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September 4,ommentator 2015 Vol. 53, No. 15 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org C MYSTERY OF THE Some doubt realism of bread and wine

By Debbie Shelley The Catholic Commentator (First in a series) Fewer than two-thirds of people who identify them- selves as Catholic believe that the bread and wine used for Communion really become the body and blood of Jesus Christ, according to a survey by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). Impossible! It’s one of the central dogmas the church teaches, some believe. But according to CARA senior research associ- ates, it’s because many are unaware that this is what the teaches. CARA’s research shows that only 46 percent of self-identified Catholics are aware of what the church teaches about the real presence and agree with that teaching. An additional 17 percent agree, but do not know this is what the church teaches. A third do not agree with the teaching, but are unaware of the teaching. Only four percent of Catholics know what the church teaches about the real presence and do not believe it. The research indicates a problem in understand- Through transubstantiation, the bread and wine used during the Mass becomes the body and blood of Christ. ing the Eucharist is the declining number of Catho- Although fewer than two-thirds of individuals who identify themselves as Catholics believe the bread and wine lics receiving religious education. really become Christ’s body and blood, clergy members explain Jesus is indeed present in the Eucharist. Photo by SEE EUCHARIST PAGE 19 Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator

SCOUTS AWARDED – Sev- eral hundred Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub St. Maria Goretti to visit OLOM Scouts and their families By Debbie Shelley gathered for the annual The Catholic Commentator Scouting Religious Award Ceremony on Aug. 23 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge is Our Lady of Mercy Church one of the scheduled visits for the body of St. Ma- in Baton Rouge. For the ria Goretti during an upcoming tour of the United story, as well as pictures States, according to pastor Father Cleo Milano. and a complete list of In honor of the upcoming Year of Mercy, the Vati- award winners, please can has released the body, the major , of St. turn to pages 10-11. Photo Maria Goretti for her first U.S. tour. by Jessica Brouillette | The Catholic A solemn Mass in honor of St. Maria Goretti will Commentator be celebrated at noon on Saturday, Oct. 31. A public veneration will follow until 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, All Day. A Mass honoring St. Maria will be celebrated at 3 p.m. that day. St. Maria Goretti, Italian - and pa- tron of mercy, is one of the youngest canonized saints of the church. She died July 6, 1902 at the age SEE VISIT PAGE 20 2 The Catholic Commentator The Lighter Side of FAI t H September 4, 2015 | TREASURES FROM THE DIOCESE | DID YOU KNOW Eucharistic Miracle

At times, we all need a hand-delivered message from God regarding matters of faith. Consider the case of a Basil- ian hieromonk around the year 700 in the city of Lanciano, It- aly. According to legend, the priest was having doubts about the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. He would always pray the words of consecration at Mass, albeit with skepticism in his heart. However, while celebrating Mass in St. the back. It is the size of a large host, con- Legontian Church, when the priest said, sistent with those used today in the Latin “This is my body,” and “This is my blood,” church. he reportedly saw the bread change into The blood is an earthy color and con- the living flesh and the wine change into sists of five coagulated globules, in vary- UNDER FIRE – During the bombardment of Baton Rouge on May 28, 1862, which was blood. ing shapes and sizes. The number of glob- sparked when a local resident killed a federal officer on a small boat, St. Cathe- Those fortunate enough to be in the ules is alleged to parallel the number of dral, then St. Joseph Church, came under fire. A cannonball (fragments are shown congregation immediately spread word of wounds Christ suffered on the cross. above) struck the church, which caused damage to the roof, vault and part of the wall of the miracle, prompting an investigation Those elements can still be seen today, the sanctuary. The carnage included damage to the altar, candlesticks, vases and other from the archbishop. At least five inde- kept in the Valsecca Chapel in Lanciano. assorted items. Originally, the damage was estimated from $1,500 to $2,000 although pendent investigations have been con- The Basilian monks kept them until 1175, later it increased to $5,000. The church was a common gathering place on Sunday for ducted since, the most being in 1981, and until they were succeeded in Lanciano by soldiers. Construction of the church, which is the oldest place of worship in Baton all have concluded the flesh was human the Benedictine monks in 1176. Although Rouge, had been completed in 1856, and the parish still owed a large debt at the time tissue and the blood was type AB, match- remaining within the Church of St. Fran- of the shelling. During this time, pastor Father Frederick Larnaudie SJ was arrested for ing the blood type found on the shroud of cis, the elements were moved to several spying and brought to New Orleans, where he was imprisoned for several days until Turin. different locations within the church. Archbishop Jean-Marie Odin, the second archbishop for the Archdiocese of New Orle- The flesh is light brown in color and They were moved to the Valsecca ans, secured his release. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator turns into a rose hue when lighted from Chapel in 1636.

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As one who enjoys plays and con- Tell us something others may not Qcerts, what has been your favorite Qknow about you. performance? … with FATHER ALELLO, pas- I played in the Golden Band from tor, St. Church in Labadieville Several years ago, I went to Tan- ATigerland ... for 3 days. I don’t have Aglewood, the summer home of the many regrets in life, but walking away You recently ran in the Boston Mar- Boston Symphony. We couldn’t stay for from Tiger Band during band camp is Qathon. What was one of the most the evening concert, but they allowed definitely at the top of the list. I played the memorable experiences of your race? guests to listen to the morning rehears- trombone from middle school through al and enjoy the grounds. I was able to high school. I loved band. I’m a band nerd The 2015 Boston Marathon will watch Josh Groban, long before he was but wasn’t ready to commit all my time to Abe remembered for the challeng- famous, along with YoYo Ma and John Tiger Band during my freshman year, al- ing conditions runners faced. The course Williams. I will forever remember the though I wonder if the extra time allowed is known for its daunting hills, but add great composer Williams, reviewing the me to hear God’s invitation to the priest- a strong headwind, rain and colder than score for the evenings selections with hood. I still play my trombone from time expected temps, and it made for a mem- YoYo Ma. I wish I could have captured to time, and music remains an important orable day. I was mentally beat before Everyone experiences temptation! that moment on film; it remains forever part of my spirituality. I began and quickly found my way to a AT he temptation to skip Mass or large puddle within the first mile, soak- slack on your prayer is easily related to ing anything that was still dry. Even amid the temptation to eat those homemade those conditions, volunteers and specta- turtles, which you may send to our church tors lined the entire 26.2-mile course. I’ll post office box! We know what’s best for thecatholiccommentator.org | Facebook.com/TheCatholicCommentator never forget seeing my family, friends and us, but staying focused and committed parishioners shortly after mile 17! They comes from discipline, community sup- Bishop Robert W. Muench Publisher Wanda L. Koch Advertising Manager had to endure the conditions all day just port and a constant re-commitment to Father Tom Ranzino Assistant Publisher Penny G. Saia Production Manager so that could see me for a split second, get God. We honor God when we care for Richard Meek Editor Lisa Disney Secretary/Circulation a wet hug and watch me run off to the fin- both spirit and body. Debbie Shelley Assistant Editor Rachele Smith Staff Writer ish line. The Catholic Commentator (ISSN 07460511; USPS 093-680) As one who loves to cook, what is Published bi-weekly (every other week) by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge,1800 South Acadian Related to your running, you like Qyour favorite dish? Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; 225-387-0983 or 225-387-0561. Periodical Postage Paid at Baton Qto teach about living healthy phys- Rouge, LA. Copy must reach the above address by Wednesday for use in the next week’s paper. Sub- ically and spiritually. How do you over- You’re asking a recovering food scription rate: $14.00 per year. POSTMASTER, send address changes to The Catholic Commentator, P.O. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4746. come the temptation to “slack off”? Aaddict for his favorite dish? I run September 4, 2015 The Catholic Commentator 3 OLOM plans for the future visit thecatholiccommentator.org! By Debbie Shelley SINCE 1979 The Catholic Commentator

Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge is developing long- FAST • AFFORDABLE • GUARANTEED FOR LIFE range strategies for the future (228-4882) Ask about our 10% discount. development of its church and Call 1-800-BATHTUB school so it can better serve its or 225-753-6810 for Mention code: “Commentator” and receive an additional $100 discount. community and parishioners, a free in-home consultation. said OLOM administrators and representatives of the Center for STEVE DECELL Walk-in Showers Aging-In-Place Consultant Walk-in Tubs Planning Excellence (CPEX), a non-profit organization that coor- People attending the unveiling of the Our Lady of Mercy Church in Ba- dinates urban, rural and regional ton Rouge’s “Traditions for Tomorrow” master campus plan look over planning efforts in Louisiana. renditions of future projects that are believed will help better connect On Aug. 19 the OLOM par- the church, school and parish activity center. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Cath- ish activity center was packed olic Commentator with people attending the un- veiling of the “Traditions for To- league baseball fields and a track. have to acquire two more acres as morrow” campus master plan, The PreK building, which is cur- well as gain permission to close a which is a 20-year plan reflect- rently in the old convent, would portion of Marquette Street. The ing the collaborative, high-lev- also be expanded. representatives added because Notre Dame Hospice, a Catholic Health el involvement of everyone at In addition to improvements the projects are long-range, the Care Ministry, is looking for Volunteers. Mercy, according to Elizabeth to the church, the church office master plan currently provides “Boo” Thomas, president/CEO would be relocated between the “talking points” for future devel- Volunteers can provide caregiver relief, run of CPEX. The plan focuses on school and church, to better help opment and is flexible as it is im- errands, help in the office (in Prairieville), better utilizing the parish’s prop- the church and school share ser- plemented. play music or offer any talent that you have erty; integrating and connecting vices. The old church office would Those looking at the plans said to share. the church, school and activi- become a church support build- they were pleased with the master ty center into one campus; and ing, which can be used for such plan, especially in the way it ad- growing the church and school. things as the sacristy, choir room, dresses the safety issues on Mar- If you are interested or would like more The master plan development etc. A youth and daycare center quette Street with a central green information please contact: Betty Carr, process began with parishio- will also be located across from area. They were also pleased with Volunteer Coordinator at 225-243-7358. ners, volunteers and adminis- the church. the development of the school. Volunteers are need to serve in all church trators sharing what attracted One of the highlights of the Eddie Hurst, a member of parishes in the Greater Baton Rouge area. them to OLOM and identifying plan for parishioners is a central Mercy for the past 25 years, said, their own top priorities. They green area between the church “We all want what’s best for the include connecting the church, and school, which would be de- school and parish – safety.” www.NotreDameHospice-NO.org school and activity center; ad- veloped after the closure of that “I think it’s exciting. There’s a (225) 243-7358 dressing the traffic safety issue portion of Marquette Street. A lot to take in,” said Barbara Ver- on Marquette Street; expanding pavilion will mark the beginning rett, PreK3 teacher at OLOM classroom space; expanding its of the central green on the north School and parishioner for the ✧ preschool and adding a daycare; end. There will be a turnaround past 20 years. “We are looking Inspirational and Motivational Speaker improving and adding athletic for motorists coming from Flor- forward to a new classroom that ✧Best Selling Author with 19 Books facilities; improving safety and ida Boulevard and a pedestrian is appropriate for teaching these ✧As Seen in thousands of homes security on campus while re- prioritized plaza on the portion children. It (the old convent) was ✧Fr. Cedric air on TBN Sundays 7 a.m. maining welcoming; providing of Marquette coming from Gov- never meant to be a teaching facil- covered walkways and protected ernment Street. ity – this was a sisters’ residence.” drop-off locations; and empha- The green space would serve as Debbie Maggio, parishioner Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P. sizing the entrance. a gathering space, an area for spe- of Mercy for more than 35 years, Some key findings of the plan, cial events, and a place to study for said with so many churches in according to Haley Blackman, students. It will feature wide side- high crime areas in Baton Rouge director of implementation at walks, and emergency vehicles facing problems, it is good to see CPEX, are that OLOM is stable will be able to access the area. OLOM being proactive and pro- and expected to continue to grow. An outdoor stations of the cross viding security for students and Many changes will center would also be on the grounds. church attendees while keeping LIVE around the school, as demand There are also plans for a colum- its welcoming atmosphere. She for education is also expected barium and prayer garden. said she can see how the plan ben- WITH to grow as young families move Blackman and Thomas noted efits future generations and that it PASSION! to the area. The school will be at that the campus will have pe- is tied to Mercy’s vision of grow- capacity in 2016-17, at 865 stu- rimeter roads, and there will be ing to serve the community. dents, which it hopes to address parking spaces at various points “This will give Mercy the op- Three Days of Inspiration! by having four sections per grade. around the campus that should portunity to further help people Under the plan, a new two-story make it easier for people to get to better their education and com- Sunday – Tuesday, Sept. 27–29 middle school as well as a dou- their destination. bine it with the family-orient- Evenings 7 p.m. ble gym would be built. The old They said when the church ed, Catholic faith aspect of the gym would be made into a visu- first discussed its future plans, church,” Maggio said. Ascension Church al and performing arts building. many thought it would have to For more information and to 716 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville • 225-473-3176 A multi-purpose field would be purchase a lot of additional prop- see the plan renderings, visit olom developed which will feature a erty. By more efficiently using its church.com/traditions-for-to Bring you family and friends! football field, two overlaying little current property, it would only mor row/. 4 The Catholic Commentator September 4, 2015

