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Pope Francis kisses a figurine of the baby Jesus as he arrives to celebrate Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vati- World scarred by war, greed must can Dec. 24. CNS photo/Paul Haring welcome prince of peace, pope says By Junno Arocho Esteves idolatry of money, which leads to slavery,” Countries ravaged by the scourge of Catholic News Service he said. war were also in the pope’s thoughts, An estimated 40,000 people slowly particularly in “the war-torn land of Syr- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The song of the made their way through security check- ia, where far too much blood has been angels that heralded the birth of Christ points into St. Peter’s Square to attend the spilled,” especially in the city Aleppo. The urges men and women to seek peace in pope’s solemn Christmas blessing “urbi et pope called on the world to support the a world divided by war, terrorism and orbi” (to the city and the world). people of Syria with humanitarian assis- greed, Pope Francis said. Heightened security following the Dec. tance and to put an end to the conflict. “Today this message goes out to the 19 terrorist attack in Berlin, Germany was “It is time for weapons to be silenced ends of the earth to reach all peoples, es- evident as police cordoned off streets and forever and the international community pecially those scarred by war and harsh established multiple checkpoints through- to actively seek a negotiated solution so conflicts that seem stronger than the out the area. that civil coexistence can be restored in yearning for peace,” the pope said Dec. While police presence is standard for the country,” he said. 25. major events in St. Peter’s, the added The pope appealed for peace for the Migrants, refugees, children suffering security was a sign of the times where people of Ukraine, “who to this day suffer due to hunger and war, victims of human crowded areas have become a target for the consequences of the conflict.” trafficking as well as social and econom- terrorists. The Vatican announced Dec. 23 that ic unrest were also remembered by the The pope prayed for “peace to those the first installment of 6 million euro pope. who have lost a person dear to them as a ($6.3 million) would be distributed on “Peace to the peoples who suffer be- result of brutal acts of terrorism that has Christmas Day to assist in relief efforts cause of the economic ambitions of the sown fear and death into the hearts of so few, because of the sheer greed and the many countries and cities.” Continued on page 3 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 30, 2016 Father Gary Secor named monsignor Hawaii Bishop Larry Silva surprised Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of diocesan vicar general Father Peace. Catholic Gary Secor with a very special He was ordained a priest for announcement at the Christmas the Diocese of Honolulu on Aug. Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu party for diocesan staff Dec. 13, 1977. During his nearly 40 Founded in 1936 22 – a newly minted title, years of priesthood, Father Secor Published every other Friday “Monsignor.” has also been pastor at several PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva “It is my great pleasure to Island parishes and held other (808) 585-3356 announce that our Holy Father, diocesan positions working with [email protected] Pope Francis, has named Father clergy and vocations. EDITOR Gary Secor a Chaplain to His Bishop Silva noted that Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 Holiness,” Bishop Silva wrote in a although Father Secor’s title [email protected] Dec. 22 memo. “He will now have of “Monsignor” takes effect REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER the title ‘Monsignor Gary Secor.’ immediately, a special investiture Darlene J.M. 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In the field with troops in Vietnam, Francis Molokai. The candidates who come from a Two future isle priests ordained to wide diversity of professional backgrounds, ‰‰Please cancel this sub- Cardinal Spellman of New York is greeted diaconate scription. by Msgr. (Col.) Harold Prudell (left), staff include an electrician, a firefighter, a parish business manager, a welder, a MAIL TO chaplain, Military Assistance Command, With the solemn laying on of hands, Donna Aquino Saigon, and a priest of the archdiocese of Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario ordained two retired bartender, a cafeteria manager, and Hawaii Catholic Herald Milwaukee, and by Father (Lt. Col.) Conor R. young Hawaii men deacons Dec. 21 in their government and military employees. ... 1184 Bishop Street Smith, C.P., Union City, N.J., who is deputy final formal step before ordination to the With the ordination of this diaconate Honolulu, HI 96813 chaplain, Second Field Forces, U.S. Army. priesthood. class, the number of deacons in Hawaii will QUESTIONS? Call Donna, 585-3321 (NC Photos) At the noon ordination Mass at the outnumber diocesan priests for the first time. Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Scott R. Hawaii has 57 active diocesan priests. After Bush and Konelio Faletoi received dalmatics these ordinations, the diocese will have 61 active permanent deacons. DECEMBER 30, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 3

