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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—While Festive Mass concludes underlining its condemnation of “the horror” of the sexual abuse of minors by clergy, the cathedral’s centennial Vatican welcomed as “good news” the year celebration imminent end of a lawsuit against the Holy See in a U.S. court. The Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J. Lombardi, told journalists on Aug. 10 that “the Holy See is satisfied to hear the news” that a lawsuit in a U.S. court against the Vatican is being dropped by the plaintiffs. Three men in Louisville, Ky., filed a motion on Aug. 9 requesting that a federal Father Patrick Beidelman, rector of judge drop their case. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indian- The men, who were abused by priests in apolis, carries the Book of Gospels. the Archdiocese of Louisville, filed a suit against the Vatican in 2004 claiming it was liable for actions by bishops in failing to prevent sexual abuse by priests. They argued that the bishops who supervised the abusive priests were employees of the Holy See. Jim Simmons, left, and Tom Egold are members of a group of former Catholic high school classmates who have formed Hearts and Hands of Indiana, a However, the men’s attorney, grassroots organization that offers hope and the opportunity for a new home to low-income families in Holy Trinity and St. Anthony parishes in Indianapolis. William McMurry, told media outlets that because an earlier court ruling recognized the Vatican’s sovereign immunity, he was going Classmates see Hearts and Hands ministr y to drop the lawsuit. A judge must now rule whether the case can be dismissed, but lawyers for both sides told The Associated as another way to live out their faith Press that it had virtually ended. By John Shaughnessy from a few of the memories that, well, let’s and houses to low-income families in a The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act just say they won’t be sharing the details struggling area of Indianapolis. protects governments from being sued in Every month, Jim Simmons gets to of those times with their grandchildren any U.S. courts. The law previously has been savor the smiles and the laughs of his time soon. Another unforgettable victory found to apply to efforts to sue the Holy See, former high school classmates. “We had an incorrigible high school That story began in January of 2009, exempting it from tort claims. Like most friendships that formed in class” is all that Simmons will say, two months after Simmons organized the In June, the U.S. Supreme Court left high school, these guys have their stories flashing a look that is part mischief and first of the monthly get-togethers with his standing a lower court ruling that will allow to tell, stories of moments that still bind part regret. classmates. After hearing about the an Oregon man to try to hold the Vatican them together. Still, the beauty of a life story is that successes that many of his friends had financially responsible for his sexual abuse In the case of this group from the new chapters can be added and new made of their lives, Simmons offered this by a priest if he can persuade the court that 1961 graduating class of the former endings can be written. And right now telling assessment of how far his the priest was an employee of the Holy See. Sacred Heart High School in Indianapolis, Simmons, Tom Egold, Paul Corsaro, classmates had come: By declining to take Holy See v. John Doe, some of the smiles come from Mike Carson, Steve Rasmussen, “As I hear our stories, that’s quite a the court left intact the 9th U.S. Circuit Court remembering the magical, undefeated Lanny Rossman, Andy Shaver and other bit of achievement and accomplishment of Appeals ruling that said because of the football season during their senior year. members of their group continue to author in our lives. The nuns [from those way Oregon law defines employment, the As for some of the laughs, they come an inspiring grassroots tale of giving hope See MINISTRY, page 8 Vatican is not protected under the Foreign See VATICAN, page 8 Rapid growth forces Greenwood parish to expand quickly By Sean Gallagher

GREENWOOD—SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood is young and growing quickly. Sean Gallagher Photo by Founded in 1993, the parish now has approxi- mately 1,300 households among its members. And it has more than doubled in size since 2003 when its current pastor, Father Vincent Lampert, was assigned to minister there. A growing number of children in the parish has forced SS. Francis and Clare to move quickly in developing its school, which was founded in 2006. Last year, the school had 118 students in kinder- garten through fourth grade. This year, 183 students will be enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade. The plan is eventually to offer a Catholic education at the parish school through the eighth grade. Because of the phenomenal growth of the parish, it planned a major expansion of its facilities. On Oct. 4, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein leads members of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in 2009—the feast of parish co-patron St. Francis of Greenwood in applauding the parish’s pastor, Father Vincent Lampert, on Aug. 8 for his hard Assisi—ground was broken on a building project to work and ministry in leading the faith community during its rapid expansion over the past add 14 classrooms, a cafeteria and an athletic facility. four years. Standing behind Archbishop Buechlein, from left, deacons Stephen Hodges and See GREENWOOD, page 2 Ronald Reimer join in the applause. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 GREENWOOD continued from page 1

On Aug. 8, the Sunday before the feast Sean Gallagher Photos by of St. Clare of Assisi, the parish’s other co-patron, the $6.1 million expansion project was blessed and dedicated by Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. SS. Francis and Clare now has nearly 109,000 square feet of building space on its 27-acre campus. At 55,000 square feet, the parish’s newest expansion nearly doubles the size of its physical plant. The parish’s school now has the room to meet its growing needs. The school will eventually be able to accommodate 450 students and have classroom space for two sections of each grade. As Archbishop Buechlein turned a corner in the building then faced a long, wide hallway that opened into several classrooms and restrooms, he saw it and said, “Oh, my heavens.” For Father Lampert, getting the children and adults who will use the parish’s new Hundreds of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi parishioners kneel in prayer on Aug. 8 in their Greenwood parish’s church while Archbishop Daniel M. buildings to heaven is ultimately what the Buechlein prays the eucharistic prayer. expansion is all about. “We’re not just building buildings for the dedication ceremony. sake of building them,” said Father Lampert “I, of course, am aware that you all are a in a telephone interview a few days before the very young parish,” he said while looking dedication and blessing ceremony. “We’re out on the church filled with many young building facilities that we need to hand on our families. “And I believe it even more now. faith. It’s not really investing in buildings. It’s What a wonderful thing to see so many investing in future generations, and their young people.” Catholic faith and their Catholic identity.” One of those young people, Archbishop Buechlein spoke about these Jeremy Keusch, will be a member future generations at the start of his homily of SS. Francis and Clare School’s during a Mass that he celebrated in the first fifth-grade class when school starts parish’s church before the blessing and later this month. “I think it’s pretty cool to have the archbishop come here and bless it,” said 10-year-old Jeremy about the parish’s new buildings. “I think it’s pretty cool that the whole parish is [supporting] the school and the new facilities.” Amy Keusch, Jeremy’s mother, echoed her son’s excitement. “It’s fabulous. It’s beautiful. It’s even Father Vincent Lampert, right, the pastor of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, and better than what I thought it would be,” she Deacon Stephen Hodges give Communion to members of the parish. The rapid growth of the Indianapolis said of the expanded facilities. “What I South Deanery parish and its many young families forced it to expand its facilities quickly over the past love is that the kids are excited about it. four years. They have an investment in their own future, which I think is wonderful.” dream that I’ve always had to be [in] on the On Aug. 8, he was busy making sure Amid the physical construction, Keusch beginning of a new facility. With the that the approximately 800 people was well aware, however, of the spiritual technology that we’re going to have, we’re attending the blessing and dedication work underlying it all. going to be cutting edge. We hope to be a ceremony had enough to eat at the “There’s been a lot of prayer,” she said. leading school in the archdiocese.” luncheon which followed. “Everybody has had faith in this project At 70, SS. Francis and Clare parishioner “I think it’s fantastic,” Ruane said. “It being guided by the Holy Spirit.” James Ruane is one of the older members speaks to the spirit of this community. We Betty Popp will soon start her first year of his parish. As the president of its couldn’t feel any better about it.” Archbishop Buechlein blesses a classroom on as SS. Francis and Clare School’s principal. pastoral council several years ago, he Aug. 8 at SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish She is as excited about the expansion as her helped spearhead the move to develop a (To learn more about SS. Francis and in Greenwood while two preschool-aged students are. master plan that culminated in the parish’s Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, log children play nearby. “It’s a thrill,” she said. “It’s sort of a latest expansion. on to www.francisandclare.org.) †

Jubilee correction Providence Sister Rose Marita Sister Rose Marita earned a Sister Rose Marita taught at the Woods Day Care/Pre-School staff Riordan recently celebrated her bachelor’s degree in education at former Annunciation School in Brazil from 1991 until 2006. 70th jubilee of profession at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1976 and the former St. Anne She also ministered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. and master’s degree in education at School in New Castle in 1976. Catholic schools in California, A native of Chicago, Indiana State University. At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Sister Rose Marita ministers on In Indianapolis, she taught at she ministered on the infirmary and New Hampshire. the residential services staff at the former St. John School from staff from 1970-71, as the Sister Rose Marita’s name was Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. 1941-47 and served as the principal infirmary administrator from incorrect in a July 30 story about the She entered the congregation on of the former St. Bridget School 1971-76, as a counselor for the Providence sisters who recently Jan. 5, 1939, and professed her from 1954-60. congregation’s Sacred Heart celebrated their 70th jubilee Sr. Rose Marita Riordan, S.P. perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1947. Elsewhere in the archdiocese, Province from 1976-77 and on the of profession. †

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Knights 1995 encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” been “intimidated or harassed as a result of Columbus renewed the fraternal (“The Gospel of Life”). of expressing their opinions on public organization’s support for traditional They also reaffirmed a “long-standing policy matters based upon their

