Publication of the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal PENTECOSTToda y January/February/March 2001 Volume 26, Number 1

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Spiritual Formation ALLED & GIFTED Growing in faith ...... 7 What is faith and how do we mature in it? In Cooperators in the work of the Lord ...... 3 this new regular feature, Dorothy Ranaghan The role of the laity has shifted dramatically reflects on the basics of our spiritual lives. since Vatican Council II. Walter Matthews takes a look at the impact of the Decree on C the Apostolate of Lay People thirty-five years LEADERS FOCUS after its publication. Gifts for the church or gifts Taking it to the streets ...... 5 for the kingdom? ...... 9 Josephine Cachia describes how the Dio- Fr. George Montague invites us to take cese of Brooklyn took the celebration of the another look at what the charisms are and Jubilee from the churches out into the world. why they have been given to the church. The soul of the world ...... 6 The mission of Christ is carried out not just in Newsbriefs ...... 11 parish ministries and programs, but in busi- nesses and social structures as well. Deacon Chairman’s Corner 2 Friends of the NSC 15 Keith Fournier shares his experience of being called to mission in the secular world. From the Director 14 Ministry Update 15

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2 PENTECOST Today January/February/March 2001 We did not see or under- stand the seemingly limit- less possibilities of service as laymen and women…

Thirty-five years after the Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People: Cooperators in the work of the Lord by Walter Matthews

few weeks ago my family and I re- It would not be true to say that, by itself, the priest or bishop, but by the fact of our bap- membered the thirtieth anniversary Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People turned tism (and confirmation) each member of the A of my father’s death. When he was the church upside down or caused the Catho- church is called to mission and this mis- alive my father was an usher in the two par- lic Charismatic Renewal to be birthed. How- sion is not limited. “Lay men [and women] ishes in which we lived. He was also a fourth ever, along with the earlier Dogmatic Consti- have countless opportunities for exercising degree Knight of Columbus and served for a tution on the Church (Lumen Gentium), the the apostolate of evangelization and sancti- time as Grand Knight. I grew up thinking Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy fication” (n. 6) which involves “witness of that, if I wanted to serve the Lord in the (Sacrosanctum Concilium) and the then soon- life,” witness by word, and “renewal of the church, I could either become a priest or to-be-issued Pastoral Constitution on the temporal order” (n. 7). follow in my father’s footsteps and become Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et an usher and possibly a Knight of Colum- Spes), it did initiate a wave of renewal that Second, since “Christ, sent by the Father, is bus. Other options were simply not clear to continues to this day. In fact, our current the source of the church’s whole me nor presented to us as students. We did Holy Father has clearly stated that “the best apostolate…the fruitfulness of the not see or understand the seemingly limit- preparation for the new millennium…can apostolate of lay people depends on their less possibilities of service as laymen and only be expressed in a renewed commitment living union with Christ” (n. 4). A dead or women both within the church’s interior life to apply, as faithfully as possible, the teach- dormant faith will not accomplish the goal. and within her mission of extending the ings of Vatican II to the life of every indi- Only a living faith in Jesus renewed by “ac- kingdom of God in our society. vidual and of the whole church” (Tertio Mil- tive participation in the liturgy” and “divine lennio Adveniente, n. 20). love ‘poured into our hearts by the Holy A few years before my father’s death, how- Spirit who has been given to us’ (Rom. 5:5)” ever, things began to change. On November What did the Decree state? How are we in will empower us in the mission (apostolate) 18, 1965, the Second Vatican Council issued the Catholic Charismatic Renewal beneficia- to which we are called. the Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People ries and how are we called, even today, to (Apostolicam Actuositatem). It was an event- respond to the Holy Spirit’s impetus? Third, the Decree envisioned the growth of ful year as several other documents were is- group apostolates. Why? Because “the group sued including the very important Dogmatic First, with Lumen Gentium, the Decree as- apostolate is in happy harmony therefore Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Ver- serts, “inserted as they are in the Mystical with a fundamental need in the faithful, a bum), issued on that same November day. I Body of Christ by baptism and strengthened need that is both human and Christian” (n. was not quite fifteen years of age, a sopho- by the power of the Holy Spirit in confirma- 18). We are social by nature. Further, such more in high school. tion, it is by the Lord himself that they are communal life is a “sign of the communion assigned to the apostolate” (n. 3). Not be- and unity of the church in Christ” (n. 18). cause of any delegation or assignment by any ▼

January/February/March 2001 PENTECOST Today 3 Twenty-three years after the publication of “It is the Lord himself, by charist, a volunteer at an outreach to the the Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People, our homeless—or as a lawyer, businessman or current Holy Father commented in his ap- this Council, who is once businesswoman, laborer, farmer or CEO. All ostolic exhortation Christifidelis Laici (On the more inviting all the laity to are expressions of the apostolate. All are ways Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful unite themselves to him we extend the kingdom in the power of the in the Church and in the World), “in modern Holy Spirit. All are ways we are ‘leaven in times such lay groups have received a special ever more intimately, to the world” (Decree, n. 2). stimulus, resulting in the birth and spread consider his interests as of a multiplicity of group forms: associations, I do not know if my father caught this vi- groups, communities and movements. We their own.” sion of what he was about as an usher, a can speak of a new era of group endeavors of Knight, a father, and a steamship represen- the lay faithful” (n. 29). We in the Renewal tative. Perhaps he did. I know I have, and I are certainly part of this “new era of group in his important Call to Holiness: Reflections am grateful. endeavors.” on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal: “We are invited to be perfect as the heavenly Father Allow me to conclude with the Council Fa- On the eve of Pentecost 1998, Pope John is perfect because we carry within us that thers’ exhortation at the end of the Decree. Paul II spoke to a gathering of a half million life of the Father given through Christ in It is as relevant today as it was thirty-five people in St. Peter’s Square, participants and the Spirit, given without cost to us. We start years ago: representatives of movements and new at the top of the ladder, not at the bottom” The Council then, makes to all the la- ecclesial communities, and said: “Today the (p. 7). ity an earnest appeal in the Lord to give church rejoices at the renewed confirmation a willing, noble and enthusiastic re- of the prophet Joel’s words… ‘I will pour out Community? Who among us cannot testify sponse to the voice of Christ, who at my Spirit upon all flesh’ (Acts 2:17). You, to what is said in Fanning the Flame: “Bap- this hour is summoning them more present here, are the tangible proof of this tism in the Holy Spirit introduces those who pressingly, and to the urging of the Holy ‘outpouring’ of the Spirit.” have known it to an experience of Christian Spirit…It is the Lord himself, by this community that transcends anything they Council, who is once more inviting all The Catholic Charismatic Renewal was have previously known” (p. 18). the laity to unite themselves to him ever present in 1998 and these words apply to us more intimately, to consider his inter- as surely as they do to many other move- The call to mission is experienced both in ests as their own (cf. Phil. 2:5), and to ments and communities in the church, the urge to witness and, as Archbishop join in his mission as Savior. It is the birthed in the soil turned up by the Holy Cordes states, “one of the evident fruits of Lord who is again sending them into Spirit at the Second Vatican Council. ‘baptism in the Holy Spirit’ is the desire to every town and every place where he evangelize, to announce the Good News of himself is to come (cf. Lk. 10:1). He In 1980 and then again in 1995, the US salvation to the whole world.” sends them on the church’s apostolate, Bishops issued statements marking the an apostolate that is one yet has differ- 15th and 30th anniversaries of the Decree Finally, the call to maturity is experienced in ent forms and methods, an apostolate on the Apostolate of Lay People. Called and the Renewal as a call to a discipleship that that must all the time be adapting itself Gifted and Called and Gifted for the Third “makes stringent demands” (Fanning the to the needs of the moment; he sends Millennium both are built around four calls Flame, p. 12). To the new movements, in- them on a apostolate where they are to the bishops see rooted in the Decree and cluding the Charismatic Renewal, the Holy show themselves his cooperators doing in the Holy Spirit’s action in the church Father challenged: “Today a new stage is their full share continually in the work since the Second Vatican Council. The unfolding before you, that of ecclesial matu- of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord four calls—to holiness, to community, to rity. This does not mean that all problems their labor cannot be lost” (cf. 1 Cor. ◆ mission and to maturity—are not strang- have been solved. Rather, it is a challenge, a 15:58). ers to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. road to take. The church expects of you the Baptism in the Holy Spirit as experienced ‘mature’ fruits of communion and commit- Walter Matthews is Di- in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal sets ment” (Pentecost Eve 1998). rector of the National Ser- each one of us on a path that causes us to vice Committee. He is a respond to each of these calls. The soil tilled at the Second Vatican Coun- former member of the cil continues to bear fruit in the Catholic Pontifical Council on the With regard to holiness, the Holy Spirit Charismatic Renewal. The possibilities of Laity. within leads us to see and to bring to realiza- service (mission, apostolate) are many. We tion the holiness already planted in us at are called to the vineyard whether as a prayer baptism. As Archbishop Paul Cordes writes group leader, extraordinary minister of Eu-

