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Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 9 The Sunday and Daily Readings . . . 9 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org October 25, 2002 Vol. XXXXII, No. 4 50¢ Parish Stewardship and UCA commitment weekend is Nov. 2-3 By Brandon A. Evans commitment dinners and personal meet- dent that people will participate more and archdiocese more aware of the work of the ings, the UCA is receiving 21 percent more in the UCA. UCA. Therber said that parishioners have Catholics across the archdiocese gave more in donations than last year, said Joe “I think each year the term stewardship heard homilies about home missions and nearly $5.4 million last year to the annual Therber, secretary for stewardship and means more to people,” said Carl Wolford. shared ministries and seen the official Parish Stewardship and United Catholic development. “Each year, more people understand the 2002-2003 video. Many parishioners will Appeal to carry out the Church’s mission Therber said that he is opti- meaning of stewardship and let it become also hear lay witnesses speak about the in central and southern Indiana. mistic that Catholics in the part of their lives.” stewardship way of life. In many parishes, The theme of this year’s campaign is archdiocese will continue “Stewardship,” he said, “is accountability reports are available. “Receiving Gratefully, Giving Gener- to be generous. gratefully acknowledging the The Wolfords were involved with the ously.” On Nov. 2-3, parishioners will be Mary Kay Wolford, gifts that has given us creation of the video and said that they asked to fill out intention cards and to who is the co-chair of this and sharing them generously were pleased with the way it turned out. consider once again how they can best year’s United Catholic with others.” They believe that the more information share their time, talent and treasure. Appeal with her husband, October has been spent people can receive about the UCA, the more This year, after having held six advance Carl, said that she is confi- making Catholics in the See UCA, page 2 U.S. bishops and

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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The creation of a U.S.-Vatican commission to revise the U.S. bishops’ sex abuse norms reflected a compromise between Vatican officials who wanted to reject the norms outright and oth- ers who favored an experimental implemen- tation. By creating an additional step, the Vatican gave everyone more time to study the details—and offered the bishops another chance to win the Vatican’s blessing. While the questions to be examined are not minor ones, Vatican officials confirmed the optimistic prediction of U.S. Church leaders that fine-tuning on the norms could be finished by mid-November. “I’m certain an agreement will be reached, maybe even before November. It’s a question of improving the language, not rewriting the policy,” one senior Vatican official said on Oct. 21. The official said it was wrong to read the Comboni Father Barton, right, teaches students at the Comboni school in Marpuordit, Southern Sudan. He is a native of St. Therese of the Infant Vatican’s uneasiness with some of the Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in Indianapolis and has served the Church in Sudan since 1984. norms as censure. “Just because they said some language was ambiguous doesn’t necessarily mean they considered it awful,” the official said. Comboni priest brings God’s Word to Sudan He confirmed that while commission members had yet to be formally named, By Mary Ann Wyand to help the Dinkas, who are the largest tribe than the Khartoum government, he said, some work had already begun in . Second of two parts in Southern Sudan, to improve their lives so Comboni work there contin- The norms and charter outlining strict or Comboni Father Michael Barton through education and catechesis so they can ues only because the rebels allow the mis- procedures and penalties for clerical sex Fof Indianapolis, working for God in help others as well as grow closer to God and sionaries to provide educational and pas- abusers were adopted by U.S. bishops in Africa means bringing reading, writing, the Catholic faith. toral ministries for the people. June. Vatican approval, or recognitio, would arithmetic and religion classes to the “The last 18 years of my life in Southern “They allowed us to be there as mission- make them binding in all U.S. dioceses. Dinka people in Southern Sudan. Sudan have been spent in primary evange- aries,” Father Barton said. “That’s the whole Almost immediately after the bishops Since 1984, Father Barton has tried lization in what were formerly Protestant thing about missionary work, about our presented the norms, however, experts at the Editor’s note: zones [before the civil war],” he said during a lives as , in Southern Sudan. It See NORMS, page 10 “Stewards Abroad” recent visit to Indianapolis. “We had very can be temporary. So even in those 18 years is an occasional few Catholics in the area of Mapuordit. at Mapuordit, there was always the concern series that will look There were more Animists [people who that it could end. The army can come, other at the missionary believe in spiritual beings connected to tribes can come, all kinds of things can hap- Stewards nature] there.” pen to knock it all down.” Abroad efforts of Catholics from the Archdiocese Mapuordit is located in a region of Each day, he said, “I lived in the pre- of Indianapolis Southern Sudan that is controlled by the sent and I prayed God’s blessings” on the throughout the world. Sudanese People’s Liberation Army rather See SUDAN, page 2 Campaign provides chance for Catholics to alleviate poverty By Brandon A. Evans the weekend of Nov. 16-17, said Thomas of poverty in the United States through Gaybrick, local director of CCHD and the promotion and support of community-con- The local arm of the Catholic Campaign secretary for Catholic Charities and Family trolled, self-help organizations and though for Human Development (CCHD) works to Ministries. The deadline for national grant transformative education.” help the poor and powerless become applications is two weeks before that, on CCHD has funded about 4,000 programs enabled to provide for themselves. Nov. 1. over the past 30 years—programs that cross Its works, however, depend on one “The Catholic Campaign for Human the lines of race and religion to help those yearly collection to raise all its money— Development is the domestic, anti-poverty, in poverty to find a way out permanently. and gives one opportunity for groups who social justice program of the U.S. Catholic Such local groups that may receive would help further the mission of the bishops,” Gaybrick said. “Its mission is funding are those that create jobs, that CCHD to apply for that money. based on the principles of Catholic Social improve neighborhoods or advocate for This year’s collection is taking place on teaching and is to address the root causes See CAMPAIGN, page 10 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, October 25, 2002

and worship; youth and family ministries; UCA Catholic charities; and Catholic education. continued from page 1 This means that the heavy costs of training, housing and insuring a seminar- willing they will be to help its mission. ian will be covered by the UCA. So will “We think that the presentations and youth minister training and retreats for the videos and the materials that people young adults, along with various charita- get … have been effective,” Carl Wolford ble organizations within the archdiocese. said. Father Stephen Giannini, pastor of All this is leading up to the weekend of St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis, is one of Romano de L’Osservatore ServizioPhoto by Fotografico Nov. 2-3, which is called “intention week- the priest who was helped by UCA money. end.” This is when parishioners will have a “I certainly know that the archdiocesan chance to pledge their time, talent and trea- stewardship efforts made it possible for sure to the UCA and to their parish. me to be a priest,” he said. This year’s goal is to again surpass the This experience has helped him begin to $5 million mark in pledges and for the see stewardship as a way of life—a mes- Catholic community to achieve another sage strongly promoted by the Wolfords. record year for sharing God’s gifts. Twenty-five percent of the money goes “Every gift to the United Catholic to home missions, which include direct Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein speaks with John Paul II on Oct. 12. Behind them are Father Appeal will fully and directly support the parish subsidies and direct school subsidies. Michael Fritch, from left, Father William Stumpf, newly ordained Deacon Jonathan Meyer, seminarian shared ministries and home missions of This money is earmarked for parishes Philip Baumer, Father Gordon Mann and Father J. McNally. Seminarians such as Meyer and our 39-county archdiocese,” Therber said. that are in need, or that have experienced Baumer have had their tuition, room and board paid for by funds from the United Catholic Appeal. “These ministries are real and they change unforeseen expenses. thousands of lives in our Church family If a parish raises more money than its community members. “To me, the money is used most and communities where we live. I cannot individual goal, it may either keep a portion Last year, in total, almost $300,000 was wisely,” she said. She expressed great con- think of a more worthy and faith-based of that money or donate it to the St. Francis given to such parishes from the St. Francis fidence that all of the money goes toward investment than to provide for the educa- Xavier Home Mission Fund, which gives Xavier Home Mission Fund. worthy causes. tion of our future priests, social services grant money to parishes and schools. Mary Kay Wolford said that special The Wolfords also said that the goal of for children and families in need, educa- In the 2000-2001 allocation period, attention has been paid to the home mis- the UCA is not just to get donations, but to tion for our youth, care for retired priests, St. Parish in sions—a cause that the whole diocese teach people how to give of their time, tal- and operating support for parishes that Indianapolis was given $5,000 to repair a must pull together for. ent and prayer. pray for outside support.” broken water line and some potholes. “The locations where the home mis- “When you realize how much God has Seventy-five percent of the money goes St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute received sions exist lack the financial help to take given you and how much you have,” Mary to shared ministries, which include semi- $50,000 to renovate the second floor of care of them,” Carl Wolford said. “They Kay Wolford said, “then it makes you want nary education; care for retired clergy; pas- St. Ann School and turn it into a free den- need the help of all the parishes in central to share what you have and be responsible toral ministries; evangelization, spiritual life tal clinic for uninsured parish and and southern Indiana.” with the gifts that God has given you.” †