marriage, religious liberty and the culture policy” that no event sponsored by the understanding of the Catholic faith.” CNS photo/Bob Roller of life in a series of resolutions approved Knights would feature speakers or grant They also urged elected officials and during the final business session of the honors to those who favor laws supporting judges to adopt laws and make judicial organization’s Aug. 3-5 convention in abortion or who advocate the legalization decisions that will protect the religious Washington. of assisted suicide or euthanasia. liberty rights of all citizens. The Knights’ 128th annual supreme The resolution stated: “We reaffirm our The Knights also recommitted convention drew thousands of participants. long-standing policy of not inviting to any themselves to promoting the Church’s Members reiterated their “deep and Knights of Columbus event, persons, teachings on marriage and pledged to historic commitment to oppose any especially public officials or candidates support efforts by Church leaders to governmental action or policy that for public office, who do not support the obtain “legal and constitutional protection promotes abortion, embryonic stem cell legal protection of unborn children, or for the definition of marriage as the union research, human cloning, euthanasia, who advocate the legalization of assisted of one man and one woman to the assisted suicide, and other offenses suicide or euthanasia, and of prohibiting exclusion of all others.” against life” and pledged to “continue to such persons from renting or otherwise They paid tribute to Brother Andre speak out to our elected representatives using facilities over which we have Bessette, who will be canonized by about the need to enact legislation to control, or speaking at Knights of Pope Benedict on Oct. 17, and pledged to oppose these practices and to protect Columbus events, or bestowing on them continue his commitment to care for human life in all its stages.” honors or privileges of our order of any those who are sick or in need. He In resolving to build a culture of life, the kind, or inviting them to serve as founded St. Joseph’s Oratory in Knights said they would continue to honorary chairpersons of events, Montreal, the largest shrine dedicated to support programs for women facing crisis celebrations, or committees, or hold any St. Joseph in the world. A member of the Knights of Columbus stands pregnancies. They also called for laws that office in the Knights of Columbus.” They similarly honored Blessed during a Mass celebrating the opening of the protect the conscience of doctors, nurses, In the resolution on religious liberty, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Various events 128th supreme convention at the Basilica of the pharmacists and other medical personnel, the Knights stressed that they will “never around the world, including a tour of her National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception “guaranteeing that they may not be forced waver” in their efforts to promote relics, are under way to commemorate the in Washington on Aug. 3. to provide medical services which violate religious freedom as an inherent right of centennial of her birth, on Aug. 26. their religious beliefs.” all and pledged support for fellow Saying they were inspired by the example They also expressed solidarity with The Knights said they would “continue believers around the world, especially of Mother Teresa, the Knights vowed to Pope Benedict XVI and said they would to uphold the traditional teaching of the those who suffer religious persecution. increase their charitable programs and continually pray for his protection and Church concerning the death penalty” as They pledged to “resist any trend to outreach to the poor, assisting the work of that he would have the “courage and explained in the Catechism of the Catholic treat religion as a purely private matter” the Missionaries of Charity, or serving at wisdom to guide the Church in these Church and in Pope John Paul II’s and offered support for those who have local soup kitchens and food pantries. turbulent times.” † Catholic leaders decry California judge’s decision on same-sex marriage WASHINGTON (CNS)—Saying that marriage between on the ballot,” Archbishop Kurtz said in a statement released that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. a man and a woman “is the bedrock of any society,” by the USCCB. “This understanding is neither irrational Because California has no interest in discriminating against Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George, president of the nor unlawful. gay men and lesbians, and because Proposition 8 prevents U.S. Conference of Catholic “Marriage is more fundamental and essential to the California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to Bishops, denounced the Aug. 4 well-being of society than perhaps any other institution. It is provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes decision of a federal judge to simply unimaginable that the court that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional,” the judge ruled. overturn a California voter-backed could now claim a conflict between Walker granted a motion from Proposition 8 supporters initiative that essentially banned marriage and the Constitution,” to stay the decision pending a further hearing. same-sex marriage. he said. His decision followed a two-week trial in January. “The misuse of law to change The California Catholic The chief attorney for the leading organization that the nature of marriage undermines Conference also weighed in on the supported the initiative said Walker’s action “short circuits the common good,” he said. “It is case, calling U.S. District Court the democratic process.” tragic that a federal judge would Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision a “But this is not the end of our fight to uphold the will of overturn the clear and expressed disappointment. the people for traditional marriage as we now begin an will of the people in their support “That the judge should find appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals,” attorney Cardinal Francis E. George for the institution of marriage. No marriage—civilization’s long- Andy Pugno of ProtectMarriage.com said in a statement. court of civil law has the authority Archbishop standing public policy—irrational and “It is disturbing that the trial court, in order to strike to reach into areas of human experience that nature itself Joseph E. Kurtz discriminatory does a great injustice down Proposition 8, has literally accused the majority of has defined.” to the institution itself and ultimately California voters of having ill and discriminatory intent The 2008 voter initiative, known as Proposition 8, was will further encourage the disintegration of when casting their votes for Prop 8,” he said. “But the approved by voters by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent. mother-father families,” said Edward Dolejsi, the conference’s reality is that Prop 8 was simply about restoring and In overriding a May 2008 California Supreme Court ruling executive director. “Homosexuals certainly have every right to strengthening the traditional definition of marriage as the that enlarged the definition of the love, companionship and support of another person, but unique relationship of a man and a woman, for the benefit See related editorial, state-sanctioned marriage to the courts do not have a right to distort the meaning of children, families and society.” page 4. include all couples, the initiative of marriage.” The Catholic Church as well as the Church of defined state-sanctioned marriage Proponents of the initiative said they planned to appeal the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were major religious as limited to a man and a woman. decision by Walker, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for supporters of the initiative, which garnered the attention of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., chairman the Northern District of California. the nation as it was debated in the weeks before the of the bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of In his decision, Walker said, “Proposition 8 fails to November 2008 election. Marriage, echoed Cardinal George’s sentiment. advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and The Mormon church in particular came under “Citizens of this nation have uniformly voted to uphold lesbians for denial of a marriage license. widespread criticism from gay rights groups for its the understanding of marriage as a union of one man and “Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing substantial financial and organizational contribution in one woman in every jurisdiction where the issue has been more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion support of Proposition 8. †

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OPINION Letters to the Editor Story brings back memories for samaritan who helped in life-and-death situation Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher Yesterday, I received the July 30 issue but I was going over the steps in my head Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus of The Criterion in my mailbox. and trying to keep the others calm as we As I read the story that all could see things going John Shaughnessy wrote about downhill quickly. Jake Carpenter, chills went down my At one point, he had stopped breathing, Editorial spine and tears rolled down my cheeks. and I was carefully turning and tilting his You see, seven years ago I was head into position then he started traveling home from Harrison, Ohio, with breathing on his own again. A couple of What God has joined my mother west bound on Interstate 74. times, he tried to raise himself off the As I drove by the Brookville exit, I pavement, but we were unaware of his together, let no one redefine noticed that a man was laying in the injuries and encouraged him to lay still roadway. No one was around the man so I until trained help arrived. n Aug. 4, knew that the accident had just happened. About that time, a first responder was OU.S. District Court I quickly moved over to the emergency traveling on U.S. Highway 52 and arrived Judge Vaughn Walker lane, and told my 72-year-old mother to with a medical kit and took over. I gladly ruled against stay in the car as I ran back to the man. allowed her to begin her assessments, California’s Romano L’Osservatore By the time that I reached the man, his knew I wasn’t of much help at this point, Proposition 8, an friends had just come back and were and remembered that I had left my mother initiative which passed CNS photo/ hysterical—as one would expect. Others in the car along the interstate. in November 2008 with had arrived, and a semitrailer driver had I remembered that his name was the support of 7 million already called 911. Jake Carpenter, and that he was a Californians. Being from this area, I knew firefighter but nothing more. Proposition 8 defines that Harrison, Ohio, was closer, but I searched unsuccessfully for weeks marriage as the union New Trenton would be the responding through newspapers to find out what had of one man and emergency medical technician department. happened to this man. Every time I took one woman. Upon assessment of the situation, it the exit, I would think of that day and Judge Walker was apparent that time was of the essence wonder what became of him. Did he live concluded that the Pope Benedict XVI greets a newly married couple during a so I asked him to call again. or die? If he lived, was he able to walk? amendment to the general audience at the Vatican on Feb. 14, 2007. From there, most that transpired was a Most days when I would drive past the California Constitution blur, but I clearly remember the visual exit, I would think of that day, too. While “fails to advance any rational basis in Cardinal Mahony, Judge Walker was scene. Here was a young man fighting for reading this issue of The Criterion, the singling out gay men and women for wrong to assume that marriage is of his life, laying on the ground with an scene unfolded before me and I knew the denial of a marriage license.” human and civil origin, and “can mean obvious head injury—blood was coming answer. In fact, California’s Proposition 8 is anything any person wants to ascribe to from his ears—his breathing labored and I am so glad he has recovered. I, too, not intended to deny anyone’s civil this institution.” The cardinal also said gurgling, and I was the only one who had was praying for him. rights, which is what the judge’s “the union of a man and a woman in a training in CPR. Maria Knueven comment about marriage licenses life-long and caring relationship is of All I had was a training course in 1991, Sunman implies. The law positively affirms the divine origin. No human nor civil power traditional definition of marriage. can decree or declare otherwise.” Church must present truth with love Contrary to Judge Walker’s ruling, it Why does the Church take such a does not create “an unconstitutional strong—and often uncomfortable— and focus on catechesis, reader says burden” on the basis of sexual position on this issue? What real orientation. Although special interest difference would it make if civil laws Since the revision of the canonical Certainly, we must present the truth groups, supported by the media, have expanded the definition of marriage norms, I have read opinions much like those with love. Love, however, now apparently worked hard to characterize this as a beyond its historic and customary expressed in the editorial in the Aug. 6 issue means trying to smooth out the edges “fairness issue,” it is in reality an issue meaning? What’s wrong with saying of The Criterion—typically Western about issues that offend our nation’s that affirms much more than it denies. that any two human beings, regardless handwringing about public relations hedonistic sensibilities. Leaders in the Catholic Church, of their gender, can freely choose to blunders. Are we truly concerned about what including Cardinal Francis George, marry and to be recognized by civil We live in an age and part of the world heretics like Maureen Dowd think? No. president of the United States authorities as a married couple? where appearances are foremost, and we And I do not think the martyrs of old Conference of Catholic Bishops; If marriage is simply a social certainly do not want to offend the august were concerned about public relations Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, chairman of contract, like a business partnership, publishers of The New York Times. when they were being torched in the the U.S. bishops’ ad hoc committee for there would be no problem with Might I submit that the relativists and Circus Maximus. the defense of marriage; and changing the terms of the agreement. those who sip Catholicism-lite will always Our focus should now be on Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles But if marriage is a divine institution present Holy Mother Church in a negative catechesis. If the average Catholic have voiced strong opposition to the “embedded deeply” into the human light? Did not our Lord himself promise understood why ordaining women is judge’s ruling. spirit, as Cardinal Mahony points out, that we would be persecuted? impossible and why it deserves severe “Marriage between a man and the differences are truly profound. If Might I also submit that it was a concern codemnation, then this would not be an a woman is the bedrock of any marriage is “the bedrock of human about public relations that led to many issue. society. The misuse of law to change the society,” as Cardinal George observes, it failures in the post-conciliar episcopacy Scott Embry nature of marriage undermines the is dangerous to play around with it. (i.e., the sexual abuse of minors)? New Albany common good,” Cardinal George said. “Marriage is more fundamental and “It is tragic that a federal judge would essential to the well-being of society overturn the clear and expressed will of than perhaps any other institution,” the people in their support for the Archbishop Kurtz said. “It is simply Letters Policy institution of marriage. No court or unimaginable that the court could now Letters from readers are civil law has the authority to reach into claim a conflict between marriage and welcome and every effort areas of human experience that nature the Constitution.” will be made to include itself has defined.” Why are Church leaders so vocal in letters from as many people and representing as many Archbishop Kurtz of Louisville added their opposition to Judge Walker’s viewpoints as possible. that, “Citizens of this nation have ruling? Because we have been down this Letters should be informed, uniformly voted to uphold the road before. In 1973, when the relevant, well-expressed understanding of marriage as a union of U.S. Supreme Court struck down state and temperate in tone. They one man and one woman in every laws that prohibited abortion, we must reflect a basic sense jurisdiction where the issue has been on witnessed firsthand what this kind of of courtesy and the ballot. This understanding is neither judicial activism can do. Millions of respect.courteous and irrational nor unlawful.” innocent human beings have lost their respectful. Cardinal Mahony’s response to lives before birth because judges, backed The editors reserve the Judge Walker’s ruling speaks to the up by insipid executives and spineless right to select and edit the fundamental conflict between the secular legislators, redefined the beginning of a letters based on space ideology that seeks to redefine marriage. human life and declared unconstitutional limitations, pastoral sensitivity and content. According to Cardinal Mahony, millions a fundamental human right. Letters must be signed, of people in California supported Having been down this path before, but, for serious reasons, Proposition 8, not because they oppose our bishops—and people of good will names may be withheld. civil rights for people who have a from many different faith traditions and Send letters to “Letters homosexual orientation but because they secular points of view—are determined to the Editor,” The “truly believe that marriage was to speak out to prevent the redefining Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, instituted by God for the specific of marriage. Indianapolis, IN 46206- purpose of carrying out God’s plan for What God has joined together, let no 1717. the world and human society. Period.” one redefine. Readers with access to To redefine marriage is to deny God’s e-mail may send letters to [email protected]. will for humankind. According to —Daniel Conway The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Humility is the foundation of prayer talk and write a lot about prayer, and I Christian prayer, and it is well presented. I catechism are a good signal to us that By baptism, we are already united with have done so for the 23 years that I don’t intend to simply repeat what the prayer is something simple, and does not Christ. As the catechism teaches, “Prayer is Ihave been a bishop and for 23 years catechism teaches and recommends, but I have to be complicated. Later in my Christian insofar as it is communion with before that as a priest. will structure some of my thoughts and reflections on my own prayer life, I hope to Christ and extends throughout the Church, One of my reasons for gratitude when I experience according to its format. witness my experience of the simplicity of which is his Body. Its dimensions are those was ordained a bishop in Memphis was Recall that the catechism is comprised Christian prayer. of Christ’s love” (#2565). that my monastic formation at of four parts, often referred to as the From the outset, it is helpful and, in fact, I think one more foundational Saint Meinrad had schooled me in the four pillars of this landmark work necessary to make the case which the consideration is helpful as we begin a more habit of praying. It is a preoccupation in promulgated by Pope John Paul II on catechism makes for the foundation of all extensive reflection about Christian prayer: my pastoral ministry as it should be. Oct. 11, 1992, the 30th anniversary of the prayer, namely, “humility is the foundation We recognize that our model for a life of Folks often ask me to do some more opening of the Second Vatican Council. of prayer. Only when we humbly prayer is Jesus. One finds in the Gospel talking and writing about prayer. In fact, Part I deals with the mystery of faith as acknowledge that ‘we do not know how to according to St. Luke a special emphasis the topic came up during our recent professed in the Apostles’ Creed. Part II pray as we ought’ [Rom 8:26], are we on the action of the Holy Spirit and the Priests’ Convocation at Saint Meinrad in treats the sacramental life and liturgy of the ready to receive freely the gift of prayer” meaning of prayer in Christ’s ministry. † late June. Church. Part III addresses our life in Christ (#2559). I had given a talk concluding the under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and The catechism makes another convocation. Not surprisingly, I said a few then Part IV concerns our personal important point in its introductory teaching Do you have an intention for things about my conviction of the relationship with God. As the catechism on prayer. “According to Scripture, it is the Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? importance of prayer in priestly pastoral states, “this relationship is prayer” heart that prays. If our heart is far from You may mail it to him at: ministry. (cf. #2558). God, the words of prayer are in vain” In a question-and-answer session after Under the heading “What is Prayer?” (#2562). The impact of this teaching will Archbishop Buechlein’s the talk, one of our priests asked if it might the catechism cites a quotation from the be fruit for our further reflection later. Prayer List be a good idea to make prayer a topic for a autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Last week, I reflected on the Archdiocese of Indianapolis major teaching project in the archdiocese. She said: “For me, prayer is a surge of the fundamental role of the sacrament of 1400 N. Meridian St. That got me thinking that at least I could heart; it is a simple look turned toward baptism in our Christian existence. This P.O. Box 1410 use my weekly column once in a while to heaven; it is a cry of recognition and of sacrament makes possible the communion Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 revisit various aspects of our Catholic love, embracing both trial and joy” of our lives with Christ. tradition of prayer. (cf. #2558). Christian prayer has a multitude of A more familiar definition of prayer, a dimensions one can consider. I will try not quotation from St. John Damascene, reads: Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for August to be too repetitive in my reflections here, “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and Parish Awareness: that all parishioners will be aware of their role in promoting all though it doesn’t hurt if this is a review. heart to God or the requesting of good vocations and have the awareness especially to encourage our youth to consider the The Catechism of the Catholic Church things from God” (cf. #2559). priestly and religious life. has a lot to say about our tradition of The two definitions quoted in the

