Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org January 11, 2015 www.archokc.org Go Make Disciples Pope names 15 new cardinal electors, most from global South By Francis X. Rocca mony to induct the new cardinals Catholic News Service will follow a two-day meeting of the VATICAN CITY – Underscoring entire college, Feb. 12 and 13, “to the geographical diversity of his refl ect on guidelines and proposals selections, Pope Francis named 15 for reform of the Roman Curia.” cardinal electors “from 14 na- The pope’s nine-member Council tions of every continent, showing of Cardinals is currently working the inseparable link between the on a major reform of the Vatican church of Rome and the particular bureaucracy, including a new ap- churches present in the world.” ostolic constitution for the curia. In addition to 15 new electors, Here is the list of the new cardi- Pope Francis named fi ve new car- nals: dinals who are over the age of 80 and, therefore, ineligible to vote in -- French Archbishop Dominique a conclave. Popes have used such Mamberti, prefect of the Apostolic nominations to honor churchmen Signature, 62. for their scholarship or other con- -- Portuguese Patriarch Manuel tributions. Jose Macario do Nascimento Clem- The pope announced the names ente of Lisbon, 66. Jan. 4, after praying the Angelus Pope Francis reverences the tomb of St. Peter as he arrives to lead a consistory at which he created 19 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Feb. 22, -- Ethiopian Archbishop Ber- with a crowd in St. Peter’s Square, 2014. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will create new cardinals Feb. 14, haneyesus Demerew Souraphiel of and said he would formally induct releasing the names this month. CNS photo/Paul Haring. Addis Ababa, 66. the men into the College of Cardi- -- New Zealand Archbishop John nals Feb. 14. three lead dioceses in Italy and for about a quarter of all cardinal Dew of Wellington, 66. With the list, the pope continues Spain that have not traditionally electors. -- Italian Archbishop Edoardo a movement he started with his had cardinals as bishops — anoth- Announcing the appointments, Menichelli of Ancona-Osimo, 75. fi rst batch of appointments a year er sign of Pope Francis’ willingness Pope Francis noted that the cere- continued on page 6 ago, giving gradually more repre- to break precedent. While giving sentation at the highest levels of red hats to the archbishops of An- the church to poorer countries in cona-Osimo and Agrigento, Italy, the global South. According to the the pope will once again pass over Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father the leaders of Venice and Turin, Federico Lombardi, the new cardi- both historically more prestigious nals will include the fi rst in his- dioceses. tory from Cape Verde, Tonga and None of the new cardinals hails Myanmar. from the United States or Canada. The Feb. 14 consistory will bring The United States currently has 11 the total number of cardinals un- der the age of 80 to 125. Until they cardinal electors. reach their 80th birthdays, cardi- The shift refl ects the pope’s em- nals are eligible to vote in a con- phasis on Africa and Asia, where clave to elect a new pope. Blessed the church is growing fastest, and Paul VI limited the number of elec- on his native region of Latin Amer- tors to 120, but later popes have ica, home to about 40 percent of occasionally exceeded that limit. the world’s Catholics. Three of the new cardinal elec- Only one of the new cardinals, tors hail from Asia, three from the head of the Vatican’s highest Archbishop Pierre Nguyen Van Nhon of Hanoi, Vietnam, waves in front of St. Joseph Latin America, two from Africa and court, is a member of the church’s Cathedral after Pentecost Mass in this May 23, 2010, file photo. Archbishop Van two from Oceania. central administration, the Roman Nhon, 76, was among the 20 new cardinals named by Pope Francis Jan. 4. CNS Of the fi ve Europeans on the list, Curia, which currently accounts photo/Kham, Reuters. What’s in a Name? January is month of the Holy Name By J.E. Helm called woman.” Adam’s right to affi x For the Sooner Catholic names becomes a sign of his primacy On the Church calendar, Jan. 3 is in all creation. designated as the Feast of the Holy Also in Genesis, the Lord God Name of Jesus. The whole month of declares his blessing upon his then- January is in fact dedicated to the called servant Abram by changing his Holy Name, and so it is an appropri- name. “No longer shall you be called ate time to refl ect on the Holy Name Abram; your name shall be Abraham, and its proper place in our lives. for I am making you the father of a Names and naming are an import- host of nations.” ant part of who we are. In the Book Names in the Old Testament are of Genesis, God forms the “various sometimes descriptive. Pharaoh’s wild animals and the various birds of daughter adopts a son and calls him the air, and he brought them to the Moses, “for she said, ‘I drew him out man to see what he would call them; of the water.’” whatever the man called each of them On Mount Sinai, the man Moses is An icon of the Annunciation. CNS photo/St. would be its name.” Then, Adam summoned by God who calls his Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. saw Eve and said, “This one shall be continued on page 16 2 January 11, 2015 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Commentary January 11, 2015 3 The Catholic Difference Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Africa’s Catholic moment Catholic schools: A legacy worth preserving news on the According to an old Vatican aphorism, “We liberator. of them For more than 200 years, strengthen and expand website think in centuries here.” Viewed through that Here, the African bishops insisted, was a as the Catholic parents, clergy and re- Catholic schools, we long-distance lens, the most important Catholic powerful demonstration of the Gospel’s power untutored ligious have championed Cath- respond by turning the By Sooner Catholic Staff event of 2014 was the dramatic moment when to free men and women from their attachment kids on George Weigel olic schools across the United question on its head. Africa’s bishops emerged as effective, powerful to culturally entrenched but dehumanizing the block Ethics and Public States. Faced with a frontier How can we afford not Additional coverage of proponents of dynamic orthodoxy in the world ways of life. Here was real “liberation theolo- (at best), Policy Center culture that was often hostile to make this invest- Church and archdiocesan Church. gy:” the liberation of men and women for the or as to their values, the Catholic ment? news and events, only on The scene was the Extraordinary Synod of solidarity, joy and fruitfulness in marriage that culturally community built schools that Our future depends www.soonercatholic.org: 2014, called by Pope Francis to prepare the God had intended from the beginning, and that backward allowed their children to grow in on this willingness to Synod of 2015 on the theme, “Pastoral Chal- the grace of God now makes possible through welfare knowledge and faith – as good lenges to the Family in the Context of Evangeli- the saving power of Christ, his cross and his invest in our schools Archbishop Paul S. Coakley clients who ought to defer to their betters (at Catholics committed to improv- more than we may Before you know it, the zation.” The dramatic tension was provided by resurrection. worst). ing their neighborhoods and society. And with sweat, realize. In this regard, the archdiocese has begun to season of Lent will be here! northern European bishops (principally Ger- Or, more simply (and I paraphrase): You Eu- U.S. Catholics who have embraced evangel- resolve and prayer, these immigrants built the largest develop a diocesan Catholic Schools Strategic Plan. Check our briefs for infor- man) and the Synod secretariat, who worked ropeans, whose faith has grown anemic, may ical Catholicism and fi nd themselves shaken system of non-public schools the world has ever seen. This planning process will look at the challenges mation on upcoming parish hard to reframe Synod 2014 as an inquest on a experience the Catholic idea of marriage as a these days might take a lesson from this. We have inherited a remarkable legacy! we face today, including enrollment and marketing, Lenten missions. question long thought settled by the rest of the burden; we Africans have lived it, in our eccle- George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow Catholic fi nancial resources, academic standards, Catholic Church: the question of admitting the divorced sial experience, as a great liberation. European of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Wash- schools have identity, governance and leadership, and outreach to The spring schedule for and civilly remarried to Holy Communion. Catholics might consider that, as you ponder ington, D.C. educated many our Hispanic population. We must remain focused classes offered by the Pasto- The subplot in the drama came from the fact Pope Francis’s summons to learn from the generations of on mission. So, we will be seeking ways to make our ral Ministry offi ce is online. that the Church in Africa — rich in evangeli- Church of the poor. young Catholics, Catholic schools even stronger communities of faith, cal energy, fi rmly committed to orthodoxy, but The second point the African bishops made forming them very poor — is funded in large part by German was more subtle, but no less unmistakable: knowledge and service as we move forward. Interested in learning in faith, virtue, Catholic development agencies (themselves the Don’t impose Euro-decadence on us, in terms As Catholics, we all have a stake in strengthening more about the Catholic knowledge and this foundation. We all have an interest in increas- benefi ciaries of the “Church tax” collected by of marriage or in the pastoral care of those ex- Church? Thinking about a readiness to ing access to Catholic education for the children who the German federal government). periencing same-sex attraction. returning to the faith you serve. They have are our most precious resource. Our schools share So, it took considerable courage for African When African bishops today look at Europe grew up with? Parishes breathed life into the Church’s mission to form missionary disciples of bishops at Synod 2014 to challenge the Ger- through the prism of a Gospel-centered, almost around the state are offer- parishes and Jesus Christ and transform the world by sharing the mans and their allies. It’s not a big secret that Pentecostal experience that has seen African communities joy of the Gospel. ing inquiry classes begin- there’s a lot of racism left in Europe, where Catholicism grow exponentially in recent de- and, most im- The future of vibrant Catholic schools depends on ning this month - check our the best and the brightest often imagine them- cades, they don’t see the center of world civili- portantly, drawn our ability to sustain this energy, the fruit of our own briefs! selves beyond the “taboos” that beset Africans zational initiative, as their grandparents might children into encounter with Christ, who is the fi rst and greatest (as one German cardinal inelegantly put it). have done in colonial days. deeper commu- Evangelizer. Christ Himself promised that He will A junior high NET