work but are attentive in class. SUDAN “They love school,” Father Barton said, continued from page 1 “and they’re happy we’re there to teach Comboni primary and secondary schools them.” Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann at Mapuordit in the Diocese of Rumbek Rebels regularly patrol the school that now educate more than 2,000 children grounds, he said, and many of the boys are each year. being trained by the army as soldiers and Because of God’s blessings, Father carry guns at an early age. Barton said, 12 young men who were stu- “There are guns all around the school,” dents at Comboni schools have become Father Barton said. “We just had to get used priests, another 50 are attending seminary to it and live with it, but it affects the chil- and 10 young women are studying at a dren. Most of them have been refugees at convent school. one time or another, and had to flee when “They’re open to God’s call,” he said, their villages were under attack by the “so I’m very hopeful that we can do what rebels or government soldiers.” our founder wanted us to do. Daniel His daily prayer is for peace, prosperity Comboni, a missionary who died in and unity for this East African nation trou- Khartoum, Sudan, wanted to save Africa bled by decades of civil war and slave trad- with Africans.” ing. Comboni missionaries practice cultural On Aug. 16, 1996, Father Barton, a immersion, he said, to bring the Gospel of Dinka priest and three Australian sisters Jesus and the sacraments of the Catholic who are Daughters of Our Lady of the faith to the people. Sacred Heart were arrested and imprisoned “I try to walk with them always and for 15 days. respond to their needs,” Father Barton “Soldiers came with guns and broke said. “Recognizing that I am different, I through the school fence early one morning Sister Demetria Smith, a Missionary Sister of Our Lady of Africa who serves as mission educator for try to do things that can be turned over to on the first day of vacation,” he said. “We the archdiocese, talks with Comboni Father Michael Barton during a recent home visit. He is related to them and not do anything which is not were arrested on suspicion of being spies. the late Father James D. Barton, shown in portrait on the wall, who directed the archdiocese’s approved by the people.” The Dinka priest was beaten, whipped 40 Propagation of the Faith Office from 1975-95. By educating the people and giving lashes twice, and there was gunfire, but I them responsibilities, he said, “they can was not really hurt. It was just to control refused to leave Sudan. That would have that happened to me there.” become leaders in society, even though it’s our actions as missionaries, just to show been giving victory to the soldiers. The very basic there. They can become liter- that they can control the actions of the Dinka priest and I went back and taught (To help Comboni Father Michael Barton ate, educated leaders, and teach their own Church. We spent nearly three weeks in jail, the next semester, and the people admired of Indianapolis with his mission work in children.” and they didn’t let us celebrate Mass the us because we had suffered but didn’t Southern Sudan, send donations to the Students at the Comboni primary and first week. Finally, they gave us permission leave the school. But I don’t think this has Comboni Missionary Office, 1318 Nagel secondary schools in Mapuordit pay the for Mass, and we were also able to pray the much importance. It was just something Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255.) † equivalent of $2.50 for uniform and regis- Liturgy of the Divine Office.” tration fees each year and also buy their After their release, Father Barton said, own school supplies. “the sisters’ provincial came and took them Like children everywhere, he said, they back to Australia. Our Comboni provincial sometimes complain about their school- wanted me to come back to the States, but I Weaver’s The Criterion (ISSN 0574- 4350) is published weekly Lawn, Garden & Nursery except the last week of December and the first Tree and The 10/25/02 Criterion week of January. Shrub Sale BULBS Moving? 1400 N. Meridian St. 30% Off! FALL PANSIES Box 1717 We’ll be there waiting if you give us two weeks’ Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 advance notice! 317-236-1570 800-382-9836 ext. 1570 Straw, Gourds and [email protected] Name ______PUMPKINS Periodical Postage Paid at New Address______Fall Bulbs Indianapolis, IN. 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Schaedel said. “After spread the Good News and carry on the have such strong faith.” disciples of all the nations” is meant for his as a Jesuit priest in , faith continues today and every day. When he asked several Haitians to every baptized person, Msgr. Joseph F. he was told, ‘You will go to the New Some missionaries leave their family share their hopes and dreams, Zelenka Schaedel, vicar general and director of the France and die.’ And he went and was tor- and homeland to spread the Gospel, he said, one person said, “I would like to be archdiocesan Mission Office, told several tured and then murdered.” said, and others serve the needs of the able to eat one meal a day.” Another said, hundred people attending the archdio- St. Jean de Brebeuf, another North home missions. “Someday I would like to know that I cese’s first annual World Mission Sunday American martyr, died in Canada in 1649, “We’re all called by Christ to be his have a and can feed my family.” A liturgy on Oct. 20 at SS. Peter and Paul Msgr. Schaedel said. “He wrote in his missionaries,” Msgr. Schaedel said. “We third person said, “I would like to have an Cathedral in Indianapolis. diary, ‘I have experienced a great desire are all called to proclaim the Gospel, each education.” “Just yesterday,” he said, “we cele- to be a martyr and endure all torments in his or her own way and circumstances.” Their hopes and dreams reflect basic brated the feast of the North American that martyrs suffer.’ ” Christian stewardship means to human needs that they may never achieve martyrs, Catholics martyred for their faith Praising “the valiant men and women “receive gratefully and give generously,” because of poverty, he said, yet they have in upstate New York and Canada in the who stopped at nothing, including shed- Msgr. Schaedel said, recognizing that “all so much “courage, faith and deep trust in mid-17th century. ding their blood” to bring the Catholic belongs to God. God.” “We are stewards of all created Cathedral Soup Kitchen volunteer things,” he said. “God is the owner. We coordinator Lucia Corcoran, a member of are the caretakers. Sharing our lives, our SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in love, our talents, our time, even our Indianapolis, also spoke briefly at the money, makes us missionaries.” conclusion of the Mass. Photo by Mary Ann Wyand Photo by Mary Jesus will not leave us to fend for our- Describing this home mission staffed selves in service to the Church, the vicar by volunteers, Corcoran said, “We feed general said. “He is with us always.” people, but that’s not all we do. We reach At the conclusion of the World Mission out to our friends and neighbors who are Sunday Mass, two lay missionaries dis- homeless or are having a hard time, and cussed their ministries. offer them respect, love, caring and hope St. parishioner Joseph that they can have better lives.” Zelenka of Indianapolis described how Many of the people who come to the Haitian friends have strengthened his faith Cathedral Soup Kitchen for meals suffer since the Indianapolis North Deanery from mental or physical illnesses, she parish began a twinning relationship with said. “They’re the forgotten people. We St. Jean Marie Parish in Belle Riviere, try to lift them up so they can be good cit- Haiti, in 1990. izens. We tell them we want them to be Haiti is the poorest country in the healthy, and to have a good job and a Western Hemisphere, Zelenka said. place to live.” Eighty percent of the people are unem- Homeless people are often mistakenly ployed and the 20 percent who do have perceived as being lazy, she said. “But jobs earn only $120 to $300 a year. somebody that walks six miles in the Less than 30 percent of the Haitian snow to find work is not lazy. Some peo- people have access to usable water, he ple simply cannot get in the mainstream said, and most of the people have no of going to work every day.” opportunity to receive medical care. At the Cathedral Soup Kitchen adja- Immaculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix Sister Mary Faustina Nansubuga, a native of Uganda, carries a During 28 mission trips to Haiti in the cent to the cathedral, Corcoran said, the banner during the first archdiocesan World Mission Sunday Mass on Oct. 20 at SS. Peter and Paul past 12 years, Zelenka said, he has gotten volunteers and the people they serve Cathedral in Indianapolis. She earned a scholarship to major in religious studies at Martin University to know many people there. “learn from each other, pray with each in Indianapolis, and plans to return to Africa to serve the Church in her homeland. “They have such a spirit about them, other and respect each other.” † Pope beatifies six, calls them models of missionary work (CNS)—Celebrating is the constant and sincere search for holi- Uganda, Catholic catechists have been mid-1800s joined the Society of Mary World Mission Sunday, Pope John Paul II ness. We cannot honestly witness the among the victims of bloody attacks by a Reparatrix and worked tirelessly for beatified six people and said their various Gospel unless we first live it with fidelity.” rebel group. the Church’s mission in India, France ways of serving the Church exemplified At the start of the liturgy, African The pope said he hoped the story of and Italy. the primary importance of evangelization. women waved palm fronds on the steps of the new Ugandan martyrs would inspire • Italian Bishop Andrea Longhin, a The pope raised to the rank of “blessed” the basilica as the dramatic story of the men and women around the world “to Capuchin who worked to support mis- two young Ugandan catechists, a French martyrdom of the two Ugandan catechists answer with generosity the call to be a sionary orders in the early 1900s. As missionary nun, an Italian bishop, an was read aloud. catechist, bringing knowledge of Christ to bishop of Treviso for 32 years, he was Italian sister who worked in an Ethiopian The catechists, 16-year-old Daudi others and strengthening the faith of those known for his simplicity and life of hospital and an Italian priest who preached () Okelo and 12-year-old Jildo Irwa, communities that have recently received holiness and prayer. He organized pro- missions in his home region. volunteered in 1916 to travel into a neigh- the Gospel of salvation.” grams for the soldiers, the sick and the During his sermon in a sunny St. Peter’s boring region of Uganda to teach the faith The others declared blessed were: poor during World War I. Square on Oct. 20, the pope said that, to tribal peoples. But during a tribal upris- • Italian Sister Liduina Meneguzzi, who • Italian Father Marcantonio Durando, despite their widely different pastoral roles, ing against colonial rule, the boys were ministered to the wounded of Ethiopia who joined the Congregation of the the six people beatified had two things in seized and threatened with death unless in a Church-run hospital during World Mission in 1819 with the idea of doing common: a life of holiness and a burning they stopped teaching. When they War II-related fighting. She became missionary work. Although ill health desire to bring the faith to others. refused, they were stabbed to death. known as an “angel of charity” and a prevented him from traveling abroad, Those are key elements in the Church’s The pope said they were models for friend to those of all faiths. he supported evangelization efforts mission to spread the Gospel to “the ends catechists all over the world, especially in • French Sister Helene Marie de from Italy and eventually founded the of the earth,” he said. “Their places where religious teachers face per- Chappotin de Neuville, known as Nazarene Sisters, an order dedicated to reminds us that the first missionary service sonal dangers. In recent months in “Mary of the Passion,” who in the serving the sick. †

