soonercatholic.org August 25, 2019 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Groundbreaking for Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine set for Nov. 3

KLAHOMA CITY – Archbishop Shields Boulevard and Interstate 35 in Okla- community,” said Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, Paul Coakley announced the homa City. The event will include kid and Archbishop of City. “The shrine is groundbreaking for the Blessed family activities and is free and open to the being built to honor Blessed Stanley Rother, Stanley Rother Shrine will be public. an Oklahoma original and the first U.S.-born Sunday,O Nov. 3. “The groundbreaking for the shrine will priest and ever beatified. It will be a The event will be 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the be a significant moment in the life of the future site of the shrine at S.E. 89 between Church in Oklahoma and for the broader continued on page 16

Catholic prison ministry brings hope to inmates

By Charles Albert as 200 inmates who desire to attend en the faith of the prisoners. Their The Sooner Catholic .” ministry is one of friendship, listen- For more than 30 years, parish- ing, caring, outreach and a sharing The Archdiocese of ioners from in Ada of Christ’s love through action. has more than 50 volunteers who have been visiting prisoners at the Their presence helps inmates func- continuously visit nine state prisons, Joseph Harp Correctional Center, a tion more positively within the prison three federal prisons and a number medium-security facility located near environment, provides a connection of smaller state facilities and county Lexington. to the outside community and, in jails. The archdiocesan program is Their devoted service has been rec- some ways, prepares the inmates for coordinated by Deacon Jim Smith. ognized with a Team Service Award re-entry into society. At Joseph Harp, Deacon Smith’s No. 1 responsi- they begin visits with prayer and bility is to schedule regular priest Scripture and follow with discus- visits so prisoners can receive Prison Ministry sion. the Eucharist and Reconciliation. “We do have a need for volun- Priests also are available for bap- For more information about prison teers. There are a number of things tisms and confirmation. ministry in the archdiocese, that volunteers can do, depending Some prisons are so remote that contact Dcn. Jim Smith at on their interests and talents,” visits by priests are limited to once [email protected]. per month. A network of volun- Deacon Smith said. teers help with inmate visits with “We even have RCIA classes messages of Jesus’ love and concern, from the Oklahoma Department of going at a number of the prisons. and to let them know they are a part Corrections. Elizabeth Witherow Volunteers also can correspond with of a church community. and Ann Maxwell helped start the inmates if they can’t visit in person. “The demand for volunteers is program, with Deacon Dennis Fine Volunteers say it’s one of the most always great,” Deacon Smith said. continuing their good work. rewarding things they’ve ever done.” “Some facilities, like the federal pris- The volunteers from Charles Albert is a freelance writer on at Hinton, could have as many share their faith and try to strength- for the Sooner Catholic. 2 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more news on the The sin and scourge of racism website

Sin corrupts everything it touches. The terri- We live in an era By Sooner Catholic Staff ble effects of sin include a darkening of our in- in which it is hard tellect and a weakening of our will. Sin blinds to keep up with the Additional coverage of us. It weakens us. Faith enlightens us. Honest rapid pace of scien- Church and archdiocesan reflection, however, confronts us with the fact tific, technological news and events, only on that even though we Christians have been and digital advanc- www.soonercatholic.org. enlightened by the gift of faith and strength- es. Our culture has a Shrines of Italy ened by the grace of the Holy Spirit, the effects embraced an evolu- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley - St. Ann Retire- of sin have left us with blind spots and moral pilgrimage tionary worldview that ment Center is sponsoring weaknesses. assumes progress is the inevitable trajectory of a trip to the shrines of Italy One of the blind spots that the Holy Spirit is human history. Oct. 28 – Nov. 7. There are calling to our attention today is racism. Rac- But, there is really no parallel to progress a few spots open. Richard ism is nothing new. Racism is not merely a in the moral universe. Human nature has Amend and Fr. Boniface Co- corrosive social ill. It also is a sin against God not changed or evolved in any fundamental pelin will be on the trip. Trip and the human family. It is a sin that lodges way. Even aided by grace we still struggle includes the Basilica of St. , San in human hearts and corrupts cultures and with the effects of sin. We are not as wise or Giovanni Rotondo, tomb of societies. It is a sin that blinds us to the fun- as strong as we think we are. We still fall prey damental equality of all human beings and the Padre Pio, Abbey of Santis- all too easily to spiritual pride. Human na- sima Trinita, Madonna del God-given dignity of each person created in ture, though fundamentally good, is fallen and Rosario sanctuary, Vatican the image of wounded by City, papal audience, St. Pe- Quo Vadis Days prepares young men God. sin. ter’s Basilica, Christian Racism is We all are city tour, St. Paul Outside what led to the still sinners. the Walls, St. Mary Major for vocations horrors of the and St. John in Lateran. The “(Racism) is a sin that blinds us to the As our faith holocaust of trip is 11 days and includes fundamental equality of all human beings professes, we The 2019 Quo Vadis Days retreat retreatants. Photo Fr. Brian Buettner. the Jews and 15 meals. Cost $3,749 pp. believe that others in Nazi and the God-given dignity of each person Call Richard Amend at (405) we have been Germany. It created in the image of God.” 721-0747. redeemed by By Stephen Jones responding to the Lord through prayer. was embedded the blood of For the Sooner Catholic The men also had an introduction into in the cultur- Christ who the process of discernment, the process of al attitudes recognizing what their particular vocation died and rose that displaced arlier this summer, discerners might be. Using the lessons about prayer for us all. But, indigenous peoples throughout North America from around Oklahoma met at and discernment, they began to prayerful- and sought to eradicate their native cultures. we cannot bank the faith and virtues of past Our Lady of Guadalupe Cath- ly ask God where and to what vocation he It was institutionalized in segregationist Jim generations and count on these to sustain us olic Youth Camp to attend a might be calling them. Crow laws following the abolition of slavery, into the future. We are just as susceptible to @archokc discernmentE retreat called, “Quo Vadis Dynamic speakers were our nation’s “original sin.” sin, including the sin of racism, as those who Days,” hosted by the asked to share their per- Archdiocese of sonal experiences about Racist attitudes and blind spots continue to went before us. We can learn from history, but Archdi- Oklahoma City particular vocations of create intolerable situations around the world we are also capable of repeating its mistakes. ocese of Oklaho- marriage, religious life where migration brings together people of Repentance and ongoing conversion are Arquidiócesis de ma City. and the diocesan priest- different colors, creeds and ethnicities. Racism tasks for each person in every generation. As Oklahoma City hood. Intentional quiet we come to grips with the troubling evidence In usually goes unacknowledged as a significant Latin, time was built into their of racism in our society, we all are called to factor in our inability to seriously confront and Quo Vadis schedules, specifical- remedy the immigration crisis that has become examine our own consciences, including our means, ly for prayer, rest and so intractable in our nation and in so many own blind spots as these are being revealed to “Where spiritual direction, so other nations. us by the Holy Spirit. are you the men could put As recent events in El Paso and elsewhere How is the Lord calling us to affirm the dig- going?” It is what they were learn- ing during the retreat demonstrate, we are witnessing with alarm- nity of every human being from conception to the ques- to good use. tion our ing frequency latent racial tensions erupting natural death? How are we being challenged Pray for the discern- Lord asked into violence around the country. Many are to reject every manifestation of racism that ers of the archdiocese shocked to see these outbreaks of racial intol- divides the Body of Christ, diminishes the that they may have as he was erance and violence. We had naively consigned promise of our great nation, and weakens the Quo Vadis Days retreatant Luke Denney prays the courage to say fleeing per- such things to a less-enlightened racist past. human family? during an afternoon of silence during the retreat. secution in Photo Robert Blaschke. Rome. Upon being God our father, asked this question by Jesus, Peter You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body returned to Rome to face his martyrdom. of Christ. Jesus also asks each of us “where are you We ask that you inspire going?” especially in regard to our per- young people whom you sonal vocation. Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar call to priesthood and con- God has placed in each of our hearts secrated life to courageously a unique plan, or vocation, that will lead The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. follow your will. to great happiness and satisfaction, and Send workers into your one day will lead to eternal happiness – Mass and dinner with UCO students, 5:30 p.m., St. John, Edmond Aug. 25 great harvest so that the in heaven. Each person must be open – Travel to Mexico City to meet with Confraternidad Operarios del Reino de Cristo (CORC) Aug. 26-29 Gospel is preached, the poor to what vocation the Lord is calling him Provincial Superior are served with love, and her to, no matter what it might be, – St. Ann Retirement Center Board meeting, 8 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Seminarian Matthew Duff arm wrestles a retreatant Sept. 3 the suffering are comforted, because it will lead to the greatest fulfill- – Jubilarian Dinner, 6 p.m., CPC during Quo Vadis Days 2019. Photo Henry Nguyen. Sept. 3 and your people are ment. – Archdiocesan School Advisory Council meeting, 7:30 a.m., CPC Sept. 5 strengthened by the sacra- The young men who attended the – Mass, 9:30 a.m., The Center of Family Love, Okarche Sept. 5 ments. We ask this through 2019 Quo Vadis Days retreat ranged from “yes” to – Catholic Foundation Board meeting, 1:30 p.m., CPC Sept. 6 Christ our Lord. eighth grade students to college gradu- what God is calling them to do. Fr. Brian Buettner, vocations director, leads the seminari- – Our Lady of LaVang Mass and celebration, 11:45 a.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Sept. 8 Amen. ates. For four days, they learned about Stephen Jones is a seminarian for the ans and retreatants during a Eucharistic procession during Help, OKC the critical importance of hearing and Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Quo Vadis Days. Photo Henry Nguyen. 4 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 5 Ground broken for new St. Kateri Archdiocesan teachers complete Tekakwitha Shrine STEM fellowship