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Taking it to the streets Diocese of Brooklyn Jubilee Celebrations by Josephine Cachia

n the middle of 1998 Bishop On March 25, 2000, the Feast music and spontaneous prayer. A I give thanks for you, great gifts Thomas V. Daily of the Dio of the Annunciation, we gath- keynote address was given by that you are, in this great organ- Icese of Brooklyn requested ered over 10,000 Catholic Chris- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, a ism that you are, the body of that the Diocesan Evangelization tians to honor Mary with the former auxiliary bishop of Brook- Christ—people of every lan- Commission form a subcommit- theme “And the Word Became lyn who is now bishop of the guage, culture and race coming tee to plan special events for the Flesh.” Two major parks in Diocese of Ogdensburg, New together to celebrate in our one Great Jubilee Year 2000. Monsi- Brooklyn and Queens were se- York. His talk centered on Jesus, faith.” Between seven and eight gnor Joseph Malagreca, the lected as the sites, and most the Lamb of God, reminding us thousand came out for that day, Bishop’s Liaison to the Haitian people traveled there by buses of Jesus’ words: “I am the lamb- displaying tremendous love and and Spanish Charismatic Re- arranged by the Jubilee Office. gate; whoever comes through me unity. newal in the Diocese of Brook- Our parishes responded with will be saved.” Holding before us lyn and pastor of Saints Joachim enthusiasm and joy, with each the image of the lamb-gate, People representing liturgical and Anne Parish, was designated parish recognized by the banner Bishop Barbarito proclaimed, worship and music, education, the chair of this committee. they carried. The rosary was “Open wide the doors to youth ministry, migration and Within a couple of months an prayed in at least fifteen lan- Christ—open wide the doors to refugees and apostolic organiza- office, director, secretary and guages and all joyfully sang the Jesus—open wide the doors to tions including Charismatic Re- budget were in place with the Ave Maria. In addition to the the Eucharist!” newal were molded together in support and approval of the rosary, Mass was celebrated in the power of the Holy Spirit. bishop. nine languages at various Barbara Shlemon Ryan, presi- Death and resurrection were ex- churches surrounding the parks. dent of Beloved Ministry, a perienced by all so that God It was through inspired prayer Catholic outreach for healing, could create something new. The and reflection that Msgr. Keeping in mind the vision of called the assembly to focus on rich diversity of languages, tra- Malagreca orchestrated the beau- Pope John Paul II, weekly pro- the healing power of Jesus. Li- ditions and cultures made these tiful and extraordinary events cessions and eucharistic adora- turgical dancers and members of events a treasure to remember. that followed. Pope John Paul II tion commenced the week after the Diocesan Theater Guild con- The event reminded us all that presented the vision of the Great the gathering. Parishes through- structed an altar at center court in the Father’s house we all have Jubilee celebration in delicate out the diocese were selected to which was to be used for eucha- a place; in Jesus’ heart we all and broad strokes of genius in form eucharistic processions and ristic adoration and Mass for the share a space; and in the Holy Tertio Millennio Adveniente, cen- to host eucharistic adoration. In Feast of Corpus Christi that Spirit’s touch we all find grace.◆ tering on “Jesus Christ: Yester- this manner every cluster would evening. The Aces Restaurant day, Today and Forever” (chap- join in the preparations for was converted to a chapel where Josephine Cachia is a member of ter 1, n. 2-8). In that same chap- weekly teachings and devotions. a large monstrance was sus- the National Service Committee. ter he recalls the action of the This continued for forty weeks. pended from the ceiling and She serves as Holy Spirit in Mary’s response to people visited throughout the Liaison for God’s initiative, the incarnation Our next major event took place day. The sacrament of Penance the Charis- of Jesus in Mary’s womb. In at Arthur Ashe Stadium in was available, and eighty priests matic Re- chapter 4 he states that the Great Queens, New York, on June 24, were on hand to minister. Dur- newal in the Jubilee 2000 will be “intensely the Feast of St. John the Baptist. ing the homily at Mass, Bishop Diocese of eucharistic.” We followed the “Behold the Lamb of God” was Daily addressed the people gath- Brooklyn.

