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this A bill designed to offer protections for pregnant women in the workplace is unlikely to move forward this year despite backing from the governor and a broad willingly’ base of support that includes the Church. With Senate Bill 342, advocates were hoping to see Indiana become the 28th state to enact legislation providing “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant employees, from more frequent breaks to exemptions from heavy lifting. But after initially passing through committee, the measure was effectively tabled this month when the Senate voted 34-15 in favor of an amendment proposed by Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to send the issue to a summer study commission. The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) considered this a pro-life bill, and expressed dismay that it was halted while another measure reinforcing the sanctity of life moved forward in the same legislative Father John Hollowell elevates the Eucharist during a July 31, 2013, Mass at Annunciation Church in Brazil. Recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, chamber. A day after the vote on Senate Father Hollowell has offered up his sufferings on behalf of victims of clergy sexual abuse. He is the pastor of Annunciation in Brazil and Bill 342, lawmakers voted 40-9 in favor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, and Catholic chaplain of DePauw University, also in Greencastle. (File photo by Sean Gallagher) Senate Bill 299, which requires abortion providers to treat fetal remains in a dignified manner. “We are disappointed that the unborn Priest offers suffering from brain tumor and their mothers could not be offered protections in the same year that many were rightfully mindful and respectful of fetal for victims of clergy sexual abuse remains,” said Angela Espada, executive director of the ICC, the public policy voice By Sean Gallagher across several decades. promising prognosis. But his treatment of the in Indiana. From these tears came a prayer. will involve brain surgery and the For Espada, Senate Bill 342 is personal. GREENCASTLE—Father John Father Hollowell asked God to let him potential for radiation, chemotherapy She shared her own story with lawmakers Hollowell cried as he sat in the bear a cross on behalf of the victims of and therapy to recover from possible during a January hearing on the legislation confessional of St. Paul the Apostle clergy sexual abuse. effects to his speaking and motor skills. in the Senate Family and Children’s Church in Greencastle. About 18 months later, it would seem Looking back on his prayer, Father Services Committee. It was the summer of 2018—a time that prayer was answered. After having Hollowell recalled that it wasn’t just a “I am lucky to be here,” Espada said, when the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse several fainting spells and spasms in passing thought. explaining that she was born two months surfaced again through government 2019, Father Hollowell was diagnosed “It definitely stuck in my mind,” prematurely to a mother who worked long investigations and media reports. at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota earlier he said. “I remember thinking about hours in an industrial laundry facility. Father Hollowell cried as he thought this month with a brain tumor. it for a while and praying it, making “When you can help a pregnant mother of the suffering of abuse victims His doctors have given him a See HOLLOWELL, page 16 sustain her pregnancy, that is pro-life.” See ICC, page 2 Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, Francis says in his Lenten message (CNS)—Lent is a time for deeper dialogue with God through prayer, for renewed gratitude for God’s mercy and for increased compassion for people whose lives are under attack, said. Also, people must not only show generosity through charitable giving, but they should also work for a real structural change to today’s “economic life,” the pope said in his annual message for Lent, which began on Feb. 26 for Latin-rite Catholics. The text of the pope’s message was released by the Vatican on Feb. 24. Contemplating the great mystery of the death and and putting it at the center of one’s life “means feeling compassion toward the wounds of the crucified Christ present in the many innocent victims of wars, in attacks on life from that of the unborn to that of the elderly, and various Pope Francis hears the confession of a priest on March 7, 2019, at ’s Basilica of St. forms of violence,” the pope said in his message. John Lateran. Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, the pope said in his annual Lenten See POPE, page 2 message, released by the Vatican on Feb. 24. (CNS photo/) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020

Public Schedule of ‘We are disappointed that the unborn and their Charles C. Thompson mothers could not be offered protections in the ______same year that many were rightfully mindful February 29 – March 12, 2020 and respectful of fetal remains.’ Feb. 29 – 10:30 a.m. March 5-8 —Angela Espada, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Rite of Election at St. Mary-of-the-Knobs USCCB National Advisory Committee Conference Church, Floyd County meeting in Baltimore Feb. 29 – 6 p.m. March 9 Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital USCCB Clergy, Gala at JW Marriott, Indianapolis and Vocations Committee meeting in March of Dimes to former Indiana Gov. Washington, D.C. ICC Mitch Daniels, now president of Purdue March 1 – 2 p.m. continued from page 1 University. These proponents argued that Rite of Election at SS. Peter and Paul March 11 – 6 a.m. the bill offered common-sense solutions for Cathedral, Indianapolis Dad’s Day Breakfast at Bishop Chatard Senate Bill 342 had strong support a serious problem. High School, Indianapolis from Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has made “I was extremely hopeful about this March 3 – 10:30 a.m. decreasing Indiana’s high infant and bill, particularly since we had support Priest Personnel Board meeting at March 12 – 8:15 a.m. maternal mortality rates a priority. While from business groups large and small, Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Judicatories meeting at Indiana progress has been made in recent years, and the governor’s staff provided such Catholic Center, Indianapolis Interchurch Center, Indianapolis Indiana currently ranks seventh in the excellent testimony,” said Erin Macey, United States for infant mortality and third senior policy analyst for the Indiana March 3 – 3 p.m. March 12 – 10 a.m. for maternal mortality. Institute for Working Families, which also Finance Council meeting at Archbishop Leadership Team meeting at Archbishop “I put legislation requiring reasonable championed the bill. “We heard from the Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center accommodations for pregnant workers secretary of the Family and Social Services on my agenda because I believe women Administration about how part of our goal March 3 – 7 p.m. March 12 – 6 p.m. should not have to choose between a is to keep people working, and that this bill Confirmation for youths of St. Christopher Presentation to RCIA candidates and paycheck and a healthy pregnancy,” would help make that happen. Parish, Indianapolis, at SS. Peter and catechumens at St. Bartholomew Parish, Holcomb said in a statement. “I still “Since [the Senate vote], I keep hearing Paul Cathedral Columbus believe that and will work over the coming stories of women who bring in a doctor’s note (Schedule subject to change.) months to persuade the Indiana General to work, and they’re told to come back when Assembly to include these very same the baby has been born,” Macey continued. accommodations that 27 other states have [Employers] are not negotiating with women already enacted. I remain committed to to see if they can keep them in the workplace. program in Indiana, which has not been there is no reason why with more time improving infant and maternal health in They’re just sending them home.” updated in more than 30 years. and consideration, money that flows from Indiana so more moms and their babies get Macey and others who testified in favor of TANF is a federal government program the federal government shouldn’t be made off to a better start.” Senate Bill 342 traveled to Washington this that provides grants to the states for available to those who have the greatest The bill, which would prohibit an week to meet with Indiana’s congressional distribution to families in deep poverty. need.” employer with 15 or more employees delegation about a federal version of the Because of antiquated state guidelines, To follow priority legislation of the ICC, from discriminating against a pregnant measure. The Pregnant Workers Fairness the $288 maximum monthly payout for visit www.indianacc.org. This website worker, faced opposition from the Indiana Act recently advanced in the U.S. House of a family of three in deep poverty has not includes access to I-CAN, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Representatives with bipartisan support. been adjusted for inflation since 1988. Network, which offers the Manufacturers Association. They and “We’re going to take all the momentum A nearly identical TANF bill passed the Church’s position on key issues. Those other opponents argued that many large on this issue at the state level and work on Senate unanimously last year, but Senate who sign up for I-CAN receive alerts on employers already have protections in the federal legislation,” Macey said. Bill 111 did not receive a committee legislation moving forward and ways to place, and raised questions about the Another measure backed by both the hearing during this short session of the contact their elected representatives. impact of the bill on small businesses. ICC and the Indiana Institute for Working Indiana legislature. But other business groups aligned with Families also hit roadblocks. Senate Bill “We are optimistic that TANF will (Victoria Arthur, a member of St. Malachy the broad coalition of the bill’s supporters, 111 would have modernized the Temporary fare better next year,” Espada said. “The Parish in Brownsburg, is a correspondent which range from physician groups to the Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) legislative session will be longer, and for The Criterion.) †

economic life,” he said. witness,” he said. For example, he said, when media POPE That is why, the pope said, he called “Despite the sometimes tragic presence outlets cover certain tragic events, like continued from page 1 for a meeting during Lent with “young of evil in our lives and in the life of the coronavirus or wars and conflict, economists, entrepreneurs and change- the Church and the world,” he wrote, they might actually be setting up a kind These wounds are “likewise present makers with the aim of shaping a more “this opportunity to change our course of “barrier” between the event and the in environmental disasters, the unequal just and inclusive economy.” The meeting expresses God’s unwavering will not to people hearing about it. distribution of the Earth’s goods, human was set to take place in Assisi on interrupt his dialogue of with “You see something is happening, trafficking in all its forms and the March 26-28. us” and his desire that people also engage but at the same time you can see that unbridled thirst for profit, which is a form The theme of the pope’s message, in fruitful dialogue with each other. you are not involved,” as if the person of idolatry,” he said. “We implore you on behalf of Christ, God’s dialogue with humanity “has is above it all and untouched by others’ Not only are Christians called to be reconciled to God,” was taken from nothing to do with empty chatter,” which circumstances, the cardinal said. generously share the richness of the the Second Letter of St. Paul to the “characterizes worldliness in every age; in Instead what is needed is a situation Gospel and gifts from God, “today, Corinthians (2 Cor 5:20), which reflects our own day, it can also result in improper where after seeing and hearing about such too, there is a need to appeal to men the invitation to return to God through use of the media,” he said. events, people feel inspired or driven to and women of good will to share, by constant conversion and reconciliation, At a news conference to present the try to get involved or do something useful almsgiving, their goods with those and experience new life in Christ. message, Cardinal Peter Turkson further to help the situation, he said. most in need, as a means of personally “Life is born of the love of God our elaborated on what an improper use of Pope Francis asked in his message that participating in the building of a better father, from his desire to grant us life in media would look like. the Lenten season lead to people opening world,” he said. abundance,” Pope Francis wrote. The head of the for their hearts “to hear God’s call to be “Charitable giving makes us more “If we listen instead to the tempting Promoting Integral Human Development reconciled to himself, to fix our gaze on human, whereas hoarding risks making voice of the ‘father of lies,’ we risk told reporters that different forms of the , and to be converted us less human, imprisoned by our own sinking into the abyss of absurdity, and communication can either promote to an open and sincere dialogue with him” selfishness,” he said. experiencing hell here on Earth, as all too content that is “empty” or “rich” in that so that everyone become “what Christ “We can and must go even further, many tragic events in the personal and it helps build up human character and asks his disciples to be: the salt of the and consider the structural aspects of our collective human experience sadly bear society or fosters new ideas. Earth and the light of the world.” †

