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Catholic Archdiocese of Miami Friday, December 30,1983 Price 25* Vol. XXXI No. 44 ABOUT CAPITALISM Helping hand Bishops face more heat on next pastoral By Jim Lackey magazines, such as Fortune and WASHINGTON (NC)— Even Business Week, have published short before a single word has been set on but stinging articles accusing the paper, a proposed pastoral letter by bishops of trying to write the the U.S. bishops on the American Democratic Party's presidential plat- economy is generating a debate form or of promoting socialism. A similar to that which accompanied mid-December symposium on the the bishops' war and peace pastoral proposed pastoral, held at the issued last May. University of Notre Dame, also add- In recent weeks leading business ed fuel to the rhetorical fire over the letter. 1916-1983 That the proposed pastoral already is generating such an intense discus- sion comes as somewhat of a surprise, given the history of the war and peace GOVERNOR AS BROTHER - Governor Bob Graham (left) helps prepare trays of food for the long line of hungry people at Camilius House, a tem- letter and the more esoteric subject porary shelter for the homeless in downtown Miami. Brother Paul of the Lit- being addressed in the new pastoral. tle Brothers of Good Shepherd is nearby to offer assistance, but it appears The debate over the previous let- the governor is doing well on his own. He spent last Monday at Camilius ter—on a topic emotionally signifi- House to find out what it is like to live the life of a brother serving the poor. cant to major portions of the American public—didn't fully erupt until after that pastoral's first draft economic issues which, the committee ing debates as the definition of "full was issued in mid-1982. says, the new pastoral will address. employment," the government's role BUT WHILE the field of Those topics—employment, poverty, as an employer of last resort, and the economics doesn't evoke as strong an trade and economic planning—are value of such programs as the Com- emotional response as does the ques- issues which have intense advocates prehensive Employment and Training tion of nuclear conflict, economic on all sides. Act, or CETA, which many church policy issues do tend to generate On employment, for instance, groups supported but which the heated debate among such figures as Archbishop Rembert Weakland of Reagan administration dismantled as economists, corporate executives, Milwaukee, chairman of the drafting wasteful. Father Antonio Navarrete union leaders and politicians. committee, has said Catholic social Economic planning is another topic "troubador of God," made it In part the bishops' committee teaching can make a case for employ- which is bound to raise controversy "home" for Christmas, and which will draft the pastoral finds ment creation as a top national priori- no matter what the bishops say, given is eulogized... Page 9. itself in the middle of this debate ty. That undoubtedly will get the the growing national debate over because of the four controversial bishops into the thick of such ongo- (Continued on page 4) *Only half as many priests in U.S. church in 16 years Report: vocations are dwindling

CHICAGO (NC) — By the year "There is no doubt that the topic decline in ordinations, the average nent deacons are filling roles on, 2000, active diocesan clergy in the chosen for this conference relates diocesan priest will be older, the reserved to priests," he said. "Nor United States might decline by as directly to the mission of the church," study concluded. does it ignore new forms of church much as 50 percent, and most priests said Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Father Eugene Hemrick, director which are changing the image of will be in the 46-75 age bracket. Chicago. "In such a situation, we of research for the U.S. Catholic priesthood." Those figures were included in a simply cannot sit back and do Conference, said that in the last 15 He said the study starts with the study by scholars at the Center for nothing." years, seminary enrollment at the premise that the existence of the or- Youth Studies at the Catholic Univer- The CUA study, funded by a grant high school and college level declined dained priesthood is at stake. sity of America in Washington, D.C. provided by the Lilly Foundation, 74 percent; religious novitiates, 68 "To grow or not to grow in priestly The study was released at the Foun- came to its conclusions by combining percent; and theologates, 50 percent. vocatiohs is the bottom line," he said. dations and Donors Interested in projections for ordinations with pro- "The research on priestly vocations While the number of persons in Catholic Activities Conference in jections for resignations. Due to the does not deny that laity and perma- Catholic seminaries has decreased, Chicago. The conference was spon- Protestant seminaries are seeing an sored by FADICA in association with increase in enrollment. The reason the National Conference of Catholic for the Catholic shortage "must be Bishops Committee on Vocations, Why factors peculiar to Catholicism and to Serra International and the Lilly the Catholic priesthood as presently Endowment. Theme of the con- Research shows five uniquely Catholic factors: structured," said Father Richard P. ference was "Laborers for the Vine- Celibacy, life-long commitment, a male-only McBrien of the University of Notre yard: A Conference on Church Voca- limitation, little economic opportunity, different Dame. tions." dress/lifestyle, according to Fr. Richard McBrien. (Continued on page 4) Pope pledges peace for Central America By John Thavis well-being of Guatemalans." VATICAN CITY "(NC)—In talks to In one Guatemalan church jurisdic- two new ambassadors to the Holy See, tion, the Diocese of Santa Cruz del Pope John Paul II underlined the Quiche j the bishop and most of the church's commitment to peace and priests, religious and lay leaders have justice in Central America. been forced to leave because of He said Honduran Christians should violence and threats against their lives. work to promote a more just society, Church leaders have complained that work against hunger and suffering, the government has been unwilling to v and help prisoners and people on the provide adequate protection to church margins of society. personnel. He said the church had a special duty Relations between the church and to defend ethnic and social minorities Guatemalan officials have been strain- "who run the risk of being annihilated ed also over restrictions on church ac- by interests that do not always respect tivities and the killings of several the rights of the individual and his religious and lay leaders. culture." Deutschmann Miron replaces former In a speech to Guatemalan Am- ambassador Luis Valladares . y bassador Jose Alejandro Deutschmann Aycinena, who was fired by the Miron, the pope urged the restoration government last April. of dignity "to all those who suffer The government at that time said he from injustice, neglect and poverty." was being removed because he had fail- The pope also said he hoped "that ed to inform the government im- we can quickly arrive at a normaliza- mediately of a papal clemency request tion of ecclesiastical districts which are in February for six men scheduled to be^ now deprived of their pastors, whose executed for terrorist acts. Valladaresvy purpose is only to work for the Aycinena denied the accusation, saying kingdom of God and thus favor the he had told his superiors immediately.

LONDON BOMBING - The remains of a car which exploded outside Harrod's department store in London lies on the center of the street as police search the debris. Five people were killed in the blast, set off by Provisional Irish Republican Army members. Missouri religious organizations have TORONTO (NQ^Canadian Catholics are initiating and staffing recrea- formed a coalition seeking repeal of the state's capital punishment law. The tional activities, soup kitchens, food banks and counseling services to help the Coalition Against the Death Penalty includes the Missouri Catholic unemployed cope with the frustrations which follow months of fruitless job Conference, the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the state's three dioceses. In a searching. Unemployment, which the Canadian Mental Health Association statement released by Bishop Michael F. McAuliffe of Jefferson City, the says is more than 19 percent and directly affects 2 million Canadians, "chills coalition said that~the major purpose of capital punishment is retribution, the soul and drowns the body." which, they said,/"has the reverse effect, that of fostering violenf acts." Acclaimed ecumenical leader dies Monument to honor slain baby CRESTWOOD, N.Y. (NC)—Father Alexander Schmemann, 62, widely ac- claimed ecumenical leader and dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological COON RAPIDS, Minn. (NC)—Parishioners at Coon Rapids' Church of the Seminary, died of cancer at his home in Crestwood. He was involved in talks Epiphany are collecting money to erect a monument in the parish cemetery in between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches in the late 1950s, memory of an abandoned baby buried there last winter. Rachel Marie Doe, the was an Orthodox observer at the Second Vatican Council from 1962 to 1965 name given to the baby girl tossed from a vehicle onto a busy highway, will have a white Carrara marble monument of Christ and two small children. It and attended the installation of Pope John Paul I. should be ready for dedication on Memorial Day. Vatican and Belize establish relations VATICAN CITY (RNS)—Belize and the Vatican have forged diplomatic ties. Belize's first ambassador to the Vaticah>.Rodolfo Inocente Castillo, Priest charged with anti-Soviet activity presented his credentials to Pope John Paul II and told him, "Thisis a great NEW YORK (NC)T-*A priest sentenced in December to six years in a Soviet day for Belize." Belize, located in Central America, won its independence two labor camp was a well-known Lithuanian clergyman who opposed government years ago. Belize and the Vatican announced their decision to establish full restrictions on religion, according to the Lithuanian Information Center, diplomatic relations last March when the pope was in Belize during his tour of which monitors religious affairs in Lithuania. The center said the priest, Central America. Father Sisitas Tamkevicius, was one of five priests who in 1978 announced the formation of the Catholic Committee for the Defense of Believers' Rights. The Bernardin assails Reagan at service for Soviet news agency Tass said that Father Tamkevicius had been sentenced slain nuns after conviction on charges of anti-Soviet activity. CHICAGO (RNS)—Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin strongly criticized Reagan administration policy in Central America on the third anniversary of the slaytngs of three nuns and a Catholic laywoman in El Salvador. Speaking Police harass Lech Walesa at a prayer service for the women in Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin said the WARSAW, Poland (NC)—Lech Walesa, Nobel Peace Prize winner, was "long-standing patterns of injustice, gross human rights violations and the stopped 11 times by police Dec. 13, detained briefly and summoned to appear wanton taking of human life by death squads" in El Salvador can be resolved Dec. 14 at a police station in Gdansk, Poland, as a witness in an unspecified only by "drastic internal changes, not an ever-escalating military situation." criminal case. According to Father Henryk Jankowski, a group that included He said the president's pocket veto of "legislation that would require Walesa, his wife, son and Father Jankowski was repeatedly stopped and sear- continuing assessment of human rights as a major element of U.S. policy... ched by police asJhey drove the 280 miles from the shrine of Our Lady of can only send the wrong message about the purpose and meaning of our Czestochowa to their home in Gdansk. The priest said he thought the police policy." Cardinal Bernardin urged the president to heed Pope John Paul II's might have been searching for texts of a speech Walesa said he would deliver call during his trip to Central America earlier this year to engage in "dialogue, Dec. 16, the anniversary of the 1970 riots in Gdansk. peace and reconciliation." Brazilian bishop

joins rebel movement Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy NEW YORK (RNS)—A retired (USPS 622-620) President, The Voice Publishing Co., Inc. 'Archdiocese of Miami Brazilian bishop has joined /Weekly Publication Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in the 9401 Biscayne Blvd. Average Weakly paid circulation Robert L. O'Steen Miami Shores, FL. dissident Society of St. Pius X to 60,000 POSTMASTER . oppose Vatican II reforms of the Editor Send change of address notices to THE VOICE, Catholic Church. Bishop Antonio de Distributed to the home by mall on P.O: Box 38-1059, Miami, FL Friday and bought In 132 churches on MAILING ADDRESS Castro-Mayer, 79, retired as head of Sunday, 45 weeks in the year. Ana Rodriguez-Soto-News Editor Edith Miller-Display Advertising P.O. BOX 38-1059 the Diocese of Campos in Rio de Miami, FL332381059 Second class postage paid at Miami, Prentice Browning-Staff Writer June Meyers-Classified Advertising TELEPHONES Janeiro in 1981. His active Florida. Subscription rates $7.50 a year, Betsy Kennedy-Staff Writer Piedad C. Fernandez-Circulation Manager News: 7584543 Foreign $10. Single copy 25t. Published identification with the movement Advertising, Classified every Friday except every other week In means that Archbishop Lefebvre is June, July and August. Circulation Ft. Lauderdale 525-5157 no longer the only prelate to be W. Palm Bch. 883-1951 involved in its leadership. Page 2 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE nd Front HELPED 1000 FLEE 'Dead' bishop returning home to Nicaragua •P

