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Bishop ordains Oahu deacons, calling on them to be ‘salt, light’ Pages 10-11 Bishop Larry Silva places his hands on Jonathan R. Ocampo, ordaining Ocampo a deacon. Kneeling next to Ocampo is Raymond L. Lamb, who with Ocampo and four other Oahu men were the first of the diocese’s eighth permanent deacon class to be ordained Jan. 18 in a liturgy at the Co- Cathedral of St. Theresa.
HCH photo by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018 Hawaii Catholic Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 [email protected] Bishop’s page EDITOR Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 [email protected] REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz (808) 585-3320 Bishop [email protected] ADVERTISING Larry Silva Shaina Caporoz WITNESS TO JESUS: SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (808) 585-3328 [email protected] CIRCULATION Donna Aquino Thank God for students and teachers (808) 585-3321 [email protected] This is the prepared text of Bishop Silva’s to these students as if he alone could teach school challenges them to become teach- HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage homily delivered Jan. 14 at the Honolulu them all they needed to know. When the One ers themselves, going out to share the Good paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. 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January 30, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administra- Hana, effective August 1, 2018. vices Hawaii, Inc., effective immediately to MAIL TO tive Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Bishop Silva has appointed the following to December 31, 2020. Donna Aquino Honolulu; 11:30 am, Stewardship & Devel- diaconal ministry, effective immediately: The Members of HOPE Services Hawaii, Hawaii Catholic Herald 1184 Bishop Street opment Commission, Chancery; 7:00 pm, Fa- Ricardo Burgos at St. John the Baptist Par- Inc. have elected the following to the Board Honolulu, HI 96813 ther Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, ish, Kalihi. of Directors, effective immediately to August QUESTIONS? SSDC. Andres (Bambi) Emayo at Holy Cross Par- 31, 2020: Call Donna, 585-3321 February 1, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council, ish, Kalaheo. Gwen DeCoito Kamiano Center, downtown Honolulu; 1:00 Rafael Mendoza at Co-Cathedral of St. The- Carol Ignacio (reappointment) pm, Clergy Personnel Board, Kamiano Center; resa, Kalihi. Reverend Bob Stark (reappointment) JANUARY 26, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3 Replacing distrust with friendship Red Mass speaker urges civic leaders to open their hearts to immigrants and refugees
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald
In a talk full of autobiographi- cal detail, the head of Catholic Charities Hawaii spoke to Ha- waii’s public leaders about the courage and humanity of immi- grants and refugees at the annual diocesan Red Mass, Jan. 16 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. “I speak from experience,” Terry Walsh said, “that when one opens their heart to encounter- ing a stranger, smiling at a new- comer, or getting to know one’s neighbor, fear melts away.” “The distrust and apprehen- sion that may have previously existed is replaced by friendship and connection,” he said. Migrants and refugees, and society’s responsibility toward them, was the topic of the an- nual liturgy that asks the Holy Spirit to rain down wisdom upon Hawaii’s public servants. Bishop Larry Silva was the main cele- brant of the hour-and-a-half-long liturgy. The Red Mass was held for the first time in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on School Street be- cause the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, its venue for more than 60 years, was under construction. More than 30 lawmakers, city council members, government officials, military officers, police officers and others filled five Clockwise from top left: Catholic pews in the large church. Also Charities Hawaii president and CEO present were six leaders of Prot- Terry Walsh gives the keynote talk estant and Orthodox Christian at the diocesan Red Mass, Jan. 16 denominations. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Walsh linked his remarks to Bishop Larry Silva celebrates the Pope Francis’ “Share the Jour- Liturgy of the Eucharist; Senator ney” migration campaign which, Donna Mercado Kim, Senator Mike he said, calls for a “global effort Gabbard and Representative Henry to renew solidarity with migrants J.C. Aquino pray during the Mass; and refugees.” ladies from Hawaiian societies “Today, as much as any time in wearing lei. our history, this message of aloha is crucial, as the culture of wel- HCH photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz come is under threat,” he said. “Where would we be as a country if not for its rich history of wel- “Some come, knowing that coming immigrants from all over they will engage in back-break- the world?” ing labor, but are willing to do so because they want their chil- Family of immigrants dren and their children’s children Walsh, who has been the CEO to thrive,” he said. They come and president of Catholic Charities knowing they will be welcomed Hawaii since January 2017, used by compassionate people. his own family as an example. “But not all who come here “My wife wasn’t born in this find such a welcome,” Bishop country,” he said. “We have seven Silva said. “And so we need to re- foster sons who are Sudanese mind ourselves that our own sal- refugees. My mother-in-law is a vation depends upon our care for Vietnamese immigrant. My wife’s the stranger and the alien.” aunt is a refugee. My great-great for Refugees, he was deployed and see the reflection of God,” Two famous immigrants At the end of Mass, the public grandparents were immigrants to Kenya, where he interviewed Walsh said. “Peace be with you,” the bish- officials were asked to stand for from Ireland.” hundreds of the so-called “Lost “To learn about another human op said, welcoming the congre- a blessing. This, he said, “is a typical Boys” of Sudan, the victims of being from a different culture and gation. “We thank God for your “God of power and might, American family — a quiltwork of poverty, exploitation and war. realize that they have the same presence here today.” wisdom and justice, through you different languages, cultures and In spite of their tragic lives, hopes, dreams and aspirations as In a brief homily, Bishop Silva authority is rightly administered, ethnicities.” Walsh found the young men “full me is a profound bonding experi- spoke of two famous immigrants laws are enacted, and judgment In his more than 20 years in of faith, hope and dignity.” ence,” he said. to Hawaii, St. Damien who came is decreed,” the bishop said. social services, Walsh specialized “Their resilience was palpa- The Mass began at 9 a.m. with “to share the riches of his faith in He then prayed for the gover- in working with refugees, a pas- ble” and their aspirations high, a procession of Hawaiian societ- Jesus Christ” and St. Marianne nor and lieutenant governor, the sion he developed while attend- he said. When asked what they ies, men in black suits and red who “brought beauty, healing, mayors, legislators, judges, civil ing Chaminade University of Ho- wanted to be, “doctor, attorney, and yellow shoulder capes, and and freedom through her devo- officials, “and all others who are nolulu as an undergraduate and pilot, politician or pastor were the women in black or white muu- tion and love.” entrusted to guard our political meeting his wife’s aunt, a refugee most common answers.” muu and yellow feather leis, as “Of course, not all immigrants welfare.” from Vietnam. Walsh’s work led him and his an oli, a Hawaiian prayer chant, come with the noble motives of “May they be enabled by your Over the years, he has helped wife, Shari, to take in seven foster was sung. Father Damien and Mother Mari- powerful protection to discharge refugees from Haiti, Cuba, Viet- sons from Sudan. Ten deacons and 20 priests anne,” the bishop said. their duties with honesty and nam, Bosnia, Kosovo and Somalia “The most poignant part of my then took their places in the sanc- Some flee “tyrannical govern- ability,” Bishop Silva said. settle in the United States. journey was being able to look tuary decorated with arrange- ments or terrorists,” he said. Oth- “You can certainly count on As a consultant with the Unit- into the eyes of refugees and im- ments of red anthuriums and red ers seek better economic oppor- our prayers,” the bishop told the ed Nations High Commissioner migrants from all over the world carnations. tunities. officials in closing. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018
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Traditional Funerals~Memorial Service~Graveside Service~Cremation~Pre Planning JANUARY 26, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5 Comprehensive youth ministries that they have experienced a dras- Island parishes tic increase in the number of youth Confirmation candidates for 2018. develop new “We went from six youth who strategies for young were confirmed last year to over 50 to be confirmed this year,” they Catholics’ faith noted in an email. Their youth ministry gather- formation ings feature food, singing and praying, catechetical instruction, By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz small group discussion, retreats, Hawaii Catholic Herald vocation discernment and seasonal community service opportunities When Bishop Larry Silva an- such as visiting the elderly on Val- nounced in 2015 that the Diocese entine’s Day. of Honolulu would embark on the “One of the reasons for the in- “Original Order” sacramental ini- crease in the number of youth, we tiative, one of the biggest concerns believe, is because the youth them- pondered by parishioners, parents, selves are evangelizing other youth ministry leaders and catechists at their schools, telling them that was how the shift to administering they are doing fun things while Confirmation to young children learning,” the Fellners said. “Kind- would affect faith formation for Is- ness and recognition are a huge land teens. thing.” Local tradition for most Hawaii At St. Damien of Molokai parishes has been that keiki are Church in Kaunakakai, Rose Brito baptized in infancy then prepared said the transition to comprehen- for first reconciliation and Com- sive youth ministry was “not diffi- munion around age 7. Religious cult since we already had an active, education classes would continue ongoing youth ministry in place.” until young Catholics entered Parental involvement, however, is high school. Teens would then be a hardship, with families on the prepared for Confirmation with a Friendly Isle facing economic chal- two-year program of catechesis, lenges. community service, activities and HCH file photo | Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz On Oahu, Jonahlynn Sabado retreats culminating in receiving Local youth pray during the Mass for Diocesan Youth Day, 2016, at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. Parishes from Sts. Peter and Paul Church the sacrament. around the diocese are exploring ways to better engage Catholic youth in parish life, vocations and spiritual in Honolulu said their youth min- Many questions arose as the growth as part of the comprehensive youth ministry requirement for the Original Order transition. istry meets twice a month in small bishop proposed to change this groups. They cover topics such as sacramental timeline. Original Or- Mariology, the saints, scripture and der would take Confirmation out team-building. They also hang out of youth ministry — would doing diocese’s youths. and spiritual growth of each for ministry,” the U.S. bishops said. for movie or game nights and par- so leave a void afterward in teens’ young person. “Families, parishes and schools ticipate in service projects. parish involvement? How would ‘Renewing the Vision’ Empowering Catholic youth to cannot work in isolation if the “The youth were still eager and parishes provide support for the “Youth ministry takes place in live out their faith, the U.S bish- Church is to realize its goals.” happy to continually meet post- pivotal time Island youths face in a number of places — in the fam- ops said, involves partnerships confirmation,” Sabado said. “They their high school years? What are ily, in the parish, in our Catho- between youth ministries and di- Island progress continue to express interest to some best practices for keeping lic schools, and in peer groups,” ocesan vocations programs for Comprehensive youth ministry know, love and serve God.” young Catholics consistently con- Gomes said. “In each of these ar- discernment, as well as solid cate- in Hawaii has been approached in At St. Anthony Church in Kai- nected to the faith? eas, we’ll have to be creative in our chesis for youths to apply Catholic many innovative ways. lua, Nikki DeWitt reported that As part of the Original Order planning if we want to keep young values and teachings to daily situa- Office of Youth and Young their youth ministry “requires an transition, Hawaii parishes are people engaged in parish life, but tions and decisions. Adult Ministry director Gomes integrated school and parish ef- required to implement “compre- also in meaningful conversations Drawing youth into the faith said she has spent much time con- fort.” To keep everyone on the hensive youth ministry.” Accord- of faith.” community emphasizes healthy sulting with and training pastors same page, they regularly talk to ing to diocesan Office of Youth and Guiding the process is “Renew- relationship-building, communica- and youth ministry leaders. parents after Mass and have in- Young Adult Ministry director Lisa ing the Vision: A Framework for tion skills, and developing “a