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October 20, 2019 • 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • Volume 69:3

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Sacred Heart Congress: The eighth annual Congress is set for Saturday, Nov. 16 at Worthington St. Church, Page 2

Praying the : The diocese’s 50th annual Family Rosary Day took place on Sunday, Oct. 13 at St. Joseph Cathedral, Page 3

‘Guns Down. Prayers Up’: Cristo Rey student Mamoudou Bah has been speaking out in the community about gun violence, Pages 8, 14-15

New book, film shine light on Divine message, St. Faustina Pages 10-12, 16 Catholic Times 2 October 20, 2019 Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Clamor for justice can outshout the need for mercy In a world that Amber Guyger, who was convicted assisted suicide. As harsh as it might has been associated with promotion increasingly rele- of murder in the shooting death of sound, ending a life prematurely be- of the devotion for 40 years and has gates to the Jean’s older brother Botham. During fore natural death to keep a loved one seen a shifting cultural mindset. fringes of society, his emotional statement, Jean said he from suffering is not mercy. The same “In the ’60s and ’70s and ’80s, the concept of forgave Guyger, that he didn’t want thing can be said for abortion and the there was always the reference to ’s mercy often anything bad to happen to her, that argument that killing an unborn child justice,” he said. “But don’t give me takes a back seat he even wished she wasn’t going to in the womb will spare the mother and this mercy thing, I want justice. And to justice in the public consciousness. prison. He wanted her only to turn baby from suffering. I think this message of God’s mercy, Getting back at someone who her life over to God. All of us need to look at the Divine introduced and revealed through the wrongs a person, seeking retribu- Amazingly, he then asked the judge Mercy image given to St. Maria Church, St. Faustina and John Paul tion for an indiscretion, punishing a if he could hug the former officer. , whose feast day II, is that there’s more than just jus- person for a mistake, lawsuits, trials, The judge granted his request, and was Oct. 5, and ask to be granted an tice. John Paul would say ‘Uunless convictions, bullying, shaming and so- the two shared a long embrace in understanding and acceptance of Our there’s mercy, pursuit of justice alone cial-media callouts seem to be the rule front of the judge, who wept while Lord’s unconditional mercy for every will not produce good.’ rather than the exception these days. watching this overwhelming act of . This week’s Catholic Times “In this world, right now at this We hear so much about justice that mercy. The judge also hugged Guy- features stories on a new movie and a juncture, when people are so angry mercy seems forgotten. ger and gave her a . book highlighting this devotion. with each other and they don’t listen That’s not to say justice should Meanwhile, others expressed anger Father Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC, to each other, we’re all so divided. never be served when it’s warranted, and protested the verdict, saying the the provincial superior for the Mary, I think that His message brings us but let’s face facts: Our human nature 10-year sentence was too light. It’s Mother of Mercy Province of the into a deeper realization that all of us makes it much more difficult to be open to debate whether the pun- Marian Fathers of the Immaculate are sinners. We’re in need of God’s merciful. ishment fit the crime, but this sad Conception in Stockbridge, Mas- mercy, and only God can reconcile Once in a while, though, we’re situation accentuates the difficulty of sachusetts and the vice coordinator us so we can call each other brothers reminded of what mercy should look balancing justice and mercy. of the North American Congress on and sisters again. like. Understand, though, that mercy Mercy, served as an adviser to the “True justice will manifest itself Several weeks ago, 18-year-old also can be misused. You’ve probably new film and Mercy: Faustina, through mercy.” Brandt Jean sat in a Texas courtroom heard the term “mercy killing,” some- that will play for one night only in You can’t say it any better than facing former Dallas police officer times associated with euthanasia or U.S. theaters on Monday, Oct. 28. He that. Sacred Heart Congress set for Nov. 16 at Worthington St. Michael The eighth annual Columbus Sa- Columbus and pastor of Columbus ilies. Scholarships will be available and business. cred Heart Congress will take place Holy Family Church, and Bill Mes- to those who cannot afford the cost. The organization has conducted from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Satur- serly, executive director of St. Gabriel To register, or if you are interested in enthronements in more than 1,200 day, Nov. 16 at Worthington St. Mi- Catholic Radio AM 820 in Columbus having your home enthroned to the homes, four high schools, 10 elemen- chael Church, 5750 N. High St. and FM 88.3 in southern Ohio. Sacred Heart of , go to www.sa- tary schools and 20 businesses and Bishop Robert Brennan will cele- The program will begin with rec- credheartcolumbus.org. organizations in the Diocese of Co- brate at 8:15, followed by a re- itation of the rosary by the Domin- “I believe the Sacred Heart Congress lumbus. It has 70 missionary teams freshment break and a chance to visit ican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the is a premier event for the entire family available to help with enthronement displays from Catholic organizations. . Local Catholic speaker to dive deeper into their Catholic faith.” ceremonies. Talks will be presented by Father and author Emily Jaminet, executive Jaminet said. “Families are looking for Diocesan school Superintendent Stash Dailey, director of Sacred Heart director of the national Sacred Heart answers on how to navigate their way Adam Dufault said he is making plans corrt ec ion Enthronement Network, will be mas- through the culture today. The answers to encourage all diocesan parochial ter of ceremonies. Confessions will be they seek are found in deepening their schools that have not already done so A story in the Oct. 6 Catholic Times about heard and there will be Adoration of devotion to the Sacred Heart.” to conduct enthronement ceremonies Msgr. William Dunn’s talk to the Catholic the Blessed throughout the Sacred Heart Columbus, sponsor in the next year. Schools will have the Record Society on Sunday, Nov. 10 said he program, and coffee and light refresh- of the congress, is an apostolic orga- opportunity to display a large image or was a former diocesan superintendent of ments will be served. nization of priests, deacons and lay- schools. He did not serve in that position, but was diocesan religious education director. Registration is required. The cost is persons dedicated to enthroning the $10 for individuals and $20 for fam- Sacred Heart in every home, school See sacred heart, Page 3

Front Page photo: Bishop Robert J. Brennan: President & Publisher Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) & St. Faustina Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) St. Maria Faustina Kowalska K. Colston-Woodruff: Graphic Designer ([email protected]) is played by Polish actress Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved. Kamila Kaminska in “Love Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 and Mercy: Faustina,” a newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 film that will debut in U.S. published weekly 45 times per year with exception of every other week in June, July and August and the week following Christmas. Subscriptions: (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 theaters on Monday, Oct. 28. Subscription rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements (Photo courtesy of Kon- with your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. ([email protected]) drat-Media) Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 3 Diocese celebrates 50th anniversary of Family Rosary Day

Columbus St. Catharine School student Olivia Malone crowns the Virgin Mary’s statue Bishop Robert Brennan delivers the homily Hunter Bright, a 14-year-old Columbus during the annual diocesan Family Rosary Day at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral on Sun- for Family Rosary Day. St. Patrick Church parishioner, prays the day, Oct. 13. The event has taken place annually since 1969. CT photos by Ken Snow rosary at the cathedral. This year’s annual diocesan Fami- part of our inner being and they be- ly Rosary Day program at Columbus come integrated with the joys, the sor- St. Joseph Cathedral on Sunday, Oct. rows and the glories of our own lives 13 was the 50th anniversary for the as they open us to Christ’s eternal event. presence.” Bishop Robert Brennan was the The day opened with a prayer, fol- homilist. “In our own practice and lowed by the crowning of a statue of recitation of the rosary, we receive the Virgin Mary by Olivia Malone, a one of the most precious gifts that seventh-grade student at Columbus God gives us, which we seek even to St. Catharine School. eternity,” he said. This was followed by recitation “When we pray the rosary, we enter of the rosary, Scripture readings, the deeply into the mysteries of the life, bishop’s homily, the Litany of the death and resurrection of Our Lord Blessed Virgin, and a prayer for fam- Knights of Columbus members carry a statue of the Virgin Mary to the cathedral altar Jesus Christ. These mysteries become ilies. during the Family Rosary Day opening procession.

sacred heart, continued from Page 2 Cathedral to display relics for All Saints Day statue of the Sacred Heart in a prom- Week, which is from Jan. 26 to Feb. inent area of the school, with smaller 1, 2020. images available for each classroom. “About 20 percent of the schools in The diocesan Schools Office will the diocese already have enthroned conduct an enthronement ceremony the Sacred Heart,” Dufault said. “We of its own in its offices at the Cath- will encourage many more this year, olic Center in downtown Columbus as the presence and rule of Jesus is the during the next Catholic Schools unwavering mission of our schools.”

