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Catholic Archdiocese of Miami Vol. XXXI No. 30 Friday, September 30. 1983 Price 25C 'The prayerful Christians will make morning of- fering on rising...pray before and after meals, and before retiring.*.' Abp. McCarthy Prayer Let it transform your life, Archbishop ask*

By Ana Rodriguez-Soto chbishop's mandate this summer (see Voice News Editor The Voice, July 15, 1983) to all parishes, ministries and institutions Prayer is more than memorized within the Archdiocese to establish phrases and desperate pleas for help, prayer programs. says Archbishop Edward A. McCar- Entitled, "From the Rising of the thy. Sun to Its Setting," the letter is a guide It is an intimate friendship with for parishes and laity which explores in God, as vital to Christians "as detail almost all the different forms of breathing" and the answer to the prayer, both individual and com- "cynicism, pessimism (and) indif- munal, from the Rosary to the Our ference" choking today's society. Father, through meditation and con- In a 15,000-word Pastoral Letter on templation, through Charismatic Prayer, reprinted in today's Voice (see prayer, spontaneous prayer, Ignatian Special Section) to mark the beginning prayer, prophetic prayer and others, of the fourth phase of the Archdiocese including prayer while "traveling by of Miami's five-year Evangelization car, shopping, doing house work, jogg- program, the Archbishop writes, "We ing." think of prayer as asking favors. But The Sacraments, the Eucharist, the there is much more to friendship than Sacramentals and the Liturgy of the that." Hours (prayer said daily by priests and He calls prayer "the very heart of religious) are also described among our religious lives...like breathing. It is forms of prayer. a vital sign. It sustains us." "We can make our entire life a THE LETTER follows the Ar- Continued on page 7 Convocation %83: Priests loved it By Betsy Kennedy good health. When they departed, they What brought them to this spiritual to share in the sacraments and prayer, Voice Staff Writer were a united fraternity of 425, virtual- frontier was Convocation '83, a first and in the words of Archbishop Ed- ly all the priests of the Archdiocese, such event for the Archdiocese. The ward A. McCarthy, "nourish our They came together as individual with a deepened commitment to God, group gathered at the Colonnades priestly comradery and learn secrets of priests, some bearing burdens and il- each other and the people of South Hotel on Singer Island at West Palm a far more effective ministry through a lness, others knowing only joy and Florida. Beach simply to get better aquainted, deepened spirituality." "Something happened here... I hoped for the lakeside of Galilee, maybe even Tabor—I never dreamed it would be Pentecost," he said in closing remarks at the Convocation. Those who attended the one-week event shared the Archbishop's impres- sion that something quite unique had happened among them. Comments ranged from "excellent," to "un- forgettable" and "absolutely extraor- dinary." Whether young or old, many agreed that the Convocation became a catalyst for renewed fraternal bonds. Fr. Pat Mangan who has been at St. Mary Immaculate in West Palm Beach for only 3 weeks after arriving from Tennessee, expressed his gratitude at meeting his fellow Archdiocese priests. "I was impressed by being able to talk to everyone. I walked away feeling glad I am a Catholic priest." "It reminded me of a song we had during seminary days," said Fr. Jim Continued on page 8 Father John Noonan is warmly greeted by follow priests after ordination at Convocation '83. (vole* photo by Prant Browning) House votes to extend Hyde WASHINGTON (NC) — Another the-mother cases. the National Right to Life Committee, one-year extension of the Hyde amend- Pro-life groups immediately hailed (D-Colo.) objected to the more str- in a statement. ingent language, saying that forcing ment's ban on federal funding of abor- the vote as a major victory, particular- House members had to settle for the tions was approved by the House of ly after last summer's Supreme Court poor women to carry their pregnancies more stringent Hyde amendment after to term made her "terribly angry." Representatives. The vote was 231-184. abortion decision and the defeat two a committee-approved version permit-- The measure approved by the House weeks later in the Senate of a constitu- ting the life-of-the-mother exception Noting that only two of her four would be more stringent than current tional amendment sponsored by Sen. was removed from the bill on a children have lived, Mrs. Schroeder law by prohibiting even funding of Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah). technicality. said, "I wish that I were the type of abortions to save the life of the Also, opponents of the abortion fun- woman who had children terribly easi- mother. ding ban, led by Rep. Henry A. Wax- AS IN PAST years the amendment ly, but I am not and many others are in man (D-Calif), have begun a drive to was attached to the annual appropria- the same situation." But Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-I1L). restore government funding of abor- tions bill for the Departments of Labor sponsor of the amendment for the past tions for poor women. and of Health and Human Services. TWO OTHER congresswomen, seven years,, assured House members a During the nearly one-hour debate Reps. Marilyn Lloyd (D-Tenn.) and life-of-the-mother clause would be ad- "THE SUBSTANTIAL margin of on the amendment Hyde argued that Barbara F. Vucanovich (R-Nev.), said ded in a House-Senate conference com- victory is another indication that Congress "should not impose on though that the issue was not whether a mittee. public sentiment is strongly opposed to millions of taxpayers the terrible viola- woman had a right to abortion but the use of tax money to fund the tion of their consciences of forcing rather whether the federal government CURRENT LAW allows federal destruction of innocent unborn them to subsidize abortion." should be funding abortions. Both funding of abortions in such life-of- babies," said Jean Doyle, president of But Rep. Patricia Schroeder voted for the amendment.

Kidnappers claim Orlandi still alive ROME (NC)—Two new messages from a group that says it kidnapped Emanuela Orlandi, a 15-year-old Vatican City resident, claim that the girl is still alive and is being held in Italy. The messages said that five people were in- volved in the abduction, and added that the kidnapping was carried out with the aid of a "friendly person." The group warned that unless papal assailant Mehmet Ali Agca was released from an Italian prison by Oct. 30, "the sentence will be carried out." The group has previously threatened the girl's life. Reagan urges press to tell 'great story' WASHINGTON (NC) — President Reagan urged representatives of the religious, Hispanic and labor press to tell the "great story" he said the American public is missing about progress in El Salvador. "There are some very well-kept secrets in Washington, not because we want them kept secret but because they don't seem to be of interest to the media," said Reagan about social and economic reforms he said were taking place in El Salvador. Reagan's comments came during a day of administration briefings devoted primarily to Central American issues.

Bernardin calls for 'diplomatic' solution in Nicaragua CHICAGrO (RNS)—Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago says the United States has"*'Ho', business trying to destabilize the government" of Nicaragua: CarditiaTtBernardin told the National Assembly of Women Religious that the solutlon^'has to be diplomatic." He said he had recently contacted members of the bishops' conference to discuss increased U.S. involvement in Central America. Despite his declaration, the cardinal refused to condemn the Reagan administration's policy in Central America, saying it is * a "complicated issue."

UNCERTAIN FUTURE — At th« Kag.ro National Park in Kony th« Stepp* of King's dream lives on / Rwanda' 25,000 rofugoas from Uganda face a bleak and hungry future WASHINGTON (RNS)—The March on Washington is over, but the unless help is sent. Camp Kibondo, where the refugees have sought shelter telephones are still ringing at its headquarters. Organizers of the march say is one of the largest camps of its kind in the world. (NC photo from KNA). they will try to use the coalition formed to march on the 20th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech to oppose the policies of the Reagan administration and. work for the president's defeat next year. Jackson group accused of misusing funds March organizers are also planning to increase the drive to register blacks. To accomplish some of these goals, the group, called the "New Coalition of WASHINGTON (RNS)—Federal auditors have charged that a program Conscience," plans to reconvene leaders of the march in October to map out a operated by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is considering running for president, strategy. In addition, an effort has begun to keep together the group of misused more than $1 million in grants awarded by four government agencies. religious leaders who attended the march to participate in future activities. The Washington Times reported that Mr. Jackson's "Push for Excellence" program received a total of $4.8 million from the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Labor and Commerce and allegedly misused one- World hunger exhibit opens in N.Y. third of that amount. The program is an educational project designed to motivate black youth and build self-esteem. But The Washington Times said NEW YORK (NC)—A new exhibit produced by Catholic Relief Services to the disputed money was used for salaries and airline travel of staffers in some educate college students about world hunger opened for the first time Sept. 21 of Mr. Jackson's related organizations. Neither Mr. Jackson, a black Baptist at the College of New Rochelle. "It looks great, and it's already attracting at- minister, nor officials of his Chicago-based organization had an immediate tention," said Dominican Sister Alice Danaher, campus ministry director of reponse to the report. the New York college, run by the Ursuline Sisters. Sister Danaher said use of the CRS exhibit, which would remain up for one week, was beginning a hunger education and action campaign that will climax with a "hunger walk" Cdl. Bernard in wins Nov. 6.

peace price Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy IUSPS 622-620) CHICAGO (NC)—Cardinal Archdiocese'of Miami President The Voice-Publishing Co., Inc. Weekly Publication Joseph Bernardin of Chicago has MOlMKOyiwUvd.' Average weekly paid circulation ; Miami SKorw.FI. been named winner of the 1983 POSTMASTER Albert Einstein Peace Prize for his 60,000 -" ftobert L. 0'Steen S*nd chang* of addrwritsticM on to THE VOICE role in the U.S. bishops' pastoral on Distributed to the home by mail Editor PO fox tt-10*9 Friday and bought in 132 churches Miami, FI.332361M9 war and peace. The cardinal chaired on Sunday, 45 weeks in the year. MAILING ADDRESS the National Conference of Catholic Second class postage paid at POtoxM-lOM : .Ana Rodriguez-Soto- News Editor. Miami, N.SttMIM* . Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee on Miami, Florida. Subscription rates Edith Miller-Display Advertising Prentice Browning-Staff Writer TELEPHONES War and Peace, which drafted the $7.50 a year. Foreign $10. 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Commenting on Marcos' charges "The teachers and even nuns and about Catholic schools, Cardinal Jaime priests in the Catholic schools are Sin of Manila said to reporters, "I feel teaching the children hatred, hatred there are some threats, but maybe the against Marcos, hatred against the president was tired." government," Marcos said in a Sept. The charge about teachers "is not 25 statement from the Malacanang true," the cardinal added in a formal Palace. statement released later Sept. 25 as he He asked schools "not to engage in departed for a month in Rome. Cur- demagoguery" or to "nesmerize and rent events classes in Catholic schools mislead our small children." are merely being taught the "real situa- THE STATEMENT, which also tion" in the country, he said. warned businessmen who had taken The cardinal added that he was part in anti-government rallies that disturbed that the government was not they would be tracked down and pro- trying to eliminate the causes of unrest secuted, was the president's harshest and was instead issuing threats. speech in the current crisis, observers Cardinal Sin had met with Marcos said. for 30 minutes at the presidential It was the first time he had turned palace Sept. 23. against Catholic schools and The meeting was that of a "parish businessmen, they said. priest visiting with a parishioner," an Eleven people were killed and 200 in- archdiocesan spokesman said. Evidence in Nuns'Death During the meeting, the cardinal of- fered Marcos a "national reconcilia- In Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, U.5. Special investigator Harvey Tyler, tion plan," which had first been pro- left, a New York attorney, inspects evidence shown him by Salvadoran — OFFICIAL— fudge Bernardo Rauda Murcia in the case of four American churchwomen The Pastoral Center announces that posed by the cardinal in February but which had been turned downed by murdered in 1980. Five former Salvadoran National Guardsmen are Archbishop McCarthy has made the charged with the murders and are awaiting trial, (NC photo) following appointment: Marcos, accoriding to the spokesman. The plan envisions a council of The Reverend John Noonan (newly representatives of the government, several preconditions for reconcilia- opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. ordained) — to Associate Pastor, St. church, opposition political groups tion—free elections, a free press, an in- MARCOS REPORTEDLY ap- Elizabeth Church, Pompano Beach, private business. It also lists dependent judiciary, and an impartial peared vaguely sympathetic to the car- effective September 28, 1983. investigation info the assassination of dinal's plan. Miami priest to be archbishop ByMarjorieL.Donohne the episcopacy in 36 years and the se- priesthood at the North American Col- cond to attain the rank of an ar- lege in Rome where he was ordained St. Mary Cathedral will be the scene chbishop. - for the then Diocese of Miami on Dec. of impressive rites of episcopal ordina- Archbishop Thomas J. 18, 1960. In 1961 he was awarded a tion next month when Archbishop- McDonough, retired, of Louisville, Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Elect Ambrose De Paoli is elevated to now resides in Palm Beach Gardens. Gregorian University and returned to the episcopacy. Monsignor De Paoli is Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick is Bishop of Miami. currently in the Vatican's diplomatic Brownsville, Tx.; bishop Rene H. service in Rome. During the summer of that year he Gracida, formerly of Pensacola- was an associate pastor at St. Patrick The announcement of his appoint- Tallahassee, is now Bishop, of Corpus Church, Miami Beach, and was assign- ment by Pope John Paul II as pronun- Christi, Tx.; Bishop W. Thomas ed to the Matrimonial Tribunal of the cio to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) an Larkin is Bishop of St. Petersburg; Diocese. He then returned to Rome for island off the souheast coast of India, Bishop Keith Symons is Auxiliary further studies and earned a Doctorate was announced last Friday by the Bishop of St. Petersburg; Bishop John in Canon Law at the Pontifical Lateran Vatican. J. Nevins and Bishop Agustin Roman University. As pronuncio on the island, a little are Auxiliary Bishops of Miami. larger than the state of West Virginia, A veteran of 19 years in the In 1964 he was appointed to the de Paoli win soon English language section of the Vatican he will be concerned with the welfare be an AfchMshop in Sri Lanka. diplomatic service, the new prelate is a of the Catholic people, and will handle native of Jeannette, Pa. who came here and completed a two-year course at the affairs between the government and "On behalf of the clergy, Religious, witkhis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, the Holy See, as the Holy Father's of- and faithful," the Archbishop added, DePaoli of Visitation parish, at the age which trains members of the Holy ficial delegate. "I congratulate Archbishop DePaoli, of nine. He attended St. Mary See's Diplomatic Corps. In Miami Archbishop Edward A. his parents and relatives and I assure Cathedral School, where he was train- McCarthy said, "The announcement him of our prayers, We look-forward ed and served as an altar boy at the to welcoming him home to Miami for Presently secretary to Cardinal that a beloved and distinguished son of Cathedral. Following graduation from Agostino Casaroti, Vatican Secretary the Archdiocese has been named an the joyful ceremony of his high school he began his studies for the ordination." of State, the Archbishop-Elect has Archbishop and will be entrusted with priesthood at St. Joseph Seminary, served in diplomatic posts in Canada, an important responsibility in the ser- The Archbishop-Elect, who visits his. Hartford, Conn, and then at St. Mary Turkey, Africa and Caracas. In addi- vice of the Holy See brings new joy to family in Miami every summer, is the of the West Seminary, Cincinnati. He tion to English and Latin he speaks our jubilee year. eighth Florida priest to be elevated to completed his preparation for the Italian, French and Spanish.