photos: The Tablet, Diocese of Brooklyn Tablet, The photos: leader. the theme given for this day-long ered saying, “God knows you are eucharistic rally of multilingual good people, and are easy to love. January/February/March 2001PENTECOST Today 5 I had decided that I wanted now to give my John Paul II, the more I became convinced entire life to the Lord and to continue the that we were living in an extraordinary age mission so wonderfully and prophetically for the church, and through her, for the symbolized for me by Francis of Assisi, my world into which she is sent. lifelong, and now rediscovered, hero. I wanted to rebuild the church, and through My worldview and my theological convic- her to transform the world in Christ! I still tions began to undergo a profound change. do. I knew a deep personal call to evangeli- One of my tasks was to lead, or assist at the zation, apologetics and the genuine work of now famous (then acts of sheer faith) Christian unity. I considered myself then, Steubenville conferences. I led the first “De- and now, a missionary. fending the Faith” conference, and helped to plan “Lay Communities at the Heart of In 1972, after I left the Benedictine monas- the Church”, the last conference at which I tery, (discerning I did not have a vocation to would serve. celibacy), I transferred to the then College of Steubenville which was on the verge of an The conference was held in anticipation of historic renewal. The mission of Steubenville, the coming apostolic exhortation on the role and my participation in it, would unfold over of the laity. We invited leaders of almost ev- the next sixteen years. ery ecclesial movement, including Charis- matic Renewal, Opus Dei, Communion in Liberation, Cursillo, and many others. It was at that meeting where, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, “my eyes were opened.”

“The soul of the world” For a long time I saw the work of what was called Charismatic Renewal as the great hope by Deacon Keith A. Fournier for the church—both for her internal renewal During those years the Lord gave give me and her mission to this difficult age. That n October 22, 1978, Pope my wonderful wife, my partner in the call to weekend I met men and women from all the John Paul II stepped out on holiness and my best friend, Laurine, five “movements” and I saw the “bigness” of the to the balcony in St. Peter’s great children (the “domestic church”) a contemporary work of the Holy Spirit in the OSquare and signaled his mission in his first bachelor’s, and later, a law degree, and years multiple expressions of Catholic life and three words, “Be not afraid!” One of the of work in “rebuilding the church”, complete faith. I found an extraordinary wealth of chief architects of the Second Vatican Coun- with good fruit, failure, pain and redemption. holiness and hope for the church and for the cil and one of the authors of its extraordi- world. I became even more aware of the nary document on the church in the mod- Throughout those years, because of my grow- beauty and fullness of Catholic Christianity, ern world, Gaudium et Spes, now occupied ing convictions about being “in the world” and I began what has continued to this day, the chair of Peter. and my passion for the pro-life cause, I rolled a journey to the foot of the cross—to the in and out of law practice, trying to inte- heart of the church in the midst of the world. History would never be the same. That his- grate what I called my “two professions.” It tory includes my own personal story. was also during those formative and active From that point on, I realized how little I years that I was “captured” by the life, wit- know and how much there is to learn. I In my own journey, after a brief stint in a ness and writings of the giant who came to learned that my task was not to somehow Protestant Bible college and a journey to and sit in the chair of Peter, John Paul II. “fix” or “save” the church but to be fixed by through the writings of the early church fa- and saved by my life within her. I learned thers, I came home to the Catholic Church. Increasingly convinced that I belonged “in that there truly is nothing new—that the My journey was influenced first by sincere the world”—not retreating from it—I pas- plan from the beginning of time is the evangelical Protestant Christians and then by sionately threw myself into the great civil and church. We truly now live in the church and Catholic Charismatic Renewal. After reaf- human rights cause of the age, the defense go to the world. As one of my favorite theol- firming my faith, I spent a year and a half in of the dignity of all human life from concep- ogy professors at the John Paul II Institute a Benedictine monastery, testing a possible tion to natural death. I wrote books, did ra- puts it, there is actually “that part of the cos- monastic and priestly vocation, falling more dio and television, served as Dean of Stu- mos that is in Christ and that part that is deeply in love with the church and rebuild- dents and Dean of Evangelization at not yet.” ing my faith from its foundations. Steubenville, practiced law—all because I continued to view my life and my call as a As my missionary life has unfolded, the im- missionary one. The more I read the Coun- plications of the bigger picture have informed cil documents and the prolific writings of See Soul page 13

6 PENTECOST Today January/February/March 2001 Spiritual Formation

With this issue, Pentecost Today introduces a new regular column providing basic teach- ing on the foundations of our spiritual lives. We have asked veteran leader, teacher and writer Dorothy Ranaghan to contribute a series of articles providing practical teaching on such topics as faith, hope and discernment. Readers who have recently begun to explore life in the Spirit will find these articles helpful in learning more about spiritual growth. The teaching outline at the end of the article will help leaders and others provide teaching in prayer meetings or sharing groups. The reflection questions may be used by individuals to help apply the teaching to their own lives; they may also be used for faith-sharing in small groups. Faith by Dorothy Ranaghan

hen my son was in high school he had a way of tried not to laugh. It was difficult. “Yes,” I conceded, “I befriending some lost and wayward people. One am, and you should try it too. You have a Father who loves W particularly endearing young man I came to you, and he let his son die so that you could live forever. know through him was Phil. Phil sported purple streaks in You just have to put your faith in Jesus.” I prayed with him his dark black hair and a look of fear in his eyes. We found for healing, release from fear and for comfort, hugged him, out much later that he was a runaway. One day Phil called and sent him on his way. Two years later I heard that Phil me. He had been physically attacked by a housemate, had had gotten into trouble and been sent to a detention farm, received a minor head injury and was now being released but there, in that place, he met the Lord, gave his life to from the hospital. He wasn’t strong enough to walk home. him, and got reconciled with his parents. Could he have a ride? Fortified with food supplies so that he would have what he needed for a few days, I picked him Why am I jabbering on about Phil? Because I believe Phil up and drove him to his apartment. met the Lord because he started to question his belief sys- tem. He was seeking. He knew there was more. Yes, faith On the way, this huge 6’3”, 16 year old began to cry. “I is a gift, but it is a gift freely given to those who look for it. don’t understand Mrs. R.” he said, “I have always believed Recently I overheard someone say, “Well, faith is some- in karma. I believe that what you give out you get back. I thing I just don’t have.” The young man to whom this have tried to be good to others. How could this have hap- announcement was aimed quickly replied, “You mean faith pened to me?” is something you just don’t want.” I’m sure he was correct. Faith can be inconvenient if it means we have to change. As I looked at his bandaged head and forlorn expression, I The “obedience of faith” (Rom. 1:5) calls for us to freely remembered that I had a small crucifix in my pocket, a hand over our wills. It becomes a stumbling block to the remnant of a rosary I had intended to get fixed the day willful. before. Pointing to the crucifix I said, “Phil, the problem is that you believe, but you believe in the wrong thing. Karma Many are the young people today who have chosen to re- is hooey. Look at this crucifix. This man gave out nothing nounce faith because of inconvenience and rebellion. Drugs, but good. He healed people. He loved everyone. He was alcohol and unmarried sexual activity throw a shadow across without fault, and look at what they did to him. He al- the face of God as one turns towards the Father. Rather lowed it because he loves you and me more than we can than face his displeasure, they cling to their own wills and ever imagine.” turn their backs on him. But as St. Hilary said, “Just be- cause the blind man cannot see it, it does not follow that Phil looked up at me, tears still running down his cheeks, the sun does not shine.” It is our job to so radiate the light and with all the sincerity he could muster he uttered the and warmth of Christ that it will eventually penetrate the profoundly funny words, “So you’re a Christian, huh?” I haze that obscures the view for nonbelievers. ▼

