual) Forma- mittee has secured a site for this year’s Spring Forma- begins or after, but not during, the scheduled Spring tion days in Lafayette. I appreciate your affirmation and tion, May 5-8, in Lafayette. The committee and I are (Annual) Formation days. If this is completely impos- encouragement of our clergy who give so much of their aware that the distance from Lafayette to many of our sible, one of the deacons from the diocese can provide lives for our diocese. May God be generous in leading diocesan parishes would be significant and that pasto- the needed funeral rites, namely the vigil wake, funeral us into the future with hope. The Garden of Gethsemane everal years ago, Mel Gibson pro- what Jesus was enduring beginning and the end of and bitter at the unfairness of life? Or, duced and directed a movie which emotionally and morally. Jesus’ passion in a garden will our hearts be forgiving, grateful, Senjoyed a spectacular popularity. The passion of Jesus is, to emphasize that it is Je- empathic, warm, as was the heart of Entitled, “The Passion of the Christ,” in its real depth, a moral sus, as lover (not Jesus as Jesus when he said to his father not my the movie depicts Jesus’ paschal jour- drama, not a physical king, or magus, or prophet) will but yours be done? ney from the Garden of Gethsemane to one, the suffering of who is undergoing this Moreover this is not just one, major his death on Golgotha, but with a very a lover, not that of an drama. And what precisely choice we face at the hour of death; it is heavy emphasis on his physical suffer- athlete. was the drama? When also a choice we face daily, many times ing. The movie shows in graphic detail Thus we see that, Jesus is sweating blood in daily. Countless times in our daily in- what someone who was being crucified when Jesus is anticipat- the garden and begging his teractions with others, our families, our might have had to endure in terms of ing his passion, the anxi- father to spare him having colleagues, our friends and with society being physically beaten, tortured and ety he expresses is not to “drink the cup,” the real at large, we suffer moments of coldness, humiliated. about the whips that will choice he is facing is not: misunderstanding, unfairness and pos- While most church groups ap- beat him or the nails that Will I let myself die or will itive violation. From the indifference plauded the film and suggested that, will pierce his hands. He In Exile I invoke divine power and of a family member to our enthusiasm, finally, someone made a movie that is pained and anxious save my life? to a sarcastic comment that is intended truly depicted Jesus’ suffering, many rather about the alone- Father Ron Rolheiser Rather the choice was: to hurt us, to a gross unfairness in our Scripture scholars and spiritual writers ness he is facing, how “How will I die? Will I die workplace, to being the victim of a were critical of the movie. Why? What’s he will be betrayed and abandoned by angry, bitter and unforgiving, or will I prejudice or abuse; our kitchen tables, wrong with showing, at length and in those who profess to love him, and how die with a warm, forgiving heart?” our workplaces, our meeting rooms and graphic detail, the blood and gore of the he will, in the wonderful phraseology of Of course, we know how Jesus the streets we share with others, are all crucifixion – which, indeed, must have Gil Bailie, be “unanimity-minus-one”. resolved this drama, how he chose places where we daily experience, in been pretty horrific? That the passion of Jesus is a love- forgiveness and died forgiving his small and big ways, what Jesus felt in What’s wrong (or better, perhaps, drama is also evident in its setting. It executioners, and how, inside all that the garden of Gethsemane, unanimity- amiss) is that this is precisely what the begins with him sweating blood in a darkness, he remained solidly inside minus-one. In that darkness will we Gospel accounts of Jesus’ death don’t garden – and ends with him being bur- the message that he had preached his let go of our light? In the face of hatred do. All four Gospels take pains to not ied in a garden. Jesus is sweating blood whole ministry, namely, that ultimately will we let go of love? focus on the physical sufferings of Jesus. in a garden, not in an arena. What’s love, community and forgiveness tri- That’s the real drama of the Passion Their descriptions of his physical suffer- significant about a garden? umph. of the Christ – and the ropes, whips ings are stunningly brief: “They cruci- In archetypal symbolism, gardens Moreover, what Jesus did in that and nails are not the central drama. fied him with the two criminals.” “Pilate are not for growing vegetables or even great moral drama is something we’re had Jesus scourged and handed him for growing flowers. Gardens are for supposed to imitate rather than simply FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, teacher over to be crucified.” Why the brevity lovers, the place to experience delight, admire because that drama is also and award-winning author, is presi- here? Why no detailed description? the place to drink wine, the place where ultimately the drama of love within dent of the Oblate School of Theol- The reason that the evangelists Adam and Eve were naked and didn’t our own lives, presenting itself to us ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can don’t focus us on what Jesus was en- know it, the place where one makes in countless ways. Namely: At the end be contacted through his website ron during physically is that they want us love. of our lives, how will we die? Will our rolheiser.com; facebook.com/ronrol to focus on something else, namely, on And so the evangelists place the hearts be angry, clinging, unforgiving heiser. 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS April 18, 2014