By NC NEWS SERVICE his courage and said the Indians' Bishop Salvator Schlaefer, who departure from Nicaragua showed was praised by President Reagan for their determination to live in his role in helping at least 1,000 democracy. Nicaraguan Indians flee their home- Bishop Schlaefer, a 63-year-old land shortly before Christmas, said Capuchin, was accompanied on the he will return to Nicaragua, where he three-day walk through rough terrain PRIESTS ARRESTED—Police in Santiago, Chile, use tear gas and a has been a missionary for 38 years. amid gunfire by,another American water cannon to break up a demonstration by about 150 priests, nuns and pacifists protesting the use of torture by Chile's secret Nicaragua's Sandinista govern- priest, Capuchin Father ^endelin Shafer, who also reached Honduras police. About 40 demonstrators, including three priests, were ar- ment, which the Indians were fleeing, rested, questioned and released. Wisconsin, villagers fleeing with Bishop accompany them. road," he added. where he joined his 89-year-old Schlaefer apparently decided to leave HE SAID, "I have no fear of the mother for Christmas, the bishop when they were told they, too, were "The idea, as I see it, is that the Nicaraguan government. They can said he had left voluntarily with the to be relocated across the country to Miskitos had the exodus planned for throw me out if they are not in agree- Indians when they decided to flee to assist in Nicaragua's coffee harvest. some time and took advantage of my ment with my attitude, or they can Honduras. Bishop Schaefler is The bishop said the fleeing group visit to leave," he said in Tegucigalpa. kill me, but I don't think that is possi- apostolic vicar of Bluefields, was not attacked by Sandinista He said that the Sandinista govern- ble." Nicaragua. military airplanes, as had been ment "has Marxist and communist, "The pope sent me to Nicaragua to HE ALSO RECEIVED a telephone reported by Anti-Sandinista groups, tendencies and they (the Indians) are serve the church, not to serve any call on Christmas day from President but did encounter shooting from San- very spiritual people who want government, but the people," he said, Reagan, who congratulated him for dinista troops during the exodus. respect for the church. We were not talking about his intention to return. Our differences on women priests need not separate us—Catholic/Anglican study More study on women By Jerry Filteau . • Rejects social norms or roles for" human beings as created in the image reasons given by the Vatican's doc- WASHINGTON ( NC) — "Fur- women that treat them as inferior. of God and redeemed in Jesus Christ. trinal congregation for the official ther studies are needed" oh the ques- "One cannot rightly appeal to Chris- The Catholic and Anglican Roman Catholic position barring tion of the ordination of women to tian theology to justify" such treat- theologians in dialogue group women from the priesthood and the the priesthood, the Anglican-Roman ment, it says. stressed the importance of human reasons given for admitting women Catholic Dialogue in the U.S.A. has • Rejects discrimination against sexuality, "whether male or female," priests by those in the Anglican Com- concluded. the fibmQsexually oriented but as a reflection in the created order of munion who support the ordination The key to such studies concerns declares homosexual activity "moral- "the creating and nurturing activity of women. "the nature of representational im- ly wrong." A homosexual union can- of the living God." Without resolving the question agery, especially as it applies to the not form the "one flesh" or "provide The Genesis text about God itself, the authors said that both Eucharist and the ordained ministry," an image of God" needed for creating human beings, male and churches need to study more deeply the theologians of the ARC dialogue sacramental marriage, it says. female, in his image "helps us to the question of "representational im- said. • Praises celibacy and con- realize that the image of God resides agery" as it applies to the issue of Another question that needs to be secrated virjmity_js_^i^e^chajtologi:L not simply in the solitary human be- whether a priest must be male in order to represent Christ as he does in resolved, they said, is whether the dif- cal" witness." This witness com- ing, but even more in human beings ferent practices of the Roman celebrating the Eucharist. plements and supports "the incarna- in interpersonal relationships... the Catholic and Anglican churches with " Referring to the "hierarchy of tional witness of the love between division of humankind into two sexes regard to ordaining women are "doc- truths" in Christian belief, the married persons," and "these voca* creates a framework for interrelation- trinal or disciplinary" in their nature. tions are mutually enriching," it says, theologians also noted that "increas- ships that images self-giving in God," The question of women priests was ing numbers in both our churches" • Cites shared Catholic-Anglican they said. just one area touched by a new ARC believe that "our differences (over beliefs concerning Mary and the In discussing Christ as the unique, document, "Images of God: Reflec- women priests) need not separate us." saints. It suggests that Catholic ultimate revelation to humankind of tions on Christian Anthropology," beliefs about Mary and devotion to the invisible God, they called for On the Catholic dogmatic defini- released Dec. 22 after four years of her need not be an issue that divides "careful and critical evaluation" of tions of Mary's Immaculate Concep- work. the churches. "the theological significance of tion and Assumption, they said that The 9,000-word paper also: The common thread running Jesus' maleness." "some Episcopalians could" accept • Cites both masculine and through the document's conclusions They said that members of the those teachings "without contradic- feminine images of God. While grant- on such diverse topics as women dialogue disagreed, "not strictly ting their accepted formularies." ing the predominance of masculine priests, homosexuality and Mary is an according to church allegiance," over On the other hand, they acknowl- images in Scripture and Christian attempt to understand the place of "the relevance of sexuality" in under- edged that Marian piety is "thought tradition, it rejects an exclusively human sexuality in Christian an- standing how Christ relfects God. to be unnecessary by many masculine understanding of God. thropology — in the understanding of The study document outlined the Episcopalians".

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THE VOICE/ Friday, December 30,1989/ Page 3 crisis (Continued from page 1) the number needed to serve that Research has shown five unique population. Catholic factors: celibacy, life-long commitment, a male-only limitation, Oblate Father Thomas Singer said little or no opportunity for economic the vocation ministry is "almost go- advancement and pressure for a life- ing through the stages of a dying pro- j>tyle_ and manner of dress which sets cess. Once we accept that, we can ask~ ohe~apart from society. the right questions."

• • • . Also at the conference, Notre Bishop Thomas Murphy of Great Dame Sister Marie Augusta Neal Falls-Billings, Mont,, cited three criti- revealed data compiled from a survey cal strategies for vocations: of sisters' congregations which in- dicated that since 1966, overall —Quality of the life of the church membership in women's religious at every level. "It is out of that en- orders is down 60 percent. The vironment that vocations are born." number of sisters taking final vows is ^The problem demands research. down 30 percent; initial commitment, It is the church's responsibility to 86 percent; novices, 89 percent; and help distinguish ordained ministries candidates, 83 percent. with their own difficulties and to Sister Neal cited a 159 percent define lay ministry, Bishop Murphy decline in what she called the said. "replacement value" of sisters, bas- —We should support priests, ing the figure on the increase in brothers and sisters, and they, in Catholic population in relationship to turn, will call others to the commit- the number of sisters available and ment. On capitalism (Continued from page 1) should say anything about whether economies such as Japan's economics. operate more efficiently than systems While some argued thatthe bishops where there is less overall government have no particular expertise in planning or industrial policy-setting. economics and should not be ex- pected to provide any enlightenment ONE EXAMPLE Of the debate in that field, others said the churHl already taking place in Washington has a legitimate pastoral concern for JESUS' TUNIC KIDNAPP€D?-TMs tunic befleved by torn* to over the bishops' letter came at a re- the effects of unemployment or plant ' have been worn by Jesus (shown in 1934 file photo) is being heid cent public policy symposium spon- closings and shojuld be free to con- for ransom by thieves, demanding the release from jail of three sored by the American Enterprise In- tribute its concerns to the public members of an anarchist group and a $35,700 donation to stitute, a 40-year-old "think tank" debate. . Poland's outlawed Solidarity Union. The tunic was stolen from with close ties to the Republican Par- Also at the session Jesuit Father the Basilica of St. Denis near Paris.

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BIOGRAPHY Villanova in a fund-raising capacity for the Augustinian Order. Father Sullivan was born in New York City in March, 1940, and Father Sullivan was a member of the executive council of the was educated in the Catholic grammar school and high school in St. worldwide marriage encounter movement and is a former member Nicholas of Tolentine in the Bronx. of the executive board of marriage encounter. In this capacity, he He received a bachelor's degree from Villanova University and traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia. a master's degree in.theology from Augustinian College. Fr. Sullivan was a speaker at the Euchafistic Congress in Father Sullivan did graduate work at the Catholic University of Philadelphia in 1976. America and also received a master's degree in counseling from St. In July, 1978, he was appointed by Cardinal Cooke as pastor of John's University. St. Nicholas of Tolentine in the Bronx. V Ordained in 1967, he spent three years after graduate school as In September of 1980, he was appointed to work in full time re- an associate pastor in the Brooklyn Diocese. He then served, at treat work and parish renewal.

Page 4 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE Pope meets 'brother'Agca in prison

ROME (NC) — Pope John tone." The two met alone inside Paul II Dec. 27 met the man con- the cell, he said, while a few victed of shooting and wounding Vatican and prison officials him in 1981, Mehmet Ali Agca, waited outside the cell's open and later called him "a brother door. who enjoys my complete trust." The extraordinary 20-minute POPE John Paul and Agca sat V Mehmet All Agca Pop© John Paul II private meeting took place in next to each other on the cell's Agca's cell at Rome's top- two chairs, the spokesman said, security Rebibbia prison. It and those outside the room did said. 1 have spoken to followed a chapel prayer service not hear what was spoken be- After the meeting, the. pope for 400 male inmates, who spoke tween them. was asked by a reporter what a brother who has with the pope individually and At the end of the encounter, he took place. my complete often emotionally. said, Agca knelt before the pon- "I have spoken to a brother A Vatican press spokesman tiff and kissed his hand. A televi- who has my complete trust. What trust.' said the pope and Agca, a sion crew was allowed to film the was said is a secret that will re- Moslem, spoke "in very low end of the meeting when the pope main between him and me," the voices, in an almost-confessional left the room, the spokesman pope answered. 'Smut on the line FCC trying to keep kids from calling 'dial-a-porn' WASHINGTON (NC)-The services" to those under 18, unless to the dilemma. therefore responsible for their Federal Communications Commis- the pornographic phone service "has One idea is to limit the availability children's behavior," the FCC sug- sion, addressing complaints that attempted to restrict access by minors gested. "dial-a-porn" phone services are the in accordance with FCC rules and The 'dial-a-porn' services wrong number for children under 18, regulations," the FCC announced. offer callers messages The "dial-a-porn" services offer wants the public's advice on ways to with heavily sexual or callers messages with heavily sexual make such messages off-limits to However, enforcement of the law, or otherwise questionable content. youngsters. otherwise questionable given the widespread availability of content. The FCC docket number on the President Reagan has signed an the telephone in the home and "dial-a-porn" case is 83-989. The amendment to the Communications elsewhere, appears questionable. So of the services to hours when parents FCC address is 1919 M. St. N.W., Act that "prohibits obscene or inde- the FCC has asked the public to com- are most likely to be home "and Washington, D.C. 20554. cent communications via dial-a-porn ment by Jan. 23 on possible solutions Drunk driving called 'sin' By NC News Service families, is not simply part of the Massachusetts religious leaders tragic price for a mobile society. It is have issued a statement reminding something which is entirely people that drunken driving "is not avoidable." only a social problem and a crime, it The statement asked rabbis, is essentially a sin before God." ministers and priests to convey the The statement, signed by Catholic, message to their people. 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THE VOICE / Friday, December 30,1983 / Page 5 'Foster family life; says Vatican expert

By Sister Mary Ann Walsh of Western affluent societies make VATICAN CITY (NQ—Changes happiness difficult. in U.S. social and work patterns "PROPAGANDA HAS convinced challenge parents to create "a new them that they have to have an easy way of life" that lets them relax and life with as much pleasure as possible spend more time with their families, without! any restraints," the arch- said Canadian Archbishop Edouard bishop said. "I've lived in South * , * Gagnon, recently named head of the America wffere there is a lower stan- Pontifical Council for the Family. dard of living and have found the "Changes come fast in the com- people there happier than the people puter age. Families should be able to in the U.S. and Canada. In the States change the work pattern in society," and Canada there's continuous the former bishop of St. Paul, Alber- pressure to acquire more and to avoid suffering. "When people have problems with 'When people have prob- their children, they don't discuss lems with their children, them. They take tranquilizers." they dont discuss them. Archbishop Gagnon suggested that a better understanding of the sacra- They take tranquilizers.' ment of matrimony would help men —Archbishop Gagnon , and women accept suffering and their redemptive roles. When the sacramental meaning of marriage is ta, said in an interview shortly after understood, he said, "they practice taking up his new Vatican post. love and realize they have to be IN THE INTERVIEW he also redeemers of one another." praised the Marriage Encounter At the same time, the archbishop movement for its efforts to revitalize credited American families for im- marriages and lauded attempts in proving the image of families and many U.S. parishes to involve turning around the trend of the early families more deeply in the religious 1970s to view the family as a dying in- education of their children. But he stitution. complained that Catholic religious "There's a renewed emphasis on education in the United States does the family as a whole," he said. "Peo- not stress "basic truths of the faith" ple are beginning to see the impor- enough. tance of the sacrament of matrimony. He also criticized sex education '•THAT'S BEEN encouraged by programs, including some under Marriage Encounter, which Father Catholic sponsorship, for failing to Chuck Gallagher started in the U.S. Canadian Archbishop Edouard Gagnon says that parents must face the chal- involve parents sufficiently, but prais- In just a few years, Marriage En- lenge to create a 'new way of life,' and spend more time with their families. He ed the new document on sex educa- counter has been able ' to give believes that North American lifestyles actually block a family's happiness be- tion by the Vatican's Congregation thousands of couples a new apprecia- cause of parents who are too involved with other activities. for Catholic Education because "it tion of the sacrament and its shows a trust in families." dynamism." parents about the way sex education temporary problems in class but said Discussing the state of family life in Archbishop Gagnon commended was being presented in a class until the discussion should begin "from the the United States and Canada, Arch- the number of dioceses that have a parents secretly taped the class. basis of essential truths of faith. They bishop Gagnon said that North family apostolate and a family School officials sued the parents and need objective principles from which American affluence and busy-ness ministry. He cited especially a growr. won because thetape had been made to make judgments." make it difficult for families to be ing awareness of the family's role in without the teacher's knowledge, he Part of the problem in this area, he dose and happy. educating children in the parish, as in said, but the case is now being review- suggested, is a lack of attention to the "I've done a lot of work with programs to prepare children for bap- ed by the Vatican. magisterium, or teaching authority of youths," he said. "I even was ordain- tism, first Communion and confirma- HE DISAGREED with the court the church, in theUnited States. ed at a boys' camp where I worked. tion. decision, saying that the classroom is "The magisterium is no longer con- The complaint of the youths was The new sex education document not a private place, and the issue sidered the reference point" for always the same: 'Our parents don't by the Vatican's Congregation for should not have been privacy but the theological discussion, he said. love us. They won't talk with us.' Catholic Education is good in that parents' right to control the sex "THE QUALITY of conservative "A LOT OF PARENTS are too regard because "it shows a trust in education their children receive. . is applied to anyone who sticks to cer- busy with work, social activities and families," he said. He suggested that in the area of sex tain principles," he added. clubs," he added. "FOR THE PAST several years, education dioceses should "develop At the same time he denied an Families need to work together to sex education experts have been ex- programs to help parents" and that allegation, voiced by some conser- create a new social structure in which pounding on the deficiencies of the such programs should be developed vative Catholic groups, that parts of work is defined as "what the family family, saying that it is not able to by "competent parents who have ex- the U.S. church are in fact, if not for- must do to get what it needs to foster educate its children in sexuality," he perience with schools and youth mally, separated from Rome. "There family life," he said. said. "But when we begin with that organizations." is not a material schism in the United "Since most women in the United idea, we will never progress. The On religious education in the States," the archbishop said. States work outside the home, there family will never be ready for sex United States Archbishop Gagnon He also denied that the Vatican is should be a new way of life organized education until it starts doing it, even complained that basics of the faith are cracking down on the U.S. bishops. so that people can spend more time if it is imperfect. • not stressed enough. "We get more letters from the with their families and be more relax- "Schools have a role in sex educa- "MANY COURSES in religious United States than from any other ed," he added. "There should be tion," he added, but "only in the education deal with everything but the part of the world," he said. "The peo- shorter work hours and flex-time. measure in which they work with Creed," he said. "Basic truths are not ple in the United States are very vocal "Technology should facilitate work parents and support them. If they being taught continuously. People about what they do not like. If the so that men and women have both don't work with parents, their results live in ignorance of the essential prin-. hierarchy in the United States feels time and energy to give to their will be negative." ciples of faith. Now there are very few persecuted, the criticism is not coming families and so they dont have to The archbishop cited the case of 15-to-20-year-olds who know the from here, it is coming from the United States." meet their children only when they are one diocese, which he refused to Creed." very tired." name, in which he said the director of He acknowledged a need for He said that the material pressures education ignored complaints of students to discuss personal and con- AID THE POOR FOR YOUR NEEDS Heritage House '76, Inc. "Thv/brious F>!i>l I'mpte" by donating RESALABLE FURNITURE, clothing, merchandise to Box 730 * Taylor, AZ. 85939 COLLIER COUNTY A complete line of Pro-Life, Pro-Family 3196.Davis Blvd. i Items, at rock bottom prices. 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Page 6 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE How are bishops chosen? Secretly, after much consultation, with emphasis on spirituality, ability to communicate

