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The meantime has been diocesan director of seminarians, busy, he said, with his preaching has known Resinto personally for at various churches and “trying 12 years in addition to oversee- to stay focused” as his faith com- ing part of his priestly formation. munity buzzes with anticipation The priest, a former pastor at for his upcoming sacramental Immaculate Conception Church milestone. in Lihue, said he “always ad- “To them the celebration has mired EJ’s sense of devotion and begun,” he said. his love of the liturgy.” Bishop Larry Silva will ordain “He was a very faithful and Resinto at a 9 a.m. liturgy, July 9 experienced altar server,” Father at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Shannon recalled. “Everyone Lady of Peace in Honolulu. thought very highly of EJ. He The 28-year-old will become was very popular with his peers, the second man from Kauai or- with older parishioners and with dained a priest for the Diocese our parish staff.” of Honolulu in the last five years. Resinto is also always willing Father Anthony Rapozo of Lihue to be of service. These traits, Fa- — currently pastor at St. Cath- ther Shannon said, would make erine Church in Kapaa — was him a good priest. ordained in 2011. Resinto was born in Lihue to “Whenever EJ came home parents Eddie and Shanlyne. His from the seminary on vacation legal name is “EJ,” initials his he always offered to help with parents came up with to stand youth ministry, liturgy, doing big for “Eddie Jr.” Resinto is of Fili- cleanup projects,” Father Shan- pino, Portuguese and Hawaiian non said. “I had a standing joke descent. with EJ, when he sent me his Four generations of Resinto’s dates for his summer vacation I family have been parishioners at would assure that I would buy Immaculate Conception Church him a new pair of work gloves.” in Lihue. It was there Resinto Father Shannon encourages first felt as a child a strong call to Resinto to “always bring (his) serve the church. priestly ministry to prayer.” “When I was a kid I always HCH Photo | Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Priests endure “many challeng- wanted to be an altar boy,” he Kauai-born EJ Resinto, a seminarian for the Diocese of Honolulu, at his transitional deacon ordination ceremony es and sacrifices,” he said, “but said. “The desire to serve was in Dec. 19, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue. Deacon Resinto will be ordained a priest July 9. there should be a profound sense my heart.” of joy in living the priestly voca- Resinto had not yet made his tion.” first Holy Communion when his budding vocation for the priest- thing (in the church), but I didn’t The first part of his priestly “We are other ‘Christs’ to the family asked Sacred Hearts Fa- hood. He was actively involved know what it was,” he said. formation was spent at Mount people we serve,” he added. ther Clyde Guerreiro, then pastor in teaching catechism and parish Family and friends long told Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, After the July 9 ordination at Immaculate Conception, per- activities, and showed a heart for him “we always knew you would Oregon. There he earned a bach- ceremony in Honolulu, Resinto mission for the young parishio- community service through the become a priest,” Resinto ex- elor of arts degree in philosophy will celebrate his first Mass as a ner to assist at Mass. Father Guer- Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. plained. Bishop Silva, in his hom- in 2011. priest at Immaculate Conception reiro made what Resinto called a Resinto attended Wilcox El- ily at Resinto’s diaconate ordina- Resinto completed his forma- Church in Lihue the next day. His “pastoral decision” granting him ementary School and studied tion ceremony in Lihue last year, tion and graduate studies at St. first priestly assignment will be the opportunity. briefly at St. Francis High School said he told Resinto at their first Patrick Seminary and University as parochial vicar at Our Lady Over time he developed a on Kauai before the short-lived meeting, “Someday, I’m going to in Menlo Park, California. He of Perpetual Help Church in Ewa close relationship with Father school closed in 2001. He gradu- ordain you.” earned a master’s degree in the- Beach on Oahu beginning July Guerreiro, as well as Sacred ated from Kauai High School in Resinto entered the seminary ology this year. 25. Hearts Father Paul McLeod, and 2005. in January 2008. His family as- Now approaching his priestly To other men discerning a vo- other clergy who passed through He later enrolled in culinary sured him that he could explore ordination, Resinto said he has cation to the priesthood, Resinto his home parish. arts school with aspirations to the diocesan priesthood without taken time to “close the door on said “try it out, there’s no harm.” “I really looked up to the become a chef. Even then, Resin- pressure, and leave the seminary the seminary life.” “Stay close to the sacraments priests,” Resinto said. “I saw to kept his faith and parish life a if it wasn’t a good fit. He recently spent a week on and form a devotion to our them as my role models.” priority. “If it doesn’t work, come Molokai where he reflected on Blessed Mother,” he said. “Trust They, in turn, saw in Resinto a “I still had a desire to do some- home,” Resinto said. “No shame.” his journey to the priesthood, in God and listen to your heart.”

