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The Editor’s Notebook FATHER JOSEPH F. LOSH We deserve each other PASSED AWAY ON By David Garick, Editor JANUARY 6, 2017 This week, Catholic Times looks at the yourself. When you Funeral Mass for Father Joseph F. vocation of marriage. Vocation is such an get married you cre- Losh, 83, who died Tuesday, Jan. 31 interesting and accurate term to describe ate a new entity: “Us.” at Columbus Mount Carmel East marriage. In the purest sense, the word “vo- That’s the hardest thing Hospital, was held Monday, Feb. 6 cation” is a calling, a life that God has called about adjusting to mar- at Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial us to. Just as some are called to Holy Orders riage. It is the realiza- or consecrated life, many are called to mar- tion that life from now on is not about me. It is will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. riage and family life. But the word “voca- not about what makes me happy or fulfilled or He was born May 30, 1933, in Danville to the late Wil- tion” also is used to refer to an occupation satisfied. It is about what makes us, the family, liam and Flora (Young) Losh. and to work. Anyone who is married knows into a true reflection of God’s love. He graduated from Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul that it certainly occupies a lot of your atten- God is really pretty smart. He looked at High School in 1951, served in the Navy for four years, tion and is a lot of work. me and saw a guy that was never going to then began his studies for the priesthood at Columbus As St. Paul says in First Corinthians, “An get where he needed to be spiritually on his St. Charles Seminary, where he received a bachelor of unmarried man is anxious about the things of own. Left to my own devices, I was pretty arts degree in philosophy in 1960. He received a theol- the Lord, how he may please the Lord. But much a slave to my own self-centered Ne- ogy degree in 1964 from Mount St. Mary Seminary of a married man is anxious about the things of anderthal tendencies. So he gave me a wife the West in Norwood. the world, how he may please his wife, and he to shape me up. Likewise, my wife has me is divided.” In fairness, St. Paul then points to toughen her up to deal with the real world He was ordained to the priesthood in Columbus St. out the same thing concerning women. I’m and to kill spiders. Joseph Cathedral by Bishop Clarence Issenmann on May a reader at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, None of this comes easily, because nei- 30, 1964. and by luck of the draw, I occasionally get ther of us wants to give up our little pet no- He served as associate pastor at Delaware St. Mary to read that particular scripture. You can’t tions and our comfortable little self-centered Church (1964-70), Columbus Sacred Heart Church (1970- proclaim that message without having the worlds. But we aren’t just individuals any 71), and Zanesville St. Nicholas Church (1971-73), pastor thought in the back of your mind that your more. We are a team and so we drive each at Wainwright St. Therese and Midvale St. Paul churches wife is sitting out there thinking “What does other crazy for the good of the team. We still (1973-76), co-pastor at Columbus St. Augustine Church he mean by that?” Sort of like when you get have a lot of our old selves inside, but we that other reading from St. Paul about wives (1976-78), associate pastor at Coshocton Sacred Heart have allowed each other to have a part in con- Church (1978-82), Columbus St. Elizabeth Church (1982- obeying their husbands. structing “us.” So as we squabble in an effort Now I have to say I’m not sure that all un- 87), and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (1987-91), to hang on to some old piece of self, we end and pastor of LaRue St. Joseph Church (1991-2004). married folks have quite gotten that concept up admitting in frustration that “We deserve of focusing totally on God. I’m gauging that each other.” And the amazing thing is that in He also was a teacher at Delaware St. Mary, Columbus partly on beer sales and attendance at area denying our own sense of what makes “me” Bishop Watterson, and Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans high night spots and monster truck rallies. Cer- happy to focus on “us,” we are both happier schools, and was active in the diocesan Catholic Charis- tainly, if those folks were totally centered on and more satisfied than we ever have been. matic Renewal, serving for several years as its liaison to God, vocations to the priesthood and conse- That’s why God put us together, and that’s the bishop. crated life would be skyrocketing. And we why as a couple we are able to live according continue to pray for that. Following retirement, he was a resident of the assisted to his will so much better than we ever could living section of the Villas at St. Therese and later of There is no doubt that marriage can be dis- have done alone. This year, we will celebrate Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. tracting. But I don’t think that it has to be 41 years of marriage. I guess that is a long distracting from concern for God. In fact, if time in contemporary society. Yes, there is a He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, you are doing marriage right, I think it brings lot of work involved. It is a vocation, after James; and sisters, Mary, Dolores, and Celia. He is sur- you a lot closer to God. all. But it is the best, most satisfying job I’ve vived by a brother, Paul (Patricia), and several nieces and What marriage really distracts you from is ever had and it just keeps getting better. nephews.

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And the lesson is church, especially the parish, Catholic News Service and Spiritual Formation,” by not to their religious educa- that we can do it, too.” are facing equally daunting describing three crises in the tion,” Erlandson said. challenges and are in need of Catholic news media might Just as secular media are ex- church today. a well-formed laity,” he said. be the remedy for three of the He said that if Catholic fami- periencing seismic changes in greatest challenges facing the “My conversations with lies are the building blocks of their business model and even And while he pointed out church in the United States Catholics around the country parishes that are stressed by a in their quality, the Catho- that “print is not dead” and today, said a Catholic journal- suggest that they are unaware gap in clergy resources, then lic press is also under great delivering a publication into ist who spoke on Jan. 30 at St. ... of the challenges we face a “parish- and family-centered stress, “but it remains a vital homes remains “the ultimate Charles Borromeo Seminary now and will face in extremis religious education system” is and valuable tool in service to push technology,” he also ac- in suburban Philadelphia. in the near future,” Erlandson sorely needed. “At this point, the church,” Erlandson said. knowledged that social media, said. the greatest strategic need fac- “It needs the resources to video, print, and digital all Greg Erlandson, director and ing the church may be in the flourish and to fulfill its role are tools the church can use editor-in-chief of Catholic First, an aging priesthood fac- area of adult faith formation to inform, to form, and to in- to preach the Gospel “and to News Service, delivered the es a “demographic cliff” that and education,” he said. spire, particularly at this time reach modern men and wom- Cardinal John Foley Lecture in coming years will not have when other institutions of the en effectively.” for about 50 attendees at the enough active priests to sustain Erlandson suggested that seminary, including Philadel- parish life in the United States Catholic media including tele- phia Archbishop Charles J. as it is structured today. vision, radio, digital, and print Chaput. “Each year, an average of publications may best address about 400 new priests are the need to form lay Catholics CNS was founded by the U.S. to accept the leadership roles bishops in 1920. The interna- ordained nationwide, while an average of 1,500 retire or they increasingly will need to tional news service is based take in the church. in Washington, with offices at die,” Erlandson said. the U.S. Conference of Catho- He also cited the decline in Catholic news and commen- lic Bishops’ headquarters. sacramental marriages and in tary can inform Catholics on the issues of the day by In his talk, Erlandson re- baptisms and the reception of other sacraments, driven “helping them to see reality called words from Cardinal through Catholic eyes,” Er- Foley that could be consid- largely by divorce and remar- riage outside the church. landson said, adding that the ered the mission statement of church “needs a voice to tell Catholic communicators. The Lastly, Erlandson described the stories that are not being cardinal said weeks before the dearth of Catholic faith told, or not being told well, his death in 2011 that media formation for children and es- and it needs a voice to mobi- professionals have a “sacred pecially for adults. He cited a lize Catholics.” bond” with media consumers. statistic that only 15 percent of Catholic school-age chil- Secular media might not “They look to you for infor- present issues such as the mation, for formation, for in- dren attend a Catholic school and said that despite valiant Health and Human Services spiration,” the cardinal said, contraceptive mandate, health repeating a theme he had of- efforts of volunteer religious educators in parish programs, care reform, immigration re- fered Catholic journalists form, or the Christian dias- many times in his long min- “nearly everyone agrees that many Catholic parents are too pora in the Middle East with istry in the church and in the the Catholic perspective that Catholic press. distracted, undereducated in the faith, or broken to assume offers not propaganda, but the The cardinal was editor of their role as primary educators truth of the Gospel, he said. The Catholic Standard and of their children.” “The regular appearance of Times newspaper in Phila- a Catholic publication with delphia from 1970 to 1984, Putting it bluntly, Erlandson said that two generations of news, analysis, columns, and when he was chosen to lead features in a virtual or actual what was then the Pontifical parents “have been educated primarily in, at best, 40-minute mailbox does more to help Council for Social Communi- form more adult Catholics cations at the Vatican. class sessions 20 or so weeks a year from first through eighth than any other method or Cardinal Foley supported grades or until confirmation, tool,” Erlandson said. and encouraged generations whichever comes first. Too Catholic news media’s sto- This week is the Catholic of Catholic journalists, and many of them are, in terms of ries of ordinary people striv- his words still apply to the their religious IQ, children in- ing in extraordinary ways for Times Collection issues facing Catholics and habiting adult bodies.” holiness have an undeniable journalists today, Erlandson It has been said that Catholics power “to show that what God Be sure to make your donation of suggested. today are the best educated in asks of us, what the church at least $17 to keep your subscrition to He offered context to his the history of the church, but teaches, can be lived out in talk, titled “The Power of the “in this country, this applies the real world,” he said. “It is Catholic Times active for the next year 4 Catholic Times February 12, 2017 WATTERSON SIGNEES Faith in Action By Mark Huddy Fear of Fidelity Over the course of my 60 or so years on this planet, I have made some really good de- cisions and some really bad decisions. In all those decisions, fear was an element. In the really good decisions, I was able to overcome my fears. In the really bad decisions, I was overcome by my fears. Believe it or not, the same thing happens at the level of nation- al decisionmaking. There are things that we know are the right things to do, and yet we are fearful that in doing them, we risk too much. During the Cuban missile crisis, there was harsh rhetoric about Russia immediately removing missiles from Cuba. As the crisis wore on, President Kennedy’s executive committee began to entertain discussions about a sneak attack on Cuba, a kind of Three Columbus Bishop Watterson High School seniors have announced their intent first strike that could reduce or eliminate the missile installations. to play college sports. They are (from left): Anna Hartman, lacrosse, Indiana Tech; These discussions among senior advisers to the president were Chris Carter, football, Wayne State; and Juliana Rotolo, soccer, Ball State. based on the real threat posed by nuclear warheads so close to the Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School United States in the hands of a hostile power. History gives us a glimpse of the lone voice in the committee against such a plan. The State Department notetaker’s notes captured some of Attorney RELIEF FOR LOW-INCOME UNINSURED General Robert Kennedy’s arguments against a first strike: The diocese’s Northland Columbus Outgoing Helping Hands board presi- “He thought it would be very, very difficult indeed for the Presi- Deanery is shining a bright light that dent Connie Sauter, a St. Paul parish- dent if the decision was for an air strike, with all of the memory of will provide relief for the low-income ioner, has been a long-term champion Pearl Harbor and with all the implications this would have for us uninsured. for the clinic, which serves people in whatever world there would be afterward. For 175 years we The Helping