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One Year Later

Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger was named the seventh Bishop of Tucson on Oct. 3, 2017 and installed on Nov. 29. For a timeline of his first year, see page 3.

Catholic schools called to welcome special needs students — See page 6 OBITUARIES 2 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 teaching English at a high school Sister Miriam in California, and teaching at Claire Arnold, IHM Immaculate Heart Catholic High School in Tucson. She also served as Sister Miriam Claire Arnold, provincial of her community. 83, a member of the Sisters of the She was preceded in death by Immaculate Heart of Mary, died her parents, her brother Harland Oct. 5. and sisters Lola Hubbard and Lt. Born in Tiger, Cmdr. Vivian Arnold, USN (Ret.). AZ, to Peter She is survived by many nieces and Blanche and nephews and members of her Arnold, she religious community. spent 64 years The rosary was recited Oct. 11 at in religious life. St. Ann Convent, followed by a Mass Her ministries of Christian Burial in the convent included being chapel. Interment followed in Holy a principal and Hope Cemetery.

served as a social worker and school Father Lowell headmaster in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona until his retirement in Andrews 2002. On Dec. 3, 2005, he was ordained PAYSON — Father Lowell Andrews, a priest for the Anglican Church in 83, of the Ordinariate of the Chair America. He served at the Church of of St. Peter, died Oct. 3. the Holy Nativity in Payson, leading Born in them into the full communion of Creston, Iowa, the Roman Catholic Church in on Nov. 26, 2012 after the establishment of the 1934, he served Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. in the US Air On Dec. 16, 2012, Father Force after high Andrews was ordained to the school. Catholic priesthood and was In college, he appointed by Bishop Jeffrey earned a degree Steenson of the ordinariate as in philosophy parochial administrator of Holy and minored in sociology, before Nativity. He retired from active attending Arizona State University ministry in July 2017. for graduate studies in social work. Ordinariate Bishop Steven J. He married Marilyn Joanne Kieffer Lopes will celebrate a memorial on April 25, 1987. Mass at Holy Nativity, 1414 N. Easy A longtime Episcopalian, he St., Payson, on Nov. 3.

To list your Parish event in the Catholic Outlook, notices must be submitted electronically no later than the 10th of the preceding month to [email protected]. NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 3 Timeline for Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger as seventh Bishop of Tucson Below are some of the high points following last year’s appointment of Bishop Weisenburger. Oct. 3 April 30 July 8 14Sept. 26Sept. Jan. 14 April 24 Nov. 29 Nov. 16 Feb. 2017 2018

Pope Francis Inside a In an op-ed Following When The bishop The The bishop He led announced that packed St. coauthored the mass school a Border announced the bishop joins released a six- more than Bishop Edward Augustine by Bishop shooting in Patrol agent disbanding of seminarians page statement 50 Tucson J. Weisenburger Cathedral, the emeritus Parkland, Fla., in Nogales the Unknown and other called “Crisis Catholics newly-installed Kicanas the bishop Claimants had been published in was found vocations in the Church: to the V appointed the bishop preached lists a litany not guilty Fund, created leaders at Where we’ve Encuentro in the homily, the Arizona seventh Bishop of Daily Star, of similar in the death during the kickoff been and Grapevine, concluding with: shootings and the 2004 Tucson. “Let us be in Bishop of 16-year- of Prayer & where we Texas. After Weisenburger the failure old Jose bankruptcy to Action, a new are today,” two years of friendship with of state and urged national Antonio Elena provide fair weeklong in response preparation, all for surely national leaders settlements leaders to Rodriguez, the program to national the delegates that is the way reconsider to enact any for victims of bishop called engaging stories on returned from love grows, the current meaningful gun clergy sexual Kingdom is for national young people clergy sex the gathering immigration control laws. misconduct. build and the policies in “Enough. We immigration in acts of abuse in other to begin great Diocese of The board the light of all are called to reform. members charity during dioceses. implementing Tucson will step “traditional protect life. We themselves, the day and the plans into the next American prayerful approved age.” values of must address not the fairness and this issue now.” Diocese reflection there. compassion.” determined during the the closure of evening. the fund.

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The The free Tucson Girls Chorus concert will be to bring pictures and mementos to remember opportunity is open to couples married for up to three held in the church. A goodwill offering will be beloved departed and pray for all the souls in years. The cost is $35. For information, call Steve collected. Purgatory. For more information, call Gloria LeGendre at the parish office at (520) 795-1633. (520) 237-7060 or visit tucsonccr.org. Renowned pianist playing at St. Frances Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., St. Frances Cabrini PIMA NORTH VICARIATE Christ Child ministry hosts fall fundraiser Parish Hall, 3201 E. Presidio Road, Tucson Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Pastor to celebrate 25th anniversary Eric Genuis - pianist, composer and Oro Valley Country Club, 300 W. Greenock Dr., Sunday, Nov. 18, noon-4 p.m., Hilton’s El inspirational speaker – will perform inspirational Oro Valley Conquistador, 10000 N. Oracle Road, Tucson music. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased The annual fashion show will feature models Santa Catalina Parish is celebrating from the parish offices of St. Augustine Cathedral wearing Dillard’s fashions, a silent auction and Redemptorist Father Larry Sanders’ 25th or St. Frances Cabrini. raffles which will include art, restaurant gift anniversary of priestly ordination with a certificates, wreaths and an American Girl doll reception and luncheon to follow. Tickets are $35 SANTA CRUZ VICARIATE and outfits. For tickets and more information, per person and can be purchased in the parish call Pat Lunsford, (520) 471-4951. office or online at bit.ly/sancat25ANN. For more information, call Susan Budrow, (520) 825-9611, San Martin to hold annual fiesta Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School fun day ext 103. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 3-4, San Martin de Saturday, Nov. 3, Noon-10 p.m., Porres Parish, 15440 S. Santa Rita Road, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Catholic basics explored at St. Mark’s Sahuarita 1436 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson Wednesdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 6-7:30 p.m. The theme this year is “Dia de Los Muertos.” St. Mark Parish, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, The event will include a raffle, food, music and The festivities will include game booths, cake Oro Valley games. For more information, call (520) 625- walk, food, entertainment, wine walk, a silent The Catholic catechetical Seeker Series returns 1154. action and other family fun activities. in December. For more information on this program visit stmarkov.com or call the parish PIMA EAST VICARIATE office at (520) 469-7835. All items for “In Your Area” K of C dinner to benefit veterans Saturday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., Corpus Christi Parish, PIMA SOUTH VICARIATE should be submitted 60 days prior 300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road, Tucson to the event; only one event per The Knights of Columbus Msgr. James T. Weber Cathedral Parish arts/crafts/yard sale parish per issue is permitted. Assembly 2152 will host its 16th annual fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 4, 7:15 a.m., south portico, St. dinner to benefit veterans at the Tucson Veterans Augustine Cathedral, 195 S. Stone Ave., Tucson Final deadline for submission is Affairs hospital. The featured speaker will be Fred St. Augustine Cathedral Events Committee will the 10th of the prior month. The Tapia, who was featured in the PBS production be having this fundraiser following the Sunday Catholic Outlook is delivered to “Arizona and the Vietnam War.” Fred is also known Masses at 6:30, 8 and 10 a.m., and noon. for his service to the community as a member of the parishes for the first weekend of board of Homicide Survivors and for his long service St. Vincent de Paul hosts block party the month, except for July, when with the Veterans Affairs. Tickets are $25 for adults Saturday, Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., it does not publish. and $15 for children under 12, and can be purchased 829 S. 6th Ave., Tucson from Fred Falgiano, (520) 661-4317, or purchased The St. Vincent de Paul Society is inviting online at weberassembly.com. families with elementary school children to enjoy Bishop’s Calendar – NOVEMBER 2018

