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v June 29, 2017 Vol. 4 Issue 26 St. Jude Catholic Church
Grand Rapids, MI Saint Alphonsus Parish Ongoing Programs & Activities for Seniors
St. Alphonsus provides activities on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. Since the fourth of July \ is on Tuesday, the regular Monday activities for the most part have been canceled. All programs take place in the Parish Center. Everyone 55+ is welcome including non-parishioners. For more information or to RSVP contact the Senior Program at 616-913-4419 or e-mail [email protected] Monday July 3rd To get this FREE newsletter e-mailed to * Lounge closed for the July 4th holiday.
you, contact Mary Ellen at the Parish th Wednesday July 5 Office by calling (616) 363-6897 or by * Lounge is open for games, socializing etc. from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm email to [email protected] * Wood Craving from 9:30 to 11:30 am v * Tai Chi (Beginning) 9:30 to 10:30 am From the Director of Faith Formation * Outing: Lunch and Funeral Home Tour RSVP 11:30-3:00 pm
The annual St. Jude Vacation Bible School Save these dates: happened this week. This was a week for Event Time/Date children in pre-school through grade 5 not Mondays nights in July: Jewish Feast Class 7:00 to 8:30 pm only to experience a week of religious Prayer, Paint, and Picnic with Trinitarians - July 15 9:00 am to 5:00 pm activities, but also to have an opportunity Saugatuck Boar Ride August 16 for older children to share their Catholic Windmill Gardens in Holland August 30 Faith with the “little ones.” Fourth of July Many thanks to Janet DeBoe for Independence Day presents a wonderful opportunity for teaching coordinating the weeks activities and to children that part of our responsibility as Catholic Christians is to be all the many volunteers - students an d good citizens of our nation. Begin the day with a flag raising event, adults - who helped out. It could not have if possible, holding it before breakfast so that is the first action of been done without you. the day. Flags can be purchased fairly inexpensively and can be mounted on brackets As we did last week, we are featuring on the side of the house or garage, or the apartment window. There is no need for a some of the on-going activities that St. true flagpole. Now say the Pledge of Allegiance... Alphonsus offers for seniors 55+. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for Over 130 individuals attended the last 55+ which it stands, one nature, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. luncheon from many different churches including St. Alphonsus and Blessed Pray this Prayer for Our Nation... Sacrament. Attendees also included Leader: Lord, bless our country and the leaders. Bless our Table of Contents members of our Ecumenical Protestant President, our Senators, and our representative, our 55+ schedule 1 churches as well. governor. Give them wisdom to lead well. Help us all to Suggested DVD List 2 take our responsibilities as citizens seriously. Give us the Home Lesson Plans 3 Be sure to check out the list of DVD’s you courage to fight all discrimination, wherever we find it, Calendar of Events 5 can borrow from the Kelly Conference so that our land truly can become one of “liberty and Catholic Info Center 6 Room for viewing at home this summer. Gospel Summaries 7 justice for all.” And give us the strength and the willingness We have included a short list of some of Vatican News 8 to work together for peace and justice throughout this the offerings in this week’s newsletter. world. Amen
You Tube Video of the Week
Jesus and His Miracles - Beginners Bible - When the disciples meet a traveler who refuses to believe in miracles, they set out to show him the incredible things made possible by the power of faith. This particular episode lasts about 26 minutes. There are many segments of this video series on you tube. When your younger children get bored this summer why not Google the Beginnings Bible and find a segment for your children to view. Use this link to view this segment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69VrswH4sPk
Bishop Barron’s Radio Homily - This week Bishop Barron decides to give us a reflection on the second reading rather than the rest of Matthew’s chapter 10. Be sure to read the commentary from Loyola on the gospel for background on this week’s gospel. In our second reading for this week, St. Paul reminds the Christian community in Rome that baptism means an immersion into the dying of the Lord. In his first letter to the Corinthians, he had similarly told his followers that every Eucharist is a participation in the dying of Christ. Why this preoccupation with death? Because it is only through this journey into Christ's death and resurrection that we can effectively conquer the fear of death, which tends to cramp us spiritually. Once we have died with Jesus, we can walk "in newness of life." Use this link to listen to Bishop Barron’s 2005 reflection on this week’s second reading: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/are- you-not-aware/677/ Check out wordonfire.org for Bishop Barron’s radio message for 2017.