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. for so many vulnerable foster children,” Supreme Court announced on Feb. 24 that she added. in its next term it will examine if the city of In the initial lawsuit against CSS, the Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social city’s Department of Human Services services agency from the city’s foster care investigated if the agency refused to place program because the agency will not accept foster children in LGBT households, even same-sex couples as foster parents. though during the course of its decades- In 2018, Philadelphia stopped using the long partnership with the city, neither foster program of Catholic Social Services the agency nor the Philadelphia Human (CSS) of the Philadelphia Archdiocese Relations Commission ever received a due to the agency’s policy of not placing complaint that LGBT individuals were children with same-sex couples because denied placement of a foster child due to such unions go against Church teaching the Catholic agency’s actions. on traditional marriage. Becket, a religious liberty law firm, is A year later, the U.S. Court of representing the foster women defending Appeals for the 3rd Circuit sided with the Catholic Social Services policy. the city, calling the agency’s policies “I’m relieved to hear that the Supreme discriminatory. Court will weigh in on faith-based “The city stands on firm ground in adoption and foster care,” said Lori requiring its contractors to abide by Windham, senior counsel at Becket. “Over its nondiscrimination policies when the last few years, agencies have been administering public services,” the ruling closing their doors across the country, and said. “Placing vulnerable children with all the while children are pouring into the foster families is without question a vital system. We are confident that the court will public service. ... Deterring discrimination realize that the best solution is the one that Sharonell Fulton, a foster parent in Philadelphia, is pictured with a young woman and child in a in that effort is a paramount public has worked in Philadelphia for a century— May 23, 2018, photo. The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Feb. 24 that in its next term it will interest,” it added. all hands on deck for foster kids.” examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city’s CSS has contracted with the city on A lawyer representing Philadelphia foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents. The foster care since the late 1990s. Foster also issued a statement after the Supreme case is Fulton v. Philadelphia. (CNS photo/courtesy Becket Religious Liberty for All) parents with the agency joined in the Court’s announcement, saying the lawsuit against the city initially to seek an city would demonstrate to the nation’s orientation or gender identity.” to do with the ability to care for a child injunction to stop the city’s policy. highest court that the appeals court ruling The case is already gaining attention such as their sexual orientation or faith The case, Fulton v. Philadelphia, takes “affirming the city’s ability to uphold months before oral arguments, which would make it even worse,” she added. its name from Sharonell Fulton, a foster nondiscrimination policies was correct.” could be in October. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, legal adviser parent who joined in the lawsuit against Marcel Pratt, city solicitor, said this Leslie Cooper, deputy director of the for the Catholic Association, a group that the city along with another foster parent, case is “ultimately about serving the American Civil Liberties Union’s LGBT defends the Church and religious liberty, Toni Simms-Busch. youths in our care, and the best way and HIV Project, said the case could have conversely said: “Faith-based groups “CSS has been a godsend to my family to do that is by upholding our sincere “profound consequences for the more shouldn’t be forced to abandon their deeply and so many like ours. I don’t think I could commitment to the dignity of all people, than 400,000 children in foster care across held religious and moral convictions in have gone through this process without including our LGBTQ community.” the country. We already have a severe order to serve children in desperate need.” an agency that shares my core beliefs and He also said the city of Philadelphia is shortage of foster families willing and She said the court’s decision to cares for my children accordingly,” said proud of its “long-standing commitment able to open their hearts and homes to review Philadelphia’s “intolerant and Simms-Busch in a Feb. 24 statement. to supporting freedom of and these children. discriminatory action against the Catholic “We are so grateful that the Supreme preserving equal access to services for all “Allowing foster care agencies to Social Services foster care program is a Court has agreed to hear our case and sort people—regardless of their race, national exclude qualified families based on welcome first step toward reopening doors out the mess that Philadelphia has created origin, religion, age, sex, disability, sexual religious requirements that have nothing to loving and stable foster homes.” † Pope: Christians with humility, not grand titles, are the greatest ones VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The most has the most titles,” he said. important members of the Catholic Church The pope reflected on the first reading are not the ones who hold lofty titles from the Letter of James in which the and high positions, but rather those who Apostle warns that “whoever wants to humbly serve others, Pope Francis said. be a lover of the world makes himself an “Who is the most important person in enemy of God” (Jas 4:4). the Church? The pope, the bishops, the A person, especially a Christian, who monsignors, the cardinals, the pastors of falls prey to worldliness and wants to be the most beautiful parishes, the presidents more important than others, lives a life of the lay associations?” the pope asked “that always seeks to make compromises in his homily during morning Mass at the in order to climb higher, to dominate, to on Feb. 25. be greater,” he said. “No! The greatest one in the Church That worldly spirit that seeks to gain is the one who becomes a servant for all, “more money and more power” leads to the one who serves everyone, not the one who wickedness of gossip, the pope added. †

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Opinion Reflection/John Shaughnessy Laugh with God I have a friend who tells jokes to of having a friendship with God and God. It’s a tradition he carries on from laughing with God is a hard concept to Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher his father, who believed that God hears embrace. Yet the precedent of a friendship Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus so many pleas for with God is present in the bonds that help and stories of connected Jesus and the first group of sadness in a day that people he chose as his own, the Apostles. he could use an extra They traveled together, ate together and Editorial laugh or a smile. In shared adventures together on a journey that moment when he that lasted years. They talked about shares his joke, my everything, from the basic concerns of friend says he feels what they would eat next to the deepest closer to God and his questions of their place in the world, their father. ties with each other and their connection Then there’s the with God. It was a full-access, 24-7, friendship that Jane Crady has forged up-close-and-personal relationship marked with God. Crady has dedicated her life by faith, trust and love, a relationship that to helping people whose lives have been Christ continued to offer even when the devastated by floods, tornadoes and some Apostles betrayed him, doubted him and of the worst hurricanes in American abandoned him. history. Despite the disasters she has seen, In his time with the Apostles, Christ she says she always witnesses the healing was the essence of a best friend—someone touch of God. you learn from, someone who forgives you Crady told me, “I see miracles every your limitations, someone who encourages day. God sends people. One time, there you to be the best person you can be. And was a gal, and we were pretty much done in the darkest times, he finds a way to with fixing her house after Hurricane reach you, to let you know he’s there for Katrina. But the tile needed to be laid on you, to give you a reason to hope—and the floors. And we couldn’t find anybody even a reason to laugh when the world gets A newly married couple kiss outside Madrid’s Royal Palace in Spain in 2017. (CNS photo/Juan that had tile experience. And so she and too overwhelming. That’s how our best Medina, Reuters) I were sitting under a tree talking about friends are. And God offers us that same this, and my phone rang. kind of friendship—on a far higher level— “It was a call from a guy who’s just as he did to the Apostles. volunteering. He’s coming from Missouri. Think of a moment from your life The case for happy marriages And he’s by himself. He asks if I could put when God has been there for you as a him to work. I said, ‘What kind of work do friend, giving you just what you needed in This issue of The Criterion is our up to 40 percent of marriages result in you do?’ He said, ‘I’m a tile man.’ ” an unexpected way that made you smile Spring Marriage issue. We invite you to divorce during the first five years. With Crady continued, “It happens all the or laugh or feel comforted. read about the couples who are planning statistics like that, we need the graces of time like that. It really does. I just laugh Think of a way you can invite God into their weddings in our parishes, or those a sacramental marriage. with God now.” your life as a friend. who recently did so. Since the Church feels so strongly I also know someone who reaches for Laugh with God. We congratulate these couples, and about the importance of marriage, it two cups when he prepares to spend time we thank them for their public witness tries to make sure that couples are with God. He fills one of the cups for (This reflection is an excerpt from John of the teachings of the Church regarding prepared to receive this sacrament. In himself and the other for God. Then he Shaughnessy’s book, Then Something marriage because fewer and fewer our archdiocese, there are numerous takes them to a table where he invites God Wondrous Happened: Unlikely encounters couples are doing so. The Center for opportunities for couples to prepare, to sit across from him—two friends sharing and unexpected graces in search of a Applied Research in the at which is why couples are asked to have time and a drink. His two-cup tradition friendship with God. The Criterion is Georgetown University recently released their initial interview with their pastor gives him a concrete focus on God during inviting our readers to share your stories results of a poll that showed the number several months or a year before the their time together. He says that God, just of how God has been there for you during of Catholic sacramental weddings in wedding ceremony. through listening, always re-fills his cup by a special moment in your life, giving you 2017 in the United States at 144,000. Most parishes have a sponsor- the end of their shared time. just what you needed in an unexpected That’s a 50 percent decrease since couple program that pairs the couple Other friends pursue a more traditional way that made you smile or laugh or feel 2000—despite the fact that the Catholic with a married couple who will meet approach in their relationship with God. comforted. Please send your responses population grew by almost 3 million with them several times to talk about They spend time in a chapel or a church, to John Shaughnessy by e-mail at people during that time. Why has that marriage. During those meetings, the listening for his voice in their silence. [email protected] or by mail in happened? couple is asked to fill out an inventory to Each of us has our own way of inviting care of The Criterion. 1400 N. Meridian Some of it can be attributed to determine where some problems might God into our lives. Each of us can find St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Please cohabitation. Living together before arise. our own way to a friendship with God. include your parish and a daytime phone marriage has become so popular in our Couples are encouraged to participate Of course, for many of us, the thought number where you can be reached.) † society that, as we editorialized in our in a Pre Cana conference, a Tobit Dec. 6, 2019, issue, a Pew Research study weekend or a One in Christ marriage determined that 60 percent of Americans preparation weekend. The Pre Cana under age 45 have cohabitated. conferences are named for the place Letters to the Editor Part of the reason this practice has where Jesus attended a wedding, Cana increased is that young couples wait in Galilee. The retreats are scheduled Where is a Democrat running for president to get married until they are settled for Saturdays, and they include sessions professionally. Therefore, the average led by married couples, marriage willing to stand up for the unborn? age for marriage is now 27 for women professionals and priests. I was at the 47th annual March for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ faith is difficult and 29 for men. Tobit weekends are a bit longer. Since Life in Washington, and witnessed to pin down. He has a Jewish background, No matter the reason, the fact remains 1976, about 8,000 couples have attended President Donald J. Trump’s speech but has been quoted to say that he does that what the Church teaches about these weekends at Our Lady of Fatima where he proclaimed himself “the most not practice his faith. He has been quoted marriage isn’t getting across to all of our Retreat House in Indianapolis. They pro-life president in history.” Perhaps he as saying that there is one litmus test for a young people. And it is a compelling offer couples a unique opportunity to misspoke: he should have proclaimed Democrat. case, both spiritually and secularly. relax in a beautiful setting while focusing himself the most anti-abortion president If you are a true Democrat, Every society—since the beginning of on communication in all aspects of the in history. Because, without a doubt, he according to Sanders, you will defend time, from the most primitive to the most marriage relationship, aided by married is that. a woman’s right to an abortion at any sophisticated—has accepted marriage as couples. Sometimes couples who are When this election cycle began, I time during her pregnancy, you will the best way to raise a family. asked to attend hesitate about devoting a was desperately seeking a Democratic support an increase of funding for We know that children who are reared full weekend to this, but invariably they presidential nominee to support Planned Parenthood to make sure that in sacramental marriages are less likely come away happy they did so. because other human rights issues abortions are free, and you will only to belong to gangs, get involved with One in Christ marriage preparation, are also important to me. I thought I support federal judges who believe that drugs, become victims of sexual abuse, which includes a medical panel might find one of the pool to support Roe v. Wade should be codified into or become pregnant as teenagers. to address questions regarding as I read through their voting records law. Spiritually, the Church teaches that reproduction and fertility, is a three-day and stances on issues. I was deeply Science has proven definitively the grace in the sacrament of marriage program spanning a weekend and the saddened to note that each and every that life begins at conception. The protects the essential purposes of following Saturday. one has an identical opinion about Church has taught since the beginning marriage, which the Church sees as the Couples preparing for marriage are abortion rights. that murder is a grave sin. The Fifth good of the couple and the generation also asked to take a course on Catholic Each professes that a woman should Commandment is “thou shall not kill.” and education of children. teachings about sexuality, including the have the right to abort her unborn child How can there be no Democrat in the The Church also teaches that a validly Theology of the Body developed by at any time during her pregnancy, and running for that party’s presidential contracted and consummated marriage St. Pope John Paul II, and natural family that the American public should increase nomination who is pro-life and anti- is indissoluble: “What God has joined planning. funding to Planned Parenthood to make abortion? together, no human being must separate” Happy and healthy marriages must be sure that abortions are not just legal but It is true that cruelty to illegal (Mk 10:9). This, too, is countercultural a priority in our society. free. Not one Democratic presidential immigrant families, racism and in our society where, according to a nominee is against abortion, and at least prejudice against other cultures are Feb. 7 article in Our Sunday Visitor, —John F. Fink one is Catholic and most are people of wrong, but when I put those issues faith. See LETTERS, page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020 Page 5 ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil

“Let no one say when he is tempted, temptation” to “do not let us fall into lies of the devil, give witness to the believe that there is no safety net ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God temptation.” When he approved this power of God’s grace in the face of that will catch us if we trip and fall. tempts no one. But each person is change, the Holy Father said that it’s every test or temptation. But if Jesus was tempted by this, he tempted when he is lured and enticed important to make it clear that God, St. Matthew tells us that the quickly overcomes it, saying, “Again by his own desire. … Blessed is the our loving Father, would never serve tempter said to Jesus, “If you are it is written, ‘You shall not put the man who remains steadfast under as an occasion of sin by deliberately the Son of God, command that these Lord, your God, to the test’ ” (Mt trial, for when he has stood the test leading us into temptation. stones become loaves of bread ” 4:7). he will receive the crown of life, But isn’t this precisely what the (Mt 4:3). As we know, Jesus says Finally, the devil makes his most which God has promised to those Holy Spirit did when he led Jesus in reply, “It is written: One does audacious, desperate move. He offers who love him” (Jas 1:13-14, 12). into the desert to be tempted by the not live on bread alone, but on Jesus fame, fortune and worldly devil? every word that comes forth from power. Now, having successfully The Gospel reading for the First It’s important to understand that the mouth of God” (Mt 4:4). This passed the devil’s more subtle and Sunday of Lent (Mt 4:1-11) tells the the Greek word often translated as can’t have been a flippant or easy seductive tests, Jesus flatly rebukes familiar story of Jesus’ temptation “tempted” is peirasmós, which can answer. Jesus was human—and very him: “Get away, Satan! It is written: in the desert by the devil. It’s refer either to being “tempted” or to hungry! But he overcomes the devil’s ‘The Lord, your God, shall you interesting to note that St. Matthew being “tested.” temptation, and passes the test that worship and him alone shall you says, “Jesus was led by the Spirit Pope Francis is certainly correct must be faced by every virtuous serve’ ” (Mt 4:10). into the desert to be tempted by the when he says that a loving Father person by insisting that there’s more We are right to pray, in English, devil ” (Mt 4:1). would never seduce his own children to life than being comfortable. “And lead us not into temptation, but Why would the Holy Spirit want by deliberately leading them into Then the devil took Jesus to the deliver us from evil” or, in Italian, to subject Jesus, who was hungry temptation. At the same time, both holy city (Jerusalem), St. Matthew “do not let us fall into temptation.” and weak from fasting 40 days and the Book of Job and the Gospels tells us, and made him stand on the Both petitions affirm that God’s 40 nights, to temptation by the devil? clearly show that God gives the devil parapet of the temple: “If you are the grace alone makes it possible for us Isn’t this one of the things that Jesus a lot of room to test us. Son of God, throw yourself down. to overcome the seductive power of told us to ask for in the prayer he Righteous men and women in For it is written: He will command the devil and pass the tests we must taught us (the Lord’s Prayer), “And the Old Testament, and disciples his angels concerning you and with take as faithful disciples of Jesus. lead us not into temptation, but of Jesus in the New Testament, are their hands they will support you, During this holy season of Lent, deliver us from evil”? often subjected to tests. Not all of lest you dash your foot against a let’s pray for the wisdom and Pope Francis upset some people them have the patience of Job, or the stone” (Mt 4:6). strength of Jesus in the face of every recently when he approved a change unwavering fidelity of Jesus, but all Surely Jesus must have been temptation, saying: “Thy will be in the Italian translation of the who ultimately pass their tests by tempted by this. We all desire safety done. Thy kingdom come, on Earth Lord’s Prayer from “lead us not into not surrendering to the self-serving and security. None of us wants to as it is in heaven. Amen.” †

Y no nos dejes caer en la tentación, mas líbranos del mal

“Que nadie diga cuando es tentado: un cambio en la versión italiana del No todos tenían la paciencia de tentado por esto. Todos anhelamos ‘Soy tentado por Dios.’ Porque Dios Padre Nuestro que originalmente Job ni la inquebrantable lealtad de protección y seguridad, y ninguno de no puede ser tentado por el mal y podía traducirse por “no nos Jesús, pero al final, todos superaron nosotros quiere creer que no hay una Él mismo no tienta a nadie. Sino induzcas a la tentación,” y ahora es las pruebas al no sucumbir ante red de seguridad que nos atajará si que cada uno es tentado cuando es “no nos abandones a la tentación.” las mentiras egoístas del demonio nos tropezamos y nos caemos. Pero llevado y seducido por su propia Al aprobar este cambio, el Santo y dieron testimonio del poder de si esto tentó a Jesús, rápidamente lo pasión. [...] Bienaventurado el Padre dijo que es importante dejar la gracia de Dios a la luz de cada superó al decir: “Jesús le contestó: hombre que persevera bajo la en claro que Dios, nuestro Padre desafío o tentación. También está escrito: ‘No tentarás al prueba, porque una vez que ha sido amoroso, jamás nos presentaría San Marcos nos dice que el Señor tu Dios’ ” (Mt 4:7). aprobado, recibirá la corona de la una ocasión para pecar al llevarnos tentador le dijo a Jesús: “Si eres Hijo Por último, el demonio realizó su vida que el Señor ha prometido a los deliberadamente a la tentación. de Dios, ordena que estas piedras maniobra más audaz y desesperada: le que lo aman” (San 1:13-14, 12). Pero ¿acaso no es justamente eso se conviertan en pan” (Mt 4:3). Y ofrece fama, fortuna y poder terrenal. lo que hizo el Espíritu Santo cuando como sabemos, Jesús le respondió: Ahora, al haber superado con éxito La lectura del Evangelio del llevó a Jesús al desierto para que el “Escrito está: No solo de pan vivirá otras pruebas de seducción más sutiles, primer domingo de Cuaresma demonio lo tentara? el hombre, sino de toda palabra que Jesús lo rechaza rotundamente: “¡Vete, (Mt 4:1-11) relata la historia que Es importante comprender que sale de la boca de Dios” (Mt 4:4). Satanás! Porque escrito está: ‘Al Señor todos conocemos que el demonio la palabra griega que a menudo Sin duda esta no fue una respuesta tu Dios adorarás, y solo a Él servirás’ ” tentó a Jesús en el desierto. Es se traduce como “tentación” es fácil o dada a la ligera. Jesús era (Mt 4:10). interesante señalar que san Mateo peirasmós, que puede ser “tentación” humano ¡y tenía mucha hambre! Pero Con toda razón rezamos “y no dice que “Jesús fue llevado por el o “prueba.” superó la tentación del demonio y nos dejes caer en la tentación, mas Espíritu al desierto para ser tentado El papa Francisco ciertamente pasó la prueba que cada persona de líbranos del mal” o en italiano por el diablo” (Mt 4:1). tiene razón al decir que nuestro virtud debe enfrentar al insistir que “no nos abandones a la tentación.” ¿Por qué el Espíritu Santo querría Padre amoroso jamás seduciría a la vida es más que sentirse cómodo. Ambas súplicas afirman que solo por someter a la tentación del demonio sus propios hijos al llevarlos a la Y seguidamente—nos dice san la gracia de Dios podemos superar el a Jesús quien estaba hambriento y tentación. Al mismo tiempo, el Mateo—el demonio llevó a Jesús poder seductivo del demonio y pasar débil tras 40 días y noches de ayuno? libro de Job y los Evangelios nos a la ciudad santa (Jerusalén) y tras las pruebas que debemos enfrentar ¿Acaso no es esto algo que Jesús nos muestran claramente que Dios le da hacer que se parara en el pretil del como discípulos fieles de Jesús. dijo que pidiéramos en la oración al demonio bastante ocasión para templo le dijo: “Si eres Hijo de Dios, Durante esta temporada sagrada que nos enseñó (el Padre Nuestro): ponernos a prueba. lánzate abajo, pues escrito está: A de la cuaresma, recemos para tener la “y no nos dejes caer en la tentación, Los hombres y las mujeres Sus Ángeles te encomendará, y en sabiduría y la fuerza de Jesús frente mas líbranos del mal”? justos del Antiguo Testamento y los las manos te llevarán, no sea que tu a cada tentación, al decir: “Hágase tu Recientemente, el papa Francisco discípulos del Nuevo Testamento a pie tropiece en piedra” (Mt 4:6). voluntad, así en la tierra como en el hizo molestar a algunos tras aprobar menudo eran sometidos a pruebas. Seguramente Jesús se sintió cielo. Amén.” † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020

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March 2 prayer, reflection 9349, ext. 111. Information: Catholic Couples Retreat John Paul II Parish, per year for four years to an Mount Francis Center for and lunch, registration [email protected] and Gathering: “We St. Paul Chapel, 216 incoming Bishop Chatard Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony not required, freewill Promise: Sacramental Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. High School freshman from Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pottery offering. Information: St. Matthew the Apostle Marriage in Service to First Saturday Marian an Indianapolis North Deanery Classes, every Mon. and Wed., www.mountsaintfrancis.org, School Gymnasium, 4100 the Village,” sponsored by Devotion, 8 a.m. , parish, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Steven Cheek teaching, $30 812-923-8817. E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish archdiocesan Black Catholic meditation, prayer; live music by “The Boogie per session plus $10 fee at first Fry, all-you-can-eat breaded Ministry, Arusi Network Inc. 8:30 a.m. Mass with Knights” 9 p.m., $35 per session for clay and tools, Women’s Care Center, fish dinners, $8 per person; founders Andrew and confessions . Information: person includes beer, wine, 6-9 p.m. Registration: 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. breaded and grilled shrimp, Terry Lyke facilitating, 812-246-3522. appetizers. Tickets available 404-242-0839. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., cheese pizza, clam chowder, 9 a.m. morning prayer, at the door. Information: 317- Father Patrick Beidelman fettuccine alfredo, macaroni concludes after 5 p.m. Mass St. Michael Church, 872-5088, sherymp@comcast. March 4 presiding, optional tour of and cheese available à la carte, and renewal of marriage 145 St. Michael Blvd., net. Online donations accepted Archbishop O’Meara Catholic center to follow. Information: 5-7:30 p.m. Information: commitment, $25 per couple Brookville. First Saturday at bit.ly/39uOdlE (case Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 317-829-6800, www. 317-257-4297, spines@ suggested, freewill offering Marian Devotional Prayer sensitive). Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, womenscarecenter.org. saintmatt.org. accepted. Registration required Group, Mass, devotional Catholic, educational, by March 5: bit.ly/2tKGArm prayers, Rosary, 8 a.m. March 8 charitable and social singles, Our Lady of the Greenwood Immaculate Heart of Mary (case sensitive). For more Information: 765-647-5462. St. Louis School, 50 and over, single, separated, Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Parish, 5692 Central Ave., information or to reserve 13 E. St. Louis Place, widowed or divorced. New Greenwood. First Friday Indianapolis. Men’s Club child care, contact Pearlette St. Joan of Arc Parish, Batesville. Super Sunday members welcome. 6 p.m. bilingual celebration of the Fish Fry and Pizza Dinner, Springer, pspringer@ 4217 N. Central Ave., Bingo, $50 per person Information: 317-243-0777. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, benefiting St. Anthony School, archindy.org, 317-236-1474. Indianapolis. Men’s Club includes game cards, raffle Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition door prizes, 5:30-8 p.m., Lenten Prayer Breakfast, tickets, door prizes, fried March 6 of the Blessed Sacrament, $8 per person suggested Providence Spirituality and 8 a.m. Mass in chapel chicken or pulled pork St. Joan of Arc Church, following Mass until 9 p.m., donation, $30 per family, Conference Center, followed by breakfast and dinner. Pre-sale tickets: 4217 Central Ave., sacrament of reconciliation beer and wine available for Sisters of Providence, talk by St. Joan of Arc pastor www.stlbingo.org. Indianapolis. Lenten available. Information: purchase. Information: 1 Sisters of Providence, Father Guy Roberts, Information: 812-932-4646, Devotions, adoration noon- 317-759-7309, msross1@ 317-257-2266. Saint Mary-of-the- 10 a.m. conclusion, all [email protected]. 6 p.m., rosary 6 p.m., Mass hotmail.com. Woods, St. Mary-of-the- faith traditions welcome, 6:30 p.m., Stations of the St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Woods. Teen Volunteer free, reservations preferred. March 8-10 Cross with Benediction 7 p.m. St. Rita Parish, 316 N. Sherwood, Clarksville. Opportunity, ages 12-18, Information and reservations: St. Rita Church, Information: 317-283-5508, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., baked sharing time and talent with 317-442-5542, pachciarz@ 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown [email protected]. Ave., Indianapolis. Fish fish, fried fish, oysters, shrimp, retired Providence sisters, sbcglobal.net. Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Fry, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., dinners adults $9-11, children $3-$7. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration Revival: Draw Me Close Mount Saint Francis $11.50-$14 includes two sides, Information: 812-282-2290. and parent/guardian waver: Northside Events and Social to You, Dominican Father Center for Spirituality, dessert, soda; sandwiches or www.spsmw.org/event/ Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Paul Whittington presenting, 101 St. Anthony Dr., entrées $10-$12.25; March 7 teen-volunteer-opportunity/ Indianapolis. Tropical 7 p.m. each evening. Mt. St. Francis. First Friday à la carte items available for St. Monica Parish, Emmaus all Information: Providence Tribute, benefiting the Joe and Information: 317-632-9349, Devotion to the Sacred Heart, purchase, pre-order for pick- Center, 6131 N. Michigan Sister Joni Luna, 361-500- Barb Krier Foundation that stritasecretary71@ following 11:45 a.m. Mass, up 317-536-1047, 317-632- Road, Indianapolis. Black 9505, [email protected]. awards a $2,000 scholarship yahoo.com. † Agape Performing Arts Company to National Players to perform The Diary of perform The Sound of Music in March Anne Frank and As You Like It in St. Meinrad Agape Performing Arts Company, a and 22 at 3:30 p.m. The internationally acclaimed melding classic language with ministry of Our Lady of the Greenwood Advance tickets for VIP seating (first National Players of Olney Theatre contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s Parish in Greenwood, will perform the three rows of the main floor) are $15. Center in Maryland will perform imaginative tale. The Diary of Anne Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Advance tickets for table seating are $10 The Diary of Anne Frank and William Frank will be performed on March 14. The Sound of Music in Basile Theater at for adults and $5 for children ages 11 Shakespeare’s As You Like It in All performances are free and open The Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St., and younger. Ticket prices at the door St. Theater on the campus of to the public. Each show begins at in Indianapolis, on March 13-15 and increase by $2. Tickets for floor level, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of 7 p.m. Central Time, and doors open at March 20-22. handicap-accessible seating for those with Theology, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad 6:30 p.m. Performances will take place on wheelchairs or other disabilities and for in March. For more information, contact Mary March 13 and March 20 at 7:30 p.m.; their caregivers are $10, or $12 at the door. As You Like It will be performed Jeanne Schumacher during business on March 14 and March 21 at 2:30 p.m. To purchase advance tickets, go to on March 13, with National Players hours at 812-357-6501. † (featuring understudies) and 7:30 p.m., thelittleboxoffice.com/agape. For more with ASL interpreters available at the information, call 317-983-1965 or evening performance; and on March 15 e-mail [email protected]. † ‘Retreat for Busy Moms’ set for March 27-29 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and The Sisters of Providence of Saint to deepen their relationship with Christ Distribution Center needs donations, volunteers Mary-of-the-Woods will offer a through quiet reflection, spiritual “Retreat for Busy Moms” in Providence enrichment and sharing with other women. For those seeking to simplify their particularly pork and beans, mixed Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of The cost for the retreat plus lodging lives and/or for volunteer opportunities vegetables, tuna and fruit—as well as Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, and meals is $230, with a registration this Lent (and beyond), the Indianapolis peanut butter and jelly (no glass jars). in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, from deadline of March 12. For the retreat St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Send questions to Skip McCulley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday through Sunday and meals only, the cost is $140, with a and Distribution Center, both in [email protected]. brunch at O’Shaughnessy Hall (about registration deadline of March 20. Indianapolis, are in great need of Lastly, there is an urgent need for 1:30 p.m.) on March 27-29. To register online, go to spsmw. donations and volunteers. volunteers at both locations. The retreat, presented by Providence org/event/retreat-for-busy-moms. For The most urgent need at Specific needs at the Food Pantry Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, more information, call 812-535-2952 or the Distribution Center at include volunteers to sort and will provide an opportunity for moms e-mail [email protected]. † 1201 E. Maryland St. is for towels, repackage produce, shopping line silverware, dishes, pots and pans, assistants, assistant day managers and children’s clothing, men’s jeans, waiting room library help. bicycles for the homeless, large Specific needs at the Distribution Rachel’s Vineyard retreat to be offered appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, Center include volunteers to refrigerators) and furniture. sort, hang, price and tag clothing in Bloomington on March 13-15 for All items can be dropped off donations, and Saturday truck drivers at the dock on the southside of and helpers. the Distribution Center, and large Online sign-up is available by going those grieving after abortion appliances in good working order as to our: www.svdpindy.org and selecting A Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion The cost is $175, although scholarships well as furniture can be scheduled “I Want To Help.” Questions can be healing retreat will take place in are available and no one will be turned for a Saturday pick-up by calling the sent to Darlene Sweeney at dsweeney@ the greater Bloomington area on away due to financial difficulties. donation line at 317-687-1006 svdpindy.org. March 13-15. The location will be For general information about or online at www.svdpindy.org/ Volunteer mentors are also needed disclosed upon registration. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats go to i-want-to-help/donate-goods. for graduates of the Changing Lives The retreat is for women and men www.rachelsvineyard.org. Inquiries, Questions can be sent to Ken Schutt at Forever program, which provides those who have known regret, sorrow, guilt registration and participation are strictly [email protected]. in need with instruction and tools for or shame after abortion. Supported by confidential. The Food Pantry at 3001 E. 30th St. success. Send questions to Domoni the sacraments, the goal of the retreat To speak with someone about is in dire need of canned goods— Rouse at [email protected]. † is to help provide insight, comfort and Rachel’s Vineyard retreats or to register healing. The weekend combines Scripture for the upcoming retreat, contact the meditations, spiritual exercises and Project Rachel Team’s confidential Events and retreats can be submitted to The Criterion by logging on to discussions in a guided process that leads line at 317-452-0054 or e-mail www.archindy.org/events/submission, or by mailing us at 1400 N. Meridian St., to the heart of God’s love and compassion. [email protected]. † Indianapolis, IN 46202, ATTN: Cindy Clark, or by fax at 317-236-1593. The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020 Page 7 Matching gifts could help historic parish build new church By Natalie Hoefer The street name—which was from 1965-69. While there, the civil changed by the city from Northwestern rights advocate and founder of Martin Holy Angels Parish has been Avenue in 1985—is appropriate, given University in Indianapolis conducted proclaiming the Gospel on the Holy Angels’ identification as one of public classes promoting racial justice near-northwest side of Indianapolis for two black Catholic parishes in the city. and workshops on unity. 117 years—despite not having its own Such was not the case when the The parish has not been daunted by sacred space for eight years. parish was founded in 1903. But as its the lack of its own worship space. Holy In 2012, the church structure was surrounding demographics changed, Angels maintains its long-running free demolished due to irreparable damage Holy Angels had become home to tax preparation program, raises money from weather and age. Since that time, a predominantly black Catholic for private high school and college the congregation has been worshipping congregation by the end of the 1940s. scholarships through the Knights in Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister of Peter Claver Court #109, gathers at nearby Marian University. Gail Trippett, who serves as parish donations for a Christmas basket The parish school—now a Notre life coordinator for the congregation, program serving 400 seniors and needy Dame ACE (Alliance for Catholic proudly ticks off the tremendous fruits citizens, stocks a neighborhood food Education) Academy—still stands just that have come from Holy Angels. box, serves neighbors through assisting south of the land where the church “Each generation has embraced the with several Society of St. Vincent de once stood. Holy Angels hopes to soon call to spread the mission of Jesus by Paul programs and educates inner-city have another structure for worship focusing on the relevant issues affecting youths at its school. gracing those grounds, a place where their parish in their time,” she says. “Building a new church would the word can be proclaimed and “One generation focused on open the door for the next generation the sacraments celebrated within education by building a school for of parishioners to not only continue the neighborhoods of the parish the neighborhood children. And the spreading the Gospel message, but also to boundaries. product of that [effort] cultivated continue positively impacting all who live After eight years of fundraising numerous African-American vocations within the parish boundaries,” says Sister efforts, parishioners hope that two in the archdiocese and to various Gail. New plans are already drawn to donor offers to match donations will religious orders,” she notes, listing “create viable means to health care access A crane is seen razing Holy Angels Church in fulfill their dream. One donor will Holy Cross Roy Smith, Our and to expand the ability to provide Indianapolis on Aug. 22, 2012. Eight years of match all donations up to a total of Lady of Africa Missionary Sister healthy food within a food desert zone.” fundraising efforts to build a new parish church $10,000, and another will match up to Demetria Smith and the late Father Holy Angels is eager to serve its were recently enhanced by two donors willing a total of $20,000. Kenneth Taylor, who not only served surrounding neighborhood with its to match gifts up to $10,000 and $20,000. Meanwhile, a long-standing angel as Holy Angels pastor from 2006 until own worship space. To help the parish (Criterion file photo) statue marking the corner of the former his death in 2019 but also started the rebuild its church and continue in its church site still extends its gaze along archdiocesan Intercultural Office in Gospel mission—especially with the Catholic Church, 740 West 28th Street, a street named for a man known for 1996. two generous matching donations— Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208. encouraging dreams—Dr. Martin Benedictine Father Boniface Hardin checks made out to “Holy Angels For more information, contact Sister Luther King Jr. Street. served as associate pastor of the parish Parish” can be mailed to Holy Angels Gail at 317-926-3324. † Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes Parishes throughout the archdiocese have scheduled • March 27, 6-8 p.m. at St. Michael, Greenfield adoration; and St. Mary, New Albany, 6:30 p.m. communal penance services for Lent. Below is a list of • March 28, 9-11 a.m. at St. Michael, Greenfield • Thursdays in Lent: St. , Henryville, services reported to The Criterion. 5:45-7:30 p.m. with adoration Indianapolis North Deanery Batesville Deanery • March 9, 7 p.m. at St. Matthew the Apostle Seymour Deanery • March 2, 6 p.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate • March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Matthew the Apostle • March 10, 7 p.m. for Most Sorrowful Mother of God, Conception, Aurora Vevay, and Prince of Peace, Madison, at Prince of • March 6, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (confession only, no service), Indianapolis South Deanery Peace for All , Dearborn County, at St. Martin Campus, • March 10, 7 p.m. for Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ • March 18, 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick, Salem Yorkville and St. Jude, at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ • March 19, 6 p.m. at American Martyrs, Scottsburg • March 9, 6 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg • March 11, 7 p.m. for St. Roch, St. Barnabas and • March 26, 7 p.m. for Holy , Edinburgh, and • March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg St. Mark the Evangelist, at St. Roch St. Bartholomew, Columbus, at St. Bartholomew • March 11, 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby • March 19, 7 p.m. for Holy Name of Jesus, Beech • April 1, 6:30 p.m. for St. Ann and St. Joseph, Jennings County Grove, and Good Shepherd, at Holy Name of Jesus County; St. Mary, North Vernon; and St. , • March 20, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (confession only, no service) • March 25, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood, Seymour, at St. Ambrose at St. Joseph, Shelbyville Greenwood • March 24, 7 p.m. at , Oldenburg • March 30, 7 p.m. for St. Ann and St. Thomas More, Terre Haute Deanery • March 26, 7 p.m. for St. Catherine of Siena, Mooresville (Indianapolis West Deanery), at • March 24, 2 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute Decatur County, at St. John the Evangelist Campus, St. Thomas More • March 31, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph University, Terre Haute Enochsburg • April 4, 9 a.m. at SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi, • April 1, 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Clinton • March 29, 1:30 p.m. at St. Maurice, Napoleon Greenwood • April 6, 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle • March 31, 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael, Brookville • April 8, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville • April 1, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville Indianapolis West Deanery • April 8, 7 p.m. at Annunciation, Brazil • April 2, 6:30 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin County • March 4, 7 p.m. for St. Anthony and St. Christopher, • April 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (confession only, no service), at St. Anthony Additionally, the following confession times are offered for All Saints, Dearborn County, at St. Martin Campus, • March 12, 7 p.m. for Holy Angels and St. Rita in the Terre Haute Deanery Yorkville (Indianapolis East Deanery), at St. Rita • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Malachy, Brownsburg Saturdays in Lent: Bloomington Deanery • March 18, 7 p.m. for St. Susanna, Plainfield, and • St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute, 3-3:45 p.m. • March 12, 7 p.m. for St. Mary, Mitchell, and St. Joseph, at St. Susanna • Sacred Heart, Clinton, 3:30-4 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, at St. Vincent de Paul • March 30, 7 p.m. for St. Thomas More, Mooresville, • St. Joseph University, Terre Haute, 3:30-4:30 p.m. • March 31, 7 p.m. at St. Agnes, Nashville and St. Ann (Indianapolis South Deanery) at • Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute, 4 p.m. • March 31, 6 p.m. at St. John the Apostle, Bloomington St. Thomas More • St. Benedict, Terre Haute, 4 p.m. • April 1, 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle, Spencer • April 3, 7 p.m. for St. Michael the Archangel, • St. Paul, Greencastle, 4-4:45 p.m. • April 2, 7 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours, Martinsville St. Gabriel the Archangel and St. Monica, at • St. Patrick, Terre Haute, 7:15-7:45 p.m. • April 8, 6-9 p.m. for St. Charles Borromeo, St. Michael the Archangel • First Saturday of the month (March 7, April 4), Bloomington, and St. Paul Catholic Center, • Wednesdays in Lent (except Ash Wednesday), 6-7 p.m. 9-11 a.m. at Annunciation, Brazil Bloomington, at St. Paul Catholic Center at Mary, Queen of Peace, Danville Sundays in Lent: Connersville Deanery New Albany Deanery • St. Patrick, Terre Haute, 8-8:30 a.m. • March 11, 6:30 p.m. at St. Bridget of Ireland, Liberty • March 5, 6:30 p.m. for St. John Paul II, Sellersburg, at • Annunciation, Brazil, 8-8:45 a.m. • March 19, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Rushville St. Paul Church, Sellersburg • Noon at St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle • March 23, 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Lanesville • First Sunday of the month (March 1, April 5) 8:30 a.m. Cambridge City • March 16, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods • March 29, 6 p.m. for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at Holy • March 18, 7 p.m., at St. Michael, Bradford Family Campus, Richmond • March 19, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, New Albany Tuesdays in Lent • March 25, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyd County • St. Joseph, Rockville, 4:30 p.m. Indianapolis East Deanery • March 26, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (confession only, no service) • March 10, 6-8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Albany Thursdays in Lent • March 11, 7 p.m. at Holy Spirit • April 1, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Clarksville • St. Joseph University, Terre Haute, 7-8 p.m. • March 12, 7 p.m. for Holy Angels (Indianapolis West • April 5, 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Starlight Deanery) and St. Rita, at St. Rita Tell City Deanery • March 19, 7 p.m. for St. Théresè of the Infant Jesus The following additional confession times are part of • March 11, 6 p.m. at St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad (Little Flower) and Our Lady of Lourdes, at New Albany Deanery’s “The Light is on for You” • Sundays during Lent: 3-4 p.m. at St. Paul, Tell City St. Théresè of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) • March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Mary • Wednesdays in Lent (except Ash Wednesday): (An updated version of this list, along with other Lenten • March 26, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville St. Michael, Charlestown, 5:45-7:30 p.m. with resources, can be found at www.archindy.org/lent.) † Page 8 Marriage Supplement The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020 Marriage Supplement Page 9

