Sooner Catholic soonercatholic.org July 9, 2017 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Kelly Edwards ordained to the priesthood Archbishop Paul S. Coakley ordained Kelly Lynn Edwards to the priesthood on June 24 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. Archbishop Coakley was joined by Arch- bishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran, dozens of brother priests, deacons, seminarians and Father Edwards’s family and friends. On June 25, Photos Steve Sisney/Sooner Catholic. Father Kelly cel- ebrated his first Mass - the Mass of Thanksgiving - at St. Monica in Edmond, his home parish. See more photos on page 8. Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus celebrating 100 years n July 16, the Carmelite was elected the general superior of Sisters of Saint Therese of the congregation and was re-elect- Othe Infant Jesus will cele- ed by her sisters again and again brate the 100th anniversary of their for the rest of her life. In 1937, community with an open house. the community was aggregated to The seed that would grow into the the OCD Carmelites. Father Soler community was planted in Bentley, remained the spiritual guide of the Okla., on July 16, 1917. Carmelite community until his death in 1953. Father Edward Soler recruited two Villa Teresa became the mother- young women from the east coast to house of the community in 1933. help teach Choctaw Indian chil- Upon moving in, the sisters imme- diately established the first all-day kindergarten in Oklahoma City. Each following year added another elementary grade to the growing school. Before and after school care was provided for students. Every room in the convent was part of the mission. The third floor dormito- ry was outgrown and neighboring properties were purchased one by Photo Diane Clay /Sooner Catholic archives. one to meet the needs. A vacant lot on the block allowed dren in Atoka County in southeast- the process. In 1926, he approved Mother Agnes to build a grade ern Oklahoma. the sisters’ move to Oklahoma City school, which opened in 1951, Within a few years, the group at the invitation of the Carmelite shortly before her death that year. of women called “Companions of Fathers to establish their mother- Her sisters did their best to carry the Little Flower” had grown, and house and work in the new parish on the work she envisioned. Villa their work branched out to local of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Teresa School was in operation un- and more distant parishes. Under Saint Therese, now better known as til 2012. The convent chapel was an the supervision of Bishop Theoph- Little Flower in Oklahoma City. integral part of the school campus ile Meerschaert, the community In 1928, Bishop Kelley presid- throughout those 79 years. Villa embraced a contemplative/active ed at the canonical erection of the Teresa Tulsa Kindergarten operated lifestyle as Third Order Carmelites. community and received the vows from 1960 to 1988 and Villa Teresa Bishop Meerschaert’s successor, of the sisters to be recognized in Moore from 1988 to 2011. Bishop Francis Kelley, saw the need the Church as “Carmelite Sisters of for canonical recognition of the Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus.” sisters in the Church and initiated Mother Agnes Teresa Cavanaugh continued on page 7 2 July 9, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 9, 2017 3

Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more news Catholic Charities executive director Catholic Charities on the website names senior NFP says ‘yes’ to God’s plan for named to national board development director Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) announced that more than 13,000 Oklahomans Patrick Raglow, executive director of Catholic Char- through 16 social service pro- Catholic Charities of the married love By Sooner Catholic Staff ities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, has been grams. Raglow guided Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City announced Jessi Riesenberg approved as a member of the CCUSA national board Charities’ disaster response to tor- Let’s face it; couples who embrace the practice planning because for Additional coverage of Church of trustees. will serve as the new senior nados that ravaged central Okla- of natural family planning (NFP) are counter-cul- many couples it helps and archdiocesan news and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma director of development and homa in May 2013, and under his tural. They are swimming against the tide. They them recognize the events, only on www.sooner- City is a member of CCUSA, which provides training outreach. bear witness to a value that has lost its luster in optimum time for con- catholic.org. and program resources to local agencies across the leadership, the agency embarked Riesenberg will help lead our society: the beauty and goodness of fertility. ceiving a child. They country. on a $10.5 million capital cam- Patrick Raglow fundraising efforts for the not- a NFP couples recognize that fertility is neither a know when they will Communication workshop “I am honored to be named as one of four new paign to construct a new services for-profit. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Participants will explore the nuisance nor a curse, but a great blessing. It is be most receptive to members of the board,” Raglow said. “I look forward building in Oklahoma City. “I am confident that Jessi origins of communication, rec- has the background, skills, not a disease to be treated and suppressed with God’s creative power to serving on the board of Catholic Charities USA. Prior to this position, he served as the vice pres- ognize the value of improving leadership and vision to bring chemicals, but a gift to be received with respect working through them and the gift of their fertility We have much to address locally, but I believe the ident for administration for Catholic Charities of these skills, and discern the insight and contacts I will gain through participation the most out of our team,” and reverence. to create new life. Southern Nevada after retiring from the U.S. Air nature of conflict in various at the national level will ultimately benefit my role in Executive Director Patrick Contrary to both medical evidence and common Because it involves the cooperation of both the Force as a colonel in 2009. settings. The workshop is 9 our archdiocese. I also look forward to sharing our Raglow said. Established in Oklahoma in 1912, Catholic Chari- sense, our federal government treats fertility as husband and wife, NFP enriches marriages by a.m. – 3 p.m. July 29, at the local insights and best practices with the national a disease. The U.S. Department of Health and fostering communication, mutual respect and Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 network.” ties serves all, regardless of race, religion or national Human Services mandates that all government self-mastery. Husbands and wives must talk Northwest Expressway. Lunch Raglow has served as executive director of Catho- origin through its mission to provide help and hope approved contraceptives (including abortion-in- about their readiness for pregnancy and decide provided. Call the Office of lic Charities since 2013. Catholic Charities is a $6.9 through the Catholic tradition of service. To learn ducing drugs) be included among the “preventive together if this is the time for sexual intimacy. Family Life, (405) 721-8944 for million not-for-profit agency that last year served more about Catholic Charities, visit www.ccaokc.org. services” in all health insurance plans. This policy This conversation and shared responsibility for more information or to register. decision betrays a profound bias against life and their actions fosters respect for one another’s Space is limited. fertility. It is a sad irony that the widespread emotional and physical needs and encourages aRachel’s Vineyard Retreat availability of chemical contraceptives coincides true tenderness in responding to one another Catholic Charities, Sunbeam Family Services host Aug.25-27. Rachel’s Vineyard with a rising demand for infertility treatments during fertile times. Retreat is an opportunity for among couples who are unable to conceive. Natural family planning is not contraceptive. any person dealing with the Christmas in July Each year, the Catholic Church in the United When used prayerfully and responsibly by cou- emotional and spiritual pain of States observes Natural Family Planning Aware- ples it helps them remain open and faithful to abortion. The free retreat offers A Christmas in July donation drive will be when people are thinking about Christmas ness Week. The 2017 theme is “It’s Time! Say ‘Yes’ God’s plan for marriage as both love-giving and a profound opportunity to ex- held July 10-15 to collect items for “A Very donations, but we want to get a jumpstart on to God’s Plan for Married Love.” This year’s ob- life-giving (unitive and procreative). Unlike all perience God’s love, forgiveness Giving Christmas,” a Christmas store for local stocking the shelves with donations so we can servance is from July 23-29, corresponding with forms of contraception, NFP does nothing to and compassion. Call (405) families in need held in December by Catholic provide gifts to our clients most in need.” the anniversary of the papal encyclical “Humanae suppress fertility. Instead, couples adjust their 709-2708 or e-mail Aromero@ Charities and Sunbeam Family Services. Volunteer opportunities for individuals, fam- Vitae” (July 25, 1968), which lays out our Cath- behavior according to their prayerfully discerned archokc.org. Pre-registra- Drop-off locations will be at Catholic Char- ilies and groups are available and will include olic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love family planning intentions. tion required. Participation is ities, 1232 N. Classen Blvd. and Sunbeam, Christmas.org. decorating, greeting families, helping families and responsible parenthood. All married couples are called to responsi- confidential. Sponsored by the 1100 N.W. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There “We look forward to providing clients the Archdiocesan Office of Family The Catholic Church is often portrayed as a ble parenthood. For Catholics, this ultimately is a need for new toys for babies and toddlers, opportunity to give their families a Christmas select gifts, stocking shelves and wrapping Life. Church of prohibitions, that is, the Church of means living all aspects of their marriage as an and bicycles for children of all ages. A com- experience,” said Damon Britton, senior di- gifts. “no.” In fact, we are fundamentally a Church of expression of their discipleship and offering their plete wish list can be found at AVeryGiving- rector of social services. “July typically is not Visit AVeryGivingChristimas.org to sign up. affirmation; a Church of “yes.” Because we are marriage to God in openness to his wisdom and unequivocally pro-life, we oppose abortion, eu- love. The way a couple accepts and respects their thanasia and many other practices contrary to fertility is an expression of their duty to remain Catholic Charities weekly Mass Catholic Charities celebrates human dignity. Because we are pro-woman, pro- open to God’s creative plan and to form their Catholic Charities at 1232 N. Classen Blvd., OKC, man and pro-child, we oppose the use of all forms consciences and make decisions according to the celebrates Mass at 11 a.m. every Friday in their of contraception. There is a better way. truth revealed by God. chapel. Mass is open to the public. “Reds, Whites and Brews” What is NFP? Natural family planning is an um- A couple practicing NFP as an expression of @archokc Fundraiser supports OKC’s homeless women, children brella term for various methods used by couples responsible parenthood and faithful discipleship to achieve or to avoid pregnancy. All of these NFP may prayerfully consider the physical, economic, Archdiocese of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of vid Egan, general manager of Cattlemen’s methods are based on the observation of naturally psychological and social conditions of their mar- Oklahoma City Oklahoma City will hold its eighth annual Steakhouse. “We started the fundraiser to occurring signs of fertility in the woman’s monthly riage and generously welcome a large family, or “Reds, Whites and Brews” fundraiser July raise money for Sanctuary and thought it cycle. for serious reasons they may choose to avoid a Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City 27 at 6 p.m. at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse was more meaningful to bring the event Though rooted in and validated by cutting edge new birth for the time being, or even for an indefi- Event Center in Stockyards City. back to Stockyards City. We are also happy medical science, NFP’s effectiveness cannot be nite period. Reds, Whites to incorporate judged only by its high degree of success in avoid- Natural family planning offers a way for couples and Brews fea- local breweries in ing pregnancy when properly used. Its effective- to enter more deeply into God’s plan for marriage tures a tasting the event again ness also is demonstrated by the positive enrich- and the family. It truly is a way to “Say ‘yes’ to of Oklahoma this year. We test- ment it brings to marriages. NFP is true family God’s plan for married love.” craft beer and ed the idea last fine wines from year and felt like California, live it was a success. music from lo- If you like wine or Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar cal artist Kyle beer you’ll be able Dillingham, to find a drink to The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. a raffle with pair with the Cat- items valued at tlemen’s food that July 16 - Mass and celebration of 100th anniversary of Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, $500 or more will be available 11 a.m., St. Ann Retirement Center, OKC O God, who in creating the and an auc- to make for a per- July 18 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center human race willed that man tion. fect evening.” July 18 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC and wife should be one. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities’ Attendees may sample craft beer made July 18-19 – Provincial meeting of bishops, Tulsa Keep, we pray, in a bond of Sanctuary Women’s Development Center in by COOP Ale Works, Prairie Artisan Ales, July 20 – Pastors’ Advisory Committee meeting, 10 a.m., downtown Petroleum Club, OKC inseparable love those who Stockyards City. The center offers homeless Bitter Sisters Brewing Company and 405 July 20 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11:30 a.m., downtown Petroleum Club, OKC are united in the covenant of and low-income women and children re- Brewing Company. Fine wines will be avail- July 20 – Rother Beatification Team meeting, 2 p.m., CPC marriage, so that, as you make sources, support and advocacy to decrease able from Toad Hollow Vineyard, Wente July 25 – Finance Council meeting, 2 p.m., CPC their love fruitful, they may be- the effects of poverty, while empowering Vineyards and King Family Vineyards. En- July 26-28 – Applied Biblical Studies Conference, Franciscan University at Steubenville, Ohio come, by your grace, witnesses them with tools to overcome homelessness. tertainment will be provided by local fiddle July 29 – Memorial Mass for Venerable Servant of God Stanley Rother, 5 p.m., Holy Trinity, Okarche to charity itself. “We are bringing Reds, Whites and Brews sensation Kyle Dillingham. back to Cattlemen’s Event Center this Tickets for the event are $60. Sponsor- July 30 – Mass for Quo Vadis vocation retreat, 4 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp Through Christ our Lord, year, just two blocks away from Sanctuary ships are available at www.redswhites- Aug. 1-3 – Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention, Saint Louis, Mo. Amen. Aug. 6 – Mass at Wichita Family Life Conference, 11 a.m., Wichita Women’s Development Center,” said Da- brews.com. 4 July 9, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 9, 2017 5 St. Gregory’s monks replace earthquake Meet the St. John Vianney seminarian fund damaged workshop ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY created at Catholic Foundation By Ted King This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the The Sooner Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. At a recent Catholic Foun- where they are needed most,” Seminarians spend four years dation Board meeting, Arch- said Barney Semtner, executive in a seminary college and four Being faithful observers of the Rule of Saint Chad Thurman bishop Coakley and foundation director of the foundation. years in post-graduate study Benedict that is epitomized in the motto Ora board members approved the The Saint John Vianney in a master’s degree of theology et Labora – pray and work – the Benedictine What is your creation of the Saint John Seminarian Education Endow- home parish? program, with the possibility of Most Reverend monks at Saint Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee Vianney Seminarian Education ment Fund is named after the live lives of community and private prayer, My home parish additional study to round out Paul S. Coakley is St. Monica in Endowment Fund. patron saint of parish priests. their priestly formation. spiritual reading and manual labor. The fund will benefit semi- Archbishop of Oklahoma City Edmond. Pope John XXIII, in his encyc- With the creation of the new For 60 years, they used a two-story cinder narian education in the Arch- lical letter “Sacerdotii nostri Publisher fund, the Cath- block and brick building for various work. What seminary diocese of But, an earthquake in 2011 that caused do you attend? Oklahoma olic Foundation Diane Clay catastrophic damage to Benedictine Hall also I attend Concep- City with a has designated Editor severely damaged the monks’ workshops tion Seminary Col- permanent the proceeds building. They continued to use the damaged lege in Missouri. endowment from the annu- building in a limited way until deciding its that will al Archbishop’s Dana Attocknie If it is God’s will, future. make grants Dinner to its’ Managing Editor what year will “Most disasters provide opportunities for annual- benefit. The Photos provided. you be ordained change and perhaps even improvement in a a priest? ly from its dinner will be given situation. That seems to be the case If I am asked to join a four-year theology earnings and Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. painting and finished wood crafts, various handi- Volume 39, Number 14 here,” Rt. Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., program, then it will be 2021. If I am asked growth to the at the Oklahoma crafts, a tailor shop, a space to brood poultry and to join a five-year program, then it will be abbot of Saint Gregory’s, told the Sooner Catholic. seminarian City Golf and keep equipment for poultry activities, a shop for api- 2022. Sooner Catholic Newspaper “We determined not only that it would have been fi- education Country Club. nancially imprudent, if not impossible, to save the old ary and honey harvesting equipment, a shop for gar- program at 7501 Northwest Expressway What advice would you give to someone All Catholics building but that a newly designed facility could actu- dening and landscaping equipment, a photography the archdi- Oklahoma City, OK 73132 discerning a call to the priesthood? in the archdio- ally better serve our current needs as a community.” studio, and a kitchen where the monks can produce ocese. The I feel the most important thing is to main- cese are invited (405) 721-1810 The monks decided to demolish the old building and package items like soap, honey and jam for retail tain an active relationship with God. Speak archdiocese to attend. The Fax: (405) 721-5210 and other sheds that were in disrepair and replace sale. to Him, and spend time in quiet in a place has seen in- entire group of E-mail: [email protected] them with a steel frame and metal sheet building “As abbot, I believe this is a very important project where you can be intentional with the Lord (I creased seminarian enrollment, primordia,” referred to this find in front of the tabernacle, in front of the seminarians will attend. Seats Mailing Address: with a bigger footprint and square footage. for the future of our monastic community. It will pro- and with this growth comes a French saint as a “rare exam- Eucharist exposed, or by a creek near my The new building will be about 9,000 square feet vide a space for healthy activities and work projects unique financial burden for the ple of a pastor acutely aware at the dinner are $250 per per- P.O. Box 32180 house to be most conducive, but this may be diocese, which already dedi- of his responsibilities … and a son. Reservations can be made and will house an expanded space for woodworking, that we can share as a community. It will help us to different for you), and seek to listen for Him! Oklahoma City, OK 73123 by calling (405) 721-4115 or develop the various abbey enterprises that earn rev- If you are able, ask for a spiritual director, cates a large portion of its an- sign of courage for those who enue for the monastery and help us to become better and talk with him about your relationship nual budget to the recruitment today experience the grace of online at www.cfook.org. Visit us online at known to the public,” Abbot Lawrence said. “And, with God. Seek opportunities to go to daily and education of seminarians. being called to the priesthood.” Catholics from throughout www.soonercatholic.org and this is very important, it will engage the imag- Mass, and seek reconciliation frequently. Through the creation of the In the archdiocese, priestly the archdiocese are encouraged ination and involvement of vocation candidates for Saint John Vianney Fund, the formation can last five to nine to pray for seminarians. What do you look forward to most about Visit the archdiocesan website