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JULY 1, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5 A time to serve, a time to retire By Patrick Downes He entered St. Stephen Semi- very unassuming, but there is a Hawaii Catholic Herald nary to study for the priesthood for gentle strength about him. He has the Diocese of Honolulu, attending always been really good with pa- he retirement on July 1 of Chaminade University where in rishioners with whom he served, Holy Trinity pastor Father 1971 he earned a bachelor of arts not overbearing.” Dennis Koshko signals an degree in history. With a laugh, Father Secor add- aloha to a time when the He joined his fellow Hawaii ed that, in the years he supervised Tlocal diocesan seminary was a seminarians at St. Patrick Semi- priests as the vicar for clergy, he robust, vital place. Like a beacon nary in Menlo Park, Calif., from never heard a single “complaint” on a hill, in this case the higher 1971 to 1974, specializing in his- about Father Koshko. slopes of Oahu’s Koolaus, St. torical theology. Stephen Seminary attracted lo- Bishop John J. Scanlan or- Closer in tragedy cal boys to a combination high dained Father Koshko on June Bishop Silva and Father Koshko school and college boarding 14, 1975, at St. John Apostle and were St. Patrick Seminary class- school, with the promise of mak- Evangelist Church in Mililani. mates. ing the young Diocese of Hono- The new priest served as an as- “He was always a very friendly lulu self-sufficient for priests. sociate pastor at St. John, the Ca- person, a hard worker, a devoted Father Koshko was a part of thedral of Our Lady of Peace and friend to many, and a man of wit,” that era — when the shared youth at St. Joseph, Hilo, before becom- the bishop told the Hawaii Catholic of a group of island seminarians ing a U.S. Navy chaplain, rising to Herald by email. could foster a brotherhood dura- the rank of lieutenant and accept- “I would characterize him as ble enough to last until today. ing assignments abroad, including one of the wise men of our class,” It’s the kind of camaraderie that Samoa, Guam and the Mediterra- said Bishop Silva, who at the time now surfaces mostly at funerals, or nean. was studying for the Diocese of at a rare reunion; where conversa- His priestly ministry also in- Oakland. tions pick up easily where they left cluded periods as a chaplain for Both were ordained deacons off at the last get-together. the Honolulu Police Department, with their class on May 17, 1974, The guys from this brief era, Queen’s Medical Center and as a in California, and ordained priests representing a cross-section of Ha- teacher and assistant chaplain for a year later in their respective dio- waii’s handsome diversity, would Damien High School. ceses. have made a sturdy generation of In 1975, a tragic accident local priests: Gil Gorospe, Eli Cart- Special ministries brought the two newly ordained er, Denis Fuata, Dennis Imamura, Last week, Father Koshko, 70, priests closer together. Frank De Lima, Chuck Tilton, Carl reflected on his new retired status. Father Koshko was on a flight to Ito, Bobbie Aiu, Anacleto Bambico, “It seems that it was a very short Honolulu after celebrating a post- Bert Apo, Adrian Kwock, Gregory time ago, I was sitting in the semi- ordination Mass of thanksgiving Higgins, Axel Hussey, Stephen Lee, nary classroom imagining what it with his family in Marin County Don Desonier and others. would be like to put our theology HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz when his father was killed in a car A few did see ordination to to work in a ‘real’ parish,” he said. Father Dennis Koshko in his office at Holy Trinity Church on June 23. crash. the diaconate and priesthood, but “I’m now celebrating my 41st year Gary Secor and his parents met most left for marriage and careers of ministry, and very grateful for team of parishioners who em- er often get together on their own, Father Koshko at the Honolulu air- in law enforcement, law, educa- the various opportunities I have braced the importance of adult De Lima said. “It is a joy to be with port where Secor’s father relayed tion and business. been given in ministry.” education and stewardship.” him. He is always concerned about the painful news. The priest took After this group, the local semi- “I have always felt a special Father Koshko sees retirement how I am doing.” the next plane back to San Francis- nary population pretty much fiz- draw toward the so-called ‘special as the next sensible turn. “Dennis is a good priest, a dedi- co where the future bishop picked zled into classes of one or two, if ministries,’” he said. “I take a step back and realize I cated priest, who gets along with him up, drove him to his mother’s that. Hospital ministry was “a great can’t keep up the pace any longer people,” De Lima said. house and later attended the fu- lesson in human compassion.” As a so it’s time to step down,” he said The entertainer also appreci- neral. Waikiki waiter teacher at Damien, he has “always “It was not always easy, but I have ates a side of Father Koshko that “Through that experience, I be- Dennis M. Koshko was born been proud of my students who to say the fraternity of priests and others rarely see. came closer to his family,” Bishop in Los Angeles of Slovak, Irish, have gone on to be strong Chris- laity have always made the minis- “He’s hilarious,” De Lima said. Silva said. Norwegian descent, the oldest of tian men.” try so meaningful.” “Very funny.” He does “all kinds of “Throughout the years, Father two brothers and two sisters. The His chaplaincy with the Naval “The pastoral direction of our silly things.” Dennis has been a good friend and family later relocated to northern Reserve turned into a full-time, holy Pope Francis leads me to see Father Koshko met one of his a trusted advisor,” Bishop Silva California where he entered the 10-year career, until, “after much even greater care for all,” he said. closest friends, vicar general Fa- said. “I appreciate the fine priest he Marist St. Peter Chanel Seminary prayer and discerning” he re- “We may experience physical set- ther Gary Secor, when both were is, the service he has given to the high school in San Rafael with the turned to his Hawaii “roots” and to backs but we have much to offer.” students at Chaminade College of people of the Diocese of Honolulu, hope of being a South Pacific mis- three final parish assignments. Honolulu. Secor was there as a di- and his personal support to me.” Classmates and friends sionary. Those pastorships were enrich- ocesan seminarian. “I wish him many blessings in Koshko then moved to Hawaii ing as they were varied. The first One of Father Koshko’s former “He would gravitate over to the his retirement,” he said. where he worked in Waikiki as a was a parish in Honokaa on the classmates and longtime friends is benches where the seminarians Father Koshko hopes to keep busboy, a waiter, and as the co- Big Island that was crippled with Frank De Lima, the Hawaii come- would hang out,” he said. It led to busy during retirement helping dif- owner of a company that provided the shutdown of the sugar planta- dian, who organizes an annual res- an invitation to St. Stephen. ferent parishes, celebrating Mass doormen and bellman for two ho- tions. taurant outing for a small cadre of “He started coming fairly regu- where needed. tels. The second, a suburban parish his seminary buddies. The group larly” to the point where the semi- A National Geographic fan, he “That’s where Bishop Joseph with a large school, was “yet an- has come to include the Hawaii- nary rector, Sulpician Father Bob also has a travel bug. Between his Ferrario met me,” Father Kosh- other challenge” in finances and born Bishop Larry Silva, who was Gavin, asked him, “Do you want military forays and civilian cruises ko recalled in a 2007 interview, renovations. a member of their graduate-level a key?” he has set foot on, or has seen, “when I waited on him at Michel’s His last four years found him theology class. “Dennis has always been a good seven continents. Expect him to restaurant in Waikiki.” working with a “very dynamic But the priest and the perform- friend,” Father Secor said. “He is continue his adventures.

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BREXIT VOTE Europe church leaders concerned unity may be fractured By Jonathan Luxmoore the archbishop said he remained that the vote would oblige Eu- Catholic News Service hopeful “the union of European ropeans “to revise their cliches” nations, built on Christ” would and force EU leaders to contain OXFORD, England — European still prevail in a “civilization of the possible “contagion” of paral- Catholic leaders expressed con- love.” lel referendum demands in other cern that the decision by United However, retired Archbishop member-states. Kingdom voters to leave the Eu- Henryk Muszynski of Gniezno, The Belgian church’s Catho- ropean Union threatened unity the former primate of Poland, bel news agency suggested in an across the continent, but they criticized the outcome, warning online commentary the vote had also cautioned the EU bloc to re- that the EU’s “purely declaratory “damaged the dream of Europe” think its values and priorities. notion of solidarity” would have The concerns arose after vot- enunciated by the EU’s post- to be “rethought from the begin- World War II Catholic statesmen ers decided June 23 to exit the ning.” — Robert Schuman, Jean Mon- EU by 52 percent to 48 percent. “Brexit is the outcome of sepa- net, Paul-Henri Spaak and Alcide The decision led Prime Minister ratist, populist and egotistic ten- de Gasperi — and would fuel David Cameron to announce his dencies, shown at both personal resignation and sent shock waves “the rise of extremist party popu- CNS photo/Neil Hall, Reuters and social level, which have been A man carries a European Union flag in London June 24, a day after voters through world financial markets. lism” visible during the refugee discernible for a long time in Eu- in the United Kingdom decided to leave the EU. In London, Cardinal Vincent rope. I fear this decision won’t crisis. Nichols of Westminster, presi- serve Great Britain, Europe or dent of the Bishops’ Conference the world,” the prelate told KAI. of England and Wales, said the During his flight June 24 at vote must be respected and that the start of a three-day visit to Ar- the United Kingdom is setting menia, Pope Francis told journal- out on a “new course that will be ists the referendum “expressed demanding on all.” the will of the people,” and said “Our prayer is that all will it imposed a “great responsibil- work in this task with respect ity” on everyone to “ensure the and civility, despite deep differ- well-being and coexistence of the ences of opinion,” he said in a whole European continent.” statement the morning after the The Brussels-based Commis- vote. “We pray that in this pro- sion of the Bishops’ Conferences cess, the most vulnerable will be of the European Community supported and protected, espe- marked the outcome by display- cially those who are easy targets ing a “Prayer for Europe” on its for unscrupulous employees and website, which invoked God’s human traffickers. We pray that help “in committing ourselves to our nations will build on our fin- a Europe of the Spirit, founded est traditions of generosity, of not just on economic treaties but welcome for the stranger and also on values which are human St. FrancisYVolunteers shelter for the needy. and eternal.” “We now must work hard to On June 27, the commission St. Francis Healthcare System is looking for volunteers show ourselves to be good neigh- posted a statement from the com- bors and resolute contributors mission’s president, German Car- who would like to be part of our hospice team! in joint international efforts to dinal Reinhard Marx, who said it Volunteers play an important role in providing companionship tackle the critical problems in would organize an October 2017 our world today,” he added. congress on the 60th anniversary and personal care to our hospice patients and their families. Anglican Archbishops Justin of the Treaties of Rome “to pro- Welby of Canterbury and John vide religious impulses for the St. Francis Healthcare System brings out the best in all volunteers, Sentamu of York said in a joint debate on the future of the Euro- allowing them to touch lives in ways they may not have thought statement that citizens must pean Union.” “re-imagine both what it means “The increasing nationalism they were even capable of doing. As you transform the lives of our patients, to be the United Kingdom in an in some countries must not be- you’ll also be transformed, too! interdependent world and what come again the trigger of ideo- values and virtues should shape logical delimitation, hostility and and guide our relationships with discord,” he said. “As a church, others.” we will commit ourselves to this Raise Your Hand, Sign Up Today! They called for society to re- with full force.” main “hospitable and compas- Renni Fay Iwasa sionate, builders of bridges and A wake-up call Hospice Volunteer Coordinator not barriers” while expressing In Germany, the Catholic concern that some immigrants Church’s youngest ordinary, Arch- (808) 547-8142 and residents of non-British eth- bishop Stefan Hesse of Hamburg, [email protected] nicity “will feel a deep sense of told KNA Catholic news agency insecurity.” the vote was a “step backwards The leaders called for citizens for a united Europe,” while in to embrace diversity across the neighboring Austria Bishop Agid- U.K. and affirm “the unique con- ius Zsifkovics of Eisenstadt de- tribution of each and every one.” scribed it as “a wake-up call for a new European humanism.” He Unity better than division said he hoped the dream of Euro- The president of the Polish pean unity would not be “buried bishops’ conference was similarly by self-serving gravediggers.” diplomatic. Archbishop Stani- “We must warn against the slaw Gadecki of Poznan told the rise of provincial mentalities and country’s Catholic information group egoisms. Transnational agency, KAI, that while the con- problems and challenges can- ference respects the voters’ deci- not be solved nationally,” Bishop sion, “we can’t forget unity is bet- Zsifkovics told the Kathpress ter than division, and that Euro- news agency. pean solidarity is an achievement “We’ll be exposed to numer- of many generations.” ous dangers if we don’t work to- “For Christians, the building gether for a Europe which cares of unity between peoples, soci- about its children, stands frater- eties and nations is a key sum- nally by its elderly, protects those mons, ordained by Christ him- seeking its help and promotes self,” he said. “We’re convinced and respects the rights of indi- this Christ-like unity is the true viduals.” source of hope for Europe and France’s Catholic La Croix the world.” daily said the four-month cam- Cautioning that the EU’s paign around the referendum “methods of functioning” includ- had unleashed “often alarming ed “many worrying features,” passions.” The newspaper added 8 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 1, 2016