spirit “One challenge has been transi- cluded parent/family surveys in Gomes, sacramental prep “is one Catholic Youth Ministry,” a docu- of commitment” to parish and tioning our middle school religious the parish bulletin. ‘thing’ under the umbrella of youth ment written by the U.S. Confer- Catholic school activities. education into youth ministry,” she “I believe we are better posi- ministry;” there is so much more ence of Catholic Bishops in 1997. Fostering holistic growth, the noted. “The other is helping lead- tioned to welcome young people that Island parishes can do even “Renewing the Vision” out- U.S. bishops explained, means ad- ers of high school youth programs, into parish ministry,” she said. when Confirmation is no longer lines three major goals, seven key dressing obstacles young Catholics primarily preparation for the sac- Laurie Muñoz at Our Lady of the anchor for its youth programs. themes and eight necessary com- face such as poverty, racial discrim- rament of Confirmation, under- Good Counsel Church in Pearl City “Comprehensive youth ministry ponents for a ministry to effectively ination, social injustice and the in- stand what comprehensive youth said one of the biggest challenges is one where youth are empowered address the needs of young Catho- fluence of secular media. ministry is, and isn’t.” has been “changing the mindset of to live as true disciples of Christ,” lics. “Renewing the Vision” states Marie Ho of Our Lady of parents and youth, that Confirma- Gomes said, “where youth are “Too many communities do that comprehensive youth ministry Lourdes Church in Honokaa on tion is not the end of faith forma- welcomed and invited into par- not provide the economic, social is underscored by seven themes. the Big Island reported that the tion.” ticipation in the life, mission, and service and human development Effective youth ministry must be parish has a newly formed youth They’ve created a middle school work of our faith communities, infrastructure necessary for pro- age appropriate, family friendly, ministry as part of their efforts to ministry by separating youth in and where we are authentically moting strong families and positive intergenerational, multicultural, implement Bishop Silva’s diocesan grades 6-8 from elementary reli- concerned about our young people adolescent development,” the U.S. employ community-wide collabo- pastoral plan, “Stewards of the gious education. They moved high and walk with them on this jour- bishops noted. “These new chal- ration, supported by coordinators Gospel.” She said they are working school ministry to Sunday eve- ney of faith.” lenges can point to new opportuni- and teams with strong leadership, with religious education teachers nings. A multifaceted communica- Gomes shared her insights ties for ministry.” and creative with “flexible and “to incorporate more youth into tions network with in-person meet- about comprehensive youth minis- The three goals of comprehen- adaptable programming” based on our parish activities,” including a ings, after-Mass announcements, try with the Hawaii Catholic Her- sive youth ministries are: ever-changing societal needs. monthly “Youth Mass” organized meet-and-greet sessions with vol- ald Jan. 18. She also offered local To empower young people to The eight components of a com- by young parishioners. unteers, and continuous updates youth ministry leaders a chance to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in prehensive youth ministry are: ad- She advises other parishes who through the parish website and so- discuss how comprehensive youth our world today. vocacy, catechesis, community life, are embarking on comprehensive cial media has formed the parish as ministry is taking shape at their To draw young people to re- evangelization, justice and service, youth ministry to “find leaders who a “united front” to approach youth parishes. The Original Order initia- sponsible participation in the life, leadership development, pastoral are creative and patient. And en- ministry goals. tive, they all said, gives the entire mission and work of the Catholic care, and prayer and worship. thusiastic too.” “The bond of our school and community a fresh invitation to faith community. “The comprehensive approach At St. Michael Church in Kailua- parish is stronger,” Muñoz said. bear new fruits in the faith of the To foster the total personal is not a single program or recipe Kona, Rick and Amy Fellner said
Recommended reading: “Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry,” RESTORING U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (http://bit.ly/2Dy0LMF) Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series ORIGINAL ORDER over the next several months chronicling the Original Order transition. Articles in this series can Sacraments of Initiation resources and info be viewed online at www.hawaiicatholicherald.com 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018 Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Two homilies on immigration and encountering Christ he media often negative- comprehensible from a human that St. Marianne immigrated ly portrays immigrants. point of view. Having doubts and here “to better the lives of those However, in recent homi- fears is not a sin. The sin is to al- in whom she also saw Christ him- lies within two days of low these fears to determine our A prayer self as they suffered. She gave Teach other, Pope Francis and responses, to limit our choices, to The theme for the U.S. Bishops 2018 National Migration Week food to the hungry and drink to Bishop Larry Silva focused on the compromise respect and gener- in January, “Many Journeys, One Family,” draws attention to the thirsty, cared for the sick and connection between immigration osity, to feed hostility and rejec- the fact that each of our families has a migration story, some the imprisoned, and thus brought and encountering Christ. This tion. The sin is to refuse to en- recent and others in the distant past. Regardless of where we beauty, healing, and freedom column would like to share ex- counter the other, the different, are and where we came from, we remain part of the human through her devotion and love. cerpts from these inspiring homi- the neighbour, when this is in family and are called to live in solidarity with one another. The Mother Marianne Cope was this lies. fact a privileged opportunity to bishops shared the following prayer for all to use not only during immigrant who enriched our On Jan. 14, the World Day encounter the Lord.” National Migration week but all year long: lands with her faith and love.” for Migrants and Refugees, Pope Pope Francis concluded his Bishop Silva concluded Francis celebrated Mass in St. homily with these inspiring his homily with these inspir- Peter’s Basilica with immigrants words. Merciful and Loving Father, ing words. “We need to remind from around the world and fo- “From this encounter with We beseech you, open our hearts so that we may provide hospi- ourselves that our own salva- cused his homily on the Gospel Jesus present in the poor, the re- tality and refuge to migrants who are lonely, afraid, and far tion depends upon our care for invitation to encounter Christ in jected, the refugee, the asylum from their homes. the stranger and the alien, and the “other.” seeker, flows our prayer of today. upon our reaching out to those Give us the courage to welcome every stranger as Christ in our “Are we capable of recognizing It is a reciprocal prayer: migrants who are most in need. We come midst, to invite them into our communities as a demonstra- Jesus Christ who is asking to be and refugees pray for local com- to worship the God who has tion of Christ’s love for us. welcomed, protected, promoted munities, and local communities reached out to us in love, who and integrated? It is not easy to pray for the newly arrived and We pray that when we encounter the other, we see in her the feeds us, who heals us, and who enter into another culture, to put for migrants who have been here face of your Son, when we meet a stranger, that we take his gives us true freedom. We come oneself in the shoes of people so longer. … In this way, responding hand in welcome. to thank him for who he is, so different from us, to understand to the supreme commandment of Help us to live in solidarity with one another, to seek justice for that we might be more and more their thoughts and their experi- charity and love of neighbor, may those who are persecuted and comfort for those who are suf- like him. And we come to dedi- ences. As a result we often refuse we all learn to love the other, the fering. cate ourselves to the journey to- to encounter the other and raise stranger, as ourselves.” We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives ward that place he has prepared barriers to defend ourselves. Lo- On Jan. 16, Bishop Silva cel- and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for us from the foundation of the cal communities are sometimes ebrated Hawaii’s Red Mass with for ever and ever. world.” afraid that the newly arrived will civic leaders and servants. His Amen For the full texts of these two disturb the established order, homily reminded all that Saints inspiring homilies on immigra- will ‘steal’ something they have Damien and Marianne of Molo- tion and encountering Christ long labored to build up. And the kai were both immigrants them- please visit http://www.office- newly arrived also have fears: selves. He underscored that St. those who had little to eat, in ic in the populace, and in those forsocialministry.org/message- they are afraid of confrontation, Damien immigrated to Hawaii those who thirsted for the family who were imprisoned on that of-peace. judgment, discrimination, fail- “to share the riches of his faith love from which they had been isolated peninsula on the island Mahalo, ure. These fears are legitimate, in Jesus Christ.” “He is best yanked, in those who were sick of Molokai.” Your friends at the Office for based on doubts that are fully known for recognizing Christ in with a disease that caused pan- His homily also underscored Social Ministry
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However, tragedy struck when The newlywed said he asked Santiago, Chile, to Iquique Jan. 18. CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano Pro-life marchers want their message to transcend politics By Kurt Jensen added, involvement for others is Catholic News Service “more than a political stance, but should be seen as an ethic for all WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a sea of humanity.” of printed signs and huge student The University of Mary sent groups in colorful toboggan caps 200 marchers, clad in blue and at the March for Life rally, Ed York orange caps, on a 30-hour bus was an outlier. journey from the frigid northern He’d made the two-hour drive Great Plains. to the National Mall Jan. 19 from Gallic. who traveled sepa- his home in Martinsburg, West rately from New Jersey, began Virginia, not with a group on a attending marches with her fam- bus pilgrimage, but only with his ily when she was in elementary daughter Autumn and a small school. Live Every Moment homemade placard emblazoned “My parents showed us by the “As a Former Fetus, I Oppose way they lived” and dinner-table Abortion.” conversations, she said. “I’m very He stood out in his solitary ap- grateful for it. I think it requires proach, but York, who has attend- a lifetime commitment on the Make a Difference ed previous marches, didn’t mind. political level and the cultural “This is David versus Goliath, level.” all right,” he said. “The media’s Gallic met Vice President Mike in the Lives of Seniors! still pumping out some old stuff Pence at the Eisenhower Execu- about human rights. This (abor- tive Office Building before the tion) is going to end one day. But, march. “Our generation is very Join the St. Francis Healthcare System Team! you know, you have to be patient much behind him, and he has the in life.” support and prayers of many,” On a bright, sunny and almost she said. Personal Care Attendants spring-like morning highlighted Abby Johnson, a former by President Donald Trump’s Planned Parenthood clinic direc- Travel to clients’ homes within a designated remarks to the rally before the tor who now heads the pro-life region of the island to provide personal care march from the White House organization Then There Were Rose Garden and members of None, said culture change should and bathing services as part of the plan of Congress, there appeared to be have a higher priority than legis- care for seniors. Use your own vehicle. little interest from the marchers lation. in political questions. After all, “I actually think the pro-life Mileage to clients homes reimbursed. High they had all made their travel movement needs to separate it- school diploma, minimum two years experience in caregiving, preferably for plans long before they knew the self from the (Republican Party). list of speakers. That’s what we need to be fo- elders over 60, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, personal vehicle with “Certainly, to have the presi- cusing on: opening the tent and auto insurance coverage and good driving record, based on current driver’s dent show his support for March bringing more diversity into the for Life is encouraging,” said movement,” she said, citing pro- abstract. Katrina Gallic, a senior at the life Democrats in Louisiana who University of Mary in Bismarck, have tightened abortion restric- North Dakota. However, she tions there. Program Assistants Help with therapeutic activities in our adult day care programs. Serve as a primary caregiver for clients who need assistance with activities of daily living. High school graduate with two years of experience, preferably in an adult day care center, community health agency, or nursing home. Current CPR and First Aid certification.