the monastery. There is a reason some of our fondest foundation hopes to receive an- years at $47,672 per year per becoming a priest? nual gifts of support as well as seminarian. The seminary at www.archokc.org memories as a community hearken to times when we This is a tough one, not because I don’t larger planned and legacy gifts programs focus on forming the worked together as confreres, especially with manual know, but because I look forward to a lot so the fund continues to grow. entire person through four pil- labor. In such times, we have a strong sense of our of different awesome things! I think I am The Sooner Catholic “The fund will ensure that lars of priestly formation out- collaboration with God’s own creative activity and most looking forward to coming to know the (USPS 066-910) is published there are no financial barriers lined by the U.S. Conference of with one another in building up our community by diverse people of a parish on a personal biweekly except for once in July level, and getting to share Christ’s love with to prevent our young men from Catholic Bishops – academic, serving others.” by the Archdiocese of them. I’m also looking forward to working answering God’s call to serve spiritual, human and pastoral. The old building was demolished in March, and con- with others to spread the Good News of our Oklahoma City. struction of the new building began in June. Lord’s great love to the world. A part of that Ted King is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic. is getting to administer the sacraments, but The newspaper is not responsible it’s also being able to work closely with the MINISTRIES INVITES YOU TO A PILGRIMAGE TO THE diverse people, families, groups and visitors for unsolicited material. at a parish. Copyright © 2017 Sooner Catholic HOLY LAND Name one thing that every Catholic WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS IN THE LAND OF THE BIBLE Subscription rate: $25 per year Fr. Novak, Fr. War- needs to know. JESUS LOVES YOU!! He loves us more for all who are not members of the ren and parishioners of than any love we have felt here on earth, SAVE THE DATE … Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. 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A Christocentric, personalistic ecclesiology Several times in the past few in the Church we find the means of his body and his existence in Today, our country is deeply encounters we become what we said, “The Latinos hang out more months, I’ve stumbled upon arti- to the most intimate relationship time, writes this personal history fractured along political lines. A are called to be because we cannot with the Latinos, and the An- cles and comments by well-mean- with God possible this side of of his through numerous bonds, Carole Brown ing Catholics who are alarmed that heaven – and, far from turning contacts, situations, and social 2017 Pew study reports that 86 really be Catholic without becom- glos with the Anglos, and the Father Jack Wall Director of New structures linking him with other percent of Americans describe our ing a blessing to others. African-Americans with the Afri- Catholic Extension Catholics are starting to talk about us in on ourselves, this intimacy Evangelization their faith in terms of a personal drives us to want others to share men, beginning to do so from the country as “more politically divid- At Catholic Extension, we forge can-Americans, but once we come president ed today than in the past.” This is encounters and build bonds of through that church door, we are relationship with Jesus. Often, in it as well. Intimacy with God is first moment of his existence on the highest percentage since the solidarity between Catholics from one, we are family, just one Catho- their concern is for the “ecclesi- the basis of the unity of the hu- earth, from the moment of his con- survey question was first asked very different backgrounds who lic community.” ology” that grounds such a view. man race. When we understand ception and birth. Man in the full truth of his ex- all, provides man’ – each man and in 2004 and nearly double the 46 would not otherwise connect with The rite of our weekly Mass For, if people can have a “person- what the Church offers us, we can- al” relationship with Jesus, then not help but want others to have istence, of his personal being and every man – ‘with the light and the percent who responded this way in each other. We not only encourage brings Catholics together in uni- what do they need the Church for? it too. If we don’t feel this outward also of his community and social strength to measure up to his su- 2009. wealthier Catholics in one part of ty, and the Eucharist is for us the how to look beyond our own needs The idea of a personal relationship thrust, it is a sign that something being-in the sphere of his own preme calling.’” – Saint John Paul While there are “source and sum- to the needs of others. He calls with Jesus seems to them to come has gone wrong. family, in the sphere of society II, Redeemer of Man 14. real differences of mit” of the faith that us to put the common good above out of a deficient ecclesiology. When Pope Benedict XVI beati- and very diverse contexts, in the Thankfully, the conversation in opinion on issues our individual differences, and he binds us together in However, I propose that it is pre- fied Saint John Paul II, he summa- sphere of his own nation or peo- the Church, about the Church, such as health invites us to discover the power of union with Christ cisely a deficient ecclesiology that rized his predecessor’s message in ple (perhaps still only that of his has begun to shift. One very signif- care, tax reform, encountering others in meaningful and each other. prevents people from having a per- a nutshell: “Man is the way of the clan or tribe), and in the sphere icant marker of this shift is a new engagement in relationships. In this time of sonal relationship with the Lord. Church, and Christ is the way of of the whole of mankind – this foreign affairs and We need to shore up the frac- document published by the USC- great divisiveness in In fact, that is what the Church man.” This message, he continued, man is the primary route that the trade, what seems tured relationships in this country CB, called “Living as Missionary our country, per- exists to bring us into. What Vat- was “the great legacy of the Second Church must travel in fulfilling to be changing is and adopt a culture of encounter, Disciples.” haps we also need to ican II gave us (and every magis- Vatican Council.” her mission: he is the primary and the tone of pub- to extend to others, to learn from It marks a watershed moment recommit ourselves terium since), is a Christocentric, And indeed, Saint John Paul II fundamental way for the Church, lic discourse and them and to be enriched – not for the Church in the United to the rituals that personalist, ecclessiology. “Lumen not only advanced this beautiful the way traced out by Christ him- people’s disinterest repelled – by their perspectives. We States of the profound integration remind us of our Gentium” 1 indicated - in Latin at understanding of the Church, but self, the way that leads invariably in hearing other have so much to gain as a society of magisterial teaching on the new common ground. least – that the Church exists in also presented a renewed Chris- through the mystery of the Incar- viewpoints. and as a Church when we lift up evangelization over the past 50 The national anthem Christ as a sign or sacrament, and tian anthropology. In his first nation and the Redemption. There is more of each other, rather than tear down. years. Not only does it provide a is played at sporting instrument of intimate union with encyclical, he wrote: This man is the way for the an “us vs. them” A couple of years ago at World concise theological summary of events, holidays and God, and of the unity of the whole “Each man in all the unrepeat- Church – a way that, in a sense, mentality, a lack of Youth Day in Brazil, Pope Francis what the New Evangelization is, festivals, and we human race. (“Cum autem Eccle- able reality of what he is and what is the basis of all the other ways trust toward those said, “The Church is never unifor- but also provides a methodology Father Fredy Angel, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Ray City, Ga., leads pledge our allegiance sia sit in Christo veluti sacramen- he does, of his intellect and will, that the Church must walk – be- who are differ- mity, but diversities harmonized in to be followed in the formation of a Sunday morning catechism class for his multicultural parish. Father to “one nation under tum seu signum et instrumentum of his conscience and heart. Man cause man – every man without ent and a harsh unity.” missionary disciples. The second Angel was the recipient of Catholic Extension’s 2015-2016 Lumen Christi God, indivisible, intimae cum Deo unionis toti- who in his reality has, because he any exception whatever – has been polarization among Award. Photo provided. That truth applies to America as part of the document provides a with liberty and jus- usque generis humani unitatis...) is a ‘person,’ a history of his life redeemed by Christ, and because Americans sim- well. Let us cool down the rancor roadmap for developing a pastoral ply over political tice for all.” This passage in “Lumen Gentium” that is his own and, most import- with man – with each man without and treasure that we are all Amer- unlocks the apparent conflict be- ant, a history of his soul that is his any exception whatever – plan for missionary discipleship. leanings. We are focusing on what this country to support emerging, Maybe we should reflect more icans. We are so fortunate to call tween the personal and communal own. Man who, in keeping with the Christ is in a way united, even You can expect to hear much divides us and not on what binds poor immigrant Catholic commu- often on what brought us together this place home. dimensions of our faith. openness of his spirit within and when man is unaware of it: ‘Christ, more about this in the coming us. nities in another, but we also help in the first place and celebrate that Father Jack Wall is president of It is at once an affirmation that also with the many diverse needs who died and was raised up for months! By contrast, Pope Francis talks each other to come together as one as a nation we are indeed “e pluri- Catholic Extension, a papal soci- about reaching out to others in a community of mercy and love. bus unum” – out of many, one. ety that builds churches and the “culture of encounter.” He believes We recently helped to construct The person of Jesus reveals to us Church in America’s poorest places. we should meet people, engage in a new church in rural southern Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus celebrating 100 years dialogue and create friendships. Georgia, which brought together continued from page 1 states and two countries for a total He especially wants us to engage three struggling, small mission of more than 1,000 years of service with