January/February/March 2001 PENTECOST Today 7 There is a plant in my front hallway. It gets of life. Faith always involves a search, a rev- too little light and half the time I forget to elation and a response. God alone gives the water it. One of these days that poor ne- revelation, has created our hunger for the glected plant may wither and die. Faith can search, and will empower us to make a re- be like that. It needs nourishment and sup- sponse. The will and the plan of God is that port. Even the strongest faith can come under we should have access to the Father through attack. The evil and injustice in the world, espe- Christ. Our faith in Jesus draws us into the faith cially suffering that comes to claim the innocent in sick- of Jesus in his Father. It is that faith which saves. But it is ness, rape, accident, natural disasters and death, can cripple, we, as fully free human beings, who must seek and then undermine and shake the faith of many. It all seems to say “yes.” We have to “want” it. ◆ contradict the goodness of God. It is hard to bear. Yet these very things which erode faith for some become for others a Dorothy Garrity Ranaghan is a found- catalyst towards deeper union with our Father. ing member of the People of Praise Community. A former member of the Faith-filled companions can help because we can’t live or National Service Committee and believe alone. Faith itself is a relationship. It does not con- former editor of the Chariscenter USA sist in knowing that God is good, but in being drawn into Newsletter, Dorothy currently does a loving relationship with our Father who is good. By defi- writing and retreat work. She and her nition, faith is our response to God who both reveals and husband, Kevin, live in South Bend, gives himself to us as we search for the ultimate meaning Indiana, and have six children and seven grandchildren. TEACHING OUTLINE FAITH

In what or whom do you believe? Response The story of Phil (or any story that asks the ques- • God empowers us to respond. tion, “In what or in whom do you believe?”) • We have to want faith. • Faith calls for us to freely hand over our wills What is faith? in the “obedience of faith.” Faith is our response to God who both reveals and • Faith is subject to doubt. gives himself to us as we search for the ultimate • Faith-filled companions can help because meaning of life. we can’t live and believe alone.

Faith always involves a search, a revelation and a response. Reflection Questions In evangelistic settings, do you try to discover the Search current belief system of the person to whom you are • God created our hunger for the search. speaking? • Faith is a gift freely given to those who look for it. Have you experienced any crises or setbacks that • It becomes a stumbling block to the willful. challenged your own faith?

Revelation Has it made you more compassionate towards those • God alone gives the revelation. who find belief difficult? • The will and the plan of God is that we should have access to the Father through Christ. What are some of the things that nourish and sup- • Our faith in Jesus draws us into the faith port your own faith? of Jesus in his Father. • It is that faith which saves.

8 PENTECOST Today January/February/March 2001 LEADERS FOCUS

Gifts for the church or gifts for the kingdom?

by Fr. George Montague, SM

he Duquesne weekend! How we who are in Great excitement, yes, but also consternation as to how volved in the Charismatic Renewal have loved this could fit Catholic theological tradition. Because There was great ex- to relive or hear tell of that wonderful fuse that the explosion first occurred on college campuses and citement when these T led to the explosion that has now touched countless even among professors, Catholics began scrambling things began to hap- millions of Catholics world-wide! But part of the dy- to find the theological explanation of the phenom- pen through the most namite that made possible that explosion was prepared enon. One of the earliest was Catholic Pentecostals by unexpected channels, just a few years earlier at another “Ark and the Dove” Kevin and Dorothy Ranaghan. Then Fathers Kilian simple faithful who called St. Peter’s in Rome, when the Pope and over McDonnell and Francis Sullivan began publishing ar- sometimes had little two thousand bishops set the theological framework ticles. There were the Malines Documents drawn up instruction and often that enabled the charismatic explosion to build rather under the auspices of Cardinal Suenens. And finally, not even notable sanc- than destroy the church. It was the work of the Holy the book co-authored by Fr. McDonnell and myself, tity. They just had Spirit that we call Vatican II. Prior to that historic Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit, faith—and the gifts. Council, some theologians like Yves Congar and even which inspired the pastoral booklet, Fanning the Flame, some hierarchy like Cardinal Suenens had written the collaborative work of thirteen theologians and about the important role of the laity and charisms in pastoral leaders. Since Catholics had always had a the church, but by and large, charisms were not broadly strong social service component in their understand- appreciated or exercised in a conscious way. ing of ministry, it was normal that these works would try to explain what appeared to be really new in the Of course there were saints like John Vianney, the Charismatic Renewal: the word gifts and healing parish priest of Ars, who could tell penitents their sins prayer. before they confessed them, or the other saints who had worked incredible wonders both before and after But it is time now perhaps to reverse our zoom lens their canonization. But there was no expectation that and look at the broader picture of charisms. And this the ordinary faithful, or even priests and bishops, is precisely where we find the framework laid out by would pray in tongues or prophesy, or heal people the Second Vatican Council helpful. (unless occasionally through the sacrament of the sick). So there was great excitement when these things be- Note what a broad understanding of charisms we find gan to happen through the most unexpected chan- in what is arguably the most important document of nels, simple faithful who sometimes had little instruc- the Council, the Constitution on the Church: tion and often not even notable sanctity. They just It is not only through the sacraments and church had faith—and the gifts. ministries that the same Holy Spirit sanctifies and ▼