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THE VOICE-Frtdoy. 30. 1M3-FAGC 3 Alcoholism S.O.S. Churches asked to join global assault on drinking By William Bole Religious News Service Fifty years after the repeal of Pro- hibition in the United States, a new movement is spreading throughout the world to drastically reduce alcohol consumption through government ac- tion—and attack what is increasingly recognized as one of the world's leading public-health problems. Unlike the preachers and others who led the Prohibition movement, leaders of the new movement—which op- ponents in the liquor industry call "Neo-Prohibitionist"—are more likely at this point to be health professionals or scientists. In fact, they complain Alcohol abuse cost Americans $100 billion in 1982. (Vole* photo). about getting little help from major federally funded study urged the na- Americans were heavy drinkers, and sign a petition for a national campaign. church denominations, which, they tion to put aside "the ghosts of the that many of them just wanted to kill say, are still wary about reviving a Pro- past" and develop a "broad and coor- themselves with it," said Allan Luks, hibitionist image of themselves. "OUR POLL shows that the sup- dinated" campaign to reduce drinking. director of the New York City affiliate port for achieving moderate-sensible W|th or without the churches, Set up by the National Research of the National Council on drinking habits in America has the however, a movement is building. Council, an arm of the National Alcoholism, and author of the for- potential to be meaningful politically," Many European nations, for in- Academy of Sciences, the panel called thcoming Beacon Press book, "Will the Gallup organization said in its stance, have in recent years reversed for such action as stiff taxation on li- America Sober Up?" which describes analysis of the survey. "But to make the trend toward liberalization and quor and a national education cam- the new movement. "But now we see this force come alive, you need a adopted new measures against paign to encourage moderate drinking. that they want change, and that they catalyst, the first issue. The question is alcohol—ranging from heavy taxing In another significant development, are looking to the government for which one." and regulation to education campaigns the National Council on Alcoholism, direction." One issue attracting attention is stiff which actually . encourage moderate traditionally linked to the liquor in- drinking with meals. taxes. At a news conference in dustry, has removed industry members LUKS, an attorney, attributed the Washington in July, a coalition pf In a survey of 80 nations last year, from its board and, at its annual trend to "this whole health-awareness some 100 consumer, health and alcohol the United Nations' World Health meeting last spring, reversed its stand movement, which is finally focusing on groups (including several church Organization cited "a swing back of on government action by vowing to alcohol." He points out that sup- groups) demanded a doubling of public opinion, away from complete campaign for higher taxes, warning porters reject the Neo-Prphibitionist alcohol excise taxes—which have not liberalization and towards a reasonable labels on liquor products, mandatory label (though some of them think it's been raised since 1951—as one way to degree of alcohol control." treatment, for alcoholics, and other an appropriate term), but that none fund the financially ailing Medicare measures. want to be associated with "Moral Ma- program for the elderly. The American Medical Association jority types" who approach the issue PRESSURE for government action The ad-hoc group, called the Na- also recently backed the call for warn- from a "moral" perspective. tional Alcohol Tax Coalition, was is just beginning to reach this country. ing labels, particularly for pregnant The most significant development Yet, "Neo" or riot, people like Luks organized by the 30,000-member women. are clearly haunted by that ghost of Center For Science in the Public In- came last year, when for the first time "Not too long ago, we thought that since Prohibition's repeal in 1933 a Prohibition, and are quick to em- terest. A spokesperson for the group, phasize differences between themselves George Hacker, said .that boosting and trie 1920's Prohibitionists. He taxes for health-care costs "makes writes in the forthcoming book that good sense and represents sound while those, in the new movement seek policy. Producers and users of alcohol Today's trend is toward ' 'moderation" arid not ' 'elimination" should pay to help treat the casualties of alcohol, "Prohibition's sentiment they create." was rigidj intolerant, and fatalistic. No SENSIBLE one could control his or her drinking once started. All drinking" had to be BEHIND the anti-alcohol reaction is eliminated. Prohibition's supporters* both the dramatic rise in worldwide angrily rejected any violator, from a alcohol consumption over the past 20 PRE-PLANNING husband to the president of the United years and growing awareness of the States." ••-•• •-" social costs of alcoholism and excessive Thoughtful planning now can protect your relatives and friends from -the Neo-Prohibitionists cite public opi- drinking. confusion that might occur when no one knows what can be- done / nion polls in asserting that Americans, Drunkeness in the United States is what should be done / or what you would want done. even if they don't support their full, involved in most deaths from falls, Making a will is fine but it does not cover everything. 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PAGf 4-Friday, September 30, 1983-THE VOICE Broward march unites pro-lifers of all faiths By Dick Contain involved. ing" group recently acquitted of Voice Correspondent "Here we are 10 years later with just charges brought by an abortion clinic DEERFIELD BEACH —They came as much enthusiasm and zeal as ever," financially hurt by their efforts) are out from Lake Worth on the north to Fort said Patti McKinney of Women Ex- there saving babies every day. Sending Lauderdale on the south. They carried ploited By Abortion (WEBA), a group a girl to an abortionist is no way to homemade signs and wore buttons pro- of women who counsel others faced solve a problem—two wrongs never claiming their determination to save with an unwanted pregnancy. make a right. babies from abortion. "We continue to march, protest, "A woman needs the support of There were Catholics, Presbyterians, counsel, and lobby. And on October 3 people who care about her, not just the Methodists, Baptists, and members of when the Supreme Court reconvenes, $250 she is about to give diem (for an Pentecostal churches. we'll be there too. We want to let them abortion). Someone must tell her about Some had participated in pro-life know that we hold them responsible the mental and physical risks." rallies before, but for many this was for the blood of 17 million babies their first public witness on a topic that polluting our nation." FLEMING stressed the need to bring politicians call a "religious issue," and "We need to fight this battle on the new volunteers into the pro-life move- religious leaders often call a "political streets, in the clinics, in the ment. issue." legislatures, but most of all on our "You must talk to the people who Yet, in spite of a popular ethic that knees," McKinney said. "This is a aren't as hepped up about this issue as warns Christians not to get involved in spiritual war and we are eventually go- you are. They just might stop someone controversial causes or to use ing to win it, but our job won't be from going in there to pay cash, or use "radical" methods like marching, bet- over. There are millions of women who their MasterCard, Visa, or American ween 250 and 300 people turned out to have been hurt by abortion and there Marchers walkad from Express card to get rid of their unborn Beach to Boca Raton, passing two walk along Federal Highway from nor- will be millions more who will need our child. My God, can you believe that we thern Broward three miles into Palm help in the future." abortion clinics along the way.(Vofe» have come to that in this country?" photo by Dick Conklin) Beach County. The marchers were led by a group of ANOTHER popular pro-life speaker teenagers carrying a banner and a small The route took them by two abor- THEY GATHERED in the parking was Marsha Fleming, president of baby casket representing the millions tion clinics—the one in Deerfield lot of St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Broward County Right to Life. "You of lives lost. Next came a hearst Beach and another in Boca Raton. Beach, a short distance from a busy should all be congratulated for coming donated by the Babione Funeral A bus was waiting for the marchers abortion clinic that many had fought out here," she said to the crowd. Home. in Boca Raton to shuttle them back to to keep from opening a year and a half "Marching for unborn children is The rest of the crowd followed, the starting point. "I think it's about the best thing anyone can do on walking three abreast along the three beautiful how the evil of abortion has The day was Yom Kippur, the a Saturday morning." mile stretch with a police escort provid- brought together people of all faiths," Jewish Day of Atonement and the first "You know, 12 years ago they ed by the Deerfield and Boca Raton said Mary Rodriguez a registered nurse National Day of Rescue, an observance (abortion supporters) thought that we police departments. from Boynton Beach. "Here I am intended to bring public attention to were finished. Boy, do we have a sur- Marchers sang songs and chanted talking to people from the Assemblies the high rate of abortions and the need prise for them today! The people from pro-life slogans. Several passersby in of God, riding a bus from a to provide alternatives to the women Omega (a pro-life "sidewalk counsel- cars honked their horns and gave a Presbyterian church back to St. Am- •'thumbs up" sign. brose Catholic Church! Praise God!"

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ADDRESS CITY__ THE VOICE-Frlday, S«pt«mb«r 30. 1943-PAGE 5 Salute to the Black Family ABCD sponsors program at St. Francis Xavier By Betsy Kennedy Voice Staff Writer Some of the grandmas wore their best Sunday bonnets. Little girls wore frilly dresses and little boys squirmed in (heir suits, warmed by afternoon sun. Young husbands and their wives were a well-groomed image of the twentieth century black family—a long way from the tattered garments of slave ancestors. * Priscilla Musgrove it a mother What these black families share is a scolding her son, played by sense of pride and unity that can never Sergio (left) and a member of the again be broken. They gathered side by Stars of Harmony belts out a side with white families for a salute to Gospel song during Sunday's the black family at St. Francis Xavier celebration at St. Francis Xavier. Church in North Miami on Sept. 25. (Vote* photo by tetty K»nn«dy) Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy concelebrated the Mass with Msgr. simply "love one another." John McMahon, Fr. Pablo Navarro, "To create the best atmosphere Fr. Bill Sheehan and Fr. William possible for children, we should pro- Mason, pastor of St. Francis Xavier. vide good role models by teaching The priests wore bright green and red them to solve problems. They should stoles for the joyful program. also learn to be prepared to respond to peer pressure in the area of drugs and other negative activities." "THE BLACK FAMILY If parents spend more time: with their Challenge" was the theme of the day's children and really listen to them, events. It was sponsored by the ABCD together and learn to communicate bet- "Go to the Rock." positive patterns in the home can be (Archbishop's Charities and Develop- reinforced, according to Dr. Chit- ment), as part of a continuing series of ter. He advises the family to become Added musical inspiration was con- better role models and tells the son to tributed by "The Starsof Harmony," a wood. presentations at churches throughout Following tKe program and liturgy, the archdiocese. Bettye Wiggs of "start respecting your parents." 7-member men's gospel group. They led the parish in some foot-tapping, Archbishop McCarthy presented ABCD coordinated the St. Francis pro- Patricia Warren, adviser-director of PULSE (People United to Lead the gram. the Players Guild of Florida Memorial hand-clapping songs which reflect the indomitable spirit of blacks Struggle for Equality) with a $30,000 The opening skit was presented by College recited several poems, among check award by the Campaign for Village South drug rehabilitation clinic them, the famous "Harlem" by throughout history. St. Francis Xavier's choir performed the closing Human Development, the U.S. with an introduction by Henry Head, Langston Hughes and "Negro Catholic Conference's ^anti-poverty the organization's director. The skit Mother." Her daughter, Ebony War- verse "Oh Freedom," led by soloist Brenda Parnham. program. Dr. Willie H. Williams, area dramatized a black family's meeting ren, held the audience spellbound with vice president of PULSE for Perrine- with a preacher to discuss their son's her brief but intense recitation of "I THE SPECIAL guest speaker for Richmond Heights, accepted the check problems. Am A Black Child." Priscilla the event was Dr. Dale Chitwood, on behalf of Rev. J. Stepherson, The preacher tells them, "25 per cent Musgrove and 'Sergio' dramatized a research assistant professor in the president of PULSE, the grass roots of Florida's population use drugs—10 realistic conflict between a mother and department of psychiatry at the organization dedicated to equality for per cent of them are black." He recom- her son, who learned to bridge their University of Miami. blacks in jobs and the mainstream of mends that the family attend church differences. Michael Bullard also sang, He said that the families should life. St. John Fisher's 20th

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There was good fun, as one night the Irish entertained us with songs from the Old Sod and another the Hispanics taught us to sing "Guantanamefa" and exposed us to the rigors of the con- ga line. Even the staff of the hotel in Riviera Beach (The Colonnades, where the hospitality was exquisite) joined us in the sing-along the final night. A moving TV film, directed by Carol Gallagher, portrayed a number of our priests witnessing to what the miiv istry has meant to them.

The result was fantastic! A greatly renewed sense of fraternity and unity, enthusiasm and joyful rededication to our ministry. At the conclusion, all 400 of the priests were on their feet giving prolonged applause. Perhaps the response was best summed up by a retired priest who said, "I'm thankful I have lived long enough to have had this experience."

Father Charles Mallen, C.SS.R., Archbishop McCarthy and the more than 400 priests of the Archdiocese pray the Litany of the Saints during the Director of our Ministry to Priests Pro- ordination of Father John Noonan, on the last day of Convocation '83. (Voice photo by Prentice Browning). Prayer is Christians' first job

Continued from page 1 propriate to his or her circumstances, that God intended for His friends, expressions of friendship, so prayer- prayer, by integrating all of our actions for regular reception of the Sacrament young and old, through prayer." fulness is strenghened and enriched with an interior state of prayerfulness of Reconciliation and spiritual counsel- "Cynicism, pessimism, through fidelity to a habit of praying." that comes to permeate our being," ing, for visits to the Blessed Sacrament, indifference," he wrote, "must yield to Writing "no other letter has brought Archbishop McCarthy wrote. for group prayer experiences, for days the splendid intimacy of a child of God me such personal satisfaction as this of recollection and retreats." The letter also lists the reasons why communing with the Father." one," he said and he challenged Christians pray and describes "the dai- Archbishop McCarthy called such a The Archbishop called communion priests, deacons, religious and laity of ly schedule of a prayerful Christian: life "an ideal for a pious member of with God the Christian's prime voca- the Archdiocese to "groom (your the Archdiocese. I fully realize that tion. house) with the pinnacle of prayer," in there may be quite legitimate reasons "We are inclined, when asked what the words of St. John Chrysostom. "In for being unable to fulfill this sug- we do, to reply by naming a profession this way you will make it a perfect "TO MAKE a morning offering on gested program. At times, as well, the — I am an architect, a nurse, a dwelling for the Lord." rising. To pray morning prayers which Lord may be expecting more!" carpenter, a nousewife, or whatever. If Copies of the pastoral letter were may be from the Liturgy of the Hours. He called prayer the answer to many we really understood the spiritual distributed to all the priests of the Ar- If possible, to participate in daily of the problems society experiences tor realities, what it is to be a disciple of chdiocese during their week-long Con- Mass. Sometime during the day, to set day. Christ, we would more likely respond, vocation in Riviera Beach last week. a time aside for mental prayer, Bible 'I am a person of prayer.'" Employees of the Pastoral Center reading, and/or to pray the mysteries "FOR MANY, people, he said "life The letter also encourages those who found copies of the letter, in English of the Rosary. today seems ejijpty. They are depress- find prayer difficult. and Spanish, not only in their weekly "The prayerful Christian will pray ed, cynical, dispirited. It is because copies of The Voice and La Voz, but before and after meals and, before they miss the "meaning of life, their "WE NEED BUT make a sincere ef- stapled to theii"paychecks as well. retiring, will pray evening prayers — relationship with God, that is found in fort and not be anxious if we are Extra copies can be ordered free of perhaps again from the Liturgy of the prayer." - distracted or cannot find the right charge by calling the Archdiocese Hours — and will make an examina- He continued, "Perhaps even the words, or even become sleepy. God Pastoral Center, 757-6241, Extension tendency of our young people to seek a tion of conscience," the Archbishop ? will take care of it. The desire for 188, or writing to: Evangelization Of- wrote. 'high off drugs, tO^m^cuhsHs an in- prayer is prayer itself." fice, Archdiocese of Miami, 9401 Bis- "The prayerful Christian will ar- dication that they are missing dreadful- The Archbishop wrote, "just as cayne Boulevard, Miami Shores, FL range as well, on a schedule ap- ly the peace, the joy, the excitement friendships are deepened by repeated 33138. THE VOICE-Friday, September 30, 1983-PAGE 7 -.-.-..• . . ; Convocation '83 Convocation '83 Clergy meei fabulous success

Continued from pago 1 showed that we need to get away from worldliness. It is easy to be compla- Reynolds, of St. Henry, Pompano cent, settled in. It was a confirmation Beach. of what I had been thinking in my own Brothers together life. We have a constant need for "Fratres In Unum," brothers renewal and conversion." said Fr. together. We found out how much as Notabartolo of St. Joan of Arc. priests we had in common. We ex- "A classic... powerful in content, perienced some joys and heartbreaks, masterfully delivered, beautifully successes and failures together. Some prepared," added Fr. Mallen. days are bright, some are gloomy. But Said Msgr. Peter Reilly, of Little we preserve our sense of faith and our Flower of Coral Gables "the speech sense of humor. After all, we're only was revolutionary in that it put square- human." ly up to the diocese and to the priests Fr. Charles Mallen, director of con- the responsibility for the betterment of tinuing education, and one of the key downtrodden humanity." organizers of the event, said, "Con- Fr. James Conlan's remarks also vocation '83 accomplished many earned, him compliments from the things, but nothing more profound crowd and the praise of the Ar- than a priestly fraternity." chbishop. His observation was shared by "He provided a special elixir that Bishop Paul Tanner, a retired priest gave seasoning spirit and light to our who closely observed the events of the conference." week. Others felt they became more aware The people prayed of their ability to strengthen each other While 425 priests reaffirmed their in dealing with the demands of their Two priosts pray before the Blessed Sacrament, which was exposed devotion to their priesthood and vocation. continually during the Convocation. (Photo by Fathar Luii Casabon). shared new-found friendships, people "We learned the value of being with in the parishes dealt with being without other priests, said Fr. Edward Lowney, them. pastor of St. George in Ft. Lauderdale. new reasons why the priesthood is an grace of Christ. I have found the reali- There was a universal show of sup- "It is a shock for priests to get enchanting, challenging profession," ty of fraternity among the priests and it port from South Florida Catholics, together like that, to realize what Fr. Mallen said. will stay with me." said many priests^ People prayed, energy and talent and what a terrific fasted and wrote letters of support 'graced' force of people are at the "I could put names with faces and thoroughout the week. disposal of the church. There is isola- addressess before," said Msgr. John Standing ovation Wrote one 8th grader at Mary Im- tion with the great shortage of priests. McMahon "but the Convocation let Local priests selected to give talks maculate in West Palm Beach, "I'll They don't get to know one me > get to know their hearts.... there were Auxiliary Bishop Agustin pray for you... I'll also help Mom with another..." said Fr. Frank was sharing as opposed to discussing Roman, Fr. George Garcia, Fr. Eugene the housework while you're gone." O'Loughlin, pastor of Holy Cross at among us. Sharing shows the Quinlan.Fr. Jose Hernando, Fr. John "We were buried in mail," said Fr. Indiantown. similarities while discussing tends. to O'Leary and Fr. Frank McLoughlin. O'Loughlin. "To be united with all the priests of brine out differences." Fr. James Conlan of Sussern, N.Y. "It took 4 hours a day for the hotel the Archdiocese, celebrating and pray- was the guest speaker. to sort out all the mail that came for The clergy also shared the One of the most powerful talks us. The mail reflected a positive sense. ing—I came away with a renewed sense sacraments together in larger numbers of our brotherhood and a true sense of which earned a S-minute standing ova- The spirit of South Florida has been than ever before. From early morning tion from the crowd was delivered by dampened too long because of a unity," said Fr. Charles Notabartolo until late at night they gathered in the of St. Joan of Arc in Boca Raton. Fr. O'Loughlin, a renown advocate of gloomy national outlook on the chapel established at the hotel to pray farm workers rights. priesthood." To bring about a closeness among over the Blessed Sacrament. the priests, special sharing sessions Fr. Mallen believes, "People should took place at the Convocation. A "It was touching for me because the know how much we appreciated their group of 44 priests were trained as sacraments came to life before me, "Can I go back to Indiantown, and prayers. We heard of people who slept leaders and priests were encouraged to ' visibly, audibly," recalled Fr. Mallen. tell Maria, who took her dying baby to on the floor, who fasted on bread and "share their innermost thoughts." 3 hospitals and was turned down water. Parishes had all night vigils of "Priests were all ears—men were "The final MasTof reconciliation because she had no money—can I tell prayer-we heard of one parish that had pouring out their hearts," observed Fr. when the Archbishop administered the her that there are now 425 reasons why an-around-the-clock prayer service. Mallen. oil of the sick to a number of priests, that will never happen again?" he ask- Priests received notes from all over the some of whom were critically ill or who ed. diocese." Share the Sacraments because of advancing age were now "Can I go back to tell my people (the The gathering meant a great deal to The sharing extended beyond the permitted to receive the sacrament, was farmworkers of Indiantown) such as lay people who awaited the priests* planned sessions, when priests also very moving to me." Jose with his family of 6, trying to feed return because "it is a great reminder gathered more informally around the Weeping, Fr. Anthony Navarrete, them, trying to endure low wages, the of the power of church, the body of pool or during other leisure activities. pastor of St. Hugh for 29 years and indignity heaped upon them, that there Christ..." said Fr. O'Loughlin. "They had to be divided into groups now suffering from cancer confessed, are 425 reasons why it will not happen He also noted the differences bet- beforehand, not just with cronies or "I had some bitterness in my heart again?" ween the Convocation gathering and buddies, so they found new friends and when I came. Now I have found the "His talk was unforgettable, it different types of priestly conventions he attended after he was ordained. "These priests are more outward looking. They are co-workers with the rest of the church. This is evangeliza- tion in its fullest sense. This group has the capacity to make South Florida the reign of God."