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Tyra Lamb, wife of newly ordained Deacon Raymond L. Lamb, proclaims the first reading at the ordination Mass.
The Oahu candidates of the diocese’s eighth deacon class. From left: Gerald E. Streff, Jonathan R. Ocampo, Rafael A. Mendoza, Raymond L. Lamb, Ricardo M. Burgos and Glenn (Mike) M. Brown.
Bishop ordains Oahu deacons, calling on them to be ‘salt and light’
By Patrick Downes of Immaculate Conception, Ewa, candidates leading what turned Hawaii Catholic Herald and Gerald E. Streff of St. Jude, out to be a seven-minute-long Kapolei. procession and taking their plac- “You are called to be salt and The men, all from Oahu, were es in the church’s front pews. light in a very special way,” Bish- the first of a 10-member class be- Behind them were Knights of Co- op Larry Silva said in his homily ing ordained this January and lumbus, some in familiar plumed directed at six men in white albs February. The other four will be hats and capes, others in the in the front pew of the Co-Cathe- ordained in ceremonies on Kau- organization’s new uniforms of dral of St. Theresa, the evening ai, Maui and the Big Island. They suits and berets. of Jan. 18, moments before he make up the diocese’s eighth Following them were 35 per- ordained them deacons. deacon class. When completed, manent deacons and 40 priests Expounding on the words of their ordinations will bring the who all took their places in the the Gospel reading, the bishop number of active permanent dea- expansive white-marbled sanc- gave the deacon candidates their cons in Hawaii to 62, a number tuary dominated by its massive marching orders: to bring the that includes nine deacons from white crucifix. taste and radiance of Jesus to other dioceses working here. Closing the procession, Bish- prison inmates, to troubled mar- An estimated 900 people — op Silva incensed the altar and Deacon Gerald Streff bestows a white lei on his wife Valerie after ried couples, to a secularized and family members, friends, fellow greeted the assembly. a blessing of the deacons’ wives by Bishop Larry Silva. sexualized culture. parishioners, members of the dia- “Peace be with you,” he said. In a jubilant two-hour litur- conate community — packed the “We thank God for bringing us gy, Bishop Silva ordained Glenn co-cathedral to witness the ordi- together this evening.” (Mike) M. Brown of St. Jude Par- nations. The pews were nearly The ordination rite began HCH photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz ish, Kapolei, Ricardo M. Burgos full a half-hour before the start of after the reading of the Gospel of St. John the Baptist, Kalihi, the 7 p.m. liturgy and the mood with the summoning of the can- Raymond L. Lamb of St. John the was a happy buzz of excitement, didates. Baptist, Kalihi, Rafael A. Men- in contrast with the blustery wet “Let those who are to be doza of the Co-Cathedral of St. conditions outside. ordained come forward,” an- Theresa, Jonathan R. Ocampo The Mass started with the six nounced Deacon John Coughlin, JANUARY 26, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 11
Bishop Silva ordains Raymond L. Lamb a deacon with the laying on of hands.
The Oahu candidates of the diocese’s eighth deacon class. From left: Gerald E. Streff, Jonathan R. Ocampo, Rafael A. Mendoza, Raymond L. Lamb, Ricardo M. Burgos and Glenn (Mike) M. Brown.
The freshly ordained deacons embrace each other during the “fraternal kiss of peace.” Bishop ordains Oahu deacons, calling on them to be ‘salt and light’
director of the diaconate forma- The bishop also asked each a dalmatic. wives, inviting them forward to tion program. candidate to promise “respect Their dalmatics were each stand with their husbands. He then called up each indi- “Your witness of the and obedience” to him and his topped with a purple orchid lei. “May they continue the jour- vidual by name. Gospel of Jesus in successors. Bishop Silva then handed ney in mutual respect and love “Present,” each one said be- The men then lay face down each new deacon the book of the until they rest in your Kingdom,” fore stepping into the sanctuary the workplace and on the floor while everyone else Gospels, which they were now he prayed. facing the bishop. knelt and sang the long “Litany empowered to read, saying, “Re- Each deacon gave his wife a Then, vicar general Msgr. marketplace can be of Supplication” asking 40 saints ceive the Gospel of Christ, whose white lei. Gary Secor, in response to the … what others need to for their prayers and Jesus for de- herald you have become. May The bishop and Deacon bishop’s ritual questioning of the liverance, mercy and blessings. you believe what you read, teach Coughlin then announced rounds candidates’ readiness, said, “I taste and see how good The candidates then knelt as what you believe and practice of mahalos before the dismissal testify that they have been found Bishop Silva, proceeding from what you teach.” and final hymn. worthy.” the Lord is.” right to left, slowly and solemnly The other deacons in the sanc- After Mass, the new deacons The bishop concluded, “Rely- lay his hands, one by one, on the tuary lined up to give each of the greeted well-wishers outside in ing on the help of the Lord God —Bishop Larry Silva heads of Brown, Burgos, Lamb, newly ordained the “fraternal front of the co-cathedral as leis and Our Savior Jesus Christ, we Mendoza, Streff and Ocampo, kiss of peace” — a big back-pat- stacked ear-high on each of them choose these, our brothers, for ordaining them deacons. ting hug. That took a good five like at a high school graduation. the order of the diaconate.” He pronounced the ordination minutes. The neighbor island ordina- The congregation replied with others need to taste and see how prayer. After Communion, which the tion schedule is as follows: a reverberating “Thanks be to good the Lord is.” “Look with favor on these ser- new deacons helped distribute, Andres (Bambi) Emayo Jr.: 10 God!” and sustained applause. After the homily, the bishop vants,” he said. “May they remain Bishop Silva formally presented a.m., Jan. 20, Immaculate Con- Bishop Silva’s homily fol- took a seat in front of the altar strong and steadfast in Christ.” them to the congregation. ception Parish, Lihue, Kauai lowed. and, crosier in hand, asked the The six men were then helped “We congratulate our new Christopher S. Ribucan: 10 “You have tasted and seen candidates about their “resolve” by other deacons into their new deacons,” he said, to which the a.m., Jan. 27, Holy Rosary, Paia, how good the Lord is,” the bish- to accept the responsibilities of diaconal vestments, the stole church burst into applause. Maui. op said. “Your witness of the their new role. draped over the left shoulder “But they did not come on this Craig S. Camello and David Gospel of Jesus in the workplace To five questions, the men an- crossing the chest diagonally and journey alone,” he said, introduc- W. Watson: 7 p.m., Feb. 2, St. Mi- and marketplace can be … what swered, “I do.” the sleeved outer vestment called ing the blessing of the deacon’s chael Church, Kailua-Kona 12 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | JANUARY 26, 2018 The School News
1 HONOLULU Maryknoll High School We are pleased to honor navigator Nainoa Thompson next month as the 2018 Kekumano honoree. On Jan. 18, Mr. Thompson participated in a tree-planting ceremony symbolizing our school-wide commitment to Malama Honua, “care for the planet.” Maryknoll is the first school to make this statement of commitment, which was read by Kehau Gilliland (12th grade) and Joshua Arcayena (eighth grade). Mr. Thompson, president Perry Martin, 2018 Kekumano scholar Marisah Goo (11th grade) and students from EDITOR’S grades 3-12 planted the tree on the K-2 1 CHOICE 2 3 playground at the corner of Wilder Avenue and Alexander Street. The tree planting marks Maryknoll’s 90th Anniversary year and the 20th Anniversary of the Kekuma- no Award, and is also part of the Polyne- sian Voyaging Society’s Propagate Peace Project, which aims to plant 1 million trees around the world in commemoration of the Hokulea Worldwide Voyage. (Reported by Liane Hu Okumura) 2 HONOLULU Star of the Sea School On Dec. 6, our school held its annual school level spelling bee. Fifth through eighth graders participated in this fun, 4 5 exciting challenge. In the end, sixth grad- ers Malena and Anthony won first and second place respectively. On Jan. 13, both winners proceeded to the District Spelling Bee where Malena won the dis- trict championship! Malena now moves onto the State Spelling Bee held on March 9, where she will represent not only our school but our district! Congratulations Malena! (Reported by Roselyn Vicente Mc- Mahon) 3 EWA BEACH Our Lady of Perpetual Help School On Dec. 5, we participated once more in 6 7 the school-wide Science Fair. Every year students in kindergarten to 8th grade are encouraged to showcase their mastery of the scientific process. Each student from grades K-2 can choose between a research and display project. Students grades 3-8 focus on research projects. This is a two- month project, where the students and their families work together to explore the topic they have selected. The day of the science fair, all students are judged by three judges who then score their projects according to a strict criterion. Each stu- dent presents a hypothesis, an experiment where they prove their hypothesis and a conclusion. First, second and third places are selected from each grade and each category. Students who are selected from 8 9 grades 6-8 have the opportunity to repre- sent our school in the District Science Fair. We recognize all students for their par- bag of toiletries and each child chose all The school plans to obtain cases of water victory for its work on this year’s FLL chal- a salad garden growing lettuce, tomatoes, ticipation with a participation award and the toys that they wanted. It was a post- and non-perishable food items by asking lenge, Hydro Dynamics. The students were kale, radishes, carrots and cucumbers. congratulate the winners with ribbons at Thanksgiving celebration for our school, parents to contribute to their child’s class. tasked with thinking like scientists and Third and fourth grade have a salsa gar- a special award ceremony assembly. Pic- our way of thanking the Lord for all his A list of suggested items and amounts has engineers to solve a real-world problem den with hot peppers, sweet peppers, corn tured are first place awardees grades K-8. blessings. And it was a pre-Christmas been sent to each family, which include surrounding water sourcing, its delivery and onions. Fifth and sixth grade have (Reported by Patricia White; photo by Kahae celebration for the residents at the center, either a case of Spam, Vienna sausage, system and usage. The project required planted the Three Sisters garden contain- Maikai Iakopo) especially the children whose eyes bright- tuna or chicken, a case of canned fruits or them to develop a project piece and build ing corn, beans and squash. Seventh and ened when they saw all the toys for them. vegetables or an extra-large box of crack- an autonomous robot using LEGO MIND- eighth grade have a thriving Hawaiian 4 HONOLULU (Reported by Tess Reyes) ers. Parents are asked to be mindful of STORMS technology to complete related plant garden with ipu, ti leaves, kalo and Sacred Hearts Academy High expiration dates and to bring in items that hydro missions. The team not only ex- uala. The best part of gardening class is AIEA celled in the project and robot design and observing the kids having fun, laughing School 6 are long lasting. The school will purchase garbage bags, toilet paper and personal performance pieces of the challenge, they and gaining knowledge, said Mr. Jaramillo. Our air riflery team won the 2017 Ha- St. Elizabeth School sanitary wipes for all the homerooms. It is exhibited innovative thinking and solid The learners are excited to see their plants waii High School Athletic Association Our staff, parents and students from our hope and prayer that such a need will core values. Mentors Jennifer Arthur and growing! What’s next? Expansion! Mr. State Air Riflery Championship and the preschool to eighth grade participated in not be necessary, says Mrs. DeMello. … Kana Takahashi are extremely