BISHOP ROBERT W. MUENCH’S 2015 FALL SCHEDULE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Sunday, Oct. 11 9:30 a.m. St. Donaldsonville Tuesday, Oct. 13 7 p.m. St. Prairieville Monday, Oct. 19 7 p.m. Holy Ghost Hammond Wednesday, Oct. 21 7 p.m. St. Baton Rouge Monday, Nov. 9 7 p.m. St. Jude Baton Rouge HIGH SCHOOL VISITS Tuesday, Nov. 10 7 p.m. St. Aloysius Baton Rouge Friday, Oct. 2 Catholic of Pointe Coupée Sunday, Nov. 22 6 p.m. Christ the King Baton Rouge New Roads Friday, Oct. 16 St. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Hammond Thursday & Friday, Sept. 10-11 Friday, Oct. 23 Ascension Catholic ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY – Bishop Robert Muench, School Chaplains Rev. Brad Doyle, Donaldsonville Rev. Reuben Dykes and Rev. Charbel Jamhoury, and other priests Monday, Oct. 26 St. John Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 14-15 Plaquemine ST. MICHAEL THE – Bishop Robert Muench, School Chaplains Thursday, Oct. 29 St. Michael the Archangel Rev. Matthew Graham, Rev. Matthew McCaughey, and other priests Baton Rouge Thursday & Friday, Sept. 17-18 Monday, Nov. 2 St. Joseph’s Academy CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL – Bishop Robert Muench, School Chaplains Rev. Matthew Baton Rouge Dupré, Rev. Josh Johnson, Rev. Miles Walsh, and other priests Monday, Nov. 9 Catholic High Baton Rouge Schools outside of Baton Rouge have their chaplains oversee Reconciliation Services.

| OBITUARY THE Sr. Mary de Montfort dies ing supervisor and minister of hospitality. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berthil and Edith EUCHARIST Brou Schexnaydre; six brothers, Nolte, Berthil Jr., Earl, Clyde, Kenneth and Lyle; four sisters, Edith Bourg, and spouse, Toby IN THE Bourg of Donaldsonville and Bianca, Elaine and Kathleen; a niece, Lynette Allen Robert of Sister Mary de Montfort New Orleans and a nephew, Tab Schexnaydre OP died at Mohun Andrew Schexnaydre of Donald- BOOK Health Care Center in Colum- sonville; a sister-in-law, Barbara bus, Ohio on Aug. 24, 2015. Schexnaydre and a brother-in- She was born in 1930 in Burn- law, Ruffin LeBlanc. side and in 1951 entered the Do- Sister Mary de Montfort is sur- minican Sisters of St. Mary in vived by a sister, Ione S. LeBlanc OF New Orleans, now the Domini- of Burnside; brothers, Vernon can Sisters of Peace. “Coon” Schexnayder of Gonza- She earned a degree from les and Dayton Schexnaydre and St. Mary’s Dominican College spouse, Lady Schexnaydre of in New Orleans and her MT Burnside. Visitation was held Aug. GENESIS (ASCP) Certification from Char- 28 and a funeral Mass celebrated ity Hospital of Medical Technol- Aug. 29, both at Rosaryville. ogy in New Orleans. She taught Burial was at Dominican Sis- in Hammond, Baton Rouge and ters Cemetery in Rosaryville. Cottonport. She also ministered In lieu of flowers, donations to as a medical technologist at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Dr. Brant Pitre Charity Hospital in New Orleans Retirement Fund, 2320 Airport Notre Dame Seminary Theologian and at Seventh Ward Hospital Drive, Columbus, OH 43219, in Hammond. For a number of preferred. Condolences may TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 years, she served at Rosaryville be expressed online at www. Spirt Life Center as housekeep- schoenfh.com following 6:00 pm Mass Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Send your church parish, school and organization news and olomchurch.com photos to Richard Meek, editor, at [email protected]. September 4, 2015 The Catholic Commentator 5 Conference guides church in becoming more inviting place to pray

By Richard Meek are in awe of its beauty. But now in the pew,” Landry said. felt if we boosted that hospital- ish must make a stronger com- The Catholic Commentator it’s what we can do to take it to “From the moment someone ity and that welcome, people mitment to developing small that next level so that everything sees our physical plant to the would come. We have seen that faith groups. Father Alello said it By many standards, St. Phi- just comes together.” moment they leave our proper- happen; we have lots and lots of has been done in the past but not lomena Church in Labadieville, Father Alello said the confer- ty, how have they experienced visitors every Sunday.” consistently. tucked away in the southeast ence focused on several areas Christ, how have they been wel- Regarding other areas, Father “We are a small community, elbow of the Diocese of Baton that touched on all areas of par- comed, how have they encoun- Alello said he and the staff im- so it’s important for us,” Shaw Rouge, is thriving. ish life, including enhancing the tered the parish and the people,” plemented team prayer immedi- said. “Everyone has different A total renovation of the his- Sunday experience, team prayer, Father Alello said. “We better ately upon their return. He said spiritual needs. toric church, which some doubt- liturgical ministers, detailing a c k n o w l e d g e they normally “Just like we sit together and ed would ever happen, was com- descriptions, including vol- and reverence “The challenge for gathered each have coffee, so do a lot of peo- pleted in 2014 thanks in large unteers and the development of the people who morning for cof- ple in the community. So all we part to volunteers who showed small faith groups. He said the visit with us. We us is there are many fee and chitchat need to do is help them identify up to pitch in. In addition, Mass Sunday experience was broken are not always so he said the how we can support them with attendance has recently been down into message, music and aware of how we nondenominational mechanism was resources so their conversation on the upswing and on a recent hospitality. are interacting already in place. is not one of gossiping but one summer morning parishioners Staff members were in agree- sometimes.” churches that are “It is not any- of faith and building each other could be seen pulling weeds and ment that the parish excelled Father Alello thing substan- up.” tending to the landscape sur- in its music, with the choir able said he has been pulling away our tial, but we are She added the conference af- rounding the church, testimony to meet the difficult balance of e n c o u r a g i n g being deliber- firmed the parish is joyful, invit- to the pride they take in their blending in the traditional older parishioners to people, and why? ate about being ing and welcoming, but “it goes parish. music with more modern music seek out strang- a prayer team, beyond the dream, it’s creating Yet, pastor Father Michael that will somehow appeal to all ers at Mass and .... They go there and and I think that that dream and then overachiev- Alello and staff members ac- ages. introduce them- was important ing it. knowledge much more could be Landry and director of reli- selves, making they are welcome. ... ” for us,” he said. “The challenge for us is there done. gious education Stephanie Shaw them welcome, Landry said are many nondenominational “We are a good parish; we said because of what they touted even if it means Stephanie Shaw she learned churches that are pulling away have a lot of good things going, as Father Alello’s skills as hom- yielding that DRE, St. Philomena Church about how par- our people, and why? They’re but we have work to do,” Father ilist, the church also excelled in coveted seat at ishes are en- leaving with an amazing experi- Alello said. “I think sometimes a the message component. the end of the pew for the conve- hancing the presentation of ence. They go there and they are ministry would just get comfort- With two of the three compo- nience of someone else. the readings, beginning with welcome. They see people direct- able, whether that’s clergy or lay nents of the Sunday experience “That’s our biggest challenge,” training of the readers. She said ing where to park, (and) welcome staff or parishioners. seemingly satisfied, the staff de- Landry admitted. “(Presenters) should readers prepare ahead them at the door. They have fun. “God is not inviting us to be cided to focus on hospitality. talked about how important the of time to “make sure when you The Catholic experience should comfortable. The ship is safe in “Hospitality begins in the smile was. Getting people to re- share with our faith community, be the same. We need to make the harbor, but the ship is not parking lot; it’s not a matter of turn to the church is one of our you feel it, you believe it.” sure that is happening within meant for the harbor. If we are walking in the church and sitting primary goals. That’s why we The staff also agreed the par- our community.” going to be a community that evangelizes people then we have to get out of our comfort zones to do that.” Directing that ship on the NOW IS THE TIME most effective course, one that will successfully navigate the waters of spiritual guidance and Don and Carl of Mr. D’s say don’t wait for formation along with fiscal pru- dence is a question many pas- disaster to strike. Tree removal is a highly tors nationwide face, especially technical, yet a delicate task that requires in a time when Mass attendance among Catholics continues to qualified professionals. Call on us BEFORE the hover at 30 percent and below. HURRICANE SEASON and we will give you a Searching for answers, Father Alello and four staff members FREE quote on any tree removal or trimming. recently attended the Amazing Parish conference in Denver, a gathering that presented new and innovative ideas as to how churches can increase Mass at- tendance and become the center Call Today! of the community. The conference attracted 115 Never attempt to church parishes from around 225-292-6756 trim or remove trees the country and Canada. St. Phi- close to power lines or lomena and St. Maria Goretti structures, as this could from Metairie were the only two result in serious or fatal parishes represented from Lou- Mr. D’s Tree Service injury and/or significant isiana. Don and Carl say THANKS to their customers in damage to your home or “This came at a most import- the Baton Rouge area for over 35 years of service! property. ant time,” bookkeeper Debbie Landry said. “Having finished Licensed and fully insured the renovation of the church we 6 The Catholic Commentator September 4, 2015 Heaven for those before Jesus/Can suicide be forgiven?