By Sister Mary Ann Walsh in an interview with NC News Ser- the archbishop plays an important pope's representative to the U.S. cliurch, advises the Vatican of his vice.-. role internationally through groups VATICAN CITY (NG)—The such as Catholic Relief Service and three choices for bishop, he looks at church seeks spirituality when it looks 'Special'role the Catholic Near East' Welfare the needs of the diocese. for bishops. Traditionally, the leaders of the Association, overseas relief agencies "The second language in New But w.hen candidates are being con- Boston and New York archdioceses headquartered in the City, he said. York is Spanish, so whether or not a sidered to head the archdioceses of become cardinals and exercise special The archbishop of New York tradi- man speaks Spanish is one considera- New York and Boston, church of- leadership because of the secular and tionally has also headed the military tion for that appointment," said ficials also must look for people able religious importance of the two areas, vicariate of the United States. Father Voorhes. to exercise leadership on a national he added. The selection for these arch- Both candidates have to be and international level, according to a Regardless of whom the U.S. dioceses, however, still follows the outstanding teachers and preachers, Vatican official familiar with the pro- he said. "And he has to.be comfor- cess for choosing bishops. table with mass media, especially in Thus, the selection of the two men 'The second language in New York is Spanish, New York, the communications who will fill vacancies in two of the so whether or not a man speaks Spanish is one capital of the nation and perhaps major U.S. archdioceses has involved consideration for that appointment... And he even of the world." extensive consultation, said the of- Because of the cosmopolitan ficial, Father Fred Voorhes. has to be comfortable with the mass media..' nature of both cities, the spiritual Father, Voorhes, a priest of the leaders also have to understand and Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., is a staff bishops elect as their president, recent same process as does the selection of relate well to different religions, he member of the Vatican Congregation presidents of the United States have a bishop of any other diocese-it added. for Bishops, the agency responsible chosen to consult with the archbishop begins with a needs assessment, "In New York, the archbishop has for recommending candidates to of New York on everything from Father Voorhes said. to relate to the Jewish community," Pope John Paul II. church-state relations to refugee Communicators said Father Voorhes. In Boston, he Father Voorhes discussed the problems, said Father Voorhes. has to be an ecumenist because so Vatican process for choosing bishops New York also is complex, because Before the apostolic delegate, the many churches, such as the Christian Scientists and the Universalists, are headquartered there. Characteristics peculiar to each area also influence choice. Pope naming more religious "New York demands a man who is sensitive to the poor, especially to minorities, and who at the same time to head world's dioceses can relate well to the middle and up- per classes," Father Voorhes said. WASHINGTON (NC) — Pope Boston, a major educational John Paul II is frequently going center, demands a man "academical- to religious orders to find new ly gifted and well-prepared.'' bishops and archbishops. That was exemplified in the United States this month when Papal 'message' the pope named Bishop Daniel The climate of the times also in- W. Kucera of Saline, Kan., as the fluences selections, new archbishop of Dubuque, "This is the age of dialogue, so the Iowa. The former Benedictine bishops have to be able to listen, abbot was the third member of a especially to the priests and to the monastic order named to head a religious," he said. U.S. archdiocese within the past The history of a diocese, and its six years. problems, is also a factor in the selec- One-third of the pope's tion of its bishop. episcopal appointments in the Boston, beset by struggles between United States in 1983 involved blacks and whites and among its members of religious orders. By Archbishop Rembert Weakland (left) of Milwaukee was Benedictine several ethnic groups, "needs a abbot general. Archbishop Thomas Kelly of Louisville, Ky. is a Domini- reconciler, a harmonizer who can br- contrast, only one out of every 19 can. (NC photos) active Latin-rite bishops in the ing together ethnic groups and country was a religious in April societies such as the Society of St. who had also been made bishop races," Father Voorhes said. 1981, when Pope John Paul had Sulpice. of Salina by Pope John Paul Pope John Paul II also uses ap- been in office only two and a half John Carroll of Baltimore, three years earlier, pointments to the hierarchy to "send years and had not yet begun to first U.S. bishop and archbishop, There are, of course, a much messages" that reflect "what he- put his distinctive stamp on the was a former Jesuit — and no larger number of diocesan wants the U.S. church to be at the end selection of bishops. longer one only because he lived bishops and auxiliary bishops of the 20th century," Father Voorhes "There has been a notable in- during the period that the order than there are archbishops, and said. was suppressed. Many of the there, have always been at least crease in the naming of religious "He wants courageous, spiritual other early missionary bishops some American bishops drawn (as bishops) in this pontificate," bishops who can lead pastorally and were religious. from religious orders. -said Msgr. John Tracy Ellis, dean administratively." of American church historians. But as the U.S. church became But that number was relatively "If you get a sufficient number established, Msgr. Ellis said, small before Pope John Paul. Of of these appointments, it takes on Bishops — and especially arch- 18 religious who were active Secrecy a pattern." bishops— were drawn almost ex- bishops or archbishops in the CITING a series of cases in clusively from the diocesan United States when the most re- Father Voorhes added that the en- other countries in which Pope clergy. cent directory of the National tire process of selection is surrounded John Paul has also appointed Among the 31 current Latin- Conference of Catholic Bishops by secrecy, beginning with the first religious to head major Sees, rite archbishoprics in the United was published last April, six had letter from the apostolic delegate to M*sgr. Ellis said that the States, not one was headed by a been named by Pope John Paul individuals in a diocese seeking their phenomenon "is not exclusively member of a religious order be- in the previous four and a half assessment of needsi American." tween 1950 and 1977. years, and two others had been ''Those who receive the letters and Since the U.S. church came of AT THE END of 1977, Pope promoted by him from auxiliary those who receive later letters asking age in the 20th century, two Paul VI named Archbishop to diocesan bishop or arch- about specific individuals are told to notable exceptions to the usual Rembert Weakland, then abbot bishop. keep even the receipt of them con- rule of archbishops drawn from general of the world's Benedic- OF A TOTAL of 16 American fidential," he said. "A person is not the diocesan clergy before 1977 tines, to head the Archdiocese of episcopal appointments in the even supposed to allow his secretary were Dominican Archbishop Milwaukee. Latin rite since April, six involv- to type his response." John T. McNicholas of Cincin- At the end of 1981, Pope John ed religious —five religious as The apostolic delegate reviews the nati, 1925-50, and Holy Cross Paul promoted Dominican new bishops and one promoted to materials about the diocese and the Cardinal John O'Hara of Bishop Thomas Kelly, general archbishop. ' suggested names. He then submits Philadelphia, 1951-60. secretary of the National Con- Thus of the 23 religous who are three names in order of preference to In the early missionary years of ference of Catholic Bishops, to currently active bishops of the the Congregation for Bishops. the U.S. church it was not at all be archbishop of Louisville, Ky. Latin rite in the country, Pope The congregation then reviews the uncommon for new American Two years later came the pro- John Paul has named 11 and information and the delegate's bishops to be drawn from motion to Dubuque of Arch- been responsible for three pro- recommendation. religious orders or priestly^^ bishop-designate Kucera, a man motions. : The recommendation then goes to the pope, who reviews the vote and makes the final decision.

THE VOICE / Friday, December 30,1983 / Page 7 Local— Separated/divorced conference set in Coral Springs - The fifth Archdiocese of Miami McGarry, pastoral counselor; Father Conference on Separation, Divorce Young, Joan Carroll, social worker; and New Life, is slated to be held Father Greg Commella, Margaret Saturday, Jan. 7 at St. Andrew Holuczak, certified creative divorce parish, 9950 NW 29th St., Coral Spr- leader; and Dr. Sharon Roesch, ings. psychologist. Father James Young, founder of According to Sister Agnes Gott, a the North American Conference of member of the staff at the Arch- Separated and Divorced Catholics diocesan Family Enrichment Center and rector of St. Paul College, Wash- "the day is designed primarily for ington, D.C., will be the keynote separated and/or divorced men and speaker for the program which begins women of all faiths and is open to at 9 a.m. with registration and con- everyone who has been touched by cludes at 4 p.m. with the celebration, .divorce, including clergy, pastoral of Eucharist. associates, directors of religious Workshops throughout the day will education, teachers, parents, and i ~- UntwraHy of feature laity and priests discussing friends. berger (right) who has engineered many winning drives on the field, helps Leadership in Ministry, Dependency Reservations for the conference are Archbishop McCarthy plan this year's ABCD Drive. The Archbishop goes Addiction, Growth Through Grief necessary arid should be made by call- over the ABCD booklet with Schnellenberger while Charles Starrs, Arch- and Restructuring the Family. ing Sister Agnes at 1-651-0280. diocese Development Director, looks on. This year's goal is $4.5 million, Speakers will include Frank Luncheon will be served. with parish drives set for Feb. 3 weekend. (Voice photo by Ana Rodriguez-Soto) 'Peace Week' at Pastoral Center A week-long program dedicated to Holy Father said, "Conversion, that itself in deeds of love, justice, and The Archbishop will discuss "Peace "World Peace, Brotherhood and Jus- is to say the need for a new heart in peace, the only deeds capable of en- in Our Community" with a group of tice," will be sponsored by the Arch- every individual, is the basic path suring that the actions and decisions panelists in the Archbishop Carroll diocese of Miami beginning Tuesday, toward the attainment of peace; In of governments and institutions, of Conference Room. Jan. 3 at the Pastoral Center, 9401 fact, for all people of good will, the leaders, scientists, intellectuals and all "Central America" will be dis- Biscayne Blvd. quest for peace is a need of their those committed to what is truly good cussed by Msgr. Bryan O. Walsh on Sunday, Jan. 1 has been pro- hearts, which live and experience this will have a really human Thursday, Jan. 5, following Mass claimed as a World Day of Peace by interior transformation into ever connotation." celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Agus- Pope John Paul with the theme, greater personhood. tin Roman and a concert by members "From a New Heart, Peace Is Born." "The fruit of this new way of Under the direction of the Ministry of Our Lady of Divine Providence In announcing the observance the thinking and new attitude manifests of Christian Service^ the program at Church. "Lebanon" will be the topic the Pastoral Center will include Mass of Anthony Abraham and Nabil Ach- celebrated daily at 11:43 a.m. in St. kar, assistant Lebanese Consul, on Martha Church, followed by a con- Friday, Jan. 6, following an Eastern Official cert in the Center atrium, and a lec- Rite Mass offered by the Rev. Peter ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI ture. Tayah and a concert by members of On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Dr. Brendan Our Lady of Lebanon Church. THE REV. FRANCIS GUINAN THE REV. GARY WIESMANN— O'Regan, chairman of Ireland Throughout the week an exhibition — to Associate Pastor, St. Christo- to Chaplain, Catholic Alumni Club Cooperation North, Inc., will lecture of art with the theme "Artists Speak pher Church, Hobe Sound, effective of South Florida, effective December at 1 p.m. On Wednesday, Mass of- for Peace" will be on display. The~ex- January 10, 1984. 15, 1983. fered by Archbishop Edward A. Mc- hibit will be opened by Msgr. Walsh THE REV. JAMES THE REV. JOHN MURPHY, S. J. Carthy will be followed by a concert. at 2 p.m. Jan. 3. O'SHAUGHNESSY—to Pastor, — to Associate Pastor, St. Rose of Christ the King Church, Miami, ef- Lima Church, Miami Shores, effec- fective January 10, 1984. tive'January 10, 1984. January 8, 1984 THE REV. ALVARO THE REV. BRIAN GARRY, S.J. GUICHARD T- to Pastor, St. Fran- — to Associate Pastor, Gesu Church, cis de Sales Church, Miami Beach, ef- Miami, effective December 15* 1983, upon nomination by his Superior. OPEN HOUSE fective January 3, 1984. Archdiocesan Girls' High School Sunday «——i' ; _ l-3pm