Hands Health and Well- with incomes within 200 percent of the had not been that kind of country. A sneak attack was not in our ness Center has received a major gift of poverty level and is mostly staffed by traditions. Thousands of Cubans would be killed without warn- $50,000 per year for three years from volunteer doctors, nurses, allied health ing, and a lot of Russians too. He favored action, to make known the Northland Columbus Deanery, un- professionals, and students. unmistakably the seriousness of the United States’ determination der the leadership of Fathers Charles The support fills an essential need in to get the missiles out of Cuba, but he thought the action should Klinger and Thomas Petry, pastors of the neighborhood and its surrounding allow the Soviets some room for maneuver to pull back from their Westerville St. Paul and Columbus St. area. The clinic serves 38 ZIP codes. over-extended position in Cuba.” Anthony churches respectively. Parishes in the Northland Deanery are The deanery has supported the cen- Columbus St. Anthony, St. Elizabeth, As we create national policy, it is worth asking “What kind of na- ter’s free clinic for the past six years, St. James the Less, and St. Matthias; tion are we?” Can we find solutions to our most vexing problems enabling it to expand hours and provide the Church of the Resurrection in New in a way that maintains our fidelity to being that kind of nation? On lifesaving treatment and medication to Albany; Sunbury St. John Neumann; the personal level as Christians, we might want to ask ourselves patients. and Westerville St. Paul. what we hold as true and commit ourselves to upholding. Can we make decisions that maintain our fidelity to our belief in God and His love for all people? OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9:30AM TO 11AM As we wrestle with concerns over borders and safety, can we do so in a way that respects the inherent worth and dignity of every INFORMATION NIGHT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:00PM person, that acknowledges and defends fundamental human rights, PLEASE USE DOOR #1 and that allows us to show genuine compassion to the suffering, the oppressed, and the vulnerable? If the right balance is not be- VISIT HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL TO DISCOVER WHAT ing struck in the formation of our national policy, we should use MAKES US “DIFFERENT BY DESIGN” the legal and peaceful means we have available to have our poli- MEET THE PRINCIPAL AND FACULTY, TOUR OUR cymakers reconsider. In the 1960’s, the Berlin wall was a sign of SCHOOL, INFORMATION AND Q&A SESSION the failures of the communist state. In 1989, when the wall came down, there was the hope that freedom and democracy finally had prevailed over fear and intimidation. 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Photo courtesy St. Mary School 6 Catholic Times February 12, 2017 At Mass, if you are in confessional? Tax Preparation Help Martin Luther King Jr. ‘feast day’? For the 11th consecutive than 2,400 tax returns. In year, Ohio Dominican Uni- the spring of 2016, they pre- own guidelines: The Archdiocese of Chicago, versity accounting students pared 256 state and federal for example, says in its published sacramen- and faculty will offer free income tax returns. QUESTION & ANSWER tal policies that “the Sacrament of Penance income tax preparation ser- The Internal Revenue Ser- by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE shall not be celebrated while a Mass is being vices to qualified individuals vice certifies as tax prepar- celebrated in the same place.” through the Volunteer In- ers participating accounting Catholic News Service come Tax Assistance (VITA) students, usually juniors and . Yesterday, at the parish church I at- program. seniors. Under the super- Qtended, a visiting monsignor gave the VITA offers free tax help to vision of faculty members . Growing up Catholic, I was taught that homily. (I believe he did so at all the Masses in order to fulfill your Sunday obliga- people with low to moderate who are certified public ac- Q that day.) At the Mass my daughter went to, income (generally $51,000 countants, students prepare tion, you were required to be present for three this monsignor referred at least three times parts of the Mass -- the Gospel, the offertory and below). Through this federal, state, local, school, in his homily to the “feast of Martin Luther program, ODU accounting and city income tax returns. and Communion. Our parish just started hear- King.” ing confessions at the very time the Sunday students offer assistance In addition to free tax return Many parishioners were upset, and a few Mass is being celebrated (i.e., not just before with special credits, includ- preparation assistance, the walked out. Is this right? (Georgia) or after Mass). ing the earned income tax program offers free electron- credit, child tax credit, and ic filing. So my question is this: If you are in the . The monsignor misspoke. Feast days credit for the elderly. Appointments will be tak- confessional during any of these three parts are celebrated in the Roman Catholic of the Mass, have you fulfilled your Sunday A The VITA program is of- en for the ODU site starting Church for those who have been formal- fered in Room 202 of Er- Saturday, Feb. 11. To make obligation? And what about receiving holy ly recognized as saints -- usually after a Communion? (Coon Rapids, Minnesota) skine Hall at ODU’s main an appointment, call Hand- lengthy and rigorous process of examining campus, 1216 Sunbury sOn Central Ohio at 211 in . Your memory is two-thirds correct. their lives and the miracles credited to their Road, Columbus. The pro- Franklin County or (614) AHalf a century ago, Catholics were intercession. gram begins Saturday, Feb. 221-2255 elsewhere, and taught that if you wanted the Mass to “count,” Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, instead, a na- 25 and will continue from 10 ask to speak with the VITA you needed to be present for the offertory, the tional holiday -- proclaimed as such by the a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday scheduler. consecration and Communion. U.S. government to honor King’s life and and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. each For additional Now, though, the church views the Mass as work. This year, on the date of the holiday Wednesday through April information on the VITA an integrated whole, a single act of worship -- Jan. 16, 2017 -- the church’s liturgical cal- 12. Exceptions are Wednes- program, contact Jack from the entrance rite through the dismissal endar calls for the celebration of the Mass day, March 15 and Saturday, Edwards at (614) 251- prayers, and canon law simply says, “On of “Monday of the second week of ordinary March 18. 4261 or edwardsj1@ Sundays and other holy days of obligation, time.” Since first offering the ohiodominican.edu, the faithful are obliged to participate in the I do think, though, that it’s appropriate that VITA program in 2007, or Dawn Hill at (614) Mass” (No. 1247). King be mentioned in Catholic churches at ODU faculty and students 251-4382 or hilld6@ If you happen to be in the confessional for the time of the holiday. have helped prepare more ohiodominican.edu. part of that time, I would say that you are About 30 years ago, I served as the Catholic “morally present” at the Mass (your intent is representative on a national committee plan- certainly to be there) and that you are eligible ning the first King holiday, and I remember Lenten Morning of Reflection to receive holy Communion. Coretta Scott King, Martin’s widow, saying Sister Louis Mary Passeri, for the living water Jesus Your question, though -- about a parish’s at a meeting that she hoped the holiday would OP, will conduct a Lenten promised. Sister Louis Mary practice of hearing confessions during Mass be used not so much to honor her deceased morning of reflection on the invites everyone to come -- deserves further comment. That practice husband personally, but to advance the cause theme “I Thirst” at Sts. Pe- and pray and reflect on this is a source of some pastoral debate among he cherished. ter and Paul Retreat Center, loving relationship between priests. I always include in the prayer of the faith- 2734 Seminary Road S.E., God and ourselves. Since the faithful are gathered in largest ful on the weekend before the holiday a peti- Newark, from 9 a.m. to noon The cost is $20, which in- numbers during Mass times, some view this tion that says, “As we recall the life and death Saturday, March 18. cludes a continental break- as the opportune moment to make the Sac- of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for an end to On the cross, Jesus uttered fast. rament of Penance available; others, though, racism and for continued cooperation among the words, “I thirst” (John feel that it easily distracts people from the eu- Register by phone at those who stand against discrimination, we 19:28). No doubt, he was (740) 928-4246 or by email charistic liturgy itself. pray to the Lord.” thirsty for water. However, at info@stspeterandpaul- Strictly speaking, there is no universal pro- As for the people who walked out of your his love for us is so great retreatcenter.org, or visit hibition of the practice. In fact, the Vatican church at the monsignor’s misstatement, that it seeks an ever-deeper re- the center’s website, www. has spoken directly to the point: In 2001, the strikes me as a bit extreme, and I have to sponse of love from each stspeterandpaulretreatcen- church’s Congregation for Divine Worship of us. We are thirsty, too, ter.com. and the Sacraments, while expressing a clear wonder what underlying biases that reaction preference that confessions be heard outside might indicate. of Mass, specifically allowed that they can be Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth heard while Mass is being celebrated. Doyle at [email protected] and 30 Go To Church Some dioceses, though, have issued their Columbia Circle Drive, Albany NY 12203. February 12, 2017 Catholic Times 7 Avery Brown Receives National Award THE EVERYDAY CATHOLIC Avery Brown, a sixth- Brown was recognized grader at Chillicothe Bishop for her work with South- By: Rick Jeric Flaget School, was one of ern Ohio Survivors (SOS), 10 students nationwide who which helps people suf- Marriage and Lincoln were honored recently by fering from traumatic ill- the National Catholic Edu- nesses. After learning about As I continue to navigate my way through cational Association’s Youth their struggles, she started 2017, I realize that this year will mark 35 Virtues, Valor and Vision the “Pink Pumpkin Project” years of marriage for me and my wife. And Awards program. with the financial support as I like to tell our friends, it only seems like The honorees, “through of her grandmother. Each 70 years. All joking aside – and fortunately, their selfless service, deter- year, she and all the girls in my wife just rolls her eyes instead of smack- mination, innovation, and ideals are her class paint, glitter, and ing me – marriage is a lot of hard work. It changing the world,” said a release sell pumpkins in the community. All is a true labor of love every day, with no greater reward than the from the association. “The honorees the supplies are donated, and all of the lifelong love it builds and enriches. The years go by very quickly, embody the standards of personal proceeds are donated to SOS. Brown but with love, prayer, and humility, our marriages go from the initial conduct and public service through started this project the summer before bliss to the realization of what the sacramental bond of matrimony their faith, leadership and service to going into the third grade and has do- really is. This Sunday is World Marriage Day, and it affords us the others.” nated more than $5,000 to SOS. opportunity to reflect on the things that make our marriages so very important to our families, to society, and to the world. “When talking about the benchmark The Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision by which all of us measure ourselves, Awards program is made possible, St. Josemaria Escriva: “Marriage is to help married people sanctify these students set the bar very high,” in part, through the support of Cross themselves and others. For this reason they receive a special grace said NCEA president Thomas Burn- Catholic Outreach, a Catholic minis- in the sacrament which Jesus Christ instituted. Those who are ford. “They are the next generation of try whose mission is to mobilize the called to the married life will, with the grace of God, find within that students who will make a difference global Catholic Church to transform life everything they need to be holy.” St. John Chrysostom: “The in the world. Each one is a witness to the poor and their communities mate- love of husband and wife is the forge that welds society together.” the risen Christ and the importance of rially and spiritually for the glory of St. Teresa of Calcutta: “Love, to be real, must empty us of self.” Catholic schools.” Jesus Christ. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: “Marriage is the founda- tion for the family, where children learn the values and the virtues that will make them good Christians as well as good citizens.” The Second Vatican Council: “Husbands and wives are the first to com- municate their Faith to their children and to educate them with CATHOLIC Your weekly guide along their words and their example.” Pope St. John Paul II: “Marriage and the family are the first community called to announce the Gos- TIMES the pathway of faith pel to the human person during growth, and to bring him or her to full human and Christian maturity.” Pope Francis: “Marriage is like building a house. You would not wish to build it on the shift- ing sands of emotions, but on the rock of true love, the love that comes from God.” Winnie the Pooh: “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live Preschool Director Position without you.” Anonymous: “A successful marriage requires falling St. Andrew Preschool, located at 3880 Reed Road, is seeking a Director in love many times, always with the same person.” And “Marriage for the 2017-2018 school year. This is a full time position. lets you annoy one special person for the rest of your lives.” And Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the “True lovers do not marry someone they can live with; they marry following: someone they cannot live without.” Dr. Seuss: “We are all a little • oversee preschool staff weird, and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose • prepare and manage annual budget weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in • make necessary provisions for needed supplies and equipment mutual weirdness, and call it love.” • ensure compliance with Ohio Department of Education and Many brides go with the traditional rhyme “Something old, some- Diocese of Columbus policies and regulations thing new, something borrowed, something blue, and a lucky penny Candidates for this position must possess a Bachelor’s and/or Graduate in your shoe.” While luck is more superstitious, our faith is not. Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Marriages are both honest and humbling. We wish ourselves the best, but it is always difficult to know how easy or challenging the Candidates must have, or be eligible for, a valid PreK teaching license road will be. But together, as one, the road is straighter. Abraham issued by the Ohio Department of Education. Candidates must also have Lincoln is on that penny, and this Sunday, we celebrate his 208th prior preschool teaching experience. birthday. One of his better quotes: “It is my intention to do all in Interested applicants are encouraged to send their letter of interest, my power to make my wife happy, and there is nothing I can imagine resume, and references to: that would make me more unhappy than to fail in this effort.” This St. Andrew School Principal/Joel Wichtman is the “luck” we should all wish for. [email protected] 8 Catholic Times February 12, 2017

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT STS. AUGUSTINE & GABRIEL Columbus Sts. Augustine & Gabriel Church, which serves the Vietnamese community of the diocese, hosted a celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese lunar new year holiday, on Saturday, Jan. 28. Following Mass, young women from the parish’s Vietnamese and English-speaking communities performed a traditional Vietnamese dance to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. In keeping with another Vietnamese new-year tradition, gifts were distributed to all the children in the parish after Mass. CT photos by Ken Snow February 12, 2017 Catholic Times 9

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FaithA Time for Stories On my way to work, I stopped at the Cambridge Tea threads: Courage. Fear. Love and the need for it. House to buy a currant scone. The crusty outside is Desire to care for our children, to have enough to just sweet enough and surrounds a tender center filled eat. The search for meaning and self-expression, with currants -- no jam needed. I prefer mine just GRACE IN THE MOMENT acceptance, and reverence. as they come out of the oven, and when I’m early, Mary van Balen There are many stories we need to hear today from they’re still warm. people within and outside our usual circles: stories Waiting for the young woman at the counter to ring of people who think like us and those who don’t, up the purchase, I noticed small packages of intricately of people dealing with uncertainties of jobs and stamped springerle cookies resting on a glass plate. Motionless, we paused, heartened by our connection. homes. There are stories of refugees, undocumented My daughter and I bake a few hundred each Christmas. There we were, members of one family, God’s beloved immigrants, ethnic and racial minorities, indigenous Ours are anise-flavored and decorated with bells and community. people, LGBT people, those who are abused. angels, but these were smaller, almond-flavored, and We should give thanks for the humble story, for the Their stories cry out to be heard. Sometimes stories covered with flowers and hearts for Valentine’s Day. telling that reminds us of the basic connection of all are told in books such as Hidden Figures and films like “They’re beautiful,” I said as the tea house owner human beings. It isn’t “them and us,” as some would the movie Lion. An Oscar nominated documentary on and baker emerged from the kitchen. have us believe. “Other” is a fiction. Really, at the James Baldwin, I Am Not Your Negro, was released core, we are much the same. How to remember this last week, and from reviews I’ve read, it’s filled with “A local woman makes them,” she volunteered. I in times of division? stories that can help us better understand race in our picked up one of the clear bags for a closer look. “The country. recipe’s 150 years old.” Sharing stories is one way, the ancient sacrament as old as humanity. Sometimes, the details are unfamiliar: Jesus used the power of story, moving his listeners to I wondered aloud if she used baker’s ammonia or details of lives lived as a part of the minority or of the open their hearts to the stranger, to follow his example, some other leavening. privileged majority; details of living in poverty or in to love. Story has the power to break barriers, to unite, “What’s baker’s ammonia? the younger woman wealth; details of raising children or living as a single to give heart, to change history. Or less lofty, to shine asked. person; details of enjoying good health or suffering the warm light of common humanity on an ordinary So began the story. I told them about baking physical or mental illness. The list is endless. morning trek to work. springerles using an old family recipe from a friend But if we listen to the stories of people who at © 2017 Mary van Balen. Visit van Balen’s blog at of my mother. “Baker’s ammonia is used in many old first glance are “not like us,” we recognize common http://www.maryvanbalen.com/the-scallop. recipes. I used to buy it at pharmacies, but it’s more difficult to find now. You can order it online.” I described our technique, which began with using a traditional wooden board carved with designs we Washington, DC pressed into the dough and evolved into our current biscuit cutter/cookie stamp routine. March “After we cut and stamp the cookies, we spread them Twenty Portsmouth over the counter to dry overnight. Baker’s ammonia is Notre Dame High School heat activated, so they form a crusty top that keeps the students traveled to stamped impression crisp when it bakes.” Washington to par- ticipate in the March As the story unwound, the three of us stood still, for Life. Holding signs caught up not only in my story, but in the personal saying “Defend Life,” stories it evoked in each of us. Images from deep “For those who can’t,” heart places, rising to the surface, pulling along “1/3 of my generation sights, sounds, smells, and emotion as they broke into is missing,” and other consciousness. In silence, we breathed stories. phrases, they witnessed We recognized them in each other’s eyes, memories to their belief that both unique and the same: delight in the preparation every life is sacred from the moment of concep- and sharing of special foods with loved ones, anguish tion and should be faced over steaming cups of tea and coffee, or protected by the law. reverence before moments of grace when the veil of Notre Dame High School photo ordinariness slipped away, revealing the extraordinary that’s always present. 10 Catholic Times/ February 12, 2017 February 12, 2017/Catholic Times 11 MARRIAGE: A VOCATION OF JOY Marriage preparation from the perspective of a newlywed By Kathleen Hall very place that he wanted to be, if only something unless you’ve lived through 1, Westerville St. Paul Church; April 21- By Stephanie Rapp I did four things on July 9, 2016. I ran I invited him. God gave me the courage it, but marriage preparation taught me a 22, June 9-10, July 14-15, Aug. 18-19, outside, sat in my car, bawled my eyes to put my pride aside, humble myself, great deal about God’s plan for marriage, and Nov. 17-18, Columbus St. Elizabeth he thrill of saying “Yes” to a out, then called my mom. It was approxi- and walk back to my husband in order to and what the Church teaches us about Church; May 19-20 and Sept. 29-30, Co- Twedding proposal. The look on mately one month into marriage, and my find a resolution. We worked things out this amazing sacrament. lumbus Immaculate Conception Church. a groom’s face as he watches his bride husband and I had gotten into our first big and continue to work through the chal- The workshops gave Dustin and I an un- There is a $175 fee, which includes the walk down the aisle. The feeling a fight. Tears were shed, voices raised, and lenges of life together as a happily mar- interrupted opportunity to focus on our cost of dinner Friday and breakfast and married couple experiences when their feelings were hurt. ried couple. relationship with God and each other. I lunch Saturday, and pre-registration is re- love brings life into the world. No one I was greatly confused as I sat in my car Pope Francis quotes the Catechism in would recommend the program to any quired. Registrations cannot be accepted can deny that each of these experiences that warm Saturday morning, wondering Amoris Laetitia when he states, “Indeed, engaged or civilly married couple who at the door or by phone. It is recommend- is marked with the joy of love. why the “honeymoon stage” which so the grace of the sacrament of marriage would like to go deeper with God and ed that a couple attend a minimum of This joy is profound, deep, and real, many other couples had mentioned be- is intended before all else ‘to perfect the their fiance or spouse. Information about four to six months before the scheduled and the Church delights in this. In fact, fore us hadn’t lasted longer. Was our rela- couple’s love.’” I’ve found in my short the diocesan marriage preparation pro- wedding date. Pope Francis opened his apostolic ex- tionship flawed already? Did we make a time as a married woman that this task gram is included below. If you are preparing to marry after loss hortation Amoris Laetitia by stating wrong turn somewhere? What led to such of self-perfection and selfless love admit- The diocesan marriage preparation pro- of a spouse because of death or annul- that “the joy of love experienced by an emotional argument? As a 26-year-old tedly does not come easily or naturally. gram, “The Joy-Filled Marriage,” takes ment, you may be a candidate for dioc- families is also the joy of the Church.” with an anxiety-prone personality, the The great thing, though, is that I’m not place on one weekend from 6 to 9:30 esan remarriage preparation, which ad- His exhortation shares Church teach- statistic that 50 percent of marriages end relying on my own will alone (or Dustin’s p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Satur- dresses additional relevant issues. The ing, encourages the faithful, and dis- in divorce already was looming over my will alone) to make my marriage work, day. It includes group workshops led by format is similar to that of the marriage cusses various topics related to mar- head. My disillusionment with marriage but also on the grace of God. Dustin and I a team of diocesan staff, married couples, preparation program, with a special em- riage and family life. had come too soon. encounter Christ in and through the daily a priest, and a medical professional, with phasis on challenges such as healing the In his writing, before delving into the As things would have it, my mom task of perfecting our love for one anoth- time at the end of most of the sessions for past and blending families. The remain- intricacies of the family, Pope Francis didn’t answer the phone that day, and, er, and that is a beautiful thing! individual reflection by each couple. ing sessions will take place at Columbus draws us to its center: “Let us cross the in retrospect, it was actually a blessing In one weekend, it is not possible to Dates and places for this year’s remain- St. Elizabeth Church in July and October. threshold of this tranquil home, with its that she didn’t. God reminded me in that know and understand everything there is ing diocesan marriage preparation pro- Kathleen Hall is marriage preparation family sitting around the festive table. lonely moment as the sun shone through to know about marriage and family life. grams are: March 10-11, Pickerington St. coordinator for the diocesan Office of At the center we see the father and moth- my windshield that the pain I felt was the Sometimes you can’t really understand Elizabeth Seton Parish; March 31-April Marriage & Family Life. er, a couple with their personal story of love.” Although each married couple has their own unique story, they are also part of the greatest love story of all time – the story of God’s love for man. Practicing communication through NFP readies couples for challenges ahead The Bible declares “God is love” (1 John 4:8) and the Catechism of the joyful, is not without sacrifice and, a feeling, but a choice to be celebrated. & Family Life, call (614) 241-2560 or “Some crises are typical of almost every accordingly. A couple trying to conceive Frank concurred. “Jenny and I found Catholic Church notes that the rela- at times, suffering. However, joy and The