January/February/March 2001 PENTECOST Today 9 LEADERS FOCUS

leads the People of God and enriches it with vir- For this purpose, the Holy Spirit gives to lay people tues. Allotting his gifts “to everyone according as the charisms necessary: he will” (1 Cor. 1:11), he distributes special graces For the exercise of this apostolate, the Holy Spirit among the faithful of every rank. By these gifts who sanctifies the people of God through the min- he makes them fit and ready to undertake the istry and the sacraments gives to the faithful spe- various tasks or offices advantageous for the re- cial gifts as well (cf. 1 Cor. 12:7) “allotting to ev- newal and upbuilding of the church, according eryone according as he will” (1 Cor. 12:11)… to the words of the apostle: “The manifestation From the reception of these charisms or of the Spirit is given to everyone for profit” (1 gifts...there arise for each believer the right and Cor. 12:7). These charismatic gifts, whether they duty to use them in the church and in the world be the most outstanding or the more simple and for the good of mankind and for the widely diffused, are to be received with thanks- upbuilding of the church (n. 3). giving and consolation, for they are exceedingly suitable and useful for the needs of the church In other words, besides the charisms God gives for (Lumen Gentium, n. 12). ministry within the church, or even in its outreach to the poor and disadvantaged, God intends the laity to Remarkable but easily overlooked is the statement that have gifts for building up the temporal order. This the charisms are given to empower the faithful to un- can happen in various ways. After affirming the role dertake various “tasks or offices” for the upbuilding of of the laity at the interior of the parish community, in the church. The charisms are given for ministry! They worship and instruction, the document addresses five are not toys but tools. And certainly we have seen an other areas where the laity are called to minister and army of laity stepping forward in these recent years, consequently need charismatic grace: the family, youth, Besides the charisms at a time when priestly and religious vocations have the social milieu, and national and international af- God gives for ministry been on the wane. Lectors, eucharistic ministers, dea- fairs (n. 9-14). within the church, or cons, catechists and other parish ministers count even in its outreach to among their numbers a large portion of persons who So what does this have to say to us in the Renewal the poor and disadvan- would never have thought of such ministries if they today? Two things. taged, God intends the had not received baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the laity to have gifts for parish where I reside, all the principal ministers have Firstly, we need to broaden our understanding of building up the tempo- been involved in the Charismatic Renewal. charisms to embrace those gifts that are directed out- ral order. ward toward the world and to affirm those who exer- God has obviously intended to renew the church’s cise them. I am not suggesting that nothing has been worship through the word gifts. And he has obviously done in this area. Many charismatics have been in- wanted to meet the needs of religious instruction by volved in the pro-life movement, for example. Some- inspiring people to teach. And he has wanted to heal times, however, prayer groups seem to be isolated be- his people and draw others to Christ through the heal- cause they think they alone have the Spirit or because ing ministry. And that plan hasn’t been fully accom- of an excessively “other-worldly” spirituality. plished yet. But is that all there is to his plan? Are his gifts limited to those that build the church—or does But secondly, I believe it is the particular grace of the he also give gifts to realize the kingdom? Renewal to insist that these ministries cannot survive and thrive without understanding them primarily as When we look at the Vatican II document on the charisms, as gifts of the Holy Spirit and not mere natu- apostolate of the laity, we find a surprising understand- ral talents or preferences (though they may build on ing of charisms: them). And the persons who exercise them will achieve [The laity] exercise a genuine apostolate by their God’s purposes to the extent that they are fed by the activity on behalf of bringing the gospel and ho- worship gifts of praise, listening to the word (proph- liness to men, and on behalf of penetrating and ecy), and healing. ◆ perfecting the temporal sphere of things through the spirit of the gospel. In this way their tempo- ral activity can openly bear witness to Christ and Fr. George Montague, SM, is a promote the salvation of men. Since it is proper theological consultant to the Na- to the layman’s state in life for him to spend his tional Service Committee. A past days in the midst of the world and of secular trans- president of the Catholic Biblical actions, he is called by God to burn with the spirit Association, he is a professor of the- of Christ and to exercise his apostolate in the ology at St. Mary’s University in San world as a kind of leaven (Decree on the Apostolate Antonio, Texas. of Lay People, n. 2).

10 PENTECOST Today January/February/March 2001 NEWSBRIEFS

NSC meets with NSC and the impact of the church Bishop Sam Jacobs, and de- NSC announces Prayer Council (e.g. in Ecclesia in America) on cided to reconvene the NSC Summit II: a call to inter- The National Service Commit- the Renewal, NSC services Council in October. cession & thanksgiving tee met with its newly formed (e.g. national conference), The National Service Commit- NSC Council in Belleville, Illi- charisms, inner healing and vi- In Chicago, the Service Com- tee has announced that it will nois, following the Celebrate sion. There was a time for min- mittee discussed the prophetic convene Prayer Summit II Feb- Jesus 2000 Congress in June, istry to one another and an open words from the June Congress, ruary 9-11, 2001, in Chicago, and more recently in Chicago forum for sharing about Jubilee decided to convene a workshop and invites all intercessors and in late October. As described in graces received. on the New Life in the Spirit leaders to come to give thanks the “From the Director” column Seminars before the 2001 Na- for the many blessings received in the July/August/September In Chicago about thirty mem- tional Catholic Charismatic Re- during the Great Jubilee Year 2000 issue of Pentecost Today, bers of the Council and NSC newal Conference in Houston and to intercede as we move “the purpose of the NSC Coun- spent time sharing about the re- (see article this issue, p. 12), into the new millennium. cil is to actively support the mis- sults of a spiritual gifts inven- and agreed to convene a Prayer sion of the National Service tory each took before coming. Summit II to give thanks for The NSC convened the first Committee through prayer and This was to build up the sense Jubilee blessings and to inter- Prayer Summit in St. Louis in counsel and, consequently, of unity and identity of the body. cede for the new millennium. December 1999 to “pray in” the through service. The member- There was also time spent in Jubilee Year. Over thirty people ship is composed of men and ministry to one another. The next National Service Com- gathered to pray and fast for the women involved in the Renewal mittee meeting will be in Janu- weekend (see Pentecost Today, who are selected because of Both in Belleville and in Chicago ary with the Steering Commit- April/May/June 2000, p. 9). their commitment to the vision the National Service Committee tee of the Association of Dioc- of the NSC; gifts and/or exper- then met for an additional day. esan Liaisons, representatives The National Service Commit- tise; or local, state, regional or In Belleville the Committee ac- of the various ethnic commit- tee asks all Renewal partici- national leadership.” There are cepted an invitation from the tees, members of the Bishops’ pants to join in prayer for the forty-five members of theCouncil. Comité Nacional de Servicio Ad Hoc Committee on the success of the Prayer Summit Hispano to send a representa- Catholic Charismatic Renewal, (perhaps by gathering locally in In Belleville about thirty-five tive to the Encuentro and representatives of the small groups during the same members of the Council gath- Carismatico Catolico Latino- Catholic Fraternity of Charis- weekend) and to intercede for ered with the Service Commit- americano XVIII in Puerto Rico matic Covenant Communities the Renewal and the church as tee to pray and reflect on a va- in October (see the “From the and Fellowships. we begin the new millennium. riety of issues facing the Re- Director” column this issue, p. newal at this time: leadership 14), decided to pay off its long- The next meeting with the NSC Leaders and intercessors inter- formation, youth, ecumenism, term debt in light of the finan- Council will be in Houston follow- ested in more information on impact of the Catholic Charis- cial blessing from the Confer- ing the National Conference.◆ Prayer Summit II may call 1- matic Renewal on the church ence collection taken up by 800-338-2445.◆ Fr. Richard Jones receives Lumen Christi Award