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EVENTS  well Springs, will host its Festival of Two Rivers Bishop announces FROM PAGE 18 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, May 3. Register on- Highland Road, Baton Rouge is holding its annual line at eventbrite.com or festivaloftworivers.com. Paint the Town Red fund raiser Friday, May 2, For information, call 225-261-4650. pastoral changes from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the activity center. Tick- ets are $100 and includes entrance for two adults, St. Thomas More Festival – St. Thomas More, By Richard Meek Taste of Baton Rouge appetizers, music, dancing, 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, will host The Catholic Commentator door prizes and one chance in the $10,000 raffle. its festival Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May Patrons are encouraged to dress in red. For more 4. The event will include food, live music, rides, Bishop Robert W. Muench has announced information, call 225-344-8595. games, a crawfish boil raffle, and silent and live five pastoral assignments effective July 1. auction, 5K run, bingo and other entertainment. Vocations Director Father Matt Dupré has St. Alphonsus Festival and Run – St. Alphonsus For information, call 225-275-3940 or visit st been assigned as pastor of St. Patrick in Baton Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, Green- mchurch.org. Rouge. Father Dupré is currently the tempo- rary administrator of St. Theresa of Avila in Gonzales. Father Eric Gyan has been appointed pas- tor at St. Theresa of Avila, replacing Father Father Matt Dupré Dupré. Father Gyan is currently the pastor at St. John the Evangelist in Prairieville. Father Jerry Martin has been appointed pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Prai- rieville. Father Michael A. Galea has been appoint- ed pastor of Holy Rosary in St. Amant. Father Galea is currently the pastor of St. Anne in Sor- rento and St. Anthony de Padua in Darrow. Father Galea is succeeding Father Jon Koehler, who is retiring. Father Keun-Soo Lee has been appointed Father Eric Gyan pastor of the cluster parishes of St. Anne and St. Anthony of Padua. Father Lee is pastor of KIDS’ HEALTHY St. Ann in Morganza. Father Dupré, a native of Belle Rose, was ordained by Bishop Alfred C. Hughes in 1998. FUN FEST He has previously served as pastor of St. John the Baptist in Brusly. Presented by He has also served as parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Holy Rosary, Christ the King and St. Jean Vianney in Baton Rouge and was temporary administrator at St. Joseph the Worker in Father Jerry Martin Pierre Part. Father Galea, a native of Gozo, Malta, was ordained in 1980 at St. Joseph Cathedral by Bishop Abel Caillout of New Orleans. In addi- SATURDAY, MAY 3 tion to being pastor in Sorrento, Father Galea has also served as pastor at St. Francis Assisi 10 AM — 2 PM in Donaldsonville and St. Philomena in Laba- dieville. MALL OF LOUISIANA Father Galea has previously served as pa- rochial vicar at St. Theresa Avila, St. Anne, and Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Mercy in STUFFED ANIMAL CLINIC Baton Rouge and Immaculate Conception in Father Michael A. Galea Lakeland. He was also administrator of St. FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS Stephen the Martyr in Maurepas. Father Gyan, a native of Baton Rouge, was ENTERTAINMENT ordained by Bishop Stanley J. Ott in 1986. He has served as pastor at St. John the Baptist in Brusly and St. Charles Borromeo in Baton Rouge, which is now closed. He served as parochial vicar at St. Aloysius and St. Louis King of France in Baton Rouge, Ascension of Our Lord in Donaldsonville and St. Alphon- sus Liguori in Greenwell Springs. Father Martin has served as pastor at St. Father Keun-Soo Lee Joseph in Grosse Tete, St. Isidore in Baker and St. Patrick. He has served as parochial vicar at St. Pius X, Our Lady of Mercy, St. George, St. Thomas More and Christ the King in Baton Rouge and St. John the Evangelist. He has also served as CYO director, youth di- rector and associate vocations director. Father Lee has served as pastor at St. Stephen, St. Philomena and St. Ann. He has also served as parochial vicar at St. Jean Vianney and St. Al- phonsus. ololchildrens.org All pastors are assigned for six-year terms. 20 The Catholic Commentator April 18, 2014