Bishop Barron on the Meaning of the Trinity One of Bishop Barron’s constant themes is for us to recall that God can not even be considered a “Supreme Being.” Many of us were taught in the Baltimore Catechism to answer the question about who is God by saying he was a Supreme Being who made heaven and earth. In this most recent video on you tube Bishop Barron challenges us to think about God as Love beyond even the category of being. To begin to consider this mystery of the Trinity we must consider that love is what God is. Use this link to view Bishop Barron latest video: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/bishop-barron-on-the-meaning-of-the-trinity/5522/
Home Videos to Borrow in the Kelly Conference
Now that summer has arrived and the kids are home, don’t forget there are a number of DVD’s you can borrow from the Kelly Conference for viewing at home. Here is a list of just some of the titles that you can find there.
Jesus of Nazareth - (Full Movie) For your older children or adults you may want to view this film. The mini-series was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and produced by Lew Grade through his ITC Entertainment company. Zeffirelli co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Burgess and Suso Cecchi d'Amico. It was filmed entirely on location in Tunisia and Morocco. The total runtime is 6 hours and 21 minutes. Jesus of Nazareth premiered on 27 March 1977 on British television on the ITV network, courtesy of ITC's parent company, Associated Television; it made its American premiere as an NBC Easter special, on 3 April 1977. For its fifth airing on American television at Easter 1987, TV Guide called Jesus of Nazareth "the best mini-series of all time" and "unparalleled television".[1] Use this link or better yet pick up a copy of the DVD from the Kelly Conference Room to use for home viewing on your TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0ypbEaK4c DVD 8 Five Classic Family Movies
1. Snowbound - Based upon a true story. When traveling through the mountains in their car with their infant, Jim and Jennifer end snowbound when a big snowstorm traps them in. After staying in the car for a couple of days, they leave the vehicle behind and head out to find help. (93 minutes) 2. Baker’s Hawk - When he rescues an injured hawk from the prying eyes of a hunting fox, Billy Baker takes the hawk to Mr. McGraw, the town outcast who has a way with animals. As the two nurse the hawk back to health, the bond between boy, bird, and misunderstood recluse sparks newfound courage and confidence in Billy. (97 minutes) 3. Castle Rock - A rebellious girl and a handsome young stranger wanted by the law must work together to brave the perils of the scorching Arizona desert in this action-packed family adventure. (85 minutes) 4. Lassie: the Painted Hills - After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep (played by Lassie) with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan’s new partner, Lin, isn’t interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death. (68 minutes) 5. River’s End -Barry Corbin plays a fictional Menard County sheriff who uses country savvy and cowboy logic to straighten out his angry teen-aged grandson, Clay, a high school senior who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. (97 minutes) DVD 9 Four All American Classics 1. Huckleberry Finn - Always in a bind, Huckleberry Finn has learned to thin on his feet. When his father kidnaps him, Huck fakes his own death and escapes down the wild Mississippi. While on the run, Huck teams up with his own friend, Jim, a slave header to free territory. Together they encounter every kind of adventure imaginable. (77 minutes) RATED PG for Language and Mild Violence. 2. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - In his email Missouri town, Tom Sawyer is a big troublemaker. When he’s not tricking others into doing his work, he’s upsetting his aunt, or wooing his your love. But sometimes Tom’s mischief gets him in over his head…especially when he and his pal, Huckleberry Finn, witness a murder. (91 minutes) Not rated/ Dove “Family Approved” for Ages 12+ 3. Where the Red Fern Grows - Billy Coleman, a boy growing up in the Ozarks of Oklahoma, is desperate for his own hunting dogs. He scrimps and saves to make his dream a reality, and his investment pays off when he and his dogs Old Dan and Lil’ Ann win the top prize at the annual raccoon hunting contest. (97 minutes) Rated G / Dove “Family Approved” for Ages 12+ 4. Lassie: The Painted Hills - Jonathan Harvey strikes gold and returns home to learn that his former partner has passed away, orphaning his young son, Tommy. To keep the boy company while he and his new partner sort out their gold findings, Jonathan leaves Tommy in the care of his loyal Collie, Shep. (66 minutes) Not Rated. DVD #11 Five Dove-Approved Movie Collection