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Science and Editorial Natural Family Planning 40th anniversary of Fifth in a series hat do science and Natural of fertility. (Our archdiocesan Office Vatican II Family Planning have in for Youth and Family Ministries and common? In a word, they Office of Pro-Life Activities stand intersect in a mutual con- ready to provide more information on his month marks the 40th anniver- promulgated 16 documents. The key W cern for the welfare of the human per- these sophisticated methods of Natural sary of the start of the Second documents were four constitutions, son. They are both concerned for the Family Planning.) TVatican Council. Its first session which set the ideological basis for the good of the individual human person A communications lag leaves too was Oct. 11, 1962. others. The “Dogmatic Constitutions on and the communal good of the human many people, including pastoral lead- Most Catholics living today never the Church” explained the rights and family as well. ers, still skeptical about Natural experienced the pre-Vatican II Church. responsibilities of “the People of God” For the good of the individual per- Family Planning because of the calen- Today’s Church is the only Catholic to each other. The “Dogmatic son and for the human family as a dar method of determining fertility—a Church they have ever known. It’s diffi- Constitution on Divine Revelation” whole, science is concerned with method seldom used these days in the cult to know what the Church would be called for study and interpretation of human sexuality for a variety of rea- United States. This view of Natural like today if there had never been a the Bible using modern methods. sons. There is cause to have grave con- Family Planning is scientifically inac- Vatican II. Would the people of today The “Constitution on the Sacred cern because of the transmission of curate. have remained Catholics if the Church Liturgy” completely reformed the sexually related diseases in epidemic How effective is Natural Family remained what it was before the 1960s? liturgy, giving special emphasis to say- proportions. Science is concerned with Planning in our day? The World Health When Pope John XXIII announced ing Mass in the vernacular instead of in that he wanted to have a council, which Latin and stressing the need for active issues related to the fertility of spouses. Organization and the U.S. Department he did only two days after he was participation by the entire congregation. To some degree, science enters into the of Health and Human Services both elected pope in 1958, he remarked that The “Pastoral Constitution on the discussion about the demographic dis- confirm a method effectiveness rate of he thought the Church needed a council Church in the Modern World,” the tribution of world population. As I indi- nearly 98 percent and an estimated user that would bring the Church into the longest document, called for the cated in my earlier remarks, the Church effectiveness of 85 to 95 percent. 20th century. Church to engage in dialogue with the shares these concerns. Theresa Notare writes: “Research At the time, the Church was not quite modern world and gave the Church’s The ’s concern for has helped the NFP community under- as opposed to modernism as it was positions on a number of issues. the human person and the human fam- stand that in order for couples to when condemned mod- Other documents included nine ily is holistic, that is, the Church holds achieve the 97-98 percent effective- ernism in 1907, but it wasn’t far from it. decrees and three declarations. The the needs of body, mind and soul ness rate, they must be taught by cer- There was still a deep antagonism most important decrees were those on together. Both for the individual per- tified NFP instructors, be motivated to between the Catholic Church and ecumenism, the apostolate of the laity son and for society as a whole, the use the method, and be clear about Protestantism, and the Church was and the renewal of religious life. The physical, psychological, moral and their family intention” (cf. Human known for its conservatism. “Declaration on Religious Freedom,” spiritual welfare are of a piece. Sexuality: Where Faith and Science Pope John wanted to make the considered the American bishops’ doc- The welfare of the human person Meet, Notare 1994, 4). Church relevant to the modern world. ument, said that freedom of religion and of human society is not served if All of the literature I have perused He said in his opening address, was a basic human right. The the whole human person is not served. on the topic of Natural Family “Authentic doctrine has to be studied “Declaration on the Relationship of the We believe that respect for the Planning indicates that the most and expounded in the light of the Church to Non-Christian Religions” integrity of the ends of marriage is important factor for effectiveness is research methods and the language of tried to eliminate the anti-Semitism that important for the welfare of the insti- the intention of the couple using the modern thought.” He invited observers existed in the Church. It also called for tution of marriage in society as well as natural method of planning. Notare from Protestant and Orthodox Churches an end to quarrels between Christians for individual spouses. We believe that and others note that when couples are to attend the council because he wanted and Muslims. the psychological health of the indi- spacing births, they are more likely to ecumenism and Church unity to be Pope John XXIII was convinced that vidual person is deeply affected disregard method rules and achieve important themes. the Holy Spirit had inspired him to call whether or not the ends of marriage Vatican II certainly did all that Pope the council and that the Holy Spirit was the lower rates. In contrast, when cou- John hoped it would. It definitely controlling it and guiding the partici- are respected in their totality. So is the ples have reached their family size brought the Catholic Church into the pants. We believe that he was right. welfare of the family in society. they usually follow method rules more modern world. Nevertheless, the work of the Holy The Catholic Church’s concern for closely and achieve the higher rate. Pope John saw only the first session. Spirit in relation to the Second Vatican physical health in society is demon- It is precisely because some cou- He died on June 3, 1963, and was suc- Council still isn’t over 40 years after it strated by the enormous investment ples find abstinence during the ceeded by Cardinal Giovanni Montini, was convened. Some of the things the we have in health care, both in spon- monthly fertility period difficult that who took the name Pope Paul VI. He bishops debated then are still being sorship and services. I have already some in the medical profession do not was determined not only to continue the thrashed out. Positions the bishops took spoken of our respectful participation encourage the Natural Family council, but to make it even more open. in the “Pastoral Constitution on the in a global concern for the stewardship Planning method. He invited more laity to serve as advis- Church in the Modern World”—on the of creation. Scientific data support the effec- ers and some women were even invited holiness of marriage and family life, I do not think it is necessary to cat- tiveness of the natural method if the as “listeners.” the dignity of life, world peace—are as alogue all the specific ways in which rules are followed. In other words, a The council formulated and valid today as they were 40 years ago. people of faith and scientists share a half-hearted approach to Natural common concern for humanity. In Family Planning does not work. As — John F. Fink general, we can say that we share a mentioned above, intention makes all largely common purpose. Where sci- the difference. At the same time, there ence and faith differ is most often in is in the world of science a pessimistic the employment of means to the pur- outlook about the ability of spouses to poses we hold in common. practice abstinence. Science enables society to make On the other hand, from the per- deeper connections between faith and spective of faith, the role of absti- TheCriterion our lives. Modern science has enabled nence during the fertility cycle can be Natural Family Planning methods to a positive factor. In fact, from the per- Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing become more sophisticated and effec- spective of faith, not surprisingly, Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical tive. The sympto-thermal method, the marital chastity is necessary in order Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2002 Criterion Press, Inc. ISSN 0574-4350. ovulation method and the basal body to sustain a happy and fulfilling mar- temperature method are all scientifi- riage. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letter to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Objects to story on The intimation of a negative impact by the “long papacy” of John Paul II is only clergy-lay collaboration one of several objections I raise to this arti- “It is particularly important to prepare cle, each of which I will address in turn: 1. “Unlike older priests, those ‘ordained future priests for cooperation with the laity in the years after 1980 and shaped almost … they should be willing to listen to lay entirely by the long papacy of Pope John La Ciencia y la people, give brotherly consideration to Paul II are much more conscious of their their wishes and recognize their experience priestly distinctiveness from the laity…’ ” and competence in the different fields of As a lay Catholic, I praise God that this human activity … ” (PDV 59). group of men has been found to have a Planificación Natural Drawing upon Presbyterorum Ordinis clear understanding of who they are in and the more recent Christifideles Laici, Christ: through no merit of their own they Pope John Paul II presented this instruction have been called by Christ to be configured in his 1992 Pastores Dabo Vobis (I Will to him, ordained to service, sacrifice and, de la Familia Give You Shepherds). This theme of Quinto de la serie yes, suffering, in a way distinct from that priestly-lay collaboration that resounds of their lay brothers and sisters. Our mutual ué tienen en común la ciencia y la métodos de Planificación Natural de la throughout his papacy was formed in his clarity as to this distinction and the grati- ¿ Planificación Natural de la Familia) years as a beloved parish priest and is tude that should proceed from it can serve Familia? En una palabra, se cruzan Un lapso entre las comunicaciones deja a expressed clearly in his ministry as an as a powerful instrument of the Holy Spirit, en una preocupación mutua por el demasiadas personas, incluyendo a los archbishop, as a cardinal and as a key strengthening collaborative ministry. Q líderes pastorales, todavía escépticos sobre player at the . The 2. “Unlike older priests … [they are] bienestar del ser humano. Ambos se preocu- pan por el bienestar del ser humano individ- la Planificación Natural de la Familia, por el reality of this steadfast support for collabo- much less willing to embrace and enable ual como por el bienestar comunal de la método del calendario para determinar la ration stands in stark contrast to the culture collaborative ministry.” familia humana. fertilidad, un método escasamente utilizado of opposition implied by Fred Hofheinz as Any semblance of a clear, specific, oper- Por el bien del ser individual y por el de la hoy en día en los Estados Unidos. Esta he quoted unspecified research in the ational definition of terms is absent in this familia humana en su totalidad, la ciencia se forma de ver la Planificación Natural de la Oct. 11 issue of The Criterion. See LETTER, page 14 preocupa por la sexualidad humana por Familia no es científicamente acertada. varias razones. Hay una causa por la cual se ¿Qué tan efectiva es la Planificación Research for the Church/James D. Davidson debe tener gran preocupación como es la Natural de la Familia en nuestros días? Tanto transmisión de enfermedades sexuales en una la Organización Mundial de la Salud, y el proporción epidémica. La ciencia se Departamento de Salud y Servicios Liberals and conservatives preocupa por problemas relacionados con la Humanos de los EE.UU. confirman que la fertilidad de los cónyuges. Hasta cierto efectividad del método tiene un grado de grado, la ciencia entra en discusión acerca de efectividad de cerca de un 98 por ciento y compete in today’s Church la distribución demográfica de la populación una efectividad estimada de uso del 86 al 95 mundial. Como indico anteriormente, la por ciento. One way sociologists examine organi- Yesterday’s Church). Here are just some Iglesia comparte estas preocupaciones. Theresa Notare escribe: “La zations is to view them as political arenas of their religious differences. La preocupación de la Iglesia Católica investigación ha ayudado a la Comunidad in which groups (or Conservatives tend to think of the por el ser humano y la familia humana es NFP (Planificación Natural de la Familia por “parties”) compete for Church as an institution or bureaucracy. completa. Es decir, la Iglesia mantiene sus siglas en inglés) a entender que, para scarce resources, espe- Liberals are more likely to view it as peo- juntos el cuerpo, la mente y el alma. Tanto que las parejas logren la efectividad del 97 cially power. This is ple seeking personal relationships with para la persona individual como para la al 98 por ciento deberán ser instruidos por not the only perspec- their Creator. Conservatives consider the un instructor certificado de la NFP, ser sociedad entera, el bienestar físico tive sociologists use, Church an end in itself, which needs to be motivados a utilizar este método, y estar fisiológico, moral y espiritual son un todo. but it is one that often preserved. Liberals are more inclined to claros sobre su intención familiar” (Cf. El bienestar del ser humano y de la yields important think of it as a means to an end, which Human Sexuality: Where Faith and Science sociedad humana no está asistido si no se insights. I think it is constantly needs to be reformed Meet, Notare 1994, 4). asiste al ser humano en su totalidad. helpful in trying to Conservatives stress the need to obey Toda la literatura que he conseguido en el Creemos que el respeto a la integridad de las understand the ten- official Church teachings (emphasizing tema de la Planificación Natural de la metas del matrimonio es importante para el sions in today’s Church. See if you agree. the external authority of the magis- Familia indica que el factor más importante bienestar de la institución del matrimonio en In American politics, there are two terium). Liberals emphasize the need to para la efectividad del mismo es la intención la sociedad, así como para los esposos major parties, Democrats and Repub- think for one’s self (stressing the internal de la pareja de utilizar el método natural de individualmente. Creemos que la salud licans. The Catholic Church also has two authority of one’s conscience). planificación. Notare y otros notan que major parties, liberals and conservatives. Conservatives think of the Mass as a fisiológica de la persona individual es cuando las parejas tienen más espacio de afectada profundamente, sin importar si las Republicans and Democrats agree on the sacrifice and prefer the Tridentine (pre- tiempo entre nacimiento y nacimiento, principles of freedom and democracy, but Vatican II) form. Liberals think of the metas del matrimonio son respetadas en su entonces es cuando las parejas comienzan a totalidad. También lo es el bienestar de la differ on many political issues. In the liturgy as a celebration and favor what evadir las reglas del método y logran tazas Church, liberals and conservatives iden- has been called the novus ordo (post- familia en la sociedad. menores. Cuando las parejas han alcanzado La preocupación de la Iglesia Católica tify with the Catholic faith, believe that Vatican II) form. el nivel de tamaño de familia deseado ellos Christ is present in the sacraments, and Conservatives tend to see the world as por la salud física de la sociedad se siguen más cuidadosamente las reglas del belong to local parishes, but disagree on evil (as a culture of death). Liberals stress demuestra por medio de la enorme inversión método y logran mayor grado de many religious issues. a positive view of modern society, seeing que hemos realizado en la atención a la efectividad. What separates conservatives and lib- it as God’s creation. salud tanto en patrocinio como en servicio. Precisamente debido a que algunas erals in today’s Church? Catholic liberals and conservatives act Ya he hablado acerca de nuestra respetuosa parejas encuentran difícil la abstinencia For one thing, they belong to different on these religious differences in much the participación en la preocupación global por durante el período mensual de fertilidad, que religious organizations. Conservatives same way Democrats and Republicans act la mayordomía de la creación. algunos profesionales de la medicina no support groups such as Opus Dei, the on their political differences. Democrats No pienso que sea necesario hacer una animan al uso del método de planificación Catholic League of Religious and Civil and Republicans count on loyal party lista de todas las maneras específicas en que natural. Rights, and Catholics United for the Faith members for support, but also try to personas de fe y científicos comparten una Datos científicos apoyan la efectividad (see Mary Jo Weaver and R. Scott attract as many uncommitted voters as preocupación común por la humanidad. Por del método natural si se siguen las reglas del Appleby, Being Right). they can. Likewise, the Church includes lo general, se puede decir que compartimos mismo. En otras palabras, un acercamiento Liberals align themselves with groups loyal liberals and loyal conservatives, but principalmente un propósito común. Las débil o a mitad a la planificación natural de such as Call to Action, Catholics for a both parties also strive to win over as áreas donde la ciencia y la Fe no están de la familia no funciona. Como lo Free Choice and the Women’s Ordination many of the faithful as they can. acuerdo son frecuentemente en la utilización mencionamos antes, la intención hace la Conference (see Mary Jo Weaver, What’s Just as political parties raise money to de los medios para los propósitos que diferencia. Al mismo tiempo, existe en el Left?). support their lobbying activities on tenemos en común. mundo de la ciencia una visión pesimista The two parties also consult different Capitol Hill, liberal and conservative La ciencia permite que la sociedad haga sobre la habilidad de los esposos para publications and Web sites. Conservatives groups in the Church also conduct large- conexiones más profundas entre la Fe y practicar la abstinencia. prefer to read the Wanderer and Crisis scale fundraising programs, so they will nuestras vidas. La ciencia moderna ha Por otro lado, desde la perspectiva de la and gravitate to Web sites such as have the resources to lobby parishes, dio- permitido que los métodos de la fe, el papel de la abstinencia durante el ciclo www.conservativecatholic.com and ceses and the United States Conference of Planificación Natural de la Familia se de la fertilidad puede ser un factor positivo. www.strc.org. Liberals are more likely to Catholic Bishops. tansformen en más sofisticados y efectivos. De hecho, desde la perspectiva de la fe, que read the National Catholic Reporter and Just as Democrats and Republicans El método sympto-termal, el método de no es sorprendente, la castidad matrimonial Commonweal and go to www.cta-usa.org seek control of the government, conserva- ovulación y el método de la temperatura es necesaria para mantener un matrimonio or www.cath4choice.org. Conservatives tives and liberals seek to control the basal del cuerpo se basan en la ciencia y feliz y pleno. Desgraciadamente, estamos cite Pope John Paul II, scholars at The Church. That’s why conservatives charge utilizan las señales del ciclo de fertilidad de envueltos en una cultura que promociona Franciscan University of Steubenville and that there are far too many liberal priests la mujer. (nuestra Oficina para los todo menos un auténtico matrimonio por the University of Dallas, and authors such and lay ministers in positions of power Ministerios de la Juventud y la Familia y la amor. † as Scott Hahn and George Weigel. and influence, while liberals accuse Pope Oficina de las Actividades Pro-Vida de Liberals look to Pope John XXIII, the John Paul II of stacking the hierarchy nuestra arquidiócesis están listas para dar Traducido por: Language Training University of Notre Dame and Boston with conservatives. más información sobre esos sofisticados Center, Indianapolis College, and writers such as Father Richard McBrien and Garry Wills. (James D. Davidson is a professor of La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en octubre Through these organizations and sociology at Purdue University in West sources, conservatives stress what Eugene Lafayette, Ind. His most recent book is Pastores Juveniles: Que ellos siempre puedan animar a los jóvenes a consid- Kennedy has called Culture I Catholic- American Catholics: Gender, Generation, erar dando servicio a la iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes y religiosos. ism, while liberals emphasize Culture II and Commitment, published by Alta Mira Catholicism (see Tomorrow’s Catholics, Books in 2001.) Page 6 The Criterion Friday, October 25, 2002

