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BY TIM JOHNSON In Truth and Charity Lent: A journey of conversion FORT WAYNE — A trio of dynamic speakers, Confessions, and Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin Page 2 C. Rhoades encouraged men to accept their role as spiritual leaders at the Feb. 25 diocesan men’s conference. Concentrating on the theme, “a call to lead,” Father Andrew Budzinski, parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Wayne, offered a Treating infertility challenge to the 1,400 men gathered: “Consider how you will concretely lead in imitation of Christ in your Vatican hosts workshop parish, family and marriage.” Page 3 Held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Center in Fort Wayne, the Feb. 26 event brought representatives from 70 parishes across the diocese and some participants traveling from as far away as Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Priestly celibacy Michigan and Ohio. Rekindle the Fire and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend presented the Notre Dame holds symposium second annual conference. Page 4 Franciscan Father David Mary Engo began the day’s talks centering on the sacrament of Reconciliation. He described God’s mercy as the ocean and when we confess our sins, it is as if we are throwing drops Contraception of water in the ocean of mercy. Priests from across the diocese heard confessions What’s a Catholic to think? throughout the day. Series begins Page 11 Deepen our understanding of faith

JOE ROMIE In the afternoon session, Father Engo told the men, “We need to deepen our understanding of the Men from across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend conclude the second annual faith,” and meet the challenges of the culture. Diocesan Men’s Conference with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. The confer- Diocesan playoffs ence was sponsored by Rekindle the Fire and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. CYO, ICCL teams square off MEN, PAGE 16 Page 13 THE RITE OF ELECTION AND CALL OF CANDIDATES TO CONTINUING CONVERSION

PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the Rite of Election and Call of Candidates to Continuing Conversion at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, Feb. 26. These rites will be celebrated at St. Matthew Cathedral on Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. In the photo, left, Bishop Rhoades signs the Books of the Elect as Deacon Jim Tighe assists. At right, the elect, those awaiting baptism, are shown with their sponsors. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 4, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Isaiah, telling them that their fasting was both found in the Gospel of Luke. “Both The Catechism describes interior repen- not acceptable to him because it was merely parables show examples of the opposite of News deadline is the Monday morning tance as “a radical reorientation of our external. They were unjust in their dealings ‘being concerned,’ of looking upon others before publication date. Advertising whole life, a return, a conversion to God with others and ignored those in need. with love and compassion.” Pope Benedict deadline is nine days before publica- with all our heart, an end of sin, a turning It should not be surprising that God states that “reaching out to others and open- tion date. away from evil, with repugnance toward ignores fasts or other practices if those who ing our hearts to their needs can become an the evil actions we have committed. At the perform them commit sins against justice opportunity for salvation and blessedness.” Today’s Catholic may be reached at : same time it entails the desire and resolu- and charity. God says he will have nothing Acts of charity towards our neighbor are Today’s Catholic, tion to change one’s life, with hope in to do with the hypocrisy of those who per- part of our Lenten journey of conversion. I P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN God’s mercy and trust in the help of his form fasts but behave wickedly, whereas he think especially of almsgiving, by which we 46856-1169; or email: grace” (CCC 1431). will certainly listen to prayers and fasting if express concrete concern for the poor. [email protected] The good news of Lent is that God gives they are accompanied by acts of justice and During this Lenten season, let us not ISSN 0891-1533 us the strength to begin anew. He gives us charity. This is a warning to us not to just forget the priority of interior conversion, USPS 403630 his grace. We think especially of the great go through the motions of religious obser- the conversion of the heart. Our hearts are gift he has given us in the Sacrament of vance. The corporal and spiritual works of moved to this conversion when we look Penance and Reconciliation. Jesus instituted mercy are signs of authentic conversion upon him whom our sins have pierced. this sacrament to offer us a new opportu- and growth in holiness. Love of neighbor Saint Clement of Rome wrote: “Let us fix nity to convert and to be restored to God’s and works of mercy manifest true love of our eyes on Christ’s blood and understand grace. It brings about a true “spiritual res- God. When we examine our consciences, how precious it is to his Father, for, poured urrection” in us. In a sense, we pass from it is important to ask ourselves whether the out for our salvation, it has brought to the death to life when we go to confession fruits of love are present in our lives. whole world the grace of repentance.” and receive absolution. I encourage all to Pope Benedict’s Lenten message this On Ash Wednesday, we heard the words receive this sacrament of conversion during year focuses on the following passage from of Saint Paul imploring the Corinthians: the season of Lent. the letter to the Hebrews: “Let us be con- “on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God!” As I mentioned, prayer, fasting, and cerned for each other, to stir a response in This invitation rings out to us to take the almsgiving are important forms of pen- love and good works” (Heb 10:24). The Lenten call to conversion seriously. God ance during this Lenten season. They are to Holy Father highlights concern for others, wants to create a pure heart in us. Let us be expressions of our “interior penance.” responsibility towards our brothers and open our souls to God’s grace and live Recall the preaching of Isaiah in the Old sisters, as essential to the Christian life. intensely this holy season, this journey of Testament. The people were fasting and This “concern for others entails desiring conversion towards Easter! March 4, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 States, women, senators join fight Public Schedule of against HHS contraceptive mandate biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

• Sunday, March 4, 9 a.m. — Mass at Culver Academy BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN traceptives if they were morally attention from the serious reli- opposed to them, but the health gious liberty issues currently at • Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, Saint Matthew insurers that provide their health stake. Cathedral, South Bend WASHINGTON (CNS) — Seven plans would be required to offer “Each of us, Catholic or not, is • Monday, March 5 — Meeting of Indiana Bishops and states have filed suit against the contraceptives free of charge to proud to stand with the Catholic Religious Superiors, Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis Department of Health and Human women who requested such cov- Church and its rich, life-affirming • Wednesday, March 7, 1 p.m. — Meeting of Board of Services’ mandate that nearly all erage. He also announced a one- teachings on sex, marriage and Directors of Catholic Charities, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort health insurance plans cover con- year “safe harbor” before enforce- family life,” it added. “We call Wayne traceptives free of charge, saying ment of the mandate would begin on President Obama and our rep- • Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. — Closing Mass of Parish that it violates religious freedom for religious employers. resentatives in Congress to allow Mission, Saint Patrick Church, Walkerton and leaves “countless additional The lawsuit by the seven attor- religious institutions and indi- • Thursday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. — Meeting of Board of religious freedoms vulnerable to neys general, all Republicans, viduals to continue to witness to Directors of Our Sunday Visitor, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort government intrusion.” followed earlier suits filed by their faiths in all their fullness.” Wayne Joining the attorneys general Belmont Abbey College in North Alvare said the effort to col- of Nebraska, South Carolina, Carolina and Colorado Christian lect signatures for the letter began Michigan, Texas, Florida, Ohio University in Denver; the Eternal with an email to a few of her and and Oklahoma in the lawsuit were Word Television Network in Daniels’ friends and grew expo- Profit cannot be primary a Catholic nun, a lay missionary Birmingham, Ala.; and Ave nentially. working with the Fellowship of Maria University in Naples, Fla. “Almost every email (reply) Catholic University Students, “The First Amendment has, contained a letter expressing the motive in treating Pius X Catholic High School in for centuries, served as a rampart woman’s enormous relief at the Lincoln, Neb., and the Omaha- against government interference chance to speak for herself,” based Catholic Mutual Group, a with religious liberty,” says the Alvare said in a news release. infertility, pope says self-insurance fund that covers brief filed with the U.S. District “It is moving to read more than more than 125 dioceses or arch- Court for Nebraska. “The fed- 1,000 emails — particularly from dioceses and 200 Catholic reli- eral government’s regulation is doctors, nurses and teachers — BY CINDY WOODEN of the mother or a surrogate. gious congregations in the U.S. an unprecedented invasion of expressing their gratitude for the The procedure is costly, and the and Canada. the plaintiffs’ First Amendment Catholic Church’s willingness Catholic Church teaches IVF is The latest lawsuit was filed as rights to free speech, free exercise to stand down the government’s VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An immoral because fertilization does protests against the HHS man- of religion and free association.” claim to speak for all women and almost exclusive reliance on tech- not take place through the sexual date mounted. More than 4,500 Sister Mary Catherine of the women’s health.” nology and a focus on financial union of a husband and wife. The women signed a letter calling on School Sisters of Christ the King The letter from 18 Republican profit seem to dominate the field Church also condemns the com- President Barack Obama, HHS in Lincoln and FOCUS mission- senators said the president’s of medical responses to infertility, mon IVF practice of destroying Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and ary Stacy Molai of Omaha say in revised rule “leaves few viable Pope Benedict XVI said. or freezing fertilized embryos that Congress “to allow religious the lawsuit that they would drop options for religiously affiliated However, what couples need are not implanted. institutions and individuals to their health insurance coverage if organizations and individuals to and deserve, he said, is “a cor- “In effect, scientism and the continue to witness to their faiths the contraceptive mandate is not avoid using their funds to pay, rect diagnostic evaluation and a logic of profit today seem to in all their fullness.” overturned. directly or indirectly, for services therapy that corrects the causes of dominate the field of infertility In addition, 18 U.S. senators Molai has “an incurable chron- they consider morally objection- infertility.” and human procreation, reaching asked Obama to rescind the man- ic condition” and health insurance able.” Pope Benedict spoke Feb. a point where it also limits many date, saying that its implementa- coverage “is critical in order for Among the options would be 25 to members of the Pontifical other areas of research,” Pope tion “will unjustly impact reli- Molai to avoid financial ruin and to drop health insurance coverage Academy for Life, which had just Benedict said. giously affiliated organizations possibly life-threatening conse- for their employees or to limit held a daylong workshop at the The physicians and scientists and individuals.” quences,” the lawsuit says. hiring only to Catholics in order Vatican on diagnosing and treat- at the Vatican conference, how- The mandate requires no-cost The open letter from women to fit the administration’s “narrow ing infertility. ever, are motivated “by the desire coverage of all contraceptives was organized by Helen Alvare, definition of a religious employ- The pope said he wanted “to not only to give a couple a child, approved by Food and Drug who teaches law at George er,” they said. encourage the intellectual honesty but to restore the spouses’ fertility Administration, including some Mason University School of Law, “Because religiously affiliated of your work, an expression of and the dignity of being respon- that can cause an abortion, as and Kim Daniels, former counsel hospitals and other organizations a science that maintains a cor- sible for their procreative choices well as sterilizations, as part to the Thomas More Law Center, are major employers in many rect spirit of seeking the truth to in order to collaborate with God of preventive health services under the banner, Women Speak communities, ... it is hard to com- serve the authentic human good in the generation of a new human for women. A narrow religious for Themselves (http://women- prehend why this administration and that avoids the risk of being being,” the pope said. exemption applies only to those speakforthemselves.com). would deliberately implement merely functional.” Doctors must help fulfill “the employed by houses of worship. “No one speaks for all women a policy that would have such a At the conference, physicians legitimate parental aspirations” of In a revision announced Feb. on these issues,” the letter says. detrimental impact,” the senators and researchers said modern a couple dealing with infertility, 10, Obama said religious employ- “Those who purport to do so said. medicine’s almost automatic rec- he said, but they must do so in a ers could decline to cover con- are simply attempting to deflect ommendation that couples having way that “fully respects their dig- trouble conceiving try in vitro fer- nity as persons and spouses.” tilization is a response that does In addition, he said, Catholic not seek the cause of infertility, couples need to know that their POPE WITH MEMBERS OF PONTIFICAL ACADEMY FOR LIFE but addresses only the symptom marital vocation is not diminished and does so in a way that violates if they cannot have children. The Church teaching. couple is still called to love and With in vitro fertilization, self-giving, and “to collaborate a woman’s eggs are removed, with God in the creation of a new united with sperm in a laboratory, humanity” and a better world, he and then implanted in the womb said.