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Page 8 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE God's 'troubadour' eulogized By Araceli Cantero That same year he became a U.S. Staff Writer, La Voz citizen. In 1962, he was appointed pastor of St. Hugh Church in Fr. Antonio Navarrete, part-poet, Coconut Grove, where he served for part-musician and fully a priest, went 10 years. From 1972 to 1973 he was 'home' for Christmas. He died of pastor of St. Kieran Church in cancer two days before the anniver- Miami's southwest section, but was sary of the birth of Christ, after 42 relieved of his assignment because of years as a priest, 29 of those in South ill health. Florida. • AN ACCOMPLISHED musician "This is probably the best and artist who wrote a.weekly column Christmas we ever had in our life," in Spanish for The Voice, when it said Fr. Francis Lechiara, pastor of began publication in 1959, Father St. Augustine Parish in Coral Gables, Navarrete had been a member of the where Fr. Navarrete spent the last Archdiocese Liturgy Commission, years of his life. assistant moderator of the Legion of "As Fr. Navarrete prepared Mary, and spiritual director of the himself to meet Jesus Christ, we who South Dade Deanery of the Miami were with him were forced to reflect Council of Catholic Men. on the meaning of Advent and the MBeyond the external front of the coming of the Lord," the pastor said More than 100 priests and hundreds of friends and parishioners Spanish gentleman there was a very during a wake service at the church attended Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Antonio Navarrete. sensitive man, half a poet, half a Dec. 23. musician, but always a priest," said FR, LECHIARA was principal ago, when the pioneer Spanish mis- migrant workers in South Florida, Fr. Fr. Lechiara. celebrant of the Mass of Christian sionary was pastor of St. Hugh Navarrete was born in Spain's Basque "We prayed a lot with him and Burial concelebrated on the morning Church in Coconut Grove. region, where he was ordained and about him," he added. "And we of Christmas Eve at the church. He remembered that Fr. Navarrete where he worked for four years with wondered if he was aware of the fact Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy "loved his folks so much" that their miners and 10 years with factory that his time was coming." When the presided and Auxiliary Bishops John pictures always hung in his rectory workers. news of the seriousness of his illness Nevins and Agustin Roman con- room. He laughed "when I would Later, he joined OCSHA, an was broken to him, Fr. Lechiara celebrated, along with more than 100 purposely inquire about his ordina- organization established by the recalled, Fr. Navarrete said he was priests from the Archdiocese and tion date. With that familiar twinkle Spanish bishops to provide Spanish- prepared. retired Bishop Paul Tanner of St. in his eye he would quickly state that speaking missionaries to priest-poor "For years, we preach during Ad- Augustine. • he was ordained July 2, 1939. I was areas of the Western Hemisphere. vent about getting ready for the com- In his homily, Bishop Nevins only seven years old." He came to Miami in 1954 at the in- ing of Christ," Fr. Lechiara recalled described Fr. Navarrete as After recalling Fr. Navarrete's vitation of the late Archbishop Fr. Navarrete saying only days before "distinguished, impeccable and years of service in Spain and South _ Joseph P. Hurley, then bishop of St. his death. "Now it is happening to elegant in appearance, well-educated, Florida, Bishop Nevins said, "I could Augustine, and was assigned to Cor- me. I know I will be home for well-read, a lover of the arts and never enumerate the countless pus Christi Parish, where he in- Christmas." music, and indeed well-known for his numbers of the faithful whom Fr. augurated catechetical classes for the "He was a free spirit, captive in a love and exactness of good liturgy. Antonio influenced and assisted. He Puerto Rican community and provid- human body... Finally, in the twilight "Not afraid to be strong in his con- loved being a priest. We remember ed buses to bring the youth to Corpus hours of his life, he discovered that he victions and opinions," Bishop this man of God as truly faithful to Christi Church each week and for was God's troubadour... that hap- Nevins continued, "and yet always his duty to bring the saving, prophetic Mass on Sundavs. piness is within. The song he sang the gentleman, I. came to enjoy and and creative., word of God to his In 1959 he was named pastor with his life became more mean- respect this good priest immenselv." parishioners." of St. Agnes Church, Key Biscayne, ingful. He died as we were saying the BISHOP NEVINS recalled serving, and assistant director of the Spanish- Our Father for him... and he smiled as associate to Fr. Navarrete 19 years A PIONEER missionary among speaking Apostolate. at us." St. Rita Parish dedicates new church By George R. Kemon said, "I think it is the warmest com- enthusiasm for the completion and Gene Serraes, the builder, expedited Voice Correspondent munity we have ever been a part of dedication of St. Rita's Church in the completion to the joy of the "I thought it would never happen," and the Church is a real family to us. Wellington, a fast-growing communi- parish family. , exclaimed Roy Heinz. Mary Levesque The parishioners were voicing their ty several miles west of Lake Worth, The interior and exterior art in Palm Beach County. designs were provided by the Pickel The parish church was dedicated by Studio and a most impressive metal Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy. sculpture was created by Mickey Col- lins and mounted on the outside of The parish began as a mission in the building. 1979 to accommodate the growing area. The mission was under the In pouring rain, which dampened guidance of Fr. Michael Devaney, no spirits, St. Rita's 1,060 families O.M.I. The first Mass was celebrated met to greet the Archbishop and on March 10,1979 with about 60 peo- dedicate their Church. ple in attendance. It became Archbishop McCarthy in his open- necessary to hold two Masses in the ing remarks complimented the meeting rooms of the Royal Palm parishioners on their devotion and Beach colony building... the tem- hard work in accomplishing the task porary quarters of the new Mission. and said, "Gos's love, mercy and Shortly thereafter, the mission moved compassion will be theirs who come to larger quarters in the Community to this Holy place." Covenant Church. ' Fr. Don Doyle, S.M., in his homi- ly, spoke of the many opportunities The first pastor, Fr. Walter now possible to serve the parish. Dockerill, was assigned to the mission in July 1980 and St. Rita's parish was In a statement to the parishioners, born. Fr. Dockerill said, "This is the day Shortly after the arrival of Fr. we have been praying for over three Dockerill the growing parish moved years. Every day belongs to the Lord to the Royal Palm Beach Lion's Club and His honor and glory, but we for liturgies and the congregation was single out today for special thanks- no longer small. It was apparent that giving. The Lord has been very good St. Rita's needed its own house. to us and our parish family of St. Ground was broken on March 13, Rita's. We rejoice in His blessings." 1983, and the structure, a multi- purpose building, was completed. . The Music Ministry under the The parish moved into its new home direction of Susie Short gave a con- on Thanksgiving Day — a month cert before Mass and the Men's and ahead of schedule. Women's groups gave a reception im- mediately following the Dedication. The building, designed by Ar- The festivities culminated in a dinner chitect Richard Giovanni, has great held in the new parish center. New building will serve as both church and parish hall. (Voles photo by potential for diverse usage, and it is The address of St. Rita's is 13939 George Kemon). •..,-. . esthetically pleasing as well. Mr. Ishnala Circle, Wellington, FL.

THE VOICE /Friday, December 30,1983 / Page s> The year in review. 1983: 'Little' wars, threat of 'big' prodded Christian leaders to spe Churches also took step By DARRELL TURNER Religious News Service Real wars in the Middle East and Central America, the specter of a •^kiilitfl'' nuclear war, and the difficult moral problems of an increasingly complex world provided a troubled setting for the world of religion in 1983. Debates over the morality of nu- clear preparedness raged in the United States and Europe at the same time that Christians settled some old theological disputes that once divided their churches. Church leaders took increasingly active roles in anti-nuclear protests during 1983 and condemned continu- ing violence in Central America. With peace and justice as central themes, churches also protested injustices in such countries as South Africa, the Philippines, and the Soviet Union. In the United States, a major church reunion, important church- state cases, and controversies over the National and World Councils of Churches were among the highlights of the year. Some crucial ecumenical advances Students from Catholic colleges marched in Philadelphia to promote peace on the 20th anniversary of Pope John XXIII's en- were made in the year that marked cyclical, "Pacem in Ten-is" Throughout Europe and the United States, vigils, sit-ins and marches made the news, as priests and the 5OOth anniversary of the birth of bishops joined young people in protesting the nuclear arms race.JNC photo) Martin Luther. Lutherans and Catholic scholars in the United States Cruise nuclear missiles in West- months and then released. He later Polish workers hoping to emigrate to said they could agree on the key doc- ern Europe in November led to mas- went to Canada. the country and the other a report on. trine of justification. A new Presby- sive protests on that continent during A military coup in August over- Namibia. It was the first time an en- terian denomination reunited two the year, and many religious groups threw Guatemala's president, Brig. tire report by a bishops' conference denominations that split during the joined in the demonstrations. Gen. Efrain Rios Montt, an active had been suppressed by South civil war. At the beginning of the year, East evangelical Christian. The Washing- African censors. , Germany's Catholic bishops took ton Office on Latin America reported In October, the black homeland of Controversy their first public stand against the in- in October that the human-rights Ciskei detained Fr. Smangaliso Major media criticized the Na- creasing militarism of their nation's situation in the country had worsened Mkhatswa, the first black secretary of tional and World Councils of communist government. since Brig. Gen. Oscar Humberto the South African Catholic Bishops Churches, and in the summer the Moslem, Coptic, Orthodox, Pro- Mejia Victores took over. Conference, for' allegedly addressing World Council provoked hew con- testant and Catholic leaders issued a In Nicaragua, tensions continued a meeting of students without permis- troversy with actions taken at its separate statement in Vienna de- between the country's Sandinista sion. Sixth Assembly. In the United States, claring that "there is no cause that leaders and the Catholic hierarchy Zimbabwe church leaders voiced the NCC created a non-sexist lection- would morally justify" nuclear war- over such issues as plans to institute a concern over reported atrocities and ary and wrestled with the question of fare. military draft. But several overseas murders of civilians by government admitting a church formed primarily President Reagan told evangelical Christian groups who visited the troops trying to put down rebels in' for homosexuals to its membership. leaders in March that religious people country found freedom of worship the Matabeleland province. On Nov. The council lost its president in should oppose those who would place there. 1, United Methodist Bishop Abel T. November when United Methodist the United States in a position of mili- The downing of a Korean civilian Muzorewa, the former prime minister Bishop James Armstrong resigned tary inferiority. He also called the airliner by the Soviet Union in of the country when it was known as from that position and from the epis- Soviet Union "the focus of evil in the September was condemned by reli- Zimbabwe-Rhodesia, was arrested copacy of his church. modern world," which led Patriarch gious groups, but there was no agree- after returning from a visit to Israel. For Catholics, the year was marked Pimen, the head of the Russian ment on what the proper U.S. re- Authorities reportedly suspected that by papal visits to Central America, Orthodox Church, to say he was sponse should be. When the U.S. and he had made contacts with South Poland, and France. A new code of "deeply shocked and sincerely dis- several Caribbean countries invaded Africa during the visit. canon law took effect, and Pope tressed' at Reagan's comments. Grenada in October, leaders of the The saga of the "Siberian Seven" John Paul tried to call the American Natioinal and World councils of ended when Soviet authorities permit- church to stricter standards. Central America churches were critical, but many ted two Pentecostal families to emi- In the church-state arena, the U.S. Violence in,Central America con- churches on the island welcomed the grate to the United States after seven Supreme Court issued significant rul- tinued to be a major concern of the invasion and said it helped to avoid members of the families spent almost ings on tax exemptions for religious churches this year. Christians from bloodshed following a coup that five years in the basement of the U.S. schools, tuition tax credits, and chap- Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, killed Prime Minister Maurice embassy in Moscow in a bid for free- lains of state legislatures. School- Costa Rica and the United States Bishop. dom. While their «departure was hail- prayer rulings were handed down in signed a covenant in Vancouver, ed by religious groups, the USSR con- several states, and Congress abolish- Canada, in August in which they Africa tinued to be criticized for restrictions ed a longtime ban on U.S. diplomatic pledged to work together to reverse Both supporters and opponents of on religious freedom. ties with the Vatican. U.S. support of right-wing regimes in South Africa's apartheid racial-sep- Charges of corruption and the region. The signing took place aration policy criticized the new con- economic mismanagement were Peace Pleas during the Sixth Assembly of the stitution that gave limited political leveled by the Philippines' Catholic The U.S. Catholic bishops' pas- World Council of Churches, which rights to Asians and persons of mixed bishops against the government of toral letter on war and peace, a key- adopted a resolution condemning race — the former for liberalizing the Ferdinand Marcos during the year. stone in the moral discussion of nu- U.S. policy in Central America. racial policies and the latter for fail- Anti-Marcos protests took on new clear war, called the nuclear-arms In El Salvador, authorities arrested ing to include blacks in the new ar- fervor following the assassination of race a "curse on mankind." several leaders of the Evangelical rangement. Despite the criticisms, opposition leader Benigno Aquino. Though it did not rule out every Lutheran Synod of El Salvador and voters overwhelmingly approved the The selection of Yitzhak Shamir to conceivable use of nuclear weapons, accused them of working with "sub- constitution. succeed ailing Israeli Prime Minister it expressed "profound skepticism" versive elements" in the country. Dr. Early in the year, the South Menachem Begin brought no immedi- that the use of nuclear weapons could Angel Ibarra, -director of medical African government banned two ate changes to the Middle East. In - ever be morally justified. services of Lutheran Social Services statements published by the country's Lebanon, U.S. Marines became the The U.S. deployment of Pershing in El Salvador, was held for several Catholic bishops — one a letter to focus of murderous attacks, while the