Olivia Maria Lupini and Lupini-Bender Travis Adam Bender will be married on May 9 at St. Patrick Church in Kokomo, Ind. The bride is the daughter of Christopher and Carrie Couples celebrate ‘culture of marriage’ at World Marriage Day event Lupini. The groom is the By Sara Geer share their day with us and celebrate son of Carl Jr. and Kathy special milestone anniversaries,” said Bender. Special to The Criterion Gabriela Ross, coordinator for the Office Whether celebrating one, 25 or 50 of Marriage and Family Life. She noted years or more of marriage, couples across that it’s her “corner of the vineyard” to Katherine Marie Motsinger central and southern Indiana joined for help families in all stages of life. Motsinger-Gaughanand Garrett Lee Gaughan Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and were married on Dec. 14, a reception at the Archbishop Edward ‘Marriage is a sign of God’s love’ 2019, at Founder’s Chapel- T. O’Meara Catholic Center, both in Msgr. William F. Stumpf, archdiocesan University of San Diego in Indianapolis, to celebrate the beauty and vicar general, celebrated the Mass. ANNOUNCEMENTS San Diego, Calif. The bride sanctity of the vocation of marriage on During his homily, he thanked and is the daughter of C. Daniel Feb. 9, World Marriage Day. praised the couples for being such great and Deborah Motsinger. The Sponsored by the archdiocesan Office witnesses of fidelity and love. groom is the son of Robert of Marriage and Family Life, the annual “The love of a husband and wife is and Bridget Gaughan. event is part of National Marriage Week placed in their hearts by God to fulfill his 2020, a national movement that focuses design for each person,” Msgr. Stumpf on building a culture of life and love that said. “Marriage is more than a social begins with supporting and promoting contract made between people. The Bethany Marie Brown and Amanda J. Gilliland and Kathleen Anne Mary Null and marriage and the family. sanctity of marriage unites the entire Brown-Gritzer Jonathan Paul Gritzer will Gilliland-WilliamsChristopher D. Williams Null-Bernauer Nicholas Alan Mark Bernauer “It’s so beautiful to see these couples being of spouses in love and is a sign of be married on May 29 at will be married on May 30 will be married on April 18 God’s love for humanity.” the chapeledding of SS. Peter at St. Ann Church in at St. John the Evangelist He said their commitment is a symbol and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. The bride is Church in Indianapolis. The of Christ’s presence in our world. Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of William bride is the daughter of John “Today we are challenged to be Wthe daughter of Kevin and and Brenda Gilliland. The Null and Julie McAllen-Null. fervent in building a culture of marriage Lori Brown. The groom groom is the son of André The groom is the son of Mark as a sacrament,” Msgr. Stumpf said. is the son of Leonard and Pugh and Reba Williams. Bernauer and Valerie Shenk- “It requires us to be heralds of the Linda Gritzer. Bernauer. Gospel and to stand steadfast together in promoting and defending marriage as a sacrament. God willed it and made it.” After the homily, all married couples Melanie Rose Harris and Caitlin Christine Charles Kennedy Lee Prentice and were asked to join hands and receive Ryan Bertelle Butz were and Lucas William Collis Prentice-DaprilePhillip Angelo Daprile will a special marriage blessing. Despite Charles-Collis Harris-Butz married on Nov. 9, 2019, will be married on June 13 be married on June 27 at the dreary, winter weather outside, the at Christ the King Church at St. Joan of Arc Church Sacred Heart Church in cathedral was filled with love and warmth Nolan and Rachelle Franklin of Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis enjoy a reception in the in Indianapolis. The bride in Indianapolis. The bride Indianapolis. The bride as couples reaffirmed their commitment Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis after participating in the World is the daughter of Stanley is the daughter of Donald is the daughter of Kevin to each other and shared a kiss. Marriage Day Mass across the street at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Feb. 9. (Photos by Sara Geer) and Judy Harris. The groom and Carolyn Charles. The and Heather Prentice. The After the final blessing, Ross invited is the son of Douglas and groom is the son of Mark groom is the son of John couples celebrating 50 years of marriage love of their faith to their children and ‘Support in good times and bad times’ Anita Butz. and Lisa Collis. and Angela Daprile. to stand. Karen and John Carrol, members grandchildren. Following the Mass, many of the of St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, Celebrating 40 years of marriage, couples and families walked across were among those celebrating their golden Lupe and Martina Sanchez of St. Philip the street to attend a reception at the anniversary. It was the second time they Neri Parish in Indianapolis participated Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Chelsi Ann Eckstein and participated in the celebration. in the event with their daughter and Center. A buffet meal was served, and Holly Elizabeth Hartnett and Stephanie Gayle Richter Karen shared that the couple met granddaughter. Lupe said their many local swing dance group Naptown Stomp Eckstein-BillmanEthan Corey Billman were Joseph Norbert Masur II will and Nicholas Charles married on Oct. 5, 2019, at Hartnett-Masur Richter-Dininger Karen and John Carrol, members of through attending events hosted by the marriage “blessings” were due in large offered free dance lessons. Tables were be married on June 13 at Our Dininger were married St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, hold hands Catholic Alumni Club of Mount part to their open communication with filled with laughter and smiles as couples the chapel of the Sisters of Lady of Lourdes Church in on Oct. 19, 2019, at the of during a special blessing of married couples St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. each other and their faith in God. shared the stories that accumulate with Indianapolis. The bride is St. Margaret Mary Church during the World Marriage Day Mass at Marriage is about, “being together, “We are happy to receive a blessing years of marriage. St. Francis in Oldenburg. the daughter of Patrick and in Omaha, Neb. The bride The bride is the daughter SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis supporting each other and having a today and enjoy having this time to spend First-time attendees Nolan and Karen Hartnett. The groom is the daughter of Brian and on Feb. 9. family,” she said. They pass down the with our family,” she said. See MARRIAGE, page 10 of Frank and Margie is the son of Joseph and Sherry Richter. The groom Eckstein. The groom is Gayann Masur. is the son of Dennis and the son of Gregory and Elizabeth Dininger. Rebecca Billman. Couples may announce Lydia Marie Ertel and Alexandra Danielle Jeffs and Michelle Christine Ross Pre Cana Conference, Tobit Weekend and One in Ertel-Happel William Elliott Happel Jeffs-Burns Eric Mathew Burns were Ross-Ellis and Dean Edward Ellis will engagement or marriage were married on married on Nov. 16, 2019, be married on May 2 Christ program prepare engaged couples for marriage Nov. 16, 2019, at at St. Joan of Arc Church in at Nativity of Our Lord in The Criterion St. Agnes Church in Indianapolis. The bride is Jesus Christ Church in Criterion staff report Tobit Weekend retreats take place at Our Lady of Nashville. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Indianapolis. The bride is Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis. Engagement announcements will be published in a the daughter of William Sandra Jeffs. The groom is the daughter of Alan and Three marriage preparation programs offered in the There are three opportunities remaining in 2020: May 1-3, July 2020 edition of The Criterion for couples who are Ertel and Cathy Ertel. The the son of Kevin and Hilda Christine Ross. The groom archdiocese—the Pre Cana Conference, Tobit Weekend June 26-28 and Sept. 18-20. planning to wed between July 15, 2020, and Jan. 31, groom is the son of William Burns. is the son of Michael Ellis and One in Christ—help prepare engaged couples for the The registration fee of $298 includes program 2021, in a marriage that is recognized by the Church and Cindy Happel. and Amanda Reynolds. sacrament of marriage as well as the challenges of married materials, meals, snacks and overnight accommodations as a valid sacramental or valid natural marriage. life. for the weekend. The same edition will also list couples who were Early registration is recommended for all programs, as To register, go to www.archindy.org/fatima/calendar/ wed in the first half of 2020 in a marriage that is each fills up quickly. tobit.html. For questions about registering, contact recognized by the Church as a valid sacramental Katherine Genevieve Bridget Gilchrist Kelly and Megan Clair Whitaker and Jennifer Burger at [email protected] or 317-545-7681. or valid natural marriage, and whose engagement Ferguson-GroganFerguson and James Kelly-Vincz Jason George Anthony Vincz Whitaker-FranksCohl Jeffrey Franks will be Pre Cana Conference programs take place from 9 For more information about the program and its contents, announcement was not published in The Criterion. D. Grogan were married will be married on July 18 married on May 30 at a.m.-7 p.m. and are offered in parishes throughout the contact Cheryl McSweeney at [email protected] The wedding announcement form is available on Oct. 26, 2019, at at St. Joan of Arc Church in St. John Church of All archdiocese. The schedule for 2020 is as follows: or 317-545-7681, ext. 106. online at www.criteriononline.com by selecting St. John the Evangelist Indianapolis. The bride is the Saints Parish in Dearborn “Send Us Information” from the menu on Church in Indianapolis. daughter of Denis Kelly Jr. County. The bride is • April 25 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, One in Christ marriage preparation, which includes a the left side of the screen, then choosing The bride is the daughter and Mary Ann Bromer-Kelly. the daughter of Gregory 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis. medical panel to address questions regarding reproduction “Wedding Announcements.” of John and Denise The groom is the son of and Angela Whitaker. • May 30 at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 and fertility, is a three-day program spanning a weekend An engagement or wedding photo may be Ferguson. The groom George Vincz and Sharon The groom is the son of W. State Road 48, in Bloomington. and the following Saturday. The first day of the program is submitted by e-mail to [email protected]. Digital is the son of Kenneth Andrews and stepson of Dale Mark Franks and Allyson • June 20 at St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., the second day is 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and photos must be clear, high-resolution images with Grogan and Ruth Freese. Andrews. Booker. Road, in Indianapolis. the third day is 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. the couple close together. Photos can also be mailed • Aug. 8 at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, There are three sessions scheduled for 2020: to Ann Lewis, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., in Indianapolis. IN, 46202. To receive the photo back, include a self- • Sept. 12 at St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, in • March 7, 8 and 14, at Our Lady of the Greenwood addressed, stamped envelope. Due to print quality, Rachel Christina Krystle Augusta Kraus and Abigail Rose White and Nashville. Parish, 335 S. Main St., in Greenwood. Xerox copies of photos will not be accepted. Gerstbauer-HuberGerstbauer and Elijah Kraus-Follick Justin Gregory Follick were White-Graves Tyler Wade Graves were • Nov. 21 at SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 • June 6, 7 and 13 at St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County There is no charge for engagement or marriage James Huber will be married on Aug. 17, 2019, at married on Oct. 12, 2019, Olive Branch Road, in Greenwood. Road 750 N., in Brownsburg. announcements. † married on June 6 at the chapel of the Sisters of at St. Martin Church of All • Oct. 10, 11 and 17 at Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Nicholas Church in the Third Order of St. Francis Saints Parish in Dearborn The cost is $125 per couple. To register, go to Parish, 335 S. Main St., in Greenwood. Sunman. The bride is in Oldenburg. The bride is County. The bride is the www.archindy.org/precana. For more information the daughter of Michael the daughter of Albert Jr. and daughter of Edward and about the program, contact the archdiocesan Office of The cost is $220, which covers meals and materials. and Cynthia Gerstbauer. Joyce Kraus. The groom is Cynthia White. The groom Marriage and Family Life at 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, For more information call 317-600-5629, e-mail info@ The groom is the son of the son of Steve Follick and is the son of Jay and or 317‑236-1521. OICIndy.com, or go to www.OICIndy.com. † Bryon and Laura Huber. Kim Taylor. Chandra Graves. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020

Also participating in the celebration for times and bad times.” to the support and tools they received during MARRIAGE the first time were Joe and Cheryl Hentz World Marriage Day is just one of the weekend they attended. continued from page 9 of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield. The the annual events hosted by the Office of “After we finished our marriage couple has been married for 20 years. Marriage and Family Life. Ross noted there encounter weekend, I wished we had done it Rachelle Franklin of Holy Angels Parish Cheryl said the day was a “joyful time” are other archdiocesan-sponsored gatherings much sooner in our marriage,” Mike said. in Indianapolis were celebrating 28 years for them because not only did they receive available for married couples throughout the Lourdes agreed. of marriage. a special blessing, but also got to share year, including marriage retreats. “We learned to rediscover each other “Keeping Christ in the center and the day with their son, James, who was an Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends and rekindle feelings we had when we viewing marriage as a team effort altar server during the Mass. are one such example. Lourdes and Mike were first married,” Lourdes said. “Each has helped us through good and hard “We’ve never been [to this event] Padilla of St. Bartholomew Parish in marriage deserves to receive that attention.” times,” said Rachelle. She also shared before, but when James was asked to serve, Columbus spoke of their passion for making a tip for keeping marriage fun: “Look we’re so glad we made time to attend,” couples aware of Worldwide Marriage (Sara Geer is a freelance writer and at day-time trips to the grocery or store Cheryl said. “Marriage for us is about Encounter. They have been married for 23 member of St. Louis de Montfort Parish in as a date.” relying on each other for support in good years, and both attribute their strong marriage Fishers, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette.) †