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Clockwise from left: Newly ordained Father EJ Resinto blesses a parishioner; Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi of Tonga celebrates Mass in Honolulu; Red Mass speaker Archbishop Bernardito Auza greets Maryknoll Sister Isabel Rabbon A look back at 2016 Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. diocese’s fourth annual “Stew- rio Jr. are incardinated into the liturgy at the Co-Cathedral of St. A month-by-month „„ A five-year timetable is un- ardship Day” event, Feb. 6 at St. Diocese of Honolulu during the Theresa, May 27. veiled for the “Restoring Proper Stephen Diocesan Center. March 17 Chrism Mass at the Co- „„ Bishop Silva leads hundreds review of Catholic Order” initiative, which will shift „„ The boys basketball team Cathedral of St. Theresa. Father of faithful in the diocese’s annual news in Hawaii preparation in Island parishes for from St. Joseph School in Hilo Postrano is originally a priest of Corpus Christi procession from the Sacraments of Initiation to defeats Honokaa High in a stun- the Diocese of Tagum, Philip- the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in the past year the “original” sequence of Bap- ning upset to win the Big Island pines. Father Honorio was previ- to the Cathedral Basilica of Our tism, Confirmation, Holy Com- Interscholastic Federation Divi- ously a priest of the Missionaries Lady of Peace, May 29. as reported in the munion. The diocese aims to sion II championship, Feb. 13. of Our Lady of La Salette. have Confirmation for second „„ About 185 catechumens pre- Hawaii Catholic grade religious education stu- paring to receive the sacraments Herald dents normative by 2021. on Easter Vigil sign their names June „„ A Taize Prayer service at the into the Book of Elect during Rite April Story and photos compiled by Newman Center at the University of Election ceremonies across the „„ The Hawaii Catholic Herald Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz of Hawaii-Manoa Jan. 21 draws diocese, Feb. 13-14. „„ The American Marketing As- wins six journalism honors at Hawaii Catholic Herald local clergy and faithful from „„ The diocesan Respect Life Of- sociation Hawaii Chapter awards the June 3 Catholic Media Con- various Christian denominations, fice hosts its inaugural “Catholics the Hawaii Catholic Schools of- ference awards in St. Louis, Mis- including Bishop Silva, to cel- Affirming Life Symposium,” with fice the Silver Award for Best souri. ebrate the annual Week of Prayer a session for clergy Feb. 25 at St. Non-Profit Marketing in the „„ After 80 years of providing for Christian Unity. Stephen Diocesan Center and for state, April 7, at the association’s Catholic education in downtown January „„ Hawaii’s 43rd annual March the public Feb. 27 at Kroc Center 39th Annual Marketer of the Year Honolulu, Cathedral Catholic for Life draws hundreds of peo- in Kapolei. awards luncheon at the Hawaii Academy holds its final day of „„ About 100 Island priests gath- ple to the State Capitol Jan. 22 to Prince Hotel. classes and shutters due to sag- er at St. Stephen Diocesan Center mark the anniversary of the U.S. „„ The short video “Yehudah,” ging enrollment, June 3. for the diocese’s annual “Priests’ Supreme Court Roe vs. Wade de- created by Cathedral Basilica of „„ A reorganization plan is an- Retreat,” led Jan. 4-8 by guest cision that resulted in abortion March Our Lady of Peace parishioner nounced to create a single “St. speaker and facilitator Father on demand across the country. Bonnie Moore, is selected to be Anthony School” on Maui with Tom DeSimone of New York. „„ Bishop Silva leads a pilgrim- „„ The fourth annual Hawaii the opening film shown at the In- four divisions – pre-school, pri- „„ Kalaupapa residents com- age group of 13 local Catholics Catholic Schools choral festival, ternational Christian Film Festi- mary school, middle school and memorate with a simple Jan. 6 to Cebu, Philippines, for the In- March 4 at the Maryknoll Com- val, April 28, in Orlando, Florida. high school – by August 2017. ceremony the 150th anniversary ternational Eucharistic Congress, munity Center gym, brings to- The pre-school, grade school and of the arrival of the first 12 lepro- Jan. 24-31. gether students and faculty for high school had previously been sy patients banished to the Molo- an event of fellowship and song separate operations situated on kai peninsula in 1866. under the theme, “One Ohana: May the same Wailuku campus. „„ St. Anthony Church in Kalihi Love is Our Mission.” „„ The diocesan Office for Social kicks off a year of celebrations February „„ Parishioners of St. Theresa „„ Local priests come together at Ministry announces that the Dio- marking the 100th anniver- Church in Kihei, Maui, and sup- Turtle Bay Resort on the North cese of Honolulu has been cho- sary of the founding of the par- „„ Sacred Hearts Sister Anne Ma- porters of the parish’s Hale Kau Shore of Oahu for the diocese’s sen to be featured in the “Stories ish with a standing room only rie Tamanaha, who has served in Kau food ministry celebrate with annual “Priests’ Convocation,” of Hope” series for the Catholic Mass celebrated by Bishop Larry Catholic education for 60 years, a March 4 gala at the Fairmont May 9-13, which includes ses- Relief Services 2017 Lenten Rice Silva and cultural festival on the is among the honorees at the Kea Lani Hotel the 25th anniver- sions on the theme, “Forming In- Bowl campaign. church grounds, Jan. 10. Mass for the Annual Conference sary of the Maui outreach pro- tentional Disciples.” „„ Thirty-five youth from four „„ Cardinal Soane Patita Paini for Catholic Educators on Oahu, gram. „„ Parishioners of St. Ann Church islands gather for the inaugural Mafi of Tonga pays an official celebrated at Sacred Hearts „„ The Cathedral Basilica of Our in Kaneohe on May 13 kick off Christian Leadership Institute- four-day visit to Hawaii and cel- Academy on Feb. 5. Lady of Peace hosts “24 Hours with a “living rosary” event a se- Hawaii program, June 13-17 at ebrates Mass at the Co-Cathedral „„ Bishop Silva closes the Year of for the Lord,” March 4-5, a full ries of six monthly celebrations St. Stephen Diocesan Center. of St. Theresa, Jan. 16. Consecrated Life Feb. 6 by cel- day of prayer, adoration, recon- commemorating the parish’s „„ Archbishop Bernardito Auza, ebrating Mass for roughly 150 ciliation and reflection as one 175th anniversary. the Permanent Observer of the religious sisters, brothers and of the initiatives called forth by „„ Bishop Silva ordains diocesan Holy See to the United Nations, priests in attendance at the Co- Pope Francis for the Jubilee Year seminarian Alfred Guerrero a July gives the homily at the diocese’s Cathedral of St. Theresa. of Mercy. “transitional deacon” – Guer- annual Red Mass for local civic „„ Parishioners and clergy talk „„ Father Anastacio “Jun” Post- rero’s last major step toward the „„ Chaminade University of leaders, Jan. 19, at the Cathedral time, talent and treasure at the rano and Father Gregorio Hono- diocesan priesthood — during a Honolulu welcomes Marianist DECEMBER 30, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 7

Lei at the Diocese of Honolulu 75th anniversary celebration Diocesan Youth Day guest speakers APeX Ministries Closing of Cathedral Catholic Academy in Nuuanu

Brother Edward Brink as its new „„ Sacred Hearts Brothers Jer- rector on July 1. emy Sabugo and Michael Kam- „„ The diocese welcomes new auoha make their final profes- vocations director Father Rheo sions of vows Nov. 12 at St. Pat- Ofalsa, who starts at the position rick Church in Kaimuki. July 1. „„ Bishop Silva culminates the „„ Father Dennis Koshko, a priest Jubilee Year of Mercy in Hawaii of the Diocese of Honolulu for 41 during a Nov. 27 Mass at the Ca- years, retires July 1 at the age of thedral Basilica of Our Lady of 70. Peace. „„ The relic of St. Junipero Serra „„ The “Mercy House,” a Wind- is brought to the Co-Cathedral of ward Oahu home renovated for St. Theresa for veneration during the purpose of aiding women in- the diocese’s monthly Holy Hour mates transitioning out of prison, for Vocations at the church, July is blessed and opened Nov. 27. 6. „„ Bishop Silva ordains Kauai native EJ Resinto a priest during a July 9 liturgy at the Cathedral December Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Sacred Hearts Brothers Michael Kamauoha, left, and Jeremy Sabugo make their final professions of vows „„ Longtime Hawaii Catholic „„ Bishop Silva ordains Sacred Herald contributor Kathleen T. beginning of every school year, ing the 75th anniversary of the lic faith with fellowship, music, Hearts Brother Jeremy Sabugo Choi pens her final column be- Aug. 18, at St. Ann Church in establishment of the Diocese of Mass and a keynote presentation a “transitional deacon” during fore retiring in the July 15 Her- Kaneohe. Honolulu. by APeX Ministries at Diocesan a Dec. 8 liturgy at St. Patrick ald issue. „„ The Catholic community of „„ Father Edmundo Barut, for- Youth Day, Oct. 22 at St. Ann Church in Kaimuki. As a deacon, „„ Bishop Silva leads a small Lahaina, Maui, welcomes two merly of the Diocese of Bangued, Church in Kaneohe. Brother Sabugo is now able to diocesan pilgrimage group to sisters of a religious order new to Philippines, is incardinated into „„ Jerry Rauckhorst, president assist at Masses, meanwhile com- World Youth Day in Krakow, Po- Hawaii, the Missionary Sisters of the Diocese of Honolulu on Sept. and chief executive officer of pleting his final formation steps land, July 22-Aug. 3. Faith. 