| OBITUARIES Deacon Gremillion, Sister Eva Regina die Deacon Esnard F. “Gremi” Gremillion, lion Stovall and husband, William; Angela who was “characterized by a warm spirit of Gremillion Hedrick and husband, Chad; Liz service,” died April 11 at the age of 81. P. Lavender; Jim Planchard and wife, Dinah; Ordained a permanent deacon in the Andy Planchard; and Patrick Kimble. He has Diocese of Baton Rouge 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. in June 2006, Deacon He was preceded in death by his parents, Es- Gremillion served at nard and Maude Gremillion; his wife of 41 Immaculate Concep- years, Angela Moran Gremillion: six broth- tion Church in Denham ers; three sisters; and a grandson. Springs. Funeral services were held April 15 at Im- Father Frank Uter, maculate Conception. pastor of Immaculate Sister Mary Eva Regina Martin, a former Conception, said Dea- principal of St. Francis Xavier School, died MAKING WAY – The former St. con Gremillion “served April 7 at the age of 74. Deacon Gremillion George rectory and the house his family and served A native of Grand Coteau, Sister Eva Re- next to it on Kinglet Drive are be- his church in a beauti- gina entered the Congregation of the Sisters ing torn down to make room for a ful way. It didn’t matter if he was healthy or of the Holy Family in 1959 and has served in new St. George Church to be built sick. Even after retirement because of illness, numerous roles as an educator, catechist and on the corner of Kinglet and Siegen he offered to serve. He was characterized by retreat director in Louisiana, Texas and Be- Lane in Baton Rouge. Photos by Teri Can- a warm spirit of service. I am sure he will be lize. gelosi| St. George Church and Richard Meek | The praying for and serving us in heaven.” She has been director and a faculty mem- Catholic Commentator Deacon Gremillion retired from BASF as ber of the Institute of Black Catholic Stud- a maintenance mechanic after 26 years. He ies at Xavier University in New Orleans and also served in the U.S Navy during the Ko- director of archives for Loyola and Xavier rean War. universities. She served in leadership roles in He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Mar- her order and was presiding as congregation garet “Peggy” Rapier Gremillion, children, leader at the time of her death. Douglas Gremillion and wife, Kathy; Duane Services were held April 14 at St. Louis Ca- Gremillion and wife, Robin; Mary Gremil- thedral in New Orleans. =We are Called to Love One Another

After more than 2,000 years, Jesus’ message lives on. Our world may have changed, but our faith has not. As disciples of Christ, we are called to love one another, to extend a helping hand to those in need – not just during Holy Week and Easter, but throughout the year. With His help, we can perform miracles. We can turn misery into hope; despair into joy. And through service to others, our own faith is strengthened.

At St. Vincent de Paul, we see people every day whose faith has been tested. They have lost so much, and many times, their faith is the only thing they have left. Our hearts are touched by their stories and the strength of their convictions. They come to us for help, trusting in Christ’s mercy and the kindness of strangers.

=We are All God’s Children Every person we serve at St. Vincent de Paul is a child of God, but our hearts are especially touched by the plight of the children. They are faced with circumstances beyond their control, and providing a basic necessity can change their tears to smiles. You can see the happiness we were able to bring to Hailey’s face, and that’s what we see at St. Vincent de Paul every time we provide a hot meal, a warm bed, clothing, or a prescription.

The need for these basic necessities continues to grow, and you can help us respond to the needs of all God’s children. Your support can bring smiles to so many faces and make a difference in so many lives.

At St. Vincent de Paul, we know that faith without works is dead, and faith is the foundation for everything we do. Last year, we served 232,450 meals; provided more than 26,000 guest nights of shelter for homeless men, women and children; and filled over 38,000 prescriptions.

As disciples of Christ, we are called to extend a helping hand to those in need – not just during Holy Week and Easter, but throughout the year. We need your help to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and fill prescriptions for the needy.

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