proud of Jaramillo has already built four more beds 2017 Interscholastic League of Hawaii this year’s Aiea Community Christmas this hard-working and dynamic team! for an herb garden. Students are learning (ILH) Team Junior and Varsity Cham- Parade on Dec. 9. Everyone was dressed Our Breakfast with the Bishop, Jan. 28 at 8 a. m., 10 a.m. and noon in the parish hall, Students pictured are Reese Machida, about turmeric, garlic, parsley, mint, thyme pionships. Senior Dorothy Sanidad in festive accessories as we marched up and sage. In addition, a healthy habits cur- will fund our Welcome Grant program, Madison Iwashita, Cadence Kasprick, was a repeat winner as the ILH individual Moanalua Road singing Christmas carols riculum, including study and practice of which offers parents the opportunity to Abegail Aguirre and Victoria Fang-Yee. champion and sophomore Morgan Har- and passing out pens and candy to the healthy eating and healthy living, is now choose St. John Vianney School over a (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) rison was the ILH junior varsity individual bystanders. The younger students had fun part of the weekly classes. Mr. Jaramillo and non-Catholic school and is exclusively champion. Dorothy Sanidad, Maile Fox riding on the trolley which their parents 9 KEKAHA Ms. Castillo wish to thank all of the parents available to new Catholic students. For and Quinn Lum were named to the ILH all decorated with colorful garland and lights. St. Theresa School and community who have given gifts from stars. The ILH coach of the year was Sacred Everyone had a great time! (Reported by more information, contact the school of- their heart for the creation and expansion When Malama Kauai offered principal Hearts Academy coach Carlton Lum. Pic- Sharon Nagasawa) fice at 261-4651. (Reported by Earl Walker) of this garden. It is the spirit of the parents, Wendy Castillo the opportunity to plant tured from left, Carlton Lum, Quinn Lum, teachers and community that keep our a school garden, she didn’t hesitate to say Clarissa De Smet, athletic director Ryan 7 KAILUA 8 HONOLULU school soaring to success! (Reported by yes. Malama Kauai pulled together funding Hogue, Dorothy Sanidad and Maile Fox. St. John Vianney School Sacred Hearts Academy Lower Wendy Castillo and Lehua Ham Young) (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) and a small team of planners to construct In light of the recent missile attack warn- School the garden beds. Mr. Adam Jaramillo, of 5 HONOLULU ing error, principal Mrs. Caryn DeMello Our Iconic Alert Squad, the FIRST LEGO the original garden planning team, offered has decided to better prepare our school League (FLL) team of sixth graders, won to implement a gardening class for grades St. Anthony School should such an event occur during school the first place championship award in ro- preschool-eighth. He jumped into this role On Nov. 26, students, parents and staff hours. Our plan is to seek shelter in the botics at the Hawaii FLL Expo on Dec. 2 at with his heart and soul! He and his classes visited the Family Assessment Center. A homeroom classes, with teachers and the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The team will created theme gardens that each child sumptuous breakfast was served for the students remaining indoors until direc- compete in April at the FLL world champi- works in during their weekly class. Kin- families and staff. Each family received a tion is received from government officials. onship in Texas. The Alert Squad earned its dergarten, first and second grade have JANUARY 26, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 13 Visit to Chile and Peru, Pope Francis tackles tough issues, urges compassion, unity By Barbara J. Fraser the importance you deserve.” Catholic News Service As on all his trips, the pope met with priests, religious and LIMA, Peru — Pope Francis seminarians, urging them to re- tackled politically charged is- member their roots, embrace the sues during his weeklong visit wounded world, maintain hope to Chile and Peru, decrying hu- and spread joy. man trafficking, environmental Speaking with bishops, he ad- destruction, corruption and or- dressed problems that included ganized crime in speeches before sexual abuse and divisions with- audiences that included political in the church. leaders. In Chile, Pope Francis met pri- At the same time, he called for vately on Jan. 16 with sex abuse unity, dialogue and coexistence survivors. He drew public criti- in each of the two countries, cism, however, for his defense of which have been marked by po- Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, litical tension and sometimes-vi- who has been accused of cover- olent conflicts. Invoking Mary, he ing up sex abuse by his former called for compassion, which he mentor, Father Fernando Kara- also demonstrated as he blessed dima. The Vatican sentenced Fa- a Chilean prisoner’s unborn baby ther Karadima to a life of prayer and consoled people who lost and penance after he was found their homes in devastating floods guilty of sexually abusing boys. a year ago on Peru’s northern After the pope told reporters coast. on Jan. 18 that there was no evi- He also acknowledged that dence that Bishop Barros knew the church must address its of the abuse by his mentor, and own problems, including sexual that the accusations were “slan- abuse, corruption and internal der,” Boston Cardinal Sean P. divisions. CNS photo/Paul Haring O’Malley said, “Words that con- “The kingdom of heaven Pope Francis blesses a pregnant prisoner as he visits the women’s prison center in Santiago, Chile, Jan. 16. vey the message ‘If you cannot means finding in Jesus a God prove your claims then you will who gets involved with the lives that infects everything, with the Rejecting “acts of violence paradigm that views Amazonia not be believed’ abandon those of his people,” he said. greatest harm being done to the and destruction that end up as an inexhaustible source of who have suffered reprehensible Pope Francis arrived in Santi- poor and mother earth.” taking human lives,” the pope supplies for other countries with- criminal violations of their hu- ago, Chile’s capital, Jan. 15. Over He warned political and civic also spoke out against the sign- out concern for its inhabitants.” man dignity and relegate survi- the next three days, he met with leaders in both countries against ing of “elegant agreements that He urged indigenous people vors to discredited exile.” young people outside the capital, the seduction of the “false gods” will never be put into practice,” to work with bishops and mis- Cardinal O’Malley, who trav- celebrated Mass among indig- of money and power and urged which he said is also violence, sionaries to shape a church with eled to Peru Jan. 20 for the 60th enous people in the southern city them to maintain unity by listen- “because it frustrates hope.” “an Amazonian face and an in- anniversary of the Boston-based of Temuco, and traveled to the ing to their people, including na- In Peru, 34 people died and digenous face.” Missionary Society of St. James northern desert city of Iquique, tive peoples, with their ties to the hundreds were injured in pro- The pope also linked envi- the Apostle, was among concel- which has been a magnet for mi- earth, as well as youth, migrants, tests by indigenous groups in ronmental destruction to social ebrants at the pope’s final Mass grants. the unemployed, children and June 2009, after the government problems, mentioning unregu- in Lima. On Jan. 18, he arrived in Peru, the elderly. passed a series of laws that could lated gold mining that has dev- In his public remarks to politi- where he celebrated Mass in The pope stressed the inex- have given timber, mining and astated forests and been accom- cians in Chile and Peru, the pope Lima and traveled to the north- tricable bonds between humans other industries easier access to panied by human trafficking for acknowledged the harm done by ern coastal city of Trujillo, which and the environment, telling indigenous people’s lands. At the prostitution and labor. sexual abuse, as well as the need suffered disastrous flooding a leaders in Chile that “a people time, then-President Alan Gar- He called attention to vio- to fight corruption not only in year ago, and Puerto Maldona- that turns its back on the land, cia said indigenous people were lence against women, urging his the public sphere, but also in the do, in the heart of the Peruvian and everything and everyone on blocking development in the listeners to combat the violence church. Amazon. it, will never experience real de- Amazon. that happens “behind walls” and Speaking to bishops in Chile, In both countries, the pope velopment.” Speaking in Puerto Maldo- “femicide,” the murder of women he warned against clericalism met with indigenous people and Both countries have seen vio- nado to some 2,500 people from that stems from a “lack of con- youth, clearly with an eye toward lent clashes in recent years over more than 20 indigenous groups, “The defense of the sciousness of belonging to God’s the Synod of Bishops on youth, large-scale development projects Pope Francis responded directly faithful people as servants, and scheduled for October at the in indigenous territories. to that accusation, which has earth has no other not masters.” Vatican, and the synod for the In southern Chile, Mapuche been repeated by government of- “A failure to realize that the Amazon in 2019. He repeatedly communities are fighting to re- ficials and industry executives in purpose than the mission belongs to the entire referred to the importance of the gain territory lost first to Span- other countries. church, and not to the individual earth, calling it “our common ish colonists and later to settlers “If, for some, you are viewed defense of life” priest or bishop, limits the hori- home,” as he did in the encycli- who moved to the area after the as an obstacle or a hindrance, the zon, and even worse, stifles all cal “Laudato Si’.” country gained independence. fact is your lives cry out against a the initiatives that the Spirit may “The defense of the earth has Native forests, sacred to the Ma- style of life that is oblivious to its because they are women, usually be awakening in our midst,” he no other purpose than the de- puche, have been razed for tim- own real cost,” he said. “You are perpetrated by men. said. fense of life,” he said. ber plantations, and springs and a living memory of the mission At every stop along his route, He urged Peru’s bishops to fol- The trip was the pope’s fourth streams are drying. that God has entrusted to us all: the pope was greeted by enthu- low the missionary St. Turibius’ to South America. It came at a There have been clashes be- the protection of our common siastic young people, many of example of being close to the time when politics in the region tween protesters and police, home.” whom were volunteers helping people, learning the local lan- are increasingly polarized and and attacks against landown- The pope listed a number of with organization and logistics. guage and culture, being a pas- political and economic problems ers, including a high-profile case threats that members of his audi- In Chile, he urged them to tor to his priests and encouraging have prompted many people, in 2013 in which a couple was ence had described to Amazoni- make everyday decisions about unity. particularly from Haiti, Venezu- killed when their house was set an bishops during an encounter their actions by asking, “What “Dear brothers, work for uni- ela and Colombia, to seek better on fire. the day before his visit. Govern- would Christ do?” ty,” Pope Francis told the bish- opportunities in other countries, Churches, both Catholic and ments and corporations promote He also encouraged them to ops. “Do not remain prisoners of where they often face discrimina- evangelical, also have been oil and gas operations, mining, continue their education and divisions that create cliques and tion. burned. Four churches in Santi- logging, industrial agriculture work for a better future for their hamper our vocation to be a sac- Various countries, including ago were firebombed just before and even conservation projects countries, while pointing to the rament of communion.” Peru, are also