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www.archindy.org September 28, 2001 Vol. XXXX, No. 50 50¢ In Kazakstan, pope condemns terrorism, begs God to prevent war ASTANA, Kazakstan (CNS)—From “From this place, I invite both Christians earlier, Vatican spokesman Joaquin A large the steppes of Central Asia, a region and Muslims to raise an intense prayer to Navarro-Valls said. poster show- where the United States and Islamic mili- the one, almighty God whose children we With Afghanistan just 200 miles south ing Pope tants appeared headed for confrontation, all are, that the supreme good of peace may of Kazakstan, the pope’s thoughts were John Paul II Pope John Paul II begged God to prevent reign in the world,” he said, switching from clearly on the military showdown that CNS photo from Reuters hangs over war and condemned acts of terrorism car- Russian to English at the end of an outdoor appeared to be developing in the region. the crowd ried out in the name of religion. Mass Sept. 23 in the Kazak capital, Astana. The United States accused Afghanistan of during the Visiting the former Soviet republic of Referring to the suicide hijackings that harboring Islamic militants suspected of papal Mass Kazakstan Sept. 22-25, the pope reached left more than 6,000 dead in the United orchestrating the attacks and was sending in Astana, out to the Muslim majority and asked them States, the pope said: “We must not let troops, ships and planes to the area. The the capital to join Christians in building a “civilization what has happened lead to a deepening of militants were threatening to call a “holy of Kazakstan, of love” that rejects violence and hatred. divisions. Religions must never be used war” if attacked. on Sept. 23. With apprehension growing over possi- as a reason for conflict.” Cardinal Angelo Sodano, who as secre- ble armed conflict in the wake of terrorist On the six-hour plane trip from Rome tary of state usually accompanies the pon- attacks in the United States, the pope told to Astana Sept. 22, the pope read and re- tiff on foreign trips, remained in Rome at his audience in Kazakstan: “I beg God to read a text of U.S. President George W. the pope’s request to better monitor the keep the world in peace.” Bush’s speech to Congress two days See POPE, page 7 Searching for Peace Religious leaders Indiana’s Muslims suggest how to seek understanding respond to terror WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholic and in wake of terrorist other religious leaders continued to speak out on how the United States and its peo- attacks on America ple should respond in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the World By Jennifer Del Vechio Trade Center and the Pentagon. The U.S. response to terrorism “need not ith their faith thrust into the arise from a backlash of anger” or retribu- Wnational spotlight following the tion but out of “a reasonable obligation of worst terrorist attacks on America, immediate and long-range self-defense,” Muslims in Indiana said they want peo- said Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien of the ple to know that the Islamic faith is U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services. based on peace. He made the comments in a Sept. 19 Muslims across Indiana and the nation pastoral letter to chaplains who serve the have become the victims of hate crimes 1.4 million Catholics in the military world- following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on wide. He asked chaplains to share his letter the World Trade Center and the with their faithful at Mass Sept. 23 and Pentagon. The attacks have been linked with members of their command. to exiled Saudi Arabian terrorist leader “Our nation mobilizes for unprecedented Osama bin Laden, who practices his own action against worldwide terrorism,” the

extreme form of Islam that U.S. Muslims Vechio Del Jennifer Photos by letter began. “It is my hope to reflect on leaders have said is a perversion of their Above: A Muslim man prays at what might lie ahead, especially as it will religion. the Islamic Society of North almost certainly involve military action. The Masjid-Al-Fajr mosque on Cold America in Plainfield on Sept. 21. “We are entering a new battle and it is Spring Road in Indianapolis closed its Muslims in the archdiocese have probable that new moral dilemmas will school for four days following the terror- been threatened after the terrorist arise for which there is not a pat solu- ist attacks due to threats received on its attacks, however, there has also tion,” Archbishop O’Brien wrote. answering machine, said Ismail Abdul- been much support in the form of “Combining the time-honored principles Aleem. Threatening phone calls were flowers, cards and phone calls to of just war with reason and a sensitive also received at the Nur-Allah Islamic show Christian love. conscience will help us through.” Society on East 46th Street in Indian- Pope John Paul II on Sept. 23 begged apolis. Left: St. Mark School students God to prevent war and condemned acts At the Islamic Society of North Amer- (from left) Katelyn Walker, fifth of terrorism carried out in the name of ica in Plainfield, someone tried to set the grade; Devan Daeger, seventh religion. center on fire by throwing a Molotov grade; Alexis Daniel, second Visiting the former Soviet republic of cocktail at the center. The bomb did not grade and Holly Blankenship, Kazakstan Sept. 22-25, the pope reached See RESPOND, go off and there was no damage or seventh grade, hold the banner page 7 injuries, said Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, the they made to show their support secretary general. for local Muslims. The students Despite the negative reactions to their attended the Friday prayer day faith, area Muslims said they have at the mosque in Plainfield. See MUSLIM, page 2 Respect Life Sunday observances are Oct. 7 By Mary Ann Wyand issues in his homily. announced next week in The Criterion. “In addition to the pro-life issues that The Central Indiana Life Chain, sched- “Every Human Life Has Its Origin in the we are very familiar with,” he said, “we uled from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. along Heart of God” is the theme for Respect are now dealing with a whole other set of North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, is Life Sunday observances on Oct. 7 in respect life issues coming out of the ter- expected to attract thousands of pro-life Catholic parishes throughout the United rorist attacks and some of the aftermath supporters to publicly pray and witness States. of those, in the way people have been their support for the sanctity and dignity Respect Life Sunday events in Indian- treating people of other nationalities and of all human life. apolis begin at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7 with the religions.” Life Chains also are scheduled in other archdiocesan Respect Life Mass, celebrated At the conclusion of the Mass, Msgr. communities. The theme this year is by Jesuit Father Joseph Folzenlogen at SS. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, will “Baby—God’s Precious Gift.” Peter and Paul Cathedral. present the 2001 Archbishop Edward T. After the Life Chain in Indianapolis, Father Folzenlogen, the archdiocesan O’Meara Respect Life Award and the new the public is invited to participate in the coordinator of evangelization, said he Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Life Fair, featuring information booths plans to address a variety of pro-life Award. Those award recipients will be See LIFE, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001

says to do. It’s OK, you didn’t do it.” MUSLIM The Muslims responded with “God is continued from page 1 great” to show their approval. St. Mark School principal Joanne Cauchi received support from their Christian broth- arranged for the students to visit the ers and sisters. Numerous phone calls, cards mosque as way to promote peace. Vechio Del Jennifer Photos by and flowers have been sent to mosques. Previously, students attended a prayer One woman offered to clean the mosque service at their school with the theme on Cold Spring Road or do yard work. A “Refugees in Exile,” where they talked Christian church offered their facilities to about peace and getting along with others Muslims for prayer in case they were despite different heritages and religions. afraid to use their own facilities. The trip to the mosque was the children’s Even school children are showing support. way of doing something to make a differ- Children from St. Mark School in ence after the tragedy, Cauchi said. Indianapolis extended their personal greet- Going to a mosque was a once-in-a-life- ings of peace and prayer at the Islamic time experience, students said. Society of North America in Plainfield “This is very interesting,” said eighth- during the Muslims’ Friday prayer service grader Beth Richmond. “I’ve never seen last week. anything like this before.” “God bless you,” said sixth-grader Students remarked on the warm welcome Sandra Hudson. “I pray for you every they received and said the experience night. If we all pray together, we can all helped them to be better Christians at their get through this.” own school by seeing how prejudice hurts Second-grader Sarah Gaither greeted the people. crowd of about 100 Muslims, mainly men, “This shows we are united and want to with the salutation of “dear friends.” support people in this country,” said sixth- “God will protect you,” Sarah said. “If I grader Pete Masengale. Students from St. Mark School in Indianapolis pray behind a group of Muslim women on Sept. 21 at were you, I’d be scared too, but try to The visit from the St. Mark students and the mosque in Plainfield. The children wrote letters of peace and support to the Muslims, who have think of good things. That’s what my mom the many other responses in support of been targets of hate crimes across the nation since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Muslims shows what America is about, Syeed said. should be created with full religious free- States because of their religion are hurtful. Muslims have denounced the terrorist doms,” Syeed said. “I am American,” Addul-Allem said. attacks, stating that those Muslims responsi- Syeed said Islamic countries that are “This is my home. I was born and raised ble were not following the core tenets of known for the holy wars and for persecu- here. I want Indianapolis to be a better Islam. tions of Christians have had an unpleasant community. Those responsible for this “This is an act of evil, no doubt,” Syeed colonial history where politics and reli- can’t describe this in religious terms.” † said. “These people have destroyed the gion have become intertwined. rules and regulations of Islam. In Islam, if To pursue peace, Syeed said it is impor- a person kills themselves, we cannot pray tant for the Muslims in America to show What Muslims believe for them. Far from being martyrs [those the world the positive effects of dialogue involved in the attacks], they are murderers in a free society. • In one God alone, Allah, who is the and don’t deserve the religious courtesy.” “That’s why in America we can try to same God Christians worship. He also said that according to Islamic help and export our experiences to those • The end of the world, in the resur- law, Muslims at war are not to harm civil- countries,” he said. rection of the whole person after ians, women, children or natural resources The recent attacks and the identification death, in the Day of Judgment and such as crops and water. of the terrorists as Muslims have been in eternal hell and paradise. Holy wars are called when someone painful for U.S. Muslims, said Ismail occupies Muslim land and there must be a Abdul-Aleem, a member of the Masjid- • Angels. response of self-defense, Syeed said. Al-Fajr mosque in Indianapolis. • Revelation from God through holy Although Islam preaches peace, many “These [attacks] aren’t something a writings. Islamic countries are at war and Christians Muslim would participate in,” Abdul- • Prophets who convey God’s have been persecuted in countries such as Aleem said. “Someone, to do something guidance. Nigeria and Algeria. like this and associate it with Islam, I find Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, secretary general for the The Koran—the sacred book of Islam— embarrassing.” Source: Sourcebook of the World’s Islamic Society of North America in Plainfield, states that in “a society composed of dif- American Muslims said calls from hate- Religions holds a copy of the Koran, the Muslim holy book. ferent religions that a shared society ful people for them to leave the United

Also during that time, central and Kendra Monroe of LIFE southern Indiana teen-agers are invited Indianapolis, a postulant with the Servants of the Gospel of continued from page 1 to participate in a pro-life youth rally in the Assembly Hall. Our Lady of Mount Life, displays one of the Life Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann from a variety of pro-life organizations, Carmel parishioners Paul Lunsford and Chain T-shirts, which are from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Kayser Swidan of Carmel, in the being sold for Respect Life Assembly Hall of the Archbishop Lafayette Diocese, will present a moti- Sunday observances on O’Meara Catholic Center at 1400 N. vational program featuring Christian Oct. 7. A number of communi- Meridian St. music. ties in central and southern The theme of the youth rally is “The Indiana are sponsoring Life Gospel of Life—It’s Time to Stand Up Chains. To purchase Life Official Appointment and Be Counted.” Chain T-shirts, call the “It’s time to stand up and be counted,” archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities at Effective Oct. 3, 2001 Lunsford said. “It’s time to immediately 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, Rev. Kenneth J. Ciano, appointed pastor defend the sanctity of life. Grace abounds to those who will stand up and be ext. 1569. The shirts are $7 of Holy Rosary Parish, Seelyville, and each. Annunciation Parish, Brazil, for a six-year counted, and now is the time, more than term. ever, to understand and support the Gospel of Life. We’re also going to pray This appointment is from the office of the Most for the Holy Spirit to give us strength of Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop character to defend life and to call the of Indianapolis. kids to action.” † Abortion stops

