Embracing revelations, accepting the un- known, The Moment Page 15 Serving the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Volume 74, Number 43 December 2, 2018

Ordinary First Sunday of Advent lives,

The season of extraordinary Advent is a time when Christians pre- witness pare for the coming of Christ into the Seven Trappist world. This year, the among martyrs to be first Sunday of beatified on Dec. 8 Advent is Dec. 2.

The Advent wreath, By Junno Arocho Esteves with a candle mark- Catholic News Service ing each week of the season, is a tradi- (CNS) — tional symbol of the After Islamic terrorists stormed the Algerian liturgical period. monastery he called home, Trappist Father Christian de (CNS file photos by Cherge felt compelled to put Karen Callaway of pen to paper and write Catholic New World down his testament. and Octavio Duran) Father de Cherge, of the Monastery of Notre Dame de l’Atlas, said he held no ill will to those who One holy hour, one heart of prayer, for one priest would eventually kill him. In his letter, written By Kerin Buntin Minneapolis established the specific priest or bishop” — to pray for their priests. between Dec. 1, 1993, and For The Catholic Moment “Seven Sisters .” a “holy wasting” (Mt. 26:10) Kathy is committed to Jan. 1, 1994, he said he knew The apostolate is a simple prayer for his “deeper con- Seven Sisters at St. Maria extremists in the country fol- WESTFIELD — Kathy structure of seven women formity to Christ.” Goretti, where a group origi- lowed a “caricature of and Mike Duff, parishioners united in prayer for one spe- As the mother of a priest, nally formed to pray for the Islam” and urged his loved at St. Maria Goretti Church cific priest each day of the Kathy Duff naturally wanted pastor and associate pastor, ones to not confuse Muslim in Westfield, are the parents week. Its stated goal is “that to spread the mission. she said. “religious tradition with the of Father Daniel Duff, who our prayers may find the “To encourage other “When another priest was all-or-nothingness of the was ordained to the priest- heart of every priest and women to pray for their pas- assigned to St. Maria Goretti, extremists.” hood in the Lafayette dio- bishop.” tors, priests and bishop is a seven more women came “I do not see how I could cese in 2007. The apostolate is desire God put on my forward to pray a holy hour rejoice that this people that I When Kathy attended a described as “a call to heart,” she said. for him,” Kathy said. love should be globally Lay Missionary of Charity strengthen the Church by One by one, she began Scripture says, “You your- blamed for my murder,” the national retreat, she discov- ensuring that a holy hour is speaking to women in the selves are like living stones Trappist wrote. ered that a Lay Missionary of prayed each day of the week Lafayette diocese who Charity and mother from for the sole intention of a responded to the invitation (Continued on Page 9) (Continued on Page 7)

On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Church will celebrate the solemnity of the of the Blessed Mary. Holy Hour of Healing The solemnity and Reparation is a holy day of obligation All are invited to join Join the celebration! for Catholics Bishop Timothy L. in dioceses Doherty at 5:30 p.m. The Diocese of Lafayette-in- across the Friday, Nov. 30, for a Holy Indiana continues its yearlong United States. Hour of Healing and 75th anniversary celebration Check your Reparation at the Cathe- through Oct. 21, 2019. Join us ’s dral of St. Mary of the in “Uniting in the Heart of bulletin or Web Immaculate Conception. Jesus” throughout the coming site for Mass The opportunity for confes- times in your year. For more information, sions will be available from area. visit www.dol-in.org. 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Page 2 The Catholic Moment December 2, 2018

All are invited to join the Tuesday of each month. Providence, a congregation Sisters of Providence for PEOPLE & The 2018 theme for Taizé is of nearly 300 women reli- song, quiet contemplation “That All May be One.” gious, with more than 200 and inspired readings dur- PLACES The monthly gathering is Providence Associates, was ing an ecumenical Taizé free to attend. The hour- founded by St. Theodore prayer gathering from 7 long service includes music Guerin at Mary-of- p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and time for spoken and the-Woods in 1840. Today, December 2 Dec. 11, in the Church of silent prayers. The prayer Sisters of Providence min- First Sunday space is lit primarily by ister in 17 states, the Dis- the Immaculate Concep- of Advent tion at Saint Mary-of-the- candlelight. For more trict of Columbia and Asia. Cycle C Readings: Woods, located 10 minutes faith traditions are invited information, call 812-535- To learn more, visit Sisters northwest of downtown to the gatherings, which 2952 or visit Taize.Prov ofProvidence.org. Terre Haute. Persons of all take place on the second Center.org. The Sisters of 1) Jeremiah 33:14-16 2) 1 Thessalonians 3:12 to 4:2 3) : Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Monday, Dec. 3 1) Isaiah 2:1-5 2) Gospel: Matthew 8:5-11

Tuesday, Dec. 4 1) Isaiah 11:1-10 2) Gospel: Luke 10:21-24

Wednesday, Dec. 5 1) Isaiah 25:6-10a 2) Gospel: Matthew 15:29- 37

Thursday, Dec. 6 1) Isaiah 26:1-6 2) Gospel: Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Friday, Dec. 7 1) Isaiah 29:17-24 2) Gospel: Matthew 9:27- 31 of St. Mary Parish in Muncie Shelly Vasalakis. They are under the spiritual direction The Saturday, Dec. 8 of Father Andrew Dudzinski and Father Donald Ewulu. recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. As part of its Solemnity of the Artwork on display in this photo was done by Angela celebration, the group served a pancake breakfast to Immaculate Conception of Saval, Legion member. For those interested in learning the parish. Above: Members of the Legion of Mary the Blessed Virgin Mary more about the Legion of Mary, there are several groups include Kathy Lind (president), Angela Saval (secretary), 1) Genesis 3:9-15, 20 throughout the Lafayette diocese. Visit https://legionof Mary Ann Young (treasurer), Carmella Mansfield, Al 2) Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 marycincinnatisenatus.org/ to learn more. (Photo pro- Lind, Donald Shroyer, Melinda Schoenfeldt, Dutch 3) Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 Schoenfeldt and Steve Goodman. Other members vided) include Dan Lee, Teresa Lee, Margaret Goodman and

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“One Body, One Spirit in Christ” Who is the Church?

By Jonathan F. Sullivan though imperfectly, through in that they have finished the of Purgatory. They are “suf- over. . long race (cf. 2 Timothy 4:7); fering” through this process Through prayer, partici- n the first installment of This unity in Jesus their is complete. (which St. Paul describes as pation in the sacraments this series, we asked extends beyond the various As they participate in the being tested in fire; cf. 1 (especially the Eucharist and I “What is the Church?” boundaries that separate us heavenly banquet, they offer Corinthians 3:11-15) as all reconciliation), the works of An equally important ques- — boundaries of nationality, prayers on our behalf. human imperfection is mercy and other spiritual tion, however, is race and politics. It’s important to note that removed so as to achieve the acts, we are engaged in spir- “Who is the Indeed, the Church this communion of holiness necessary to enter itual warfare against the Church?” embraces us in our doesn’t just include those into the joys of heaven. forces of sin and death. The Catholic diversity, desiring who have been named offi- The month of November, These three groups are Church is not just a that all people join cial saints by the Church. beginning with the feast of bound in communion with set of institutions into the one Body of There are many “anony- All Souls on Nov. 2, is often one another: the saints pray- and doctrines, but a Christ and bring mous saints” in heaven — set aside to commemorate ing for us as we pray for the communion of per- their variety of gifts, parents, grandparents, our beloved dead. United souls in Purgatory on their sons — the People of cultures and voca- friends and loved ones who with them through our journey to Heaven. Together, God. But who are the Jonathan F. tions. will never be known by the prayers and sacrifices (espe- we all make up the People of members of this peo- Sullivan Traditionally, the wider Church. We celebrate cially acts of penance and God, adoring him and par- ple? members of the these holy persons, along almsgiving), we believe we ticipating in the economy of All those who are bap- Church are divided into with the “official saints,” on can assist those in Purgatory salvation. tized are members of the three categories: the Church the solemnity of All Saints in their process of purifica- Church because they have Triumphant, the Church Suf- on Nov. 1 and ask them to tion. Jonathan F. Sullivan is the been baptized into the life, fering and the Church Mili- intercede to God on our The Church Militant are director of parish ministries, death and resurrection of tant. behalf. those still striving for holi- services and catechesis for the Jesus. Even Christians who The Church Triumphant The Church Suffering are ness in their earthly lives — Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. are not members of the are the saints who enjoy those who have died in in other words, us! We are He lives in West Lafayette with are never- union with God in the King- God’s friendship and are called “militant” because his wife and eight children. theless connected to her, dom. They are “triumphant” undergoing the purification our struggles are not yet