purpose of the diocesan Office of send an e-mail to familylife@colum- marriage,” Pope Francis says in his ap- will have sexual relations during their ourselves talking about more than her tionship between Jesus and the Church suffering need not be independent of Marriage & Family Life is to celebrate buscatholic.org. ostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia. He fertile times; a couple needing to post- basal body temperature and mucus signs. often is imagined as the relationship each other. love through ministering to the family. Pope Francis beautifully describes cautions that couples will find it harder pone pregnancy will abstain during the I also learned to manifest my love in between a bridegroom and bride. This Pope Francis notes, “Marital joy can Its mission is to draw married couples, married love in this way: “The love to face crises together if they lack previ- fertile days. ways that I hadn’t done as much before, reveals a truth of marriage and what be experienced even amid sorrow; it families, and everyone in the Diocese of they pledge is greater than any emo- ous opportunities to speak heart to heart. Research indicates modern types of NFP especially during our times of abstinence. God intends for marriage on Earth. involves accepting that marriage is an Columbus into a deeper union with Je- tion, feeling, or state of mind, although “Communication is an art learned in mo- to be 97 to 99 percent reliable in postpon- I rediscovered ways to cherish her, not Pope Francis said, “Christian mar- inevitable mixture of enjoyment and sus Christ and with one another. This is it may include all of these. It is a deeper ments of peace in order to be practiced ing pregnancy, and more effective than just desire her,” he said. riage, as a reflection of the union be- struggles, tensions and repose, pain and accomplished through many programs, love, a lifelong decision of the heart. in moments of difficulty,” the pope says. in vitro fertilization in assisting infertile The joyous reuniting after abstinence tween Christ and his Church, is fully relief, satisfactions and longings, an- such as preparing engaged couples for Even amid unresolved conflict and Frank and Jennifer Fullin (pictured), couples. Successful NFP relies upon is playfully known as the honeymoon realized in the union between a man noyances and pleasures, but always on the sacrament of matrimony and teach- confused emotional situations, they who have been married for 30 years, rec- spouses understanding the method and phase. This periodic renewing of the and a woman who give themselves to the path of friendship, which inspires ing couples how to practice Natural daily reaffirm their decision to love, ommend the practice of Natural Family one another. Couples must communicate physical relationship keeps the flame each other in a free, faithful, and ex- married couples to care for one anoth- Family Planning. The office also links to belong to one another, to share their Planning (NFP) for couples as a way to about their fertility, their emotions, and of love burning brightly. Perhaps Pope clusive love, who belong to each other er: they help and serve each other.” families with necessary resources, sup- lives and to continue loving and forgiv- encourage communication and foster re- their family planning intention (whether Francis had NFP in mind when he wrote, until death and are open to the trans- Married couples ensure that they stay ports parishes in their ministry, and ing. Each progress along the path of spect, maturity, and generosity – qualities to have a baby or not) on a cycle-by-cy- “the love present from the beginning be- mission of life, and are consecrated by on the path of friendship if they contin- hosts multiple events throughout the personal growth and development. On conducive to a long and healthy marriage. cle basis. comes more conscious, settled and ma- this journey, love rejoices at every step the sacrament, which grants them the ually turn to God for strength, courage, year to support marriages. “When I first started looking into NFP, I “While it’s a little awkward at first to ture as the couple discovers each other and in every new stage.” grace to become a domestic church and perseverance. They must seek the This year, the annual diocesan World thought, like most people, that NFP was share this type of discussion with your anew day after day, year after year.” and a leaven of the new life for soci- Lord and his grace, and intentionally Marriage Day celebration will take place The Office of Marriage & Family a Catholic Church-approved method of spouse, once you can comfortably talk Engaged and married couples ety.” Individuals who are called to the choose to love their spouse. Pope Fran- at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Columbus Life asks everyone, especially during birth control,” Frank said. “After putting about your fertility, you can talk about are invited to learn more about the vocation of marriage are undertaking a cis echoes this sentiment, stating, “The Immaculate Conception Church, and National Marriage Week, to pray for NFP into practice, I discovered that it is anything,” Jennifer said. “You have a relational and health benefits of worthwhile commitment that literally joy of love needs to be cultivated” and the Jubilee of Anniversaries will be cel- engaged and married couples as they so much more than a family planning starting point for conversations about in- Natural Family Planning by visiting the changes their society and the world. “growth can only occur if we respond ebrated at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at daily renew their commitment to the method. It is a way of living in a more timate aspects of your life that may have Marriage & Family Life Office website, Yet it is important to note that mar- to God’s grace through constant acts of Gahanna St. Matthew Church. For more Lord and to their vocation of joy. intimate relationship with my spouse.” been difficult to talk about before, and familylife.colsdioc.org, or contacting riage is not always easy. One merely love, acts of kindness that become very information regarding these events and Stephanie Rapp is director of the NFP effectively assists a couple in procedures. A husband and wife simply this is not limited to sexuality. You may Jennifer, the office’s NFP coordinator, considers Jesus’ passion and begins more frequent, intense, generous, ten- educational opportunities or resources diocesan Office of Marriage & achieving or postponing pregnancy with- learn to recognize their natural signs of be surprised where your romantic con- at (614) 241-2560 or jfullin@ to understand that marriage, although der and cheerful.” Love is not simply available from the Office of Marriage Family Life. out the use of drugs, devices, or surgical fertility, then adapt their sexual behavior versations lead you.” columbuscatholic.org. 12 Catholic Times February 12, 2017 Columbus Worldwide Marriage Encounter We are Mike and Kim Roberts of Ga- and weather issues that almost kept us hanna. We are parishioners at New from going. We did go, though, and it Albany’s Church of the Resurrection, literally changed our lives. We came have been married since 1994, and out of the weekend with a renewed are the area leaders for the Columbus love for each other and for our mar- Worldwide Marriage Encounter com- riage sacrament. We learned a new munity. way to communicate that we use to What is a Worldwide Marriage En- this day as a way to maintain the new counter weekend? It is a positive, per- closeness we found on the weekend. sonal experience offering married cou- Our marriage, before the weekend, ples an opportunity to learn a technique was “OK.” It was acceptable by so- of loving communication they can use ciety’s standards and no one could see for the rest of their lives. It is a chance the distance that had grown between to look deeply into their relationship us, but we could sure feel it. When we with each other and with God. left our weekend, and ever since then, The emphasis of a Marriage Encoun- we have been able to relate to each ter weekend is on communication other differently, discuss our differ- between husbands and wives. The ences in a more loving, understand- weekend provides time for couples ing way, and carry the torch of what a to be together, away from the distrac- Catholic marriage should be – setting tions of everyday life, while encour- an example for our son, his friends, aging them to focus on each other our family, and others. and their relationship. It is not a mar- Worldwide Marriage Encounter has riage clinic, group sensitivity training, resulted in a positive effect on us and or a substitute for counseling. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing on many other local marriages. We marriage. It truly is a marriage enrich- would like to invite all married couples ment program. and priests to consider attending a weekend. Upcoming weekends in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter is Columbus area are April 21 to 23 at the unique in that a series of presentations Worthington Holiday Inn, and Sept. 15 is given by a team of Catholic couples to 17 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center. and a priest. Priests and religious can attend a Worldwide Marriage En- The weekends begin at 7 p.m. Friday counter weekend, too. A priest will and go through 4 p.m. Sunday. enrich his relationship with his spouse For more information, or to attend a – the church. Marriage Encounter weekend, con- In February 2008, we attended a Mar- tact Paul and Marilou Clouse at (614) riage Encounter weekend after hear- 834-6880 or visit www.wwmecolum- ing about it, talking about it, and wor- bus.org. rying about it for six or eight months May God bless you and your before dealing with the babysitting marriage! St. Charles Visit Days Columbus St. Charles Preparatory campus facilities, and receive infor- School, 2010 E. Broad St., will have mation regarding college readiness World Marriage Day Celebration winter visit days from 9 to 11:30 provided through the school’s cur- a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, riculum. They also will learn about Deacon Harold “Male & Female He Created Them: Burke-Sivers, Feb. 28. The sessions are for eighth- its athletic and extracurricular activi- Complementarity and Intimacy in Marriage” known around grade boys and their families who ties and a financial aid program that the world as were unable to attend the school’s provides more than $1.4 million an- WHERE: Immaculate Conception Church the “Dynamic open house in December or one of nually for qualified students and their Marian Hall Deacon,” is 366 E. North Broadway featured on the student visitation days through- families. There also will be question- Columbus, 43214 The Greatest out January. and-answer sessions with administra- Commandments: Those interested in the school are tors, faculty members, coaches, and WHEN: Sunday, February 26, 2017, 1-4 p.m. A 40-Week Spiritual group moderators. Journey for Married Couples, a vibrant invited to come and see what makes marriage-enrichment program rooted St. Charles a great choice for young For more information or to sign There is no charge for the in biblical values and designed to men pursuing a high-quality college up for one of the visit days, contact World Marriage Day Celebration. help husbands and wives know God preparatory education. Kindly RSVP at better, trust Him fully and love Him the school by email at trishasmith- familylife.colsdioc.org or 614-241-2560. completely throughout the course of Students and parents will visit fresh- [email protected] or by phone at their married lives. man classes, tour the main and west (614) 252-6714. February 12, 2017 Catholic Times 13 Church must accompany couples before, after marriage, pope says By Junno Arocho Esteves fer support that would help newlyweds preparation can become an integral part and the provisional.” Catholic News Service mature in their vocation. of the whole sacramental procedure of “As I have said several times,” the To ensure engaged couples are enter- “The objective of this preparation marriage, as an antidote that impedes pope said, “great courage is needed to ing into a fully Catholic marriage and consists in helping engaged couples to the growth of null or inconsistent mat- be married in the times in which we are remain committed to their vows for know and live the reality of the mar- rimonial celebrations.” living. And those who have the strength life, they must be prepared properly riage they intend to celebrate so that He said a second remedy is the and the joy of fulfilling this important beforehand and supported afterward, they may do so not only validly and church’s presence and formation after step must feel the love and concrete Pope Francis said. lawfully, but also fruitfully,” he said. marriage to encourage newlyweds in closeness of the church near them.” Addressing members of the Roman Citing Pope Benedict XVI’s last ad- their lives together. Before their meeting with Pope Fran- Rota, a tribunal handling mostly mar- dress to the Rota -- in which he high- The Christian community is “called to cis, Rota members celebrated Mass riage cases, the pope said the church lighted the relationship between love welcome, accompany, and help young with Archbishop Angelo Becciu, a top cannot ignore that there is a “wide- and truth -- the pope said that some couples” and care for their spiritual life official in the Vatican secretariat of spread mentality” which is convinced people seeking marriage participate ac- through the parish’s pastoral ministry, state, to inaugurate the Vatican court’s eternal truths do not exist and, there- tively in the