Congratulations to the Bishop Watterson Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., will display its collection of 22 holy Boys & girls Cross Country teams relics for before and after Masses for All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation, at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 and 7:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. The relics will be exposed on the altar of the cathedral’s Terce Chapel. The 22 relics date to as Winning the CCL Championships! early as 40 AD. The most recent addition was that of St. Maria Goretti, who died in 1902 The First School in 25 Years to and was canonized in 1950. The exposition will include relics of the following saints: St. Win Both the Boys & Girls Titles Gaudentius, St. Theodora, St. Clement, St. Urban, St. Dymphna, St. , In the Same Year! Pope St. Pius X, St. Lucy, St. John Vianney, St. Mary Magdalene, St. , St. Bernard, St. , St. Timothy, St. Lawrence, St. Pancratius, St. John de Brebeuf, St. Agatha, St. Perpetua, St. Stephen, St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Maria Goretti. Photo courtesy St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Times 4 October 20, 2019 Yes, Virginia, there is no such thing as an off year As the media work to keep our focus on the 2020 sitions. elections, some of us may be tempted to think that On the issue side, there are city and township tax the November 2019 general election is not that sig- faith in action levies for roads and police, school district tax lev- nificant. We hear it said: “It’s an off year,” meaning Mark Huddy ies for additions and operating expenses, a children’s that it is not a presidential election year. Nor is it a services levy to protect and serve abused and ne- regular election year for U.S. representatives or sen- glected children, local liquor options, and city and ators. There are no statewide ballot issues, no - village charter amendments. wide executive, legislative or judicial races. And Mark Huddy is the Episcopal Mod- While voting is an essential part of fulfilling our re- because how we think influences how we act, some erator for Catholic Charities and sponsibilities of faithful citizenship, it is not the only voters may be considering sitting this election out. the Office for Social Concerns in part. Again, to quote the bishops of the United States: Yet as Catholics, we know that casting a ballot or the Diocese of Columbus. “Forming their consciences in accord with Catholic failing to cast a ballot is a moral act. It is a moral teaching, Catholic lay women and men can become act because it is connected to a duty to participate in we also have the obligation to do so from the vantage actively involved: running for office; working within the transformation of the temporal order according point of a well-formed conscience. We know that no political parties; communicating their concerns and to the Gospel. The Catholic bishops of the United moral act is without significance. positions to elected officials; and joining diocesan States said it this way in their document Forming There is a corresponding responsibility to educate social mission or advocacy networks, state Catholic Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: “In the Catho- ourselves about the candidates and issues on the bal- conference initiatives, community organizations, and lic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and lot. Today’s township trustee may be tomorrow’s gu- other efforts to apply authentic moral teaching in the participation in political life is a moral obligation. bernatorial candidate. If we have not been satisfied public square. Even those who cannot vote have the People in every nation enhance the social dimension with the slate of candidates that appear on the larger right to have their voices heard on issues that affect of their lives by acting as committed and responsible statewide or national ballot, perhaps it is because we their lives and the common good.” citizens” (Evangelii Gaudium, no. 220). The obliga- have not paid enough attention to candidates running For a complete copy of Forming Consciences tion to participate in political life is rooted in our bap- at the local level. for Faithful Citizenship, go to http://usccb.org/is- tismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear So what is on the ballot this November? To answer sues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm. Also Christian witness in all we do. this question in your county, go to the local coun- for help from the Ohio bishops on election issues, As the Catechism of the reminds ty board of elections website to see a sample ballot. go to https://www.ohiocathconf.org/Issues/category/ us, “It is necessary that all participate, each according While you are there, you may want to learn about op- election-issues. To sign up for action alerts from the to his position and role, in promoting the common portunities for early voting or obtaining an absentee diocesan Office for Social Concerns, go to https:// good. This obligation is inherent in the dignity of the ballot. Regarding the ballot in Franklin County, there www.columbuscatholic.org/join-the-network. human person. ... As far as possible, citizens should are races for city and village leadership positions, Remember, there is no such thing as an off year. take an active part in public life” (Nos. 1913-1915). school board positions, township trustees and fiscal Vote on Nov. 5. Not only do we have an obligation to participate, but officers, municipal judges and a few city attorney po- Wonderfully made: finding the courage to create I was a sophomore in college when I received long, she’d been an art major trapped in retail. Now the little blue book, a gift from a friend who also she’s a working artist. She summoned the courage wanted to be a writer. At the time, I was editing the twenty something to quit her job at Hobby Lobby, where she’d made student newspaper, poring over buried leads and Christina Capecchi $17 an hour as an assistant manager unloading mer- dangling modifiers. chandise and surveying shoplifters. Written by the legendary Madeleine L’Engle, the Jackie celebrated her newfound freedom with a Christina Capecchi is a freelance title spoke to me – Walking on Water: Reflections on trip to Mexico, where she landed a gig to paint two Faith and Art. It promised something deeper behind writer from Inver Grove Heights, murals on a hostel: a cactus and an octopus. She my mad dash to produce a paper. Minnesota. hadn’t painted much before, but the murals turned Perched on the top of a bunk bed in a dark dorm, out beautifully – and she had a blast. I highlighted this affirmation: “God is constantly I’m welcoming new ideas and new people. And for A business was born. She reserved the domain creating, in us, through us, with us, and to co-create the first time in years, I’m contemplating new kinds muralsbyjackie.com and posted a Craiglist ad that with God is our human calling.” of creative work. I’ve watched YouTube tutorials generated a commission from a Wisconsin goat As I was writing headlines and wrangling report- and signed up for a class, with my chest throbbing. farm. Her next project will be a nursery. ers, I was answering a calling. I was creating with There’s an edge to the excitement that I actually like Self-employment has been exhilarating, she said. God, who formed cosmos out of chaos. My late- because it is unfamiliar. I haven’t challenged myself “It’s both exciting and scary. But I think the world night work had a spiritual underpinning. like this in so long. The fear is a sign of the possibility. needs more art.” I pressed on. And once again, Walking on Water resonates with Each of us is called to create with our paint brush- Every few years, I return to the book. It is the me. “Unless we are creators, we are not fully alive,” es, our homes and our lives. When we embrace art, same, but I am different.A reporter. A graduate stu- L’Engle writes. we reflect the creation story and our own origin, that dent. A newlywed. A mother. I’m creating, and I feel fully alive. we are fearfully and wonderfully made. I always pick up on the Catholic themes: wisdom Lack of experience is not an issue, she reassures. The hardest part is to show up – with your two from saints, a clear-eyed endorsement of icons and “In a very real sense not one of us is qualified, but hands, your beating heart, your busy schedule and a meditation on Mary’s fiat. it seems that God continually chooses the most un- your half-baked idea. Push past the uncertainty and But I find different messages for different sea- qualified to do his work, to bear his glory.” trust that shortcomings will enable you to go long sons. This time I need courage. A longtime contract It’s not about talent or training. It’s about creativ- in another direction, producing something a more came to an end this year and I have pushed myself ity and courage. It’s feeling unqualified, but still ac- proficient artist would overlook – something differ- to drum up new work. I’m re-examining my writ- cepting the invitation of a blank canvas. ent, something else, something new. Something the ing, my rate, my capacity for competing deadlines. My friend Jackie is on a similar journey. For too world needs. October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 5 Local news and events Jason Evert coming to Ohio State for Oct. 28 presentation Nationally known Catholic author er at [email protected] or ganization or to make reservations for For information on the club, visit and speaker Jason Evert will present (614) 253-3502. the event, go to www.mommiesmat- www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc a talk titled “College Dating 101” at ter.org. or contact club president Craig Hep- 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 in the Room Mommies Matter to host pner at [email protected]. 131 lecture hall of Ohio State Univer- fundraiser next month Lowry to talk at luncheon club sity’s Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Ave., The second annual Harvesting Kevin Lowry, chief financial offi- Columbus Malta Center of Care Columbus. fundraiser to benefit the Mom- cer for the RevLocal digital market- sponsoring benefit dinner Evert will talk about how young mies Matter organization for single ing organization, will speak at the The Order of Malta’s ambassador to adults can successfully navigate the mothers will take place from 6:30 to November meeting of the Catholic Palestine, Michele Burke Bowe, will single life, avoiding the lies of the 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Men’s Luncheon Club. He is involved be the featured speaker at the second world and discovering fulfillment in York Golf Club, 7459 N. High St., in several organizations with a goal of annual Hospitaller Dinner benefiting love. He has spoken to more than one Columbus. The event will include helping people live their faith in the the order’s Center of Care at the St. million people about relationships and music, magic, raffles, food from Pas- workplace, and that will the topic of John Center on Columbus’ east side. is the founder of Totus Tuus Press and teria, beer and wine. Tickets are $50 his talk to the club. The dinner will be Wednesday, Oct. the Chastity Project, an organization per person. The club will meet Friday, Nov. 1 30, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m., that promotes chastity primarily to Mommies Matter developed from at Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 at the Jessing Center of the Pontifical high-school and college students. College Josephinum, 7625 N. High Evert also will be a featured speaker St., Columbus. Bowe’s topic will be at the 2020 diocesan Catholic Men’s Bishop visits from Nigeria “Humanitarian Diplomacy and the Conference on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Order of Malta.” Kasich Hall at the state fairgrounds, Members of the order are joined by along with Bishop Robert Brennan members of the Catholic Medical As- and University of Cincinnati football sociation and Columbus Holy Rosa- coach Luke Fickell. ry-St. John Church and by volunteers His OSU talk is free and is being in providing free services at the Cen- sponsored by St. Paul’s Outreach, St. ter of Care to residents of Columbus’ Gabriel Catholic Radio, The Cath- Old Oaks neighborhood. The dinner is olic Foundation and the Columbus the center’s principal source of funds. St. Thomas More Newman Center. Bowe has served in many capacities To obtain a ticket, go to go.osu.edu/ within the order. In 2015, she became JasonEvertatOSU. Limited free park- minister counselor to its office in Ra- ing will be available at the Newman mallah, Palestine, helping to diplo- Center, 64 W. Lane Ave., and possi- matically strengthen ties between the bly at University Baptist Church, next order and the Palestinian Authority. door to the center. Parking also will She was appointed to her current po- be available for around $7 in OSU’s sition in 2017. Tuttle Park Place garage. The order is a lay religious order of the Catholic Church, linked to the ODU to honor veterans , and is recognized by na- Ohio Dominican University will Bishop Ernest Obodo, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Enugu, Nigeria (center), tions as a sovereign state, an indepen- celebrate Veterans Appreciation Day dent subject of international law. It on Saturday, Oct. 26 at its football visited Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral and met with Bishop Robert Brennan and Father Hilary Ike, who is in residence at the cathedral and a member of the diocesan exchanges diplomatic relations with home game against Walsh. Game time more than 100 nations and it has the is noon, with the tailgate beginning Tribunal. Father Ike is a native of the Enugu diocese. Bishop Obodo is charged with promoting self-sufficiency programs and evangelization of Catholic young people in status of permanent observer in the at 10:30 a.m. and including talks by United Nations. Its history goes back the university’s president, Dr. Rob- Nigeria. He visited the Archdiocese of New York for a mission appeal and came to Columbus to visit Father Ike. Photo courtesy Father Hilary Ike more than 900 years and it has approx- ert Gervasi, and football coach Kelly imately 13,000 members worldwide, Cummings. All military veterans will including 3,000 in the United States. be admitted to the game free, along efforts of the Pregnancy Decision N. Grant Ave. Lunch will be served For more information or to reserve a with a guest. Health Centers to help single mothers. after the church’s noon All Saints Day seat, contact Len Barbe at lwbarbe@ Honorary co-captains will be ODU PDHC and other pregnancy resource Mass. No reservations are necessary. aol.com or (614) 738-2464. graduates Angela Billingslea and Bill centers and medical maternity agen- A $10 donation is requested to cover Noll, both of whom are veterans. En- cies refer women to the organization. the cost of the lunch and meeting. The Martin de Porres Center tertainment will be provided by the It combines group support and spiritu- sponsor for the event is RevLocal. to celebrate feast day ODU band and a Scottish piper, all al guidance by pairing a single mother Father Christopher Yakkel, parochial The Martin de Porres Center’s an- five service songs will be performed, with one or more women known as al- vicar at Columbus St. Joseph Cathe- nual celebration of its patron saint and a uniformed color guard will pres- lies, who commit themselves to assist dral, who was ordained to the priest- will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun- ent the nation’s colors. Those wishing a single mother for the first 18 months hood in May and plans to be a chaplain to attend are asked to RSVP by Fri- after her child is born. serving with the Air Force, will speak day, Oct. 18 to Christie Flood Wein- For more information about the or- at the club’s Dec. 6 meeting. See local news, Page 9 Catholic Times 6 October 20, 2019 Does heaven pass away?; mixed marriage and children We all hope to spend eternity in heaven. How- riage to take place. To receive this permission, the ever, Jesus says in Matthew 24:35 that “heaven Catholic party must pledge to continue to practice and earth will pass away, but my words will not Question & Answer the Catholic faith and must also (Canon 1125.1) Qpass away.” If heaven passes away, and earth will Father Kenneth Doyle “make a sincere promise to do all in his or her pow- not provide a home for their glorified bodies, what er so that all offspring are baptized and brought up will become of those who are saved? Where will Catholic News Service in the Catholic faith.” they spend eternity? (Woodbridge, Virginia) Questions may be sent to Father The non-Catholic party doesn’t have to promise Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ anything; he or she simply has to be made aware Scriptural commentators agree that, in its con- gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle of the pledge the other spouse has made. Neither text, Matthew’s language that “heaven and Drive, Albany NY 12203. spouse is required to sign anything in writing; in- Aearth will pass away” refers to the entire creat- stead, the priest, in requesting permission for the ed universe – the earth and the firmament, our ma- involve ecumenical or interfaith couples – and the marriage, attests with his signature that the Catho- terial world and all that it contains. Scripture is clear answer requires some explanation and historical lic party has made the required pledge and that the that people will outlast this material world, either perspective. non-Catholic spouse is aware of it. in a state of eternal bliss in the presence of a loving Under the old Code of Canon Law, both parties None of this guarantees, of course, that things will God or in eternal misery. to a mixed marriage had to promise (in writing) work out as the guidelines envision. It might hap- that the children of the marriage would be baptized pen that, with the arrival of a child, the non-Cath- If a practicing Catholic marries a non-Catholic and brought up in the Catholic faith. Pope Paul VI, olic spouse re-evaluates and objects to a Catholic Christian, do they have to promise to baptize though – in his 1970 apostolic letter Matrimonia and rearing. Qtheir children and raise them in the Catholic Mixta -- modified that guideline somewhat, and his In such a situation, the Catholic partner may be faith? (North Vernon, Indiana) changes made their way into the current Code of forced to choose between the harmony of the house- Canon Law that was published in 1983. hold and the religion of the child. My view is that This is a very pertinent question – particular- The present state of Catholic law is as follows: the wording of the pledge – to “do all in his or her ly at a time when in some parts of America, Normally, it is the bishop of the diocese of the Cath- power” – must be interpreted within the context of Aas many as 40 percent of Catholics marriages olic party who gives permission for a mixed mar- the marriage. The wisdom of St. John XXIII, “the good pope” Friday, Oct. 11 was the fifth time the Catholic holiness in his particular way, but according to the church celebrated the Feast of Pope St. John XXIII. requirements of my own nature, my own character It also was the 57th anniversary of the opening ses- grace in the moment and the different conditions of my life. … If St. Aloy- sion of Vatican II. Mary van Balen sius had been as I am, he would have become holy I was almost 12 when the council began on Oct. in a different way.” 11, 1962, and was a student in a Catholic school. There are as many ways to holiness as there are I knew something important was happening. This Visit Mary van Balen’s blog at people. Vatican II reflected this wisdom in affirming was partly because the teachers talked about its be- http://www.maryvanbalen.com/ the universal call to holiness. We each have a spark of ing the first ecumenical council called in nearly 100 the-scallop. the divine dwelling within. God has placed the Spirit years. The pope said it was time to “throw open the in our hearts and depends on us to give it away in the windows of the church and let the fresh air of the work of transforming the world, in Christ’s work of Spirit blow through.” No one knew what it would of life. bringing the kingdom. We won’t be St. Aloysius or look like, but we knew change was coming. Much is written, and rightly so, about the accom- John XXII or any other saint you can name. But like But more than the talk and the tangible changes, it plishments of his short papacy and the profound them, we can be faithful to the unique expression of was the pope himself who stirred my heart and imag- effects of the council he called. His ability to see divinity that we are made to be. ination from the start. The rotund Angelo Giuseppe good in the contemporary world moved the Cath- “Now more than ever, certainly more than in past Roncalli, whose olic Church beyond its deep distrust of modernity. centuries, our intention is to serve people as such parents were peas- His humility, hope, positive view of the human and not only Catholics; to defend above all and ev- ant farmers, greet- person, and recognition of the universal call to holi- erywhere the rights of the human person and not ed the world with ness speak to me as I ponder his life today. only those of the Catholic Church; it is not the Gos- a smile when he Here are a few quotes that I’d like to share. pel that changes; it is we who begin to understand emerged on the “Prayer is the raising of the mind to God. We it better. … The moment has arrived when we must balcony and said must always remember this. The actual words mat- recognize the signs of the times, seize the opportu- his name was John. ter less.” There are times when we can be still, nity, and look far abroad.” He looked happy recite favorite prayers or pray with our communi- These words are as true now as they were when and approachable, ties at Mass, other liturgical celebrations or simply spoken from his deathbed on June 3, 1963. We are like a grandpa. A around the table. But there are also times when we called to defend the rights of all human beings. And little girl when he can’t. When our work or families or situations de- we are always beginning to understand the Gospel was elected, I liked mand our attention. When we are emotionally worn better. It’s part of the evolution of spirituality. him. I liked to see out or just trying to survive. But we can for a mo- As we celebrate the Feast of Pope St. John XXIII, pictures of the ment “raise our minds to God.” No words needed. let us heed his call to recognize the signs of the pope who laughed In his spiritual diary, Journal of a Soul, John times, seize the opportunity, and find hope and and seemed so full XXII wrote: “I am not St. Aloysius, nor must I seek courage to look far abroad.