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ach time we celebrate Jesus the Lord’s Resurrec- gives E tion on Sunday at A Moment St. Peter Mass, we pray together the with keys in ancient creed of our faith. this detail This creed summarizes the Monsignor seen on teaching of Jesus for us, his the facade followers, as it was received of St. and codified in the early BY MSGR. JOHN DUNCAN Peter’s Church. Basilica Local churches such as at the Rome (with the Apostle’s So what does apostolic Vatican. Creed), Alexandria, Jeru- really mean? salem and other centers of In his public life, Jesus Christianity listed these had chosen 12 men from (CNS file teachings for those who among his followers to fol- photo/ were baptized in early local low him very closely Paul churches or dioceses. The (Matthew 10:1-8). He called Haring) first formulation of these them apostles, literally beliefs for the entire Church meaning the ones who were came in 325 in Nicaea near sent. Jesus sent them to teach Istanbul, ancient Constan- his truths of salvation. After tinople. In that small town, his death and resurrection, those churches. send (John 16:7-13). never changed. 318 bishops met to clarify the he sent them not only to the These original churches of The comes to Very sadly, we can see teachings of Jesus. Jewish people, but also to the apostles, and others that this apostolic Church in how some Christian groups At this first General or the whole world for the have subsequently been every age from God the have broken off from the , the same purpose (Matthew established through them, Father and Jesus, his Son and original Catholic Church. bishops formulated the 28:16-20; John 17:18). He are apostolic since they trace our Savior. They have come to teach a which we pray promised to be with them their origins back to the orig- It is truly a miracle that wide variety of differing and each Sunday. It concludes always in their teaching of inal apostles of Jesus. Bish- this apostolic character per- contradictory doctrines, sep- with a profession of belief in his message. ops of these churches are mitted the Church to teach arating from this apostolic the Church that Jesus estab- The New Testament books said to have apostolic suc- the original doctrines which truth in the Holy Spirit. lished as being one, holy, tell us of the apostles going cession since over the cen- Jesus gave to the apostles But the Catholic Church, catholic and apostolic. In into the Jewish world as well turies they have succeeded 2,000 years ago. The Holy often with great sufferings previous reflections, we as the gentile, pagan world directly from these original Spirit has continued to pre- and reverses, has continued have seen that the Catholic to establish churches. apostles. serve this body of truths in to be apostolic in both origin Church possesses unity, is As St. Paul did with Timo- In addition to tracing their the Church without addi- and teaching. We need to catholic or worldwide, and thy, Titus and others, these origins back to the original tion, subtraction or other pray that all Christians can presents a program for holi- original apostles established apostles, apostolic churches change. The Church’s under- once again be truly apostolic. ness in its doctrines, moral local churches throughout also have the direction and standing of these doctrines Msgr. John Duncan has been code and sacramental life. It the ancient world and guidance of the Holy Spirit has deepened and devel- a priest of the Lafayette diocese is also apostolic. ordained bishops to lead which Jesus promised to oped over the years, but for more than 58 years.

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Guest column Let’s create new patterns as we face difficult conversations

By Michael O’Connell “give an explanation to any- because he cares for you know exactly how people afraid to give the other per- one who asks you for a rea- (5:7).” This does not mean suddenly turn away from son a little praise. “It is so Have you ever heard the son for your hope.” As every conversation needs to you or stop listening. It is good to see you!” “I appreci- expression “Never discuss Christians, we should not be be picked up. But every per- important to take a moment, ate this opportunity to talk, politics or religion in polite afraid to enter into difficult son has the dignity to be prepare ourselves, and thanks for sharing with me.” company”? While this may conversations and to encour- heard and to be seen. And attune to the other person. “I know we don’t see eye to be safe advice, I wonder if it age others, to challenge instead of being stuck, can What do you know? How eye on this, but thank you is the best advice. I’m sure thought with the light and we be brave enough to can you reflect Christ’s love for listening. I need to step many of us have experi- hope of the Gospel. Yet, it become unstuck and listen in to them right now? Take a away.” Relationships are not enced showing up to can be so difficult when we a new way? moment to turn off the a short-term experience, Thanksgiving and finding feel unheard, or unseen, One of the biggest reasons expectations of what will they are a journey. When we yourself either thrown into, especially with people we for breakdown in trust is happen in this conversation, are hurt or confused, we can or hiding from, an intense love. predictability. In relation- but instead be prepared to be only see that which causes debate among family mem- Friends, we can’t tap out. ships, we learn and become present to the other person. the confusion. It is important bers. In these situations, the If we turn on any media out- accustomed to the back-and- • Puzzle — Try not to end to remember that the other obvious response is let, we constantly forth pattern of a relation- sentences with periods. Peri- person may have similar to avoid it altogether, hear how “divided” ship. We learn the pattern ods become quick lines in feelings. Embrace the jour- or be prepared to we are. Maybe it is we have with that person. In the sand in conversation and ney with that person to help jump in the next time politics within your order to feel safe with some- can lead to misunderstand- put that moment in context. ready for the fight. family that gets the one, the other person must ing. Instead, try to be curi- Instead of shutting down, For me, I love a blood pressure up. be predictable more than 85 ous. The more question allow an opportunity for good debate. I’m the Maybe it is religion. percent of the time. This is marks you can use, the more grace. type of person that Maybe it is a misun- equally empowering, and you invite that person to be There may be difficult wants to share new derstanding be- discouraging. If every time heard and understood. conversations to be had this ideas and challenge Michael tween generations, you see Uncle Joe, he imme- Instead of presenting as holiday season. As Chris- expected answers. O’Connell or the inability to diately jumps into a blame- defensive or aggressive, you tians, let us not tap out, but Unfortunately, on seek forgiveness laden rant about your can be curious and interest- let us love in a renewed way. more than one occasion, I’ve from past hurts. Maybe I feel cousin, then he will most ed with questions. You Let us create new patterns discovered that what I judged, or maybe I feel the likely do it again! On one might try, “I don’t under- and new opportunities to thought was an uplifting, need to instruct someone on hand, it is empowering that stand what you mean, can work through difficult expe- spirited debate left the other what they are not doing you have this info, and you you explain more?” “I heard riences. person enraged or crushed, well. Whatever that thing know exactly how Uncle Joe you say ... did I hear you cor- As 1 Peter tells us, “Above not willing to enter into may be — don’t tap out. If is going to greet you. On the rectly?” “Do you really feel all, let your love for one another conversation. I we all simply go to our cor- other hand, it is discourag- that way?” The other beauty another be intense, because missed an opportunity to lis- ners because we don’t know ing, and you may have the of questions is it can raise love covers a multitude of ten and see the other person, how to continue having the thought “Ugh ... not again.” empathy for you. Instead of sins” (4:8). and accidentally exerted my conversation, or are so So, let’s change the pattern. walking away from a con- Michael O’Connell is a pas- opinion and myself. This is wounded from past experi- Uncle Joe may respond the versation confused or hurt, toral associate at Holy Spirit where tension and hurt ences that we hide from the same way, but that does not you can walk away with Parish in Fishers, and a begins. When we forget the conversation, then we give mean that I have to. To build answers and understanding. licensed marriage and family other person, or when the in to the forces that are more a new pattern of predictabil- • Praise — It is vulnerable therapy associate with an office other person forgets me, we interested in keeping us ity, try out the three ‘P’s’. and courageous to share in Broad Ripple. He is a hus- fall into a trap of only wanti- apart than learning from one • Prepare — Since Uncle with one another! Even if band and father of two and ng to be heard, and not be another, and allowing the Joe has been so predictable, you don’t agree with the enjoys reading, exploring connected. Holy Spirit to work within you probably know exactly other person, if we simply nature with his kids and good In 1 Peter 3:15-16, we read us. what is going to happen. walk away angry, it’s that conversations. that we are to be open to 1 Peter continues: “Cast Alternatively, if you are the much harder to come back to You can read more from him conversation, and ready to all your worries upon him Uncle Joe type, you may the conversation. Don’t be at joyfulcounselingindy.com