Retreat Nor is it a secret that African prelates are too Rather, they see a continent dying from the nion with Christ remain with us, that He will inspire us through the will be held at Epiphany often regarded by some fi rst world Catholics as fi rst self-induced population collapse in hu- and the Church. abiding presence of the Holy Spirit to make all things Church this month. The second-class citizens: charming, you know, but man history. And they ask some obvious, if As a result of a grant from the Cath- It is precisely new, and that He will never leave us orphans. That’s deadline to register is Jan. not-quite the A-team. challenging, questions: Does this willful infer- olic Foundation of Oklahoma, St. because of these 14, so check the Youth and Thus, it doubtless came as a surprise to tility have something to do with selfi shness? James the Greater School students a promise we can depend on! benefi ts that the received new hand chimes just in time As we begin our annual observance of Catholic Young Adults page at ar- those pressing to change-what-cannot-be- With spiritual boredom? With a loss of soul? for Christmas. Photo provided. Catholic com- Schools Week, I invite you to celebrate this legacy chokc.org now! changed in the Church’s ancient sacramental With a loss of faith in the Lord Jesus and his munity today with me. Pray for an even greater fl ourishing of our discipline when the African bishops declined life-transforming, culture-forming, power? must continue to Catholic schools, so that we can hand on this pre- Visit the news section and to defer to their former European masters and How could the African bishops summon up invest in the future of our children and their schools. cious legacy to future generations of Sooner Catho- get 19 spiritual resolution determinedly made two points. the courage to make this challenge? Because Nationwide, there are waiting lists at nearly 25 lics. ideas for the New Year. The fi rst was that the Catholic understand- they trusted their own ecclesial experience: the percent of our Catholic schools, but 500,000 fewer For more information on archdiocesan Catholic ing of marriage as the permanent union of a New Testament-like experience of the power of Cardinal Wilfrid F. Napier of Durban, South Africa, arrives for the morning session of the extraordinary children are benefi ting daily from a Catholic educa- schools, turn to pages 7 - 10. man and a woman — which Catholicism takes evangelical Catholicism. Because they trust- tion, and our communities have lost more than 1,000 from both revelation and reason—had come to ed what they had “seen and heard” (1 John Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 14. Plus, don’t miss daily up- schools over the last decade. certain traditional African cultures as a great 1:3), they could challenge those who thought CNS photo/Paul Haring. dates on Facebook, Twit- Perhaps the best way to appreciate the power of ter and Instagram! Catholic schools is to imagine the Church in the United States without them. What would it look like? Refl ecting on Pope Francis’ 2015 World Day of Peace Message Would it be as robust and vital? How would it pro- duce future leaders? How would it provide avenues of “Tragically, the growing scourge of man’s the Unit- educational opportunity to the poor? Catholic schools exploitation by man gravely damages the life of ed States are a tremendous resource not only to Catholics, but communion and our calling to forge interper- to escape to the communities in which we live, and to our na- sonal relations marked by respect, justice and drug and Tony Magliano tion. The rise of evangelical Christian schools shows love,” wrote Pope Francis in his Jan. 1 World gang Syndicated social that other Christian communities have learned what Day of Peace Message. violence justice columnist many Catholics have forgotten or are willing to ignore But as the message’s title – “No Longer in parts – that there is no substitute for spending 35 hours Slaves, but Brothers and Sisters” – indicates, of Central each week in an educational environment permeated the pope is reminding us of the Good News that America. by faith and Gospel values. Jesus has freed us from the slavery of personal Many of To those who wonder how we can afford to Archbishop Coakley visits with the fi rst grade class at St. sin and the structures of societal sin, and in- these children are detained for weeks in large make the kind of investment necessary to sustain, John Nepomuk School in Yukon. Photo provided. vites us to accept this divine freedom, to live it cage-like conditions, while they face the threat out in our lives, and to share it with all people. of being deported back to the dangerous condi- However, instead of offering freedom and tions they fl ed. Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar fraternity, the exploitation of countless human Pope Francis adds, “States must ensure that beings by many who hold power, “leads to con- their own legislation truly respects the dignity The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s offi cial calendar. tempt for the fundamental rights of others and of the human person in the areas of migration, Jan. 11 – Discussion of Camino de Santiago, 3 p.m., St. James the Greater church, OKC to the suppression of their freedom and digni- employment, adoption, the movement of busi- Jan. 13-16 – Travel to Haiti with CRS/USCCB delegation ty,” laments the pope. nesses offshore and the sale of items produced Jan. 15 – Dedication of St. Francis De Sales Teaching Hospital, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti He writes that millions of people today – chil- by slave labor.” Jan. 17 – Martin Luther King Mass, 5 p.m., Corpus Christi church, OKC dren, women and men of all ages – are forced The Nativity is depicted in the illuminated letter “n” on Please e-mail and call (Capitol switchboard: a page from a 15th-century choir book. CNS/Bridge- Jan. 18 – Mass for Filipino Feast of Senõr Santo Niño, 4 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC to live in slave-like conditions. (202) 224-3121) your two U.S. senators and man Art Library. Jan. 20 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Sacred Heart School, El Reno “I think of the many men and women labor- House representative. Jan. 20 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center ers, including minors, subjugated in different who, upon arriving at their destination after a Pope Francis pulls much of his message Jan. 21 – Presbyteral Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., CPC sectors, whether formally or informally, in grueling journey marked by fear and insecuri- together in this one powerful sentence: “Every Jan. 21 – Sanctity of Life Mass, 6 p.m., the Cathedral, OKC domestic or agricultural workplaces, or in the ty, are detained in at times inhumane condi- person ought to have the awareness that pur- Jan. 22 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:30 a.m., Rosary School, OKC manufacturing or mining industry.” tions.” chasing is always a moral – and not simply an Jan. 22 – Catholic Charities board meeting, 11 a.m., Trinity Gardens, OKC Expressing his deep sympathy for the hard- Consider how the pope’s words accurately economic – act.” Jan. 25 – Mass for Feast of Conversion of St. Paul, 10:30 a.m., St. Paul the Apostle church, Del City ships faced by migrants Francis writes, “In a apply to the thousands of unaccompanied chil- Tony Magliano is an internationally syndicat- Jan. 25 – Vespers for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, 4 p.m., CPC particular way, I think of those among them dren who have taken the dangerous journey to ed social justice and peace columnist. 4 January 11, 2015 Commentary Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Vocations January 11, 2015 5 New Year’s resolutions in the service of love 2015: A Year of Consecrated Life As the New Year begins, many ability to know right from wrong in Meet Our By Rebekah Scaperlanda put his words into effect in our lives.” of us resolve to do better, to be particular circumstances, to judge For the Sooner Catholic Archbishop Paul Coakley echoes the Pope’s better, in some aspect of our lives: whether Justice requires that we Anamaría Sisters In a letter dated Nov. 21, 2014, Pope Fran- words, adding, “This year offers a special to exercise more and indulge less, give others what we owe to them. Scaperlanda cis declared a Year of Consecrated Life and opportunity to celebrate the gift of consecrat- to be more organized and more New Year’s resolution experts Biddick urged consecrated men and women through- ed life in its many expressions and its rich disciplined. suggest setting specifi c, measur- For the Sooner out the world to be witnesses of communion legacy in Oklahoma.” We want to be better than we able goals, such as “cardio three Catholic This is part of a series to intro- and joy, and to proclaim the Gospel. Kicking off the archdiocese’s observance of are: to be the type of person who times a week,” rather than “be duce the religious sisters of the “I am counting on you to ‘wake up the A Year of Consecrated life, Archbishop Coak- doesn’t mind turning down second healthier.” Medieval philosopher Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. ley will conduct Vespers from 4 p.m. to 5 Most Reverend world,’” Pope Francis said. “Since the distinc- helpings of the delicious dessert, Saint Thomas Aquinas agrees, for strengthens it in turn. Striving for The sisters serve in Oklahoma. p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Saint Fran- Paul S. Coakley tive sign of consecrated life is prophecy, this who wakes up to an orderly home, virtues are habits we develop. real virtue has nothing to do with cis de Sales Chapel in the Catholic Pastoral Archbishop of Oklahoma City is the priority that is needed right now.” and whose runs or walks aren’t Aquinas said that we acquire egotistical perfectionism or self-re- Center, 7501 NW Expressway. The public is Publisher The pope expects the laity as well as the interrupted by cold weather. virtue by practicing virtue: we alization; the true goal is a richer Sister Jeanne Marie Futrell, invited to join the religious men and wom- religious to participate. Beginning on Nov. While New Year’s resolutions cultivate fortitude by performing capacity to love and an enhanced OCD en of the archdiocese in this ancient form of 30, the fi rst Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis Diane Clay pepper the pages of popular maga- fortitude in small things, such ability to give ourselves to others.” Church prayer to commemorate the special invited the Church universal to embark on a Editor zines, the pursuit of strength when as getting out of bed at our fi rst Saint Augustine even defi ned (An interview by Sister Ann Marie) year. facing diffi culty or temptation is alarm, politely refraining from year of refl ection, urging all believers to open the other virtues as characteristics “How impoverished the Church would be ancient, as is the quest for control offi ce gossip, and exercising when our hearts to being changed by the Gospel of love. He said, “For the fourfold What Order do you belong to? I am a Discalced without the vitality, witness and charisms Brianna Osborne in the desire for pleasure. In fact, we don’t feel like it. Being good, for and to question whether we truly use