reeling from rev- Pope Francis’ visit, and a chapel without regard for the people liv- need for improved schooling and He also reminded the bishops elations of corruption, especially south of Temuco was set ablaze ing in the affected areas, he said. job opportunities. Education, he that the saint had made enemies multimillion-dollar bribes and three days after his visit. He linked the survival of na- said, should be “transformative” of those in power by confronting kickbacks from the Brazilian con- Speaking to an audience that tive cultures -- especially groups and “inclusive,” fostering coexis- “a whole system of corruption struction company Odebrecht. included both Mapuche people that continue to shun contact tence. and a web of interests” in colo- Speaking to an audience of and descendants of settlers, the with the outside world, many of In a moving encounter with nial Peru. diplomats and politicians that pope called for unity, saying, which live along the border be- youngsters in a home for aban- “Charity must always be ac- included Peruvian President Pe- “Each people and each culture is tween Peru and Brazil -- to pro- doned and orphaned children companied by justice,” he said. dro Pablo Kuczynski, who had called to contribute to this land tection of the earth. founded and directed by a Swiss “There can be no authentic evan- narrowly escaped impeachment of blessings.” He added, “We “Native Amazonian peoples missionary priest in Puerto Mal- gelization that does not point out a month earlier because of ac- need the riches that each people have probably never been so donado, the pope asked their for- and denounce every sin against cusations of influence peddling, has to offer, and we must aban- threatened on their own lands as giveness for “those times when the lives of our brothers and sis- Pope Francis called corruption don the notion that there are su- they are at present,” he said. “We we adults have not cared for you, ters, especially those who are a “social virus, a phenomenon perior or inferior cultures.” have to break with the historical and when we did not give you most vulnerable.” 14 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018 Alert prompts bishop to give general absolution to deacon group By Patrick Downes monsignor, but the priest did not Hawaii Catholic Herald answer his knock. So he walked the 50-or-so Bishop Larry Silva gave yards to the center’s chapel general absolution to about 45 where nine deacon candidates people in a deacon formation and their wives, there for the program in response to the alert weekend with their formation of an imminent ballistic missile team, were attending Mass. attack that put Hawaii in a state “I thought, ‘How can I make of panic shortly after 8 a.m. on myself useful,’” the bishop said. Jan. 13. By then the celebrant, dioc- It was the first time he had esan judicial vicar Father Mark ever performed the rite — the Gantley, was halfway through absolution of sins given to a the distribution of Communion. group of people at one time The group already knew allowed only in grave circum- something was up because Dea- stances, such as situations of con John Coughlin, director of great danger or imminent death, the diaconate formation pro- or for soldiers going into battle, gram, had showed a cell phone when private confessions are displaying the threat message to logistically impossible. Father Gantley while he was giv- “I am not in favor of general ing out Communion. absolution in general,” he told Some thought that perhaps the Hawaii Catholic Herald Jan. the bishop had died and were 16, “but that was an appropriate relieved when he walked in the use.” back door. “If there ever was an occa- Father Gantley continued the sion that was it,” he said. “It was Mass to the end without a men- scary.” tion of the alert. Bishop Silva was in his resi- “The first thought that came dence at St. Stephen Diocesan to me was that I am going to Center in Kaneohe at 8:07 a.m. finish Mass,” he said. “I am not when the Hawaii Emergency going to interrupt it.” Management Center sent this He did skip the leave-taking message to cell phones across song, however. the state: “BALLISTIC MISSILE That’s when Bishop Silva, CNS photo/courtesy TWITTER@wpugh via Reuters THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. who was wearing a T-shirt, A screen capture from a Twitter account shows a missile warning for Hawaii Jan. 13 in this picture obtained from SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. stepped forward to say he would social media. Bishop Larry Silva gave general absolution to about 45 people in a deacon formation program in THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” give everyone general absolu- response to the alert of an imminent ballistic missile attack that put Hawaii in a state of panic early Jan. 13. Time was of the essence. A tion. ballistic missile from North Ko- He decided to forgo the stole rea would take 15 to 20 minutes and skip the liturgy that accom- After giving a brief introduc- “Some people were visibly with three-foot thick concrete to hit Hawaii. panies the rite. tion about what he was doing, upset,” Father Gantley said. “I walls. The first thing the bishop did “I just thought, ‘Let’s get this he said the words of absolution remember one woman crying.” Thirty-eight minutes after the was attempt to alert a visiting thing done,’” Bishop Silva said. over the group. Deacon Coughlin said the ab- initial warning, the emergency solution was followed by a feel- management center sent an all- ing of peace. clear — the warning had been a “It was incredible calming for “false alarm.” everyone,” he said. That evening the deacon for- Eva Andrade, one of the dea- mation class had an unscheduled Join the pilgrimage con formation staff, called the two-hour “critical incident stress absolution “the most powerful debriefing” led by Blessed Sacra- reconciliation ever,” adding that ment Father John Keenan, a psy- Visitations of Mary she has received quite a few. chologist who specializes in such With optional Medjugorje extension “It was deeper, richer,” she events. said. “In that moment when you “It became very emotional,” 13 days | departs June 11, 2018 really don’t know (if you are go- said deacon Coughlin. One of the ing to die), your heart reaches biggest concerns of the couples $3,990 — Land only Accompanied by out for that forgiveness.” was that they “were away from Fr. 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Funny and foolish paro- from people who were truly anguished, I defense technology. He labeled the Jan. Ydies of that sentiment can still be seen in T-shirts on folks who only thought I’d best leave it alone. Besides I 13 false alarm a “perfect storm of circum- had notes on a talk by an interfaith com- stances” and called for the United States know about the Blitz from history classroom or movies. If a new munity leader who has strayed far from to make “a serious attempt at reconcili- local version, ripped from the headlines, hasn’t hit the market, I’d the Protestant pillar of belief that faith ation” as it has successfully with other be surprised. The calming mantra was playing in my mind at Mass alone gets you to heaven; he now thinks former wartime enemy countries. His performing good works, community ac- interview can be found at hawaiipublicra- last week just as father was saying the prayer that follows our com- tivism, defines faith as much as dogma. dio.org; click on news and look for “The munal recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. Some of us probably zone Turns out, that’s another column down Conversation” for Jan. 18. the road. There still didn’t seem to be anything out during it as we think ahead to the sign of peace and “auntie I have a lot of company in wanting for me to add. Who hasn’t chimed in? expects me to go over there and hug her” or “should I shake hands to put a damper on the drama. Enough How could I possibly match the parody already of the people whipping up worse by Frank De Lima to the tune of the Bee during the flu season.” anxiety, people plotting possible litigation, Gees’ hit “Stayin’ Alive.” Thanks, Frank, But it is a weighty prayer just now, a ject entirely. I thought I was in the shrug people spraying blame like acid. I just at least now I have something to hum in chicken skin moment — “deliver us Lord, and chuckle school of thought about the hope there’s lots of hugs being adminis- those wakeful middle of the night hours. we pray, from every evil … grant peace in seemingly neverending story of the button tered off camera, and that the “keep calm our days … may we be always free from bungling. and carry on” message is getting to kids. More sad than scared sin and safe from all distress.” I considered myself of that school of Especially to that child we’ve seen being My dark hours are more likely sad than That’s one of the texts in the current thought after my non-participation in the scared. I’m not stressing about what’s liturgy that makes me miss language non-event. Despite the continuing fallout ahead for us if the next phone alert is re- we used before the 2012 revision of the in professional media and on social me- ally real. I’m thinking of my brother who Roman Missal. Remember, it used to go dia, it didn’t seem to be column fodder for I feel sad and sorry that knows he’s dying of cancer and of his kids “protect us from all anxiety.” I recall a me. I was clueless at the time and caught there aren’t more people who celebrated Christmas with “last time” previous pastor who explained that some up hours late. And from conversations in mind. I’m thinking of families like mine anxiety is healthy, motivating us to plan, since then, I gather there were a lot of us. who do find strength who are anxious without the help of tele- strive, study, compete, be careful; so he Thank goodness, none of my family phone apps. would edit it to “unnecessary anxiety.” He on the Mainland heard about it in time and ease in God’s words Wrapped in my own gloom, I didn’t wasn’t the only priest to edit the text thus. to worry. That was my punchline to my realize how lacking in compassion I was. I “The Scriptures and the Roman Missal boring account of sleeping in until 9 a.m. about stress and fear. was exasperated each time someone had remind us that anxiety and distress are Younger generations in our group find it their 15 minutes of fame telling about part of the human condition,” said Father another mildly amusing chapter of the their fear and distress. I’m still suffering Patrick Carrion, in a column at the Our dinosaur elder who doesn’t turn on the put down a manhole — whatever has from second-hand stress after hearing Sunday Visitor Newsweekly site. He and TV in the morning and who turned off the happened to her. about people buying guns as their remedy other Christian writers cite many a Bibli- cellphone’s alarm app after being annoyed Despite all I read and heard on the for stress. cal text on the subject and, of course, we too often with rain and flooding alerts for subject, the voice of reason that resonated But then I got a lesson from a 4-year- know that the punch line of them all is to other islands or high surf updates irrel- with me came in a Jan. 18 interview on old grandchild of the Papa I just men- put our faith in God. evant to me. It gave the ladies at the next Hawaii Public Radio. Retired Air Force Lt. tioned. Her mother was reading aloud Looking to heaven for shelter wasn’t table at the coffeehouse the chance to do Gen. Daniel Leaf assessed how slight is one of those stories that adults know in the minds of even the most faith-filled will always end happily. It was a tale of a as they received the message that the sky mother duck who’d lost her ducklings and was falling in a few minutes. Especially the adventure that ensued as she searched those responsible for their children. Es- for them. At the end of the story, the child pecially students and visitors far from the sobbed and sobbed. “Why cry?” asked safety of their own homes. Especially for Mom, “the babies are found and safe.” all of us teetering at the brink of anxiety The answer was “But Mom, imagine how every day as we hear the world news. scared they were.” Now that we’ve all caught our breath Imagine how scared they were. The after that Saturday morning, there’s