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Seven Trappist monks among martyrs to be beatified Dec. 8

(Continued from Page 1) brings extreme conse- quences.” The sense of impending Recalling Father de doom felt by Father de Cherge’s final testament, Cherge would prove correct Cardinal Becciu said the when he and six of his fellow martyred prior knew until — Fathers the day he died how to dis- Christophe, Bruno and tinguish between “the Islam Celestin as well as Brothers that he knew and he experi- Luc, Michel and Paul — enced” and the beliefs of were murdered in 1996 by extremists who “betrayed members of the Armed Islam in its essence.” Islamic Group in Tibhirine, “He knew an Islam that Algeria. was tolerant and, in being in More than 20 years after contact with (Muslims), he their martyrdom, the seven saw them as respectful, Trappist monks will be beat- friendly people who needed ified along with 12 of their help. They were ready to fellow martyrs who were help and receive (the monks) killed between 1993 and in their homes. So, he could- 1996, while Algeria was n’t react by saying, ‘All Mus- locked in a 10-year armed lims are that way’ and give a conflict between govern- global judgement,” Cardinal ment forces and extremist Becciu told CNS. Islamic rebel groups. Franciscan Father Giulio Cardinal Angelo Becciu, Cesareo, editorial director of prefect of the Congregation Trappist monks and a guest are pictured at the Monastery of Notre Dame de l’Atlas near the Vatican publishing for Saints’ Causes, will pre- Medea, Algeria, in this undated photo. Seven Trappist monks of the monastery were house, said the lives of the side over the Dec. 8 Mass murdered in 1996 by the members of the Armed Islamic Group. They will be beatified Trappist martyrs detailed in and for the six Dec. 8 in Oran, Algeria. (CNS photos courtesy Vatican for Communication) the book also dispel the women and 13 men in Oran, myth that the path to holi- Algeria. Church will formally recog- cal process of his beatifica- ness in staying with their ness is lived only by “people In anticipation of their nize the sanctity of the seven tion had not begun.” people despite the risks, the who do extraordinary long-awaited canonization, Trappist martyrs, St. John “The Holy Father gave monks are a testament to the things, who do a lot of the Vatican publishing Paul II recognized their holi- him a big pat on the back brotherhood that exists penance, work so many mir- house, Libreria Editrice Vati- ness soon after their death. and told him, ‘This monk between Christians and acles or who are out of the cana, presented a new book Father Georgeon said the must absolutely be included Muslims, Vayne said. ordinary.” on the lives of the Trappist book’s cover features a pic- in the mosaic. You will see Just as Francis said Although the monastic martyrs: “Simply Christians: ture of a mosaic located in that he will obtain great that martyred Christians of experience is something that The Life and Message of the the Vatican’s Redemptoris graces for us.’ It was a different denominations not all Christians live, the Blessed Martyrs of Tib- Mater Chapel: It pictures prophetic word from St. John share “an ecumenism of Trappist martyrs “gave of hirine.” Father de Cherge, flanked by Paul II, who was the first to blood, we can also speak of a themselves in what did” The book, written by two martyrs of the Church. spread the monks’ reputa- Muslim-Christian interreli- through their daily activities, Trappist Father Thomas He said he asked Jesuit tion of holiness,” the postu- gious brotherhood of blood,” which ranged from black- Georgeon, postulator of the Father Marko Rupnik, who lator said. Vayne said. smithing to providing med- monks’ canonization cause, designed the mosaic, how Vayne, who was born and Cardinal Becciu, who ical care for their Algerian and Francois Vayne, commu- the Trappist monk was raised in Algeria until his wrote the book’s preface, neighbors, Father Cesareo nications director for the included in the final design. teens, told journalists the told Catholic News Service told CNS. Knights of the Holy Sepul- Father Georgeon recalled memory of his martyred that the example of the Trap- “This is a great message chre, details the lives of the Father Rupnik “told me that friends continues to move pist martyrs teaches Chris- for all of us because, in the monks before their martyr- he met the Holy Father (St. him. He recalled often visit- tians today to be “strong, end, we think that saints are dom. John Paul) to present the ing the Tibhirine monastery, courageous, faithful and far away,” he said. “Instead, In a video message shown project, but there were which “was the lung of the coherent” in the face of per- we are all saints in the mea- during presentation of the doubts of including Father diocese.” secution and to give “them- sure in which we live within new book Nov. 19, Father Christian only three years Through their work in selves to the cross, even this logic of giving ourselves Georgeon said that while the after his death. The canoni- helping others and their wit- though going to the cross (to others).”

The Monastery of Notre Dame de l’Atlas near Medea, Algeria, is pictured The graves of monks murdered in 1996 are seen in the cemetery of the in this undated photo. monastery in this undated photo. Page 8 The Catholic Moment December 2, 2018

Guest column Our Lady of Guadalupe’s unique story, rich traditions

By Deacon John Etter paths to meet him. She ques- vador. There also will be a Contributing Writer tioned Juan, “What road is cross and incense in the pro- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Cicero this thou takest, son?” cession. Ordained Sept. 14, 2013 A tender dialogue ensued The schedule is a bit dif- and she reassured Juan that ferent on Wednesday, Dec. 5. ec. 12 is the feast day his uncle would be cured. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., there of Our Lady of Without further hesitation, will be a bilingual holy hour, D Guadalupe, the he joyously made the bish- along with a Eucharistic patroness of the Americas op’s request for a sign. She blessing. and unborn children. told him to go to the rocks On Wednesday, Dec. 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe is and gather roses. He knew it from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m., there unlike any other was neither the time will be mananitas to Our apparition of the nor the place for Lady. This is an hour of Blessed Virgin Mary. roses, but he went singing and music in the It is the only appari- and found them. church. Breakfast then will tion where Our Lady Gathering the roses be served from 6 a.m. to 7:30 left a miraculous into his tilma, a long a.m., followed by a Mass in image of herself that cloak used by the English at 8 a.m. was untouched by native people of the Beginning at 6 p.m. on human hands; and it period, he returned Dec. 12, there will be a multi- is the only universal- Deacon to the Blessed Moth- cultural bilingual Mass. ly venerated Madon- Etter er. She rearranged After Mass, there is a fiesta na and child image the roses and told in the Parish Hall. where Our Lady appears him not to touch them until Father Jeff Martin, pastor pregnant rather than hold- he saw the bishop. at All Saints Parish, liked ing the infant Jesus. When he arrived in the that in addition to the The historic story sur- presence of the bishop, he prayers and worship, many rounding this Marian knelt before him and unfold- of the worshippers will be apparition is fascinating. ed his cloak. The roses fell dressed in their native cloth- There are so many details out and to Juan Diego’s sur- ing. regarding the time period prise, the bishop and his Father Martin extended and culture when the image attendants knelt before him, an invitation that all are wel- was revealed. These details awed by what they saw. come to attend. combine to make this a truly Inside the tilma was a glow- The feast of Our Lady of significant apparition, not ing life-sized figure of the Guadalupe is rich in multi- just for the Americas and the Virgin Mary. cultural tradition and cele- Catholic Church, but also for The tilma containing the bration. This is a great family all of humanity. image exists today at a This icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe, painted by iconogra- opportunity to experience The shrine in Mexico for all to pher Christine Uveges, is in St. Mary Parish in Whiting, how different cultures cele- details that Mary appeared see. The image was miracu- Ind. (CNS photo/Laura Ieraci, Horizons) brate this . to a 55-year-old man, Juan lous and has been carefully Diego (now St. Juan Diego) scrutinized for authenticity. have the refractory charac- Lopez replied, “We wanted • • • on the morning of Dec. 9, It has been proven authentic. teristics of human eyes. to make sure it was bilingual 1531. He was hurrying down Here are a few facts about • The eyes of the image in nature. There will be Several parishes across the Tepeyac Hill to attend Mass this miraculous image: when examined through a many people from different Lafayette diocese mark the feast in Mexico City. During this • The image has been microscope reflect the countries speaking different of Our Lady of Guadalupe with time period, that day hap- proven to not be painted by images of the witnesses pre- languages attending. Some a variety of celebrations. Check pened to be the feast day of human hands. sent at its unveiling, includ- countries represented will be the bulletins or Web sites of the Immaculate Conception. • The image and fabric ing Juan Diego and the bish- Honduras, El Salvador, parishes in your area for a Mary asked Juan to go to have lasted in their original op. Guatemala, whose native schedule of local celebrations. Bishop Zumarrage and ask condition for nearly 500 One way to celebrate the language is ‘Chuj,’ him to build a church on the years. feast could be to read up on and the United States. site where she stood. Juan • The fabric of the tilma, the apparition and the tilma. The worship services dutifully did just that. which was made of weak Another suggestion is to will feature Spanish, However, the bishop cactus fiber, should have attend one of the Our Lady English and Chuj.” questioned him and did not decomposed within 15 to 20 of Guadalupe celebrations in The celebration of immediately believe him. years of being woven. a parish nearby. the feast begins on He requested Juan to ask for • No natural or animal All Saints Parish in Monday, Dec. 3, with a sign that she was the Moth- mineral colorings or paint is Logansport has been prepar- a novena to Our Lady er of God. At the time, Juan found on the image. ing for the feast day since of Guadalupe prayed was occupied with his dying • Mary stands on a cres- July. Father Gustavo Lopez, for nine consecutive uncle. At daybreak on Tues- cent moon — the same cres- associate pastor, stated, “The days. At All Saints day, Dec. 12, he was running cent moon that was in the committee, made up of sev- Parish, the rosary will to the St. James Convent for sky on the day of the appari- eral parishioners, has spent a be prayed in Spanish a priest to administer the tion. lot of time putting the wor- and English from 7 sacrament of anointing to his • Mary’s mantle contain- ship service together. The p.m. to 7:45 p.m., fol- uncle. In order to avoid Our ing star constellations are the committee is made up of a lowed by a solemn Lady and the untimely mes- same constellations in the wide range of parishioners, procession through sage of the bishop, he took a sky on the day of the appari- including Luis, a 9-year-old the church with the different route so he could tion. boy, who has shared plan- banner of Our Lady avoid the place where Our • On her rose garment is a ning duties with his father, of Guadalupe fol- Lady had appeared to him topographic map of the geo- Juan.” lowed by five flags: earlier. His attempt to dodge graphic location of her When asked if there is United States, Mexi- her did not work and the apparition. anything different this year co, Guatemala, Hon- Blessed Virgin changed • The eyes of the image than in past years, Father duras and El Sal- December 2, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 9