1. Out of the Woods - A lawyer heads into the wilderness to check on his grandfather and is faced with a decision that will change his life forever. (87 minutes) Not Rated Dove “Family Approved” for Age 12+
2. Where There’s a Will - Richie, a failed con-man with debt to a merciless loan shark, receives an offer to look after his ailing grandmother – a woman he’s never even met. (84 minutes) Not Rated Dove “Family Approved” for Ages 12+
3. Fielder’s Choice - Life is perfectly uncomplicated for promising advertising executive Philip Fiedler until his sister unexpectedly dies, leaving him with custody of his autistic eight-year-old nephew. (85 minutes) Not Rated “Family Approved” for Ages 12+
4. Solomon’s Choice - A family is torn when their teenage daughter is diagnosed with leukemia and their medically -unstable son is the best bet for a bone marrow transplant. Not Rated “Family Approved” for Ages 12+ 5. Undercover Angel - A struggling writer unexpectedly becomes the babysitter of a lovable six-year old names Jenny. (92 minutes) Rates
PG for mild thematic elements / “Family Approved” for Ages 12+
DVD #14 Abraham (1994) - Turner Pictures presents the story of Abraham starring Richard Harris and Barbara Hershey. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (187 minutes)
DVD #15 Jacob (1994) - Turner Pictures presents the story of Jacob, the father of the 12 tribes of Israel, starring Matthew Modine as Jacob and Lara Flynn Boyle as Rachel. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (93 minutes) DVD #16 Joseph (1995) - Turner Pictures presents the story of Joseph, one of the 12 sons of Jacob sold into slavery by his brothers, starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landali, and Lesley Ann Warron. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (187 minutes)
DVD #17 Moses (1995) - Turner Pictures presents the story of Moses, starring Ben Kinsley, Academy Award winner. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (182 minutes)
DVD #18 Samson and Delilah (1996) - Turner Pictures presents the Story of Samson, one of the “judges” chosen to lead the chosen people before the age of kings, starring Dennis Hopper, Eric Thal, Elizabeth Hurley, Diana Rigg, and Michael Gambon. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (180 minutes) DVD #19 David (1997) - Turner Pictures presents the Story of David, poet, musician, and eventually king of Israel staring Leonard Nimoy, Nathaniel Parker, Sheryl Lee, and Jonathan Pryce. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (182 minutes)
DVD #20 2 DVD Set: Jeremiah (1998) and Solomon (1997) - Jeremiah tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family and the woman he loves in order to relay God’s message to Jerusalem and experiences first hand Jerusalem’s destruction by the Babylonians starring Patrick Dempsey. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV. (95 minutes) After defeating his older brother, Solomon is crowded King of Israel and rules the land with love, peace, and respect starring Ben Cross and Vivica A. Fox. Part of the Bible Collection first shown on TNT TV (172 minutes) DVD #21 Esther (2010) - Following the conquest of Babylon, the King of Persia give a banquet for his people at which he meets the young girl Esther who immediately captivates him with her charm and beauty. Eventually she tells the King she is Jewish and saves many innocent people and paves the way for their return to Jerusalem.
DVD #22 Paul the Apostle (The Bible Collection) -From Emmy award-winning director Roger Young (Joseph and Jesus) comes the spectacular story of Paul the Apostle. Paul, originally known as Saul of Tarsus, was at the forefront of efforts to stamp out the early Church until Jesus stopped him on the road to Damascus, forever changing his life and mission. He joyfully faced persecution, imprisonment, and peril in order to share the love and redemption offered by Christ. (145 minutes) DVD #23 The Apocalypse (The Bible Collection) -Richard Harris stars as the Apostle John in The Apocalypse. Held captive by the Romans on the Island of Patmos, the aged Apostle John receives strange visions, including messages directly from Jesus to the seven persecuted churches on the nearby mainland. Now John, the last living witness to the Lord’s resurrection must find a way to spread the message to the church. These visions form the content s of the Book of Revelation. (96 minutes) Another film originally shown on TNT as part of the Bible Collection of dramas. Lesson Plans for July 2, 2017: Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Making the Connection (Grades 1, 2, and 3) - Young children are growing in their awareness of the needs of others. One way in which we can help them grow in this regard is to encourage acts of hospitality, which Jesus says will be rewarded. Preparation for Sunday Scripture Readings Say: Let’s use our imaginations today. Let’s pretend we have a special visitor coming to visit w our home. Ask: What might we do to make this visitor feel welcome? (Accept all reasonable answers.)