3 9 a.m., Annual Men’s Conference, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 12-15 US Conference of Catholic Bishops General Meeting, Parish, Tucson Baltimore 5 p.m.,Mass, San Martin de Porres Church, Sahuarita 17 6 p.m., Catholic Community Services 85th Anniversary Dinner 4 Noon, Mass, Carondelet Caregivers, St. Augustine Cathedral 18 10:30 a.m., Confirmation Mass, St. Christopher Church, Marana 3:30 p.m., Annual Gala, Reachout Women’s Center 19 7 p.m., Confirmation Mass, St. Augustine Cathedral 5 10 a.m., Ongoing formation for priests, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson 26 10:30 a.m., Council of Priests Meeting 7-8 Catholic Rural Life Board Meeting, University of St. Thomas, 27-29 Ongoing formation for priests newly-ordained or ordained five St.Paul, MN years or less, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson 10 5 p.m., Confirmation Mass, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin 30 11 a.m., Confirmation Mass, San Solano Missions, St. Francis Mary Church, Florence Chapel, Kaka NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 5 Scripture teaches us value of forgiveness Sixth in a 10-part series. relationship of love with all that has the Father, demonstrating the power Jesus let Peter know it was too By CACKIE UPCHURCH been created, nurtures a people in of forgiveness in His teachings and numerous to count by saying he was Director, Little Rock Scripture Study the responsibilities of a covenant His actions. He often instructed to forgive “not seven times but 77 Anger and bitterness have relationship and demonstrates the crowds and His disciples about times” (Mt 18:22). Jesus went on to become epidemic in our world. repeatedly the power of loving the necessity of forgiveness. He tell him a parable about a king who Perhaps this is nothing new, but forgiveness. As in any relationship, commanded those who would wished to settle accounts with his with the advent of social media time and attention and continuing listen to forgive those who sinned servants. The king was persuaded and around-the-clock broadcasting, renewal are required for the against them (e.g., Mk 11:25), to be by one servant to forgive a huge it is easier and easier to focus relationship to grow and for each reconciled to one another (e.g., Mt amount of debt, and yet that servant on perceived or real slights. We party to truly know and love one refused to extend the same mercy to might allow injuries to fester, as another. someone else who owed him a debt. individuals and as communities. Love has always been at the He had not fully learned the lesson The diseases of grudge-holding heart of God’s relationship with of forgiveness. and vengeance are so prevalent that his people, the kind of love that Jesus also taught about the health care professionals, personal persists in offering forgiveness importance of forgiveness by coaches and religious leaders seem over and over to a sinful people. including it in the simple but to agree: We need a large dose of God’s forgiving nature can be seen profound prayer we know as the appreciating forgiveness. It’s good throughout the divine relationship Our Father (Mt 6:9-15; Lk 11:2-4). for our personal psychological with Israel, consistently pursuing We ask God to forgive us our sins health, we are told. his people, forgiving their neglect and debts as we exercise forgiveness It will lead to a longer and and sinfulness and giving them toward others. This calls for more healthier life, we are assured. There opportunities to renew their than a simple act of the will, is plenty of data to back up these commitment (e.g., Ps 103:8-12; although certainly we have to decide claims. The fact that science and 130:7-8). This ongoing relationship to take up the task of forgiveness. psychology affirm what the Bible provides room for conversion. Indeed, true forgiveness requires teaches at its core only serves to Israel’s prophets, in particular, are ongoing conversion, a turning over reinforce its importance. commissioned to announce God’s of the heart to the things of God, While it is true that there are desire for the people to exercise asking God to give us the grace to wars and grudges and mean-spirited justice and mercy. When they falter, be ready to offer mercy and accept conniving found in the pages of the as is the case with most of us who mercy in return. The Scriptures Bible - and these same dynamics are are in the process of conversion, demonstrate that forgiveness is sometimes at play in the name of the prophets remind them of God’s 5:21-26), even to love their enemies a sign of strength, reflecting the religion today - the God we meet in great love and tender forgiveness (e.g., Mt 5:43-48; Lk 6:27-29). It’s inherent nature of God. Even from these pages is much larger than our (e.g., Is 1:18; 43:25; Jr 31:34). a tall order and we cannot help but the cross, we are told that Jesus petty differences and stronger than Forgiven by God, Israel is then wonder how to do it and whether it forgave those who crucified Him our fear of our enemies. encouraged to carry on, sharing is worth it. (Lk 23:24). What a testament to the The God we meet in our mercy with others. When pressed about how often a power of forgiveness! Scriptures is a God who initiates a Jesus embodies the forgiveness of person is required to be forgiving, 6 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 Catholic schools called to welcome special needs students By MICHAEL BROWN but can we do more than what we and works with interventionists, Managing Editor are doing?” Boyle, from the Andrew professionals charged with leading M. Greeley Center for Catholic a care team whose job it is to Tucson Catholic schools are Education at Loyola University in design and implement reasonable preparing to accept special needs Chicago, asked Diocese of Tucson accommodations. Sister Oudeans students whenever they can and educators. also has been working with the hosted a national advocate to explain Boyle spoke to principals, diocesan school office’s broader what steps schools should take in presidents and pastors attending the approach to helping schools integrate preparing for the students. annual diocesan Catholic Schools special needs students. The advocate, Michael J. Boyle, Convocation Sept. 24 at Most Holy Dahl said the Diocese has a draft also explained the importance of Trinity Parish, Tucson. of policies, practices and procedures Catholic schools adapting to teach Using documents and statements for integrating special needs special needs students from St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict students, with a final text expected “We might not be able to do it all, and Pope Francis for support, Boyle within a year. Boyle said nearly two-thirds of all dioceses nationally have similar policies, procedures and practices in place. Boyle noted that most schools balk at taking special needs students because they believe that a lack of funding will prevent them from helping special needs students

Getty Images succeed. However, following a brief discussion, school leaders made the case that Catholic social identified other factors including teaching required Catholic schools teacher training, successful intakes provide an education to every and curriculum guidelines as key student who desires it, regardless of challenges. disability. Parents can also present He acknowledged that doing this challenges, especially if a child has on limited resources takes time, bounced around from one school to planning and perseverance, but if another and the parent is reluctant done properly at its most basic level, to disclose the disability out of fear schools can accommodate 75-80 that the school might not admit the percent of the special needs students student. who apply. Boyle said he understands this Diocesan Catholic Schools reluctance. He has worked as Superintendent Sheri Dahl said a special education advisor for her department has been working decades, has written thousands of since 2012 to help schools with individual education plans, known students with special needs. It has as IEPs, he said. However, when it received help from Franciscan came time to write one for one of Sister of Christian Charity Mary his children, who for a time had Karen Oudeans, a consultant and been delayed developmentally, Boyle chairwoman of the Special Education admitted it was difficult. department at Silver Lake College in “I sat down to write the IEP and Manitowoc, Wis. Sister Oudeans has See SCHOOLS on page 6 been helping schools train teachers

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SCHOOLS continued from page 6 - Curriculum design – ensuring that the taking special needs students. He cited the workload in school and at home is appropriate principles of the Life and Dignity of the Human it was like a knife to my heart,” he said. “You are for the skill level for the child, and that progress Person, the Preferential Option for the Poor and telling me that my perfect child is not perfect.” in all areas – academic, social and emotional – is Vulnerable, and Rights and Responsibilities as While providing accurate information to the accurately recorded. among the core themes that need to be presented school is essential, “parents are always looking - Instructional strategies – placing the student to teachers and to the school communities, to help for the miracle of the second chance,” he added. in an environment most conducive to that everyone understand why students with special Parents are also invaluable when it comes to student’s ability to learn material and social skills. needs should be welcomed. planning for the success of their students. - Behavior management – understanding how to The Diocese needs to be able to help schools The teacher training issue came up repeatedly, work to de-escalate the behaviors the student might with resources like teacher training and with Boyle noting that even teachers in classrooms exhibit when frustrated, angry or sad. curriculum guides when requested, he said. The that don’t have special needs children have to take A more advanced response – Tier II – will diocesan plans also must be flexible, because training too. A child with special needs in the address 15-20 percent of the more challenged resources available in one school district might second grade will have six more years of different special needs students and involve the following not be available in another. teachers who need the same special training for skills: that child to graduate elementary school. - A teacher assistance team – gathering a group “How do we build that infrastructure for that normally includes a parent, an interventionist, professional development?” he asked. “This has to a teacher and additional staff to address a student’s be a systems approach.” more complicated needs. One principal said that her school’s - Targeted group intervention – addressing interventionist resigned recently because 40- specific learning challenges. 45 percent of the special needs students were Tier III usually applies in the top five percent of regularly coming to her office. The interventionist cases and employs a “wrap around” approach that told the principal not to find a replacement until introduces more specialized services. the teachers were better trained and equipped to Getting the teachers and staff involved is work with their students. absolutely essential for successful Tier I responses “We haven’t always done a very good job to special needs children, he said. “It cannot rely training our teachers,” Boyle said. only on the building principal.” Other concerns, such as bullying, also arise, Just like every student without special needs educators said. However, Sister Oudeans said is different, those with special needs require that properly trained teachers can prevent bad individual attention. behaviors from occurring by becoming more “There is no ‘out-of-the-can, ready-to-work’ aware of best practices when it comes to working plan,” he said. “It is not going to be easy.” with special needs children in a classroom setting. In the past, Catholic schools often have referred “A lot of those other things will go away if we special needs students to local public schools, make (better training) a priority,” she said. which are required by law to provide the necessary A basic prevention approach – called Tier I – services. Unfortunately, Boyle said, this sends a involves four skill areas: message that “the church doesn’t want you here, - Assessment literacy – having an intake and that never is just taken to mean the student.” process that is comprehensive, which should also Boyle focused heavily on using Catholic social include having staff visit a child’s school to assess teaching as the foundation for Catholic schools the current situation. 8 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 What is Catholic social teaching? It has been called “Catholicism’s best kept Tucson, dating back to their earliest days, put secret,” because few people learned about those basic teachings into practice. There will also Catholic social teaching growing up, even though be stories identifying ways that Catholics today the Bible is filled with examples, and history can live out the social teaching of the church in shows repeatedly how it has played out in every their own lives. culture and every time. On the diocesan website, diocesetucson.org, This series will offer Catholic social teaching’s there is a list of the 21 most pertinent documents seven themes, as identified by the US bishops. since Pope Leo’s benchmark encyclical, Rerum It will include stories about how the bishops of Novarum, was released in 1891.

Theme 5: The Dignity of Work and the Theme 6: Solidarity We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, Rights of Workers economic and ideological differences. We are our brothers and sisters’ The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing dimensions in a shrinking world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity participation in God’s creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, is the pursuit of justice and peace. Pope Paul VI taught that if you want then the basic rights of workers must be respected - the right to peace, work for justice. The Gospel calls us to be peacemakers. Our productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote peace in joining of unions, to private property and to economic initiative. a world surrounded by violence and conflict.