Pope Benedict XVI waves during a meeting with members of the Pontifical Academy for Life at the Vatican Feb. 25. The group had just held a daylong workshop at the Vatican on diagnosing and treating infertility before meeting with

CNS PHOTO/L’O SSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS the pope.

4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 4, 2012 Papal preacher calls for deeper understanding of celibacy

explained. disciples being a participation with The final presentation of the BY ANN CAREY The covenant between God and Jesus, the bridegroom, she said. symposium was given by Msgr. His people is nuptial, he continued, Jesuit Father Joseph Lienhard, Stephen Rossetti, clinical associ- NOTRE DAME — The preacher for God espouses His people, and professor of theology at Fordham ate professor at The Catholic to the Pontifical Household in the Jesus gave His virginal self to the University, traced “The Origins University of America, where he Vatican headlined an impressive Church and to no one else. Thus, and Practice of Priestly Celibacy also is associate dean for Seminary lineup of speakers at a Feb. 15-17 celibate priests share this identifica- in the Early Church.” The reasons and Ministerial Programs. He symposium at the University of tion with Christ and serve as heralds for embracing celibacy in the is author of the book “Why Notre Dame that examined priestly of the new evangelization. early Church were threefold, he Priests are Happy: A Study of the celibacy. Archbishop J. Peter Sartain explained: eschatological — celi- Psychological and Spiritual Health Capuchin Father Raniero of Seattle presented his paper on bacy for the sake of the kingdom; of Priests” (Ave Maria Press, 2011). Cantalamessa started the event with “Celibacy and the Pastoral Ministry theological — the Church is the Msgr. Rossetti said that his stud- a keynote talk that called for a deep- of the Priest.” He said that the bride of Christ who brings forth ies show that priests are happier er understanding of celibacy based mystery of the Lord is revealed in children from the font of Baptism, than their lay counterparts, and he on biblical and theological roots priestly celibacy in four ways: By and the celibate priest is commit- has the data to prove it. His 2009 so that celibacy is seen as “a freely being a man of prayer and staying ted fully to the bride Church; and survey showed that 92 percent of accepted commitment and a gift of close to God; by living celibacy as Christological — the priest acts in priests expressed happiness with grace,” not simply a functional dis- an abiding presence of Jesus and as the place of Christ, who is a model CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING their lives. Likewise, 75 percent of cipline that frees a man for ministry. a sign of single-hearted commitment for celibacy. Capuchin Father Raniero priests say that celibacy has been a Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, a psy- to loving God and His people; by Msgr. Michael Heintz, director Cantalamessa, shown here in this grace for them, while only 15 per- chologist who has studied the priest- being a good father to his pastoral of the Master of Divinity Program cent said they would marry if the April 2, 2010 file photo delivering hood, closed out the symposium family, making a gift of himself to at Notre Dame and rector of St. Church allowed it. The youngest with the good news that a solid the Church; and by his participating Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, the homily during the Good Friday priests were the most supportive of majority of priests embrace celibacy in the sacrifice of Christ through the talked about “Celibacy and Human service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the celibacy, which he attributed to the as a benefit to their priesthood, espe- Eucharistic celebration. Formation.” He said that too often Vatican, was the keynote speaker younger men being more theologi- cially those with a good understand- Mary Healy, an associate profes- celibacy is discussed only in terms at a recent celibacy symposium cally conservative and better trained ing of the theological-Scriptural sor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred of sexual renunciation. Rather, celi- sponsored by the Institute for in a richer understanding of celibacy basis for celibacy. Heart Major Seminary, spoke on bacy should be viewed positively Church Life at the University of during seminary. In between the opening and clos- the biblical foundations of celibacy. as a charism, a gift, a grace that is Notre Dame and the Committee As priests become more knowl- ing speakers, two archbishops and She said that in the Old Testament, freely and joyfully chosen so that for Doctrine of the USCCB. edgeable in this area, celibacy is several theologians spoke about celibacy as a religious ideal did not the priesthood can be shared with, disappearing as “a hot-button issue” the biblical and theological roots of exist because marriage and children and on behalf of, others. among clergy in the United States, celibacy and how a richer under- were considered a “primordial bless- Father Carter Griffin, vice-rector Msgr. Rossetti said. standing of celibacy results in hap- ing.” of Blessed John Paul II Seminary configured to Christ, is appropriately The symposium was sponsored pier priests who are better able to However, in the New Testament and director of vocations for the called “Father,” for he is a sanctifier, by Notre Dame’s Institute for shepherd their people. the entirely new concept of a “fruit- Archdiocese of Washington, spoke teacher and shepherd who begets Church Life and the Committee Archbishop Allen Vigneron of ful virginity” was introduced at the on “The Fatherhood of the Celibate children for eternal, heavenly life. It for Doctrine of the United States Detroit presented a paper on “The Annunciation, she explained. Later, Priest.” We are accustomed to think- is the “greatest privilege” of a priest Conference of Catholic Bishops, Virginity of Jesus and the Celibacy Matthew, the evangelist, speaks of ing of Jesus as the Son, he said, to exercise this supernatural father- with the assistance of Lilly of His Priests.” The archbishop said remaining unmarried for the king- but Jesus is also a father in his own hood, Father Griffin said. Endowment’s Sustaining Pastoral that the people of God need to be dom of heaven as a gift given by right, for the virginal Jesus acts as “In an age that struggles with Excellence Program. Ave Maria educated about the worth of priestly God. And Jesus Himself implies a father in providing physical and priestly identity, this is a compel- Press will publish a book containing celibacy. The fact that Jesus lived in that celibacy for the good of the spiritual food, teaching, healing, ling and refreshing way to grasp the symposium papers this fall that a state of virginity is “a sure point of kingdom is rooted in His own mys- protecting and generating children our identity as priests,” he said, for will be available from the publisher reference” to understand the tradi- tery, “the God who desires to wed for the kingdom of Heaven. celibacy is “not a burden, but a gift and most booksellers. tion of celibacy in the Church, he His people,” with the ministry of the Thus, the celibate priest, who is to be treasured.”