Say: Another word for the welcome we extend to a friend is called hospitality. Today’s Gospel tells us something about the importance of offering hospitality. Let’s listen carefully to what Jesus tells his disciples about hospitality. Read aloud the last part of the Gospel reading, Matthew 10:40-42.
Ask: What did Jesus say would happen to those who welcomed Jesus’ disciples? (Anyone who welcomes a disciple of Jesus, welcomes Jesus himself.) Say: When we act in ways that are welcoming to our friends and our family, we are extending that welcome to Jesus himself. That makes our welcoming behavior very important, indeed!
Conclude in prayer together, asking God that we will learn how to offer hospitality to others. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.
Use one of both of these short video clips with your children this week: God Loves Me - Veggie Tales (web).mov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ch239kCT3Q There are many of Veggie Tales on you tube. Check them out!
Jesus Loves Children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= -Bpd_wvLhUY
Making the Connection (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) - Older children are becoming more aware of the consequences of their choices and actions. Their growing awareness will help them to understand how Christian discipleship affects their decisions.
Preparation for Sunday Scripture Readings Ask: What does it mean to say that one has come to a crossroads?
Say: The expression, “we have come to a crossroad,” means that one has traveled with a person for a time, and now they each can choose to go in a different direction. Say: Let’s listen to today’s Gospel and learn how Jesus’ words are a lot like the phrase “we have come to a crossroad.”
Invite one of your children to read today’s Gospel, Matthew 10:37-42.
Say: Jesus says some difficult things at the beginning of this Gospel. What does Jesus say? (We cannot love any person more than Jesus; to follow Jesus means we must take up our cross.) Say: This Gospel reminds us that when we choose to follow Jesus, we might face some crossroads—times when we must part company with others, perhaps because these others are doing things that are not right. Instead we must choose to act in ways that show that we are disciples of Jesus. Invite your children to offer some examples of this.
Say: Jesus does not say that being his disciple will be easy. But he does promise that our life of discipleship will be rewarded.
Conclude in prayer together that Jesus will help us make the choices that are right as we continue to learn to be his disciples.
Pray together the Prayer to the Holy Spirit.
Use this short video clip on the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 10 (7 minutes) if you did not view it last week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ML0T38ytXg Or use this video clip from Bishop Barron about the Beatitudes: (The Beatitudes about 15 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yclU9qj-c3U
Sue Wuorinen, Evangelization & Youth
Coordinator (616) 363-6885 June 29th Thursday Cell: (616) 560-8107 8:30 am Mass in chapel Email to: th June 30 Friday [email protected] 8:30 am Mass in chapel July 1st Saturday 3:00 pm Confessions; 4:00 pm Mass
July 2nd Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 am Mass Go online to www.stjudes.net/thaddeus-society or contact Sue Wuorinen at: (616) 363-6885, ext. 1166 or email rd July 3 Monday [email protected] 8:30 am Communion Service in chapel July 4th Tuesday
Parish Office closed July 5 th Wednesday Mass 8:30 am in chapel Go online to www.stjudes.net/mothers-of-grace-calendar to view Sr. Men’s Club, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon in TC Meeting Room the calendar of events or contact Sue Wuorinen at: (616) 363- 6:30 – 8:45 pm Support Group in TC Meeting Room 6885, ext. 1166 or email [email protected]
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for
July/August 2017
Located inside Cathedral Square – Suite 2A 360 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The following is a partial list of events scheduled for January, 2017 at the Catholic Information Center located in Cathedral Square on Division at Wealthy in downtown Grand Rapids.