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Each year, the Hawaii Catholic Herald salutes its outstanding graduating seniors by asking local Catholic Saint Anthony high schools to submit the names and photos of their top awardees. These students exemplify a dedicated commitment to Catholic values, academics and athletics.

Micah Leval Joshua Schwartzlow Nina Souza Valedictorian, Scholastic Salutatorian, General Mother Mary Joseph Excellence, St. Marianne Excellence, St. Damien Christian Woman Award for Citizenship, UH Christian Service, Scholar Manoa Regent Scholar Athlete (Male) Maryknoll

Alexander Tocho Taylor Tavares Amelia Imada Brother Robert Bader Scholar Athlete (Female) School Service Christian Man Jenna Okura Denton Alvarado Myki Dee Kim Lindsey Lee Maryknoll Cup Christopher Award Chi Rho Award Mother Mary Joseph Rogers Award, Brother Venard Ruane Inspirational Athlete

Samuel Wyner Nicole Neilson Destiny Mattos Athlete Award (Male) Athlete Award (Female) Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Achievement Paige Huynh Ryan Michel Eliza Muyano Craig Shaner II Father John Murray Award Bishop James A. Walsh Father John Murray Award Athlete of the Year Award

Sacred Hearts Academy

Alexis Delovio Zachary Franquez Bree Soma Hayato Kamata Athlete of the Year Scholar Athlete Scholar Athlete Brother Venard Ruane Inspirational Athlete

Aimee Pak Nikaela Busekrus Sylvia Nguyen Salutatorian Valedictorian Theology Award

Kaleolani Ogura Tasia Ramos Valedictorian Salutatorian

Shannon Domingsil Shajaira Fiesta Weiyi Huang Aymer Award Coudrin Award Libert Award JULY 1, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 9

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Cole deSilva John Lindenau Jonathan Uhlmann Therese DeCleene Kawika Cameron Kelli Okubo Erica San Diego Valedictorian, Father Salutatorian, Pastor’s Award St. Marianne Cope Award; St. Marianne Cope Award Valedictorian, Leadership Salutatorian Pouzot Award, U.S. Army Y.M.I. Mac Fernandes Student Achievement Award Award Reserve National Scholar- Award Athlete Award

Jie Jia Hee Won Park Brianne Schlegelmilch Alexander Tumalip Kyle Savellano Matthew Evanoff The Cardinal Spirit Award St. Joseph School Red & Y.M.I. Mac Fernandes Principal’s Award Service Award Religion Award Gold Award, Award Cardinal Spirit Award

Damien Memorial Saint Louis

Melissa Malia N. George W. Nemeth Patrick S. Moloney Theresa Tran Gozun Valedictorian, Gold Medal Bronze Medal for Academic Christian Brothers Award Valedictorian, Gold Medal for Academic Excellence Excellence for Academic Excellence

Austin Nai Hong Choy Joshua Thomas Taylor Jeremy Meilleur Marianist Centennial Tokunaga President’s Award, Scholar Award, Valedictorian, Salutatorian Athlete Award, Student Body Activities Award President Award, Father William O’Connell Award

Brooke N. Moreilhon Christian L.M. Connor J. G. Villarmia Rhiannon P. Palmere Hahai‘oe ia‘u “Follow Me” Cubacub Father Damien Monarch Father Damien Monarch Award Viriliter Age Award Award Award

Nate William Herbig Marvin Melvin Isley Weng An The Trustees’ Award Trantham Cachero Saint Christopher Award, Crusader Award Service Award

Jarin K.M. Manuel Maleah C. Miller Kross B.E.B. Daoang Brother Thomas B. Regan Brother Thomas B. Regan Thomas B. Rowland Service Scholar Athlete Award Scholar Athlete Award Award 10 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 1, 2016

Lucyvette Padro kisses her son Angel Candelario at his wake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, June 16. Angel was one of the victims of the shooting at the Pulse night club in Orlando, Fla.