Cheating workers out of just wages, benefits is mortal sin, pope says

By CAROL GLATZ Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Loving wealth destroys the soul, and cheating people of their just wages and benefits is a mortal sin, Pope Francis said. Jesus did not mince words when he said, “Woe to you who are rich,” after listing the Beatitudes as written according to St. Luke, the pope said in a morning homily. If anyone today “were to preach like that, the newspapers the next day (would say), ‘That priest is a communist!’ But poverty is at the heart of the Gospel,” Pope Francis said. Celebrating Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae May 24, Pope Francis focused his homily on the day’s first reading from the Letter of James (5:1-6) in which the apostle scolds the rich. Not only has their wealth “rotted CNS photo by Paul Haring away,” the Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on September 5. The pope preached about the “industry of distraction,” an attitude that leads to “dissatisfaction with an existence anesthetized by fun” decay and but that does not satisfy people. corrosion of their cries reached the ears of the Lord. to protect their assets, but pension contributions, who don’t material People today mistakenly whoever does this, “Woe to you!” offer vacation days. Woe to you!” possessions might think James is “a union not according to the pope, but Wage theft, like “skimming” “will be a testimony against you” representative,” Pope Francis said, according to Jesus, he said. from people’s paychecks, “is a sin; on judgment day, the passage says. but he is an apostle whose words Jesus, he said, is the one who it is a sin,” the pope said, even if the James criticized employers who were inspired by the Holy Spirit. says, “Woe to you who exploit employer goes to Mass every day, withheld wages from their workers, Even in Italy, there are those people, who exploit labor, who belongs to Catholic associations the pope said, and those workers’ who leave people out of work pay under the table, who don’t pay See WAGES on page 9 NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 9 Catholic social teaching and Tucson bishops Catholic social teaching is not new to the faith, nor In keeping with Vatican II reforms, he was it foreign to the spiritual leaders who served the reinstituted the diaconate locally with one of Diocese of Tucson. Below is the third part of a series the stated goals being an increased presence in showing how the bishops practiced Catholic social prison ministry. He also expanded CCS’ efforts in teaching during their time. refugee resettlement. He submitted his resignation Francis Joseph Green was born July 7, 1906, as required by canon law at age 75, and it was in Corning, N.Y., but moved to Prescott, AZ, accepted on July 28, 1981. He died 13 years later. following his father’s death in 1911. He attended His successor, Bishop Manuel D. Moreno, was St. Joseph Academy and born on Nov. 27, 1930, in Placentia, Calif., the was encouraged by the son of migrant Mexican farmworkers. He wanted religious sisters to enter to pursue a career in business and graduated the seminary. He began from UCLA in 1953 with a degree in business studies at St. Joseph College administration. Shortly after graduation, he in Mountain View, Calif., entered the seminary, after discerning a significant and completed them at St. need for Hispanic priests. He attended Our Lady Patrick Seminary in Menlo Queen of Angels Seminary in San Fernando, Calif., Park, Calif. He was ordained a priest on May and St. John Seminary in Camarillo, Calif. He 15, 1932. Following initial assignments, he was was ordained a priest on April 25, 1961, for the appointed pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Fifteen years later, he Tucson, later given the title of “monsignor,” and was appointed as an auxiliary bishop there, before served as vicar general for the Diocese of Tucson. his appointment as the fifth Bishop of Tucson on In 1953, he was appointed as an auxiliary Jan. 12, 1982. bishop under Bishop Daniel J. Gercke, then as Bishop Moreno sent an immediate message by coadjutor before succeeding his predecessor on holding his installation Mass in the historic San Sept. 28, 1960. Xavier Mission, instead of St. Augustine Cathedral. Bishop Green attended all four sessions of the His focus afterward was on evangelization and Second Vatican Council from 1962-65. lay leadership development, especially among Besides implementing the reforms of the Hispanics. He also worked on efforts to assist council, Bishop Green expanded programs that Mexican migrants facing moral and social provided for the poor, restructuring diocesan challenges in Arizona. He established a Catholic Catholic Charities into Catholic Community Social Mission Office in the Diocese. Services. He added St. Elizabeth Health Center Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas was appointed and erected other health care facilities in Nogales, coadjutor bishop in 2001. Because of illness, he Catholic Outlook photo by Diocesan Archives Phoenix and Tucson. Bishop Green also engaged resigned on March 7, 2003, and died three years Bishop Moreno and Bishop Green, with an inscription in inter-religious dialogue to address important later. from Bishop Moreno. civic issues.

WAGES continued from page 8 with all one’s heart, he said. the Gospel, the Good News, glad “pray a bit more and do a bit more It also goes against the second tidings to the poor.” penance” for the rich. and prays novenas. commandment to love one’s “But throughout history we have “To be free before wealth you When an employer doesn’t pay neighbor, he said, because a love of always had this weakness of trying must step back and pray to the what is due, he said, “this injustice wealth “destroys the harmonious to remove this teaching about Lord,” he said. “If the Lord gave is a mortal sin. You are not in God’s relationship between us” and poverty, believing it to be a social you wealth, it is for giving it to (issue), politics. No! It is pure others, to do many good things for Gospel,” the pope said. others in his name.” Wealth can turn people into Wealth “grabs you and doesn’t let you go, and slaves, Pope Francis said, therefore, it goes against the first commandment” to love God with all one’s heart, he said.

grace. I’m not saying this, Jesus “makes us selfish,” he said. It “ruins says it, the Apostle James says it.” life, ruins the soul.” The condemnation is severe “Preaching about poverty is because “wealth is idolatry” that at the heart of Jesus’ preaching. seduces people, and Jesus knew ‘Blessed are the poor’ is the first people could not serve two masters beatitude,” he said, and poverty - they must choose either God or is central to how Jesus identifies money, Pope Francis said. himself when he returns to Wealth “grabs you and doesn’t Nazareth and preaches in the let you go, and it goes against the synagogue: “The Spirit is upon first commandment” to love God me, I have been sent to proclaim 10 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 Five days in Afghanistan leaves us filled with hope

Editor’s note: There has been no greater local example during the last decade of a person living out the call for global solidarity than Bishop emeritus Gerald F. Kicanas. When he was appointed chairman in 2010, he said, “To be able to serve the poor is any bishop’s greatest hope. What a privilege it is to be a part of the hand and heart of the Church in the US that reaches out to the poor worldwide on behalf of all Catholics in our country.” Although he no longer serves on the board, the bishop emeritus continues to travel extensively on its behalf, reminding people in the world’s darkest corners that Catholics in America have not forgotten them. Below is his reflection from last summer’s visit to Afghanistan.

By BISHOP EMERITUS GERALD F. KICANAS

Afghans are war weary. The conflicts have taken the lives of countless innocent people. Many Catholic Outlook photo courtesy of Bishop emeritus Kicanas have been displaced; yet, internal Bishop emeritus Gerald F. Kicanas, back left, joins students at a school for the deaf in Kabul, Afghanistan, offering thanks for aid conflicts continue in many parts given by Catholic Relief Services. of the country, often involving agencies. In Afghanistan, CRS We traveled along mostly expand these community schools; longstanding tribal rivalries over implements the Livelihood and unpaved roads to reach two small there are still about three million land. Despite a respite this year after Education programs on their own villages, Yakawlang and Dar e children in Afghanistan with no Ramadan (May 15-June 14) when because of the lack of local partners. Chasht. On the way, we passed access to education. the Taliban and government troops This summer, I spent five days through stunning vistas, similar to CRS helps farmers grow potatoes joined hands and announced a in Afghanistan witnessing the what I see traveling around Arizona. and wheat. Previously, many of the ceasefire, ISIS broke that moment of work of CRS. We began in Kabul, There were lush tree-lined farms in stored potatoes ended up rotten. calm and the struggle the Afghan capital, where the valleys, standing out against the Then CRS introduced ventilation has returned. CRS sponsors a school for arid mountain backdrop. into the storage pits and greatly Amid the conflict, children who are deaf. It These areas are relatively safe reduced the damage. Catholic Relief Services was started by a man who since the Taliban left. Afghanistan CRS has introduced kitchen, (CRS) reaches out to himself is deaf and blind. is an Islamic state comprised or “backyard,” gardens and “key the Afghan people, It was inspiring to see how predominantly of people who hole” gardens (a waist-high raised especially those living he brought education to practice Islam. Although many were bed that protects crops from being in the remote rural children who have been Sunni, those living in the areas we eaten by animals). The farmers areas of the central shut out of the system. There were visited were Shia. now grow a range of vegetables like highlands. People living in these more than 500 children in the The community schools in the cauliflower, shallots, spinach and tiny villages suffered greatly from school. Many teachers were also villages operate in the summer and carrots. Previously, people’s diets the Taliban’s restrictive reign that students there. I was inspired by the spring. Winters are so severe and were very limited. ended here in 2002. CRS’ Livelihood students’ eagerness and excitement the snows so heavy that everything CRS also has introduced new Program helps farmers increase to show me their sign language shuts down. CRS recruits and trains methodologies for animal care. It their potato and wheat productivity skills. Accepted and valued here, teachers to serve here, and in most added light and ventilation into and explores opportunities for them their spirits soared. cases, children have not had any storage buildings. to market their surplus. The Missionaries of Charity education. In meeting with members of the CRS has opened community operate a food distribution center in Children vary greatly in ages village shura (community leaders), schools in these rural areas. Kabul which also serves as a home from 10-18, and gather in one-room we heard repeatedly how grateful Illiteracy among women is still for severely disabled children. The classrooms, oftentimes in the local the villagers are for CRS’ work. prevalent, especially in remote areas work of this community always mosque. The greatest joy of these five days where a child might walk more than amazes. The members are restricted It was exciting to see their was meeting parents who only want nine miles roundtrip to get to their to their home and can rarely go out eagerness in learning and their to enhance their children’s lives. government school. While families into the street. Three of the four parents expressed profound They are proud to be Afghan and might allow their sons to walk that sisters have served there for 12 gratitude to CRS for providing an want a chance to live in peace. distance, their daughters are held years. What a challenge that must be. opportunity for their children to We join in prayer that their desire back. Most of our time, however, was get an education they would not will be fulfilled. In most places, CRS works spent in the central highlands where otherwise have available. through partnerships with local CRS has most of its programming. CRS needs additional funding to NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 11 Ministry reuses medical equipment in Arizona and worldwide By MICHAEL BROWN Managing Editor