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Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001 Page 3 Archdiocese honors couples married 50 years or longer By Mary Ann Wyand the archdiocesan Office for Youth and Family Ministries, said the 219 couples, Every morning for 70 years, Merle and married 50 or more years, represent Gladys Cassidy of Indianapolis have 10,438 years of married life. prayed the rosary together. “These couples view their marriage as Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann “We say the rosary together every sacred,” Bethuram said. “They recognize morning,” Gladys Cassidy said, “and that marriage is as demanding and chal- sometimes more than that. When times lenging as it is rewarding and pleasurable. were tough, we did a lot of praying. Our Their commitment to one another prayers got us through everything.” throughout the years has deepened and The St. Christopher parishioners and developed in a love that moves beyond 218 other longtime married couples from themselves, and gives society a wonderful parishes in central and southern Indiana model of the love and care that God has were recognized by Archbishop Daniel for all of us.” M. Buechlein during the archdiocese’s The Cassidys will celebrate their 70th Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration anniversary in November. They grew up on Sept. 23 at SS. Peter and Paul in Tell City and Cannelton, just 15 miles Cathedral in Indianapolis. apart, but didn’t meet until after they Archbishop Buechlein thanked the moved to Indianapolis and started work- couples, all married 50 years or more, for ing at the former Central State Hospital. being “a powerhouse of prayer” and They were married on Nov. 10, 1931, at asked them to continue praying for voca- St. Anthony Church in Indianapolis. tions to the priesthood and religious life. “I think it’s been mighty nice,” Gladys Praising them for their love and Cassidy said of their seven decades of fidelity, the archbishop said, “You are a marriage. “We just did what we were sup- sign of hope in a time when our hope is posed to do—love each other and do tested by tragic terrorism and unimagin- what’s right. It doesn’t seem like it’s been able hate. In our troubled world, your wit- 70 years since we were married. I’m just ness of love and fidelity—which has happy that we have our three children and Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein congratulates St. Christopher parishioners Merle and Gladys Cassidy withstood the patient test of time—is so now five grandchildren and eight great- of Indianapolis, who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, during the archdiocesan very important. Your lives tell us that, grandchildren.” Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 23 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. with patience and hard work, faithful love “We’ve had a wonderful time,” Merle can triumph in an imperfect world. Cassidy said. “We always go to church “From day one, I can remember them years,” Margaret Murphy said. “We’ve “How beautiful is the real-life love and every week.” kneeling down, saying the rosary, saying been blessed. We’re doing well.” patience you husbands and wives show The Cassidys were members of night prayers and going to Mass,” Greeley Reflecting on seven decades of married each other,” Archbishop Buechlein said. St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg for 25 said. “All of us children have always had a life, she said, “I just think it’s always “More than we, your children, ever tell years before joining St. Christopher pretty strong faith because of their exam- good to have God in your minds. There’s you, your lives touch us profoundly. … In Parish about 35 years ago. ples.” lots of give and take when you’re married the name of your friends and families, in Their daughter, St. Malachy parish- Charles and Margaret Murphy of Carmel for 70 years. You’ve got to spend time the name of our archdiocese, today I say ioner Mary Ann Greeley of Brownsburg, also were recognized for 70 years of mar- with your children and love them and thank you for your faithful love in an said praying and dancing have kept them ried life during the liturgy. The Murphys praise them.” imperfect world. And because we know it together. were married on Oct. 17, 1931, at St. Philip During nearly three-quarters of a cen- is by God’s grace that you have been able “We like to dance the waltzes and do Neri Church in Indianapolis. They also were tury of married life, the Murphys have to persevere in good times and in bad, the two-step,” Gladys Cassidy said, “and members of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish lived through wars, the Great Depression today we offer this Mass in thanksgiving we love to polka.” in Indianapolis for many years. and other adversities. to God—with you and for you.” Greeley said her parents prayed together Now members of Our Lady of Mount “It’s very sad right now, very, very David Bethuram, executive director of and with their children every day. Carmel Parish in Carmel, in the Lafayette sad,” she said, in the wake of the terrorist Diocese, the Murphys have four children, 18 attacks on Sept. 11. “But we’ll get out of St. Rita parish- grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. it. It takes time, but we’ll make it back to ioners Rayfield and “It’s unusual to be married for 70 normal.” † Leonora Anderson of Indianapolis accept a gift from Archbishop Daniel Performers needed for National M. Buechlein in recognition of their 60th wedding Catholic Youth Conference anniversary during The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is skills that would be helpful include drum- the archdiocesan looking for professional and amateur vol- ming, gymnastics and juggling. Golden Wedding unteer musicians, actors and dancers to Interested candidates should send a Anniversary perform at the National Catholic Youth headshot photograph, resume and daytime Celebration on Conference in December. telephone number to: DWP Inc., Attn: Sept. 23 at More than 28,000 Catholic youth from NCYC Auditions, 205 Eddystone Ave., SS. Peter and Paul across the country will gather at the RCA Eddystone, PA 19022. Cathedral in Dome and Indiana Convention Center in Performers selected for auditions will Indianapolis. Indianapolis on Dec. 6-9 for the youth be contacted by Oct. 5 by telephone. conference. In addition to the paid performers, the The conference plans to hire 10 actors archdiocese also needs to recruit 200 over the age of 18 to play the roles of youth for a choir, 75 movement artists youth between the ages of 16 and 20. and 25 proclaimers of the Word. These Qualified candidates must have strong are volunteer positions. Volunteers must singing and dancing skills. Additional See YOUTH, page 8

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Maryknoller Editorial urges readers to get back to basics

Hate crimes further ne of the books on my sum- in the nobility that prompted us to try mer reading list was written to do more than was humanly possi- terrorist goals by a late Maryknoll mission- ble, getting back to the charisms of Oary who hailed from our arch- our founders” (p. 85). diocese. Father Clarence Witte was Father speaks of the legacy of eventeen days ago, a group of leaders of other Christian traditions at born in Richmond in 1910 and bap- founder Father Price: “… his princi- then-invisible enemies committed the Episcopal cathedral in Indianapolis. tized at St. Andrew Parish there. If pal legacy was a life of prayer—a Sacts of terror against our country Sikhs, whose men wear turbans and he didn’t hold the record as the old- lived conviction that our life must be and its people. Their objective was to who are followers of a 500-year-old destroy symbols of our nation and to monotheistic religion that combines est active missionary in the world at an uninterrupted prayer, a life of instill fear in our hearts. One of the elements of Hinduism and Islam, have age 91, he was close to doing so! absolute dependence on God and an hoped-for results of that fear was to been harassed because they are mis- His life spanned almost the entire uninterrupted communion with Him. turn us against one another. It is an taken for Muslims. One elderly Sikh history of Maryknoll. His book is Bishop James Anthony Walsh example of the old saying, “I can only was shot in Queens, N.Y.; another Sikh titled Quod est Demonstrandum, [another founder] had that also, but trust me and thee … and I’m not so was shot and killed in Mesa, Ariz. What It’s All About. The Latin is a he was at the same time a practical sure of thee.” In a country that prides itself in its borrowed philosophical term that man. And he taught us a lot of Given the horror we have all experi- adherence to the rule of law and where defines what is to be proven in a dia- things … mostly by example, but enced and which is now engraved upon all of us either came from somewhere logue or disputation. also by word and precept. The list our collective memory, it is excruciat- else or whose ancestors did, it is ingly disturbing to read reports of hate deplorable for Americans to turn Father Witte’s story is fascinating runs the gamut of the virtues, but we crimes being committed by Americans against Americans because we look dif- for many reasons, not the least of can emphasize a few of them: against Americans. ferent or pray in different houses of which is that he served the Church’s Honesty—admit when you are In downtown Indianapolis on the worship (or don’t pray at all). To do so mission in four widely different wrong. Humility—when you get put weekend following the attacks, a young furthers the objectives of those who areas, namely Japan, Guatemala, down stay there. Generosity—do Thai-American man was beaten by five masterminded and carried out the ter- Bolivia and the United States. He more than anyone expects you to. men when he left a popular night spot. rorist attacks against us. And while the served as pastor, regional superior Patience—accept the short end of His offense? He didn’t look like an prime suspects are, in fact, Muslims, and as a member of Maryknoll’s the stick with a smile. Poverty of “American,” which in this case meant they are following a bizarrely twisted general council. He died last April. Spirit—give away your last dollar he had dark features and wasn’t of caricature of Islam that they themselves It was especially interesting that with the assurance that you won’t European descent. In other words, he have perverted. No orthodox Muslim— didn’t look like his attackers. in fact, no true religion—justifies the his long priestly journey began in starve to death. Confidence in In Evansville, a man was arrested taking of innocent life. the minor seminary at Saint Meinrad God—don’t allow yourself to be Sept. 14 after he rammed his car into As Catholics and as Americans, we in September 1924. It was there, frustrated, or even discombobulated the mosque of the Islamic Center next must extend our hands in friendship after hearing a lecture by one of the by the Sisyphean character of your door to St. Benedict Cathedral. No one and fraternity to all Americans, be they first Maryknoll missionaries, that he work, because for those who love was injured, but the building was Muslim, Jew, Sikh, Baha’i, Shinto, discerned God’s call to serve as a God, all things do, indeed, work damaged. Buddhist, Christian, agnostic, atheist, missionary priest. together for good. And to sum it all On the day of the terrorist attacks, a black, brown, yellow, red, white, or any I enjoyed the kind of “salty” edge up—don’t ever stop laughing at local imam (a Muslim religious leader) of God’s wonderful colors in between. to Father Witte’s writing. A priest yourself” (p. 86). received death threats even as he pre- This must be a time of unity for all who was still active in his 90s, earned Father Witte believed that Bishop pared to participate in an interfaith Americans. We can’t let the terrorists prayer service with several rabbis, win by using fear to turn us against the right to express his viewpoint on Walsh’s episcopal motto, “Primum Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and one another. † the developments in Maryknoll and Regnum Dei,” (The kingdom of God the Church through the years. first) summed up what ought to be — William R. Bruns At the same time that the number the focus of the Maryknoll spirit and of diocesan seminarians surged dra- that of priesthood in general. He matically in the 1940s and ’50s, would say that sometimes the preoc- Maryknoll experienced a dramatic cupations of our day eclipse this rise in the numbers of missionaries, simple goal. particularly after the Second World “That is what we want to get back War. And as for dioceses, Mary- to. We preach the gospel much more knoll too began to experience a dra- by word than by example … We live matic decline in vocations begin- by all the formulas, but we do not ning in the late ’60s and up to our live as though we truly believe them. time. Father Witte had definite Many said ‘That is a hard saying’ TheCriterion opinions about why there has been and walked no more with Him a decline and about what needs to [Jesus]. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Editorial Maryknoller The role of bishops he Synod of Bishops, comprising Maurice Taylor of Galloway, Scotland, representatives of bishops from chairman of the International Commission llama a los lectores Taround the world, will be meeting on English in the Liturgy, said about the in the Vatican in October to discuss the recent instruction from Rome that set roles and functions of bishops in the rules for translating the liturgy from Latin Church. The theme will be “The Bishop into vernacular languages. a volver a lo básico as Servant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ The bishops of Germany and Austria for the Hope of the World.” have had publicized disagreements with Delegates elected by the U.S. bishops the Vatican in recent years. One of those no de los libros en mi lista de Maryknoll), gloriosos no por lo to represent them are Bishop Joseph bishops, Walter Kasper of Rottenburg- lectura para el verano fue logrado sino por la nobleza que nos Fiorenza, president of the United States Stuttgart, Germany, published an essay escrito por un misionero trajo tratando de hacer más de lo Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB); “On the Office of the Bishop” in 1999. UMaryknoll quien precedió de humanamente posible, volviendo al Bishop Wilton Gregory, USCCB vice pres- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger disagreed with nuestra arquidiócesis y falleció en abril carisma de nuestros fundadores” (Pág. ident; Cardinal William Keeler of what Bishop Kasper had to say, so he de este año. El Padre Clarence Witte 85). Baltimore; and Cardinal Francis George responded in 2000 with a lecture “On the nació en Richmond en 1910 y fue bau- El Padre habla del legado del fun- of Chicago. Ecclesiology of the Second Vatican tizado en la parroquia de St. Andrew. dador, el Padre Price: “... su principal It will be the 12th international meet- Council.” The cardinal advocated a strong ¡Si el no sostuvo el récord como el legado fue la vida de oración, una con- ing of the synod since Pope Paul VI char- centralized authority. misionero activo más viejo en el vicción vivida de que nuestra vida tered the Synod of Bishops on Sept. 15, Bishop Kasper then published what he mundo a la edad de 91 años, está cerca debe ser una oración no interrumpida, 1965, but the first since 1994. Previous labeled “a friendly reply” to Cardinal del mismo!Su vida se desarrolló con una vida de dependencia absoluta en topics discussed during synod meetings Ratzinger in December 2000, saying that casi toda la historia de Maryknoll. Su Dios y una comunión no interrumpida have included the priesthood, the laity, he was speaking for his people who could libro titulado Quod est con él. El obispo James Anthony catechetics, the family and the conse- not understand the reason behind regula- Demonstrandum, What It’s All About Walsh (otro de los fundadores) tam- crated life. tions coming from Rome. He wrote, “The (De qué se trata todo). El término en bién pensaba así, pero a la vez era un This will be the second time a synod bishop must be granted enough vital has discussed pope-bishop relations. The space to make responsible decisions in the latín fue tomado prestado del término hombre práctico. Y nos enseñó first time was 1969. That synod stressed matter of implementing universal laws.” filosófico que define lo que ha de ser muchas cosas… más que nada a través the need for greater participation by bish- And what did the pope do with this del ejemplo, pero también a través de probado en un diálogo o disputa. ops with the pope in the governance of outspoken bishop—not even an arch- la palabra y el precepto. La lista La historia del Padre Witte es fasci- the Church. A lot has happened since bishop? In February, he made him a car- nante por muchas razones, no siendo recorre una amplia gama de virtudes, 1969, and the simple fact that Pope John dinal. Then he announced that one of the la menor de ellas el hecho de que el pero podemos enfatizar unas pocas de Paul II has asked the bishops to discuss principal topics he wanted the cardinals to sirvió en las misiones de la iglesia en ellas: Honestidad, admite cuando estás this subject indicates that he is concerned discuss at the Consistory of Cardinals cuatro áreas ampliamente diferentes, equivocado. Humildad, cuando te den- about it. May 21-24 would be Christian unity, and es decir Japón, Guatemala, Bolivia y igran, quédate quieto. Generosidad, That 1969 synod wasn’t the first time he appointed the new Cardinal Kasper los Estados Unidos. Él sirvió como haz más de lo que cualquiera espera the bishops discussed their role. During president of the Pontifical Council for Pastor, superior regional y como de ti. Paciencia, acepta el lado angosto the Second Vatican Council, the concept Promoting Christian Unity. He is now one miembro del Consejo General de del embudo con una sonrisa. Pobreza of collegiality between the pope and bish- of the pope’s top advisers. Maryknoll. y espíritu, entrega hasta tu último ops took up more time than any other Dissatisfaction with the Roman Curia Era especialmente importante que dólar con la seguridad de que no te vas topic. When debate over the document and a desire for more input from bishops su larga jornada como sacerdote a morir de hambre. Confianza en Dios, Lumen Gentium (the Dogmatic Consti- were both evident in the Consistory of comenzara en el seminario menor de no permitas la frustración, ni la dislo- tution on the Church) was started, 3,600 Cardinals. One report said that a recurring San Meinrad en Septiembre de 1924. cación por el carácter sisifeano de tu amendments were submitted on collegial- point was the need for the Church’s cen- Fue allí donde después de escuchar trabajo, porque para aquellos que ity. The Theological Commission tral administration to keep in touch with una lectura realizada por uno de los aman a Dios, por supuesto que todas accepted 242 for consideration. the people and the bishops, and Cardinal primeros misioneros de Maryknoll, las cosas trabajan juntas para el bien. The principal teaching about bishops Bernard Law of Boston raised the idea of que él percibió el llamado de Dios a Y para sumarlo todo, nunca pares de that came out of Vatican II is that bishops an annual synod of bishops to improve servir como sacerdote misionero. reírte de ti mismo” (Pág. 86). do not act as vicars or representatives of communications. Disfruté de la escritura un poco El Padre Witte creó que el lema the pope, but as representatives of Christ It should be noted that not all the cardi- “pícara” del Padre Witte. Un sacer- Episcopal del Obispo Walsh, “Primum in their dioceses. It’s not like employees nals would welcome more decentralized dote, quien permaneció activo aún a la Regnum Dei,” (El Reino de Dios reporting to a chief executive officer. authority. U.S. Cardinal Avery Dulles, for edad de más de noventa años quien primero) resumió lo que debe ser el Consequently, there should be decentral- example, pointed out at the consistory that ganó el derecho a expresar su punto de enfoque principal del espíritu de ization in the governance of the Church. the lack of central authority has caused vista en los desarrollos dentro de Maryknoll y del sacerdocio en general. Recently, though, bishops in various doctrinal and disciplinary problems for Maryknoll y de la Iglesia a lo largo de Él diría que algunas veces nuestras parts of the world have complained that some non-Catholic Christian communi- los años. preocupaciones diarias eclipsan este the Roman Curia has tried to centralize ties. Al mismo tiempo con el número de simple hecho. authority and remove it from local bish- Stay tuned. It should be an interesting seminarios diocesanos que surgieron “A esto es a lo que queremos ops. For example, that’s what Bishop synod. † dramáticamente en los años 40 y 50, volver. Nosotros predicamos el evan- — John F. Fink Maryknoll experimentó un aumento gelio más que con palabras que con el dramático en el número de misioneros, ejemplo... Vivimos por todas las fór- especialmente después de la Segunda mulas, pero no vivimos como si las Guerra Mundial. Y en la diócesis, creyésemos realmente. Muchos dicen Maryknoll comenzó a experimentar ‘Esto es un dicho muy duro’ y no cam- una dramática declinación en las voca- inaron más con él (Jesús), ¿Estamos ciones desde el comienzo de los años con Pedro, y Andrés, con Jaime y Juan 60 hasta nuestros tiempos. El Padre y con el resto de ellos diciendo ‘Hijo, Witte tuvo opiniones definitivas sobre eso es difícil de aceptar, pero Él sabe el porqué ha habido una declinación y de lo que Él está hablando y yo me sobre lo que se debe hacer para llamar quedo con Él? Volvamos al ‘Primum a las vocaciones, que, él está conven- Regnum Dei’. De eso es de lo que se cido de que continúan en la Iglesia, trata toda la renovación” (pp. 86-87). pero no se conocen. Yo pienso que La petición del Padre Witte es que sería de gran ayuda citar algunas de nuestra fe personal e individual ha de sus ideas. ser la base de todo lo que hacemos El Padre Witte dice que no debemos confiados en nuestra oración diaria. El “hablar sobre dejar atrás nuestro sabio consejo de este misionero fun- pasado”, Debemos “hablar de volver al ciona para todos nosotros. Estamos mismo… no necesariamente para orgullosos de proclamarle como uno hacer todo como lo hicimos en el de los nuestros. † pasado, sino volviendo a los principios que gobernaron e inspiraron nuestros Traducido por: Language Training gloriosos comienzos (los de Center, Indianapolis