By By Steve Gust is a complex set of issues with its The Sooner Catholic own unique objectives. GALLUP, N.M. – The rosary walk “We’re trying to prepare students Most Reverend at a new shrine to be built in the A trio of Catholic educators from for jobs that have not been creat- Paul S. Coakley Diocese of Gallup to honor Saint Oklahoma City’s Saint Charles ed,” Lassiter said. Borromeo Catholic School are now Rooker said well-trained scien- Archbishop of Oklahoma City “will imitate” the life and example of the Ameri- accredited Trustey Fellows from tists can carry-out Catholic teach- Publisher can Indian saint, popularly known the prestigious Notre Dame Center ing to help the poor and vulnera- as the “Lily of the Mohawks,” said for STEM Education. ble. Diane Clay Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of The instructors are Beverly “The students can help to pro- Editor Gallup. Swickey, Kathy Rooker and Valerie vide clean water for everyone “We will take advantage of the Lassiter. around the world. They can solve The Notre Dame program, which that problem,” she said. Dana Attocknie natural beauty that God offers to us, as the rosary will wind its way stretches over three years, is not With the wealth of information Managing Editor through the beautiful landscape a brief professional development acquired, the teachers provide that he has already given to us,” he session. The teachers from Saint professional STEM development added in remarks during the Aug. Charles started the program in for other teachers at Saint Charles Volume 41, Number 16 11 groundbreaking for the shrine. 2017. and around the archdiocese. Saint “We will rely on the intercession preme Knight of the Knights of Co- a recognition of native people,” “We’re the first teachers from Charles’ students have benefitted of Our Lady, under the title of Our lumbus, and Father Henry Sands, said Father Sands, a priest of the Oklahoma to complete this,” Las- with actual classroom experi- Sooner Catholic Newspaper Instructors from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Oklahoma City have Lady of Guadalupe, who we know director of the Black and Indian Archdiocese of Detroit, who is a siter said. ments. Even kindergarten stu- 7501 Northwest Expressway graduated from a prestigious national program at the University of Notre Dame. first appeared to an indigenous Mission Office in Washington D.C. member of the Ojibwe, Ottawa and She is a middle school science dents studied ways to make ice Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Kathy Rooker (left), Valerie Lassiter and Beverly Swickey. Photo provided. person, that being Saint Juan “Today in the , as Potawatomi tribes. teacher at Saint Charles. melt fastest. (405) 721-1810 Diego. And, so this shrine will be many as one in four Native Amer- Construction on the new shrine Swickey also teaches at the mid- Saint Charles Principal Todd Fax: (405) 721-5210 a special place for everyone, but icans are Catholic. And yet, in began Aug. 12; the tentative date dle school. Rooker is a fifth-grade Gungoll said the teachers’ expe- many ways, these brothers and The Notre Dame Center for positively shape the children’s rience was “invaluable,” for his E-mail: [email protected] especially to the indigenous people for its completion is August 2021. teacher. Each has been a part the sisters in the faith have been for- faculty at Saint Charles for many STEM Education was established future. school. Mailing Address: of this land, the Native American The shrine will include a chapel, gotten,” Anderson said. “It is our years. They said the experience in 2015 to help educators reach “It was 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every The 2020 deadline to apply for P.O. Box 32180 peoples of this land.” museum, and 30 outdoor rosary The shrine is being built through hope that in the years to come, and knowledge gained during the young people, especially in un- day and we had homework,” Las- the program is in March. Visit ste- Oklahoma City, OK 73123 stations. Each station will be de- a new partnership of the diocese, this Saint Kateri shrine will be- program has already paid off. derserved communities. Officials siter said. “It was very challeng- meducation.nd.edu/trustey. signed by a Catholic artist from a the Knights of Columbus and the come a national spiritual home “This has changed the way we want teachers who can deliver a ing.” Steve Gust is a freelance writer Visit us online at Southwest Indian Foundation. for Native Americans and for all distinct American Indian tribe. teach,” Swickey said. high-quality STEM education to Some of that is because STEM for the Sooner Catholic. www.soonercatholic.org The groundbreaking event fea- Catholics.” Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was tured drumming as well as the “This shrine is an acknowledge- canonized in 2012 and is the first American Indian Catholic saint. Visit the archdiocesan website Butterfly and Eagle dances from ment of the role that she plays members of the Laguna tribe. in the , not just She is the patron saint of American at www.archokc.org Besides Bishop Wall, others who as an example for Native Ameri- Indian, First Nations and indige- From the Archives … spoke were Carl Anderson, Su- cans, but for all Catholics. It’s also nous peoples. A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist The Sooner Catholic (USPS 066-910) is published ather John Bloms, O.S.B., who biweekly except for once in July Come and See Retreat left this life in 1974 at the rel- by the Archdiocese of The Dominican Sisters of atively young age of 57, is still Oklahoma City. Peace invite Catholic wom- F remembered fondly by the community of en ages 18-45 to a Come and Saint Gregory’s Abbey and the Diocese of See Retreat Sept. 13-15 at the The newspaper is not responsible Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The mention Congregation’s farm and ecology for unsolicited material. of his name evokes admiration, laughter center in St. Catharine, Ky. The Copyright © 2019 Sooner Catholic retreat allows women listening and a constantly brewing sense of con- to God’s voice to meet, pray and troversy. Born in Minnesota to a family that Subscription rate: $25 per year share with women of faith. The included two priest brothers and a sister for all who are not members of the retreat also allows interested women to experience religious who became Sister Bernard Clare, he Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. John Bloms life firsthand, from daily prayers was ordained in 1944 and became the Periodical postage paid at to study to the joys of com- football coach and chemistry instructor Oklahoma City, OK 73125. munity life. The retreat is free, at the high school and college at Saint Gregory’s. The youth group from St. Patrick in Anadarko went to Hey Day in Nor- and lodging and meals will be A supremely talented man, Father John gained notoriety as a builder man Aug. 2. The trip was funded by money raised during an Indian taco POSTMASTER: Send address provided at the motherhouse. of extraordinary vision. Under his supervision and partly with his own dinner held by the youth group. Photo provided. hands, he was the general contractor for the construction of Saint Grego- changes to the Sooner Catholic, To register, visit oppeace.org or contact Sr. Mai-dung Nguyen at ry’s Abbey as well as the dining area. The monks of the abbey were fellow P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, (405) 248-7027 or mdnguyen@ workers. His penchant for construction manifested itself in the creation of OK 73123. oppeace.org. the churches in Wanette, Seminole, Montebello, California and Ada. He was known as a liturgical innovator (which was appealing to some Rosary for Life - OKC and appalling to others) as he appeared on the front page of the first is- Sr. Maria, parishioners at St. sue of the National Catholic Reporter with an article about his boys James and community members and girls. While the norm today, in 1964 the fact that girls were serving gather every morning at 11:30 on the altar was scandalous. Bishop Reed ordered him to cease. Another to pray the Rosary at 1240 S.W. legend emanating from the parish in Ada was his use of a 50-gallon drum 44 at the corner of S.W. 44 and and firecrackers instead of Sanctus bells at the consecration. His sense Blackwelder Avenue near the of liturgy could be disarming, but most were enthralled by his gregarious abortion center. Anyone can and warm personality. participate. At his death, the Sooner Catholic (in its first year of publication) offered this observation: “Father John, a friendly man, was well Rosary for Life - Norman known as a , teacher, builder, football coach and one The Rosary for Life is every having great concern for the genuine, lively worship by his Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at 2453 The Sooner Catholic parishioners.” is supported through the Wilcox Dr., Norman. Contact Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner Connie Lang at potato.lang@ Pictured are some of the 16 people who attend the St. John Bosco confer- ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES Catholic Communications Appeal. gmail.com or (405) 249-1041. ence in July. Jim Beckman, executive director of the Secretariat for Evan- gelization and , was a speaker at the event. Photo provided. 6 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 7 Is this really Jesus? A primer on Christ Making Sense of Bioethics in the Eucharist An authentic democracy Those of us who have grown up within the substance of that democracy. damental By Tom Hoopes demonstrated that he would remain with us been an important part of Christian spirituali- womb of a democratic society may not always Moreover, even as we benefit from the bless- reason for Aleteia in the Eucharist. In the town of Emmaus, two ty. recognize how radical the idea behind such a ings of liberty, we can fall prey to erroneous which it Father Tad disciples didn’t recognize Jesus until … Saint (347-407) said: “You society actually is, nor how fragile its structure conceptions about the meaning of freedom, as was insti- Pacholczyk ost Christians on the globe belong “When he was at the table with them, he took say, ‘I should like to see his face, his garments, can be in the face of strident claims regarding the rights of some begin to be subtly elevated tuted: the National Catholic to a Church that believes in the bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give his shoes.’ You do see him, you touch him, you individual freedoms. Legalization of abortion, to over the rights of others. Indeed, every democ- defense Bioethics Center focus on one of the most strident claims, cor- racy struggles to avoid the treachery of various Real Presence. it to them. Then, their eyes were opened and eat him. He gives himself to you … to be your of every One reason so few people today they recognized him, and he disappeared from food and nourishment.” rodes the very pillars of our democratic society. forms of despotism, as the long and arduous human believeM what the Church teaches about the their sight.” Saint Augustine (354-430) said: “Christ held The legalization of abortion means guaran- battles over human slavery that culminated being’s Eucharist is that the teaching is so shock- The Eucharist united the first Christians. himself in his hands when he gave us his body teeing immunity from prosecution for those with the Civil War remind us. At Gettysburg, ing: After consecration, the host at Mass isn’t What did the first Christians do? They cele- to his disciples saying, ‘This is my body.’” older human beings who directly end the lives President Lincoln declared that “a new nation, right to life. The power such a State exercises bread; it is Jesus Christ himself. He just looks brated the Eucharist, according to Acts: “They Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) said: of much younger humans before they are born, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the prop- becomes arbitrary when it authorizes certain like bread. Really? devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching “What sublime humility … that the Lord of the or even as they are being born. Such actions osition that all men are created equal” was now citizens to execute their own equals with impu- Really. Here’s how the Catechism puts it: “In and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and universe, the divine Son of God, should stoop constitute a form of injustice perpetrated by “engaged in a great civil war, testing whether nity.” the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist to prayer.” as to hide himself under the appearance of the powerful against those who are, by virtue of that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so One is reminded of the testimonies of certain ‘the body and blood, together with the soul The invaluable early Christian teaching book, bread for our salvation.” their extreme youth, the weakest, most vulner- dedicated, can long endure.” U.S. soldiers who, upon their return from Viet- and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, the Didache (79), guards the Eucharist, and J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) wrote to his son: able and most voiceless humans. Preceding those turbulent times, “equality” nam, in the wake of the sexual revolution, were therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and calls it a “sacrifice:” “Let no one eat or drink of “I put before you the one great thing to love on Laws sanctioning abortion fundamental- had certainly been proclaimed and was textual- shocked by the seismic shifts in the under- substantially contained.’” your Eucharist, unless they have been bap- earth: The Blessed Sacrament. … There you ly confirm the idea that “might makes right.” ly present within various founding documents. standing of freedom that had occurred during Christians always have believed in the Real tized” (Ch. 9). “Every Lord’s day gather your- will find romance, glory, honor, fidelity and the An ordered society, however, and especially a It remained, however, fundamentally elusive their long deployment. Some of them said Presence. And, it always has been shocking. selves together, and break bread, and give true way of all your loves on earth, and more democratic one, can never be built upon such a as laws continued to sanction the inequalities that they hadn’t stepped onto the battlefield Jesus taught the doctrine most clearly in the thanksgiving after having confessed your trans- than that.” self-serving, unjust and distorted premise. of human bondage and realities on the ground and made great personal sacrifices in order to sixth chapter of John: “Jesus said to them, gressions, that your sacrifice may be pure” (Ch. Saint Teresa of Kolkata (1910-97) said: This premise runs directly counter to the tra- continued to thwart basic human rights. defend a false liberty so their fellow citizens ‘Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of 14). “When you look at the crucifix, you understand dition of our great Western constitutional texts, During those dark times, the light of democ- the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have Strict rules guarded the Real how much Jesus loved you. When you look at which arose as a cry for an order of justice racy sputtered and flickered, and nearly went at home could descend into promiscuity and no life in you. … For my flesh is real food and Presence: “Whoever eats the bread or drinks the Sacred Host you understand how much superior to the raw exercise of power and dom- out. abortions with reckless abandon. my blood is real drink.” the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will Jesus loves you now.” ination by privileged individuals and groups. The widespread practice of abortion today The promotion and legalization of abortion The scandalized reaction: “On hearing it, be guilty of sinning against the body and blood To this day, most Christians worldwide Those texts were born from centuries of strug- raises a similar threat as stronger individuals inexorably leads to a system of privileges for many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard of the Lord.” believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the gle by entire peoples living under various forms are tempted to establish their liberties upon the powerful that engenders instability and teaching. Who can accept it?’ … From this Justin Martyr, sometime between 147 and Eucharist. of oppression. the ruins of weaker ones. What is most import- divisiveness as it undercuts the most basic of time many of his disciples turned back and no 161, wrote in his First Apology (Ch. 66) of “this There are a little more than two billion Chris- The order of justice they sought required ant to recognize is how this existential threat all human rights. Abortion really kills at least longer followed him.” food we call the Eucharist:” “We do not receive tians in the world. Half of those, about one the clear acknowledgement of the universal- to democracy is actually – without hyperbole twice. It kills the body of the baby and it kills But, the apostles soon learned what Jesus these things as common bread or common billion, are Catholics (of those, only 7 percent ity of basic human rights, first among which – greater now than it was during the times of the conscience of a nation, perverting the very meant. As Saint Paul explained, in First Cor- drink; but as Jesus Christ our Savior being are in the United States). Another 12 percent of was the assurance that one’s life would not slavery. essence of a democratic society. inthians, written around the year 54: “The incarnate by God’s word took flesh and blood the world’s Christians are Orthodox Christians be unjustly exploited, attacked or ended. As Monsignor Schooyans trenchantly describes Legal safeguards for all human life, on the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, for our salvation, so also we have been taught who also believe in the Real Presence. Monsignor Michel Schooyans has noted, “That it this way: other hand, assure the possibility of liberty, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he that the food consecrated by the word of prayer That means more than three of every five is why democratic regimes were founded – first “The liberalization of abortion laws puts into justice and equality – protecting the very core broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is which comes from him, from which our flesh Christians belongs to a church that believes in and foremost to protect citizens from arbitrary motion a political process in which the demo- of an authentic democracy. for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the and blood are nourished by transformation, is the Real Presence. executions, from the terrorism of despots and cratic State imperceptibly becomes transformed same way, after supper he took the cup, say- the flesh and blood of that incarnate Jesus.” It’s no wonder. When Jesus says we are their police.” into a totalitarian State. … From the very Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his ing, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; The world understood what Christians be- saved by his blood, he doesn’t mean that we Many of us who have lived in a democratic moment the State reserves for itself the right to doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance lieved, and they were shocked, accusing the are “saved” by his “blood” – he means his real society for most or all of our lives, never having decide, through its institutional organs, which post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of of me.’” Christians of cannibalism. blood really gives us eternal life. struggled or fought for its original implementa- human being has the right to protection and the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as After rising from the dead, Jesus dramatically Through the years, the Real Presence has Where do we find it? In the Eucharist. tion or continuation, can forget the threatening which human being does not, it ceases to be a the director of education at The National Catho- historical circumstances that led to forging the democratic State because it negates the fun- lic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