La humildad es la base de la oración ablo y escribo mucho acerca de la tradición de oración cristiana y la presenta catecismo constituyen un buen indicativo catecismo: “La oración es cristiana en oración, y lo he hecho durante los muy bien. No pretendo simplemente para nosotros de que la oración es algo cuanto es comunión con Cristo y se Húltimos 23 años en los que he sido repetir las enseñanzas y las recomenda- sencillo y no tiene que se complicada. extiende por la Iglesia que es su Cuerpo. obispo y por 23 años antes de eso, como ciones del catecismo, sino que estruc- Más adelante en mis reflexiones sobre mi Sus dimensiones son las del Amor de sacerdote. turaré algunas de mis reflexiones y propia vida de oración, espero dar Cristo” (#2565). Uno de mis motivos de agradecimiento experiencias de acuerdo a su formato. testimonio de mi experiencia sobre la Pienso que resulta útil una conside- cuando me ordené como obispo en Recordemos que el catecismo está sencillez de la oración cristiana. ración fundamental más, a medida que Memphis fue que mi formación monástica conformado por cuatro partes, a las cuales Desde el comienzo resulta útil y, de comenzamos una reflexión más extensa en Saint Meinrad me había instruido en el generalmente se les conoce como los hecho, necesario, plantear el fundamento sobre la oración cristiana: reconocemos hábito de la oración. Constituye una cuatro pilares de esta obra trascendental de la oración, lo cual hace el catecismo, a que Jesús es nuestro modelo para una preocupación en mi ministerio pastoral y promulgada por el papa Juan Pablo II el saber, que “la humildad es la base de la vida de oración. En el Evangelio según así debe ser. 11 de octubre de 1992, en el aniversario oración. Sólo cuando reconocemos San Lucas encontramos un énfasis La gente por lo general me pide que número 30 de la inauguración del humildemente que ‘no sabemos pedir especial en la acción del Espíritu Santo y hable y escriba más sobre la oración. De Concilio Vaticano II. como conviene’ [Rom 8:26] [...] tenemos en el significado de la oración en el hecho, el tema salió a flote durante La Primera parte tiene que ver con el la disposición necesaria para recibir ministerio de Cristo. † nuestra reciente Asamblea sacerdotal en misterio de la fe, según profesamos en el gratuitamente el don de la oración” Saint Meinrad, a finales de junio. Credo. La Segunda parte trata sobre la (#2559). ¿Tiene una intención que desee Acababa de dar una charla para vida sacramental y la liturgia de la Iglesia. El catecismo resalta otro punto incluir en la lista de oración del concluir la asamblea. Como era de La Tercera parte aborda el tema de nuestra importante en su enseñanza introductoria Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar esperar, dije algunas cosas acerca de mi vida en Cristo bajo la guía del Espíritu sobre la oración. De acuerdo a las Sagradas su correspondencia a: convicción en la importancia de la oración Santo y la Cuarta parte se relaciona con Escrituras “es el corazón el que ora. Si en el ministerio pastoral sacerdotal. nuestra relación personal con Dios. Tal éste está alejado de Dios, la expresión de la Lista de oración del Arzobispo Durante una sesión de preguntas y como lo indica el Catecismo “esta oración es vana” (#2562). La trascendencia Buechlein respuestas, luego de la charla, uno de relación es la oración” (cf. #2558). de esta enseñanza será fruto para más Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis nuestros sacerdotes preguntó si resultaría Bajo el encabezado “¿Qué es la reflexiones posteriores. 1400 N. Meridian St. buena idea hacer que la oración fuera el oración?” el catecismo cita un pasaje de la La semana pasada reflexioné sobre el P.O. Box 1410 tema de un proyecto importante de autobiografía de Santa Teresa del Niño papel fundamental del sacramento del Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 formación en la Arquidiócesis. Eso me Jesús. Expresó: “Para mí, la oración es un bautismo en nuestra existencia cristiana. hizo pensar que podría emplear mi impulso del corazón, una sencilla mirada Este sacramento hace posible la columna semanal, por lo menos de vez en lanzada hacia el cielo, un grito de agrade- comunión de nuestras vidas con Cristo. cuando, para repasar diversos aspectos de cimiento y de amor tanto desde dentro de A través del bautismo quedamos ya Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, la tradición católica de la oración. la prueba como desde dentro de la unidos a Cristo. Tal como lo enseña el Language Training Center, Indianapolis. La oración cristiana posee múltiples alegría” (cf. #2558). dimensiones para ponderar. Intentaré no La cita de San Juan Damasceno ofrece La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en agosto ser demasiado repetitivo en mis una definición más familiar de la oración, reflexiones, aunque no vendría mal si se la cual dice: “La oración es la elevación Conocimiento de la Parroquia: Que cada parroquiano sea consciente de su papel para le considera como un repaso. del alma a Dios o la petición a Dios de fomentar todas las vocaciones y anime a nuestros jóvenes a con-siderar la vida El Catecismo de la Iglesia católica bienes convenientes” (cf. #2559). sacerdotal y religiosa. tiene mucho que decir sobre nuestra Las dos definiciones que cita el Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Events Calendar August 14 chicken dinner, mock turtle on third Sunday holy hour Ministry course, Linda Pifer, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indian- Precious Infants, pro-life Our Lady of Fatima Retreat soup, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray instructor, 4:30-7:30 p.m., apolis. “5K Run and Walk,” Mass, Father Aaron Jenkins, House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- Information: 812-623-8007. the Marian Way, 1 p.m., meeting each Thursday through 9 a.m. Information: celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed apolis. Fifth annual “Missions Father Elmer Burwinkel, Oct. 21, also available by 317-357-1200. by rosary outside abortion Helping Missions Bazaar,” Our Mother of the Redeemer celebrant. Information: webcast at the Archbishop clinic and Benediction at 10 a.m.-6 p.m., hog roast, Retreat Center, 8220 W. 812-689-3551. O’Meara Catholic Center, August 20-21 church. Information: 1-7 p.m., $10 per person, State Road 48, Bloomington. 1400 N. Meridian St., St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Archdiocesan Office for $30 per family up to five, Feast of the Assumption of the August 17 Indianapolis, $225 per person. 46th and Illinois Streets, Pro-Life Ministry, Mass 4 p.m. Information: Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. Information: Indianapolis. “Sausage Fest,” 317-236-1569 or 317-545-7681. celebration, 7:30 p.m., 16th St., Indianapolis. [email protected]. food, music, Fri. and Sat., 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. no charge. Information: “Scripture Study,” first-year 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Information: St. Roch Parish, Family Life 812-825-4642, ext. 200. group, 7 p.m. Information: August 20 317-253-1461. August 22 Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., 317-241-9169 or Northside Knights of Columbus St. Paul Parish, Parish Hall, Indianapolis. Single Seniors, Our Lady’s Chapel in the [email protected]. Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indian- Nativity of Our Lord 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Meadow, Camp Atterbury, near apolis. Catholic Business Jesus Christ Parish, New Alsace. Ladies’ Sodality, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and August 19 over. Information: Edinburgh. Italian Heritage Exchange, Mass, breakfast and 7225 Southeastern Ave., hot breakfast bar buffet, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 317-784-4207. Society, Mass, 11 a.m., program, Jason Konesco, Indianapolis. 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will pitch-in following Mass. Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. president, Harrison College, “Augustravaganza,” rides, donation. Information: August 15 Information: 317-767-7686 or Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online food, music, entertainment, 812-487-2096. Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold www.italianheritage.org. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. reservations only. Reservations 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Information: 317-574-8898 or and information: 317-357-1200. August 25 Indianapolis. Euchre party, MKVS, Divine Mercy and www.catholiccemeteries.cc. www.catholicbusiness Mallow Run, 6964 W. Whiteland 1:30 p.m., $4 per person. Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, exchange.org. August 21 Road, Bargersville. “Theology located on 925 South, .8 mile Aquinas Center, 707 Providence St. Michael the Archangel on Tap,” Sarah Bauer, Catholic St. Pius Parish, County Road east of 421 South and 12 miles Way, Clarksville. “Jesus: God Nativity of Our Lord Church, 3354 W. 30th St., vocalist, 7 p.m. Information: 500 E., Sunman. Parish picnic, south of Versailles. Mass, noon, as Man,” Ecclesial Lay Jesus Christ Parish, Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s www.indytot.com. † VIPs Local Communion and Liberation leader Henry and Dolores (Wissel) to be interviewed on Catholic radio Horstman, members of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour, An interview with Erica Heinekamp, a St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indian- will celebrate their leader in the archdiocese of the Catholic apolis and is a fourth-grade teacher at 60th wedding lay movement Communion and St. Susanna School in Plainfield. anniversary on Liberation, will be broadcast on “Faith in Action” is broadcast at Aug. 19. Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 4 p.m. The couple was Action” program on Aug. 16-21. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. married on During the interview, Heinekamp on Saturdays. Aug. 19, 1950, at Richard G. and Carolyn E. (Martin) talks to co-hosts Jim Ganley and Catholic Radio Indy can be heard St. Mary Church in Meisberger, members of St. Roch Parish in Sean Gallagher about how Communion throughout the archdiocese by logging on North Vernon. Indianapolis, celebrated their 50th wedding and Liberation helps her and other people to www.catholicradioindy.org and They are the anniversary on July 23. around the world to find Christ alive in clicking on the “listen now” button. parents of The couple was married on July 23, 1960, their everyday lives. Podcasts of previous shows are also eight children: Patricia Cornell, Constance at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Heinekamp, 26, is a member of available on the Web site. † Galster, Bernadine Lamb, Barbara Puetz, Indianapolis. Kathryn Ryan, Donald, Richard and They are the parents of four children: Thomas Horstman. They also have Linda Arthur, Lisa Griesemer, Martin and 15 grandchildren and seven great- Thomas Meisberger. They also have Maryknoll Father David Sullivan grand children. † seven grandchildren. † marks 50 years as missionary priest Aug. 17 Mass at Indianapolis parish to honor Maryknoll Father David June 11, 1960, Father Thomas Murphy’s 25th anniversary as priest Sullivan, 77, who grew up in Father Sullivan ministered St. Therese of the Infant Jesus in mission education in A Mass honoring the Following the Mass, the (Little Flower) Parish in Chicago and also served in 25th anniversary of the Serra Club of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, celebrated the Denver. He later ministered ordination of retired for whom Father Murphy is a 50th anniversary of his in various locales in Father Thomas Murphy former chaplain, will sponsor ordination to the priesthood The Philippines from will begin at 6:30 p.m. on a private dinner for him and on June 27 at his order’s 1974 until 2005. Aug. 17 at St. John the other priests of the headquarters in Ossining, N.Y. Father Sullivan currently Evangelist Church, 126 W. archdiocese in appreciation He returned to his home serves as the pastoral care Georgia St., in Indian- for their ministries and in parish to mark his golden coordinator and chaplain at apolis. honor of the international Fr. David Sullivan, M.M. anniversary on July 25. St. Teresa’s Residence in Friends are invited to Year for Priests, which ended After his ordination on Ossining. † Fr. Thomas Murphy the liturgy. in June. † Submitted photo File photo by Sean Gallagher File photo by