church, while others “are he said. judicial year. fore, that many young people approach- guided by a more generic religious sen- “Oftentimes, young couples are left In his homily, Archbishop Becciu said ing the church for marriage do not un- timent.” to themselves, perhaps for the simple that, like Jesus, the court officials are derstand what the sacrament is and that He said educating young people so fact that they are seen less in the parish. surrounded by real people who want to it is for life. that they rediscover marriage and fam- This is especially true after the birth of be listened to and who have had an “ex- “Such a context, lacking religious val- ily life according to God’s plan is a first children,” the pope said. perience of failure, of pain.” ues and faith, cannot help but condition “remedy” to situations where sufficient He said it is in those first moments of “The ministry you fulfill in the pope’s matrimonial consent,” which is one of preparation is lacking. family life that the church must be even tribunal puts you daily in contact not the essential conditions for a Catho- “In this spirit, I would like to reiterate closer to young couples, so they “may just with letters, but with people marked lic marriage to be valid, the pope told the need of a ‘new catechumenate’ for strive for the beauty of the Christian by human and marital failure. They are Rota members on Jan. 21. marriage preparation,” he said. family despite the destructive traps of awaiting answers of truth and justice by He said the response of the Catho- Pope Francis explained that, as with a culture dominated by the ephemeral the church,” the archbishop said. lic Church must be to provide serious a catechumenate period in prepara- preparation for engaged couples and of- tion for baptism as an adult, “marriage Pope Francis to media: THE RIGHT DOCTORS, RIGHT HERE. Focus on ‘good news’ stories By Edward Pentin “This confidence enables us to carry National Catholic Register out our work — in all the different Pope Francis has called on the me- ways that communication takes place dia to focus on “good news” stories by nowadays — with the conviction that looking at the world through the pas- it is possible to recognize and highlight chal mystery of Christ, thereby break- the good news present in every story ing the “anxiety” and “fear” that stem and in the face of each person,” he said. from a “constant focus on ‘bad news.’” The pope said he wants an “open and “Confidence in the seed of God’s creative” style of communication that Kingdom and in the mystery of Eas- encourages “everyone to engage in ter” should “shape the way we commu- constructive forms of communication.” nicate,” the pope said in his message He said he also wants the media to re- to mark the 51st World Day of Social ject “prejudice towards others” and fos- Communications. The message was ti- ter “a culture of encounter, helping all tled “Communication, Hope, and Trust of us to view the world around us with in Our Time.” realism and trust.”

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Catholic Times Ad MCMG Version 2.indd 1 4/2/2015 8:56:22 AM 14 Catholic Times February 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) The Weekday Bible Readings Choices and their consequences are always before us MONDAY Genesis 4:1-15,25 Psalm 50:1,8,16bc-17,20-21 full meaning. Jesus will do this in his commentary on Mark 8:11-13 various points of the law which follow, beginning in Father verse 21. TUESDAY Genesis 6:5-8;7:1-5,10 Jesus’ comments all involve laws which are connected Psalm 129:1a,2,3ac-4 Lawrence L. Hummer with love of the neighbor in some way. Jesus does not Mark 8:14-21 bother here with commenting on the love of God with WEDNESDAY one’s whole being. All six “antitheses” begin with a Genesis 8:6-13,20-22 Sirach 15:15-20; statement of what the written law says: “You have Psalm 166:12-15,18-19 heard that it was said. …” Mark 8:22-26 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; After this, the particular law is stated: “Do not kill. THURSDAY Matthew 5:17-37 … Do not commit adultery … whoever divorces his Genesis 9:1-13 Psalm 102:16-18,19-23,29 A choice is an interesting part of life. Two things are wife must give her a bill of divorce … do not swear Mark 8:27-33 set before a person, who must choose one. Both choices falsely, but make good to the Lord your vows.” There might be good, but only one thing can be chosen. are others in the sermon that will be covered in next FRIDAY Sirach realizes this when he offers the possibility of week’s Gospel. Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 33:10-15 choosing to keep the commandments, which will save The antithesis comes when Jesus comments, “But Mark 8:34-9:1 a person. He then likens the choice to fire and water. I say to you.” Jesus says this in each case as he SATURDAY Both are good things, but only one can be chosen. So, comments on the particular law. In regard to killing, too, life and death, good and evil are put before us. Hebrews 11:1-7 Jesus also bans anger, name-calling, and even Psalm 145:2-5,10-11 “Whichever one chooses shall be given.” harboring evil thoughts about one’s “brother (or Mark 9:2-13 The result of choosing to do good is life. Choosing to sister).” Reconciliation with a brother (or sister) who do evil brings death. God does not force us to act one is angry with us is our responsibility, not theirs. This way or the other. The choice is always before us, but deepens the law considerably. so are the consequences. Concerning the ban on adultery, looking at another The Gospel continues the Sermon on the Mount with with lust also is banned, to the point that Jesus urges DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND Jesus stating that he has come to fulfill the law and the offender to pluck out the sinful eye or to cut off TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE the prophets, not to destroy them. “The law and the the sinful right hand. This would be a severe penalty WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2017 prophets” is an expression that summarizes the entire for those cultures where eating out of a common dish Old Testament. For Matthew, “fulfilling the law” SUNDAY MASS was commonplace. The New Testament world was 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph does not mean “doing” it so much as indicating its one such culture. Lacking a right hand meant that one Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- could not eat from the common dish. That could lead lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. to starvation or malnutrition. Here, Jesus radically Mass with the Passionist Fathers at intensifies what is covered under adultery. 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, DeSales office manager honored Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- Regarding the issue banning divorce, Jesus’ response Columbus nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system St. Francis is curious: “But I say to you, whoever divorces his for cable channel listing. DeSales wife—unless the marriage is unlawful—causes her Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, High School to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Time celebrated woman commits adultery.” This “unless phrase” is a Warner Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or the Feast rather complicated solution to a problem which has WOW Channel 378). of St. Fran- existed for ages. It involves three Greek words, which (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). cis de Sales read literally “except cases (of) porneia.” That word Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at on Tuesday, ranges in meaning from “unlawful sexual intercourse” 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel Jan. 24, to “prostitution” to “unchastity” to “fornication.” 195, Dish Network Channel 250, with a or DirecTV Channel 305). visit from Earlier translations said “except in cases of adultery.” Bishop That is not what was written and is simply wrong. DAILY MASS Frederick Finding its exact meaning is elusive. It probably was 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Camp- added to the original statement of Jesus to respond to Birmingham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and bell, who a pastoral situation in Antioch, where this Gospel was midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv celebrated likely written. (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- Mass and met with student leaders. The bishop also ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in honored school office manager Chris Johnson for her As far as swearing oaths are concerned, they involve Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New 50 years as part of the school community. She became asking God to witness to the truth of what we say, Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); a DeSales student in 1966, graduated in 1970, began when all of us lean toward the lie. The solution is not 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, working in the school office on the Monday following to swear at all. Let one’s word suffice. and at www.stgabrielradio.com. graduation, and has been there ever since. Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor of Chillicothe We pray Week II, Seasonal Proper Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School St. Mary Church, may be reached at hummerl@ of the Liturgy of the Hours stmarychillicothe.com. February 12, 2017 Catholic Times 15 If Jesus Walked Among Us Today, Who Would Follow Him? The story goes that one day about five years ago, ing it our values, while at the same time not embrac- when Father (now Bishop) Robert Barron was rector ing a “maintenance” style of Christianity that says of Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, the late Cardi- THE TIDE IS TURNING “Just keep doing what we are doing.” nal Francis George stopped by and told the seminar- TOWARD CATHOLICISM In their extremes, both views are wrong. We cer- ians that they needed to do what Jesus did and hit the tainly can’t be a “maintenance” church, slowly dying world with a strong dose of the truth of Catholicism, David Hartline and never trying to reach the lost, all the while patting combined with mercy. His Eminence went on to say ourselves on the back for at least being better than the that Jesus knew he was asking a lot of the world and heathen sinners who exist outside our doors. that people would have to live by much higher stan- sive, even bigoted. It is the world in which we live. dards. Jesus also realized that in order to reach that However, the other extreme of trying to be like the The modern world would have us think that Jesus is objective, a lot of mercy would be needed. world by showing it how cool and hip we think we some sort of life coach, somewhere between Dr. Phil are doesn’t work, either. We shouldn’t wager our Keep in mind that while the faithful Jewish believ- and Deepak Chopra. Sin is what you want it to be, and souls in a Russian roulette game of trying to be cool ers of Jesus’ time despised the Roman occupation, the self-discovery and helping animals and nature is the Romans brought with them money, jobs, and lots of when playing against people who will have no say highest form of service you can do. Recently, one mil- in our eternal destiny. We shouldn’t care what they lavish possibilities. Everyone knew all roads led to itant zero-population supporter said that if you love Rome, a city full of wealth, power, the blood sport of think of us. There is nothing wrong with certain kinds babies, you shouldn’t want to see any more of them. of modern music, movies, and other forms of popu- the Coliseum, and the libertine lifestyle that existed Needless to say, these kinds of folks love abortion. after sunset. lar culture, which I certainly enjoy. However, do we How do we deal with these people and their ideas? know more about these things than we do about our The more things change, the more they stay the same. The answer is simple: Do what Jesus did. Hit them own faith? This is the reason for the title of this column. Our mod- with truth and mercy. We have to remind people that ern world, especially our entertainment culture, tells Jesus wants everyone in heaven, but there is a reason If Jesus walked among us today, he probably would us that everything we hear in church is irrelevant and he mentioned hell more than heaven – because hell offend a wide swath of people, as he did 2,000 years outdated, the stuff of old women and old men. There exists, and he doesn’t want any of us there. However, ago. Just as he did, we have to hit them with truth isn’t a gadget we aren’t supposed to own and there isn’t because he gives us free will, we can foolishly reject and mercy. Ultimately, we have to make the decision a whim or fantasy we aren’t supposed to try. him and his love. whether his opinion of our actions is more important than the latest pop culture trends and the opinion of This is a problem everyone has to deal with, whether In recent times, there has existed in theological cir- you are a single person facing the temptations of mod- cles a great debate about how believers in Christianity those who initiate them. The choice is ours. ern life or are married and trying to help your children should contend with a modern world that often mocks Hartline is the author of “The Tide Is Turning stay on the straight and narrow. If you have a problem and rejects our views. There is a line of thinking that Toward Catholicism” and a former teacher and with modern culture, you are called backward, repres- says we have to embrace the modern world by show- administrator for the diocese.