access previous issues of the catholic times at www.columbuscatholic.org/catholic-times-archive October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 7 Each of us has our own angelic ‘watchmaker’ Did you ever feel that something or someone of life and that he or she had recourse to his own was watching you? Or as you are walking or sitting lighting the way guardian angel for all material and spiritual needs. down, do you catch out of the corner of your eye a St. Josemaria often would often say, quite frankly, glimpse of something going by or of a light seem- J.P. Leo Thomas “For years, I’ve experienced the constant and im- ingly blinking out of nowhere? This experience has Joseph Thomas, a member of Ga- mediate assistance of my guardian angel, even in occurred to many of us, but we shrug it off as light hanna St. Matthew Church, is a the smallest material particulars.” In the years be- playing tricks. We conceive in our mind that what- Third Order Franciscan and free- tween 1928 and 1940, his alarm clock sometimes ever manifests itself to us is a practical diversion lance writer who is active in many didn’t work and he didn’t have the money to repair or a figment of our vivid imagination. But just for diocesan and church activities. it, so he turned in trust to his guardian angel and argument’s sake and to satisfy my own insatiable asked him to wake him in the morning at the right curiosity, let’s view these impressions as something alternative solution? time. The angel never failed him, and St. Josemaria more real and unworldly than we think they are. Many of us go through life with blinders on, never called the angel his “watchmaker.” Is it, or could it be, a realistic assumption that really seeing the forest through the preoerbal trees. I believe that my brother Michael is and has al- there is a certain something you feel every time We fear what we are unaware of, always cautiously ways been my protector. He looked after me in life you are about to do or say something that puts your approaching each new experience with a bit of ei- and in death, and is making sure that I treat every life in some sort of jeopardy? You feel a presence ther sheer intrepidity or calm uneasiness. moment of every day as a precious commodity. or energy when you are about to make a mistake Now imagine, if you will, the existence of beings Time is so fleeting that what is here now may be or choose the wrong path to go down. Do you find that are assigned to help protect us and shield us taken away in a moment’s notice. Even though we yourself being nudged in the right direction or say- from any harm. They are in constant watch over the might not recognize our angels right away, we see a ing just the right words, as the situation presents forces of evil and present themselves in times of soft glow about them and know we are truly cared itself? You have no logical explanation, so in your distress or happiness. They can appear as a whisper for. Appreciate your time here on earth and never infinite wisdom, you conclude that it is either a case in the wind, as a light in the distance, as something deny your very own dear “watchmaker.” of being in the right place at the right time or is pulling us in a certain direction, or as a subtle feel- May our angels show us the way in life, keep us just a circumstance of fate or sheer luck. This can ing-out of our effort for want or solace. from harm and be good to one another. May the be very self-assuring, but are you doing this for the St. Josemaria Escriva was known to say that he wind be forever at your backs and may His peace right reasons, or just because you are afraid of the was convinced God had placed an angel beside ev- be with us always. ery human being to help that person along the road What does the Church have to offer for young adults? By Catherine Suprenant young adults? fry. We can invite them to the type of does your parish have for young adults Diocesan Marriage Prep Coordinator When young people meet Jesus participation in parish life that expos- like me?” Let’s answer, “Everything, and genuine disciples, their life tra- es them to various vocations up close, because you belong here. We have David Kinnaman of the Barna jectory is dramatically altered. Many within relationships. When we lov- the Real Presence of the Lord with Group conducts research into the find their next steps by diving into ingly call young people to excellence us; we are the community and home faith lives of young adults, much of catechesis, with hunger to learn more in this context, there will be new joy that you seek, we invite you to a life which resonates with my experiences about what they believe. However, as and abundant fruit in the community. of adventure, sacrifice, love and eter- of my generation (known as the “mil- the quote above suggests, we need to This outreach does not have to be nal meaning. We want to learn, serve, lennials”). He recently said, “One of honor the thirst of the heart as well. a formal program. Besides helping worship and love with you the whole the specific criticisms young adults In our culture, the developmen- young adults answer the important way. When your life is full of ques- frequently make about tal stages during early adulthood of questions of their lives, we can operate tions and complexity, when the call of is that it does not offer deep, thought- finding identity and intimacy gener- like a family that truly offers a home. the Gospel seems impossible, I want ful or challenging answers to life in a ally are stretched out because there In a family, meaningful relationships to be there for you.” Can this be our complex culture.” are no blueprints for maturity or the are not only the ones based on age. A answer? The questions millennials have are formation of a relationship. No mat- majority of my peers do not have (m) One local opportunity that is being about LIFE – how do we live in a ter whether young adults embrace any close friends who are parents or in offered to young adults by the dioce- chaotic, stressed world where many priesthood, marriage or religious life the next season of life. san Marriage and Family Life Office elements of life seem contrary to the as their path of love, the healthy de- This can be different in the parish; is an event titled “Prepared for True Gospel and to what is human? And velopment of maturity is an important young adults could be mentoring and Love,” which will take place at the most of all, how do we get married factor in making these commitments being mentored, invited for dinner Bryce Eck Center of Columbus St. or discern a different vocation? Of and how they are lived. and family prayer by the couple next Andrew Church, 3880 Reed Road, course, as a lifelong Catholic who As the Church, we can embrace to them, or invited to a game night by from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. has spent a period of time in religious young adults in this step of their jour- a couple who recently have become 29. Following the event, a booklet for life, I know that the Church offers me ney by offering practical wisdom on empty nesters. The young adult world recording personal reflections will be a compelling way to live, modeled , on growing in virtue and has become a tight bubble, but those handed out and a small-group discus- by countless disciples who have fol- on the discoveries of self-knowledge in the Church could live a colorful life sion tool will be made available to lowed Christ in ways relevant to me. and silence, and provide the loving truly witnessing the joy and love Jesus parish groups of young adults, who How do we make all these treasures – community to support these pursuits. makes possible. Imagine how that life will continue the conversation. Visit inspiring stories, practical wisdom for We can speak words of encourage- would be attractive to my generation, https://columbuscatholic.org/mar- life, deep healing, formation in love ment over them. We can personally which thirsts for a sense of home. riage-preparation for details. and discernment--accessible to more invite them to Adoration or the fish The question often arises, “What Catholic Times 8 October 20, 2019 Cristo Rey student pushes for change via varying platforms By Tim Puet ing YouTube videos under the creative Catholic Times Reporter name “MGB” – his initials – when he and about 30 other young people de- cided shortly after Sharp’s death to Cristo Rey Columbus High School make a video in response to the slay- student Mamoudou Bah might be only ing. Production was completed by the 17, but he’s a young man of many ac- end of July. complishments – justice activist, vid- The 12-minute video includes a dra- eo producer, poet, entrepreneur, moti- matization of a youth-on-youth shoot- vational speaker, athlete and engineer, ing death and Bah’s recitation of a with a passion for promoting positive poem he wrote titled It’s Summer Time change. in which he says, “We’ve become so For the past few months, frequently reliant on guns. What happened to our using the phrase “Guns Down. Prayers words?” Up,” he has been using some of his The heart of the video is an impas- many talents to speak out against the sioned plea by Bah to stop the vio- gun violence that has occurred all too lence. “Gun violence in our city has often on Columbus streets in recent been extraordinary and tremendously The logo on a T-shirt promoting Summer years. horrifying,” he says. “Too many kids Time, an anti-violence video put together With the help of Cristo Rey class- are dying on the streets, killing one Mamoudou Bah speaks at an event by Cristo Rey Columbus High School senior mates and neighborhood friends, Bah another. This issue is more than gun honoring former Columbus Bishop John Mamoudou Bah and about 30 other young has produced an anti-violence video, control, more than gun policy. It’s uploaded it to YouTube and organized Watterson on Sept. 27 at the Washington people, who describe their mission with more than passing legislation. Gladden Social Justice Park in Columbus. the words “Guns Down. Prayers Up.” a motivational conference for young “We, the youth – and I’m talking people at the Columbus Metropolitan to the youth and parents – we have a Photo courtesy Erin Cordle, “MGB” is Bah’s creative name, represent- Library’s main branch, located adja- responsibility to this issue. We have diocesan Office for Social Concerns ing his initials. cent to Cristo Rey. a social responsibility to be account- the violence hold us down. It’s done.” videos titled “Saturday Motivation” in Bah and his colleagues plan to re- able, to stop encouraging violence lease another video soon. “This one Bah said more than 1,000 people which he talks to other young people amongst our youths. We can settle have seen the video. Most of the re- about “reciprocating hustle from sum- will be about how jealousy preys on issues without shooting one another, communities and leads to gun vio- sponse to it has come from Colum- mer to school’’; supporting one an- stabbing one another, fighting one an- bus, but comments also have been re- other; having dreams and goals; and lence, holding us back from great- other. We can negotiate, we can talk it ness,” he said. ceived from Philadelphia, Baltimore impressing oneself, rather than others. out, we can work it out. Use diploma- and Cincinnati. He said the video on jealousy will The catalyst for these efforts was cy, peaceful means. the shooting death of 14-year-old The youth conference that was a be issued on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and that “We see the impact that it’s had follow-up to the video took place af- he other videos and events will Jaykwon Sharp on May 22 in Colum- throughout the years. This issue is not bus. A 13-year-old has been charged ter school on the afternoon of Friday, follow. To raise money for the efforts, only in Columbus. It’s all over Ameri- Sept. 20, with about 200 people at- he is selling T-shirts, hoodies and in the killing. ca. It’s all over the world, but we can “After hearing about this and the tending. phone covers featuring an It’s Summer stop this. We can alter the routes that our The featured speaker was Colum- Time logo designed by his sister, the deaths of other young people in shoot- youth are heading to. We can stop them ings like this across the nation, I felt bus police officer Anthony Johnson, “Guns Down. Prayers Up” phrase and from thinking that it’s good to live a life known as the “dancing cop” for a his “MGB” identity. I had to do something in response,” of violence, because it’s not cool. It’s Bah said. “All of these events are 2015 video of him that went viral and Bah’s activism was recognized last not, and that’s the straight facts. featured him dancing with children month when he was invited to speak at tragic, but the bigger issue is the soci- “We have a responsibility. This etal epidemic of gun violence. It’s our as part of the community policing he a ceremony at the Washington Glad- movement is to help demote gun vio- continues to practice and promote. den Social Justice Park next to First duty to the next generation to stop the lence amongst our youth and encourage violence and the way it’s often glori- Johnson told of how he grew up hat- Congregational Church in Columbus success because we, the youth, are the ing the police, but now is one of them. at a program honoring the social jus- fied, to change the narrative.” future. We are what’s next. We can’t let Bah already had experience produc- Those attending the conference also tice efforts of Bishop John Watterson, these guns hold us down. We can’t let could go to one of four simultaneous who was bishop of the Diocese of Co- workshops, with two speakers each, lumbus from 1880 to 1899. on the subjects of having dreams and Watterson shared a desire for so- goals; building a team; having a pur- cial reform and a friendship with the pose; and creating a plan for the fu- park’s namesake, the Rev. Washing- ture. In addition, free haircuts were ton Gladden, who was First Congre- offered by a local barbershop. gational’s pastor from 1882 to 1918 “It was a great inspiration to see so and was known as “the father of the many young people receiving positive Social Gospel.” messages,” Bah said. “I think many of Bah’s work for justice extends be- them went away with the attitude that yond the borders of the United States they could have the same kind of pos- to his parents’ homeland of the Re- itive impact on people as the speakers public of Guinea in west Africa. His have and that they could do even bet- father, although he lives in Columbus, ter. That’s the type of message youth is vice president of Guinea’s Bloc Lib- needs to hear, combined with the op- eral, a political organization that op- portunity to use what we learned.” poses the party of Guinea’s president, Columbus police officer Anthony Johnson speaks at a youth conference organized by Cris- During the summer, Bah also put to Rey Columbus High School senior Mamoudou Bah. Photos courtesy Mamoudou Bah together a series of four 60-second SeeT S UDENT, Page 14 October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 9 local news, continued from Page 5 day, Nov. 3. This year, the event also ketplace of Ideas,” which will explore day, Nov. 8. For more information, normal Witness program, and he says will mark the 15th anniversary of the Catholic teaching and its relevance in contact Meghan Zuercher at (614) it is an ongoing struggle to keep up center, located at 2330 Airport Drive, today’s society. 499-5407 or mzuercher@cdeduca- with the demand for the rite. Columbus. The series will open at 6 p.m. Sun- tion.org. The day will highlight the defining day, Nov. 3 with a talk by Dr. Perry Friends and Family Day spirit of inclusivity and Cahall, academic dean of the Pontif- Exorcist to speak Oct. 30 that marked the life of St. Martin de ical College Josephinum, concerning at Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Porres, a Dominican lay brother who the recent scandals within the Catho- at St. Catharine Church A Friends and Family Day Mass ministered to the poor and the sick, lic Church and their impact on Cath- Father Vincent Lampert of the Arch- will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday, especially African slaves, in Peru in olics and society. The program will diocese of Indianapolis, one of the na- Nov. 3 in Columbus Ss. Augustine & the 17th century. begin with , tion’s few Vatican-trained exorcists, Gabriel Church, 1550 E. Hudson St., The program will include mu- followed by Cahall’s presentation, a will speak about the Catholic Church followed by a potluck lunch. Resi- sic from the Columbus St. Anthony question-and-answer session and a and exorcism on Wednesday, Oct. 30 dents of the neighborhood near the Church multicultural choir, Peruvian light reception. at Columbus St. Catharine Church, church, former members of St. Au- dances, reflections, crafts and refresh- Additional talks in the series are 500 Gould Road. His talk will begin at gustine and St. Gabriel churches and ments. Art events will feature artwork scheduled for Jan. 12, March 15 and 7 p.m. and include a question-and-an- former students of their schools are from male artists of color and a first May 17, 2020, all Sundays. Subjects swer session, followed by confessions encouraged to attend. and Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- look at original artwork of St. Martin and speakers will be announced later. by Gracie Morbitzer. There also will ment at approximately 8 p.m. St. Andrew Church will host be a video look at the center’s history, Warning that “evil is a reality,” he Explore Day at Bishop Ready will debunk several myths about exor- remembrance service The center, an outreach ministry of Columbus Bishop Ready High Columbus St. Andrew Church, 1899 the Dominican Sisters of Peace, pro- cisms and discuss how the Church de- School, 707 Salisbury Road, will host cides who is eligible for an exorcism, McCoy Road, will sponsor a service vides a variety of programming on a special Explore Bishop Ready Day in honor of departed loved ones at 3 spirituality, education and personal how the procedure is carried out, and for seventh- and eighth-grade Par- some notable cases. p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The service will growth, as well as reasonably priced ish School of Religion students in include choral anthems, congrega- rental space for not-for-profit groups He also will discuss how the in- Ready’s partner and feeder parishes crease in drug and pornography ad- tional hymns, Scripture readings and whose mission is in keeping with the from 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, reflections of remembrance hope, and center. The facility also has become diction, failure of the mental health Nov. 12. care system, and a rise in the popular- consolation. known for its art exhibits, featuring a PSR students will attend Ready The music program will be led by variety of artists and media. ity of pagan activities, such as use of a classes, meet with students, faculty, Ouija board to summon the dead, are parish music director Phil Lortz and For more information, contact the administration and the admissions will include more than 50 members of center at (614) 416-1910 or martinde- among factors contributing to a huge team, and have lunch with students increase in demand for the Rite of Ex- the St. Andrew choirs, accompanied [email protected]. in the school cafeteria. Ready stu- orcism. by instruments. Refreshments and fel- dent ambassadors will serve as hosts Father Lampert’s work has been lowship in the parish hall will follow Our Lady of Peace begins and will guide participants through a depicted on the Syfy Network’s Para- the service. speaker series on Nov. 3 typical school day. Visiting students Columbus Our Lady of Peace will have the opportunity to ask ques- Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., is tions in small-group settings and visit beginning a speaker series ministry Ready’s co-curricular activities fair. Sister Bozena speaks at Serra luncheon titled “The Agora: A Catholic Mar- Reservations must be made by Fri- Faith formation leaders meet