11. Catholic Charities Hawaii for the toward priesthood. „„ The first of several “Welcom- past 21 years, retires Oct. 31. „„ Chaminade University’s board ing the Order of Celebrating Mat- Succeeding Rauckhorst begin- of regents announce Dec. 8 the rimony” workshops organized by ning Nov. 1 is Terry Walsh. selection of Lynn M. Babington August the diocese to discuss changes October to serve as the school’s tenth to the ritual text for use at wed- president. Babington begins her „„ St. Catherine School in Kapaa, dings is held at St. Joseph School „„ Roughly 100 local devotees term Aug. 1, 2017, as she suc- Kauai, expands with the help of in Hilo, Aug. 20. of Our Lady of Fatima spend a November ceeds Marianist Brother Bernard an internet-based “virtual” Cath- “holy hour” of prayer, adoration Ploeger, who has held the post olic high school in Florida to of- and reflection at the Cathedral „„ Bishop Silva, in a Nov. 2 letter, since 2009. fer studies for Island students in Basilica of Our Lady of Peace on approves the request of Marianist „„ The diocesan prison minis- grades 9-12. September Oct. 13, marking the anniversary Father Roland Bunda, pastor of try hosts its annual “Star Light, „„ More than 600 Oahu Catholic of the famed Marian apparition St. Anthony Church on Maui, to Star Bright” Christmas party for school educators, plus neighbor „„ More than 400 people gather to three children in Portugal in transfer the ownership and opera- women inmates and their fami- island administrators attend the for a colorful liturgy at the Ca- 1917. tion of St. Anthony Junior-Senior lies Dec. 10 at the Women’s Com- annual Mass of the Holy Spirit thedral Basilica of Our Lady of „„ Hundreds of youth and adult High School from the Diocese of munity Correctional Center in traditionally celebrated at the Peace, Sept. 10, commemorat- chaperones celebrate the Catho- Honolulu to the Wailuku parish. Kailua.

„„ Brother George (Francis) ters of the Holy Family resident of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Our faithful Apo, Congregation of the Sacred „„ Sister Charlotte Ann Esch, „„ Sister Rose Damien Malabon, Mary Hearts of Jesus and Mary Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet „„ Sister Eva Sheehan, Sisters of „„ Jimmy and Nancy Brede, Ka- Virgin Mary „„ Father Lawrence Mann, Soci- Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary departed laupapa residents „„ Father Joven “Jojo” Junio, ety of Mary (Marianists) „„ Sister Julie Louise Thevenin, „„ Sister Cecile Therese Burton, Missionaries of Our Lady of La „„ Sister Catherine (Agnes St. Congregation of the Sisters of the The following priests, religious Maryknoll Salette Jude) Pelletier, Sisters of Notre Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and lay people with a connection „„ Sister Noreen (Catherine) „„ Brother Charles M. Kaaha- Dame de Namur „„ Deacon Sidney J. Townsley to the Catholic Church in Hawaii Cain, Sister of Notre Dame de nui, Congregation of the Sacred „„ Deacon Luciano “Shiano” Pius „„ Brother Leo (Odon) Vendio- died in 2016. They are listed in Namur Hearts of Jesus and Mary „„ Sister Marie Dominic Rean- la, Congregation of the Sacred alphabetical order. „„ Sister M. Angelina Dutra, Sis- „„ Edwin Lelepali, Kalaupapa taso, Congregation of the Sisters Hearts of Jesus and Mary 8 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 30, 2016 Talk story add some punch OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY BIRTHDAYS to your party! KANREKIS

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Father William J. Byron SJ Spiritualife Let’s hear it again for national service ny definition of a suc- cessful life must include service to others,” said President George H.W. “ABush many times before, during and af- ter his presidential years (1989-1993). The only structural change he made in the White House organization as presi- dent was to create the Office of National Service in 1989. President Bush appointed me while I was presi- dent of The Catholic University of America to serve on his Commission on National and Community Service, later known, under President Bill Clinton, CNS photo/Mohamed Al Hwaity, Reuters as the Corporation for National and Community Service. President Bush also appointed George Romney, former governor of Michigan and an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican presidential nomina- tion in 1968, to serve on the Commission on Nation- Father Ron al and Community Service. Romney often remarked Rolheiser during our meetings that civilian national service should be as “visible as the post office.” I was reminded of that when his son Mitt was the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2012. Mitt said he would “think about” national service The dangers in being a warrior prophet while he was running for the presidency, but he never did anything about it. Now that he and the president- prophet makes