La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en octubre Pastores Juveniles: Que ellos siempre puedan animar a los jóvenes a considerar dando servicio a la iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes y religiosos. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001

United Way Check It Out . . . award Author Matthew Kelly will speak at Holiness” by Dominican Father Giles 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 at St. Paul Catholic Dimmock, vice president and dean of the David Bethuram (left), executive

Photo by Brandon A. Brandon Photo by Evans Center, 1413 E. 17th St., in Bloomington. Dominican House of Studies in Washing- director of Catholic Social Admission is free. For more information, ton, D.C., will be held from 9 a.m. to Services (CSS) of Central Indiana, call 812-339-5561. 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Marian accepts an award from Ellen Center of Indianapolis, 3356 W. 30th St. Annala, president of United Way of Yoga classes will be offered Oct. 1 Father Giles also had a series on EWTN. Central Indiana, at the monthly through Nov. 5 at the Benedict Inn, 1402 The cost is $20. To register or for more meeting of the CSS Agency Southern Ave., in Beech Grove. For more information, call the Marian Center at Council. The award was presented information, call 317-788-7581. 317-924-3982. in recognition of Catholic Social Services of Central Indiana’s 80- The six-week course “Divorce and The St. Thomas More Society will have year affiliation as a member Beyond” is scheduled every Tuesday from its annual Red Mass on Oct. 1 at St. John agency of United Way. Annala said Oct. 9 to Nov. 13. It will be held from the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., this nearly dates back to the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Archbishop in Indianapolis. A reception and dinner founding of United Way of Central O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. will follow at the Marriott Hotel down- Indiana in 1918. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. Discussion town. The cost is $40. The Red Mass hon- topics will include the process of divorce, ors the judiciary, elected officials and other self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt and government officials. All are welcome. For loneliness. The cost is $30 and includes a more information or to register, call 317- book. To register or for information, call 237-1466. the Office for Youth and Family Ministries at 317-236-1596 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th 1596. St., in Indianapolis, will present a forum titled “The Death Penalty in America” at Let Us Share The Gift Of Faith The ninth annual Indianapolis 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the Damascus Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be Room on the lower level of the church. held at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 10 at the Indiana Representatives on all sides of the issue We Have Received Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., in will make presentations. An open discus- Indianapolis. The featured speaker will be sion will follow. Those on the panel Devon McDonald, a former linebacker include the Marion County sheriff, two Catholic social teaching proclaims we are keepers of with the Indianapolis Colts. In attendance Indiana deputy attorney generals and the our brothers and sisters. We believe that we are one will be political, safety and business lead- director of the Indiana Catholic Confer- ers. All members of the public are invited. ence. For more information, call 317-241- human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, For tickets or more information, call 6314. and economic differences. Priority Associates at 317-705-0159, ext. 228. A program titled “Marriage Spiritu- ality Compartment ” will be presented at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Mary’s King’s St. Meinrad will present the 11th annual Village Schoenstatt near Rexville, located John S. and Virginia Marten Lecture in on 925 South, .8 miles east of 421 South, Homiletics on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. EST. 12 miles south of Versailles. Father Elmer Redemptorist Father Maurice Nutt, pastor Burwinkel will celebrate Mass at of St. Louis Parish in St. Louis MO, will 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 812- present “Just Like Fire Shut Up in My 689-3551. † Bones.” He will conduct a workshop the next day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on preach- ing in the black genre. Both events are in VIPs . . . the Church Leadership Center. There is no cost but registration is encouraged. For more information, contact the Continuing Education office at 812-357-6599 or 800- 730-9910.

Those who are interested in putting more spirituality in their nursing are encouraged to attend a free information session on parish nursing at Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis. The sessions are Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Francis Donald and Marjorie Stoll of Hall and are open to all. For more infor- St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg will mation, call 317-955-6132. celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary during a 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Lawrence The second sampler evening for Saint Church on Oct. 6 and a celebration fol- Meinrad School of Theology’s Exploring lowing. They were married in that church Our Catholic Faith Workshops will take on Oct. 10, 1951. The couple has six chil- place on Oct. 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in dren: Michelle Bowell, Angela Brook- Through prayer, reflection, and solidarity with the the St. Jude School Cafeteria, 5375 bank, Donna Marple, Mary Beth Pratt, McFarland Road, in Indianapolis. Sean Chris and Tony Stoll. They have 23 grand- poor we can respond to the needs of others. Gallagher will present “A Harbor in the children. Storm: The Church Steps In As the Roman Empire Collapses,” and Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman will present “The Join in prayer with Pope John Paul II for our Second Vatican Council and the People of suffering brothers and sisters and remember them God.” Sampler evenings are meant to give a sense of the quality and substance of the by saying full workshops. The cost is $10. Faith for- mation scholarships are available. To regis- ter or for more information, call the Indianapolis Office of Saint Meinrad I bequeath to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith the School of Theology at 317-955-6451. sum of ______for its work with the poor in The Life in the Spirit Seminar will be our missions at home and abroad. held at Craig Willy Hall at St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Road, in Louis and Catherine (Schroeder) Fishers, in the Diocese of Lafayette, every Mauer of St. Maurice Parish in St. Maur- Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting ice celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- Your gift will live on. Oct. 2 and ending Dec. 4. The seminar is a sary during the archdiocese’s Golden mix of presentations, small group discus- Wedding Anniversary celebration on Sept. sions, song and prayer geared toward 23 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in learning more about the Holy Spirit and Indianapolis. They were married on April the gifts of the Holy Spirit. For more infor- 22, 1951, at St. Mary Parish in Greens- mation or to register, contact Kathy Stuart burg. They have 13 children: Cindy Geis, THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH at 317-576-3201, Mike McLeish at 317- Jeanne Loechle, Beth McCorkel, Barbara 841-9314 or Kathy Eberle 317-845-3458. O’Dell, Joan Riedeman, Debbie Schott, 1400 N. Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46206 Jane Wallpe, Brian, Dave, Jerry, Jim, John A day of reflection on “An and Philip Mauer. They have 28 grand- Opportunity for the Laity to Grow in children and one great-grandchild. † The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001 Page 7

terrorism on its own.” it is good the pope came here first,” said Helen Zevilskaya, At his Mass in Astana’s Mother of the Homeland Square, an English teacher who stood next to the monument. POPE the pope’s call for harmony seemed to resonate with the esti- The pope called Kazakstan a land of martyrs, heroes and continued from page 1 mated 50,000 people in attendance, including many deportees. Speaking to the region’s bishops the next day, he Muslims. recalled that many Catholics were among those who suf- rapidly evolving international mobilization against the terror “We are very afraid. It seems like a confrontation between fered and died under the Stalinist policies. suspects. the United States and the Muslim world. The war has already “The Lord has heard the cry of these martyrs, whose Navarro-Valls said Cardinal Sodano would maintain con- begun, even if there is no shooting yet. So it’s good the pope blood has drenched the soil of your land,” he said. tact with foreign authorities and “keep them informed on has come—he’s bringing a message of peace,” said Bolatbek He said the Catholic Church in Kazakstan was small but the pope’s thought regarding the current situation.” Beialov, a 28-year-old Muslim schoolteacher. “full of hope” and should be ready to proclaim the Gospel Addressing religious and cultural leaders Sept. 24, Pope Christians and Muslims in Kazakstan have good relations, with all its energy. John Paul said Christians have great respect for “authentic and the pope urged them to keep cooperating “day by day, Vatican aides pointed out that while Muslims and Islam: the Islam that prays, that is concerned for those in side by side, in the effort to fulfill God’s will.” Orthodox Christians are nominally more than 90 percent need.” When the pope arrived at the Astana airport, he was wel- of the country’s population, many are non-practicing and “Recalling the errors of the past, including the most comed by the president, who described his country’s trans- have been left virtually faithless by decades of atheistic recent past, all believers ought to unite their efforts to formation from a land of Soviet oppression to a place of free rule. ensure that God is never made the hostage of human ambi- cultural and religious expression. At the Mass, the pope reached out to those “who belong tions. Hatred, fanaticism and terrorism profane the name of The pope, seated on an outdoor platform and wrapped in a to no religion and ... who are searching for truth,” explain- God and disfigure the true image of man,” he said. red cloak, said Kazakstan’s harmonious ethnic mix was a ing that Christianity does not alienate people from society In Kazakstan, whose southern border is frequently hopeful model for the region and the rest of the world, and but draws them deeper into it. crossed by fundamentalist Muslims, security was tight for he praised Kazakstan’s decision to denuclearize its territory The pope celebrated the Mass on an altar platform built the papal visit. Police were stationed every few feet along after the breakup of the Soviet Union. in the shape of a yurt, the traditional nomadic hut of the the pope’s motorcade route, main roads were closed to traf- Despite the late hour of his arrival, the pope paid an Kazak plains. fic and Mass-goers had their bags searched. immediate visit to a monument honoring victims of totalitar- After being warmly welcomed at a youth rally at an The pope told Kazak President Nursultan Nazarbayev ian regimes. He stood and prayed before a memorial wall Astana university Sept. 23, the pope quoted Muslim poets that he resisted calls to cancel his trip. that commemorates the estimated 2 million people deported of Kazakstan to illustrate the universal yearning for God “They told me there was no possibility of this visit to Kazakstan under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and the hun- and said this yearning is fully realized only in the encounter because of the tragic events. But you can see that it is possi- dreds of thousands who were sent to forced labor camps in with Jesus Christ. ble, thank God,” he said in a meeting with the president. the republic. He said he had come the great distance to Kazakstan to For his part, Nazarbayev thanked the pope for reducing A small but enthusiastic crowd cheered him as he tell young people that God loves them, that the human the risk of “Islamophobia” in the world. He also told the approached the site in his popemobile. being is not all-powerful and that everyone needs to work pope that Kazakstan was ready to join a coalition to pursue “This place means everything to us—the memory of the for a united world because “we cannot go on living divided terrorists, because “no country, no matter how big, can fight victims of political repression, the memory of our history. So as we are.” †