More than 80 catechetical leaders from parishes across the diocese met with Bishop Robert Brennan and diocesan staff members last month. This annual meeting is an op- portunity for leaders of adult faith formation, RCIA, Parish School of Religion and youth Sister Bozena Tyborowska of the Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, ministry programs to network, hear the bishop’s for catechesis for the coming who operate the Pope St. John Paul II Early Childhood Education Center in Columbus, year and honor those who have achieved milestones in this ministry. This year’s honorees spoke on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to students attending the annual girls vocations luncheon spon- included Mike Millisor (not pictured), who is retiring after being a religious education sored by the Serra Club of North Columbus at the Pontifical College Josephinum. She is director for 23 years, ministering at Granville St. Edward and Columbus Holy Spirit pictured with Columbus Immaculate Conception school students Audrey Ruschar (left) and churches, and (from left) Jesus Rincon, Araceli Vicente, Dinorah Jimenez, Lydia Guevara, Bella Franklin and (from left) Frank Hartge, Serra North president; Gretchen O’Loughlin, Celia Palma and Martin Palma, each of whom achieved multiple certificates in catecheti- club trustee; and Tim Perrine, event chair. Sister Bozena urged students to open their cal and leadership formation. hearts to God and establish a relationship through which they can discern how best to Photo courtesy diocesan Office of Religious Education and Catechesis serve him by serving others. Photo courtesy Serra Club of North Columbus Catholic Times 10 October 20, 2019 Film depicts St. Faustina’s mission of Divine Mercy By Doug Bean and directed by Polish filmmaker Mi- of him as he appeared to her with pale Catholic Times Editor chal Kondrat, features an introduction red and white rays of light to represent from Sister Teresa de la Fuente from blood and water emanating from his For one night only, the incredible the Congregation of the Sisters of merciful heart. At the bottom of the true story of St. Maria Faustina Kow- Our Lady of Mercy. Additional bonus painting, he wanted the words “Jesus, I alska comes to the big screen, and scenes explain the five forms of de- trust in you.” filmmakers hope the docudrama will votion to Divine Mercy and personal Christ also revealed His desire for not only attract large crowds, but also stories of how the film affected some His mercy to be known throughout touch many hearts in its North Amer- of the people working on it. the world and told Faustina to confide ican debut. Love and Mercy: Faustina offers a in a confessor who would assist her. Love and Mercy: Faustina, the story rare opportunity to bring a drama with Blessed Father Michael Sopocko, a of the humble Polish nun responsible saintly content to a mass audience of devoted and scholarly priest, became for the Divine Mercy devotion famil- moviegoers. her spiritual director and confessor. iar to many practicing Catholics, will “If you build it, they will come. He is responsible for prompting Sister be shown on Monday, Oct. 28 at 774 In this case, if we present it to them, Faustina to write down her theaters throughout the United States. something special, many people in a diary which has become one of A list of nine theaters showing the will come,” said Father Kazimierz the most popular spiritual books in the movie in the Diocese of Columbus can Chwalek, MIC, provincial superior world. be found in an accompanying chart. for the Mary, Mother of Mercy Prov- In addition, he assisted with secur- Tickets may be purchased in advance ince of the Marian Fathers of the Im- ing a local artist to paint the Divine at FathomEvents.com. Information on maculate Conception in Stockbridge, Mercy image and then, after Faustina Father Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC group ticket sales also is available on Massachusetts and vice coordinator died, spent the rest of his life promot- the website. of the North American Congress on ing the important work she started. confirms the Polish nun’s visions. The film debuted in last year Mercy. “They really will benefit, I am In 2000, more than 40 years after “The actual congruence of the im- and drew sellout crowds at the box absolutely certain. she died, St. Faustina became the first age of the face of Divine Mercy and office in one month. It was original- “I think who will benefit from it is saint canonized in the new century by the Shroud of Turin, there’s a scien- ly produced in Polish and then repro- not just people of faith. I don’t think Pope St. John Paul II, a fellow Pole tific analysis of that, which was very duced in English without dubbing or it’s the classical ‘singing to the choir.’ who was a key figure in the spread good to see,” Father Kaz said. “Fausti- subtitles. It’s not a documentary only, it’s a of the Lord’s desire for Divine Mer- na changed the image of the face at Releases in Latin America and other docudrama, and so it provides some- cy through his messages to Faustina. least 10 times – 10 times is recorded nations throughout the world will fol- thing for everyone. I think that a gener- The Church had banned this devotion – so that means you keep on chang- low the U.S. showing. al audience would appreciate it as well. for 20 years, starting in 1959, because ing until you get it ideally perfect that The two-hour production, written Yes, it is Catholic, but Protestants can of mistakes in translations, until John matches perfectly the Shroud.” come. Witness to trust, witness to God, Paul II intervened in 1979. Faustina’s frustration with local artist whose love and John Paul II was quite familiar with , who painted mercy is not ex- the story of St. Faustina because of his the Divine Mercy portrait, provides Theaters showing Love and Mercy within the Diocese of actly ours – it’s Polish roots. He also personally knew one of the more lighthearted scenes. At Columbus Monday, October 28. All show times at 7 p.m. the heart of the Father Sopocko, who faced ridicule one point, he throws down his brush in gospel.” from those who doubted the authen- anguish and says, “You paint it.” AMC Easton Town Center 30 with IMAX “Father Kaz” ticity of Sister Faustina’s story but Actors and actresses from Po- 275 Easton Town Center, Columbus OH 43219 first became ac- is now recognized by the Church as land constitute the cast. Interspersed quainted with St. “blessed,” which means he needs one throughout the dramatic scenes are in- Cinemark Stoneridge Plaza Movies 16 Faustina’s diary more attributed to him to be terviews with key clergy and scholars 323 Stoneridge Lane, Gahanna OH 43230 when he worked canonized and join Faustina as a saint. who shed light on the many facets of on the Polish The docudrama brings to light the the devotion and Faustina’s life. Polaris 18 edition and then important role that Father Sopocko, Love and Mercy: Faustina is Kon- 1071 Gemini Place, Columbus OH 43240 assisted with its who died in 1975, played in Fausti- drat’s fourth film. He left a success- English publica- na’s mission. ful career in business and with Polish Crosswoods Cinema 17 tion. The Marian “(Kondrat) could not leave him television and radio to start his film 200 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus OH 43235 Fathers serve as out of the picture because the gifts production company. primary promot- that Faustina received were actu- When he decided to pursue telling AMC Lennox Town Center 24 ers of Divine ally brought out because of Father Faustina’s story, he called Father Kaz 777 Kinnear Road, Columbus OH 43212 Mercy and have Sopocko,” Father Kaz said. “There for advice and direction. led efforts to cre- would be no picture, no diary, no sub- “Right from the start, he gave me the Cinemark Carriage Place Movies 12 ate awareness of sequent promotion of the message. He 2570 Bethel Road, Columbus OH 43220 impression, which was verified, that he this film. was very instrumental. He was instru- was very genuine in getting people to Many Catho- mental to us as a community. He was come to the Lord and know His Mer- Pickerington Cinemas 16 lics already know actually guiding us. He was in contin- 1776 Hill Road N., Pickerington OH 43147 cy,” Father Kaz said. “Eventually, I the story of Jesus uous contact with us until his death.” found out that he had to go through a appearing to the The movie reveals additional pre- conversion through the diary.” Cinemark River Valley Mall & XD viously unknown details, most prom- 1611 River Valley Circle S., Lancaster OH 43130 humble nun in Kondrat’s sister had given him a 1931 in a small inently showing that Jesus’ face in copy of the diary 19 years ago, but Colony Square Mall town in Poland. the conforms 3575 Maple Ave., Zanesville OH 43701 He asked her to exactly to the image on the Shroud of paint an image Turin, which the filmmakers believe See faustina, Page 11 October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 11 Local authors return to themes of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina The second book connected to Je- instance, an explanation of how to sus’ Divine Mercy from local authors pray the Divine Mercy chaplet. Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet The final chapter was written by was released on Saturday, Oct. 5 to Sister Faustina Maria Pia, SV, a mem- coincide with the feast day of St. Ma- ber of the New York-based Sisters of ria Faustina Kowalska. Life congregation. Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons The book concludes with study in Divine Mercy, published by Marian questions for each chapter that are in- Press, comes three years after the de- tended to facilitate discussion groups but of Faehnle and Jaminet’s Divine taking a deep dive into St. Faustina’s Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons diary. of St. Faustina in 2016. In addition to raising their families, St. Faustina was a Polish nun who Faehnle works as a nurse at Colum- received revelations from Jesus in bus St. Andrew School and Jaminet is 1931 to paint what now is known as media and evangelization coordinator His Divine Mercy image with the in- for the Sacred Heart Enthronement scription “Jesus, I Trust in You” at the Network and a writer for Catholic bottom. She also compiled during the Digest. They also serve on the leader- final years of her short life what has ship team for the Columbus Catholic become the Diary of St. Maria Fausti- Michele Faehnle of Columbus co-authored Local author Emily Jaminet collaborated Women’s Conference and contribute na Kowalska, a popular spiritual clas- “Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons in Di- with Faehnle for their second book on to CatholicMom.com. sic that contains thoughts inspired by vine Mercy.” Photos courtesy Marian Press Divine Mercy and St. Faustina. The following is a question-and-an- visions of Jesus. swer session with Faehnle on Our Faehnle and Jaminet, who edited devotion has in the author’s spiritual The latest book from Faehnle and life and how she came to embrace the Friend Faustina: Life Lessons in Di- Jaminet is a compilation of stories the book, reached out to women they vine Mercy: knew who have a special connec- Lord’s Divine Mercy and St. Fausti- from 11 women, including them- na. Those reflections contain some Q: Both of you speak of getting to selves, about the impact that devotion tion to Divine Mercy and asked each know St. Faustina, the Divine Mer- of them to contribute a chapter. All moving personal stories, and many to Jesus’ Divine Mercy and St. Fausti- include excerpted passages from St. cy image and the chaplet as teens. na has made on their lives, their vo- agreed without hesitation to partici- Looking back, how has this devo- pate. Faustina’s diary. cations as mothers and religious, and Writers conclude their chapters with their families. Each chapter begins with a personal reflection about the special place the a prayer from St. Faustina or, in one See local authors, Page 12 faustina, continued from Page 10 “he didn’t even crack it open,” Father of what Jesus was doing, how he com- Our Lord. He feels that today’s world since 1941 when Father Jozef Jar- Kaz said. She then gave him an audio municated, how he chose this partic- – being so secularized and the mes- zebowski, who met with Father So- version, and one day, during a long ular vessel, Faustina, and the path sage of indifference toward faith or pocko, left eastern Europe during drive, he decided to listen, and he said which he led her, the struggles and even worse, being so critical to faith World War II and came to Washing- something happened to him.” difficulties of coming to know Father – that people don’t have the concept ton, D.C., via Siberia and Japan, with Knowing that people are less in- Sopocko,” Father Kaz said. of what God has given to them. documents about St. Faustina’s reve- clined today to read books than watch The Marian priest celebrated Mass- “I think he wants people to come to lations. His miraculous escape is de- videos and movies, Kondrat launched es for the Catholic cast and crew know Him, to experience His love and picted in the film. the project. during the production. mercy.” Today, thanks to John Paul II, Di- “I think he captures the essence of “(Michal) is a man of faith,” Father Father Kaz’s religious order has vine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the itself, going to the heart Kaz said. “He consecrated himself to been connected with Divine Mercy the Church calendar on the first Sun- day after . His successor, Pope Benedict XVI, emphasized that Divine Mercy is not a secondary devotion, but is at the heart of the gospel. Father Kaz hopes that Love and Mercy: Faustina will bring renewal to personal life, religious life and the world. “What happens is that it brings us into a deeper awareness of God,” he said. “We have to recover the Biblical image of God and his mercy, espe- cially manifested in Christ suffering, dying and rising for us in the Pas- chal Mystery. And once you enter the Paschal Mystery, it’s the Eucharist, the , Mass, sacrament of Father Michael Sopocko, played by Maciej Polish artist Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, portrayed by Janusz Chaboir in “Live and Mercy: penance, all the sacraments that flow from God’s gifts, from his dying and Malysa in the film, was St. Faustina’s Faustina,” became so frustrated with St. Faustina’s corrections while painting the Divine rising.” spiritual director. Mercy image that he threatened to quit. Photos courtesy Kondrat-Media Catholic Times 12 October 20, 2019 local authors, continued from Page 11 tion inspired each of you in your devotion to Divine Mercy, and each of Faustina is that we have worked in lives? our new friends had an amazing story collaboration with the Marians of the A: Emily and I were both intro- to tell. It was very easy to compile our Immaculate Conception in Stock- duced to the Divine Mercy devotion “wish list” of contributors. bridge, Massachusetts at the National in the early 1990s by our parents. We We know God placed each of these of the Divine Mercy. With this attended cele- women in our paths for a reason, and video series, Emily and I share our brations, even when they were only their friendship has been important thoughts on each of the 11 chapters, offered at a handful of parishes in the to our spiritual growth. Our Friend and Father Chris Alar, MIC, gives a United States and St. Faustina was Faustina tells deeply personal testi- reflection on the topic from the Dia- still known as “Blessed” in the Cath- monies of friendship with this great ry of St. Faustina that each chapter olic Church. Both of us prayed the saint that have amazed both of us, covers. We feel reading together in Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily with and it is our hope that they inspire our groups is so important, and all these our families and had the beautiful readers to live with mercy toward all. amazing extra resources are free. image of Divine Mercy in our homes Q: The writers offer a different Q: Did you learn anything new growing up. perspective on St. Faustina and the about St. Faustina while compiling Yet Emily and I joke that we were impact of Divine Mercy in their this book? initially drawn to the devotion be- lives, but do you see a similar thread A: I love learning about the real- cause the chaplet was shorter than the running through all of the stories? ness of St. Faustina. I think we can rosary! However, as both of us grew A: All 11 contributors are ordinary sometimes look at the holy cards and in our faith, we came to more fully women, trying to live out our Catholic picture the saints in a very one-dimen- “Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons in understand what devotion to Divine faith in the modern world. Through sional way. However, the saints were Divine Mercy” was released on Oct. 5, the Mercy truly was – a great invitation to our friendship with this extraordinary real people with real personalities, saint’s feast day. God’s mercy and to deep conversion. friend, St. Faustina, we can see how just like each one of us. As an adult, we both read the Di- our little “Yes” to God has changed One of my favorite chapters is the life of mercy, trusting in God, devel- ary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, our lives forever. None of us are per- final chapter, penned by Sister Fausti- oping an intimate relationship with and it was life changing. The words fect, and our lives are not without suf- na Maria Pia of the Sisters of Life. She Jesus through Adoration of the Bless- recorded resonated deep within our fering, yet we can each attest to the writes about encountering the “real St. ed Sacrament, experiencing mercy in hearts. Each day we still continue to powerful impact of the devotion to Faustina”: , suffering, Marian conse- read small excerpts from the diary, Divine Mercy and the friendship of “Here was a red-haired and freck- cration, surrender in times of difficul- which inspire us in our faith jour- St. Faustina that has brought us closer led young woman who, before she ty and despair, serving Christ through ney. St. Faustina has become a close to the merciful heart of Jesus. entered the , people want to serving others, friendship with Christ, spiritual friend to both of us and has Q: Did each of the writers choose turn down from nanny jobs because and mercy and justice. Both men and helped us to grow closer to Jesus and her own prayer at the end of each she was dressed so fashionably. Who, women have read Our Friend Fausti- trust in Him. chapter, and why did you decide to as a sister, was nicknamed ‘the law- na and been inspired by its message. Q: You reflect on “life lessons” in include a prayer? yer,’ because she grew passionate Q: The book was just recently re- the book. How did you discern what A: The Diary of St. Faustina is such when debating and loved to talk with leased, but have you received any to write? a huge tome, it can sometimes be her hands. … Social and creative, her feedback from readers? A: As with all writing projects, we overwhelming to people. As part of sisters loved to sit near her during rec- A: We were blessed to have some both pray and ask the Holy Spirit to this project, we tried to give the read- reation because she always had some- advance readers do a group study guide us in sharing what will touch ers “bite-sized” pieces from the dia- thing uplifting to say, and her Mother with women right here in Columbus people’s hearts. Both Emily and I ry. Each contributor selected several General marveled at the fruitfulness during Lent last year. It was amazing! know we have been “tapped on the quotes from the diary” to intertwine of her work in the garden.” The feedback we received was that shoulder” by St. Faustina to help within their chapters. This was a revelation of St. Fausti- “this is your best book yet!” That is spread the message of Divine Mercy. Once the project was completed, na’s humanity and that she was not just really a tribute to all our faith-filled We were blessed to spend time at her Emily and I decided we wanted to someone we read about in books, but contributors whose heartfelt stories tomb in the late ’90s while studying give our readers a little more, so we a real, living human like you and me. really struck a chord with our readers. abroad and prayed with the Sisters of selected prayers that fit the theme of Q: Do you see a connection be- Here is some of the advance praise Mercy at the 3 o’clock hour. each chapter. St. Faustina has written tween Divine Mercy for Moms and we received from readers: “Through As we reflect back on our lives since so many beautiful prayers, and we Our Friend Faustina? the stories in this book, I was able to that time, we can see an undeniable hope these selected choices help our A: Absolutely! Our Friend Fausti- connect my journey to the journey of influence of this heavenly friend in readers grow in their prayer lives. na is a natural extension of Divine others and find peace as well as the our lives. With the diary as our guide, Q: At the end of the book, there Mercy for Moms and, as I said before, desire to spread the word! The book we pulled some of the most power- is a study guide for each chapter. the reason we met many of the con- provides a great introduction into the ful themes to share intertwined with How do you suggest individuals or tributors to this new work. I guess St. life of St. Faustina and wonderful personal stories that we hoped would groups effectively use the book as a Faustina wasn’t done with us! She quotes from her Diary as they apply inspire others. spiritual resource? wanted us to keep working to spread to everyday challenges and struggles Q: You mentioned in the introduc- A: Emily and I have been part of the message of God’s love and mercy. – I now desire and intend to read the tion that all of the women you asked several different faith sharing groups Q: Divine Mercy for Moms is ob- complete Diary!” to contribute responded almost im- over the years, and they have been vi- viously directed at mothers. Do you “Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons mediately. Why were they so enthu- tal to our spiritual growth. With each think Our Friend Faustina will have in Divine Mercy is such a beautiful siastic, and did you know each of of our books, we have provided a a broader appeal beyond women? book. I recommend it to all ages and them was especially touched in some study guide in the back of the book, as A: Definitely. Even though this was a perfect book to read in a book club, way by the Divine Mercy devotion? well as videos to accompany the study a book written by women, it isn’t just independently or on the beach on vaca- A: After writing Divine Mercy for on our website, inspirethefaith.com, “for women.” The message of Divine tion! I love the individual stories shared Moms in 2015, we have met the most so our readers can gather together to Mercy and the lessons each contribu- in each chapter by Faustina’s friends, amazing women through our speaking discuss and build community. tor shares are for everyone. and writing ministry. New friendships One incredible blessings we have Topics discussed range from joining have blossomed around our shared experienced is with Our Friend our will to the will of God, living a See local authors, Page 16 October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 13 St. Charles Merit Scholarship honorees St. Cecilia Student Council