Domestic Church 2019 Schedule Evangelization Retreat From Monologue to Dialogue in Prayer Presented by Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B. - September 21, 2019 We all learn to pray by saying prayers. We then move to talking to God. But, just as our human relationships are based upon listening and responding, so also our prayers can be a loving conversation with God. Reading and Praying the Bible Presented by Fr. Charles Buckley, O.S.B. - October 19, 2019 Have you ever wondered about the history of the Bible? How did we get it? How has it been translated and interpreted? Fr. Charles will help us understand this history, as well as teach us more about the Bible as the Word of God and ways to pray using the Bible. Being Benedictine: Practical Holiness for Everyone Presented by Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B. - November 16, 2019 The wisdom of St. Benedict has stood the test of time as a proven guide to holiness. It is finding greater appeal than ever in the 21st century. This Day of Reflection will offer a basic overview of the Rule of St. Benedict and present ways to apply what this 6th-century saint called his “little rule for beginners.”

Mass - 8:30 a.m. - Abbey Church Registration - 9:15 a.m. - Conference Center Students from St. Program and Lunch - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Sul- The day ends at 3 p.m. after Holy Hour and Adoration. phur and St. Joseph More than 20 parishioners Confessions available. in Ada traveled to the from St. in Due to space limitations, please pre-register by calling Steubenville Youth Perry volunteered to change (405) 878-5656 or e-mailing [email protected]. Conference in July the church’s and rectory’s with Fr. Aaron Fos- A retreat for sacramentally married couples to lights to LED bulbs to Early Bird discount- $30 (pre-payment 7-days prior) hee and two teachers, begin, or deepen, their spiritual lives together. or $35 at the door. The price includes lunch. prepare for the parish’s Juan Velarde and August 30th-September 2nd (Labor Day weekend) 100th anniversary in 2023. We accept cash, check or credit card Mary Dresel. Photos Catholic Pastoral Center For Early bird discount mail check to address below or pay on-line at Days of Reflection of Days Photos provided. www.monksok.org (click on “support us” and then “donate”). provided. 7501 Northwest Expressway, OKC

Questions? Contact Alex Schimpf 405-709-2755 or [email protected] St. Gregory’s Abbey 1900 W. MacArthur St. Register online: Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804 https://archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities www.monksok.org 8 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 9 “Unplanned” actress establishes scholarship for pregnant women

By Perry West The scholarship, called the Un- There Were None, a ministry that es. We are able to couple what we Catholic News Agency planned Movie Scholarship, will helps other abortion workers leave do through these pregnancy health give $5,000 annually for a woman the industry. organizations with the woman who COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ashley facing an unplanned pregnancy. It Following the movie’s release, wants to continue her education,” Bratcher, who played Abby John- can go toward educational opportu- numerous women reached she said. son in the pro-life movie “Un- nities, including college and trade out to Bratcher to share She said the scholar- planned,” has helped establish a school. their stories of difficult ship will begin accepting scholarship for women pursuing an The project is backed by Heart- pregnancy situations. applicants at the end of education during an unexpected beat International, a pro-life agency Andrea Trudden, director this year, after the orga- pregnancy. providing pregnancy resources to of communications for nization receives enough “Women can pursue their ca- expectant mothers in more than Heartbeat Internation- funds. The scholarship is reers, live out their dreams, and 2,000 locations worldwide. al, told CNA that many now accepting donations have richer, more fulfilling lives Jor-El Godsey, president of Heart- women shared a common at www.UnplannedMovie- while balancing motherhood. beat International, said the schol- conflict – they needed Scholarship.com. Sometimes, it just takes a little arship will help expecting mothers financial support to finish Ashley Bratcher “We want to do every- help,” Bratcher said in a recent embrace education and life. their education. thing we can to support press release from Heartbeat Inter- “Unplanned” follows the life of Trudden said applicants the mothers during these national. Abby Johnson, a former clinic di- will be recommended from one of decisions, to help prepare her for “I wanted to be a part of em- rector for Planned Parenthood, who the agency’s pregnancy help cen- motherhood and (provide her with) powering mothers to chase their had a conversion experience after ters, where the mothers’ needs will everything she needs to get through dreams and to provide a means for witnessing the horrors of abortion. be best addressed. her pregnancy in a loving and car- those who choose life to continue Today, Johnson is a pro-life advo- “(Pregnancy centers) provide par- ing way so she can positive choices their educations.” cate and the director of And Then enting classes and financial class- for her life.” archokc.org/dinner

Right: Chuck Schroeder presents a painting of Bl. Stan- ley Rother to Fr. Cory Stanley and Joe Whittrock of Holy Trinity in Okarche.

Bottom: Fr. Don Wolf presented a program on Bl. Stanley Rother’s “Last Trip Home,” recounting Bl. Stanley Rother’s trip to Oklahoma in 1981 to see family and his cousin Don Wolf ordained a priest. The program was at Holy Trinity in Okarche. Photos provided. Photos Diane Clay/Sooner Catholic. Archbishop’s Dinner FOR SEMINARIAN EDUCATION