By Father Don Connolly Director, Communications Ministry You would not believe it if you saw it. They started to gather Monday in all shapes, sizes, ages and nationalities, the priests of the Archdiocese. Many of them were dubious about what this four-day meeting would accomplish, even though the Archbishop had writ- ten that such a meeting would re- charge their batteries so they could serve their parishioners more effective- ly. Holding up Convocation 'S3 booklets are, from left, rather GMberto Fernandez, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Then began the group morning and Miami and Father William O'Dea, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Lantana. photo by Father Uii* Ca«abon). PAGE S-Friday, September 30, 19S3-THE VOICE Convocation'83 Convocation'83 400 Priests welcomed him into priesthood By Prentice Browning Voice Staff Writer It was probably a record attendance of priests at the ordination of a single one of their brethren in this Archdiocese. Over 400 Miami archdiocesan priests just concluding a week-long con- vocation in Palm Beach were at St. Paul of the Cross Church in North Palm Beach Friday to welcome the Rev. Mr. John Noonan, 32, a native of Limerick, Ireland, into the priesthood. Archbishop McCarthy, Bishop John Nevins, and Bishop Agustin Roman, huddled with Rev. Mr. Noonan for a prayer before a long procession into the church. "Let the example of your life attract the followers of Christ," Ar- chbishop McCarthy told Rev. Mr. Noonan during the ordination rite while hundreds of priests in alb and stole who were packed in the first rows of the church concelebrated. REV. MR. NOONAN approached the Archbishop, clasped his hands in the Archbishop's hands and promised to obey the bishop and the authority of the church. After he was consecrated by the Archbishop several hundred priests lined up to lay their hands on the new kneeling priest. Outside the church after the ritual hundreds of priests formed a semi- circle awaiting the exit of the new priest almost, one said, like awaiting the bride and groom after a wedding. John Noonan pledges obedience to the Archbishop during the ordination The Archbishop put his arms around the newly ordained Fr. Noonan ceremony. (voic* photo by Frantic* Browning). while he and the assembled priests sang the Salve Regina.

i • A heartfelt thanks! From the Archbishop From the priests

Dearly Beloved: Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Convocation '83 is history and the memory of this powerful priestly ex- perience will remain with us for years to come. When the poet Wordsworth said "more things are wrought by prayer Your prayers and sacrifices were felt by all of us as we gathered in the than this world dreams of," although unknown to him his words pro- Lord's name to reflect on our priestly spirituality, ministry and fraternity. phetically describe our Convocation '83. The power of prayer was very evi- dent and permeated the entire atmosphere of our Convocation. Even Your letters, telegrams and messages of affirmation heightened our though you were corporally absent, we felt each of you present in spirit awareness and helped us to see that we are truly supported and loved by with us, your brother priests. you, our people. We are grateful to each of you and offer you our loving When Archbishop McCarthy referred to Convocation '83 as "a new gratitude and appreciation. During the week we came to a deeper realiza- Pentecost in the Church of Miami," like our Blessed Lady and the early tion that our priestly vocation is God's gift to us and that we in turn share disciples, you were prayerfully joined to us and we felt the power of your this special gift with each of you. prayers. We are immensely grateful to each and every one of you for the powerful spiritual support you gave us. The Church of Miami experienced a new Pentecost during Convocation We pray that the spirit of Convocation '83 will long be felt in every area '83 and hopefully, you, our beloved people will also experience that Spirit of our apostolic ministry. We hope that you will detect the fruit of your in the days ahead. prayer in our future priestly efforts on behalf of the Church of Miami. We offer you our thanks, our love and our prayers as together we build We believe that God was showing all of us that we are truly "One Bread, up the body of Christ during this special Year of Prayer and Outreach. One Body." With all of you, we need to live in a deep awareness of that God love you. sublime truth. Thank you for being beside us with your prayers and for the warmth of your support. We are forever grateful. Your Brothers in Christ, Devotedly Yours, The Priests of the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Archdiocese of Miami Archbishop 1, Skeptics 0 evening prayers, and the group noon about Jesus slipped away. What took priests wanted to pray back for those Well, we're home now, back to you, day Masses, the seriousness of the its place was the greatest gift of the Ho- praying for them. the people for whom we pledged our speakers at lecture times, the little ly Spirit: a sense of joy. In groups, at meals, and in the cor- lives and our priesthood. Our love for group sessions (10 priests each), the ridors, at least one million jokes were you is renewed and re-dedicated. If you humor at off-hours, the entertainments What just about tore them apart was traded. Priests hear them all; it's a sur- see us smiling at you more and hugging by our own members, better than any to receive from children and vival technique in the face of sharing so you more it's because, since we had a cruise-ship entertainment, the meeting parishioners letters and posters promis- much suffering of our parishioners. chance to glimpse the joy that heaven of brother priests whom we had not ing prayers. Each priest was By Thursday night, rested and is, we want to share it with you. met before. (At mealtimes, youjoined "adopted" by individual members of enlightened and encouraged among any table with a spare chair and thus the laity to be prayed for. ourselves, the Archbishop addressed us By the way, forgive us one little bad met new brothers.) before an outdoor luau banquet. thing we did. Each of us put on about Slowly, the signs of tiredness from In between formal times, hundreds "You didn't believe me, did you?" he five pounds! their ministerial work, their loneliness, of priests managed to find their way to said, "But I told you so, I told you this As we were leaving, a priest shouted their feeling of inadequacy in trying to the small chapel where Our Lord in the would work." He got a standing ova- out, "Archbishop, when is the next help one million Catholics to learn Blessed Sacrament was present. The tion. one?" THE VOICEFrldoy, September 30. 1M3*AGI 9 o

Why should priests take a week off? It was unprecedented. than a few days' relaxation for the priests, Some 425 priests of this Archdiocese that it struck a chord of response from left their parishes last week and were deep within them. gone from Monday through Friday. All of And why not? Priests, while surround- them, all at once. ed by the hundreds of people they Unless you happened to need a par- minister to, are at the same time living in a ticular priest last week you might not have kind of isolation, as much psychological even been aware of their absence. It as physical. Not having families, they live might not have had that much impact on individually in rectories or other quarters the average lay person. apart from any personal outlet other than But it meant a lot to them. perhaps another priest. Why? Why should the priests all go off Then there is the psychological isola- and stay together in a hotel for a week ? tion of the priesthood in which priests The initial impulse came from Arch - often feel they must at all times live up to bishop McCarthy after attending a con- the sometimes unrealistic expectations of vocation of U.S. bishops some months perfection the laity have of them. A priest must at all times excell in kindness, pro- fessional ability, problem solving, delivery EDITORIAL of spellbinding sermons, and ability to be in more than one place at one time. ago. Usually when bishops or priests And, perhaps worst of all, he must meet it is to discuss business. They never never show human weakness or express on an extended basis and for several days • have a chance to put aside the burdens doubt of any kind, even at a time when Convocation 83 allowed the priests to of their ministry and simply get to know vocations have fallen off severely and the gain a realization of their true fraternity to each other, to share innermost thoughts value of vocations might appear, at least each other. The letters of support from and feelings. superficially, to be in doubt. the laity enabled the priests to realize that . Archbishop McCarthy came away from Some of this may be laity expectation, yes, despite some occasional contrary the bishops' convocation so refreshed and no doubt some is the expectation a evidence, we do appreciate them. and inspired that he decided the priests priest lays on himself in his desire to serve Perhaps if such convocations had been should have the same thing. well. But, in any case, when does a priest held churchwide in the 70s and 80s some From the feedback we have received, have a chance to express himself on such of the priests who left wouldn't have. Convocation 83 was resounding success. matters,rnan to man, peer to peer; and This convocation was good for all of It is obvious that the meeting meant more hear others, many others, do likewise us. :"': ; ' •'•.'" '•'••• • '

anything I feel these evangelical pro- However, I am glad I read the So give us a Catholic TV preacher grams are strengthening me in the editorial before I read David Balk's knowledge of who Jesus really is. theory on "Burned-out." For while To the Editor: could be convinced to become in- My faith has always stressed there are many missed opportunities I read James Breig's column on TV terested in the Catholic Church as a theology. I never really knew our Lord there are also many theories and many evangelists recently in The Voice and, result of viewing a Bishop Fulton in my heart thru the Catholic Church. I psychologists. while I don't have any objection to his Sheean type program. attended 12 years of Catholic schools, The theory that caring too much, be- warning Catholics to be careful when I know that there are many who all taught by wonderful nuns — but ing too idealistic, too rigid, threatens viewing the many non-Catholic TV criticize television evangelists, such as somehow they reached my head with to burn out faith, contradicts the programs, I do believe that he missed Robert Schuller, Jerry Falwell, Dr. Jesus but not my heart. I know Him hypothesis which establishes the very an opportunity to suggest that serious Kennedy, etc. because of their plea for now — thru the CBN broadcasting — essence of faith. David might profit consideration be given to the hierarchy financial support. In my opinion, this but no one has invited me to change my from reading "Pain and Providence" of the Church to compete with the anti- is not a just criticism because no one is denomination. I speak for many of my by Ladislaus Boros. Catholic programs -with a "modern" forcing anyone to tune in on that par- Catholic friends. ticular program—if they don't like it Bishop Fulton Sheen who, as all old- If we Catholics are in danger from timers will recall, monopolized televi- because of the money pleas, they Faith does not produce rewards. shouldn't watch it. Unfortunately, CBN — why not reach us with some Faith IS the reward! sion and radio. If I remember correct- Catholic programs? Our church can af- ly, his television program had a higher they must request financial help since they don't have commercial sponsors, ford it. We would be glad to support Until our will is in tune with God's rating than any other program you as we do CBN. presented at the same time. as do the producers of other programs. Will, our past, present and future Virginia C. Hughes perspectives will be frustrated, over- I am one of those Catholics who If my_ memory serves me correctly, Hobe Sound the Bishop Sheean prime time program whelmed and trapped. Therefore, a watch many of the non-Catholic TV psychologist who assumes faith is programs, especially Dr. James Ken- was sponsored by the Admiral Com- pany and perhaps if a similar type pro- Pulpit editorial anything less than idealistic, caring ^ nedy, Jerry Falwell and Robert rigidly faithful to God's Laws c Schuller and I also contribute money to gram could be developed today, several missed the point large corporations would be interested prehends neither the conditions of make sure they keep going. Until faith nor the authority of God's Time. recently I watched Jimmy Swaggart in acting as sponsors. Letters to the Editor: but, as a result of his ridiculing Isn't it about time that we Catholics The recent editorial, "Pulpit Profes- decided to adopt a more positive at- sionals Needed" seemed to miss the M.C. Vogel Catholic teaching, he is now on my Miami black list. titude regarding the powwer of televi- point altogether for me. The writer's Instead of adopting a negative at- sion, instead of being forced to do experience transferred his lost oppor- titude in warning Catholics to be nothing more than caution Catholics to tunity to help a troubled individual careful when they watch these pro- be careful when they view non- onto lack of professionalism. We all, grams, why didn't James Breig take a Catholic TV programs? including professionals, miss oppor- positive attitude and throw out the idea tunities. Letters welcome that there should be a national Donald A. Pruessman My horror was not reading about or Catholic program, similar to the Miami sharing his feeling about the empty se- Th» Votee welcomes common** Bishop Fulton Sheean program, which cond pew, but rather the discovery that from our reader*. Such letters are would be so outstanding that all Would support one can not afford to wait an entire subject to editing for brevity end ac- Catholics and many non-Catholics week to feed arid comfort a hungry curacy. To be considered, tetters mv$* would not want to miss it? Catholic preacher soul. cont«in the name, address, phono number «md signatore of the writer. We talk about evangelism and I Christianity is community involve- wonder if the powers that be realize To the Editor: ment, not sermon to sermon en- Send your letter to: Letters To The that there are thousans, maybe I take offense from James Brieg's ar- counters or even pulpit professionals. Editor, T&e Voice, FO Box 381059, millions, of people around the country ticle re: CBN. I am a loyal Catholic It's that day to day imput and the risk Miami, Fl, 33238-1059. who are being evangelized by non- and will to my death remain so. I do of "caring" and follow up that gives Catholic TV programs, many of whom not feel my faith is threatened. If witness to Faith. PACE 10-Fridoy, September 30, 1983-THE VOICE May I ask who it calling?

The other day I returned a phone call from so- you feel that way about-the matter." the executive's importance is, in my judgement, meone at a business office which touched one of far too dear to justify the procedure. my pet peeves and triggered an interesting ex- Busy executives or leaders may judge they need The hard pressed leader who simply must cope change with the company's receptionist. to have receptionists, aids or lesser in command with excessive calls might take a different ap- After I had asked for the person who originally people screen their calls, but I wonder if they have proach. His or her secretary can simply state that telephoned me, the operator said, "Who is call- the executive is unavailable and add "If you ing, please?" or perhaps it was "May I ask who is would care to leave your name and/or phone calling?" number, we will get back to you." The inquirer That question or inquiry is my pet peeve, but then has the option of revealing such information one which I normally pass over because of time or not. pressures, unwillingness to cause hassles or a "Who is calling, please?" caters to a com- general attitude of "Why bother or what dif- BY FR. JOSEPH petitive culture which measures people's worth in ference will it make?" M. CHAMPLIN terms of power and position. The Christian That afternoon, however, I must have been philosophy of life, on the contrary, judges money fatigued and edgy and not in the best mood or in a and influence as accidental and considers that our ^flexible and compromising frame of mind. essential dignity flows from birth (we are created equal in God's sight) and baptism (salvation in FEELING MY inner barometer rising a trifle, I Christ makes us all equal sisters and Brothers). responded with some irritation to the receptionist, reflected on what the inquiry, "Who is calling, "Well, I would rather not say." please?" communicates.

"MAY I ask who is calling?" can be especially 'Who it calling please?' caters to a competitive culture which inappropriate and even harmful at church rec- measures people'* worth in terms off power and position. tories. A pregnant, unwed woman who nervously calls the parish priest for help and is confronted with that question very likely would cringe and perhaps Then, attacked with a slight (not huge) twinge IT SAYS, "If you are important or powerful or hang up, particularly if she knows the receptionist of guilt for my assertiveness, I backtracked someone I want to talk to now, I will respond. at all. somewhat and explained, "I don't mean to give Otherwise, I either will ignore your call, inform A man who stops at the door and asks of the you a hard time, but that question always irks me. my secretary to lie about my availability or speak secretary, "May I talk to a priest, please? I have a Today I must be in an ugly mood and you had to with you rather reluctantly." moral matter I wish to visit about with him," suffer through my annoyance." could feel extremely uncomfortable being inter- I grant that in some situations advance rogated with "What is your name, please?" The receptionist surprisingly responded, "I knowledge of the caller can facilitate getting out a Unlike church rectories, business offices may agree with you totally. I think the question is rude. file, letter or other information helpful for the not usually deal with such confidential matters, I hate asking it. But we have some executives here subsequent conversation. But the price paid for but nevertheless the unintentional, yet real put- who insist on this procedure and I have no choice this minor advantage in terms of rudeness, down nature of "Who is calling?" remains. but to carry out their order. I am really pleased dehumanizing of the caller and false exultation of (c) 1983 Alt Publishing Co. The pastoral and the election

The lead paragraph of an NC News Service Thankfully the response did not end our war, that attacks on population centers are moral- story reported that Father J. Bryan Hehir, the government's negotiations L: disarmanent but ly wrong, that nations must seek an agreement to U.S. Catholic Conference's director for internal the events in early September could not help but eliminate nuclear weapons. justice and peace, said that the U.S. bishops' What has been changed is the trust some were pastoral letter on war and peace will be a factor in willing to place in the government of the Soviet the 1984 presidential election. Union that it would live up to agreements, that it The actual quote from Father Hehir, which ap- would not take advantage of any superiority. peared in New York-based monthly Inter Depen- BY In the year ahead events may bring greater dent, was, "I think the bishops' letter will help hope. It may be that the international outrage at keep the nuclear question before the American DALE FRANCIS the September crime and the stiffening of the public as one of the central issues by which any American will for defense preparation will con- candidate ought to be judged, and in that sense I vince the Soviet leaders "it is to their own advan- think it will have an impact on the election." tage to work for real nuclear disarmament. It in no way diminishes the bishops' pastoral, remind the world that the Soviet Union is directed which offered a sound presentation of moral by standards of morality that are in conflict with WILL, AS Father Hehir thinks, the bishops' issues related to peace and war in a nuclear age, to those of the free world. Therefore, the nuclear pastoral letter be a factor in the 1984 election? point out that they did not make the discovery that issue must be seen differently in September than it Directly, not really, it is not likely to be quoted by the nuclear question concerns morality. The was in May. candidates. But as a clear reminder that the nuclear question will be of importance in the 1984 WHAT HAS not changed is the universal desire nuclear issue is not just a political but a moral election. It would have been had there been no let- for peace. What has not changed are the moral issue, the pastoral letter has influenced and will ter from the bishops. The candidates will be judg- principles enunciated by the bishops in their continue to influence the thinking of the nation. ed by their response to that issue. There is no way pastoral letter — that there must not be nuclear (Dale Francis is a nationally syndicated columnist) of knowing now, a year and more away from that election, what factors will influence that judgement.