‘Treasures of the Church’ Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa gives a presentation on the Catholic faith on April 21, 2007, at St. Louis Church in Batesville. Father Pacwa will deliver three presentations titled “The Treasures of the Church” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., in Beech Grove. Tickets for the event are $25 per person and $200 for groups of 10 people. Student tickets are $20 per student and $150 for groups of 10 students. Priests and Donation to St. Paul Hermitage religious may attend the program free of charge. A boxed lunch is included in the price of Benedictine Sister Sharon Bierman, left, the administrator of St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove, admission. The Abba Father Chapter of Catholics United for the Faith is sponsoring the event. accepts a gift of $3,000 from Ave Maria Guild president Vicki Spicuzza during a July 13 meeting For more information about Father Pacwa’s presentations or to register for the program, call of the guild. All funds raised by the guild are given to St. Paul Hermitage to enrich the lives of the 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. residents and staff. The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Page 7 Oldenburg Franciscans honor 14 jubiliarians Fourteen Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis of Oldenburg are celebrating their jubilees this year. Franciscan Sister Anna Marie Stier is marking 80 years as a Sister of St. Francis. Franciscan Sisters Karla Barker, Sr. Anna Marie Stier, O.S.F. Sr. Karla Barker, O.S.F. Sr. Madonna Bishop, O.S.F. Sr. Gloria Gallagher, O.S.F. Sr. Lorraine Geis, O.S.F. Sr. Sharonlu Sheridan, O.S.F. Sr. Julia Biehl, O.S.F. Madonna Bishop, Gloria Gallagher, Lorraine Geis and Sharonlu Sheridan are celebrating 60 years as members of the Oldenburg community. Franciscan Sisters Julia Biehl, Christine Doerger, Donna Eggering, Susanna Helmes, Damien Hinderer, Alice Retzner, Sr. Christine Doerger, O.S.F. Sr. Donna Eggering, O.S.F. Sr. Susanna Helmes, O.S.F. Sr. Damien Hinderer, O.S.F. Sr. Alice Retzner, O.S.F. Sr. Sandra Schweitzer, O.S.F. Sr. Olga Wittekind, O.S.F. Sandra Schweitzer and Olga Wittekind are observing their 50th jubilee year. Sister Gloria Gallagher taught music at Sister Julia currently serves at the Tri Health-Senior Link A native of Greensburg, Sister Anna Marie Stier, Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception in in Norwood, Ohio. formerly Sister Mary Prudence, ministered at St. Lawrence Oldenburg and Marian University in Indianapolis. Sister Christine Doerger ministered as a teacher School in Lawrenceburg, St. Mark the Evangelist School in She also ministered at Catholic schools in Ohio. or principal at the former St. Gabriel the Archangel School Indianapolis and St. Michael the Archangel School in Sister Gloria currently serves as an associate professor of in Indianapolis and at Catholic schools in the Indianapolis. music at Marian University in Indianapolis. Evansville Diocese. She also taught at Catholic schools in Ohio and A native of Connersville, Sister Lorraine Geis taught at She also taught at Catholic schools in Ohio. Missouri. Catholic schools in Ohio and Missouri before beginning Sister Christine currently serves as the wellness assistant Sister Anna Marie resides at St. Clare Hall, the health 40 years of mission work in Papua New Guinea. at St. Leonard’s, a Franciscan Living Community in care facility at the motherhouse in Oldenburg. From 1961 until 2001, she ministered in Tari and Kagu Centerville, Ohio. A native of Lawrenceburg, Sister Karla Barker in Papua New Guinea. Sister Donna Eggering ministered at St. Mark the ministered at St. Michael the Archangel School in Sister Lorraine returned to the motherhouse in 2001, and Evangelist School in Indianapolis and St. Lawrence School Indianapolis and St. Mary School in Aurora. serves as the convent sacristan and archivist for the sisters’ in Indianapolis. She also taught at Catholic schools in Ohio, Missouri ministries in Papua New Guinea. She also taught at Catholic schools in Ohio and served as and South Carolina. A native of Indianapolis, Sister Sharonlu Sheridan, a parish minister at parishes in Missouri. From 1988 until 2009, Sister Karla was the manager formerly Sister Mary Regine, ministered at Sister Donna currently ministers as a pastoral or on the staff of the Springbank Retreat House in Marian University in Indianapolis, St. Monica School in administrator at Immaculate Conception Parish in Kingstree, S.C. Indianapolis and St. Louis School in Batesville. Brookfield, Mo. Sister Karla retired in February of 2009 and resides at She also taught at Catholic schools in Ohio, Missouri, Sister Susanna Helmes ministered at Holy Name of Jesus the motherhouse. Michigan, West Virginia and Minnesota. School in Beech Grove. A native of Indianapolis, Sister Madonna Bishop taught Sister Sharonlu currently ministers in special projects at She also taught at Catholic schools in the at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in New Albany, the the Franciscan Center in Oldenburg. Evansville Diocese and Ohio. former St. Bernadette School in Indianapolis, Sister Julia Biehle, formerly Sister Anna, ministered at Sister Susanna ministered in Papua New Guinea Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis, Father Thomas St. Mary School in Aurora, the former Sacred Heart School from 1971 until 1998. During 27 years of mission work in Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis and the in Clinton, the former St. Andrew School in Richmond, Tari and Mendi, she served as a teacher and principal at former St. Mary Academy in Indianapolis. Seton Catholic School in Richmond, the former St. Rita Catholic schools as well as assistant treasurer for the Sister Madonna also taught at Catholic schools in the School in Indianapolis and the former St. John School diocese. Evansville Diocese and Ohio. in Osgood. In 1999, Sister Susanna returned to the motherhouse, She also ministered at Martin University in Indianapolis From 1983 until 1991, Sister Julia ministered in where she serves as the payroll manager for the and the Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis. Papua New Guinea. Franciscan community. Sister Madonna currently serves on the nursing staff at She also taught at Catholic schools in the Sister Damien Hinderer ministered as a teacher or St. Clare Hall, the health care facility at the motherhouse. Evansville Diocese as well as in Ohio and Missouri. principal at Holy Name of Jesus School in Beech Grove, the former Holy Family School in Richmond, Our Lady of Lourdes School in Indianapolis and the former Holy Family School in Oldenburg. She also taught at Catholic schools in Missouri and Ohio. Sister Damien also ministered as a nurse’s aide at the motherhouse. From 1980 to the present, Sister Damien has served as the manager of data processing and computer technology in addition to assisting in the mail room at the motherhouse. A native of Sunman, Sister Alice Retzner, formerly Sister Francile, ministered at St. Mary School in Greensburg and the former Holy Trinity School in Indianapolis. She also taught at Catholic schools in the Evansville Diocese, Missouri, Ohio, Montana and 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis New Mexico. Sister Alice currently serves as a pastoral associate at On the Southwest side of Indy (1.5 miles south from the intersection Queen of All Saints Parish in Beattyville, Ky. Sister Sandra Schweitzer, formerly Sister Mary de Paul, of Kentucky Ave./SR 67 and High School Road in Decatur Township) taught at St. Louis School in Batesville, the former St. Mary Academy in Indianapolis and at Catholic schools in the Evansville Diocese. She also served as an art instructor at Marian University Thursday – Saturday, August 26 – 28 in Indianapolis from 1974 until 1986. From 1986 until 1993, Sister Sandra ministered as the Festivities begins at 5:00 p.m. each day director of liturgical art for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, which included helping with the art and environment at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Raffle = $3500 in total prizes. In 1993, she began her current ministry as a freelance Drawings at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28. artist and liturgical design consultant. Sister Olga Wittekind ministered as a faculty member in the psychology department at Marian University in Indianapolis from 1972 until 2000. Featuring carnival rides by Wabash Valley Shows, casino and beer She was elected to the leadership team for the garden, outlet store, silent auction, bakery booth with homemade Oldenburg Franciscans in 2000 and served in that administrative position until 2006. goodies, games for all ages, and great food with indoor Sister Olga also has ministered as a counselor and spiritual director at the motherhouse. (air-conditioned) and outdoor seating. She currently serves as a mentor at the License #121046 Magnificat Discernment House at Marian University in Indianapolis and as the director of the Oldenburg Franciscan Center in Oldenburg. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Colorado artist created image of Mother Teresa used for postage stamp COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CNS)—The greeting card company Hallmark, launching a successful commemorative stamp of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta career in commercial artwork. being issued by the U.S. Postal Service bears a His focus eventually turned more toward sculpture and Colorado Springs postmark, so to speak. fine art. He designed a popular line of African-American The stamp was designed by acclaimed artist sculptures called “Ebony Visions,” with which he is still Thomas Blackshear II, who along with his wife, Ami, has involved. Much of his artwork has been reproduced by