First Day of School

A portrait created by a St. Philip Neri parishoner, Noel Torrey, was adorned with a Guatemalan scarf and flowers Students, staff and families of St. Mary in Lawton near the ambo for Bl. Staley Rother’s Feast Day. Photo Youth and volunteers from Holy Trinity in Okarche gather before leaving for the Steubenville Youth enjoy the first day of school.Photos provided. provided. Conference in July. Photo provided. 10 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 11 John is No. 4! Let’s teach our children to be generous Its spirituality is out of this world Parents around the country are fourth graders the opportunity to firsthand what we at Catholic preparing their children for the use their energy to serve others in Extension have intuited for years: beginning of school. Stores, too, roll need taught them an important it makes a difference to work on Tim Muldoon The fourth Gospel is attributed to the apostle Peter, ‘It is the Lord’” (John 21, 7). monu- out their back-to-school sales on lesson about being members of a behalf of others. Catholic schools, Catholic Extension John, the “beloved ,” son of Zebedee. “Peter turned and saw the disciple whom mental everything from backpacks to run- Church spread across the country in particular, can benefit from Column This God-inspired written witness to our Lord Jesus loved following…” (John 21, 20). work “The Pedro A. Moreno, ning shoes, pens and paper, books and across the world. offering students an opportunity and Savior Jesus Christ is very different from The Apostle John is God’s inspired primary Gospel O.P. and clothes. It’s a rush of activity. Similarly, at Blessed Sacrament to learn firsthand what it’s like to the previous three gos- author of the fourth gospel, others probably of John,” Secretariat for What do we hope schools will do School in Morton, Ill., students practice generosity. Children, who pels. John is the most assisted with some editing. Various Church published Evangelization and for our children? The usual an- preparing for First Communion learn by doing, can develop a love theological gospel and fathers reassure us that the references to the Catechesis wake of the disasters. They were by Liturgi- swers haven’t changed much over learned about the Ojibwe commu- for service by thinking creatively the depth of thought, “beloved disciple” are the apostle John’s coded particularly moved by the story cal Press the generations: reading, writing, nity on the White Earth Reserva- about how, through their efforts, combined with the way to refer to himself. Love is a key theme in of Father Jorge Morales and the as part of arithmetic and other subjects. tion and about the Tekakwitha they can benefit others. heights of its insights, the Gospel. There is a lot of love in the Gospel But, looking a little deeper, consid- Center, which offers faith forma- Catholic schools, the leaders parishioners at Our Lady of the their Sacra Pagina series, begins his commen- invites us to savor it of John! er some of the other ways schools tion to the young people of the re- of the Church argued 50 years Rosary in Vega Baja, who were tary on the prologue with the following state- slowly and with a lot of The Gospel has a simple outline and begins can impact the lives of children as gion. Blessed Sacrament students ago, must be open to the situa- the first to reach and bring food prayer and reflection. with a beautiful and profound prologue, that ment: they grow in age and wisdom. They filled “Jingle Jars” in their class- tion of the world we live in. Their to the hardest-hit neighborhoods, The goal of these deep serves as a summary of the Gospel. It is fol- “The prologue plays an important role in the can learn practices of friendship rooms and sent $300 to support efforts can benefit people around where many people had lost ev- and profound words is lowed by two main sections: The Book of Signs rhetoric of the Fourth Gospel. John 1:1-18 and respect for teachers. They can the center. the world, even as they prepare erything. After the hurricane hit, simple. He shows us that Jesus – God and man and The Book of Glory. Here is a selection from informs the reader that Jesus Christ is the in- learn how to work hard at some- Frances Xavier Warde School in them for heaven. In so doing, they Father Jorge discovered that the – is the Messiah: the beautiful prologue: carnation of the preexistent Word and that life, thing. And, they can learn how to Chicago has partnered with Catho- become “leaven” – that gospel word phone in the rectory was func- “…these are written that you may come to “In the beginning was the Word, and the light and divine filiation flow from an accep- be generous, and use their powers lic Extension for many years. This that calls to mind the way that tioning, so he put up a sign offer- believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of Word was with God, and the Word was God. He tance of the story of the unseen God revealed to do something good in the world. year, students supported Rocky even small numbers of people do- ing free, one-minute calls to the God, and that through this belief you may have was in the beginning with God. All things came by the incarnate Word. This story perfects the Catholic Extension has part- Boy Reservation, a home for mem- ing good things can transform the U.S. mainland to anyone. He said life in his name” (John 20, 31). people lined up for weeks to make to be through him, and without him nothing former gift of the Law given through . nered with several schools in re- bers of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe in world (Gravissimum Educationis, John, part of Jesus’ inner circle, refers to came to be. What came to be through him was calls and connect with loved ones. However, this theology and christology only cent years to teach kids something northern Montana. Clare D’Agosti- 8). But, Catholic schools are not himself as the “beloved disciple” multiple times: life, and this life was the light of the human If you work with children in par- have been affirmed. The reader has been told about generosity. At Saint no, a teacher at the school, orga- the only places that have part- “One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus race; the light shines in the darkness, and the School in Oconomowoc, Wisc., nized the Lenten project, giving nered with Catholic Extension. Re- ishes, schools or in teams or orga- who Jesus is and what he has done, but an loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side” (John 13, darkness has not overcome it. … And the Word fourth graders recently raised each student $1 and asked them cently, a public school partnered nizations, consider partnering with important question remains unanswered: How 23). became flesh and made his dwelling among us, $5,885.17 to support Saint An- to return in 40 days with stories with us to support a neighborhood us to provide them with opportu- “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Fa- did this action of God in the human story take drew’s Church in Eagle River, Ak. about how they grew their dollars. that was dramatically impacted nities to learn the beauty of ser- there whom he loved, he said to his mother, ther’s only Son, full of grace and truth. … From place? Only a Johannine story of Jesus can On Nov. 30, the feast day of the This project invited students to by Hurricanes Maria and Irma in vice to others. Not only will their ‘Woman, behold, your son’” (John 19, 26). his fullness we have all received.” answer that question.” Church, a 7.0 magnitude earth- imitate the parable of the talents Puerto Rico. service benefit those who receive “So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Father Francis J. Moloney, S.D.B., in his Thank you, Lord, for the Gospel of John. quake badly damaged the church, (Matthew 25:14–30). By the end of The International Club at support; it also will teach your located only 10 miles from the epi- Lent, they had raised $2670.69 to Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos children that they have the ability center. The pastor of Saint Jerome, benefit the children’s ministry of Hills, Ill., raised $500 in recogni- to create good in the world. The Father Tom Brundage, spent 10 Sister Margaret Mary. tion of the ways that the Catholic quality of mercy is not strained, A Millennial Journey in Faith years as pastor of Saint Andrew’s, Teachers and students in Church on the island served all wrote Shakespeare: it blesses both and was eager to help. Offering the schools like these have seen people, regardless of faith, in the the giver and the receiver. Sparking joy with what we have Jobs Box My third child was set to ar- the house, set up the bassinet and We already owned a car seat, crib, rive in a few short weeks. A third clear out a dresser drawer for her bassinet and other baby accou- Anamaría Special event, marketing intellectual disabilities profession- school year. Bachelor’s degree (580) 242-4449, wlaffey@stjoseph- daughter. It was time to finalize clothes. trement. Some of the clothing had coordinator - Okarche Scaperlanda al. Bachelor’s degree in education, in education with state teaching schoolenid.com. preparations for her arrival: clean We didn’t need many new things. stains that appeared after they Biddick The Center of Family Love is special education, psychology, so- certification in the desired teach- were put up; the bouncer worked For the Sooner seeking a special event, market- cial work or related field, or regis- ing area a must. Send resume, Teacher – Ponca City but was a slightly broken. The Catholic ing coordinator to work with the tered nurse or physician required. cover letter and copy of teaching St. Mary Catholic School is ac- swaddle blankets were in great chief philanthropy officer and Minimum of one year of experience certificate to Jacque Cook, princi- cepting applications for a full-time shape – but they weren’t nearly as philanthropy and communications working with individuals with de- pal, at principal@stmarysguthrie. middle school English language pretty as the large floral prints that manager to successfully support velopmental disabilities preferred. com. Download teacher application arts and social studies instructor appeared on the scene in the years to acknowledge the importance of CFL marketing, philanthropic and Computer experience, including packet at archokc.org/careers. for the 2019-2020 school year. since my first child was born. practicing stewardship for what is media outreach. This position word-processing and electronic Applicants should hold at least In other words, much of it I given to us. coordinates marketing strategy, software knowledge, is required. Teachers – El Reno a bachelor’s degree in education wouldn’t own if I were following A key aspect of stewardship is corporate creative design material, Visit centeroffamilylove.org. Sacred Heart Catholic School, with state teaching certification. Marie Kondo’s method to owning to give away things we don’t need, philanthropy, and special events, El Reno, is accepting applica- Send resume, cover letter and copy less. It did not “spark joy.” Un- to be sure. In the Gospel of Luke, while complementing the CFL Drivers - OKC tions for a full-time fourth-grade of teaching certificate to Sarah stained clothes, a fully working says, “Anyone team with a heart of service, integ- Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High teacher and kindergarten teacher Hunsaker at sarah.hunsaker@ bouncer and floral swaddle blan- who has two coats should share rity, humility and perseverance. School is seeking drivers to trans- for the 2019-2020 school year. smsponcacity.org or St. Mary kets sparked excitement, if not with the one who has none, and E-mail resume and cover letter to port students to and from their Applicants should hold at least Catholic School, 415 S. 7, Ponca outright joy; but I didn’t own those anyone who has food should do Chasity Ladd at [email protected] workplaces. Vehicles to be driven a bachelor’s degree in education City 74601. the same.” But, taking our things things. What I already owned, or call (405) 263-4658, Ext. 1205. include 12-passenger vans and a with state teaching certification. to give to someone who needs however, was extremely useful, 14-passenger activity bus. No CDL Send resume, cover letter and copy Youth, campus ministry director and what I already had. So, I did them is an entirely different mo- English/language arts teacher - required. Must be at least age 25; of teaching certificate to Shannon - Guymon tivation than ensuring that our my best to de-stain the clothes, OKC possess valid Oklahoma driver’s Statton at sstattonsacredheart@ St. Peter the Apostle in Guymon house is only filled with things repair the bouncer and enjoy the Christ the King Catholic School license; acceptable motor vehicle live.com or to Sacred Heart Cath- is seeking a director of youth, swaddles. that “spark joy.” is seeking a language arts teach- report; proof of current insurance; olic School, 210 S. Evans Ave., El campus and young adult ministry. These efforts to make-do are In our age of over-consumption, er for the 2019-2020 school have completed or be willing to Reno 73036. This person will be responsible for common sense. But, in a culture we face an additional problem: it’s year. Bachelor’s degree in second- undergo safe environment train- the evangelization and formation of that celebrates shopping and asks increasingly difficult to find some- ary education or a bachelor’s de- ing. Morning and afternoon shifts Teachers - OKC high school youth at St. Peter and our possessions to “spark joy,” one who doesn’t have a coat or a gree in English along with a state available, Monday - Friday; morn- Sacred Heart Catholic School in the college students of Oklahoma they also are a small rejection shirt. Thrift stores only sell one in teaching certificate required. Send ing: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; after- Oklahoma City is seeking certified Panhandle State University. Must of the consumeristic ethos that four pieces of donated clothing. resume and cover letter to Amy noon: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $25 middle school teachers and a part- be Catholic and actively involved promises happiness at the next North America sends 10.5 million Feighny, Christ the King Catholic per shift, per day. Approved driv- time time PE teacher for PK-8th. in parish life; know and support purchase. tons of material to be disposed of School, 1905 Elmhurst Ave., OKC ers may work as seldom or as of- Send resume to Adriana Garza at the teachings of the Catholic The minimalist attitude of Ma- every year. Many African countries 73120 or afeighny@ckschool. ten as they choose. Available shifts [email protected]. Church; and have or be working rie Kondo and others addresses are even rejecting our used cloth- com. Download teacher application sent to approved drivers on weekly toward an archdiocesan DRE certi- the effects of over-consumption: ing. packet at archokc.org/careers. basis. Contact Regina Birchum at Teachers - Enid fication. Visit www.panhandlecath- having too much stuff. But, in the Perhaps the modern-day John [email protected]. St. Joseph Catholic School olic.org/jobs. Send cover letter and end, it has the same root cause: a the Baptist would say, “Anyone in Enid currently has openings resume to Fr. John Paul Lewis at disordered relationship with mate- who has a coat should repair it Qualified intellectual disabilities professional - Okarche for fourth grade, fifth grade and [email protected]. rial things. Our cultural relation- and use it as long as possible; he Teachers - Guthrie physical education teachers. Some ship to things is one that asks our should give the money saved to The Center of Family Love is St. Mary Catholic School in To see more openings, go on- possessions to give us joy and fails help those in need.” seeking a special education teach- Guthrie is accepting applications positions require Oklahoma cer- er to serve as a full-time qualified for teachers for the 2019-2020 tification. Contact Wade Laffey at line to www.archokc.org/jobs-box. 12 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Inauguración de los terrenos y bendición de los El pecado y el flagelo del racismo trabajos por comenzar del nuevo santuario dedicado