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The Bishop Chatard High School the retreat, which will focus on God’s gift can instill in people of all colors and back- All are invited to attend a Nov. 2 Achievement Awards Liturgy and of time to each of us. The retreat will be a ground. The only cost is a free-will offer- Remembrance Mass at the Church of Our Breakfast will be held Oct. 27. Bishop time to share stories about life’s most sig- ing. For more information, call the parish Lady of the Snows, located on the grounds Chatard Medals are presented annually to nificant moments and how we’ve been at 812-232-3515. of the National of Our Lady of the individuals who have been outstanding in changed by them. “Blessed Grieving: Snows in Belleville, Ill. The Mass, which exemplifying the school’s mission. When a Loved One Dies” is a healing Mount Francis Retreat Center in begins at 5 p.m., will recognize and Recipients to be honored this year are for- retreat that will be held Jan. 17-19. The Floyd County is offering a “Married remember loved ones who have gone mer faculty members, Evansville Bishop retreat will help participants share stories Couples Retreat” from Nov. 8-10. The before us. As a way of honoring these indi- Gerald A. Gettelfinger and Benedictine of grief and deepen their understanding of suggested offering is $170 per couple. viduals, the Church of Our Lady of the Sister Vincetta Wethington; parents, Linda the grief process using Scripture. It will be There will also be a “12-Step Serenity Snows will be adorned with thousands of Baker, and Tom and Joan O’Brien; alum- a time for participants to realize that God Weekend” from Nov. 29-Dec. 1. The roses. The liturgy will be filmed, then nus Jim Smeehuyzen, a captain with is with them. The cost of each retreat is theme of the retreat is “Back to the Basics broadcast at 11 a.m. EST on Nov. 3 on the Indianapolis Fire Department; and commu- $135 per person or $255 per married cou- of the Steps and Promises” and will be pre- Hallmark Network. For more information, nity leader Daniel Elsener, president of ple. For more information, call the retreat sented by Conventual Franciscan Father call the shrine at 618-397-6700. Marian College. Mass will be offered at house at 317-545-7681. Howard Hansen. The suggested offering is 9:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium, 5885 $95 per person. For more information, call The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College N. Crittenden Ave., in Indianapolis. The Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Circle, 812-923-8817 or e-mail Chorale and Madrigals will present their liturgy will be followed by breakfast and in Oldenburg, will welcome guests and [email protected]. annual Pops Concert at 8 p.m. on on the awards presentation. Parents, alumni prospective students and their families to Oct. 26 in the Cecilian Auditorium of and friends of Bishop Chatard High School an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Those affected by family violence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s are invited. Tickets are $10 for adults and Nov. 21. It will include tours, classroom relationship abuse are invited to an ecu- Conservatory of Music. Classics such at $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations demonstrations and dinner. Faculty mem- menical worship service from 4 p.m. to “42nd Street” and “New York New York” are required. For more information or to bers will be available to answer questions. 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Jones Tabernacle will be performed, along with songs from make a reservation, call the development The evening will end with a presentation AME Zion Church, 2510 E. 34th St., in musicals. Tickets, which can be purchased office at 317-254-5435. in the auditorium. For more information, Indianapolis. The service will focus on at the door, are $5 for adults and $2 for call the admissions office at 812-934-4440, supporting survivors, expressing the shared students, senior citizens and children. For Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., ext. 231. commitment of faith communities to end- more information, call Lynn Hughes at in Indianapolis, is offering several retreats ing family violence, breaking the silence 812-535-5212. in December and January. “Compassion: Grayson Warren Brown, an internation- surrounding abuse, deepening the under- The Essential Gift” is a charismatic ally known liturgical composer, author and standing of religion’s role in addressing the St. Christopher Parish, 5335 W. 16th retreat that will be offered on Dec. 6-8. recording artist, will present a parish mis- causes and effects of family violence, and St., in Indianapolis, is having its first Benedictine Father Noel Mueller will lead sion on Oct. 26-30 at St. Margaret Mary increasing public awareness. For more annual Fall Feast in the school cafeteria the weekend, and will focus on the gift of Parish, 2405 S. Seventh St., in Terre information, call Breaking Free at 317- and parish activity center from 6 p.m. to Divine Compassion as expressed in the Haute. The mission will take place each 923-5563, ext. 2. 9 p.m. on Nov. 14. This is an adults only Scriptures. “The Blessing of Belonging” night at 7 p.m. Brown has worked in litur- event. Tickets are $20 each and are lim- will be held on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Father gical ministry since the 1960s. His 20 The Singles Harvest Dance, for single, ited. Proceeds benefit the St. Christopher Patrick Beidelman, pastor of St. Michael years of experience working in a multicul- widowed and divorced Catholics, will be School Enrichment Fund. More than 25 Parish in Brookville and Holy Guardian tural parish have given him a unique held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Oct. 26 at area restaurants will be represented. For Angels Parish in Cedar Grove, will present insight into the power that good liturgy the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish social hall, more information or to purchase tickets, 10655 Haverstick Road, in Carmel, Ind., in call the school office at 317-241-6314, the Lafayette Diocese. The cost is $5 at the ext. 127. † door. Soft drinks and snacks will be pro- vided. For more information, call Nanette VIPs . . . Andrea Craney Jackson at 317-844-9647. Little Flower School, 1401 N. Bosart Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe, pres- McLemore Ave., in Indianapolis, will host its annual ident-rector of Saint Meinrad School of all-class reunion on Nov. 9. The evening Theology, recently announced the appoint- Cathedral High School will begin with Mass at 5 p.m., followed ment of seven members of the board of Class of 1994 by a social hour, school tours, dinner and overseers. Each member will serve a recognition of this year’s outstanding renewable term of three years. The four United States Naval Academy alumni award winners. All Little Flower new appointments are Cynthia Bernadin, Class of 1998 School alumni are welcome. For more a member of St. Mary Parish in Evansville, information or to R.S.V.P., call the parish in the Diocese of Evansville; Cecile Blau, Lieutenant office at 317-357-8352. a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish United States Navy in Jeffersonville; Robert Koch III, a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Evans- Awards . . . ville; and Father Daniel Staublin, pastor When I think of Cathedral High School, of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg. The two things come to mind– family and Benedictine Sister Jane Ann Breen, three reappointments are Bonnie Graham, opportunity. The sense of family I principal of Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High a member of St. Simon Parish in Washing- experienced not only while I attended School in ton, in the Diocese of Evansville; J. Cathedral, but also every time I have had the chance to journey up the hill since Madison, and Robert Shine, of New Albany; and graduating, combined with the wealth of opportunity I was given as a result of my Beth Bennett, Ronald Tisch, of Sewickley, Pa. † time there, have contributed to the person I have become today. a graduate of It makes a difference when a student walks the halls of his high school as a young the school and freshman, and everyone knows his name. It makes an even greater impact when he sophomore at U.S. Conference of walks the halls ten years later, and he is still recognized. Care and concern for St. Mary’s someone just because he graduated from his alma mater is remarkable; the Cathedral College in Catholic Bishops’ family transcends both class and time. Cathedral means Family. South Bend, Ind., were hon- Office for Film Only a small percentage of what I learned in high school came from books. A ored during a Cathedral education means learning about life and faith, integrity and commitment. banquet for the and Broadcasting It means learning about the person that you can become and the possibilities that lie “Realizing the ahead. Dream” schol- movie ratings Sister Jane Ann Breen arship pro- My education at Cathedral has provided me with more opportunities than I ever gram. Independent colleges in Indiana Abandon (Paramount) thought possible. I know for a fact that I would not be where I am today had I not nominate one recipient who is a first gen- Rated A-III (Adults) because of sex- attended Cathedral. Through the leadership and support of the guidance counselors eration college student, has an excellent ual encounters between college stu- and teachers, I was able to earn an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. academic record and has a strong history dents and others, mild language, vio- Through every step of the process: application, decision and preparation to attend, I of community service. The student then lence, use of marijuana and one had the support of the Cathedral family. I have had the opportunity to see the world identifies the faculty member who was instance of heavy drinking. and work with extraordinary people. I have a world of opportunity ahead of me, and the most influ- Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly it all started on top of a wooded hill on East 56th Street. ential in their Cautioned) by the Motion Picture decision to go Association of America (MPAA). HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST DATES to college. Bennett The Ring (DreamWorks) Saturday, November 9, 2002 (8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.) received $500 Rated A-III (Adults) because of inter- Saturday, November 16, 2002 (8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.) toward the mittent violence, an implied sexual Saturday, December 7, 2002 (8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.) college’s encounter and some crude language. Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly OPEN HOUSE scholarship Cautioned) by the MPAA. Thursday, November 14, 2002 (5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) program, and Breen received Swept Away (Screen Gems) For further information, please contact Duane Emery, a $500 profes- Director of Admissions, at (317) 542-1481, ext. 360. sional devel- Rated A-III (Adults) because of opment grant. implied sexual encounters, fleeting Beth Bennett The program is nudity, brief violence, much rough lan- CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL organized through the Independent guage and minimal profanity. Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. † www.cathedral-irish.org Colleges of Indiana and is funded through the Lilly Endowment. † A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2002 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Pain and suffering remain a mystery to us

By Fr. Lawrence Boadt, C.S.P. to the Romans, declares that the world has fallen into darkness and idolatry because How God relates to suffering in human of its evil and blindness (Rom 1-3).

life and what that suffering means for However, the Bible also claims that CNS photo from Reuters those afflicted by it are long debated much suffering is to provide the occasion questions among religious thinkers. to know God more deeply. In the sixth century before Christ, the But we can quickly see that Paul Book of Job explored the question deeply moves on, as does , to show that in what is still one of the greatest poems God’s mercy and love restore, rebuild in world literature. and change suffering to joy through the Even before Job, many Sumerian, virtues of faith and hope in a saving Babylonian and Egyptian sages ques- God. tioned the meaning of evil and tragedy. Most people question suffering when it Concern for suffering and evil have seems to occur through no fault of their continued as important topics for thinkers own and when they cannot interpret it as in every age. However, scholars often punishment for a sin or as an injury due explore the terms on different levels of to their own clumsiness or stupidity. meaning. The basic question frequently asked is Some philosophers wonder what good “Why me?” or “Why that person?” and evil say about the nature of our Suffering gives so much anguish to world. most of us because it is so personal and Moralists worry about our ethical and so unexpected, and, we feel, it is so unde- personal responses. served. Religious leaders seek reconciliation Because the Bible is primarily a great between faith in a loving God and our collection of stories and poetry about doubts. God’s search for human hearts, it is very Whatever the case, these thinkers usu- concerned about this personal dimension ally express strong feelings that are of the sufferer. It never tries to define derived from the personal experience of God as such ideal goodness that he could suffering. not permit physical evil or suffering. It What thinkers probably most com- instead constantly returns to how God is The Bible never tries to define God as such ideal goodness that he could not permit physical evil or monly agree upon is that suffering is a there with us when we suffer. suffering. Instead, Scripture constantly returns to the theme of how God is there with us when we suf- central part of the great mystery of life Did God send suffering as a possible fer. Jesus proposed that our suffering and death can become a gift for others. itself—that humans can never fully com- test? Or is suffering a way of strengthen- prehend all the ramifications of why life ing our trust and faith? Or is it a spur for is the way it is, how it came to be that us to change our hearts? Suffering is a part of the human way or why we encounter discord, dis- The Book of Job asks these questions, order, chaos, tragedy and intentional evil as do the Psalms. But they all end in a cry condition and can transform us in a good world under a good God. of trust that God hears the cry of the suf- The Bible often meditates on the ques- ferer, that God will respond to our prayer By Jean Sweeney suffering, it—and we—can be trans- tion of evil and suffering. However, we and that God comforts those who are formed. need to be sure of what it is talking about. aware of his presence. Often, in the counseling office, I meet Tom came to my office with depres- First, is it primarily physical evil? Or Jesus says the same in his own way, people who suffer far more than they sion after losing his job, which was his is it spiritual anguish, doubt and fear? Or reminding us that God always hears our need to because of their belief systems. dream, his work identity and his place in is it both? prayers, God never forgets even a hair of If I think and believe that I have to be the world. Somehow, Tom was graced Second, in asking why we suffer, are your head and God so loved the world that in control or that I have to be perfectly with the ability to ask, “What does God we asking whether God deliberately sends he sent his only Son to be one with us. competent, then I surely am going to suf- want for me out of all this?” suffering to us or simply permits or Most of all, Jesus proposes that our fer as I meet the reality of life. He felt the pain, anger, loss and allows suffering to be part of our lives? suffering and death can become a gift for Sometimes it is the image of God that betrayal, and opened it to God. In the Third, do we claim that God sends others, and that bearing his cross with is distorted. I have heard people speak of process of facing his pain, he looked at suffering or evil as a punishment? Or do him is not just enduring evil in our lives a God who is testing them with one more his own over-investment in his work we claim that it is we who bring on suf- but taking part in healing and bringing the terrible event or a God trying to catch world, at what really secured his ego and fering as a consequence of our own bad world’s brokenness back to God. them at being bad. what was his heart’s real dream. actions? Mysteriously, suffering does not It is important to ask in the middle of His suffering moved him to a deeper Scripture regularly affirms the latter destroy the goodness and harmony of cre- your pain: “What is my image of God prayer life, an examination of what God point. This is the heart of the story of ation, but instead helps to restore it. here? What could God be inviting me to might now be calling him to do and a and Eve in Genesis 2-3. How? By uniting our suffering with in this circumstance?” new desire to be led by God in all his But a prophet like Ezekiel, for exam- the love of Jesus himself, which is united I have learned a few things about suf- daily decisions. ple, insists that Judah’s sins brought about with the immense love of his Father, we fering from my clients and my own lived I call that “healthy suffering.” Follow- the destruction of Jerusalem. Ezekiel sees hope to increase love for and by those experience. ing the pattern of the paschal mystery, it no way to stop the coming destruction who have forgotten and lost God in our Suffering is part of the human condi- moves from death to resurrection. The suf- because Israel cannot be reformed or world. tion. fering is not fixed, but transformed. changed in heart until it has paid the price When we cling to what we believe of its own wickedness (Ez 4-7, 12-14, 24 (Paulist Father Lawrence Boadt is the “should be” and don’t deal with “what (Jean Sweeney is a pastoral counselor at and 33). publisher of Paulist Press at Mahwah, is,” more suffering ensues. St. Charles Borromeo Parish in St. Paul, in the beginning of his Letter N.J.) † But if we allow ourselves to bear the Arlington, Va.) † Discussion Point Prayer groups pray for healing This Week’s Question “Some of our lay people here [St. Anne Parish, Tucumcari, N.M.] are investigating opportunities with How does your parish serve people with serious ill- the local hospital to spend time with terminally ill nesses? patients.” (Father Leo Padget, Tucumcari, N.M.) “We have strong prayer groups here [Church of the Lend Us Your Voice Little Flower, Browning, Mont.]. We pray for heal- An upcoming edition asks: What does it mean to have ing.” (Father Michael McHugh, Browning, Mont.) hope even when the tide seems to be running against “Our priests, pastoral associate and lay people you? [St. Parish, Tulsa, Okla.] visit the sick To respond for possible publication, write to Faith and bring them Communion. We also help with meals Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. or groceries as needed.” (Kathy Spanier, Tulsa, Okla.) 20017-1100. † CNS photo from Reuters Page 8 The Criterion Friday, October 25, 2002 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Coming of Age/Amy Welborn Important events: Publication of the ‘Didache’ The dangerous