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INDIANAPOLIS — Promising up to 20 years to achieve legal young, college students have status because they have aged out come to Sen. Jean Leising INDIANA of the system.” Get Connected: (R-Oldenburg) with a problem. According to the immigration Join the Indiana Catholic The problem: a new state law has CATHOLIC attorney, Leising said that when a brought these bright students’ child ages out of the system that Action Network — pursuits of a college degree to a means it basically took the sys- I-CAN electronically at screeching halt. CONFERENCE tem too long to grant them legal Victoria, who recently brought status, so the process starts all the ICC web page. In this to Leising’s attention, is one BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER over again and the person must example. Victoria, a student with apply in a different category. addition to the I-CAN junior status at Indiana University “These kids are in the prime Update, information and a 4.0 grade point average in that way, they are supporting the enrolled in college when the law of their life as far as working and her major of international stud- state and its institutions and pro- was passed and are not able to career making, yet they potential- regarding the bills and ies had her college education grams.” complete their college education ly will not have access to a legal the legislative pro- abruptly cut short this fall. Why? Leising offered an amend- because it is cost prohibitive to status, or may have to wait 20 She was required to pay out-of- ment to House Bill 1326, a bill do so,” said Leising. years to get it,” Leising said. cess through the ICC state tuition because of a new law on various education matters, to “The young women I have Currently, 12 states have laws Legislative Action Center effective this year, which prohib- correct the problem. Her amend- talked to were brought to this allowing undocumented students its undocumented students who ment would grandfather college country when they were in pre- who meet specific requirements is available. Under policy reside in Indiana from getting in- students like Victoria who were school,” said Leising. “They have to receive in-state tuition accord- tools click on “issues and state tuition. already enrolled in college when attended school from grades K-12 ing to an October 2011 report Tuition for Victoria, now at the law changed. The amendment and are as Americanized as any issued by National Conference legislation” and access almost three times what she was does not help kids that are cur- other American child would be. of State Legislatures (NCSL). the state or federal bills paying last year, made it impos- rently in grades K-12. These kids would be misplaced California and Texas were the sible for her to return last fall. Last year, the Indiana General if they went back to their home first to enact laws in 2001. by clicking “current Victoria is waitressing now, and Assembly passed a law to pro- country.” Utah, Washington, Oklahoma, legislation.” Access the unsure when or if she’ll be able hibit undocumented immigrants “In a sense we are throwing New York, Kansas and Illinois to finish her college degree. from receiving in-state tuition. It a road block in front of them also have similar laws allowing archived updates, ICC Leising would like to change stipulated that students must be because they can’t afford the out- undocumented to pay in-state positions and other back- this especially for college stu- lawfully present to qualify for of-state tuition. And especially tuition. dents who were already attending in-state tuition rates. The Indiana they can’t because they do not Four states including Indiana ground information at college when the law changed. Catholic Conference opposed the qualify for any kind of state stu- prohibit in-state tuition for undoc- the ICC web site, www. Leising is not alone. The legislation. dent assistance. I do not believe umented students. Arizona passed Indiana Catholic Conference, the “Until last year, high school that they should qualify for state its in-states prohibition in 2006. indianacc.org. official public policy arm of the graduates entering college could student assistance, I’m not advo- Colorado and Georgia passed a Catholic Church in Indiana, also get in-state tuition even if they cating that, but I just want them similar law in 2008. supports the effort. did not have legal status,” said to be able to complete their col- “We are supportive of efforts Leising. “Student’s like Victoria lege education so that hopefully to help undocumented college are funding 100 percent of they can continue to pursue their Notice of ANNUAL CLEANUP students complete their college the tuition by their hard work legal status,” she said. education,” said Glenn Tebbe, and hard work of their family. “These kids all want to be at CATHOLIC CEMETERY ICC executive director. “These Undocumented immigrants are legal,” said Leising. “One young The Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne college students are working hard not able to get financial assis- person came to see me with her will conduct their ANNUAL CLEANUP to provide for themselves and tance for college.” immigration attorney. The immi- of decorations from March 15 thru should be able to do so. They and “What I’m doing is trying to gration attorney told me that there March 31. Please do NOT place any help students like Victoria and are young adults who are in their their families are paying sales, decorations during this entire time. property and income taxes. In many like her who were already early 20s that might have to wait If you wish to save your decoration, please have it removed BEFORE March 15, or call the Catholic Cemetery Office, 456-2044, by March12, and we will hold it for you no more than 30 days, after which it will be discarded. Decorations may be placed AFTER MARCH 31. We thank you for your cooperation.

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•First Communion Dresses •First Communion Gifts •Confirmation Gifts •Baptismal Gifts & Gowns Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 4, 2012 HHS mandate presents apostolic nuncio to Egypt and the Holy See’s delegate to the Arab problems of principle, League, was an observer at the so-called Friends of Syria meet- practicality, bishop says ing Feb. 24 in Tunis, Tunisia, said ews riefs the Vatican’s top spokesman, Jesuit WASHINGTON (CNS) — The N B Department of Health and Human Father Federico Lombardi. The Services’ contraceptive mandate meeting of representatives of about and its extremely narrow religious 60 Western and Arab states called exemption present problems both of POPE ARRIVES TO CELEBRATE ASH WEDNESDAY MASS for an immediate cease-fire and principle and of practicality, accord- demanded that Syria open humani- ing to the bishop who heads the tarian corridors. The nations also Ad Hoc Committee for Religious AT BASILICA OF SANTA SABINA IN ROME pledged to increase aid and to set Liberty. Bishop William E. Lori of up relief depots in areas along the Bridgeport, Conn., said in a Feb. 23 Syrian border. A nationwide upris- telephone interview with Catholic ing against the government of Bashir News Service that the “accom- al-Assad began last March, and modation” announced Feb. 10 by Syrian security forces have stepped President Barack Obama represents up efforts to defeat the opposition “an intrusion into the internal life of movement, especially in Homs, a the Church that we think is a viola- center of resistance. A U.N. report tion of religious liberty.” On a prac- released Feb. 23 accused the regime tical level, he added, the mandate as of “crimes against humanity.” The revised by Obama “does not really Vatican’s participation at the sum- address how we are organized” as mit, at the invitation of Tunisia’s Church institutions. “It seems to me foreign minister, was “intended to that for the government to ask us show the closeness and solidarity of to override our teachings, whether the Holy See with all of the Syrian popular or not, there has to be a people” and its wish for “peace compelling government interest,” and stability” in the region, Father Bishop Lori said. But he said 90 Lombardi said. percent of insurers already cover contraceptives, with companies that Those devoted to Blessed object to contraception represent- ing a “relatively small number” of Kateri ‘walking on air’ employers. “The insurance plans about canonization that are in question are good bene- fits packages, but they don’t include SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CNS) — these things that are abundantly Since first learning in December available elsewhere and at a rea- that Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha sonable cost, despite what is being CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING was to be canonized, the head of said,” he added. Obama’s revised a committee named for her in the mandate says religious employers Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Syracuse Diocese said those who could decline to cover contracep- Sabina in Rome Feb. 22. have a devotion to the saint to be tives if they were morally opposed “are walking on air. I can’t tell you to them, but the health insurers that how excited we are,” said Emily provide their health plans would be Garrow-Stewart, a Mohawk who required to offer contraceptives free Gospel is verified in part by the the Catholic conference. The con- coming into the Catholic Church. grew up hearing Blessed Kateri’s of charge to women who requested attention and concrete care that we ference is the public policy arm “Wonderful is not a strong enough story in her home. “She has been such coverage. Bishop Lori ques- try to show our neighbors, espe- of the bishops serving Maryland word to express how we feel to be a part of my life since I was a tioned why the federal government cially the weakest and the mar- Catholics from the Washington here,” where the Apostle Peter gave child,” she said. “There was always would compel coverage of contra- ginalized,” he said. True concern and Baltimore archdioceses and his life “and where his successors a picture of her in the house. She is ception but leave other decisions for others means trying to meet all the Diocese of Wilmington, Del. guarded the faith for generations,” such a good role model and exam- on “essential health services,” such their human needs, “physical, moral Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, apos- said Father Len Black in his homily. ple. In my mind, there is always as coverage of high blood pressure and spiritual,” and “overcoming the tolic administrator of the Baltimore Mass at the basilica and the pilgrim- such a light about her.” Blessed medication or HIV/AIDS drugs, to hardness of heart that makes us Archdiocese, said that “by dar- age to Rome generated “a feeling Kateri, known as “the Lily of the the states under the health reform blind to the suffering of others,” the ing to redefine this sacred union of coming home,” said the Catholic Mohawks,” was born to a Christian law. “It’s hard to see how that pope said. between one man and one woman,” priest who served as an Episcopalian Algonquin mother and a Mohawk is a compelling government inter- Maryland’s politicians “unconscio- pastor in the Scottish Highlands for father in 1656 along the Hudson est” when other important treatment nably have chosen political expedi- 31 years. The group of about 94 River in what is today upstate New decisions are left to the states, he Maryland leaders pledge ency over the good of society — the pilgrims, including a dozen priests, York. She was baptized by a Jesuit said. to put same-sex fundamental charge of their office.” was led by Msgr. Keith Newton, missionary in 1676 when she was Calling it “radical legislation, he head of the Personal Ordinariate of 20. A year later she fled to Canada Pope: Charitable works marriage issue on ballot said the lawmakers’ action “poses Our Lady of Walsingham, which and died there in 1680. Her saint- a grave threat to the future stability was established in January 2011 for hood cause was opened in 1932, are key part of new BALTIMORE (CNS) — The of the nuclear family and the soci- former Anglicans in England and and she was declared venerable in evangelization Maryland Catholic Conference’s ety it anchors.” The Archdiocese Wales. After celebrating morning 1943. In June 1980, she became the executive director, vowing to work of Washington said the measure Mass Feb. 24 in a side chapel, the first Native American to be beati- with others to bring the measure to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An was “regrettably” passed through group moved to the center of the fied. In December, Pope Benedict a referendum, said the people of “expedited hearings” and despite basilica and stood in front of the XVI advanced the sainthood causes authentic Christian faith is dem- the state “will be outraged” at how onstrated through concrete acts of the fact that “Catholics and indi- “Confessio” — a lower chapel hon- of Blessed Kateri and Blessed quickly the bill to legalize same- viduals across Maryland encour- oring St. Peter’s confession of faith Marianne Cope of Molokai by sign- charity and those acts are an essen- sex marriage made it through the tial part of the Catholic Church’s aged the lawmakers to protect the that led to his martyrdom — and ing the decrees recognizing the mir- Legislature to final passage. The long-standing and proper definition recited the General Thanksgiving, acles needed for their canonizations. new evangelization effort, Pope state Senate approved it 25-22 the Benedict XVI told members of a of marriage as a union of one man a traditional Anglican prayer. “That On Feb. 18, the pope announced evening of Feb. 23 after deliberat- and one woman.” was very moving, thanking God for they would be canonized at the Rome-based charity. “The witness ing just 48 hours. The House of of charity touches human hearts in all we received this year and for the Vatican Oct. 21, along with five Delegates had already approved pilgrimage,” he told Catholic News others. Sister Patricia Burkard, gen- a special way,” the pope said, and the bill Feb. 17, and Gov. Martin Former Anglicans celebrate “the new evangelization, especially Service. eral minister of Blessed Marianne’s J. O’Malley, the bill’s sponsor, order, the Sisters of St. Francis of in a cosmopolitan city like Rome, has pledged to sign it quickly into Mass in St. Peter’s, requires a great openness of spirit the Neumann Communities, said law. “I expect that the people of give thanks to pope Vatican diplomat attends in a statement released the same and a wise readiness to help all.” Maryland will be outraged at the The pope made his remarks Feb. 24 Friends of Syria summit day that the sisters “have been in manner in which this legislation VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For joyful anticipation of hearing the during an audience with members has been rammed through the perhaps the first time ever, Anglican of the Circolo di San Pietro, which VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A date” since December. Learning of Legislature, and they will be all hymns, chants and prayers rever- Vatican diplomat attended an it, she said, “completes the cycle operates soup kitchens and a shelter the more inspired to do everything berated off the marble walls of St. in Rome, but also raises money for international summit seeking an of 37 years of efforts to get us to necessary to ensure the opportunity Peter’s Basilica as some members end to Syria’s yearlong civil war. this moment. We now go forward papal charities. “We know that the to vote in support of traditional mar- of the world’s first ordinariate for authenticity of our fidelity to the Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald, in joyful anticipation with the next riage,” said Mary Ellen Russell of former Anglicans celebrated their steps of planning.” March 4, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