Nineteen Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School seniors were recognized by the Nation- al Merit Scholarship Corporation for their performance on the Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year as juniors. Nine of the 19 are semifinalists, who will compete for one of 7,600 merit scholarships to be awarded in Recently installed as members of Columbus St. Cecilia School’s Student Council were the spring. The other 10 are commended scholars, whose scores were in the top 50,000 (from left): first row, Brendan Lunsford, Lucy Foley, Tatum Reeder, Joshtin Juarez; second among the approximately 1.5 million students taking the test. Honorees from St. Charles row, Ryan Deime, Edith Arreola, Evan Montgomery, Katie Kamerer, Charlie McBride, Latha are (from left): first row, Thomas Hanna (commended), Hagan Stovall (semifinalist), Spen- Paranthaman; and third row, Ella Larger, Jacob Cheatham, Gweny Larger and Caiden cer Smith (commended), Nathan Schirtzinger (commended), Luke Hinsman (semifinalist) Younger. Photo courtesy St. Cecilia School and George Worley (semifinalist); second row, Ethan Hoying (commended), Troy Hunger- ford (commended), Michael Terveer (semifinalist), James A. “Alex” Dickson (semifinal- ist), Caleb Kish (semifinalist) and Colin Lauber (commended); third row, Christian Sarver Holy Spirit students visit firefighters (semifinalist), Zane Lamaze (commended), Aidan Lippert (commended) and Spencer Martin (commended); fourth row, Nathan Watkins (commended), Jacob Kebe (semifinal- ist) and Joshua Remeis (semifinalist). Photo courtesy St. Charles Preparatory School DeSales commended students Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School seniors (from left) Megan Kelleher, Frankie Bonte and William Shaffer were recog- nized as commended students by the National Merit Scholarship Columbus Holy Spirit School students visited the Whitehall fire station as part of the Program. They placed among the school’s fourth annual walkathon, which raised money for the school’s tuition assistance top 50,000 scorers of more than program. The students, grouped in their school “families” of members from all grades, 1.5 million students who took along with faculty members and parents, walked down Yearling Road and were escorted the 2018 Preliminary Scholastic by Whitehall police. One of the “family” units is pictured. After the walk, the Knights of Aptitude Test/National Merit Columbus provided ice cream sundaes. To date, the walkathons have raised $7,000. Scholarship Qualifying Test. Photo courtesy Holy Spirit School Photos courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School Knitters at St. Anthony Waverly St. Mary classrooms blessed Classrooms now used for the religious education program in the former Waverly St. Mary School building have been renovated. The rooms were blessed by Father Bri- an Beal, assisted by servers Wyatt Fout (holding book) and Wade Fout. Photo courtesy St. Mary Church