Second in a series Syria, probably Antioch, sometime matters. Included here are the proper game of jumping between the years 60 and 90, but probably keeping of the Lord’s Day, the election of The second of my “most important after 70 since the author was familiar with bishops and deacons, correct behavior to conclusions events in the history of the Catholic the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. within the Christian community, a Church” is the publi- Its 16 chapters are divided into four Christian’s obligation to teachers, and the The young man in question was rather cation of the Didache parts. The first six chapters are a summary welcoming of Apostles. upset. (pronounced DIH-duh- of the moral teachings of the Apostles, The final chapter is a prophecy con- The reason? Well, kay). presented as the two ways—the Way of cerning the return of Jesus at the end of the young woman in It might seem Life and the Way of Death. They include the world, which the author thought question—his girl- strange that I would the Church’s first formal condemnation of would be soon. friend—wasn’t select a document that abortion with the command, “Do not kill a The influence of the Didache extended answering her phone was unknown to most fetus by abortion, or commit infanticide.” well into the fourth century. St. Athan- or responding to the Catholics through the Chapters 7 to 10 concern liturgical asius, who died in 373, recommended its messages he left. centuries until its com- practices, including baptism, fasts, prayer use to catechumens. This little romance plete text was discov- and the Eucharist. They give us a good It was also the model for two other was difficult enough, ered in Constantinople in 1873—and that picture of the lives of early Christians. early documents. The first of these was after all. He was a document was dated from 1056. But the They tell us how the Eucharist was cele- the Didascalia Apostolorum, which also busy college sopho- Didache was well known during the early brated—remarkably similar to the way it means “Teaching of the Apostles” only more, and she was a busy high school Church and exerted considerable influence is celebrated today—and even include two this time in Latin. A convert from senior. They lived about three hours apart. on Christians of the first several centuries. eucharistic prayers. We learn that the early wrote this document in the third century, They had met during the summer and The full name of the document (in Christians viewed the Eucharist as their also in Syria and also originally in Greek. hit it off. After a few weeks of instant- Greek) was Didache ton Dodeka participation in the sacrifice of Jesus, just Scholars say that it is not as well orga- messaging and e-mailing, they decided to Apostolon, which means “Teachings of as we do today. nized as the Didache. give it a try. They’d “date”—whatever the Twelve Apostles.” That in itself These chapters also describe such prac- The other document that originated that means when you can only see each should indicate the significance of the tices as baptism by immersion, fasts on with the Didache was The Apostolic other once or twice a month. document. Wednesdays and Fridays, the recitation of Constitutions, dating from the late fourth But here it was, a couple of months Although the Didache undoubtedly rep- the Lord’s Prayer three times a day, and century. Still another document from into it, and just a week after their first lit- resented the teachings of the Apostles, the confession of sins before prayer in church. Syria, it consists of ecclesiastical laws, tle spat. She wasn’t answering that phone. Apostles did not write it. It was written in Chapters 11 to 15 cover disciplinary compiled into seven chapters. † The young man was more than wor- ried. He was a little angry. He didn’t get Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes it. He was suspicious. Then, a day after his flurry of mes- sages, she called. He asked what the prob- Reminiscing about Halloweens gone by lem had been, expecting either a lame excuse or a break-up. Apparently, Halloween isn’t what it and run like the devil. sacks of trick-or-treaters who stopped by He got neither. What he got was some- used to be. This came to my attention at a The poor doorman, not familiar with the one year, in a righteous effort to prevent thing else: recent club meeting, at custom of Halloween, would answer the tooth decay. Not only were the recipients “My car got stolen. We went to a foot- which the ladies got to door, see the blaze and attempt to stomp it vocally ungrateful, but his own son ball game, and my mom and my sisters reminiscing about out, thereby messing up his shoes and the wouldn’t speak to him for two weeks. and I left our purses and everything in the Halloweens past. front step with the disgusting stuff. He spent We always used to bob for apples at car. Yes, we locked it. But then after the There were the out- most of that night answering the door and Halloween parties. It was messy, but fun. game it was gone. Along with everything house stories. Now, an then chasing the kids around a tree in the Nowadays we wouldn’t dare because God else, including my phone.” outhouse is a facility front yard, all the time hollering in Spanish. knows what as-yet-unidentified diseases Oh. So much for being mad at imagi- totally unknown to When I told her about this, a friend who might be lurking in the water or on the nary competition. So much for hurt feel- most people below the was born in Spain and brought to the States much-mouthed apples. ings. Now it’s time to just feel really, age of 50, unless they as a small child completely understood this Homemade costumes are passé, too. really stupid. happen to see one on a doorman’s distress. Because, despite their Now they’re store-bought Walt Disney or Jumping to conclusions can be danger- rerun of “The Beverly Hillbillies” or participation in penitential societies which copyrighted character designs. Actually, ous. Tempting, yes—especially if you’re “Green Acres.” sport scary-looking hooded outfits and other this may be OK, because no one ever used blessed or cursed with a vivid imagina- But, in addition to its obvious utility, the costumed Church affairs, the Spanish just to recognize what we “were” anyway. tion—but treacherous nonetheless. outhouse was a favorite of Halloween do not get the U.S. version of Halloween. We’d have to explain. But we do it all the time, don’t we? pranksters in earlier times. These were usu- The first Halloween my friend’s family Once, a man startled us when we cried, Our mother is grumpy, so we jump to ally boys, who seemed to be more adven- lived in the United States, trick-or-treaters “Trick or treat! Money or eats!” by reply- the conclusion that she must be mad at us, turous than the girls we knew. The boys knocked loudly on the front door. When her ing, “OK, what’s your trick?” In another forgetting, of course, that she has a life loved to go out into the country and harass mother opened it and saw the little witches time, this would’ve landed him in jail. But, apart from us and could be mad about rural homeowners by tipping over their and goblins, she slammed it shut, horrified, we rallied enough to sing a little song and something at work or something in her outhouses. If someone happened to be not knowing what in the world they were. collect our piece of candy. family, and that maybe, instead of avoid- inside at the time, all the better. During hard economic times, the treats The ladies at the meeting felt they knew ing her, we could try to be a little nicer Even my husband, a generally mild- put into kids’ Halloween sacks were much how to celebrate Halloween better than and give her a break. mannered fellow, admits that he and his different than the heaps of goodies distrib- kids do today. I wonder how all the “hal- Sometimes we jump to conclusions friends spent every Halloween pestering uted now. Only one or (joy!) two pieces of lows” feel about it. about ourselves. We get a bad grade on a the doorman at the residence of the candy might be offered, and one woman paper, and we immediately conclude that Spanish consul in Detroit. They’d fill a swore she once was given a potato. A (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the we’re stupid in that subject and there’s no sack with dog “residue,” place it by the potato! Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular hope for us. We forget that no one is per- front door and light it on fire, ring the bell My dentist told me he put apples in the columnist for The Criterion.) † fect, and that perhaps we just need to try again, invest a little more effort next time or ask for some help, and we’ll do a bet- Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister ter job. We can even be tempted to jump to Isn’t this a better tradition than Halloween? conclusions about God, can’t we? If our prayers aren’t answered, we Last year about this time, I mentioned and Church-centered activities are replac- icons, photos of the deceased, special jump to the conclusion that God doesn’t to a friend I was researching “The Day of ing the “begging.” food and drink. The general camaraderie care or, worse, that God doesn’t exist. the Dead.” He said he As a contemporary family festivity, commemorates the dead with pleasant If we encounter sin in Church leaders, was a fan of the hor- El Dia de los Muertos is characterized by rather than sad overtones. we jump to the conclusion that the Church ror film himself. a traditional Mexican blend of ancient This interaction with the living and the is full of hypocrites and not a place to Although I’m practices with Christian features. Traced to dead is an important social ritual recog- find God. familiar with the Aztec celebrations, it’s dedicated to both nizing the cycle of life and death that If we’re bored at Mass, we jump to the George Romero children and the dead, especially one’s makes up human existence. conclusion that God’s nowhere to be movie to which he ancestors. Originally, the event fell at the According to Ricardo J. Salvador, found there and that we might as well referred, I explained end of the Gregorian month of July and associate professor of agronomy at Iowa have stayed home. that didn’t interest me. the beginning of August. Spanish priests State University, “Two important things to Jumping to conclusions means, as the What piqued my moved the time to coincide with All know about the Mexican Day of the Dead young man at the beginning of this column interest was El Dia de Hallow’s Eve (Dia de Todos Santos). are: 1) It is a holiday with a complex his- learned with a red face, making a decision los Muertos. In fact, I predict that this tra- Now Mexicans celebrate “The Day of tory; therefore its observance varies by before you have all the information. ditional Mexican “Day of the Dead” will the Dead” on the first two days of region and by degree of urbanization; and It’s tempting, true, but it’s not fair. It’s some day replace Halloween. November—appropriate since All Saint’s 2) It is not a morbid occasion, but rather a not fair to the complexity of other people’s Ten years ago, I would never have said Day is Nov. 1. festive one.” lives. It’s not fair to our own possibilities. this, since Halloween has always been Families mark this time by gathering at The more I learn about El Dia de los And when we jump to conclusions such a happy time for my family. gravesites to picnic and socialize with Mueros, the more I like it better than about God, we’re not being fair to him, of Unfortunately, it’s lost much of its inno- each other and other community members. Halloween. It reflects more Catholic phi- course. But even worse, we’re not being cence because of commercialism and the They prepare sumptuous meals with a losophy than the pagan tradition that now fair to ourselves in deciding there’s no fear of child kidnappings and contami- variety of foods, cookies, chocolate and tends to emphasize evil. room for God in our lives before we’ve nated candy. Children no longer freely sugary confections in shapes of animals or heard and experienced the rest of the story. “beg” at every home in an area because skulls. Graves, as well as family altars at (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of people tend to know their neighbors less home, are decorated with bright flowers, Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Amy Welborn is a columnist for Catholic and less. More and more family, school ribbons, candles, religious items and a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, October 25, 2002 Page 9

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Oct. 28 Friday, Nov. 1 Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002 Simon and Jude, Apostles All Day Ephesians 2:19-22 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 • Exodus 22:20-26 impact upon other Christians in other Psalm 19:2-5 Psalm 24:1-4ab, 5-6 places. • 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Luke 6:12-16 1 John 3:1-3 • Matthew 22:34-40 St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes the last reading. Matthew 5:1-12a The reading is brief, but it has a Tuesday, Oct. 29 The Book of Exodus provides this strong lesson. It begins by stressing the Ephesians 5:21-33 Saturday, Nov. 2 weekend with its first biblical reading. wisdom of Jesus. The Pharisees usually or Ephesians 5:2a, 25-33 The Commemoration of Exodus is one of appear as conniving. For unholy pur- the first five books poses, they try to confuse Jesus or to Psalm 128:1-5 All the Faithful Departed, of the Bible. These distort the message given by Jesus. At Luke 13:18-21 All Souls Day five books, taken times, this occurred. Daniel 12:1-3 together, are called However, a fuller understanding of Wednesday, Oct. 30 Psalm 23:1-6 the Pentateuch. the Pharisees is that they were the Ephesians 6:1-9 Romans 6:3-9 The name best-educated of their times, at least in Psalm 145:10-14 or Romans 6:3-4, 8-9 “Pentateuch” derives terms of religion, and religion was from the Greek word everything. The Sadducees were very Luke 13:22-30 John 6:37-40 for “five,” as does fervent. “pentagon,” which Yet only Jesus truly understood the Thursday, Oct. 31 Sunday, Nov. 3 means “five sides.” situation. He inevitably leaves a situa- Ephesians 6:10-20 Thirty-first Sunday in The place of Exodus in the tion by showing that the Pharisees were Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10 Ordinary Time Pentateuch, among the first five books, confused or failed to get the point. is more than coincidental or trivial. As for the message itself, Jesus Luke 13:31-35 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 These five books of the Old Testament declares that the greatest of the com- Psalm 131:1-3 collectively form the fundamental reve- mandments is the obligation to love. 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 lation of God before the coming and Persons true to God must love God Matthew 23:1-12 teaching of Jesus. above all else, and they must love oth- They comprise the core of God’s ers. communication with the Chosen People. Their instructions, admonitions and Reflection Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen commandments, therefore, possess a For weeks, the Church has been call- dignity and authority unequaled else- ing us to Christian discipleship, and it where in the Old Testament. In a sense, has been giving us the advice and direc- Mass attendance and family all else is commentary or extension of tion we need to be good disciples. Its what is contained in the Pentateuch. advice has been clear and in detail. People at times incorrectly perceive This weekend, it takes us directly to time keep the Sabbath holy the Old Testament. They say that the the essence of discipleship. It is to love books of the Hebrew tradition of the God above everything else, and to love Is it wrong to shop on Sundays? television, knitting, washing the car— Scriptures stress a deity that is stern, others as much as we love ourselves. QWe’re not sure what “keeping holy need to be wrong for you on Sunday. Do uncompromisingly resolute, and inflexi- Here is more than a pious platitude. the Sabbath day” them and enjoy them. ble in decreeing the law and in judging The fundamental injury done all humans means anymore. Is it a This is what “keeping holy the Sabbath infractions of the law. God is perfectly by the Original Sin is that we have a sin to work or do day” means for us Christians today. just. The implication is that God is harsh cloudy vision of ourselves. This pro- unnecessary activities? and unforgiving. duces within us a fearfulness as to our Is it a serious sin? My wife and I find your explanations God does not change. Jesus revealed survival itself. Unable to see, we rely (Ohio) Qof Church law and doctrine enlighten- God as love. Jesus was lavish in dis- upon ourselves. We do so at our own ing and interesting. pensing God’s forgiveness. It is theolog- peril. Many Catholics, it Lately, I notice that hand jewelry ically impossible to assume that God in Redemption, if true and complete, is Aseems, are still (rings and even bracelets) is not uncom- one era was grim and unforgiving, and a calling away from this fear and from unaware that the “for- mon for priests at Mass. in another era God was overwhelmingly this concentration upon self, enabling us bidden” Sunday work In my Catholic education, I recall that merciful and forgiving. to find the strength and the light to love. concept developed in a radically different one congregation was granted the privi- This reading from Exodus is clear God is the greatest of realities. He is culture than our own, one that was pri- lege of wearing rings. Did the Church and direct in its message. God is good the ultimate good. By faith, uplifted by marily agricultural. change the general rules about this? and merciful. Indeed, in this passage, grace, we can realize this fact. Thus, if Today, as the Church understands (Illinois) God states, “I am compassionate.” redeemed, we love God above every- observance of the Lord’s day, it misses St. Paul’s First Epistle to the thing. the point entirely to discuss, as we used There has been no change. Canon law Thessalonians is the source of the sec- Each person is God’s creature, wor- to, whether work or gardening or chang- A(284) requires that clergy wear suit- ond reading. thy enough to be redeemed by the Son ing the oil in the car are allowed on able ecclesiastical garb according to Often, the Pauline epistles criticize of God. Each person therefore is Sunday. norms issued by the conference of bish- the persons to whom the epistles were supremely important. Merely by cre- Whatever obligations the Church asks ops and in accord with legitimate local sent for being less than energetic and ation, merely by being in God’s mind in us to observe on Sunday are meant as an customs. devoted in their Christian commitment. the process of salvation, each person aid to keeping a spirit of reverent reflec- The latest general instructions on the At times, however, the epistles compli- possesses unquestionable dignity. Thus, tion, worship and rest. subject are in the 1994 “Directory for the ment their readers for being diligent and each person deserves our love. Vatican Council II calls Sunday “the Life and Ministry of Priests.” Clerical worthy in their Christian response. How much should we love others? original feast day” and urges that it in fact attire, it explains, must be different from In this case, the epistle applauds the We should model Jesus. Jesus loved oth- become “a day of joy and freedom from lay dress, conform to the dignity and good intentions and fine example of the ers more than earthly life itself. This is work” (“Constitution on the Liturgy,” 106). sacredness of his ministry, and observe Christians of Thessalonica. It reminds the soaring height of piety to which the The Catechism of the Catholic Church the style and color established by bish- them that their example has a positive Church calls us as disciples. † (#2185-2187) and the Code of Canon ops’ conferences. Law (Canon 1247) say the same. The In 1998, the American bishops estab- faithful “should avoid any work or busi- lished appropriate norms for priests— My Journey to God ness which might stand in the way of the black suit and Roman collar or perhaps a worship that should be given to God, the cassock in church and at home—particu- joy proper to the Lord’s day or the needed larly in the exercise of their ministry. relaxation of mind and body.” None of these or other documents Clearly, the aim is to have our homes mention or forbid “hand jewelry.” If these Harvest and activities reflect, on that day above adornments are worn, they should, of Never hold anything all, the peace, joy, contentment and love course, conform to the symbolic value the to celebrate later— that should be ours because of what Jesus Church urges for priests’ attire. For the longer you wait, has done for us. Members of several religious commu- the less it shall mean. If work or shopping seriously conflicts nities, men and women, wear rings as part with that purpose, then one should of of their garb. Their symbolism varies Give your thanks course reconsider it carefully. somewhat according to each community’s to God each day, In a society like ours, however, some- mission and spirituality, but they are And the fields of harvest times people must shop or fulfill other appropriate to the Church’s intentions for shall stay green, duties that cannot be cared for on other clerical dress. days. Green—yes, but yielding, too— Even legitimate entertainment activi- (A free brochure answering questions that For what you willfully give ties like movies, concerts, sports pro- Catholics ask about the sacrament of shall be returned unto you. grams and so on require working people penance is available by sending a to make them available. stamped and self-addressed envelope to