pro-life, and then show that Trump does are all on record supporting unlimited LETTERS not fit their definition; hence, he is not pro- abortion access. How sad. Reader: The Criterion continued from page 4 life. I consider myself pro-life; however, I do not fit their definition either. Paul Kachinski is committed to on one side of the scale and using tax The really disturbing point of the letter Greenwood money to provide unlimited abortions for is when they state, “Not too many years conveying ideas any reason on the other side, it becomes ago, Donald Trump proclaimed himself to clear to me that I need a presidential be pro-choice.” Most important through lens of candidate who is anti-abortion. We could say the same thing about Is there one Catholic Democrat willing Abby Johnson: She was pro-choice, and thing we get from Catholic moral to step up and be a 100 percent pro-life is now pro-life. People back in biblical candidate for president? times said the same thing about St. Paul: government is the attitude he hated the Church of Jesus Christ and Jennifer Ertel persecuted it; now he is an evangelist for freedom to do as we Regarding readers’ recent opinions on North Vernon the Church—can it be true? What is the the political favoritism of The Criterion, point of such statements? ought I’d like to respond with my own The point is to disparage and ridicule thoughts. Fruit of President President Trump. It is not what one was It seems we have a reader debate I can’t say what type of political bias I that matters, but the fruit of their labor raging over President Donald J. Trump in may be reading in The Criterion because I Trump’s labor in the now. The fruit of the president’s labor the Letters section of The Criterion, so I am reading the newspaper through biased in the pro-life area is pretty good; it is wanted to give my two cents. eyes myself. pro-life area is pretty effective. It has caused Planned Parenthood First, I want to acknowledge I consider myself conservative and, yes, to put all its efforts and resources into The Criterion for publishing letters critical I voted for President Donald J. Trump. good, reader says getting rid of the president; that point alone of its reporting. I believe openness to Sometimes, when reading this paper, my is reason enough for supporting President respectful criticism is a Christian trait, so own political thoughts are affirmed. 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As Catholics, our lives shift a bit during the season of Lent, as is visibly marked on Ash Wednesday with ashes on our foreheads. Something is different about this time of year. And it should be. Lent offers us a time to take stock of our lives, question our motivations, examine our relationships and pray more attentively, opening ourselves to God’s actions in our lives. The ashes on our forehead remind us that we are not gods, we will not live forever, and this life has a purpose. As odd as it may seem when Catholics go around with dirt on our faces, the symbol speaks louder than words to the point that non-Catholics are heading to churches on Ash Wednesday to have that sacramental reminder. We know there is something more than this material world in which we bumble around every day. We long for the spiritual dimension of our existence since we are made of both spirit and matter. When we can pause from our crazy, technologically-wired existence, we realize that we need to go deeper, to center ourselves and to allow God to draw us into communion with him. We need prayer—deep prayer. This is why the Church offers us the three pillars of the Lenten season: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prayer, first. Lent is like one long retreat. If you’ve A young woman prays during a pilgrimage. The season of Lent is an opportunity to slow down, step away from technology and allow God in prayer to ever made a silent retreat, you know it draw us into a closer communion with him. (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review) can be hard to rush from our busy lives to be still, silent and receptive to the Lord. Jesus did that. After teaching the There is no right or wrong way to “Let me check to see if anyone beat my It takes a few days to unwind, to calm exhaustive crowds and healing hundreds pray. Just do it! But life offers many game score.” Come on! the distractions and to become aware of of people who came to him, Jesus would distractions. We all can admit to doing this. We are God’s presence. go up to a mountain to pray (Mt 14:23). The perceived need to always be human, and our phones have become a This is what the Church calls us to He would remove himself from the connected and information-curious distracts collective addiction! This is even more during the season of Lent. It is a time to people and find a quiet, secluded moment us from taking time for prayer. We fill up of a reason for us during this season of recognize how God works in our everyday to be in communion with his Father. our time waiting in lines or for the bus by Lent to step back to reflect on what is existence, and how his grace sustains Sometimes we have to get away—pop playing games on our phones or catching up happening in our lives outside of the us through the challenges of life. But into a dimly lit church, walk in a quiet on the latest Netflix series instead of simply digital universe. we can only do that when we enter into park, sit silently with a cup of coffee in a being, reflecting and/or praying. Connecting with God, our Creator and conversation with him. This takes effort corner of the house or at our desk. Digital demands make sitting quietly Redeemer, can be so life-giving, literally! and discipline, which is what Lent is about. We can pray the rosary, read the in prayer a challenge. So many people It can focus us, put our lives back on track Prayer requires of us a time to slip Scriptures or the Gospel reading for daily with smart phones might reach for them and calm our hectic existence. away either physically or mentally to a Mass as in “lectio divina,” or share our while trying to pray. “Let me see if my When Jesus says, “When you pray, go place where there are fewer distractions concerns and desires with the Lord, just e-mail was answered,” or “I have to text to your inner room, close the door and and life is calmer. as we imagine Jesus did with the Father. a reminder to so and so about tonight,” or pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you,” he is calling us out of our distractions (Mt 6:6). He challenges us to be silent, to make our needs known to God and to listen to him. As challenging as that is today, we can’t really blame only our devices. Being human is to avoid going deeper. We naturally want to remain on the surface because going inward requires effort, and we would much rather seek out distractions to avoid the hard stuff of life. Being quiet with the Lord means we must face our hurts, anger, disappointments and fears. But when we take the courage to bring this before the Lord in silent, trusting prayer, our lives change. The heavy burdens are lifted, and grace spills over our hearts. The Lord desires us to turn to him in all our needs, and Lent is the perfect time to recommit ourselves to do this daily. Let’s take up the prayer challenge and discover a more peaceful and grace-filled existence this Lent.

(Daughter of St. Paul Sister Nancy Usselmann is the director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles. She is a media literacy education specialist, theologian, international speaker, writer, film reviewer and blogger for bemediamindful.org and catholicmom. com. Her book, A Sacred Look: Students at St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville, Texas, check their smartphones during lunch. Lent can be a time for Catholics who frequently use digital Becoming Cultural Mystics, explores the devices to step away from them to spend more time in prayer. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) theology of popular culture.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020 Perspectives Corrections Corner/Fr. Jeremy King, O.S.B. Faith and Family/ Let’s offer a welcome to those re-entering society Sean Gallagher I recently sat in a county courtroom and was asking for a modification. not help but think of the trial that was Don’t play for three hours. I am not sure exactly how All through the morning, the judge going on in the U.S. Senate chamber at many people faced the judge that day, conducted a very respectful court. the same time. How would the outcome of the blame game but it was a very full He listened to the accused, with and that trial affect the future understanding docket and I learned a without counsel. He explained to them of justice for the next generation? How during Lent number of things. their options and rights. Some of these do we pass on to future generations not I had been in court people had spouses and family members only the definition of truth, justice and the I’ve found over my years as a father for hearings a number present. There were a number of children American way, but also be able to point to that there’s an advantage for each of my of times. I was told to there, some old enough to know what real-life examples in the lives of men and boys as they grow up with four brothers: be at the courtroom was happening to their dad or mom. If women of how those values are lived out? There’s always at 9 a.m. The person they had to witness this, I was happy As part of future programs of our someone else to I wanted to speak for they saw justice meted out appropriately. archdiocese’s Corrections Advisory push the blame onto that day was, at the The futures of their parent’s life was at Committee, people around the deaneries when they’ve done time, incarcerated in stake. What they experienced that day will be asked to volunteer to assist women something wrong. a prison and had to be transported back to about justice most likely will affect their and men who are re-entering society Playing the blame the county where he had been charged. understanding of it in their own lives. and their home communities. I would game, though, is not When I got to the courtroom door, The judge and the prosecutor had to suggest that you witness some courtroom exclusive to young I realized that the people who were make a decision about this man’s future. procedures to listen to what they will face, boys. We adults can scheduled to appear before the judge that He had no attorney. He was asking and then be part of a welcoming Catholic do it with the best of day were all scheduled at 9 a.m. the court to consider a modification faith community to give them the support them. Politicians seem As it turned out, my gentleman was the so he could take care of some family they need. to be particularly proficient at it. last to appear at 11:50 a.m. He has been responsibilities. The judge gave him a It’s actually a deeply ingrained part of incarcerated for more than three years chance to speak for himself, and then he (Benedictine Father Jeremy King is a our broken human condition that resulted for a very serious action, to which he introduced me as his clergyman. I was member of the archdiocese’s Corrections from the of Adam and Eve. pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 10 asked to make a statement, and I did so in Advisory Committee, and is a frequent The account in Genesis of their fall years and to serve out five of them. He had his favor. visiting chaplain in the Indiana will be proclaimed in the first reading completed what the court required of him During that morning in court, I could Department of Correction.) † this weekend on the First Sunday of Lent. The reading ends, though, before God confronts Adam and Eve about their Pastoral Ministries/Gabriela Ross choice to eat from the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The exchange between God and our Taking time and thanking God that it’s Sunday first parents demonstrates our tendency to “If you could speak to God with mostly messy, often hectic family life? or Frisbee, read a great book, go to the blame others for our own sins. complete honesty right now, and share These are some ideas: park, blow bubbles, go hiking, watch birds, When God asks Adam and Eve about your needs with him, what would you • Make the most of Mass: Reflect on play an instrument, listen to a symphony their sin, they try to shift the blame. Eve say?” Slowly letting the readings prayerfully ahead of time. orchestra! Include the whole family—read (who spoke second) simply blames the out a breath, a If that’s not an option, read along during a children’s book that your kiddos act out devil, saying “The snake tricked me, so I word came to mind Mass and take to heart what you hear. and laugh with them as everyone gets a little ate it” (Gen 3:13). without much effort. Had a family interruption? Take five silly. Set out simple ingredients and have a Adam, though, really takes the cake. “Rest. I need rest.” minutes at home to reflect on the readings “Master Chef” competition where you try Not only does he try to blame Eve, he It’s amazing how you missed. Commit to hearing God’s each other’s creations and act like you are even suggests that God was at fault one sentence from a word on the Lord’s day. on TV the whole time. Whatever you do, since he put her there with him: “The homily can put life in • Pray: Speak to God from the heart and whatever works for you, awaken your woman whom you put here with me— perspective. and share your needs. Give thanks for soul to beauty and joy. she gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate We all have busy what he has done for you this past week. • Obey: Sunday is holy. Make an effort it” (Gen 3:12). seasons in life. Then Ask what he wants from you. Listen to to honor God in your thoughts, words and In response, our heavenly Father there are those rare moments where what he has to say. actions (every day, but restart intentionally simply lays out to Adam and Eve the time stops, and we really soak in the life • Eat a good meal: Give thanks for on Sundays). Live the Ten Commandments. hard consequences of their sin. But, while we’re living. God’s bounty and build relationships by Seek peace and reconciliation with God, speaking to the serpent, he also offers More often than not, we seem wasting time with family, friends and neighbor and family. Invite the Holy Spirit them the promise of victory over sin and comfortable in the routine of productivity those who are lonely. Have a meal that to rekindle your faith. the devil: “I will put enmity between that has us saying “busy but good” when you prepare, enjoy and clean up together. • Rest: Because you need it. Real you and the woman, and between your someone asks how we’re doing, and Good food, good conversation, no time life, honest to goodness, actual rest. Take offspring and hers; they will strike at your “thank God it’s Friday” at the end of limit, no agenda. a nap. Sit on the front porch (or by a head, while you strike at their heel” (Gen each week. Maybe we forget that God • Make a gift of yourself: Call a friend window if it’s freezing outside). Rest in 3:15). rested on the seventh day of creation or family member who is homebound. silence from this loud, busy life. Unplug The last words that God speaks to and commanded us to do the same (the Knit a scarf for someone in need. Make while you rest. Go to bed early. Adam and Eve should still be ringing in Third Commandment, Catechism of the your famous cookies for the family who is What would you add? Make a list! And our ears, for they were spoken on Ash Catholic Church, #2168). going through hard times. Paint something have a restful Sunday. Wednesday: “You are dust, and to dust What if, as Catholics, we looked beautiful, write a poem, decorate your you shall return” (Gen 3:19). forward to Sunday the way our culture home for hospitality, go for a walk with a (Gabriela Ross is the coordinator of the It is fitting, then, that the account of looks forward to Friday? What would loved one and offer to just listen. archdiocesan Office of Marriage and the fall of Adam and Eve is proclaimed at it look like to have a truly restful, • Play: God rejoiced over his creation Family Life in the Pastoral Ministries the start of Lent. rejuvenating holy day each week? And on the seventh day! Do something fun and Secretariat. She can be reached at gross@ This is a season of preparation for us what would that look like in our very real, creative! Play board games or cards, football archindy.org.) † to celebrate the paschal mystery—Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. God drew us into his Son’s dying and rising at our That All May Be One/Fr. Rick Ginther , and he gives us the grace to live it out in many small and sometimes large ways in our daily lives. Focolare offers an avenue to building bridges of faith While this necessarily involves us in We have embarked upon our Lenten life of her city was disintegrating under —to work toward universal brother/ suffering, it gives great meaning to our season. It is time to assess where we have the pressures of war, violence and racial sisterhood of all peoples, regardless of pain and leads us ultimately to the infinite been as a believer. It is time to determine and ethnic divisions promoted by Nazi religious beliefs. joy of Christ’s victory over death. what yet we shall and Fascist philosophies. Through the years of her long life and But we avoid entering into the paschal become as a believer. But Chiara had a great desire, rooted work, Chiara spoke, taught and lived mystery when we fail to acknowledge our One area of in Jesus’ own desire “that they all may be toward these goals. sins, when we act as if we’re innocent assessment could be: one.” From bomb shelter to bomb shelter As a charismatic foundress, Chiara while passing the blame onto others. How have I embraced, and into the poorest parts of towns, she urged others—from the Vatican to the Maybe when we play the blame game, encouraged and lived went, along with early followers. Jesus Imams of Harlem, faithful Christians and we’re afraid that we won’t be forgiven, as a person of unity? was their focus. non-believers—to embrace our common that God will only be angry with us if we Would I seek out some From these early moments grew an human origin, our common dignity, and confess our sins. That fear must be rooted improvement in this international movement. Catholic in its our common longing for oneness. All of deep in our hearts if all of the testimony area of lived faith? beginning and character and remaining this, she believed, was a oneness which of God’s love and mercy seen throughout Perhaps the predominantly Catholic in membership, could and should be lived. the Bible and in the lives of the saints Focolare movement in the Church could today it has strong connections to the Andy Miller, coordinator of the don’t convince us to trust him and his be a catalyst. major Christian denominations, other archdiocesan Office of Priestly and offer of redemption. The Focolare movement is an , even non-religions. Religious Vocations, and his wife Rachel As a father, I’ve learned that a little international organization. It promotes the Its official name in the Church as an are members of the Focolare movement in contrition goes a long way. Reconciliation ideals of unity and universal brotherhood. International Association of the Faithful Indianapolis. happens so easily when my sons show Active in 180 nations, it has more than of Pontifical Right is “Work of Mary.” Andy noted that being in the movement just a little bit that they’ve done wrong 140,000 members. The main goals of the movement are: connects him to people. and are sorry. “Focolare” is an Italian word. It means —to cooperate in the consolidation A few years ago, when a local Muslim Let’s avoid the blame game during “hearth” or “family fireside.” of unity in the Christian world, with community center was vandalized, his Lent, acknowledge our sins and be open The movement began in 1943 in individuals and groups, movements and first thought was Judge David Shaheed’s to God’s loving mercy that’s especially the northern Italian city of Trent. Its associations; family. Friends through Focolare, Andy available to us in the sacrament of foundress, , faced at the —to contribute to full communion with hoped and prayed that it was not their penance. † time the horrors of Nazi occupation. The Christians of different churches; See GINTHER, page 14 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020 Page 13

First Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, March 2 Friday, March 6 Sunday, March 1, 2020 Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 Ezra 18:21-28 Psalm 19:8-10, 15 Psalm 130:1-8 • Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew 5:20-26 • Romans 5:12-19 • Matthew 4:1-11 Tuesday, March 3 Saturday, March 7 St. Katherine Drexel, St. Perpetua, martyr The first reading for Mass on this first reading. It recalls the temptation of Jesus. Isaiah 55:10-11 St. Felicity, martyr weekend of Lent 2020 is from the Book Similar stories appear in the Gospels of Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19 Deuteronomy 26:16-19 of Genesis. St. Mark and St. Luke. Few passages As was the case with Genesis, this Matthew 6:7-15 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 in the Scriptures reading is heavy in its symbolism. Having Luke 5:43-48 are as abundant in fasted, Jesus was hungry. Bread in the time Wednesday, March 4 literary technique and of Jesus much more obviously represented St. Casimir Sunday, March 8 theological message survival than bread does today. Jonah 3:1-10 Second Sunday of Lent as this reading from Modern refrigeration and quick Genesis. It goes to the transportation of food products have Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Genesis 12:1-4a heart of sin in bluntly given us in our day a great selection Luke 11:29-32 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 confronting abandoning in food. In the time of Jesus, the 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 God, and the tendency selection was considerably less. Without Thursday, March 5 Matthew 17:1-9 of all humans to avoid refrigeration and with transportation Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 accusing themselves of fault. being slow, few foodstuffs were moved Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8 Sin is essentially a freely chosen act across any distance without spoiling. by humans. While in this reading from Grain and flour could be stored, Matthew 7:7-12 Genesis the role of the tempting devil is however, so bread was a principal food. clear, it also is obvious that the devil only The devil used the Lord’s natural hunger tempts but never forces anyone to sin. to draw Jesus into a trap. Adam and Eve sinned of their own will. Finally, the devil takes Jesus to the Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle All humans sin by their own choice. top of the temple, tempting the Lord, in Temptation is powerful, nonetheless. effect, to renounce God. Married extraordinary ministers of holy Rebelling against God was hardly the The ultimate message is that Satan best thing to do, yet, imperfect even in deceives and tries to exploit human their pristine state of goodness, the first weaknesses. Jesus knows and voices Communion must be in a valid marriage man and woman listened to bad advice truth, commanding even the devil. I am a lifelong Catholic and single or receive holy Communion, as noted in the and failed to place their trust in God. Qfather of two. I was not married Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1650). It is a process that has been repeated Reflection Catholic originally and was divorced countless times in the lives of us all. In this first weekend in Lent, the 20 years ago. I am I have been an extraordinary minister The second reading is from St. Paul’s Church teaches these basic facts of looking to marry Qof holy Communion for about 20 Epistle to the Romans. In this passage, spiritual life, namely, that sin removes us a woman who was years. During that time, I have dropped the the Apostle looks back to the incident from God, and that sin is not thrust upon married in a Catholic host twice while distributing Communion. described in Genesis, recalling that by that us. We are not captured by sin against our ceremony and I was embarrassed and mortified—to the original sin the first humans introduced sin will. We choose to sin. divorced 20 years ago point where I have even considered no and all the chaos and trouble that results Another important lesson follows. because of abuse. The longer distributing Communion. What from it into earthly existence. The deadliest effect of original sin paperwork required is the proper thing to do if the host is Death and hardship are not God’s is ultimately the human tendency to for her to obtain an dropped? This has bothered me for a long designs for us. God did not create us to minimize the danger of sin and to deny annulment in her time, and I hope that you will provide an suffer in misery and bewilderment, only human adequacy when tempted. home country of answer. (Missouri) then to die. Misfortunates are not curses In these readings, the Church calls us Venezuela is almost impossible. sent upon humans by an angry God. The away from sin and to face facts directly. It If I marry her without an annulment, There is no need to be mortified or first humans chose bad consequences when reminds us of our own personal role in sin. would that ruin my chances to be Aembarrassed. As much as we try they sinned. Sin, voluntary and deliberate, It pleads with us to resist temptation with an extraordinary minister of holy to treat the Eucharist with the utmost always bring devastatingly bad results. the help of God’s grace, reassuring us that, Communion and to receive holy reverence, accidents do occur. I have God is the center and source of although temptations may appeal to our Communion? (Florida) distributed holy Communion for more than everlasting love and mercy. He sent his Son, wants or perceived needs, Jesus will give us 50 years, but just last week I dropped a host Jesus, as our Redeemer because he was the strength to overcome any temptation. In order for you to marry in a on the floor when two hosts stuck together. unwilling to leave humanity in the whirlpool We must renounce sin and ask for ACatholic ceremony, two things would The “General Instruction of the Roman of death and despair created by sin. the Lord’s strength. Lent calls us to this have to happen. You yourself would have Missal,” which sets forth the Church’s St. Matthew’s Gospel provides the last request. † to meet with a priest and complete some norms for the celebration of the Mass, says simple paperwork regarding your first this: “If a host or any particle should fall, marriage. That paperwork would then it is to be picked up reverently; and if any My Journey to God be submitted to the diocesan marriage of the precious blood is spilled, the area tribunal, which would then declare that where the spill occurred should be washed this marriage was not recognized as a with water, and this water should then be marriage in the Catholic Church because poured into the sacrarium in the sacristy” of lack of canonical form. (#280). The sacrarium is a special sink that The Heart’s Lenten Change As for the woman you seek to marry, drains directly to the ground. By Natalie Hoefer her situation is more complicated. So, if you happen to drop a host, pick Since she was married in a Catholic it up carefully and either consume it or ceremony, she would have to go through dissolve it later on in water (so that it no the Church’s annulment process to have longer has the properties of bread) and that first marriage declared invalid. That wash it down the sacrarium. Treating the Jesus, Lord of all my passions, she suffered spousal abuse could be an eucharistic species with reverence reflects Take this Lenten ash and fashion important factor because it might show the belief of the Church that Jesus meant A heart in me that beats and burns with love like Thine. that her first husband, from the start, was it when he said at the Last Supper, “This ill-equipped to marry. is my body ... this is my blood.” She need not seek in Venezuela this As the Catechism of the Catholic Take my will, as Lent progresses. Church annulment, or a declaration Church explains: “By the Break it as my tongue confesses of nullity as it’s called in the Church. of the bread and wine there takes place Sins which sever me from eternal Love Divine. Canonically, a petitioner may file for an a change of the whole substance of the annulment either in the place where the bread into the substance of the body marriage took place (Venezuela, in this of Christ our Lord and of the whole Bless my fast and sacrifices, case) or where the petitioner now lives substance of the wine into the substance So they stave the lure of vices (which I am presuming to be Florida.) of his blood” (#1376). That would deprive me of the life You died to save. Were you to marry her without these permissions, that marriage would not be (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth recognized by the Catholic Church. Thus, Doyle at [email protected] and When the time of Lent has passed, you would not be eligible to serve as an 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York May this new heart, in virtue cast, extraordinary minister of holy Communion 12203.) † Cry out with joy, “My Lord has spared me from the grave!” Submit prose or poetry for faith column (Natalie Hoefer is a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and is a writer The Criterion invites readers to submit original prose or poetry relating to faith or for The Criterion. Photo: A robin on a snow-covered branch in Indianapolis on experiences of prayer for possible publication in the “My Journey to God” column. Feb. 13 offers a sign of spring and new life.) (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Send material for consideration to “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, 1400 N. Meri­dian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 or e-mail to [email protected]. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, February 28, 2020

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CARTWRIGHT, Glenn R., 88, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Indianapolis, Feb. 16. Husband of Theresa Cartwright. Father of Dr. Martina and Tim Cartwright. Grandfather of one. Great-grandfather of two. DAEGER, Mary Louise (Miller), 98, St. Mark the Evangelist, Indianapolis, New Philly archbishop Feb. 13. Mother of Barbara Tillman, Greg, Stephen and Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez waves at the end of his installation Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on Feb. 18. Thomas Daeger. Sister of Archbishop Perez, who previously headed the Cleveland Diocese, succeeds Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, who turned 75 last September, the age at which canon law Betty Kocher. Grandmother of requires bishops to send their resignation to the pope. (CNS photo/Sarah Webb, CatholicPhilly.com) 15. Great-grandmother of 21. GALLAGHER, Ron, 73, Daughter of Robert and Mary Owen and Marvin Johnson. Mary and Gertrude Dragon, REDELMAN, Shellie R., 54, of Kevin Roberts. Sister of All Saints, Dearborn County, Sitzman. Sister of Mary Hunt, Grandfather of seven. Dorothy LeBrun, Rose Schaffer, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Feb. 6. Husband of Barb Charles, Frank Jr., and James Indianapolis, Feb. 17. Wife of Gallagher. Father of Brian and Bill, Bob, Jim and Steve LECHER, Paul B., 88, Albert, George, James, John and Frick. Grandmother of two. Derek Redelman. Mother of Amy Gallagher. Grandfather Sitzman. Grandmother of three. St. Louis, Batesville, Feb. 17. William Crowley. Grandmother Grace, Katelyn and Hayden SCOTT, Christopher, 47, of three. JAMES, Beula L., 88, Husband of Joan Lecher. of 36. Great-grandmother of 93. St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Father of Ken, Randy and Great-great-grandmother of 17. Redelman. Daughter of Dean GODDARD, Mary St. Augustine, Leopold, Feb. 16. Son of James and Ricky Lecher. Brother of Ida Shantz. Sister of Doug Shantz. Louise, 89, St. Christopher, Feb. 10. Mother of Mary NGUYEN, Than Huu, 77, Mary Ann Scott. Brother of Nobbe, Ed and Jim Lecher. Indianapolis, Feb. 10. Wife Blessinger, Pam Ernst, St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, RICKE, Paul O., 96, James and Michael Scott. Grandfather of 10. Great- of Earl Goddard. Mother Nancy Schroeder, Gayle Feb. 16. Husband of Khuyen St. Mary, Greensburg, Feb. 14. grandfather of four. Father of Joanita Hickman, WICKER, Mary E. of Laurie Nelms, Elaine Taylor, Larry, Paul and Ray Nguyen. Father of Quynh and (Deal), 81, Our Lady of the Staton, David, Kevin, Richard LUKAS, George A., 84, Carolyn Hoskins, Rita James. Sister of Earl Malone. Uyen Nguyen. Brother of Xa, Greenwood, Greenwood, and Timothy Goddard. St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, Menkedick, Jackie Ramer, Grandmother of 20. Great- Can, Minh, Thai and Thien Feb. 8. Wife of Robert Wicker. Grandmother of 18. Great- Feb. 13. Marge Weber and Paula Welsh. grandmother of 20. Nguyen. Grandfather of four. Brother of Mary Overman. Mother of Elizabeth McCoy, grandmother of eight. LUKEN, Juanita T. (Crowley), JOHNSON, Max L., 75, OTTO, Charles C., 85, Grandfather of 20. Great- Katherine Elmer and Joseph HOOK, Anne T., 52, 93, St. Margaret Mary, Terre grandfather and great-great- Wicker. Sister of James, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus St. Catherine of Siena, Decatur Haute, Jan. 23. Wife of Albert Immaculate Heart of Mary, grandfather of several. Dr. Michael and Thomas Deal. County, Feb. 20. Husband Luken, Sr. Mother of Rita Indianapolis, Jan. 27. Husband (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Grandmother of one. Jan. 23. Wife of Jesse Hook. of Doris Johnson. Father of Cottrell, Theresa MCullough, of Jane Hellman-Otto. Father ROBERTS, Charlotte L., Mother of Sara and Gabriel Amy Satkoski, Vicki and Scott Karen Shafer, Sheryl Smith, of Maggie and Doug Otto. 74, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, ZINS, Shirley Ann, 92, Holy Elam. Stepmother of Jacob, Johnson. Brother