Michael Johnson remembered the grateful look on the Ajo man’s face when he received the wheelchair. It meant he no longer needed to use a mechanic’s trolley to get around. Jose Ralls is operations manager for Southwest Medical Aid (SMA), a non-denominational non-profit that redistributes donated medical goods to people who need them through its community partners. For Ralls, one memorable moment came when a woman picked up a hospital bed for her husband. He had been needing one for years but could not afford it. As Ralls helped load it into a truck, he recalled seeing the tears of gratitude trickle down the woman’s face. “All she wanted was to do something to make her husband Catholic Outlook photo by Michael Brown feel more comfortable.” Jose Ralls, operations manager of Southwest Medical Aid, stands with some of the latest donations to be distributed by the SMA was founded by the lay organization Oct. 9. Salvatorians Jan Izlar and her “An empty warehouse is a happy repair or a new battery, which SMA internationally. husband Jim in 2001 and operates warehouse,” he said. cannot afford, Ralls said. About 51 percent of the requests still with a strong Salvatorian Ralls has been working at SMA for SMA counts on its local partners filled by SMA come from Southern influence, which includes Johnson, a about 18 months. When he started to screen recipients for need, Arizona, with another 21 percent lay Salvatorian who currently serves out, he was helping to inventory the physical and financial, to ensure that going to local aid groups traveling to as board president. He calls SMA special needs boxes, volunteering the poor have access to the medical Mexico. In 2017-18, SMA distributed “the best kept secret in Tucson.” about 20 hours a week. However, items. more than 51,000 pounds of Ralls said donations come from when the previous executive The Most Holy Trinity Parish materials valued at $2.3 million. individuals and groups, including the directors stepped down earlier this office in Tucson said that they may Ralls and Johnson stated that 3000 Club, a large Tucson non-profit year, the board asked him to step get calls once or twice a month and SMA does not accept prescription which has agreements with local in, increasing his hours to 30-35 per forward the information to SMA and medication because it would require hospitals to collect and distribute week. the supplies are usually available. compliance with myriad government overstocked items or those nearing A retired government executive, “For a lot of people, they have regulations. an expiration date. Ralls admitted he knew little about to scrape up the money to see the What the ministry needs is more The items are distributed to durable medical goods or much doctor, but then have nothing left to visibility, Ralls said. He recently local groups, of the medical paraphernalia that pay for the equipment they need,” met with officials from the Tucson including El volunteer nurses sort through each Ralls said. Fire Department, who spoke to him Rio Health week. SMA’s only requirement in about the high volume of rescue runs Center, Gospel Rescue Mission, Most Holy For a lot of people, they have to scrape up the money to see Trinity Parish, Reachout the doctor, but then have nothing left to pay for the equipment Women’s Center and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. they need.” SMA operates on a shoestring, Ralls said, and all positions, “You know what this is?” he distributing the medical equipment for people calling in with high blood including his own, are filled by asked, pointing to a wheeled aid is that recipients don’t sell it. If there pressure. As a result, SMA assembled volunteers. that serves as a seat and a walker for comes a time when they no longer blood pressure kits that allowed Their facility is about one-third seniors who might have problems need it, they should return it or give people to take their own readings, office and two-thirds storage, with with walking or balance. “This is a it to someone else who needs it, which translated into earlier “durable goods” – such as racks of rollator. You see them all the time, Ralls said. treatment and fewer call outs for the crutches and rows of commodes - but I never knew what it was called.” Johnson, who has made three fire department. ready for the taking. Another area Individuals will drop items off medical mission trips to Tanzania Ralls said that the ministry is in houses bins of sorted single-use if the user has died or no longer and once studied to be a Salvatorian need of cash donations to help cover or short use materials – such as needs the item. Wheelchairs are in priest, said SMA maintains a strong the rent and peripheral services. It syringes, sample bottles and elastic special demand, and fortunately, are relationship with the Salvatorian can also use more volunteers. Their bandages – that will be collected a frequent donation. Ralls added that Mission Warehouse, which operates hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 for special needs boxes stored in the ministry can’t accept damaged a 25,000 square foot stockroom in p.m. another part of the facility. products because it does not have a Wisconsin. Its mission is to assist Ralls said that the ministry has shop or skilled personnel available to communities overseas, and in 2017, For more information about options on another nearby storage repair them. it sent 43 containers to 35 missions Southwest Medical Aid, call site; however, he would rather see In even greater demand is a in 16 countries. SMA supplies some (520) 622-2938 or email sma@ the inventory move out as quickly as motorized wheelchair, but when of the medical goods that Salvatorian southwestmedicalaid.org. it comes in. those come in, they either need Mission Warehouse distributes 12 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK VOCATIONS NOVEMBER 2018 Vocations Awareness Week starts with pilgrimage to San Xavier By MICHAEL BROWN walking are advised to wear comfortable shoes, Managing Editor and to bring snacks and plenty of water for the walk. Father Farias said he was working with People often are asked to pray for Vocations. groups to set up spots along the way to offer On Nov. 3, they are going to be asked to walk some respite. for Vocations too. He also said that he was having a banner As the church celebrates Vocations Awareness made for the marchers of St. Jose Sanchez del Week Nov. 3-11, supporters will kick off the Rio, a 14-year-old martyr of the Cristero War, effort with walks beginning in two locations who had the bottoms of his feet cut and was and ending with Mass at Mission San Xavier. forced to walk to the local cemetery where he The starting points are Our Mother of Sorrows died Feb. 10, 1928. (1800 S. Kolb St.) and St. Margaret Mary (801 Father Farias said he hoped the image would N. Grande Ave.). Mass will begin at 1 p.m. encourage young people to join the pilgrimage Along the way from OMOS, which has a to San Xavier. 5 a.m. gathering time and 5:30 a.m. kick off, Also for Vocations Awareness Week, there walkers will pick up other pilgrims at Queen of Catholic Outlook graphic courtesy of Diocesan Vocations Office will be resource packets passed out to pastors to A map of the route of pilgrims for the Walk to Mission All Saints (2915 E. 36th St.) at 7:30 a.m. and St. San Xavier for Vocations help them promote vocations in their parishes. Monica’s (212 W. Medina Road) at 9:45 a.m. The Vocations cross will stop at St. Mark Pilgrims will gather at St. Margaret Mary at 7 pilgrimages are part of the Catholic culture, Parish in Oro Valley beginning Nov. 9. In a.m., departing at 7:30 p.m., picking up walkers Father Farias said. “We wanted to begin San Luis, young adults from the Yuma-La at Our Lady of Fatima (1950 W. Irvington Vocations Awareness Week with something Paz Vicariate will have a camp-out to discuss Place) at 9:30 a.m. traditional.” vocations. About 40 are signed up to attend that, San Xavier was chosen because it is the oldest The announcement of the pilgrimage quickly Father Farias said. church building in the Diocese. generated interest in social media, the priest Some of this may seem unconventional when Father Jorge Farias Saucedo, Vocations noted. An event page was set up through the compared to previous attempts to nurture director for recruitment, said that in January Vocations Diocese of Tucson Facebook page. In vocations, the priest admitted. However, it a small group of supporters walked the route early October, it had already been reviewed by follows Pope Francis’ call – and feedback from from OMOS to San Xavier – about 17 miles. The 1,100 supporters, 132 of which said they would young people – that vocations outreach needs to distance from St. Margaret Mary to San Xavier is be walking. go to where the young people are. “We have to about 10 miles. Father Farias said there will not be formal go to engage them where they are.” Among Hispanics and Native Americans, registrations, and those who are planning on NOVEMBER 2018 VOCATIONS CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 13 Bishop thanks Sisters of Charity for 85 years’ service

Citing the day’s Gospel, Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger tied the 85 years of service of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill to the story of Christ healing the deaf mute. “Thank you for being in a unique and loving way, for us, Christ the good physician,” he said. The bishop presided at a Sept. 9 Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, the original ministry site for the religious community after coming to the Diocese in 1933. Since then, an estimated 300 religious women from the community have served in Arizona. More than a dozen returned for the Mass, joining the five sisters still in active ministry in the Diocese of Tucson.

The religious community also served at length at St. John Parish and Catholic Outlook photo courtesy of R. Tyburec/F. Duarte/SSPP Crusader Film Club Salpointe Catholic High School, both which sent representatives to the The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill marked 85 years of service in the Diocese of Mass. Tucson in September with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, and celebration afterward in the school gymnasium.