WE WERE reminded of the way events change BY attitudes in the first week of September. Last FRANK May, when the bishops issued their pastoral, there MORGAN was a strong movement in the nation and in the world for a nuclear freeze. The bishops did not use the terminology but they called for a "halt" in the production, testing and deployment of nuclear When Michelangelo was well along in years, he weapons. This was in opposition to the Reagan was discussing life with an old friend who said, Abraham Lincoln received his license to practice administration's conviction that the halt would "After such a good life, it's hard to think of dy- law and become a circuit riding lawyer. After one place the United States at disadvantage. The ing." long trip across country in the coldest of weather bishops, and virtually all of the nuclear freeze "Not at all," said Michelangelo. "Since life has to appear in a court, Lincoln tarried at the town movement in this country, insisted on bi-lateral tavern the night before his case was to be heard. agreement with full verification. been such a pleasure, why would death coming from the same great Source, displease us?" The host greeted him and said, "Pretty cold But when Korean Airliner Flight 007 was • •• • • night." destroyed by a Soviet airborne rocket, killing 269 Following a capricious impulse, Dominican Fra "Colder than hell," Lincoln replied. men, women and children, and when the Soviet Angelico showed in his painting of the Last Judge- One of the lawyers turned at this and asked, Union denied what had been done until the "Oh have you been there too, Mr. Lincoln?" evidence made further denial impossible, there ment some Franciscans tumbling toward hell while Dominicans were floating up toward heaven. "Oh yes," replied the future President, "and was a significant change in the situation in the the funny thing is that it's much like it is here — world. • •• Did you know that on September 9, 1836, all the lawyers are nearest the fire." THE VOICE-Friday, S#pt«mb«r 30, 1913-PAGE 11 Women's rights, the news Time to reformulate As summer began to fade this year, it was evident that the attended also expressed confusion over why the pope bloom of the women's movement would not fade with it. established a special commission of U.S. bishops on religious Women's issues were in the news everywhere. First there life and why there was no consultation with those in religious was Christine Craft. She is the TV anchorwoman who got a life before the commission was mandated. an old dirty deal from her former employer, station KMBC-TV in Their voice was mild, however, next to the language used Kansas City, or so the federal jury decreed, in effect. by the nuns and lay women attending the 1983 National Ms. Craft was demoted, she said, because her bosses told Assembly of Religious Women convention in Chicago. Par- question her she was "too old, unattractive and not deferential ticipants expressed the sentiment that the Vatican commission enough to men." The 39-year-old anchorwoman decided not represented an attempt to "divide and control women Q. How far can you go with sex to accept that treatment, with its premise that wrinkles are Religious." before it is considered sin? (Ohio) seasoning in a man but a disqualifier in a woman. A. This question keeps popping up DOMINICAN SISTER Marjorie Tuite, the group's coor- not just month after month but genera- dinator, was quoted as saying: "What we are seeing today is an escalating pattern of oppression against women Religious BY by Rome. It amounts to a witch-hunt." ANTOINETTE Next came the fracas over Barbara Honegger where the anger of women was aimed directly at President Reagan. Ms. V BOSCO Honegger, an administration employee reviewing Reagan's BY TOM compliance with anti-discrimination laws, went public to say that the president did not care about women's rights. She call- LENNON ed the program she was working on a "sham." She sued the TV station and the federal court agreed she Obviously she embarrased administration members, who had been wrongly treated. The jurors awarded her $500,000 reacted like disgruntled school kids. White House and urged the judge to find the station's former owner, spokesman, Larry Speakes, who should have known better, Metromedia, guilty of the additional charge of sex made a joke that the last time he had seen Ms. Honnegger was tion after generation. Some people discrimination. in an Easter bunny costume for the White House Easter Egg who are your grandparents' age asked Roll. the same question when they were teen- THE SECOND headline that caught my eye concerned the That descent into absurdity was furthered when Thomas agers. Catholic Church. It pointed out the determination of women LeClair, the Justice Department's spokesman, called Ms. Curiously, no one ever asks: "How to be considered worthy of full rights and responsibilities in Honneger a "low-level munchkin." far can you go without being greedy?" all aspects of work and service. Or, "How far can you go without At the Leadership Conference of Women Religious cheating?" meeting in Baltimore in mid-August, strong concern was voic- ALL THIS should have convinced thinking people that Ms. In all these questions the heart of the ed that communication between bishops and women Honegger was probably speaking the truth. For if administra- matter is really this: "How close can I Religious is still lacking. tion officials had a valid answer to her charges, they never come to sin without actually sinning?" Outgoing president of the organization, Sister of Charity would have resorted to ridicule. Helen Flaherty, pointed to the growing impact of sisters in the The immediate outcome was that President Reagan ap- OR, TO put it in another, more United States and said it results at least partially from the in- pointed his daughter, Maureen, a consultant to improve his devastating way: "What's the least I fluence of the women's movement in this country. "Women image with women. can do for God?" Religious have developed a new awareness of their gifts, their The conclusion to be drawn from all this commotion is But the people who ask this week's talents and their power to be heard and recognized," she said. quite clear: Women see the pendulum on their gains for equal question about sex and sin seldom, if Spokeswomen for the 500 superiors of religious orders who rights swinging backward and are determined to stop it. ever, realize that they are asking about the minimum amount of loye they can give to God. And maybe to their dating partner! They appear not to understand that Letters from the mailbag their question suggests they will use their partner as a sex object. That's not love. It's selfishness. As the director of The Christophers, nothing warms my touch lives. We give our pamphlets away free of charge So, although the question this week heart so much as a friendly letter. 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For a free copy of the Christopher News Notes, "DO NOT use harmful words in "Closeup," send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The talking. Use only helpful words, the BYFR. Christophers, 12 East 48 St., NY, NY 10017. kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do JOHN CATOIR good to those who hear you. Broaden this guidance to include not only words but also actions. Then ask: On a date, what might a person do to "build up" his or her partner into a I was touched recently by two letters that came in not so better, happier person? long ago; we get about 25,000 a year. This doesn't mean, necessarily, t "Dear Sirs: I just had to write in gratitude and tell you how ing about religion. Nor does it exclude very much your Sunday morning TV programs mean to me. fun. Although I am Jewish I look forward eagerly to your presen- It does suggest such positive things tations. They answer my deepest cravings for a way of renew- as a polite, considerate spirit, a sense ing faith and reexperiencing spirituality...your programs with of humor, generosity, respect, being a their brilliantly sensitive portrayals of kindness, love of peo- good listener, a willingness to try new ple, generosity and spiritual honor are a large part of what ideas and projects, having ideas and in- makes me want to stay alive." formation to contribute to conversa- tion. THE SECOND came from a woman who said she usually didn't watch television on Sunday morning because, as she AND WHAT else? In what ways put it, "religious programs turn me off." She continued: might you give your dating partner a For some reason I decided to turn on the television this happy evening that does not lead to morning and you immediately gained my attention by the confusion about sexual abuses or to discussion of dyslexia. My son has it. I was very impressed bitter morning-after regret? with your program because it is not only informative but it is What's the most you can do to give Christlike. You talk of religious ideas without shoving them your dating partner a genuinely good down someone's throat. When your program was over, I sat time >— in the best sense of that phrase? and meditated and talked with God as I have not in a long And what's the most you can do for time. I feel as if I am going to have a beautiful day today, 'FOR A LONGTIME I THOUGHT I WASN'T God? thanks to you Christophers." GOING TO MAKE IT." Those are the important questions I'm happy to be part of The Christophers because we do this week. P/WJE 12-Friday, September 30, 19S3-THE VOICE Kids' eye-view of rock video I love gating maiL.Jh fact, I'm com- The answer came from B. James pulsive about it. My family knows that Reid, vice president for programming no one is to get the mail before I get to for CBN. He wrote me: it because I enjoy opening envelopes so much. I even like junk mail. "I certainly enjoyed your If you want, I'll come to your house column...You stated that 'it's one and go through your mail, too. But, thing to have the saved watch your shows, but how do you get the unsaved to tune in?' Reading that made me wonder if, several years ago, you were hiding in the conference room when we suddenly reached the sam« realization... CBN Cable was... pro- grammed with a plan — to reach the largest possible general audience with both entertaining programming and ministry programming. for now, I'd like to share some of mine. I've received some interesting letters lately responding to columns on "IN REGARDS to 'Love That wrestling, rock music and Christian Bob,' I felt that...it portrays an in- broadcasting. nocence of the Fifties that is entertain- ing and nostalgic. So far as the pre- feminist attitude, again I believe that it FOR INSTANCE, regular readers correctly portrays the" position of the know of my fondness for professional Fifties." wrestling on TV. I think it's so funny and phony that it's entertaining. But As for Bob Cummings'fate, Mr. when I voiced those views in a column Reid reyealed that the show bombed on recently, I got mail from wrestling CBN and will be moved to 1:30 in the fanatics who denied that there was morning from its current early evening position. REMEMBER VIETNAM—The harsh war that no one wants to remember will "anything hokey about grapplers. be relived in "Vietnam, a Television History" airing Oct. 4 and 5 and through Finally, responding to my column on Dec. 20 on PBS, Channel 2. The first two parts will focus on Chi Minh's Viet- So I was delighted to receive a letter Music Television (MTV), a class of minh guerillas at Dion Bien Phu, and Vo Nguyen Giap, the commander of from the editor of a pro wrestling eighth graders from Assumption those revolutionary forces. (NC photo) newsletter. In it, he comes clean: School in Cincinnati, Ohio, took the '•I'm not going to foolishly tell you time to offer their opinions on the (wrestling's) real because...it's not. dangers (or lack thereof) to be found in -Sue: "Most of (the videos) are pretty wild. When parents yell at teens Pro wrestling isn't a sport. It's enter- rock videos. creative and they give you something to for watching them, the ever-popular tainment, like the Rocky movies— watch during commercials." answer is 'But we're only watching yes, just like the Three Stooges, I don't have the space to share all them for the music' Fine...then the General Hospital or their letters, but here are some com- -Kellie: "I do agree with you that videos should be cleaned up." Dallas...Everything on television is ments drawn from a few: some of the video presentations are phony... --Alicia: "I fully agree with "I would estimate that a good 30 you...Though there are a few good percent (of the fans) believe it's a sport videos, most of them are garbage. The and take it completely serious. The ON RADIO videos of some of my favorite songs other 70 percent take it for what it are so weird or gross that I don't like is...The show is so silly (that) it's a lot the songs anymore." of fun." THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI I HOPE that concludes all the Presents -Bill: "The column was totally bias- ed." argumentation on the legitimacy of THE WORLD OF RELIGION rasslin. 4': TODAY In another recent column, I chided to -••Lisa: "If a child is brought up the Christian Broadcasting Network Weekly Radio Religious News LL 'right,' he or she will live 'right.' The for telecasting old reruns of "Love Magazine "A bad thing about rock video is that the That Bob," starring Robert Curnm- impressions they give may affect ings. A series from the fifties, "Love younger people." That Bob'.' was considered the Sundays at ..:•. "Three's Company" of its time for its 7:45 a.m. — WKAT, Miami Beach -Steve: "You made MTV look double entendres and concentration on 8 a.m. — WIRK-AM, West Palm worse than it is. Most teenagers already the female form (not to mention its . •••• , -Beach :- • - .; ' ;, "..,,,•. . Panorama Catolico know about sex and violence. 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THE VOKl-Frldoy, IMS-PAGE 13 Bible study brunch next week The Offices of Lay Ministry and fice of Religious Education. Worship and Spiritual Life of the Ar- Music will be performed by Mark chdiocese of Miami will sponsor a Monroe of Christ the King and Jenny brunch and Bible study at the Sheraton Block, of St. Augustine Parish in Coral River House, 3900 NW 21 Street in Gables, will give a personal testimony. Miami on Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to Reservations must be made in ad- 11:30 a.m. Cost of admission is $7. vance by calling 948-6152 in Dade and Religious education teachers in the 584-4786 in Broward. Archdiocese can receive credit toward certification by attending the brunch. The next Bible brunch will be held Those interested should contact the Of- Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. 'Back School' at St. Francis St. Francis Hospital on Miami Beach Classes will meet each Tuesday in has established a Back School and October from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To Spine Center for the prevention and register for the series, call the St. Fran- treatment of back injury. During Oc- cis Hospital Back School and Spine tober the hospital will offer a free Center at 868-2797. Class size is "Back School" to help people learn limited. DEDICATED ADMINISTRATOR HONORED. A dinner calibrating th« how to avoid back problems and back 15th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Gardens Nursing Home in Pompano pain. Beach was also an occasion to pay tribute to the versatile services of CCS employee's administrator Sr. Rita McNamara who has from time to time, said The Back School course consists of Director of Housing Management for Catholic Community Services, four lectures and demonstrations on silver anniversary Jane Capman, played the role of "confidant, cook, plumber and elec- proper posture, body mechanics, exer- trician" since the facility's founding. Archbishop McCarthy (above) cise, stress management and nutrition. Lloydine McGuinn will mark the presented her with a special plaque honoring her years of service. The course is being taught by St. Fran- 25th anniversary of her employment at cis Hospital licensed health profes- Catholic Community Services on Sept. sionals. 25. McGuinn, how assistant to the director for Board Affairs, joined Mercy hosts death and dying seminar Catholic Charities when the agency was part of the Diocese of St. The issue of coping with death and physicians and nursing personnel. * living will—how binding on Augustine, on Sept. 25, 1958. dying will be explored at a seminar The program will cover legal and physicians and family? With the installation of Bishop sponsored by Mercy Hospital's moral issues pertaining to: * patients' responsibilities and rights. Coleman F. Carroll as the first bishop Medical Moral Committee this-Friday, of Miami, she became involved in • code/no code—who makes the final * physician / nurse Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the responsibilities—where do they begin helping then Father Bryan Walsh with hospital's conference center, for decision? the work of Catholic Charities here. * legal definition of death. and end? hospital administration, medical staff * Removal of life-support systems in Since then she has served as Catholic hospitals. executive secretary and assistant to the Executive Director in addition to her Drugs and kids topic of workshop * Case studies and discussions will present post. comprise the afternoon session. Msgr. Walsh is not director of the "Epidemic: Kids,' Drugs and training, the Substance Abuse Conference speakers are Father Archdiocesan Ministry of Christian Alcohol" is the title of a workshop in ministers will receive a certificate and Services, executive director of CCS and substance abuse ministry to be held at Adam Maida, J.D., civil and canon continuing education units (CEU's). lawyer, counsel to Mercy Hospital; director for Board Affairs. St. Gregory School, Plantation, begin- Sponsored by Biscayne College is ning October 4 at 7:30 p.m. John Horty, LL. B., editor, Action Kit Office of Substance Abuse Ministry, for Hospital Trustees; Father George Marchers will pray The series, conducted by alcohol / this is a continuation of the very suc- Goodbout, director, Pastoral Care, drug professionals, will run four suc- cessful series which began a year ago. Hospice, Inc.; Lewis Fishman, J.D., for peace cessive Tuesdays, two and a half hours attorney for Mercy Hospital. each week. Each month the program moves to a The international Rosary March for On completion of the ten hour- different location in the archdiocese. peace will be held on Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at Providencia Park, across from Good Fr. McBrien to speak Catholic League Samaritan Hospital. The march began luncheon 11 years ago as a few people with on Martin Luther rosaries walking down Flagler Drive to The South Florida Chapter of the St. Ann's Church, and now the march to register in advance by calling the In- Catholic League for Religious and has grown^to a crowd of a few hundred The Institute for Pastoral Ministries people. and the Ecumenical Commission of the stitute for Pastoral Ministries at Bis- Civil Rights will hold its first monthly Archdiocese of Miami will sponsor an cayne College, 625-6000, ext. 141. luncheon on Oct. 13 at the Miami The theme for this semi-annual event observing the 500th Anniversary Shores Country Club, 1000 Biscayne spiritual event will echo the prayer of of Martin Luther's birth Nov. 10 at Boulevard. Cost is $10 and reserva- Pope John Paul II on May 13, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. at Biscayne College. tions must by in by Oct. 1. Father Ed- Fatima when he intoned: 'From Father Richard P. McBrien, Concert at ward Doherty of Biscayne College will nuclear war deliver us...' chairperson, Department of Theology, be guest speaker. University of Notre Dame, will give a Holy Redeemer New bingo law lecture on "Luther and the Catholic The League will also be sponsoring a Church: 500 Years Later." The pro- Iona Strachen, organist at Holy "Derby Day" party commemorating A revised BINGO law for the state gram will be held in Convocation Hall- Redeemer Church, 1301 NW 71 Street, the third anniversary of the South of Florida has been passed by the state Library. Questions and dialogue will will present a concert at 4 p.m., Florida chapter and on Dec. 12, a Mass Legislature. follow the talk. Sunday, October 16 at the church. at St. Mary Cathedral where teenagers The new law allows an increase in of the Archdiocese will pray for "Our jackpots to $250 and allows three Father McBrien obtained his Doc- Tickets will be available at the door torate from Gregorian University in Aborted Brothers and Sisters." jackpots in one session. Game prizes and the program is under the auspices were also increased to $50. Rome and is the author of 12 books. of the Catholic Adults of the parish. Anyone interested in attending is asked For reservations and more informa- For more information, contact the tion, call Henry Ferro, at 757-6494 or Florida Catholic Conference, P.O. 759-5555. Box 1571, Tallahassee, 32302, or phone 904-222-3803.