people who are different from churches and several ethnically outside of Villa Teresa schools. Rising costs, and declining numbers of sis- us, listen diverse communities. We Two sisters still work full- to them, also honored the pastor, ters, led to the closure of the schools. He believes we should “Those are fond memories for us and always time. Sister Veronica Higgins respect meet people, engage Colombian-born Father Discipleship with the Saints works at the Center of Family Love them and Fredy Angel, with our an- will be,” Major Superior Sister Patricia Ann in dialogue and create Presented by: the Gospel of Life Disciples Miller said. in Okarche and Sister Stephanie build nual Lumen Christi Award friendships. He especial- In addition to the schools operated by the works at Bishop McGuinness Cath- bridg- for his efforts to unify these St. James Catholic Church Convent come-and-go ly wants us to engage community, the sisters also staffed parishes, olic High School where she has es with groups into one multicul- 4201 South McKinley open house with people who are dif- schools and various institutions, including been a theology teacher and devel- them. tural parish. Saint Anthony Oklahoma City, OK 73109 ferent from us, listen to Cushing and Drumright, Fairfax, Newkirk, Lit- opment assistant for 38 years. The Pope of Padua outside of Ray City Sunday, July 16 them, respect them and Join us as we explore, reflect and pray with an incredible gathering of tle Flower, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High community also operates Sr. B.J.’s Fran- is now home to an ener- 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. build bridges with them. presenters on the fundamental role of discipleship as lived out by some School, Sand Springs, St. Ann Home, Harrah, Pantry. Sister Barbara Joseph Fo- St. Ann Retirement Center cis said getic, bustling community of the Catholic Church's greatest saints. Yukon, Saint Gregory’s University and Gua- ley opened the homeless pantry 11 7501 W. Britton Road recently that includes Latinos, Afri- years ago. It serves up to 350 peo- Venerable Father Stanley Rother temala. In all, there were 61 missions in six Use door north of main entrance that in a can-Americans, Anglos and Presented by Fr. Don Wolf ple each culture of encounter “we anticipate Asians. While ethnically distinct, Pastor of St. Eugene Parish Monday, July 17th at 7:30 PM weekend. and meet the needs of our brothers parishioners are devoted to the The Car- for 100 years. and sisters and combat the exag- same values and to their common Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata melite Sisters of Saint “We thank God for the many children and Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Heyne, PA-C, PsyD. gerated individualism, indifference faith in Jesus Christ, and this Therese said they families we have encountered over the years and injustice that hold us back and Collaborator with Mother Teresa, establishing unity transcends their differenc- Missionaries of Charity, Dallas have been blessed and hope to see many familiar faces at the from living as one human family.” es. Monday, August 14th at 7:30 PM to be involved in the open house.” The pope places special impor- As parishioner Ana Beltrán Saint John Paul II growth of the Catholic Steve Gust, a freelance writer for the Sooner tance on en- Presented by Dr. Carole Brown, Ph.D. Church in Oklahoma Catholic, contributed to this article. counters with Director of New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City the poor. In Monday, October 23rd at 7:30 PM meeting the Saint Francis of Assisi Key dates: poor, he be- Presented as a live drama,“Troubador of God’s Peace” by St. Luke Productions Monday, November 13th at 7:30 PM 1917 - Established in Bentley, Okla. lieves, we not 1925 - Moved to Oklahoma City to work with only become Mary, Mother of Christ Carmelite fathers at Little Flower Presented by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, Author more empa- Monday, December 11th at 7:30 PM 1933 - Moved into Villa Teresa Convent and thetic to their started Villa Teresa School suffering and 1937 - Aggregated to the Discalced Carmelite their struggles, Fathers but we also en- 2014 - Moved from Villa Teresa Convent to St. counter Christ, Major Superior Sister Patricia Ann Miller stands in the library of the new con- Ann Retirement Center who is pres- vent for the Carmelite Sisters of Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus. Photo Dana 2016 - Moved into new convent at north end of ent in them. Sr. Maria of the Trinity • [email protected] • 405.778.1107 Attocknie/Sooner Catholic. St. Ann Retirement Center Through these 8 July 9, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 9, 2017 9 Archdiocese’s first archbishop dies Summer reading: Satire, saints Archbishop Quinn oversaw diocese’s reorganization

By Sooner Catholic Staff In speeches and writing, Quinn and Father Brown called for decentralizing church Archbishop John R. Quinn, the first Arch- governance, giving far more influ- By J.E. Helm Werfel’s “The Song of Bernadette.” This is the bishop of Oklahoma City, died June 22 in ence to local communities in the The Sooner Catholic beautifully written narrative of Saint Berna- San Francisco at age 88. choice of bishops and diminishing dette and Our Lady of Lourdes. His funeral Mass was held July 10 at the the role of the Vatican Curia. Many people are lucky enough to have a The movie version of this book won a num- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption Quinn tells of running into bit of a break during the summer, maybe as ber of awards when the black and white film in San Francisco, attended by Very Rev. Wil- Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio outside a vacation, maybe just the enjoyment of a was released in 1944, among which was an liam Novak, vicar general for the Archdiocese a Rome coffee shop in April 2012, slower pace at work. A question may come up Academy Award for Jennifer Jones as best of Oklahoma City. less than a year before Bergoglio as to what would be Quinn was only 38 in 1967 when Pope would be elected pope. At that a good book to relax actress as Bernadette. The book is inscribed Paul VI named him an auxiliary bishop in chance meeting, the cardinal with over summer. with a quotation from Saint Thomas Aquinas, his home diocese of San Diego. He was, at told Quinn he had read his book “To one who has faith, no explanation is nec- his death, one of the last members of the about papal reform and told him Merrie England: essary. To one without faith, no explanation is U.S. hierarchy of that era. He was ordained a he hoped the changes would be A Journey through possible.” priest in 1953, nine years before the opening implemented. the Shire of the Second Vatican Council, and the work In November 1971, at age 42, If travel is what The Ear of the of that council would color his writing and Quinn was appointed the fifth is wanted, then an excellent book is “Merrie Heart teaching for the rest of his life. bishop of the Diocese of Oklahoma England: A Journey through the Shire.” Movie buffs also It was upon the council documents, par- City and Tulsa and was installed on priestly vocations, desire for better pasto- Author Joseph Pearce styles himself not will enjoy “The Ear of ticularly “Lumen Gentium,” the Dogmatic on Jan. 5, 1972. He arrived in the middle of a ral care of Spanish-speaking Catholics, the as a mere traveler but as a pilgrim. He de- the Heart” by Mother Constitution on the Church, that he based howling winter storm. appointment of a full-time youth director, and scribes, in beautiful prose, his on-foot visits to Dolores Hart, O.S.B. his calls for change. Quinn’s first book, pub- Under his guidance, the diocese became a reorganization of Catholic charities. Arch- cathedrals, to Sherwood Forest, to moors, to Dolores Hart in 1963 lished in 1999, “The Reform of the Papacy: the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City on Dec. bishop Quinn was personally appointed by small villages with thatched roofs, to country walked away from a The Costly Call to Christian Unity,” was ac- 13, 1972, and the Diocese of Tulsa on Feb. 7, Pope Paul VI to participate in the 1974 World churches and mo- promising Hollywood tually spurred by Saint John Paul II’s 1995 Synod of Bishops, and from 1977 to 1980, 1973. This required a tremendous amount of nastic ruins. He tells career and marriage encyclical, “Ut Unum Sint.” he served as president of the U.S. bishops organization and diplomacy with the reas- about saints unknown to a wonderful, That encyclical emphasizes the centrality signment of priests and deacons, property conference. and fills us in on accomplished man of Christian unity in the Catholic Church transfers, etc. He was appointed the first When Archbishop Quinn was named Arch- English history from to become a con- and expresses John Paul’s desire to enter Archbishop of Oklahoma City on Dec. 13, bishop of San Francisco early in 1977, he was a uniquely Catholic templative Benedictine nun. The story of her into “patient and fraternal dialogue” about 1972, and installed on Feb. 6, 1973. replaced in Oklahoma by Archbishop Charles point of view. journey to faith, the Church, and the cloister ways the papal office might better serve the In 1974, Archbishop Quinn resurrected the Salatka. Quinn remained Archbishop of San A very special unity of the church “without renouncing diocesan newspaper that had been discontin- Francisco until 1995, when, at age 66, he is told against a backdrop of her earlier life as feature of this book an aspiring actress. anything essential” to the mission of the ued, bringing it back as the Sooner Catholic. requested to resign ahead of the mandatory are the black and papacy. Among his other priorities were an emphasis retirement age of 75. white photographs Nothing Short of a Miracle: God’s Healing used to illustrate the Power in Modern Saints sites he visits. These Really good reads also include “Nothing pieces are of such Short of a Miracle: God’s Healing Power in Kelly Edwards ordained to the priesthood quality as to seem almost like pen and ink drawings, which at first they appear to be. All Modern Saints” by continued from page 1 in all, this book makes for delightful summer Patricia Treece. This reading. book presents a Prayer for Priestly Vocations number of real-life, Seven Story Mountain authenticated mira- Heavenly Father, fill the hearts and minds Someone wanting to catch up on unread cles that will make of men from our archdiocese with the power classics could do no better than to draw down any reader sit up and of the Holy Spirit, so that those you call to the from the shelf a copy of Thomas Merton’s take notice. priesthood may respond to your invitation “Seven Story Mountain.” This is a masterpiece of autobiography whose worth has only in- My Sisters the with courage and generosity. creased since it first appeared in 1948. Saints: A Spiritual Give parents the faith, love and spirit of Merton opens with “On the last day of Jan- Memoir sacrifi