Scrip- division of virtue, I regard as taken Carmelite Nun. that these communities of consecrated wom- Managing Editor the ancient Greeks named these Aquinas, is not about following a ture to guide our daily lives and decisions. from four forms of love. Temper- en and men have shared with the Church,” fortitude and temperance, two of list of rules, but acquiring these The observance will end on the Feast of the ance is love giving itself entirely What is your ministry in the Archdiocese of Archbishop Coakley noted. “We are truly the four necessary characteristics characteristics, which we do by Oklahoma City? In her 60 years in our commu- Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Feb. 2, to that which is loved; fortitude is grateful to God for this gift, and pray that he one must acquire to be good, or fi rst practicing them. nity, Sister Jeanne Marie has worn many hats. 2016. Volume 37, Number 1 love readily bearing all things for will call many more young men and wom- virtuous. Together with justice and For Aquinas and others in the Her nursing experience qualifi ed her especially Calling this year a “special time for cele- en to embrace this life of special evangelical the sake of the loved object; jus- prudence, fortitude and temper- Christian traditions, however, as infi rmarian. She also has directed the Altar brating with the Church,” Pope Francis ex- witness.” Sooner Catholic Newspaper tice is love serving only the loved ance are the cardinal virtues, the cultivating virtue is not part of a Bread Department, run the laundry (and she plained, “It demands to be lived radically and Rebekah Scaperlanda is a freelance writer 7501 Northwest Expressway object, and therefore ruling rightly; cornerstones. quest for self-perfection. Unlike folds clothes to this day), served as councilor sincerely.” He continued, “It is not enough for the Sooner Catholic. prudence is love distinguishing Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Though prudence and justice magazine inspired New Year’s (offi cial advisor to the Prioress) and as a teacher to read it (even though the reading and the (405) 721-1810 aren’t typically the substance of resolutions, all other virtues are in with sagacity between what hin- to novices. study of Scripture is essential), nor is it What is a Consecrated Life? New Year’s resolutions, they are as the service of the highest virtue, ders it and what helps it.” enough to meditate on it (which we do joyful- Fax: (405) 721-5210 A Consecrated Life is a gift given by important as fortitude and tem- love. We are inspired by love to be- Following the great philoso- When and at what age did you enter the con- ly each day), Jesus asks us to practice it, to E-mail: [email protected] Christ who chooses a person individ- perance, if not more so. Prudence, come more virtuous; practicing vir- pher-saints – Augustine and Mailing Address: vent? 1954. ually to respond to His great love in according to the Catechism of the tue, then, allows us to love better. Aquinas – we understand our New a special relationship. He asks that P.O. Box 32180 Catholic Church, “disposes practi- In their book “Called to Love,” Year’s resolutions as a path to When did you take your fi nal vows? 1959. person to leave some aspects of the Oklahoma City, OK 73123 cal reason to discern, in every cir- Carl Anderson and Father José love, transforming them from goals world (such as marriage and following cumstance, our true good and to Granados write, “Every effort to focused on the self to practices we When and how did you fi rst discern a call to the secular goals) to put themselves at the choose the right means for achiev- attain virtue (if it’s real virtue employ to fulfi ll Christ’s command, Visit us online at religious life? Sister Jeanne Marie said she was service of their brothers and sisters. ing it.” In other words, it is the we are after) fl ows from love and “Love thy neighbor.” www.soonercatholic.org always drawn to the idea of the religious life. http://www.usccb.org/be- Mercy nuns were her teachers and Villa Teresa liefs-and-teachings/vocations/conse- nuns were friends of her family. Their visits to Visit the archdiocesan website crated-life/forms-of-consecrated-life.cfm her home were always a great event. She loved at www.archokc.org especially Sr. Teresita (Mercy Sister). When the cloistered Carmelites came to OKC in 1939 “we The Sooner Catholic fell in love with them.” Her mother was a great (USPS 066-910) is published friend of the community, taking nuns to doctor biweekly except for once in July appointments and helping in many ways. But, and twice in December by she was drawn to the vocation of nursing. She CNS photo/Paul Haring. graduated from high school in 1942 and went the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. to nursing school at Saint Louis University. She got her bachelor’s degree in nursing education Father Devlin’s life and service celebrated The newspaper is not responsible in 1945. She was invited to teach nursing in Father Kevin Devlin’s life and service were sion, Cyril, pastor for unsolicited material. St. Louis, which she did until 1950 when she celebrated Jan. 8, at a Mass of Christian (1964-67) returned to Oklahoma City. By 1952, she was Copyright © 2015 Sooner Catholic Burial at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- St. Joseph Church, the charge nurse in obstetrics at St. Anthony petual Help in Oklahoma City. The Most Rev. Hospital and also received further training so Blackwell, pastor Subscription rate: $20 per year Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma that she could teach medical/surgical nursing (1967-73) City, presided. for all who are not members of the courses. She continued to be drawn to Carmel, St. Joseph, Tonka- Father Devlin, 86, died Jan. 2 in Wichita, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. but had been advised that her poor health was wa, administrator Kan. Internment is at St. Joseph Cemetery, Periodical postage paid at an obstacle. During a Jesuit-directed retreat at (1971-73) Conway Springs, Kan. Oklahoma City, OK 73125. the Maryville Franciscans, she decided to offer St. Matthew Church, herself to Carmel and see if they would take her. Father Devlin was born on Feb. 3, 1928, Elk City, pastor (1973- Spectators sit on boats as fi reworks shower down from the Sydney Harbor Bridge during the annual fi reworks display in She entered in March of 1954. “My vocation was in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, one of 84) POSTMASTER: Send address Australia to usher in the new year. CNS photo/Jason Reed, Reuters. a miracle to me.” nine children of Patrick and Selina O’Neill St. Cornelius Church, Cherokee, pastor changes to the Sooner Catholic, Devlin. Father Devlin attended St. Patrick (1984-88) Armagh in Northern Ireland and All Hallows P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, CATHOLIC ANSWERS What is the most fulfi lling part of your vocation? St. Rose of Lima Church. Perry, pastor Seminary in Dublin, and was ordained to the OK 73123. “It is the best way of drawing closer to God for (1988-2002) priesthood on June 20, 1954. At the invita- me.” She said that it is important to her to be Father Devlin retired to Conway Springs, How do solemnities, feasts and memorials differ? tion of the Most Rev. Eugene McGuinness, he helping to save souls, especially those of people Kan., in July 2002. He celebrated 60 years immigrated to Oklahoma to assume his fi rst she has known. in the priesthood in 2014. Father Devlin was Full Question: What is the dif- our Lord’s life on earth and certain and are simply the celebrations of assignment as associate pastor of Saint Mary ference between a memorial and a saints are solemnities. The Gloria most of the saints. The Gloria is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, What is your advice to young women who are in Church in Medford. feast on the Church calendar? The and Creed are always said on such not said on these days. Obligatory John, Francis, Patrick Joseph, Malachy the process of discerning their vocation? “Get into During his nearly 50 years of service to the key says solemnities, feast days days. Solemnities are like Sun- memorials, identifi ed with a capi- Brendan, Vincent and Bernard Devlin; and a quieter situation. If you are aware of a con- people of Oklahoma, he served in the follow- and memorials are capitalized. days, though most of them are not tal M, must be observed. Optional his two sisters, Eleanor Mary and Marie Phi- stant drawing, it will tell you to look at it.” Sister ing parishes: How do you know which are feasts days of obligation. memorials, identifi ed with a lower- Jeanne Marie said that when she entered, she St. Mary Church, Medford, associate pastor lomena O’Neill. He is survived by one broth- and which are memorials and what Feasts are the next rank down case m, may be observed, but such was especially impressed with how joyful (1954-55) er, Michael Gerald “Jerry” Devlin and wife is the difference? and are identifi ed with an F. They observation is not required. the nuns were, full of life and positive energy. St. Joseph Church, Pond Creek; Mission Sheryel, of Conway Springs, Kan.; one sister- Answer: A solemnity is the consist of the celebration of certain Answered by: Fr. Vincent Serpa Kremlin, “Locum Tenens” (1955-58) in-law, Noreen Devlin, of Coleraine, Northern highest rank of celebration and is saints like the feast of the Archan- O.P. The Carmelite Order took form back in the Holy Family Church, Canute, administrator Ireland; numerous nieces and nephews and a identifi ed in the calendar with an gels or most of the Apostles. The More information on Catholic An- 1100s in the Holy Land. To speed up to the (1958-60) number of other relatives and friends. The Sooner Catholic S. Easter, Christmas, All Saints Gloria is required on these days, swers can be found online at www. is supported through the 20th cenury, our particular Carmel was found- St. Patrick Church, Walter; Mission, Wauri- A memorial has been established in his Day, the Ascension, Corpus Christi but not the Creed. catholic.com or listen to Catholic Archdiocesan Development Fund. ed in 1939 from the Carmelite Monastery in the ka, pastor (1960-64) memory: St. Joseph School Endowment, and other celebrations of events in Memorials are the lowest rank Answers Live on EWTN radio. Bronx, NY. Mother of Sorrows Church, Apache; Mis- Conway Springs, Kan. 6 January 11, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Catholic Schools Week January 11, 2015 7 Oklahoma celebrates Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Making disciples for a future not yet imagined Annual prayer service on Jan. 25 Strategic planning studies for Oklahoma Catholic education By Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick Pope Pius X gave his blessing to By Cris Carter With the call of Pope Francis in mind, For the Sooner Catholic the Church Unity Octave, and For the Sooner Catholic and with the mutually shared vision of Jesus prayed for his disciples, in 1916 Pope Benedict XV en- our Archdiocese so clearly articulated “that all may be one (John 17:21),” couraged the universal church to When I received my fi rst mobile car phone in by Archbishop Coakley, the Depart- and all Christians are invited to participate. a big carrying case, I couldn’t imagine having ment of Catholic Education is