Queen of Peace Fraternity of the Secular Fran- Hall, 1701 N.E. Oakland Park Blvd. St. Clare Women's Guild will hold a flea per couple. For more information call 667-4911. ciscan Order will meet at 1 p.m., Oct. 9, at St. Lay Carmelites will meet Oct. 1 at Villa Maria market Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. Clare The Music Ministry of Christ the King Richard Parish Center, 7500 SW 152 St. Nursing Home, 1050 NE 125 St., at 2 p.m. For Church parking lot. Catholic Church, 16000 SW 112 Ave. will spon- Holy Family Women's Club will sponsor a more information call 621-0967. Dominican Retreat House, 7275 SW 124 St., sor a free concert and dance Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. at dinner-show, entitled "Snapshots of will hold a retreat for separated and divorced the church. For more information call 238-2484. Broadway," on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the St. Malachy's Women's Club, 6100 N. Univer- men and women, from Oct. 7 thru 9. For further parish hall, 14500 N.E. 11 Ave. For tickets call: sity Drive, will hold a meeting Oct. 11 followed information call Sr. Elizabeth Ann at 238-2711. Oar Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Donna Gaughan at 949-5803 or Bea Mahoney at by a luncheon at Justins, 3842 N. University 15801 NW 67 Ave., will hold auditions for the 944-0903. Deadline is Oct. 9. Drive. Tickets are $9 and deadline for reserva- Respect Life will hold a dinner and dance on annual Outdoor Christmas Pageant on Oct. 3 at A Marionettes Card Party will be held on Oct. tion is Oct. 4. For further information call Delia Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Parish Hall, the Parish Center. For more information call 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Cardamon at 722-0367. 565 NW 131 St., in celebration of the fifth an- 558-2202. 13300 Memorial Highway. Donations are $1.50. The Renaissance Support Group for Separated niversary of the election of Pope John Paul II. Learn to Read Volunteers of Miami will in- St. Louis Catholic Church, 7270 Southwest and Divorced Catholics will hold Sharing and Tickets are $12.50. For tickets or further infor- augurate a learning center at North Dade 120th St, will hold a Social Justice Workshop on Caring Rap Sessions starting Oct. 5 for 6 con- mation call Kay Tornabelle at 681-2676 or Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St., on Oct. 15 the evenings of Oct. 3,4 and 5. For more infor- secutive Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews 687-1184. at 10 a.m. Volunteer tutors and learning mation call 238-7562. Catholic Church in Coral Springs. For more in- Epiphany Catholic Women's Club will hold its materials will be available to students wishing to The Father Solanus Guild will hold a meeting formation call Rick at 753-4644 or Rosalie at annual 'October Fest' on Oct. 1 at the Parish learn to read and write English. For more infor- Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish 753-5560. Hall at 7 p.m. Donations are $3 per person or $6 mation call Ann Gibson at 893-1100. PAGE 14-Fridoy, September 30, 1MS-THE VOICE Seeking prayer petitions week as well as during this special time Blessing, dance for new Respect Life office "Call to me, and I will answer you." of community prayer. We invite The recently-opened Hialeah Hall in Immaculate Conception Jer 33:3 - Beginning Monday, October anyone with a prayer request to write 3, the employees of the Pastoral Center Respect Life Office will be blessed by Parish. Tickets are $15 per person and (no phone calls, please) to us at this Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman on reservations must be made by Oct. 4. will gather weekly to pray for the address: * intentions of our brothers and sisters Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. The blessing will be To reserve, call 883-BABY. The office of the Archdiocese. Petitions will be Prayer Petitions, 9401 Biscayne followed by a dinner-dance at Mercy is located at 2024 East 4 Avenue. Boulevard. Miami Shores, FL 33138 included in our daily prayers of the 'South Florida Circulation for Leisure Reading VOICE CLASSIFIED ADS

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By Ana Rodriguez-Soto A beaming Sr. Louise McDonough (inset) after receiving her ring, a sign of her love and fidelity to Christ and His Voice News Editor Church, from Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy. The inscription on the ring reads: "Only in God is my heart at rest." (Voice photo by Ana Rodriguez-Soto) She promised not to choose, just to listen and follow. Mercy first came to the Archdiocese parish, a career as a teacher and an Trumpets, guitars, an organ, a She promised not to love only one, in 1955. The 16 here are the only ones active social life. children's choir and an adult choir but to bring Christ's mercy to many. in the United States. But the seeds for her vocation, said belted out the joy of the occasion, She promised to reject the riches of "What I'm doing today is renewing the eldest of five children, were witnessed by about 30 priests, in- this world for the golden happiness a covenant that had begun in Bap- planted by her family, whose "simple cluding Archbishop Edward McCar- of life eternal. tism," a joyous Sister McDonough faith," grounded in the Eucharist and thy, all the Sisters of Mercy, sisters Sister Louise McDonough said said before the ceremony, which coin- in praying the Rosary together, representing other religious com- "Yes" to God, forever, last Satur- cided with the feast of Our Lady of taught her that God gives much to munities in the Archdiocese and more day, before fellow sisters, friends and Mercy, Sept. 24, and also fell two people and they must during their than 200 people, among them Sr. family at Immaculate Conception days before the anniversary of her lives, somehow give it back. McDonough's parents, brothers, Church in Hialeah. Baptism 34 years ago. After much reading and studying sisters, nephews and godfather. Her big eyes watered and she The only question for Christians, about the religious life, Sr. As the sun peeked briefly from strained to contain her joy as she Sr. McDonough said, is "am I going McDonough said, she turned to Im- behind white-gray clouds of sputter- vowed to remain chaste, obedient and to live this basic commitment, which maculate's former pastor, Msgr. Jude ing rain, Father Robert Lynch, rector poor perpetually, as a member of the we all share, as a married person, a O'Doherty, now pastor of Epiphany of St. John Vianney College Sisters of Mercy of Clogher, Ireland. religious or a single person?" Parish in South Miami, for advice. Seminary in Miami, explained "why In so doing, she became the first She chose the religious life nine "I suggested that her name recom- we are so excited." American to join the order since its years ago, when a restlessness in her mended her to an Irish community," "Today, it would seem at times founding in 1827 by an Irish woman life impelled her to seek something joked the priest Saturday. He told that nothing lasts forever," he said named Catherine McAuley. Sisters of beyond part-time service at the her to visit the novitiate run by the during the homily. But Sr. Sisters of Mercy in Deerfield Beach. McDonough, he added, will say "After my first interview I im- forever. mediately knew I was at home," Sr. "Two people we love very much McDonough said. "I found their are about to become joined to each witness to be powerful. They were other for all time," he continued. totally alive with Christ." "As long as Sr. Louise will remain The Bronx native, whose family with Christ in loving faith, Christ will moved to the Miami area in the early remain with her in faithful love." '60s, spent a year as a pre-candidate, Archbishop McCarthy called Sr two as a novice, and made temporary McDonough "a revolutionary' vows six years ago. because "she vowed to commit herself forever...to " living...the Throughout, she worked and lived revolutionary teaching of Christ." with the Sisters of Mercy, spread "We live in a society that's crippled among schools at Immaculate Con- because there are too few committed ception and St. Bernadette in people among us...Too few people Hollywood and at the Deerfield willing to serve forever,"he said. Sr. novitiate. McDonough has "vowed to Her only doubts about her calling transform our indifferent, seculariz- centered on her worthiness, she said. ed, materialized...world." "I felt to be a sister one had to be The sister, for whom teaching is "a near perfect." But she found comfort passion," finds working with eighth- and strength in St. Paul's observation graders at Immaculate especially that the Lord "usually chooses his helpful to her vocation. weakest instruments to show how "They challenge me, with their great his power is." adolescent rumblings, to provide an Sr. McDonough dressed simply, authentic witness," she said, her eyes black skirt and jacket, white blouse, a lighting up at the thought. Her cross on her lapel, for the moving witness must prove that "Christianity liturgy where she repeatedly affirm- is a valid lifestyle. People can serve Signing on forever as a Sister of Mercy, Sr. McDonoughs commitment is ed, "I am resolved to consecrate my generously. People can love witnessed by the superior of the order. Sister Edel Bannon. life to God forever." generously." (Vote* photo by Ana Rodrigiwz-Soto)

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A Pastoral Letter on Prayer By Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy

to Mary Immaculate, Patroness of the Archdiocese of Miami

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE...... 1 INTRODUCTION What is Prayer .. 3 Why We Pray We Pray to Voice Our Petitions ...... 4 We Pray to Express Adoration and Thanksgiving 5 We Pray to Express Sorrow for Sin ...... 5 We Pray to Express Faith, Hope, Love...... 6 The Dynamics of Prayer 6 Listening as the Lord Responds 6 How We Pray .7 To Whom We Pray .8 Prayer as a State of Being ..9 Forms of Prayer.. 10 DEVOTIONAL OR NON-LITURGICAL PRAYER...... 12 SPONTANEOUS PRAYER AND MENTAL PRAYER...... 15 Meditation .....16 Contemplation 17 Other Pathways of Prayer 18 LITURGICAL PRAYER ...21 The Sacraments .....21 The Eucharist...... 23 TheSacramentals...... 26 The Liturgy of the Hours 26 CONCLUSION...... 28 TheDaily Schedule of a Prayerful Christian ...... 28 NOTES ...... 31 SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION.. 33 A READING LIST ...... 34

Pag* 2A-Frlday, September 30, 19S3-THE VOICE From the Rising of the Sun to its Setting

By Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy

Preface

We, of the Archdiocese of Miami, dividuals and as families, parishes, draft and offered me their invaluable are entering the fourth year of com- schools, organizations and institu- recommendations for improvement: mitment to Evangelization as the tions^ This year we are inaugurating Mrs. Gloria B. Clifford, The Reverend catalyst, the essence of the life of the throughout the Archdiocese the effort Donald F.X. Connolly, The Reverend Archdiocese and of the Church. to revitalize our prayer life. Michael J. Eivers, The Reverend We are committed to living ge- This pastoral letter is presented as Felipe J. Esteve, The Reverend Ernest nuinely and sharing the Gospel of a loving gift to you, the clergy, Larkin, O. Carm., Sister Catherine Jesus Christ, Our Lord. As Pope Paul religious and faithful of the Ar- McCarthy, S.C. The Reverend Mon- VI said in his message challenging us chdiocese of Miami. Hopefully, it will signor William McKeever, The to Evangelization: ^'What identifies assist you to enrich your lives of "in- Reverend Charles Mallen, C.SS.R., our...service, gives a profound unity timacy with God," as Teresa of Avila Sister Mary Mullins, O.P., The to the thousand and one tasks which defined prayer. Reverend Pablo A. Navarro, The Most claim our attention day by day and Our Year of Prayer is timely, as it Reverend John J. Nevins, The throughout our lives, and confers a coincides and conforms with the Holy Reverend Ruskin Piedra, C.SS.R., distinct character on our lives, is this Year declared by Pope John Paul II to Poor Clare Nuns, Christ the King aim, ever present in our action: to observe the 1950th Anniversary of 1 Monastery, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Reilly, proclaim the Gospel of God." our redemption through the death The Most Reverend Agustin Roman, We have been making a sincere ef- and resurrection of Jesus Christ and The Reverend David Russell, Dr. fort to evangelize ourselves as well to call humankind to reconciliation Mercedes Scopetta, The Reverend as to reach out to inactive Catholics with the Father and with each other. John J. Vaughan, The Reverend Mon- and to the unchurched. We began by Our Year of Prayer also fittingly sigrtor Bryan O. Walsh, Miss Marsha directing our attention to renewal of observes the Silver Jubilee of the Ar- Whelan. the communities that support Catholic chdiocese of Miami—twenty-five living. In 1980, we inaugurated efforts years of united commitment by At this moment, my prayer is that to revitalize Christian family life. In Catholics of South Florida to prayer, this humble effort will be of use as, 1981, we inaugurated the efforts to to faith and to love, , ; together, we discover, new spiritual revitalize parish life. Then, in 1982, I should like to express my Beep treasures of grace, joy and peace by we initiated the effort to renew our gratitude to the following who opening ourselves to the Lord in faith and the way we witness it, as in- reviewed this manuscript in its first prayer.