By Margaret E. Santistevan Catholic Herald Texas CNS photo by Jacqueline Srouji, If you participate in the Mass regu- Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL larly, and keep up your prayers and other 61651. Questions may be sent to Father (Margaret Santistevan is a member of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg.) relationships with God as well as you Dietzen at the same address or by e-mail can, none of these activities—watching in care of [email protected].) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, October 25, 2002

that cause poverty, Seeley said. nearer, Gaybrick said that Catholics need to Once an application is reviewed, a rec- understand the importance of the CCHD and Deadline to apply for CAMPAIGN ommendation is given to Archbishop its work to place Catholic social teachings continued from page 1 Daniel M. Buechlein. into concrete, day-to-day actions. CCHD grants is Nov. 1 the rights of citizens, Gaybrick said. In the case of national grant applica- To understand this, they must under- For more information about how to Each year, the local CCHD gives 75 per- tions, he may then pass it on to the stand Catholic social teaching. apply for a Catholic Campaign for cent of its funds to the national office, and national office. “While most Catholics have at least Human Development grant, or to have keeps 25 percent for grants to local groups. One of the groups that received money heard the term ‘Catholic Social a grant pre-application mailed to you, The national office then takes applica- this year is the Organization for a New Teachings,’ many are not closely familiar call 317-236-7319 or 800-382-9836, tions from all dioceses for larger, national Eastside (ONE), based in Indianapolis and with the basic principles contained within ext. 7319. † grants and, after a review process, selects headed by Ken Moran, its executive director. these teachings,” Gaybrick said. the grants to be funded. ONE organizes block clubs and neigh- The U.S. Catholic bishops said that this Gaybrick said that some years, via local borhood associations meant to draw people teaching “is a rich treasure of wisdom needs.” groups, the archdiocese gets back more together to solve common problems. about building a just society and living He further said that many among the money than was given to the national The organization, described by Moran lives of holiness amidst the challenges of poor have the potential to be neither poor office, and other years, the archdiocese as “grassroots,” has encouraged events modern society.” nor powerless, but need the help of others gets nothing back. The money goes where such as anti-drug marches, sidewalk Respect for life and the dignity of the to realize that potential. it is most needed. replacement and tenants’ rights. human person is at the core of Catholic “The campaign is another facet of love Last year, he said, $91,600 was sent to They received $33,000 this year from social teaching. Gaybrick said that among in action because it gives poor folks a the national office, yet at the same time two the CCHD and used it to fund a project that other principles is something called the hand up,” Seeley said. “It gives them groups within the archdiocese were awarded had neighborhood leaders work for more “option for and with the poor.” avenues to change those conditions that national grants that totaled $53,000. trash containers on the streets. “ ‘Not to enable the poor to share in keep them in poverty.” The year before that, projects from the “Trash was piling up in neighborhood our goods is to steal from them and In this way, the long-term work of the archdiocese received more than $100,000 alleys—piles, sometimes, 6 feet high,” deprive them of life. The goods we pos- CCHD is a compliment to the short-term in funding. Moran said. Not only did the new containers sess are not ours, but theirs,’ ” says the work that the Church does for the poor in Groups that are interested in participat- save the city $250,000 the first year, but also Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2446, the form of soup kitchens and food ing in the mission of the CCHD may obtain “from an environmental standpoint, people quoting St. and St. pantries. a pre-application for a national grant. The are now more conscious of the amount of Gregory the Great. “ ‘The demands of jus- Seeley spent 14 years working for the applications should be returned to the same trash they’re throwing away.” tice must be satisfied first of all; that CCHD in the Archdiocese of Washington, place by Nov. 1. Moran said that his group tries to band a which is already due in justice is not to be D.C., and said that she is constantly Tara Seeley, a member of the CCHD neighborhood together, even across race offered as a gift of charity.’ ‘When we amazed how much good is accomplished Advisory Committee and a member of lines, and fight for a common cause. attend to the needs of those in want, we by the organization and those groups it St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, said that Without the help of CCHD, that would not give them what is theirs, not ours. More supports. her committee looks over all of the appli- have been possible—including $7,000 that than performing works of mercy, we are Without the help that the grant money cations that are received for both local and ONE received for “seed money” from the paying a debt of justice.’ ” provides, many people in poverty would national grants. CCHD when they first started. Gaybrick said that the CCHD helps be facing nearly impossible odds of escap- The organization must show that it will “I think CCHD in Indianapolis fills a Catholics to pay the debt of justice they ing their situations, she said. affect large numbers of people, invoke the void that was not filled … because of their owe to the poor “through empowerment of Further, there is always work to be leadership of those affected by the problem focus on bringing communities together, the poor and by enabling those who are done, always people to help out of desper- it is addressing and be in full accord with and empowering the working poor and the poor or powerless to develop the opportu- ation. Gaybrick said that we know that the the teachings of the Catholic Church. working class to take some control of their nity and the ability to be active participants poor will always be with us. “[It] has to be work that makes a long- own destiny,” Moran said. in our society and to develop the capacity So long as they are with us, Catholics term impact on changing” the structures As the yearly CCHD collection draws within themselves to provide for their will always owe them a debt of justice. †

But in the meantime, Rome will be watch- off facing them for a year or two? Why not cases was still being studied, because U.S. NORMS ing. And if there is an avalanche of appeals do it now?” said one Vatican official. bishops had previously been given special continued from page 1 by priests, that will have to be taken into In one sense, the official said, the joint exemptions from Church law on such cases. consideration,” said one source in a Vatican commission underlines Rome’s wish to After the sex abuse scandal mushroomed Vatican found fault with some points. They congregation. work in sync with the U.S. bishops on this in the United States, the bishops came up questioned the policy’s wide definition of Reportedly backed by Cardinal Giovanni issue—even if it takes a while to nail down with their own new policy, which adopted sexual abuse, the lack of a statute of limita- Battista Re, head of the Congregation for the details. some stricter penalties but without the tions, the role of lay review boards and the Bishops, this idea of conditional approval The question now is, how deep will the emphasis on the Church-run trials foreseen harshness of penalties imposed, including was referred to internally as the “Italian revisions cut? by the Vatican. automatic removal from priestly ministry. solution,” reflecting that country’s tradi- If it’s a matter of adding a statute of limi- As a result, some at the Vatican remain Yet even with those misgivings, some of tional skill at finding the middle ground. tations, tightening up the definition of sex troubled that so soon after the pope moved the Vatican’s top officials were prepared to But that approach eventually was abuse and clarifying the language on review to centralize the handling of priestly sex allow the norms to be implemented on an rejected, mainly because it was seen as boards, the bishops could emerge with the abuse cases, the U.S. bishops went in a experimental basis, with a joint review after postponing an inevitable reckoning on key elements of the sex abuse policy still somewhat different direction. a year or two of experience. important points of Church law. intact. The pope’s own role in all this has con- “The thinking was: Is this what you “In the end, people here said: If we know But if the Vatican wants to change the firmed a hallmark of his governing style: a bishops wanted? Fine, try it for a few years. what the problems are, why should we put basic thrust of the policy—which foresees willingness to delegate important tasks to permanent removal from priestly ministry trusted subordinates. for a single act of abuse against a minor— Vatican sources said the pope was “kept then the bishops will have some tough informed” about the Vatican’s delicate dis- explaining to do to the Catholic faithful in cussions on the U.S. bishops’ norms this the United States. fall, but was not directly involved in the One of the more subtle questions the review process. commission will face is how to harmonize When top officials of the U.S. Confer- the U.S. bishops’ policy with elements of ence of Catholic Bishops met with the pon- Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter in 2001 tiff on Oct. 17, they did not discuss the on the same problem. norms with him in any detail. Bishop The pope’s letter reserved to the Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, Ill., confer- Vatican’s doctrinal congregation oversight ence president, told reporters he assumed on all cases of priestly sex abuse against the pope had great confidence in the curial minors. The doctrinal congregation in turn officials who handled the issue. set up distinct procedures for bishops to fol- Bishop Gregory also seemed to go out of Visit our OPEN HOUSE low, favoring Church-conducted trials over his way to praise curial officials for their administrative short-cuts in dealing with “profound pastoral sensitivity,” their for Prospective Students offenders. “exceptional spirit of fraternity” and their But the papal letter has not really been willingness to help the U.S. bishops. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2002 implemented in the United States; for He sounded like someone who had just 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. months, Vatican and U.S. Church officials been handed an opportunity, not a rejection said the question of its application to U.S. slip. † Register online for Entrance Exams (11/9 or 11/16) and Shadow Visits from now through March 14, 2003 CNS photo from Vatican CNS photo from