Human remains have been found instantaneous communication.) But in reminding us of that, the Catechism that are 50,000 years old. But of the Catholic Church in No. 2282 is QChrist came to earth only 2,000 I need an answer. Our son had quick to note that the moral responsibility years ago. Are all those “pagan” people been suffering from clinical for a suicide may be diminished because before Jesus now in purgatory? And why Qdepression since he was 4-years- the inner turmoil a person was going did he wait so long to come? (Houma, old. All of the doctors and all of the med- through precluded sound reasoning. Louisiana) ications we tried over the years seemed The catechism goes on to say in No. to do little to help. One year ago, his own 2283 that “we should not despair of the My first instinct is to quibble with son died in an auto accident at the age of eternal salvation of persons who have your use of the word “pagan” to 24, and that seemed to be more than our taken their own lives. By ways known to Adescribe all those who lived on son could handle. Last week we received him alone, God can provide the opportu- earth before Jesus. My dictionary defines a phone call that our son, aged 50, had nity for salutary repentance. The church “pagan” as “a follower of a polytheistic re- taken his own life. prays for persons who have taken their ligion” or “one who has little or no religion The priest from our church spent that own lives.” and who delights in sensual pleasures and Question Corner evening with us. He told us that our son In contrast to older versions of the material goods.” I hardly think that defi- was forgiven because it was mental illness Code of Canon Law, Canon No. 1184 no nition fits the Jews – who fought to defend Father Kenneth Doyle that caused him to take his life. Since my longer lists a person who died by suicide monotheism, had a strong commitment sister found out about my son’s self-inflict- as someone who should not be given a to prayer and a strict code of personal As to why Christ “waited so long” to ed death, she has refused to speak with us. Christian funeral. morality. come to earth, that is a matter of perennial I am wondering whether she believes that Moral judgment in such cases is best But on to your question. Catholic speculation – to be answered, I suppose, someone who commits suicide, no matter left to God. The church’s approach to the theology has traditionally taught that the only in heaven when we can ask the Lord what the reason, is condemned forever. tragedy is pity, not condemnation, and righteous who came before Jesus were in ourselves. One theory is that the Roman I am writing to you because I would like your parish priest had a sound basis for the “limbo of the fathers,” a sort of spiritu- Empire provided the optimal setting, to have someone who is removed from the the comfort he offered you. al waiting room where they remained until because by then common roads and a scene tell me what the Catholic Church’s “in his human soul united to his divine common tongue united the known world, thinking is on this subject. (City of origin FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for public in- person, the dead Christ went down to the and the message of the Gospel could withheld) formation and a pastor in the Diocese of realm of the dead. He opened heaven’s spread more quickly. (By that same reck- New York. Questions may be sent to Fa- gates for the just who had gone before oning, though, others would argue that Suicide, objectively, is a grave sin. ther Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ him,” says the Catechism of the Catholic the present day would have been better, God has gifted us with life. We are gmail.com and 40 Hopewell St. Albany, Church in No. 637. since Twitter offers a worldwide system of Aonly its stewards, not its masters. NY 12208. 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By Debbie Shelley ice to use as a focal point in their Mass,” said Sandra Robertson. The Catholic Commentator home. The family normally re- “The priest drinks out of it turns the chalice before 5 p.m. (the chalice), the congregation When the family of and the following Friday, so it can drinks out of it … it’s not just a Sandy Robertson brings home be given to another recipient the connection to the church parish, the traveling chalice of vocations following weekend. The chalice it’s just being Catholic in gener- from rotates between families at Im- al,” said Anna Robertson. “This Church in Denham Springs, the maculate Conception and Sacred has been going on for thousands atmosphere of their home chang- Heart Mission Chapel in Living- of years at Mass. es and then permeates their ston, Womack said. “It connects you to your faith church parish and community as The potency of the chalice completely, not only the other they bring an important need of comes from the fact that it is families, but the families of gen- the church before God in prayer. used in the Mass before given erations before our families,” she There’s power in that cup. to a family, said the Robertson’s said. The Court Blessed Kateri daughter Anna, a freshman at Sandra and Anna said they Tekawith #2331 of the Catholic Southeastern Loouisiana Uni- have been blessed to see the fruit Daughters of the Americas im- versity. From left, David, Sandra and Anna Robertson pray for vocations with the of their prayers. Anna has been plemented the traveling chal- “I remember when I was an al- traveling chalice of vocations. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator on three trips to March for Life ice for vocations at Immaculate tar server, it really hit me that it at Washington, D.C., and Sandra Conception in 2003 to offer isn’t just a chalice that is a travel- was a starting point,” she said. “the first of many things” in her has been on two, as a chaperone. strength to priests and to pray ing chalice, but this is the chalice It took a lot of discipline for faith journey. After she was con- “I connect all of this to the that more may answer the call to used at Mass, it hosts the blood of the busy family to commit itself firmed, she went on to become a March for Life trips – the sem- priesthood and religious life, ac- Christ,” Anna Robertson said. to nightly prayer for vocations, Eucharistic minister and adorer inarians and the young Do- cording to Mary Lynn Womack, David Robertson said this stated Anna Robertson. and will be a teaching assistant minican sisters we pick up in coordinator of the program. is the third time the family has “It was a busy time, especial- for Immaculate Conception’s reli- Nashville,” said Sandra. “They Each week, the chalice is accepted the chalice during the ly for me and my sister (Aman- gious education program. are what makes it so successful presented to a family or an in- past nine years, and it has defi- da, now a student at the LSU Not only has praying with because the youth interact so dividual by a presiding priest nitely brought the family closer nursing school in New Orleans), the chalice brought their family well with them … That makes after Saturday vigil or Sunday together as they committed to to take time out of all our busy closer together, but it brings oth- me realize how important it is, Mass before the final blessing. spending time together in prayer. schedules to not only be togeth- er families, and by extension, the beyond the statistics, that the Those receiving the chalice also Sandy Robertson said the er, but to pray together. Today church parish and the Catholic Catholic church must go on. Of accept the responsibility to pray family decided to bring the chal- prayer is not always the focus of Church together as a faith family. course we need seminarians, but for religious vocations for one ice home the first time because the family,” she said. “Each week you look to see most of all it’s what they mean to week. They are provided with a it wanted to do something more But the family made the sacri- who is getting the chalice and the youth and the future of the DVD, prayer booklets and chal- than just participate in Mass. “It fices, and Robertson said that was see if they’re going to be at your church.” On managing conflict while praying for patience

amilies are made up of ments will always be wiser than Everyone may not get exactly the virtue of patience. Charity fighters, compromisers, asserting full parental authority what they want, but compromis- begins at home, accompanied by Fsore losers and problem immediately. es can make the resolution more lots of patience. solvers. Are you a fighter for In conflicts involving adults, palatable. We all have attitudes, which your rights or a compromiser? never start out by demanding Having a plan of action often often govern our behavior A sore loser or a problem solv- that others give up their right diffuses the emotional heat toward others. Some arguments er? to meet personal needs. Any as- before arguments escalate. are more about underlying as- A fighter refuses to lose. sumption that rejects a reason- Conflict is normal, and family sumptions than about the issue A compromiser gives in but able presentation of all sides of conflicts are commonplace. at hand. There are a variety of ultimately may forfeit too much the arguments is doomed to fail. Each person has differing needs, conflicts, whether in a family, a for the sake of peace. A sore Define the problem clearly. and when one person’s needs, at factory or a monastery. loser walks away sulking, but a Put it in writing. Let all the any given age, are not being met, Just remember to keep your problem solver listens. Listening parties agree on exactly what there is usually a lot of frustra- cool, and remember that resolu- enables you to get at the root of the issue is and what needs are tion, which leads to emotional tion is possible. the conflict to reach a peaceful Spirituality in conflict. Listening will often conflict. resolution. Problem solvers generate solutions. The way we control ourselves FATHER CATOIR writes on issues of know that the art of compro- For Today Also, brainstorm to find has much to do with the virtue spirituality for today’s Catholic mise rests on the principle that solutions. Share ideas and make of patience. We need to pray for for Catholic News Service. a win-win solution is indeed Father John Catoir no judgments. As people voice possible. With patience, a good their ideas, put all the options strategy and the help of God, all her reasonable needs met. on the table and look at them things are possible. Write this down: Your right without criticism. Choose the Honor Those We Love. Professional arbitrators know to meet your needs is equal to most creative solutions, keep- GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS that if you listen to all sides, my right to have my needs met, ing in mind that some things with sincere interest, the con- but no one has an absolute right cannot be compromised, such as flict has a way of resolving itself. to have all their needs met. the laws of God and the laws of Why not apply these profession- When disciplining children, legitimate civil authority. al standards to family spats? A the rights of parental authority Select the solution that gets 11817 Jefferson Highway good plan begins with the idea are superior to the rights of the the most support and then 225-753-1440 that each party has a point of children. Nevertheless, listening implement it. Later, follow up to www.ResthavenBatonRouge.com view and a right to have his or respectfully to a child’s argu- see that all promises are kept. 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those’13 8 The Catholic Commentator September 4, 2015 New Horizons reaching out to widows/widowers

By Rachele Smith She added that through the years, the what are some of their challenges now, we The Catholic Commentator group’s membership dwindled, especially can bring in professionals to help address as “many met at the meetings then mar- those issues,” said Ducote, who said that Next only to the loss of a child, losing ried.” the Bible recognizes the role of widows a spouse is one of life’s most devastating However, some, like Harbourt and and widowers giving them a special role events. For many couples, it is the un- Gauthier, have remained steadfast mem- in the church. thinkable, but when it happens, the sor- bers, agreeing that fellowship shared at For Gloria Carpenter, finding that role row and unfathomable grief can be espe- the meetings is most important and is is important. Carpenter recently lost her cially difficult for the surviving spouse. something especially needed for new wid- husband, Fred, following 67 years of mar- New Horizons, a ministry that helps ows or widowers. riage. He died in late June after a brief widows and widowers in handling this Darryl Ducote, director of the diocese’s illness, and while her faith was always loss, can help, and just as it provides an Office of Marriage and Family Life, noted paramount, Carpenter admitted she was opportunity for its members to find hope that knowing you are not alone is particu- “angry with God at first.” in living again, New Horizons is getting a larly helpful following the lost of a spouse. That bitterness, however, is begin- second chance, too. Members and diocesan leaders of New “One of the most traumatic experienc- ning to fade, she explained, because she Founded in 1990, New Horizons was Horizon, a ministry dedicated to helping es a person might have is when you lose is reaching out. She attends grief support formed under the gentle guidance of then widows and widowers, gather together in a spouse. When you’ve spent years with meetings at St. Alphonsus and went to her Bishop Stanley Joseph Ott, said Ruth fellowship following their monthly lun- someone, and they are such a part of your first New Horizons gathering last month. Gauthier, who explained that Bishop Ott cheon at Lake Sherwood Village Retire- life, the loss is really difficult to manage. “It all boils down to the same thing. and her husband were good friends. ment Community. Photo by Rachele Smith | The So having some additional support and Just being around other people helps; “When my husband died, Bishop Ott Catholic Commentator some additional recourses is really im- a gathering of people makes you feel so asked me to start a group. He wanted to portant,” he explained. much better,” said Carpenter. have a group to help people going through Gauthier is determined to see the minis- Ducote and administrative assistant The New Horizons group meets every this (the death of a spouse),” said Gauthi- try thrive once again. Shannon Baldridge, also with the Office third Tuesday of the month at Sherwood er, who lost her husband suddenly after 18 She is not alone. of Marriage and Family Life, are spear- Village Retirement Community, where years of marriage. Helen Harbourt, who lost her husband heading an effort to revitalize New Hori- lunch is also served. “It was hard, very hard then,” she said. in 1966, started attending New Horizons zons, with an emphasis not only on sup- “It is open to anyone, and newcom- But having New Horizons there for from the group’s inception and explained port, but also on education and possibly ers are always welcome,” explained support, compassion and most of all, that in the beginning, the gatherings community service. Faith, of course, re- Baldridge, who added that it doesn’t mat- friendship helped her get through those could attract up to 100 people, all needing mains a cornerstone of the group. ter how long it has been since the death of difficult times, and at 85-years-old, the ministry’s healing. “When we talk (in the group) about a spouse. “You can start at anytime.”