CNS photo/Alvin Baez, Reuters Catholic response to Orlando: Pray, act, show solidarity By Carol Zimmermann to love our brothers and sisters action. Such treatment deserves prayer and a festive meal called Catholic News Service and welcome all. condemnation from the church’s “iftar.” “We must look at our own con- Some were critical pastors wherever it occurs.” Duffner was not alone in tying WASHINGTON — As Orlando, science” on this, she added. The Catholic Church also the Year of Mercy to the Catholic Florida, and the nation moves McGuire said that as the coun- that the bishops as has spoken out on the issue of response to the Orlando shoot- on from the shock of the June try processes the Orlando attack, Islamophobia, although there is ing. Mathew Schmalz, associate 12 nightclub attack, many are it should be “a moment for the a group had not still work to be done at the lo- professor of religious studies at finding that there is no set path church to rise and to be a source cal parish level on it, said Jordan the College of the Holy Cross in to find solace. not only of comfort but of some specifically noted Denari Duffner, a research fellow Worcester, Massachusetts, said But in the midst of collective advocacy and direction” for the that victims of at Georgetown University’s Bridge that realization should be first and mourning over the worst mass church and the nation. Initiative. foremost in the minds of Catholics shooting in U.S. history, the She urged church leaders to be the rampage were Duffner, a panelist at a June right now. Catholic Church had something even stronger in denouncing gun 20 discussion on “Faith, Hope and The challenge, he said in a to say not only about the sense- violence particularly as a pro-life members of the Courage in a Time of Fear,” spon- June 16 interview, is to ask what less attack on human life but also issue and also said the church sored by Georgetown’s Initiative it means to show mercy to the about finding peace in troubled should show “in every way pos- gay and lesbian on Catholic Social Thought and victims, those impacted by the at- times and showing solidarity with sible, its solidarity with members Public Life, stressed that Catholics tack and even the perpetrator. “It’s of the Islamic religion” based on a should recognize that they have the suffering. community. a difficult question but something possible backlash against Muslims a great opportunity right now Many U.S. Catholic bishops our faith requires us to ask.” because of the shooter’s religion. during the Muslim holy month of condemned the shooting at the Schmalz also said the often-re- The Catholic Church certainly measures are needed to control Ramadan and in the middle of the gay nightclub, which left 50 dead, peated phrase “Our thoughts and has grounds to speak on such is- the production and sale of small Year of Mercy announced by Pope including the shooter, and more prayers are with you” is a valid than 50 others injured. Some sues based on the catechism and arms and light weapons. Francis to come together even if other church documents, said Tapie also mentioned a 1986 just in conversation. one if it is taken seriously. were critical that the bishops as a “A lot of people are saying we group had not specifically noted Matthew Tapie, director of the letter to the world’s Catholic Practical tips to continue the don’t need prayer, we need ac- that victims of the rampage were Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies bishops issued by the Vatican relationship, she said, would tion,” but the two aren’t mutually members of the gay and lesbian at St. Leo University in Florida. Congregation for the Doctrine of include praying for Muslims at exclusive, he said. As he sees it, community. He said the Catechism of the the Faith that addressed violence Sunday Mass and Catholic groups prayer can be a way of making Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Catholic Church states that public toward gays. The letter said it is hosting “iftar” meals for Muslims. what people do become more Cupich took the lead in expressing authorities have the duty to regu- “deplorable that homosexual per- During Ramadan, Muslims fast meaningful because then it is in sorrow that the gay community late the sale of arms and Catholic sons have been and are the object from dawn to sunset, and break was singled out by the gunman. social teaching emphasizes that of violent malice in speech or in their fast in the evening with light of one’s relationship with He said he and the Chicago Arch- God. diocese stood with members of This view was echoed in a the gay community in the wake Christians must apologize for hostility against gays, pope says June16 webinar for Our Sunday Visitor called: “When Disaster of “the heinous crimes” in Or- Catholic News Service at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Pope By Cindy Wooden | Strikes: Helping Children Cope lando “motivated by hate, driven Francis closed his eyes as if in pain and shook With Tragedies, Disasters and Acts perhaps by mental instability and ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ARMENIA — his head in dismay. of Terror.” A participant asked certainly empowered by a culture Catholics and other Christians not only must “The church must say it is sorry for not hav- of violence.” apologize to the gay community, they must ask ing behaved as it should many times, many how people can support those Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. forgiveness of God for ways they have discrimi- times — when I say the ‘church,’ I mean we dealing with the long-term impact Petersburg, Florida, and several nated against homosexual persons or fostered Christians because the church is holy; we are the of the nightclub attack. other bishops around the country hostility toward them, Pope Francis said. sinners,” the pope said. “We Christians must say Joseph White, a child psy- similarly expressed sadness for “I think the church not only must say it is we are sorry.” chologist and catechetical author the gay community’s loss and the sorry to the gay person it has offended, but also Changing what he had said in the past to the based in Austin, Texas, said the pain they experienced because of to the poor, to exploited women” and anyone plural “we,” Pope Francis said that a gay person, first thing to do is pray, then vol- prejudice and hatred. whom the church did not defend when it could, “who has good will and is seeking God, who are unteer or contribute with charities That’s a start, some say, hoping he told reporters June 26. we to judge him?” responding to the tragedy. those messages will begin to dif- Spending close to an hour answering ques- The Catechism of the Catholic Church is If you live in Orlando, show fuse hateful rhetoric that can lead tions from reporters traveling with him, Pope clear, he said. “They must not be discriminated support for those impacted, let some people to violence. Francis was asked to comment on remarks against. They must be respected, pastorally ac- them know you think and care “Church teaching does not reportedly made a few days previously by Car- companied.” about them, he said. say you should be evil toward dinal Reinhard Marx, president of the German The pope said people have a right to com- And if you don’t live there: people,” said Patricia McGuire, bishops’ conference, that the Catholic Church plain about certain gay-pride demonstrations “Look for ways to be a peace- president of Trinity Washington must apologize to gay people for contributing to that purposefully offend the faith or sensitivities maker where you live. Combat University, who said the heart of their marginalization. of others, but that is not what Cardinal Marx the culture of death with a culture the church’s message is the need At the mention of the massacre in early June was talking about, he said. of peace.” JULY 1, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 11 Pope Francis St. Mary Magdalene gets her own feast day By Junno Arocho Esteves celebrating “an evangelist who Catholic News Service proclaims the central joyous message of Easter,” St. Mary VATICAN CITY — Recognizing Magdalene’s feast day is a call St. Mary Magdalene’s role as for all Christians to “reflect the first to witness Christ’s more deeply on the dignity of resurrection and as a “true women, the new evangeliza- and authentic evangelizer,” tion and the greatness of the Pope Francis raised the July mystery of divine mercy.” 22 memorial of St. Mary “Pope Francis has taken Magdalene to a feast on the this decision precisely in the church’s liturgical calendar, context of the Jubilee of Mer- CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters the Vatican announced. cy to highlight the relevance Pope Francis speaks during the opening of the Diocese of Rome’s annual pastoral conference at the Basilica of St. A decree formalizing the of this woman who showed John Lateran in Rome June 16. decision was published by great love for Christ and was the Congregation for Divine much loved by Christ,” Arch- Worship June 10 along with bishop Roche wrote. an article explaining its signifi- While most liturgical cel- cance. ebrations of individual saints during the year are known Pope questions validity Both the decree and the formally as memorials, those article were titled “Apostolo- classified as feasts are re- rum Apostola” (“Apostle of the served for important events in Apostles”). Christian history and for saints of many marriages today In the article for the Vati- of particular significance, such can newspaper, Archbishop as the Twelve Apostles. Arthur Roche, secretary of the In his apostolic letter “Dies He says too many couples do not understand bond is for life congregation, wrote that in Domini” (“The Lord’s Day”), St. John Paul II explained that By Cindy Wooden revised text always is given to the a divorced and civilly remar- the “commemoration of the Catholic News Service pope himself. That happened in ried person, Pope Benedict had saints does not obscure the this case, therefore the published responded, “I would say that a centrality of Christ, but on the ROME — Because most people text was approved expressly by particularly painful situation is contrary extols it, demonstrat- today do not understand that the pope.” that of those who were married ing as it does the power of the sacramental marriage really is Attitudes toward marriage are in the church, but were not really redemption wrought by him.” a bond that binds them to each influenced strongly by social ex- believers and did so just for tradi- Preaching about St. Mary other for life, many marriages pectations, the pope said, telling tion, and then finding themselves Magdalene, Pope Francis high- today can be considered invalid, the story of a young man who in a new, nonvalid marriage, lighted Christ’s mercy toward Pope Francis said. told the pope he and his fiancee convert, find the faith and feel a woman who was “exploited Raising a point he has raised had not celebrated their wedding excluded from the sacrament.” and despised by those who before, and one also raised by yet because they were looking for Pope Benedict said that when believed they were righteous,” now-retired Pope Benedict XVI, a church with decor that would he was prefect of the Congrega- but she was loved and for- Pope Francis insisted June 16 go well with her dress. “These tion for the Doctrine of the Faith given by him. that the validity of a marriage are people’s concerns,” the pope he asked several bishops’ confer- Her tears at Christ’s empty implies that a couple understands said. “How can we change this? I ences and experts to study the that sacramental marriage is a don’t know.” problem, which in effect was “a CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec tomb are a reminder that St. Mary Magdalene is shown “sometimes in our lives, tears bond that truly binds them to Pope Francis told participants sacrament celebrated without meditating on the crucifix in this are the lenses we need to see another for their entire lives. that when he was archbishop faith.” painted wooden sculpture that Jesus,” the pope said April “We are living in a culture of of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he He said he had thought that is part of The Sacred Made Real 2, 2013, during Mass in his the provisional,” he told partici- banned “shotgun weddings” from the church marriage could be exhibit in 2010 at the National residence, the Domus Sanctae pants in the Diocese of Rome’s Catholic parishes because the considered invalid because the Galley of Art in Washington. Marthae. annual pastoral conference. strong social pressure to marry faith of the couple celebrating Answering questions after giv- placed on a couple expecting a the sacrament was lacking. “But ing a prepared talk, Pope Francis baby could mean they were not from the discussions we had, I told the story of a bishop who fully free to pledge themselves understood that the problem was NEVER judge, INSTEAD ... said a university graduate came to each other for life through the very difficult” and that further to him saying he wanted to be a sacrament. study was necessary. priest, but only for 10 years. It was important, he said, that According to the Code of Can- Look in your mirror The idea of commitments the couples were not abandoned, on Law, “For matrimonial consent being temporary “occurs every- but were assisted by the church. to exist, the contracting parties first; then you will see clearly By Junno Arocho Esteves where, even in priestly and reli- Many of them, he said, “after must be at least not ignorant Catholic News Service to remove the splinter from gious life. The provisional. And two or three years would marry. that marriage is a permanent your brother’s eye,” Jesus for this reason a large majority of I would watch them enter the partnership between a man and VATICAN CITY — Christians says. sacramental marriages are null. church — dad, mom and the child a woman ordered to the procre- must take a good look at their Pope Francis said it is clear They say ‘yes, for my whole life,’ holding their hands. They knew ation of offspring by means of own sins before calling out that Jesus “gets a little bit but they do not know what they well what they were doing.” some sexual cooperation.” their neighbor’s faults, Pope angry here” and is reminding are saying because they have a “The crisis of marriage is be- In a formal speech in 2015 Francis said. the disciples that those who different culture,” he said. cause people do not know what to the Roman Rota, a marriage “Look at yourself in the judge put themselves “in God’s The Vatican press office, pub- the sacrament is, the beauty of tribunal, Pope Francis said: “The mirror, not to put on makeup place.” lishing a transcript the next day, the sacrament; they do not know judge, in pondering the validity so your wrinkles can’t be seen; “This is why it is so awful adjusted the pope’s words to that it is indissoluble, that it is of the consent expressed, must no, that’s not (Jesus’) advice. to judge. Only God can judge, read, “A part of our sacramental for one’s entire life,” he said. “It’s take into account the context of Look at yourself in the mirror only him! We are called to marriages are null because they difficult.” values and of faith — their pres- to see yourself as you are,” the love, to understand, to pray for (the spouses) say, ‘Yes, for my Meeting in July 2005 with ence or absence — in which the pope said June 20 during the others when we see things that whole life,’ but they do not know priests in northern Italy, Pope intent to marry was formed. In Mass in the chapel of the Do- are not good and also to speak what they are saying because Benedict also raised the ques- fact, ignorance of the contents mus Sanctae Marthae. to them. But never to judge. they have a different culture.” tion of the validity of marriages of the faith could lead to what The day’s Gospel reading Never. If we judge, this is hy- Jesuit Father Federico Lom- that, while performed in church, the code (of canon law) calls an from St. Matthew recounted pocrisy,” he said. bardi, Vatican spokesman, said bound together two baptized error conditioning the will. This Jesus telling his disciples to When God judges, he transcripts of the pope’s off-the- Catholics who had little under- eventuality is not to be consid- not judge so “that you may judges with mercy, the pope cuff remarks always are reviewed standing of the faith, the mean- ered rare as in the past, precisely not be judged.” said, adding that compared to for precision and clarity prior to ing of the sacraments and the because worldly thinking often “You hypocrite, remove the God, “our judgment is a poor publication. “When dealing with indissolubility of marriage. prevails over the magisterium of wooden beam from your eye judgment.” particularly important topics, the Asked about Communion for the church.” 12 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 1, 2016 Sister sisters Dorothy Santos followed a religious calling close to home. Tomboy Cecelia Santos, lit with missionary fire, wanted to go to China

Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Rosalyn. I never saw her as she missionary. As a sophomore in Any closing thoughts? Hawaii Catholic Herald was in Honolulu and I in Maui. high school I had the privilege of But I heard a lot about her from being interviewed by the found- SISTER CECELIA: I would like to thank my parents and family for Sacred Hearts Sister Dorothy Santos and Maryknoll Sister Cece- my parents and Sacred Hearts ress of the Maryknoll Sisters, the example and inspiration that lia Santos are blood sisters who grew up on a ranch in up-country Father Louis Boeynaems and Mother Mary Joseph, when she they gave me so that I was able Brother Lawrence who often made her visit to Maui. I asked Makawao, Maui. Sister Dorothy has been a religious 77 years working to come to the desire to be a mis- spoke on vocations at church. her if I could enter Maryknoll mostly as a classroom teacher in Hawaii and California. She now lives at sionary, and the Maryknoll Sisters Malia O Ka Malu Community in Kaimuki where she works on religious Sister Matilde often communicat- and she said, “That would be just ed with my mom. I remember my who first taught me and continue mosaics. lovely, dear.” to be my inspiration. I also would Sister Cecelia, 69, who spent four decades as a missionary in South mom’s beautiful Easter lily gar- den. Every Easter she would give How did you feel when your like to thank those in Chile who America, now resides with her Maryknoll community on Oahu Avenue sister entered the convent? taught me so much during my 40 in Manoa. She volunteers at St. Pius X Church food pantry. all of her lilies to the sisters at Sacred Hearts Academy for their years working among them. We In this interview, which took place in May, Sister Santos begins by SISTER DOROTHY: I was happy chapel. I remember how beauti- missionaries used to think that describing her younger sister. for her. That she was entering an we are being sent to serve, but ful the chapel looked. After I fin- order. Like I said, I really tried to ished high school at St. Anthony I have found that the people do SISTER DOROTHY: She is like a to 13 children. pull her into the Sacred Hearts, more for me than I do for them. I butterfly. She runs, doesn’t know School in Wailuku, I decided to but it wasn’t for her. We lived on a cattle ranch, enter the convent. appreciate that very much. how to walk. Sister Cecelia is full Grove Ranch, in Makawao. I SISTER CECELIA: I was only 7 SISTER DOROTHY: No way can of life. She was the 11th child in was a professional horseback SISTER CECELIA: I remember when she left for Sacred Hearts I compare my religious life with our family and I was the seventh. rider, bicycle rider, runner and that it was in the first grade at Academy in Nuuanu to fin- my sister’s, as I spent most of my As the baby of the family, she was everything you could think of. I St. Anthony’s that I felt the desire ish high school and enter the time in the classroom. But I re- spoiled by my brothers and par- was always climbing trees and to become a missionary sister. I convent. It was very difficult to ally am grateful for having been ents. And even though I tried to making my mother worry. I was watched the Maryknoll Sisters say goodbye. I missed her very able to prepare grade after grade convince her to become a Sacred a real tomboy. As the youngest, who taught us and I had a great much. However, I remember her of children in schools in Hawaii Hearts Sister, she was determined I feel I missed a whole lot as my desire to go out to China, to go being very helpful and spoiling and in Gardena, California, and to be a Maryknoller. elder siblings kept leaving home out to Africa, to go out some- me, carrying my books to school in catechism classes for their first “You could come join us,” I as they grew up. where to tell the whole world and taking very good care of me. holy communion. said. “No way,” she said. “Do you SISTER DOROTHY: She IS a tom- that Jesus is risen and loves ev- She was a very loving, protective I am also grateful for Karen think I am going to get up during boy. Sister doesn’t know how to eryone. I was full of fervor at that sister. Lucas, a dear friend who helped the night?” she said, referring to walk. If we have stairs, she runs. age. But I didn’t want anyone to me begin the journey of mosaic the perpetual adoration observed And everyone envies her. know I wanted to become a nun. How did your parents feel making with the Sacred Heart by the sisters at the time. I did Somehow though they knew and about your vocations? take her once with me to the noc- SISTER CECELIA: I’m 87 and would tease me. I would get very Sisters of which the finished turnal adoration however. should be slowing down, but I angry and say, “I’m not going to SISTER DOROTHY: They were products have gone to many places around the world spread- SISTER CECELIA: I almost passed am getting faster. (She grins.) become a nun.” so proud of us. They were so de- ing inspiration while continuing out! My system couldn’t take Anyway, I grew up with that lighted. What influenced your vocation? the stories of Jesus’ love. waking up at 3 a.m. to pray as desire. When my sister entered SISTER CECELIA: My mother and SISTER CECELIA: Regarding hav- I was only in my teens. Later SISTER DOROTHY: I actually did the convent, I was pulled in two father were very happy about my ing a Sister sister, it is a great on, when I entered Maryknoll have a relative who was a Sacred directions. I wanted to be near being a religious even though privilege and a wonderful op- though, the sisters also observed Hearts Sister — Sister Matilde her and my family, but I also was they really wanted me to be with portunity to be able to share our perpetual adoration. I was then Gouveia. She was the sister of really sure that I wanted to be a my sister, and closer to them. religious life. Even though we able to take my turn at night, When I left for Maryknoll in New and I really loved praying during have different rules and superi- York, that was the first time I had ors, Jesus remains. And to share those silent hours. We no lon- slept out of my house in 18 years. ger observe it as we don’t have this love of Jesus with my sister enough Sisters to go around the is very good. I’m inspired by her. clock. SISTER DOROTHY: I’m inspired What was life like growing up? by her. SISTER CECELIA: Before I was born, my mother’s sister-in-law died leaving several children. The youngest, Rosalyn, was 7 years old and taken into our home be- coming part of our family. When I was born, she took care of me like a mother. When I was 11, my mother’s niece died and left an 11-month-old baby boy who we also took in, so our family grew JULY 1, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 13 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME No one is excluded Catechesis Father Kenneth from God’s plan Doyle Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 QUESTION CORNER