Fr. Ralph Weishaar Prior to beginning his full time Fr. Richard working with Native Americans Rev. Ralph Weishaar, OFM, work in the Renewal, Fr. Jones, an 85- soon after receiving his a former member of the Na- Ralph had been a seminary year-old Jesuit master’s degree in philosophy tional Service Committee teacher. priest who has in 1940. After other assign- from 1984-1990, died peace- humbly labored ments in St. Louis and Milwau- fully on Tuesday, October 24, On the National Service with the Native kee, he returned to the Lakota 2000. He was buried at Santa Committee Fr. Ralph was Americans of people in 1963. Fr. Jones’ spe- Barbara Mission in California. known for his quiet wisdom. South Dakota’s cial interest in education was re- Fr. Ralph, as he preferred to He had a God-given gift to Rosebud Reservation for forty sponsible for launching the be called, had been involved speak clearly a word that years, was recently honored reservation’s first adult educa- in the Charismatic Renewal would cut to the heart of any with the Catholic Church’s high- tion program in the 1960s. The since 1971. matter and move a discus- est award for missionary work G.E.D. program continues un- sion to a peaceful conclusion. in America. Monsignor Kenneth der the direction of a local uni- He worked full time in the Re- Velo, president of Catholic Ex- versity. newal from 1976 until his re- Fr. Ralph joins two other tension, the organization that fi- tirement twenty-five years former NSC members who nancially supports missionary In the last forty years, Fr. Jones later. He served as a retreat went to their reward earlier. work in America, presented the has seen a great deal of suffer- master, conference speaker Fr. Jim Ferry, who served 2000 Lumen Christi Award to Fr. ing—early deaths, broken and Bible institute teacher, as from 1977-1983, died in Jones in his Diocese of Rapid homes, violence and alcohol- well as Liaison-Director for 1989. Fr. Emile Lafranz City on September 18, 2000. ism—all of which are especially the Charismatic Renewal in served from 1990 until he prevalent in the Lakota commu- the Diocese of San Diego. died in 1995. May they rest Involved in the Catholic Char- nity. But he maintains, “We in peace.◆ ismatic Renewal since the early have no problems here, only 1970s, Fr. Jones first began challenges.”◆

January/February/March 2001 PENTECOST Today 11 2001 National Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference The New Springtime: Do You Not Perceive It?

ou are invited to attend the 2001 National Catholic Charis peakers include Fr. Daniel Balizan, Liaison of the Archdiocese Ymatic Renewal Conference in Houston, Texas, June 8-10. The Sof Santa Fe; Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., preacher to theme, inspired by Isaiah and by the writings and talks of Pope John the papal household; Tom Curran, conference speaker and leader- Paul II, is “The New Springtime: Do You Not Perceive It?” ship developer; Fr. Bob DeGrandis, noted preacher and author in- volved in healing ministry; Archbishop Ivan Dias of the Archdio- In Isaiah 43:18-19 the Lord, speaking through the prophet, encour- cese of Bombay, India; Sr. Linda Koontz, active in ministry to the ages his people in exile in Babylon. “The Lord says, ‘Do not cling to poor; Jim Murphy, itinerant minister of preaching and teaching; events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for Aggie Neck, cofounder of a house of prayer in Louisiana; Fr. Rich- the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can ard Paulissen, founding Director of the Catholic Charismatic Cen- see it now!’” (Today’s English Version). ter in Houston; Marilyn Quirk, founder of Magnificat, a ministry to women; and Dr. Vinson Synan, Pentecostal historian and Dean Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II has been of Regent University. writing and speaking about a new springtime for Christianity. In Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer) he wrote, “As the third Youth, children, and ethnic tracks millennium of the redemption draws near, God is preparing a great The Conference will also have a youth track for ages 13-18 led by springtime for Christianity and we can already see the first signs” LIFE TEEN and a children’s track for ages 6-12. (n. 86). In his letter calling us to prepare for the Great Jubilee Year, he wrote that a “new springtime of Christian life…will be revealed There will be a number of ethnic groups participating in the Con- by the Great Jubilee if Christians are docile to the action of the Holy ference in a variety of ways. The Korean Service Committee in the Spirit” (Tertio Millennio Adveniente, n. 18). Still many struggle to US will convene a mini-conference on Saturday during the morn- see the signs of the new springtime in the midst of the difficulties ing and afternoon sessions. The Comité Nacional de Servicio Hispano within the church as well as those within our society. The confer- will convene a mini-conference also on Saturday. The Lay Apostolate ence speakers will be asked to help us see with the Holy Father the for Immigrant Catholic Indians of the Americas will convene a first- new springtime promised. ever conference in conjunction with the National Catholic Charis- matic Renewal Conference in the morning and afternoon of Friday, June 8. Workshop on the New Life in Workshops and healing service the Spirit Seminars During the Saturday morning and afternoon sessions participants Published in the early months • those who want to ex- will have opportunities to attend workshops on a variety of topics of the Jubilee Year, the New plore/share ways to bring including the church and Christian unity; the new springtime from Life in the Spirit Seminars Team the seminar into parishes a Pentecostal perspective; Mary as the charismatic par excellence; Manual: Catholic Edition 2000 (e.g. confirmation classes, and baptism in the Holy Spirit. There will be a healing service on is in its third printing with RCIA candidates or Lenten Saturday night led by Fr. Bob DeGrandis. over 6000 copies sold. This missions to name a few poss- workshop for leaders and other ibilities). Day for clergy and leaders members of Life in the Spirit The Conference will be preceded by a Day for Clergy and Leaders teams will seek to address the The presenter will be Therese as well as a workshop on the New Life in the Spirit Seminars (see following people’s needs: Boucher, who revised and an- accompanying announcement on this page). • those who have used the notated the original Life in the new manual and have ques- Spirit Seminar Manual for the The Day for Clergy and Leaders will feature a keynote talk on “Stir- tions (e.g. the understand- new edition. ring the Vision into Flame” by Deacon Bill Brennan of the National ing and emphasis on both Service Committee. Workshops on discernment and renewing the sacraments and charisms in Participants are encouraged to Renewal will follow. The afternoon will also offer workshop options the manual); send their questions in advance on personal renewal and a repeat of the workshop on discernment. • those who have not yet de- so that the presenters can at- The day will conclude with Mass. cided to use the new man- tempt to respond during the ual and have questions workshop. The Jubilee was a door to the new springtime. Let us gather to- about what changes are in- gether with new eyes to hear the Lord as he sends us forth into the cluded (e.g. ongoing conver- Please send questions to: new springtime of this new millennium. sion, living the creed and Chariscenter USA, LSS Work- gifts of the Spirit); shop, PO Box 628, Locust For more information or to register by credit card, call the Confer- Grove, VA 22508. ence Office at 1-866-HOU-2001.◆