Members of Seven Sisters Apostolate join in prayer for priests

(Continued from Page 1) “Since 1995, we was really struck by of seven women. have been blessed that.” While priests are being being built up as a spiritual with a Perpetual A booklet of prayed for by one woman house, to be a holy priest- Adoration Chapel Seven Sisters for one holy hour a day, a hood, to offer sacrifices for parishioners and prayers is provided bishop, with the wider scope acceptable to God through visitors alike, so for each member and responsibility of his mis- Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5). they can hear God that is devoted to sion, is offered three holy The Seven Sisters Aposto- speak in silence.” this worldwide lay hours by three women each late also was started at St. The words from apostolic move- day. Parish in Scripture “Be still ment. In 2019, the hope and the Fishers. and know that I am The beauty is that prayer is that 21 committed “What a blessing it is to be God” (Psalm 46:10) every day, more and women will answer the call a part of this larger group of adorn the entry more women are from across the Lafayette women,” said parishioner wall. kneeling in rever- diocese to pray for Bishop and Seven Sisters member Gayle Coomes, a ence before the pres- Timothy L. Doherty. Rosie Zatkulak. “It has been parishioner at St. ence of the Blessed The Catechism of the a great privilege and an Louis de Montfort Sacrament, and Catholic Church teaches, honor to pray a weekly holy and coordinator of praying through the “Prayer is the raising of hour exclusively for our pas- the prayer group for intercession of Our one’s mind and heart to God tor.” the parish’s associ- Lady of or the requesting of good Lisa Henderson, another ate pastor, Father the Grapes, St. John things from God” (#2559). parishioner and Seven Sis- Travis Stephens, Vianney and St. ters member, added, “There said, “I responded Margaret Clitherow, To participate in a Seven Sis- is no greater gift to give to a to a call within a call the three patrons of ters holy hour for Bishop priest than prayer.” after my husband the Seven Sisters Doherty, contact Kerin Buntin The pastor at St. Louis de and I were blessed Apostolate. at [email protected]. Montfort Parish was hum- to go on a pilgrim- Once groups of To start the Seven Sisters bled to learn that a Seven age that Father Gayle Coomes, a parishioner at St. Louis de seven women are Apostolate at your parish, visit Sisters group was dedicated Travis Stephens led Montfort, Fishers, and a Seven Sisters coordi- formed for pastors the Web site at www.Seven and associate pas- SistersApostolate.org. to praying a holy hour for to Portugal, for the nator, prays for Father Travis Stephens. him. 100th anniversary of tors, the next step is For more information about (Photo by Kerin Buntin) “It is a powerful and tan- Our Lady of Fati- to form diocesan- the Lay Missionaries of Chari- gible way to know that I am ma.” agreed to participate,” wide groups to pray for the ty, e-mail Vivian Seaman at being lifted up as a recipient “It was a wonderful sur- Father Stephens said. “Seven bishop. When a bishop is [email protected]. of the Seven Sisters Aposto- prise when Gayle Coomes women praying one hour for prayed for, there is a Seven late,” Father Pat Click said. told me a group of women me each day is incredible. I Sisters goal of three groups

Schoenstatt of Indiana celebrates past, plans for future

By Eileen Thompson “It was a joy to meet the Schoenstatt works to help For The Catholic Moment Schoenstatt family in Indi- renew the Church and soci- ana and to celebrate with ety in imitation in the spirit DELPHI — More than 75 them at the wayside shrine of the Gospel. It seeks to adults and children recently of our Mother Thrice reconnect faith with daily gathered at the Mary, Moth- Admirable of Schoenstatt,” life, especially through a er of the Eucharist, Schoen- Sister M. Deanne said. “I deep love of Mary, the Moth- statt Wayside Shrine in Del- hope many people will come er of God. As an internation- phi to celebrate the 50th and to this beautiful place when al movement, it is present on 100th anniversaries of the they see the sign at the all continents and has mem- deaths of Schoenstatt entrance.” bers from all vocations and founder Father Joseph Ken- “There has been a Schoen- walks in life. tenich (Sept. 15, 1968) and statt shrine in my house for As a place of grace, founding member Joseph many years,” said Deacon Schoenstatt has touched the Engling (Oct. 4, 1918). Mike Gray of St. Boniface lives of millions. The They gathered to foster Parish, Lafayette. “It has Schoenstatt Shrine is the awareness and enthusiasm been a way to keep Mary as movement’s spiritual home for plans to build a daughter Proposed plans for the Delphi site include building a repli- an inspiration through for- and center of life. This shrine shrine, a replica of the origi- ca (daughter) shrine of the original shrine in Germany. mation and as an ordained is dedicated to Mary as the nal shrine in Germany, on deacon in service to her Son. Mother Thrice Admirable, the site in Delphi. tenich, the founder of the Church as Christ loves the ... I know this shrine will Queen and Victress of Schoenstatt Sister of Mary international Schoenstatt Church — yesterday, today continue to bring blessings Schoenstatt. In addition to Ann Astell, who is a profes- Movement. and always.” to the diocese in the future.” the original shrine in Ger- sor of theology at Notre “We thank God for Father Bishop Emeritus William Deacon Stan and Mary many, there are more than Dame University, addressed Kentenich’s long and fruitful L. Higi was principal cele- Ann Zak of St. Boniface 200 replica daughter shrines the crowd before leading the life, which gave six secular brant of the Mass; Father Parish and Deacon Joe and around the world where recitation of the rosary. institutes to the Church and Clayton Thompson, pastor Sherie Poremski of the people gather for prayer, “Thirteen years ago, Bish- a worldwide pilgrims’ of St. Joseph Parish in Del- Cathedral of St. Mary of the renewal and inspiration. op Higi stood here at this movement,” Sister Ann said. phi, delivered the homily. Immaculate Conception also As a unique spirituality in spot in Delphi to dedicate “His tomb bears the inscrip- Schoenstatt Sister of Mary attended. The two the Church, Schoenstatt has the Schoenstatt Wayside tion Dilexit Ecclesiam (He M. Deanne Niehaus, who were ordained on Sept. 15, contributed to the growth in Shrine, and now he is with loved the Church). That’s lives at the movement’s the exact day of Father Ken- holiness of men and women us to mark in a special way how he wanted to be remem- International Retreat Center tenich’s 50th anniversary. since 1914. the 50th anniversary of the bered, and that’s what he in Waukesha, Wis., attended As a movement of renew- For more information, visit death of Father Joseph Ken- wants us to do: to love the to lend her support, too. al in the Catholic Church, www.schoenstattindiana.org. Page 10 The Catholic Moment December 2, 2018