Raiden Smith (left) and Paa-Awuah Forjoe are among Columbus St. Anthony School seventh-graders who have formed a knitting club that meets weekly after school. Their teacher is St. Anthony parishioner Sue Wilson. Photo courtesy St. Anthony School Catholic Times 14 October 20, 2019 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time The Weekday Bible Readings MONDAY THURSDAY Keep praying; remain faithful Romans 4:20-25 Romans 6:19-23 Exodus 17:8-13 Luke 1:69-75 (Ps) Psalm 1:1-4,6 Psalm 121:1-8 Father Timothy Hayes Luke 12:13-21 Luke 12:49-53 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 TUESDAY FRIDAY Luke 18:1–8 Romans 5:12, Romans 7:18-25a 15b,17-19,20b-21 Psalm 119:66, Psalm 40:7-10,17 68,76,77,93,94 “Our help is from the Luke 12:35-38 Luke 12:54-59 Lord, who made heaven Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor and earth.” of Columbus St. Timothy Church. WEDNESDAY SATURDAY Romans 6:12-18 Romans 8:1-11 At times, we can feel Psalm 124:1b-8 Psalm 24:1b-4b,5-6 like God does not un- will be done,” leaving us to our own Luke 12:39-48 Luke 13:1-9 derstand. The struggles we face are existence without Him or anyone else. beyond us. We pray, asking God to Prayer is the “school” where we learn Diocesan Weekly Radio and Television change our lot, and nothing appears to to say to God, “Thy will be done, on happen. We can say “God does not an- earth as it is in heaven.” Mass Schedule: WEEK OF OCT. 20, 2019 swer my prayers. Why bother to pray?” Our call is to remain faithful to what Su nday Mass Birmingham, Ala., at 8 Daily Mass A little girl whose parents always we have learned and believed, because 10:30 a.m. Mass from a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum 8 a.m., Our Lady of the answered her pleas came up with the our God is trustworthy. He has accom- Columbus St. Joseph Channel 385, Insight Angels Monastery in right solution to this reality. She said, plished in Jesus Christ what He has Cathedral on St. Gabriel Channel 382, or WOW Birmingham, Ala. (Encores “God always answers our prayers. promised. Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and Each of us has a role in fighting the and at www.stgabrielradio. at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). See EWTN Sometimes He says ‘Yes’ and some- com. midnight). above; and on I-Lifetv times He says ‘No.’” battle of faith. No one is left out. From (Channel 113 in Ada, It may be that God’s answer is even one generation to the next, we are Mass with the Passionist Mass from the Logan, Millersburg, Murray more subtle than that. Sometimes He called to participate as we can. Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on Archdiocese of City and Washington C.H.; says “Hang in there.” Moses, who used to be the warrior WWHO-TV (the CW), Milwaukee at 6:30 Channel 125 in Marion, I have noticed through years of pray- in battle, is now the prayer warrior. Channel 53, Columbus and a.m. on ION TV (AT&T Newark, Newcomerstown ing for others that most often the an- But he needs some help – from Aaron 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, U-verse Channel 195, and New Philadelphia; and swer God gives when I pray for people and Hur. It is Joshua and the next gen- Channel 18, Zanesville. Dish Network Channel Channel 207 in Zanesville); is not a lifting of their burdens. Rath- eration who are now learning how to Mass from St. Francis 250, or DirecTV Channel er, it is the giving of the grace to get fight for the Lord, who will defeat the de Sales Seminary, 305). 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio enemy and prepare for entry into the Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on (AM 820), Columbus, and through them. WWHO-TV. Check local Mass from Massillon St. at www.stgabrielradio. God wants to be with us on the jour- Promised Land. cable system for cable Mary Church at 10:30 com. ney of life in this world, so that we can Moses prayed as the next genera- channel listing. a.m. on WILB radio get used to what it is like to live with tions fought the new battles. His help- (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and We pray Week I, Seasonal Him, so that He can share His life with ers joined him in prayer and, as long as 89.5), Canton, heard in Proper, Liturgy of the Hours. us in the next. he kept his attention on that prayer, the Mass from Our Lady of Tuscarawas, Holmes, and We can misunderstand one another. battle was being won. the Angels Monastery, Coshocton counties. It only makes sense that we can misun- Prayer alone can hold us steady in derstand God, too. His “failure” to an- tumultuous times. Prayer helps us to swer our prayers the way we pray them center, strengthens us and sustains us forced boys as young as 15 to go by T-Mobile to expand the project. is not at all a sign that He does not love through the struggles we face. boat to the sea to find a better life.” In addition, he has founded a us, but rather a sign that He does. In the Gospel, Jesus asks a question “With all due respect, Alpha Conde, group called Pioneers of West Africa He gives us what we need, not what that is most distressing: “But when the in this 2020 election upcoming, I ask (POWA), whose purpose is to pro- we may happen to want right now. He Son of Man comes, will he find faith on that you honor the constitution and mote a sense of pride and communi- invites us to understand our own hearts earth?” the people who voted for you in 2010” ty among young people with a west better, learning to want what we truly Faith is a rock. But it can be lost and not run for a third term, Bah asks African background. “I noticed there want; that is, to get in touch with our without sustained prayer. Prayer offers in the video. seems to be a sense of stigma under- deepest desire. us the capacity to hold steady when Bah also is maintaining ties to his lying west African youth, that they The right response to a prayer that the world is teetering between life and African roots through an app known don’t feel their culture has value be- seems unanswered is to persevere in death. as U Decide, which he and three other cause they don’t see representations prayer and to be ready to pray it dif- We are at a time when the future is students have designed as a way of in- of all it has to offer,” he said. ferently. Our prayer must move from uncertain in so many ways. The ques- forming young people about instances “They owe it to themselves to em- “Give me what I want” to “What do tion is whether we will hold steady in of corruption and political instability brace their culture and themselves you want of me?” to “Do what you faith and prayer. Will we be faithful to in Third World nations. and to see the great successes it has want with me.” our calling? Will the Lord find faith in “We want to improve political liter- achieved and the impact of west Afri- At the end of life, we will either be our hearts when He comes? acy among youth while overcoming cans on the world, so they understand experts at saying to God, “Thy will May we persevere in prayer and keep financial and language barriers and what a future they can have,” Bah the flame of faith alive in our hearts. the lack of access these young people said. POWA has compiled a video be done,” or God will say to us, “thy may have with the outside world,” he of Guinean success stories, based on student, continued from Page 8 said. “Our hope is to help breed a gen- submissions from many people with eration of politically literate leaders roots in Guinea who have told the Alpha Conde. again. who can promote freedom and justice group of their achievements. Conde has been elected to two five- Bah has written a video open letter to in their lands over the next 10, 20 or Bah played basketball and soccer year terms and is constitutionally in- Conde that cites instances in Guinea of 30 years. Terrorist groups are working for Cristo Rey in his freshman and eligible to run for a third, but there military oppression that have left fam- in these nations, and we have to get sophomore years and will be on the are indications he might try to amend ilies homeless, and what Bah describes there before anyone else.” Bah said the nation’s constitution so he can run as “a lack of quality jobs which has he is working on a partnership with See student, Page 15 October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 15 Historical clarity and today’s Catholic contentions One of the curiosities of the 21st-century Catholic controversies (and ecclesiastical elbow-throwing) that debate is that many Catholic traditionalists (especially followed Leo XIII’s death in 1903. Those controver- integralists) and a high percentage of Catholic progres- the catholic difference sies, plus the civilization-shattering experience of sives make the same mistake in analyzing the cause of Geroge Weigel two world wars in Europe, plus a rapid secularization today’s contentions within the Church – or to vary the process in Old Europe that began in the 19th century, old fallacy taught in Logic 101, they think in terms George Weigel is the Distinguished set the stage for John XXIII’s epic opening address to of post concilium ergo propter concilium (everything Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Vatican II. There, the pope explained what he envi- that has happened after the Second Vatican Council Public Policy Center in Washing- sioned Vatican II doing: gathering up the energies let has happened because of the council). And inside that ton, D.C. loose by the Leonine Revolution and focusing them fallacy is a common misreading of modern Catholic through the prism of an ecumenical council, which he history. The traditionalists insist that everything was hoped would be a Pentecostal experience energizing fine before the council (which many of them therefore That shrewd observation turned out to be spot-on – the Church with new evangelical zeal. regard as a terrible mistake); the progressives agree and not simply because of the council, but because of John XXIII understood that the Gospel proposal that the pre-Vatican II Church was a stable institution, the bees and hornets that had been buzzing around the could only be made by speaking to the modern world but deplore that stability as rigidity and desiccation. ecclesiastical nest for well over 100 years. in a vocabulary the modern world could hear. Find- But that’s not the way things were pre-Vatican II, Contrary to both traditionalist and progressive mis- ing the appropriate grammar and vocabulary for con- as I explain at some length and with some engaging conceptions, Catholicism was not a placid institution, temporary evangelization didn’t mean emptying Ca- stories in my new book The Irony of Modern Cath- free of controversy and contention, prior to Vatican tholicism of its content or challenge, however. As the olic History: How the Church Rediscovered Itself II. As I show in The Irony of Modern Catholic His- pope insisted, the perennial truths of the faith were to and Challenged the Modern World to Reform (Basic tory, there was considerable intellectual ferment in be expressed with the “same meaning” and the “same Books). And no one knew the truth about pre-Vatican the Church during the mid-19th century, involving judgment.” Vatican II, in other words, was to foster II Catholicism better than the man who was elected great figures like the recently canonized John Henry the development of doctrine, not the deconstruction of pope during the Council and guided Vatican II through Newman, the German bishop Wilhelm Emmanuel doctrine. And the point of that doctrinal development its last three sessions, St. Paul VI. von Ketteler (grandfather of modern Catholic social was to equip the Church for mission and evangeli- On Jan. 25, 1959, Pope John XXIII, thought to be thought), and the Italian polymath Antonio Rosmini zation, for the modern world would be converted by an elderly placeholder, stunned both the Church and (praised by John Paul II in the 1999 encyclical Faith truth, not ambiguity or confusion. the world by announcing his intention to summon the and Reason and beatified under Benedict XVI). That Over the past 6 1/2 years, it’s become abundantly 21st ecumenical council. That night, Cardinal Giovan- ferment accelerated during the 25-year pontificate of clear that more than a few Catholics, some quite prom- ni Battista Montini (who would be known as Paul VI Leo XIII, who launched what I dub the “Leonine Rev- inently placed, still don’t get this history. Nor do the 4 1/2 years later), called an old friend. An experienced olution,” challenging the Church to engage the mod- more vociferous elements in the Catholic blogosphere. churchman who had long served Pius XII as chief of ern world with distinctively Catholic tools in order to Which is why I hope The Irony of Modern Catholic staff, Montini saw storm clouds on the horizon: “This convert the modern world and lay a firmer foundation History helps facilitate a more thoughtful debate on holy old boy,” he said of John XXIII, “doesn’t know for its aspirations. the Catholic present and future through a better under- what a hornet’s nest he‘s stirring up.” American Catholicism, heavily focused on institu- standing of the Catholic past. tion-building, was largely unaware of the sharp-edged student, continued from Page 14 basketball team again this year. He a three-on-three team is enjoyable and enters college next year, and here, too, system to conserve energy,” as well as combined his experiences as an ath- productive, and it’s a great way of find- his activism manifests itself. He has other ecologically friendly features. lete and an entrepreneur to form Fu- ing yourself, feeling a sense of partici- written a 60-page design proposal for a Bah said General Motors invited ture Ballers of Columbus (FBOC), pation and sometimes of making friend- car powered by wind turbines. him to present his design this past which conducted three-on-three bas- ships. As with most of the other things Here’s his explanation of how it May at the STEM Changemakers ketball tournaments last year in July I’m involved in, it promotes positive would work: “The car has an electric challenge at its world headquarters in at Pro-Bound Sports Club in Black- values and encourages young people.” battery, with 37 turbines of various Detroit. “They really liked the proj- lick and in December at Berliner He hopes to expand FBOC’s out- dimensions and specifications located ect,” he said. “I received lots of tips Sports Park in Columbus. It is plan- reach by adding an internship pro- near the hood, the tires, the back seat and met lots of people who were in- ning another tournament this month gram for high school freshmen and area and underneath the vehicle. All terested in what I was doing. This is or in November at the Reeb Avenue sophomores that will include infor- are turned by the drag of the wind sur- something that could really help the Center on Columbus’ south side. The mation on entrepreneurship, customer rounding the vehicle. These generate world, and the people who looked at first two tournaments each had about service, videography and the sports electricity to get the battery going. In it were very welcoming and accepting 25 players, divided into age groups of industry. addition, some of a standard car’s body and said they’re anxious to see how I 12-to-17 and 18-to-21. In addition to his extracurricular ac- parts are replaced with solar panels, can move forward with this.” “Sports organization always has been tivities, Bah is an outstanding student which convert sunlight into more elec- To view Bah’s videos, go to YouTube an interest of mine, and I’ve played a who has won many science fair awards. tricity, which the battery also can store. and type “MGB the Great” or “MGB spo- lot of street ball,” he said. “Being on He plans to study engineering when he The car also has a regenerative brake ken word poetry” in the “Search” line.