proud join in this prayer. On Sunday, In Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma anything more helpful. Back then, in 1990 to partner with all 21 Catholic schools Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. a prayer service Alliance for Liturgy and the Arts something, I would never have anticipated that and the parishes in this archdiocese to to commemorate the 108th an- has sponsored an annual prayer the iPhone was out there in the not-so-distant future, and that my students would have cell formulate a strategic plan for the future nual Week of Prayer for Christian service since 2011. The event phones of their own with access to FaceTime, of Catholic schools. Unity will be held at Epiphany of has been held at Oklahoma City Instagram or texting. The “Go Make Disciples” strategic the Lord Catholic Church, 7336 W University, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Today, we literally have the world available to planning process is facilitated by two Britton Road. Cathedral, Saint Paul Lutheran us in real time through a device we hold in the veteran and widely published scholars The free event is hosted by the Church and Chapel Hill United palm of our hand or perhaps, wear on our wrist in the area of Catholic education. They Oklahoma Alliance for Liturgy and Method Church. or over our eyes. both come to us from the Catholic Uni- the Arts. Past speakers included Arch- Not only has our world changed, but so have versity of America. The service will include music, bishop Paul Coakley, retired Epis- copal Bishop Stephen Charleston, the ways in which our children learn. As a Dr. John Convey is a brilliant statis- scripture, prayer, sacred dance active Episcopal Bishop Edward result, we know that in the tician who has authored nearly and two speakers – the Rev. Jo- Konieczny and Lutheran Bishop coming years, the world every signifi cant study on seph Alsay, rector of Saint Au- Fr. Don Wolf, pastor of St. Eugene Church, proclaims the Gospel during a prayer Michael Girlinghouse. of education must be Catholic education in our gustine of Canterbury Episcopal service for the 2014 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at Chapel Hill United This year’s service will include prepared for dras- country. He previously Church, and Dr. Randall Faulk- Methodist Church. Methodist Bishop Robert Hayes and Rev. William Tabbernee, an award-winning hymn written tic change or we served as the provost at ner, senior pastor of Metropolitan executive director of the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, preached during the for the 100th Week of Prayer for will fail our stu- CUA, and continues Baptist Church. event. Photo archives of Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Christian Unity. The hymn, writ- dents as they to teach. Dr. Convey The Oklahoma Alliance for Lit- Father Stephen Bird, pastor of the Protestant Episcopal Church. ten by Steven Ottományi, poetical- strive to live, brings to our strate- urgy and the Arts, an interdenom- Epiphany and president of the Father Paul James Wattson and ly summarizes the importance of work and grow gic planning process inational organization that aims Oklahoma Alliance for Liturgy Sister Lurana White, American the event. in a future we a wealth of knowl- to promote visual and perform- “Lord Jesus Christ, who rose have not yet edge and experience. ing arts in Oklahoma churches, and the Arts, said, “This will be Episcopalians and co-founders of from death, our spirit’s life, our even imagined. Dr. Len DeFiore, A student at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School poses with presents the service each year at the fi rst year the service will be the Franciscan Friars and Sis- spirit’s breath: You show the way That means, the Brother Patrick Archbishop Coakley. Photo provided. different churches. held in a Catholic church and ters of the Atonement, worked that leads to peace, where anger starting today, Ellis Chair at CUA, “I believe this event is important we hope that many people from and prayed for the reunion of the sleeps, where hatreds cease,” it be- we must do as also has written widely on challenges facing Catholic education. We because it takes us a step closer in Epiphany, Metropolitan Baptist Anglican Communion with the gins. The hymn ends, “Now make Pope Francis the topic of Catholic educa- were so pleased to have more than 150 people actualizing the prayer that Je- and Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church. They ini- of us one family of faith, of hope, suggests in “Joy tion, served as president of the attend this event. On Jan. 15, we will recon- sus prayer for all of his followers. will come. We hope Catholics from tiated the Church Unity Octave to of charity.” of the Gospel” when National Catholic Educational vene at Bishop McGuinness to discern possible Personally, it is important to me other parishes will come as well. begin on the Feast of the Chair of For more information, contact he calls us look at Association, and has served as su- solutions and strategies to address the central because, since my earliest youth We all need to work together for St. Peter on Jan. 18 and to contin- Bob Waldrop at (405) 722-2110 all that we offer in our perintendent of Catholic schools for the issues gleaned from the surveys and from the I have sought and endeavored to Christian unity.” ue to the Feast of the Conversion Ext. 115. Church, and determine if it Archdiocese of Washington D.C., and for the previous meeting. worship and work with Christians The Week of Prayer for Christian of St. Paul on Jan. 25. Anamaría Scaperlanda Biddick is is serving the needs of the people Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. The concerns fall into several categories: of all denominations,” Rev. Alsay Unity was fi rst celebrated at the When Wattson and White were a freelance writer and columnist for of faith. Yes, the Pope also includes our great Both Dr. Convey and Dr. DeFiore have said. Atonement Franciscan Convent of received into the Catholic Church, the Sooner Catholic. national treasure, Catholic schools. Catholic identity, fi nance, marketing and devel- conducted strategic planning studies for the Catholic education always has enjoyed a good opment, governance and leadership, academics Pope names new cardinals reputation, but our past reputation will only archdiocesan offi ces of Atlanta, Denver, Mobile, and Hispanic recruitment. Task forces have get us so far. The challenges we face present New Orleans and San Antonio, and the dioce- been formed to work on the assigned topics, to Dr. King archdiocese celebration Jan. 17 san offi ces of Alexandria, Biloxi, Cheyenne and continued from page 1 strojuan of David, 70. us with the chance to become greater, and by digest the information gathered, and to formu- Trenton. -- Vietnamese Archbishop Pierre -- Cape Verdean Bishop Arlin- The archdiocese’s annual performances by Holy Angels greater, I don’t mean merely focusing on better late ideas and strategies to address the needs Much of the work of our study begins with Nguyen Van Nhon of Hanoi, 76. do Gomes Furtado of Santiago de celebration to honor the work of Matachines Dancers, Corpus test scores. We parents and teachers not only of our schools. collecting a great deal of information, which -- Mexican Archbishop Alberto Cabo Verde, 65. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will Christi youth dancers, the must be open to looking at new ways of com- Strategies developed by the task forces will be municating and sharing the Gospel message, will be formatted, digested and used by the Suarez Inda of Morelia, who turns -- Tongan Bishop Soane Mafi , be held on Saturday, Jan. 17. Corpus Christi choir and Young reviewed by Archbishop Coakley and shared at 76 Jan. 30. but we must engage students in ways that are steering committee and several task forces. 53. Mass will be celebrated by The Achievers Academy. A tribute to several town hall meetings in the fall of 2015. -- Myanmar Archbishop Charles thought provoking, challenging and dynamic. Information will be gathered from surveys that -- Colombian Archbishop Jose de Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, We believe this effort will result in a vision that Bo of Yangon, 66. Dr. King will be given by Alexan- Our world needs thinkers and problem solv- were sent to every pastor, school administrator Jesus Pimiento Rodriguez, retired, Archbishop of Oklahoma City. ensures our students are prepared for an ev- -- Thai Archbishop Francis der Eakers. ers who possess an unshakable moral code and teacher in our archdiocese. In January, we of Manizales, 95. Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij of Mass will begin at 5 p.m. at “The event, which is organized grounded in Christ’s message to love and serve will survey every parish in our archdiocese. er-changing and exciting world. -- Italian Archbishop Luigi De Bangkok, 65. Corpus Christi Church, 1616 each year by Corpus Christi one another. In our highly secularized culture, Recently, the Catholic schools offi ce hosted We are convinced that the future of our Magistris, 88, retired pro-major -- Italian Archbishop Francesco N Kelly Ave., with the tribute to parish and Catholic Charities, now more than ever, we need our young people a large meeting at Bishop McGuinness High Church and of our children is worth building, penitentiary at the Vatican. Montenegro of Agrigento, 68. follow. The tribute will include celebrates Dr. King’s work and to confi dently know and recognize the truth of School. Pastors, parents, advisory council and that each day is an opportunity to help -- German Archbishop Karl-Jo- -- Uruguayan Archbishop Daniel invites the community to join in God’s love for us. They must have a relation- members, parishioners, archdiocesan offi ce form caring and loving young people, who want seph Rauber, 80, a former nuncio. staff, principals and teachers discussed key Fernando Sturla Berhouet of Mon- solidarity with those who are in ship with Christ that compels them to coura- to use the many gifts of faith, technology, wis- tevideo, 55. -- Argentine Archbishop geously weave their faith into all facets of their dom and community for the common good. Luis Hector Villalba, retired, of need, and working for ways to -- Spanish Archbishop Ricardo lives. After all, that is what Catholic schools do Tucuman, 80. improve their lives,” said Becky Blazquez Perez of Valladolid, 72. Catholic schools are the best place to offer well! -- Spanish-born Panamanian -- Mozambican Bishop Julio Du- VanPool, director of Catholic students a safe place to apply faith and reason The survey links are: Bishop Jose Luis Lacunza Mae- arte Langa, retired, of Xai-Xai, 87. Charities Parish Outreach and to all academic areas, to sports and to the arts. English: http://cua.OKC.sgizmo.com/s3/ Program Development. However, there is room to do more and to do “Dr. King challenged society better. Spanish: http://cua.OKCSpanish.sgizmo. to ‘lift the load of poverty,’ and com/s3/. we are challenged to pray and Dr. Cris Carter is director of the Department work for all those who are poor of Catholic Education and superintendent of and marginalized,” VanPool said. Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Oklaho- ma City. “By improving their lives, we From Conception to Natural Death improve our lives as well.” The Mass and the celebration For more information about en- Sanctity of Life Mass Adult Presentation In the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, are a tribute from the Catholic rolling your child in one of the nd Acknowledging the 42 anniversary of following Mass Roe v. Wade Dying with dignity: End of Life Teachings community for Dr. King, and archdiocesan Catholic schools, Presented by: Mary E. Homan, MA, MSHCE Archbishop Coakley gives communion 6 p.m. January 21, 2015 Director of Ethics Mercy West Communities everyone is invited to attend. to a woman attending the 2014 Martin please call or visit the school Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Youth Presentation For more information, contact In Connor Center, (just north of the Cathedral) Luther King Mass. Photo archives of Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, following Mass Becky VanPool at Catholic Char- Mount St. Mary Catholic High School turned 111 years of your choice from the list on Archbishop of Oklahoma City, Presiding What’s in a Name? Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Presented by: Reverend Simeon Spitz, OSB Students at St. James School had some questions for ities at (405) 523-3003. old on Dec. 12. The students celebrated with a Eucha- pages 8 and 9. " # # ! ! ! ristic procession. Photo provided. Archbishop Coakley. Photo provided. 8 January 11, 2015 Catholic Schools Week Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Catholic Schools Week January 11, 2015 9 10 January 11, 2014 Catholic Schools Week Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Review January 11, 2015 11 Why Catholic schools? A valuable book for working on New Year’s resolutions In today’s economic cli- By J.E. Helm marriage. They explain that while we should mate, parents may wonder For the Sooner Catholic try to understand our own personality, we why they should send It’s that time of year for New Year’s reso- also must appreciate and meet the emotion- their children to Catholic lutions, big plans for the changes we want al needs of our spouse’s temperament. Fol- schools. We offer a most to make in our lives, ambitious designs for lowing a discussion of the choleric spouse, compelling reason: to taking several giant steps toward being the for example, there are tips on “meeting your learn how to make right choleric spouse’s emotional needs.” choices in a world where people we want to be. Another chapter deals with temperament such choices are count- Any plan for change is more likely to suc- combinations in marriage, looking at a pair- er-cultural. ceed if it begins with a careful evaluation of Through our Catholic worldview, we give chil- where we are now and who we are now, and ing of “sanguine/choleric,” for example, or dren the tools they need to analyze the world in Art and Laraine Bennett’s “The Temperament the “phlegmatic/melancholic couple.” which they live through the lens of a morality God Gave You” is a helpful guide in doing Chapter six focuses on “Understanding and spirituality that comes through our Lord just that. Your Child’s Temperament,” and here the Jesus Christ. We teach our children to show Subtitled “The Classic Key to Knowing authors emphasize that the atmosphere of their Love in Action by willing the good of the Yourself, Getting Along with Others, and the home, as Saint John Paul II pointed out other and acting on it. Growing Closer to the Lord,” the book is not in his “Letter to Families,” must be one of With a solid curriculum, dedicated teachers just another piece of pop-psychology. The au- acceptance, love and esteem. Here again, the and staff, and a desire to change the world one thors ground everything they say in Catholic authors offer practical advice. “Your choleric child at a time, the Catholic schools within the teaching, referencing scripture, the Church child needs to be supportively challenged in Archdiocese of Oklahoma City live the bibli- fathers and contemporary fi gures such as order to fi nd motivation,” they tell us, of- cal call to justice. Through morning prayer, Saint John Paul II. Their work provides not fering the “choleric child’s dos and don’ts.” weekly mass during the school day, a religion just psychological explanations but serious Whatever the child’s temperament, the au- curriculum based on archdiocesan standards, spiritual insights as well. thors stress that “Ultimately, the goal is not a desire to help those in need through charity Art Bennett is a licensed marriage and to attain what you want, but to enable our and social justice, and a joy for the blessings family therapist with more than 20 years of children to do what God wants.” given us, we do so much more than educate Chapter eight is titled “How to Motivate the mind. Each school is truly a community of experience in the mental health fi eld. Lara- Yourself and Others,” and here is where the faith, knowledge and service. ine Bennett is a freelance writer, and the book can be especially helpful in supporting High academics, high parental involvement, Bennetts have been successfully married for New Year’s resolutions. The chapter discuss- low student-teacher ratios and value-based more than 28 years with four children. Their education all lead to an outstanding education education and real-life experience make the es “Christ the master motivator” and “how to for students attending Catholic elementary and book informative, enlightening and full of motivate for spiritual change.” Each of the four personality types is evaluated in terms secondary schools. down-to-earth examples. be theirs. of motivational strengths, weaknesses and For starters, the Bennetts explain that Chapter three goes into more detail, ex- challenges. temperament is “the sum of our natural pref- plaining how “enthusiasm, energy, intelli- As one of its fi nal points, the book devotes erences,” not the same as personality, “the gence, and a strong will make the choleric a chapter to “discovering your secondary whole of an individual’s pattern of behavior, temperament a classic go-getter.” The mel- temperament,” acknowledging that “most thoughts, and emotions.” They are careful ancholic “tends to value the ideal,” is often people are not purely of one temperament” to point out that while knowing and under- thoughtful and “given to solitude and refl ec- and that “temperament combinations help standing our temperament is very useful, tion.” The sanguine is “creative, fun-loving, balance the strengths “ultimately our lives will be shaped by how high-spirited,” while the and weaknesses of our we exercise that fundamental gift from God: phlegmatics are “re- personalities.” our free will.” served, prudent, sensi- ‘They are careful to point The Bennetts conclude The book is focused on the classical con- ble, refl ective, respect- out that while knowing by looking at “Tempera- cept of four temperaments: choleric, san- ful, and dependable.” ment and the Spiritual guine, melancholic and phlegmatic. Devel- Where the Bennetts’ and understanding our Life.” Here they discuss oped by Hippocrates some 350 years before book differs from oth- temperament is very use- how each type can ap- Christ, the idea of personality types was er more secular books ful, “ultimately our lives proach prayer, sanctity based on a preponderance of one of the four of this type is that it and ultimately “trans- bodily humors: yellow bile, blood, black bile takes these basic tem- will be shaped by how we formation in Christ.” and phlegm. Still today, we talk about some- perament patterns and exercise that fundamen- There is a nice chapter Students at St. Charles Borromeo School enjoy a holiday celebra- one as being melancholy, sanguine, choleric adds a spiritual dimen- tal gift from God: our free on each type’s spiritual tion. Photo provided. or phlegmatic, and all of these terms can be sion. The choleric must gifts and weaknesses, found in a modern dictionary. work “to humble him- will.”’ even offering each one Psychologists through the centuries, the self before God,” and “a saint who shares authors briefl y explain, have developed differ- he will need to develop What is National your temperament.” ent personality categories. But, the Bennetts compassion and understanding in dealing Attached at the end of the book is a fea- feel that in the end, “people all over the world with others. The melancholic, “in his spiritual Catholic Schools Week? ture that many readers will no doubt skip are re-discovering the value and wisdom of life,” will need to strive for “personal intimacy to immediately: a “temperament indicator” National Catholic Schools Week is the annual the classical approach.” with Christ.” His idealistic nature will never Archbishop Coakley spends time with students at Holy Trinity School in Okarche and with Fr. John celebration of Catholic education in the United Chapter two provides an “overview of the self-evaluation. Readers are directed to re- Peter Swaminathan, pastor of Holy Trinity Church. Photo provided. rest until, as Saint Augustine says, it rests in States. It starts the last Sunday in January. The four temperaments” and begins with a “quick the Lord. spond to a total of 232 phrases and terms, theme for the National Catholic Schools Week self test” to let readers begin to understand The sanguine must develop “a close person- putting an X in each box that describes 2015 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, which of the four basic temperaments might al relationship with Christ” that is faithful their habitual tendencies. An X means that Knowledge and Service.” Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of OKC to authentic Church someone self-identifi es with such phrases as Schools typically observe the annual celebration teaching. The phleg- “bullheaded,” “second-guessing,” “artistic,” or week with Masses, open houses and other activi- Five year enrollment statistics If You Read This... matic would do well “idea person.” A scoring key helps interpret ties for students, families, parishioners and com- to try to take an the answers to identify a primary and a sec- 2014-2015 School Year: Elementary Enrollment 3,917 munity members. Through these events, schools active role in the ondary temperament. focus on the value Catholic education provides to High School Enrollment 1,108 Other books by Art and Laraine Bennett: apostolate of the While “The Temperament God Gave You” young people and its contributions to our church, Total Enrollment 5,025 Church and must may seem a bit like a book about, as the our communities and our nation. 