“The warlike acts [of Sept. 11] were appalling attacks mount—that human beings must cherish, protect and RESPOND not only against our nation but against all humanity,” he thank God for the gift of life,” said Imam Abduljalil continued from page 1 wrote. “Our nation, in collaboration with others, has a Sajid, Britain’s best-known Muslim theologian. out to the Muslim majority and asked them to join moral right and a grave obligation to defend the common “To kill not only yourself, but also innocent people Christians in building a “civilization of love” that rejects good against such terrorist attacks.” going about the normal business of their lives, cannot be violence and hatred. Ukrainian Cardinal Lubomyr Husar of Lviv, who once justified from any theological viewpoint. No scholar from Two dozen U.S. religious leaders, including Cardinals lived in the United States, said Sept. 16 in New York that the any Islamic tradition could cite any text to claim such Bernard F. Law of Boston and Edward M. Egan of New attacks on the World Trade Center were “a tragedy not only actions are permissible,” he said. York, met with President Bush on Sept. 20 to pray and for New York and the United States, but for the world.” In his homily at a Sept. 16 “Mass of Supplication” in advise him about the U.S. response. Interviewed following his celebration of the Eastern- New York City, Cardinal Egan reiterated previous appeals In a statement issued shortly after the White House rite Ukrainian liturgy at St. George’s Ukrainian Church, to “seek justice” but not to let “desires for revenge” have meeting, the religious leaders said the country has “both a he said he told the congregation in his homily that his any part in that effort. moral right and a grave obligation as a nation to protect concern was not a matter only of compassion for them, No group should be “accused or abused” because of the sanctity of life and the common good.” but a matter of looking at the “worldwide effect.” the actions of individual members, he said. “We should respond not in the spirit of aggression, but “Such things can happen—do happen—when people A statement signed by thousands of religious and civic as victims of aggression who must act to prevent further cease to realize the dignity of their fellow human beings, leaders, some of them Catholic, urged Americans of faith atrocities of terrorism,” it said. and that all come from God,’’ the cardinal said. to deny terrorists any claim to victory in the wake of the “The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 were not simply U.S. Catholic and Muslim leaders condemned the Sept. 11 terror attacks. against the United States,” it said. “Such acts impact all attacks on the United States as “evil and diametrically “We can deny them their victory by refusing to submit humanity.” opposed to true religion.” to a world created in their image. Terrorism inflicts not It said sound moral principles should guide the U.S. “We believe that the one God calls us to be peoples of only death and destruction but also emotional oppression response. peace,” the religious leaders said in a joint statement to further its aims,” the statement said. “There is a grave obligation to protect innocent human issued Sept. 14. “We must not allow this terror to drive us away from life,” the statement said. “Because these terrorist attacks The leaders included Bishop Tod D. Brown of Orange, being the people God has called us to be. We assert the were global in their consequences, the president is correct Calif., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for vision of community, tolerance, compassion, justice, and in seeking a coordinated international response.” Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, and several the sacredness of human life, which lies at the heart of all Moral restraint is needed along with resolve in the U.S. national Muslim leaders. our religious traditions,” it said. † campaign to end terrorism, said Bishop Joseph A. “Nothing in our holy Scriptures, nothing in our under- Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. standing of God’s revelation, nothing that is Christian or bishops’ conference, in a letter to Bush. Islamic justifies terrorist acts and disruption of millions of The country has a “moral right” and “grave obligation lives which we have witnessed this week,” they said. to defend the common good” against terrorist attacks, “We join in supporting our government in the pursuit of Fatima according to Bishop Fiorenza. those who were responsible for Tuesday’s terrorist acts, But he said U.S. actions also must be governed by the always mindful of the moral imperative to act with restraints of law and “sound moral principles, notably the restraint and respect for civilian lives,” the statement said. Come, practice the Art of renewal... norms of the just-war tradition.” Muslim theologians have vigorously rejected sugges- Bishop Fiorenza’s Sept. 19 letter said the nation’s bishops tions that terrorist attacks on the United States could be October 12–14 “pray that you will find just, effective ways to respond with defended under Islamic teaching and insisted that Islam Spiritual Practice of Photography resolve and restraint to the long-term task of ending terror- stresses “peaceful coexistence” among religions. “Seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary” ism.” “Islam teaches that the sanctity of human life is para- October 12–14 Scripture retreat with Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB Crosses for Baby You will study the Gospel of Matthew, which is the Gospel for the next church year November 9–11 Sacred Sound: Crossing the Boundaries of Silence, Music and Prayer with cellist Michael Fitzpatrick and Fr. Clem Davis Steel-sided Post-frame Bldgs. 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Evans Between now and the beginning of next we can do,” Brother Barry said. are in the summer of 2002. August, there will be 10 retreat or work- “Ultimately, the people who come will “Our facilities are peaceful, beautiful A series of retreats meant to further shop opportunities. judge the quality, but we have people who and spiritual,” Brother Barry said. “We develop a person’s spirituality will be They will focus on five main interests: are qualified and experienced in their want to establish ourselves as a retreat offered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. development and practice of prayer, human fields. They are first-rate presenters.” center, a place for spiritual replenish- The series are being produced by a and spiritual development, arts and spiritual- People of all faiths are welcome to attend ment.” joint effort of the Sisters of Providence, ity, health and age-related spirituality, and and find truths they can benefit from as For more information and a retreat pro- the Providence Center and Saint Mary-of- spirituality for young adults. well. gram schedule, contact the Providence the-Woods College. The first retreat, titled “The Enneagram “This is not about converting people to Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint “Throughout the Wabash Valley, there is and Spirituality,” will be offered on a certain religion,” Brother Barry said. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876-1012 or call a lack of opportunity for spiritual develop- Oct. 12-14. It will focus on how the Ennea- “We value the traditions of other people. 812-535-4531, ext. 140. ment,” said Christian Brother Barry gram system can help better understanding We have to learn from them.” More information can also be obtained Donaghue, director of the Providence of the processes by which people grow in There will be a retreat day in December via e-mail at [email protected] or Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. faith—and how to assist that growth. as well as five retreats or workshops onby visiting the Web site www.provcen- “There is a crying need in every coun- The second retreat, “Earth Spirituality,” offered next spring. The other two retreats ter.org. † try today for spirituality programs that will assist participants to realize the rich respond to what is within us,” he said. amounts of spirituality that God has tion from their parish youth leader or can “This is a lovely place to spend some invested in the Earth. This retreat will be contact Joe Connelly, coordinator of quality time in order to get in touch with presented on Oct. 26-28. YOUTH youth ministry at St. Monica Parish in what is really important.” “It is clear that there is some good work continued from page 3 Indianapolis. be able to attend a training session on Connelly is coordinating the training Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at Marian College in weekend at Marian College. He can be Indianapolis. reached at 317-253-8077 or by e-mail at Interested youth can get more informa- [email protected]. † CNS photo from Reuters Volunteers are needed for National Catholic Youth Conference The Archdiocese of Indianapolis will interactive theme park, a speech by Miss host the National Catholic Youth America 2000, a service project on liter- Conference in December and needs help acy, workshops, and a speech by WTHR to make the event a success. Channel 13 television anchor Anne Ryder More than 28,000 Catholic youth from of Indianapolis. across the country will gather at the RCA To become a volunteer, visit the Web Dome and Indiana Convention Center in site at www.archindy.org/ncyc and fill out Indianapolis on Dec. 6-9. the on-line form or call Bernie Price at the There are many different volunteer Catholic Youth Organization at 317-632- opportunities available, such as helping 9311. with the Sunday liturgy, being a hospital- For more information about the con- ity aide, greeting people at the St. John the ference, call Marlene Stammerman or Recovery efforts Evangelist Parish spirituality hub and Mary Gault at the archdiocesan Office Workers continue recovery efforts in the wreckage of the fallen World Trade Center on Sept. 24 in helping with pedestrian traffic flow. for Youth and Family Ministries at 317- New York. More than 6,500 people are feared dead. Highlights of the conference include an 236-1439 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1439. † TheCriterion RESPECT LIFE SUPPLEMENT Photo courtesy U.S. bishops’ Activities Pro-Life Secretariat for

“Every Human Life Has Its Origin in the Heart of God” is the theme for Respect Life Sunday observances on Oct. 7 in Catholic parishes throughout the United States.

A Tribute Cardinal O’Connor, Bishop McHugh worked tirelessly to promote sanctity, dignity of life

By the U.S. bishop’s Secretariat for disarmed even powerful pro-choice politi- charged with pro-life activities, he began stronger as together they battled cancer and Pro-Life Activities cal adversaries with his goodness, candor the Respect Life Program in 1972. prepared to meet Our Lord. and unflinching commitment to defend life. He developed the Church’s Diocesan We are richer for having known them In conjunction with Respect Life He was, in a sense, a beacon of hope Development Program for Natural Family and wiser for having learned from them. Sunday on Oct. 7, the U.S. Conference of and a rallying point in the midst of count- Planning and designed the Pastoral Plan for It is for us, now, to take up their work Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life less skirmishes and activities that com- Pro-Life Activities, which has served for a and proclaim the message they never tired Activities is honor- prise the Church’s great campaign for quarter century as the blueprint for the vast of sharing: When God gives life, it is for- ing the lives of life. His actions as well as his words network of diocesan and parish pro-life ever, and each of us is called to protect Cardinal John bespoke his love for the weak and the programs of pastoral care, education and and cherish every human life. † Joseph O’Connor suffering. public policy. of New York (Jan. Out of the spotlight, he cared for AIDS Bishop McHugh combined a wealth of 15, 1920-May 3, patients in a local hospital. Time and again, technical knowledge of the science of 2000) and Bishop he delivered on his pledge to provide all reproduction and the sociology of marriage Inside James Thomas needed support to any woman who found and family with a deep understanding of, McHugh of herself in a crisis pregnancy. and appreciation for, the wisdom of Church Teach children about Rockville Centre, As chairman of the bishops’ Pro-Life teaching. culture of life ...... N.Y., (Jan. 3, 1932- Committee, he initiated savvy media Whether the subject was abortion law 10 Dec. 10, 2000). efforts to amplify the Church’s pro-life and practice, embryo and fetal research, Cardinal John J. Embryonic stem cell For many voice in the public arena. Natural Family Planning, contraception, O’Connor decades, Cardinal Knowing that “unless the Lord builds reproductive technologies or international research destroys life ...... 11 O’Connor and the house, they labor in vain,” Cardinal population policies, Bishop McHugh was Women not told emergency Bishop McHugh O’Connor also urged Americans to “pound an indispensable member of the bishops’ shaped and guided the heavens with prayer.” Pro-Life Committee during his entire contraception destroys life ...... 12 the pro-life move- His most enduring legacy may prove to tenure as bishop and as a distinguished ment in the United be the community of nuns he founded, the member of the Holy See’s delegation at America is moving toward States. Sisters of Life, whose days are divided major United Nations’ conferences. culture of life ...... 14 From his pulpit equally between prayer for the cause of life The vision and courage of Cardinal in New York City, and serving the least among us. O’Connor and Bishop McHugh have Hope for journey helps Cardinal O’Connor Bishop McHugh served as a chief archi- inspired and animated thousands of people terminally ill ...... 16 emerged as the tect and engineer of the Church’s efforts to to actively promote a culture of life. public persona of build a culture of life. It is little wonder that they sought each People of faith must Bishop James T. the Church’s pro- As the first director of the National other’s counsel and forged a deep and abid- oppose death penalty ...... 18 McHugh life witness. He Conference of Catholic Bishops’ office ing friendship. Surely their bond only grew Page 10 Respect Life Supplement The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001 Parents need to teach their children about the culture of life

By Carl A. Anderson A recent study of young Catholics by Richard Featherstone of Purdue University Photo courtesy U.S. bishops’ Activities Pro-Life Secretariat for Parents trying to inculcate Catholic found three significant characteristics moral values in their children in the midst among young Catholics who accepted of a popular culture that promotes vio- Church teaching on sexual ethics. lence and casual sex may be tempted to The first finding related to church throw up their hands. attendance. Young Catholics who attend Our culture entices young people by church with their mothers on a weekly characterizing moral behavior as basis were more likely to follow the Parents that foster a Christian family spirituality within the home help protect children from a popular Puritanism, unrestrained sexual conduct teaching of the Church on sexual and pro- culture that glamorizes promiscuity and violence. as normative and violence as fantasy. creative matters. Religious activity by the The rapidly deteriorating standards of mother was a very important factor in attendance at Mass is an important dimen- education program. Parents also need to network TV sitcoms and talk shows, the their moral development. sion of the family’s life and the mother’s get over the notion that once a child has explicit lyrics of heavy metal and rap Second, the study found that it was role is significant, especially in teaching been confirmed, he or she has no more music, the equally explicit depictions in very important for these young people to her children to pray. need of instruction and can make up his music videos and feature movies, and the have their beliefs about sexual morality Also important is a social environment or her own mind about practicing religion. misuse of the Internet are all part of the reinforced by their peer group. Close outside the home in which the child is Parents must be able to expose fallacies dulling of the moral conscience that is the friends play an important role in the afforded the opportunity to interact with in the popular culture that attempt to prerequisite of the growing culture of development of a person’s religious children from similar families, whether obscure a child’s moral sense and be will- death in our society. beliefs and moral values. Young Catholics through Catholic schools, scouting or ing to teach their children what is right In his “Letter to Families,” our Holy are no different in this regard. other programs. and what is wrong even when the tempta- Father reminds us that “raising children Finally, the study found that young Finally, a home environment in which tion is strong to allow almost any activity can be considered a genuine apostolate” Catholics with a strong sense of Catholic a strong sense of Catholic identity is pre- so as to avoid confrontation. Otherwise, (#16), an educational process in which identity tend to follow Church teaching sent—traditionally organizations such as not wanting to “alienate” their children, parents are the child’s primary educator. more closely. They understood that being the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name family members often end up as “ships Things may be tough, but we must not a “good Catholic” means living a life con- Society and Legion of Mary—have passing in the night.” lose faith that God’s grace is sufficient to sistent with the teaching of the Church. assisted in the formation of such a strong This is not the scenario envisioned by see us through the present cultural crisis. This correlates with the findings of an sense of Catholic identity. The home itself the “Letter to Families” (#36), which says The first step in protecting children earlier study by the National Opinion should have a religious character to it. “the family is the first school of those from the growing anti-life tendencies in Research Center commissioned by the There should be crucifixes in the home social virtues which every society needs.” the greater society is to foster a Christian Knights of Columbus, which found that and especially in the children’s rooms as family spirituality within the home that is Catholic schools had a significant impact well as art depicting their patron saints, (Carl Anderson is the Supreme Knight of really present to the child as a way of liv- on what young people read, believe, prac- the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy the Knights of Columbus, and is a pro- ing. Through faith, the Christian family tice and value in their lives. Family. fessor and vice president of the becomes a special communion of persons These findings point to an effective Parents also must be involved in their Pontifical John Paul II Institute for on a journey that is both moral and per- “strategy” for a child’s moral develop- children’s religious education, whether in Studies on Marriage and Family in sonal. ment. Fundamental is family worship— a parochial school or in a parish religious Washington, D.C.) †