12 PENTECOST Today January/February/March 2001 Soul from p. 6 my work. In 1991, I accepted an invitation liance, a Catholic citizens movement promot- Lay People also gave us the restoration of the to build a public interest law firm to handle ing the common good and engaging in po- order of deacon. Deacons are a like a bridge, pro-life, pro-liberty, and pro-family work. litical participation around its four pillars of from the lay faithful in the world to the rest From behind an old metal desk armed only life, family, freedom and solidarity. After years of the hierarchy (bishops and priests) and with a passionate desire to defend the role of of being suspect of lobbyists, I became one. from the hierarchy to the lay faithful and Christians in the world, I helped to grow an What is next? I really do not know; however the world. It is a wonderful vocation and a international and authentically ecumenical I know that the Lord does. I am currently in natural progression in my life—a life seek- legal movement. a process of discernment. ing to be what the Letter to Diognetus calls all members of the church to be: “What the Also during that time, I was invited to dis- “What the soul is in the body, soul is in the body, let Christians be in the cern a call to ordered service as a deacon. let Christians be in the world.” world.” My bishop believes that the vocation to the diaconate invites him to find men who are However, all of this is not the heart of what It is also interesting to note that my hero, already, in a sense, serving as “anonymous has been my continuing call to follow the Francis, was not a priest. For most of his life deacons” and help them to discern whether Lord. It simply represents “assignments” in of working for the Lord he was a layman and their service is most effective in the lay state a life given over to service in a new and great the work he founded was a lay movement. or if they are indeed called to the order of missionary age. This deep abiding vision that Only later did he accept the invitation to deacon. That invitation helped me to more both animates and motivates my life was Holy Orders as a deacon. He certainly un- fully understand the unfolding call and vo- greatly influenced by the Decree on the derstood the call to be the “soul of the world.” ◆ cation in my own life. I knew the Lord was Apostolate of Lay People. It was further in- Let all of us make that call our own! calling me to say “yes” to the invitation of formed by the extraordinary leadership of our the church and, on the Feast of the Body Holy Father, and refined and worked out in Deacon Keith Fournier is a constitutional lawyer, writer and public policy activist. He is the author and Blood of the Lord, I was called to Holy a vocational call as husband, father and citi- of seven books including A zen. First, I lived that call out as a layman. Orders as a deacon. House United: Ev- Now, I live it out as a deacon—an order of angelicals and Catholics In 1997, I responded to an invitation to help clergy in the midst of the world. Together and In Defense of build an authentic witness of Catholic citi- Life. Deacon Keith, his zenship and moved to Washington, D.C. Since my ordination, I have come to believe wife, Laurine, and three of Through difficulty and struggle, I partici- that it is no accident that the same Council their five children reside in pated in birthing and building Catholic Al- that gave us the Decree on the Apostolate of Chesapeake, Virginia. Support Catholic Programming!A The Choices We Face with Ralph Martin on EWTN every Tuesday at 6:30 A.M. and Friday at 6:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time). Check our website at www.RenewalMinistries.net for the complete schedule throughout the country. The program is also available on the following non-cable stations: Cornerstone TV (channel 9712) Illinois Sunday–12:30 P.M. EST and Thursday 8:00 A.M. EST TLN: Wednesday–9:00 P.M. CT California and Sunday–11:30 A.M. CT KTLN–TV 68: Wednesday–10:00 P.M. PT Indiana and Sunday–1:00 P.M. PT WHME–TV 46: Friday–10:00 P.M. CT Ohio New Mexico WSFJ–TV 51: Thursday–6:00 A.M. EST KAZQ–TV 32: Saturday–10:00 P.M. PT WLMB–TV 40: Thursday–9:00 A.M. EST and Sunday–12:30 P.M. PT and Sunday–12:30 P.M.

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From the Director○○○○○○○○○○ by Walter Matthews I believe it is important for the Charis- Marilynn Kramar in the 1980s and later un- matic Renewal to seriously consider de- der the Comité Nacional de Servicio Hispano, Jubilee healing veloping and enacting more generational US delegates have been an important com- healing initiatives in this time of Jubilee. ponent of the ECCLAS. continues Why? As I stated previously, generational by Walter Matthews healing manifests in very powerful ways In Puerto Rico the US delegation was forty y the time you read this, Jubilee Year the graces which Scripture, our Catholic strong, including this non-Spanish speaking B2000 will have officially ended on the tradition and Pope John Paul II associate Anglo. The Service Committee had ap- traditional date of Epiphany, January 6. with a time of Jubilee. The added fact that proached several Spanish speaking leaders However, since Jesus—the fulfillment of the generational healing so naturally fits as an whom it thought would represent the Ser- Jubilee—is alive, the Jubilee lives on. We can expression of the “charism” of the Charis- vice Committee well, but none could go, so continue to open ourselves to the graces avail- matic Renewal makes me conclude that it the lot fell to me. It was a blessing for me able to us flowing from the heart of our Sav- is part of what God intends to bring to and I think for the US delegation, and for ior whose 2000th anniversary we have cel- the world through the Renewal at the turn all of our relationships with our Latin Ameri- ebrated. Certainly in our day one of those of the millennium. can brothers and sisters. More than one del- graces is the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, egate expressed appreciation that I would which the US Bishops describe as “grace for Not everyone agreed fully with Tom Curran’s come and sit through the talks, often with- the new springtime.” analysis of the graces of the Jubilee and the out someone interpreting. role of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, As we move forward into this new millen- but it was challenging enough to pursue a n the last night, Latin American night, nium, “a new springtime of Christian life more in-depth understanding. Oeach delegation made a brief presenta- which will be revealed by the Great Jubilee tion with music, dance, etc., on the reality if Christians are docile to the action of the here is not space to analyze the differ- of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in their Holy Spirit” (Tertio Millennio Adveniente, n. Tent papers or the prayer experiences of- country. I was privileged to be asked by the 18), the National Service Committee con- fered during the weekend. Suffice it to say US delegation to say a few words on the tinues to work “to strengthen the Catholic that the topic was well addressed and the dia- importance of the Hispanic presence in the Charismatic Renewal” (NSC Mission State- logue was enriching. Since healing—espe- US for the Charismatic Renewal and for the ment). One of the ways we seek to do that is cially inner healing and its offshoot, church. One member suggested I say more by building bridges of understanding and intergenerational healing (also known as heal- than buenos tardes (good evening) in Span- fostering healing of relationships. ing the family tree)—is a constituent part of ish and so with his help I spoke about a the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, the dia- fourth of my words in muddled Spanish. An Last September several members of the NSC log provided a rich opportunity for the NSC audible sigh (or was it thanksgiving?) went and I attended the Association of Diocesan members and me to learn and to grow. up when I switched to English. Another Liaisons’ theological symposium on bridge of healing had been built! intergenerational healing. About forty liai- An entirely different opportunity to build sons attended the weekend symposium. Pa- bridges and bring healing to relationships was As anyone who has heard me speak knows, I pers were presented by an Episcopalian min- presented by an invitation given to the Na- was very affirming of the growing Hispanic ister, Rev. Patricia Smith, on “The Eternal tional Service Committee by the Comité presence in the US and in the Catholic Char- Scope of God’s Reconciling Love,” clinical Nacional de Servicio Hispano to send a del- ismatic Renewal. It is, as you must know, psychologist Douglas Schoeninger on “Heal- egate to the eighteenth Encuentro Carismatico among the various ethnic groups (Hispan- ing Cultural Roots,” Jim and Chrisy Goote Catolico Latino-americano (ECCLA XVIII) ics, Filipinos, Haitians, Koreans, Vietnam- on “Setting the Captives Free: Inner Heal- which was held in Puerto Rico in late Octo- ese, Portuguese, etc.) that the Renewal is ing and Deliverance through All Genera- ber. The ECCLA is a gathering of leaders in most alive in the US. In addition, each of tions,” and Dr. Patricia Kraus on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal from the them in their own way brings a commitment “Intergenerational Healing: the Fruit of Per- various South American and Central Ameri- to the faith that challenges white middle class sonal Psychological Growth and Spiritual can countries including Mexico. It originated complacency. They also bring much joy and Transformation.” A paper was also presented in the earliest days of the Catholic Charis- enthusiasm, and a commitment to family life. by Dr. Helen Bethel on Masonic rites and matic Renewal and was held annually until their effects generationally. recently settling into an every-other-year pat- The Renewal is alive and continues to be tern. Initially the ECCLA leadership was not “called and gifted by God to be with the The liaisons were prompted to take up this open to Hispanic delegates from the US, but church as it prepares …for the challenges it topic in part by Tom Curran’s paper from bridge building efforts by National Service faces as we enter the new millennium” (Grace the 1999 symposium in which Tom wrote: Committee members Pepe Alonso and for the New Springtime).◆ 14 PENTECOST Today January/February/March 2001