a vow of love, not of alien- lenge only works to harden hearts. So before we can effectively speak elect are breaking bread together, perhaps they could ation.” Daniel Berrigan wrote those words a prophetic challenge to our culture begin a conversation about national service. and they need to be highlighted today we must first let the people we are President-elect Donald Trump, so far as I know, trying to win over know that we has never said anything about national service. when a lot of very sincere, committed, re- love them, and love them enough Now he has to learn what Thomas Jefferson knew “Aligious people self-define as cultural warriors, as prophets to care about them in this deep way. so well, namely, the power of language in the art of Too often this is not the case. Our leadership. And I certainly hope that, as president, at war with secular culture. culture doesn’t sense or believe that Mr. Trump will find effective language to speak out This is the stance of many semi- short-term gain. The voice of God is we love it, which, I believe, more in support of national service. We surely need it. narians, clergy, bishops and whole also inside secular culture. than any other factor renders so We need the elder care, child care, urban clean- denominations of Christians today. Christian prophecy must account much of our prophetic challenge ups and infrastructure repair that service can pro- It is a virtual mantra within in the for that. Secular culture is not the useless and even counter-productive vide. Public elementary and secondary education is “Religious Right” and in many Ro- anti-Christ. It ultimately comes out today. in need of help from volunteers. We need environ- man Catholic seminaries. In this of Judeo-Christian roots and has Our prophecy must mirror that of mental protection. outlook, secular culture is seen as inextricably embedded within its Jesus: As he approached the city of We need to expose our youth to the maturation a negative force that’s threatening core many central values of Judeo- Jerusalem shortly before his death, to be gained through service. So many young people our faith, morals, religious liberties Christianity. We need then to be knowing that it inhabitants, in all are purposeless and adrift; national service is a solu- and churches. Secular culture is careful, as cultural warriors, to not good conscience, were going to kill tion for them as well as a benefit to the nation. viewed as, for the main part, being blindly be fighting truth, justice, the him, he wept over it. But his tears Civilian national service can be delivered by or- anti-Christian, anti-ecclesial and poor, equality, and the integrity of were not for himself, that he was ganizations like AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, anti-clerical and its political correct- creation. Too often, in a black-and- right and they were wrong and that Jesuit Volunteer Corps and Teach for America. New ness is seen to protect everyone ex- white approach, we end up having his death would make that clear. service organizations might emerge if the spirit of cept Christians. More worrisome for God fighting God. His tears were for them, for the very service finds its way back into American life. these cultural warriors is what they A prophet has to be character- ones who opposed him, who would In my teenage years, service meant military see as the “slippery slope” wherein ized first of all by love, by empathy kill him and then fall flat on their service during World War II. In the postwar years, they see our culture as sliding ever for the very persons he or she is faces. There was no glee that they those of us who served were offered educational further away from our Judeo-Chris- challenging. Moreover, as Gustavo would fall, only empathy, sadness, benefits under the so-called GI Bill of Rights. For tian roots. In the face of this, they Gutierrez teaches, our words of love, for them, not for himself. every one month spent in uniform, we were entitled believe, the churches must be highly challenge must come more out of Father Larry Rosebaugh OMI, one to two months of free higher education. We could vigilant, defensive, and in a warrior our gratitude than out of our anger, of my Oblate confreres who spent enroll in private or public institutions and we did so stance. no matter how justified the anger. his priesthood fighting for peace in droves. Partly they’re correct. There Being angry, being in someone else’s and justice and was shot to death in What Mr. Trump should consider now is a na- are voices and movements within face, shredding those who don’t Guatemala, shares in his autobiog- tional service program that gives an educational secular culture that do threaten agree with us with hate-filled rheto- raphy how on the night before his benefit to any participant who wants it. The cost of some essentials within our faith and ric, and winning bitter arguments, first arrest for civil disobedience he higher