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By Anton-Lewis Usala, M.D. many scientists at NIH and leading universities. Those who favor embryonic stem cell research are free to seek On Aug. 23, 2000, the National Institutes of Health funding from foundations instead of clamoring for govern- (NIH) issued final guidelines for federal funding of human ment funding. embryonic stem cell research. Since then, there has been a While embryonic stem cell research may be a popular steady drumbeat of publicity concerning the supposed idea, there are other exciting therapies further along in benefits of such research, and President Bush has let it be development that do not require the destruction of embry- known he is struggling with the ethical dilemmas onic human beings. involved. To cite a few recent examples: Stem cells are cells that have the potential to become • Two boys suffering severe immune deficiency (“bubble many other kinds of cells, depending on the signals they boy” syndrome) are now leading normal lives. Photo courtesy U.S. bishops’ Activities Pro-Life Secretariat for receive. Theoretically, they provide avenues for replacing • Numerous patients legally blind due to corneal damage damaged or non-functioning tissue to treat many kinds of are now able to see. diseases. Stem cells are found from the beginning of • A 22-year-old woman with Crohn’s disease, who suf- embryonic development throughout adult life. Some fered from bloody, watery diarrhea about 10 times a researchers, but not all, believe that stem cells found in the day for nine years, is now cured. embryo provide more potential for regenerating tissue • A Colorado teen-ager, paralyzed in a car accident, has than do stem cells taken from older, adult donors. regained movement in her legs and bladder control fol- Many people ask: Since human embryonic stem cells lowing injection of immune cells from her own blood may provide the basis for some medical miracles, should- into her spine at the site of the injury. Advocates of embryonic stem cell research say it’s OK to destroy n’t the federal government fund research utilizing “spare” • Type I (“juvenile”) diabetes patients in one study, now “left over” embryos in laboratories at in vitro fertilization clinics embryos from in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics? Wouldn’t being replicated at 10 other hospitals, are living because “they’ll be discarded anyway.” Luke and Mark Borden this be a better use for discarded embryos than destroying insulin-free following injections of pancreatic islet cells were born from “frozen embryos” adopted by a childless couple. or freezing them? from donors. To answer the question, we need to consider the scien- • Stem cells from non-embryonic sources also are being transplantation, even if the person is dead. One cannot tific and medical rationale for considering this line of used currently for cardiac repair after a heart attack, in reasonably demand funding for this research on the basis research and its alternative—the secular ethical arguments treating autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis that it may have potential to one day mitigate disease, pro and con as well as the legal and jurisprudential con- and lupus, and in treating more than a dozen types of without taking into account the destruction of embryonic siderations. cancer. humans which it entails. Medical science now provides no definitive therapy for Those who favor embryonic stem cell research gener- The medical and scientific basis for funding embryonic many debilitating diseases. In fact, with the exception of ally agree with Dr. Richard Hynes, professor of biology at stem cell research is debatable. The ethical basis hinges on antibiotics and other infectious diseases, medical science the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who testified accepting a ranked valuation of humans according to how offers few definitive cures for human disease. Most thera- before a Senate subcommittee in September 2000. far they have developed. pies either control the disease, slow its progression or pal- “[We] believe it would be immoral not to pursue The most compelling secular argument against funding liate its effects. The ability to regenerate poorly function- embryonic stem cell research … because this research has lies in its conflict with the Bill of Rights, which states that ing or damaged tissue might provide definitive therapy for such enormous potential to save human lives and to miti- the individual is the most valued entity in society. This many diseases. gate human suffering,” Dr. Hynes said. “We owe it to all also coincides with the teachings of Christ—that the indi- Studies in animals, and some preliminary studies in those who are suffering to explore all possible avenues vidual human being can never be seen simply as an object humans, have shown the ability of adult stem cells to that could lead to the prevention of, and remedies for, dis- or as raw material to be used for the public good, even so improve various conditions associated with disease. ease.” demonstrable a good as another’s health or life. Studies using human embryonic stem cells as a treatment But the premise that because the need is great, all pos- do not yet exist. One misleading claim of those favoring sible avenues should be explored is not ethically valid. If (Dr. Anton-Lewis Usala is a pediatric endocrinologist and embryonic stem cell research is that it is a “medical break- an adult does not give consent to be an organ donor, states is the chief scientific officer and medical director of through.” It is not. It is an interesting idea favored by do not presume the right to use that person’s organs for Encelle Inc.) †

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By Susan E. Wills women who strongly contradict the depic- pregnancy hours or days after “unpro- and abortifacient actions, the former tion of EC use as easy or uncomplicated. tected intercourse” or after their usual action predominating in the earlier days Are ECs (emergency contraceptives) One woman writes: “I’m sick. I’m contraceptive had failed. of the fertile phase. Unless a woman really contraceptives—that is, do they pre- sore. I’m a complete emotional wreck. The main mechanisms of ECs are sup- charts her fertility (quite an easy thing to vent conception, as supporters insist? Are I’m scared. I’m now terrified at the pressing ovulation, altering cervical do with methods developed for Natural they ineffective if a woman is already preg- prospect of having to have sex again.” mucus which slows sperm transport, Family Planning) she cannot be certain nant, as they also claim? Or do they always Another woman explains: “I feel so slowing transport of egg or embryo which action has “prevented pregnancy” or usually cause abortions, as some pro-life many things, all so conflicting, and I have through the fallopian tube, and changes to when the pills “succeed.” groups say? And are they as safe, easy and so much fear and self-loathing. I need the uterine lining which make it thin and Those who promote “emergency con- effective as the advertising suggests? help. My counselor today said he thinks I atrophied, inhibiting implantation of the traception” omit facts and publish inaccu- Planned Parenthood says ECs could may be suffering from PAS (post-abortion embryo. Whether ECs prevent conception racies and half-truths, depriving women “prevent 1.7 million unintended pregnan- syndrome). … He says I don’t have to or act as an abortifacient depends on of their right to informed consent. cies and 800,000 abortions each year.” It have had a surgical abortion to feel like I when in the woman’s fertility cycle inter- The foremost claim is that ECs do not also says that women who have used ECs caused that baby to die by my taking course occurs and ECs are used. cause abortion and have “no effect on a “report high levels of satisfaction.” those pills. I am so scared and confused.” For almost three weeks of the average pregnancy.” To make this claim, they have But anyone who has looked at the The idea of “emergency contracep- cycle, ECs will neither prevent conception had to redefine “pregnancy” as beginning comments on a “morning after pill” on- tives” arose decades ago as a high dose of nor cause an abortion because a woman is after an embryo has implanted in the uter- line support message board (www.after- ordinary oral contraceptive pills. The plan infertile. During the remaining week or ine lining, and redefine “abortion” as ter- abortion.com) knows there are many was that women could use these to avert a so, ECs are capable of both contraceptive minating a “pregnancy.” Terminating a

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By Cathleen A. Cleaver number of abortions is still appalling, but the fact that The shift in public affinity for the pro-life cause is so 300,000 fewer children will lose their lives each year is great that pro-choice groups are working hard to stop the In the nearly 30 years since Roe vs. Wade, the Church something to celebrate. defections from their ranks. They are spending large sums has educated people about the sanctity of life and the real- As recently as 10 years ago, abortion advocates were of money to win people back to a “pro-choice” position ity of abortion, provided care for pregnant women and still claiming that unborn children are not really human through advertising campaigns about the American their children, served those shattered by abortion, worked beings, or if human then not really yet alive. Although “value” of choice. NARAL (National Abortion and to adopt public policies that support and nurture life, and advocates of abortion still refuse to publicly admit that Reproductive Rights Action League) alone spent $7.5 mil- pounded the heavens with prayer. drug-induced abortions end a developing human life, lion last year. It’s easy to overlook how much has been accomplished generally speaking there is no longer serious dispute The pro-life movement, meanwhile, without the benefit when something like the Supreme Court’s Stenberg vs. about the humanity of the child or the fatal reality of of the glitzy public relations firms and the enormous bud- Carhart decision comes along, upholding the killing of a abortion. gets of the pro-abortion groups, quietly goes about the partially-delivered child. But disappointment should not Over the last five years, more people have begun to business of reaching out to serve the needs of disadvan- blind us to the very real progress that has been made in identity themselves as pro-life. A September 1995 Gallup taged pregnant women and their children. More than overcoming the culture of death. poll found that 33 percent of people identified themselves 3,000 crisis pregnancy centers have been established State legislatures are becoming increasingly pro-life. as “pro-life” while 56 percent described themselves as around the country to provide a range of services to moth- Forty-three pro-life measures were adopted in 2000, far “pro-choice.” In October 2000, people who identified ers, including clothing, baby supplies, medical care and more than the 27 state laws enacted to protect access to themselves as “pro-life” had climbed to 45 percent, while even a place to stay if necessary. abortion. In the last six years, 262 pro-life measures have those who described themselves as “pro-choice” dropped Through the healing ministry of Project Rachel, about been implemented across the country. to 47 percent. This is noteworthy given that none of 140 diocesan offices offer one-on-one spiritual and Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s 127 affil- America’s influential institutions have left the “pro- psychological care to those who are suffering from an iates “serve” women in 875 clinics nationwide at an choice” camp—academia and the media being two promi- abortion experience to help them find healing for their average price of more than $300 per abortion. Despite nent examples. deep spiritual wounds, and to live again in the sure hope the financial rewards, an increasing number of doctors And while Americans are now almost evenly split of God’s forgiveness and of reunion one day with their will not perform abortions or even train for them, and in the way they identify themselves, more than two- child. there has been a steady decline in the number of abortion thirds give pro-life answers to specific questions about A Project Rachel Outreach Campaign launched by the providers since 1976. support for a ban on late-term abortion or partial-birth U.S. bishops’ Pro-Life Secretariat last year was so suc- For many years, the number of abortions performed in abortion, parental consent laws, informed consent laws cessful that in just three months the number of people this country hovered around 1.5 million annually, peaking with waiting periods, and even mandatory spousal con- referred for Project Rachel counseling in the Archdiocese at 1.6 million in 1990. In 1997, the latest year for which sent (which the Supreme Court has declared unconstitu- of Washington alone was 20 times greater than in an figures are available, the number was 1.328 million, repre- tional). Also, surveys show that more young people are equivalent period before the outreach. senting a 17.4 percent decrease since 1990. The annual becoming pro-life. When will we see the “culture of life” in America? Not soon enough, but there is evidence that we are moving in the right direction. We must never slacken our efforts, for it is in striving that we become our truest selves.

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By Kathy Kalina, R.N. “visiting the afflicted” face. If we are representing the Church, visiting the termi- I didn’t know what to expect when I became a hospice nally ill may involve the sacraments of reconciliation and nurse and found myself in the daily company of the termi- the Eucharist. Then it’s good to step out of the ministerial nally ill. At first, I hid behind nursing skill and profes- role and spend some time connecting—one person to sional demeanor, but that proved to be a flimsy shield. another. Long ago, I made a rule for myself to stay five The most aggressive medical treatment had failed these minutes after I’m ready to leave. Time and again, those patients and professional demeanor doesn’t go very far last five minutes of the visit have proven to be the most with people whose time is limited. fruitful. I stumbled along for months until I noticed that it’s One of the greatest sources of suffering during a grave hope that makes all the difference. We can foster an envi- illness is the feeling of being burdensome and useless. But Photo courtesy U.S. bishops’ Activities Pro-Life Secretariat for ronment in which hope can thrive in a number of ways. every human being is capable of teaching and giving, right It’s difficult to have hope for the future when pain and up to the end. I’ve been the recipient of tips for playing discomfort scream for attention. Hospice and palliative the stock market, words to dance hall songs and instruc- care professionals know how to manage pain and other tion in the finer points of bull-riding. I may never have distressing symptoms and should be called upon to help need for any of it, but it was a delight to see the hope in patients. their eyes when they felt they were imparting something We should never wait for terminally ill persons or their useful to another person. family members to request visits from representatives of Anything that calls suffering persons out of themselves the Church. They should not carry the burden of staying to extend care to others should be encouraged. connected. Occasional telephone calls and regular visits I recall a tiny, arthritic woman furiously crocheting a speak volumes, even if the offers of assistance are baby blanket for our hospice chaplain. The final stage of life can be a time blessed with hope and deep declined. “That girl’s 40 years old, having her first baby,” she spiritual growth. For persons facing a terminal illness, faith and The cowboy who wears his boots long after walking is explained. “She deserves a blanket, at least!” hope can make a world of difference in their final days. 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By Joseph Ross The prison administrator refused our miracle. This knowledge begins the When the guards came to the holding request to have Jerry baptized and con- process of unraveling a life. To be told, at cell and told us it was time to leave, I told For four years, I was a volunteer chap- firmed at the Easter Vigil Mass along with every turn, in every detail, that one “does Jerry that if he needed to see anyone dur- lain at the Indiana State Prison in other prisoners. So, on the third Sunday not deserve to live” is to be destroyed ing the execution, he should look at me. I Michigan City. My job was to listen, of Easter in 1999, we sat in the Death slowly, bit by bit, day in and day out. reminded him to keep the words “Jesus, befriend and care for those who were Row visiting room, where we celebrated As the time of Jerry’s execution remember me” on his lips. He cried and locked up. the Eucharist, received Jerry and con- approached, I was able to return and nodded. Finally, I asked him, “Tell God Here is the story of one man on firmed him. spend his last two days with him. We we did our best.” He smiled through tears Indiana’s Death Row. In his red Death Row jumpsuit, Jerry spoke about his family and his sorrows, and said to me, “He knows you did.” While all of us have the potential for kept pushing his glasses back toward his handled last-minute details about his Before going through the door, I both goodness and cruelty, it was always eyes, which flowed freely with tears. In belongings, and mostly prayed. looked back and saw Jerry re-tracing the hard for me to imagine how the gentle, the midst of clanging doors and laughing We re-read Jesus’ promise to Dismas cross of oil on his forehead. thoughtful Christian I came to know in guards, we laid hands on him, anointed that, “Today you will be with me in I sat with other witnesses in the Jerry could be the same person who killed him with oil and gave him the confirma- Paradise.” chapel, including Bishop Dale Melczek a man at a highway rest stop. This hap- tion name Dismas, who was the Good I reminded Jerry that God’s love for of Gary, who had befriended Jerry, until pened while he was in the grip of addic- Thief in the Gospel stories of the him was that close, that intimate. He we were called to go into the execution tion to drugs and alcohol. Crucifixion. would close his eyes and nod. I told him viewing room. Around midnight, a guard Jerry was always clear, though, that he One of the great sufferings of Death also, as I had many times before, that the came into the chapel to take us back to was responsible for his actions. Row is the day-to-day brutality. Every crime which brought him to Death Row the death house, through several barred “No one put me here but me,” he said. detail of these men’s lives says to them, was not the entirety of his life. doors, to a room where three rows of But I sensed that a whole web of reali- “You don’t deserve to live.” During his final hours, Jerry wrote his chairs sat facing a window covered by ties helped land Jerry on Death Row. He It is a myth that there is no justice or last statement, in which he expressed blinds. spoke often of his sadness at having killed punishment exacted until a person is exe- remorse for his crime and asked for for- We sat there for a few minutes, sur- this man. He told me how he prayed for cuted. The brutality of the death penalty giveness. rounded by several guards, until the his victim’s wife and son each day. begins the minute a person is sentenced As the evening drew on, we anointed blinds were opened. Jerry was lying on Jerry became a Catholic in prison and continues until the Death Row inmate him with sacred chrism. We told Jerry this the gurney with an I.V. inserted into his because his many questions about faith, is stabbed with a lethal injection. oil was “strength for the journey.” We left arm, which hung off the gurney’s life and God found resonance in the A Death Row prisoner lives with the made a cross of chrism on his forehead side. His glasses were still on. He looked Catholic tradition and because of his love knowledge that he or she will be killed in and read the “Jesus, remember me” pas- toward us and smiled. for Mary, the mother of Jesus. a calculated, planned manner, barring a sage again. With his arms strapped to the gurney, JOINT PAIN: Understanding Your Treatment Options. The Hip Symptoms Treatment The Knee Pain – Swelling – Stiffness Options Trauma • Arthritis • Degeneration Medications • Physical Therapy • Surgery The Solution: Southside Orthopaedic Surgery, Your Complete Source for Orthopedic Care. Fellowship Trained in Total Joint Replacement and Articular Cartilage Transplantation. 800-227-5490 / 317-788-0329