For information, phone the CIC at (616) 459-7267. Register online: http://www.catholicinformationcenter.org/course-registration
"Paperback Picnic at the CIC" Thursday, June 29, 5:30 pm-7:00pm With Sue Ann Clark
CIC| 360 Division S | Grand Rapids | |616-459-7267 Join us as we discuss the latest book by Matthew Kelly - Resisting Happiness. Cost is $15 and includes dinner. Be sure to preregister Online. Reading the book is not required but copies will be available at the CIC.
"Divorce Recovery Support Group"
Wednesday, July 5, 7:15 pm-8:30pm With Jim Kline CIC| 360 Division S | Grand Rapids | |616-459-7267
For all those who are divorced or who are on the way to becoming divorced. This support group is led by those who have been through divorce themselves and offers a pathway to personal growth,, $15 cost for the series.
"The Bible and the Virgin Mary : A Journey Through Scripture" Monday, July 10, 7:00 pm - 8:30pm
With Fr. Rene Constanza, CSP & Monika Dauksts CIC| 360 Division S | Grand Rapids | |616-459-7267 Who exactly was Mary of Nazareth? Do we fully understand the vital role she plays in God's plan for the world and for our lives? This inspiring series that focuses on the scripture and devotion in a powerful new way.
"Soul Speak: Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction" Monday, July 10, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm With Cami Mann, OFS
CIC| 360 Division S | Grand Rapids | |616-459-7267 Join Cami Mann as she discusses group spiritual direction. During this introductory session, she will explain the history and format of this prayerful small group practice. Cami Mann, OFS is a trained spiritual director experienced in one-on-one and group spiritual direction. $10 cost per session.
"Movies That Matter: Witness" Monday, July 31, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm With With Fr. Bill Edens, CSP CIC| 360 Division S | Grand Rapids | |616-459-7267 Join us for dinner and a movie as we view and discuss movies that are important for our time through the "lens of faith." This time we will view "Witness" a story about the Amish lifestyle in contract to the rest of the world. Stars Kelly McGillis and Harrison Ford. Cost is $15 and includes dinner.
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read the Sunday Gospel… July 2 Read the Gospel, from your Bible, or go to the Bishop’s website for the readings: http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic- Matthew 10:37-42 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/070217.cfm faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/13th- sunday-of-ordinary -time-a-sunday-connection Read the Gospel Jesus outlines the costs and rewards of discipleship.
What is the message and how can you respond to it?
One can tell a lot about a family by the way they welcome others into their home. Despite parental efforts to elicit the best behavior from their children, family efforts
to entertain guests are sometimes difficult. Practicing a spirit of Christian hospitality within the family can be an occasion to reflect upon the importance of this virtue. A
family spirit of hospitality is a sign of faith.
When your family gathers, ask each person to consider the following questions about manners: What does it mean to be a good host? What does it mean to be a good guest? Invite each person to share their thoughts and experiences about being a guest or a host. When they have finished, read aloud today’s Gospel, Matthew 10:37-42.
Today’s Gospel is the conclusion of the Apply that message to change your attitude or behavior. instructions and consolations that we have heard Ask family members to describe what Jesus says about hospitality extended to his Jesus offering to his disciples during the past few disciples. (Those who receive Jesus’ disciples also receive Jesus himself; hospitality to weeks. In this passage, Jesus summarizes both the Jesus’ disciples will be rewarded.) Then encourage family members to talk about costs of discipleship and its rewards. Once again what it means to be a good guest or a good host. You might also talk about ways in our understanding of the Gospel is strengthened which your family’s hospitality might be improved upon. Conclude in prayer by considering the context in which it was written together that your family grows to be one in which Christian hospitality is and the perspective of Matthew’s audience. experienced by all. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer or today’s Psalm. The conditions of discipleship outlined in http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday- Matthew’s Gospel may appear harsh. Yet they connection/13th-sunday-of-ordinary-time-a-sunday-connection underline for us a truth—choosing anything with one’s whole heart has consequences. Choosing life with Christ means that every relationship we have must be understood from a new perspective. Did You Know… For many in Matthew’sy community, this choice brought division to their family. ...the phrase "see the light" has long been used as a term to Matthew also outlines the reward of hospitality acknowledge conversion or offered to Jesus’ followers. In today’s Gospel, transformation? As Christians, we Jesus explains the difficulties of discipleship, yet "see the light" when we answer reveals that those who welcome the disciples have also welcomed him. Jesus' call to discipleship.