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By Brandon A. Evans well as regional caucuses, opportunities body is doing. for worship and business sessions. Father Rick Ginther, pastor of Understanding the Mass as a sacrifice The FDLC is made up of the liturgy SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and direc- is something that Catholics need to be offices in various dioceses throughout tor of liturgy for the Archdiocese of thinking about more often. the United States. Beyond those mem- Indianapolis, was very pleased with the A. Evans Photo by Brandon This was the message of Capuchin bers, the main body of the FDLC is bro- conference. He was also the local chair- Father Edward Foley, professor of ken into 12 regions that represent the man of this FDLC meeting. liturgy and music, and chair of the dioceses within them. He said that this year they chose to department of Word and Worship at It started in the 1960s and ’70s as an mix up the seating so that representa- Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. advisory board to the U.S. bishops. tives from differing regions can better He was addressing liturgists from “What has really happened is that we interact. around the country as they gathered have a grassroots organization that has a This is important because of the in Indianapolis to do business and dis- board of directors representing our statements that get voted on—state- cuss the fruits of Communion. 12 regions,” said Lisa Tarker, executive ments which are offered by individual The Federation of Diocesan director of the FDLC. regions based on their concerns. Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) held its The organization works with the bish- And what concerns liturgists from the annual meeting and conference in down- ops’ Committee on the Liturgy (BCL)— East Coast may be very different from town Indianapolis on Oct. 15-19. at each yearly meeting they vote on what concerns liturgists from the Capuchin Father Edward Foley speaks about The theme was “Communion: Fruit statements that will be presented to Southwest—putting the two together can understanding the Mass as a sacrifice during of the Eucharist,” and it was hosted by those at the BCL. help both understand the proposed state- the annual conference of the Federation of participating diocesan offices of worship The board of directors serves to bring ment. Diocesan Liturgical Commissions on Oct. 15-19 from Region VII (Illinois and Indiana). the concerns of certain dioceses to the This year, five statements were voted in downtown Indianapolis. Father Foley is a There were several major addresses national body of the FDLC, while they on, and for the first time in memory all professor of liturgy and music, and chair of the and workshops over the course of the also serve to make sure that individual of them passed. department of Word and Worship at Catholic conference that dealt with the theme, as dioceses understand what the national See LITURGY, page 12 Theological Union in Chicago. Senior Leisure Advertising Section

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service,” he said. Communion,” he said. Christ’s mission, and Communion gives LITURGY While he called the reception of Holy He said that the language of sacrifice, us the strength to do it. Communion out- continued from page 11 Communion “one of the most intimate while sometimes leading people to con- side of Mass, he said, does not carry this religious experiences available to the fusion, is necessary to understanding the command of mission as Communion Father Ginther said that this renewed followers of Christ,” he added that Eucharist. does inside of Mass. dialogue “has revived us as an organiza- Communion is endowed with a special “The Roman Catholic Mass is replete Father Foley said that receiving the tion. We’re listening to each other much property within the Mass. with sacrificial symbols,” he said. Blood of Christ during the Mass is better than we were.” “One of the key fruits of the Mass, “For Christians, there is only one important, as drinking from the cup car- He also said that everyone was get- which I do not believe is a key fruit of complete sacrifice, only one comprehen- ries the symbolism of the new covenant. ting a dose of Midwest hospitality. Communion alone, is the renewal of the sive death-defying offering, and that is The assembly should “drink deeply of Father Foley’s address to the main call to mission.” Christ’s sacrifice in Calvary,” he said. the new covenant in the Blood of body came on the morning of Oct. 18. To understand this key fruit, Father The holy sacrifice of the Mass is a re- Christ,” he said. He said that Catholics, because of a lack Foley believes that it is important to presentation, a reliving, of that sacrifice. The blood of Christ, he said, also of good theology regarding the Mass, look at the Mass in a way that he said Father Foley said that the Mass is an reminds the people of how they are to are in great danger of viewing it only as has been neglected for the past 30 years. “undeserved gift, but a gift that obligates.” become the body of Christ in the world: a Communion service. “It is Eucharist as sacrifice, which I “In the cross, the mission of God is by dying. “Many leaders of our eucharistic believe must be addressed if a proper revealed,” he said. “The sacrifice of the “Drinking of the cup is an invitation assemblies can and do celebrate the distinction, not separation, is to be cross definitively inaugurates the mis- to receive Christ’s body on his terms, Mass as though it were a Communion maintained between Mass and sion of God’s people to announce good not on ours,” he said. † news in word and deed by pouring out themselves for others.” Advertise in The Criterion! Senior Leisure Advertising Section, continued The Mass serves to call us into Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper Are you a Business Owner with Caring...Compassion... Six (or fewer) Employees? at home... Are you looking for a retirement plan that lets you determine how much to set aside? • Home Health Aides • Mental Health Care • Private Duty Nursing • High-tech Medical Does your retirement plan provide benefits at normal • Ventilator Care Services retirement age of up to $140,000?

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St. Margaret Mary Parish, 2405 Father Corapi, 7 p.m. Informa- 545-7681 or e-mail 10th annual Indianapolis Leader- Leave a telephone number to be S. Seventh St., Terre Haute. tion: 317-535-2360. [email protected]. ship Prayer Breakfast, 7:30- contacted by a member of the Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish mission, Grayson Warren 9 a.m. Information: 317-705- prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Brown, presenter, free-will offer- Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th Mount St. Francis Retreat 0159, ext. 224. 767-9479. Greenwood. Faith Sharing ing, 7 p.m. Information: 812- St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 232-3512. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mount St. Francis. “Gospel November 1-2 St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 317-856-7442. (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, Living in the Spirit of St. Francis October 27 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth of Assisi: Living a Life of Peace St. Christopher Parish, Activity Central Ave., Indianapolis. Woods. Fall open house. Infor- Perpetual adoration. Information: St., New Albany. Shepherds of in the Modern World,” $95 per Center, 5301 W. 16th St., Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- mation: 812-535-5106 or 800- 317-357-3546. Christ prayers for lay and reli- person. Information: 317-923- Indianapolis. Euchre party, $3 tion: 317-283-5508. 8817. 926-SMWC. gious vocations, 7 p.m. per person, doors open 1 p.m., St. Thomas More Church, 1200 St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday play begins 1:45 p.m. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. October 26 November 1-3 Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Perpetual adoration. Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara St. Parish, Movement of Priests prayer School of Theology, 200 Hill of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meri- 9995 E. Base Road, Greens- cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Promises Weekly 317-852-3195. dian St., Indianapolis. Archdio- burg. Turkey dinner, $6.50 tion: 317-842-5580. of Modern Spiritual Movements” cesan Office for Youth and adults, $3.50 children, 11 a.m.- retreat, presenter Michael Sundays Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Family Ministries and the Young 3 p.m. Information: Mon.-Thu. Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Mernagh. Information: Holy Rosary Church, 520 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Widowed Group, “Conference 812-934-3383 or Fri. 812-934- St., Indianapolis. Bible study, www.saintmeinrad.edu. Stevens St., Indianapolis. polis. Marian prayers for priests, on Bereavement,” 8:30 a.m.- 5483. Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. 4 p.m., $50 per person includes Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. 5:30-6:30 a.m. November 2 Information: 317-353-9404. lunch. Information: 317-236- Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara St. Parish, 4607 St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1596 or 800-382-9836, ext. Catholic Center, 1400 N. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, W. State Road 46, Bloomington. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- 1596. Meridian St., Indianapolis. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Holiday craft show, quilts, polis. Mass in Vietnamese, polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- Catholic Widowed Organization, Tuesday silent prayer hour, plants, baked goods, crafts, 2 p.m. tion: 317-638-8416. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- Halloween party, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- 9 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch served dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- Information: 317-784-4207. 0154. Woods. Dream Workshop I, $30 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Christ the King Church, 1827 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian per person, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Infor- Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- Wednesdays November 2-3 polis. Exposition of the Blessed St., Indianapolis. Adult religious mation: 812-535-3131, ext. 434. statt, Rexville (located on 925 Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- South, .8 mile east of 421 South, St. Parish, 30th St. (behind St. Michael for world peace, 8 p.m. tion: 317-638-5551. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- 12 miles south of Versailles. 25743 State Road 1, Guilford. Church), Indianapolis. Marian dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” 12th annual craft show and prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. St. Church, 6000 W. Woods. “Praying the Labyrinth,” 2:30 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with chicken dinner, dinner served Information: 317-271-8016. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish $15 per person, 2-4 p.m. Infor- Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Mass, 5 p.m. mation: 812-535-3131, ext. 434. mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood Thursday silent prayer group, Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- [email protected] or log on November 3 Mondays St. Monica Parish, St. Augustine to Schoenstatt Web site at St., Greenwood. Rosary and 0154. St. Church, Hall, 6131 N. Michigan Road, www.seidata.com/~eburwink. St. Parish, Hwy. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. 31 and Hwy. 160, Henryville. 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Fridays Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Church, 5692 Central Ave., Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Our Lady of the Apostles Family Our Lady of the Greenwood Indianapolis. Marian Movement of the Blessed Sacrament, Center, 2884 N. 700 W., Green- Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian of Priests prayer cenacle for 8 a.m.-7 p.m. field. Couple to Couple League, St., Greenwood. Prayer group, laity, 1 p.m. Information: 317- Weekend? Here, it’s Natural Family Planning classes, 7:30 p.m. 253-1678. St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. just a beginning. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- St. Simon the Apostle at Geist presents tion and Mass. St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. Caribbean Calypso 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Saturday, November 2 6:30 p.m–1:00 a.m. prayer group and conversation, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis 4065. • Live & Silent Auctions Saturdays • Cuisine by Bella Vita Ristorante Clinic for Women (abortion clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., • Open Bar until midnight Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, • Music by Tropical Zoo 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church, 520 $40 per person advance admission Stevens St., Indianapolis. Corporate tables are available. Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Gold Sponsor Raffle Prizes: St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect It may be the end of the work week, St., Indianapolis. Mass in but it’s the beginning of an $10,000 Grand Prize!!! English, 4 p.m. opportunity to enrich your faith and $1,000 Second Prize!!! St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe knowledge. Earn a lay master’s Raffle tickets: $100 Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not degree by taking three-credit Raffle License #98370 Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- graduate courses, one weekend a 4:30 p.m. Need not be present to win. month for three months. You have a Winner is responsible for all taxes. Monthly busy life—let Saint Meinrad help you live it in faith. Only 300 Raffle tickets will be sold! First Sundays St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller THE MIND. THE HEART. THE SOUL. Raffle Tickets and Reservations Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, For information, contact: Office of Enrollment, St. Meinrad, IN 47577, call: (800) 634-6723, e-mail: [email protected]. 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By Mary Ann Wyand required due to space limitations. For “Diary of a Country Priest: A Dialogue listening to music in the retreat house more information, call the Clowes Hall with Mary Gordon” is the topic of a one- chapel. For registration information, call “Breaking Silence” is the theme for the box office at 317-940-6444 or 800-732- hour program with author Mary Gordon Fatima Retreat House at 317-545-7681. 2002 Spirit & Place Festival events 0804. at 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Marian College, The Discalced Carmelites of the scheduled on Nov. 1-11 at various loca- Some of the ecumenical and interfaith 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis. Monastery of the Resurrection, 2500 Cold tions in central Indiana. festival events will be hosted by Catholic Gordon is the author of Final Spring Road, in Indianapolis, will again The annual festival sponsored by the parishes, Fatima Retreat House and the Payments and The Shadow Man. She host an interfaith peace service as part of Polis Center at Indiana University Purdue Discalced Carmelites of the Monastery of writes about characters, who are often the Spirit & Place Festival at 7:30 p.m. on University in Indianapolis explores topics the Resurrection in Indianapolis. Catholic, that are torn between tradition, Nov. 11. related to the arts, humanities and reli- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. sacrifice and gratification. For more infor- K.P. Singh, a leader in the Sikh gion. Meridian St., in Indianapolis will be the mation about this program, call 317-955- Satsang community in central Indiana, The keynote event, “A Public Conver- location for a Taizé Prayer Service at 6395. and eight other presenters of different sation” with three women authors, begins 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1, the festival’s open- Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is faiths will offer prayers for peace during at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 in Clowes Memor- ing day. the site of a festival workshop featuring the 13th annual peace service in the ial Hall at Butler University, located on The prayer service will share the hos- “Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry” at Carmelite monastery chapel. For more West 46th Street in Indianapolis. pitality of the rich tradition of Taizé 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. The workshop will information, call the monastery at 317- Indiana essayist Scott Russell Sanders, prayer, which blends song chants and be held in the school library at 2801 W. 926-5654. the author of Hunting for Hope, will mod- meditative silence, with people of all gen- 86th St. in Indianapolis. For more infor- erate the conversation. erations and denominations. For more mation, call 317-475-9164. (For more information, log on to the festi- Panelists are journalist Barbara Ehren- information about the prayer service, call Fatima Retreat House, the archdioce- val Web site at www.spiritandplace.org or reich, the author of Nickel and Dimed: On 317-359-3270. san retreat center at 5353 E. 56th St. in call the Polis Center at 317-274-2455.) † (Not) Getting By in America, which “Visual Art as a Tool for Healing” is Indianapolis, is the site of a three-day examines the plight of the working under- the topic of an art exhibit at St. Thomas retreat on Nov. 8-10 titled “From the class; novelist Mary Gordon, the author Aquinas Church, 46th and Illinois streets, Silence of the Heart” presented by Father Tell our advertisers you of Final Payment and The Shadow Man; in Indianapolis from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on James Farrell, pastor of St. and philosopher and feminist bell hooks, Nov. 1. Featured artwork is intended to Parish in Indianapolis. got their name from whose books include Killing Rage: “evoke and awaken God’s presence in the The weekend retreat will address how Ending Racism and Bone Black: midst of pain or hope.” “the heart longs for silence” in a noisy Memories of Girlhood. After Nov. 1, the art exhibit will be world. The retreat will include time for The The program is open to the public at accessible by appointment. For more silent reflection while walking on Criterion no cost, but an admission ticket is information, call 317-283-7771. Fatima’s new prayer labyrinth and