El pecado corrompe todo lo que toca. Los ter- de diferentes colores, credos y etnias. El rac- mos tan sabios al Beato Stanley Rother será el 3 de noviembre ribles efectos del pecado incluyen un oscurec- ismo generalmente no se reconoce como un ni tan fuertes imiento de nuestro intelecto y un debilitamien- factor significativo en nuestra incapacidad para como pensamos to de nuestra voluntad. El pecado nos ciega. enfrentar y remediar seriamente la crisis de que lo somos. Nos debilita. La fe nos ilumina. Sin embargo, la inmigración que se ha vuelto algo imposible de Todavía caemos reflexión honesta nos confronta con el hecho de erradicar en nuestra nación y en tantas otras fácilmente como que, aunque los cristianos hemos sido ilumi- naciones. presa del orgullo nados por el don de la fe y fortalecidos por la Como demuestran los recientes acontec- espiritual. La na- gracia del Espíritu Santo, los efectos del pecado imientos en El Paso y en otros lugares, estamos turaleza humana, Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley nos han dejado con puntos ciegos y debilidades presenciando, con una frecuencia alarmante, aunque funda- morales. tensiones raciales latentes que estallan en vio- mentalmente buena, es una naturaleza caída y El Espíritu Santo nos está llamando la lencia en todo el país. Muchos se sorprenden al herida por el pecado. atención hoy día sobre nuestra ceguera al rac- ver estos brotes de intolerancia racial y vio- Todos seguimos siendo pecadores. Como ismo. El racismo no es nada nuevo. El racismo lencia. Ingenuamente habíamos enviado tales profesa nuestra fe, creemos que hemos sido no es simplemente un mal social corrosivo. como estos a un pasado racista mucho menos redimidos por la sangre de Cristo que murió y También es un pecado contra Dios y la famil- ilustrado. resucitó por todos nosotros. Pero no podemos ia humana. Es un pecado que se aloja en los Vivimos en una época en la que es difícil descansar confiando que es suficiente la fe y corazones humanos y corrompe las las virtudes de las generaciones pas- culturas y las sociedades. Es un adas y solo contar con ellas para que pecado que nos ciega a la igualdad nos sostengan en el futuro. Somos fundamental entre todos los seres tan susceptibles al pecado, incluido humanos y la dignidad dada por “(El racismo) es un pecado que nos ciega el pecado del racismo, como aquellos Dios a cada persona pues todos que nos precedieron. Podemos apren- hemos sido creados a imagen y a la igualdad fundamental de todos los der de la historia, pero también somos semejanza de Dios. seres humanos y la dignidad dada por capaces de repetir sus errores. El racismo fue el comienzo a lo Dios de cada persona creada a imagen que después fueron los horrores del Arrepentimiento, y nuestra conti- holocausto de los judíos y otros en de Dios”. nua conversión, son tareas para cada la Alemania nazi. Estaba incrusta- persona en cada generación. A medida do en las actitudes culturales que que nos enfrentamos con la evidencia desplazaron a los pueblos indíge- preocupante del racismo en nuestra nas en toda América del Norte y sociedad, todos estamos llamados a trató de erradicar sus culturas nativas. Fue mantenerse al día con el rápido ritmo de los examinar nuestras propias conciencias, incluy- KLAHOMA CITY - El arzobispo tercesión por sus muchas necesidades. Será parroquias están significativamente superpo- institucionalizado en las leyes segregacionistas avances científicos, tecnológicos y digitales. endo nuestras propias cegueras que el Espíritu Paul Coakley anunció el martes un lugar de bienvenida, que servirá a todas bladas. de las leyes Jim Crow, leyes que propugnaban Nuestra cultura ha adoptado una cosmovisión Santo nos va revelando cuales son. que la inauguración del Santuario las personas”. El arquitecto de diseño para el proyecto la segregación racial en todas las instalaciones evolutiva que supone que el progreso es la ¿Cómo nos llama el Señor a afirmar la digni- dedicado al Beato Stanley Rother El santuario de $40 millones es el elemento es Franck & Lohsen Architects en Washing- públicas, luego de la abolición de la esclavitud, trayectoria inevitable de la historia humana. dad de cada ser humano desde la concepción seráO el domingo 3 de noviembre. distintivo de la primera campaña de capital ton D.C. Cuenta con el apoyo del estudio de lo cual es considerado como el “pecado origi- Pero, realmente no hay paralelo al progreso hasta la muerte natural? ¿Cómo se nos desafía El evento será desde las 3 p.m. a las 5 p.m. para la arquidiócesis, “Una Iglesia, Muchos arquitectura local ADG. El contratista general nal” de nuestra nación. en el universo moral. La naturaleza humana no a rechazar cada manifestación de racismo que en el sitio del futuro santuario en South 89th Discípulos”. El sitio incluirá la iglesia con un es The Boldt Company en Oklahoma City con Las actitudes racistas y las cegueras con- ha cambiado ni evolucionado de manera funda- divide el Cuerpo de Cristo? Racismo que tam- Street entre la Shields Boulevard y el Inter- cupo de 2,000 personas, una capilla donde Cooper Project Advisors como representante tinúan creando situaciones intolerables en todo mental. Incluso ayudados por la gracia, todavía bién va disminuyendo la promesa de nuestra state 35 en la Ciudad de Oklahoma. El evento será enterrado el Beato Stanley, un edificio del propietario. el mundo donde la migración reúne a personas luchamos con los efectos del pecado. No so- gran nación y debilita a la familia humana. incluirá actividades para niños y familiares y educativo, un espacio para eventos y varias Para confirmar su asistencia para el in- es gratuito y abierto al público. áreas designadas para capillas y devoción. El novador, envíe un correo electrónico a rsvp@ “La inauguración y bendición de los ter- sitio se desarrollará con el tiempo. archokc.org. El RSVP ayudará con un con- renos del futuro santuario será un momento Junto con la iglesia hispana de estilo colo- teo preciso de participantes. No se requieren ¡Juan es el número 4! significativo en la vida de la Iglesia en Okla- nial, que será la Iglesia Católica más grande boletos. homa y para la comunidad en general”, dijo el de Oklahoma, un elemento adicional será Para suscribirse y recibir actualizaciones Su espiritualidad está fuera de este mundo reverendísimo Paul S. Coakley, arzobispo de un museo y un centro de peregrinación, que sobre el santuario, ver un recorrido en video la Ciudad de Oklahoma. “El santuario se está serán unos $5 millones adicionales. El centro o dar un donativo al fondo patrimonial de la El cuarto Evangelio se atribuye el “discípulo amado” varias veces: pales: El Libro de los Signos y El construyendo para honrar al Beato Stanley dará la bienvenida a miles de visitantes cada Fundación Católica del Beato Stanley Rother, Juan el apóstol, el “discípulo ama- “Uno de sus discípulos, el que Libro de la Gloria. Aquí hay una Rother, un original de Oklahoma y el primer año a una experiencia que los guiará a través vaya en línea a o llame Pedro A. Moreno, archokc.org/shrine do”, hijo de Zebedeo. Este testimo- Jesús amaba, estaba recostado a selección del hermoso prólogo: sacerdote y mártir nacido en los Estados Uni- de la vida, el testimonio y el martirio del Bea- al (405) 709-2745. nio escrito e inspirado por Dios de su lado en la mesa” (Juan 13, 23). “En el principio era el Verbo (la O.P. Secretariado de dos que haya sido beatificado. Será un lugar to Stanley. MEDIOS: Para obtener credenciales de me- nuestro Señor “Jesús, al ver a la Madre y junto Palabra), y el Verbo estaba ante de peregrinación donde los fieles vendrán de La iglesia será anfitriona de muchos even- dios, ingrese en línea a archokc.org/mediacre- y Salvador a ella al discípulo que más quería, Dios, y el Verbo era Dios. Él esta- Evangelización y Catequesis cerca y de lejos para honrar al Beato Stanley tos diocesanos grandes y ayudará a acomo- dentials. Para más preguntas, comuníquese Jesucristo es dijo a la Madre: ‘Mujer, ahí tienes ba ante Dios en el principio. Por él en su lugar de descanso final y buscar su in- dar a la creciente población hispana cuyas con Diane Clay a [email protected]. muy diferente a tu hijo’.” (Juan 19, 26). se hizo todo, y nada llegó a ser sin de los tres “El discípulo al que Jesús amaba él. Lo que fue hecho tenía vida en evangelios dijo a Simón Pedro: ‘Es el Señor.’” él, y para los hombres la vida era anteriores. (Juan 21, 7). luz. La luz brilla en las tinieblas, nación de la Palabra preexistente Reportar abuso de menores, las autoridades civiles de inmedi- de un miembro del clero u otro cial de (25, 40, 50+) del presente Juan es el “Pedro miró atrás y vio que lo y las tinieblas no la impidieron… y que la vida, la luz y la filiación adultos vulnerables ato. El Departamento de Servicios personal de la iglesia: (405) 720- año 2019 para que participen en evangelio seguía el discípulo al que Jesús Y el Verbo se hizo carne, puso su divina fluyen de la aceptación de La Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma Humanos de Oklahoma ha estab- 9878. El coordinador de asistencia más teológico amaba…” (Juan 21, 20). tienda entre nosotros, y hemos vis- la historia del Dios invisible rev- la Misa Especial de Aniversario el City a través de sus programas, lecido una línea directa de abuso a las víctimas arquidiocesanas, un y la profundi- Juan el apóstol es el autor prin- to su Gloria: la Gloria que recibe domingo 20 de Octubre de 2019, elado por la Palabra encarnada. organizaciones y eventos, tiene en todo el estado para reportar un consejero profesional con licencia, iniciando a las 3 p.m. en la par- dad de pensamiento, combinado cipal inspirado por Dios del cuarto del Padre el Hijo único; en él todo Esta historia perfecciona el antig- numerosos contactos diarios con incidente: (800) 522-3511. Este responderá a las llamadas a la con las alturas de sus ideas, nos evangelio, otros probablemente era don amoroso y verdad… De su uo don de la Ley dado a través de muchos menores y adultos vulner- número está disponible las 24 Línea Directa de Respuesta Pasto- roquia de Cristo Rey (Christ the invitan a saborearlo lentamente y ayudaron con alguna edición. plenitud hemos recibido todos.”. Moisés. Sin embargo, esta teología ables. Por lo tanto, es importante horas del día, los 7 días de la se- ral Arquidiocesana. Un informe a King), 8005 Dorset Dr. en Okla- con mucha oración y reflexión. Varios padres de la Iglesia nos ase- El padre Francis J. Moloney, y cristología solo se han afirma- que todo el personal arquidioce- mana. Si tiene razones para creer la arquidiócesis no exime al indi- homa City. Después de la Misa S.D.B., en su monumental obra El objetivo de sus palabras guran que las referencias al “dis- do. Al lector se le ha dicho quién sano, el clero, los seminaristas, que un niño está en peligro inmed- viduo de la obligación de denun- habrá una recepción. Es muy im- profundas es simple. Nos muestra cípulo amado” son la forma codifi- “El Evangelio de Juan”, publica- es Jesús y lo que ha hecho, pero religiosos, empleados y volun- iato, llame al 9-1-1. Para la seguri- ciar el abuso infantil a las autori- portante que si usted desea asistir que Jesús, Dios y hombre, es el cada del apóstol Juan de referirse do por Liturgical Press en inglés, una pregunta importante sigue tarios protejan los derechos de dad de los niños y adultos vulner- dades civiles como lo exige la ley por favor contacte a la Oficina de Mesías: a sí mismo. El amor es un tema como parte de su serie Sacra Pagi- sin respuesta: ¿cómo tuvo lugar los niños y adultos vulnerables y ables y la sanación de las víctimas, en Oklahoma. En Oklahoma, el no Ministerio Matrimonial y Vida Fa- “Estas han sido escritas para clave en el Evangelio. ¡Hay mucho na, comienza su comentario sobre estén alertas ante la posibilidad de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma denunciar el abuso infantil es un esta acción de Dios en la historia miliar al (405) 721-5651, Ext. 109, que crean que Jesús es el Cristo amor en el Evangelio de Juan! el prólogo del evangelio de Juan abuso infantil y abuso de adultos City ofrece una Línea Directa de delito menor. humana? Solo una historia Joáni- (405) 721-8944. El Arzobispo le (Ungido/Mesías), el Hijo de Dios. El Evangelio tiene un esquema con la siguiente declaración: vulnerables. Según la ley en Okla- Respuesta Pastoral para el Abuso Crean, y tendrán vida por su Nom- simple y comienza con un prólo- “El prólogo juega un papel im- ca de Jesús puede responder a esa homa, todas las personas DEBEN de Menores y Adultos Vulnerables Misa de Aniversario impartirá su bendición y la comu- bre.” (Juan 20, 31). go hermoso y profundo, que sirve portante en la retórica del Cuarto pregunta.” reportar un incidente o sospecha para denunciar el abuso de meno- El Arzobispo Pablo Coakley invi- nidad local se alegra en su ejemplo Juan, parte del círculo íntimo de como un resumen del Evangelio. Evangelio. Juan 1: 1-18 informa al Gracias Señor por el Evangelio de abuso sexual de un menor res y adultos vulnerables (en el ta a las parejas casadas que estén y compromiso al Sacramento de Jesús, se refiere a sí mismo como Le siguen dos secciones princi- lector que Jesucristo es la encar- de Juan. (persona con menos de 18 años) a pasado o en el presente) por parte celebrando su aniversario espe- Matrimonio. 