made his home in the area for more than 16 years. Lenox Co. for plates and other collectibles. Service Postal CNS photo/courtesy U.S. The 44-cent stamp featuring the founder of the It was when he started painting Christian themes that Missionaries of Charity will go on sale on Aug. 26, what Blackshear said he found his true mission, however. would have been her 100th birthday. “Back in the late 1980s, God had someone approach me “Her humility and compassion, as well as her respect for about doing Christian art. That’s when everything kind of the innate worth and dignity of humankind, inspired people of changed. I did this painting for DaySpring greeting cards all ages and backgrounds to work on behalf of the world’s called ‘Forgiven.’ That’s probably the most well-known poorest populations,” the Postal Service said in announcing painting that I’ve done,” Blackshear said. the stamp last December. It also noted that Mother Teresa was The painting depicts Christ with his arms around a named an honorary U.S. citizen in 1996. modern-day man who holds a hammer in one hand and a During his long and varied career, Blackshear has designed spike in the other, illustrating that even though one’s sins nail roughly 30 stamps for the Postal Service, painting everyone Jesus to the cross, his mercy is always there, Blackshear said. from civil rights activist Rosa Parks to boxer Joe Louis. Other Christian-themed paintings by Blackshear include “The thing about a stamp is that, because it’s going to be “Coat of Many Colors, Lord of All,” a picture of Christ in a reduced so much, you have to design it in such a way that it’s robe made up of flags and fabrics from around the world; instantly recognizable. It has to have that graphic quality,” “Watchers in the Night,” which depicts a guardian angel Blackshear said. standing over a sleeping boy; and “Night in Day,” a painting Using photographs of the late nun, Blackshear painted of a black figure wrapped in a brilliant white cloak. three different portraits of Mother Teresa and submitted them Blackshear said that “Night in Day” came directly from a to the Postal Service’s art committee. vision given to him by God. Although the stamp was just one of many projects that Over the past several years, Blackshear said he had Blackshear has done for the Postal Service, some aspects of struggled to come up with new ideas for paintings. Last Mother Teresa’s life distinctly resonate with the artist—in summer, however, he was inspired to go on a 40-day fast at particular the idea that God has a specific mission for each the urging of a friend. person. A member of New Life Church in northern Once the fast ended, he got a wealth of fresh ideas, Colorado Springs, Blackshear said that his Christian art is sparking a new line of Christian-themed paintings that he not only a career, but a calling from God. tentatively calls “Wings” because angels are featured This stamp with an image of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta “It’s more than art—it’s a ministry,” he told prominently. Blackshear said he hopes to have five new will be among the subjects depicted on U.S. stamps debuting in The Colorado Catholic Herald, newspaper of the paintings done by the end of the year. 2010, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Dec. 30, 2009. The Colorado Springs Diocese. “There have been many times When the Postal Service announced it would be issuing a portrait of Mother Teresa was painted by artist Thomas that I’ve heard that a painting that I’ve done has influenced stamp of Mother Teresa, some groups protested the decision Blackshear II of Colorado Springs, Colo., and will go on sale on or affected people in ways that are not the norm.” on the grounds that a government agency should not be what would have been her 100th birthday on Aug. 26. Growing up in Atlanta, Blackshear showed artistic talent at honoring a religious figure, but Blackshear dismissed an early age. He won a scholarship to the Art Institute of the criticism. led, and all the people that she helped. So why in the Chicago, later transferring to the nearby Academy of Art. “Look at what the woman did. There is nobody in the world would they make a big stink about something Upon graduation from art school, he went to work for the 20th century that comes close to the kind of life that woman like that? It’s ridiculous,” he said. †

“The theory crafted by the plaintiffs’ lawyers six years court ruling recognizing Vatican immunity meant the VATICAN ago misled the American public,” he said. plaintiffs then had to proceed on the argument that continued from page 1 “That the case against the Holy See always lacked merit U.S. bishops were officials or employees of the Holy See. does not mean that the plaintiffs themselves did not suffer However, “the grant of jurisdiction was so narrow that Sovereign Immunities Act from potential liability for the as a result of sexual abuse,” said Lena. “But bringing this it’s meaningless,” he said. actions of a priest who Doe, the unidentified plaintiff, said case only distracted from the important goal of protecting Also, the claim of one of the plaintiffs was voided sexually abused him in the 1960s. children from harm.” because he was involved in a settlement against the The case will now go back to U.S. District Court, where Father Lombardi said despite the good news of the case’s Louisville Archdiocese in 2003 and, therefore, could not Doe’s attorneys will attempt to prove that the late almost certain dismissal, the Vatican in no way was seek a claim from the Vatican. Andrew Ronan, a former Servite priest who was laicized in “minimizing the horror and the condemnation of The motion said that in the other two plaintiffs’ cases, 1966, was a Vatican employee at the time the events took sexual abuse and compassion for the victims’ suffering.” “the bishops in question are deceased and further place. “Justice toward victims and the protection of minors discovery regarding the bishops’ actions is believed to Jeffrey Lena, the U.S.-based attorney for the Holy See, must be goals that remain a priority,” he said. be impossible.” said in a statement on Aug. 9 that the Louisville lawsuit “Nevertheless, it is positive that a six-year-long case A lawsuit still on the books in Wisconsin states that had “always lacked merit.” alleging the Holy See was involved in charges of covering top Vatican officials knew about allegations of sexual “This development confirms that, contrary to what the up abuse—[charges] which also had a strong negative abuse by Father Lawrence Murphy at St. John’s School plaintiffs’ lawyers repeatedly told the media, there has impact on public opinion—has in the end been shown to be for the Deaf near Milwaukee. But in an earlier statement, never been a Holy See policy requiring concealment of grounded on a baseless accusation,” he said. Lena said the Vatican “knew nothing of his crimes until child sexual abuse,” he said. In the dismissal motion, McMurry wrote that an earlier decades after the abuse occurred.” †

Egold went to a funeral and saw She pays a monthly mortgage payment If we can tap into their experience, it could MINISTRY Father John McCaslin, the pastor of that is significantly less than the amount she be a special time for the Church.” Holy Trinity and St. Anthony parishes previously paid in rent. It’s already another special continued from page 1 in Indianapolis. “This experience is unbelievable for me,” time in life for the members of Sacred Heart days] are up in heaven saying, The two men had known each other at she said. Hearts and Hands, many of whom will ‘Can you believe what these clowns have St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis when That feeling is shared by the members of mark the 50th anniversary of their high done with their lives?’ ” Father McCaslin was an associate pastor Hearts and Hands. school graduation in 2011. Their short-term Then Simmons offered a challenge to there and Egold was president of the parish “When Catrina moved into the house, it goal is to make four houses a year available his friends: “You know, fellas, the Lord’s council. As they talked after the funeral, was very emotional, the fulfillment of a to low-income families. Their long-range been good to us. We need to think about Father McCaslin told Egold about his vision dream,” recalled Egold, the group’s plan is to create a business model of their giving back.” to revive the struggling areas of his parishes president. “There were people who told us it organization that can be used by other Enough people agreed, but the by forming an organization that would buy couldn’t be done, that we were crazy. Well, groups across the country. question still remained, “What’s the best and rebuild homes for low-income that may be true. But we did it. And we’re “We’ve been given another chance to way to do that?” families—an approach that he viewed as a going to keep trying to make a difference in live out our faith,” Egold said. “There’s The answer came a few days later when form of evangelization. He asked Egold if he people’s lives.” the old saying that the more you give, the could help. more you receive. It’s happened through The former Sacred Heart teammates had ‘All we have is a gift from God’ Hearts and Hands. We’ve learned a better their new challenge. Within months, they As the members of Hearts and Hands understanding of the spirituality of

Submitted photo formed Hearts and Hands of Indiana, an continue to buy and renovate homes—and stewardship. All we are and all we have is a organization that has taken root in the search for the right kind of families to live in gift from God, and we have to give back.” neighborhood around Holy Trinity and them—Father McCaslin smiles at how the It’s the kind of statement that would St. Anthony churches. It led to another effort has brought together people from have made the religious sisters at unforgettable victory. different walks of life. Sacred Heart High School smile. On a day in late May of 2010, a single “We’re just trying to build up the Simmons was partly thinking of those mother named Catrina Rush and her community of St. Anthony and sisters when he noted with a touch of two sons moved into a home that had been Holy Trinity,” he said. “Much of this is about humor: “We’re trying to even up the ledger purchased, gutted and rebuilt by the former connecting people from different parts of the for when we meet up with St. Peter.” classmates and teammates. city. Many of them are from the Class of ’61. He turned serious when he added, “We It was an emotional day for Rush, Their passion has been incredible.” all believe so strongly in our faith. We love who recalled the phone call which let her He also sees their work as a model that what we’re doing.” Catrina Rush beams as Tom Egold gives her the know that she and her sons were chosen for could be of great help to the Church, key to a home that was purchased and the organization’s first home. especially during difficult economic times. (For more information about renovated by Hearts and Hands of Indiana. “I was driving on my way to work,” she “We’re entering into a very creative Hearts and Hands of Indiana, visit the Rush and her two sons were chosen this year said. “I pulled over so I would not crash into and very fruitful time in the Church,” Web site www.heartsandhandsindy.com or for the first home bought by the organization, someone. I was very happy. I started crying. Father McCaslin said. “We have a lot of call Tom Egold at 317-535-1535 or which Egold serves as the president. I couldn’t believe it was happening to me.” gifted and talented people who are retiring. Jim Simmons at 317-784-9443.) † The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Page 9 Surrendering to God—and others Priest learns life lessons by allowing others to minister to him