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THE VOICE-Friday, September 30, 1983-Page 3A From the Rising of the Sun. My beloved, we pray and the forms of prayer. This tion. It also leads to prayers of whole heart, with your whole soul, and In my eighteen years as a Bishop, I is but an overview that, hopefully, will thanksgiving, not only for personal with all your mind...You shall love have had the occasion to write many stimulate a further interest in prayer favors, but for the very existence of your neighbor as yourself.'" Prayer is pastoral letters to the dear members of among the people of our Archdiocese. God, for His Kingdom, the Church, discovering how fond God is of us, the.household of the faith. No other I hope it will be fruitful private blessings of our nation, our communi- how fond we are called to be of Him. letter has brought me. such personal reading, I hope it will be useful as well ty, our family, bur friends. Our Prayer is finding peace, comfort, satisfaction as this one. For I believe in our schools and in discussion groups prayers should not be selfish. like strength, love, by communing with the there are great untapped spiritual on prayer. I hope it will lead to more in friendship, prayer is not self-serving. tord. riches awaiting those who reflect on depth consideration of our role as a Friendship offers benefits. But if prayer and I want you to have them. praying people. If it proves to be hard benefits are the sole purpose, there is The Dynamics As members of the Church, we are call- reading, please read a section at a time. no friendship. So with prayer. ed to be a priestly, a prayerful people. Prayer is at the very heart of our We, as members of the Church, are of Prayer especially called and especially religious lives. It is like breathing. It is We Pray to Intimacy with God in prayer is not a a vital sign. It sustains us. qualified to praise the Lord and to give Him thanks. Like all human beings, we one-way conversation. It is a dialogue. Voice Our have been given the intelligence to ap- In prayer we not only speak to God of What Is preciate God and the heart to respond. what is in our hearts, we also listen. Petitions; In addition, we have the faith to praise The friendship of intimacy requires Prayer? I suspect that many of us, if asked to . God as a loving Father Who sent His conversation. Friends visit frequently, define prayer, would respond, "It is Son to open eternity to us and, even or correspond, or telephone. For many people life today seems asking God for help—like when I am more, we have the grace and union empty. They are depressed, cynical, out of a job, or the doctor says I may with Christ in the liturgy that Listening as the dispirited. It is because they miss the need surgery." Of course, that is true. transforms our weak voices to a meaning of life, their relationship with We are privileged to be able to turn in thundering chorus before God's Lord Responds God, that is found in prayer. As need to a loving Father through prayer. throne! Sometimes friends communicate in Mother Teresa has said, "He who When Jesus Himself taught us how silence, simply being with each other. works without prayer is a slave." to pray, He taught us to say, "...give We Pray to So at times the richest prayer may be Perhaps even the tendency of our' us this day our daily bread." He taught simply attentive silence. There are also young people to seek a "high" on us to be comfortable, intimate, trusting Express Sorrow times when, in the seclusion of prayer, drugs', to join "cults," is an indication in turning to God as a Father. He especially in contemplation and mystic that they are missing dreadfully the assured us, "Ask, and you will receive. for Sin experiences, the * Lord intervenes to peace, the joy, the excitement that God Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it If a complete prayer Me adds praise speak to us in a very special way. The intended for His friends, young and will be opened to you. For the one who and thanksgiving to prayers of peti- Word of God, speaking to us in Sacred old, through prayer. asks receives. The one who seeks, tion, it also adds sorrow for the times Scripture, is frequently very much a To put it simply, prayer is open com- finds. The one who knocks, enters. humankind has sinned against God part of our prayer, as we prayerfully munication with God. It is, as St. Would one of you hand his son a stone and each other. Contrition is especially read the Bible alone or in study groups. Teresa of Avila defined it, "intimacy when he asks for a loaf, or a poisonous needed in our times to pray well. We God speaks to us in the Service of the with God." How mind blowing—in- Word at the celebration of the Holy timacy with God Himself! It is living Eucharist, or in the Liturgy of the out the friendship to which we are call- Hours which contains the Psalms and 'Prayer is the spirit of God's 10 ed with the Father, the Son and the other biblical readings. Holy Spirit, and with the saints. We The very words of the ancient think of prayer as asking favors. But love flowing into our hearts prayers we use communicate to us the there is much more to friendship than truths of God's revelation. At times that. Prayer is responding to our and returning to Him.' our prayers are about God—as we priestly calling and praising the Lord, ponder the marvels and ways of God thanking Him, expressing sorrow for our Father and Creator. We may dwell having offended Him. Prayer may be snake when he asks for a fish? If you, seem to be losing a sense of God's on the life and deeds of Jesus, as in the spontaneous, it may be structured. with all your sins, know how to give presence in our secularistic world. Sin Rosary or the Angelus. We may con- Prayer may be offered by individuals, your children what is good, how much is seldom mentioned. Appreciation of sider the way God was reflected in the it may be offered by communities. more will your heavenly Father give the Sacrament of Reconciliation is lives of His saints, as we struggle to good things to anyone who asks waning. But the crime rate is up. There In the intimacy of personal prayer 4 realize God's way in our own lives. In we are able to find in God the Friend Him!" is a wide-spread neglect of moral all of our prayers God is responding to with Whom to share our happy But the Lord also teaches us a lesson responsibility—such as Sunday Mass us. At times He communicates with us moments and our anxieties and our about being overly preoccupied with attendance, fidelity in marriage, the mysteriously in a special way, giving us disappointments. We find the Friend prayers of petition. "In your prayer do virtue of chastity, the value of human insight, understanding, experience, Who gives us comfort, hope, not rattle on like the pagans. They life, social justice. We also live in a speaking to us about Himself. think they will win a hearing by the world that has lost a sense of assurance. This intimacy with the Lord Our intimacy with God in prayer transforms us. It puts meaning and sheer multiplication of words. Do not forgiveness. We bear grudges. We imitate them. Your Father knows what don't forget slights. The most insignifi- often marvelously extends to other purpose and strength and joy into our gifts communicated by the Lord, gifts lives. Gradually, it can be said of us, as you need before you ask Him...Seek cant incident leads to harsh and first His kingship over you, His way of belligerent words. Our prayers for of grace, gifts of repentance, gifts of it was said of Jesus our Master, "The peace, gifts of the ability to forgive, workof each day was closely bound up holiness, and all these things will be God's forgiveness should also remind given you besides."1 us to be forgivers—seventy times gifts of reconciliation, wisdom and with His prayer, indeed flowed out strength. And, as we come to know from it."1 seven—of "those who have trespassed And teaching us to call God "Our against us." God more intimately, we come to All prayer begins with God. He is the Father," rather than "My Father," know ourselves more deeply. In the one Who summons us to intimacy. As and to ask for "Our Daily Bread" Sacraments, the prayer of the Church St. Paul says, "No one can say 'Jesus We Pray To Express brings us the gift of Christ Himself in 1 rather than "My Daily Bread," our is Lord' except in the Holy Spirit." Lord is teaching us something else Faith; Hope, Love the Eucharist, sharing in the divine life Prayer is the spirit of God's love flow- about prayers of petition. When we The "elevation of the soul to God," and incorporation into His Church in ing into our hearts and returning to turn to the Father, our preoccupation Baptism, gifts of the Holy Spirit in Him in our acts of love, praise, thanks, as St. Damascene defines prayer* is the should not be exclusively self-centered. occasion for the Christian to express Confirmation, forgiveness in the sorrow, petition and faith. Prayer is a We are members of a community of Sacrament of Reconciliation, the grace mystery. It cannot be defined or ex- other sentiments that are integral to the brothers and sisters. If we are true to personal relationship of a child of God of orders in Ordination, witnessing to plained fully, for He with Whom we His teaching to "Love your neighbor divine love in Matrimony, and healing are intimate in prayer is a mystery. with the Father. In prayer the Christian as yourself," we should pray for both professes and deepens faith in in the Sacrament of the Sick. Prayer is the Holy Spirit praying within others. Our prayer should include the us. The fact that God is with us in God and what He has revealed through coming of the Kingdom, evangeliza- Sacred Scripture and the teaching of How we pray prayer should give us reassurance. We tion, reconciliation, world peace, the need but make a sincere effort and not the Church of His Son. Prayer ex- needs of our family, the needs of our presses and flows from faith. It would be an unfortunate be anxious if we are distracted or can- community, the needs of our parish, misunderstanding of prayer to assume not find the right words, or even In prayer the Christian is able to ex- and a host of other subjects over which press and deepen his hope, his con- that the practice of prayer is limited to become sleepy. God will take care of it. the good Christian should be concern- the intellect. Prayer is an expression of The desire for prayer is prayer itself. fidence, his trust, his independence on ed. God. the entire human person. It should We are inclined, when asked what But to think of prayer as being come from the heart as well as from the we do, to reply by naming a profes- exclusively petitioning is an im- And, very importantly, it is in the mind. It should include feelings, emo- sion—I am an architect, a nurse, a soul's "affectionate quest of God," as tion and love. For this reason, we ex- poverishing concept of prayer. It is like 7 carpenter, a housewife, or whatever. If limiting an orchestra to one piece of St. Augustine defines prayer, that the press our prayer at times in words, at we really understood the spiritual music. Prayer has overwhelmingly Christian expresses and cultivates love other times in song. Sometimes we use realities, what it is to be a disciple of greater dimensions. of God. "I call you friends, since I gestures—genuflections, bowing, rais- Christ, we would more likely respond, have made known to you all that I ing the hands, making the sign of the "I am a person of prayer," for com- We Pray to heard from my Father. It was not you cross. -And we use music, sacred icons munion with God is the Christian's who chose me. It was I who chose and art to dispose ourselves for prayer. prime vocation. Express Adoration you.'" To this friendship we have been A false asceticism prevents the I am venturing here to suggest some and Thanksgiving called by Baptism, and by the admoni- human person from beingable to enter insights that may hdp you to discover tion of the Master that the first and fully into prayer. Hindering the new secrets of prayer. We wfll explore The awesomeness of being in God's greatest commandment is "You shall development of a sense of beauty why we pray, how we pray, to Whom presence leads to prayers of adora- love the Lord your God with your through the experience of the arts may 4A-Fridoy, 3D. 1M3-THE VOICE .Jo its Setti

hinder the ability to appreciate the essential for understanding and living with God. As we pray, it is important role—she is identified like no other beauty of God. Suppressing the expres- our Christian life. Spiritual health is to call to mind the Person of the Trini- human being can, with the mystery of sion of innocent joyfulness may sup- not like physical health. Our spiritual; ty that we are addressing. Prayer our redemption. She is the Mother of press our joy in the Lord. Inhibiting condition depends ultimately on our should not be sent out like an all-points God. "By her maternal charity, she the expression of love for parents or of relationship to a person—God, to S.O.S. for anyone to pick up, but cares for the brethren of her Son, who spouses for each other may interfere Whom we are totally committed, should always begin with an act of con- still journey on earth surrounded by with the ability to experience and ex- Whose will we follow, Who sustains us scious presence of the Divine Person to dangers and difficulties, until they are press love for God. Experiencing, beau- by His grace. Physical health depends Whom we are praying. led into their blessed home. Therefore, ty, joy; love enriches our relationship rather on impersonal, things r and Liturgical prayer at Mass, in the the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the with God. routines: eating nourisnfhi fispcfc tak- Sacraments and the Liturgy of ' the Church under the titles of Advocate, If we are to develop: a deep prayer ing adequate rest, engaging in needed Hours is generally addressed, to God Helper, Benefactress and*

In the Intimacy of persona/ prayer we ore able to find God the Friend with whom to share our happy moments and our anxieties,./

life, we must not neglect the Christian exercise, using the proper Our Father. However, prayer directed Mediatrix. "•• practice of fasting. "Fasting is the medicines—this is mechanical and in- to the Father must be in union with "Our communion with those in prayer of the body that frees the spirit. volves no relationship with a person. Christ, the Lord of all, the one heaven, provided that it is understood We sometimes need to experience Sometimes we expect to be spiritual- mediator.12 And "there can be no in the more adequate'light of faith, in hunger of the body to awaken the 11 ly healthy simply by similar routines. Christian prayer without the action of no way weakens but conversely more spirit." We may spend an hour in church on the Holy Spirit who unites the whole thoroughly enriches the supreme wor- Prayer also is expressed and nourish- Sunday with little thought of com- Church and leads it through the Son to ship we give to God the Father, ed in actions that are directed to the municating there personally with the the Father."13 through Christ, in the Spirit."15 glory of God or to some other spiritual Lord. We think of the Church almost At times we pray directly to Jesus, intention, as service of the sick. like the physician—we go through the our way, our truth, our life. At other Especially is the prayerful character of motions of taking the medicine the times we pray directly to the Holy such acts confirmed by the morning of- Church prescribes. We may recite the Spirit. Prayer as a fering, the gift of each day to God prayers and receive the Sacraments There are times, as well, when we State of Being Who has given it to us. without any effort to use these means pray to the Blessed Virgin or to the We nourish as well our prayerful for the purpose of coming closer to saints. But in a different way. We Prayer is at times described not as an spirit by spiritual reading. Scores of God. Somehow, we regard the Church reflect on the saints as models of act but as a state of being open to the books on prayer are now available (c.f. as the end in itself, not as Jesus' means prayer and of holy lives that we wish to Spirit, intimate with God. If we think the reading list at the end of this letter). leading us to God. We must never lose imitate. We also turn to the saints, our of prayer as this attitude of loving Another excellent aid to prayer is the sight of the fact that we are disciples of brothers and sisters in the Communion presence, we will gain new insight into use of tape recordings. Excellent the Person, the Lord Jesus Christ, of Saints, asking them to intercede for the meaning of prayer and attain a materials are available. Tapes are Whom we are following through His us. Our devotion to Mary, Mother of deeper relationship with God. Prayer especially useful for those who have Spirit to the Father. Jesus and Our Mother, is very special cannot be a superficial, insincere, tape decks in their cars. in our prayer life. The favors received isolated, half-hearted recitation of In understanding prayer, it is impor- To Whom We Pray through the intercession of Mary, the words. Prayer must express and be tant to keep in mind that it is, first of healings at many of her shrines, testify motivated by an abiding underlying all, a personal relationship with God. Prayer is the expression and the that the Lord is pleased by our devo- spirituality. The external act of prayer This sense of personal relationship is means of our personal relationship tion to her. Mary has a unique must be the articulation of a state of

THE VOICE-Friday, September 30, 1983-Page 5A From the Rising of the Sun. prayer, founded on the presence of the prayer rather than a crisis of faith. prayers of the pious associations and be entirely rejected, and the relation- Spirit in the soul. The state of prayer is When we recognize prayer as a state of movements. ship between them strengthened and like friendship—it is present in a per- intimacy with God, we realize that in- 2. There are Spontaneous and Men- enlarged."" son whether or not it is being express- deed it is prayer that guides and tal Prayers — the free outpouring of ed. And just as friendships are deepen- motivates moral behavior. Prayer is the mind and heart of the Christian in ed by repeated expressions of friend- the defeat of secularism, which is the intimated communion with his or her Devotional or ship, so prayerfulness is strengthened rejection of God that causes the moral God. and enriched through fidelity to a habit irresponsibility of our times. And while mental prayer is normally Non-Liturgical ofpcaying. Prayer gives us a lively awareness of spontaneous, non-vocal and by in- The recognition of prayer as a state God and His expectations of us, a dividuals, there are occasions when Prayer of being explains why we can speak of reason for moral responsibility, a sense spontaneous, unstructured prayer is praying always, as Jesus has taught us. of civic and social obligation that is so engaged in by prayer sharing groups as We can make our entire life a prayer, lacking in our crime-ridden world. This weU. "For your love is better than by integrating all of our actions with an fact reveals the seriousness of depriv- 3. And above all there are Liturgical life, interior state of prayerfulness that ing our society of a familiarity with Prayers that we pray together in a uni- My lips will speak your comes to permeate our being. We are praise. able more and more consciously to So I will bless you all my life, orient everything we do to the love and In your name I will lift up praise of God.16 my hands. There are those who have mastered 'Aft exquisite prayer is that offered by My soul shall be filled as with the fine art of "prayer on the run." a banquet, They have learned to pray while travel- those who suffer. The sick, the aged, in- My mouth shall praise you ing by car, shopping, doing house with joy." work, jogging. I personally find an ex- firm, those who are worrying, Psalm 63 cellent time for prayer, as well as misunderstood, unappreciated, hungry Beside the official liturgical prayers physical fitness, to be my hour-long of the Church, the Catholic has morning walk in the park. or jobless' available for use in pursuing intimacy An exquisite prayer is that offered with the Lord an overwhelming by those who suffer. The sick, the ag- treasury of prayers that have come ed, infirm, those who are worrying, from the lips and the hearts of holy misunderstood, unappreciated, prayerfulness. In the words of St. que union with Jesus, as official people through the ages. These prayers hungry or jobless—they pray as they Macarius, "When a house has no members of the worshiping community express beautifully every religious sen- surrender themselves in their affliction master living in it, it becomes dark, vile that is the Church. These are the timent, and can be selected to meet to the will and the mercy of God. They and contemptible....So too ^s a soul Eucharist, the. Sacraments, the the personal need at the time of the in- kneel beside the Lord in the Garden of which has lost its master....Woe to the Sacramentals and the Liturgy of the dividual member of the priestly people. Gethsemani, offering their sufferings soul that does not have Christ to Hours. Thses are acts of prayer that Some are intended for private recita- to atone for their sins and the sins of all cultivate it with care to produce the 17 surpass all others. tion, others were originally composed of us. They atone especially for those good fruit of the Holy Spirit." It should be pointed out that for the use of pious groups or of our society who have no use for the liturgical, devotional and private movements. Some are meant for par- weak, the deformed, the aged, the op- Forms of Prayer prayer have an interrelationship. Devo- ticular occasions. Some seem more pressed. By identifying with Our Lord As members of the Church, we have tional and mental prayers ready the relevant to our needs, to our culture, to in His sufferings, their own faith, hope available to us a rich treasury of heart for liturgical and community our age,, our state in life. They express and love is deepened and they par- prayers. worship, and help to enrich participa- a deeper sense of feeling, they seem to ticipate in a special way in the life, 1. There are Devotional Prayers. tion in liturgical worship. Likewise, relate more intimately to God and the death and resurrection of Christ. I beg Among these are the Our Father, the liturgical prayer nourishes the devotion nourished by the liturgy, so they too them to intercede for us and plead for Hail Mary, the Apostles Creed, the of private prayer..."The public prayer can dispose and prepare our minds and the success of this Holy Year of Prayer Acts of Faith, of Hope, of Love, of of the Church is a source of piety and hearts for the liturgical prayer. and Reconciliation in the Archdiocese. Contrition, the Rosary, the Way of the a nourishment for personal prayer."" The problems of our age are Cross and many others found in ap- "...Any conflict between the prayer of It is impossible to review this enor- sometimes regarded as a crisis of proved prayer books and among the the Church and personal prayer must mous wealth of the prayer life of the

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'If we think off prayer as this attitude of loving presence, we will gain new insight into the mean- ing of prayer and attain a deeper relationship with God'

Church. Rather, I should like to pro- The Glory be to the Father form of the Liturgy of the Hours and 4. Visits to the Blessed Sacrament pose for your consideration: The Apostles Creed of mental prayer. While those who are rich spiritual experiences for com- 1. A list of frequently used prayers Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity pray the Rosary honor Our Lady, they muning intimately with Our Lord and which should be memorized and be in An Act of Contrition also meditate on the great mysteries of especially for reflecting on the great the prayer treasury of the contem- The Hail Mary our faith. Spiritual scholars point out gift of the Eucharist. The Daily Hour porary Catholic. TheMemorare that in counting the beads we are not was practiced and advocated by Bishop 2. Other devotions and prayer ex- The Hail Holy Queen expected to concentrate on the words Fulton Sheen as highly fruitful for periences that are important for the The Angelas of the Hail Mary but to mark the time both clergy and laity. prayer life of a Catholic struggling for A Morning Offering while our reflection is transcending to 5. Family Prayer. A prayerful family union with God despite today's Prayers to one's Patron Saints the mystery on which we are atmosphere is highly important in tjhe secularism. The following are important devo- meditating. It has also been suggested formation and support of the prayer In the conclusion of this letter, I will tions and prayer experiences that that in praying the Rosary we might life of the individual members of die provide a suggested prayer schedule. enrich the spiritual life of the Chris- feel free to reflect on mysteries of the family unit. Family prayer gives tian: faith other than those normally assign- children the gift of the habit of prayer. 1. Prayers that sanctify the ed. Or, as we pray the Hail Marys, we An effort should be made to cultivate day—namely, morning offering, may speak to Mary about a child who regular family prayer. This applies to Treasury off Prayers dedication of the day to the is into drugs, a daughter who is mar- natural families as well as to other Lord—prayers before and after meals, ried to a divorced man, etc. The shared households. Mealtime is an the Angelus, evening prayers and an mysteries are helpful, but we should especially opportune time for family The Oar Father—perfect and model examination of conscience reviewing feel free to pray as we wish to Jesus or prayer. Especially do we expect prayer given to us. by Jesus Himself, the day, thanking the Lord for the to Mary during the particular decade. households of priests and of religious used both within and outside the good we achieved, expressing our sor- 3. The Fourteen Stations of the to witness to family prayer. An ex- liturgy. It teaches us to worship God row for our failings. Cross are a time-honored exercise for cellent support of family prayer is before asking favors, to be anxious 2. The Rosary. This ancient, proven piously reflecting on the suffering and "Family Night," the setting aside one about needs of others as well as our and revered form of prayer is death of Jesus Christ for our redemp- night a week when all members of the own. sometimes thought of as a simpler tion. family agree to be at home together for THE VOICE-Fridoy, September 90,19t3-Pog* 7A From the Rising of the Sun.

prayer, fun and sharing. The Voice, our Archdiocesan newspaper, carries regularly suggestions for "Family ..Night," %± 6. lite life of prayer is also enriched ,and stimulated by participating in the •^snared prayer experiences of prayer *We need periodically to evaluate our Jroups, as well as of movements and prayer in terms of its fruit in ourlitres. If £ganizations that are. devoted! to iy

quired. For by the ordinary grace of prayer, a person could never hope to achieve the mystical states of con- templation, such as Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and numberless mystics have achieved. Other Pathways of Prayer It is apparent that there are many paths of Prayers. We will attempt to describe some of them here. GOSPEL PRAYER In the Gospels we are given access to the mind and heart of Jesus as a man of prayer. His ministry of teaching and healing was supported by nights of communion with the God Whom He taught us to call Father. A ready source of mental prayer is opened to us in our reading of the Gospel, slowly and reverently in God's presence, with a pause for reflection whenever the words offer us a message from the Lord. Response to Him in our own words or in silence filled with His love will enable us to deepen His image in ourselves and to discover His presence in our world and in our human family.