“READ WITH A STALLION” PROGRAM AT ST. ANTHONY Matt Stewart, a graduate of Columbus St. Anthony School and Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School, participated in the “Read with a Stallion” program at St. Anthony. Stewart graduated from Vanderbilt University with an engineering degree and went on to play for the Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland Browns. He read “Groundhog’s Runaway Shadow” to the second- grade class and he shared with them some of his own adventures as a St. Anthony student. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School 16 Catholic Times February 12, 2017 Pray for our dead

ADAMICH, Dorothy (Pavelchak), 89, Jan. 30 HAMSHER, Eleanor A., Feb. 3 Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia Christ the King Church, Columbus Margaret Brock Funeral Mass for Margaret “Peg” Knights of Columbus Council 5253, ARGENTO, Twila (Steinmetz), 86, Jan. 29 LYNCH, Jerome J., 65, Jan. 25 Brock, 80, who died Sunday, Jan. 29, and was a volunteer for 40 years with Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin was held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Reynolds- the Franklin County Board of Elec- BECHT, Shirley A. (Lannert), 83, Jan. 27 MATHIAS, Louise M. (Grabowski), 78, Jan. 28 burg St. Pius X Church. Burial will be tions. She was employed by National St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pataskala. Revenue Corp. for 27 years. She was born Aug. 26, 1936, in PARSONS, James L., 75, Jan. 27 She was preceded in death by her par- BENNETT, Jo Ann (Jones), 92, Jan. 30 Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Francis Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus ents; daughter, Debra Boggs; broth- St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus and Margaret (Nicklin) Rogers and ers, Francis and Thomas; and sisters, CANTER, Cynthia H. (Jones), 78, Feb. 3 POSEY, Reynold E., 88, Jan. 31 was a 1955 graduate of Meadville Marilyn (John) Carey and Carolyn Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville Area High School. (Jacob) Osdyke. Survivors include her City SHEEHAN, Robert G. “Buckey,” formerly of She served as custodian at St. Pius X husband of 60 years, Lee; sons, David Church and a cafeteria worker at the (Susan), Dean (Carol), Douglas, and CORROTO, Josephine, 92, formerly of Co- Columbus, Jan. 24 St. Gregory the Great Church, Bluffton, S.C. parish school, was a member of the Daniel (Janiece); and 12 grandchil- lumbus, Jan. 30 Elizabethan Guild and the Women of dren. St. Angela Merici Church, Youngstown SPICER, Ricnard B., 51, Jan. 29 FABRO, Joan C. (Travis), 80, Feb. 3 St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin Sacred Heart Church, Columbus SPIKER, Cassandra E., 13, Jan. 25 CSS Helps Develop Community Report on Aging St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville Catholic Social Services played a sig- Catholic Social Services also offers GRIESENBROCK, Robert, 85, Feb. 3 nificant role in the development of the a supportive services program which Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove SULLIVAN, Claudia (Matuszak), 78, Jan. 31 recent “Age-Friendly Columbus: Find- bridges the gap for many seniors who City St. Andrew Church, Columbus ings Report,” which is helping the city need assistance to remain safely in their HAMME, Kay E. (Wallar), 78, Jan. 29 WILLIAMS, Charlotte M. (Byrne), 92, Jan. 30 of Columbus and the Mid-Ohio Re- own homes; a money management St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Philip Church, Columbus gional Planning Commission plan for service to assist seniors who are hav- the growing population of older adults. ing difficulty with their daily finances; In an effort to ensure that the voices payee services, which provide indi- John J. Gordon of senior citizens, especially those with vidual financial management to those Funeral Mass for John J. “Jack” Gor- and a member of the Alpha Athletic low incomes, were heard, CSS hosted who are unable for various reasons to don, 94, who died Wednesday, Feb. 1, Club, Charity Newsies, Knights of focus groups for the communitywide manage their financial situation; trans- was held Monday, Feb. 6 at Columbus Columbus Council 3727, and Amvets study. portation to non-emergency medical St. Matthias Church. Post 89. Participants in the groups included appointments for seniors and veterans in Licking County; and the HOME He was born April 16, 1922 to John He was preceded in death by his par- 100 Senior Companions – volunteers and Angelena (Schrader) Gordon. who visit low-income, homebound se- Choice program, which moves clients ents; daughter, Joy Patterson; brother, out of hospitals, nursing homes, and He started his work life selling news- Dick; sisters, Sis Belisle and Anna niors. The report found that older residents other long-term facilities into their own papers for a penny and ended it as presi- Delfino; and a grandson. Survivors in- homes or community settings. dent of Teamsters Local 413. He also clude his wife of 73 years, Edna; sons, find the city to be a good place to age. served in the Navy in World War II. John (Kathi) and Joe (Mary); daugh- It also said older residents want to be In 2016, Catholic Social Services served 3,074 individuals in the Diocese He was a board member for Catholic ters, Jeri Rod and Joni (Tom) Pietrzak; engaged as partners for making age- of Columbus through all of its pro- Social Services, St. Stephen’s Com- sisters, Jeannie Metzger and Dorothy friendly improvements. grams for senior citizens. munity House, the United Way of Bingham; 15 grandchildren; and 22 The surveys were weighted to four Central Ohio, and Huckleberry House, great-grandchildren. targeted neighborhoods – the Hilltop, “The number of seniors aged 85 and Linden, the Near East Side, and Beech- older in central Ohio will increase by wold – which are among the city’s areas 160 percent by 2050,” Lustig said. Sharon O. Wing that are most in need and have the larg- “Catholic Social Services will play a Funeral Mass for Sharon O. Wing, director Frances Carr. The kitchen est concentration of older adults. vital role in responding to the growing 73, who died Wednesday, Feb. 1, was serves a meal to more than 350 Catholic Social Services has served population of seniors. held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Columbus people every weekday and provides people of all faiths and backgrounds “In 2015, we adopted a strategy to Holy Family Church. Burial was at St. groceries weekly to more than 125 since 1945 and is dedicated to helping Go Wider for Seniors, which means Joseph Cemtery, Columbus. families. seniors age with grace and dignity. that we will expand our services to She was born May 10, 1943 in Co- She was preceded in death by her Through the Senior Companion pro- more people. Currently, we have eight lumbus to John and Vera Wickle. parents and a brother, Danny O’Keefe. gram, low-income senior citizens can senior programs, and our services She was a case manager in the Survivors include her husband, Gary; volunteer to visit other seniors for 20 or are a scalable solution to care for community services department of children, Angie (Lewis) Buzzard, more hours a week. our growing population of seniors the Gladden Community House in Tony (Melanie) Colombini, Maggie The CSS Friendly Visitor program and to help them age with grace and Columbus’ Franklinton area for 28 Sturgill, Chris Pfeil, and Barry Wing; matches people of all ages and so- independence.” years until 2012, when she became brother, John (Kathy); sister, Barb cioeconomic backgrounds with a se- For more information on all of CSS’ director of the nearby Holy Family Hutton; 12 grandchildren; and seven nior friend in Franklin and Delaware programs for seniors and families, go Soup Kitchen, succeeding longtime great-grandchildren. counties. to www.colscss.org. February 12, 2017 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

answer session with speaker, and food for purchase. lumbus (Christ the King convent, first building west of the 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Eliza- CLASSIFIED 740-513-3325 church). 614-718-0277, 614-309-2651, 614-309-0157 beth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus. “The 11, SATURDAY Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study Joy-Filled Marriage,” diocesan Marriage & Family Life Of- Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., fice marriage preparation program. $175 fee per couple 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. Columbus. Bible study of Sunday Scripture readings. includes meals. 614-241-2560 50th Annual Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and Spaghetti Dinner 14, TUESDAY confession. 17-19, FRIDAY-SUNDAY Calix Society Meeting St. Anthony Parish Dominican Learning Center Tutor Training Workshop Marriage Encounter Weekend at St. Therese’s 6 p.m., Panera restaurant, 4519 N. High St., Columbus. Sunday, February 26, 2017 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dominican Learning Center, 1111 E. St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Calix Society, an association of Stewart Ave., Columbus. Training workshop for volunteer Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, for couples 12:00 –6:30 pm Catholic alcoholics. Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Mass at Our tutors needed to teach adults seeking basic education who want to make good marriages better. 614-834-6880 ~ Dine-in or Carryout ~ Lady of Peace Church, across street from meeting site. skills, GED readiness, or English as a Second Language. 1300 Urban Drive ~ Columbus, Ohio Holy Hour at Columbus St. Francis of Assisi 18, SATURDAY 614-444-7330 St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus. Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference [email protected] Bosco Bash Youth Rally at St. Timothy Monthly Holy Hour following 6 p.m. Mass. 614-299-5781 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cardinal Building, State Fairgrounds, 2:30 p.m., St. Timothy Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Colum- EnCourage Ministry Monthly Meeting Columbus. Tenth annual Columbus Catholic Women’s bus. Annual Bosco Bash rally for sixth- to eighth-graders, 6:30 p.m., EnCourage, an approved diocesan ministry conference, with talks by Jeff Cavins, Magnus Macfar- sponsored by diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult dedicated to families and friends of persons who experi- lane-Barrow, Kerri Caviezel, and Father Mathias Thelen. Ministry. Theme: “Fire and Water,” featuring musician ence same-sex attraction. EnCourage respects the digni- Details at www.columbuscatholicwomen.com. FEBRUARY Paul Kim as keynote speaker, with music by Station 14, ty of every person, promotes the truth of God’s plan for Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City skits, games, dinner, and evening Mass. Cost: $25 stu- 9, THURSDAY each of us, and focuses on sharing our love. Confidential- 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. dents, $15 adults. 614-241-2565 Cenacle at Holy Name ity is maintained. Call for site. 614-296-7404 Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and Our Lady of Bethlehem Diamond Jubilee Gala 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- confession. 