Page 10 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE The year in review one teak, act ips toward reconciliation Palestine Liberation Organization The East German government was rent with factional fighting. sponsored official Luther celebra- tions, and German-speaking Luth- Papal action erans in the Soviet Union were al- Pope John Paul made several trips lowed to hold a major meeting for the during 1983, including visits to Cen- first time in 50 years. tral America, Poland and France. His In the United States, Lutheran and eight-day, eight-nation Central Catholic theologians ended a five- American visit in March was marred year study on the doctrine of justifi- by heckling and hostility from sup- cation by faith and said they didn't porters of the Nicaraguan govern- consider their remaining disagree- ment. The pope also insisted that ments enough to keep the two church- priests there refrain from serving in es apart. elective office or being too active in Theologians from three Lutheran politics. bodies planning a merger concluded Pastor Christoph Meyer of the Lutheran Church of Rome shared the sanctuary The pope's trip to Poland in June two years of dialogues with Reformed of his church with Pope John Paul II during an unprecedented ecumenical wor- was an occasion for anti-government church theologians with a recommen- ship service. (NC photo from UPI) demonstrationis and expressions of dation for joint celebrations of the support for the outlawed Solidarity Eucharist* s old Jewish law that, linked Jewish promised to put the organizing and trade union. In August, the pope In June, the United Presbyterian heritage with the mother.- fund-raising abilities of the church in- visited the famed Marian shrine in the Church and the Presbyterian Church After six years of discussion, Con- to the Jackson campaign. French city of Lourdes and was greet- (U.S.), mended a division that dated servative Judaism approved the or- United Methodist Bishop James ed by crowds apparently kept small back to 1861 when they reunited in dination of women rabbis in a vote Armstrong, a well-known figure on by fears of possible violence. Atlanta to form the 3.2-million-mem- taken by the faculty of the Jewish the ecumenical scene, rocked the Within the Roman Catholic ber Presbyterian Church (USA). The Theological Seminary in New York world of religion in mid-November" Church, the pope made several ap- Rev. J. Randolph Taylor of Char- City. when he suddenly resigned from the peals to U.S. bishops to preserve lotte, N.C., one of the major archi- The U.S. Supreme Court issued presidency of the National Council of standards. In June, he told them to tects of the reunion, was elected first decisions on several major church- Churches and from the episcopacy of oversee a "renewal" of religious life moderator of the new denomination. state cases in 1983. It ruled that reli- his denomination. involving a return to the more re- The National and World councils gious schools that discriminate on the He said he was resigning because of stricted religious lifestyles of the pre- of churches were subjected to critical basis of race in admissions policies "an exhausting and inhuman work Vatican II era. The Vatican also in- presentations in Reader's Digest and are not entitled to federal tax exemp- schedule" and because of personal vestigated whether the American hier- CBS-TV's "60 Minutes" program, tion, that states may provide tax problems. African Methodist Episco- archy "went beyond the intent" of both of which renewed old charges of deductions for the costs of education pal Bishop Philip Cousin was named Vatican II in 1978 in allowing both leftist political bias in the ecumenical in both private and public schools, interim president of the NCC. bread and wine to be used for Com- organizations. and that state legislatures may pay Religious leaders assuming new munion at Sunday Masses. chaplains to offer prayers at the posts or titles in 1983 included Car- And in September the pope asked The NCC's introduction of a opening of daily sessions. dinal Joseph L. Bernardin of visiting American bishops to oppose "non-sexist" lectionary of Scripture Religious leaders who had tax bat- Chicago, the only American among efforts to ordain women priests. readings in October was praised by tles this year included the Rev. Sun 18 prelates to be elevated to the rank These incidents led Archbishop John some religious leaders but criticized Myung Moon, founder and leader of of cardinal in January; Anglican Roach of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the by others for allegedly being unfaith- the Unification Church, whose con- Bishop John Habgood of Durham, outgoing leader of the U.S. bishops, ful to the Bible texts. Facing a threat viction for conspiracy and tax fraud who was appointed Archbishop of to say the pope was recognizing the of withdrawal by its Orthodox mem- was upheld by a federal appeals York, the second-ranking post in the American church's "exceptional in- ber bodies, the NCC Governing panel, and the Rev. Robert Schuller, Church of England; Fr. Peter-Hans fluence" HI the world and calling on it Board voted in November to post- pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in Kolvenbach, rector of the Vatican- to "be altogether exemplary." pone action indefinitely on a mem- Garden Grove, Calif., who agreed sponsored Pontifical Oriental Insti- tute in Lebanon, who was elected On Nov. 27, a new code of canon bership application from the Univer- under protest to pay the state of superior general of the Society of law was instituted after 17 years of sal Fellowship of Metropolitan Com- California more than $473,000 in dis- Jesus, the Catholic Church's largest preparation. Among other things, it munity Churches, a denomination puted back property taxes. religious order; and Bishop James W. gave lay Catholics more power in formed primarily for homosexuals. 'For President' Malone of Youngstown, Ohio, who church government and imposed was elected president of the National lighter penalties for many sins. Women rabbis Rev. Jesse Jackson became the first In the Jewish community, history religious leader to seek the Demo- Conference of Catholic Bishops in Reconciling steps was made by Reform and Conserva- cratic presidential nomination for the United States. The observance of the 5OOth anni- tive bodies in the United States. Re- 1984, and he drew the support of the At the beginning of 1983 retired versary of Protestant reformer Mar- form rabbis decided to recognize as president of his denomination, the Archbishop Edward D. Howard of tin Luther was marked, among other Jewish all children born of an inter- National Baptist Convention USA, Portland, Ore., who was believed to things, by the first time in history that faith marriage. That decision, which Inc. But the endorsement of the Jack- have lived longer than any Catholic a pope had preached in a Lutheran allowed the child of a Jewish father to son candidacy by Dr. T. J. Jemison bishop in history, died at a nursing church, during a Dec. 11 worship be considered Jewish without formal raised questions about the church's home at the age of 103. Other not- in Rome. conversion ran counter to centuries- tax-exempt status when Dr. Jemison ables in the world of religion who died during the year included Nami- bian Lutheran Bishop Leonard Newsmakers Auala; retired Norwegian Lutheran primate Bishop Fridtjof Birkeli; Car- dinal Terence J. Cooke of New York; Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, founder of the Jewish Reconstructionist movement; Dr. John A. Mackay, past president of Princeton Theolo- gical Seminary and a noted ecumeni- cal leader; author Catherine Mar- shall; Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston; Anglican Bishop John A. Ti Robinson, author of Honest to God; Ruth Carter Stapleton, sister of former President Jimmy Carter, who was noted for her "inner healing" ministry; and Corrie ten Boom, the Dutch Christian who was sent to a Rev. Jesse Jackson: Bishop James Malone: Cardinal Jaime Sbiri Lech Walesa: Wins Nobel Nazi concentration camp for hiding Ing for president. Heads bishops' conference. tests in Philippine*. Peace Prize. Jews.

THE VOICE / Friday, December 30,1983 / Page 11 Matter of Is Church healthy as it enters 1984?

Taking the traditional yearend look at the past 12 months, we would have to conclude that, except for one area, the Church has fared quite well. Only God can know the Church's innermost success or lack of it, which is the salvation of souls. But in the objective institutional sense, there is reason for at least some pride and optimism. Oh yes, there is controversy and some tension. There was the controversy over the U.S. bishops' pastoral on nuclear war. And, recently, the heated reactions over the Church's position on the death penalty as applied in this and other states. And there is the so- called "tension" between the U.S. bishops and the Vatican. And already, as reported on page 1, there are advanced grumblings about the Bishops' coming pastoral letter on capitalism, and there will no doubt be "tensions" generated during the bishops' development of a pastoral letter on women. Some might see these things as signs of a troubled institution, a lack of "unity." We just don't see it that way. It is not the Church that is troubled, but the times. These are times of holocaustal peril, of sweeping social change, minorities and ethnic groups seeking a fair share, changing family structures, drifting moral standards. For Church leaders to sit quietly back in the face of all that, and reiterate well-known dogma while parish life hums along in suburban insularity might result in a more tranquil surface. But would such a church in the midst of today's crying needs be truly healthy, or just a pleasant but empty shell? The activity of church leadership at the national level in applying Church moral teaching to social realities is a sign of a vibrant, relevant institution, not one of empty platitudes. You can also see signs of health at the parish level. There was a time a few years ago — before Vatican II — when you went to Mass and confession each week, and maybe a spaghetti dinner, and that was about it for parish life. Calm and unified. No worries about the lurking evil of racism. No awareness of migrant problems, of injustice to women, nuclear holocaust looming just over the horizon. Today, though there are exceptions, most parishes have a calendar full of varied activities over a period of a year: ministries to separated and LEBANON HOT TUB divorced, marriage encounter, charismatic renewal, pre-cana conferences, adult ed and Bible classes, outreach projects, parish renewal itself... It is our hope that the U.S. bishops will gain a sense of crisis over the No, the Church in America is hardly in a state of decay. vocation issue in the coming year and mount a major task force not just However, there is one area of great concern that threatens to spoil the to push vocations, which is best done at the local level, but to study the newfound vibrancy. problem first, objectively, and pragmatically plan the right course to en- Vocations. sure the health of the current priesthood and religious and attract mas- Again, as reported on page 1, reconfirming previous Voice reports, is a sive numbers into them by bold new efforts at communicating effectively study indicating that in 16 years (2000 A.D.), there will be half as many and honestly with young people. priests as now, and most of them upper middle age to elderly. Parishes At the recent U.S. bishops' meeting, vocations were not even in their will have to begin clustering, with laity doing almost everything, the top 10 priorities — it being left to local solutions — until someone pastor being an occasional visitor. brought it up for discussion and inclusion. And that is not healthy. Urgent leadership in this area at the national level is a must since it is You need only look at South America. While the few priests, Sisters already almost too late to prevent the circuit-riding pastor mode that will and Brothers there are often heroic, even martyred, in their vocations, soon be upon us, as it takes years to recruit and train priests even after their numbers are so few, the masses of people are completely there is a vocations turn-around. uncatechised and non-practicing in their faith. That example also makes Meanwhile, given the hope that the vocations problem will be solved, clear that God does not miraculously create vocations j in some area there is reason to take pride in this somewhat buffeted but vibrant merely because they are needed. Vocations are our job. institution called the Catholic Church in 1984. Letters to the Editor— Female 'heart drain/ not 'brain drain' To the Editor: Luke 12:34). have placed me there. If He had (Becoming A Saint, Marian Helpers Rosemary Ruether's claim of a All this isn't aimed to downgrade intended you to command great armies Bulletin). 'female brain drain' stems first of all learning, but to point the danger of in His name, He would have given you May all women religious of today from a 'female heart drain,' a heart seeking earthly things just for their the necessary power. Instead, we are seek God's will rather than their own deprived of the life-giving gift of sake rather than for God's. each called to a special ministry within as Mary did knowing that truth is humility but puffed up with pride. Recently, as I looked for a convent our own sphere, caring for those who humility and humility is truth as St. to enter, I had the privilege of meeting come in contact with us during the If the Church has not had great Teresa said. ' *. . n- women theologians it is because God Mother Angelica (TV evangelist) of course of our daily and ordinary Clara Mana Pirez has willed it so, for it is not by theology Alabama. What Mother Angelica lives," wrote Joan Wester Anderson Miami that we attain heaven, but by faith, believes permeates all she says, writes, Little choice for hope, and love. and does. When I first visited the women St. Teresa of Avila was not a monastery, I knew little about her, To the Editor: down to a lot of children. theologian, but this doctor of the except about her reputation of I have been following the vocation Being a single career woman is now Church who renounced her self- orthodoxy. I walked out of the crisis with interest for some time. widely accepted, also, Further, and indulgent life to live totally for God monastery touched by God. The Sisters Thanks for your coverage. equally important, why should a has with her exemplary life and gave me and my sister a royal My comment is: why don't they woman work for an institution that is writings done (and is doing) more for treatment, one that makes some of my wake up and smell the smoke? basically sexist when she can have so-called friends seem like the Church than any learned Women, at least, are hot pouring into equal career rights outside the Church? acquaintances. By their actions, these theologian could. religious communities they way they I believe this is a key factor, though not holy nuns showed volumes of theology the only one. St. Teresa's words still are true, "O used to when religious life was the only . without needs of words. God, what crooked excuses we make real alternative to being housewife and Why whould a woman tie herself in- and what manifest delusions we Let us then learn from these mother. to a very limiting situation when she harbor!" If women seek theology for examples of love and humility. Let us Religious life then offered a way out can go to court and win if she proves theology's sake or in order to "equal" like Mary give a yes to all that would of that, but it is not needed any more. sexism in the professional world? Only or rival men, we seek after the mark us with the life of Christ rather Women now have many excellent alter- when women are allowed to exercise will-o'-wisp, a vain, frail-fire. than stain us with the sin of pride. natives for career and vocation choice. their full talents should they try to "Wherever your treasure lies, there "If God had wished me to labor for Being married no longer necessarily ex- work for the institutional church. your heart will be," said the Lord,(St. Him in the mission fields He would cludes a career, or means being tied §r. Patricia Lincoln Tampa Page 12/ Friday, December 30,1983/THE VOICE .Opinion On eliminating holy days