PROPHETIC PRAYER The prophetic books of the Hebrew Scripture are filled with the Word of the Lord, addressed by God to His people. The prophets proclaim His message: "Thus speaks Yahweh." To read in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea or Joel the words of entreaty, consolation and love that God addresses to us His children as the personal message of a Father Who loves us can open our hearts to intimate conversation with the Lord. PSALMODY The book of Psalms has been for centuries the prayer book of God's people. When we recite or sing Psalms in the liturgy we become the voice of Christ in the person of His Church. These inspired hymns of praise, thanksgiving, contrition, suffering, and joy can become for us a sure and steady path of God's presence. No prayer can be more fitting than the in- spired word of the Spirit Who prays in us and with us. IGNATIAN PRAYER Another way of using the Gospel for prayer is to select an event from Jesus' life on earth and mentally choose our place in the picture as a witness to His the Holy Spirit. Within the body of the of the Spirit. It leads to a sudden and Contemplation includes an words and acts. We all know the story meditation itself there are: acts of wor- unexpected awareness of God's awareness that God responds to our of the blind beggar on the roadside ship, considerations of the subject, presence that can be a moment of in- yearning to be with Him. He turns to calling out for mercy: "Lord, that I self-examination in reference to per- describable peace and joy. It may en- us. He seeks us. He wants His Spirit to may see." We recognize the kindness sonal acts of the virtue under con- dure for a short or a long time. It is possess us. Jesus is asking for our of Jesus and the joyous gratitude of the sideration, prayer for the grace to res- prepared for by interior peace and hearts with which to love his Father, beggar who received his sight and pond more faithfully, and resolutions silence. One author says this silence is and with which to radiate His love. He followed the Lord. We can identify for application to future conduct. "in order to be awake and alert to the wants our longing for the coming of with the beggar and repeat his prayer Hie conclusion consists of an act of presence of God, rather like a sentry His Kingdom and our prayers of for our own needs. We can imitate his thanksgiving, a prayer for grace to be who makes himself quiet in order to gratitude and praise. life and loyalty in our gratitude for 21 God's goodness in our lives. faithful and selection of a word or listen for the presence of others." Contemplative prayer is often ac- thought by which to recall the medita- Authors point out that even the man- companied by the attitude of quiet that FAMILIAR PRAYER tion during the day. ner of breathing and posture con- Father Peter G. Von Breeman, S.J. Some prayers have been part of our Present methods of meditation tend tribute to contemplation. describes, "Prayer is a waiting. life for so many years that our expres- to be less structured. The Scriptures, Contemplation requires opening Waiting places the emphasis on the sion of them is often routine and mean- especially the Gospels, offer more one's self entirely to an awareness of other person who is coming. I can only ingless. To increase our appreciation of direct access to conversation with God. the Lord's presence, surrendering by wait for this person. To wait is to ex- such prayers we can recite them slowly, The circumstances of life, especially the aid of the Spirit every aspect of press my powerlessness, my insuffi- phrase by phrase, putting into each the crises of our world today, give us one's being—one's body, one's cares ciency, and that is my attitude toward group of words a few minutes of many reasons for turning to our and anxieties, one's heart, feelings, God. I cannot force God to come. All I reverent awareness. To pray each peti- Creator, Father and Redeemer in our love, one's whole personality—sur- can do is wait and be present. To pray tion of the Our Father with the f ullness name and in the name of our human rendering all to Him. means to lose my grip. I am no longer of meaning that Jesus intended to con- family. Consideration of the suffering Preparation for contemplation re- in control when I pray. God is in con- vey can be for us increase of faith in and injustices of our time can provide quires as well a state of openness to trol. He will come when He thinks it is the providence of God for ourselves, abundant material for mental prayer. God's plan, His pattern, as we time to come. Prayer is the courage to our family, our country and our. earth. peacefully accept persons, events, listen, to give up self determination.. .It Contemplation situations, conditions, even ourselves is this waiting which stamps, shapes my JOURNEY Contemplation is less structured. It as God wills them for us—realizing to personality...Prayer makes a person In the words of Pope John Paul II, is being carried away in a single simple, do otherwise is in concrete cir- attentive, contemplative...St. John of each person has a spiritual journey, prolonged act of yearning for a more cumstances a barrier to prayer. It the Cross defined his ideal in life Ho unique and unrepeatable—the story of deep experiencing of the presence of means repentance, being contrite, yet live in loving, attentive expectancy.' a life-experience, known only to God. God, an exquisite union in love with surrendering our guilt and our in- This is the right attitude of a man To reflect upon our own journey in the God, the vision, though yet in a dark feriority of Him. It means bewaring towards God."24 presence of the Lord who has been manner, of the splendor of God. lest our guilt feelings be expressions of In the higher forms of contempla- with us every step of the way ina spirit Contemplation is a very special gift self-centeredness. tion, God's very special gifts are re- of gratitude, wonder and joy is to THE VOKE-Fridoy. S*pttnbf 30, 19t3-Pog* 9A From the Risi

create a situation of prayerful intimacy words, pray as you are moved and do sacramental signs.,For this reason, it is Eucharist is "the center and apex of with God. Our appreciation of His not try to pray, for example, as a con- important that those who celebrate the the whole life of the Christian com- fidelity to us brings hope and strength templative if you are not drawn to Sacraments do so in a devout manner munity." '\ for the future with the assurance that that "form of prayer as yet. so that the meaning of the rite can be His love is everlasting. As we follow the call of the Lord to understood by the recipient and by all Instituted by Christ Himself, it has INTERCESSORY PRAYER seek His presence each day in loving who participate. been celebrated unceasingly since the Intercessory prayer is strongly confidence, our life of prayer will grow Those Sacraments "which are meant Lord founded His Church. Its incom- recommended to us by the words of and develop. Friendship with God is to be celebrated in common, with the prehensible power is that in this prayer Jesus: "Ask and you shall receive, seek strengthened by our generosity in giving faithful present and actively par- Christ Himself is the principal priest. and you shall find, knock and it shall time for conversation with Him. From ticipating, should as far as possible be His very divine sacrifice, His death and be opened to you." The words of the our union with the Lord, there will celebrated in that way rather than by His resurrection, are renewed. The Our Father and the example of Jesus result a likeness to Him in our lives and an individual and quasi-privately."" gifts that we present are returned to us during His public ministry confirm His an interior freedom that brings deep as the Body and Blood of the Savior. teaching and form the precedent for Adequate instruction should be and lasting peace. given to the recipients, to the parents, We are nourished first by our Bible Christian prayer. The value of in- study in the Service of the Word. Then tercessory prayer is enhanced by the Godparents, sponsors, spouses and to Liturgical Prayer all participants. They should be taught we are nourished by the Eucharist sincerity and humility, perseverance Itself. and humility, the conviction of "Rejoice always, never cease pray- the meaning of the liturgy and the nothingness before God of those who ing, render constant thanks; such is responsibilities that the Sacraments im- offer their petitions in the presence of God's will for you in Christ Jesus." pose on the involved members of the The Eucharist is a family banquet, One Who loves them and responds to 1 Thessalonians 5,16-17 Christian community. "In the Chris- humankind reaching the ultimate in its their trust with infinite wisdom. Faith tian community itself, especially search for peace, in the ability to share is the primary requisite for intercessory The supreme role of the liturgy in the among those who seem to understand this holy meal in friendship and unity. prayer, as Jesus said: "If you believe, prayer life of a Christian cannot be or believe little of what they practice, Like all Sacraments, the Eucharist is all things are possible." overemphasized. In the liturgy full the preaching of the word is needed for both a sign and a cause of our union public worship is performed by the the very -administration of the with God and with each other. Indeed, CHARISMATIC PRAYER Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, that is, Sacraments. For these are Sacraments in the Eucharist we are transformed in- Charismatic prayer is essentially by Jesus Himself, the Head, and by of the Faith, and the Faith is born of to Jesus Who gave Himself as a praise of God for His power, His His members, both priests and laity. the word and nourished by it." »o sacrifice. Thus we too become a wisdom,- and His love. It overflows It is to assure fullest participation in sacrifice, a living sacrifice, ready to spontaneously in thanksgiving for His The liturgy is community prayer. these great spiritual experiences that give of ourselves to our brothers and goodness and in confident supplication Community prayer belongs to the very preparation is required for the recep- sisters in need. Otherwise, the for His grace. The gifts of faith, essence of the Church. The Church is a tion of the Sacraments by Ar- Eucharist would become spiritually knowledge, healing, miracles, pro- community, and it must express its chdiocesan standards. I wish to pay selfish for us. phecy, discernment of spirits, speaking nature as a community in its prayer as tribute to the priests, religious and laity When we reflect on the overwhelm- in tongues and interpretation are called well as in other ways. When the com- who are committed to this ministry. ing nature of the Eucharistic mystery, munity of the faithful is first mention- charismatic gifts. They are freely given In a special way we ask the coopera- we agree that if we could participate in as means of service to the people of ed in the Acts of the Apostles, it is seen the Eucharist only once in a lifetime, as a community gathered together at tion of parents in preparing children to God and are associated with the prayer receive the Sacraments. Without the we would make any sacrifice to have of praise, thanksgiving and jubilation. prayer. "Their oneness in spirit was that privilege. Yet, since the Lord is so founded on the word of God, on the support and witness of the parents, CENTERING PRAYER there is a severe danger that the child good as to make the Eucharist brotherly communion, on the prayer available to us at most any time, we are Centering prayer is a method of and on the Eucharist."33 will not acquire and persevere in the quieting our interior life of thought, spiritual life received in the tempted at times to ignore par- desire, and emotion in order to center No other action of the Church can Sacraments. ticipating even once a week and this our entire self upon the presence of equal the liturgy. From the liturgy, and One of the most far-reaching even though we are obliged under pain God within us. After a few moments of especially from the Eucharist, grace developments of Vatican II is the new of serious sin to do so. We are told that quiet reflection, we respond to the is poured forth upon us as from a catechumenate to prepare adults for the average American spends thirty Lord in a word or phrase that expresses fountain, and the sanctification of men Baptism and / or reception in the hours a week before the television set. I our relationship to Him. A traditional in Christ and the glorification of God Church. It is called the Rite for the can hear the Lord asking us, as He ask- form of this prayer is "Jesus, Son of to which all other activities of the Christian Initiation of. Adults ed the sleeping apostles in the Garden God, have mercy on me." We may .Church are directed are achieved with (R.C.I.A.). The catechumen is received of Gethsemeni, "Could you not watch ••*• continue to repeat this or another ex- maximum effectiveness. « in stages and the parish community is one hour with me?" pression that leads us into deep quiet in From the central importance of the involved. Thus the newcomer learns Sunday observance is essential to our the center of our being, often called Sacred Liturgy, it is evident why we are not only the teachings of the Church Christian identity. We have forgotten our heart. We remain quiet in the obliged to participate regularly in the but experiences as well the life of the Sabbath law and we are paying the Lord's presence for about twenty Sacred Eucharist and in the prayer, of community, and the extraordinary price. We need a day for minutes. Whenever a distracting Sacraments as prescribed. It also religious values of the parish. The par- reflection, at least once a week, if we thought, desire or feeling comes to us, becomes clear why the manner of our ticipation of the members of the parish are going to resist secularism. If we are we continue to repeat our chosen participation is so important. Every is for them a spiritually enriching going to respond to the Gospel today, prayer or word (Abba, Jesus, Spirit, parish and its members must be com- renewal of their own life of prayer and we need time to be with the word of come). We emerge from our time of mitted to celebrate liturgies according faith. God. centering by praying the Our Father or to the highest standards of the There are one million Catholics in liturgical renewal and of liturgical par- The Sacrament of Penance or some other familiar prayer slowly and Reconciliation needs to be the Archdiocese of Miami. Yet, accor- reverently. ticipation. It is contrary to the spirit of ding to our actual count during Oc- the liturgy to isolate oneself from the rediscovered if the prayer life of our PRAYER OF PRESENCE people is to flourish. The Sacrament tober of 1982, there were less than 25% worship in action by reciting private of them at Mass on a Sunday. It is Fidelity to daily prayer leads to a and personal prayers at the time. offers us an opportunity to meet Christ constant state of interior union with in His act of loving forgiveness—a estimated that little more than 10% of God, often called "prayer of the privilege He merited for us by His suf- our Hispanic Catholics participate heart." This habitual presence to the fering and death. We can come to Him regularly in the Sunday Eucharist. Lord is a willingness to share ourselves The Sacraments in the spirit of the penitent apostle Many of our people do not seem aware completely with Him. We try to do all The seven Sacraments are acts of Peter and assure Him of our contrite of the obligation and the importance of our works and actions of the day in a prayer. They are signs of Christ's love love and our desire to follow Him with participating in the Sunday Eucharist. spirit of prayer. By nature we are given for us and of our faith in Him. greater fidelity. From the minister of There needs to be a great effort on to continual thought and, although we Sacraments are acts of worship and the Sacrament who speaks for the Lord the part of every member of our com- cannot "turn it off," we can bring our means of building the Kingdom. "The and His Church we receive not only the munity of faith and of prayer to sum- thoughts before the Lord. We can pray purpose of the Sacraments is to sanc- message of forgiveness, but also per- mon more of us to be present when we in the words of Psalm 139: "Lord, ex- tify men, to build up the body of sonal direction for a closer following rally at the altar on Sunday. amine me and know my heart, try me Christ, and finally to give worship to of Christ in a life of deeper faith and I turn to our priests to reach out to and know my thoughts. See if my way God. Because they are signs they also love for Him. the members of their parishes who are is crooked and guide me in the instruct. They not only presuppose I wish to encourage communal absent on Sundays. I turn to families to everlasting way." Although Scripture faith, but by words and objects they Penance Services, especially during rally family members, to spouses to Calls us to "pray always," we cannot also nourish, strengthen, and express Advent and Lent, and in our schools. rally spouses, to neighbors to rally concentrate totally oh prayer, but we it; that is why they are called These services help develop a deeper neighbors, to friends to rally friends. can schedule some time for conversa- 'Sacraments of Faith.' They do indeed respect for the Sacrament and a I charge parents to take their > tion with God on a daily basis. Prayer- impart grace but, in addition, the Very realization that trie community is af- children to church. They should not in- ful reading of the Scripture and will- act of celebrating them disposes the fected by the transgressions of its cur the shame of depriving their ingness to share our thoughts and faithful to receive -rac > raost effective- members. children of the grace of the Eucharist desires, our strength and weakness, our ly in a fruitful ma- er, c worship God I especially commend the clergy of or of scandalizing them by bringing success and failure with the Lord can duly, ijid to prac.s; ; ii*rity..." 2? our Archdiocese who generously make them to church but not remaining to make us live each day in readiness to "By His power, Christ is present in/ themselves available for this highly pray with them. walk with Him along the path of our th< Sacraments, so that when anybody priestly ministry. Task that adequate We members of the worshiping com- earthly journey as He leads us to the baj zes it is really Christ Himself who and convenient opportunities to con- munity—celebrant, choir, lectors, moment of meeting Him in our eternal baptizes." " No other action can lay fess regularly be availablewF6r "the commentators.servers, Ministers of the home. claim to derive its value from so close a faithful^ as well as for the clergy and Eucharist, ushers, members of the con- Each one of us must choose the ap- relation to the action of Christ or to the religious of our Archdiocese. gregation—need to celebrate prayerful- proach to God that is best for our uni- procure such rich fruits. ly as well so that we do not turn away que relationship with Him. A good rule Because the Sacraments are siigns The Eucharist those who are offended by our lack of of the thumb is "Pray as you can, do that instruct, it is of utmost importance sincerity in prayer. Good liturgies are not pray "as you cannot." In other that the faithful easily understand the Of all the liturgical prayers, the carefully planned in advance with the Pag* lOA-Friday, September 30, 1983-THE VOICE ..to its Setting