words brought tears to a mother who is good practical sense from Father Carrion, also a daughter anticipating a real life sad who can be found at osv.com. “There are ending ahead. My pillow is damp when I multiple remedies for anxiety and stress. think about it. There is the remedy to reframe whatever I hope everyone is finding tools to cope is causing the stress.” He was writing with anxiety, distress, fear. Tears relieve about people taking steps to prepare for the pressure. Humor helps put it in per- an exam, a job situation, but his advice spective. Talking about the feelings help to plan ahead was an echo of the advice share the load. Making even the small- we’ve been hearing from officialdom est plan of action can give a family some about laying up supplies, designating a sense of having a grip on it. If the finger- crawl space, preparing for the next mes- pointing, scolding and blaming have a sage about falling sky. positive effect in prodding authorities, “Unfortunately, we often don’t learn politicians, leaders to take steps toward from our experiences, and we see each protecting us and seeking peace and rec- anxiety-prone moment as unique, as if onciliation, hooray and thank God. no one else has ever experienced it, or I feel sad and sorry that there aren’t that this is a new one for God to handle,” more people who do find strength and Father Carrion wrote. “We forget to ask ease in God’s words about stress and fear. ourselves if we will be tossing and turn- Lent is time when we’ll hear Biblical guid- ing over this three months from now, not ance to survive this awful human afflic- remembering that in the large scope of tion of anxiety. Here’s a familiar part of things, it might not be worth all this nega- the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus telling his tive energy. Maybe learn from … the anx- followers “Do not worry about your life, iety-prone moment that the sooner you what you will eat, or about your body, invite God into the moment, the sooner what you will wear. Is not life more than the anxiety turns to serenity.” food and the body more than clothing? Can any of you by worrying add a single Clueless at the time moment to your life span? … Your heav- I recognized my own life in the priest’s enly Father knows that you need all these description of waking in the middle of the things. But seek first his kingdom and his night, mind churning the things you need CNS photo/Instagram/@sighpoutshrug via Reuters righteousness and all these things will be to do or failed to do. It’s what made me An electronic sign reads, “There is no threat” in Oahu, Hawaii, after a false emergency alert that added to you. Sufficient for a day is its change my earlier intent to skip the sub- said a ballistic missile was headed for Hawaii Jan. 13. own evil.” 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The unclean spirit Catechesis Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Father Kenneth Mark 1:21-28 Doyle QUESTION CORNER he Book of Deuteronomy furnishes the first reading for this weekend. Deuteronomy ap- pears in Bibles as the fifth book in sequence in the Old Testament. It is one of the Penta- Tteuch, the first five books of the Old Testament, all Do priests have a three-Mass-a-day limit? of them attributed to Moses. Recently I visited my home and so your local pastor was not darkness and reminds me of his In this reading, Moses addresses the Chosen Peo- parish in Ohio (Diocese “making up” a rule; the three-Mass love. I trust him and know that he ple, whom he has led, with God’s help, from Egypt of Toledo). I was there to limit was in place. has forgiven me, even though the where they were enslaved. He promises that God attend the 8:30 a.m. Mass (Interestingly — for many Catho- system has not. Even in prison, he will send prophets with whom the people can relate. Q on Dec. 24. Before Mass, the regular lics do not know this — a priest is If anyone presumes to take the role of prophet upon brings people into my life to en- priest announced that there would not strictly required to celebrate himself, or herself, without having been called by courage my spirit, so that I can live be a substitute priest for that Mass Mass every day. Canon 904 says for him and with the hope of pleas- God, death will follow because God always will take simply that “priests are to celebrate care of His people. because of the limit of “three Mass- ing him somehow. es a day.” (The regular priest was frequently” — although the same Mr. Jefferson City should ask to St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians is the canon goes on to say that “daily cel- source of the second reading. From the earliest days scheduled to do a different Mass see a priest who can offer him some that morning and then two Christ- ebration is recommended earnestly.” counseling and the help of the sac- of Christianity, virginity has been treasured. Chris- For genuine pastoral emergen- tians have never been forbidden to marry, although mas Eve Masses later in the day.) raments. The death penalty would My question is this: Is this “three- cies, a bishop is empowered to grant mean that Satan won, the prison all Christians are bound to be chaste, according to a dispensation even beyond the their state in life. From Christianity’s earliest times, Mass rule” a strict law of the church system won and God lost. It would or a guideline? (I had never heard “three-Mass limit” — such as the be cheating the Lord out of the re- however, some Christians have chosen lifelong virgin- situation you raise where a sudden ity for religious reasons. of it before.) If it’s a law, could it be demptive life he wants to give. overturned in an emergency? For sickness and lack of a substitute Let Mr. Jefferson City know that Corinth in the first century was a city notorious might compromise the need of the example, say a large parish with he is worth so much to God. He for its outrageous sexual excesses. Indeed, Aphrodite, faithful for the Eucharist. the goddess of love and carnal desire, was the city’s two priests had one get sick and no should help God by working with special deity. substitute could be found: Would a God is present in prison him, not against him. God loves this Paul saw virginity as a powerful Christian witness, Mass (or two) have to be canceled? man and is on his side. (Marysville, reflecting Jesus. From a more pragmatic point of (Williamsburg, Virginia) A recent letter in your column Ohio) view, he thought that Christians not obligated by mar- Q from an inmate in Jefferson It may come as a surprise for City, Missouri, has been in my heart I have chosen to run this let- riage and parenthood should devote much of their some Catholics to learn that ter not simply for the advice it time to God’s service. A in such a strong way that I had to A there is any limitation at all on the offers to the prisoner in Missouri, Put these two impressions together. The result is write. frequency with which a priest may but for a larger purpose: It shows the ancient Christian link between virginity and dis- (Editor’s Note: That letter was celebrate Mass. The truth, however, that every person is worthy of re- cipleship. from someone who had been in is that for centuries the church has demption and capable of it. The St. Mark’s Gospel is the source of the third read- prison for 25 years and was seeking regulated that number — primarily, Marysville inmate — obviously in- ing. It is an interesting story, the first of four refer- to have his sentence changed from to ensure that the Eucharist is cel- carcerated for a serious crime — has ences to exorcisms. life to the death penalty because of ebrated with the dignity and devo- evidently found a spiritual core deep First, Mark again reveals the identity of Jesus. what he termed his “unbelievable tion it deserves. within his soul. While Judaism has never required weekly attendance suffering” and the fact that his heart The current Code of Canon Law I am reminded of what Pope by Jews at synagogue services, going to synagogue to was “hardened” and he could not says that “if there is a shortage of pray together, and to learn the teachings of the Torah, discover any role that God might Francis said in 2015 while visiting priests, the local ordinary can allow was definitely a high ideal for Jews during the time of possibly have for him to play in a prison in Philadelphia: “The Lord priests to celebrate twice a day for Jesus, as indeed it still is among Jews today. prison.) goes in search of us; to all of us he That Jesus went to the synagogue, and on the Sab- a just cause, or if pastoral necessity I, too, am an inmate; I have stretches out a helping hand. It is bath at that, reveals the Lord’s extraordinary devo- requires it, even three times on Sun- served 23 years of a 15 years-to- painful when we see prison systems tion to God. He was perfectly obedient to the role of days and holy days of obligation” life sentence. I have been denied that are not concerned to care for Redeemer, further shown in his countless examples of (No. 905.2). three times by the parole board the wounds, to soothe pain, to offer mercy and love. In many dioceses, bishops have because of the “nature of the crime” new possibilities.” Seeing the Lord’s holiness, people listened. So, a given their priests blanket per- — which is a constant, unchang- dramatic moment came when a man “with an un- mission to invoke this “twice on ing fact, although I have changed Questions may be sent to Father Ken- clean spirit” appeared. This man recognized Jesus as weekdays, three times on Sunday” positively from the very core of my neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. the “Holy One of God,” affirming that Jesus has the option. The date to which you refer being. com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- power to do anything. — Dec. 24, 2017 — was a Sunday, God comes to me often in the bany, New York 12203. Exercising nothing less than divine power, Jesus orders the unclean spirit to leave the man and the unclean spirit obeys. The Beatitudes The people are amazed. No devil can overcome the power of God. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Reflection Thanks be to God, few people today would say that they, or great numbers of people, are “possessed by the devil,” although the church still teaches that such possessions occur. Still, sin is real. Evil is real. All sin is the mark of the devil’s involvement to some extent at least in any person’s spiritual life. An unfortunate reality of our own irreligious times is that fewer and fewer people have any sense of sin. Few regard themselves as sinners. They succumb to the age-old tactic of rationalization, abetted by this culture’s increasing rejection of any transcendent reli- gious principle, taught by any religious authority. They succumb to selfishness and often eventually to hopelessness in their hearts. They imprison them- selves. They cripple themselves. They rob themselves. Sin is not the consequence of freedom. It is just the opposite. Sin is no reward. It brings nothing but the bad. Jesus, the Son of God in the words of Mark, res- cues people from sin, forgiving them for sins commit- ted and pointing the way to holiness. Resisting sin, nevertheless, requires personal re- CNS photo/David Maung solve, equal to that urged by Paul in his message to People participate in the annual Walk for Life in San Diego Jan. 20. The march was held in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court the Corinthians. decision on Roe v. Wade to legalize abortion. Marches also were held in other cities around the country. JANUARY 26, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17