6:30 p.m., St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in 15, WEDNESDAY Broad St., Columbus. Diamond jubilee gala mark- the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. Abortion Recovery Network Group 19, SUNDAY ing 60th anniversary of Columbus Our Lady of Theology on Tap Meeting 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, St. Agatha Adult Education Bethlehem School and Childcare, with silent and 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recov- 9:30 a.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road, Colum- live auctions, dinner, dancing. $75 per person. Road, Columbus. Theology on Tap discussion and social ery network group meeting for anyone interested in bus. Third of four talks with Father Edmund Hussey on a 614-444-7330 group for young Catholics, with Pam Heil of Empowered recovering from abortion or who has been through modern theology of the Church. Topic: “You Are the Mis- to Love Ministries speaking on relationships. RSVP to 12, SUNDAY a recovery program and wants to stay connected. sionaries of Our Church.” 614-488-6149 [email protected] or Columbus Theology St. Agatha Adult Education 614-721-2100 Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family on Tap Facebook page. 9:30 a.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road, Colum- Open House, Information Night at Holy Spirit School After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad Catechism Uncorked in Delaware bus. Second of four talks with Father Edmund Hussey on 9:30 to 11 a.m., Holy Spirit School, 4382 Duchene Lane, Co- St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of 7 p.m., Amato’s Woodfired Pizza, 6 S. Sandusky St., Dela- a modern theology of the Church. Topic: “You Celebrate lumbus, Open house for prospective students, followed expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or ware. Catechism Uncorked social for 36- to 64-year-olds, Our Faith.” 614-488-6149 by information night at 7 p.m. 614-861-0475 wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 sponsored by Delaware St. Mary Church adult faith St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick formation program, featuring social time, question- 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 16, THURSDAY Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Grandview Ave., Columbus. “The Gospel of Judas” with Cenacle at Holy Name Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare Scripture scholar Angela Burdge. 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 All fund-raising events (festivals, 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay St., Lan- the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans caster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to honor St. Kateri bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, Abortion Recovery Network Group 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., Tekakwitha and promote Native Catholic spirituality. 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancast- Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy sales, Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Meeting by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial etc.) will be placed in the “Fund-Raising er. Abortion recovery network group meeting for anyone 1:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. interested in recovering from abortion or who has been formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 Guide.” Meeting of St. Catherine of Siena chapter, Lay Fraternities through a recovery program and wants to stay connected. Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 of St. Dominic. 614-721-2100 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart for the first six lines, and $2.65 for each Concerts in a Country Church Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer in the style and spirit of additional line. 3 p.m., St. Colman of Cloyne Church, 219 S. North St., 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., the Taize monastic community, with song, silence, and Washington Court House. Concert with Christopher Ur- For more information, Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Society for young reflection. 614-512-3731 biel, organist at Newark St. Francis de Sales Church, as Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King call David Garick at 614-224-5195. adults. Talk on “The History, Practice, and Spirituality of the part of parish’s “Concerts in a Country Church” series. Liturgy of the Hours” with Michael Murphy of the Lay Fra- 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Tickets $10. 877-232-2751 ternity of St. Dominic, followed by questions and answers. Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly parish Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King 614-224-9522 prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, and 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., Michael Coleman Talk at Ohio Dominican teaching. 614-861-1242 Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly parish 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sun- Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter ‘Happenings’ submissions prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, and bury Road, Columbus. Former Columbus Mayor Michael 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- teaching. 614-861-1242 B. Coleman talks about “Being Human: Civic Engagement, bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 Notices for items of Catholic interest must Catholic Conversations Series Civility and Community.” Free; seating limited. Go to be received at least 12 days before expected 6 to 8 p.m., Sports on Tap. 4030 Main St., Hilliard. Month- www.ohiodominican.edu and click “News & Events” and 20-23, MONDAY-THURSDAY publication date. 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Book review Last Testament: In His Own Words Angermair, whom Pope Benedict qualifies as some- one portrayed in the media or by certain theologians. one who rejected 19th-century pieties, a common Though he says that he never pursued power, he met practice of the time. As a seminarian, Ratzinger, like and worked with the most powerful Catholic thinkers so many of his classmates, it seems, wanted some- and leaders of the past 60 years. He calls Swiss theo- thing fresh. logian Father Hans Urs von Balthasar and French Je- Progressivism comes up many times in the book suit Father Henri de Lubac his favorite theologians, and regarding his pre-Second Vatican Council, conciliar, recalls working with Father Rahner at Vatican II and and postconciliar experiences. Pope Benedict never teaching with noted philosopher Josef Pieper at Mun- denies his progressiveness. He notes that “progres- ster, Germany. Pope Benedict qualifies Pieper and him- sive” meant something different from the Kung per- self as progressives before adding, “Only later did he go spective, something that always remained faithful to in the same direction as I did, and Lubac. We saw that the deposit of the faith. the very thing that we want, something new, is being In this sense, Pope Benedict sounds like a typical destroyed. Then he (Pieper) energetically opposed it.” Readers offered journey through the theological forward-oriented 20th-century thinker, along the lines Such words convey the simplicity and clarity of Pope life of the retired pope of fellow personalist St. John Paul: “I didn’t want to Benedict’s view of Vatican II and its aftermath. Read- By Brian Welter/Catholic News Service operate only in a stagnant and closed philosophy, but ers also see the consistency in his thought. Last Testament: In His Own Words by Pope Benedict in a philosophy understood as a question -- what is The pope’s serenity clearly comes from trusting in XVI with Peter Seewald. Bloomsbury Continuum man, really? -- and particularly to enter into the new, God. His answers never convey defensiveness, even (London, 2016). 257 pages, $24. contemporary philosophy. In this sense I was modern concerning Vatileaks or the abuse scandals. Bene- Peter Seewald’s interview of Pope Benedict, which and critical.” While Cardinal Ratzinger shared John dict is humble, as when he acknowledges Father von follows from previous interviews and works includ- Paul’s personalist viewpoint, this interview clearly Balthasar’s intellectual superiority. Regarding the ing Salt of the Earth, offers readers a journey through shows that the former’s Augustinian roots provide an present, he expresses great confidence in Pope Fran- the theological life of the retired pope. This includes alternative view to his predecessor’s Thomism. cis. Above all, Benedict’s critics will be surprised at thoughts on significant individuals such as Jesuit Fa- The interview also highlights philosophy’s key role in his open-mindedness -- the openness of someone con- ther Karl Rahner, Father Hans Kung, and Pope St. the pontiff’s spiritual and theological journey, includ- fidently anchored in his beliefs who carries no secrets. John Paul II. ing the importance of ancient The first part of the book highlights a world radically Greek philosophy and its symbi- different from our own – that of Bavarian Catholicism otic relationship with theology, in the mid-20th century. Its piety centered on family, but extending to later thinkers village, and Christ. such as Pascal. As at many points in the book, the pontiff here con- START YOUR DAY Joseph Ratzinger stepped out of this world into the veys the harmonious whole of seminary and then higher theological studies in Mu- the Catholic faith. nich. He relished this world. A BETTER WAY! Last Testament includes many Though the Nazi and immediate postwar eras brought of the pope’s thoughts on the deep change, the pontiff explains how the faith en- nature of the church. He ties dured: “Despite the intrusiveness -- where the atmo- this in with the office of the sphere of war was still somehow in the air -- there papacy: “I, too, always wanted was a joy that we were now together. The being with the local churches to be active one another, the encountering each other, the compan- in and of themselves, and not so ionship, was subsequently something deeply moving dependent on extra help from for me in my consciousness.” Such words also con- Rome. So the strengthening of vey the sense of connection that people enjoyed back the local church is something then, with a shared sense of place and belief. very important.” Words such Readers of Last Testament meet the lecturers who as these portray a much softer, impacted the future pope, such as professor Georg more flexible person than the February 12, 2017 Catholic Times 19 2017 CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR BY TIM PUET do as pastor but for people like Joe,” because of the Reporter, Catholic Times work he does and Banks’ willingness to listen to his pastor’s concerns. “I always feel better when I talk Josef Banks of Columbus St. Dominic Church to Joe,” Father Wagner said. “He simply reflects the says his selection as the Catholic Men’s Luncheon light of Christ in everything he does. He follows the Club’s 2017 diocesan Catholic Man of the Year was words of St. Therese of Lisieux – ‘Do small things a surprise to him because he never felt he did