decided to retainpur present six and asked for fur- Our main Thanksgiving liturgy brought ther study of the matter. together, as has become the custom over the past Some of the reasons cited for not modifying the decade throughout the United States, a nearly fill- current status were: ed church of worshippers. They assembled to • About ten years ago a rather extensive survey transform at least for themselves this national BY FR. JOSEPH of clergy, religious and laity indicated that the holiday into a religious holy day. M.CHAMPLIN majority of lay folk opposed any change in hoTy Each believer, also following a relatively recent days. For the bishops to legislate now contrary to Catholic tradition, carried to the altar at the that expressed judgment of the laity and without presentation of gifts an article, bag full or carton an updated analysis of their views would scuttle of food for the p^Or. Give thanks to the Lord in the consultation process, make it a purely clerical word and deed was the theme and we accomplish- decision and seem to downgrade the importance ed that by praising God through speech, song and each country the task of deciding the number of of lay people in the Church's decision-making ef- sharing of our blessings with others. The massive holy days for that nation. forts. _" pile of food stuffs in the sanctuary, worth over • The present mood of many, probably most" $1,000, to be distributed later among hurting area Over the years some, in view of the Thanks- Catholics seeks a tightening or at least retention of people, spoke silently, but impressively of the giving liturgy's popularity, have urged the Church Church disciplinary laws rather than a mitigation parishioners' spirit. to add the. weight of obligatory law to Mass for or elimination of them. There was no Church obligation requiring their that holiday. The proposal, however, has never • Dropping the precept from two Marian feasts attendance at this Eucharist. They came simply gained much serious support. (August 15 and January 1) would be interpreted as. because they wished to be present. Moreover, their a diminution of the Church's official respect for behavior patterns at the Mass differed somewhat On the contrary, instead of adding required and devotion to Mary, a step quite contrary to the from the normal routine during weekend worship feasts in the United States, the committee of current trend of recovering the importance of services: Everyone received communion and no bishops entrusted with the holy day question Jesus'mother in our spiritual lives. one left early. recommended to the full body a decision omitting • These holy days, even though not observed well by all Catholics, do keep alive the presence of the sacred in an increasingly secular society. 'Instead of adding required feasts in the United States, the committee The biggest support from the bishops for omis- sion of a particular holy day centered around of bishops entrusted with the holy day question recommended to the January 1. This year, of course, both Christmas full body a decision omitting several/ and New Year's fell on Sunday which eliminated the problem. Still, during other years, January 1 Masses follow immediately after three obligatory At their November meeting, the U.S. bishops several. They proposed dropping as days of days, which, taken with other aspects of the New voted on the issue of obligatory holy days for this precept requiring Mass attendance August 15 and Year holiday, tend to make those liturgies serious- country. They did so as a necessary response to the January 1 and moving the celebration of Ascen- ly lacking both in attendance and spirit. One section in the revised Code of Canon Law dealing sion Thursday to the Sunday following. They thus senses that most on hand are merely fulfilling a with that topic. The Church's universal legislation would have retained November 1, December 8 and precept, quite unlike those Thanksgiving par- attaches a precept or obligation to ten feasts. Christmas as holy days of obligation. ticipants whose enthusiasm and faith lift up our However, it leaves to the conferences of bishops in The conference rejected that recommendation, hearts. On not fearing a crisis

Every one agrees we are coming to a time of far volved in doing this are of a most serious nature fewer priests in the Church in the United States. and quite probably not capable of being resolved^ This has led to dire predictions for the future of as they wish them to be. But that is not something the Church in this country and proposals for solu- I wish to argue here. What I do say is that any tions to what is described as the crisis of the shor- BY decision should not be influenced in any way by a tage of priests. DALE FRANCIS sense of panic over a shortage of priests. I would like to propose that we not fear this Since I believe we will face a crisis, since I crisis. believe at the same time it is necessary that the Does that mean that I don't think the predic- Church not grasp for panic solutions, then why is tions of the coming shortage are not accurate? Of it that I say we should not fear this crisis? course not. Whether, as some say, there will be It is because I understand crisis as a time for only half as many priests by the start of the next decision and it is because I believe we come to century, I don't know. There are too many there be revolutionary changes. The priest shor- crises in history that are really opportunities, turn- variables to be that concrete. But there are only a tage is offered as a reason for ordaining women or ing points that can bring about what will improve quarter as many seminarians now as there were 20 for returning to the active priesthood priests who the situation of mankind. This is a crisis that I years ago. It does not require a mathematician to have been laicized. These are panic solutions of- believe, if we come to it prayerfully and with the conclude that the nunber of priests lost by death, fered under the misapprehension that a crisis is a fullest commitment to our faith, can bring about a retirement and defection will soon far out-number panic situation. new spirit in the Church. the seminarians being ordained. The teaching of the Church has always been When there are fewer priests in the Church, they that women cannot be ordained as priests and will be valued more than ever by the people. We're going to have the shortage, we're going Pope John Paul II has clearly stated this teaching, Priests, needed to celebrate Mass, to bring the to have the crisis. But the word crisis has to be is not subject to change. But I'm not intending to Sacraments to the people, will have no time for understood. It derives from a Greek word that argue about this here, what I do say is that it any crisis of identity. Our comfortable practice of refers to decision. By common connotation, crisis would be disastrous to consider this question in faith, Mass at various convenient hours, may has come to be understood in relation to panic relation to solving a problem of shortage of disappear and we will search for the opportunity situation, as if everything is about to collapse. priests. , to worship together. Being Catholic may demand Properly, crisis should be understood as a time of The same is true in relation to laicized priests. sacrifices of us. But the sacrifices can strengthen decision, a turning point of new emphasis and These are men who requested that they be relieved our faith. The crisis ahead should be viewed as an solution. The crisis of the priest shortage should from the obligation of freely made vows and opportunity to bring the Church to new life in the be understood as an opportunity. allowed to return to the lay state. No one doubts world. But I don't at all believe, as some do, that this the sincerity of those who wish now to return to —•(Dale Francis is a nationally syndicated col- means that the shortage of priests requires-that the fullness of the priesthood but the problems in- umnist).

sausages and musical saws, the wife of the local Three Wishes Lutheran minister was waiting to introduce her 13 When Senator Kennedy started his campaign children to the then Senator Jack Kennedy. Ken- for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency nedy shook hands with the beaming mother and in Alaska, Dave Powers reminded him on the way each of her children and then called Jackie over. to Sunday services at Anchorage that a Catholic by Frank Morgan" He introduced her to the mother of the 13 children can make three wishes when he enters a church for while saying, "Shake hands with this lady, Jackie. the first time. York, Illinois and California." Maybe it will rub off on you." • * • ' ' '-• Nine months later John F. Kennedy Jr. was "In that case," Kennedy said, "I wish for New In Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, a town noted for born. THE VOICE /Friday, December 30,1983/ Page 13 Scriptural We are the heirs of salvation READINGS: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21 BACKGROUND: neurosurgeon said that was good; if I The first reading comes from the Old wasn't anxious about all this, he'd de- Testament priestly blessing found in mand psychoanalysis prior to the APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER the book of Numbers. Because of the surgery. -INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY coming of the Lord, all nations have been blessed. Just before His passion and death, Jesus, Be that as it may, it occurs to me that in the presence of the Apostles, spoke his The second reading, from Paul's let- this will also be the first Sunday of the farewell prayer for them. "Father, I pray not ter to Galatia, speaks of our own son- only for these (apostles) but for those "also, New Year. One of my more important who, through their Words, will believe in Me. ship to God. We have become heirs to resolutions in 1984 will be to take life May they all be one. Father, may they be one God's promise. in us as You are in Me and I am in You." That one day at a time, trying to remember prayer is almost 2,000 years old and the "one- THE GOSPEL passage from Luke the motto of Pope St. Pius X, "Deus ness" of all Christ's followers seems, still, an describes further events in .the infancy impossible dream. providebit" (God will provide). The Bishops of Vatican II made this restora- of Jesus. tion of unity among the believers "in Christ, REFLECTION: one of their top priorities. They did this be- THE READINGS remind us that we cause of the wish of Christ and because the I have every hope that this will be have all become heirs of God's promise disunity among the various Christian churches one of those "two-part" columns, with of salvation. It is ours to claim if we was a scandal to non-Christians and impeded the continuation to run next week. Un- their evangelization. choose to do so. Twenty years have passed and we are still fortunately, I cannot be certain of that. far from the ideal. Pope John Paul II asks us TOMORROW afternoon (Monday), to reflect on the thoughts of Vatican II espe- If this column shows up in its regular cially during the Christian Unity Octave (Jan. I will have two small brain tumors place next week, then everything is 18-25). Because of our sins and failings, the removed surgically. Actually, it was face of the Church does not shine as brightly okay (allowing for the occasional as it should. True unity will come only when fortunate that we found them when we vagaries of the U.S. Postal Service we each of us strives for a change of heart, holi- did, although the anxiety factor has ness of life and a life of more fervent prayer. have all experienced at one time or Each of us should consider ourselves respon- been pretty high for a few days! My another). sible for our fragmented Christianity. Penance at age 90 Q. An article • in our local But, first of all, no one is strictly A. The policies established by the thoughtfully, responding "Amen" newspaper reported that, under the obliged to it either, even once a year, American bishops for Communion in prayerfully, accepting (not grasping!) new'canon law, lay people are now unless there is a serious sin to confess the hand are clearly stated in the small and consuming the host reverently. permitted on occasion to witness mar- before one receives Communion. The booklet, ' 'The Body of Christ,'' This much every priest has a right to riages of Catholics. Is this true? mental and emotional energy your published in 1977 by the National Con- expect and encourage. Under what circumstances could this husband feels would be necessary to ference of Catholic Bishops, and Whether one receives Communion in be done? (Florida) go to confession are probably just too prepared by their committee on the the hand or on the tongue, it seems to A. The article was correct as far as much for him. And that's under- liturgy. me these necessary attitudes can be it went. The new Code of Canon Law standable'. The booklet is, by the way, an ex- crowded out by a lot of personal and does provide for lay people to witness Just relax and enjoy the life you cellent brief summary of the history, arbitrary rules'. marriages, but places major condi- still have together,. You're very lucky. theology and practice of out devotion Q. A man was once a Catholic, tions on the practice. Q. What is a blessing service at a to the Eucharist, and its celebration in gave up his faith, and even started It is allowed only where priests or Catholic funeral? I never heard of it the Mass. some kind of other religion. Recently, deacons are lacking. Futhermore, the until we moved to our present home, This instruction says, "In receiving he has fallen in love with a Catholic policy must be approved by the na- but now I see it often in the obituary Communion in the hand, the faithful woman and wants to return to the tional conference of bishops, and the column. (California) approach the priest or the other sacraments. Is it possible for a person local bishop must obtain permission A. A wide variety of ceremonies minister of Eucharist with one hand like this to come back and be a from the Vatican before allowing it in might come under that heading. Nor- resting on the other, palm up. Catholic in good standing? (Califor- his diocese. mally, as you say, the funeral of a Everyone ought to have his or her nia) Chances are that this practice, Catholic includes the Mass of Chris- hands uncovered, with no other objects A. Yes. One who is baptized therefore, will not become common tian burial. But reasons may exist for in them. Catholic always may return to the in countries like ours, at least in the not having a Mass. Perhaps the "The hands should be extended suf- practice of his Catholic faith, no mat- foreseeable future. deceased person gave explicit instruc- ficiently outward and upward so it will ter how long he has been away. The tionssfor a simpler funeral or perhaps be evident that the person wishes to same requirements of sorrow for any Q. My husband is 90 years old. He neglect in living his Catholic life receive the consecrated bread in his or sins in the sacraments of penance and receives Communion every Sunday before his death gave the church or her hand... After the priest has placed the Eucharist would be present, of but says a priest told him he does not his relatives reason to assume he did the consecrated bread in the hand, the course. have to go to confession. I try to in- not want a Catholic funeral mass. individual steps to one side and com- But the fact that he joined, or even sist he go at least during the holidays In some countries, a burial service, municates himself or herself. started, another religion would not •but he won't. What do you advise? without Mass is slightly- more com- ' 'Only then does the individual move prevent resuming his Catholic life. mon than here, but I have no ex- to receive from the cup (if the con- (Ohio) (A free brochure answering ques- planation for the relative frequency secrated wine is offered) or return to A. I think you should be extremely tions Catholics ask about confession of a funeral service instead of a burial one's place." grateful that your husband has the is available by sending a stamped, Mass in your area. Clearly, nothing is said about which life and health he obviously does at self-addressed envelope to Father the age of 90. Don't push him at all Depending on circumstance, a hand. There is nothing more sacred about the right hand than the left. Dietzen, Holy Trinity Parish, 704 N. about the sacrament of penance. funeral service might be a brief prayer Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701.) or two, or a longer ceremony similar I believe, however, something fur- Theoretically no one is "excused" (Questions for this column should from this sacrament because of age. to the liturgy of the word at Mass. ther needs to be remembered. Beyond the minimal requirements offered here be sent to Father Dietzen at the same Q. In receiving Communion in the by the bishops to assure reverential and address.) hand must everyone put the Host in the orderly approach to the Eucharist, this (Copyright (c) 1983 by NC News Becker mouth with the right hand, regardless whole concern over precisely how one Service) ' of whether he or she is right- or left- must receive Communion in the hand, Funeral Home handed? This seems like a worthless and insisting that one procedure must Ron E. 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Page 14 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE ntertainment Has Eddie sunk to gutter jokes? Dear Eddie Murphy: the old man in the bar and the angry This is an open letter to you in hopes black poet. you will take time to read it and think a little about your fans, your lasting im- At a very young age, you showed pression on show business and your tremendous talent for mimickry and obligation to society. comedy. Even more important, you Sounds pretty heavy, doesn't it? But showed an understanding of human those are the burdens you take on when nature which reflected a maturity beyond your age. So it was natural that you became an immediate success in everything you did. You've been in hit movies like "48 Hours" and "Trading Places." You've got a big comedy album out. And you're still wowing them on "SNL." But what caused me to want to write to you was your recent special on HBO. To put it simply, Eddie, it was embarrassing. To see you turn so ex- clusively to obscenity, filth and really low humor was a shock. When a comic you rise so high in so public a business spends so much time concentrating on as television and movies. You may not a sexual perversion which I probably want these burdens, but they come could riot list here even by its scientific with the territory. name, he's gone downhill fast. I like you, Eddie. When "Saturday TV Guide, which normally does not