he Book of Isaiah is the source of the first reading. In reading Why is my parish run as a dictatorship? the Book of Isaiah, or any Scrip- Is dialysis required? ture passage for that matter, it is Could you explain to me why Catholic parishes are I am curious as to the church’s Timportant to take note of the context in run as dictatorships and are not democratic? Priests Q definition of suicide and how which the work originally was composed. who act as dictators are driving young people to it may apply to my situation. I am The events, attitudes and personalities within go to non-Catholic services or to quit altogether. an 85-year-old male Catholic, and Q I have been diagnosed with third- these contexts in very significant measure influenced Priests are 9-to-5 employees who do not earn their salary; if what actually was written. stage kidney disease. When the The Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit, but its they were in the real world, many of them would be fired. disease progresses to the point of various individual authors addressed human con- As parishioners, we do not have ing for an increased role for the laity requiring dialysis, I do not want to cerns, and at times conditions of their own times. any say in how the parish is run, in guiding the plans and programs undergo that treatment. When this third part of Isaiah was written, God’s how parish revenue is spent or how of a parish, so a pastor’s role should I would rather die naturally — at chosen people were not living a life of ease and much the priest should be paid. At by no means be a “dictatorial” one. home or in hospice — and I have on plenty. Their kingdoms had been destroyed. They parish council meetings, we spend If laypeople really “have no say” file a medical directive that says so. had survived exile in Babylon. Somehow, given how a lot of time discussing issues, only in how your parish is run, that is an (My sister-in-law — also a practicing arduous a trip on foot across the desert that is now to have the pastor veto what we abuse and your grievance is valid. A Catholic — began dialysis, but the Iraq, Jordan and Syria, they managed to return had voted on. And rectories are be- lay finance council for each parish is treatment was so painful and life- home. What they found there was not a great relief. ing remodeled to look like palaces. mandated by canon law and helps changing that she suspended it and They had to struggle. I wish I could sign my name to this, to draw up the parish budget. Many chose to die at home.) (Baltimore) Nevertheless, the prophets, such as the author but I fear my parish would suffer parishes also have a parish council of the third section of Isaiah, reassured them. God The Catholic Church does not the consequences. (Wisconsin) to address the pastoral and other would protect them. He had promised to protect A require a patient to undergo administrative concerns. them. They would not die. If they were true to God, Let me take your litany of com- every medical procedure imaginable they would live. God would give them life. A plaints one by one — a list, by As to rectories that “look like pal- just to stay alive, particularly if that For its second reading, the liturgy for this weekend the way, which I needed to shorten aces,” that, too, would be an abuse. treatment might be excessively bur- gives us a passage from the Epistle to the Galatians. to fit the limits of this column. First, Jesus said (in Matthew 25) that densome. It depends on someone’s Galatians is a virtual treasure trove of deep and you are right: The Catholic Church each of us will be judged finally by medical condition, the treatment compelling revelation into the reality of salvation. is hierarchical, not democratic, and how we treated those in need, and itself and the prognosis. Salvation is in Jesus, and through Jesus. Christians has been so since the time Jesus Pope Francis said (at Christmas time In your case, dialysis would achieve salvation by their bond with Jesus, the Sav- gave to Peter the heavy burden of in 2013) that, “In imitation of our be considered an “extraordinary ior. primacy. That chain of command is Master, we Christians are called to means” and would not be required. Thus, this reading calls upon Christians to rejoice reflected today, with the responsibil- confront the poverty of our brothers It would only prolong your life for in the fact that salvation is within their grasp. It tells ity of leadership conferred on popes, and sisters, to touch it, to make it a short period, and the risks might believers to boast of nothing except that they have bishops and pastors. our own and to take practical steps well exceed the benefits. If, on been redeemed by the cross of Christ. It also re- One reads with interest the sad to alleviate it.” the other hand, a teenager with a minds them forcefully that they must tie themselves saga of “trusteeism” in the 19th cen- A priest who lives a lifestyle far kidney condition were in an auto to the redemption won by Jesus in the sacrificial tury church in America, when lay above his flock violates that com- accident and needed dialysis for a crucifixion. They must crucify their own instincts trustees held title to church property mand. short period of time to transition and sins and live in the model of the Lord. and assumed a host of other pow- And last, as to a priest’s schedule, back to relative health, that would Then, consolingly, the reading says that no one is ers, including the hiring and firing I have been a pastor now for 24 be a different matter. (You will prob- excluded from God’s plan for human salvation. Each of pastors. (One priest in Louisiana years, the only priest assigned to ably feel more comfortable, though, person must simply ratify a personal place in this plan was beaten by ruffians with the tacit a parish with 2,000 families and a speaking with a local priest and get- by turning to God humbly and without qualification. approval of parish trustees; among school; and I can honestly say that ting this same assurance in person.) St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the last reading. It is a his “sins” was that he had approved an 11- or 12-hour workday is the story about the Lord’s commissioning of 72 disciples, distributing catechisms to blacks.) norm, weekends included. So to Questions may be sent to Father Ken- whom Jesus sends to prepare for the coming of the At the same time, though — and your contention that priests are “9- neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. Gospel. especially since the Second Vatican to-5 employees,” my only response com and 40 Hopewell St. Albany, N.Y. Important to the story is the fact that the Lord Council — the church has been call- is, “Where do I apply?” 12208. methodically and carefully instructs these disciples in what they should do as they fulfill the commis- sion given them. They do not just simply go out on their own. Equally important is the fact that Jesus empow- Year of Mercy ers them to rid the places that they will visit of evil. The Spiritual Works of Mercy: Counsel the doubtful Demolishing evil is an ability belonging only to God. Jesuit Father The Lord gives them this ability. Richard Shortall, He also promises them that they themselves will left, a missionary not succumb to whatever destructive forces evil may of mercy for the bring against them. Jubilee Year of Mercy, talks with Reflection a parishioner at The mindset prevailing in our culture is curious St. Patrick and realizing the modern achievements in science. We St. Brigid Church can control many things, and being in control is an in Cooranbong, ideal, but our culture broadcasts the notion that we Australia, May cannot withstand sin, nor should we. Peace is sur- 27. Father rendering to our instincts and selfishness. Shortall, one of The culture bids us to overestimate ourselves, two missionaries suggesting to us that we are much wiser than we of mercy in Aus- tralia, is traveling are. True, much is known today, but much is un- throughout the known, and we still are subject to hurt and to death. Maitland-New- These readings tell us that eternal life, and peace castle Diocese in and joy in this life, are the products of salvation in a motor home God. to rural parishes Salvation and life in God await us in Jesus. that have no resi- The love of God in Jesus is tangible. As gifts to dent priest. us, and aides for us, Jesus gives us special teachers and leaders to guide us. They have the power, con- ferred by God, to lead us to true and everlasting life. CNS photo/Fiona Basile 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 1, 2016

Father John Catoir Spiritualife Being cheerful even in adversity n this post-Pentecost season, it is important to remember some lessons from Jesus: love, pray, go, teach. IAfter his ascension, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us. He wanted to spread his message to the world. He chose the Jewish festival of Pentecost, 50 days after Passover, to send his Holy Spirit to us. The Hebrew spring festival was about giving thanks for harvested crops. For us, it’s about saving souls. Love and salva- tion bring joy to the soul. We are called to joy- fully announce that Jesus is Lord. And to do