education is far greater now than it was after moral lives, as is seen in the issue of admittedly, might be politically ef- spent the entire night in prayer and World War II. So let Congress decide the amount of abortion, and there is the danger of fective sometimes. But all of these in the morning as he walked out to the benefit. the “slippery slope.” But the real pic- are counter-productive long term do the non-violent act that would Perhaps a voucher worth $1,000, redeemable for ture is far more nuanced than this because they harden hearts rather lead to his arrest, was told by Daniel tuition in any accredited college, could be given for defensiveness merits. Secularity, for than soften them. True conversion Berrigan: “If you can’t do this with- every two months of service. And a limit of $10,000 all its narcissism, false freedoms and can never come about by coercion, out getting angry at the people who might be placed on the amount any service provider superficiality, also carries many key physical or intellectual. Hearts only oppose you, don’t do it! This has to would be given. Christian values that challenge us to change when they’re touched by be an act of love.” It could be argued that this would be a self- live more deeply our own principles. love. Prophecy has to be an act of love; financing program. In function of the higher edu- Moreover the issues on which they All of us know this from experi- otherwise it’s merely alienation. cation, beneficiaries would receive higher-paying challenge us are not minor ones. ence. We can only truly accept a employment and therefore pay more in income Secular culture, in its best expres- strong challenge to clean up some- Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, taxes. Hence the program would, over time, be self- sions, is a powerful challenge to ev- thing in our lives if we first know teacher and award-winning author, is financing. That should certainly appeal to a success- eryone in the world to be more sen- that this challenge is coming to president of the Oblate School of Theol- ful entrepreneur who soon will be president. sitive and more moral in the face of us because someone loves us, and ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be economic inequality, human rights loves us enough to care for us in contacted through his website www. Jesuit Father William J. Byron is professor of business and violations, war, racism, sexism, and this deep way. This alone can soften ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook at society at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. Email: the ravaging of Mother Nature for our hearts. Every other kind of chal- www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. [email protected]. DECEMBER 30, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 11 Myfaith Bill Dodds YOUR FAMILY

Sister Roviesa Orias Changing and changeless in 2017 or one year, long ago, my four siblings and I were On the other hand, fortunately, we can and do change. Heart, mind Jadlocon, Missionary all in grade school at the same time. Once, we were and soul. In the words of Blessed Sisters of Faith all teenagers together. Now, we’re all in our 60s. John Henry Newman, “To live is to VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING change, and to be perfect is to have When we get together, which is always fun, we changed often.” Fspend a bit a time playing “remember when?” and “can What we say and do that’s hurt- you believe how much (fill in the blank) has changed?” ing and harmful, sinful and stupid, can -- by our efforts through the Faith and Grace Remember the house in Des in the next. grace of God -- decrease. We can Moines and St. Augustin’s (yes, God doesn’t change. God’s love Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP become better; we can, throughout spelled that way) Grade School? for us doesn’t change. our lives, move toward best. Hawaii Catholic Herald The neighborhood in Omaha and Eternal is always eternal. All- How? Two tips. St. Cecilia’s Grade School? Seattle knowing is always all-knowing. All- The first, from Archbishop Fulton ne day I went to my parish priest, my co- when we all arrived in 1964? loving is always all-loving. Forever J. Sheen, focuses on joy: brother, Father Joseph and said, “Father, can And can you believe how much and ever. (Can I get an “Amen!”