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Contributions to “Happening Thomas Aquinas Parish on and “O Holy Night.” The ... in the Diocese of Lafayette- Saturday, Dec. 1, for a fes- program will be led by in-Indiana” are most welcome. tive Mexican Christmas tra- Father Dominic Petan and FROM BISHOP DOHERTY’S Send items in writing to: P.O. dition, Las Posadas, in performed by parishioners Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 which participants remem- of All Saints; prayers will be PUBLIC DECEMBER SCHEDULE or e-mail: [email protected]. ber and accompany Mary led by Father Jeffrey Martin. Please send information at and Joseph on their way to Scriptural readings will be least two weeks before the Bethlehem. The celebration given by Jeremy Hall. Sunday, Dec. 2 — event to ensure timely notice. will begin with Mass in Stephen Roger Kitts II, 3:30 p.m., Esteem The listing is free. Spanish at 5:30 p.m., fol- tenor, and Todd Miller, bari- lowed by Las Posadas in tone, will perform the musi- Senior Program, Rosary for healing Newman Hall. The event cal selections and accompa- St. Thomas in the Church will include tamales, music, niment will be provided by Aquinas, West WEST LAFAYETTE — All piñatas and more. For more Michael Bowen, Ned Boyd Lafayette are invited to join in praying information, e-mail David and Kimberly Rozzi Bowen. Tuesday, Dec. 4 the luminous mysteries of Miranda at david@boiler The concert is free and open — 10:30 a.m., the rosary each Thursday catholics.org. Those interest- to the public. A free-will Presbyteral Coun- for the intention of healing ed in volunteering to bring offering will be collected. A cil meeting, Saint in the Church. The rosary a food dish may sign up reception will be held after Joseph Retreat & will be prayed beginning online at https://tinyurl. the program. Conference Cen- around noon (after the 11:30 com/yd8oaasu a.m. Mass) at St. Thomas Festival of Lessons ter, Tipton Aquinas Church. Shroud of Turin exhibit and Carols Wednesday, Dec. PERU — All are invited to CARMEL — The Music 5 — 9 a.m., The story of the Child Jesus visit a Shroud of Turin Ministry of St. Elizabeth Provincial Bishops/Indiana Catholic Conference LAFAYETTE — The Cathe- exhibit this month at St. Seton Parish will present a meeting, Indianapolis dral of St. Mary of the Charles Borromeo Parish, in Festival of Lessons and Car- — 1 p.m., Ascension Annual Sponsor Report, Arch- Immaculate Conception the former school gym, at 80 ols at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, diocese, Indianapolis continues its evenings W. Fifth St., Peru. The exhib- Dec. 2, in the nave of the Friday, Dec. 7 — 5:30 p.m., Mass and dinner, Little devoted to the story of the it will be open from 8:30 church. The Festival of Sisters of the Poor, Indianapolis Child Jesus. “The Infancy a.m. to 8 p.m. from Satur- Lessons and Carols is a ser- Narratives: Jesus of day, Dec. 1, to Saturday, vice of Scripture and song Saturday, Dec. 8 — 9 a.m., Mass and breakfast, Nazareth,” written by Pope Dec. 8. Admission is free; that dates to the late 19th Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Benedict XVI, will be used free-will donations will be century. All are invited to Lafayette to delve into the of accepted for the preserva- attend as the event recounts Wednesday, Dec. 12 — 10 a.m., Mass for feast of Our Matthew and Luke. On tion of the exhibit. The the fall of humanity, the Lady of Guadalupe, Catholic Pastoral Center, Thursday, Dec. 6, Father shroud is one of the most promise of the Messiah and Lafayette Kyle Neterer will discuss scientifically studied reli- the birth of Jesus. St. Eliza- — 5:30 p.m., Diocesan Review Board, Bishops Resi- beth Seton Church is locat- the . On gious icons in history. This dence Thursday, Dec. 13, Father exhibit presents the results ed at 10655 Haverstick Thursday, Dec. 13 — Noon, Leadership Team meet- Dominic Petan will present of a comprehensive scientif- Road in Carmel. a session on the birth of ic, historical and forensic ing, Bishops Residence Jesus. On Thursday, Dec. 20, study with numerous pho- Parish mission and 40 Friday, Dec. 14 — 2 p.m., teleconference, Joint Nomi- Deacon Joe Poremski will tographs and illustrations. Hours Devotion nations Workgroup, Chancery facilitate an evening focus- The work was done by the MUNCIE — St. Mary Parish Friday, Dec. 21 — 7 a.m., Mass and presentation at ing on the visit of the Wise Center for the Study of the invites all to attend its Catholic Business Exchange, Indianapolis Men and the flight into Passion of Christ and the annual parish mission and Monday, Dec. 24 — 10:30 p.m., Christmas Mass, Egypt. On Thursday, Jan. 10, Holy Shroud. The center- 40 Hours Devotion on Sun- Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, piece of the exhibit is a full- day, Dec. 2, through Thurs- the series will finish with a Lafayette session led by Anne Roat on length replica of the shroud day, Dec. 6. Mission talks the finding of Jesus in the developed from a photo- will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 — 4:30 p.m., seminarian lector and Temple. Everyone is invited graphic image made by Sunday through Tuesday by acolyte installation, Saint Joseph Retreat & Confer- to attend any or all of the Eastman Kodak. There also Father Jonathan Meyer, MA, ence Center, Tipton evenings which are is a large crucifix showing STB. The theme for the mis- designed to help us situate the wounds of Christ corre- sion will be “Total Surren- Christ in the Christmas sea- sponding to the Gospel nar- der.” Join in Eucharistic nings County, and All Tuesday, Dec. 4, Father son. For more information, rative and evidence from adoration from 7 a.m. to 7 Saints in Dearborn County, Matthew Arbuckle. All are e-mail Anne Roat at the shroud itself, as well as p.m. each day. The opportu- where he is now pastor. welcome to attend. St. John [email protected]. 92 panels detailing the his- nity for confession also will Vianney Church is located tory and science of the be offered daily; visit 40 Hours Devotion at 15176 Blessed Mother Christmas bazaar shroud. www.stmarymuncie.org for FISHERS — St. John Vian- Blvd. in Fishers. For more FOWLER — Sacred Heart a complete schedule. For ney Parish will begin the information, call the parish School will hold its 37th Concert for Christmas more information, call the Advent season by offering office at 317-485-0150 or annual Christmas bazaar LOGANSPORT — All parish office at 765-288- 40 Hours Devotion, begin- visit www.sjvfishers.com. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- Saints Parish will present 5308. Father Meyer was ning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. day, Dec. 1, at the school, “O Holy Night: The Christ- ordained a priest in 2003 2, and continuing through 7 Eucharistic adoration 607 N. Washington St. in mas Story in Scripture and and served as director of p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. In DEMOTTE — All are invit- Fowler. The event will fea- Song” at 3 p.m. Sunday, youth and young adult addition to Eucharistic ado- ed to join in Eucharistic ture craft vendors, bake Dec. 2. The concert will ministry for the Archdio- ration throughout the devo- adoration from 7 p.m. to 8 sale, coffee shop, Kids Cor- include Scripture readings, cese of Indianapolis for five tion, Vespers (Evening p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at St. ner for young shoppers, raf- musical performances, and years. He also has served at Prayer), Benediction and a Cecilia Church, 334 15th St. fles and more. All are wel- prayer. The songs will several parishes, including reflection will be offered SW. Refreshments and the come to attend. include standards such as Our Lady of the Green- each evening at 7 p.m. opportunity for conversa- “What Child Is This,” wood, St. Luke Catholic Guest speakers will include: tion will follow. The Las Posadas “Hark! The Herald Angels Church, the three parish Sunday, Dec. 2, Father Sean evening is sponsored by St. WEST LAFAYETTE — All Sing,” “I Wonder as I Wan- communities of St. Joseph, Pogue; Monday, Dec. 3, Cecilia’s Young Adults. are invited to join St. der,” “Joy to the World” St. Ann and St. Mary in Jen- Father Peter Logsdon; and December 2, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 11