St. Thomas the Apostle theological thought, the papers presented will cover Pope Benedict offers mission as a doctrinal, biblical, practical, political, and catechetical theolo- ELKHART — Franciscan Father gian. Classic texts such as “The David Mary Engo will conduct around the diocese Introduction to Christianity,” “The a parish mission for the commu- Spirit of the Liturgy,” and Pope nity at St. Thomas the Apostle, Benedict’s recent two-volume Elkhart, with the theme of “Behold “Jesus of Nazareth” will come in Your Mother, Behold Your Son.” for detailed discussion. Topics each evening at 7 p.m. SEMINARIAN MAKES PLEDGE TO REMAIN FAITHFUL Even as pontiff, Pope Benedict will be: Sunday, March 11 – God remains a theologian; attention the Father; Monday, March 12 will be paid to continuity and dif- – Mary, our Mother; Tuesday, ferences between texts produced March 13 – Reconciliation (with as Joseph Ratzinger and those confessions); Wednesday, March produced by Pope Benedict XVI. 14 – Eucharist. All are welcome. The pope’s encyclicals and espe- cially “God is Love,” will be a Christ the King hosts focus throughout. Lenten parish mission A complete schedule of events as well as registration information SOUTH BEND — Christ the King is available at http://icl.nd.edu/ Parish, located at 52473 S.R. 922 icl-events/god-is-love-theology- in South Bend, is hosting a parish of-benedict-xvi-conference/. mission, March 11-13, at 7 p.m., in the church. Local film festival features Each day of the mission will explore the call to practice “truth ‘Walking Among Us’ in love” from Eph. 4:15, through FORT WAYNE — Windsong prayer, reflection and song. The Pictures will present an original mission will be incorporated with- feature length motion picture in evening prayer with a different titled, “Walking Among Us,” at priest offering the reflection each the Indiana University-Purdue night. University, Fort Wayne, Neff Hall Holy Cross Father Peter Jarret on March 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and will speak Sunday, March 11. PROVIDED BY PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM March 11 at 2:30 p.m. The inspir- Noted author Holy Cross Father ing family-friendly film is about Ken Grabner will lead Monday, Seminarian Christopher Lapp of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, center, made six angels who are on a mission March 12, and Father Daryl the Profession of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity in the presence of the seminary to touch the lives of people in Rybicki will speak Tuesday, powerful ways. With a diversi- March 13. community and its rector Father James Wehner at the Pontifical College Josephinum in fied international cast from four The mission will begin preparation for ordination to the diaconate on Feb. 10. Candidates for ordination pledge continents around the world, this with Adoration of the Blessed film was shot in Fort Wayne at Sacrament Sunday from 1:30-4:30 to remain always faithful to the teachings of the Church and, with their hand on the Book Miss Virginia’s Mission House, p.m. Adoration will be celebrated of Gospels, swear before God to be faithful teachers of the Gospel and never to lead the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, Ave from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday Maria House, St. Mary’s Church, and Tuesday. There will be an people astray with false teachings. and many other local places. opportunity to participate in the A second Windsong film, sacrament of Reconciliation on “Alaska: The Last Frontier II”, Tuesday evening. For more infor- an insightful documentary about mation call the parish office at in Walkerton, will offer a par- Week. Paul Hurst of the Knights Notre Dame conference memorable people and their (574) 272-3113. ish mission titled, “Community: of Columbus presented the check explores theology unique stories will show on March In Family, In Christ, In Parish, to Sacred Heart School Principal 10 and 11 at 1 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish offers In Forgiveness,” March 4-7 at James Faroh and Sacred Heart of Pope Benedict XVI The film festival is sponsored mission 7 p.m. Speakers for March 4-6 Church pastor, Father Philip by the IPFW Film Festival Club. include Marilyn Fech, Msgr. DeVolder. NOTRE DAME — The Institute For more information contact Bernard Galic and Msgr. Heintz, WARSAW — Sacred Heart for Church Life at the University of (260) 348-5510 or visit www. with refreshments to follow the Franciscans Minor Notre Dame will host the upcom- WindsongPictures.com Parish, located at 125 N. Harrison presentations. March 7 will fea- St. in Warsaw, will hold a par- ing God Is Love: Explorations in ture Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at to honor St. Clare the Theology of Benedict XVI ish mission titled “Gather Your 7 p.m. with a potluck dinner to Holy Cross College names People,” March 11-15, at 7 p.m. FORT WAYNE — The Franciscan conference from March 25 – 27. follow. For more information call Brothers Minor will host evening The event will be held at two new Board of Trustee each evening. the parish at (574) 586-7404. The schedule of speakers and devotions in honor of St. Clare of McKenna Hall on the Notre Dame members topics include: March 11, Father Assisi on the evenings of March Campus, and is open to the public. Jason Freiburger — “Faith and Most Precious Blood 16, 17 and 18, from 7:30 to 8:30 Registration is now live at http:// NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Service”; March 12, Father James Church to host mission p.m. at St. Andrew Church. icl.nd.edu/ and is required for all College has announced the Seculoff — “Communion of Sunday, March 18, marks participants. appointment of two new board Saints”; March 13, Father Gary FORT WAYNE — Most Precious the 800th anniversary of the day The gathering is a reflec- members to the institution’s Board Sigler — “Prayer”; March 14, Blood Church in Fort Wayne will when St. Clare of Assisi left her tion on the ongoing theological of Trustees: Richard Cutter of Father Edward Erpelding — hold a parish mission themed, “One home and began the order of Poor career and achievement of Joseph Granger, and Dr. David Hollier of “Reconciliation”; and March Family in Christ” from March Clares. Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), Austin, Texas. 15, Bishop John M. D’Arcy — 19-21. Topics each evening at 7 “When the world was growing which commences in the 1950s “Dick Cutter and Dr. David “Eucharist.” p.m. will be: Monday — March dark and cold in the 13th century, in his reflection on Augustine and Hollier bring to our Holy Cross The mission will be held in the 19, “Divine Adoption”; Tuesday, God brought forth St. Francis to Bonaventure. This career — over Board a spirit of generous service, church. For those unable to attend March 20 — “Forgiveness”: set the world afire with the love a period of almost 60 years — is complimented by their specific the evening sessions, morning ses- Wednesday, March 21 — “The of God,” noted Franciscan Father characterized by insightful theo- areas of knowledge and expertise. sions will be held Monday through Eucharist: Our Daily Bread.” David Mary Engo, who will cele- logical commentary on every con- I am looking forward to working Thursday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in brate the devotions, “and St. Clare ceivable theological topic, repeat- with them as we further the mis- the Living Well Center facilitated Warsaw Knights present to be a light and to dispel the ed soundings in biblical interpre- sion and goals of the college,” said by Sister Joan Hastreiter. darkness.” tation, consistent interventions in Holy Cross Brother John Paige, For information call the parish check to Sacred Heart School The triduum event in honor of the public arena, faithful advocacy president of Holy Cross College. office at (574) 267-5842. St. Clare will include nights of of the value of the Catholic tradi- The two new trustees will each WARSAW — The Knights of tion and its practices, and a cat- Columbus Archbishop Noll prayer and reflection on the life of serve a three-year term and be St. Clare and her important role in echetical mindset that concerns eligible for reappointment to a St. Patrick offers parish Council 4511 in Warsaw recently itself with the beliefs and forms of presented a check in the amount the world today. second three-year term in 2014. mission A potluck gathering will be life of the average Catholic living of $909 to Sacred Heart School. in the modern world. The Knights sponsored a break- held after devotions on Sunday, WALKERTON — St. Patrick March 18. In addition to offering general Parish, located at 807 Tyler St. fast during Catholic Schools characterizations of Benedict’s

8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 4, 2012 Stewardship is a family affair