Friends Ministry

of○○○○○○○○○ the NSC Update ○○○○○○○ by Bob Brown by Aggie Neck Josephine Cachia Multiple Year Giving While Josephine is the newest NSC mem- learned a little more about the mystery of This year the National Service Committee/ ber, elected in January 2000, she is certainly God’s grace working in and through us; the Chariscenter is beginning a new program no newcomer to the Renewal. A native of challenge of loving in all circumstances; pa- called Multiple Year Giving. We want to re- Brooklyn, she has been in the Charismatic tience and waiting upon the lord; the duce the number of times we write to do- Renewal for nineteen years. She has served miracles and wonders of lives touched by nors and those we serve seeking donations. as diocesan liaison for twelve of those years Jesus; the variety of God’s gifts among his and currently also serves as Director of the people; and our call to unity in the Spirit. Millions of Catholics and others beyond the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office, a po- “I look forward to the new works that God church have not experienced the grace of sition she has held for the last six years. has in store for me, while at the same time Pentecost in their lives. They are not using In addition, Josephine serves on the Tri-Di- cherishing my years of NSC service. It is my the gift that God is pouring out upon the ocesan Committee for the Renewal which dream that the presence and work of the Holy church in her mission of bringing life in includes the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rock- Spirit will continue to be manifested in vi- Christ to the whole of humanity. We must— ville Centre and the Archdiocese of New brant prayer groups and parishes, in solidar- in this new springtime—push forward to York. She is a frequent speaker at regional ity among the various streams of the Charis- light the fire of his love for all to see. events and retreats. Last March she served matic Renewal, and through the Holy Spirit as the chairperson for the Diocesan Evange- set free to blow where he wills, thus bring- With the new Multiple Year Giving program lization Commission subcommittee for Jubi- ing into our midst a continuous splendor of the NSC/Chariscenter will have a more stable lee 2000 events. (See related story this issue.) holy springtime. Thank you for the oppor- financial base upon which to plan and carry tunity to serve you in my small way.” out the mission entrusted to us and shared Josephine noted that after becoming a mem- by our donors. ber of the NSC she recognized the deep com- Lois Doyle mitment for the Renewal that is shared “As I come to the end of my time on the Reducing the number of times that we mail among NSC members and the diligent work National Service Committee, I am filled with solicitations will, of course, reduce the cost that is done through the subcommittees on gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this of raising money. This will afford an oppor- which they serve. capacity. It has been a joy and a privilege, tunity to use more of the income we receive and I’ve received far more than I’ve given. to carry out our mission. Donors will be Reflection given an opportunity to more closely par- “The Charismatic Renewal in the past has “Sometimes the challenges were almost over- ticipate in the mission of “renewing the grace been a source of healing and conversion. In whelming. We seemed to be in a very small of Pentecost in the life and mission of the the present, the Holy Spirit continues to boat in a large and stormy sea, but, just as church.” Watch for details! bring people to Jesus. The future of the Re- Scripture tells us, Jesus was in the boat with newal depends upon our willingness to dem- us! Time after time, he calmed the storm and Another way to financially support onstrate that the power belongs to God.” brought us safely to shore, often with an the work of the NSC/Chariscenter unexpected catch of fish! Gifts of life insurance are an excellent way Farewell Reflections to “leverage” your gift to the NSC: you can In January 2001, the terms of two NSC “During these past nine years, we’ve seen ex- name the National Service Committee as a members expire. Sr. Martha Jean McGarry citing developments—a new-found sense of beneficiary of a life insurance policy and ir- has served on the NSC since 1990; Lois financial stability, revisions in the relation- revocably assign the ownership of the policy Doyle has been a member since 1992. The ship between the Service Committee and to the NSC. For a gift of a fully paid-up following are their farewell reflections. Chariscenter USA, growth of the newslet- policy, the income tax deduction available is ter, the newly formed National Service Coun- the replacement cost, or the cost basis of the Sister Martha Jean McGarry, IHM cil, and fresh initiatives providing service to policy, whichever is less. For a gift of a policy “My years of service with the National Ser- local areas. All this gives us a sense of excite- on which premiums remain to be paid, the vice Committee have been filled with many ment and anticipation for what lies ahead. deduction is slightly above the cash value of blessings and opportunities for growth. I the policy, or the cost basis of the policy, cannot thank God enough for the privilege “For me, the greatest gift has been the per- whichever is less; with deductions in the fu- of this call to service. Saying good-bye to this sonal relationships developed during these ture years for the annual premiums paid. particular ministry is difficult for me because years. When all is said and done, nothing is I have loved journeying with so many awe- more important than the love we have for I will be glad to talk with you regarding life some brothers and sisters. As we sought to- one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, insurance, wills or real estate. Call me at 1- gether to nourish the grace of Pentecost in and I look forward to continuing those rela- ◆ 800-338-2445.◆ our church and throughout our land, I tionships wherever the Lord calls me.” January/February/March 2001 PENTECOST Today 15 NationalNational CatholicCatholic CharismaticCharismatic RenewalRenewal ConferenceConference

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