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Sr. Trône Finds Joy in Monastic Life THE CATHOLIC PAGE 3 ‘Bubbles’ a rising star November 8,ommentator 2019 Vol. 57, No. 20 2019 LPA GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT thecatholiccommentator.org C HONORING LOVED ONES Families and loved ones gathered at Res- thaven Gardens of Memory in Baton November Rouge for Mass and a blessing of the graves on Friday, Nov. 1. About 250 peo- ple gathered for the annual outdoor a month of Mass, which was celebrated by Father Michael Miceli, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Baton Rouge; concelebrant remembrance was Father Paul Yi, pastor of St. George Church in Baton Rouge; Deacon Don By Debbie Shelley Musso, of Most Blessed Sacrament The Catholic Commentator Church in Baton Rouge; and, Deacon Brent Duplessis, of St. Jean Vianney November is a time for Catholics to Church in Baton Rouge. Photo by Bonny Van | remember their loved ones, tending The Catholic Commentator to their graves, looking into flickering candle flames at vigil memorial ser- good memories of him and gives thanks vices and writing their names in books for the time she had with him. of remembrances at their church par- William was a gentle soul who ishes. Memories of the deceased flow loved animals, especially his beagle out in the forms of love stories, victo- “Charger,” according to his mother. He ries over challenges, bravery in serving graduated from Redemptorist in 2012. their country and sadness over ones He loved music, snowboarding and in- gone too soon. ternational travel. William was a third- And many will express excitement, year student at LSU, studying history and even hope, about the time they will and education when he died in 2015. meet their loved ones again in heaven. Acosta is confident William is at Parents who lose a child can be peace in the loving arms of Jesus. swallowed up with grief and the ques- “Matthew means ‘gift of God,’ and tion ‘Why?’ But Mary Acosta, whose we gave him that middle name because son, William Matthew Acosta died in that is truly what he was,” said Acosta. 2015, and is buried at St. John the Bap- While she had a short time on earth tist Cemetery in Brusly, holds on to the SEE SAINTS PAGE 20 Sr. Trône finds joy in monastic life By Richard Meek several consecrated virgins while attending Cy- The Catholic Commentator press Heights Academy in Baton Rouge. “I saw that they were super happy even though An extraordinary joy is evident in the voice of they had given up everything for God,” said Sister Sister Marie Trône du Roi SSVN, even from a dis- Trône, who attended St. George School in Baton tance spanning more than 1,000 miles. Rouge from pre-K through fifth grade. “I thought Equally discernable, however, is her powerful ‘I want that happiness.’ ” faith, one that has taken Brooke Bethea from the Sister Trône’s calling continued to blossom at halls of St. Michael High School in Baton Rouge, St. Michael, where she was involved in campus to her life as Sister Trône, living a monastic life- ministry as well as planning the annual summer style in Brooklyn, New York. mission at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie. Sister Marie Trône du Rol SSVN, left, and Father Brent Maher Sister Trône, a Baton Rouge native, professed Father Brent Maher, who has been a positive spend time together after Sister Trône professed her final her final vows Aug. 28 in Brooklyn as a Contem- influence in Sister Trône’s life, said Sister Trône’s vows as a Contemplative House of Formation nun Aug. 28 in plative House of Formation nun, completing a intensity in her love for Jesus and a desire to dedi- Brooklyn, New York. Sister Trône is a native of Baton Rouge seven-year formation traversing from Italy to cate herself to him was obvious at an early age. and a 2012 graduate of St. Michael High School, and Father Brooklyn, with stops in Maryland and Washing- “In youth group events, at Mass and in our Maher is pastor at St. Ann Church in Morganza. Photo provided ton, D.C. She’s living a life she has dreamed about meetings together there radiated from her a by Sister Trône since she was in seventh grade when she first met SEE TRÔNE PAGE 15 2 The Catholic Commentator November 8, 2019 | PICTURES FROM THE PAST Spirit & witness By Dina Dow exist non-physical challenges of faith, actions that cause us to hold back on proclaiming the The end of the liturgical year draws near message of Christianity. with three weeks remaining in Cycle C. There What are the subliminal or obvious ac- is a peeked urgency in the message of perse- tions challenging faith in God? Can one dis- verance, endurance and hope. The Sunday play a religious article