BY DENISE FEDOROW Lent but after their first visit to Second generation Medjugorje in 1988 that family rosary became a daily event and Irv and Bonnie’s children — SOUTH BEND — For gen- they continue to pray the rosary Theresa Thomas, Cheryl Murphy, erations of the Kloska family of daily. Karen Swick, Robert Kloska, Elkhart, stewardship of time, tal- “Now every one of our Lisa Marino, Jennifer Nolan, ent and treasure has been a way kids prays the rosary with their Michael Kloska, Jeffrey Kloska, of life. Irv and Bonnie Kloska families — even little ones can Mary Kloska, William (BJ) raised 12 biological children, one sit still for one decade,” Bonnie Kloska, Cathy Downey and Joey adopted child (now deceased) said. “The rosary is an extremely Kloska — are all very involved in and nurtured 11 foster children in important tradition in our lives their individual parishes, schools, their nearly 50 years of marriage. and we’ve handed out hundreds school boards and various servant The high school sweethearts of rosaries.” ministries. moved to the area from Grand “I’m so proud of them and Rapids, Mich., and first attended Stewardship of Prayer how they’re living their Catholic Holy Cross Church in South faith,” said Bonnie. “I told them Bend before moving to Elkhart The Kloskas have served their the worst thing they could do where they’ve been parishioners parish in just about every min- to hurt us would be to leave the at St. Thomas the Apostle Church istry over the years, giving of Church.” for 40 years. their time and talent where they Daughter Lisa Marino has Irv said when it comes to could. These days their steward- been the RCIA instructor at St. stewardship, “The first thing you ship of time and talent is mainly Matthew Cathedral in South tend to think of is financial. But through a ministry of prayers for Bend for the past 12 years, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s time, healing. has been an RCIA instructor for talent and treasure.” Irv said in 1997, through a 20 years since she got out of col- He said he personally likes to variety of means, he was made lege. Daughter Cheryl Murphy think of the big picture of stew- aware of a gift to pray for healing ran Catholic Charities in Elkhart ardship and admits that’s partially for others. until she married and began her because with raising such a big “People have come to us from family. Their son Bobby is in family they had to make their all over and we’ve gone lots of charge of campus ministries at money stretch. places. It gives us an opportunity Holy Cross College in South “We put 12 kids through to evangelize as it seems as if Bend. Cathy Downey and her Catholic schools and college — most are non-Catholics or lapsed husband taught at Saint Joseph’s that’s why I’m still working,” Irv Catholics,” he said. High School and her husband is a said. “We tell everyone what football coach. Theresa Thomas The couple believes that send- Catholics really believe about writes for Today’s Catholic and ing their children to Catholic Mary and about the Real Presence has published a book. Karen has schools and colleges has been of Christ in the Eucharist,” he foster children and BJ found an a form of stewardship and they “app” for his phone so when he continue to support Catholic is traveling on business he can education. Irv said multiplied by find the nearest Catholic Church the number of children it equals within walking distance to attend about 200 years of Catholic edu- Mass. cation and hundreds of thousands PROVIDED BY IRV KLOSKA Mary has done missionary of dollars. Aside from supporting Irv and Bonnie Kloska have passed work in Tanzania and is now a education and their parish, other their commitment to stewardship hermit with an official blessed favorite charities include the on to their 12 children. hermitage. Women’s Care Center in South “Dad always told us, ‘To those Bend and Food for the Poor. who have been given much, much They also sponsor a child in the is expected and you’ve been Dominican Republic through given everything,” she said. Christian Foundation for Children The Kloska children were and Aged (CFCA). taught that just by the grace of said. “Everyone gets a rosary and being born in America with all Investing in children an Immaculate Mary medal.” the abundance and religious free- They have countless stories of dom they’ve been given much. Irv and Bonnie feel part of the Lord healing these people and Cheryl said her stewardship their stewardship is raising a big in many cases, conversions to the heritage is not surprising because family in the Catholic faith, tak- Catholic faith have taken place “You are formed by what you ing in foster children and spon- as well. grow up with,” she said. soring children. Eucharistic Adoration is also She doesn’t remember her par- “We believe that was our con- very important to the Kloska fam- ents ever using the term “stew- tribution to society — wanting to ily. Irv was instrumental in the ardship.” help children who needed it,” Irv design of the adoration chapel at “We watched our parents; they said. St. Thomas and memorial funds lived it. We were aware that they “It was good for our children,” for their son Johnny went to the supported the Church financially. Bonnie said. “They were able to building fund for the chapel. They opened their home to foster “mother” the little infants and children. You see it and you’re they knew they were here only temporarily.” They almost always took in Eva M. Vandeputte babies as foster children with the exception of their son Johnny, Certified Public Accountant who they eventually adopted and who lived with them until he died in a car accident six or seven Business and Individual Taxes years ago at the age of 20. Twice Bookkeeping & Payroll Services they took in single mothers and Financial Statement their children that Bonnie met at 490-9329 the Women’s Care Center. Preparation The couple always prayed the PHOTOS BY DENISE FEDOROW FORT WAYNE Electronic Tax Filing rosary with their family during Irv Kloska stands by the grotto to Our Lady in the yard of his Elkhart home. March 4, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 formed by it,” she said. She said she and her husband Mike try to do the same thing Christian stewardship — with their six children by the way they share their faith, time and almsgiving. She said there have abandonment to God’s will been years when it’s been easy to give to the Church and chari- t the core of “Christian ties, and years when it hasn’t. She stewardship” there is a gave an example of a time when radical sense of aban- STEWARDSHIP Adonment to God’s will. This the family they sponsor through CFCA needed to rebuild their abandonment is an offering A WAY mud hut home and Cheryl’s dish- of one’s heart to God like “a washer was broken and she was clump of wax,” as St. Francis OF LIFE de Sales would say — “ready to pregnant at the time. They chose HARRY VERHILEY to go without a dishwasher for receive the impression of God’s nine months so they could send will.” extra money to the family. This is a matter of detach- ment from those things that we takings is an opportunity to “For those months I washed express our love for God and to dishes by hands it was a reminder think are more important than God’s work. Whatever it is we live His will. This, of course, to pray for the family. It made me means that the present moment feel more connected,” she said. give up this Lent, we should be sure to give up our will and is so important because we can Her husband is a graphic abandon ourselves to God right designer so the children have take on God’s will for our exis- tence. now, in this very moment. been able to witness him using This “abandonment” is the his talents to serve the Church. Stewardship is a way in which we ask ourselves, “What Christian steward’s response, Many of the Kloska’s 56 just as St. Paul responded on grandchildren are also carrying is God asking to do through me?” the road to Damascus, regard- on the legacy of servitude. The less of his past sins and regard- Murphy children range in age St. Therese Lisieux, a beau- Irv Kloska is shown by the altar erected in his backyard. The Kloska fam- tiful Christian steward, always less of our past sins. At the from four to 14. The 14-year- ily home is also used for retreats for the mission teams at Holy Cross and present moment we too can ask: old daughter volunteers at the insisted that what really mat- small groups. “Lord, what will you have me Women’s Care Center and is ters is not the greatness of our deeds, but that our deeds are do?” — Acts 9:6. waiting to be old enough to do This is Paul’s response to the step up.” done in obedience to God’s some things on her own. “She ing using your faith — you can’t risen Lord after being confront- Bonnie said the entire fam- will as an expression of love really loves it,” her mom said. buy that kind of example for your ed with the truth of his own ily pulls together and gets on the for God. We should not be The Murphys also take their kids,” Cheryl said. sinfulness. How do we respond same page when God is nudging impressed by the grandeur of children to the pro-life march Mary said stewardship is more to the truth of our own sinful- one of them in a certain direction. our deeds. at the courthouse each year. than just writing a check. “It’s ness? Christian stewardship Her husband Irv summed it up Most of us are not, since They’ve taught their children that walking that extra mile — going gives us a means of responding, with this statement, “Stewardship most of us are ordinary people it’s their responsibility to share to the store with someone in need not only in words, but also in does not only have to do with the living ordinary lives — hum- their faith, explain and defend it. and shopping with them. And action. “When your children can see when you don’t have enough, Church, but it also has to do with drum day-to-day lives, made how you approach problem solv- praying for generous people to the Body of Christ.” up of many petty affairs. Yet, every one of those little under- STEWARD, PAGE 10