faithfuls' input. The demeanor of each on the graces of the Holy Spirit which ment for personal prayer..." daily Mass. Sometime during the day, participant needs to be devout, reflec- we received in the Sacrament of Con- I wish to encourage the priests and to set a time aside for mental prayer, ting the sacredness of what we are firmation. Then we were anointed and religious of the Archdiocese in their Bible reading, and / or to pray the about. The celebrant needs to be a true commissioned to witness to the fidelity to the obligation of praying the mysteries of the Rosary. The prayerful leader of worship as evidenced by his Kingdom of the Lord Jesus. Liturgy of the Hours. Christian will pray before and after preparation, his prayerfulness, his in- The Sacrament of Anointing of the We have an inspiring example in our meals and before retiring will pray teraction with the congregation. The Sick is a beautiful and comforting ex- late bereaved brother, Father Michael evening prayers—perhaps again from words of the celebrant should be clear pression of the Lord's, and the Church Keller, who was found dead with the the Liturgy of the Hours—and will and in the language of the congrega- community's solicitude for those breviary on the floor beside him. He make an examination of conscience. tion. His mannerism should be warm. among us who are ill. We should not was called to join the heavenly choir The prayerful Christian will arrange The lectors need to articulate so they hesitate to request the powerful prayer while he was in the very act of praising as we'l on a schedule appropriate to his can be understood. The Eucharistic of this Sacrament when needed. the Lord on earth. or her circumstances for regular Ministers need to reflect a deep devo- The Sacrament of Holy Orders is key reception of the Sacrament of tion to the Body and Blood of Christ. I urge the clergy in the Lord to con- to the entire prayer life of the people of Reconciliation and spiritual The members of the congregation must sider seriously the injunction of the God. It is critical that the number of counseling, for visits to. the Blessed be attentive and united in prayer, Vatican Council, "Priests who live vocations in our Archdiocese grow to Sacrament, for group prayer gracious and considerate of those together or who assemble for any pur- respond to the growing needs of our experiences, for days of recollection about them, respectfully dressed. The pose, are urged to pray at least some people, especially by leading them in part of the Divine Office in and retreats. music should be appropriate to the prayer. We are five hundred priests common."," My beloved,' the Master Whose liturgical action, it and the vocal par- short by the standards of the United It is highly recommended that the disciples we are has given us the ticipation must reveal that the States. Prayers for vocations are faithful pray parts of the Liturgy of the example and the bidding to be members truly are praising the Lord urgently needed. We are grateful to the Hours as they open and close meetings persevering in prayer. "When He came and entering into this experience of members of the Liga Orante Voca- and begin or end workdays and school to give men and women a share in worship." There must be respect for tional and the great number of faithful days. God's life, the Word proceeding from cultural differences. The artwork, the of our Archdiocese who are committed And I urge individuals in our com- the Father as the splendor of His glory, musical instruments, the lighting, the to praying for vocations. public address system, all need to be munity of faith to explore as well the 'Christ Jesus, the high priest of the new conducive to worship. ^ spiritual riches of this ancient Christian and eternal Covenant, took our human The Sacramentals prayer. nature and introduced into the world It must also be understood that the of our exile that hymn of praise which Eucharist is a sign, an expression of the "Holy Mother Church has, Conclusion is sung in the heavenly places life of the worshiping community. The moreover, instituted sacramentals. throughout all ages.' From then on the quality of the Eucharistic celebration These are sacred signs which bear a My beloved, we have spoken of the praise of God wells up from the heart depends on the parish's sense of com- resemblance to the Sacraments. They meaning of prayer—an intimacy with of Christ in human words of munity and on the faith, the love, the signify effects, particularly of a God—an openness to God—an eleva- adoration, penance and intercession, caring, the relations of the priests and spiritual nature, which are obtained tion of the soul to God, the soul's af- presented to the Father by the head of people. The social and ethnic relations, through the Church's intercession.»» fectionate quest of God. We have the new humanity, the mediator the warmth and hospitality of the Sacramentals include, among others, spoken of the purpose of prayer as be- between God and mankind, in the' parish, all will be revealed in the quali- such rites as the Profession of ing manifold—hot only to ask God's name of all and for the good of all... ty of its worship at the altar of the Religious Vows, the Funeral Rites, the favors but to praise Him, thank Him, "Jesus has commanded us to do as Lord. blessing of homes, the blessing of cars, to atone for our sins, to express our He did. On many occasions He said: The renewal of frequent reception of the blessing and use of rosaries, faith, our-hope, our love, to enter into 'Pray,' 'ask,' 'seek,' 'in my name.' He the Eucharist is one of the graces and crucifixes and of religious medals. child-like trusting interchange with gave us a formula of prayer in what is promising signs of our times for which For the well disposed members of Our Father, to listen to Him. We have known as the Lord's Prayer. He taught we give thanks. We need to be the faithful, sacramentals, along with reflected on to Whom our prayers are us that prayer is necessary, that it cautious, however, that familiarity the Sacraments, sanctify almost every addressed—to the Father, to and should be humble, vigilant, does not permit a decline in respect for event of the lives of the faithful with through the Son and the Holy Spirit, persevering, confident in the Father's this wonderful gift. At times the the divine grace that flows.from the and in a different way to Our Mother goodness, singleminded and in behavior of children after receiving the paschal mystery of the passion, death Mary and to our brothers and sisters in conformity with God's nature. Eucharist is disturbing and we and resurrection of Christ. >« the Communion of Saints. We have "The apostles have handed on to us, sometimes question whether adult The sacramental blessings of persons discussed the forms of prayer—the scattered throughout then- letters, communicants' are living lives that are at special times in their lives, of the power of the liturgy, private prayer many prayers, especially of praise and consistent with the lives of those who things they use, provide many oppor- and devotions, mental prayer. thanksgiving. They warn us that we are sincerely striving to follow the way tunities that can enrich the prayer Let us recall that one of the essential must be urgent and persevering in of Jesus Christ. This question arises dimension of our lives. conditions of our prayer is humility. prayer offered to God in the Holy because of the marked decline of the "God resists the proud but bestows His Spirit through Christ. They tell us of its use of the Sacrament of Reconcilia- It is distressing to note that in some favor on the lowly."" We need to sure power in sanctifying and speak of tion. bases the practice of wearing blessed pray with confidence and trust in the the prayer of praise, of thanksgiving, A rich, nourishing, elevating ex- medals has been replaced by wearing Lord and with attention to His of petition and of intercession on perience of prayer is the very personal signs of the zodiac or other pagan sym- presence, lest it be said of us, "This behalf of all. communion between Jesus and the bols. Religious art is being replaced in people pay me lip service but their "Since man depends wholly on God, communicant in the reception of the the home by secular art, and even heart is far from me."" Our prayers he must recognize and express this Eucharist. This treasured prayer ex- saints' names are often replaced by must be vigilant.> sovereignty of the Creator, as the perience must not be lost. It should be names of no religious significance. We need periodically to evaluate our devout people of every age have done nourished by a period of deep reflec- prayer in terms of its fruit in our lives. by means of prayer. tion and thanksgiving, strengthened by If there is no growth in love, in zeal for "Prayer directed to God must be communion hymns or silence during Liturgy of the sharing our faith, for justice and peace linked with Christ, the Lord of all, the and after the distribution of the Hours and inner healing, there is good reason one mediator through Whom alone we Eucharist. to question our prayer life. The objec- have access to God. He united to Today, faithfulness to the Sacra- An enriching form of liturgical tive of prayer is not self-centered Himself the whole community of ment of Matrimony is being severely prayer that is being discovered as a "highs" or "good feelings," but fideli- mankind in such a way that there is an challenged. In the glorious sign of the prayer for personal use by the laity is ty to the Lord's invitation to love. intimate bond between the prayer of Sacrament, the fidelity of Catholic one which has been the prayer of There is a danger of "escapist prayer." Christ and the prayer of the whole husband and wife proclaims and priests and religious from ancient human race. In Christ and in Christ witnesses to the fidelity of Christ and times. It is the Liturgy of the Hours. It alone the religious activity of mankind His Church. It is blasphemy when a is composed of psalms, canticles, The Daily receives its redemptive value and husband or wife betrays that fidelity. I Scripture readings, hymns and prayers. attains its goal... salute with pride the great number of The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed at Schedule of a "The excellence of Christian prayer married couples of our Archdiocese different hours and thus the whole Prayerful lies in this, that it shares in the very who are faithful, sometimes with great course of the day and night is made ho- love of the only-begotten Son for the sacrifice. And I pay loving tribute to ly by the praise of God. Christian Father and in that prayer which the our priests and to families, friends and In the Apostolic Constitution pro- Son put into words in His earthly life counselors who are supportive of mulgating the revision of the Liturgy Each person has his or her own and which still continues unceasingly in Christian spouses in their commitment. of the Hours, Pope Paul VI reminded prayer needs and prayer gifts. Each the name of the whole human race and On behalf of our faith community, I us that the Divine Office "is the prayer person has his or her own limitations for Us salvation, throughout the thank Camino del Matrimonio and of the whole people of God. It is the and opportunities. Personalities differ, universal Church and in all its Engaged Encounter for their valued very prayer which Christ Himself, times of life differ, a prayer life is a members."-

NOTES 13 Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6; I Corin- 22 Pope St. Pius X, Exhortation to the Pastoral Office in the Church, n. 30 1 Evangelii Nuntiandi thians 12:3; Ephesians 5:18; Jude 20 Clergy, August 4, 1908 32 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred 2 General Instruction to the Liturgy of the 14 Vatican II, Dogmatic Constitution on 23 James Borst, MHM, "A Method of Liturgy, n. 28-30 Hours the Church, n. 62 Contemplative Prayer," p. 10 33 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred 3 I Conrinthians, 12:3 15 Vatican II, Dogmatic Constitution on 24 Father Peter G. Von Breeman, S.J., Liturgy, n. 60 4 Matthew 7, 7-11 the Church, n. 51 "As Bread That Is Broken," Dimension 34 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred 5 Matthew 6, 7-8, 33 16 "How to Pray Always Without Always Books, pp. 38-39. Liturgy, n. 61 6 De Fide Orthod., 1. HI, c. 24 P.G., Praying," Silvio Fittipaldi, Fides, 25 Acts 2:24 35 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred XCIV, 1090 Claretian N.D., Indiana 26 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n. 84 36 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred 7 Senn. IX, n. 3 17 Horn. 28: P.C. 34, 710-711 * Liturgy, n. 7-10 8 John 15-15-6 27 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n. 99 9 Matthew 22; 33-38 18 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n. 59 10 General Introduction of the Liturgy of Liturgy, n. 90 28 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n. 7 37 James 4; 6 the Hours, n. 4; Vatican II, Constitu- 19 Apostolic Constitution Promulgating 38 Matthew 15, 8 tion on the Sacred Liturgy, n. 24, 33 the Revision of the Divine Office, n. 8 29 Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, n. 27 39 Luke 21; 36 11 Father Edward Farrell, "The Father is 20 Evangelii Nuntiandi, n. 48 40 General Instruction of the Liturgy of Very Fond of Me," Dimension Books, 21 Father Edward Farrell, "The Father is 30 Vatican II, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, n. 4 the Hours, n. 3-7 p. 99 Very Fond of Me," Dimension Books, 41 Supp. Horn. 6 De Precatione: p. 64,466 12 I Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 8:6; 9:15; 12:24 p. 96 31 Vatican II, Decree on the Bishops'

Suggested Questions for Examination

What is Prayer Devotional or Non-Liturgical Spontaneous Prayer and Liturgical Prayer 1 What do I perceive prayer to be? Do Prayer Mental Prayer 1 Am I faithful to God and to the I pray often? 1 Do I see a need to develop my 1 Prayer is spoken, it is mental. Do I community of believers in attending 2 How do I pray? just say prayers by rote or do I at least Sunday Mass? 3 In the Scriptures I read how Jesus personal prayer life? internalize in my prayer life? prayed. His prayer was so effective 2 Do I see liturgical prayer enriched 2 Do I prepare for liturgical prayer? that the disciples asked Him to teach by my personal private prayer? 2 Do I pray now in exactly the same way that I prayed when I was a very them to pray. Is my prayer life 3 Prayer is personal but it is also 3 Do I try to meditate about the Jesus'? communal. Therefore, prayer has young child? 3 Do I strive to grow in my spiritual meaning of the Sacraments in my 4 Do I pray to thank God for all the taken on different forms in the life? gifts that He has bestowed upon me Catholic family tradition • through life and in my modes of prayer? and those I love? 4 Is my prayer mechanical and the ages. Do I take time to look into - 4 Do I renew my commitment 5 Do I pray to praise God for being the rich tradition of prayer within lifeless? Father, Creator, loving and just? 5 Do I pray with others? especially to Baptism and my faith? Confirmation?

A READING LIST 1 Barriello, Luigi, "El Mensaje conditions for prayer. of the Mystic," Dimension 25 Saint Clement of Rome, "The Espiritual de Carlos de 9 De Hueck Doherty, Catherine, Books, Denville, New Jersey, Epistles," The Newman Foucauld," Salterrae, San- "Poustinia," Ave Maria Press, 1974. Speaks of mystic prayer. Bookshop, Westminster, tander, Espana, 1981. Trata Notre Dame, Indiana, 1974. 18 Maloney, George, "Inscape," Maryland, 1946. Church sobre la oracion sencilla de Speaks of prayer as set apart; Dimension Books, Denville, Fathers' development and Carlos de Foucauld. prayer is not something you do New Jersey, 1978. Speaks of theology of prayer. 2 Bloom, Anthony, "Living but something you become. prayer as a search. Prayer," Templegate 10 Esquerda Bifet, Juan, "En el 19 Mooney, Patrick, "Praise to Publishers, Springfield, Illinois, Silencio de Dios," Ediciones the Lord of the Morning," Ave 26 Saint Gregory the Great, 1966. Speaks of prayer from an Sigueme, Salamanca, 1974. Un Maria Press, Notre Dame, In- "Dialogue Two," The Fathers oriental perspective (Eastern libro de meditaciones. diana, 1976. A book of prayer of the Church, Fathers of the tradition). in itself. However it deals Church, Inc., New York, 1959. 11 Farrell, Edward, "The Father is with ditferent types of prayer. Church Fathers' development Very Fond of Me," Dimension 20 Nouwen, Henri, "A Cry for and theology of prayer. 3 Borst, James, MHM, "A Books. This work is a very Mercy," Doubleday and Com- 27 Saint Ignatius: of Antioch, Method of Contemplative spiritually sensitive one. It pany, Inc. Garden City, New "Letters to the Philadeiphians Prayer," Liguori. speaks of the attitude of simple York, 1981. Talks about prayer and to the Smyrnaeans," The 4 Caprier, Christian, "Medita- prayer and spiritual life. The of contemplation and finding Newman Bookshop, tion dans la Foret," La Vie book implies different prayer that type of prayer within the Westminster, Maryland, 1946. Spirituelle Editions du Cerf., modes. . community. Church Fathers' development Paris, Mai-juin 1973. It is an ar- 12 Fittipaldi, Silvio, "How to Pray 21 Nouwen, Henri, "Pray to and theology of prayer. ticle that speaks of centering Always Without Praying," Live," Fides Publishers, Inc., 28 Sheen, Fulton, "Paz Interior," prayer—the preparation for the Fides, Notre Dame, Indiana. Notre Dame, Indiana, 1972. Editorial Planeta, Barcelona, actual experience and the need 13 Green, Thomas, "When the Speaks of prayer as a necessity 1966. Aunque no trata estric- for it. Well Runs Dry,' Ave Maria in order to be. tamente de la oracion, tres de Press, Notre Dame, Indiana, 22 Nouwen, Henri, "Reaching sus capitulos tratan de la 1978. Speaks of prayer and Out," Doubleday and Com- necesidad de la oracion. 5 Carretto, Carlo, "In Search of meditation. the Beyond," Image Books, pany, Inc., Garden City, New Garden City, New York, 1978. York, 1975. Speaks of prayer as 29 Stein, Edith, "En Buses de Speaks of contemplative prayer. 14 Huelsman, Richard J., S.J., of ascending to the Father and Dios," Editorial Verbo Divino, 6 Carretto, Carlo, "Mas Alia de PRAY, Participant's Hand- community prayer. Estalla, Navarra, 1980. Este las Casas," Ediciones Paulinas, book, Paulist Press, 1978. 23 Nouwen, Henri, "The Way of libro esta basado en la con- Madrid, 1969. Trata de la ora- 15 Lawrence Brother, "The Prac- the Heart," The Seabury Press, templacion y el misticismo de cion contemplativa y de la bus- tice of the Presence of God.," New York, New York, 1981. Santa Teresa de Avila y es mas queda de Dios. Spire Books, Old Tappan, New Speaks of prayer, contempla- bien un tomo teologico. 7 Carretto, Carlo, "Padre, Me Jersey, 1976. It is really an tion, the fathers of the Church Pongo en tus Manos," Edi- anonymous brief work written and prayer within community. ciones Paulinas, Madrid, 1977. in the Middle Ages. 24 Royo Marin, Antonio, "Doc- 30 Tilden, Edwards, "Sabbath Trata de la oracion de entrega 16 Leech, Kenneth, "Soul toras de la Iglesia; Santa Teresa Time," Seaburg Press, New completa al Senor. Friend," Harper and Row, de Jesus y Santa Catalina de York, 1982. 8 de Hueck Doherty, Catherine, Publishers, San Francisco, Siena," B.A.C., Madrid, 1979. 31 Von Balthasar, Mrs. Hans, "The Gospel Without Com- California, 1977. Stresses the Es un tratado historico "Prayer," Paulist Press Deus promise," Ave Maria Press, importance of spiritual direc- espiritual y teologico de las doc- Brooks, New York, 1961. A Notre Dame, Indiana, 1976. tion and prayer. toras de la iglesia y desarrolla de general book on prayer con- Speaks of Gospel maxims and 17 Maloney, George, "The Breath la oracion mistica. sidered by many to be a classic. Pag* 12A-Friday, S«pt»mb»r 30. 1983-THE VOICE