ce that will inspire them to rejoice uary 1915, under Next, “My Sis- when a son of theirs discerns a call to the the sign of the Water ters the Saints: A Spiritual priesthood. Bearer, in a year of Memoir” by Colleen Carroll Campbell won a May the intercession of Our Lady of Perpet- the Great War, and well-deserved 2013 Association of Catholic ual Help, Saint Joseph and Servant of God down in the shad- Publishers award as well as a 2013 Christo- Father Stanley Rother help us to do ow of some French pher award for this moving and compelling your will and become good stew- mountains on the autobiographical narrative of one woman’s ards of the gift of our vocation. border of Spain, growth in faith and the love of God. The book Through Christ Our Lord, I came into the is now in its 13th printing with 90,000 copies world.” This is the Amen. sold in English and additional copies sold in story of a man who Spanish, Portuguese and Polish. climbed from the austerity of an athe- How to Read Your Way to Heaven istic and worldly life Ambitious readers could make use of Vicki to become a celebrated writer and a Trappist Burbach’s “How to monk. Read Your Way to The Complete Father Brown Mysteries Heaven” as a read- On a lighter note, there are available a num- ing guide or could ber of collections of short stories that describe consult the U.S. the adventures of one Father Brown, a pious Conference of Cath- and irresistible sleuth of an English Catholic olic Bishops’ “Rec- priest. GK Chesterton’s “The Complete Father ommended Reading” Brown Mysteries” is, of course, the basis for at usscb.org/recom- the wildly popular PBS series “Father Brown.” mended reading. J.E. Helm is a free- The Song of Bernadette lance writer for the A truly inspiring story is found in Franz Sooner Catholic. Photos Steve Sisney/Sooner Catholic. 10 July 9, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 9, 2017 11 So deeply in love with Christ that he needed A twice good book By J.E. Helm said her parents “fed me the Word of God Scott Hahn had been hired as a part-time to be tied down The Sooner Catholic along with my peas and potatoes.” instructor at a local seminary, and while teach- After graduating high school, Scott Hahn ing a class in church history, he was confront- Holiness and humble service born out of love “Rome Sweet Home” is two books in one. enrolled in Grove City College, majoring in the- ed by a student who asked, “Professor, where Each chapter has two separate sections: one ology, philosophy and economics … “the last For his diaconate exam the proctor opened you are does the Bible teach that ‘Scripture alone’ is He was awkward, clumsy and probably suf- written by Scott Hahn followed by a second one to satisfy my more practical father.” It was the Bible randomly and asked Joe about this actually our sole authority?” “I looked at him and broke fering from some kind of learning or intellectual half written by his wife Kimberly Hahn. Scott there that he met Kimberly. They were married random verse. This was the only verse that floating out in a cold sweat.” disability. De- Pedro A. Moreno, and Kimberly Hahn present their perspectives after graduation. Joe had truly learned. This is not luck, this is on air! The “battle cry of the Reformation” main- spised, referred O.P. on the events that Together, they attended Gordon-Conwell These tains that the Bible alone is the answer, not to as a dunce Divine Providence. (Based on this detail of his Director, Office of took place as they Theological Seminary. Both of them sincerely mystical and seen by his life there is a prayer before examinations ask- Hispanic Ministry found their way to and honestly explored Scripture in their stud- the Pope, not church councils, not tradition. In experi- own family as a ing this saint to intercede before God, so they the Catholic Church. ies – and came to some surprising conclusions. class, Scott dodged the question; on his own, ences of failure, a good would only be asked in their tests about what “Rome Sweet In an ethics class, Kimberly Hahn chose he was more confused than ever. ecstasy for nothing, and they had studied.) Home” would make contraception as her study topic. She was Scott Hahn accepted a position as assistant a useless human For his final exam, another little miracle and lev- for interesting read- surprised that “Calvin, Luther, Zwingli and all to the president at Grove City College and being. occurred. All of the Franciscans who were itation, out of his control and solely the man- ing by any couple who read the book togeth- the rest held the same position as the Catholic began seriously reading works by Catholic His own moth- testing ahead of him on that day had done ifestations of God through him, became more er, comparing and discussing how the Hahns Church on this issue.” The two of authors. His non-Catholic friends did er, who treated him harshly, believed that he extremely well in their exams. The bishop was frequent and the news spread far and wide of looked at things from the point of view of the them decided that the position of wouldn’t amount to much in the world. Reject- so impressed that he made the assumption the the holy man that flies. Joe is known by many not accept this well. husband and then the wife, each of them the Catholic Church on human With prayer, faith and honestly ed, laughed at, ridiculed and abused because whole group had the same advanced degree as the flying saint. The “flying” was an exterior sexuality was actually in sound struggling with issues related to the roles in seeking after the will of God, Scott of his limitations, he persevered. All this ugli- of learning. So, the sign of what was happening within him their marriage and membership in the Catholic keeping with the Biblical concept Hahn became Catholic. ness surrounding his life and he is a saint with bishop just passed with God at that moment. Church. of marriage as a covenant. Kimberly Hahn consented to have a basilica dedicated to him in Italy! the whole lot of Father Thomas Dubay, S.M., in his The book is subtitled “Our Journey to Ca- He studied on. He found that Joe, a man of deep faith and an even deep- them, without per- great book, “The Fire Within,” described tholicism,” and it is the story of two staunchly the Protestant notion of sole their third child, Hannah, baptized er prayer life, believed he had a vocation; he sonally examining ecstasy as a state of contemplative fundamentalist non-Catholics who eventually fide, faith alone, did not fit with Catholic. She writes that she was “as- believed God was calling him to the religious our saint and some prayer, an extraordinary gift from God. became two of the Church’s strongest and well- James 2:24, which teaches that tounded by the beauty of the liturgy.” life. He struggled to respond to this call in spite others who were still In other words, it’s as if God, without known evangelists. “a man is justified by works and Kimberly Hahn followed her husband of being continually discouraged by so many waiting to be called warning, completely takes hold of the Scott Hahn was raised in a nominally Presby- not by faith alone.” At this point, into the Catholic Church. within the Church, and outside the Church. for their exam. They person at prayer for a special embrace terian home. His family, like so many families he “put (his) investigation on Scott Hahn became a professor at He was rejected by one religious communi- were all ordained to or moment of unity and love. in the United States, was not strongly religious. hold,” graduated, and became Franciscan University at Steubenville. ty that frowned at his poor academic record. the priesthood. The rush of people seeking this As a teenager, Scott was labelled a delinquent a pastor at a church in Fairfax, Va. Then, after being received in the Capuchins, Joe continued to Franciscan priest for prayers, blessings What readers should take away from and barely escaped a jail sentence. Kimberly Hahn also earned a degree in theolo- “Rome Sweet Home” is the amazing power of he was expelled after eight months. Finally, grow in his pro- and cures became so great that he was gy and was pregnant with their first child. In high school, he was brought to faith by God’s grace when we honestly seek Him in accepted as a brother with the Conventual found love for God continually moved from one religious Young Life ministry. He writes that as a soph- As a pastor, Scott Hahn found himself drawn faith and in truth. What is unveiled to us in Franciscans, first as a brother, he was given and all that is holy. house to another. He was kept hidden. omore he “experienced the transforming power to some very Catholic notions like liturgy and the testimony of Kimberly and Scott Hahn is the task of caring for the mule and the other Once, while cele- He enjoyed this because it gave him of God’s grace in conversion.” He began study- the Eucharist. These leanings bothered his animals of the community. He humbly served brating Mass, he time to be alone with God, who he loved ing the Bible along with the teachings of Martin wife enormously. When Scott Hahn announced the profound beauty, the depth, the majesty his community and grew in his life of loving was so caught up so much. Luther and John Calvin. that “I didn’t think we were going to remain of God’s presence in our lives in His one, holy and intimate prayer to our Lord and his Bless- in the wonder of the I am speaking of Saint Joseph of Cu- Kimberly Hahn, on the other hand, came Presbyterian (and) suggested we consider the and apostolic Church. ed Mother. Eucharistic miracle pertino. We celebrate him on Sept. 18, from a staunchly religious family; her father Episcopal tradition, she slumped down in an J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner Joe wanted to go on to the priesthood. The before him that he the day of his entrance into heaven. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister. She armchair and started crying.” Catholic. community didn’t believe he could handle the disconnected from is the patron saint of air travelers, avia- studies, but they humored him. They were everything and ev- tors, astronauts, the learning disabled, convinced he would not be able to pass exams eryone around him. He was solely connected to test takers and students with poor grades. Jobs Box and be ordained. But Joe, convinced that God God, His love, in front of him. Joe was blessed Saint Joseph Cupertino, a man so in love was on his side, just kept on; he didn’t give up. with the ecstasy of God and began to be elevat- with Christ he needed to be tied down, pray 5th grade teacher - OKC cation-packet. No phone calls. at [email protected]. To see more job openings, go on- Then, God intervened. ed into the air. To be so in love with God that for us! St. James Catholic School is line to www.soonercatholic.org. seeking a for a 5th grade teacher. RE director – Elk City, Sayre Applicants must have bachelor’s St. Matthew, Elk City, and Queen degree and be certified to teach of All Saints, Sayre, are seeking Convocation delegates sent home to imitate elementary grades in Oklahoma. a full-time director of religious Send resume, cover letter and copy education and youth ministry. From the Archives … Jesus in reaching the margins of teaching certificate to Alicia Director is responsible for develop- A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist Vazquez, principal, St. James, ing, maintaining and administering By Dennis Sadowski Jesus will say, ‘Just give me what president of the U.S. Conference of more active than when the word of 1224 S.W. 41, OKC 73109 or catechetical formation programs Catholic News Service you have.’ Imagine what we will Catholic Bishops. God is so recalled by you. You are [email protected]. for children, youth and families. have left over after we do it at the Citing the Gospel reading from seated there in God’s loving grace, Director must be practicing Cath- ORLANDO, Fla. – Jesus took a Lord’s word,” he said. John (17:11, 17-23), the cardinal and when you are seated there, Volunteers olic; actively involved in parish life; few loaves and fishes and turned Jesus gives the apostles and ev- also urged the delegates to reflect you realize how much God blesses Catholic Charities seeking vol- know and support the teachings them into a feast for thousands, erybody who listens to them ... he on how Jesus during the Last Sup- you.” unteers to join development team, of the Catholic Church; and be offering the church an example gives them that power. Do we be- per reminded the Twelve Apostles The cardinal urged the delegates including a mail processor and working toward or hold archdioc- of faith in action, Cardinal Dan- lieve? Saint Paul says if we believe that he will pray for all who believe to engage in their ministry humbly someone to help with data entry. esan DRE certification. A degree iel N. DiNardo of Galves- he is the savior that and to realize that they are nour- Training provided. Visit ccaokc. or education in theology preferred. ton-Houston said in send- they may be united in ished in their work through the org/volunteer. To apply, call Re- Bilingual a plus. Send resume and ing 3,500 delegates home one family under God. body and blood of Jesus at Mass. becca David at (405) 523-3000. letters of inquiry to Patricia Koenig from the “Convocation of Such is the call of the “We leave here (at the altar) at [email protected]. Catholic Leaders: The Joy church, he explained, nourished and refreshed and we Elementary guidance counselor of the Gospel in America.” as the delegates re- go and do what we have to do,” he St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Development director In the face of adversity turned home – to unite said. School, Edmond, is seeking a part- Oklahoma Catholic Broadcast- and naysayers in today’s people by going to the As the Mass ended, Archbishop time elementary school guidance ing is seeking a development world – not unlike the peripheries of society Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio counselor. Degree in counseling or director to be responsible for apostles who wondered and sharing the good to the United States, congratulated he time honored custom of blessing parents of newly or- a related field required with state organizing, planning and imple- how they would feed the news of Jesus through convocation participants for a lively dained priests is depicted in this photo with Fr. Rother menting programs and events masses – the church is action rooted in faith. and invigorating four days. He re- teacher certification as a school blessing his parents. The rector of Fr. Stan’s seminary had counselor or hold similar coun- to cultivate, solicit and steward T called to take what they “Sisters and broth- capped the keynote presentations, this observation upon his completion of studies, “He is able to seling credentials. Experience in benefactors. The full-time position have, as Jesus did and ers, we are in a very, reminding the delegates what they preach satisfactorily, showing a talent for simple instruction. With school counseling preferred. Send requires a bachelor’s degree. The reap the rewards of achiev- very significant time can do in their communities, much God’s grace, he should be a very effective parish priest.” His resumes and credentials to Laura director will arrange and prepare ing great things in the face in our church in this like the apostles, to “give comfort evaluation was prophetic as Fr. Stan’s “talent for simple Fourteen of the 16 delegates from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma Gallagher, principal, St. Elizabeth event plans, budgets, scripts, of the impossible, Cardinal country,” Cardinal and peace to the wounded.” instruction” would be critical in evangelizing a largely DiNardo said in his homily City gathered for a group photo at the Convocation of Catholic DiNardo said. “John “We are journeying together in Ann Seton, 925 S. Boulevard, schedules, printed material, con- Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America in Orlando. uneducated populace at the mission in Guatemala. With during the convocation’s 17 today reminds me the common bonds of the journey Edmond 73034 or lgallagher@ tracts and publicity in consulta- stjohn-catholic.org. Download tion with the president. Assist in his beatification near, it is evident God’s grace was truly closing Mass July 4. of how contemplative of faith,” said the archbishop who operative. “When we see the complexity, can go out and do what is asked,” we’re going to have to be if we are attended the entire four-day con- teacher application packet at www. establishing benefactor cultivation ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES when we see the impossible ... said Cardinal DiNardo, who is going to be active. Never are you ference that opened July 1. archokc.org/multimedia/files/ and recognition policies and pro- doc_download/294-teacher-appli- cedures. Contact Peter de Keratry 12 July 9, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 9, 2017 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 ¡Tan profundamente enamorado de Cristo La planificación natural familiar es decirle sí al que necesitaba estar atado! plan de Dios para el amor matrimonial Santidad y humilde servicio nacido del amor Seamos sinceros: parejas que abrazan la del “Sí». Debido a que somos inequívocamente permanezcan ab- Era torpe, tardo y probablemente sufría de Para su examen de diaconado, el examinador itación, práctica de la planificación familiar natural provida, nos oponemos al aborto, la eutanasia iertos y fieles al algún tipo de discapacidad intelectual o de abrió la Biblia al azar y le preguntó a José sucesos (PFN) son contraculturales. Están nadando y muchas otras prácticas contrarias a la digni- plan de Dios para aprendizaje. Despreciado, lo insultaban lla- sobre un verso. Este fue el único verso que fuera de Pedro A. Moreno, contracorriente. Dan testimonio de un valor dad humana. Debido a que somos pro-mujer, el matrimonio, mándolo burro y era visto por su propia familia José realmente había aprendido. Esto no es su con- O.P. que ha perdido su brillo en nuestra sociedad: pro-hombre y pro-niño, nos oponemos al uso tanto como dar como un fracaso, un bueno para nada, y un suerte, ésta es la Divina Providencia. (Por cau- trol y úni- Director, Oficina de ser humano inútil. sa de este detalle de su vida hay una oración camente la belleza y bondad de la fertilidad. Las pare- de todas las formas de anticoncepción. Hay amor y dar vida Ministerio Hispano jas de PFN reconocen que la fertilidad no es ni una mejor manera. Su propia madre, que lo trató con dureza, para estudiantes que van a tomar un examen mani- (unitivo y procre- una molestia ni una maldición, sino una gran ¿Qué es PFN? La planificación familiar nat- Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley creyó que no llegaría a nada que valiera la pidiéndole al santo que interceda ante Dios y festa- ativo). A diferencia bendición. No es una enfermedad a ser tratada ural es un término paraguas para diversos pena en este mundo. Rechazado, ridiculizado y para que sólo les pregunten sobre lo que han ciones y suprimida con productos químicos, sino un métodos utilizados por las parejas para lograr de todas las formas de anticoncepción, la PFN maltratado por sus limitaciones mentales, pero estudiado). de Dios regalo para ser recibido con respeto y reveren- y evitar el embarazo. Todos estos métodos de no hace nada para suprimir la fertilidad. En su él siguió perse- En su examen final, para que pudiera ser a través de él, se hicieron más frecuentes y la cia. PFN se basan en la observación de signos na- lugar, las parejas ajustan su comportamiento verando. considerado para el sacerdocio, otro pequeño noticia se extendió por todo el pueblo de entre Contrario a la evidencia médica y el senti- turales de fertilidad en el ciclo menstrual de la de acuerdo con sus intenciones para la planifi- ¡Toda esta milagro ocurrió. ellos había un hombre santo que volaba en do común, nuestro gobierno federal trata la mujer. cación familiar. negatividad que El primer grupo de franciscanos que esta- el aire. José es conocido por muchos como el fertilidad como una enfermedad. El Departa- Aunque enraizada y validada por la ciencia Todas las parejas casadas están llamadas a rodeaba su vida ban siendo examinados individualmente por santo volador. El “volar” era un signo exterior mento de Salud y Servicios Humanos ordena médica de vanguardia, la eficacia de la PFN no la paternidad responsable. Para los católicos y hoy es un el obispo en ese día sa- de lo que estaba sucediendo dentro que todos los anticonceptivos aprobados por el puede ser juzgada sólo por su alto grado de éxi- esto significa en última instancia vivir todos los santo con una lieron muy bien en sus de él con Dios en ese momento. gobierno (incluidos los fármacos que inducen el to en evitar el embarazo cuando se utiliza ade- aspectos de su matrimonio como una expresión basílica dedica- exámenes. El obispo El Padre Thomas Dubay, S.M., da a él en Italia! estaba tan impresio- en su gran libro “The Fire With- aborto) se incluyan entre los “servicios preven- cuadamente. Su eficacia también se demuestra de su discipulado y ofrecer su matrimonio a por el enriquecimiento positivo que aporta a José, hombre nado que supuso que in” describió el éxtasis como un tivos” en todos los planes de seguro de salud. Dios en apertura a Su sabiduría y amor. La Esta decisión política manifiesta un profundo los matrimonios. PFN es una verdadera plani- de profunda fe y con una vida de oración aún todo el grupo tenía el estado de oración contemplativa, forma en que una pareja acepta y respeta su prejuicio en contra de la vida y la fertilidad. Es ficación familiar porque para muchas parejas más profunda, creía que tenía una vocación, mismo grado avanzado un don extraordinario de Dios. En fertilidad es una expresión de su deber de per- una triste ironía que la disponibilidad general- les ayuda a reconocer el momento óptimo para creía que Dios lo estaba llamando a la vida de aprendizaje. Por lo otras palabras, es como si Dios, sin izada de anticonceptivos químicos