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LLV600-Home_Care-TodaysCatholic-3/4/12-ad.indd 1 2/23/12 1:56 PM March 4, 2012 COMMENTARY 11 Contraception: The plan for Lent What’s a Catholic to think? y the time you read this, it will be about a week into he current controversy over that contraception and sterilization BLent. My family and I will the HHS mandate has elevat- were seriously wrong. This opposi- GUEST have attended Ash Wednesday EVERYDAY Ted the issue of birth control tion was not limited to the clergy, Mass and hopefully will have to national prominence. In so doing, but was widely accepted by the COMMENTARY delved into the penance and fast- CATHOLIC it has raised questions in the minds Christian faithful. In fact, when ing that we’ve planned. Perhaps of many people, including many Anthony Comstock, a devout New we will have met our goals. Catholics, about why the Church England Protestant, proposed to Maybe we’ll have earned some THERESA A. THOMAS opposes contraception and steriliza- Congress in 1873 a federal statute, humility, as we will have already tion in the first place. which would criminalize the posses- LISA EVERETT faltered and will need to recom- What does faith have to do with sion, distribution and dissemination mit and try again. Second, I’m also trying some- family planning? Many people of information about contraceptives, At the suggestion of friend thing I haven’t done since before sincerely wonder. Does God really it passed with little debate. contraception. and editor of Today’s Catholic, David and I were married-using a care how many kids we have, what The first break in the constant Then in 1960, the birth control I’m going to tell you what our prayer journal to remember inten- method of birth control we use, and teaching of the Christian churches pill was introduced, and its propo- family is striving to do for Lent. tions. The communion of saints whether we get our tubes tied when came in 1930, when the Anglican nents promised, among other things, I do so with some trepidation, is the relationship and unity of our family is finished? To begin Church decided at its Lambeth that better marriages would result however, because at this point, members of the Church on this to understand where the Church is Conference to permit the use of con- from more spontaneous and satisfy- what I write we intend to do may earth (Church militant) with the coming from on this issue, we first traception among married couples ing sex lives free from the fear of or may not have become reality. souls in purgatory (Church suf- need to see the “big picture,” from for serious reasons. A short while pregnancy. My dad used to say, “the road fering) and the souls in heaven the perspective of both history and later, Pope Pius XI issued the encyc- Pope Paul VI issued his pro- to you know where is paved with (Church triumphant). I’m remind- theology. lical “Casti Connubii” in response, phetic encyclical, “Humanae vitae,” good intentions,” stressing the ing myself of this basic Catholic For the vast majority of Christian reaffirming the clear and consistent eight years later, when the sexual point that actions speak louder truth and including petitions from history, all the major churches, not Christian doctrine on the sanctity than words. Of course this is true. people I know in my prayers as just the Catholic Church, taught of marriage and the immorality of THINK, PAGE 12 However, the other side of the well as bolstering prayers for the coin is also accurate: “a journey souls in purgatory and asking for begins with the first step” and the intercession of those saints in that if and when we falter the heaven. answer is not to give up, but to I know myself and I know In God we lack nothing recommit and try again. the key is to keep things simple. I share our plans hopefully Therefore, writing this down in this story God draws Abraham, and is eternal life itself. to encourage. I share our plans my prayer journal will keep me all people, away from the error of The presence of Moses and Elijah hopefully to inspire. But mostly, I on track. THE paganism. Instead, they learn from indicate that Jesus is fully and abso- share our plans because if I write Third, I’m committing to some God, about the best and true order of lutely in the historic train of God’s down in this column what we’re personal self-improvement. I’ll SUNDAY creation. God is the best teacher, and communication with, and salvation of, proposing to do, I’m personally keep most of that private but will God provides. God’s people. pressured to follow through. It’s share it has to do with improving GOSPEL Isaac is a figure who, for like announcing to your family my attitude towards those I love Christians in later centuries, in a sense Reflection MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION that you’re planning on going and treating them like the gifts symbolizes Jesus. As was Isaac, on a diet, and they help you. Oh, they are. Jesus was the sacrifice, killed by the The novelty of Lent has ended. they help you. Fourth, we’re all doing some ignorance and baseness of humans. This weekend, we are observing the Our family Lenten commit- spiritual reading. For me, this 2nd Sunday of Lent However, Jesus lived. Like Isaac, second Sunday of the season. ment will include prayer. Prayer means pulling out one of my all Jesus did not die forever. Now, the Church leads us in is the cornerstone and lifeblood time favorite books “Introduction Mk 9:2-10 St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans earnest into this period to prepare for of our relationship with God. If to the Devout Life” by St. Holy Week and Easter. he Book of Genesis is the furnishes the second reading. Always, our souls live forever (which they Francis de Sales. This book has Its message is simple. It is pro- source of this weekend’s first inevitably, in his writings, Paul do) and our bodies on account of recommendations for growing found. God is everything. We are reading. Often, Genesis is asso- encouraged and reinforced his dis- sin in the world will die (which closer to God through medita- T ciples in their faith. This section from humans; we are limited. Always, ciated with its Creation Narratives, they will) some suggest that the tion and contemplation, as well amid our limitations, to relieve us in since these particular sections of the Romans is no exception. spiritual realm might be more of as practical suggestions for daily our limitations, God has provided. book have prompted such warfare Typically straightforward and a reality than the physical one. living. Some chapters in the God provided for Abraham. God among those of varying opinions as to clear, this reading simply says that Might prayer change things that book include “On Friendship,” spared Isaac, but only after being the interpretation. if the power of God, and the light of even the best physical actions “Concerning Speech,” “How to God, are with us, nothing can prevail assured of Abraham’s unflinching can’t? I think so! Therefore, Strengthen Our Heart Against However, much else is included in against us. faith. Faith is indispensable in our Genesis. A major figure is Abraham. charging forward in conversa- Temptation,” “Instructions for The Gospel of Mark provides search for, and path to, God. tion with God, in prayer, is criti- Married Persons,” “Instructions Historians and biblical scholars agree the last reading. As was the case Faith is the opposite of selfishness that Abraham actually lived. He was cal. Our family prayer life will to Widows” and “A Word to with the reading from Genesis, this and of foolishly over exaggerating our include more attendance at Mass Virgins.” There are also chapters not a myth or the product of imagina- weekend’s first reading, this selection limited human abilities. tion. He lived very long ago. (perhaps even at parishes other on anxiety, sorrow and society is very familiar. It is the story of the God is in Jesus. Jesus is Lord. than our own), in Eucharistic and solitude. For myself during Historically, Jews have regarded Transfiguration. This is the great message of the Abraham as the first of their race. In Adoration, and perhaps at Lent, I’m rereading this gem In this story, Jesus takes Peter, Transfiguration given us this weekend Stations of the Cross. The rosa- and leading a book study with a a theological sense, Christians see James and John to the summit of a in Mark’s Gospel. It was Paul’s word Abraham as the first of their race, ries are coming out of the top group of moms. high mountain. There, in an over- to the Christian Romans. If we have drawer in the dining room buffet Are we “giving things up?” since Christians believe that their whelming, stupendous, even terrifying Jesus, we have God. In God, we lack religion flows from the Revelation ini- cabinet. Yes, that’s a personal choice for appearance, Jesus is transfigured. He nothing. To that end, as in years past, each Thomas member. And yes, tially given by God to the Jews. becomes visible to the Apostles as the This weekend’s reading is very our youngest will be in charge Confession “for everyone!” Son of God. of holding up the visuals for our familiar. Abraham leads his beloved Light is everywhere. In the Old READINGS son, Isaac, to the top of a high moun- Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Ps family rosary — 8 x 10 inch Testament, God is associated with color pictures obtained from a tain, there to kill him as a sacrifice to light. Indeed, the presence of God 116:10, 15-19 Rom 8:31b-34 Mk 9:2-10 God. As is well known, God inter- Monday: Dn 9:4b-10 Ps 79:8-9, religious goods store depicting constitutes the difference between each of the mysteries. We do venes and orders that Isaac be spared. darkness and light. God is the Lord of 11-13 Lk 6:36-38 The story has several lessons. this for several reasons. First, it life, and of light. Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20 Ps 50:8-9, gives the youngest child a way One lesson, usually overlooked, is Mountaintops were the places on 16bc-17, 21, 23 Mt 23:1-12 the repudiation of human sacrifice by to be active and reduce chances earth nearest to heaven. In a hopeful, Wednesday: Jer 18:-20 Ps 31:5-6, none other than God. Human sacri- of squirming. Having this awkward attempt to come as close as 14-16 Mt 20:17-28 “job” makes her feel important. fice, in and of itself forever abhorrent possible to God, humans went to the to Jews, was much a part of the ritual Thursday: Jer 17:5-10 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk Second, it helps the whole family tops of mountains. Indeed, the temple 16:19-31 visualize the mystery. Third, it Theresa Thomas is the wife of of pagans who lived around the Jews. in Jerusalem was at the summit of Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28 Ps helps those who may have gotten David and mother of nine chil- Another feature of pagan worship Mount Zion. Jesus was crucified on a was to conduct ceremonies, including 105:16-21 Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 rusty in remembering the mys- dren. Watch for her newest book hilltop. He ascended from a hilltop. teries of the rosary a chance for “Big Hearted Families” (Scepter) sacrifices, atop high mountains. In this reading, all earthly fogs and Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 Ps 103:1- Therefore, beyond sparing Isaac, 4, 9-12 L k 15:1-3, 11-32 practice. Thus, prayer is our fam- and read more on her blog: http:// veils are cast down. Jesus appears in ily’s first Lenten commitment. theresathomas.wordpress.com/ beyond rejecting human sacrifice, in the reality of divinity. In this divinity 12 COMMENTARY March 4, 2012 The tragedy of liberal Catholicism SCRIPTURE SEARCH n a Feb. 14 note to his people, abortifacients as “preventive services” Cardinal Francis George, the that must be provided, on demand and Gospel for March 4, 2012 Iarchbishop of Chicago, com- with no co-pay, in all health insurance THE Mark 9:2-10 mented on the question of “who programs. As my friends Edward speaks for the Catholic Church,” Whelan and David Rivkin pointed CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel which had become a subject of out in the Wall Street Journal on Feb. reading for the Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle B: a public controversy thanks to the 15, there is every reason to think that Obama administration’s “contra- DIFFERENCE mountaintop experience. The words can be found in the administration’s mandate, even all directions in the puzzle. ceptive mandate” — which is, as tweaked by the false-flag “accom- GEORGE WEIGEL of course, an abortifacient and modation,” will fail two legal tests: the JESUS PETER JAMES sterilization mandate as well. The test of the First Amendment’s protec- JOHN HIGH MOUNTAIN cardinal noted the administration’s tion of the free exercise of religion crude attempt to play divide-and- and the test of the Religious Freedom Francis Spellman of New York, TRANSFIGURED CLOTHES DAZZLING conquer with the Catholic Church Restoration Act. for instance, who brought Jesuit WHITE ELIJAH MOSES in the United States, a ploy in which But what about the diaspora: those Father John Courtney Murray to the RABBI IT IS GOOD LET US some nominally Catholic groups Catholic individuals and organizations council, where Murray became one THREE A CLOUD VOICE quickly acquiesced. Yet something that re-embraced the administration of the intellectual architects of the LISTEN TO HIM SON OF MAN THE DEAD important in all of this was being as soon as Caesar announced his Declaration on Religious Freedom. missed, the cardinal suggested: “… “accommodation” (or, in the case of And it was Murray who, with the the bishops of the Church make no Sister Carol Keehan and the Catholic U.S. bishops and others, worked the UP HIGH attempt to speak for all Catholics; Health Association, helped Caesar trot council process so that it became they never have. The bishops speak out his ruse)? These individuals and clear to a critical mass of the world’s DSKWLDUOLCAW for the Catholic and apostolic faith, associations typically think of them- bishops that religious freedom was and those that hold that faith gather selves as “liberal Catholics,” a self- indeed congruent with what Cardinal OELLAASESOMD around them. Others disperse.” description proudly trumpeted by one George called “the Catholic and OMRO J ZHA J I L E The diaspora, in this case, was of their spokesmen, Washington Post apostolic faith.” entirely predictable: columnists columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. Therein, I That liberal Catholics of the 2012 GACUZZVPHJ TS and politicians who had questioned suggest, lies a great reversal, and an diaspora refuse to concede the threat SJ LOGL JOHNHO the administration’s mandate, and even greater tragedy. to religious freedom, and that they organizations and associations that The most significant contribution have given political cover to a gross IJOWHITEIZRN had raised serious questions about to the universal Church of pre-con- infringement on religious freedom it when it was first announced, ciliar liberal Catholicism in America by a federal government, is a grave TRTLBNFMGCEO quickly fell back into line when was the development of a Catholic breach of ecclesial communion in I AHEEGLSHDEF the administration, on Feb. 10, theory of religious freedom — itself. It also represents a tragic betray- announced an “accommodation” which led, in due course, to Vatican al of the best in the liberal Catholic NBETN I ATNUOM that was an obvious shell game, a II’s epic Declaration on Religious heritage in the U.S., even as it illus- ABSUSEJBNANA ruse that didn’t change the moral Freedom, to the post-conciliar trates the utter incoherence into which issue involved one whit. Church’s history-changing defense post-conciliar liberal Catholicism in E I FSZZPETERN Others, however, continued to of human rights, and to the Church’s America has tragically fallen. LXCHODAEDEHT gather around the bishops, who crucial role in democratic transitions rejected the “accommodation.” And around the world. This achievement, © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com they will prevail. in which the debates on religious George Weigel is Distinguished The administration is on the shaki- freedom at Vatican II were pivotal, Senior Fellow of the Ethics est of legal ground in attempting to unfolded in close collaboration with and Public Policy Center in Simple Meal Recipes for Lent impose contraception, sterilization and the U.S. bishops. It was Cardinal Washington, D.C. Lent: Week 3 view. If I want to raise money to Sexual intercourse is intended by Casamiento from El Salvador send to starving children in Africa, God to be the most intimate sign of THINK I can, for example, hold a bake sale the mutual gift of self, which a man Black beans and hot rice seasoned with garlic, onion and bell pep- or rob a bank. To understand why and woman make to one another pers. Your family will love this traditional and hearty Latin American CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 natural methods of fertility regulation in marriage. It is designed to be a dish. are an acceptable means of avoiding dialogue in which a husband and pregnancy while contraception and wife “say” to each other through revolution was in full swing. In sterilization are not, we have to begin the language of the body what they the context of a succinct but pro- with the “big picture” from a theo- said aloud publicly on the altar on found theology of spousal love and logical point of view, to go back to their wedding day: I accept you responsible parenthood, it reaf- the truth that is the foundation of our completely as the gift that God cre- firmed the moral norm prohibiting Christian faith: God is love. He is not ated you to be, and I give myself to contraception and instead promoted just some “higher power” out there, you completely in return. And this natural methods of fertility regula- or an impersonal cosmic life force. mutual gift of self that is expressed tion as the path to happiness and God is a communion of persons who in sexual union is not meant to end holiness in marriage. lives in Himself a mystery of love as with the couple, but rather, makes Blessed John Paul II reaffirmed Father, Son and Spirit. In this com- them capable of the greatest possible the Church’s teaching and deepened munion of persons, God the Father gift: cooperating with God in giving her understanding of this matter is the Lover, God the Son is the life to a new human person. through his beautiful theology of the Beloved, and the Love between them The communion of love between body, which he developed largely as is so perfect, so real, that it is actually a man and woman in marriage is a defense of the moral norm prohib- another person — the Holy Spirit. meant to mirror the love that exists iting contraception. This is a profound mystery that between the Father and the Son, a God calls married couples to a we will never fully grasp this side love which is literally “personified” Ingredients “generous and responsible openness of eternity, but it is the essential in the Holy Spirit. In a similar way, • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil to life,” the Holy Father said. While starting point for understanding the through the privilege of procreation, • 1 onion, finely chopped Sacred Scripture and the Church Christian vision. Unless we under- God enables the love between a hus- • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped have always seen in large families stand who God is, we will never band and wife to become “personi- • 3 cloves garlic, minced a sign of God’s blessing and the understand who we are meant to fied” in the gift of their child, who is • 1 can black beans, drained, liquid reserved parents’ generosity, married couples be, because we are created in the literally the two of them in one flesh, • Salt and pepper, to taste may legitimately decide to postpone image and likeness of God. This a living reflection of their love and a • 2 cups cooked rice another pregnancy or to limit their means that both man and woman permanent sign of their unity. family size for proportionately seri- have been given a rational mind and And what is more, this new Directions ous reasons — if that is what they a free will capable of knowing what human being bears not only the Heat oil in a large pot. Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. discern, in dialogue with God and is good and choosing it. But what is image and likeness of his or her par- Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Stir in the drained beans, some of with each other, would be truly good more, it means that man and woman ents, but above all, the very image the bean liquid, and salt and pepper. Cook at medium-low until heated at a particular point in their marriage. also, in a sense, become the image and likeness of God. through. Add rice and stir until cooked through. Adjust seasoning and However, the means we choose of God by living with, and even add a little more bean liquid if necessary. Serve hot. to accomplish a good end matter more deeply, for one another in the Lisa Everett is the co-director of the Makes 4-5 servings enormously from a moral point of vocation of marriage. Office of Family Life. March 4, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