in one’s workspace or Mass Readings are quite clear is against “company policy.” during the 32nd and 33rd Sun- Can one publically pray days in Ordinary Time regarding Life-Giving without repercussion? Can persecution as a reality for those FAI H one display Christmas decora- who choose to follow God. Yet, as tions, or statues of saints with- God loves, so also do those, persecuted out possible destruction to those for their beliefs, love and glorify God through symbols? How far will I go to witness hope suffering and by faith in Christ Jesus. and faith in God by charity and humility? Is Challenged my faith in God veiled out of fear of ridicule The Book of Maccabbees in the Old Testa- or mockery or am I proclaiming God’s mes- HONORARY TEAMMATE – Bishop Stanley Ott stands by his own personalized ment is not for the faint-hearted. It describes sage on word and deed? LSU football jersey in 1988. Bishop Ott served as assistant chaplain at the the extreme persecutions of Jewish people at #Fearnot Catholic Student Center of LSU from 1957 – 1961 and was an avid LSU foot- the hands of corrupt leaders. Many fled from St. John Paul II’s lasting words from his ball fan. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge from 1983 – 1991. the heinous torture inflicted on believers who inaugural address on Sunday, Oct. 22, 1978, Photo provided by the Archives Department of the Diocese of Baton Rouge were being asked to give up their faith and hold true today. He said, “Brothers and sis- turn to pagan worship or face death. ters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and One of the seven sons in the Old Testa- accept his power. Help the pope and all those | DID YOU KNOW ment reading, as he was facing torment and who wish to serve Christ and with Christ’s near death, said, “It is my choice to die at the power to serve the human person and the hands of mortals with the hope that God will whole of mankind. Be not afraid. Open wide New liturgical year restore me to life; but for you, there will be no the doors for Christ.” resurrection to life” (2 Mc 7:14). This man, by Jesus Christ intervenes on our behalf in From August through Decem- holy days of obligation. the power of the Spirit of God, persevered the times of crisis. He instructs the faithful to be ber, Louisianians can be extreme- Next in the hierarchy are the torture, endured the pain and witnessed his in a state of prepared-ness “rather than fear, ly busy. Fall, y’all, means back to feast days, which mark events of hope in God to provide new life after death. warning of false prophets, rising nations” (Lk school shopping and early morning lesser significance in the life of Je- The month of November is dedicated to 21:5-19). carpools. sus such as the Transfiguration. those who have gone before us in faith: All Our Lord is the ultimate example of ac- There are also Saturday foot- Feast days also celebrate significnt Saints Day and All Souls Day are celebrated cepting persecution without fear for the glory ball tailgating from Baton Rouge events in the life of Mary and “key during this month. Many of the canonized of God and the salvation of all. He also sends to Hammond, soccer tournaments figures of the early church,” accord- saints experienced martyrdom and perse- models of faith in each generation for us to and church parish festivals. Sunday ing to aleteia.org. vered in their faith despite terrible persecu- learn from, follow and imitate. Who are the means Mass, jambalaya cook-offs At the bottom of the feast day tion. models of faith and perseverance in my life? and, of course, the New Orleans celebrations are memorials, the Among these are St. Maximilian Kolbe, I am with you always…. Saints. And sprinkled among that most prevalent way of remembering St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Jesus promised he will be with us “always, crowded schedule are a number of saints and events during Mass. Stein), Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, to name to the close of the age” (Mt 28: 20). The 33rd holidays – BIG ONES: Labor Day, “When the Church keeps the me- a few. Their choice to love God and neigh- Sunday in Ordinary Time points to the end Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christ- morials of martyrs and other saints bor was made possible by grace. The Holy of the age, when Jesus discusses the escha- mas and New Year’s. during the annual cycle, she pro- Spirit strengthened their firm, fearless com- ton, also referred to as the Parousia, meaning And, for Catholics, there is also an claims the paschal mystery in those mitment to witness the faith in spite of the presence or arrival.
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