Pope's poems SILKWOOD STORY-With her involvement in union activities growing, and tensions mounting at home, Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep) assures her best friend Dolly Pelliker (Cher) that they are not growing apart in "Silkwood," cur- set to jazz rently playing at local theaters. By John Thavis pointed in Love" and "Magdalen." The poems express the contradic- ROME (NQ—A record is being tions of modern life. The worker in Sid Caesar, who knows a thing or tion for four-letter put-downs and" made of 10 poems written by Pope the arms factory laments that sixteen about comedy, wrote about you anarchistic cynicism. John Paul II set to jazz music and "though what I create is all wrong; and other young comedians in a recent What really worries me is the follow- the record is expected to be in stores the world's evil is none of my doing." article in that same magazine. In it, he ing you have among very young peo- by Christmas. The poem "Synodus" is a reflec- quoted a Los Angeles Times critic who ple. Thecollege-age crowd who follows The long-play recording, a joint tion on the Second Vatican Council commented on your HBO special, say- you (why do they invariably whistle at project of the Vatican publishing that left its participants "poor and ing, "Most of (your) act didn't get comedy rather than laugh?) is old house and a German record producer, naked" yet "transparent as glass, above the belt." enough to make their own minds up, - matches the pope's poetrj with soft that both cuts and reflects." but what about the pre-teen following you have? It's sizable, Eddie. I haven't orchestral compositions by two The German firm is marketing the Caesar also rapped some of your heard your comedy album, but if it's Italian jazz musicians. record in Italy with rhc cooperation contemporaries—like George Carlin like your HBO show I hope it hasn't The poems are sung in Italian b> a of the Vatican publishing house, and Richard Pryor—for doing the been heard by too many young people. female vocalist, Paola Orlandi. I ibreria Editrice Vaticana, which same thing: relying on shock value and "It ma\ end up being big. You selected the poems and gave final ap- dirty words to get their laughs. But I fear it has. They like you. ne\ci know how the public reacts pro\al to the recoid co\er, designed But don't you notice that it is ner- You're young and bright; you appear with this kind of record." said one of in the Vatican's yellow and white col- vous laughter you produce? When you on one of their favorite shows; you the composers, Tito Fontana. ors. ridicule homosexuals for half your act, come across as someone to trust, in Fontana und the Vatican coor- Although the Vatican publishing don't you consider their feelings? part due to your comments against dinator of the project, Ambrogio house normally issues specialized What good is your comedy producing? drugs—and thanks for that, by the Pia/zoni, said the music was designed tomes such as the Pontifical Year- way. A comedian who speaks against around the poems. book and official church reports, this I think comedy should produce some drugs is rare these days when drug Instruments include an electronic record-cutting venture is not its first. good. When it produces a laugh, that's comedy so often exalts cocaine and marijuana. synthcsircr, piano, guitar and other "We've published records before, fine, but really lasting comedy does strings. usually choir music. And we've even more. It enlightens us about bur lives, Most of the poems were written by done some of the pope's poetr>, read points out our silliness, reminds us of So, could you think it over a little? Polish Bishop Karol Wojtyla about against background music. But this is our humanness, ridicules our pomposi- You're very funny and talented and 25 years before he became pope. the tlrst time the words have been ty. That's what Mark Twain, Robert could go far. But it won't be worth Jt if Since becoming pope, the poems have ' sung and integrated with new com- Benchley and James Thurber did. you have to look back on a career built been published in Italian by the positions," Pia/zoni said. Stand-up comics can do it, too. Con- on remarks about sodomy. Vatican. The poems are profiles of What does the poet think about the sider the best of Bob Newhart's Speed can kill, Eddie. Look what it's men and women that reflect on the record? monologs, the tales of Bill Cosby, done to others who rose quickly from burdens they cany rhrnugh life. "We haven't heard directly from Mort Sahl's tirades and Bob Hope's poverty to wealth, from obscurity to Titles include "The Armaments the pope, of course," Fontana said. one-liners. fame. Remember what it did to Tactor> Worker," "Girl Disap- "But we think he'll like it." As for sketch comedy, I refer you to another "SNL" alumnus. Carol Burnett, who was funny for years without ever being so explicit that I'm not worried that you will kill you wanted to stuff her mouth with the yourself with drugs or alcohol. I'm theater curtain. worried you will destroy yourself—hot Night Live" was foundering, you were comment on the content of programs physically—but artistically through an its one shining light (with a little extra except to praise, singled out your I think you're wasting your talent, addiction to cheap laughs and cruddy flicker from Joe Piscopo). You created special for a jeer and chided you for Eddie, by playing to the lowest tastes comedy. some great characters, like Mister being so—well, crummy is a good of the audience. You're not leading Lift us up, Eddie. You can do it if Robinson of the ghetto neighborhood. word.. them; you're following their predilec- you try.

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THE VOICE/ Friday, December 30,1983/ Page 15 Deacon Joe earns valor award Deacon Joe Ranieri, founder of the forts on behalf of the homeless in Lord's Place Family Shelter along America. To make people aware of with three other honorees will be in- the urgent need for a shelter for vested with the Order of Michael the families, he has slept out in the streets Archangel, at the Breakers Hotel on and walked from Miami to Palm March 3. Beach and on other occasions, 33 The award, whiGh recognizes valor miles to Ft. Lauderdale and another and community service, is sponsored 25 miles to Lantana. by the Florida Crime Prevention Commission, a private, non-govern- Since the Lord's Place first opened mental watchdog organization fully its doors in July of 1983, donations accredited and recognized as a non- have totaled $190,000 for its opera- profit commission of Florida citizens tion. The shelter takes in homeless and law enforcement officials. families for a 6-week period and helps It will be bestowed upon Deacon them find employment and a new Joe Ranieri for his inspirational ef- start in life. Blood drive sites announced Start the new year out by taking the COCONUT GROVE time to give the gift of life. Donate Mercy Hospital, 3663 S. Miami blood and help people in need of this Ave., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 6 a.m. to 5 life-saving fluid. p.m., 6th Floor Conference Room. From left: Fr. Andrew Klarmann, 80-year-old retired priest of the Rockviile Cen- MIAMI SHORES tre, N.Y. diocese; new Pittsburgh (Pa.) diocese Bishop Anthony J. Beviiacqua, South Florida Blood Service will St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, former auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Bishop Bevilacqua's oldest accept donations from the public at 418 N.E. 105 Street, Sunday, Jan. 8, brother, Dr. Michael Beviiacqua and his wife Nora of Miami. Fr. Klarmann mar- the following locations between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ried the Bevilacquas 48 years ago. The group was united at installation January 2 and 8. Last minute veri- NORTHWEST ceremonies in December. fication of dates and hours and ad- St. Vincent De Paul Catholic vance appointments are available by Church, Bloodmobile, 2000 N.W. calling the South Florida Blood Serv- 103 Street, Sunday, Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m. Cant quit smoking? Join others... ice, 326-8888, ext. 312 from Dade; to 2 p.m. * 522-3306, ext. 312 from Broward. Cathedral of St. Mary, 7525 N.W. If your number one New Year's Association found that signing con- 2 Avenue, Sunday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m. resolution is to quit the deadly smok- tracts to quit and assigning rewards to A few of the sites are as follows: to 2 p.m. • ing habit, you can join with others in oneself are important factors in your effort at two smoking clinics at successful quitting. Successful ex- smokers will participate in a panel local hospitals beginning in January, discussion on how they managed best St. Francis Hospital, in coopera- to stay free of the habit. tion with the American Lung Associ- ation of Dade and Monroe, will open "For people who benefit from its smoking clinic on Jan. 10, with group support, the clinic program is seven sessions from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the way to go," says Mrs. Torrado. ending on Feb. 21. A reservation is required. Because "There is a lot of give and take in of space limitations, it is best to regis- the group process, which takes the ter early. For information, call the lonely element out of quitting on your Education Department at 868-2762. own," says Mrs. Diane Torrado, Mercy Hospital will help you break R.N., Director of Education at St. the smoking habit and 'light up your Francis Hospital. life' instead-.of a cigarette with the "When it comes to smoking, for help of professionals from the De- partment of Patient Education. some people, quitting together is more effective than trying to kick the The clinic runs Jan. 9,10,13,16 and 1 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the PwtoMonw and chHdran Join Fr. Timothy Hannon (center, toft) and Wtegr. John habit in isolation." Donnelly (center, right), pastor of St. Malachy Church in Tamarac at ground- sixth floor of the Conference Center. A According to Mrs. Torrado, in five breaking ceremonies Dec. 18 for a new parish center and elementary school, fee of $25 covers all materials. To years of development and testing the the first in Tamarac. register, call 285-2701. new profixam, the American Lung St. Malachy Elementary opens St. Bernard prep school ' 7 St." Malachy Catholic Church in The Parish Center will provide the Tamarac broke ground on Sunday,. Church with an office complex, a 'alternative to public ed' December 18th, for a new Parish chapel, a meeting room and resident quarters for the priests of the parish. 9th and 10th grades and phase into a Center and new Elementary School Officials of the proposed St. Ber- on the southeast corner of its proper- four-year program by the fall of Msgr. Donnelly said the cost has nard Preparatory School announced ty at University Drive and 61st Street. been raised by St. Malachy's 1,500 1986. It will be a co-educational day at a recent press conference that the families through pledges and bank school, with facilities available for The classrooms will house the first school is scheduled to open Aug. 20, financing. The Church received site boarding male students. A substantial Catholic Elementary School in 1984. plan approval at the last.City Council scholarship fund has already been Tamarac. Monsignor John Donnelly, Headmaster of the college prepara- meeting. Msgr. Donnelly said the new established to serve needy students. Pastor, said that five grades, kinder- tory school, Jim Miller, and Fr. Mar- garten through fourth, are expected school would be an asset to the City In addition to numerous class- cus Voss, Pete Nassetta and Mike to open in September 1984. of Tamarac, and that the City Plan- Burke said the school will offer ad- rooms, dormitories and athletic ning Commission was pleased with facilities, the Herman J. Heidrich With the continued construction of vanced curriculum and is. something new homes going on to the west of the the concept and had approved the that will be an alternative to public library, which houses more than plan unanimously. 82,000 volumes and is one of the fitt- Church, Msgr. Donnelly said he saw education systems. "a need for a school for the educa- The Architect is Richard A. Baker est libraries in the state, will be avail- Initially, the school will open with tion of the future generations of the and the Contractor is Sal Pagliara able to serve the prep school. Day of Church." Construction. Reflection All those who work to minister to the Haitians in the Archdiocese are The Fr. Michael J. Mullaly assembly will Image, and a buffet supper at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at drug stores:-Brownsville, 4634 N.W. 27 Ave.; invited to celebrate National Migra- hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. Jan. 3 at Oak- Holy Family Church, 14500 N.E. 11 Ave., Cinderella, 128 N.E. 54 St.; Service, 1300 land Park Council 5235, 3571 N. Andrews North Miami. Call Edith Point at 895-5941. No N.W. 3rd Ave., and Richmond Heights, 14638 tion Week, 1984 by joining together Lincoln Blvd. .Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. there will be a social tickets will be sold at the door. in a day of spiritual reflection and Adult Bible Classes will be offered by Sr. hour from 7 until 8 p.m. Ruth Eisner, O.P. for both beginners and ad- sharing. North Dade Catholic Singles will conduct a Healing Mass will be conducted by Fr. Joe Bid- vanced. Evening class on Wed. from 7:45 to home Mass and a covered dish dinner at 7 p.m. The special celebration will take well, a Dominican priest from Minneapolis at 9:45 p.m. starting Jan. 11; morning class on for the Feast of the Epiphany, Call Carol place from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at St. Coleman Thurs. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting on Jan. 895-5848. A general meeting of the group will the Archdiocesan Pastoral center Catholic Church, 1200 S. Federal Highway in 12. Call Sr: Ruth at 238*2711 to pre-register. take place at 7 p:m. on Jan. 9. Call Paulette at Classes will be held at the Dominican Retreat Ppmpano Beach. (9401 Biscayne Boulevard) in the 895-4734. ______House, 7275 S.W. 124 St., Miami. Bishop Carroll Conference room. Ac- Compulsive Overeaten Retreat will take XavlerTJftrversity of New Orleans, Loui- Separation, Divorce & New Life, the Fifth tivities will include a video cassette by place at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6-8 in Lantana, Florida. siana Alumni Club of Miami will host the Archdiocesan Conference sponsored by the Fr. Peter Henriot, S.J. on "The Fol- The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with registration Xavier University concert choir, chorus and Family Enrichment Center, will take place jazz combo in concert at 4 p.m. on Jan. 8, at from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, lowing of Jesus Christ." at 5:30 p.m. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required and may be mailed to: Retreat Office, the Joseph Caleb Center Auditorium, 5400 9950 N.W. 29 St., Coral Springs. Workshops will be designed for separated and divorced in- To make reservations or obtain in- Cenacle Retreat House, 1400 S. Dixie ' N.W. 22 Ave. Donations for this cultural event are $7 for adults, $3 for students. For ticket in- dividuals of all faiths. Fr. Jim Young, C.S.P. Highway, Lantana, Florida 33462. formation for overnight accommoda- formation, contact John Andrew Smith at will be the keynote speaker. A $13 registration tions, write to Fr. Tom Wenski, 110 New Year's Party — Celebrate with good 235-9101 or Mr. Edward Doyle at 754-4243. fee includes lunch, call Rick at 753-4644 or N.E. 62 Street, Miami, FL 33138. friends at the music of Tony Vacarro of Unique Tickets may also be purchased at the following Rosalie at 753-5560 for further details.