BISHOP LUERS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM HEADS TO STATE COMPETITION After defeating Seeger, 49-26, at the 2-A semistate on Feb. 25 in Plymouth, the Bishop Luers High School girls’ basketball team will compete against Evansville Mater Dei on March 3 at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. Tickets are $15. For Sports information, visit www.bishopluers.org. CYO, ICCL teams battle Great teams, chants, cheers forever for diocesan crowns beckon as Saint Joseph’s Alumni Gym saw its last game played BY JOE KOZINSKI Finally, the top-matched tournament champions from This archive photo both leagues — the Panthers of BY JOE KOZINSKI MISHAWAKA — The tradi- St. Vincent and the host Saints is a Saint Joseph’s tional matchup between the of Mishawaka Catholic — met vs. South Bend Clay Catholic Youth Organization for a showdown. SOUTH BEND — Columbia blue game in the 1980s. from Fort Wayne and the Inter- The Saints had just com- banners of former team successes City Catholic League, pitted pleted winning not only the adorn the north wall, pictures and the best of the season’s stars ICCL basketball championship jerseys of champions welcome both as they squared off at Marian but adorned the football crown fans and foes as they enter up the High School Sunday, Feb. 26. as well and they started play by concrete stairs, the echoes of chants The day’s first game show- running away with a 10-0 lead and cheers will forever beckon as cased the Eagles South Bend over the jet lagged Fort Wayne Saint Joseph’s Alumni Gym saw its St. Joseph playing host to the victors. last game. St. Therese Crusaders. The two The Panthers would get their The magical home of the Indians, teams jabbed and countered sea legs about them and make a since Dick Hagye jumped center in taking the other’s best shot run of their own and taking the the first contest in January of 1955, in the first rounds with the lead by the narrowest of mar- has seen its share of great teams, slight advantage going to the gins at half time, 18-17. outstanding players and unbeliev- Crusaders, 18-17. Things wouldn’t get much able games, closed its doors for the A big defensive third quarter better for the Saints as Jake final time Friday night. by the visiting red clad cag- Graham and his teammates “It is truly a momentous time in ers extended their slim lead stretched the lead to six, 30-24, the history of Saint Joseph’s High to eight over the Eagles. St. after three. School. It is bittersweet for our com- Joseph would turn up the pres- Jitters from the free throw munity as we say goodbye to this PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL sure in the fourth by applying line and constant pressure from treasured place and get ready to wel- a full court defense that would the Panthers spelled a long come our new facility,” commented “Over the years the gym has passionate about being part of Saint edge them close, but not close afternoon for the Saints as they Principal Susan Richter. “How won- hosted the games of our freshmen, Joseph’s and playing on the floor.” enough. shot 23 percent from the char- derful it is to see our alumni return junior varsity and varsity programs “The gym has so much character, The Crusaders’ Brandan ity stripe going 6-26 and suc- to cheer on the Indians as well as in both girls and boys basketball as from the permanent seating in the Diss went five for six from cumbing, 40-25, to St. Vincent. Saint Joseph’s families, friends and well as volleyball and wrestling,” upper deck to the windows that line the charity stripe to add to his Graham knocked down 17 in student body.” Gohlke said, and added, tongue in the backs of the bleachers and the point total of 22, denying a the victory and Jake Whitfield As Father Terry Coonan gave cheek, “We invited everyone but the steps ascending from the ground comeback by the Eagles despite scored 10 in the loss. the night’s invocation he embraced fire marshal to the game.” floor up to the hardwood,” gleamed 23 from John Byzewski. The Coaches Jeff Graham and the same message of sportsman- “Our teams practice in here from Harshman. “Not a lot of practicality final score was 41-35. D.J. Wagner were pleased with ship, competition and spirituality 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. on some days. in some respects, but it’s a great old In the second contest of the their team’s resiliency and as school chaplains Father Walter The place is home to Inter-City gym.” afternoon, St. Joseph-Hessen execution down the stretch. Bly, Father Camillo Tirabassi, Msgr. Catholic League games. We have As the gym yelled a loud and Cassel seemed as though they The Panthers had to win games Michael Heintz and others had done had graduations and hold our school boastful farewell, a fixture almost as were punching their semi- on three successive days (43- for more than 60 years. Masses here,” commented Richter. durable as its foundation, scorekeep- annual ticket to play their foes 19 over rival St. Charles on “I believe its so fitting that the “Personally, my heart was heavy er Al Maenhout, (only scorekeeper from St. Joseph County. The Friday and 42-37 over St. last game played here will match and keeping my emotions in check at Saint Joseph’s boys’ basketball Squires had made trips in 2008 Jude Saturday in the CYO title the two Catholic Schools from the was really difficult, but the pure joy games since the early 1960’s) tallied and 2010. game before Sunday’s diocesan west end of the diocese that share of seeing the Saint Joseph’s fam- the last of the points made on the The Crusaders of Holy Cross championship). Jake Graham the common mission in educating ily come together for this event has paint chipped rims. were competing in their second paced the Panthers in all three their students in heart and mind,” been forever etched in my mind.” Coach Harshman — fan, player, invitational in a row and had games with 48 total points, fol- explained Richter. “What an atmo- “I fell in love with this place coach and guardian of the Alumni surged late in the 2012 cam- lowed by Freimuth’s 25 points sphere to celebrate and pay tribute to while watching games as a youth, Gym — stated in simple terms, paign. and 15 rebounds, cumulatively. the multitude of student athletes that then admired its nuances as I played “This is a special place, whether it’s Both teams battled early, but In the CYO championship have competed in Alumni Gym.” here and cherish it as a coach,” in the heat of the Saint Joseph’s vs. the second quarter belonged to contest St. Vincent needed a Names like Abernethy, remarked Marty Harshman, assistant Marian game or if you are by your- the Squires’ lengthy swingman strong fourth quarter to come Lechlitner, Hunt, Holmes, principal and head boys’ basketball self and turning the lights out at the Marl Saalfrank as he netted 10 from behind to knock off Smallbone, Dockery, Litka, Stanley coach. “Growing up, we had some end of the night.” in the quarter giving the St. the Eagles of St. Jude at St. and Quinn spent endless hours toil- pretty good teams, and I was so Joseph squad a 21-20 lead at Charles. Freimuth scored six ing on the unforgiving hardwood intermission. points and Jake Graham added firmly constructed on concrete per- Holy Cross star Mark five points in the decisive fecting their crafts and marveling the From Bower North Productions... Madden was not to be outdone. fourth quarter, as St. Vincent faithful. As the second half began so did outscored St. Jude, 15-9, in the “What a night for our athletic the heat of the Crusaders’ press final stanza. With that victory, programs; we honor our current A Vaudeville Comedy Act and the scoring of the rangy the Panthers avenged their lone seniors, our 1955 team will be rec- Saturday, March 17 playmaker. CYO loss over the past four ognized and then all of the alumni Knights of Columbus, 601 Reed Road seasons, which culminated in present will be called on to the Madden could do no wrong as Fort Wayne he added 15 in the second half to four championships in as many floor for one last time,” stated Eric his 13 from the first two quarters years. Gohlke, athletic director. “Tickets to Cash Bar 6 pm•Buffet 7 pm •Showtime 8 pm giving him 28 and the Crusaders the game were sold out a week prior $20 per couple •Limited Seating a come from behind 41-31 vic- to tip off and we made a concerted tory. Jack Johnson netted 12 for effort to accommodate as many CALL (260) 493-1914 for reservations! the Squires in the loss. people as possible.”