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(Biechler), ebrated Monday, Oct. 14 at Columbus plays in the eighth grade and continued Oct. 12 64, Oct. 8 St. Catharine Church. Burial was at in a ministry of music that lasted for Corpus Christi Church, Columbus Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. more than 75 years – about 50 years at She was born on April 22, 1921 St. Thomas Church and more than 25 BLICKENSDERFER, James A., 81, Sept. 22 MATHIAS, Donald E., 82, Oct. 9 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late years at St. Catharine Church. Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster Charles and Esther (Blanc) Lienard Survivors include her husband, and was a graduate of St. Thomas the Robert; sons, Charles (Ann) and BRENNAN, Donald L., 86, Oct. 6 MOGAN, Timothy, 74, Oct. 5 Apostle School, St. Mary of the Springs Christopher (Beth); five grandchil- Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus St. Paul Church, Westerville High School and Bliss College, all in dren; eight great-grandchildren; and BRENNEN, John F., 90, Oct. 6 PHILLIPS, Lorrie (Welday), 58, Oct. 6 Columbus, then was employed by the three great-great grandchildren. Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus St. Joseph Church, Dover CONTI, Edilia A. (Ciotola), 84, Oct. 7 SONDERMAN, Michael S., 68, Oct. 6 Sister Mary Lois Schmeltzer, OP Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus St. Matthew Church, Gahanna Funeral Mass for Sister Mary Lois Peace (1949-52) and Coshocton Sacred Schmeltzer, OP, 92, who died on Mon- Heart (1957-58 and 1960-61) schools. FEALY, Robert C., 62, Oct. 9 TAYLOR, Guy D., 77, Oct. 9 day, Oct. 7, was celebrated on Wednes- She also taught at schools in the Dio- St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus day, Oct. 16 at the Motherhouse of the cese of Steubenville and in Pennsylva- FOX, John B. “Butch,” 80, Oct. 5 VELTHEIMS, Guntis U. “Gunner,” 75, Oct. 1 Dominican Sisters of Peace. Burial was nia, Connecticut and New York. St. Anthony Church, Columbus Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City at St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. She then lived at the Motherhouse She was born Mary Margaret for nine years, serving as the congre- GRACE, Nancy A. (Eshelman), 70, Oct. 7 WELSHEIMER, Nancy S. (Dodds), 88, Schmeltzer on Nov. 27, 1926 in Som- gation’s vocations director (1977-91) Chrsit the King Church, Columbus Oct. 8 erset to Alphonsus and Mary Alice and public relations director (1981- St. Mary Church, Lancaster (Gordon) Schmeltzer. 86). She was religious education di- GRAFTON, Mary E., 82, Oct. 8 She was a graduate of Somerset rector at Marietta St. Mary Church St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville WINEGARDNER, Robert J. “Jeff,” 72, Holy Trinity High School and received from 1986 to 1995, returning to Co- Oct. 3 a bachelor of science degree in elemen- lumbus to serve as manager of the GREINER, Rita A. (Mercer), 93, Oct. 11 St. Rose Church, New Lexington St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville tary education from St. Mary of the Nazareth Towers apartments for se- Springs College (now Ohio Domini- nior citizens from 1995 to 2003 and can University) in 1957 and a master retiring to a life of prayer and service Mary Ann (Adams) Poling of education degree from Duquesne at the Motherhouse from 2003 to 2013 Funeral Mass for Mary Ann (Ad- most of her 50-year career in the Di- University in Pittsburgh in 1962. and at the Mohun Health Care Center ams) Poling, 76, who died Monday, ocese of Columbus. She also was a She entered the congregation of the from 2013 until her death. Oct. 7, will be celebrated Saturday, volunteer at the Friendship Village Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the She was preceded in death by her Nov. 23 at Columbus St. Elizabeth retirement community in Columbus. Springs (now the Dominican Sisters parents; brothers, William, Michael Church, followed by burial at Resur- She was preceded in death by her of Peace) in 1944 and made her pro- and Edmund; and sisters, Madeline rection Cemetery, Lewis Center. parents and her husband of 52 years, fession of vows on Sept. 14, 1946. Takacs, Juanita Cline, Rita Keller, Bet- She was born on Feb. 14, 1943 to John Adams. Survivors include her She was a teacher or principal for 31 ty Heyman, Audrey Hicks and Nancy William and Eva (Liberatore) Ubbing husband, Robert; sons, Michael (Mie) years. In the Diocese of Columbus, she Palmer. She is survived by sisters, Elo- and graduated from Columbus Bishop Adams, Mark (Stephanie) Adams, taught at Columbus St. Francis of As- ise Krumlauf and Frances Orr. Watterson High School in 1961 and Luke (Christine) Adams and John sisi (1947-49), Columbus Our Lady of Ohio State University in 1965. (Donette) Adams; stepdaughter, Kar- Following graduation, she became en Poling (Brad Evans); brother, John a teacher at Columbus Our Lady of Ubbing; and 11 grandchildren. CLASSIFIED Peace School, where she taught for St. John Neumann St. Mary Magdalene local authors, continued from Page 12 Holiday Craft Bazaar Christmas Craft Bazaar and I found myself praying for each these beautiful, faith-filled, yet ordi- Nov. 9, 2019 from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. of these ladies as I read their particular nary women who contributed to this Homemade crafts, bake sale, Handcrafted vendors, direct sales, custom gift story. His mercy is strong and well.” collection, and it inspires them to baskets raffled and food served. baskets, Church bake table, food available all day “Our Friend Faustina: Life Les- live out God’s will in their lives. Our Carters Corner Rd & St. Rt. 36/37 in Special features: Handmade OSU quilt raffle, sons in Divine Mercy enables the prayer is that of St. Faustina: “O my Sunbury children’s raffle (new this year), free admission reader to gain insight into the depth Jesus … I would like the whole world Questions? Please call Carma at Door prizes: 3 $50 gift cards (Shell, Lowe’s, AMC and tenderness of His Divine Mercy to be transformed into love for You” 740-524-1702 Theater) through the experiences of faith-filled (Diary, 1771). or e-mail [email protected]. 473 S. Roys Ave., Columbus, OH 43204 women who have come to know and “Our Friend Faustina: Life Les- love His daughter St. Faustina. 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Stockbridge, Massachusetts. for someone special! A: We hope they see the witness of or [email protected] October 20, 2019 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, 4:15 p.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Movement of Priests. CLASSIFIED followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and Road, Columbus. Diocesan Council of Catholic St. Paul’s Outreach Banquet discussion. 614-512-3731 Women presents its annual St. Teresa of Calcutta 7 p.m., Archie Griffin Ballroom, Ohio State Josephinum Fall Tour Day awards recognizing women who have performed University, 1739 N. High St., Columbus. Annual Annual Spaghetti Dinner Noon to 3 p.m., Pontifical College Josephinum, exceptional , compassion and service. fundraising banquet for St. Paul’s Outreach 7625 N. High St., Columbus. Fall tour day, with Begins with refreshments at 3. Tickets $30 per group of young adults dedicated to evangelizing St. Elizabeth Church seminarians taking guests on 45-minute tours of person or $220 for a table of eight. 614-228-8601 their peers on college campuses. Tickets $150. 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus the seminary’s buildings, chapels and grounds. Prayer Group Meeting at Information at www.spo.org/ohiobanquet. Sunday, November 3 Tours every half-hour, followed by refreshments. 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Frassati Society Christ in the City Carry-Out noon-6:30 pm Reservations required. 614-985-2234 Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Dine-In 3:30-6:30 pm Frassati Society Apple Picking entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets Columbus. Christ in the City program sponsored 2 p.m., The Orchard & Co., 7255 U.S. 42, Plain for praise, worship, ministry, and teaching. by parish’s Frassati Society for young adults, with All you can eat pasta, two meatballs, salad, roll, City. Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati Society 614-886-8266 Eucharistic Adoration, confessions, Taize chant dessert and beverage for young adults picks apples, followed by other Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter and Dominican Compline, followed by fellowship at Adults (2 meatballs) $8 Children (1 meatball) $4 activities to be determined. Cost: $15 per 10 5 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Pins Mechanical. 614-224-9522 $1 off the cost of an adult ticket if purchased pounds of apples. 614-224-9522 Columbus. Mass in Spanish, with confessions in Talk at Lancaster St. Mary Ralph Martin Talk at Cathedral Spanish from 4 to 4:50. 614-294-7702 at the presale the weekends of Oct. 19-20 and 7 p.m., St. Mary Church, 132 S. High St., 6:45 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad Catechesis at the Cathedral Lancaster. Father Thomas Buffer, pastor of Marion 26-27. St., Columbus. Catholic author and televison 6:45 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St. Mary Church, speaks on Marian privileges host Ralph Martin talks on “The Universal Call to St., Columbus. Seventh of weekly series of and devotions as part of parish’s bicentennial Mission.” First in a series of “From the Cathedral sessions with Father Adam Streitenberger through celebration. 740-653-0997 Pulpit” talks on discipleship. Includes music December on the Catechism of the Catholic OCTOBER and a light reception. Books will be available for Church. 614-224-1295 25, FRIDAY purchase. 614-224-1295 St. Pius X 18, FRIDAY ‘Unplanned’ at Plain City St. Joseph ‘Unplanned’ at Plain City St. Joseph 7 to 8 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 670 W. Main St., Plain White Mass at Our Lady of Victory 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 670 W. Main St., Plain Road, Reynoldsburg. Quarterly Holy Hour of 6 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury City. Screening of Unplanned, a film about how a City. Screening of Unplanned, a film about how a Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and prayer Planned Parenthood clinic director became a pro- Road, Columbus. Diocesan White Mass for those Planned Parenthood clinic director became a pro- for the parish, the diocese and the Church in the in the health care professions, celebrated by life activist. 614-873-8850 life activist. 614-873-8850 nation and the world. 614-866-2859 Holy Hour at St. Matthew Bishop Robert Brennan, Sponsored by Catholic Medical Association. 614-488-2428 7 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens 20, SUNDAY 21, MONDAY Corners Road, Gahanna. Monthly Holy Hour with Catholic Singles On Fire for Christ Talk on the Modern Papacy at St. Agatha Rosary at St. Pius X 6 p.m., Chapel, Church of the Resurrection, 6300 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and prayers 9:30 a.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner for reparation, purification and sanctification of the E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany. Monthly Road, Columbus. Third of four talks by Father meeting of Catholic Singles On Fire for Christ, for Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the sick universal Church. 614-471-0212 Edmund Hussey on the modern papacy. Topic: of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 anyone older than 35 who is single in the eyes of “The Renaissance Popes and the Protestant the Catholic Church and seeks to grow in faith, 26, SATURDAY Reformation.” 614-488-6149 22, TUESDAY bring hope to others and share the love of Christ. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Begins with prayer and Adoration, followed by ‘Unplanned’ at Plain City St. Joseph 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 670 W. Main St., Plain dinner at a restaurant. 614-855-1400 Broad St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed Labyrinth Walk at Shepherd’s Corner City. Screening of Unplanned, a film about how a by rosary and confession. Majella, patron of expectant mothers, for all Planned Parenthood clinic director became a pro- 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, women who are pregnant or wish to become Ohio Dominican Veterans Appreciation Day 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Labyrinth life activist. 614-873-8850 pregnant. 614-221-1890 Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc 10:30 a.m., Ohio Dominican University, 1216 walk with theme “Mindfulness in the Labyrinth.” Angelic Warfare Confraternity at St. Patrick Sunbury Road, Columbus. ODU’s annual Veterans Suggested donation $5. 614-866-4302 Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Appreciation Day tailgate party, followed by football N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. game against Walsh at noon. Free admission for 18-19, FRIDAY-SATURDAY Angelic Warfare Confraternity, with talk on all veterans and a guest. Registration deadline Three Bags Full Consignment Sale chastity-related issues followed by Holy Hour. Oct. 18. 614-253-3502 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 23, WEDNESDAY 614-224-9522 Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X Back in His Arms Again Memorial Mass 3 p.m. Saturday (selected items half-price Friday World Mission Sunday at St. James the Less 1 p.m., Resurrection Cemetery Chapel night and Saturday), Franklin County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner 12:30 p.m., St. James the Less Church, 1652 Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine Mausoleum, 9751 N. High St., Lewis Center, 5035 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard. Three Bags Oakland Park Ave., Columbus. World Mission Memorial Mass sponsored by Back in His Arms Full consignment sale of children’s items. Unsold Mercy. 614-866-2859 Sunday Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert ‘Surviving Divorce’ Program at Grove City Again ministry for families who are experiencing and unclaimed items are donated to Catholic and Brennan, including procession of representatives the loss of a child. 614-906-3115 pro-life charities. 614-561-5300 7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 from ethnic communities wearing their national Broadway, Grove City. First session of 12-week attire, with prayers and music from many 26-27, SATURDAY-SUNDAY 18-20, FRIDAY-SUNDAY “Surviving Divorce” program sponsored by Non nations. Followed by international festival of food Solum Columbus ministry for separated and DeSales Presents ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ Women’s Retreat at St. Therese’s and fellowship benefiting St. James the Less. 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Francis St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad divorced Catholics. Includes video presentation Sponsored by diocesan Missions, Ethnic Ministries and small-group discussion. $10 workbook charge. DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Columbus. St., Columbus. Women’s retreat sponsored by and Divine Worship offices. (614) 221-7990 School’s performing arts department presents the Columbus Catholic Renewal, led by Lois Ann Advance registration requested. 614-875-3322 Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark comedy The Red Velvet Cake War. Tickets $10. Mader. Theme: “Walking in the Excellence of God.” 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay 614-500-8178 24, THURSDAY 614-267-7808 St., Lancaster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to ‘Unplug’ Day at St. Therese’s honor St. Kateri Tekakwitha and promote Native 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 27, SUNDAY 19, SATURDAY . Building a Culture of Life Conference 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. “Unplug” day of Talk on the Modern Papacy at St. Agatha Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry quiet reflection and prayer, with Mass at 11 a.m., 9:30 a.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 2 to 4 p.m., St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St., 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury. Conference on followed by light lunch. Suggested donation $20. Road, Columbus. Last of four talks by Father Worthington. Final meeting of six-week Seasons 614-866-1611 Edmund Hussey on the modern papacy. Topic: “Building a Culture of Life,” featuring speakers of Hope bereavement ministry support group for on a variety of pro-life topics. Cost $25 adults, Ohio Dominican Lecture Series “Vatican II and the Modern Papacy.” 614-488-6149 those who have lost a loved one, sponsored by 3:30 p.m., Colonial Room, Sansbury Hall, Ohio St. Christopher Adult Religious Education $10 students, including lunch. Sponsored by North High Deanery. 614-565-0795 diocesan Social Concerns and Marriage & Family Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, Polish Mass at Holy Family Columbus. Lecture on “Truth in the Marketplace: 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. First of five talks Life offices and Greater Columbus Right to Life. 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., 614-241-2540 From Socrates to Social Media” with Dr. Robert on “The Biblical Prophets: Do They Have Anything Columbus. Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 Gervasi, ODU president. Part of university’s fall to Tell Us Today?” with Scripture scholar Angela Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., “Building Bridges of Understanding” lecture series. Burdge. 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 Praise Mass at Church of Our Lady Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer 614-251-4453 by rosary and confession. Cenacle at Holy Name 11 a.m., Our Lady of the in the style and spirit of the Taize monastic Church, 5225 Refugee Road, Columbus. Centering Prayer Group Meeting community, with song, silence and reflection. 614- 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise Mass with upbeat contemporary music. 512-3731 614-861-1242 Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering DCCW St. Teresa of Calcutta Awards with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Catholic Times 18 October 20, 2019 Fisher cross country course opens DeSales students walk for poor