2013-2014 School Year: “The Temperament God Gave You” (2005) authors acknowledge in their introduction, “The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse” (2008) come to realize “the The theme encompasses several concepts that Elementary Enrollment 3,974 – 8.2% decrease in a 5 year period something “sort of like Catholic astrology,” “The Emotions God Gave You: A Guide for Catholics to a Healthy & vital necessity of his are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, High School Enrollment 1,092 - 3% increase in a 5 year period overall this is a valuable and well written Holy Living” (2011) own personal contri- schools are communities — small families in Total Enrollment 5,066 - 6% decrease in a 5 year period work. The extensive use of narrative exam- “The Temperament God Gave Your Kids” (2012) bution.” their own right, but also members of the larger ples makes the concepts easy to absorb, and community of home, church, city and nation. Catholic Elementary School Graduates & High School: In a later chap- the continuous reference to Catholic teach- Faith, knowledge and service are three measures In 2014, 72 percent of our 8th grade graduates attended Catholic high school. E-books and paperbacks are available at Amazon.com or Barne- ter of the book, the ing makes the effort to follow along very well by which any Catholic school can and should be In 2014, our two high schools graduated 259 students. Of that number, 247 sandNoble.com. A free PDF is available at www.catholiccompany. authors look at worth the reading. judged. went to college. This represents 95 percent. com/pdfs/1011168.pdf. personality matches and confl icts within J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Soon- er Catholic. 12 January 11, 2015 Spanish Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Spanish January 11, 2015 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo Iglesia de Santa Fe trabaja para diseminar fe y apoyar espiritualidad nativa Luke 5:4 Por Nancy Wiechec ceremoniales indígenas son parte de las cele- Escuelas Católicas: Un legado que vale la pena preservar Catholic News Service braciones. ALBUQUERQUE, Nuevo México — La El diácono Sidney Martin, indio pueblo, es Por más de 200 años, familias católicas, otras comunidades cristianas han aprendido lo alcance a nues- Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe ha puesto un nuevo coordinador de la pastoral nativoamericana clérigos y religiosos han apoyado a las Es- que muchos católicos han olvidado o están dis- tra población énfasis en extenderse hacia las comunidades de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe y coordinador cuelas Católicas en los Estados Unidos. Ante puestos a pasar por hispana. Debe- pueblo, continuando los esfuerzos de evangeli- nativoamericano para la pastoral juvenil y de una cultura fronteriza, a menudo hostil a alto - que mos mantenernos zación mientras apoya una forma de vida indí- adultos jóvenes. Él enfatiza la continuación sus valores, las Comunidades Católicas con- no hay enfocados en la gena tradicional que es única en Nuevo México. eclesiástica de la evangelización y tener consid- struyeron escuelas que permitieron que sus misión. Y así es- “Estamos renovando nuestra conexión con eración de las costumbres y tradiciones pueblo. “Realmente estamos intentando abrir las hijos crecieran en conocimiento y su fe - como taremos buscan- los pueblo”, dijo el arzobispo Michael J. Shee- puertas de la comunicación y crear armonía buenos católicos comprometidos en mejorar do maneras de han ante los visitantes de la Ofi cina de Mi- entre los pueblo y la iglesia”. sus vecindarios y la sociedad. Y con su sudor, hacer que nues- siones Indias Católicas durante una reunión a El diácono explicó que los pueblo más tradi- determinación, y oración, estos inmigrantes tras Escuelas Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley fi nales de octubre. cionales son cautelosos de otras religiones que construyeron el mayor sistema de escuelas no Católicas sean “La Iglesia Católica tiene un lugar de pro- llegan a sus comunidades. públicas que el mundo haya visto jamás. ¡He- comunidades más fuertes de fe, conocimiento y minencia en las comunidades pueblo”, dijo el Las comunidades pueblo no son todas i- mos heredado un legado notable! arzobispo. “Pero también necesitamos que los servicio a medida que avancemos. guales. Cada una tiene su propio gobierno, Las Escuelas Católicas han educado a pueblo conozcan y sientan su conexión con la Como católicos, todos tenemos un interés constitución y leyes. Algunas tienen medidas muchas generaciones de jóvenes católicos, iglesia en general”. en el fortalecimiento de estos cimientos. Todos específi cas que protegen la religión tradicion- formándolos en la fe, virtud, conocimiento y la Dieciséis de las 19 comunidades pueblo de tenemos un interés en aumentar el acceso a la al. La constitución de la comunidad Laguna disponibilidad de servir. Han dado vida a las Nuevo México están dentro de la Arquidiócesis educación católica de los niños que son nues- Pueblo declara que los miembros de la comuni- parroquias y comunidades y, lo más impor- de Santa Fe. Las otras tres están en la Diócesis tro recurso más preciado. Nuestras escuelas dad tienen la libertad de culto de acuerdo con tante, han acercado los niños a una comunión sus- tituto de Gallup. comparten la misión de la Iglesia para formar sus respectivas creencias y prácticas religiosas, profunda con Cristo y la Iglesia. Es precisa- para el pasar 35 Históricamente las misiones pueblo han sido discípulos misioneros de Jesucristo y trans- siempre que la religión no interfi era con las mente debido a estos benefi cios que la comuni- horas a la semana en servidas por sacerdotes franciscanos, pero el La misión de Sta. Margaret Mary Alacoque, siete formar el mundo, compartiendo la alegría del prácticas religiosas tradicionales de la comuni- dad católica de hoy debe seguir invirtiendo en un ambiente educativo impregnado por la fe y reducido número de frailes le ha dejado a la millas al oeste de Laguna, Nuevo México. Evangelio. dad. el futuro de nuestros niños y sus escuelas. los valores del Evangelio. arquidiócesis gran parte de la responsabilidad Foto CNS/ Nancy Wiechec. El futuro de vibrantes Escuelas Católicas “Los pueblo de hoy día todavía están apren- A nivel nacional, hay listas de espera en casi Para aquellos que se preguntan cómo pode- pastoral. depende de nuestra capacidad de sostener de piedra o adobe. Ellos se encontraron con el diendo y entendiendo la historia de la Iglesia el 25 por ciento de nuestras Escuelas Católi- mos darnos el lujo de hacer el tipo de inver- Durante el pasado año el arzobispo Shee- cas, pero 500,000 niños menos se benefi cian siones necesarias para mantener, fortalecer y esta energía, fruto de nuestro propio encuen- cristianismo con la llegada de los franciscanos Católica y la introducción del credo cristiano”, tro con Cristo, que es el primero y más grande han nombró el primer coordinador de pastoral españoles en 1598. dijo el diácono Martin, añadiendo que muchos todos los días de una educación católica, y ampliar las Escuelas Católicas, respondemos nativoamericana a jornada completa de Santa nuestras comunidades han perdido más de girando la pregunta sobre su cabeza. ¿Cómo evangelizador. Cristo mismo prometió que Él Las creencias pueblo son complejas. Ya que católicos pueblo aprecian y tienen una buena permanecerá con nosotros, que nos inspire a Fe, un diácono católico de la comunidad Aco- los pueblo tienden a proteger sus prácticas conexión con la arquidiócesis. 1,000 escuelas en la última década. podemos darnos el lujo de no hacer esta in- ma Pueblo. Él también formó el primer consejo través de la presencia permanente del Espíritu religiosas con silencio, ellos son a menudo mal Visitando recientemente la comunidad Acoma Tal vez la mejor manera de apreciar el po- versión? asesor nativoamericano arquidiocesano. Santo para hacer nuevas todas las cosas, y que entendidos por personas de afuera. Pueblo, él se detiene y saluda a una madre e der de las Escuelas Católicas es imaginar a la Nuestro futuro depende de esta disposición El consejo terminó su tarea inicial, crear Él nunca nos dejará huérfanos. ¡Esa es una Los colonizadores españoles, y más tarde el hija que estaban vendiendo cerámica y ar- Iglesia en los Estados Unidos sin ellos. ¿Qué de invertir en nuestras escuelas más de lo que las directrices para visitar y ministrar en las promesa que se cumplirá! gobierno estadounidense, intentaron suprimir tesanías cerca de la misión San Esteban del aspecto tendría? ¿Sería tan robusta y vital? nos podemos imaginar. En este sentido, la comunidades pueblo. El arzobispo dijo que fue Al comenzar nuestra celebración anual de la las prácticas ceremoniales de las comunidades Rey. Él les cuenta sobre su trabajo con la Ar- ¿Cómo se producen los líderes del futuro? Arquidiócesis ha comenzado a desarrollar un un primer paso para reconocer y recordarle a Semana de las Escuelas Católicas, los invito pueblo porque sus bailes antiguos eran consi- quidiócesis de Santa Fe. La madre se presenta ¿Cómo se proporcionará vías de oportuni- Plan Estratégico para las Escuelas Católicas la gente la naturaleza especial de los pueblo. a celebrar esta herencia conmigo. Oren por derados inconsistentes con el cristianismo. y a su hija, Sidney Kateri Sánchez. dad educativa para los pobres? Las Escuelas Diocesanas. Este proceso de planifi cación se La guía señala que “las parroquias pueblo un mayor fl orecimiento de nuestras Escuelas Hoy día la espiritualidad pueblo es vista a “Ella tiene tu nombre y el nombre de santa Católicas son un gran recurso no sólo para los verá en los desafíos que enfrentamos hoy en no son como cualquier otra comunidad parro- Católicas para que podamos entregar este pre- una luz diferente. Kateri”, ella le dice al diácono. católicos, sino a las comunidades en las que día, incluyendo la matrícula y el mercadeo, quial”. Esta dice: “Por favor tengan en cuenta y cioso legado a las futuras generaciones Católi- El arzobispo Sheehan, marcando el 400mo “Ella es muy bendecida”, él responde. Ellos vivimos y de nuestra nación. El auge de las recursos fi nancieros, estándares académicos, acepten que la espiritualidad nativa y el credo Escuelas Cristianas evangélicas muestra que identidad católica, gobernanza y liderazgo, y cos de Oklahoma (Sooner Catholics). aniversario del establecimiento de la iglesia en ríen un poco y conversan. católico caminan de la mano”. Nuevo México en 1998, escribió: “Si los es- La comunidad Acoma Pueblo está en la La guía también dice que el clero, los religio- pañoles llegaron a Nuevo México pensando que Diócesis de Gallup y es el hogar ancestral del Únete a la travesía para la salud y santidad sos y los laicos que no son miembros tribuales le presentarían lo divino a los pueblos nativos, diácono Martin. En julio el equipo de la pas- USCCB lanza lecturas diarias deben respetar la cultura y las tradiciones de se equivocaban”. toral nativoamericana de Santa Fe hizo visitas La parroquia de Santiago Apóstol manas, vamos a desarrollar estilos los pueblo en todo momento, aun si eso sig- Los indios habían “adorado durante milenios a las comunidades Acoma y Laguna, ambas de la Misa en español en línea está organizando un paseo virtual de vida saludables a través de ejer- nifi ca una cancelación abrupta de actividades al Gran Espíritu como el sustentador de toda dentro de la Diócesis de Gallup, para presen- para cultivar buenos hábitos para cicio, buena nutrición, esfuerzos eclesiásticas, incluyendo la Misa. Y que los la vida”, él escribió en su carta pastoral “Seeds tarse y entregar un regalo del arzobispo, como WASHINGTON — La Confer- cos estadounidenses; 64 por el cuerpo y el alma. “El Camino de espirituales y mucho más. Parti- ministros católicos son bienvenidos entre los of Struggle, Harvest of Faith”. Él dijo que sus lo hicieron en todas las otras comunidades. encia de Obispos Católicos de ciento de los católicos hispanos Santiago” empieza el 11 de enero y cipamos en este viaje para cultivar pueblo para fortalecer la fe católica, no para corazones “siempre proveyeron terreno recepti- Sharlyn Sánchez dijo que estaba complaci- los Estados Unidos (USCCB) asisten a la iglesia regular- continua