any- with great amounts of love.’” thing to merit such an honor. “He will do anything for anybody at any time,” “I was just trying to improve things,” he said after ac- said a friend, Saundra Davis. She quoted from a let- cepting the award from Bishop Frederick Campbell. ter written in support of Banks’ nomination by Fa- It was evident from the size of the crowd honor- ther Barry Eneh, a priest formerly in residence at St. ing him that many people would disagree with his Dominic and now with the Veterans Administration assessment. About 250 people filled Patrick Hall in Palo Alto, California, who was at the luncheon. at Columbus St. Patrick Church on Friday, Feb. 3 “Over the years, I have fondly called him ‘Gentle to honor Banks, with Bishop Campbell and several Joe’ because of his gentle demeanor and passion for friends paying tribute to his work with the church serving others,” Father Eneh wrote. and the community. Another friend, Curt Matthews, compared Banks “I couldn’t be more pleased when I learned of his to a stainless-steel elevator – “It’s always ready to nomination,” the bishop said. “I’m not in favor of serve those who are willing to push the buttons, and human cloning, but in Joe’s case, I might have to if you don’t push, it’s going to come down anyway. make an exception.” It’s efficient, productive, smooth, and always works, just like Joe,” he said. Banks spent much of his time at the microphone giving thanks to his parents, friends going back to Linda Waddell, who has known Banks for the past his grade school days, priests, coaches, and parish- six years, spoke of his devotion to prayer and of how ioners of his parish and Columbus Holy Rosary- come just because of who they think you are or who his relationship with Nelson is one example of how St. John Church, both of which he serves as a staff you’re not.” he maintains strong ties with his friends and many member. of the athletes he has coached. She said he is proud Banks said he also occasionally has signed auto- In 2014, when St. Dominic was undergoing sig- of all of them, yet keeps them in line when needed graphs before OSU football games, then taken a bus nificant renovation, Banks spent countless hours on with the remark, “You’re special, but you’re not that home. “It was bizarre how they treated me when scaffolding removing the building’s drop ceiling, special.” they wanted my autograph and how they treated me plastering and painting the original ceiling, install- at the bus stop,” he said. “They didn’t know who I Banks also is a member of the Knights of Peter ing carpeting, and performing other work. was. It’s real sad. Claver and of the Parish Council and welcoming Banks, 53, also is a professional photographer with committee at his church, participates in his parish “If they know who you are, they treat you differ- a degree in photography from The Ohio State Uni- men’s prayer breakfast and men’s Bible study and ent. If they think you’re just a guy at a bus stop, they versity. He volunteered in 2009 as a photographer the Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity can say anything to you, throw stuff at you.” on a pediatric medical mission to Enugu, Nigeria, (BREAD) organization, and regularly visits the sick, particularly others who have suffered traumat- documenting the activities of a 12-member medical In 1997, Banks was severely beaten and suffered ic brain injuries. team which assisted about 880 infants and children. a traumatic brain injury while helping a family re- The graduate of Columbus Corpus Christi School store an apartment. He had to relearn everything He was chosen for the award by a selection com- from walking and reading to performing his pho- and Columbus Father Wehrle High School was a mittee consisting of two representatives each from tography work. Banks made frequent references to track star at OSU and has coached track at Colum- the Catholic Men’s Retreat League, the Catholic the power of prayer during his talk, particularly how bus St. Charles Preparatory School and boys basket- Men’s Ministry, the Serra Club, the Knights of Co- the prayers of Father Thomas Petry, pastor of St. ball at Pickerington Central High School. lumbus, and the luncheon club. Dominic at the time, and many others brought him Banks’ talk was mostly upbeat, but it turned se- through the crisis. The club established the honor in 1957 and has rious when he described two incidents in his life. presented it in each year since. The 2016 recipient Banks, who is African American, did not say they In closing, Banks requested prayers for Chad Nel- was Jeff Bernard of Gahanna St. Matthew Church. were racial in nature, but the inference was clear, son, a recent Ohio Dominican graduate who for- merly played basketball for him at Pickerington Also nominated for the award this year were Len and the silence among the audience as he spoke Barbe, Thom Lisk, and Eric Yang of Columbus made it apparent his words had impact. Central. Banks is serving as a mentor for Nelson as he continues to work on his game in an attempt to St. Peter Church; Frank Hartge, Dave Eldrige, “I didn’t want to accept this award,” he said. “But play professionally in Europe. “He’s like a son to and Jim Gernetzke of St. Matthew; Mike Melliere I accepted it because it was going to give me an op- me,” Banks said. “Little by little, I’m getting him and David Szarko of St. Patrick; Brad Burchfield portunity to voice my concerns about some things.” to understand the power of prayer. I believe once he and Matt Palmer of Columbus St. Catharine; makes it to the next level, he will realize how much James Garland of Washington Court House One of those incidents was in church, when some- it means.” St. Colman of Cloyne; Hugh Dorrian and Carl one refused to shake his hand at the sign of peace. Connor of Columbus St. Timothy; Jim Merckling “It really burned me,” he said. “Unfortunately, Father Joshua Wagner, pastor of St. Dominic and of Columbus Sacred Heart; and Tom Laughery of throughout life, in certain situations you’re not wel- Holy Rosary-St. John, said “I could not do what I Pickerington St. Elizabeth Seton. 20 Catholic Times February 12, 2017 Tragedy prompts family to turn to saints, start company to share devotion By Connor Bergeron Catholic News Service Small, colorful plastic Catholic saints can be seen hanging from keychains, zippers, and backpacks alongside Hello Kitty and Pokemon. They’re called Tiny Saints, and re- sulted from Joe and Colleen Klinker’s attempt to explain the death of their stillborn daughter, Melody Paige, to her older siblings. The loss of their daughter was unex- pected and devastating. It also prompt- ed questions from their children – Gra- cie, 9, and JT, 8. Death was a topic the Klinkers had not anticipated discussing Photos (clockwise): Joe Klinker, founder of Tiny Saints, stands in front of a display of his until much later, but it opened a conver- products; two children from Haiti are seen wearing Tiny Saints necklaces. A St. Teresa of sation about heaven and who Melody Kolkata necklace is on the left and St. Martin de Porres is on the right; Tiny Saints are was with there. seen on keychains. CNS photos/Connor Bergeron, Arlington Catholic Herald Joe and Colleen, former parishioners of the Church of the Nativity in Burke, Tekakwitha. Mark has left the company and Col- Once the design is finished in Adobe Virginia, who now live in Florida, be- “We weren’t going to fall down as a leen has taken on his role in the busi- Illustrator, Joe sends the digital file gan to tell their children stories about family, and we weren’t going to allow ness. In 2015, Joe left the Coast Guard to the overseas manufacturer of the saints. But the images they found on- our children to miss out on the grace that after 12 years and moved the family charms, whom he credits with bringing line didn’t resonate with their children. comes from a loss like that,” Joe said. to Winter Garden, Florida, to run Tiny them charms to life. To bridge the gap, they created tiny, Noticing their children’s reaction, the Saints full time. Sometimes, a particular saint is select- simplistic images of saints. Klinkers decided there was a poten- “There’s a tremendous amount of free- ed because he or she relates to current “Most saints don’t have the appeal to tial market. In 2013, they created Tiny dom, but there is still this uncertainty. affairs, such as St. Thomas More dur- children, unlike Disney or Hello Kitty,” Saints. Joe’s brother, Mark, joined the Eventually, I had to stop worrying,” Joe ing the presidential election. Joe told the Arlington Catholic Herald, team and guided the artistic vision. said. “Worrying implied that I didn’t “One of my favorites is St. Sebastian,” the newspaper of the Diocese of Arling- A few weeks after they started their trust in God.” he said. “Obviously, we had to put the ton, Virginia. online store, tinysaints.com, the prod- Tiny Saints changed from a necklace arrow in his chest.” St. Sebastian was put to death in the third century by a Their digital drawings captured ucts were available in 10 stores. Today, to a charm, about the size of a quarter, troop of archers. their children’s gaze. JT imagined St. Tiny Saints can be found in about 175 with a clip above the saint’s head to George playing swords with his little bookstores and gift shops nationwide. make it very portable. The Klinkers hope to double the roster sister, while Gracie pictured Melody The product line includes rosaries, “To say that it is a keychain gave it of saints to 200. The newest saint is St. chasing after butterflies with St. Kateri bracelets, and a children’s book. one value, but calling it a charm gave Francis de Sales, the patron of writers it multiple values,” said Joe. “I’m pig- and journalists. gybacking on a century-old concept (of Their company has donated hundreds saints’ medals).” of its products to missions in areas, in- The communion of tiny saints numbers cluding Haiti. Because the charms are more than 100. The Klinkers add saints weatherproof, they can withstand harsh to the lineup and suggestions come via climates. email from their website. Two factors Tiny Saints can be an introduction to a are taken into consideration: how help- saint that might lead to a conversation or ful the charm will be to people, and a prayer. Joe said that if the church were how profitable it will be. a swimming pool, Tiny Saints could lead “A good example: St. Mary and St. people deeper into their faith. Michael, they were no-brainers,” said He admits that until he created Tiny Joe. “Then you get ones like St. Dym- Saints, he had no special devotion to phna. Because (she’s the patroness) of the saints. He credits Melody for intro- mental illness, this saint has a signifi- ducing them. cant role to people.” “This beautiful church that we’re a The design process begins with re- part of can be overwhelming and ter- search and prayer as Joe gets to know rifying after 2,000 years. I think that’s the saint. He reviews popular imagery what Pope Francis is getting at: Go of the saint and sometimes takes cre- back to these simple things, get to know ative liberties, such as putting St. Ag- the saints,” he said. atha in pink clothing to reflect her role Bergeron is a staff writer at the as the patron saint of breast cancer. Arlington Catholic Herald.