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THE VOICE / Friday, December 30,1983 / Page 17 1984 and more By Katharine Bird NC News Service

"A sort of premonitory tremor, a fear of he was not certain what had passed through Win- ston as soon as he caught his first glimpse of the cage... Winston could hear the blood singing in his ears. He had the feeling of sitting in utter loneliness. He was in the middle of a great emp- ty plain, a flat desert drenched with sunlight across which all sounds came to him out of im- mense distances... There was a violent convul- sion of nausea inside him, and he almost lost consciousness. Everything had gone black. For an instant he was insane, a screaming animal... Again the black panic took hold of him. He was blind, helpless, mindless." That stellar description of fear comes from "1984," George Orwell's brilliant novel of a future totalitarian police state where fear is used to manipulate every aspect of individual life. 7 was all right two-thirds of the way. Then I made the mistake of looking back; I was immediately and horribly transformed. Petri- fied, I was unable to take another step in any direction. For some time I crouched on the steps, feeling cowardly and very alone.'

Winston Smith is the rebellious civil servant in "1984." By falling in love, he breaks away from the state's stultifying control. Ultimately, how- ever, confronted in Room 101 with the "worst thing in the world," fear reduces Winston to complete submission to Big Brother. George Orwell's "1984" Is a novel of a future totalitarian police state where the eye of "Big Brother" is constantly upon everyone. The state uses fear to manipulate people's every move. Though the boolc is fiction, the feeling of In Orwell's classic, fear is presented in ex- fear is universal and most readers can identify with the terrible dilemma of the hero. f life" (Proverbs 14:27). IN THESE PASSAGES, fearing the Lord means reverencing him and obeying him as a child reverences and obeys its parents. This God? reverence and loving service are the beginning, really the essence,-of wisdom and knowledge. Without regard for God in our lives, our wis-

> 18 / Friday, December 30,1983 / THE VOICE Know Your Faith GOD in the Human Situation

By DAVID GIBSON FEAR ("Don't let her come into my room NC News Service while I'm sleeping.") I want to tell you about a zip Human beings of all ages ex- wire. The 200-yard cable is suspend- perience fear — the fear of failing, ed between two hillsides from large It's no excuse the fear of the unfamiliar, the fear trees. ; that a bad past experience will get To reach the zip wire you must repeated now. . make your way from a hillside to a for Christians There are fears with little basis, platform in the tree branches. There and fear of real dangers. are several means of reaching it. All A recovered alcoholic may fear involve ropes. falling into renewed drinking. You may stand on one rope and Parents of children who have ex- hold onto another higher up, while perimented with drugs may fear the shuffling sideways and upward experimenting will never end; toward the platform; you may crawl unemployed persons may fear their in the most awkward of positions real talents will never be recognized; along two parallel ropes; or you people beginning marriage may fear may hold onto a single rope by your the meaning behind current divorce arms and legs and inch along it. In statistics. each case a strong safety belt pro- Fear-and anxiety^are much- tects one from a fall. discussed today. Rollo May, the ONCE ON the platform, you famous psychiatrist, once wrote await your turn for the zip wire. When it comes, an assistant attaches 'Recognize you a special safety cable and hook to are afraid. But the special safety belt you wear. Then you place your hands through realize you can two loops that hang over the cable, deal with your and hold on. fear.' Now you are ready for a fast , 200-yard journey toward the other, about the defenses people develop somewhat lower hillside, a journey against anxiety. They include apathy taken while hanging from your and lack of feeling. hands and arms. May said: "When a person con- Sound easy? tinually faces dangers he is power- Don't be silly. It could strike ter- less to overcome, his final line of ror into the heart of any child, teen- defense is at last to avoid even feel- ager or adult. ing the dangers." ("Man's Search IN OUR community,, the zip wire for Himself") is in a program called The Inner THE RISK of becoming Quest. Many school children, scouts apathetic, therefore, is hidden in and adults participate in it. some fears. Some recent articles When I participated, the zip wire have discussed young people's fears was one of the day's final activities. of a possible nuclear holocaust. This Knowing it was scheduled, I kept fear, it is reported, leads some" hoping the skies would open with a youths to a sense of apathy: a sense great rainstorm so we'd all have to that it doesn't matter what they do go home right away. in life since the world may end any- The rainstorm never came. way. The last thing you do before But the Christian belief that God traversing the zip-wire's 200 yards is became man means the world, its lift your feet from the platform. I people and their futures, do matter. held my breath and hoped my feet Lack of concern or feeling about would remain stuck to the platform events here and now is risky for but suddenly I was on my way. Christians. Later our group talked about our Recognizing that fears are com- experiences. We agreed that the zip mon, but also forceful and painful, wire carries a message: Recognize has implications for Christian com- you are afraid. But realize you can munities. For what people often deal with your fear. (Understanding need to deal constructively with that the safety devices made it vir- fears is support from others in the tually impossible to fall helped me.) community. A fearful person — like I felt reassured by that positive a recovering alcoholic — needs to message about fear. know that others care and still see EVERYONE has fears. Little meaning in his life. children fear the sound of a fire All people experience fear. Fears are real and may be painful. Fear is not neces- The road that leads beyond our engine's siren; they may fear sarily bad. Fear often can keep us out of danger and it can keep us from making fears is not easily traveled alone. animals or even the Tooth Fairy a decision that is morally or legally wrcng. (NC Photo) People must, travel it together. dom turns out to be folly and our knowledge It is almost hard to believe how many people Adam's own guilt caused him to hide from abysmal ignorance. go through life with this twisted image, to their the one who could heal him. The logical sequel To fear God was to reverence and worship him own deep unhappiness. When God, who alone to cutting oneself off from God's mercy is seen as the one true God. can give meaning to their lives, is an object of in the tragic despair and suicide of Judas. •'Fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for nought terror and dread, all sorts of disastrous things If the image of a frightening God is blas- is lacking to those who fear him" (Psalm 34:10). can happen io them psychologically, morally phemous, it is because it is a refusal to believe In that quote, the "holy ones" obviously have and in every other way. God's own revelation of Himself as a God of no reason to be afraid of God. But they do have This contorted image is often reinforced by love and mercy. This is the God who proclaimed reason to worship and thank him for his bless- one's own guilt. A person does something through the prophet Ezekiel: "As I live, I swear ings. known to be wrong, and immediately fears * I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked So the psalmist goes on to invite his students: God's "wrath," hating God for his supposed man, but rather in the wicked man's conversion, "Come, children, hear me; I will teach you the vindictiveness. that he may live" (33:11). fear of the Lord." (34:12). BUT GOD'S WRATH is nothing other than Our relationship with God is to be based on UNFORTUNATELY AND tragically, the the recoil of sin itself upon the sinner. When love and "love has no room for fear; rather, many references to the fear of God have been God, in the story of the Fall, called out, Adam perfect love casts out all fear. And since fear has misinterpreted in a non-biblical sense. People answered: "I heard you in the garden; but I was to do with punishment, love is not yet perfect in have accordingly formed an almost blasphemous afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself" one who is afraid. We, for our part, love be- image of God as a frightening God. (Genesis 3:10). cause he first loved us" (1 John 4:18-19).

THE VOICE / Friday, December 30,19831 Page 19 -THE BACK PAGE. 54-year-old nun loves to run By NC News Service Dominican Sister Marion Irvine, 54, has qualified for the Olympic trials, making her "certainly one of the oldest, if not the oldest" person ever to qualify, according to Pete Cava of the Athletics Congress. SISTER IRVINE, principal of Sacred Heart Elementary School in San Francisco, ran the recent California Inter- national Marathon in Sacramento in 2:51.01, beating the Olympic'qualifying cutoff by 15 seconds. Her time also broke the women's over-50 marathon record by more than eight minutes. She will run in the women's Olympic trials in Olympia, Wash., in May, where the top three women will form the U.S. marathon team.

'What I have earned is the privilege of stan- ding at the starting line of the Olympic Trials with some of the greatest runners—most of whom will be half my age.'

"There's no way in the world I'll make the team," Sister Irvine said, noting she would have to cut her time by about 20 minutes to come close to the top three. "What I have earned is the privilege of standing at the starting line of the Olympic trials with some of the greatest runners — most of whom will be half my age." Sister Irvine will train for the race with her coach, Kees Tuinzing, a runner she met while living in nearby Marin County. At the end of January, she said, she will begin run- ning 70 miles a week, with one day a week spent at a,track doing interval training, in which she alternates her speed for short distances. TRAINING FOR HER might be easier than for other run- ners, she said, because she gets the "same feeling of exhilara- tion" whether she runs "training miles or racing miles." About five and one-half years ago, Sister Irvine began a two-mile jog-walk system after her niece suggested running as a way to relieve pent-up energy. Gradually she increased her distance. "I was very sedentary before I started running," she said. She said she has had "nothing but support" from her community, the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, although MARATHON NUN — Master marathon runner Sister Marion Irvine, who has at first the amount of time she spent running and her been running only a few years, hopes to qualify for the Olympics in Los "costume" of running shorts and other lightweight gear Angeles. The grade school principal from San Rafael, Calif., ran the recent bothered some nuns a bit. California international Marathon in Sacramento in 2:51.01, shattering the over 50 world record by more than eight minutes. (NC photo from UPA) Resolved: no trading the saints dinners with the dog By Hilda Young off limits to rubberband fights. NC News Service Joey will i resist shoe-floating com- JOHN WAS BORN IN It's always good to start off a * petition on the way home from SEZZE, ITALY QH OCT. 19, new year with a few resolutions, school with his friend Andy, ST. JOHN 1616. ME BECAME A especially when they're for someone especially with his new shoes. SHEPHERD BUT WANTED else. Here are a few for my family: Likewise, toothpick armadas in CHARLES TO BECOME A PRIEST, MIKEY WILL not finger-paint the commode will be dry-docked. HE WAS UNABLE TO DO the bathroom mirror with new, im- " SPOUSE MAY not attend a SO BECAUSE HE BARELY proved Crest without permission. garage sale with cash, check or LEARNED TO READ AND > He also must seek written approval credit card on his person. He will WRITE. HE BECAME A from his mother or a priest, or recycle the aluminum cans in the LAY-BROTHER AT NAZIANO. both, before trading dinners with basement soon or I will turn him in HE SERVED 4N VARIOUS the dog. to the GAO for hoarding national MENIAL POSITIONS - COOK, Persons opening the refrigerator resources. He will never again hide a PORTER AND GARDENER — doors and staring for longer than "Whoopie" cushion under the bath- AT DIFFERENT MONASTERIES five seconds will be charged an room scale or I will report him for NEAR ROME. entertainment fee. wife abuse. JOHN ALSO WROTE Persons in charge of dishwashing Children will not dig foxholes in SEVERAL MYSTICAL WORKS will never again put a casserole pan the back yard unless a state of war AND WORKED TO HELP THE in the refrigerator with half a potato is declared by the United Nations. STRICKEN IN THE PLAGUE in it. All digging equipment — shovels, OF 1656-. OLDEST DAUGHTER will trowels, hoes, spoons, knives and refrain from timing h"er phone calls forks — will be returned to their JOHN, WHO PIEP IN ROME with a calendar; never again turn up owners. ON JAN. 6, MolO, IS ALSO the stereo so she can hear it while Two soccer games, a First Com- KNOWN AS CHARLES OF she's using the hairblower; nor place munion class, a birthday party and SEZZE. HE WAS CANONIZED a long-distance call to Shawn a dentist appointment may not be BY POPE JOHN XX111 IN 1959. Cassidy. scheduled on the same afternoon. HIS FEAST IS JAN. 6. Johnny will not attempt to repair (The last resolution may be his bicycle or build a model airplane hummed to the tune of "Whistling under the kitchen table 15 minutes Dixie.") before dinner. (Copyright (c) 1981 by NC News CCD classes will be considered Service)

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