Freeimages.com|Marcos Santos that, we must put on the will to be a cheerful person. A cheerful heart is a shield against adver- sity. To develop such an attitude, you’ll have to Father Ron prepare yourself well in advance. Don’t wait Rolheiser for good things to happen. Good cheer is in the will; it is not in the weather. Decide now to take St. Paul’s advice to heart: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Youth today — who are they really? Christ Jesus” (1 Thes 5:16-18). Rejoicing begins with a decision and im- seminarian I know recently went to a party on a ity needed to sustain marriage and family. mediately turns into a prayer of thanksgiving. Friday evening at a local university campus. The In this, as in many other things, Pray for the grace of a joyful spirit. We want group was a crowd of young, college students they are caught between their cul- to be lifted above the turmoil of the world. We tural ethos and their own fragile want to live joyfully because we know God and when he was introduced as a seminarian, as securities. The culture trumpets a loves us and we want others Asomeone who was trying to become a priest and who had certain ethos, liberation from the Pray for the to experience the same. Today, our joy is an at- taken a vow of celibacy, the mention of celibacy evoked timidities of the past, complete with a smugness that belittles whatever grace of a traction for all to see. We, some giggles in the room, some banter and a number of questions it. But much of that smug- like many before us, live in a joyful spirit. time of turmoil. Some of us jokes about how much he must be missing out in life. ness is actually whistling in the dark. Deep down, our youth are We want to be face tougher realities than Poor, naive fellow! Initially, that lacks clear moral guidance and pretty insecure and, happily, this others. Some Christians, par- within this group of millennials, is fraught with over-choice). The keeps them vulnerable and likeable. lifted above the ticularly in conflict zones in good news is that most young peo- his religious beliefs and what this Maybe Louis Dupre, the retired the Middle East, live under ple, at the level of their real desires, the threat of persecution. had led to in his life was regarded philosopher who taught for some turmoil of the as something between amusing are not at odds at all with God, Some have lost their lives many years at Yale, captures it best and pitiful. But, before the evening faith, church and family. For the world. or watched others die solely when he says that today’s young was out, several young women had most part, youth today are still very because of the faith they people are not bad, they’re just not come, cried on his shoulder, and good people and want practice. And even if these things are not hap- finished. That’s a simple shared their frustrations with their all the right things. pening near us, we still share a concern for the insight that captures boyfriends’ inability to commit fully But, that isn’t always The culture well-being of those who are suffering. a lot. Someone can be to their relationships. so evident. Sometimes You may ask: How can anyone be joyful wonderful and very This incident might serve as a their surface seems to trumpets while trying to process the enormity of the evil likeable, but still imma- parable describing today’s young trump their depth so that liberation from that occurs in the world? No one can, but with people in our secularized world. who they really are and ture. Moreover, if you’re God, all things are possible. God can do for They exhibit what might aptly be what they really want is the timidities of young enough, that can you what you cannot do for yourself. called a bi-polar character about not so evident. We see even be attractive, the Don’t turn to booze or drugs to escape the faith, church, family, sexual ethos, the surface and, seen the past with a very definition of cool. misery. Put on your war face. You are a survi- and many other things that are im- there, our youth can ap- smugness that The reverse is also, often vor. It has been done by others before you. portant to them. pear more self-interested times, true: More than As a boy growing up in St. Joan of Arc Par- They present an inconsistent than generous, more belittles whatever a few of us adults suffer ish in Jackson Heights, in Queens, New York, picture: On the one hand, by and shallow than deep, more from our own bi-polar- I was old enough to understand that soldiers large, they are not going to church, blasé than morally sensi- questions it. ity: we are mature, but were fighting in a war against Hitler. There at least with any regularity; they are tive, and more religiously far from wonderful and was uncertainty about the outcome of the war not following the Christian ethos indifferent than faith-filled. They can likeable. This makes for and we were all afraid that the worst could on sexuality; they seem indifferent also manifest a smugness and self- some strange, paradoxical binaries. happen: We might lose. We lived in fear simi- to and even sometimes hostile to sufficiency that suggests little vul- So who is the actual young per- lar to what some feel these days when they many cherished religious traditions; nerability and no need for guidance son of today? Is it the person who think about terrorism and other acts of evil in and they can appear unbelievably from anyone beyond themselves. is wrapped up in his or her own the world. shallow in their addiction and en- world, obsessive about physical ap- But fast-forward to decades later and the slavement to what’s trending in the Promiscuity vs. fidelity pearance, addicted to social media, fear that seemed to consume us then is now a world of entertainment, fashion and Hence their bi-polarity: Mostly living outside marriage with his or distant memory. Thank God we survived. We information technology. Looked at they want all the right things, but her partner, smug in his or her own defeated the evil of our times and I’m confi- from one perspective, our kids today too often, because of a lack of genu- non-traditional moral and religious dent we will do it again. can appear irreligious, morally bla- ine guidance and their addiction to views? That, I believe, is the surface So, even though there are legitimate rea- sé, and on a heavy diet of the kind the culture, they aren’t making the appearance. The actual young per- sons to worry, and concerns that should make of superficiality that characterizes kinds of choices that will bring them son of today is warm, good-hearted, us work for justice in the world, we should reality television and video games. what they more-deeply desire. Sexu- generous and waiting, waiting remain people of good cheer no matter what, More seriously still, they can also ality is a prime example here: Stud- consciously for love and affirmation not only because Jesus asked it of you, but appear myopic, greedy, pampered ies done on millennials indicate that and waiting unconsciously for God’s because a cheerful heart is a shield against and excessively self-interested. Not most of them want, at the end of embrace. adversity. a pretty picture. the day, to be inside a monogamous, But this isn’t exactly the picture. faithful marriage. The problem is Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, Beneath that surface, in most cases, that they also believe that they can teacher and award-winning author, is you will find someone who is very first allow themselves 10 to 15 years president of the Oblate School of Theol- likeable, sincere, soft, good-hearted, of sexual promiscuity, without hav- ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be gracious, moral, warm, generous ing to accept that practicing 10 to contacted through his website www. and searching for all the right things 15 years of infidelity is not a good ronrolheiser.com. He is also on Facebook (without much help from a culture preparation for the kind of fidel- www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. [ JULY 1, 2016 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15 Kathleen T. Choi IN LITTLE WAYS Myfaith On my mind have a theory as to why so many Father celebrities have miserable personal Anastacio lives — too much free time. The first ‘Jun’ Postrano, thing stars seem to do is hire lots of diocesan priest Istaff. No more washing laundry, scrub- VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING bing toilets or cooking dinner. With the help of drivers and nannies, even child rearing takes little time. This staff supposedly leaves stars free to create. It Living a also frees their mind to focus almost exclusively on themselves, and that’s dangerous. From the time you and I became adults, most sacramental life of our thoughts have been directed outward. We think about our jobs, our spouses and our children. Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP We have fellow parishioners, friends and neighbors Hawaii Catholic Herald whose concerns concern us. And we try, we truly try, to think about God now and then. This blessed busy- always wanted to be a priest. When I was in the I am happy to serve here. In the Philippines, there ness leaves us little time to worry about whether Philippines, most of the priests around were Maryk- are so many Masses to be offered that priests are always we’re happy, realizing our full potential, or married noll Fathers. We did not have a local clergy then. too active. Here, Saturday and Sundays are, of course, to the right person. The Maryknoll Fathers were very active, visible mis- always busy. But the other days of the week afford much Celebrities, on the other hand, have staff con- Isionaries who built up the faithful through their work quality time for prayer and reflection. In my spiritual stantly asking, “What do you need? What do you across numerous churches and schools. In particular, I practice, the biggest strength is to reflect with the people. want?” No wonder they become so self-absorbed. A remember Maryknoll Bishop Joseph Regan who always I want to make sure that every sacrament I celebrate is few, God bless them, think about world hunger or took the time to visit my parish. He was instrumental in a part of my personal life. In living this encounter with global warming. Most, though, focus almost exclu- inspiring my vocation. Through the sacramental exam- Christ, there is a personal touch with the people I have sively on their own comfort and pleasure. ple of the Maryknoll priests, along with the Maryknoll been called to minister to. In Hawaii I am blessed with I see a similar danger in my own life. My kids are Sisters and later, the Dominican Sisters working in our plenty of quiet time which I consciously use to reflect on grown and living far away. I think about them and parishes and schools, today we have many vocations. the Lord and to deepen my relationship with him. By tak- my grandchildren, of course, but they’re not around Now, I am here in Hawaii to inspire others. ing the quiet time afforded, I have become stronger in my to dominate my thoughts. I’m blessed with an ad- My mother is from Kohala on the Big Island. She got priesthood. equate retirement income. Someone else cleans my married in the Philippines and had 10 children before This personal relationship is supplemented with home house and takes care of the yard. My husband does returning to Hawaii. I was baptized at Immaculate Con- study. I like to read the Bible and reflect on the Scrip- the cooking, and two people don’t make much laun- ception Parish in Ewa. Fast forward, I became a priest of tures. Each day, I spend some time reviewing the daily dry. I’ve got lots of time to think about me, me, me. the Diocese of Tagum in the Philippines. My life as a mis- readings in preparation for Mass. One of my favorite I pictured retirement as a period of quietly grow- sionary priest to Hawaii began in 1995 when I was hired parables to reflect upon is that of the prodigal son. This is ing closer to God. I would spend hours studying by Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo to work with the Filipino the same message imparted to us by Pope Francis — the Scripture and meditating. Instead, I spend hours ministries. That year was followed by 13 years of work message of God’s love and compassion, love and mercy. It reading mysteries, surfing the net and taking long on the Big Island as administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes is the love and mercy of the Father, God our Father. naps. Making time for God is as hard now as it’s ever Parish in Honokaa, St. Michael the Archangel Parish in been, as hard for me as it is for the rich and famous. Kona, and St. Benedict Parish in Honaunau. I then re- Father Anastacio “Jun” Postrano was incardinated in the Dio- Health issues present another spiritual challenge. turned to the Philippines. Recently having found out that cese of Honolulu on March 17, 2016. He is 32 years ordained All my friends (and/or their spouses) have at least all my family now lives in Hawaii, I came back. The Dio- and the administrator of St. Roch Parish in Kahuku and St. one thing seriously wrong with them. Every encoun- cese of Honolulu is now my family, my home diocese. Joachim Mission in Punaluu. ter includes an organ recital. Did you get your test results? How’s the new medication? When’s your surgery? Bill In the movies, illness brings wisdom and strengthens family ties. However, when you’re re- Dodds ally sick, it’s hard to think about anything or anyone YOUR FAMILY else. The routines of illness encourage self-absorp- tion. We seniors are forever checking our blood pressure, blood sugar and resting heart rate. We’re forever wondering if we have the energy to do all Marriage advice that lasts our errands and where we’ll find a bathroom. Every time we forget a name, we worry about Alzheimer’s. n 2003, my wife and I had been Then later in 2009, a couple of regret of what might have been. Maybe I’m wiser and closer to married for 29 years when we months after our 35th anniversary, Laugh with each other, not at my spouse. However, I’m also wrote a column on marriage that we wrote: We’re not saying you each other. Pray with each other I pictured often irritable, resentful, bored offered tips for newlyweds. don’t already know these things, and for each other. Talk to each and depressed. I find it as hard IRemember, we wrote, that the but, when you’re tired, when you’re retirement to remember God when I’m sick other every day of every week of sacrament is called “marriage,” not frustrated, when you’re angry — every month of every year of every as I did was when I was young “wedding.” Also, continue to trans- and all those things happen to every decade of every half century and quietly growing and healthy. form your wedding day promises husband and wife — it can help to more. At some point in the distant closer to God. The fact is, we suffer from into everyday compromises. Be fis- return to some of the basics. future, smile, shake your heads and spiritual attention disorder our cally prudent. Avoid being a “shopa- Remember that you’re not com- offer a little advice when there’s a Instead, I spend whole lives long. Our own con- holic” or a miser. When the hard petitors. If one person “wins,” both new bride and groom in your family, cerns are just more interesting times arrive, be on the same team. lose. Part of your role is graciously your parish, your neighborhood or than thinking about God. We Make it “us against them.” to help your spouse become a better hours reading workplace. have moments when we feel Keep in mind that thoughtfulness person, and part is to accept your close to the Lord, but much of Now, in 2016, the year of our mysteries and generosity remain the keys to spouse’s help graciously, to grow the time we walk by faith that 42nd anniversary, I look at those happy romance. Don’t hesitate to toward becoming the person God he’s somewhere nearby and that he cares about us. two lists and I think, “Yes, we got it get professional help (for your car, created each of you to be: his beau- Much of the time we only pray because we know we your health or your marriage). tiful son or daughter. right. Those are solid, practical sug- ought to. Also important is praying for Nagging is not gracious, and gestions.” Maintaining a relationship with the Lord is hard each and praying with each other. exactly who you think your spouse And it comforts me to realize that work, harder than marriage or parenthood. We have Stay friends, we said, and laugh should be may not be who God cre- even though Monica has died, over to be as disciplined about prayer, worship and study whenever possible but never at the ated him or her to be. those many years we learned that as we are about taking our meds or paying our bills. expense of another, especially your Like a fire or a garden, marriage a happy marriage is a bit of heaven Celebrity or ordinary joe, 30-something or 70-plus, spouse. Celebrate your anniversary! is a “living” thing. It needs to be on earth. We experienced that. And we need to regularly think about making sure that One year is a big deal. And, finally, tended regularly and that takes de- now I know that makes widowhood we think about God. don’t eat the top tier of the wedding liberate effort. Left alone or ignored, a bit of purgatory on earth. It’s only cake that has been in the freezer for it can turn into nothing but ashes temporary and it’s nothing that a Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen a year. Ick. or weeds, accompanied by the deep loved one in heaven can’t fix. Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo 96720, or email: [email protected]. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 1, 2016 Saints Oliver Plunkett Diversions 1625-1681 July 1 The son of Irish gentry, Oliver was educated by his 5) Prayers Cistercian cousin, Patrick Plun- Hawaii Catholic “Sub tuum praesidium” is said to be the kett, who took part in the 1641 rebellion. Ordained in oldest preserved Marian prayer. What Rome in 1654, Oliver stayed there to teach and re- does “Sub tuum praesidium” translate to view books for the Sacred Congregation of the Index. Harold’s Quiz in English? In 1669, he was named archbishop of Armagh and a) “Queen of Paradise” primate of Ireland. Over the next decade, he orga- July is here, quiz friends. It’s a great time way; behold, I am sending you like _____ b) “Mary, Have Mercy” nized synods, visited dioceses, opened schools and of year. Hope your summer has been among wolves.” c) “Hail, Holy Queen” confirmed thousands of Catholics. With a new wave graced so far with much sunshine and a) Lambs d) “Beneath Thy Protection” of English persecution, he was forced into hiding in spirit. Let’s get you further enlightened b) Doves 6) Church in Hawaii 1679. Arrested late that year, while visiting his dying with Catholic trivia bits in my latest c) Lions The feast day of the patroness of the Dio- cousin, Patrick, in Dublin, he was imprisoned until his quiz! d) Horses execution in London on trumped-up charges of trea- cese of Honolulu is celebrated July 9. Who is our patroness? son. Extant letters reveal a devoted and courageous 1) Saints 3) Popes a) Mary, Star of the Sea prelate who embraced martyrdom. © CNS The feast of St. Maria Goretti, patroness of True or false: Pope Francis was born in Italy b) Our Lady Queen of Peace rape victims and youth, is celebrated July 6. before his parents immigrated to Argen- c) Our Lady of Good Counsel She is often depicted in art holding which tina. d) Mary, Gate of Heaven flowers? a) True a) Roses b) False 7) Sacraments Schwadron b) Lilies Which of the following is part of the ordi- c) Carnations 4) Geography nation rite for a priest? d) Orchids The Roman Catholic Diocese of Owens- a) Laying on of hands by the bishop boro is located in which U.S. state? b) Fraternal kiss of peace 2) Scripture a) North Carolina c) Chanting of the Litany of Saints The Gospel reading for Sunday, July 3, b) Colorado d) All of the above comes from Luke 10. Fill in the blank c) Kentucky from the Scripture passage: “Go on your d) Washington Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) b, 4) c, 5) d, 6) b, 7) d

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