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

“Better Breathers Club” sented by the Frassati Soci- LAFAYETTE — The “Better ety of Young Adult Breathers Club” will hold Catholics. Doors will open its holiday luncheon from 1 at 5:30 p.m., with tip-off at REST IN PEACE p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednes- 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per per- day, Dec. 12, at the Francis- son or $20 per family. Tick- Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed can Healthy Living Center, ets may be purchased at the brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Lafayette-in- located in the Lafayette door. Indiana. Heart Institute Building, 1116 N. 16th St. The club is Save the date/ a program of the American Indiana March for Life Louis Vaughan, 89, died Nov. 12. He was a mem- Lung Association and is Kids’ Page on Page 16 The Diocese of Lafayette-in- ber of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate open to all patients and Indiana, the Archdiocese of Conception in Lafayette. community members who Indianapolis and Right to have COPD, lung diseases, of the Catholic Business Life of Indianapolis invite Michael W. Wallace, 65, died Nov. 16. He was a asthma, emphysema, chron- Exchange, to be held from 7 all to join a “Vigil for Life” member of St. Paul in Marion. ic bronchitis or other respi- a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. on Jan. 21, 2019, and the Barbara Mauch, 77, died Nov. 17. She was a mem- ratory issues. Registration 21, at the Northside Knights Indiana March for Life on ber of St. in Zionsville. for the luncheon is encour- of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st Jan. 22, 2019, in Indianapo- aged; call 765-428-5850. St., Indianapolis. His topic lis. The events will include a will be “Catholic Business youth rally with a night of Names of the deceased are provided at the request “Advent on Tap” Leaders: The Church and worship and a keynote of parishes in the diocese desiring to provide this ZIONSVILLE — In prepara- the World Need You.” Cost speaker at St. John the information. tion for the Christmas sea- is $15 per person for Evangelist Church begin- son, young adults ages 21 to Catholic Business Exchange ning at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Mass Elizabeth “Betty” Seitz, 80, died Nov. 16. A Mass 35 are invited to attend an members and $21 for non- will be celebrated by Arch- “Advent on Tap” evening members and guests; cost bishop Charles C. Thomp- of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 20 at St. beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, includes breakfast. Registra- son and Bishop Timothy L. Clement Catholic Church in Boonville, Ind. She was Dec. 14, at Granite City tion for the meeting will Doherty at 12:10 p.m. Jan. the mother of Deacon Steve Seitz. Brewery, located at 150 W. close at noon on Thursday, 22 at St. John the Evangelist 96th St. in Indianapolis. The Dec. 20; walk-ins are not Church, followed by a event is being sponsored by permitted due to meal plan- march to the state capitol. young teens with opportu- Save the date/ the SANCTUS Young Adult ning. For more information nities to encounter Jesus The O’Connor House and Young Family Ministry or to register online, visit Save the date/ and his Church and engage Celebration of Life Event at St. Alphonsus Liguori the Web site at http:// ”Encounter” with the relevant and pow- CARMEL — The O’Connor Parish in Zionsville. Fea- catholicbusinessexchange. middle school event erful Gospel message. The House will hold its 2019 Cel- tured speaker will be Dr. org. CARMEL — “Encounter: A day will include dynamic ebration of Life Event from Chris Baglow from Notre Catholic Middle School speakers, kerygmatic 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Satur- Dame Seminary in New “Cassock Classic” Event,” hosted by the dioce- preaching, fun and engag- day, March 9, at the Booth Orleans. For more informa- basketball game san Office of Catechesis, will ing games, opportunities to Tarkington Civic Theatre in tion, contact Heidi Rad- NOBLESVILLE — All are be held from 1 p.m. to 9 enter into deep prayer Carmel. All are invited to abaugh at hradabaugh@ invited to attend the fourth p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at St. including Mass, and a call mark their calendars for a zionsvillecatholic.com or annual “Cassock Classic” Elizabeth Seton Church. The to make the decision to unique and fun evening. The 317-873-2885, ext. 511. basketball game, featuring event is open to all sixth- move closer to Jesus. For mission of The O’Connor priests and seminarians of through eighth-grade stu- more information, contact House is to provide a Christ- Catholic Business Exchange the Lafayette diocese, on dents, chaperones, youth Paul Sifuentes at ian home to help single, Bishop Timothy L. Doherty Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. leaders and priests. The [email protected] or pregnant, homeless women will be the guest speaker at Theodore Guerin High mission of this one-day 765-269-4654. improve life for themselves the next monthly meeting School. The event is pre- event of faith is to provide and their children.

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Project Rachel is the Church’s healing ministry to those El Proyecto Raquel es el ministerio de la Iglesia de sanación who have been involved in abortion. para quienes han estado involucrados en el aborto. All calls are confidential. Todas las llamadas son confidenciales. Page 12 The Catholic Moment December 2, 2018