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writer’s eyes. Each year, we see Jesus CNS photo This year in the Lectionary can be from a somewhat different perspective called the year of Luke, for his account and thus come to know more fully the provides most of the Gospel readings mystery of his life and his person. throughout the year. To benefit fully from these opportuni- When the new Lectionary (book of ties, it helps if we spend some time with readings) was designed after Vatican the Scriptures outside of the liturgy. Pope Council II, its creators sought to fulfill the John Paul II has reminded us of the need council’s mandate. The council’s to read the Scriptures as part of our regu- Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy called lar spiritual practice (“Dies Domini,” for the treasures of the Bible to be 1998). Otherwise, he said, “it is difficult “opened up more lavishly so that richer for the liturgical proclamation of the word fare may be provided for the faithful at of God alone to produce the fruit we the table of God’s word. In this way a might expect.” more representative portion of the holy This, the pope added, “is the value of Scriptures will be read to the people in initiatives in parish communities which the course of a prescribed number of bring together during the week those who years” (No. 51). take part in the Eucharist—priest, minis- Before the council, the readings were ters and faithful—in order to prepare the on a one-year cycle, and Sundays and Sunday liturgy, reflecting beforehand feasts had only two readings rather than upon the word of God which will be pro- the current three. The designers of the claimed” (No. 40). According to ancient Byzantine tradition, St. Luke was a painter of icons. Giovanni Francesco Lectionary created a two-year cycle of Finding time in the course of the Barbieri’s painting, titled “Saint Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin,” reflects that tradition. The readings for weekdays and a three-year week to prepare for Mass by reading Gospel of Luke provides most of the Gospel readings this year. cycle of readings for Sundays and major over the assigned Scripture passages for feasts. This allowed for the use of a much the coming Sunday can enable us to greater portion of the Bible in Catholic feast more richly on the word of God Luke was a prophetic teacher worship. when it is proclaimed in the liturgy. In arranging the Sunday readings, the Beyond that kind of weekly preparation, By Fr. Eugene LaVerdiere, S.S.S. companion and co-worker (Phlm 24). creators of the Lectionary chose to focus Catholics today are studying the Bible With Mark, Aristarchus and Demas, on one of the synoptic Gospels each year. individually or in small study groups or Who was Luke? In the New Testa- Luke traveled with Paul from city to city, Thus, in Year A, we read primarily the formal courses. ment, there are only three references to preaching to the gentiles. Like Paul, Gospel of Matthew, in Year B we draw Beginning in Advent, we will start a someone named Luke—Colossians 4:14, Luke was a prophetic teacher (Acts mostly from the Gospel of Mark and in new liturgical year and switch to the Philemon 24 and 2 Timothy 4:11. From 13:1). In the Acts of the Apostles, often Year C we read most often from the Gospel of Matthew as our primary source. the end of the second century, the early called the “second volume” of his Gospel of Luke. Studying a Gospel as a whole enables Christian tradition presented the Luke in Gospel, Luke devoted 17 chapters to John’s Gospel is used frequently dur- worshipers to understand the context of these letters as the author of the Gospel Paul’s mission and his communities. ing the Lent and Easter seasons each each Sunday’s Gospel passage more fully. of Luke. Mark’s Gospel—the earliest Gospel— year as well as for some weeks in Knowing a bit about each evangelist’s According to ancient Byzantine tradi- was a principal source for Luke’s Gospel. Mark’s year because Mark’s Gospel is concerns and interests will make us more tion, Luke was a painter of icons. He After Paul’s martyrdom (circa A.D. 64), relatively brief. alert to particular points made in each probably did not paint icons upon canvas Luke read and memorized the Gospel of The decision to focus primarily on one Gospel. or wood. Using living words, he painted Mark. Mark, as an itinerant preacher, Gospel each year allows us to get a sense Luke, for example, seems to have a icons for the Christian imagination. wrote his Gospel for the second Christian of each Gospel as a whole. Especially in special concern for the poor and the In the Letter to the Colossians, Paul generation, which was in crisis around what is known as “Ordinary Time” in the oppressed, as well as a special interest in presents Luke as “the beloved physician.” A.D. 70. Luke, as a prophetic teacher, liturgical year, we read through the women’s contributions to the work of Throughout his Gospel and the Acts of wrote his Gospel (circa A.D. 85) for the Gospel in what is called a semicontinuous Jesus. More often than the other Gospel the Apostles, Luke was very sensitive to third Christian generation, for the heirs pattern. We don’t read every verse, but the writers do, Luke shows Jesus taking time the sick, the afflicted, lepers, the crippled of the Pauline communities. readings follow one another through the for prayer. And Luke presents Jerusalem and the blind. He was also sensitive to Luke was not Jewish. He was born and Gospel, chapter by chapter. as Jesus’ destination throughout much of people who were oppressed, poor and raised as a gentile in the city of Antioch, Each Gospel gives us a unique portrait the Gospel. helpless. No evangelist is more con- capital of the Roman province of Syria, of Jesus. The Gospels are not biographies These and other themes show up regu- cerned than Luke with Jesus’ healing and educated in the Hellenistic Greek lit- though they contain biographical mater- larly in the passages we hear on Sundays. ministry and with his mercy and compas- erature and Old Testament Scriptures. ial. Each evangelist—in light of his inter- The more we know about any book of the sion. After his conversion, he related the Old ests and concerns—gives us different Bible, the more we are likely to under- There is no evidence that Luke was a Testament to the good news of Jesus and insights into the person and teaching of stand when that book is read aloud to us medical doctor by profession. But like of the early Church. Jesus. during worship. Jesus, it is certain that Luke was a loving By reading from a different Gospel in and healing presence for many people, (Blessed Sacrament Father Eugene each year of the three-year cycle, we are (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of including St. Paul. In the Letter to LaVerdiere is a Scripture scholar and invited to spend time with that evangelist the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † Philemon, Paul refers to Luke as his senior editor of Emmanuel magazine.) † Discussion Point Scripture enhances prayer This Week’s Question text, which references the readings of the day. I also use the ‘little books’ from our diocese [Saginaw, How do you use the Bible? When do you read it? How Mich.]. They use a daily devotional format for the var- do you do so and why? ious liturgical seasons of the year.” (Greg Gostomski, “I read the Bible every morning at breakfast time so I Mount Pleasant, Mich.) [become] more familiar with God’s words. When I “In the morning, reading a chapter as my daily nour- meet him in heaven, I do not want to be embarrassed ishment helps me to meditate and pray. The Bible if Jesus refers to the Old Testament, as he often does. helped bring me out of anguish and guilt, and to abide It’s like learning to use the computer where the correct in Christ.” (Jayne Irlbacker, Marshall, Texas) terminology is the key to understanding and eventually a comfort zone.” (Jackie Paugh, Beavercreek, Ohio) Lend Us Your Voice “I’m currently enrolled in Bible Study Fellowship. We An upcoming edition asks: Do you think of yourself as meet weekly for two hours. We just finished [studying] having a vocation? Why or why not? the Gospel of Matthew.” (Renee van der Werff, Seattle, To respond for possible publication, write to Faith Wash.) Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “I use ‘The Word Among Us.’ It’s a daily devotional 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 22 The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Spirituality for Today/ Fr. John Catoir The evangelist Mark is a fascinating man Hints on Since I wrote about St. Matthew last Mark’s family lived in a large house with Paul’s letters to the Colossians and to week, I thought I should follow up with servants. After Peter escaped from prison, Philemon. handling columns about the the Acts of the Apostles (12:12-16) says While in Rome, he was also a disciple other three evange- that he went to Mark’s mother’s house, of Peter, who calls him “my son” at the lists, even though where many people were gathered in conclusion of the First Letter of Peter. He anxiety we’re not near the prayer. The maid, Rhoda, who answered served as Peter’s interpreter since Peter feasts of two of them. the door, at first didn’t allow Peter to wasn’t fluent in Greek. The little ditty “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” The Gospel accord- come in. Mark got most of the information for became a hit song, probably because it had ing to Mark is second Today Mark’s mother’s home is the site his Gospel from Peter, but also from the a ring of truth to it. in the New Testament, of St. Mark’s Syrian Orthodox Church. Church in Jerusalem and from other writ- Didn’t Jesus tell us to even though it was the While I was studying in Jerusalem in ten and oral sources. Unlike Matthew, stop worrying too first one written, prob- 1997, I attended a service in that church who wrote for Jewish-Christians, Mark’s much? Didn’t he ask us ably just before 70 A.D., a few years after during the Week of Prayer for Christian audience seems to have been Gentile, to trust him? the martyrdom of Peter and Paul, both of Unity. unfamiliar with Jewish customs. Trusting the Lord whom were Mark’s friends. Mark proba- Mark traveled with Paul and Barnabas, According to Eusebius in his can make you look silly bly wrote it in Rome, or at least some- his cousin, on their first missionary jour- Ecclesiastical History, Mark later at times. Those who where in Italy. ney, but Mark did something to displease preached in Alexandria, Egypt, second in have no faith scoff at Mark (also referred to as John Mark) is Paul because Mark left them in Pamphy- importance only to Rome in the Roman the naive believer. Yet, a fascinating man. A native of Jerusalem, lia and returned alone to Jerusalem (Acts Empire. He became its first bishop. when you believe in the he apparently came from a wealthy 15:37-38). Paul refused to allow Mark to Alexandria became one of the most Gospel message you have a tremendous Jewish family that was able to educate accompany them on his second mission- prominent Christian sees in the early his- advantage over others. him enough so he was fluent in Greek. He ary journey, so Barnabas took Mark to tory of the Church, especially during the Let’s take a moment to examine the wrote his Gospel in Greek, and it was the Cyprus (15:39). conflict over Arianism. words of Jesus on this important topic. main source for Matthew’s and Luke’s Apparently the problem was solved Mark is the patron saint of Venice, “Do not be so worrisome … . Oh you of Gospels. Only four passages in Mark’s because later Paul asked Mark to visit Italy, famous for the Piazza San Marco little faith. There is no need to add to the Gospel are not also in Matthew’s and him in prison in Rome and says that Mark and the large basilica there. His bones and troubles each day brings” (Mt 6:31). Luke’s. “is helpful to me in the ministry” other relics were brought there in 829. We are often beset with worries. What Another indication of wealth is that (2 Tim 4:11). He is also mentioned in His feast is April 25. † will we do about the future? How will we overcome this or that problem? We feel Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes helpless and spend too much time stewing. This is damaging both to mental and physi- cal health. God bless the America we truly are Some people believe that once they get What can we say about an event so made our people good and our country Even those of us who think we’re faith- ‘When you catch yourself sweeping in its implications, so devastat- great into trendy new shapes, which ful to either were weenies when it came to ing in its affects? reflect human selfishness rather than the publicly expressing those beliefs. out of sync with the peace What can we say God in whose image we are made. Whether we are Christians, Jews, God wants to give you, calm when our beloved If we’re truthful, we must recognize Muslims or whatever, we must not be country is attacked that our riches have sometimes been cre- afraid to stand up and defend our values yourself down. Call on the with such vicious ated on the backs of the poor, or that our when the occasion arises. We should name of Jesus right away.’ hatred? unprecedented luxury has been possible speak out against abortion, capital punish- We’ve all tried. The partly through careless destruction of the ment and the exploitation of other coun- media has tried to the world’s resources. Some of us have lived tries for political advantage. We must caught up in worry there is no way out. The point of being tire- by the rule of self-aggrandizement rather lobby against unfair trade or labor prac- Lord seems to think differently. He says we some, and still we than the rule of serving God’s will, and tices, destruction of our environment or can break free of needless worry. We do not seem no closer to the result is that we are often hated by suf- waste of public money. have to stay in the same worrisome rut. comfort or conclusion. But, like other fering people in other countries. We should also be heard praising “It is the unbelievers who worry about parts of the world before us, we’ve come It was ironic during the first week wholesome TV programs and other enter- such things.” Isn’t that an interesting sen- to understand that we are human, and after the terrorist attacks to see how often tainment, monitoring how our kids use the tence? The Sermon on the Mount is full of therefore vulnerable. God’s name was invoked, not in cursing Internet and participating in community similar ideas. “So stop worrying about It’s true, we were riding pretty high. or carelessness as is so often the case efforts to help the poor. We must think tomorrow. God will take care of your Even the most conscientious among us nowadays, but in supplication. It’s been a about and try to help solve social prob- tomorrow too. Live one day at a time” (all harbored a sneaking satisfaction in our long, long time since we’ve seen people lems, keep ourselves healthy and chaste, from Chapter 6 of Matthew). country’s “superiority.” We are the richest, of all faiths actually praying in public, on and make God a tangible member of our The issue, as far as Jesus is concerned, is most powerful country in the world, a radio or TV. family. one of trust. Are you able to trust him? Can country based on individual freedom and Equally embarrassing has been almost Why have we been so afraid to support, you turn yourself over to the Holy Spirit? belief in the value of human life. So, any demonstration of old-fashioned, flag- and in fact demand, what is right? What’s Divine life is within you. When you catch where did we go wrong? waving patriotism. To display affection or wrong with just being good? It seems to yourself out of sync with the peace God First of all, it seems to me we’ve for- respect for our country and the ideals on me, those are the very solutions each of us wants to give you, calm yourself down. Call gotten how human we really are. It’s which it is based had fallen into disrepute can contribute to help end this crisis and on the name of Jesus right away. human to mistake God’s grace for won- until Sept. 11. put civilization back on track. You’re human, and it’s normal to worry. ders of our own making, and it’s also It seemed that the egalitarian ideal of The fact is you never will be entirely free of human to confuse hubris with freedom of “tolerance” had eroded our enthusiasm for (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the worry. Some worry is necessary; it keeps choice. We’ve allowed ourselves to bend declaring either our religious faith or our Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- you on your toes. But needless worry and many of the religious and civic values that faith in the United States of America. lar columnist for The Criterion.) † sustained anxiety is damaging to your health. You can learn to control your fears. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Don’t waste time reproaching yourself for being a worrier. In fact, don’t judge yourself at all. Just deal with it. Treat your- Wending our way toward final graduation self kindly, the way you would comfort an upset child. Be your own best friend. During the first part of our lives, we based on the premise of continuing educa- get college credits this way—so close to Turn off the worry spigot and go to a could be considered freshmen; during the tion: We should always be open to differ- home that I could walk to classes. I quiet place, sit down and count to 10. Rest second part, sopho- ent ideas and experiences. I want to believe we can learn anywhere, even in a in the Lord. He is peace, love and joy. “Let mores; during the believe that in some unknown way we’ll cave, if the right students, teachers and the little children come to me” (Lk 18-16). third, juniors; and dur- continue such progress even after death. material are together. Become a little child, and cry if you need ing the last part, My views are simplistic, but I know Indiana University–Purdue University to. It may do you good. seniors. What comes you understand. Just as I learn something Indianapolis Learn and Shop classes even- There is one more thing to consider. after that? Graduation, new each time I research and write a col- tually led me to the IUPUI campus—and to Because you believe in divine providence, of course. umn, I trust that readers learn something graduation. As to the question of “age,” try to summon up a spirit of optimism. I’ve been hearing new from my work, even if it’s only a one woman said, “Going back to school is Cancel the first sign of panic. Say “no” to variations of the smidgen that can be applied to daily life. better than a mid-life crisis.” Some stu- fear and “yes” to Jesus. You are not in dan- above for years, but Each time someone responds to what I dents were already “seniors” in the age ger when you are with him. recently I paused to write, I learn something new, too. spectrum, enjoying their courses and also Brighten up. Repeat this thought, “I am think more about it after seeing this on a We grow together in the spirit of under- graduating. not in danger, I am safe in the Lord’s love, I bumper sticker: “The truly educated never standing and trust, with the guidance of Toward spiritual graduation, we study will succeed.” Repeat it many times over. graduate.” the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we even find the Bible. In Proverbs 1:1-7, we learn the When you rely on faith, you can deal Which is correct? I wondered. ourselves graduating to a new level of importance of wisdom, discretion, disci- with your nervous symptoms more easily. Both are right in the way each is spirituality. pline, knowledge, intelligence, wise con- There will be crosses in your life, but meant. The first paragraph is based on When I returned to college for a new duct and resourcefulness. According to you don’t have to make them worse than fact; but to a Christian it can mean more. level of knowledge as a nontraditional stu- verse 8, we begin at home with the they are by dwelling on them. Laugh at After we’ve been through our stages of dent, my courses were first held at a shop- “father’s instruction” and the “mother’s yourself for believing your worst fears in life, we die and move on to a better life ping center. An acquaintance thought I teaching.” place of trusting the Lord. beyond the worldly, with more mature should be on campus instead, suggesting Learn to be your own best friend. spiritual hopes than those of most high that the mall environment was demeaning, (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of school and college graduates. especially at my age. “Quite the contrary,” Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Father John Catoir is a regular columnist The “truly educated” bumper sticker is I said. I felt lucky and grateful to be able a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † with Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001 Page 23