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By Rachele Smith Working with Bergeron as worldwide outreach of the The Catholic Commentator a co-campaign director, Dan- group’s efforts to end all abor- ielle Van Haute emphasized that tions is seen in other ways. She For the fifth consecutive year, the event hopes to not only end recently discovered through a www.edwardjones.com Baton Rouge will join cities abortion in our community and participant in an Australian 40 around the world in what orga- world, but to draw attention and Days for Life campaign that the Most Asked nizers say is the largest interde- public awareness to the nega- largest abortion clinic in the cap- nominational pro-life effort in tive impact abortion has on so ital city of Sydney closed. Retirement Questions: history. 40 Days for Life, a time many people. She explained that Bergeron emphasized that the of prayer, fasting and communi- the decision to end a pregnancy 40 Days for Life campaign is not ty outreach will begin this year doesn’t just affect the baby. The a protest. Rather it is a peaceful • How much money will I on Sept. 23. The local event, mother, father and their fami- event, bringing together people which is set to take place outside lies are all adversely affected by of all different religions, ages need to retire? the Delta abortion facility on Co- abortion, too. and nationalities. This year she lonial Drive, will end Nov. 1. Van Haute, who also serves as expects to see more than 1,300 • How can I save for retirement Unlike campaigns in the past, the Respect Life coordinator for people participate, each commit- this year’s event follows a series the Diocese of Baton Rouge Mar- ting to a designated day and hour when I don’t know anything about of highly provocative videos de- riage and Family Life depart- outside the city’s abortion clinic investing? tailing the harvesting and sell- ment, added that the 40 Days during the 40-day period. The ing of body parts procured from for Life campaign has served in local effort will run from 7 a.m. abortions. The videos also show- a way “to unite the pro-life com- to 7 p.m. each day. case the role Planned Parent- munity.” Bergeron and Van Haute ex- hood plays in the process. According to Bergeron, since plained that some people pray Let’s Talk. . . Baton Rouge attorney Char- 2011, when the event started in silently during their vigil while lotte Bergeron, a co-campaign Baton Rouge, 63 babies have others may recite the rosary, Sean M. Matassa director of the city’s 40 Days been saved through the efforts study Scripture or sing. Financial Advisor for Life event, noted that the of participants in the 40 Days for “We love our musicians,” not- troubling videos, which were Life. ed Bergeron, who added how produced undercover by an an- “That’s pretty incredible,” she a church cantor led a beautiful 7902 Wrenwood Blvd. ti-abortion group called The said. hour of song last year. Suite C Center for Medical Progress, are Globally, statistics released Anyone interested in partic- Baton Rouge, LA 70809 motivating more people to join by the National 40 Days for Life ipating in the diocese’s 40 Days 225-924-5957 40 Days for Life and become a campaign report that since 2007 for Life should contact 225-242- voice for the voiceless. (when figures were first collect- 0164 for more information. Bergeron noted that people ed), more than 10,000 babies Those not able to commit to a are being drawn to the Right to both nationally and around the certain time period outside Delta Life movement because the vid- world have been saved, mean- Clinic can still participate in the eos are causing a lot of concern. ing their mothers were thinking 40 Days for Life and in the year- She expects to see “a whole new about an abortion, but decided to round effort to stop all abortions group of people” participate in continue with the pregnancy. by praying and fasting at home, Member SIPC 40 Days for Life. Bergeron noted that the Bergeron added. 10 The Catholic Commentator | September 4, 2015 September 4, 2015 | The Catholic Commentator 11

SCOUT’S HONOR Andrea Van Burkleo, left, and Robin Guill- Deacon Richard mette, far right, stand Grant, chaplain of the with their Girl Scouts Catholic Committee at the reception fol- on Scouting, leads the lowing the awards invocation during the ceremony. Scouting’s Religious Award Ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge on Aug. 23. Photos by Jessica Brouillette | The Catholic Commentator Scout Awards GIRL SCOUTS Pack 777 – Dillon Arceneaux, Cullen Ransome Family of God Parvuli Dei Award Troop 10896 – Mariana Cuadra, Grace Nelson Pack 7 – Christian Comeaux, Kevin Crow, Nicholas Our Lady Award Kolb, Kody Luff, Mark McCormick Troop 10324 – Arizona Mitchell, Theresa Verret Pack 12 – Henry Albritton, Brooks Allen, Carson Troop 10460 – Alexis Baham, Kelty Balkum, DiBenedetto, Robert Brocato, Paul Catalanatto, Susana Cuadra, Kalina Namikas, Kylie Nguyen, Ethan Dean, Harrison Dodge, Michael Griggs, Oliver Susanna Shields, Kelsey Young Hamilton, Elliott Mouton Spirit Alive Pack 15 – Arthur Donaldson Troop 10008 – Elizabeth Sicard, Sarah Sicard Pack 39 – Nathan Berthelot Pillar of Faith Pack 66 – Benjamin Brown, Charles Flynn, Troop 10008 – Elizabeth Sicard, Sarah Sicard Aiden Martin Pack 103 – Nathan Caillouet, Alexander Stelly, BOY SCOUTS James Weber Light of Christ Award Pack 136 – Matthew Beall, William Busenlener, Pack 7 – Martin Lanneau, Brennan Normand Reece Knight Pack 12 – Gavin Harrington Pack 469 – Cameron Avants Pack 65 – Connor Cornett, Duplessis, Kyler Pack 490 – Brennan Collins, Jefferson Ricketts Dupuy, Travis Henry, Luke Legendre, Alexander Pack 777 – Jonathan Dequeant Ocmond, Benjamin Poché Pack 942 – Michael Colligan Pack 66 – Preston Guillory Our Lady Award Pack 103 – Jackson Congemi, Christopher Pack 65 – Verdell Banner, Michael Besselman, All of the scouts lined up outside of Our Lady of Mercy Church to await the procession DeLaBrentonne, Austin Fruge, Joseph DeFee, Clyde Henry, Andrew Poché, Cade Russo, that marked the beginning of the awards ceremony. Landry, David Latil, Matthew Maynard, Benjamin Evan Tassin, Grant Thevenot Bishop Robert W. Muench spends time with a group of Cub Scouts and their leaders during the reception following the awards ceremony. Namikas, Henry Robin, Dylan Thibodeaux, Peyton Trigo ADULT AWARDS Pack 136 – Michael Aguillard, Evan Guilbeau, St. George Award – Laurie Jernigan Jonathan MeKari, Archer Pounders, St. Anne Award – Barbara Sicard Shepherd Pounders Bronze Pelican – Erick Comeaux Sisters make history at Scouting Religious Award Ceremony Pack 228 – Stephen Quebedeaux Kelly Poiencot