al 12 de abril. hábitos de vida saludable. Cada cambiar la espiritualidad nativa. vo para las semillas del Evangelio”. da de que el diácono se detuviera a saludar. ha puesto a disponibilidad del mente. “El Camino de Santiago” se opción saludable y la actividad es- La gente pueblo, distintiva del suroeste, es La coexistencia entre las tradiciones india “Mucha gente no se da cuenta de que muchos público las lecturas diarias de refi ere a las rutas de peregrinos Las lecturas diarias en ingles piritual alcanzan una milla virtual descendiente de los antiguos anasazi habi- y católica es demostrada cuando los pueblo de nosotros somos católicos”, ella dijo y habló la Misa en español en su sitio al Santuario del apóstol Santiago están entre los recursos más para avanzar en “el camino” y es tantes de los acantilados y de otro pueblos in- observan las fi estas de los santos patronos. un poco acerca de su parroquia y la cercana en línea. populares del sitio web de US- en el Norte de España. La distan- dígenas que vivían en casas comunales hechas Una Misa y procesión católica, así como bailes escuela católica que ha educado sus parientes “Poder proveer las lecturas elegible para premios semanales. CCB con un promedio mensual cia del Santuario de Santiago en durante generaciones. diarias en español en la internet Espana a la parroquia de Santiago Dé el primer paso el domin- de 3.3 millones de visitantes en En una exposición en el centro cultural In- ha sido una larga jornada. Es- Apóstol en Oklahoma City cubre go, 11 de enero a las 3 p.m. El línea. Cerca de 49,000 personas dian Pueblo en Albuquerque, el autor e histo- tamos felices de ver este trabajo 4, 565 millas. arzobispo Paul Coakley, que ha reciben las lecturas diarias en riador Joe S. Sando, de la comunidad Jemez realizado”, dijo el Obispo John “El Camino de Santiago” será caminado en la realidad “El Cami- ingles por correo electrónico, Pueblo, explica su opinión sobre el catolicismo C. Wester de Salt Lake City, un paseo virtual a Santiago de no”, compartirá su experiencia y dentro de la comunidad pueblo. una opción que pronto también presidente del Comité sobre Co- Compostela desde el 11 de enero bendecirá el comienzo de nuestra Él lo llama una “complicada y frecuente- estará disponible para las lectu- municaciones de USCCB. “Esto al 12 de abril. Durante estas se- peregrinación virtual. mente tumultuosa historia” resultando en un es parte de nuestros esfuerzos ras en español. “equilibrio único de tradiciones pueblo y católi- continuos de responder a las Las lecturas diarias en es- cas conservadas y continuamente observadas necesidades pastorales de los pañol pueden encontrarse en hasta la fecha”. hispanos y de los católicos de www.usccb.org y elegir: “Bible,” Él escribe que antropólogo pueblo Alfonso habla hispana y proveerles re- “Today’s Readings,” y “En Es- Ortiz describió la recepción y aceptación del cursos e información de mane- pañol.” credo católico por los pueblo como “resultado ras que les exhorten a acrecen- USCCB también provee ac- de un valor pueblo profundamente arraigado tar su fe”. tualizaciones en español sobre de combinar y equilibrar opuestos”. Las lecturas diarias en noticias y recursos que ayudan “Este equilibrio era la base de la espirituali- español provienen del Leccio- a fomentar la fe en Facebook en dad pueblo mucho antes de la llegada de los nario publicado en México y www.facebook.com/USCCBEs- españoles y es en esta misma búsqueda que está aprobado por los obispos los pueblo continúan aceptando las creencias panol y en Twitter en https:// estadounidenses para su uso en católicas hoy día”. twitter.com/USCCBEspanol. los Estados Unidos. Sando nombra las enseñanzas católicas que Recursos bilingües para Los hispanos representan el especialmente le atraen a los pueblo: ese honor 16 por ciento de la población diócesis, parroquias y grupos de que se le da a Cristo, el “Creador hecho hom- total en Estados Unidos y cerca ministerios también están dis- bre”, y esa devoción que se le da a los santos, del 40 por ciento de los católi- ponibles en www.myusccb.org. El santuario de la misión St. Joseph en la comunidad Laguna Pueblo, Nuevo México. “los amigos de Jesús”, por sus bendiciones y Los peregrinos en el Camino de Santiago. Foto CNS/Felix Ordonez, Reuters. Foto CNS/Nancy Wiechec. sanación. 14 January 11, 2015 Local Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic Local January 11, 2015 15 Calendar This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not refl ect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org.
January Clinton, Guymon, Altus and lows: Monday-Friday following 22 Charismatic Catholic prayer Woodward. Richard Klinge, Noon Mass, Saturday follow- meeting, 7 p.m., at the CPC, 11 The Baptism of the Lord director of advocacy and legal ing 6 p.m. Mass, and Sunday Rm. C-2. Contact Toni Calvey services at Catholic Charities, following 11 a.m. Mass. at (405) 630-0539 or toni- 13 Catholic War Veterans (of will speak about the basics [email protected] or any war/confl ict) will meet of the legislative process and 17 The community of the Secular visit www.SpiritOKC.org. the second Tuesday of each how to develop relationships Order of the Blessed Virgin month in the community with legislators. The work- Mary of Mt. Carmel and St. 24 St. Charles Winter Dance. room of St. Ann Retirement shops are sponsored by the Teresa of Jesus – Oklahoma Join our celebration of the Center at 7 p.m. For infor- Archdiocesan Council of Community and Province of winter season. Finger foods mation, contact Fr. M. Price Catholic Women. St. Therese, meets at Little are welcome for the sharing Oswalt at (405) 567-3404. Flower Church, OKC, from table. Dance lessons at 7:30 15 Devotion to the Precious Noon to 4:30 p.m. Call Kath- p.m. with dance music begin- 14 Catholic War Veterans USA Blood of Jesus, an unfailing erine Payne (405) 210-4826 or ning promptly at 8 and going Oklahoma Memorial Post 168 means of tapping the inex- Betty Sharp (405) 408-4275. until 11 p.m. For information, will hold their monthly meet- haustible mercy of God from call Dorothy at (405) 604- ing at 7 p.m. in the Sunny- the source of our salvation. 17 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4603. lane Family Reception Center, Thursdays 9 p.m. to 12:30 Mass, 5 p.m., Corpus Christi 3900 SE 29, Del City. For a.m., St. James Church 4201 Church, OKC 25 Vespers for the Year of Con- information, contact Ken at S McKinley Ave. (405) 420- secrated Life, 4 p.m., CPC (405) 739-0036 or 2527. 21 Sanctity of Life Mass, 6 p.m., chapel [email protected]. Cathedral of Our Lady of Per- 17 Monthly Novena to the Infant petual Help 25 108th annual Week of Prayer 15 “Advocacy 101” workshop at Jesus. Nine days of novena for Christian Unity prayer 7 p.m. at the Catholic Pasto- to Infant Jesus of Prague. 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal service at 4 p.m., Epiphany ral Center with videoconfer- During these nine days, the Protection of Unborn Chil- of the Lord Catholic Church, encing sites in Enid, Lawton, novena prayers will be as fol- dren, March for Life in D.C. 7336 W Britton Rd. Job Box Grants Manager Music director St. Charles Borromeo Catholic such as foundations of kinesiology, The Catholic Foundation seeks St. Charles Borromeo Church in Church, 5024 N Grove Ave., OKC biomechanics, exercise testing and a grants manager. The full-time OKC seeks a music director. Du- 73122 or e-mail Tluschen@prodi- prescription and/or other courses position supports the granting pro- ties include planning and staffi ng gy.net. related to the candidate’s area of grams of the foundation, including weekend liturgies, holy days, wed- expertise. Required qualifi cations communications, data mainte- dings, funerals and school litur- SGU professor of kinesiology include a doctorate in kinesiology, nance, donor relations, schedul- gies. Music degree required as well St. Gregory’s University seeks exercise science or related disci- Briefs ing, payables and administrative. as knowledge of Catholic Liturgy, qualifi ed applicants for a ten- pline. To apply, e-mail hr@stgrego- Strong knowledge of Word, Excel along with excellent organ, piano ure track position in kinesiology. rys.edu. More information regard- Join the journey to health and joining the Church, a six-week in- Fr. Goins to lead Irish pilgrim- (405) 735-9357 or mbrown_1776@ and databases is required. Send and vocal skills. Bilingual a plus. Teaching duties include under- ing this position available at www. holiness quiry series will be available at St. age cox.net. resume to [email protected]. Send resume to Rev. Tim Luschen, graduate lecture and lab courses soonercatholic.org. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Fr. Jim Goins, St. Thomas More, Saint James the Greater par- 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon, Norman, will lead a pilgrimage to Native American Catholic Out- ish is hosting a virtual journey to from Jan. 13 through Feb. 17. We Ireland July 6-17, 2015. The trip reach help cultivate good habits for the will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. is $4,099 per person, including Archbishop Coakley recently body and soul. “The Way of Saint Attendance at all six sessions is airfare from OKC, four-star hotels, established a Native American James” begins Jan. 11 and contin- encouraged, but you are welcome most meals and more. Sites in- Catholic Outreach. The goal is ues to April l2. to join any time. The sessions are clude Kylemore Abbey, St. Pat- to establish faith-sharing Kateri “The Way of Saint James” refers free and imply no commitment rick’s Cathedral, Dungaire Cas- Circles that foster a spirituali- to pilgrim routes to the Shrine of on your part to join the Catholic tle, Blarney Castle, Our Lady of ty that reaches out to others as the Apostle Saint James in north- Church. For more information, Knock, Boyle Abbey, Ennis Cathe- well as evangelizing; to empower ern Spain. The distance from Saint e-mail [email protected] or go online dral, Killarney, Waterford, Dingle, Native American Catholics to live James’ Shrine in Spain to Saint to www.sjnok.org. Cliffs of Moher and Galway. The in harmony with their Catholic James the Greater parish in Okla- $300 per person deposit is due be- and native spirituality; to share homa City covers 4,565 miles. “Advocacy 101” workshop fore Feb. 1. Contact Melani Roewe the story of the life of Saint Kat- “The Way of Saint James” will An “Advocacy 101” workshop at (405) 293-2003 or visit www. eri Tekakwitha and to follow her be a virtual walk to Santiago de will be held Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. and unitours.com/client/RevGoinsIre- example of a life lived in Christ. Compostela from Jan. 11 to April Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Catho- land.pdf. Contact Deacon Roy Callison at 12. During these weeks, we will lic Pastoral Center with videocon- [email protected] or develop healthier lifestyles through ferencing sites in Oklahoma City Save the date: Matthew Kelly (918) 822-3255. exercise, good nutrition, spiri- Enid, Lawton, Clinton, Guymon, Live tual endeavors and much more. Altus and Woodward. Richard Catholic speaker and author Fr. Janocha to lead pilgrimage We participate in this journey by Klinge, director of advocacy and Matthew Kelly will present “Living to Poland, Eastern Europe cultivating healthy living habits. legal services at Catholic Chari- Every Day with Passion & Pur- Fr. Carl William Janocha, St. Every healthy choice and spiritu- ties, will speak about the basics of pose” on March 7 from 6:30 p.m. Mary’s, Medford, will lead a pil- al activity achieves a virtual mile the legislative process and how to to 10:30 p.m. at the Cox Busi- grimage to Poland and Eastern to advance along “the way,” and develop relationships with legisla- ness Center in Tulsa, with special Europe from Nov. 2-13, 2015. makes participants eligible for tors. musical guest Eliot Morris. Tickets The trip is $3,378 per person and weekly prize drawings. are $39. For more information or includes airfare from OKC, four- Take the fi rst step on Sunday, Bolivia Mission Dinner to purchase tickets, visit www. star hotels, most meals and more. Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. Archbishop The Knights of Columbus Coun- DynamicCatholic.com or call (859) Sites include Warsaw, Krakow and Coakley, who has actually walked cil at St. Eugene Catholic Church 980-7900. Czestochowa, home of the “Black “El Camino,” will share his expe- is hosting its annual spaghetti and Madonna,” Wadowoce (birthplace rience and bless the beginning of homemade meatball dinner on Wood Badge training available of St. John Paul II), Auschwitz, the virtual pilgrimage. Saturday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at The Last Frontier Council will the Shrine of Divine Mercy to Sr. St. Eugene, 400 W Hefner Rd. All be offering a Wood Badge training Faustina, Budapest, Vienna and St. John Nepomuk welcomes profi ts benefi t the Friends of Boliv- course for Cub, Scout and Ven- Prague with the shrine to the Catholic faith formation ia annual medical mission. Cost is ture leaders. The course runs two Infant of Prague at Our Lady of Would you like to know more $8 for adults, $5 for children ages weekends April 9-11 and April Victory Church. A $400 deposit is about God and his plans for you? 6 and above. Kids 5 and under will 30-May 2. The cost is $200 before required. For more information, If you have questions about the eat free. For more information, call Feb. 9; $225 after. For more infor- contact Fr. Janocha at (580) 395- Catholic faith and the process of Steve Chastain at (405) 470-2045. mation, contact Michael Brown at 2148 or [email protected]. 16 January 11, 2015 Profi le Sooner Catholic Catholic Business Profi le Kingfi sher’s Rep. Sanders: “Three questions I ask before every vote”
By Sally Linhart Sanders. For the Sooner Catholic “There are three questions I ask before every Kingfi sher native Mike Sanders’ faith can ac- vote,” he said. “Is this good for my district? Is curately be described in two words: strong and this good for our state? Does this violate my steadfast. The husband, father and business- faith in any way? If a bill meets these criteria, man is a devout Catholic who lives his faith then I will support it.” deeply and by example. Sanders holds a 100 percent pro voting re- Calling his Catholic faith a constant force in cord with national and Oklahoma right-to-life his life, he emphasized the importance of evan- groups. gelization through leadership. Sanders and his wife, Nellie, parishioners of “I make it a point to show my kids how Saints Peter and Paul, live in Kingfi sher with important it is – and how proud I am – to be their two young sons, Davis and Walker. He Catholic. You must set a good example, and works for his family’s business, Sanders Fu- your actions will always speak louder than neral Service. Sanders is a Eucharistic minis- your words.” ter and a member of the Knights of Columbus Sanders serves as State Representative for State Representative Mike Sanders. Photo Sally Lin- #3113. District 59. Finding his calling early in life, he hart. He emphasized his willingness to support his began working on campaigns at age 9. After around the house, everything went back to her children in whatever vocation they might be working on the George W. Bush campaign Catholic faith.” called to someday. He plans to encourage them for a year, Sanders earned a coveted spot at In addition to his late mother, Sanders cites to explore all their options, whether they lie in the White House as director of interns. After Saint John Paul II and former Oklahoma the secular world or in the Catholic Church. spending more than three years in that posi- Governor Frank Keating as some of the people Nellie Sanders, who converted to Catholicism tion, he went on to spend another three and most infl uential to his faith. two years ago, gives plenty of credit to her hus- a half years at the U.S. Department of Agri- Although he was raised Catholic, Sanders’ band for his role in her faith journey. culture – totaling eight years of service under faith grew deeper and more meaningful after “Mike’s love for his Catholic faith and the ex- President Bush. being gravely injured in a car accident in col- amples he set through the way he lives his life Sanders was elected to the state House of lege. He said a series of events that occurred were very attractive to me,” she said. Representatives in 2008, and also holds a at the accident brought help quickly and could She said while her husband never pressured leadership position as assistant majority whip. only be attributed to God’s hand at work. How- her to join the Catholic faith and wanted her Since his election six years ago, he has served ever, he still wasn’t expected to survive. to experience her own journey of faith, he was as vice chairman of the Human Services Com- “I shouldn’t be here today,” he explained. thrilled about her decision. mittee and is currently serving as chairman for “The doctors had done all they could do for “His face and his smile said it all.” the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transpor- me, and a priest was called to administer last Between his family, his work and his com- tation. Additionally, he serves on the Agricul- rites.” mitment to the House of Representatives, ture and Wildlife, Energy and Aerospace, and After spending four days in a coma with Sanders keeps a full schedule, but he said his Appropriations and Budget committees. family and friends by his side preparing to say relationship with Jesus Christ always remains Sanders, who attended Catholic schools goodbye, Sanders woke up and said “what’s a priority. through eighth grade, recalls having a great ex- up?” At that point, he began to rely even more “I ask for guidance several times throughout ample of faith set for him by his own parents. heavily on his faith. the day. I pray before I speak at an event,” he “My mother always used her faith to teach “I just said I’m going to give it all up to you, said. “Even though life is busy, you must make me life lessons,” Sanders said. “From using God.” time for God. He makes time for you.” parables as ways to relate, to constantly hav- Finding ways to apply his Catholic faith into Sally Linhart is a freelance writer for the ing reminders like holy water and saint statues his daily business dealings is a priority for Sooner Catholic. Holy Name continued from page 1 the sanctuary of the temple and crippled beggar “in the name of Je- One of the most beautiful name: “Moses! Moses!” God iden- is told by an angel that Elizabeth sus Christ.” Peter explains to the prayers of the traditional Church tifi es himself by using the names will bear him a son. “And you amazed crowd that witnessed this is the Litany of the Holy Name of of Moses’s ancestors: “I am … the shall name him John,” the angel that “by faith in his name, this Jesus. Once widely popular, lita- God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, commands. Zechariah doubts that man, whom you see and know, his nies are a form of prayer that use the God of Jacob.” Moses wants to this will happen, and he is stuck name has made strong.” a series of descriptive appellations, know God’s actual name. He asked speechless, mute, until the child Christ calls Simon to be his dis- usually read by a priest or leader, for it, saying, “When I go to the is born and he writes on a tablet ciple and re-names him: “you are to which everyone else responds, Israelites … if they ask me ‘What “John is his name.” Zechariah’s Peter,” the rock. Saul of Tarsus, typically with “pray for us.” is his name?’ What speech is restored “also known as Paul,” changes his Most people are familiar with the am I to tell them?’” “...At the name of when he accepts life to follow Christ and becomes Litany of All Saints used at Easter God replies, “I am Jesus every knee the angel’s name well known by his new name. when new church members are who I am.” God is for his son, again So powerful is Christ’s name should bend.” baptized. In the Litany of the Holy beyond naming; showing God’s that Saint Paul in his “Letter to the Name of Jesus, Jesus is addressed even his name is right to name Philippians” declares that “at the Phil 2: 10 as “the brightness of eternal light,” beyond man’s abili- those whom he has name of Jesus every knee should as “Jesus, our refuge,” and as ty to comprehend. called. bend.” “Jesus, our way and our life.” The In the New Testament, the gene- In his ministry, Christ gave Throughout the centuries, many litany invokes the Holy Name “to alogy of Jesus in Matthew is a list- his apostles the power to use his indulgences have been attached deliver us” from “all sin,” “from ev- ing of the names of Jesus’s ances- name. In Mark, Christ commis- to the pious use of the name erlasting death,’ and “from neglect tors. In the Gospel of Luke, Mary sions the Apostles and says “in my of Jesus. In earlier times, men is directed by the Angel of the name they will drive out demons, respectfully removed their hats if of Your inspirations.” The litany Annunciation to “name him Je- they will speak new languages.” In they spoke Christ’s name, and in concludes by asking Our Lord to sus,” and this is mentioned again the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the 1950s in this country, school give us “as much a lasting fear as at Our Lord’s circumcision when he writes that these things “are children were taught to bow their a lasting love of Your Holy Name.” “he was named Jesus, the name written that you may (come to) heads whenever they said “Jesus.” In the end, what does it mean given him by the angel before he believe that Jesus is the Messiah, Many parishes hosted a very active if we take Christ’s name as our was conceived in the womb.” Our the Son of God, and that through men’s association called the Holy name, if we call ourselves, name Savior’s designation is not set by this belief you may have life in his Name Society. To utter the name ourselves, Christians? We have any human; his name is from the name.” of Jesus Christ contemptuously or both this holy fear and this holy Almighty who alone has power to Also in John, Christ says that in anger is still regarded as a sin. love of the word that means our name him. “whatever you ask the Father in To verbally assault the Holy Name Savior, this most holy name of Also in Luke, we fi nd the child- my name he will give you.” Call- of Jesus instead of honoring and Jesus. less Zechariah and his wife Eliza- ing upon this promise, Peter, in respecting it is to fl y in the face of J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for beth. The priest Zechariah enters the Acts of the Apostles, cures a all that is holy. the Sooner Catholic.