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Holy Spirit Vital for Christians, Bishop Says THE MON T HLY MAGAZINE FOR T HE CA T HOLI C S OF T HE DUNE D IN DIO C ESE HE ABLE T SeptemberT 2009 T Issue No 147 Holy Spirit vital for Christians, bishop says By GILLIAN VINE Pope Benedict had said that God’s love THE Holy Spirit was like the winds that could unleash its presence only when filled our sails and drove us forward, we allowed it to change us from within. Bishop Colin Campbell told the priests Where the Holy Spirit was present, of the diocese at the opening Mass there was a welling up reflected in the of the priests’ assembly at Holy Cross characteristics of the lives of priests, Centre last month. through joy and giftedness. This enabled “It’s like we inhale the Spirit … and the priesthood to help people “trapped exhale Jesus to those around us.” in today’s world”, the bishop said. He compared St Paul’s problems “In having the Spirit, we see things with the people of Ephesus, who were from God’s point of view,” he said. lacking the Holy Spirit, with the Church This did not ignore suffering and today. hardship but, as God’s priests, they “I do think it’s been a problem in the could help people achieve wholeness. Church,” he said. “We can help people come to that Reflective … Bishop Colin Campbell Without the Holy Spirit, people abundance of life that Jesus promised,” reflects on a New Testament passage, could experience, at best a “truncated Bishop Campbell said. read by Fr Vaughan Leslie during the Christianity”, the bishop said. He then returned to the theme of joy, opening Mass at the priests’ assembly� At World Youth Day, in Sydney last year, Continued on page 2 ➤ Social Justice Week has important messages for all Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, associated with prison chaplaincy work and I am truly grateful I HAVE often referred to the Last Judgement in Matthew 25 for their commitment and dedication. as the “crunch Gospel”. In it we read: “I was in prison and you We all need to realise that in helping the victim and the visited me.” (Mt 25:36). offender it is Jesus himself we are helping. As the Bishops This year, our Social Justice Week concentrates on the theme say in that statement: “All members of the Catholic family are of a justice that reconciles. In looking at crime, punishment called to heed Christ’s message: ‘Whatever you do to the least and reconciliation in our society, we realise that New Zealand of my brethren, you do to me’, and to support those who work has the second highest incarceration rate in the Western world in prisons, and to welcome those coming out of jail. Some will after the United States. Already the new prison at Milburn be able to do this through practical hands-on action, while for in South Otago is being extended and with the increase in many others the support will be in the form of prayer. Both prisoners, “double bunking” in cells is becoming a reality. are needed.” It often appears on reflection that our society has no other In the Spirit solution to crime than to lock away the offender. Can we not = Colin as a country and as Church do better? I do hope you read the NZCBC statement, “Revenge or In this issue… Reconciliation, 2009”, which will be a helpful guide to our Social Justice Week. I would also hope that you take the St Vinnies youth co-ordinator says farewell ��������������� 3 opportunity to become involved in a parish or pastoral area A vision for St Peter’s College ���������������������������������������� 5 group and work through the very good material that Caritas Pope John XXIII ����������������������������������������������������������������� 6 has produced. In prayer and reflection and becoming better Year of the Priest: Tablet special feature ������������������7-9 informed, it will assist us all to find new ways to bring about St Dominic and Blessed Mary McKillop ���������������������11 forgiveness, reconciliation and rehabilitation in our prison Out and About �����������������������������������������������������������������16 system. We are really blessed with our chaplains and all those The Tablet September 2009 Tony Hanning acknowledges priests’ work THE guest speaker at a dinner during the diocesan priests’ lives of service and rededication. This gathering makes a good assembly was the director of Catholic education, Tony Hanning. contribution to that aim. So, too, does the pilgrimage of the icon His theme was recognising and honouring the priesthood and of St John Vianney. thanking the clergy for “the wonderful service that you give, day “Priesthood is a wonderful gift. You need to unwrap it every day in and day out, to the people of this diocese”. to appreciate just how wonderful it really is., Mr Hanning said. He quoted an old Maori saying, Engari taku toa, he toa taki tine One shift in thinking after Vatican II led to the understanding e (My strength is not in my right hand but in those who stand that the first task of the priest was to preach the Gospel. After around me) and said he was sure Bishop Colin Campbell and proclaiming the Gospel, “the challenge to preach a good homily Bishop Len Boyle would agree with that sentiment. Sunday after Sunday is a challenge indeed, yet you excel in it,” he “Never forget, indeed, always cherish, the brotherhood of your said. priesthood, for in that you will find great strength,” Mr Hanning He thanked the priests for taking Communion and comfort to said. the sick and elderly. “You really are a dedicated, loyal hard-working group of chosen “I know how much it means to ones like my mother to receive men, going good work, but I know that there are times when the a visit from the priest. So many of you work day in and day load – and the results – make you tired and discouraged.” out, no matter what the hour, visiting the sick and comforting On a recent visit to Chicago, Mr Hanning had read an article on the bereaved. At the weakest and most vulnerable moments the Year of the Priest by Cardinal Francis George. “He noted that [in people’s lives], I have witnessed you at your best. These are the Holy Father’s proclamation is to help us all revisit what the among your strongest moments.” faith tells us a priest is and to encourage ordained priests in their Mr Hanning went on to praise the support given to Catholic schools, noting that every day of the school year, some 5000 youngsters, as well as parents and teachers, were given invaluable The Lab will get support and teaching by the priests. “Your commitment to the ordained priesthood requires you smiling again! fortitude, fitness and mental and moral toughness. It requires courage, humility, sacrifice and love. You deserve our support Contact us Direct for and our gratitude. May your faith and confidence in yourselves be restored this year,” he said. 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The deadline for the October issue of The Tablet is Wednesday, September 30� All contributions should Cre8ive 4774 Cre8ive be sent to the editor, Gillian Vine, 26 Franklin St, CUTTING EDGE DENTAL TECHNOLOGY Dalmore, Dunedin 9010; phone (021) 705-708; fax 0800 500 730 www.the-lab.co.nz 03-474-5758; email tablet@cdd�org�nz� 2 September 2009 The Tablet Popular St Vinnies youth co-ordinator says farewell By GILLIAN VINE “IT really wasn’t a job for me; it was part of me,” Barbara Walsh said. Mrs Walsh, St Vincent de Paul youth co-ordinator for the past three and a half years, was speaking at a function in Dunedin last month to farewell her before she returned to Canada with her husband, John, and son, John junior.
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