By Jessica Brouillette at Our Lady of Mercy. This program will give Special to The Catholic Commentator “God chose you, and God doesn’t make mistakes … in your an opportunity to achieve one of five patches in the Rosary Program. Members of the Catholic Com- Religious emblem couts witnessed history on Aug. 23, being a human being, you could make yourself, others, our The ceremony began as Knights of Colum- mittee on Scouting stand with during the Catholic Committee on bus members lined the aisle of Our Lady of Bishop Robert W. Muench. counselors for 2015 Scouting’s Religious Award Cer- church, our community and our world a better place.” Mercy Church and award recipients proceed- The Catholic Committee on S Scouting brings the Religious GIRL SCOUT AWARDS emony at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Adult Bishop Robert W. Muench ed into their pews followed by Bishop Muench. and youth scouts gathered with parents and The congregation came together to recite the Emblem program to scouts Nathalie Mitchell – St. Jean Vianney Bishop of Baton Rouge family members Sunday afternoon to receive Pledge of Allegiance and sing “America the registered in the Girl Scouts, Barbara Sicard – St. Jude their religious emblem awards. Girl Scouts received the Our Lady Award. “I think they (the scouts) take a great sense Beautiful.” Boy Scouts, Camp Fire and For the first time in the Diocese of Baton Twenty-nine Boy Scouts received the Light of pride in it,” said Scott Harrington, a leader After the procession and introductions, American Heritage Girl Scouts BOY SCOUT AWARDS Rouge, two scouts, Elizabeth Anne and Sarah of Christ Award, 31 received the Parvuli of Cub Scouts Pack 12 at Our Lady of Mercy. Bishop Muench blessed the awards “to be Youth Programs within the Dio- Brian Aydell – Our Lady of Mercy Sicard, received the Pillar of Faith awards. Dei Award and eight received the Our Lady “We use this as a way to help form their Cath- a sign of love and goodness.” Following the cese of Baton Rouge. Pictured Andrew Beall – St. George The Pillar of Faith award requires the recipi- Award. olic education, and they see it that way too.” blessing, the scouts received their awards from left are, Kathleen Gora, Ann Bernard – St. Aloysius ent receives one local religious award, as well The Our Lady award, specific to the Dio- Bishop Robert W. Muench also presented from the bishop, who then addressed the chairman of scouter devel- Elizabeth Dequeant – Most Blessed Sacrament as four national awards. cese of Baton Rouge requires recipients to adult counselors with awards. Laurie Jerni- scouts and congratulated them on their ac- opment; Nancy Simien, Boy Genny Gohn – St. Thomas More “That means they’re doing religious awards participate in a project in which they teach the gan earned the St. George Emblem, Barbara complishments. Scout representative; Deacon Louis Hebert – St. Mary of False River from the time they are in second grade until rosary to a catechism class. Sicard achieved the St. Anne Award and Erick “You worked hard, you did it and you made Richard Grant, chaplain; Bishop Erin McLean – St. Jean Vianney they are seniors in high school,” said Barbara “It’s a year-long process for them to earn Comeaux and Kelly Poiencot each received the it!” said Bishop Muench. “God chose you, and Muench; Lenny Long, treasurer; Angela Poché – St. Mark Sicard, Troop 10008 leader and Secretary of this award … it’s very meaningful for them Bronze Pelican Award. God doesn’t make mistakes … in your being Patricia Mathurin, Religious Nancy Simien – St. the Catholic Scouting Committee. (the scouts) to hear the bishop speak directly In continuing the scouts’ journey of faith, a human being, you could make yourself, Emblem chair; and Barbara Reneé Sims – St. Jude In addition, the Sicard sisters also re- to them,” said Nathalie Roy Mitchell, who had the Catholic Committee on Scouting will host others, our church, our community and our Sicard, communications.) Robert Templet Jr. – Holy Rosary ceived the Spirit Alive award, and 11 youth two daughters receive the award. a Rosary Patch Program for scouts on Oct. 18 world a better place.” 12 The Catholic Commentator September 4, 2015 SJA senior bonds with teens during Thailand adventure By Debbie Shelley ephants who were former service animals. The Catholic Commentator “They (the sanctuary) take in elephants that were used for hauling heavy things. “How cool is that!” people say when They are all about the elephants and take St. Joseph’s Academy senior Caroline really good care of them. We got to talk Bondy talks about her adventures dur- to them, bathe them and hike with them, ing the month she recently spent in Thai- instead of them being abused.” land hiking, rock climbing and ziplining Part of the trip also included doing in the mountains, exploring caves, bath- community service work through Warm ing elephants, sleeping in huts, spending Heart Foundation. evenings on the beach and visiting ornate Bondy said, “We’d stop in the villages temples. and help them plant in the fields and learn But that is an aside for Bondy, who about their fruits and vegetables and focuses much more on the instant bond- when they yield. ing with people that occurred during the “We got to plant a rice field, and it was adventure and community travel service really fun. It was a muddied water pit. We trip she took through Moondance Adven- were digging with our fingers.” tures. Moondance offers teens an oppor- Bondy and her travel companions also tunity to take trips of a lifetime. visited a school where parents leave their Bondy heard about the adventure trips children because they cannot provide for through friends and relatives and wanted them. She said, similar to Louisiana State to go since last December, but after she Caroline Bondy, far right, and fellow Moon Dance adventure travel trip companion Matt Penitentiary, the children help plant crops applied, she kept hearing all the slots Cannata play with a young boy at a village they visited during their community service that are sold to sustain the school. She were full. On the eve of her last final her projects. Photo provided by Caroline Bondy was happy to help plant crops, play with junior year, her mother got word that she them and teach them English. had been accepted. Her mother did not tell Bondy was drawn to Thailand because it the country that is 95 percent Buddhist. The language barrier was the hardest her then, though, because she wanted her offered lots of service opportunities as well “They make these beautiful temples every- part of the trip, Bondy acknowledged. But daughter to focus on her final. So the news as a chance to see the way other people live where. We’d be driving up the mountain, she bounced ideas off her travel compan- made for a celebration after she finished. and express their faith. and you’d see a beautiful temple.” ions, and soon she and the children were There are several different destination “It was really interesting to see how they Bondy’s community service began at teaching each other about their language trips available through Moondance. 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Number of Diocesan Directories Ordered Name Address THE CATHOLIC City State Zip Phone with area code CSERVING THE DIOCESE O F BATON ROUGE SINCE 1962 September 4, 2015 The Catholic Commentator 13 A love that transcends death suspect that most people experience, especially for a child One of my most difficult visits he loved him. believe in a love that tran- who doesn’t understand why her occurred in the middle of the From the mouth of this Iscends death, or at the very father is allowing these strangers night at the bedside of a dying self-professed atheist comes a least really want to. This summer to hurt her. Spiritual healing is 10-month-old baby. The father, a profound truth about how God I had the opportunity to work as often even more complicated. self-professed atheist, cried out views his children. Perhaps this a chaplain at a children’s hospital St. Augustine sometimes to God to save his son. As a chap- father may never realize it, but where I offered spiritual support, used the image of a physician lain, the father looked toward the love he expressed for his son pastoral counseling, and prayers for Christ who has come to heal me. “Pray chaplain, maybe your was a sign of the sacred. This for children and their parents. our sickness. Just as a physician God will listen to you,” he said. earthly father’s love for his child Everyday I visited different hos- must sometimes ignore what we I could hear the fear, contempt, is not meaningless but a revela- pital units including a newborn want in order to provide what we and pleading in his voice as a tion of God’s love. Our father intensive care unit where babies need, likewise Christ the Divine father willing to try and believe in heaven does not ignore our fought to survive, the oncology Physician knows what remedies anything if could bring back his suffering but seeks to touch our unit where children received will actually cure us. Unfortu- son. wounds and heal them. Our treatment for cancer, as well as Sign of the Times nately, choosing to love while try- After praying, I invited the disgust with suffering and death other units housing children of ing to overcome pride and greed father to speak and heard one of reveals our longing for resurrec- various ages with various types Seminarian Ryan Hallford is a very painful process. the most haunting and beauti- tion. of diseases and medical issues. And yet a more sinister aspect ful prayers. It was haunting to “For God so loved the world The concern and love many to the evil of suffering frustrates hear him beg and barter with that he gave his only Son, so of these parents had for their by which God chooses to love us and boggles my human intellect, God and even threaten to forever that everyone who believes in children struck a chord within as his children. for example, the innocent pre- reject God. At the same time he him might not perish but might me. Many parents stayed by the This commitment to the good mature babies suffering major held nothing back from God, ex- have eternal life. For God did not bedside of their suffering child of the child is not always a pretty complications because of the pressing his hope, desire, anger send his Son into the world to day and night. This reminded reality in the medical world. drug addictions of the mother, and love for his son. During this condemn the world, but that the For almost 150 years, me of the sacredness of parent- Medications, surgeries and or the child physically neglected raw, honest and powerful prayer, world might be saved through hood, watching a mother and various treatments often inflict and abused by his parents,Rabenhorst or the he has held responded his son in his hands him.” (Jn 3:16-17) God does not father gaze in amazement at the pain as apart of the process of young girl who suffers perma- to ourcalling growing him the most beautiful ignore human suffering or death; beauty of their child willing to healing. If the surgeon wants to nent brain damage because ofcommunity’s boy. He needs. kissed his son’s hands rather Christ enters into the con- make any sacrifice for this little operate and fix someone’s heart, multiple mistakes of the surgeon and feet proclaiming them to be sequences of sin embracing even human. Their commitment is he must first cut into the chest. during an operation. 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to settle for a more mundane but practi- peculiar circumstances is good for a few Motion Picture Association of America cal lifestyle in his case by joining his trio laughs, while his determination to marry MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted of closest friends (Jonny Weston, Shiloh Stewart’s character adds some positive PG – Parental guidance suggested; some Fernandez and Alex Shaffer) in working morality to his situation. But, as portrayed REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children for a shady real estate operator (Jon Ber- by director Nima Nourizadeh, the gory re- USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned nthal). Genuine moral values occasion- sults of his campaign of self-defense dur- classifications: to give special guidance for attendance ally surface in this tepid, noncommittal ing which he deploys everything from the A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may drama. But for the most part, its charac- edge of a spoon to an iron-headed club A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children ters move through their shallow lives in a hammer are far too explicit. Frequent A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- party-craving stupor from which even the graphic bloodletting, cohabitation, drug A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian forceful intrusion of love and death barely use, at least one instance of profanity, L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive awakens them. Benignly viewed drug use, pervasive rough and crude language. O R cohabitation and premarital relations, brief semi-graphic bedroom scenes, up- Hitman: Agent 47 per female nudity, a couple of profanities, Fox No Escape iegoers uncomfortable at seeing the inno- pervasive rough and crude language. L; R In this second film adaptation of the Weinstein cent and the vulnerable suffer. Frequent video game series “Hitman,” virtually Shortly after their arrival in the Thai- harsh and sometimes gory violence, emo- everyone in the cast is hunting for the land-like country to which they’re relo- tionally wrenching situations, including a Lionsgate missing biologist (Ciaran Hinds) who ge- cating, a U.S. businessman (Owen Wil- rape scene with partial nudity, a couple of Excessive violence overwhelms the netically engineered the purebred assas- son), his wife (Lake Bell) and their two uses of profanity, about a dozen instances appeal of this action comedy in which sin of the title (Rupert Friend). The scien- young daughters (Sterling Jerins and each of rough and crude language. L; R a small-town slacker () tist’s estranged daughter (Hannah Ware) Claire Geare) find themselves caught up discovers that he has been subjected to wants to reconnect with dad for personal in a military coup fueled by murderous We Are Your Friends mental tampering as part of a CIA re- reasons, the killer himself has a contract anti-Americanism. As they flee the bar- Warner Bros. search program designed to turn ordi- to fulfill, while two other pursuers (Zach- baric rebels, they find a helpful ally in a The relationship between an aspiring nary citizens into highly skilled warriors. ary Quinto and Thomas Kretschmann) chance acquaintance (Pierce Brosnan) DJ (Zac Efron) and his musical mentor Although his memories of the experiment have reasons of their own for wanting who not only knows the lay of the land (Wes Bentley) is threatened when the have been erased, he subconsciously re- to get their hands on the researcher. Di- but has a well-honed set of combat abili- protege falls for his patron’s live-in girl- tains the cutting-edge combat abilities it rector Aleksander Bach tones down the ties as well. Though the grueling ordeal to friend (Emily Ratajkowski). Alongside gave him. These gifts come in handy as sexuality that featured in 2007’s “Hit- which director and co-writer John Erick this casually physical love triangle, direc- the would-be comic book artist and his man,” and some of the dialogue feebly Dowdle subjects his everyday characters tor and co-writer Max Joseph sets up a live-in girlfriend () find defends free will in the face immoral ma- strengthens their familial bonds, it’s like- hackneyed conflict between the youthful themselves caught up in a deadly power nipulation. But philosophy is hardly the ly to garner a harvest of winces from mov- hero’s artistic ambitions and the pressure struggle between a ruthless agency bu- point;eliminating extras is the real agen- reaucrat () and the more da, and the means of death range from humane operative () who bullets and car crashes to conveniently initiated the project that altered him. placed airplane engines. Pervasive nasty Though it amounts to the script’s single violence with excessive gore, brief partial joke, the combination of low-key wonder- nudity, a couple of profanities, about a ment and ninja-like dexterity with which half-dozen uses each of rough and crude the pot-loving protagonist reacts to his language. O; R Vatican Museums’ app gathers funds and art fans VATICAN CITY (CNS) – By download- were some of the things on the Vatican ing an app for a smartphone or tablet, Museums’ wish list: members of the public can chat with oth- • Create a new display for the vestments ers about famous works of art in the Vati- of Clement VIII, who was pope from can Museums, share strategies for deal- 1592 to 1605. The goal is to raise $191,750 ing with the crowds and choose a work to for new display cases, climate control to help restore. protect the fabrics “Patrum,” the new The app ... provides tips and the construction app from the Patrons of of a Mass “scene” the Arts in the Vatican for tourists; explains with an altar and Museums, launched in mannequins to give mid-August. Part so- some Vatican art and an idea of what the cial network and part vestments would crowdsourcing, the app architecture ... look like in their lets museum fans com- proper environment. municate with each other and make dona- • Purchase an EOS Synthesis laser tions online. for cleaning ancient artifacts. Price tag: The app includes short feature stories $49,500. about people who work in the museums • Clean, re-sew and structurally rein- or who are members of the Patrons; it pro- force five painted scrolls by Zhao Yong, vides tips for tourists; and it explains some a 14th-century Chinese artist. “These of the art and architecture at the Vatican, scrolls have been suffering from insect both well-known and often overlooked. damage as well as discoloration and stiff- With a little tap on a bright red button, ening of the glue from which they were users also can choose to donate to a spe- constructed,” the app says. The museums cific project. As the app launched, these estimate the project cost at $105,996. September 4, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 15