Camp Franciscan Catholic Outlook photo by Steff Koeneman A delegation of young women from the Diocese of Tucson visited Camp Franciscan, a summer experience at the motherhouse of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of Manitowoc, Wis., last June. Santa Rita Abbey What is an Oblate of St. Benedict? Trappist Cistercian Nuns By SHARON HAMMOND with striving to be people of God Tucson Benedictine Coordinator and temples of the Holy Spirit. Their prayer life will flow from this Oblates of St. Benedict are awareness, as will their willingness Christian individuals or families to offer themselves (that is the who enrich their lives by associating meaning of the word “oblate”) for with a Benedictine community the service of God and neighbor to Oblates shape their actions the best of their ability. Oblates do according to the wisdom of Christ as not take on a new set of religious interpreted by St. Benedict. Oblates practices and are not required to strive to become holy in their say a certain number of prayers or chosen way of life. By integrating engage in special devotions. They their prayer and work, they manifest do not live in a religious community Christ’s presence in society. or take vows. St. Paul tells us that each member The Tucson Oblates are affiliated of the body of Christ, the Church, with the Benedictine Sisters of has a special function to perform. Perpetual Adoration formerly of Most are called to the married state Tucson and now in Clyde, MO. and the raising of a family. Some are The oblates currently meet at called to the single life in the world St. Philips of the Hills Episcopal and others to the life of a priest or Church. For more information about religious man or woman. The role the Tucson Oblates please email of oblates is to live in the world, to [email protected] or call become holy in the world and to do (520) 664-5136. Seeking the Face of God what they can to bring the world to To learn more about the God by being witnesses of Christ by Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Prayer - Community - Simple Work - Creation word and example to those around Adoration visit benedictinesisters. them. org/ or call (660) 944-2221. 520-455-5595 [email protected] www.santaritaabbey.org Oblates concern themselves 14 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 La Escritura nos enseña el valor del perdón Este es el 6º artículo de una serie de y más fuertes que nuestros temores siente animado a seguir adelante, Pedro que las veces son demasiado diez. de nuestros enemigos. compartiendo la misericordia con numerosas como para contarlas, Por CACKIE UPCHURCH El Dios al que nos encontramos los demás. diciendo que “no hay que perdonar Directora del Estudio Bíblico de Little en nuestras Escrituras es un Dios Jesús encarna el perdón del Padre, siete, sino setenta veces siete” (Mt Rock que inicia una relación de amor con demostrando la fuerza del perdón 18,22). Después Jesús le cuenta una La ira y la amargura se han lo que ha sido creado, alimenta a un en su enseñanza y en sus acciones. parábola sobre un rey que quería convertido en una epidemia en pueblo con las responsabilidades de A menudo enseñaba a la multitud y ajustar cuentas con sus siervos. nuestro mundo. Quizá esto no sea una relación de alianza y demuestra a sus discípulos sobre la necesidad Uno de ellos persuade al rey de nada nuevo, pero con la llegada de repetidamente la fuerza del perdón de perdonar. Ordenaba a quienes perdonarle una cuantiosa deuda, y las redes sociales y los noticieros de amoroso. Y como en cualquier escuchaban que perdonaran a luego ese mismo siervo se negó a veinticuatro horas, es cada vez más relación, el tiempo y la atención extender la misma misericordia a fácil centrarse en heridas percibidas y una renovación constante son otro que tenía una deuda con él. No o reales. Podríamos permitir a las necesarias para que la relación había aprendido bien la lección del injurias infestarse, tanto como crezca y para que cada parte perdón. individuos como comunidades. verdaderamente conozca y ame al Jesús también enseñó sobre Las enfermedades del otro. la importancia del perdón resentimiento y la venganza son tan El amor siempre ha estado en el incluyéndolo en la sencilla pero prevalentes, que los profesionales de centro de la relación de Dios con su profunda oración que conocemos la salud, los consejeros personales y pueblo, el tipo de amor que persiste como el Padrenuestro (Mt 6,9-15; los líderes religiosos parecen estar en el ofrecimiento de perdón una Lc 11,2-4). Le pedimos a Dios que de acuerdo: tenemos necesidad de y otra vez a un pueblo pecador. La perdone nuestros pecados, nuestras una gran dosis de aprecio por el naturaleza de perdón de Dios se deudas, así como ejercitamos el perdón. Se nos dice que es bueno puede ver a través de la relación perdón hacia otros en nuestras para nuestra salud psicológica divina con Israel, una y otra vez propias vidas. Eso exige algo más personal. siguiendo a su pueblo, perdonando que un sencillo acto de voluntad, Se nos asegura que puede su negligencia y pecado, y dándole aunque ciertamente tenemos que conducir a una vida más larga y oportunidades para renovar su decidir asumir la tarea del perdón. más sana. Y hay muchos datos que compromiso (e.g. Sal 103,8-12; De hecho, el verdadero perdón apoyan estas afirmaciones. El hecho 130,7-8). Esta relación continua exige una conversión continua, un de que la ciencia y la psicología abre el camino a la conversión. cambio del corazón hacia las cosas afirman lo que enseña la Biblia sólo Los profetas de Israel, en quienes los hubieran ofendido (e.g. de Dios, pidiéndole que nos dé la sirve para reforzar su importancia. particular, reciben el encargo de Marcos 11,25), que se reconciliaran gracia de estar preparados para Aunque es verdad que las anunciar el deseo de Dios de que unos con otros (e.g. Mat 5,21-26), ofrecer misericordia y aceptar la guerras, los resentimientos y los el pueblo ejercite la justicia y la incluso a amar a los enemigos (e.g. misericordia a nuestra vez. Las maquinaciones se encuentran en misericordia. Cuando fallan, como Mt 5,43-48); Lc 6,27-29). Es un Escrituras demuestran que el las páginas de nuestras Biblias, y es el caso de la mayoría de quienes encargo fuerte y no podemos dejar perdón es un signo de fortaleza que esas mismas dinámicas a veces estamos en proceso de conversión, de preguntarnos cómo hacerlo o si que refleja la propia naturaleza de se usan en el nombre de la religión los profetas les recuerdan el gran merece la pena hacerlo. Dios. Incluso desde la cruz, se nos hoy día, el Dios que encontramos en amor de Dios y su tierno perdón Cuando se le insiste en la dice que Jesús perdonó a los que lo esas páginas es mucho más grande (e.g. Is 1,18; 43,25; Jer 31,34). pregunta de cuántas veces hay crucificaron (Lc 23,24). ¡Qué gran que nuestras mezquinas diferencias Perdonado por Dios, Israel se que perdonar, Jesús deja saber a testimonio del poder del perdón! NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 15 ¿Qué es la enseñanza social católica? Se le ha llamado “el secreto mejor guardado del obispos de Tucson, desde el principio, pusieron catolicismo” porque no son muchas las personas en práctica esas enseñanzas básicas en nuestro que crecieron aprendiendo la enseñanza social medio. También se presentarán artículos sobre católica, a pesar de que la Biblia está repleta de diferentes maneras en que los católicos de hoy ejemplos, pueden aplicar la enseñanza social de la Iglesia en y la historia muestra una y otra vez cómo se ha su vida diaria. manifestado en todas las culturas y en todos los En el sitio web diocesano, diocesetucson. tiempos. org, hay una lista de los 21 documentos más Esta serie ofrece los siete temas de la enseñanza pertinentes desde que la trascendental encíclica social católica, identificados por los obispos de del papa Leo, Rerum Novarum, fue difundida en EE. UU. Se incluirán narraciones de cómo los 1891.

Tema 5: La Dignidad del Trabajo y Los Tema 6: La Solidaridad Somos una familia humana cualesquiera que sean nuestras Derechos de Los Trabajadores diferencias nacionales,raciales, étnicas, económicas e ideológicas. Somos los custodies de nuestros hermanos y hermanas dondequiera La economía debe servir al pueblo y no al revés. El trabajo es más que una forma de ganarse la vida, es una forma de participar que se encuentren. Amar a nuestro prójimo tiene dimensiones continuamente en la creación de Dios. Si se ha de proteger la globales en un mundo cada vez más pequeñio. En el mero centro de dignidad del trabajo, entonces debe respetarse los derechos básicos la virtud de la solidaridad está la búsqueda de la justicia y la paz. de los trabajadores-el derecho a un trabajo productive, a salaries El Papa Paulo VI nos dijo: “si quieres paz, trabaja por la justicia”. adecuados y justos, a organizar sindicatos y a unirse a ellos, a la El Evangelia nos llama a ser pacificadores. Nuestro amor por todos propiedad privada y a la iniciativa económica. nuestros hermanos y hermanas exige que fomentemos la paz en un mundo rodeado de violencia y conflicto.