The Lancaster Fisher Catholic High School boys cross country team finished first and the girls team was second in their respective divisions and Lancaster St. Mary School won the boys middle school division as Fisher opened its new 3.1-mile course on the school grounds with an invitational meet. Members of all three teams are pictured. Also com- peting were Columbus Cristo Rey, Grove City Christian, Fairfield Christian and Columbus Bishop Ready high schools and Cristo Rey, Grove City Christian, Fairfield Christian, Bishop Ready, New Lexington St. Rose and Newark Catholic in the junior high division. Photo courtesy Laura Bee

Pets blessed in Perry County Father Chris Yakkel, parochial vicar of the Perry County Con- sortium of Parishes, blesses pets Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School students participated in a “walkout” from on Friday, Oct. 4, the Feast of St. classes on Friday, Sept. 27 to show their concern and support for the poor and hungry Francis of Assisi. New Lexington in central Ohio. Students who made a donation to the school’s St. Vincent dePaul Club St. Rose School students were walked around the track at the DeSales stadium. The following morning, the school host- present, along with pets from all ed the diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Friends of the Poor walk. Donations collected four consortium parishes. The con- at the two walks, combined with a $500 bonus for having the most participation in the sortium includes St. Rose, Corning Saturday event, enabled the club to raise $925 to serve those in need in the community St. Bernard and Junction City St. near the school. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School Patrick churches and the Crooks- ville Church of the Atonement. Photo courtesy Perry County Consortium Friday Night Football on AM 820

Date Game of the Week Schedule Catholic High School August 30 St. Charles @ Dublin Scioto 6PM Preview Show September 6 West Jefferson vs. Bishop Ready @ Obetz September 13 Gahanna @ Bishop Hartley September 20 Newark Catholic @ Watkins Memorial Catholic High School 7PM September 27 Clinton Massie @ Bishop Hartley Game-of-the-Week October 4 Bishop Watterson @ St. Francis DeSales October 11 Harvest Prep vs. Bishop Ready @ Obetz City-wide October 18 Bishop Hartley @ Bishop Watterson 9:30 PM Scoreboard Show October 25 Steubenville @ St. Francis DeSales presented by ThisWeekSports.com November 1 Bishop Watterson @ St. Charles Your Catholic Cemeteries Invite You to Prayer Services for Your Deceased as a Complement to the Feasts of All Saints Day and All Day... CEMETERY SUNDAY November 3, 2019

ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY 2:00 p.m. Prayer Service OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS CHAPEL 6440 S. High St./U.S. Rt. 23 S. Lockbourne, Ohio 43137 614-491-2751

Fr. Dan Dury Pastor St. Catharine

MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 2:00 p.m. Prayer Service PRIEST CIRCLE Mt. Calvary at W. Mound St. Columbus, Ohio 43223 614-491-2751 Fr. Stash Dailey Pastor Holy Family

HOLY CROSS CEMETERY 2:00 p.m. Prayer Service CHAPEL MAUSOLEUM 11539 National Rd. S.W./U.S. 40 Rt. E. Pataskala, Ohio 43062 740-927-4442 Fr. James Klima Pastor St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

RESURRECTION CEMETERY 2:00 p.m. Prayer Service CHAPEL MAUSOLEUM 9571 N. High St./U.S. Rt. 23 N. Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 614-888-1805 Fr. Charles Cotton Retired Special Sunday Office Hours St. Joseph Cemetery ~ Noon to 4 p.m. Resurrection Cemetery ~ Noon to 4 p.m. Holy Cross Cemetery ~ Noon to 4 p.m.