By Mary Ann Wyand

A variety of ministry assignments have enriched Father Stephen Jarrell’s life as a priest, but his most memorable pastoral experience may have been when his Photos by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann parishioners ministered to him. Surviving a serious car accident three years ago taught him personal lessons about surrendering to God and accepting help from caregivers—important life lessons which have strengthened his pastoral ministry. Since his ordination to the priesthood 37 years ago, Father Jarrell has ministered at eight parishes and served as the first director of the archdiocesan Office of Worship for 17 years. He was the founding pastor of SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Greenwood as well as the Catholic chaplain at DePauw University in Greencastle and the Putnamville Correctional Facility. But serious injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Jan. 8, 2007, left him unable to walk for several months and required considerable recuperation time away from his ministries as the pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle and Annunciation Parish in Brazil. For five months following the accident, Father Jarrell was not able to minister to parishioners, collegians and prisoners while his body healed from a painful fractured sternum, injured lumbar vertebrae, several broken ribs as well as multiple shattered bones in his right ankle and foot, which required metal plates and pins for stabilization. He couldn’t stand at the altar to consecrate the Eucharist during Mass. He couldn’t administer the other sacraments. He couldn’t help people in need, which he enjoys doing as part of his priestly duties to serve God and the Church. St. Paul the Apostle parishioner Ethan Gill of Greencastle, a longtime altar server and student at Greencastle Middle School, says All he could do was rest, recuperate and rely on goodbye to Father Stephen Jarrell during a June 27 farewell reception. Father Jarrell now serves as the pastor of Christ the King Parish in staff members and parishioners to help him with daily Indianapolis. “He just brought us all together,” Ethan said. “I’m going to miss him.” living needs or transportation to doctor’s appointments and rehabilitation treatments. for him. Father Joseph Kern, the dean of the Terre Haute Deanery, “I am convinced of the power of prayers because the and six other priests covered the Masses and sacramental doctors were very surprised about the progress I was able to needs at both parishes during his recuperation. make at the Rehabilitation Hospital,” he said. “… It was Recalling those challenging months, Father Jarrell said certainly a life-changing experience for me. I have learned a recently that the good news is he had plenty of time to pray. lot through this whole experience of suffering and physical Three years later, a slight limp while walking is the only limitations. … I counted my blessings, and I knew that I indication that Father Jarrell’s life could have ended in an would be able to walk again at some point. early morning crash near Greencastle when a young man “… Losing my independence was a process of driving a pickup truck fell asleep and his vehicle crossed the surrendering to God and allowing other people to serve me,” center line then struck the priest’s car. Father Jarrell said. “It was beautiful to see how people pulled In July, Father Jarrell began his new ministry assignment together to provide nursing care for me. Before I got home as the pastor of Christ the King Parish in from the hospital, seven nurses in the Indianapolis. parish had volunteered to take care of me He briefly mentioned his injuries in a ‘… Losing my and created a schedule that ran for letter published in the parish bulletin. independence was a two months. It was very personal because “If you observe me limping on the pastor had the people providing care occasion, it is usually because my process of surrendering for him, and that was kind of a role right foot wants to ‘speak’ to me,” to God and allowing reversal. Parishioners Mike Hurt and Father Jarrell explained in the letter. other people to serve Ed Meyer volunteered to be my personal “That’s the foot that got crushed in my car caregivers, and they drove me to doctor’s accident in January 2007. I have a me. It was beautiful to appointments and water therapy permanent implant in that foot.” see how people pulled treatments.” Looking back on that cold winter day, together to provide Members of both parishes delivered Father Jarrell told The Criterion that he meals. His bed was carried downstairs in was driving south on U.S. 231 near nursing care for me. … the rectory. Eucharistic ministers brought Greencastle at about 9 a.m. on Jan. 8 when It was very personal him Communion every day. a north-bound pickup truck hit his car because the pastor had “They were very faithful in making head on. sure that I was well attended to,” he said. “The pickup truck was airborne,” he the people providing “I think that’s why I made such good recalled. “It all happened in a few seconds, care for him, and that progress while I was rectory-bound. Father Stephen Jarrell elevates the Blood of Christ during a and then the truck was right in front of my Regaining my sense of balance was a big June 27 eucharistic liturgy at St. Paul the Apostle Church in car. There was nothing I could do to avoid was kind of a role part of learning to walk again.” Greencastle. After sustaining serious injuries in a car accident the crash. … The air bag opened and reversal.’ He was finally able to celebrate three years ago, Father Jarrell had to learn to walk again on his probably saved me. I thanked God that I Masses again with parishioners in Brazil right ankle and foot so he could continue his priestly ministries. survived the impact. … I was conscious of and Greencastle in May of 2007, but later how painful it was to breathe. I was —Father Stephen had to relinquish his second pastorate at gasping for air, and also felt pain in my Jarrell Annunciation Parish for health reasons. right leg and foot so I knew something “This has been the most close-knit wasn’t right. I was a little hazy, but I remember praying for parish that I have ever been a part of,” Father Jarrell said about the other driver. It was an eerie sensation. There was dead the St. Paul Parish family, who he believes grew stronger as a silence right after the accident. The other driver was pinned in faith community by helping him during his months of his truck, but fortunately only had minor injuries.” recuperation. Following emergency treatment at the Putnam County When Father Jarrell received his new assignment as Hospital in Greencastle, the doctors decided to transfer pastor of Christ the King Parish in June, St. Paul staff Father Jarrell to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis members and parishioners organized a farewell reception for for surgery. him on June 27. “I remember that I had someone notify Betty Lancaster, At the party, another large basket—this time filled with the parish secretary, who came to the Putnam County “Best Wishes” cards—sat on a table as parishioners lined up Hospital right away,” he said. “She contacted my family in to say goodbye to their beloved pastor. Ohio and the folks at the archdiocese.” Betty Lancaster, the administrative assistant in the parish Following two surgeries at Methodist Hospital, for 23 years, said it’s always hard to say goodbye to a priest Father Jarrell was admitted to the Rehabilitation Hospital of when he is reassigned to another parish, but St. Paul parish- Indiana in Indianapolis for further treatment. ioners grew especially close to Father Jarrell as their pastor When he was finally able to return to the St. Paul Parish and friend because of his injuries. rectory, parishioners were eager to help provide extended care “I think he offers up his pain,” she said. “He doesn’t for him. complain about it. Everybody gave him a lot of tender loving “Get Well” cards and later “Best Wishes” cards for Father Stephen A large basket in the rectory living room overflowed care. It was a group effort, which we all did cheerfully. It was Jarrell filled baskets at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle. with “Get Well” cards from St. Paul and Annunciation especially enlightening for everyone to be able to help him. Father Jarrell is among a number of archdiocesan priests who parishioners—visible symbols of their love and prayers He is loved and will be missed.” † began new parish assignments in July. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Parish will name field of dreams for longtime football coach

By John Shaughnessy points will come on Aug. 29 when the way you played,” Roberts says. “That was football field at St. Lawrence Parish will be fun.” Football coaches often have an intense named in his honor. Devine started coaching purely by demeanor on the field, but their stern It’s a fitting tribute to the 80-year-old chance when he stopped by the parish

approach can quickly dissolve into a smile man who coached from 1965 through one day. John Shaughnessy Photo by or a laugh when they recall a funny 2005. Devine and his wife of 57 years, “The football team was coming out of moment about something a player did or Maria, never had any children of their own the school and there was only one guy out said. so the coach regarded his players as on the field coaching them,” Devine recalls. So it is for Pat Devine as he tells a story his sons. “I started helping him with a few of the from his 40 years of coaching grade school “That’s why I stuck with it all those kids, and afterward he asked me if I wanted football in the Catholic Youth Organization. years,” Devine says. “Those kids were my to help him. I just stuck with it. At the time, Devine was leading his children. I wanted to help them out.” “I enjoyed the kids very much. I just football team at St. Lawrence Parish in Chris Roberts was one of the players wanted to see them progress from the Indianapolis during a push-up drill. He who benefited from Devine’s influence. beginning of the season to the end of the noticed that one of his players wasn’t Now the athletic director at St. Lawrence season. I tried to teach them their stance, exactly showing proper form in doing the Parish, Roberts played for Coach Devine how to tackle, the fundamentals of the For 40 years, Pat Devine coached football push-ups so he told the boy, “Get lower.” in 1973. game. I tried to teach them how to be a teams at St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis. In The boy returned to doing his push-ups, “His whole perspective and his whole good person, too—to do what they think is recognition of his outstanding contributions to but Devine still saw room for improvement intentions were for the youth,” Roberts right and stay strong. I told them, ‘It’s up to the lives of the children who played on his so he again said, “Get lower.” says. “He was firm. He was old school, but you.’ ” teams, the parish will name the football field in This time, the boy lowered his body to any decision he made was in the best That approach contributed to Devine his honor during a ceremony on Aug. 29. the ground, laid there and said to Devine, interest of the youth. He was a very good receiving the St. John Bosco Award from “Is that low enough, Mr. Devine?” coach. He’d work with you one on one, and the CYO, the highest honor from that youth great to see them go on and do well. I Now, some football coaches would have he saw the overall game so he could make organization. know I taught them something.” turned beet red in the face, glared at the the team develop. He got along with the It also says something about Devine that His smile grows when he talks about the boy and barked, “OK, funny guy, run a few youth very well.” he doesn’t mention the city championship way he learned that the parish football field hundred laps around the field while I try to He never forgot a player either. that one of his teams won until well into would bear his name. find the humor in what you just said.” “The fun thing about Coach Devine was the interview. “Some guy I know told me that the Instead, Devine smiled at the boy and he always remembered siblings, and when “It was in 1980,” he says. “That was a football field was going to be named for said, “Yes, that’s low enough.” parents that he had coached would have great year. I’ve had some kids go on to play me,” he recalls. “I told him, ‘They’re While there were low points in Devine’s kids and they started playing football for on state championship teams at [Bishop] crazy.’ I thought he was putting me on. I four decades of coaching, one of his high him, he would tease your kids about the Chatard [High School in Indianapolis]. It’s never expected it. It’s a great honor.” † Pope says summer vacation should include time for quiet and prayer CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy Pope Benedict commented on the Storing up riches in heaven by God’s goodness much has been (CNS)—Summer vacation should day’s Gospel reading in which rather than on Earth “is a call to given to us and much will be required include time for quiet and prayer, Jesus tells his disciples, “For where use things without selfishness or a of us,” he said. Pope Benedict XVI told a boisterous your treasure is, there also will your thirst to possess or dominate,” the “During these quiet days of crowd at his summer villa south heart be” (Lk 12:34). pope said. summer, let us thank the Lord for the of Rome. The message of the Gospel, he The blessings that people have many blessings we have received and The pope welcomed hundreds of said, is that the expectation of the been given should be used with draw ever closer to him in prayer, in pilgrims to the courtyard of the papal coming of God’s kingdom must attention to others according to “the fidelity to his commandment of love residence at Castel Gandolfo on Aug. 8. inspire Christians to “live a more logic of love,” he said. and in communion with his body, the Pope Benedict XVI In his Angelus address, intense life, full of good works.” “Today’s Gospel reminds us that Church,” the pope told the pilgrims. † The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Page 11