Carolyn Woo OUR GLOBAL FAMILY Spiritualife Plan B and some more s the new year is often the season for making plans, my attention was captured in a gift shop by a plaque that offers the Awisdom, “There is no Plan B.” I wanted it for my studio (my craft and work- space that I refuse to call an office). As strategy and planning are my professional trades, this quote conveys an urgent reminder to make this moment count, to not postpone actions until more favorable conditions descend and to hon- or our intentions with thoughtfulness, preparation and steadfastness. All good until a little voice protested, “Really, no Plan B? Isn’t your own journey a series of unplanned FreeImages.com | Asif Akbar moves: not only Plan B, but Plans C, D, E, F... too many to count?” My Plan A would not have led me to a field I have never heard of, nor serve in coun- tries I could not locate on a map! Father Ron Plans serve a function, but they can become “too much of a good thing.” Our plan can imprison Rolheiser rather than enable us; it can subsume the purpose it is meant to serve and become the purpose itself. Let me cite three ways this can happen. Many of us set and adhere to a schedule that ab- Reticence and secrecy as virtue hors interruptions. These cause us to fall behind and lose focus. They make claims on our time and atten- n all healthy people there’s a natural reticence about closed off and so that an individual tion that have already been spoken for. Interruptions flower or person takes on a certain require us to change our priorities: to pivot from revealing too much of themselves and a concomitant mystique which triggers a desire what I want to do to what another needs me to do; need to keep certain things secret. Too often we judge within us to want to uncover those from me to them. depths. Romance has its origins One of my mentors told me that interruptions this as an unhealthy shyness or worse, as hiding some- here, as does creativity, prayer and are my work and they are where life happens for an Ithing bad. But reticence and secrecy can be as much vir- contemplation. It’s no accident that administrator. It is the competition between tasks and people, and the choice defines what leadership tue as fault because, as James Hillman puts it, when we’re when artists paint persons at prayer normally they are depicted with is about. Scripture reminds us that angels may be healthy we will normally “show the piety of shame before their eyelids closed. Our souls need masquerading as needy interrupters. the mystery of life.” to be protected from over-exposure. Other times we hold onto our plan out of fear to Just as our eyes need to be closed make a change. It is what we know and it seems to When are secrets healthy and secrets. at times for sleep, so too our souls. offer certainty even though it no longer evokes joy when are they not? When is it But, as is the case with most They need time away from the and does not require passion. I know a young man healthy to “cast our pearls” before everything else, there’s another maddening crowd, time alone with who devoted eight years of study for an academic others and when is it not? This is side to this, a delicate balance that themselves, time to healthily deepen career he no longer finds fulfilling. He can think of often answered too simplistically on needs to be struck. Just as it can be their individuality so as to make sunk costs, try to stick to it and look for fulfillment both sides. bad to keep secrets, we can also be elsewhere. them richer for romance. No doubt secrets can be danger- too loose in sharing ourselves. We This sounds like servitude: a surrender of the Some years ago in an American ous. From Scripture, from spiritual- can lack proper reticence. We can spirit for the sake of pragmatism. It leaves dormant television sitcom, a mother issued ity in every tradition, from what’s trivialize what’s precious inside us. the freedom God has given us to discover that spe- this warning to her teenage daugh- best in psychology, and, not least, We can open ourselves in ways that cial something he has given ter just as this young person was from the various 12-Step Programs take away our mystery and make us each of us and to experience leaving for a party with friends: that today help so many people inept subjects for romance. We can Our plan can the best of ourselves as we back to health, we learn that keep- lose our depth in ways that make “Now remember your body is a tem- toil, sing and sparkle while we ing secrets can be dangerous, that it difficult for us to be creative or ple of the Holy Spirit — not a public imprison rather help build his kingdom. what’s dark, obsessive, and hidden to pray. We can lack “the piety of amusement park!” Inside that wit, The most insidious Plan within us has to be brought to light, shame before the mystery of life.” there’s wisdom. The mother’s warn- than enable us A is that which removes God ing is about properly guarding one’s x confessed, shared with someone, We all need to keep some secrets. completely from view. and owned in openness or we can Etymologically to keep a secret body, but the body is connected to Recall the rich man about never be healthy. means to keep something apart the soul and, like the body, the soul to build another barn for his harvest. There was no Scripture tells us that the truth from others. And we need to do that too shouldn’t be trivialized and be- thought whatsoever for what is enough, what is to will set us free, that we will be in healthy ways because a certain come fodder for recreation. be shared and to whom he owes his bounty. His plan healthy only if we confess our sins, amount of honest privacy is neces- Jesus warns us to not give to the is single-minded, not unlike ours when responsible and that our dark secrets will fester sary for us to nurture our individu- dogs what’s sacred or throw pearls saving turns into swollen portfolios that become the in us and ultimately corrupt us if ality, for us to come to know our to swine. That’s strong talk, but benchmark and metric for the efficacy of our plans. we keep them hidden. Alcoholics own souls. All of us need to keep what he’s warning us about merits In the realm of salvation, using a bowling analogy, Anonymous submits that we are as some secrets, healthy secrets. What strong language. The soul is a pre- his ball went into the gutter. sick as our sickest secret. Psychol- this does, apart from helping us cious commodity that needs to be Clearly, not all interruptions are good and we ogy tells us that our psychic health know more deeply our individuality, properly cherished and guarded. should be serious about our plans. I do think we depends upon our capacity to share is that secrets protect our mystery The soul is also a sacred commodity know the difference when the disruption and detour our thoughts, feelings and failings and depth by shielding them under that needs to be accorded its proper are for the good of others, for love, for God. We can openly with others and that it’s a certain mystique, from which we reverence. We protect that precious- hang our “Do not disturb” sign but realize that we dangerous to keep things bottled up can more richly offer our individual- ness and sacredness when we con- may be passing on God’s humor and the unimagi- inside ourselves. That’s right. That’s ity to others. fess openly our sick secrets and then nable destinations when God is the disrupter. wise. We derive both the words mys- properly guard our healthy ones. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us, “Many are the plans There are secrets that are wrong- tery and mystic from the Greek of the human heart, but it is the decision of the Lord ly kept, like the dark secrets we word “myein” which is a word used Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, that endures.” keep when we betray or the secrets to describe what we are left looking teacher and award-winning author, is a young child clutches to as an exer- at when a flower closes its petals or president of the Oblate School of Theol- Woo is distinguished president’s fellow for global develop- cise in power. Such secrets fester in a person closes his or her eyelids. ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be ment at Purdue University and served as the CEO and the soul and keep us wrongly apart. Something’s hidden then, some- contacted through his website www. president of Catholic Relief Services from 2012 to 2016. What’s hidden must be brought thing of beauty, of intelligence, of ronrolheiser.com and on Facebook www. into the light. We should be wary of wit, of love. Its depths are partially facebook.com/ronrolheiser. 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018 Christina Capecchi TWENTY SOMETHING On cracked knuckles and self-care he themes emerge predict- better care of myself so I can grow good soul in my feet” — and for an ably. When it comes to New more fully into the person God de- hour, their movement becomes mu- Year’s resolutions, we gravi- signed me to be. sic, heel to toe, toe to heel. tate toward the biggies: get St. Francis de Sales, the great Wednesdays are when my friend Thealthy, get organized, get a life. We 16th-century bishop and doctor of Roxane doubles down on self-care: vow to travel more, read more, save the church, is guiding my way. He hitting the treadmill at the YMCA by more and volunteer more. We con- was a prolific writer whose achieve- day and heading to an hour of Ado- jure visions of the expansive, to live ment was paved by patience and ration by night. life to the fullest. perspective. My aunt Jan also combines Scan Twitter and you’ll find a “Be gentle with yourself,” he prayer and exercise, often walking Father Phillip Ganir, multitude of plans. wrote. “It is unjust to demand some- as she prays the rosary. Reconcilia- “In 2018, I will skydive. No ex- thing of yourself that is not in you.” tion is another gift she embraces. Society of Jesus ceptions.” It might sound like the mantra “I like to have something on the “Put myself out there. Don’t be for an anti-resolution, a permission horizon to look forward to,” she (Jesuits) afraid of making a mistake.” slip to try less, but it contains the added. Her dream of walking the VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING “No more plastic bags!!” seeds for a more loving, creative Camino del Santiago, for instance, “I’d like my life to be as on point way, an abundance made possible requires that she stay fit, ready for as my eyebrows in 2018.” when you put on your own oxygen the opportunity. “And I like to prac- “I resolve to use my cookbooks mask first. tice the art of having fun!” Why Jesus more often!” I’m also entering into conver- As we settle into 2018, I’m pay- “2018 is the year we say goodbye sation with Catholics I admire to ing attention to the little forms of to my auto loan.” deepen my thinking and help my self-care that renew me: a citrus- “I’m just going to leave the past goal stick. I like to hear the details scented face scrub that makes me Christ? in the past.” of what self-care looks like in action. feel squeaky clean, writing thank- My inspiration sprang from three My pastor connects with friends you notes with a gel pen on card- Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP cracked knuckles on my right hand or picks up a good novel. My sister- stock paper, a pretty stamp, a morn- Hawaii Catholic Herald — the casualty of a biting winter in-law pours a tall glass of Fairlife ing prayer, a brisk walk, a hot bath. and dry skin. At first I ignored them. chocolate milk. I know it is pleasing to God when think we are at a point where the study of cat- But I nicked them enough that I For my mom, a full-time gran- we care for ourselves, recognizing echetics has lost its luster because we focus so finally took the time to bandage ny nanny, self-care happens on his great love for each of us and act- much on evangelization. Evangelization is very them. The simple relief that pro- Wednesday evenings when she joins ing on it. It may not be as dramatic important. However, now we need to get back to vided gave me pause. fellow 60-somethings at a nearby as skydiving, but it can be just as Icatechetics again because we have to ask the ques- This year I’m resolving to prac- grade-school for tap-dance class. profound. tions, “Why be Catholic?” and, “Why Jesus Christ?” tice the art of self-care — and to do They dance to Justin Timberlake’s The Catholic Church has a tremendous gift to share so within a faith-based framework, “Can’t Stop The Feeling” — “I got Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer with the world. And I want to do my part to share as a spiritual exercise. I want to take that sunshine in my pocket, got that from Inver Grove Heights, Minn. that. If we just need to be good, we don’t need to be Catholic to be good; we don’t need to be Christian to be good. When the church is broken, why be as- sociated with a