coincida con concebir a un niño. Ellos saben cuándo serán manecer abiertos al plan creativo de Dios y de religiosa. Luchó para responder a este llamado tanto, el obispo decidió advertencia, se apoderara completa- una creciente demanda de tratamientos para más receptivos al poder creativo de Dios traba- formar sus conciencias y tomar decisiones de a pesar de ser continuamente desalentado por aprobar a todo el grupo mente de la persona en oración con remediar la infertilidad entre las parejas que jando a través de ellos y el don de su fertilidad acuerdo a la verdad revelada por Dios. tantos dentro de la iglesia, y fuera de la iglesia. incluyendo a nuestro un abrazo especial, un momento de son incapaces de concebir. para crear nueva vida. Una pareja que practica la PFN, como ex- Fue rechazado por una comunidad religio- santo y algunos otros unidad y amor. Cada año, la Iglesia Católica en los Estados Porque implica la cooperación del esposo y presión de paternidad responsable y fiel dis- sa que frunció el ceño ante su pobre historial que todavía no habían El tumulto de personas que Unidos observa la Semana de Concientización la esposa la PFN enriquece los matrimonios cipulado, puede considerar en oración las académico. Después de ser recibido en los ca- tomado su examen. comenzaron a buscar a este sac- sobre Planificación Familiar Natural. El tema fomentando la comunicación, el respeto mutuo condiciones físicas, económicas, psicológicas puchinos fue expulsado ocho meses más tarde. Todos fueron ordenados erdote franciscano para oraciones, del 2017 es “¡Ya es Hora! Di “Sí” al Plan de Dios y el autodominio. Los esposos y las esposas y sociales de su matrimonio. Y de esa manera Finalmente, aceptado en la comunidad de los al sacerdocio. bendiciones y curas se hizo tan franciscanos conventuales, comenzando como José continuó creci- grande que fue continuamente para el Amor en el Matrimonio”. La celebración deben hablar acerca de su disposición para el dar la bienvenida generosamente a una familia hermano lego, se le dio la tarea de cuidar a la endo en su profundo trasladado de una casa religiosa de este año es del 23 al 29 de julio, coincidien- embarazo y decidir juntos si este es el momen- grande o - por razones serias- puede escoger do con el aniversario de la encíclica papal Hu- to para la intimidad sexual. Esta conversación mula y a los demás animales de la comunidad. amor por Dios y todo a otra. Lo mantuvieron oculto y él evitar un nuevo nacimiento por el momento, o manae Vitae (25 de julio de 1968), que expone y responsabilidad compartida por sus acciones Humildemente sirvió a su comunidad y creció lo que es sagrado. Una disfrutaba de esto porque le daba incluso por un período indefinido. nuestras creencias católicas sobre la sexuali- fomenta el respeto mutuo por las necesidades en su vida de oración amorosa e intimidad con vez, mientras celebraba tiempo para estar a solas con Dios a dad humana, el amor conyugal y la paternidad emocionales y físicas y estimula la verdadera La planificación familiar natural ofrece una nuestro Señor Jesucristo y su devoción a la la Santa Misa, esta- quien amaba tanto. responsable. ternura en la respuesta mutua durante los manera para que las parejas entren más pro- Virgen Maria. ba tan atrapado en la Estoy hablando San José de Cu- La Iglesia Católica es a menudo retratada tiempos fértiles. fundamente en el plan de Dios para el matri- José quería continuar hacia el sacerdocio. maravilla del milagro eucarístico ante él que se pertino, lo celebramos el 18 de septiembre, el como una Iglesia de prohibiciones, es decir, la La planificación familiar natural no es an- monio y la familia. Es realmente una manera La comunidad estaba convencida de que él no desconectó de todo y de todos los que le rodea- día de su entrada al cielo. Es el santo patrón Iglesia del “no”. De hecho, somos fundamen- ticonceptiva. Cuando se usa con devoción de “Decirle Sí al Plan de Dios para el Amor poseía la capacidad para manejar los estudios, ban. Él estaba conectado únicamente con Dios, de los viajeros en avión, pilotos, astronautas, talmente una Iglesia de afirmación; Una Iglesia y responsabilidad por parejas, ayuda a que Matrimonial”. pero le siguieron la corriente convencidos de Su Amor, delante de él en la eucaristía. José discapacitados en el aprendizaje, personas que fracasaría. Estaban convencidos de que fue bendecido con la experiencia de un éxtasis tomando exámenes y estudiantes con malas no sería capaz de pasar sus exámenes y ser ante Dios y comenzó a ser elevado en el aire. calificaciones. ordenado. Pero José, convencido de que Dios ¡Tan enamorado de Dios que comenzó a flotar San José Cupertino, hombre tan enamorado Retiro del Viñedo de estaba de su lado sólo siguió adelante, no se en el aire! de Cristo que necesitabas estar atado, ruega Raquel en Español dio por vencido. Entonces Dios intervino. Estas experiencias místicas de éxtasis y lev- por nosotros. 25-27 de Agosto Centro de descanso de inmigrantes celebra aniversario, planea otro centro

El Viñedo de Raquel es una oportuni- Por Rose Ybarra ejecutiva de Caridades Católicas del de Estados Unidos, lo cual se traduce En el 2014 la Hermana Pimentel es- dad extraordinaria para cualquier per- Catholic News Service Valle del Río Grande. El edificio está a números significativamente meno- cuchó que habían muchas familias en al lado del lugar donde Caridades res en el centro. la estación de autobuses en el centro sona que lucha con dolor emocional y MCALLEN, Texas – Mientras el Católicas del Valle del Río Grande El centro servía casi 400 personas de McAllen que solo llevaban la ropa espiritual del aborto. El fin de semana Centro de Refugio Humanitario, con tiene planes para construir la nueva diarias. En días recientes el número que vestían, nada de comer ni beber y administración católica, celebraba es un proceso único y efectivo diseñado instalación. a veces ha bajado a menos de 10. La ningún lugar donde bañarse o dormir. su tercer año de servicio a los inmi- “El centro simboliza y celebra el mayor parte de los días, sin embargo, Las familias habían sido detenidas específicamente para ayudarle a sentir grantes y sus familias, funcionarios corazón de la comunidad del Valle del un grupo pequeño llega durante la por el Servicio de Inmigración y Con- la misericordia y compasión de Dios. anunciaron que se construirá una Río Grande, que siempre ha dem- tarde. trol de Aduanas de Estados Unidos, nueva instalación fabricada específi- ostrado su solidaridad y compasión”, Durante una tarde reciente el ger- pero entonces eran liberadas y se les Este proceso es extremadamente bue- camente para las necesidades de los dijo la hermana Pimentel. ente del centro, Eli Fernández, hizo daba una fecha para ir a la corte. A no para ayudarles a los que luchan con inmigrantes y de la comunidad. El 30 de abril, Ride for Hope, sándwiches de jamón y queso para muchas se les dejaba en la estación perdonarse a sí mismos o a otros. ¡El Caridades Católicas del Valle del Río un evento en el cual participantes los que podrían llegar al centro ese de autobuses con permiso para con- Grande, en la Diócesis de Brownsville, recorren por bicicleta 20 millas desde día. Los inmigrantes, quienes muchas tinuar hacia sus destinos finales. fin de semana ayudará que su alma abrió el centro el 10 de junio de 2014 el muro fronterizo en Hidalgo hasta veces llegan sin dinero, se llevan la La hermana Pimentel abrió el cen- encuentre una voz, y transforme el en el salón parroquial de la iglesia el lugar del futuro centro, ayudó a comida para llevar. tro de descanso en el salón parroqui- dolor del pasado en esperanza! Para Sagrado Corazón, en el centro urbano recaudar fondos para el Centro de “Sor Norma siempre ha dicho que al de la iglesia, ubicada a solo dos de McAllen, para ayudar a familias de Refugio Humanitario. mientras recibamos una o dos perso- cuadras de la estación de autobuses, más información y para registrarse co- América Central huyendo de la violen- La meta, dijo la hermana Pimen- nas estaremos aquí para ayudarlas”, para dar ayudarles con comida, ropa muníquese al (405) 709-2708 o mande cia, y también huyendo condiciones tel, también era llamar la atención al dijo Fernández al periódico diocesano limpia, duchas, atención médica, un mensaje a [email protected]. económicas de pobreza y desastres en apoyo continuo de la comunidad para de Brownsville. “Ellos están aquí y provisiones para el camino, llama- sus países de origen. ayudar a le gente necesitada y para son humanos. Debemos atenderlos das telefónicas, alojamiento y otras No habrá costo para asistir a este re- Desde que el centro abrió sus puer- restaurar la dignidad de los más vul- y asegurarnos de que tengan lo que necesidades. tiro pero su pre-inscripción es requeri- Familiares separados por deportación y políticas de inmigración se dan un abrazo cerca tas se le ha servido a más de 72,000 nerables. El nuevo refugio y centro co- necesitan para el viaje”. Ella dijo que el apoyo ofrecido por da. Todas consultas son estrictamente de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México mientras participan en una breve reunión personas, la mayoría de Honduras, munitario, ella dijo, facilitará la obra Fernández dijo que aunque los la ciudad y cientos de voluntarios de Guatemala y El Salvador. de reunificación el 24 de junio en las orillas del Río Bravo llamada “Abrazos sin muros” de llevarle esperanza a los demás. números han bajado, el apoyo de la cerca y de lejos, por numerosas or- confidenciales. El retiro es patrocinado Las operaciones del centro serán Las detenciones en la frontera se comunidad se ha mantenido. ganizaciones incluyendo el Salvation por la Oficina Arquidiocesana de Vida en Ciudad Juárez, México. Foto CNS-Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters reubicadas a un edificio al otro lado han reducido un 37 por ciento duran- “Los voluntarios y las donaciones Army y por distintos grupos y organi- Familiar. de la calle a finales del verano, dijo la te el año fiscal 2017, según la Oficina todavía siguen llegando a un paso zaciones, ha hecho posible el trabajo hermana Norma Pimentel, directora de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza estable”, ella dijo. del centro. 14 July 9, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic July 9, 2017 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. UCO Newman Center July 30, and ends on Wednesday, grade. 