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They said I’d never be a I’d do it all again (Can’t turn me around) 71 81 91 leader ‘Cause I made it to the top You’ll never be better 02 12 22 They said I’d never wear a I can’t keep doubting myself (There’s no stopping me crown anymore now) 243 2 265 2 If I wanted to be someone No, no. 28297 2 310 3 23 I should learn to settle down I can’t keep doubting myself (Repeat refrain.) You should know better anymore 343 3 365 3 387 39304 (I tell myself) Now you’re looking at a You think you know 421 4 43 44 You’ll never go further leader But you don’t know the half (I warned myself) Now you’re staring at a You think you beat me down 54 476 4 84 You’ll never be better queen But I’ll have the last laugh 409 5 521 5 35 (Don’t know me that well) You said I’d never be some- I’ll keep getting up one ‘Cause that’s what I want to 55564 575 598 5 Refrain: But now I’m pulling those do (yeah) 06 621 6 643 65666 I made it to the end strings I’m gonna be the best me I nearly paid the cost You should know better I’m sorry if it kills you 76 86 96 I lost a lot of friends (Won’t make me back down) 07 17 27 I sacrificed a lot You’ll never go further (Repeat refrain.) 37 47 57 Sung by Mary J. Blige | Copyright 2015, Capitol Records moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www ACROSS 74 Narcotic 1 “When we eat this ___ and 75 Sea of ___ drink…” Making a plan to overcome doubt 6 OT prophetic book DOWN 10 Funeral ___ 1 Rosary part oubt is a familiar visitor to all see that doubt is about certain 14 Keep one’s ___ the ground 2 Anger of us. What are the best ways thoughts that arise. Like all 15 Land measure 3 Gardner who writes 16 Nick and Nora’s pooch 4 Tiny particles Dto deal with it? thoughts, it is not the voice of 17 Radiant 5 Divining rod Mary J. Blige’s latest release, reality. You are not required to be- 18 202, in ancient 6 He was too short to see “Doubt,” helped me consider this lieve its messages, just note them, 19 Converse Jesus problem. The song’s protagonist and then decide how to respond. 20 Judges 7 Biblical trial word 21 Gentleman’s grades 8 Weeps comments on messages from naysay- When you accept that doubt 22 Cover with wax 9 Robberies ers who express their doubt about arises like many other thoughts 23 Fourth man 10 Hanukkah group whether she can succeed. They tell her and feelings, that it has no reality, 25 A Venetian cathedral 11 Son of Jacob 27 Glass container 12 Grim that she will “never be a leader” and it loses power. You can allow it, 30 “For my flesh is ___ food…” 13 Satisfies she “should learn to settle down.” But but then, move on. (Jn 6:55) 24 Number of foolish and wise with effort and a commitment to “be But there are moments when 32 ___ rosa (secret appoint- virgins in the Gospel the best me,” she has “made it to the doubt can be valuable. Its message ment) 26 Great in quantity On The Record 33 Highly excited 27 Main island of Indonesia top.” can encourage us to re-evaluate 35 Tide 28 Not fer Even when beat down, she says, Charlie Martin our plans. For example, if you 37 Perfume the altar 29 Peter (with “The”) “I’ll keep getting up,” and now she is are taking a tough math course, 41 Clerical representative 31 Lanterns convinced that “I can’t keep doubting and a poor test score becomes the 43 Actress Thurman 34 Paul wrote to them 44 Wedge and stiletto 36 Title for the Spirit myself anymore.” source of doubt about your capability of pass- 45 Slender part of the leg 38 Home of The Hague (abbr.) It would seem that these critical messages have ing the course, an effective response is to move 46 Agile 39 ___ gin fizz affected her. Many times, this type of doubt, one’s beyond the negativity and fine-tune your plan for 48 Where to get off 40 Sports buff’s TV station 49 Jesus entered Jerusalem this 42 20th letter of the Hebrew own, is much more difficult to face. We all need success. type of animal alphabet effective strategies to manage doubt and reach our Maybe you need to begin working with a tutor. 51 First King of Israel 47 Brynner who played pharaoh goals. Maybe you need to talk with the teacher or work 53 Female fowl in “The Ten Commandments” What should one do when confronted by doubt, on more practice problems. In that sense, doubt 54 A religious 50 Commandment that forbids 58 Musical staff sign taking God’s name in vain especially self-doubt? The first step is very impor- can be helpful, inviting you to alter approaches 60 AKA Matthew (Lk 5:27) 52 Epistle tant – let time pass. This can be difficult, but you that will in turn enhance your chance for success. 61 Monk’s hood 54 Part of an ice skate have to realize that doubt can be fleeting. When Seek God’s help in evaluating how to get past 63 Peter and Andrew may have 55 Showed over used this 56 Not concealed you’re faced with a task, focus on getting it done doubt. Ask for guidance to proceed in a way that 67 Space 57 Cowboy display and doubt will dissipate. helps you to move in a positive and potentially 68 Garfield’s pal 59 Picture holder Also, become familiar with how doubt func- successful way. Then be open to surprises. God 69 Set apart as sacred 62 Willow o’ the ___ tions. Doubt tends to be inconsistent, only arising wants us to have successful and enjoyable lives. 70 Mend 64 He had an Irish Rose 71 Home in a tree 65 Liturgy of the ___ when challenges grow more difficult or disap- Taking on challenges and meeting them is part 72 Islamic chieftains 66 Diminishing returns pointments occur. You may hear that internal of forming a meaningful life. Yes, doubt probably 73 Tolkien creatures Solution on page 18 voice: “Yes, I told you not to try, you can’t do this.” will visit us throughout our lives, but we can make However, as you work hard and conquer your each stay brief. goals, doubt dissipates. Eventually, you’ll face a new difficulty, and it MARTIN is an Indiana pastoral counselor who will once again surface. Consequently, I would say reviews current music for Catholic News Service. that doubt is inconsistent and persistent. It ap- Write to: [email protected], or 7125 West CR pears, goes away, only to reappear once more. 200 South, Rockport, IN 47635, or like on Face- Knowing this about doubt’s nature helps you book at “Charlie Martin’s Today’s Music Columns.”

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| LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mercy for the divorced and remarried Why the support? n October, decision time will come Church does grant annulments. But when a marriage is annulled by for the Synod on the Family. One the church, it means that there never was a sacramental marriage In one of the recent issues of Iquestion that seems certain, at least because of a serious impediment that existed from the beginning of the Commentator I was read- now, to be on the agenda in Rome will the marriage. ing the advice column of Father be whether or not to give holy Com- However, some in Cardinal Kasper’s camp question whether Doyle in which someone wanted munion to divorced and remarried adultery is the best way to describe the sin of a divorced and clarification from him in order Catholics who have not received a civilly remarried person. Cathleen Kaveny, professor in both the to disregard the Vatican’s policy church annulment from their previous law school and theology department at Boston College, asks, “Are toward the plight of Palestin- marriage. divorced and remarried Catholics supposed to suffer forever for ian Christians. The writer voiced Pope Francis asked Cardinal Walter their failed first marriages?” Wearing her theology professor’s cap, his strong support of Israel. This Kasper to give his reasons proposing she points out that in St. Matthew’s and St. Luke’s Gospels it is never fails to shock me. Western such a change in the church’s discipline the man who divorces his wife and marries another who commits Christians, particularly Roman to a consistory of cardinals in the spring adultery. He “causes” his wife to be involved in adultery when she Catholics who support a govern- of 2014. Some of Pope Francis’ public remarries, because in Palestine in Jesus’ time she and her children ment who has done its best to ex- remarks have indicated that he would Another would otherwise starve. The primary fault is with the man. Only in pel all native Christians from the be in favor of such a change. Cardinal St. Mark and in St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians does the Holy Land, while expropriating Kasper had already broached such a Perspective woman divorce her husband and commit adultery. These authors their land so that they may repop- possibility in his book entitled “Mercy.” are reflecting the Roman legal system (and ours). Probably St. Mat- ulate it with their own preferred Debate in the preliminary session Father John Carville thew and St. Luke are more accurately quoting Jesus. In Jesus’ time religious followers. of the synod last year showed there and Jewish culture women could not divorce their husbands. Only The first question one must ask was rather strong opposition to such a proposal from some impor- the men could divorce their wives. is a simple one: “Where have the tant cardinals in the Roman Curia, the administrative officials of Cardinal Kaveny goes on to point out that Jesus did not use his native Christian population gone the Vatican. Probably the most influential of these was Cardinal insight into God’s original desire for the permanency of marriage to if they are not in Palestine/Is- Gerhard Muller, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the to beat those already bruised by sin. He tells the woman at the well rael?” The second one is, “Why Faith (the CDF). Catholic News Agency has quoted Cardinal Muller that she has had five husbands, but doesn’t tell her to return to her did they leave?” as saying, “One cannot declare a marriage to be extinct on the pre- first. He saves the woman caught in adultery from being stoned, re- Giving emotional and financial text that the love between the spouses is dead ...” And he adds that fuses to condemn her, and simply tells her, “Go. From now on sin no support to a government that puts indissolubility of marriage “does not depend on human sentiments, more.” In other words, he acts like a good pastor. And if she found its Christian population in a legal whether permanent or transitory. This property of marriage is in- someone she could be faithful to, she would probably have to marry status of second class citizenship tended by God himself. The Lord is involved in marriage between him for support. So it is not clear what “sin no more” means for her is both foolish and heartless, but man and woman, which is why the bond exists and has its origin marriage situation. something we will see with in- in God. This is the difference.” So he says that the bond continues The question of Communion for the divorced and remarried has creasing frequency in the West even though the divorced couple cannot live together again. many ramifications. Those for and those against may not come to any in our own cultures. Palestinian Cardinal Kasper’s counter argument is that, “Allowing them (di- consensus in the coming final session of the Synod on the Family. As Christians have been the recipi- vorced and remarried Catholics) to receive the Eucharist, after all, John Allen, religion editor for the Boston Globe and editor of “Crux,” ent of this official policy for many does not mean that they can contract a second sacramental mar- the online commentary on all things Vatican, wrote on Aug. 8, “Be- years while the West watched and riage during the lifetime of their first spouse.” The questions are ware of unintended consequences on the divorced and remarried.” turned its back. Perhaps it will be how long is the remarried person considered to be in a state of sin, How would this work in practice? If the pope authorized the well now for us to contemplate and what kind of dispositions are required for receiving the Eucha- bishops to make the decisions to readmit divorced and remarried this verse from Holy Writ: “... rist? Is it a reward for living a life without any serious fault or moral persons to Communion on a case by case basis as Cardinal Kasper For what things a man shall sow, failure? Or is it, rather, receiving the real presence of Christ as food suggests, the bishops couldn’t handle all the cases. They would those also shall he reap”. for the journey of life? What does “properly disposed” mean? have to delegate these to their priests. But if the priest allowed the For Cardinal Kasper there are five criteria. The divorced and wronged party in a divorce to go back to Communion and not the Pamela Nakhleh remarried person receiving Communion should (1) be sincerely other party, the second party would cry foul, appeal to the bishop, Denham Springs sorry that he or she failed in the first marriage; (2) view a return to and if necessary to Rome. We would still need an objective forum that marriage as out of the question; (3) understand that the second to settle disputes, and that means a marriage court. We are back to Letters to the Editor marriage cannot be abandoned without incurring new guilt there square one. The priests would not want the grief, and probably say may be children from the second marriage; (4) attempt to conduct yes to everyone. Letters to the Editor should be typed and limited to 350 words and the second marriage in the context of faith, and (5) long for the No wonder the pope is asking for prayers for the Synod on the contain the name and address of sacraments of reconciliation and Communion. Family. But then, was not the beginning of Vatican Council II rather the writer, though the address will Those, like Cardinal Muller, who argue from the point of the similar? Yet, some things did change for the better. not be printed. We reserve the right indissolubility of marriage, insist that because a sacramental Come Holy Spirit! to edit all letters. Send to: Letters to marriage endures until one’s spouse dies, the church has to treat the Editor, The Catholic Commenta- FATHER CARVILLE tor, P. O. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, the second marriage as adulterous. This has been the traditional is a retired priest in the Diocese of Baton Rouge LA 70898-4746, or to [email protected]. teaching of the Catholic Church. As Jesus said, “What, therefore and writes on current topics for The Catholic Commentator. He God has joined, let no man separate” (Mk 10:9). Yes, the Catholic can be reached at [email protected].

| PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. Sept. 8 Rev. Randy M. Cuevas Sr. Renee Daigle MSC Dcn. Albert R. Ellis Jr. Sept. 19 Rev. Philip V. Eapen CMI Dcn. Randall A. Clement Sept. 12 Rev. Al. M. Davidson Sr. Therese Dinh DM Dcn. Steven C. Gonzales Br. James Burns SC Dcn. Benjamin J. Dunbar Jr. Sept. 16 Rev. Thomas P. Duhé Sr. June Engelbrecht OP Sept. 9 Rev. Gregory J. Daigle Br. Ramon Daunis SC Dcn. H. John Ferguson III Sept. 20 Rev. Denis O. Ekwugha Dcn. C. Collura Sept. 13 Rev. Christopher J. Decker Br. Clement Furno CSsR Dcn. Richard H. Grant Sr. Judith Couturie CSJ Dcn. W. Brent Duplessis Sept. 17 Rev. Matthew C. Dupré Br. Ronald Hingle SC Sept. 10 Rev. Peter Ai Dang Sr. Mary Ann Diaz DM Dcn. Natale (Nat) J. Garofalo Sept. 21 Rev. Michael A. Galea Dcn. David L. Dawson III Sept. 14 Rev. Bradley A. Doyle Sr. Dehra Elliot CSJ Dcn. Ronald J. Hebert Br. Eldon Crifisi SC Dcn. Jeff R. Easley Sept. 18 Rev. Reuben C. Dykes Sr. Rosalina Tesoro Sept. 11 Rev. Jamin S. David Br. Alan Drain SC Dcn. Edward J. Gauthreaux Evangelista DM Dcn. Guy E. Decker Sept. 15 Rev. Vincent J. Dufresne Br. Harold Harris SC September 4, 2015 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17 Bishop Muench encourages support, prayer for 40 Days for Life s part of our Since its beginnings in 2007, the 40 Days for Life campaign has mobilized respect life Aefforts, I am over 650,000 people worldwide in 579 cities. It has saved over 10,330 babies encouraging all the people of our diocese from abortion and has led many post-abortive women and men to healing. to support the 40 Days for Life campaign. This Catholic organizations and individuals are heartily about the campaign and inviting family, friends, neigh- marks the fifth year welcomed to become involved in one or more of the fol- bors and fellow parishioners to participate. that we have joined lowing ways: Since its beginnings in 2007, the 40 Days for Life New Orleans, Shreve- a) Through prayer. I suggest we commit to pray for campaign has mobilized more than 650,000 people port and cities around an end to abortion and to intensify that spirit of prayer worldwide in 579 cities. It has saved more than 10,330 the world in this through some form of fasting during these 40 days. babies from abortion and has led many post-abortive simultaneous pro-life Recognizing the power of prayer, we call upon God to women and men to healing. It is an ecumenical and effort. Last year in Ba- allow our efforts to bear fruit. community-based effort that has successfully raised the ton Rouge alone, more From The Bishop b) Through peaceful vigil. I encourage all who feel awareness of pro-life issues in the local communities. than 1,300 people be- called to take a stand for life to sign up for part of the We are pleased to be part of this important ministry. came actively involved Bishop Robert W. Muench on-going vigil that will take place at the Delta abortion For more resources and information on how groups in the campaign, and facility, located at 756 Colonial Drive in Baton Rouge, and individuals can become involved, please contact 21 babies were con- from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during these 40 days. Your the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 225-242-0164. firmed saved from the evil of abortion. presence would be an unmistakable witness to the You may also visit the website at: 40DaysForLifeBRcom. This year the 40 Days for Life campaign will take sacredness of life. Thank you for your interest, support and involvement place from Sept. 23 through Nov. 1. Parishes, schools, c) Through community outreach. By telling others in this and other pro-life activities. Human nature – Is it somehow all wrong?

n American humorist was once religious and moral fault, less other things that, on within our nature, which can seem so asked what he loved most in life. as if our natural wiring was the surface at least, would selfish and amoral at times, have their AThis was his reply: I love women somehow all wrong and seem to have nothing to do own moral intelligence and purpose. best; whiskey next; my neighbor a little; we were responsible for with God and are seem- They protect us, make us reach out for and God hardly at all! its flaw. But that answer is ingly drawing our attention what keeps us alive, and, not least, en- This flashed in my mind recently both simplistic and harm- away from God. But, as sure that the human race keeps perpetu- when, while giving a lecture, a woman ful, it misunderstands God’s Rahner shows, and as is ev- ating itself. Finally, God also put those asked this question: Why did God build design, lays a guilt-trip ident in our experience, in earthy instincts in us to pressure us to us in one way and then almost all of the on us, and has us feeling every one of those explicit enjoy life and taste its pleasures – while time expect us to act in a way contrary bipolar vis-à-vis our natural desires there is present, im- God, like a loving old grandparent watch- to our instincts? I knew what she meant. make-up and the demands plicitly, beneath the desire ing her children at play, remains happy Our natural instincts and spontane- of faith. and as the deepest part of just to see her children’s delight in the ous desires generally seem at odds with How do we reconcile the that desire, the longing for moment, knowing that there will be time that towards which they are supposedly seeming incongruity be- and pursuit of something enough ahead when pain and frustration directed, namely, God and eternal life. tween our natural make-up In Exile deeper. Ultimately we are will force those desires to focus on some A religious perspective, it would seem, and God’s intent for us? longing for the depth that deeper things. calls us to reverse the order described by We need to understand Father Ron Rolheiser grounds every person and When we analyze more deeply God’s that American humorist, that is, we’re human instinct and human object, God. To cite one of design for human nature and understand to love God first, our neighbor just as desire at a deeper level. We might begin Rahner’s more graphic examples, a man ourselves more deeply within that design, deeply, and then accord to the human with St. Augustine’s memorable phrase: obsessed with sexual desire who seeks we realize that, at a level deeper than pleasures we are so naturally drawn to a You have made us for yourself, Lord, and out a prostitute is, implicitly, seeking spontaneous feeling, and at a level deeper very subordinate role. But that’s not what our hearts are restless until they rest the bread of life, irrespective of his crass than the wisecracks we make about happens most of in you. When we surface intent. ourselves, we in fact do love God best; the time. Gener- Why are we built in one analyze our natural God didn’t make a mistake in design- love our neighbor quite a bit; and, very ally we are drawn, makeup, natural ing human desire. God’s intent is written happily, love whiskey and the pleasures and drawn very way and then called to live instincts and natural into very DNA of desire. Ultimately our of life quite a bit as well. powerfully, to- desires more deeply, make-up directs us towards God, no wards the things in another way? we see that all of matter how obsessive, earthy, lustful and OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, teach- of this earth: these ultimately are pagan a given desire might appear on a er and award-winning author, is presi- other people, pleasure, beautiful objects, drawing us beyond the more-immediate given day. Human nature is not at odds dent of the Oblate School of Theology in sex, money, comfort. These seemingly things and pleasures with which they with the call of faith, not at all. San Antonio, Texas. He can be contacted have a more-powerful grip on us than do appear to be obsessed. They are drawing Moreover, those powerful instincts through his website ronrolheiser.com. the things of faith and religion. us, persistently and unceasingly, towards Doesn’t this then put our natural feel- God. ings at odds with how God intended us Karl Rahner, in trying to explain this, to feel and act? Why are we, seemingly, makes a distinction between what we Mission Statement built in one way and then called to live in desire explicitly and what we desire im- The mission of The Catholic Commentator is to provide news, information another way? plicitly. Our instincts and natural desires and commentary to the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Catholics The question is a good one and, unfor- draw us towards various explicit things: and their neighbors alike. In doing so, The Catholic Commentator strives to tunately, is often answered in a manner love for another person, friendship further the wider mission of the Church: to evangelize, to communicate, that merely deepens the quandary. Often with someone, a piece of art or music, a to educate and to give the Catholic viewpoint on important issues of the we are simply told that we shouldn’t vacation, a movie, a good meal, a sexual present day. feel this way, that not putting God and encounter, an achievement that brings religious things first in our feelings is a us honor, a sporting event and count- 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS September 4, 2015