?) “You will never be happy if your you take me out of the school and just keep the city has changed in recent years As grade schoolers, teens and me in the parish? I really enjoy going out to because of high-tech corporations young adults, we knew that. We happiness depends on getting solely Othose in need and ministering to them.” He said, “The what you want. Change the focus. now making their headquarters believed that. It was just the way it parish has no money to pay you.” Sometimes he does here? was. Get a new center. Will what God wills, and your joy no man shall joke. So I said, “I don’t want money, just deal with I suppose it’s human nature to What we didn’t know, what we’ve take from you.” my superiors. I want to go where the people are sick get locked into a certain time pe- come to realize at this point in our riod, or cost or way of doing things. lives and are so grateful to discover, And the second, from St. Faus- and where they cannot come to church. And, to bring tina, shows how to invite the un- back those that have left the church.” But, God has To think “this is the way it was and is through all of life’s ups and down, so this is the way it’s supposed to greatest joys and deepest sorrows, changeable into our lives so that we God’s plans, and what does my life serve if I said “yes” be.” God is with us. Right here, right can change: to God and do not go where he leads? This is the way it will always be. now. “You, my Lord God, cannot From the very beginning of my entrance to the con- You’d think we’d learn. (Not just And God is with me. change. You are always the same. vent, I did not want to go into the field of education. my siblings and I. All humanity.) All his love, all his mercy, all Heaven can change, as well as ev- There were just too many things to be done such as Learn what? Jesus did through his passion and erything that is created; but you, grading students’ achievements and other paper works. It can seem the only thing that death, is for me. Singular. For us, as Lord, are ever the same and will Thus, when my superiors told me to go for studies, never changes is there’s always siblings. For our children and grand- endure forever. So come as you like I was not happy. After beginning the coursework in change. children. For every single person and when you like.” the Philippines, I was eventually sent to the Pontifical But, that’s not true. who has ever lived or will live. Faculty of Educational Sciences Auxilium in Italy to If the five of us trace a line It’s a comforting thought as a Bill Dodds and his late wife, Monica, complete it. through our own lives and the jour- new year begins. A year that, no were the founders of the Friends of St. ney we’ve taken as a family, one doubt, will bring its share of chang John the Caregiver (www.FSJC.org). He Going to school in Rome was also physically hard - thing hasn’t changed. One thing will es. Even as, thanks be to God, the can be contacted at BillDodds@YourAg- as each day I travelled two and a half hours (one way) never change. Not in this world. Not One remains the same. ingParent.com. by bus and train to reach the school from Ostia. After a year, I went to the superior and said, “Mother, this is not in my line. I want to work in something that deals with mass communication or technology; I can do that well.” She said, “You sacrificed a lot already, just continue.” Following the completion of my studies, an- Father Eugene Hemrick other challenge arose — my thesis needed to be in Ital- THE HUMAN SIDE ian. I was also up for final vows, which I did not want to take yet because of my thesis. And, being human, I was also interested in someone I knew. During one community adoration, I placed all of A new year of hope this before the Lord. I bargained saying, “Lord, if it really be your will to follow you — you knowing all ome have suggested with the and from his roots a bud shall seeking God’s wisdom in his pursuit my weaknesses and my youth — then let that stick of closing of the Year of Mercy, blossom. of truth. To succeed, truth needs incense be a sign. If it falls into ash, I will not continue 2017 should be a Year of The spirit of the Lord shall rest humility and its gift of docility. in my vocation; if it doesn’t, then I will remain.” After Hope. upon him: Unfortunately, the crowd’s voice SWeary, disillusioned and de- an hour, the consumed incense stick had bent over as if a spirit of wisdom and of under- often crowds out God’s voice. pressed describe best the feelings of reaching to kiss the floor without breaking apart. After standing, What is particularly disillusion- many people I know. The cause is my superior closed the tabernacle door, I went over to a spirit of counsel and of strength, ing presently is bashing truth. Worse not only our political malaise, but a spirit of knowledge and of fear of than this, is the spirit in which it is it. Just as I touched it, it immediately crumbled and I a world of violence and contradic- heard a voice speak to me deep within, “Why Rovie, the Lord, done: vicious and godless. No won- tions. and his delight shall be the fear of der many are depressed. The hu- why? I just need a little of your faith.” I cried. Add to this the fact that we the Lord.” man spirit depends on trustworthi- Hawaii is a beautiful place and the people are very have entered a pharmaceutical age It is from the line of Jesse, the ness: Marriages, governments and welcoming. Here, I feel I can give something to God. in which commercials constantly father of David, that Christ comes, churches can’t succeed without