NEWSBRIEFS Quotes Re-Quoted New report: Islamic violence spreading speaks in a “Consumerism is a video mes- great disease today. I am with defeat of IS sage released not saying that we all do for World this, no. But consumerism, LONDON (CNS) — Youth Day, spending more than we The threat to religious Jan. 22-27, in need, is a lack of austerity freedom from Muslim Panama. The in life; this is an enemy of fundamentalists is rapid- pope called generosity.” ly becoming a global upon young phenomenon following — Pope Francis, during the military defeat of Is- people to Mass on Nov. 26. lamic State in Iraq and provoke an Syria, said a new report. uprising of ••• Islamist extremists change by have increased violence serving oth- “Those who perpetuate in Europe, Africa and ers. racist thoughts and ac- Southeast Asia corre- tions suffer without even sponding to their loss of (CNS photo/ realizing it, as their lives territory in the Middle are diminished and slow- East, said a report from Press Office) ly choked off by their Aid to the Church in own hatred, fears, anxi- Need, a Catholic charity Helping others can change the world, pope tells young people eties and selfishness. helping persecuted They fail to receive the Christians. VATICAN CITY (CNS) Panama. said those words uttered by richness, the grace and the The charity’s “Reli- — In a video message to “It is a revolution that Mary during the Annuncia- freedom of an encounter gious Freedom in the young men and women can overturn the powerful tion are “the positive reply of depth with those who World 2018 Report,” around the world, Pope forces at work in our world. of one who understands the are racially or culturally published Nov. 22, noted Francis called on them to It is the ‘revolution’ of ser- secret of vocation: to go be- different from them.” that conditions for reli- provoke an uprising of vice,” he said in the mes- yond oneself and place one- gious minorities in Iraq change by serving others. sage released Nov. 21. self at the service of others.” — Bishop Shelton J. Fabre and Syria have improved In helping those who are The theme for the World Life, he said, can only of Houma-Thibodaux, La., significantly over the suffering, both young be- Youth Day celebrations, find meaning when serving at a social justice gathering past two years. However, lievers and nonbelievers which will take place Jan. God and others. Like Mary, in Washington, D.C. it said Islamic violence can find “a strength that can 22-27, is taken from the young people must engage had intensified in such change the world,” the Gospel of St. Luke, “May it “in conversation with God ••• countries as Indonesia, pope said in a video mes- be done to me according to with an attitude of listen- Somalia, Niger, Libya sage to youth for the up- your word.” ing” so that they may dis- “From time to time I and Pakistan. coming World Youth Day in In his message, the pope cover their calling. was able to work with the people driving up in their A worker sculpts Father Arrupe’s cars ... You could see the need in their eyes, and I al- an angel on a sainthood cause may ways offered a smile, be- Nativity scene open in February cause you never know made entirely of how much a smile can ROME (CNS) — Plans sand in St. help in that situation.” Peter’s Square are under way for a solemn opening in Febru- at the Vatican — Clarissa Pittier, 17, of ary of the sainthood cause Nov. 26. The 52- St. Thomas the Apostle of Father Pedro Arrupe, foot wide Parish in South Miami, who general of the Je- sculpture is recently joined fellow suits from 1965 to 1983. made of sand parishioners in offering Jesuit Father Arturo from Jesolo, an drive-up assistance and Sosa, the current superior, Italian seaside supplies in Panama City, informed Jesuits that the town near Fla., heavily damaged by cause “has been set in mo- Venice. Hurricane Michael. tion in the Vicariate of (CNS photo/ Rome, the place of his ••• Paul Haring) death” and that “from now on, therefore, he is consid- “Humanity has never Sand Nativity scene to be on display in St. Peter’s Square ered a ‘Servant of God.’” produced so much wealth In July, during a meet- and never seen such VATICAN CITY (CNS) wide sand sculpture from tures, like the one that will ing in Spain, Father Sosa poverty. Terrible as it may — Although sand castles Jesolo, an Italian seaside re- be featured in St. Peter’s told Jesuits and lay collab- seem, a certain portion of and sculptures usually con- sort town roughly 40 miles Square, are a tradition in orators that the serious the population simply jure up images of hot sum- north of Venice. Jesolo which, since 1998, work of preparation had does not count, for the mers on the beach, the Vati- The intricate sculpture, has been the home of an an- begun. That preparation economy can survive can will unveil a massive along with a 42-foot-tall red nual sand sculpture festival. included compiling all of without it. Excluded are Nativity scene made entire- spruce tree donated by the At the helm of the sculp- Father Arrupe’s writings the masses.” ly of sand during the cold Diocese of Concordia-Por- ture project, dubbed the and seeking eyewitnesses Roman winter. denone in the northern Ital- “Sand Nativity,” is U.S. who could attest to his ho- According to the Vatican ian region of Veneto, will be sculptor Rich Varano from liness. More than 100 wit- — Cardinal Orani Tem- newspaper, L’Osservatore unveiled at the Vatican’s an- New Smyrna Beach, Fla. He nesses — mainly from pesta of Rio de Janeiro, Romano, the Nativity scene nual tree lighting ceremony will be joined by 11 other Spain, Japan and Italy — writing during a series of displayed in St. Peter’s Dec. 7. artists from around the are expected to testify, Fa- events marking World Day Square will feature a 52-foot Bas-relief sand sculp- world. ther Sosa said. of the Poor. December 2, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 13 ‘Be alert!’: four ways to be more attentive this Advent

By Father Geoffrey A. is downloaded onto a phone, Brooke Jr. a pop-up will appear asking Catholic News Service This week’s about notification settings. topic: Second Most users just click “Be watchful!”and “Be through. The next thing they alert!”are two traditional Sunday of know their phone is blowing spiritual commands often up every couple of minutes heard by Catholics during Advent is with some supposedly valu- the Advent season in prepa- Dec. 9 able piece of information. ration for the birth of Christ To be more attuned to the at Christmas. coming of Christ and less fo- To the contemporary cused on our phones, an Ad- Catholic, they can also pre- create an extra barrier, a sort vent practice could be to go sent somewhat of a conun- of blindness that prevents us into our phone settings and drum. from looking outward for turn off the notifications and Christ. alerts. eing watchful and It’s like trying to see Is it really that necessary alert both imply a through dirty glasses or a to know every time someone B void, an emptiness, dirty windshield; sometimes has liked a comment or something lacking, an expec- we need a good cleaning or tweet? By reducing notifica- tation to be fulfilled. carwash before we can begin tions on the phone, Advent On the other hand, the to see clearly. can be spent increasing alert- Advent season in today’s so- ness for Christ. ciety seems to be an over- Turn down the volume. flow of noise and images, As fun as it may be to Provide a phone bowl. these days all about Christ- blast Christmas music on the When hosting a party for mas. radio every time we get into your family and friends, It doesn’t take much to the car right after Thanks- consider putting out a large “be watch- giving, to be more watchful box or bowl where everyone ful”and no- we ought to consider turning can store their phones dur- tice that down the sound. ing the party. Christmas What if on the way to and This way, if one of the is all from work or school there guests hasn’t followed the around. was no music in the car until advice above and his or her Christmas Christmas? How would that phone starts pinging with songs on help to build up a kind of alerts, others won’t be inter- the radio, holy anticipation for the rupted or stop their conver- Father commer- coming of Christ at Christ- sations to look down at their Brooke cials on TV, mas? phones, too. posts This might not mean a It allows everyone to be abound on the Internet — total ban on music, but at more present to one another it’s everywhere. It’s seem- least some intentional si- at the party, to enjoy each ingly impossible to miss the lence each day as a reminder other’s company and, in fact that Christmas is com- to be watchful for the com- turn, to be more alert to ing. ing of Christ and not just Christ’s coming at Christ- In a world such as this, overwhelmed with tunes. mas. being watchful seems at best redundant, and at worst, a Be alert! Father Brooke is a priest of distraction hiding one from the Diocese of Jefferson City, Christ. Change the Mo. His Web site is https:// Depending on what part notification settings. frgeoffrey.com. of the country a person is (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review) Almost every time an app from, it used to be that alerts were exclusively for serious- become at best just another more difficult. ly inclement weather, such ping, another alert or, at Consider these practical as tornados and other worst, the wolf in the story tips as ideas to jump-start storms. Now alerts are a con- of “The Boy Who Cried our watchfulness and atten- stant part of our life. Wolf,”completely missed tiveness during these days of Between texts, e-mails, so- due to so many other useless preparation for the coming cial media messaging, likes, and superfluous alerts? of Christ. comments, shares and sports For some, the temptation scores, phones constantly this season to run and hide Be watchful! ping with alerts. We’re so ac- in a quiet, dark cave until customed to hearing these Christmas to avoid all of the Go to confession. alerts that now if a phone chaos and noise might not When we speak of being goes off in a room filled with seem like such a bad idea. watchful, the natural inclina- a bunch of people, everyone The more gregarious thrive tion is to look outward, must get their phone out to on all the extra opportunities searching for Christ. But be- check and see if it’s their to socialize and enjoy the fore we can begin to look phone. pandemonium of the season. out, we must first look in- The constant flow of alerts Yet all are still called to ward. only fuels our addiction to “be watchful”and “be alert” By making a good exami- our phones. How are we for the coming of Christ. nation of conscience and supposed to “be alert”for These spiritual commands confession, we can be watch- the coming of Christ when have not been excused by ful of our sins, failings, we are constantly inundated the current culture, though shortcomings, burdens and with alerts? Does Christ not they have perhaps become struggles. These things all (CNS photo/Tom McCarthy Jr., Catholic Review) Page 14 The Catholic Moment December 2, 2018

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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA Signs and wonders

On this first Sunday of Advent, the word of God offers a timely message. For the sights and sounds of the sea- son bring multiple distractions into our daily routines. There is the sensory overload of festive food and drink, and to-do lists and extra errands overwhelm the days and weeks leading to Christmas. At the same time, the liturgical readings of Advent in- vite us to travel another path. God’s word challenges us to slow down, to pause and to take time to fix our gaze on God. We are invited to take the first step in spiritual preparations for the coming of the Lord. “Stand erect and raise your heads because your re- demption is at hand. Beware that your hearts do not be- come drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life,” Jesus says to his disciples. How did the disciples react to these stark words of Jesus?