Financial planning can help you and the Chur ch Special to The Criterion payments, the larger the income tax 1) make certain that your financial deduction and the greater the payout rate. Example goals are still being met, and Where are you now? Although a primary reason for funding a Victor, age 72 and a consultant, is 2) determine whether changes in Financial and retirement planning are charitable gift annuity is to support considering a CD renewal. priorities have altered your perspective on often discussed in relation to life stages. charity, the rates are Being less than personal philanthropy. 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I will was in this parable. back with interest when he returned. He It was 4 p.m., and hesitation was continue that this week This would have made perfectly good was not just negligible, he was seriously creeping in. with the parable of the sense to those who were listening to culpable. So he was fired, as he should “Ten-year high school reunion,” she talents, as it is called Jesus’ story because wealthy businessmen have been, and the money he had been tweeted. “To go or not to go?” in Matthew’s Gospel often had to travel abroad and entrust the entrusted with was given to the man who A single mom who (Mt 25:14-30), or the running of their businesses to servants. It now had 10 talents. had just been let go was parable of the gold is not completely unlike the owner of a As is true of many of Jesus’ parables, facing a chance to prove coins, as it is called in small business today except that today the those listening might have thought that she had not let herself Luke’s Gospel servants would be called employees. Jesus was just telling a story, this time go—and seeking a little (Lk 19:11-27). The man expected his servants to use about business and finance. But Jesus was courage online. I am going to use the talents wisely. He expected to see a making a serious point: Faithful use of She played punk Matthew’s version because Luke profit when he returned. Both of the one’s gifts will lead to participation in the rock, applied extra combined two originally distinct parables, first two men, therefore, managed to fullness of the kingdom of heaven while blush and pinned on a one about the conduct of faithful and double the amount entrusted to them. The neglecting to use those gifts will mean homemade bridal productive servants and another about a third man, though, afraid that he might lose exclusion from it. hairpiece. Three hours rejected king. what he was given, simply dug a hole in the Every one of us has God-given talents later, she was primped and pumped up. “I’m We are all familiar with the parable. ground and buried his master’s money. and gifts. Just as the servants in the gonna rock it,” she typed. Jesus said that a wealthy man was going When the master returned, he asked for parable were free to do with the talents There is nothing like a high school reunion on a journey so he called in his servants an accounting. When the first two men given them, so are we. However, God to force a long look in the mirror and the hard and entrusted his property to them. He reported, the master was pleased and fully expects us to use them to the best of math of a decade, the difference between knew the abilities of each of the three men promoted them. But when the third man our abilities. Those who do so will be expectation and reality. so he gave five talents to one man, two to reported what he had done, the master was rewarded while those who are too lazy to My e-mail invitation sent me flipping a second man and one to a third. A talent angry. He called the man a “wicked lazy do so will be punished. † through the closet and shopping on the Web. I have been watching RSVPs trickle in, tallying Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes maiden names versus married names. I got a little preparation last month at a wedding that doubled as a college reunion. I It’s a good thing God is the judge, not us was taken aback by the range of social circles “Never judge a book by its cover.” “jet way” and onto the plane, I kept getting unfortunately it was a long trip—I chatted in attendance. Someone had lost 70 pounds. “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” You stuck on floor tilts here and there. One of with the man a bit as we passed along the Someone had lost two front teeth. Someone know the drill. The the flamboyant young men not only noticed pitiful snacks and drinks offered by the had hired a life coach. message is, we are not this, but immediately went into “Help-the- flight attendants. It turned out that this At one point, a cluster of women put on Earth to judge Old-Lady” mode. fellow was a drag race fan who was going compared wedding rings. “I don’t have a one another, tempting He ushered me ahead of him onto the home from a big race somewhere. He had ring,” the lone single woman among them as that may be. plane, lifting my bag up over the door lip. heard of the drag races in Clermont, and said, “but I just ran a marathon!” As I always say, it Then he followed me down the aisle and had even been there. By the time we Isn’t that the impulse—to wave away is a good thing it is put my bag in the overhead compartment landed, we were exchanging friendly perceived shortcomings and loudly broadcast God who does the without being asked, smiling and making farewells. Again, the possible first achievement? judging because I pleasant small talk all the while. When I impression of a rather selfish oaf intruding In the movie Romy and Michele’s High would be so much thanked him, he said it was “his pleasure.” on everyone else’s space changed to a School Reunion, impact trumps accuracy. more, well, judgmental Rather than being a gangsta wannabee, he fondness for a big man who just wanted to Asked what she’s been up to, Michele about it. Like many of us, I am too quick to was, in fact, a well-brought up boy. So enjoy his life. stammers: “Oh, O.K. Um, I invented size people up and assign them to much for first impressions. Unfortunately, hasty judgments can Post-Its.” categories before I really know them. When we finally were seated in our sometimes be terribly harmful as in the The gap between what was once imagined Traveling often offers both an usual favorite seats, my husband at the recent firing of U.S. Department of and what was actually accomplished can opportunity to judge others, and to learn window and me on the aisle, our middle Agriculture employee Shirley Sherrod. overwhelm. Undone items pop in the brain just how wrong, or possibly right, we can seatmate turned out to be a man we had She was accused of racism, among other first—and stick. A neighbor lady raising be. People-watching is a fun way to do this, commented about to each other in the things, because of public distortion of a two boys and forging a rewarding career and also a great way to pass the time. waiting area before boarding. He was speech she had made explaining her actual refused to attend a reunion because she hadn’t Recently, when preparing to board an about 6 feet 4 inches tall, and must have rejection of racist hatred. Here, false become a lawyer—as she had vowed to do. airplane, I noticed a group of young men in weighed over 300 pounds! We had joked, judgment was the aim of wicked people. Status makes for easy answers, but they our boarding gate’s waiting area. It was “Wow! Hope we don’t get him in Over time, I’ve learned one important miss the heart of the matter. The real feats are hard not to notice them, which may have between us.” thing about making judgments: Do not act subtler, defying measurement. Good been what they really wanted. They were Right. And here he was, jammed into a on them quickly because they are usually relationships with your parents. A strong decorated in gold jewelry with chains seat designed for someone half his size. The wrong. Only God can judge. prayer life. An eagerness to rise from bed no draped at their waists, colorful head scarves poor guy lopped over the sides of his seat matter what work awaits. and creative footwear. They wore big even though he tried valiantly to keep his (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the What a decade promises is vastly different sunglasses, which never came off. arms folded so they didn’t overwhelm us. Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular from what it delivers. At 18, I couldn’t As I trundled my carry-on bag down the As the trip progressed—and columnist for The Criterion.) † envision what it would look like to flesh out those generic resume subheads, education and Living Well/Maureen Pratt experience, and how they would add color and interest to every day. I couldn’t grasp the way stamps on a A ‘good, long rest’ for the rest of our lives passport would lift flat countries into relief When was the last time you had a good, residence there and try to relax mentally For example, the Gospel of Matthew and rewire my thinking. I didn’t believe the long rest? I am not talking about a and physically, I find that my stress level tells us that “Jesus was led by the Spirit into tall, dark and handsome groom that I dreamed restorative sleep or decreases and I am actually more the desert” (Mt 4:1) that he “withdrew in a of would indeed arrive, bringing intelligence vacation. I mean a productive when I return to activity. It is boat to a deserted place by himself” and affection and teaching me what true simple, pure, also easier for me to discern what God is (Mt 14:13) and, after dismissing the crowd partnership entails. refreshing rest. saying about the that beseeched him for In the decade after high school, I thought I If you are like many challenges in my life. healings, “went up on would have traveled faster and farther. But I of us, the concept of So I lift up a prayer of the mountain by got depth and quality instead of speed and “just sitting out,” that thanks for the “timeout.” If guilt prevents himself to pray” range. God is good. is, calming the mind, Resting might seem you from resting, (Mt 14:23). This month’s readings put things in soothing the soul and out of order at first but, These instances and perspective, illustrating the chasm between putting aside the given time, it will feel consider the life of others remind us that status and success. St. Paul urges the ever-increasing to-do like part of the fabric of Jesus. We often think rest and prayer are valid Colossians to “think of what is above, not of list, is a tough one. the whole day. of Jesus’ ministry as a ways to spend our what is on Earth” (Col 3:2), and St. Luke tells Some people feel that rest is the It can be helpful to energy. the parable of the rich farmer who builds equivalent of sloth, a vice to be avoided. schedule in rest just as never-ending stream of While playing bigger barns to store all his grain. They become piqued with guilt at the you add to the calendar activity, but he, too, games, reading, “But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night thought of being still. other aspects of life that took time to rest— watching a movie or your life will be demanded of you; and the In addition to emotional obstacles to you tend to put off or talking with a friend things you have prepared, to whom will they rest, there are other considerations that forget since they do not and pray. can be very invigorating belong?’ Thus will it be for all who store up argue against it: We cannot earn money by require a specific or relaxing, they do not treasures for themselves, but are not rich in resting. We cannot cross off items on that deadline. offer the kind of rest what matters to God” (Lk 12:20-21). bloated to-do list. We might be criticized Beginning rest with a prayer invites that is possible when we retreat from all Those insights don’t fit on a name tag or in for spending time on the sidelines or feel God’s comfort and protection upon you. activities and disengage our minds. a five-minute, what-have-you-been-up-to talk. less of a Christian for not laboring tirelessly Allowing your heart to open to the Cultivating this under-appreciated, very But if you have stored up divine treasures, for the good of others. experience can bring moments of vital aspect of living can give us extra then you can consider the past decade a Yet, for all of its perceived downsides, inspiration and revelation, too. strength and insight to meet challenges resounding success and walk into that reunion there are physical, emotional and spiritual If guilt prevents you from resting, throughout the rest of our lives! with your head held high. benefits to making rest one of your life’s consider the life of Jesus. We often think of priorities. Jesus’ ministry as a never-ending stream of (Maureen Pratt writes for Catholic News (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from When I clear my head of the jumble of activity, but he, too, took time to rest—and Service. Her Web site is at Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She can be ideas and images that have taken up pray. www.maureenpratt.com.) † reached at www.ReadChristina.com.) † The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010 Page 13