El papa: Robar sueldos y beneficios al obrero es pecado mortal

Por CAROL GLATZ Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Jesús no midió sus palabras cuando dijo “ay de ustedes los ricos”, después de enumerar las bienaventuranzas según escrito por san Lucas, dijo el papa durante una homilía matutina. Si alguien hoy día “hiciese hoy una homilía así, en los periódicos del día siguiente dirían: ‘Ese cura es comunista’. La pobreza está en el centro del Evangelio”, dijo el papa Francisco. Celebrando Misa en la capilla de la Casa Santa Marta el 24 de mayo, el papa Francisco enfocó su homilía en la primera lectura de la Carta de Santiago (5:1-6), donde el apóstol regaña a los ricos. No solo su riqueza “está podrida”, la descomposición y la corrosión de sus posesiones materiales “dará testimonio contra ustedes” el día del juicio, dice el pasaje. El papa dijo que CNS foto por Paul Haring El Papa Francisco da un pulgar hacia arriba mientras saluda a la multitud después de celebrar la Misa de canonización de siete Santiago nuevos santos en la Plaza de San Pedro en el Vaticano el 14 de octubre. Entre los canonizados estaban San Pablo VI y San Oscar criticó a los Romero. patronos que no fueron inspiradas por el Espíritu “ay de ustedes que abusan de la pertenezca a asociaciones católicas pagaron a sus Santo. gente, que explotan el trabajo, que y rece novenas. trabajadores Hasta en Italia hay aquellos que pagan en negro, que no pagan la Él dijo que cuando un patrono no y los reclamos de esos trabajadores despojan a personas de sus trabajos aportación a las pensiones, que no paga lo que se debe “esa injusticia es llegaron a oídos del Señor. para proteger sus bienes, pero a dan vacaciones. ¡Ay de ustedes!” pecado mortal. No estás en gracia de La gente podría pensar quienes hacen eso “¡ay de ustedes!”, El robo de salarios, igual que Dios. No lo digo yo, lo dice Jesús, lo erróneamente que Santiago es “un no según el papa, sino según Jesús, “descuentos” de salario, “es pecado, dice el apóstol Santiago”. sindicalista”, dijo el papa Francisco, él dijo. es pecado”, dijo el papa, aunque el El artículo continúa en la página 16 pero él es un apóstol cuyas palabras Él dijo que Jesús es el que dice patrono vaya a Misa todos los días, 16 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 La enseñanza social católica y los obispos de Tucson

La enseñanza social católica no es algo nuevo en nuestra fe, ni les era desconocida a los líderes espirituales que han servido en la Diócesis de Tucson. A continuación publicamos la tercera parte de una serie que nos muestra cómo los obispos practicaron la enseñanza social católica en su tiempo. Francis Joseph Green nació un 7 de julio de 1906 en Corning, N.Y., pero se mudó a Prescott, AZ, después de la muerte de su padre en 1911. Asistió a la Academia San José donde las hermanas religiosas lo animaron para que ingresara en el seminario. Así, el comenzó sus estudios en el Colegio San José, en Mountain View, Calif., y al tiempo finalizó su formación en el Seminario San Patricio, en Menlo Park, Calif. Fue ordenado sacerdote el 15 de mayo de 1932. Catholic Outlook foto por Diocesan Archives Después de sus primeros encargos, fue designado El obispo Francis J. Green y el obispo Maunel D. Moreno párroco de la Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo, Dimitió a los 75 años de acuerdo con el Derecho de ser designado quinto obispo de Tucson el 12 Tucson. Más adelante recibió el título de Canónico, y su renuncia fue aceptada el 28 de de enero de 1982. monseñor y se desempeñó como vicario general julio de 1981. Falleció 13 años después. El obispo Moreno inmediatamente dio a de la Diócesis de Tucson. Su sucesor, el obispo Manuel D. Moreno, conocer su visión para la diócesis celebrando En 1953 fue nombrado obispo auxiliar bajo el nació el 27 de noviembre de 1930, en Placentia, su Misa de investidura en la histórica Misión de obispo Daniel J. Gercke. Luego fue coadjutor, y el Calif., en el seno de una familia de agricultores San Xavier en lugar de hacerlo en la Catedral 28 de septiembre de 1960 fue designado a ocupar mexicanos migrantes. Su deseo era seguir de San Agustín. Desde ese momento centró sus el cargo de su predecesor. una carrera en negocios y se graduó de UCLA esfuerzos en la evangelización y el desarrollo del El obispo Green asistió a las cuatro sesiones en 1953 con un título de administración de liderazgo laico, especialmente de los hispanos. del Concilio Vaticano II, de 1962 a 1965. empresas. Poco después de su graduación ingresó También colaboró en iniciativas de asistencia a Además de implementar las reformas del en el seminario después de haber considerado migrantes mexicanos que enfrentaban obstáculos concilio, el obispo Green impulsó la expansión de programas de servicio a los pobres con la reestructuración de Caridades Católicas para Desde ese momento centró sus esfuerzos en la dar paso a Servicios Comunitarios Católicos evangelización y el desarrollo del liderazgo laico, (CCS). Añadió el Centro de Salud Sta. Elizabeth y erigió instalaciones de atención de la salud especialmente de los hispanos. en Nogales, Phoenix y Tucson. El obispo Green también participó en diálogos con representantes de otras religiones para abordar temas cívicos la gran necesidad de sacerdotes hispanos. de índole moral y social en Arizona, y estableció importantes. Asistió al Seminario de Nuestra Señora Reina una Oficina de Misión Social Católica en la Conforme a las reformas del Vaticano II, de los Ángeles, en San Fernando, Calif., y al Diócesis. reinstituyó el diaconato local para, entre otros Seminario San Juan, en Camarillo, Calif. Fue Presentó su renuncia por enfermedad el 7 de objetivos, aumentar la presencia del ministerio ordenado sacerdote el 25 de abril de 1961 para marzo de 2003, y falleció tres años más tarde. en las prisiones. También expandió la labor de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Quince años CCS en materia de reasentamiento de refugiados. después fue nombrado obispo auxiliar allí, antes

riquezas “destruyen el trato armonioso entre los sobre la pobreza, creyendo que es algo social, SUELDOS continúa por página 15 hombres, arruinan la vida, arruinan el alma”. político. ¡No! Es Evangelio puro”, dijo el papa. La condena es severa porque “las riquezas son “La predicación sobre la pobreza está La riqueza puede convertir a la gente en una idolatría” que seduce a la gente y Jesús sabía en el centro de la predicación de Jesús. esclavos, dijo el papa Francisco, por lo tanto que la gente no puede servirle a dos señores; ‘Bienaventurados los pobres’ es la primera “animo a hacer un poco más de oración y un tienen que escoger a Dios o al dinero, dijo el bienaventuranza”, él dijo, y la pobreza es central poco más de penitencia” por los ricos. papa. en cómo Jesús se identifica cuando regresa a “No eres libre ante las riquezas. Para serlo, “La riqueza te agarra y no te suelta, yendo Nazaret y predica en la sinagoga: “El Espíritu del debes tomar distancia y rezar al Señor”, él dijo. contra el primer mandamiento: amar a Dios con Señor está sobre mí, porque me ha ungido para “Si el Señor te ha dado riquezas es para darlas a todo el corazón”, él dijo. dar buenas nuevas a los pobres”. los demás, para hacer en su nombre tantas cosas Él dijo que también va en contra del segundo “Pero siempre en la historia hemos tenido la buenas por los demás”. mandamiento de amar al prójimo porque las debilidad de intentar eliminar esa predicación NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 17 Cinco días en Afganistán nos colman de esperanza