Remembering 9/11 – St. Thomas More Church, [email protected]. Pro-life Mass – A monthly pro-life Mass will be 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, will host a “Re- celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m. at St. Agnes membering 9/11 Patriot’s Day” on Friday, Sept. 11, Garage Sale – St. Thomas More School, 11400 Church, 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge. For informa- 6:30 p.m. For information, call 225-272-2372. Sherbrook Dr., Baton Rouge, will host a garage sale to tion, call 225-383-4127. raise money for its gymnasium renovation on Satur- Bible Studies – The following Bible studies will day, Sept. 26, 7 a.m., in the school gym. For informa- Afternoon of Reflection – Father Donald be held in the Diocese of Baton Rouge: “Women in the tion, call 225-275-2820. Blanchard will present an afternoon of reflection on Old Testament,” 11 weeks, beginning Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Parish Hall, 2250 Main New Horizons Support Group Meeting – New Queen of Scotland Church, 30300 Catholic Hall Road, St., Baton Rouge, following the 9 a.m. Mass. Cost of Horizons Group, a peer social ministry group for wid- Albany. The topic is “Would the REAL Jesus please program is $30. Call 225-387-6671 to register. “Un- ows and widowers, will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11:30 stand up? Finding the Eucharist Christ in our lives.” locking the Mystery of the Bible,” (DVD) with Jeff a.m., in the Lake Sherwood Village Retirement Com- For more information, please call Father Jamin David Cavins, Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Mark munity, 4101 Plaza Tower Dr., Baton Rouge, behind at 225-567-3573. Church, 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales. Visit stmarkgon the Londoner on Sherwood Forest Blvd. Lunch is zales.org or call 225-647-8461. available for $10. Call Shannon Baldridge, Marriage Metairie Retreats – Several retreats are sched- and Family Life Office, at 225-242-0323. uled at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat House, Separated and Divorced Program – A series 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. “Open my Heart, Lord,” a for the separated and divorced, “Return to Life,” will Paul D’Arcy Silent Retreat – Paul D’Arcy will young woman’s retreat, is scheduled Sept. 12-13 ($120); be held for five Sundays, 2:30 – 5 p.m., beginning lead a silent retreat on Thursday, Sept. 17 through a men’s retreat “God’s Love for…” with Father Paul Hart Sept. 20, in the media center of St. Aloysius Church Sunday, Sept. 20, at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, is set for Sept. 18-20 ($225); and “A Weekend of Prayer: in Baton Rouge, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge. For 39003 Rosaryville Road, Ponchatoula. For more infor- Refreshment for Married Couples” with Lloyd and Jan information and application, call Angela Falgoust at mation and to register, call 225-294-5039 or email sda Tate will be held Sept. 25-27 ($350 per couple). For 225-343-6657, ext. 3031 or 225-278-7321 or email af [email protected]. more information, call 504-887-1420.

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WRITERS HONORED – Elizabeth Boudreaux was the grand prize winner of the Serra Club of Baton Rouge annual essay contest. Boudreaux, a seventh-grade student of the Holy Family Home- schoolers association, was presented a check for $350 and a plaque. The assigned topic for the contest was “Mary Leads Us to Her Son.” Other first-place winners from their schools were Jace Angelette from Mater Dolorosa School in Independence; Eli Mar- shall from Our Lady of Mercy School; and Hannah Hoffer from St. Jean Vianney School in Baton Rouge; Grant Blanchard of St. John Interparochial Elementary/Middle School in Plaquemine; and Danielle DePierri of St. Theresa Middle School in Gonzales. The contest is open to all Catholic schools and Catholic home- schooled sixth through eighth grade students. Boudreaux, fourth from left, is pictured with her grandparents Cyndy and Pat Brad- ley, Casey Boudreaux, Cassandra Boudreaux, parents Myriah and Greg Boudreaux and Serra Club Immediate Past-President Da- mian Calato. Photo submitted by Robert Chasuk

EUCHARIST  Communion, then he would not Through transubstantiation, James and St. Philip Church in true drink in Chapter 6 of John’s From page 1 be present in any of the sacra- the Communion host and wine Vacherie, urges people to see re- Gospel is trustworthy. When we ments.” become the body and blood ceiving Communion as entering believe what Jesus says is true Clergy of the Diocese of Baton Because human beings often of Christ. But looking at the into the mystery of Christ with- and we put that belief into ac- Rouge say to understand the need something tangible in or- physical Communion host and out skeptical eyes. tion at the eucharistic prayer, real presence, Catholics should, der to believe, Christ gave us the chalice of wine, some may have “It’s not surprising that there then we are acting with faith,” as Cardinal Joseph Tomko, Eucharist, noted Father Martin. problems believing it is the true are so many crime procedural Father Decker said. president emeritus of the Pon- He emphasized, however, that body and blood of Christ and re- dramas on television these Such faith grasps the rela- tifical Committee for Interna- “holy Communion is much more ceive it as they would a cookie or days. People have always en- tional aspect of receiving Com- tional Eucharistic Congresses, than that. It is Christ’s means of piece of pie, said Father Martin. joyed solving a riddle or a mys- munion, according to Father stated at the 48th International redeeming us and bringing us in This is where Catholics must ac- tery,” Father Decker said. “With Decker. Eucharistic Congress in 2004: union with him.” cept the teaching on faith that holy Communion (and the Mass “When we connect the events “Ask, who the Eucharist is, not The Eucharist and Scriptures just because it’s something they in general), it can be tempting to of the Last Supper when Jesus what the Eucharist is.” work together at Mass like body can’t see it, the host and wine view it with the same set of eyes said of the bread, ‘This is my According to Father Jerry and soul, both playing an essen- have become the Lord and they we would use to watch a mys- body,’ and of the chalice, ‘This… Martin, pastor of St. John the tial part in God’s revelation and are about to receive him in a tery show; something we’ve got is my blood,’ to our faith that Evangelist Church in Prai- giving himself to us, Father Mar- real, personal way. to solve. the Holy Spirit still transforms rieville, the Eucharist is Christ’s tin said. He noted that Scripture “If God’s own divine, eter- “Jesus calls us to participate the bread and wine today, then offering of himself so people can affirms the true presence of Je- nal son could dwell in a human in the Mass with eyes of faith. we can truly look beyond ap- have a deeper, more intense re- sus in the Eucharist in Jn 6:53: body, why can’t he dwell in a This means that although our pearances and experience the lationship with him. “Amen, amen, I say to you, un- Communion host and chalice of eyes look at bread and wine, we Lord’s true presence. This isn’t Father Martin referred to the less you eat the flesh of the Son wine?” Father Martin asked. are called to believe that what a mystery to be solved, it’s a re- original Baltimore Catechism of Man and drink his blood, you Father Chris Decker, pas- Jesus tells us about his body be- lationship to be deepened and definition of a sacrament: an do not have life within you.” tor at St. James Church in St. coming true flesh and his blood explored,” he said. outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. “I find the word sign can cause a lot of confusion,” Father Martin said. “In everyday Eng- Hospice is About Living lish, people take sign to mean nothing more than a reminder. • We rely upon the intercession of our Blessed Mother to assist us in imitating the healing ministry of Jesus Obviously, holy Communion is Christ as we care for terminally ill patients and their families. much more to us as Catholics •We call forth the compassion and kindness of our staff, who serve in this health care ministry, to respond to than a reminder of what Jesus the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families. did at the Last Supper.” •We believe in the sacredness of life from conception to natural death, and we devote ourselves to Father Martin said a better supporting patients and families through the dying process at the end of life’s journey on this earth and term than sign is means to show new life in eternity. that the Eucharist is not just a reminder, but the actual pres- ence of Jesus. “It’s the most intense means by which Jesus outwardly gives us his divine love, as well as his eternal life,” Father Martin said. “I use terms ‘most intense’ The right people, because all sacraments are an doing the right thing outward means by which we for the right reason. SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS receive God’s grace,” Father Martin said. “But the Eucharist www.NotreDameHospice-NO.org • (225) 243-7358 is the primordial sacrament. If Notre Dame Hospice does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment, ability to pay, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. Jesus were not present in holy 20 The Catholic Commentator September 4, 2015 Catholic Charities honors employees, volunteers at ceremony

By Richard Meek Diocese of Baton Rouge awards were quickly established. She lis- The Catholic Commentator ceremony Aug. 25 at the CCDBR tened as survivors told her their building. stories and assisted families in Shannon Hawkins was hon- Hawkins began working with establishing new lives. ored as Employee of the Year Catholic Charities in the after- “(Hawkins) continues to help and Mike and Vicki Hoorman as math of Hurricane Katrina, be- families in danger of homeless- Volunteers of the Year during the ginning as a case manager in the ness, but also launched Parents annual Catholic Charities of the various FEMA trailer parks that as Teachers, teaching parents about their child’s development in the home,” said Coletta Bar- rett, chairman of the Catholic Charities board. “With a joyful heart, she’s eager to become in- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge recently honored volved with lots of agency activi- several individuals during the agency’s annual awards ceremony ties that fall under ‘other duties Aug. 25 at the CCDBR building. Pictured, left to right, chairman of as assigned.’” the Catholic Charities board Coletta Barrett, Employee of the Year The Hoormans have been ac- Shannon Hawkins, Bishop Robert W. Muench, Volunteer of the Year tive in becoming a foster family Mike Hoorman (his wife, Vicki, also shared in the honor but was not for newborn babies. During the present at the ceremony) and CCDBR Executive Director David past seven years, the couple has Aguillard. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator opened their home to 28 infants, with some of the babies staying Bishop Robert W. Muench relief. He commended the staff up to six months. touched on the 10th anniversary for working endless hours in “The Hoormans provide of Hurricane Katrina and the in- helping as many of those as they much more than just changing strumental role CCDBR played could reach, often at the expense smelly diapers, late night feed- in the recovery effort. He said of their own personal lives. ings, mounds of laundry, count- the storm “is etched in our mind, “We are not only called to be less doctor visits, colicky sleep- in our heart. ministers of care, but to be liv- less nights,” Barrett said. “Mike “We blame Katrina (for the ing ministers of care,” Bishop and Vicki feel called by God to floodwaters that consumed the Muench said. “God calls us to be not only care for the babies but majority of New Orleans). We his face in serving people whose to support the birth parents and have to blame the levees that face we have known or not have adoptive parents along the jour- were not up to the task.” known.” ney. He recalled long lines of “I am so proud of what Catho- “The Hoormanns consider evacuees, sometimes approach- lic Charities is doing in our area this a privilege and a true calling ing 500 people, who were gath- and what you are doing in your to serve Catholic Charities and ered each morning long before various areas. You are helping Joe Skibinski these infants.” the doors of Catholic Charities make a concrete difference. It’s Agent After presenting the awards, swung open, seeking any kind of inspirational.” 1953 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Bus: 225-387-0201  have appeared to Serenilli in pris- Milano. Toll Free: 888-387-0201 VISIT From page 1 on, resulting in his conversion. The priest announced the [email protected] He was present at St. Maria’s can- upcoming visitation during the of 11 after she was stabbed 14 onization on June 24, 1950. unveiling of the Traditions of To- times during an tempted rape. As “She was a marvelous saint morrow master plan for OLOM she lay dying in the hospital, her for our time because she is a church and school on Aug. 19. last words were of mercy toward saint of purity and chastity and “There are so many exciting her attacker: “I forgive Alessan- a wonderful role model for our things happening here at Mercy. dro Serenilli … and I want him young people in a society that Not just things that are brick and with me in heaven forever.” has really become worldly and mortar, but things that are spiri- St. Maria Goretti is said to over-sexualized,” said Father tual,” Father Milano said.

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