church that is so human? But it is precisely because the church is human that we also see the goodness. We see the sin, but we also see the Effie grace. That is an important message for the world to hear. We are a broken community, but also a graced Caldarola community. That grace can be really transformative. FOR THE JOURNEY Last year I was missioned by my superior to pur- sue my doctoral degree in catechetics. With my mas- ter’s degree in music, I hope to help others discover God through music as well. As a full-time student, I Where gladness and hunger meet live in community with about 20 other Jesuits. Our residence is about a 10-minute walk from the U.S. ou may have heard this tion should be bountiful and full of sional — I’m darn close to being a Capitol. Some priests work in the high school; some before: “The place to which compassion, and that every woman germaphobe. are chaplains to a prison, a hospital, and to the U.S. God calls you is the place should be treated with respect. I tried to subsume my interior House of Congress. Others are former university where your deep gladness This was in the days before repugnance in my sense of the sa- presidents, and still others are serving in leadership Yand the world’s deep hunger meet.” pregnancy tests were available at credness of the moment, but finally for all the American Jesuits. It’s a strange, but won- That line is from Frederick every drug store or supermarket, so I realized this wasn’t working for derful collection of men. Buechner, an ordained Presbyterian we provided free pregnancy test- me. Worse, I wasn’t at my best for Living in common unity, one might think that it minister, theologian and author. ing. Just as with home tests today, those whom I hoped to serve. must be a very intellectual community. However, Most of us, within the context of these required a urine sample. Deep gladness was missing. So I the intellect is used for the sake of serving the Gos- our busy lives, want to serve God, Sometimes women would produce shifted my commitment and became pel. Areas of service include helping the poorest of whether it’s pursuing a whole new one in our office, or sometimes they the author of the organization’s the poor, the migrants, fighting for scholarships for career or just finding a volunteer would come in with jam jars full of monthly newsletter, something I en- those that need them, fighting for the faith in parts role. But sometimes we get bogged urine whose contents had splashed joyed and for which I had a wee bit of the world where it is diminished, and fighting for down in “what is God calling me through and permeated the soggy of talent. I also produced handwrit- the faith in a world of secularism and scandal. It is to?” and we stand still. paper bag they offered us. ten thank-you notes for every single a sense of being called to this mission that keeps me Maybe Buechner’s quote is a Taking the specimen, we would donation we received. going. good one to pray with during the run the test as we talked with the I loved this commitment. It was, When times do get hard though, beyond the new year. women about their fears and hopes. as the old saying goes, right up my natural homesickness which Filipino food, an L&L Discovering the world’s “deep Surprisingly, it was only with the alley. Barbeque plate lunch, poke or watching of old epi- hunger” isn’t a challenge. Every day, advent of HIV in the 1980s that the Often, we see a need, as when sodes of “Hawaii 5-0” can fill, I turn to the spiritual the news bombards us with the cry organization had belatedly begun the bulletin screams, “The faith music of Estonian composer Arvo Part. His “Spiegel of the poor in this weary world. We using latex gloves. formation program needs 20 more im Spiegel” is very good for meditation. He recently can all name organizations in our Sharing the result, either posi- teachers!” and we have a sense of won the Ratzinger Prize, the Nobel Prize in theology, town that need help, and we all tive or negative, was a grace-filled “have to.” Sometimes taking on a even though he has not written anything in theol- know our parish has hosts of minis- moment of intimacy with another “have to” project works out. But ogy. His style of composing is reflective of the long tries needing assistance. woman. Reactions to either result sometimes, an interior battle rages period of spiritual dryness he went through. Then We know where the hunger is. might be happiness, fear, joy, relief and gladness is missing. one day after praying with the psalms, he took a It’s that “deep gladness” part that and copious tears. We needed to be Questions to ponder in the new walk and heard the Lord saying to him, “You cannot requires some prayer. fully present to a woman at this mo- year: What kind of service would do this without me.” Years ago, when I was first mar- ment. bring me fulfillment and gladness? ried, I volunteered at a center that The problem: I wasn’t. Oh, I felt What do I do well? When am I shar- Father Philip A. Ganir is a Jesuit priest from Hawaii and offered help to women caught in the intense emotion and reacted ing at my best? What gets me excit- a Damien Memorial School graduate. He was professed unexpected, and sometimes un- with compassion. But I’m really ed to serve? Where will I be wholly in 2001, and ordained in 2013. He resides at Gonzaga wanted, pregnancies. I have always squeamish. Inevitably, I had a hard present to another? High School in Washington, D.C., and is in his first year felt that as Christians, our response time handling someone else’s urine. Answer those, and then run, do of doctoral studies in catechetics at the Catholic University to women experiencing this situa- I could never be a medical profes- not walk, to make this commitment. of America. JANUARY 26, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Saints John Neumann Diversions 1811-1860 January 5 5) Current events – sports Crosiers Hawaii Catholic Which of the following professional bas- A native of Bohemia, John ketball players in the National Basketball entered the seminary and was Association did NOT attend a Catholic high nearing ordination when he departed for the United Harold’s Quiz school? States. He joined the Redemptorists and served as a) Kyrie Irving a priest in New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania. In We are in a super short spell of Ordi- b) Elisha b) LeBron James 1852 he was named the fourth bishop of Philadel- nary Time, quiz friends. Here’s my latest c) Paul c) Damian Lillard phia. He founded more than 50 churches and greatly quiz to keep fresh your knowledge of the d) Micah d) Lonzo Ball expanded Catholic education. John had a fondness Catholic faith and its happenings. How for immigrants and knew six languages. His pastoral well will you do? 3) Sacraments 6) Church in Hawaii True or false: The sacraments of Reconcilia- Which of the following Marian titles DOES zeal was evident up to his last moments of life. He 1) Saints collapsed and died in the street at age 48. ©2018 tion and Anointing of the Sick are classified NOT have a Hawaii church named for it? Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Which Spanish saint is this quote attribut- by the Catholic Church as “Sacraments of a) Mystical Rose Bishops. ed to: “If I go everywhere with you, my God, Healing.” b) Our Lady of Lourdes everywhere things will happen as I desire a) True c) Queen of the Apostles for your sake”? b) False d) Mary, Star of the Sea a) St. Vincent Ferrer b) St. Ignatius of Loyola 4) Terms 7) Literature Schwadron c) St. John of the Cross Diocesan bishops of a country, usually ev- “The Long Loneliness” is the title of the d) St. Peter Claver ery five years or so, travel to the Vatican for autobiography of which Catholic journalist formal meetings with the pope. What are and social activist? 2) Scripture these visits called? (Hint: Bishop Larry Silva a) Father Andrew M. Greeley Which biblical figure was called by God to and U.S. bishops last did this in 2012.) b) Dorothy Day preach to the city of Nineveh, inspiring the a) Extra omnes c) Peter Kreeft people in the city to proclaim a fast and b) Ad limina d) Jack Kerouac repent from their sins? c) Interregnum a) Jonah d) Urbi et orbi Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) a, 4) b, 5) d, 6) c, 7) b
Movie review Paddington 2 thoughtful ways is rudely inter- The warm goodness and jaunty (Warner Bros.) rupted when he is wrongly con- joking are only slightly marred victed of stealing an antique book. by some ridiculous wordplay that This endearing blend of ani- Though imprisoned, he still may have a few parents frowning mation and live action finds the manages to exert his trademark momentarily, while the smallest much-loved talking bear of the charm on his fellow inmates, members of the family may be title (voice of Ben Whishaw) far including the jail’s initially fero- scared by a few action scenes. from his roots in the Peruvian cious hardened criminal of a cook Perilous situations, brief child- jungle, having settled into a cozy (Brendan Gleeson). ish anatomical humor.
(CNS/Harley Schwadron) domestic life with the very British Writer-director Paul King’s fol- The Catholic News Service human family (led by Hugh Bonn- low-up to his 2015 original, which classification is A-I — general pa- eville and Sally Hawkins) that ad- also features Hugh Grant as the tronage. The Motion Picture As- opted him in the first film. egotistical actor who makes him- sociation of America rating is PG But his routine of munching self Paddington’s nemesis, is once — parental guidance suggested. on marmalade sandwiches and again based on a series of books Some material may not be suitable Scripture search® helping his neighbors in small but by Michael Bond. for children. PAT KASTEN Gospel for January 28, 2018 Mark 1:21-28 Catholic crossword Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, ACROSS 28 Caretaker of the 53 Animal of Cycle B, when Jesus began to speak. The words sanctuary, sacred sacrifice in the can be found in all directions in the puzzle. 1 Biblical mount vessels, and altar Old Testament 5 Catholic French linens 56 Fine and delicate painter, Edgar CAPERNAUM SABBATH SYNAGOGUE 33 Bend 58 Salt deposit ___ 37 The Archdiocese 60 The Garden TAUGHT AS ONE AUTHORITY 10 ___ of Arc of Toronto is here 62 “In my Father’s 14 Data A MAN UNCLEAN SPIRIT 38 By the day ___ are many CRIED OUT NAZARETH KNOW 15 Very hard mineral 39 Charles Martel rooms” (Jn 14:2) 16 Lectern HOLY ONE REBUKED COME OUT saved Christian 63 “___ hardly wait!” 17 27th president of Europe here 64 Western pact AMAZED WHAT IS THIS OBEY HIM the United States 41 Set right 65 Top monk 18 Elector SPREAD REGION 42 Vapid 66 ___, vidi, vici 19 Window part 44 Loses on 67 Augury 20 Imitative one purpose, maybe 68 Numbers 13 FAMOUS 21 “___ Small World” 45 The New or The through 19 23 Letterhead abbr. C A P E R N A U M C H O Old 69 Formerly, 24 Not bass 47 Lawyer’s advice formerly R O B E Y H I M J O A H 26 Amer. 48 Teamsters et al. I A M A Z E D E D M S T Answer to previous puzzle DOWN E Y O E M J N E A E I A 1 Patron saint of servants Sunday Visitor 32 Visual assents Arizona D T H O O O K N A R H B 2 Not fitting newspaper, Fr. 33 Do paper work 49 Russian negatives O I C K Y U A L I A T B 3 Tender John ___ 34 Queue 50 Biblical tree 4 “Cheer, cheer for 22 “___ was in the 35 Good queen of 51 More pleasant old ___…” U R N L B E T P A N S A beginning, is England 52 Examines closely 5 Satan now…” 36 Leaves out 53 Nevada diocese T O O E L L S A N O I S 6 Chews the 25 You do this 39 “…and a ___ for 54 First man scenery before the altar W H R C W K E D U I T O every matter 55 Allot 7 Obtains 26 Jars under heaven” 56 Roundish R T N S P R E A D G A N 8 Space 27 “Same here” (Eccl 3:1) projection 9 Leb. neighbor E U G O G A N Y S E H E 29 One of two 40 Schiller’s “___ to 57 River in France 10 NT epistle epistles (abbr.) Joy” 59 Grow together N A Z A R E T H T R W T 11 Leave out 30 Jesus found 43 Apostle to the 61 Not (prefix) © 2018 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 12 Showing unusual Nathanael under Gentiles 62 Covering for the talent one 44 “Agnus ___” head 13 Founder of Our 31 Is not (slang) 46 Diocese in 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 26, 2018
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