Nota del editor: En la última década intensas que todo se cierra. CRS no ha habido en nuestra comunidad recluta y capacita maestros para un mejor ejemplo de vivir el llamado estas escuelas donde, en la mayoría a la solidaridad mundial que el obispo de los casos, los niños aún no han emérito Gerald F. Kicanas. Cuando recibido educación. fue nombrado presidente de CRS en Las edades de los alumnos el año 2010, dijo: «Servir a los pobres oscilan entre los 10 y los 18 años. es la esperanza más grande de todo Todos se reúnen en un salón de obispo. Es un gran privilegio ser parte del corazón y la mano que la Iglesia clases generalmente ubicado en la de Estados Unidos extiende hacia los mezquita local. pobres de todo el mundo en nombre de Fue muy emocionante ver el los católicos del país». Aunque ya no es deseo de aprender de los niños y miembro de la mesa directiva de CRS, el la gratitud profunda que los padres obispo continúa viajando en su nombre expresaban a CRS por brindarles a para recordarles a los pueblos de los sus hijos la oportunidad de recibir rincones más oscuros del mundo que los una educación que de lo contrario católicos de Estados Unidos no los han estaría fuera de su alcance. olvidado. A continuación publicamos CRS necesita fondos adicionales sus reflexiones sobre su visita a para ampliar estas escuelas Afganistán el verano pasado. comunitarias; todavía hay alrededor de tres millones de niños en Por EL OBISPO EMERITO GERALD F. Afganistán que no tienen acceso a la KICANAS educación. Catolico Outlook foto por el obispo emérito Kicanas El obispo emérito Gerald F. Kicanas y las hermanas en Afganistán CRS ayuda a los agricultores Los afganos están cansados de a cultivar patatas y trigo. Antes, la guerra. Los conflictos se han muchas de las patatas que cobrado la vida de innumerables caminar más de nueve millas de ida niños con discapacidades graves. almacenaban se les pudrían. Cuando inocentes. Muchas personas se han y vuelta para asistir a la escuela del La labor de esta comunidad CRS introdujo la ventilación del visto desplazadas en un país donde gobierno. Las familias les permiten siempre me deja sorprendido. Las producto almacenado, las pérdidas las hostilidades internas continúan a los varones que recorran esa integrantes están limitadas a su se redujeron considerablemente. afectando a varias regiones, a distancia, pero a las niñas no. hogar y rara vez pueden salir a la CRS les ha enseñado a sembrar menudo a causa de rivalidades de En la mayoría de calle. Tres de las cuatro huertas pequeñas en el fondo de las tribus que desde hace tiempo se los países, CRS trabaja hermanas han servido allí casas para que tengan alimentos al disputan territorios. A pesar de que colaborando con agencias desde hace 12 años. ¡Qué alcance, y a construir huertos en este año hubo un respiro después locales. En Afganistán, difícil debe de ser! ojo de cerradura, que consisten en del Ramadán (15 de mayo al 14 de CRS implementa los Nuestro grupo pasó la un bancal de cultivo elevado a la junio) cuando el Talibán y las tropas programas de asistencia y mayor parte del tiempo en altura de la cintura para proteger los del gobierno se dieron la mano y educación por su cuenta las tierras altas centrales cultivos de animales que podrían anunciaron un cese al fuego, ISIS porque no hay con quién donde CRS ofrece la comérselos. Ahora, los granjeros quebró ese momento de calma y ha colaborar. mayor parte de sus pueden cultivar una variedad de habido un retorno a la lucha. Este verano yo pasé cinco días programas. verduras y hortalizas como coliflor, En medio del conflicto, la en Afganistán observando el Para llegar a dos pequeñas chalotes, espinaca y zanahorias, y agencia Catholic Relief Services trabajo de CRS. Comenzamos en aldeas, Yakawlang y Dar e Chasht, su dieta ya no es tan limitada como (CRS) se acerca al pueblo afgano, Kabul, la capital del país, donde viajamos mayormente por antes. especialmente a aquellos que viven CRS patrocina una escuela para caminos sin pavimentar. Durante Además, CRS ha llevado a estas en zonas rurales remotas de las niños sordos iniciada por un el trayecto, pasamos por paisajes comunidades metodologías nuevas tierras altas centrales. La gente que hombre sordo y ciego. Es toda deslumbrantes, similares a los que para el cuidado de los animales, y ha vive en esas pequeñas aldeas ha una inspiración ver cómo él logró he visto viajando en Arizona. Vimos introducido el uso de la ventilación sufrido enormemente a causa del poner la educación al alcance de granjas exuberantes bordeadas de y la luz en los cobertizos de régimen restrictivo del Talibán, estos niños excluidos del sistema. árboles en los valles, destacándose almacenamiento. que llegó a su fin allí en 2002. Los Hay más de 500 niños en la contra un fondo de montañas áridas. En nuestros encuentros con los programas de asistencia de CRS escuela, y varios de los maestros Estas regiones son relativamente líderes de las comunidades, oímos ayudan a los agricultores a aumentar también fueron estudiantes allí. seguras porque el Talibán se ha ido. una y otra vez cuán agradecidos la productividad de sus plantaciones Fue maravilloso ver el ímpetu y el Afganistán es un estado islámico están por el trabajo de CRS. de patatas y trigo, y a acceder a entusiasmo con que los niños me compuesto predominantemente por La alegría más grande de estos mercados donde pueden vender el mostraban lo que habían aprendido gente que practica el islam. Aunque cinco días fue conocer a padres de excedente de sus cosechas. del lenguaje de señas. Allí, al muchos de ellos son sunitas, familia que solo buscan mejorar la CRS ha abierto escuelas sentirse aceptados y valorados, su los habitantes de las zonas que vida de sus hijos. Están orgullosos comunitarias en estos pueblos espíritu se ha transformado. visitamos eran chiitas. de ser afganos y quieren tener rurales. El analfabetismo todavía Las misioneras de la caridad Las escuelas comunitarias de la oportunidad de vivir en paz. es prevalente entre las mujeres, manejan un centro de distribución las aldeas operan en primavera Rezamos unidos para que su deseo especialmente en las áreas más de comestibles en Kabul, que y verano. Los inviernos son tan se cumpla. remotas, donde un niño tiene que también sirve como hogar para inclementes y las nevadas tan 18 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 Ministerio redistribuye equipo médico en Arizona y en el extranjero Por MICHAEL BROWN Director Editorial