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings

The Sunday Readings Monday, Aug. 16 Friday, Aug. 20 Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 Stephen of Hungary Bernard, abbot and doctor of Ezekiel 24:15-23 the Church • Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10b (Response) Deuteronomy Ezekiel 37:1-14 • 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 32:18-21 Psalm 107:2-9 • Luke 1:39-56 It recalls that Christ has been raised from the dead. But Christians loyal to Matthew 19:16-22 Matthew 22:34-40 The Book of Revelation is the source Christ also will be raised from everlasting of the first reading on this feast of the death. Actually, when the material world Tuesday, Aug. 17 Saturday, Aug. 21 Assumption of Mary. will cease, the eternal world of God will Ezekiel 28:1-10 Pius X, pope Catholics endure. There, the faithful Christians will (Response) Deuteronomy Ezekiel 43:1-7b remember Revelation live with Christ forever. by its more historic For its last reading on this feast, the 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36b Psalm 85:9ab, 10-14 name, at least in Church presents the Gospel of St. Luke. Matthew 19:23-30 Matthew 23:1-12 Catholic biblical This Gospel passage provides a translations, of magnificent recollection of the prayer Wednesday, Aug. 18 Sunday, Aug. 22 Apocalypse. spoken by Mary as she arrived at the home Ezekiel 34:1-11 Twenty-first Sunday in Protestant editions of Elizabeth and Zechariah. It is the of the Bible long ago “Magnificat.” Psalm 23:1-6 Ordinary Time began to title this The passage reveals much about Mary. Matthew 20:1-16 Isaiah 66:18-21 book Revelation, which has become a First, it shows her as the human mother Psalm 117:1-2 more popular name. Now that name even of the Son of God. Thursday, Aug. 19 Hebrew 12:5-7, 11-13 appears in Catholic translations of the Second, it reveals her holiness. Mary John Eudes, priest Luke 13:22-30 Scriptures. knew her calling. She knew the divine Ezekiel 36:23-28 However, Apocalypse is a better term identity of her unborn child. She offers for the book in that it describes the style prayers to God. Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19 of literature, a highly symbolic, poetic Mary is part of God’s historic unfolding Matthew 22:1-14 way of writing. of salvation, first offered long ago through Unfortunately, the magnificence and Abraham, Moses and the prophets. She is hopefulness of the Book of Revelation too the final and, most important, solely often is obscured by an uninformed and human instrument in the fulfillment of Go Ask Your Father/Fr. Francis Hoffman often outlandish misreading of this book Redemption. as if it were all about doom and gloom. In any case, this book looks to the Reflection Mass intentions are requested for present, but with a strong look to the This weekend, the Church celebrates future. It speaks of the battles between the Feast of the Assumption of the repose of soul of deceased loved one good and evil, between God and the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. forces of sin. Pope Pius XII infallibly declared this Could you tell me about Mass is usually announced at Mass. It speaks in the sense that the belief to be an essential Catholic belief in Qintentions? Often, the Mass intention is requested by Redeemer has come, but redemption is 1950. However, the origins of this doctrine a parishioner for the repose of the soul of a still being achieved. It speaks with an date back to the earliest days of The holy Eucharist is the source and loved one. awareness of the ultimate triumph of good Christianity. Asummit of the interior life and the When a parishioner requests that a over evil, life over death, and God over The Assumption ultimately illustrates very life of the Mass be offered for a specific intention, sin and despair. Good always prevails. Mary’s uniquely privileged position in the Catholic Church. and the priest agrees to celebrate the In this reading, the “woman clothed unfolding of salvation. Every time that Mass Mass for that intention, then the priest has with the sun” is, on one level of interpre- From her, the Redeemer acquired is celebrated, the a most serious obligation to offer the Mass tation, the Church, the virgin bride of human nature, and only from her. Thus, sacrifice of our Lord and for that intention. Christ. The very light of God envelops the Mary was indispensable to the Incarnation, Savior Jesus Christ on It is a good and pious custom for Church. Twelve stars, perhaps a miracle essential to Redemption itself. Calvary is re-presented the faithful to make an offering, usually representing the holy Apostles, surround Furthermore, Mary was the holiest and in an unbloody manner about $10, to the priest who celebrates her head. Nature, represented by the most perfect of humans, “full of grace,” to affording the priest the Mass. The $10 does not buy a Mass! moon, is at her feet. quote Luke’s Gospel. celebrant and all Masses and graces are not for sale. Rather, Christians over the years also have She literally was the first Christian, congregants who the $10 is a gesture of solicitude to the priest seen Mary, the mother of Jesus, in this both in chronology and in the perfection of participate in the Mass an infinite amount of for his upkeep. description. Ever virtuous and faithful, her virtue. sanctifying grace. In case you are wondering, a priest cannot assumed into heaven, brilliant in her Fittingly, she received the reward of That grace can be applied to specific get rich on Mass offerings since he is limited holiness, Mary stands before us as a spiritual and bodily resurrection. intentions, whether of the priest celebrant or to one Mass on weekdays and two Masses “woman clothed with the sun” and living These readings remind us that eternal the faithful. on Sundays, although in special circum- in the heavens. life, and indeed resurrection of the body Whenever a priest celebrates Mass, he has stances he could celebrate two Masses on St. Paul’s First Epistle to the and soul, await those who truly love the at least two intentions: weekdays—which is called “bination”—and Corinthians is the source of the Lord. One day, if we follow Christ, we too • The first intention is to celebrate the three Masses on Sundays. The most that a second reading. will be assumed into heaven. † Mass according to what the Church does. priest could make on Mass intentions in a • The second intention is to apply the week is $150, which adds up to about grace of that Mass toward a specific need, $7,500 a year. My Journey to God whether it be a person(s), living or dead, Sometimes it happens that the parish baptized or not, or a special need. might receive more requested intentions than Every parish pastor is required, by canon Masses are available. law, to offer at least one Mass on Sunday for In that case, the pastor can bundle a Staycation the needs and intentions of his parishioners. bunch of intentions once or twice a week Don’t go. (See Canon #534.1.) and load those intentions on to one Mass so Stay. As to the first intention, a priest may find long as the person requesting the Mass And when you stay, it helpful to pray this traditional prayer while knows that the Mass is being celebrated for Stop. he is vesting: more than one intention. Take time “My purpose is to celebrate Mass and to In that situation, no one loses out because To reflect upon make present the body and blood of our there is an infinite amount of grace available Where you’ve been Lord Jesus Christ according to the rite of the at each and every Mass. (See the decree And where you might be heading. holy Roman Church to the praise of our Mos iugiter obtinuit from the Congregation Savor the moment, all-powerful God and all His assembly in the for the Clergy, which was issued in 1991.) † The “here and now,” glory of heaven, for my good and the good of The “right where you are.” all His pilgrim Church on earth, and for all Stand still among the trees who have asked me to pray for them in Readers may submit prose In your own backyard. general and in particular, and for the good of Linger in their company. the holy Roman Church. May the almighty or poetry for faith column Stay put and merciful Lord grant us joy and peace, The Criterion invites readers to So Father, Son and Spirit can Long Island Catholic amendment of life, room for true repentance, submit original prose or poetry relating Catch up the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit, and to faith or experiences of prayer for And rest in your soul. perseverance in good works. Amen.” possible publication in the “My Perhaps this is the vacation It is good for the priest to pray that prayer Journey to God” column. You need most. before Mass just in case he gets distracted at Seasonal reflections also are Mass and loses track of what he is doing. At appreciated. Please include name,

By Cathy Lamperski Dearing Shemitz, CNS photo/Gregory A. least he stated his intention before the Mass, address, parish and telephone number and God takes that into account. with submissions. (Cathy Lamperski Dearing is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis. A As to the second intention, commonly Send material for consideration to statue of St. Francis of Assisi overlooks the wooded grounds of St. Gabriel’s Spiritual called “the intention of the Mass,” and most “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, Center for Youth, a retreat house administered by the Passionist order in Shelter likely what you want to know about, that P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Island, N.Y.) intention is usually announced in the Church or e-mail to [email protected]. † bulletin at least one week before, and then it Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2010

Brandon Jackson. Son of Dennis July 18. Husband of Emily and Norma Jackson. Brother of Perkins. Father of Sandra Fox, Joanne Hackleman, Jennifer Karen Smith and Robert Perkins. Lynne O’Day was a longtime Harris, Julie Lindsey, Jeanne Grandfather of four. Church and community volunteer Rest in peace Peebles, Jane Stine and Jeffrey Jackson. TRIER, C. Joseph Jr., 71, Lynne O’Day, a longtime Church and community Christ the King, Indianapolis, volunteer, died on Aug. 2. She was 67. Please submit in writing to our Theresa Dillane and Susan KUNTZ, Robert N., 82, The Mass of Christian Burial office by 10 a.m. Thursday Powell. Grandfather of one. St. Michael, Brookville, July 19. Aug. 1. Husband of Margaret was celebrated on Aug. 6 at before the week of publication; Father of Lori Hamman, Ann (McGinley) Trier. Father of GUYNN, Maurice A., 87, Holy Spirit Church in Fishers, Ind., be sure to state date of death. 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BANGALORE, India (CNS)—Church charities in Pakistan are gearing up for prolonged relief and rehabilitation work as the South Asian nation is faced with the worst flood in its history. “With continuing rains and floods spreading to more areas, the challenge before us is growing by the day,” Reuters CNS photo/Adrees Latif, Carolyn Fanelli, head of programming and acting country representative for Catholic Relief Services in Pakistan, told Catholic News Service on Aug. 10 from her office. “We have already distributed emergency relief material to 6,400 people, and our target is being regularly revised upward,” she said. The devastating floods that began in late July in the mountainous north under incessant monsoon rains have claimed more than 1,600 lives and affected more than 13 million people. The United Nations reported on Aug. 9 that the floods have affected more people than the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 earthquake in the Kashmir region of Pakistan and the January earthquake in Haiti combined. Fanelli noted that floodwaters are expanding into new regions, including the plain provinces of Punjab and Sindh, forcing the agency to raise its estimates of people needing assistance. She said the agency may need to provide emergency shelter and hygiene supplies to as many as Residents carry their belongings through a flooded road in Nowshera, Pakistan, on July 30. 100,000 people. “We were able to distribute nearly 100 relief kits as the been washed away and much of the country’s the tragedy.” fresh supplies reached us,” said Nasrullah Khan, head of the communication network has been destroyed. An official of An outbreak of disease and diarrhea because of the CRS office in mountainous Besham, 185 miles north of Caritas Pakistan said some supplies, including plastic lack of safe drinking water is affecting the population in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. sheeting for shelter, water purification tablets, cooking flooded areas. “Our staff have covered up to 40 kilometers [26 miles] utensils and food items, have gotten through. “Medical personnel have not reached many areas and on foot to remote areas where the people are in great “The destruction and human suffering caused by the our challenges are increasing day by day,” Gill said. suffering. Mules remain the only option for us to [get] the floods is colossal. Thousands have nothing left and are living Meanwhile, Caritas Korea is preparing to send $30,000 material to those in remote areas made inaccessible by in the open,” Anila J. Gill, national executive secretary of to its sister organization in Pakistan to help with relief landslides,” Khan told CNS on Aug. 10. Caritas Pakistan, told CNS from her office in Lahore. efforts, reported the Asian Church news agency UCA News. CRS has already started a cash-for-work program in the Gill said all Catholic dioceses in Pakistan are involved “The money will be sent to Pakistan as soon as mountainous region to repair the drinking water supply in the relief work. By Aug. 9, the agency had assisted possible,” said Theresa Kim Jou-yeon, the agency’s public system the agency built after the 2005 earthquake. 4,800 families with tent materials, and hygiene and relations officer. “Ironically, though water caused all the problems, people kitchen kits. “It’s unfortunate that we have already used much of our are struggling for water now. They have to walk miles to “For the next three months, we will concentrate on the urgent relief funds. We sent $400,000 to aid the earthquake fetch drinking water,” Fanelli said. relief work,” Gill explained. “The people are in trauma. The victims in Haiti and $50,000 to Chile earlier this year,” As the flood-affected area grows, roads and bridges have challenge now is to support them to survive and overcome she said. † Report says quality of Catholic health systems is higher than others WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholic and other Church- “Catholic health systems are also significantly more health systems. owned health systems demonstrate greater quality and likely to provide higher quality performance to the “Our data suggest that the leadership teams [board, efficiency than not-for-profit or investor-owned systems, communities served than secular not-for-profit systems,” it executives, and physician and nursing leaders] of health according to a new analysis by Thomson Reuters. added. “Investor-owned systems have significantly lower systems owned by Churches may be the most active in The analysis released on Aug. 9 divided performance than all other groups.” aligning quality goals and monitoring achievement across 255 U.S. health systems into four ownership categories Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity who is the system,” he said. “Investor-owned health system and then compared them according to eight performance president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association, said boards and/or executive leadership may be adopting a measures, including mortality rates, complications, patient that in Catholic hospitals, “quality is a primary commitment responsibility for quality more slowly.” safety, readmission rates and average length of stay. flowing from mission.” The report said further study is needed “to definitely “Catholic and other Church-owned systems are “Everyone from the sponsors, boards, clinicians and determine why these differences exist and what effect they significantly more likely to provide higher quality support staff takes it very seriously,” she told Catholic News will have on the systems’ future health.” performance and efficiency to the communities served Service on Aug. 9. “We are pleased to see this independent The data analyzed in the report was drawn from an than investor-owned systems,” said a report prepared by confirmation of the success of our efforts.” earlier study by Thomson Reuters that named the nation’s David Foster of Thomson Reuters’ Center for Healthcare Foster’s report said the responsibility for quality of care 100 top hospitals, based on a variety of performance Improvement in Ann Arbor, Mich. is delegated to local hospital governing boards in most benchmarks. †

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