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Oct. 1 Friday, Oct. 5 Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Baruch 1:15-22 virgin and doctor Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9 • Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Amos and from Luke’s Gospel in their Zechariah 8:1-8 Luke 10:13-16 warnings about the compulsion to grasp • 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Psalm 102:16-23, 29 • Luke 16:19-31 for material things and material wealth. St. Luke’s Gospel is the source of this Luke 9:46-50 Saturday, Oct. 6 weekend’s third reading. Bruno, priest As was the case last week, the Book of The hero of the story is a beggar Tuesday, Oct. 2 Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Amos furnishes the first reading this named Lazarus. The Gospel describes the The Guardian Angels virgin weekend. bad condition of Lazarus when he lived Much is known on earth. Sores covered his body. He was Zechariah 8:20-23 Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 about Amos. This is in such a low condition that dogs licked Psalm 87:1-7 Psalm 69:33-37 not always the case the sores. It is an ugly picture. When he Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Luke 10:17-24 when studying the died, Lazarus received a great reward. prophets. Amos lived Not only was he in the presence of Wednesday, Oct. 3 Sunday, Oct. 7 in a small village not Abraham, the father of the Chosen Nehemiah 2:1-8 Twenty-seventh Sunday in far from Jerusalem. People, he was at Abraham’s bosom. His home was in This is unusual imagery. It is better Psalm 137:1-6 Ordinary Time Tekoa. understood when the customs of the first Luke 9:57-62 Hebrews 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Amos was a shep- century A.D. in Palestine are realized. At Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 herd, as were many others then and now the time, people reclined on coaches Thursday, Oct. 4 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 in his homeland. He tended fig trees, when they ate. Therefore, to be at Francis of Assisi, religious Luke 17:5-10 another occupation often seen then and Abraham’s bosom was to be next to now. In many respects, Amos was not a Abraham. If Abraham was the greatest Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7n-12 sophisticated man. Yet he was fully aware dignitary present, then the person at his Psalm 19:8-11 of the deep tenets of his religion and was bosom was in the second-highest place of Luke 10:1-12 wise in human behavior. He even showed honor. a knowledge of international events of his By contrast, the rich man found him- day. self in hell. He pleaded with Lazarus for In this reading, Amos sharply criticizes relief. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen the rich and the advantaged. He saw them Abraham responded by calling the rich as a weakness in the society. Their addic- man “child,” but he did not rescue the tion to ease and comfort crippled them, in rich man. The rich man has had an oppor- Church has three rites the prophet’s opinion. tunity to put himself among those loyal to Amos warned that when the deluge God, but he did not seize the opportunity. came, the wealthy and privileged would be As the Gospel continues, God has sent for sacrament of penance the first to suffer and would suffer most. Moses, the prophets and finally Jesus to The wealthy people’s problem was not call people to God. Some, typified by the My question is about the general approved sign (#35). The priest then that they necessarily were rich in material rich man in this story, were confronted by Qabsolution ceremonies that are held gives absolution. things, but that material things dominated a call from God. However, they ignored in some parishes. Many Catholics who Canon law lists several conditions that their lives. Their wealth may have been the call and will suffer the consequences. attend these services must be fulfilled for licit celebration of acquired by exploiting the poor and vul- consider them one of general absolution (Canon 961). One cir- nerable. At best, the rich may have ignored Reflection the most important cumstance that makes it lawful is immi- the needs and deprivations of the poor. The Church is very blunt in teaching and welcome changes nent danger of death, with no sufficient The second reading this weekend its lesson about life and discipleship this in the Church. time for priests to hear confessions indi- comes from the First Letter to Timothy. weekend. This weekend’s message echoes Others call them an vidually. This Scripture also provided the second words spoken in weeks past. abuse. Inasmuch as Another is grave necessity, when suf- reading last week. The lesson is obvious. Those who make they disregard the ficient confessors are unavailable to Timothy was one of Paul’s most valued material things, in effect, the priority of matter and form of allow individual confessions properly disciples and companions. Paul was his their lives separate themselves from God. the sacrament, people within a “suitable” period of time, and mentor. This reading is the encourage- The message is not that material therefore do not penitents would be deprived for a long ment and advice of a mentor. Paul rein- achievement is bad, but that God is validly receive the sacrament of penance. while of the grace of the sacrament of forces the basic point of the Christian supreme. We need God. We cannot truly Both views cannot be correct. What is penance or the Eucharist. (In 1988, the faith, that Jesus is Lord, that Jesus is live without God. We cannot live life the Church’s teaching about this? U.S. bishops’ conference interpreted this Savior. totally at odds with the Gospel or without (Illinois) as one month.) By insisting upon the primacy of God. We must realistically live with God. It is the responsibility of the diocesan Christ as Lord, the epistle underscores the Other persons are God’s creatures. The Church has three rites for cele- bishop to judge whether these required theme of the other two readings in this Moreover, they are God’s beloved. We Abrating the sacrament of penance, or conditions for general absolution are Liturgy of the Word. Secondarily, it live with God, we acknowledge God, by reconciliation. First is the one-on-one present, considering the criteria agreed obliquely underscores the readings from serving and loving others. † private ritual similar to the one with upon by the national conference of which at least older Catholics are most bishops. acquainted. Vatican authorities have often My Journey to God Second is the rite for a number of expressed concern that too broad a use penitents, with individual confession and of general absolution will lead to a lesser absolution. Typically for these liturgies, importance given to traditional “private” all present listen to the word of God, confession, and they insist on strict Lady Liberty Stands Weeping examine the conformity of their lives to observance of the limitations that Church that word and support one another by law places on this rite of the sacrament. Lady Liberty stands weeping, prayer together. Individual confession Nevertheless, canon law continues to Her lamp held high against the sky. follows for those who wish to receive the approve the third rite of reconciliation sacrament of penance. This form of com- when the above requirements are fulfilled. Her voice rises to be heard amidst the munal penance is probably most familiar For a valid reception of absolution chaos: to Catholics today. given to many penitents at one time, Third, the rite to which you refer, is those conscious of serious (mortal) sins “Bring me your children, for a number of penitents, all of whom must intend to confess those sins in pri- Your parents, receive general (not individual) absolu- vate confession within a suitable period Your husbands and your wives; tion from the priest at one time. of time (Canon 962). Bring me your friends and loved ones, Before anything else, it’s important to Apart from this instance, however, Your fallen neighbors waiting to be note that, with one possible exception even when the required conditions are found. which I’ll mention later, all these forms not fulfilled, the third rite of reconcilia- are valid for the sacrament of reconcilia- tion with general absolution is unlawful Bring me your firefighters, tion. Contrary to what you say some (illicit) but still valid. All present who Your police officers, Catholics believe, rites with general have the intentions I indicate above, Your rescuers and volunteers; absolution do have the necessary tradi- along with other intentions always nec- Bring me your martyrs and heroes, tional matter (confession of sin, expres- essary for confession, receive the sacra- Your fallen comrades waiting to be sion of sorrow and desire for forgive- ment validly, with all the graces which

found. CNS photo from Reuters ness) and form (priest’s words of absolu- accompany the sacrament of penance. tion) that make them true and valid Bring these, Lady Liberty stands weeping, sacraments. (A free brochure answering questions The helpless and the brave, Her lamp held high against the dark, The Church’s official Rite of Penance that Catholics ask about receiving the To me. Keeping silent vigil in the harbor. states that, in the third rite, a general Holy Eucharist is available by sending a I lift my eyes to heaven; I can bear no confession is made by all in the form of stamped and self-addressed envelope to more.” By Christine M. Prince an act of sorrow (for example, the prayer Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL “I confess to almighty God ...”), and 61651. Questions may be sent to Father (Christine Prince is a member of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis.) penitents show their desire for forgive- Dietzen at the same address or by e-mail ness by bowing, kneeling or another in care of [email protected].) † Page 24 The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001