14 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic August 25, 2019 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. August CK Run 30 Domestic Church Evangeliza- (St. Building) in calling to forgive!” Sept. 6-8, Rother shrine groundbreaking tion Retreat, Aug. 30-Sept. 2 room No. 105, for any Cath- Catholic Pastoral Center. The groundbreaking for the Bl. The 4th annual Christ the King Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- olic layperson drawn to reli- Stanley Rother Shrine will be 3 Run is Sept. 14 in Nichols Hills. 25 p.m., 2453 Wilcox Dr., Nor- ter. Contact Alex Schimpf at gious life. Call John or Mary First Friday Sacred Heart p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Register at runsignup.com/ckrun. 6 man. Contact Connie Lang, [email protected], (405) McClernon, (405) 313-6611, Mass at the Catholic Pasto- the site of the future shrine, S. 89 (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@ 709-2755. (405) 414-9407. ral Center. Exposition of the between Shields Boulevard and BMCHS class reunion gmail.com. Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City. Bishop McGuinness Catho- September 2 Labor Day - CPC closed. reconciliation prior to 7 p.m. The groundbreaking is open to the lic High School Class of 1969 is Mass. Call (405) 721-8944, public. No tickets required. RSVP looking for classmates for a 50th 27 Feast of St. Monica. widespread sex trafficking and 1 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- 2 “Marriage Mondays” 7 p.m. - 9 (405) 528-6252. helps with visitor count: rsvp@ reunion Sept. 19-22. Contact Rich Are you listening? sexual slavery. As if that were lar Franciscan Fraternity of p.m. in Marian Hall, St. John archokc.org. archokc.org/shrine. Tuohy at [email protected], (405) 28 Feast of St. Augustine. not bad enough, those fortunate Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. Nepomuk, Yukon. 7 The Lay Missionaries of Char- 820-1812. By Sally Crowe Nash to become married couples have 29 Feast of the Passion of St. - 4 p.m., St. Anthony Hos- ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of Want to learn about the future another calamitous problem. As pital, 1000 N. Lee. Contact 3 Feast of St. Gregory the Great. St. Teresa of Calcutta, meet- of the archdiocese? Day of Reflection John the Baptist. Traveling through Missouri en only children, they become the (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. ing at St. Ann Retirement Archbishop Coakley’s new pas- A Day of Reflection “From Mono- route to Illinois this summer, I sole support of their elderly par- net. 6 Life in the Spirit, Sept. 6-7, Center, OKC. Mass 9:30 a.m. toral letter, “Go Make Disciples! logue to Dialogue in Prayer” with 29 Charismatic Catholic prayer happened upon a local, Cath- ents. Without siblings to share Catholic Pastoral Center. Visit in the St. Joachim Chap- Building a Culture of Conversion Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B., will meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic olic radio station broadcasting the responsibilities, the support 1 Meeting of the Third Order archokc.org/spirit. el; meeting 10 a.m. - Noon. and Discipleship for the Archdio- be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Pastoral Center. Contact Raymond Arroyo’s “The World often collapses – children aban- (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 Contact Toni Harrelson, (405) cese of Oklahoma City,” lays out St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Elaine at (405) 358-3610, Over Live.” Arroyo interviews don parents or urge the parents p.m., St. Monica, Edmond 6 Retrouvaille “Matrimony: A 341-2199, (405) 694-1292. the vision for the Archdiocese of Early bird discount is $30 or $35 [email protected]. relevant guests on important to commit suicide. I was aston- Oklahoma City through 2030. at the door, includes lunch. Con- cultural, political and religious ished to hear Littlejohn cite a Read the letter or download a copy tact (405) 878-5656, retreats@ topics. His recent guests piqued state department statistic that at archokc.org/2030. Print copies monksok.org. my interest. as many as 590 Chinese com- available at parishes. I never had heard of Reggie mit suicide each day! St. Benedict Carnival Littlejohn, but her interview Another guest on the pro- ave Free Rother museum tour St. Benedict Catholic Church with Arroyo and my subsequent The Heritage Gallery at the Cath- invites everyone to attend their gram, Damien Thompson, the ate research revealed her impres- S D reminded me that China is not olic Pastoral Center, 7501 North- 2019 annual Carnival Sept. 21 at sive credentials. She is a grad- west Expressway, presents “The 632 N. Kickapoo in Shawnee. The the only country forcing abor- 2019 CATECHETICAL CONGRESS uate of Yale Law School and an tion upon its citizens as a social Shepherd Cannot Run: A Retro- Granny’s Attic garage sale and international rights advocate, solution. Thompson is edi- spective on the Life of Bl. Stanley pancake breakfast begin at 8 a.m. the founder of “Women’s Rights tor-in-chief of the United King- THRIVE Rother.” The free exhibit is open The game booths, vendor booths, Without Frontiers.” She is in- dom’s “The Catholic Herald.” 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Fri- inflatables, bake sale, food booths ternationally recognized as an September 21, 2019 8 am -1 pm He described a recent judicial day. Special tours arranged by and entertainment are 9 a.m. - 6 expert on the One Child Policy executive order mandating an ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141. p.m. Contact St. Benedict Church (now the Two Child Policy). She Please consider a gift in your Will. Learn more about supoorting your parish, school, or abortion for a mentally disabled Catholic Pastoral Center other ministry with a gift in your Will. Visit archokc.org/giftplanning at (405) 275-0001. has testified before Congress, young woman despite objec- 7501 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Rother documentary, the European Parliament and available on DVD Financial Peace University class the British, Irish and Canadian tion from her and her mother. A Financial Peace University The order was overturned after The DVD set of the Beatification parliaments. Her document- BLESSED STANLEY Mass of Bl. Stanley Rother and the class will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday public outcry. Raymond Arroyo ROTHER INSTITUTE ed, credible work validates ARCH D I O CESE O F O K L A H O M A CIT Y official award-winning documen- afternoons in Marian Hall at St. her position that this Chinese noted the judge’s determination tary, “An Ordinary Martyr,” are John Nepomuk in Yukon, starting policy is in reality “systematic, that the abortion was less trau- available online at stanleyrother. on Sept. 22. Childcare provided. state-sponsored violence against matic than adoption. Thompson org. Click on Store or call (405) Register at daveramsey.com. women.” lamented the feeble response 721-5651, Ext. 114. In her interview, she dis- from Catholic leaders and refer- 40 Days for Life kick-off rally cussed the ruinous effects this enced the barbaric new abortion Bl. Stanley Rother Institute The Norman chapter of 40 Days social engineering has had on law in New York. KOFC.ORG/JOINUS classes Littlejohn and Thompson are for Life will have a kick-off rally at China, and specifically on baby join us online today THEO 2023: Theology of the 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at All girls and elderly women. Forced effectively and courageously Church with Fr. Phil Seeton will be Catholic School gymnasium, 4001 abortions, sterilizations and addressing the most important Join us Thursdays 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Aug. 29 36 Ave. N.W., Norman. Contact sex-selective abortions have re- and foundational issues in the Contact me today - Dec. 12. THEO 3003: Christian Connie Lang at (405) 249-1041, sulted in female gendercide. world. Without Catholic radio through e memebrship Get connected to learn more: Morality and Social Issues with [email protected]. The population imbalance I would not know about them - Alexander Schimpf, Ph.D., will be translates into as many as and their efforts. Their faith in To The Largest Tuesdays 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Aug. 27 School of Lectio Divina 37 million more Chinese men action inspires me to learn more - Dec. 10. Both classes will be at St. Joseph Monastery’s School than women. One result is and participate. Catholic the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 of Lectio Divina will have sessions Northwest Expressway, OKC. Visit Sept. 25-28. Trained instructors Brotherhood Polka Band, and a live and silent Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. Oct. 20 archokc.org/institute. To register, lead a session on the practice of auction. All proceeds support the contact Cecilia Grimes at (405) prayer taught by the early Church at Christ the King, 8005 Dorset Dr. 721-4208, [email protected]. fathers. Contact Sr. Barbara at new parish construction. Tickets in Oklahoma City. A reception will [email protected] or at www.holyspiritmustang.org. follow Mass. Everyone attending Retrouvaille (918) 746-4209. Visit www.stjo- must contact the Office of Marriage Retrouvaille is announcing a sephmonastery.org/ Blue Mass for first responders and Family Life at (405) 721-5651, program for couples Sept. 6-8 at retreats. A Blue Mass for police, fire, EMS Ext. 109, or (405) 721-8944. the Catholic Pastoral Center. “Mat- and other first responders will be at rimony: A calling to forgive!” offers Padre Pio relics 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at St. Eugene, 2400 Red Mass for legal professionals hope and help for marriages with Several relics of St. Pio of Pi- W. Hefner Rd. in Oklahoma City. A Red Mass for legal profession- Kevin Pierce problems or crisis. Contact (405) etrelcina will be available for ven- als will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at St. 443-3541, emailokc@retrouvaille. eration 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at White Mass for medical Francis of Assisi, 1901 N.W. 18 in General Agent org or visit helpourmarriage.com. Christ the King, 8005 Dorset Dr. professionals Oklahoma City. in Oklahoma City. A White Mass for doctors, nurs- 877-707-0752 National Day of Remembrance es, Allied Health and other medical CPC daily Mass [email protected] for Aborted Children Oktoberfest professional will be at 6 p.m. Oct. Daily Mass is held weekdays Archbishop Coakley will cele- Holy Spirit, 1100 N. Sara Rd. 1 at Christ the King, 8005 Dorset at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Francis brate Mass at 9 a.m. Sept. 14, at in Mustang, will host its annual Dr. in Oklahoma City. de Sales Chapel at the Catholic St. Gregory’s Abbey for the 7th an- Oktoberfest and auction at 6 p.m. Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest nual day of remembrance. A rosa- Sept. 28. Reservations $40. Enjoy Anniversary Mass Expressway. No Mass on days CPC ry will be prayed after Mass. Light authentic German food, beer and Archbishop Coakley invites mar- is closed. refreshments provided. National wine at this adults-only event. En- ried couples who are celebrating L I F E I N S U R A N C E D I S A B I L I T Y I N C O M E I N S U R A N C E L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S Day of Remembrance information tertainment includes games with their special anniversary (25, 40, To see more briefs, go online to is at abortionmemorials.com prizes, live music by Masopust 50+) in 2019 to participate in the www.archokc.org/briefs. 16 August 25, 2019 Sooner Catholic