Surely they must have been startled by Jesus’ warning (CNS file photo/Marko Djurica, Reuters) of imminent signs and wonders in the sun, the moon and the stars. The natural signs that Jesus speaks of point to The mystery of the poor is this: the reality that something is not quite right with the vis- That they are Jesus, and what you do for them, you do for him. ible world as we see and experience it. In the midst of the — Servant of God Dorothy Day turmoil of creation, Jesus says the Son of Man will be re- vealed in a cloud coming in power and great glory. So how is a of Jesus to respond? Is chaos and confusion the final word on the human condition? Jesus A season to step away and ‘be still’ gives his disciples, and us, a powerful answer that fills us with confidence and trust. He also gives us a path to fol- In his new book from Ave that light. That’s really what low on our Advent journeys of faith. Maria Press, titled “Daily we’re yearning for.” Vigilance and prayer are the most fitting attitudes in Devotions for Advent,” Dea- Light Discovering that God- response to the present and future turmoil of the world. con Greg Kandra has writ- shaped hole inside each of While we may never experience the signs that Jesus ten a series of reflections to One us requires taking an honest warns about, there are events and daily happenings that help us spiritually prepare look at ourselves, as well as can disturb our peace of mind. They can be in the natural for Christmas, and we Candle reconnecting with a sense of order or in the order of human relationships. talked about it recently on wonder that many of us lose The headline news each day points to the fact that “Christopher Closeup.” BY TONY ROSSI touch with when we reach a there is something not quite right with the human condi- Deacon Kandra ex- certain age — and especially tion. Whether we like it or not, the confusion and chaos plained, “It’s easy to forget in the cynical culture in of the world affects us in the daily walk of life. that Advent is there because silence is a rare commodity which we live. Jesus reminds his disciples that the anxieties and the we’re so distracted by in today’s world unless we Deacon Kandra states, “It stress of daily life are not the last word on the human Christmas, and the shop- intentionally make time for comes down to trusting that condition. So we turn our eyes to God in Advent to be ping, wrapping, parties, it. there is a higher power, that filled with expectant hope that God becomes one of us to food and everything else. ... The deacon also cites the there is a God who is look- free us from the chaos and darkness of this world. One of the goals of this little hymn “O Come, O Come, ing out for us and who loves This guest editorial was written by Jem Sullivan, secretary book was to try and encour- Emmanuel” because of its us.” for Catholic education of the Archdiocese of Washington. age people to take a few appropriateness for the sea- In addition, adds the dea- minutes a day, if not more, son. He says, “It’s a song of con, “(Advent) helps us to to step away from all of that, anticipation, of yearning be more authentically what and spend more time quiet- and longing. There’s a God wants us to be and ly, prayerfully reflecting on mournful quality to it, also. what God made us to be. what is about to happen Advent comes at the darkest The other big part of (that) is when we celebrate the Incar- time of the year. As the generosity and centering nation.” nights get longer, the days ourselves. The more that we Each of Deacon Kandra’s get shorter and it gets colder. know ourselves and know reflections begins with the So we string lights all who we are and what we’re M ISSION S TATEMENT words from Psalm 46:10, “Be around us to try and fill the about, the more we’re able Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana still, and know that I am darkness with light. But we to give to others, and do it God” because he knows that need to look to Christ to be joyfully and selflessly.” We are the uniting in the heart of Jesus Christ. We join the whole Church in proclaiming the Gospel in Word, Sacrament and Charity for the salvation of all people. December 2, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 15 This side of heaven: embracing revelations, accepting the unknown

t all started with a lost Within a week, Jan was to Judy. through me more and birth certificate. The mining Ancestry.com. An And so, on a Friday night more!” I Holy Spirit was at work Twenty obituary of her mom’s broth- in August, Jan sat at her It’s evident in her art, too: that day and hasn’t slowed er listed his children, includ- kitchen table and wrote a let- She has completed seven down since. Something ing one distinct name: a ter to her birth mom. The icons this year. Normally, My aunt Jan has always member of Jan’s parish, St. words and tears poured out. she’d finish one or two. It’s known she was adopted, Odilia, a thriving Catholic “Thank you from the bot- also evident in her abundant and the many mysteries sur- community in Shoreview, tom of my heart for the gift prayer life, including a daily rounding that reality had BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI Minn. of life and the gift of adop- rosary and many Masses of- never haunted her. She Jan has known and wor- tion,” she wrote. “Thank you fered for her birth parents raised her daughters near St. shipped alongside her first for having me baptized and siblings. Paul, Minn., her husband’s Eventually she applied, cousin for years! Catholic. I know God has “You have to be in motion hometown, and cherished and the following month a The two have since forged been with me from the very for God to act,” she said. her Catholic faith. Now 56, copy of her original birth a warm new friendship, beginning.” “Prayer is action.” she is an empty nester who certificate arrived, bearing meeting and texting regular- She expressed a willing- As the year draws to a volunteers often and paints two revelations: her birth ly. Though her birth father’s ness to meet, but left it up to close, Jan has a peaceful ac- religious icons. name, Theresa Anne, and identity remains unclear, Jan Judy. ceptance of the many re- Last summer Jan was ap- her birth mother’s name, has determined that she has The letter was written in maining unknowns — and a plying for her enhanced dri- Judy. five half-siblings, including one sitting and in the mail joyful optimism for the fu- ver’s license and couldn’t The unusual maiden one in Duluth, Minn. Many the following morning. ture. find her birth certificate. Fi- name prompted an online cousins live nearby, and Jan Initially, Jan hoped for an She’s believing, like never nally, she resolved to send search, and within minutes, recently met an uncle in an- immediate reply. before, that anything is pos- for another one from Penn- White Pages churned up a other St. Paul suburb. None has come, but she’s sible in God. sylvania, where she was 1940 census showing that Reconnecting with her OK with that. “I am living it!” born and raised. The state Judy had grown up — of all birth mom was never her “God is so amazing to Web site noted that it would places — in St. Paul! She is goal, but suddenly it seemed allow me to see these con- Christina Capecchi is a free- soon be issuing original birth 80 and still alive, living in prudent to reach out before nections this side of heav- lance writer in Inver Grove certificates. Florida. someone else mentioned Jan en,” she said. “He is working Heights, Minn.

LOOKING BACK Saints of the week These stories appeared in The Catholic Moment and its predecessor, the Lafayette edition of Our Sunday Visitor: • 50 years ago, Dec. 1, You’re always welcome here. 1968: Following a successful ecumenical study day earli- er in the year, the Lafayette Come to St. Joseph Church, Winchester. diocese and the Religion De- partment of Wabash College have decided to conduct a second such program this week. The theme will be “A Christian Preparation for Christmas.” (1506 - 1552) • 25 years ago, Nov. 28, Feast: Dec. 3 1993: Sister Mary Denis O’Reilly, SSND, principal of Known as the Apostle St. Mary School in Alexan- to the Indies and to Japan, dria, was recently awarded Francis was born in Span- the “Woman of the Year” ish Navarre, the youngest award by the Alexandria in a large family. He stud- Career Women. Sister Denis ied at the University of also serves as the school’s Paris, where he met St. Ig- kindergarten teacher. natius of Loyola, and was • 10 years ago, Nov. 30, among the first seven Je- 2008: Fifth-graders at St. suits who vowed to be Lawrence School, Muncie, spiritual soldiers for recently collected food and Christ. They were or- monetary gifts at their When you are not with us, we miss you. dained as a group in 1537. church and a Walmart store For 11 years, from 1541 for the parish’s food pantry. until his untimely death Lord’s Day Masses More than 1,400 food items after only two weeks in Saturday: 4:30 p.m. were collected, as well as Sunday: 10 a.m. China, Francis evange- $300 to buy additional items. lized in the East Indies, • Five years ago, Dec. 1, To see more Mass times across the Lafayette diocese, visit the Web site at www.dol-in.org Mozambique, , 2013: The 2013 National and look for all of our parishes in coming weeks in The Catholic Moment. Malaysia, Sri Lanka, In- Catholic Youth Conference, donesia and Japan. A mis- held Nov. 20-23 in Indi- sionary prone to seasick- anapolis, drew 24,000 teens ness who had trouble and their chaperones. Partic- learning foreign lan- ipants this year came from guages, he is the patron 44 states, plus Canada and saint of missionaries. the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Catholic News Service) Page 16 The Catholic Moment December 2, 2018

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