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M OORESVILLE 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- 246-4555. Fatima Knights of Columbus, We’ll be 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-638-8416. Holy Cross Church, 125 N. expecting you. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. Information: 317-637-2620. We know you’ll have questions. We suspect you’ll be both excited First Mondays and apprehensive. We understand that you’ll want reassurance as well Archbishop O’Meara Catholic as expertise. We expect all of that, and more. Because at St. Francis Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Hospital & Health Centers, we’ve been delivering babies and caring for Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. their parents for more than 75 years. First Tuesdays Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Each year, thousands of expectant parents choose the advanced 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- obstetric care of our Indianapolis and Mooresville campuses. Each sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. location takes a family-centered approach to childbirth that’s focused

St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe on personalized attention to your needs. This approach is apparent Road W., Sellersburg. Holy hour for religious vocations, in everything from our wide selection of maternity education classes, Benediction and exposition of to birthing options that enable you the Blessed Sacrament after SPIRIT OF WOMEN 7 p.m. Mass. to experience labor, delivery and First Fridays recovery in the same room, to the St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 sophisticated treatment of high-risk “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after newborns provided by our Neonatal 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m., reconcili- ation, 4-6 p.m. Intensive Care Unit. We also care for

Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th As the Indianapolis area’s only you and your child’s needs after Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, Spirit of Women hospital, St. Francis delivery, with our dedicated Pediatrics 8:30 a.m., devotions following works with leading hospitals and Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. health care-focused partners nation- wide to motivate and inspire women Unit and comprehensive Women’s Information: 317-784-5454. to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of their families. Health Services. St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after So when you’re ready to bring your baby into the world, turn to 8 a.m. Communion service- St. Francis. Our family of caring professionals will see to it that you 1 p.m. have everything you could possibly need to deliver a miracle. Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. WOMEN & CHILDREN’S Christ the King Church, 1827 SERVICES Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- Celebrate your spirit by joining the St. Francis Spirit of Women membership program. Call (317) 865-5865 for details. vice. † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, October 25, 2002

Aunt of seven. Indianapolis, Oct. 11. Mother of Brigitte, Cynthia and John Providence Sister GOLD, Edward L., 80, Betty “Lisa” Brinker, Maryanna Schepers. Son of David and St. Anne, New Castle, Oct. 10. Kistner, Rosemarie Mizer, Martha Schepers. Brother of Jean Michael Husband of Bernice Gold. George, John, Patrick, Paul and Laura Duffy, Chris and Tim Rest in peace Father of Celeste Wehrenberg, Thomas McMullen. Sister of Schepers. Rafferty taught in Priscilla, Jeffrey and Randall Mary Atwell. Grandmother of SCHNEIDER, Rita A., 74, 32. Great-grandmother of 35. diocesan schools Please submit in writing to our Indianapolis, Oct. 6. Sister of Gold. Grandfather of one. St. Peter, Brookville, Oct. 5. Great-great-grandmother of two. office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Hollis Guffey. HAND, Jeanne L., 75, Our Mother of Mary Walsman, Providence Sister Jean PHILLIPS, George M., 80, Anthony, Carl, Donald, James, week of publication; be sure to CHAPINSKI, Alloy, 75, Lady of Perpetual Help, New Michael Rafferty died on St. Luke, Indianapolis, Oct. 12. Richard and Timothy Schneider. state date of death. Obituaries St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Oct. 4. Albany, Oct. 6. Aunt of several. Oct. 12 at St. Husband of Joann (DePlanche) Sister of Mary Jo Fry, Mildred of archdiocesan priests and Husband of Delores Chapinski. HOEPING, Leo R., 86, Convent in Chicago, Ill. She Phillips. Father of Georgia Schaedel, Franciscan Sister religious sisters serving our Stepfather of Thomas Mullen Jr. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, was 82. Palmer, Michele Spaulding, Ann Constance Smith, Carl, Louis archdiocese are listed elsewhere Brother of Marie Malinowski Oct. 19. Father of Jeannie The Mass of Christian Yoder, Bill and Joe Phillips. and Norbert Smith. Grand- in The Criterion. Order priests and Charlotte Montera. Berghorn, Angie Nighswander, Burial was celebrated on and brothers are included here, Dianna, Marie and Richard Brother of Margaret House- mother of 23. Oct. 16 in the Church of the CRAVEN, Janet, 72, St. Mary, unless they are natives of the Hoeping. Grandfather of seven. holder, Helen Katona and John SMITH, Rosemary T., 73, at Aurora, Oct. 4. Mother of Linda archdiocese or have other Great-grandfather of four. Phillips. Grandfather of five. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Knauber, Lisa Ridge, Stacie, connections to it. REYNOLDS, A., 1, Haute, Oct. 11. Mother of Burial followed in the sisters’ Michael and Stephen Craven. KRUG, Helen M. (Gallagher), BLOEMER, Louis H., 78, St. Luke, Indianapolis, Oct. 8. Kathryn Eaton and David Smith. cemetery. Grandmother of five. 74, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, St. Anne, North Vernon, Oct. 13. Mother of Elizabeth Son of Lester and Susan Sister of Margaret McGrew and The former Beatrice Mary Sept. 14. Husband of Agnes DEVORE, John E., 80, Our Mundell, Ann, Mary, John and Reynolds. Brother of Jamie, James Burns. Grandmother of Rafferty was born on July 29, (Gasper) Bloemer. Father of Lady of Perpetual Help, New Thomas Krug. Sister of Chad and Luke Reynolds. five. 1920, in Chicago. She entered Jeanette Cosby, Doris Flora, Albany, Oct. 4. Husband of Viola Marianne (Gallagher) Sapp, Grandson of Donna Stambaugh TARPEY, Elizabeth L. the congregation of the Sisters Mary Gerth, Carol Helms, Joyce M. Devore. Father of Deborah John, Joseph and Paul Gallagher. and Lester and Rosetta (Lindop), 89, Our Lady of of Providence on July 21, O’Mara, Linda Robertson, Scott and Pamela Stumler. Grandmother of eight. Reynolds. Lourdes, Indianapolis, Oct. 11. 1939, professed first vows on Louise, Ronald and William Brother of Margaret Craft. Jan. 23, 1942, and professed LAMPING, Alphonse K., 63, ROBBINS, Morris Ray, 78, VOGEL, Daniel J., 71, St. Paul, Bloemer. Grandfather of 16. FELLA, Leo Cyril, 84, St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Oct. 6. final vows on Jan. 23, 1948. Holy Family, Oldenburg, Sellersburg, Oct. 6. Husband of Sister Jean Michael taught BROWN, Gretchen Ann St. Pius, Troy, Oct. 6. Husband Father of Jeanie Chrisman and Oct. 15. Brother of Angela Desmia Vogel. Father of Lisa in schools staffed by the (Hewitt), 56, Good Shepherd, of Mabel Fella. Father of Phyllis Connie Leven. Grandfather of Demoret, Bernadette Harpring, Clark, Danetta Kellner, Laura Sisters of Providence in Indianapolis, Oct. 9. Mother of Ann Holpp, Mary Loy Feld- nine. Great-grandfather of 14. Irene Meyer, Rosemary Nobbe, Lantrip, Andrew, Kevin and Indiana, Illinois and Christine Johnson, Shannon pausch, Gerald, Gregory, Mark, August, Carl, Cletus, , RUSLER, Charles H., 75, Michael Vogel. Brother of Mary Oklahoma. Trebing and James Brown. Michael, Philip, Robert and John and Joseph Lamping. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Canter, Jane Meyer, June Pierce, Roger Fella. Brother of In the archdiocese, she Grandmother of five. McCROBIE, Roy C., 60, Oct. 7. Husband of Kathleen Phyllis Wolfe and Michael Genevieve Badger. Grandfather taught at St. Philip Neri BRUNS, Martha, 79, St. Eliza- St. Anne, New Castle, Oct. 8. (Lombardo) Rusler. Father of Vogel. Grandfather of 16. of 20. Great-grandfather of 16. School in Indianapolis from beth, Cambridge City, Oct. 12. Husband of Kathy (Johnson) Melissa Penman, Rosella WIBBENMEYER, Joyce 1946-47 and at the former Wife of Robert Bruns. Mother of FONTAINE, Josephine E. McCrobie. Father of Seth Shackelford, Brian, James and (Anderson), 48, St. Lawrence, St. Mary School in Richmond Brad and Michael Bruns. Sister (Foley), 72, Our Lady of McCrobie. Son of Vida (Martin) Matthew Rusler. Brother of Indianapolis, Oct. 8. Wife of from 1948-49. of Imogene Moore and Ruby Lourdes, Indianapolis, Oct. 12. McCrobie. Brother of Janet Dorothy Snyder and Thomas Kenneth O. Wibbenmeyer. Surviving are two sisters, Scott. Grandmother of five. Mother of Mark and Thomas Tressler, Jim and Richard Rusler. Grandfather of 10. Mother of Christopher Mary Ellen Chance and Helen CARROLL, Genneveve Fontaine. McCrobie. SCHEPERS, Jeffrey Paul, 47, Wibbenmeyer. Daughter of C. Mulligan, both of Chicago, (Guffey), 64, St. Therese of the GEYER, Leone, 91, McMULLEN, Antoinette Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Charles Anderson. Sister of and a brother, Bart Rafferty of Infant Jesus (Little Flower), St. Monica, Indianapolis, Oct. 2. (Dorn), 91, St. Barnabas, New Albany, Sept. 25. Father of Betty LaRose. † Rockford, Ill. † Author finds trend in young adults becoming more religious WASHINGTON (CNS)—Two years are summed up in the book The New Catholic Churches see their faith as an istry programs for eucharistic adoration ago, when more than 1 million youths Faithful: Why Young Adults Are integral part of their lives and seek to and the rosary.” descended upon Rome for World Youth Embracing Christian Orthodoxy, recently make an impact in the world through their “That can be exciting, but it also cre- Day, Colleen Carroll, a writer for the published by Loyola Press. leadership positions as lawmakers, lobby- ates tension,” she said, pointing out that St Louis Post Dispatch daily newspaper, “This generation craves mystery and a ists and screenwriters. They often seek this enthusiasm sometimes needs to be was asked to write an editorial about it. connection to the traditions that the mod- more traditional worship and reject soci- held in check because “a lot of these Her colleagues wanted to know ern world has stripped away,” wrote ety’s sexual promiscuity, striving instead young adults can be overly judgmental of “what’s going on with today’s kids”— Carroll, who is Catholic. to remain chaste until marriage. their elders.” why they would travel great distances and In an Oct. 18 luncheon seminar in In the Catholic Church, this growing Yet in this balance, Carroll also advises put up with a lack of amenities to hear the Washington to talk about her book, trend is apparent in the number of young that Church leaders would “do well to lis- words of an aging pontiff. Carroll told the audience that the pro- adults who have formed study groups ten to young orthodox believers about Carroll, who was then 25, looked into nounced faith of so many people she around Pope John Paul II’s encyclicals or what new initiatives are needed.” what the World Youth Day participants talked to during the year was not only have returned to the Latin Mass and devo- In the book, she says that when Church were saying and found them to be countercultural to society, but also to the tions such as eucharistic adoration. In her leaders listen to this group of young adult extremely enthusiastic about their beliefs lifestyle in which many of these young book, Carroll notes the popularity of believers “they will hear that Churches and invigorated by the pope’s message adults were raised at home. eucharistic adoration in campuses across need to be bolder in proclaiming Christian that their faith could impact the world. “Their fervor almost embarrasses their the country. doctrine” and that “challenging the young Observing the vibrant faith of these parents,” she said, noting that many of “From Harvard University and MIT in to conform to Christ inspires and Catholics, in a world that can often be them wonder why their children “feel Cambridge [Mass.], to Thomas Aquinas attracts.” hostile to religion, was a stepping stone compelled to evangelize so bluntly” by College in Santa Paula, , stu- Catholic leaders, in particular, she for Carroll, who won a Phillips wearing T-shirts with messages such as dents in groups large and small have wrote, “should reassess the power and Journalism Fellowship in 2000 to travel “100 Percent Catholic” or “Life is embraced eucharistic spirituality as a way promise of orthodoxy for youth ministry. for a year around the country researching Short—Pray Hard.” to find serenity and connect with God,” In an age when worldly values have and writing about what she saw as a trend These young people, with their return she said. largely overwhelmed Catholic identity among young adult Christians who to tradition and rejection of society’s But the desire to return to traditional among the young, orthodoxy accentuates seemed to be returning to traditional “anything goes” attitude, are essentially ways is not always met with open arms. that which is most distinctive about aspects of their faith. rebelling, Carroll pointed out. Carroll noted that many college campuses Catholicism—its rituals, tough teachings In the course of the year, she spoke to “They are tired of the hedonism that so have formed “underground campus min- and traditions.” † more than 500 young adults that have enchanted their parents,” she said. been termed Generation X—those born In general, these young adults from With a portrait of between 1965 and 1983. Her observations Evangelical, mainline Protestant and Pope John Paul II hanging in Skyline Park in Denver, Peter Braam and Anastasia Denver Catholic Register Northrop open an Music to Their Ears Oct. 16 evening dedi- cated to the pope. When you purchase products or services from a company or Inspired at World Youth Day, attendees

individual who advertises in The Criterion, be sure and tell them, CNS photo by James Baca, praised the pontiff for his closeness to young people and celebrated the 24th “ anniversary of his I saw your ad in election as pope. The Criterion.”

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