Today’s Gospel also highlights for us the importance of hospitality in the Christian life. To welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend Examination of Conscience hospitality to Jesus himself. We have many opportunities in our daily life to reach out to How am I at proclaiming the Good News? others, to be a welcoming presence and a sign of God’s love. What keeps me from being a faithful disciple of Christ?
What are some bad habits or sinful behaviors from which I need to repent?
We would like to acknowledge the following publisher we have used with permission sections from its publication: Celebrating the Liturgy for Junior High Copyright, 2014 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Orders 1-800-933-1800. Permission to publish granted by the Most Reverend Francis J. Kane, DD, Vicar General Archdiocese of Chicago, on February 6, 2015
To understand Pope Francis, you have to Christ doesn’t promise freedom from understand the Jesuits difficulties, Pope says Excerpted from: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/to- Excerpted from: understand-pope-francis-you-have-to-understand-the-jesuits- http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/christ-doesnt-promise- 23526/ freedom-from-difficulties-pope-says-55174/
Rome, Italy, Jun 25, 2017 / 04:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Vatican City, Jun 25, 2017 / 11:38 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his Discernment is one of the words Pope Francis repeats most, Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful especially when speaking to priests and seminarians. that following Christ does not mean our lives will be free from all He often expresses his desire for greater formation in discernment earthly troubles. – a concept that may seem obscure without an understanding its importance to the Pope's Jesuit formation. “There is no Christian mission in the name of tranquility,” the Pope said, speaking to those gathered in St. Peter’s Square on June 25. “When a Jesuit says 'discernment,' they’re employing a term that “Difficulties and tribulations are part and parcel of evangelization.” has a very rich spiritual tradition within the Society of Jesus, so you can presume a lot in that,” Fr. Brian Reedy, SJ, told CNA in an Pope Francis reflected on the day’s Gospel, in which Jesus instructs interview. Fr. Reedy is a US Navy Reserve chaplain and is pursuing his followers not to be afraid. a doctorate in philosophical theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University. He holds a licentiate in theology from Boston College. “Jesus’ mission did not guarantee the disciples success, nor did it shield them from failure or suffering,” the Holy Father said. He explained that discernment is something St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, emphasized profoundly in But Christ did promise them that he would always be with them as his Spiritual Exercises, which form the “backbone” of Jesuit they faced the trials that were ahead. spirituality. In fact, St. Ignatius twice in the spiritual exercises has an extended The same is true for us today, the Pope said. We should expect discourse on how to carry out discernment properly: what it suffering and even persecution if we follow in the path of the means, what its limitations are, and the rules that govern it. crucified Christ, but at the same time, we can take comfort in knowing that “God does not abandon his children during the “One of the things that’s very interesting about discernment is that storm.” while it does have a very polyvalent meaning, you can usually presume that when a Jesuit uses the term, when they launch it, it Sometimes this storm comes not in the form of active persecution, has these rules at least playing the background in their mind,” but in indifference, through “people who do not want to be Reedy said. So when it comes to Jesuits and discernment, what are awakened from a worldly numbness, who ignore the truth of the the governing rules, and how can we use them to understand Pope Gospel message and build their own ephemeral truth.” Francis? Rules of Ignatian discernment Regardless of the form that trials may take, we should persevere in faithfulness, he said, also reminding those gathered in the square One of the first things to keep in mind when it comes to to pray for those facing serious persecution. discernment is St. Ignatius' distinction between categories of people, Fr. Reedy said, explaining there are different rules for “Jesus does not leave us alone because we are precious to Him.” people take the faith seriously, and those who do not. “If you are somebody who is living a life where God is not really on the scene Following the Angelus, the Pope offered prayers for landslide and the teachings of the Church aren’t really important you have victims in southwestern China. He also offered a message to one set of rules. But the reverse situation for somebody who does members of the Greek-Catholic Ukrainian Church on the 150th take their faith life very seriously and God is at least sought after … anniversary of the canonization of St. Josaphat, as well as to then we have a completely different set of rules,” he said. Lithuanians celebrating Blessed Theofilius Matulonius. Another distinction, he said, is between