of Donna Albert Jr., Garold and Gregory Brother of Gretchen and Mimi Floyd County, Feb. 19. Wife Name of Jesus, Beech Grove, Jared and Jordan Hook. Bostic, Nancy Nelson, Janet Luken. Sister of Martha Boyke, Otto. Grandfather of three. of Leonard Roberts. Mother Feb. 18. Aunt of several. † Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Those who are meek are It seems strange that meekness and inheriting land are since, according to St. Peter, Jesus returned no insult, did patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and somehow related, the pope said. not threaten and instead, “handed himself over to the one salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. But, he said, it is rooted in Psalm 37:3-11, which who judges justly.” Meekness entails tenaciously holding onto one’s tells believers to trust in the Lord, refrain from anger, The meek are those who know and trust in what God trust in and relationship with God and protectively be patient and “make your righteousness shine” for has offered, and they do not want to lose it, the pope said. guarding his gifts of peace, mercy and fraternity, then shall they “inherit the Earth” and “delight in great “The meek are not people-pleasers, but are Christ’s the pope said on Feb. 19 during his weekly general prosperity.” The “land” the psalm refers to is something disciples who have learned to defend a whole other land,” audience in the Paul VI Hall. greater than some earthly territory, which is so often a he said. “They defend their peace, they defend their The pope continued a series of talks on the Eight source of conflict, war and aggression, the pope said. relationship with God and God’s gifts, guarding mercy, Beatitudes by reflecting on the third beatitude, “Blessed “That land is a promise and a gift for the people of fraternity, trust, hope. are the meek, for they will inherit the land” (Mt 5:5). God,” he said. It is heaven—that “new Earth” that God “People who are meek are people who are merciful, has made for his children. fraternal, trusting and hopeful.” “Therefore, the meek are those who ‘inherit’ the most To talk about meekness, the pope said, it is important sublime of territories,” Pope Francis said. “They are not also to talk about the sin of wrath. Online Lay Ministry Formation cowards, weak, looking for some fallback moral principle “A moment of anger can destroy so many things; The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has partnered with the in order to steer clear of trouble. 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How many family members, he added, no longer speak • Complete 12 courses online with ND STEP program “You see it in how they react to a hostile situation,” with each other or are cold with each other because of • CDU offers classes on Catechism of the Catholic Church when they are attacked or offended, he said. anger, which always divides, while meekness, “gathers • 20% discount for all employees, volunteers, and parishioners Meekness is what Jesus displayed during his passion together.” † For more information, please log on to www.archindy.org/layministry On two occasions, Rachel has also spent a year in GINTHER with other members of the movement from around the continued from page 12 world. In recent years when horrific things have happened REPORT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT NOW in Syria, Iraq or Israel, she immediately connected with If you are a victim of sexual misconduct by a person ministering on community so marred by violence. her friends she lived with from those countries. Without behalf of the Church, or if you know of anyone who has been a victim He also noted that Focolare has allowed him to Focolare, such a bonded connection would not exist. of such misconduct, please contact the archdiocesan victim assistance experience both the African-American and Burmese To learn more about Focolare, go to www.focolare.org/en. coordinator. There are two ways to make a report: communities and cultures. This has given him a “human” Or check out livingcitymagazine.com. Ethics Point face and touchstone to their reality. He doubts that As Lent unfolds, perhaps a new leaf in your spiritual 1 Confidential, Online Reporting www.archdioceseofindianapolis.ethicspoint.com or 888-393-6810 connection would have occurred if not for Focolare. journey of unity will open. Carla Hill, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Victim Assistance Coordinator Rachel has enjoyed many annual summer Focolare 2 P.O. 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“There are a lot of people who committed HOLLOWELL suicide,” he noted. “Everyone else that is continued from page 1 alive is going to be affected for the rest of their lives. And I, God willing, will be mostly a declaration to the Lord in prayer. I knew back to normal in 10 weeks to three months.” when I made the prayer in 2018 that it may Even though some abuse victims have very well be answered in a very serious way.” thanked him for his choice to offer up his suffering on their behalf, Father Hollowell ‘I embrace this willingly’ has no expectation that what he is going Soon after learning of his diagnosis, through will change their lives. Father Hollowell went to Twitter to share “I’m not walking in here and saying, the news with his more than 20,000 ‘Hey, I’m here to help and fix it,’ ” Father followers, and that he would bear his Hollowell said. “I’m not expecting my suffering on behalf of victims of clergy actions to move any victim one inch any sexual abuse. “I embrace this willingly,” closer to healing. If it does help them, he wrote in a tweet on Feb. 13. that’s awesome and thanks be to God.” Father Hollowell was soon flooded Reading through hundreds of e-mails with more than 1,000 replies to his tweet. that often include accounts of clergy He’s also received hundreds of e-mails sexual abuse has been its own burden for Father John Hollowell, left, speaks on Feb. 19 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle with from abuse victims around the world Father Hollowell. Brandon Pangan, second from left, Seth Monholand, Jeannine Malinao and Leah Nielson, all Fellowship thanking him for his witness and, at times, “It’s mentally and spiritually draining of Catholic University Students at DePauw University in Greencastle. (Photos by Sean Gallagher) sharing with him how his decision to to hear that,” he said. “Anytime you hear a suffer on their behalf has helped them. story of abuse, it takes its toll. It’s part of pair have spoken by phone with each other pastor was offering up his sufferings on “I didn’t know when I made that prayer the cross that the Lord has let me carry.” daily for at least five years to give support behalf of abuse victims. that it would be a public thing like this,” Norbert Krapf, a victim of clergy and help each other be faithful in their When she had earlier worked as said Father Hollowell. “I had no idea how sexual abuse, is impressed with Father priestly life and ministry. Annunciation Parish’s secretary, she saw it would play out, or what God would do Hollowell and his “If something affects him, he is going Father Hollowell with it. choice to suffer on to act,” said Father Meyer, pastor of make small sacrifices “To be able to say that I’m sorry and I behalf of him and All Saints Parish in Dearborn County. on a daily basis and wanted to suffer to show that I’m sorry—I other abuse victims. “If there is a problem and he can do do what was needed hope that helps. And I’ve heard from “Victim survivors something, he’s going to act. to help the faith some victims already that it has helped to are always moved “His response about the victims is community. hear that.” when others exactly what John does. It’s authentically “I saw him not use In the days following his diagnosis, appreciate their John.” extra heat when it Father Hollowell returned to ministering dilemma,” said Krapf, That part of Father Hollowell’s was cold, and no air as the pastor of Annunciation Parish in a member of SS. Peter personality was formed in part through his conditioning when Brazil and St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Norbert Krapf and Paul Cathedral devotion to saints who suffered much and Laura Thompson it was very hot,” Greencastle. Parish in Indianapolis. reflected on meaning of that suffering. Thompson recalled. The fainting episodes and spasms he has “This is a heightened awareness of our They include St. , “He gives of himself and his time without experienced have been the only effects from dilemma. Anytime anyone sympathizes St. John Vianney and St. John Paul II. complaint, donates his money and rolls his brain tumor thus far. Surgery has been with survivors and wants to help them— “He’s really following in the footsteps of up his sleeves and works beside us on scheduled for March 13 at the Mayo Clinic that in itself is healing.” his heroes,” Father Meyer said. “It’s what whatever project needs done. to remove the tumor. He expects to be away Krapf also appreciates Father Hollowell he’s been taught by the saints. When you “He shows us how the seemingly from his parishes for about 10 weeks. offering up his suffering as a kind of physical suffer, you offer it up. And if that means you little, daily tasks can be given as constant The relatively good health he has way of apologizing to abuse victims. do it publicly, you do it publicly.” prayer offerings.” experienced despite the tumor has been “Sometimes words are easy to say, but While Father Hollowell’s suffering in Father Hollowell has been encouraged a blessing for him, especially as he has to live them is an advancement beyond just public has become known well beyond by the support he has received from his corresponded with so many abuse victims. having the words and sharing them with Indiana, he is still the pastor of two small- parishioners and the students at DePauw “It’s been a grace that I haven’t had people,” Krapf reflected. “It’s trying to live town parishes in the western part of the since his diagnosis. debilitating migraines, because I’ve the pain yourself. That is significant.” state and the Catholic chaplain of DePauw “Even though this thing is sort of been able to be really present to the Words are important to Krapf. A former University in Greencastle. playing out way outside our parish people as they’ve reached out to me,” poet laureate of Indiana, he is the author Grace Evans is a DePauw senior who boundaries, I think it’s strengthened our Father Hollowell said. “I’ve been able of several collections of poems, including appreciates Father Hollowell’s ministry bond within the parishes and the college,” to respond to these e-mails and carry on Catholic Boy Blues, a book in which, to her and her fellow he said. “I’ve been blown away by what conversations with people.” through poetry, he processes his experience students, saying that God is doing with this. of being abused by a priest in the 1950s in it “push[es] all of us “The hardest part will be my being ‘Trying to live the pain’ Jasper, Ind., in the Evansville Diocese. to strive for holiness.” away from my parishes and the students At the same time, Father Hollowell As creative as he can be in his writing, But like many for [10 weeks].” knows there’s a real difference between though, he said the choice of a priest Catholic young adults, Father Hollowell has also received what he’s suffering and will suffer—as to suffer on his behalf was new and she has been troubled support from Archbishop Charles serious as it might be physically—and the surprising for him. by the renewal of the C. Thompson, whom he called within effects that abuse has had on victims for “It’s not something that I ever imagined clergy sexual abuse hours of receiving his diagnosis. much of their lives. would have happened,” Krapf said. “I crisis at a time when “Deeply rooted in prayer, faith and have a pretty good Grace Evans many people her age hope, Father John has evidenced courage imagination, but my are moving away from and serenity in learning of his medical imagination would the Church. So, having a priestly example condition,” Archbishop Thompson said. never have gone there. like Father Hollowell has been refreshing for “Expressing his embrace of suffering as It’s most impressive her and the other members of Tiger Catholic, solidarity with victims of sexual abuse that someone could the Catholic student organization at DePauw. is a witness to his pastoral character as a take that course. That’s “I was not surprised in the slightest pastor of souls. My heart and prayers also a major identification that Father Hollowell was offering go out to his family and parishioners.” with a lot of people’s [his suffering] up for victims of sexual When Father Hollowell returns to suffering.” abuse,” Evans said. “That’s just the type the Mayo Clinic for his March 13 brain of man that Father Hollowell is. This is surgery, he’ll take with him a list of all ‘Following in the what it means to be Catholic. This is the the abuse victims who have reached out to footsteps of his type of love that the Church has always him so that he can remain especially close heroes’ proclaimed for the past 2,000 years.” to them in prayer and suffering. It wasn’t surprising “It’s almost given me a singular focus,” Father John Hollowell incenses the Blessed Sacrament on Feb. 19 at to Father Jonathan ‘It’s strengthened our bond’ Father Hollowell said. “I’m walking toward St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greencastle. Recently diagnosed with a Meyer. His friendship Laura Thompson, a member of the battlefield of this surgery, radiation and brain tumor, Father Hollowell has offered up his sufferings on behalf of with Father Hollowell Annunciation Parish in Brazil, was also chemo. It’s a great grace from God to have victims of clergy sexual abuse. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) is so close that the not surprised when she learned that her this mission to accomplish as part of this.” † Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis Catholic News Service (CNS) on Feb. 24 and social networking can be used to lull of eucharistic miracles, has been formally recognized a miracle attributed that the news of the pope’s approval made us, to make us addicted to consumerism displayed “on every continent” and was to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a her “really, really happy.” and buying the latest thing on the market, the inspiration behind the documentary, 15-year-old Italian “Pope Francis has always been close obsessed with our free time, caught up in “Segni” (“Signs”) which was produced by teenager whom the to Carlo; he quoted him in ‘Christus negativity,” the pope wrote. the Vatican Dicastery for Communication pope has said is a role Vivit’ [“Christ Lives”], and this was a “Yet he knew how to use the new in October 2018. model for young men great privilege in that he cited him as an communications technology to transmit The miracle approved by the pope and women today. example for young people in the whole the Gospel, to communicate values and involved the healing of a young Brazilian In a meeting on world,” Salzano said. beauty,” he said. boy afflicted with a rare congenital Feb. 22 with Cardinal In “Christus Vivit,” the pope’s Before his death from leukemia in disease of the pancreas, Salzano told CNS. Giovanni Angelo exhortation on young people, he said the 2006, Carlo was an average teen with an For three days, the child’s family Becciu, prefect of teen was a role model for young people above-average knack for computers. He prayed a novena “with a priest who was the Congregation for today who are often tempted by the traps put that knowledge to use by creating an devoted to Carlo. On the third day, the Carlo Acutis Saints’ Causes, the of “self-absorption, isolation and empty online database of eucharistic miracles child said he wanted to eat” after days of pope advanced the pleasure.” around the world. not being able to eat solid foods, she said. sainthood cause of Carlo. “Carlo was well-aware that the whole Salzano told CNS that her son’s work, The doctors later discovered that he was Antonia Salzano, Carlo’s mother, told apparatus of communications, advertising which included a traveling exhibition completely healed. †