14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 4, 2012 CNN to show documentary on St. Mother Theodore Guérin

SAINT MARY-OF-THE- WOODS — St. Mother Theodore Guérin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of- the-Woods, Ind., will be featured in an upcoming documentary on CNN. The international television network will examine the process of becoming a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. It is scheduled to be televised on Sunday, March 4, at 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. (EST). CNN producer Jen Christensen led the reporting team from CNN’s Special Investigations and Documentary Unit. She made three trips to Saint Mary-of-the- Woods with photojournalists to ST. MOTHER THEODORE GUÉRIN do research and record the video. Correspondent Drew Griffin, an Emmy Award winner, did an Our team is part of extensive interview with Sister blessing. I am so impressed with Marie Kevin Tighe, who served the dogged determination with the as vice postulator and promoter people here who want the rest of of the Cause for St. Mother the world to know her story,” she your team. Theodore Guérin. said. “I think the sisters here have “This is heaven on earth. I’ve the secret to life, the secret to happiness. I think Mother Guérin Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center provides Certified Athletic Trainers never been to such a beautiful place, not just the land, but the set the tone for that in all of the to high schools in our community. spirit here is unlike any place I’ve right ways.” ever been,” Christensen said as St. Mother Theodore Guérin These licensed medical professionals are trained in the prevention, evaluation, she was wrapping up her work on and five companion sisters came treatment and rehabilitation of all types of athletic injuries. Our trainers are recent visit to Saint Mary-of-the- to the United States from France committed to keeping our local athletes healthy and safe. Woods. “I’ve been very fortunate in 1840, arriving first in southern to travel the world and to see the Indiana and traveling through So while you’re cheering in the stands, they’re sitting behind the bench best and the worst of humanity. Vincennes and the dense forest – giving you peace of mind and keeping our young athletes in the game. But this is singular. It makes me terrain in western Indiana to Saint emotional. That’s how much I Mary-of-the-Woods. For more information call: 574.335.6214 really love it here.” Within a year, St. Mother Christensen also talked about Theodore opened an academy, getting to know St. Mother now known as Saint Mary-of-the- Theodore from a deeper perspec- Woods College, which is the old- Mishawaka South Bend tive. est Catholic college for women in Plymouth “I am struck by the determina- the United States. Pope Benedict sjmed.com tion that had to go into this cause. XVI canonized St. Mother It’s clear to me that this woman Theodore on Oct. 15, 2006, in was a saint without the Vatican’s Rome.

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“God is very intolerant of sin,” at Men’s Conference Father Engo said. “He hates sin so much that He sent His only n his homily at the Mass, which calls ‘the flesh’), concupiscence. This begotten Son to give His life as concluded the men’s conference, spiritual combat involves the rejec- a ransom for us that we might be Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spoke tion of Satan and all his works and all set free. That’s how intolerant Iof how Jesus associated Himself with his empty promises and glamorous Our Lord is of sin.” sinners, first by undergoing a baptism seductions.” Father Engo spoke of how He didn’t need — John’s baptism of He said, “We need the power every relationship has rules. And repentance. The Spirit descended on of Christ to fight the good fight. following the Church’s rules, he Jesus as a dove, who anointed Him We need His grace, sanctifying and said, are how we reverence God, and then drove Him to the desert. actual.” one another, ourselves and our Jesus assumed our human nature, Bishop Rhoades said, “It is PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE marriages. Bishop Rhoades said, “So we under- through the Church, the body of When the Church speaks on Father Andrew Budzinski, left, greets the 1,400 men from across the dio- stand why the Spirit drove Jesus into Christ, and her sacraments that we moral issues and moral truths, cese at the second Rekindle the Fire Diocesan Men’s Conference on Feb. 25. the desert right after He was baptized receive salvation and new life. … she is “saying them because they by John. He went there to be tempt- Throughout the storms of history, are truths, because she loves you, ed, to be put to the Church has because she wants the greatest the test, by Satan survived. It is thing for you and your family, (which means unsinkable, as between you and your wife,” the ‘Adversary’). ‘Throughout the storms Christ promised Father Engo said, “because she This was part of St. Peter, when wants you to experience the His assuming our He told him that greatest dignity, because she human nature of history, the Church he was to be the wants you to understand the — experiencing rock upon which great dignity you have with God, temptation to sin. has survived. He would build because she wants you to rever- Also, His mission His Church and ence your call to be a saint.” was precisely this: against which Father Engo encouraged the to overcome sin, It is unsinkable,’ the gates of hell men to honor the Blessed Mother. to conquer Satan, would never pre- “We need to entrust our fami- to liberate us from BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES vail.” lies, our lives, our homes, our evil. So the Spirit Bishop households, our vocations, our drove Jesus out Rhoades men- futures into her loving care,” he into the desert.” tioned it is good said. Jesus rebuffed to remember this “We must be men of prayer. the devil’s tempta- while the Church We must be men of penance,” tion, determined fights for reli- Father Engo said. “Men, I beg to do the Father’s will. gious liberty and living in a culture you to defend your household by “Notice that Jesus did not over- that has grown hostile to the Church bringing your family to prayer. … come the temptations of the devil and to the faith. You must guard your family from with weapons of His divine power,” “In our individual lives, our fam- what is happening in this world.” Bishop Rhoades noted. “In His ily lives, our work lives and our “Be men of virtue, men of human nature, Jesus did battle with community lives we can encounter faith, men of hope, men of chari- FRANCISCAN FATHER DAVID MARY ENGO Satan.” various storms,” Bishop Rhoades ty, justice, temperance, fortitude,” Bishop Rhoades told those said. “We face challenges and diffi- he emphasized. gathered for the Mass, “My broth- culties. We face trials to our faith and

TIM STAPLES ers in Christ, spiritual battle is an temptations to sin, like Jesus faced essential part of our life in Christ. As and overcame in the desert. But Outburst of grace Catholics, as disciples of Jesus Christ, we have been given an ark (like enced the loss of his wife and we are engaged in a battle, as Jesus Noah) and we must not jump Tim Staples, keynote speaker four children in a flash flood in was, against the powers of evil. First, overboard. Christ established of the day, compared the out- Kansas in 2003. the battleground is in our own souls a Church, where He is with us burst of grace Jesus received Rogers’ message to the men where we are to struggle against our always with His love and grace.” while praying in the Garden of was to “live a life of no regrets” own tendencies to sin (what St. Paul Gethsemane to the outburst of and offered seven steps in which grace bestowed on couples as he told the story of his family, his they ratify their marriage vows. loss, and how his faith supports “In marriage we are given him. NOW - THE TRUTH OF THE EUCHARIST opportunities every day to renew He encouraged the men to REVEALED AS... the ratification of the covenant,” forgive others repeatedly. He said Staples said. the men should love their spouse "Science Tests Faith" To renew this ratification of sacrificially as Jesus loves the vows, Staples and his wife chal- Church. He gave His life for her. This DVD presents a fascinating journey as the Catholic lenge one another by finding He encouraged the men to love Church invited Science to test a modern-day Eucharistic “ways every day to say ‘not my their family intentionally, to love Miracle. The astounding results support belief in the will, but thy will be done.’” their children “with all you got” Jesus lived His life for oth- and tell them “you love them.” REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS in the Eucharist! ers, noted the Catholic Answers He told fathers to spend time with The Investigative Team found in the Consecrated Bleeding Host apologist from El Cajon, Calif. their children, to sit down and the presence of Flesh and Blood, Human DNA and Heart Muscle Staples acknowledged that if eat together without interference Tissue containing White Blood Cells that can only exist if fed by a husbands and wives do this, there of TV or other electronics. He living body. will be an explosion of grace in ROBERT ROGERS encouraged dads to pray and read their families. Scripture over their families and SEE AND HEAR THE STORY UNFOLD... “It will change our lives, our to be “the priest of their homes.” WHAT SCIENCE DISCOVERS WILL CONFRONT wives, our children,” Staples to take up our crosses daily. … He told fathers, “Don’t live to THE MIND AND HEART OF EVERY PERSON. emphasized, “because it will Jesus says it’s every day. This is work; work to live.” He described The DVD includes an exclusive interview be God, God’s power working our reality. This is our lives as “rocking chair decisions” as those with the Investigative Team! through us.” Catholics.” they won’t regret. He said the essence of our Rogers encouraged the men to (Recorded Live at Transfiguration Catholic Church, W. Milton, Ohio) spiritual lives is “to allow Christ Life of no regrets “trust God absolutely,” to “obey To view a short clip of the Science Tests Faith DVD or order for $16 to live in us and through us, God unconditionally,” to “wor- with credit card, visit our web site at: www.loveandmercy.org or through our cooperation with Speaker Robert Rogers, a ship God wholeheartedly” and to mail your order with $16 to: Love and Mercy Publications, His grace, His life is lived in us member of St. Vincent de Paul “know God personally.” and through us. We are called Parish in Fort Wayne, experi- P O Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443