Groundbreaking for Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine set for Nov. 3 continued from page 1 Along with the Spanish colonial-style church experience that leads them through the life, – which will be the largest Catholic Church in witness and martyrdom of Blessed Stanley. Oklahoma – The church will host many place of pilgrimage where the faithful will come an additional large diocesan events and will from near and far to honor Blessed Stanley at element will help accommodate the grow- his final resting place and to seek his interces- Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine be a museum ing Hispanic population whose sion for their many needs. It will be a place of and pilgrim parishes are significantly over- welcome, serving all people.” For more information or to center, which crowded. The $40 million shrine is the signature ele- will be an give a gift to support the The design architect for the ment of the first-ever capital campaign for the additional Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, project is Franck & Lohsen archdiocese, “One Church, Many Disciples.” $5 million. visit archokc.org/shrine. Architects in Washington D.C. The site will include the 2,000-seat church, a The center chapel where Blessed Stanley will be buried, an will welcome They are supported by local education building, an event space and several thousands of To RSVP for the groundbreaking, architectural firm ADG. The areas designated for shrines and devotion. The visitors each e-mail [email protected]. general contractor is The Boldt site will be developed over time. year to an Company in Oklahoma City with Cooper Project Advisors serving as the owner’s representative. To RSVP for the groundbreaking, e-mail [email protected]. The RSVP will help with an accurate count of par- ticipants. No tickets are required. To sign up for up- dates on the shrine, view a video tour or to give a gift to the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma’s Blessed Stanley Rother Endow- ment Fund, go online to archokc.org/shrine or call (405) 709-2745. For media creden- tials, go online to archokc.org/mediacre- dentials. For further questions, contact Diane Clay at dclay@ archokc.org.