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Information: 317-634-4356. Catholic Church in Shelby 9960, ext. 18. Mondays St. Mary Church, 415 E. St. Gabriel Parish, fall festival, County,” Dr. James J. Divita, Our Lady of the Greenwood Eighth St., New Albany. chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-3p.m., St. Michael School, lower 7 p.m., free-will donation. Recurring Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Shepherds of Christ prayers for music, games. Information: classroom, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Information: 317-398-8227. Greenwood. Prayer group, lay and religious vocations, 765-825-8578. Greenfield. “Bible Timeline, Daily 7:30 p.m. Part III,” 9:15 a.m., Infor- October 5 Our Lady of the Greenwood 7 p.m. St. Joseph Parish Center, 8 E. mation: 317-462-5010. St. Joseph Hill Parish, 2605 Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Thomas the Apostle Maple St., Dale. “Jesus, the St. Joe Road, West, Greenwood. Perpetual adora- Church, 523 S. Merrill St., St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Love of the Father,” mini-con- Mary’s King’s Village Sellersburg. Street dance, tion. Fortville. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Green St., Brownsburg. ference, registration, 8:30 a.m., Schoenstatt, Rexville (located adults (over 21), featuring “The Liturgy of the Hours, 7 p.m. praise and worship, 3:30 p.m., on 925 South, .8 mile east of Rumors,” $5, food available. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th Information: 317-852-3195. Mass, 4 p.m., donation, $10 or 421 South, 12 miles south of Information: 812-246-2957. Stevens St., Indianapolis. St., Indianapolis. Prayer $15 per family. Information: Versailles. The Schoenstatt Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- group, prayers for priests and Christ the King Chapel, 1827 812-544-2239. Spirituality Express: “Marriage Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m. religious, 9 a.m. Information: Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- Spirituality Compartment,” 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Information: 317-636-4478. 317-257-2569. apolis. Marian prayers for St. Margaret Mary Parish, activi- 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. Grove. Catholic Charismatic priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. ties room, 2405 S. 7th St., Terre with Father Elmer Burwinkel, Renewal of Central Indiana, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Tuesdays Haute. “Praying with Children followed by presentation by Mass and healing service, Central Ave., Indianapolis. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post in the Church Year,” Providence Schoenstatt Sister Mary 7 p.m. Information: 317-927- Prayer line: 317-767-9479. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, Sister Jane Marie Osterholt, reg- Danielle Peters, Schoenstatt 6900 days or 317-846-2245 Shepherds of Christ rosary, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638- istration, 8:30 a.m., presentation, coordinator, and pitch-in lun- evenings. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. 8416. 9 a.m.-noon. Information/regis- cheon with drinks and dessert N. Indiana St., Mooresville. tration: 812-232-8400. provided. Information: 812- October 6 Perpetual adoration. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 689-3551 or e-mail ebur- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St., Beech Grove. Prayer Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. [email protected]. 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Weekly group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Indianapolis. Adult religious Andrew J. Brown Ave., “Blessing of Pets,” 2 p.m. education, 7:30 p.m. Infor- Indianapolis. Brother-to- St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Information: 317-638-5551. Sundays St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 mation: 317-638-5551. Brother Conference, workshops Andrew J. Brown Ave., Holy Rosary Church, 520 Central Ave., Indianapolis. on “The Power of Prayer,” Indianapolis. Brother-to- October 7 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Infor- Fridays “Building God’s Kingdom” and Brother Conference, Mass and St. Joseph Hill Parish, 2605 St. Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. mation: 317-283-5508. St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. “Responsibilities to God and his commitment ceremony, 10 a.m. Joe Rd., West, Sellersburg. Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Church,” 8 a.m. Information: Information: 317-632-9349. Turkey shoot and fall festival, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Wednesdays of the Blessed Sacrament, 317-632-9349. chicken dinner, homemade Andrew J. Brown Ave., Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 8 a.m.-midnight. October 1 dumplings, booths, quilts, Indianapolis. Mass in 30th St. (behind St. Michael September 29-30 St. John the Evangelist Church, bingo. Handicapped parking Vietnamese, 2 p.m. Church), Indianapolis. Marian St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 126 W. Georgia St., Indian- available. Information: 812- prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. 46th St., Indianapolis. 10th St., Indianapolis. apolis. St. Thomas More 246-2512. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Information: 317-271-8016. Adoration of the Blessed Community Volunteer Expo, Society, Red Mass, 5:30 p.m., Joe Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood parish, apostolate and local dinner and reception, Marriott St. Michael School, lower Not Afraid” holy hour, 6 p.m., Benediction and Mass. ministries, information, ques- Hotel, $40 per person. classroom, 519 Jefferson Blvd., confessions, Benediction. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Rosary and tion and answer session. Reservations: 317-237-1466. Greenfield. Introduction and Affiliated Women’s Services Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. Inc. (abortion clinic), 2215 Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, 10 a.m. Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, Indiana St. Mary’s-Of-The Rock Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., — ANNUAL — Indianapolis. Adult Survivors Saturdays Clinic for Women (abortion of Childhood Sexual Abuse, TURKEY FESTIVAL Catholic Social Services pro- clinic), E. 38th St. and Parker Sunday, October 7, 2001 gram, 6-8 p.m. Information: Ave., Indianapolis. Pro-life Sunday, October 14, 2001 317-236-1538. rosary, 9:30 a.m. CAFETERIA STYLE DINNERS (Serving 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST) Country Fried Chicken Immaculate Heart of Mary Holy Rosary Church, 520 — Carry Outs Available — Church, 5692 Central Ave., Stevens St., Indianapolis. and Roast Beef Indianapolis. Marian Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Serving from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Slow time) Adults ...... $7.00 Movement of Priests prayer cenacle, 1 p.m. Information: St. Patrick Church, 950 Supper in Cafeteria Children 12 and under ....$3.00 317-257-2266. Prospect St., Indianapolis. Mass in English, 4 p.m. Beginning at 4:00 PM Holy Rosary Church, 520 Plate Lunches & Homemade Stevens St., Indianapolis. 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HOEING, Marie J., 92, St. Mary, Rushville, Sept. 13. Aunt of several. ILICH, George Richard, 66, Rest in peace St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Introducing The New Sept. 15. Husband of Beverly Ilich. Father of Brian and Greg Please submit in writing to our Terry Russell. Brother of David Ilich. Son of Anna Ilich. Brother office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Brown. Grandfather of two. of Maryann Brinkman and Aquinas Small Cap Fund. week of publication; be sure to BURGESS, Jane Ann Anthony Ilich. Grandfather of state date of death. Obituaries (Buckner), 54, Sacred Heart of three. of archdiocesan priests and Jesus, Terre Haute, Sept. 11. LAWSON, Frank, 70, A Hard Nose religious sisters serving our Mother of Chuck, David, archdiocese are listed elsewhere St. Agnes, Nashville, Sept. 16. Michael and Timmy Burgess. Husband of Wanda Lawson. in The Criterion. Order priests Sister of Lynn Burgess, Gerri and brothers are included here, Father of Chuck and Ron Frakes, Patty Michieli, Bill, Investment Strategy That Also unless they are natives of the Lawson. David and Jim Buckner. archdiocese or have other Grandmother of seven. LUKEN, Dennis C., 75, connections to it. St. Mary, Greensburg, Sept. 16. DERBY, Mary E., 100, Supports Family And ARDIS, Victor, 63, Our Lady of Brother of Edna Harpring. St. Gabriel, Connersville, Lourdes, Indianapolis, Sept. 6. Uncle of several. Sept. 17. Mother of Dottie Husband of Martha (Gonzales) MAURER, Irene T. (Egan), Bean. Grandmother of seven. Ardis. Brother of Harriet 75, St. Lawrence, Sept. 17. Catholic Values. Great-grandmother of 16. McCormick, Lois Sandulo, Wife of Charles Maurer. Great-great-grandmother of six. Gordon and John Ardis. Mother of Ann Carr, Patricia BREHOB, Coletta A. DOWLING, Ann T., 94, Holy Henderson, Irene Lee, Nancy (Johannes), 94, St. Roch, Spirit, Indianapolis, Sept. 11. Pinard, Charles Jr. and Richard Indianapolis, Sept. 14. Mother Mother of Ann Lynch and Maurer. Sister of Virginia Catholic values investors are of Charles and Wilfred “Bill” Edward Dowling. Benedetto and John Eagan. Brehob. Sister of School Sisters FINK, Paul E., 77, St. Eliza- Grandmother of 10. Great- not wimps (remember those of Notre Dame Mary Elizabeth beth, Cambridge City, Sept. 15. grandmother of three. Johannes. Grandmother of six. Husband of Mary Jo Fink. McKAY, Thomas F., 83, Priests in high school?). Great-grandmother of eight. Father of Karen Bentley, Sacred Heart, Clinton, Sept. 11. Catholics invest in the stock BRIAN, Catherine M., 91, Marsha Jacksons and Mike Husband of Maire Hedges St. Mary, New Albany, Sept. Fink. Brother of Dorothy Hicks, (Baker) McKay. Father of market to make a profit. To 13. Sister of Laverne Foree and Corena Marshall, Mary Moore, Cathy Faulstich and Tomi Perry. Freida Klein. Grandmother of Bill, Larry and Otho Fink. Stepfather of Dr. Charles, this end, the NEW AQUINAS one. Great-grandmother of one. Grandfather of four. Kenneth and Rick Baker. BROWN, Ted M., 70, St. Rose GRIMES, Edith (Forte), 93, MEYERS, Donna J., 68, Holy SMALL CAP FUND focuses on of Lima, Franklin, Sept. 17. Sacred Heart, Clinton, Sept. 12. Trinity, Indianapolis, Sept. 13. Husband of Nola Jenn Brown. Sister of Joan Tonetti and Vera Mother of Ladonna Brown, the high growth potential and Father of Jill Mendoza and Yeager. Lindy Parish, Rebecca Skaggs, Debbera, James, Jerald and vitality of America’s small Providence Sister Marguerite Mary Joseph Meyers. Sister of Betty business with less than Moldthan, Pearl Peterson, Sorg died on eve of 90th birthday Donna Wright and Mearl $3 billion market capitalization. Neumann. Grandmother of 30. Providence Sister Marguer- 1933, and professed final vows Great-grandmother of nine. ite Mary Sorg died on Sept. 20 on Aug. 15, 1939. For investors, the NEW AQUINAS SMALL in Karcher Hall at Saint Mary- Sister Marguerite Mary MURDOCK, Winifred, of-the-Woods. She was 89. taught at schools staffed by “Winnie,” 80, St. Jude, CAP FUND broadens the range of investment The funeral Mass was cele- the Sisters of Providence in Indianapolis, Sept. 19. Mother strategies and opportunities provided by the brated on Sept. 25 in the Indiana, Illinois, Massa- of Robert Murdock. Grand- Church of the Immaculate chusetts, Oklahoma and the mother of six. Great-grand- Aquinas family of mutual funds, which include Conception. Burial followed in District of Columbia. mother of 12. Great-great- the sisters’ cemetery. In the archdiocese, she taught grandmother of two. AQUINAS GROWTH FUND, AQUINAS VALUE The former Mary Josephine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods PAPKE, Helen A. (Kuderer), Sorg was born in Fort Wayne College from 1959-60 and at the 74, Christ the King, Indian- FUND AND AQUINAS FIXED INCOME FUND. on Sept. 21, 1912. former Schulte High School in apolis, Sept. 10. Wife of She entered the congrega- Terre Haute from 1962-64. Gordon Papke. Mother of Since its inception, more than six tion of the Sisters of Provi- She is survived by one sis- Christine Heck, Karen Scott dence on Feb. 14, 1931, pro- ter, Clara Sorg Lauer of Fort and Barry Papke. Sister of years ago, the AQUINAS FUNDS have fessed first vows on Aug. 15, Wayne. † Louise Deisch, Carol Kuderer and Rosemary Papke. Grand- successfully leveraged a $200,000,000 mother of eight. Great-grand- mother of two. investment portfolio for moral and socially PUCHLE, Florence Louise, 88, responsibility. At the same time, we have St. Malachy, Brownsburg,

CNS photo from Reuters Sept. 7. Mother of Eugene continued to provide investors with long-term, Puchle. Sister of Hazel Gochen- our. Grandmother of three. competitive returns. SPANKE, Theodore A., 77, If you would like more information on the Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Aug. 28. Husband of Rose Anne AQUINAS FUNDS and our proactive approach (Lane) Spanke. Father of Mary Ellen Perin, Jane, David and to socially responsible investing, call toll free John Spanke. Grandfather of six. STRANGE, Cleo J., 89, 1-877-AQUINAS, visit or website at Annunciation, Brazil, Sept. 16. Wife of Norbert Strange. Mother aquinasfunds.com, or write to the of Patricia Deakins, Bernard, Gerald and Ronald Strange. AQUINAS FUNDS at 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., Grandmother of several. Suite 248, Dallas, Texas 75230. SULLIVAN, Joseph F., 66, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, The prospectus you will receive will include Sept. 1. Husband of Vera M. (Schmidt) Sullivan. Father of all charges and expenses. Read it carefully Nancy Chumbley, Patsy Reynolds, Kathleen Troutman, before you invest or send money. Maureen, James, Jeffrey and Joseph Sullivan. Brother of Marie Standering and Philip Sullivan. Grandfather of 10. Great-grandfather of one. (correction) SWANSON, Dewey E., 84, Little Flower, Indianapolis, Sept. 12. Husband of Flostella (Collins) Swanson. Father of Dewey Swanson. Grandfather of three. VITT, Victoria C., 62, A Call for Peace St. Mary, Rushville, Sept. 12. Children join a rally calling for peace between Christian and Cousin of one. Muslim believers on Sept. 24 in Calcutta, India. The rally was WELSH, Beatrice E., 87, 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., Suite 248, Dallas, TX 75230 organized by the Calcutta-based United Forum of Christians, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Call Toll Free 1-877-AQUINAS (278-4627) which said the standoff between the United States and Sept. 17. Mother of Ann Valant, Afghanistan over the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks should not Carol Hanagan and Thomas degenerate into a religious fight. Welsh. Sister of Janet Selm. Grandmother of six. † Page 26 The Criterion Friday, September 28, 2001

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