it. remind us of illnesses we might Even though I still struggle with teaching, I know that possessing the gifts of the Holy Spir- When it is missing, failure follows. contract and medicines to counter I am only God’s instrument. When I see the tears of the it. Two of those gifts in particular Fear of the Lord doesn’t imply children as they pray for their parents or loved ones, or them; that is, if you don’t get reac- tions more detrimental than the contain the hope we desire: wisdom being frightened. Rather, it is being those who are sick during our bible reflection periods, and fear of the Lord. in awe of God and God’s wonders. I know they are really touched by God. That is my con- promised cure. Where do we find hope that Wisdom promotes good judg- It reminds those fulfilling heavy re- solation. Everything is the grace of God. counters a seemingly hopeless ment, i.e., desiring truth and pur- sponsibilities that they aren’t work- 2017? suing it to the best of our ability. ing for their own aggrandizement, Sister Roviesa Orias Jadlocon is a Missionary Sister of Faith The first reading of the Mass More important, it includes enlisting but they are carrying out God’s from Southern Leyte, Philippines and is 13 years professed. from the second Sunday of Advent God’s wisdom in seeking truth. work on earth, pointing them heav- She teaches religion at Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina contains our answer. In it, Isaiah It is said that each time St. enward and away from self. and helps in the parish outreach ministry. She resides with cries out, Thomas Aquinas composed a part of Living the Spirit of the Lord is other members of the growing community in the convent at “On that day, a shoot shall sprout his magnificent work, the “Summa 2017’s best shot at a hope-filled Sacred Hearts. from the stump of Jesse, Theologica,” he raised it to God, year. 12 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • DECEMBER 30, 2016 Saints Genevieve c. 422–500 Diversions Jan. 3 Genevieve took the veil cation in Honolulu for 80 years, was run by of a dedicated virgin at religious brothers of which order in 1936? 15, living with her parents Hawaii Catholic a) Christian Brothers in Nanterre and with her b) Marianists godmother in Paris. As she gained Harold’s Quiz c) Congregation of the Sacred Hearts fame for a life of prayer, good works and miracles, op- of Jesus and Mary position to her grew. However, she was defended by d) Marists Happy 2017, quizzicians! For my latest a) Matthew Bishop Germanus and helped feed Parisians during a quiz, I will test you on how well you re- b) Mark 6) Church in Hawaii siege by invading Franks. She counseled the Franks’ member the events and happenings of the c) Luke King Clovis, who became a Christian, and her prayers year past. Get those thinking caps and d) John Island faithful in 2016 marked the 75th were credited with saving Paris from Attila the Hun. retrospective spectacles on! anniversary of the establishment of the The church where she was buried became a pilgrim- 3) Current events — sports Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu. Who was the first bishop appointed to head the age site, and miracles attributed to her intercession, 1) Saints Which Catholic university won the NCAA especially ending an epidemic in 1129, spread her St. Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero was Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament diocese? cult throughout France. She is the patron of Paris and among seven saints canonized by Pope championship on April 4, 2016? a) Louis Maigret is invoked against drought, floods and other disas- Francis during a Mass at St. Peter’s Square a) Creighton b) Stephen Alencastre ters. ©2016 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Oct. 16. What country was St. Jose Gabriel, b) Notre Dame c) James J. Sweeney Catholic Bishops. also known as the “gaucho priest” who c) Villanova d) John Joseph Scanlan served the poor and the sick, from? d) Gonzaga a) Argentina 7) Devotions b) Bolivia 4) Popes On Oct. 13, 2016, a statue sculpted by c) Colombia Which of the following European countries Portuguese artist Jose Thedim of which d) Mexico did Pope Francis visit in 2016? Marian apparition was placed in the Ca- Joe Heller thedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace for 2) Scripture a) Azerbaijan b) Armenia veneration? The theme for World Youth Day 2016 this c) Sweden a) Our Lady of Lourdes past July was “Blessed are the merciful for d) All of the above b) Our Lady of Fatima they shall obtain mercy.” It is one of eight c) Our Lady of Guadalupe Beatitudes given by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount. The theme is taken from which 5) Religious orders d) Our Lady of Knock Gospel? Cathedral Catholic Academy, which closed in June 2016 after providing Catholic edu- Answers: 1) a, 2) a, 3) c, 4) d, 5) b, 6) c, 7) b

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