El ministerio Southwest Medical Aid (SMA) es una organización no denominacional sin fines de lucro que, bajo la dirección de Jose Ralls y a través de socios de la comunidad, distribuye suministros médicos a personas necesitadas. En una ocasión memorable para Ralls, una mujer recibió una cama de hospital para su esposo. El hombre necesitaba la cama desde hacía años pero no podía comprarla. Ralls recuerda que cuando estaba cargando la cama para transportarla, vio que por el rostro de la mujer corrían lágrimas de gratitud. “Lo único que ella quería era algo que ayudara a su esposo a sentirse más cómodo”. SMA fue fundada por los salvatorianos laicos Jan Izlar y su esposo, Jim, en 2001, y aún es evidente la fuerte influencia salvatoriana, como la de Michael Johnson, un salvatoriano laico que actualmente preside la mesa Jose Ralls en Southwest Medical Aid directiva. Él se refiere a SMA como “el secreto mejor guardado de “Un almacén vacío es un almacén nueva o algún arreglo, lo cual SMA las solicitudes atendidas por SMA Tucson”. feliz”, dijo. no puede costear, dijo Ralls. proceden del sur de Arizona, y un 21 Johnson todavía recuerda la Cuando Ralls comenzó a trabajar SMA cuenta con que sus socios por ciento corresponde a donaciones mirada de agradecimiento de un como voluntario en SMA hace 18 locales evalúen las necesidades para grupos locales de auxilio que hombre de Ajo que recibió una meses, ayudaba con el inventario de físicas y económicas de los viajan a México. En 2017-18, SMA silla de ruedas, y ya no tendría que las cajas para necesidades especiales, solicitantes, para que los pobres distribuyó más de 51,000 libras de valerse de un carrito de mecánico unas 20 horas a la semana. Pero tengan acceso a artículos médicos. materiales con un valor de $2.3 para ir de un lado a otro. cuando los directores ejecutivos La oficina de la Parroquia de la millones. SMA recibe donaciones de dimitieron este año hace unos meses, Santísima Trinidad informa que Ralls y Johnson indicaron que particulares y de grupos, incluyendo la mesa directiva le pidió a Ralls que reciben una o dos llamadas al mes, SMA no acepta medicamentos el 3000 Club, una agencia sin fines asumiera el puesto y ahora él trabaja se comunican con SMA, y por lo que requieren receta médica de lucro de Tucson que tiene entre 30 y 35 horas a la semana. general los artículos solicitados están porque estos están controlados acuerdos con hospitales para recoger Ralls se jubiló de un disponibles. por un sinnúmero de reglamentos y distribuir suministros excedentes o cargo ejecutivo en el “En muchos casos, la gubernamentales. con fecha de caducidad próxima. gobierno, y sabía muy gente a duras penas logra Lo que el ministerio necesita Las donaciones se distribuyen a poco de dispositivos reunir el dinero para la es más visibilidad, dice Ralls. entidades locales, como el Centro médicos duraderos o consulta con el médico, y Recientemente él se reunió con de Salud El Río, la Misión Gospel accesorios y suministros no les queda para comprar oficiales del Departamento de Rescue, la Parroquia de la Santísima que las enfermeras el equipo que necesitan”, Bomberos de Tucson que le Trinidad, el Centro para mujeres voluntarias manejan todas dijo Ralls. mencionaron el elevado número de Reachout y la Sociedad de San las semanas. El único requisito de llamadas de socorro de personas Vicente de Paul. “¿Sabes qué es esto?”, preguntó SMA para la distribución de equipo con hipertensión. SMA armó kits SMA funciona con lo mínimo, dijo Ralls señalando un aparato con médico es que quien lo recibe no de aparatos y los distribuyó para Ralls, y todos los puestos, incluso el asiento y rueditas para personas lo venda. En cuanto la persona ya que la gente pudiera tomarse la suyo, los ocupan voluntarios. mayores con problemas de equilibrio no lo vaya a usar, debe devolverlo o presión en casa. En consecuencia, Las instalaciones son alrededor o estabilidad. “Se ven por todas dárselo a alguien que lo necesite. las personas procuran tratamiento de un tercio oficina y dos tercios partes pero yo no sabía que les Johnson, quien ha viajado tres oportunamente y los bomberos almacén de aparatos y accesorios llaman andadores”. veces a Tanzania en misiones reciben menos llamadas. médicos – como muletas y Hay quienes donan aparatos o médicas y había estudiado para ser Ralls dijo que el ministerio sillas con inodoro – disponibles equipo médico cuando la persona sacerdote salvatoriano, dijo que SMA necesita donaciones de efectivo inmediatamente. En otra área hay que los usaba ha fallecido o no tiene una muy buena relación con el para cubrir costos de servicios cajas con artículos descartables de los necesita más. Las sillas de almacén de la Misión Salvatoriana, relacionados. También les ayudaría un solo uso o de uso limitado – como ruedas siempre están en demanda que maneja un depósito de 25,000 contar con más voluntarios. El jeringas, vendas elásticas y frascos y, afortunadamente, recibimos pies cuadrados en Wisconsin. Su horario es: martes a viernes, de 11 para especímenes – que serán donaciones con bastante frecuencia. propósito es asistir a comunidades a.m. a 3 p.m. empaquetados para necesidades Ralls añadió que no pueden aceptar del extranjero, y en 2017 envió 43 especiales y almacenados aparte. nada dañado porque el ministerio no contenedores a 35 misiones en 16 Si necesita más información sobre Ralls dijo que el ministerio tiene la tiene taller ni cuenta con personal países. SMA provee algunos de los Southwest Medical Aid, llame al (520) posibilidad de usar otro sitio cercano capacitado para hacer reparaciones. suministros y equipos médicos que 622-2938 o envíe un email a sma@ para almacenar donaciones, pero La demanda de sillas de ruedas el almacén de la Misión Salvatoriana southwestmedicalaid.org. prefiere que todo se distribuya tan motorizadas es aun mayor, pero distribuye a otros países. pronto como llega. las que recibimos necesitan batería Alrededor del 51 por ciento de NOVEMBER 2018 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 19 Audit results for the Diocese of Tucson Every three years an onsite audit takes place - OCAAP has developed into a model in dioceses across the country. On Sept. 24-25, a OUR CALL TO PROTECT worthy of helping other dioceses; StoneBridge Business Partners’ auditor performed Dr. Rosemary Celaya-Alston, M.A., Ed. D - Applicant tracking software that a physical field review of the work of the Office the Human Resources Department recently of Child, Adolescent and Adult Protection and church requirements; and implemented for volunteers and employees (OCAAP), according to the US bishop’s “Charter - Providing for means of accountability reduces duplication, and the clearance process for the Protection of Children and Young People.” for the future to ensure the problem continues has been accessible faster. The Charter is a comprehensive set of to be effectively dealt with through the USCCB’s procedures originally developed by the US Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and our There are two areas that the auditor assessed Conference Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in June own Sexual Misconduct Review Board. that needed to be addressed: 2002 for use by all dioceses nationwide. These As a result of the annual audit, Stonebridge - Posters and victim assistance information procedures address allegations of sexual abuse has reported that the Diocese of Tucson is needs to be consistently displayed publicly in the of minors by Catholic clergy. The Charter also successfully following and is in compliance with parishes and schools; includes guidelines for providing reconciliation, the Charter. The StoneBridge report also included - The Diocese needs to continue efforts in healing, accountability, and prevention of future verbal feedback to Bishop Edward Weisenburger; tracking background checks and training. acts of abuse. The document was revised in 2005, Msgr. Jeremiah McCarthy, the diocesan We commend all in our diocese for their 2011, and 2018. The Charter directs action in all Moderator of the Curia; Rosemary Celaya- dedication and commitment to continuing the following matters: Alston, OCAAP director; and Rachel Guzman, to tighten our safety net to ensure that all of - Creating a safe environment for children OCAAP program manager. The feedback from our ministries are safer. With this effort, the and young people; StoneBridge included: Diocese is able to meet compliance and create an - Healing and reconciliation of victims and - The entire Diocese of Tucson not only is environment that uses best practices to protect all survivors; in compliance, they live the Charter and safety is who are ministered to by our church. - Making prompt and effective response to a top priority in all of its ministries; With sincere gratitude and appreciation, thank allegations; - The level of collaboration between the you, Dr. Rosemary Celaya-Alston and Rachel - Cooperating with civil authorities; diocesan departments, parishes and schools was Guzman - Disciplining offenders within diocesan highly regarded; Resultados de la auditoría de la Diócesis de Tucson Cada tres años se lleva a cabo una - OCAAP se ha convertido en un modelo auditoría en las diócesis de todo el país. El NUESTRO LLAMADO que merece servir de guía para otras diócesis. 24 y 25 de septiembre un auditor de la firma A PROTEJER - El software de seguimiento de StoneBridge Business Partners condujo un Dr. Rosemary Celaya-Alston, M.A., Ed.D candidatos que el Departamento de análisis presencial del trabajo de la Oficina de Recursos Humanos instaló recientemente Protección de Niños, Adolescentes y Adultos Iglesia; y para voluntarios y empleados reduce la (OCAAP) en conformidad con el “Estatuto - Proveer medios de rendición de duplicación, y el proceso de habilitación de para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes” de los cuentas para el futuro a fin de continuar candidatos se ha agilizado. obispos de EE.UU. abordando el problema eficazmente mediante Hay dos áreas evaluadas en la auditoría que El Estatuto consiste en una serie de el Secretariado para la Protección de Niños y necesitan atención: procedimientos originalmente formulados en Jóvenes de la USCCB y nuestra propia Junta - Los carteles y la información de junio de 2002 por la Conferencia de Obispos de Revisión para casos de conducta sexual asistencia para víctimas deben estar exhibidos Católicos de EE.UU. (USCCB) para uso en las inapropiada. al público de manera uniforme en las diócesis a nivel nacional. Los procedimientos Finalizada la auditoría anual, StoneBridge ha parroquias y escuelas. se aplican a imputaciones de abuso sexual reportado que la Diócesis de Tucson cumple - La Diócesis debe continuar sus de menores cometido por clérigos católicos. exitosamente con el Estatuto adhiriéndose a gestiones de seguimiento de las verificaciones Además, el Estatuto incluye pautas para los procedimientos establecidos. El informe de antecedentes y de la capacitación. fomentar la reconciliación, la sanación, la de StoneBridge incluyó también comentarios Agradecemos a todos en nuestra diócesis rendición de cuentas y la prevención de actos verbales para el obispo Edward Weisenburger; por su dedicación y su compromiso a de abuso futuros. El documento, que fue Mons. Jeremiah McCarthy, moderador de la continuar reforzando nuestra red de revisado en 2005, 2011 y 2018, requiere de las Curia en la diócesis; Rosemary Celaya-Alston, protección para que todos nuestros siguientes medidas: directora de OCAAP; y Rachel Guzmán, ministerios sean más seguros. Gracias a sus - Crear un ambiente seguro para los manager del programa de OCAAP. Otras esfuerzos, la Diócesis cumple con las normas niños y los jóvenes; observaciones de StoneBridge: fijadas y ha logrado crear un ambiente donde - Fomentar la sanación y reconciliación - La Diócesis de Tucson no solo cumple el empleo de las mejores prácticas nos permite de las víctimas y los sobrevivientes; con el Estatuto totalmente, sino que lo vive, y proteger a todos en los ministerios de la - Responder rápida y eficazmente a las la seguridad es una prioridad mayor en todos Iglesia. imputaciones; sus ministerios. Con gratitud y apreciación sinceras, gracias. - Cooperar con las autoridades públicas; - El grado de colaboración que hay Dra. Rosemary Celaya-Alston y Rachel - Disciplinar a los transgresores en el entre las parroquias, las escuelas y los Guzmán marco de los mandatos diocesanos y de la departamentos diocesanos fue altamente valorado. 20 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK NOVEMBER 2018 Theme of Respect Life: ‘Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent’

“You who are my messenger, in you I place my resources, forming a toolkit to help local leaders absolute trust.” Our Lady of Guadalupe RESPECT throughout the Church build a culture of life. Each year, the parishes receive a “How to” The titles this year include “A Perfect folder for its use. Gift,” “Caring for Loved Ones at Life’s End,” The annual Respect Life Program begins in LIFE “Bridges of Mercy for Healing after Abortion,” Father Domenico C. Pinti, Vicar for Life October and is a year-round, nationwide effort “Killing the Pain, Not the Patient: Palliative to help Catholics understand, value and become Care vs. Assisted Suicide,” “Another Look at engaged with building a culture that cherishes Contraception” and “Another Look at Abortion.” every human life. and continue through the following September. For more information, go to usccb.org/about/ Sponsored by the US Conference of Catholic To assist with pro-life efforts, the 2018- pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/index.cfm Bishops and carried out by local leaders, these 19 Respect Life Program kit combines select May God bless us with the gift of life. efforts are renewed during Respect Life Month resources from previous years with entirely new

Jesus teaches us that true disciples like that Giving up, giving away widow are willing to give all that they have. This JORDAN MINISTRY includes giving away (charitable acts) and giving …giving over up (daily sacrifices). In this reading, Jesus is Salvatorian Brother Silas Henderson celebrating how this woman is giving over all of Several years ago, I spent a summer in her self - her entire life and livelihood - for the Lithuania helping orphans and foster children service of God. We see this same self-offering learn English. On a rare free weekend, some in Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, when he held friends and I took part in a pilgrimage to a Marian the milk. I couldn’t follow the conversation, but I nothing back for love of each of us. He asked shrine in the countryside. While we were there, still remember the warmth and laughter. Later, I nothing less of us would-be disciples. we met a man who invited us to his home, which, learned that the man was something of a hermit The story of the “widow’s mite” isn’t about it turns out, was little more than a shack built who lived near the shrine and who was quick the size or amount of the gift. Instead, Jesus is from mismatched pieces of lumber, tar paper and to welcome visitors, sharing what little he had reminding us that his disciples will be known not corrugated metal. There was a small garden in for no other reason than that they were fellow by what they give away or give up, but by how the yard and a goat tied to a post nearby. believers. they give over all that they are to God, simply out Once we were settled, the man offered us a His generosity reminded me of the story of the of love. bowl of strawberries and a little jug of goat’s “widow’s mite” (Mk 12:41-44), which we hear a To learn more about Jordan Ministry Team, visit milk. We passed the bowl and jug around, each few Sundays from now. jordanministry.org. of us taking a few of the berries and a drink of