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Staudt (405) 473-6328. of the martyrdom pilgrimage to the Baltimore area Pastoral Ministry Program Are you listening? By Sally Crowe Nash net. of Venerable Ser- Aug. 24-28. Baltimore was the The fall 2017 schedule begins 16 The Carmelite Sisters of St. vant of God Stanley first diocese in the United States. in August and includes “Theology 13 Charismatic Catholic prayer Therese of the Infant Jesus Rother, 6:30 p.m., Sites include the National Shrine and Methods of Ministry,” “Theol- While I have been writing this parking lot, it may be a bigger meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic new convent open house St. Eugene, 2400 W. of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Na- ogy of Church” and “The Proph- column, the first readings at leap to dig in your pocket than Pastoral Center. Contact Toni 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. St. Ann Hefner Rd., OKC. tional Shrine Grotto of Our Lady Mass this week have concerned ets.” Cost is $200 plus textbooks; to make a call on someone Calvey at (405) 630-0539, Retirement Center, 7501 W. of Lourdes, Mount St. Mary Sem- personal enrichment/audit: $100 God reaching out and forming needing assistance through a [email protected] or Britton Rd., OKC. 29 Feast of St. Martha. inary where Fr. Rother studied, plus textbooks; and graduates of a relationship with Abraham, Saint Vincent DePaul Society visit www.SpiritOKC.org. and the National Shrine of the Im- the program-Continuing Educa- from the book of Genesis. It’s visit. It might be a leap of faith 16 Pray the Rosary for Life at 30 Quo Vadis Days maculate Conception in Washing- tion (no credit given): $80 plus extraordinary, really. No god to act as a subscriber to Okla- 13 St. Ann’s Ministry for preg- 6:30 p.m. at the abortion July 30-Aug. 2 at ton D.C. Cost is $1,350 pp dbl occ textbooks. 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He tells us Christ p.m. Sunday, July 16, at St. Ann 618-9787. and familiar he left and followed is thirsting for our intimate Ranked the #1 Agency in the order Retirement Center, 7501 W. Brit- God to “a land that I will show friendship. If Jesus has that Catholic First. ton Rd. Tours of the new convent Archbishop’s Dinner 2017 you” (Genesis 12:1). Abraham in 2015 and in the U.S. in 2016 much desire to relate to me, will be given. Enter the door to the Archbishop Coakley and the was not desperate; he was I will not have to think about north of the main entrance. board of directors of the Catholic established. He had assets. He Catholic Always. measuring my leap of faith with Foundation of Oklahoma invite was married to a beautiful wife. Reds, Whites and Brews 2017 people to attend the 2017 Arch- Yet, he acknowledged God in “How much is this going to cost Founded by a priest in 1882 Catholic Charities of the Archdi- bishop’s Dinner at 7 p.m. Aug. His greatness and followed Him me?” or “Why doesn’t God hear to protect Catholic families, ocese of Oklahoma City presents 8 at the Oklahoma City Golf and to this unknown land. my prayer?” the Knights of Columbus Reds, Whites and Brews at 6 p.m. Country Club, 7000 N.W. Grand Abraham’s descendants ex- Oklahoma Catholic Broad- continues its mission today. July 27 at the Cattlemen’s Event Blvd. in Nichols Hills. Individual tend to every continent today as casting is small, and the leaps Center, 1325 S. Agnew Ave., OKC. tickets $250. Proceeds benefit the he is considered the patriarch of faith of our listeners and the The event supports the homeless St. John Vianney Fund, a perma- of three world religions: Christi- organization itself have made service of Sanctuary Women’s nent endowment supporting sem- anity, Judaism and Islam. for a bumpy journey from our Development Center in Stockyards inarian education for the Archdio- “God is always faithful,” my human perspective. 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The more [email protected] A prayer service recognizing the The fifth annual reunion of I practice “leaping,” God works than we are capable of imagin- 36th anniversary of the martyr- former residents and staff mem- in me to open me to higher and ing. dom of Venerable Servant of God bers of St. Joseph’s Orphanage in wider possibilities, beyond my Psalm 33 verse 4 encourages Stanley Rother will be at 6:30 p.m. Bethany and St. Joseph’s Chil- human capacity. us, “For the Word of the Lord July 28 at St. Eugene, 2400 W. dren’s Home in Oklahoma City Think of a leap of faith in this is upright, and all His work Hefner Rd., OKC. Personal re- will be held 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Satur- way: When someone asks you is done in faithfulness.” Keep flections shared by Fr. Don Wolf, day, Aug. 12, at Trinity Gardens, for money in the grocery store leaping. pastor at St. Eugene and cousin of Garvey Room, 3825 N.W. 19, OKC. Fr. Rother. 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By Ted King ry’s Abbey in Shawnee and Our Lady of Clear She was the sister of Lazarus, whom Jesus The Sooner Catholic Creek Abbey near Hulbert. There are also raised from the dead, and of Martha (John Benedictine convents for women. 11:1-44), whose feast day is July 29. Mary Magdalene was present at the Crucifixion Saint Junipero Serra Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (Mark 15:37, 40) and was the first one to see July 1 was the feast day of Saint Junipero July 14 is the feast day Serra (1713-1784), who was a Spanish Fran- Jesus after of Saint Kateri Tekak- His Resur- ciscan who went to New Spain (Mexico) in witha, known as the Lily What is a feast day? rection (John 1749 where he worked to convert the native of the Mohawks. She Indian population in Mexico, and he founded 20:1-16). was born in 1656 in a The Catholic Church assigns a date many missions in California. He was canon- Mohawk village in pres- out of the year for each canonized saint – ized in 2015. ent-day New York. known as the saint’s feast day. The saints Saint Her father was a Mo- are remembered on their individual feast days Sharbel Saint Thomas the Apostle hawk and her moth- with special mention, prayers and scripture Makhluf July 3 was the feast day of er an Algonquin. She readings. A saint’s feast day can be the day of July 24 Saint Thomas the Apostle. lost her family in a death or a day assigned by the Church. Some is the feast Thomas is popularly known as smallpox epidemic, saints’ feasts are celebrated in the saint’s town day of Saint “doubting Thomas” because he and was afflicted or country. Others are celebrated internationally. Sharbel said he had to place his hand by the disease. As a Makhluf in Jesus’ wounds to believe that teenager, she resist- (1828-1898), Jesus had risen from the dead ed tribal pressures a Lebanese priest monk who became a hermit. (John 20:24-29). Thomas took to marry. She wanted to remain chaste After his death in 1898, monks carried his the Gospel all the way to India. Saint Kateri and had a desire to become a Christian. Tekakwitha Kateri was converted to Catholicism casket to his grave. For several months the Saint Anthony Zaccaria by Jesuit missionaries at age 18 and monks saw a glow by his grave. July 5 was the feast day of was baptized on Easter Sunday in 1675. Saint Anthony Zaccaria and Saint Elizabeth of Kateri performed acts of penance for the Saint James the Apostle Portugal. Saint Zaccaria (1502-1539) died on conversion of the Mohawk people. She died in July 25 is the feast day of Saint James the July 5, 1539. He was born to a noble Italian 1680 at age 24. She was canonized in 2012. Apostle. James, family. As a young man he became a physician Saint Kateri is the first American Indian to along with Apostles and later a priest. In his 36 years, he found- be canonized, and she is the patron saint of John and Peter, ed three orders: the Clerics of Saint Paul or American Indians, the environment and loss of witnessed the Trans- Barnabites, an order of parents. when Christ nuns called the Angelic figuration appeared alongside Sisters of Saint Paul, Saint Bonaventure Moses and Elijah (Mat- and an order for mar- July 15 is the feast day of Saint Bonaven- 8). James ried people called the ture (1221-1274). Born in 1221 in the Italian thew 17:1- Laity of Saint Paul. region of Tuscany, he entered the Franciscan preached the Good Order in 1243 and studied at the University of News in Judea, Sa- Saint Maria Goretti Paris with Saint Thomas Aquinas. Bonaven- maria and Spain. He July 6 was the feast ture became the General of the Franciscan was behead- Saint James ed in Jeru- day of Saint Maria Order and Cardinal of Albano. He is a doctor salem under the Apostle the order of Goretti (1890-1902), the of the Church. King Herod in the year Saint Maria daughter of poor farm- 42. Saint James is buried in the Cathedral of ers. In July 1902, when Goretti Saint Camillus de Lellis Santiago Compostela, Spain, which is, there- Maria was 11, she was July 18 is the feast day of Saint Camillus fore, a destination for walking pilgrims. The attacked by a man who de Lellis (1550-1614), an Italian. At a height pilgrimage route is known as The Way of Saint attempted to rape her. In the struggle that of 6’6, he is one of the tallest saints. While he James. ensued he stabbed her with a dagger and ran fought against the Turks, he contracted an away. She was taken to the hospital where illness that affected his leg. He limped for the she forgave her attacker and then died. Her rest of his life. When he was 24, he gambled Saint Joachim and Saint Anne attacker was sentenced to 30 years in prison. away all possessions. It was a turning point. July 26 is the feast day of Saint Joachim and He became repentant after seeing Maria in a He began working for Franciscans, and then Saint Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin dream, offering him flowers. began to serve the sick at a hospital where he Mary. He served 27 of the 30 years and was re- had been a patient. He founded the order of leased. His first act out of The Ministries of the Sick, which was rec- Saint Ignatius prison was to beg Maria’s ognized by Pope Gregory XIV in 1591. Saint Loyola mother for forgiveness. Camillus de Lellis is a patron saint of the sick, July 31 is the feast Saint Maria Goretti is the nurses and nursing associations. day of Saint Ignatius patroness of rape victims, Loyola (1491-1556). crime victims and teenage Lawrence of Brindisi He was a Spanish girls. July 21 is the feast day of Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619), who was an Italian Ca- priest who founded Saint Benedict puchin priest. He knew several languages, in- the Society of Jesus July 11 is the feast day cluding Semitic ones. He was enlisted by Pope (Jesuits). At age 17, he of Saint Benedict (480- Clement VIII to work on the conversion of Jews became a soldier and Saint Ignatius 543), who founded the Or- Saint in Rome. Saint Lawrence lived a dissolute life. At Loyola der of Saint Benedict, the Benedict worked with the count- 18, a cannonball broke Benedictines. He was born er-reformation to bring his legs at Pamplona, of a noble family in Nursia, Catholics back to the thereby ending his career as a soldier. During Italy. He was sent to Rome for schooling. Ben- faith from Protestantism. his recovery, he read “The Golden Legend” edict left Rome and went to the wilderness to He served as a military and “The Life of Christ” by a Carthusian, and chaplain, a diplomat for pray in a cave for three years. Men inspired by underwent a religious conversion that led him the Holy See, and Vicar his holiness started to join him in this life. He to become a priest. founded monasteries at Subiaco and at Monte General of the Capuchin In 1548, he authored a book titled “Spiritual Cassino. Order. He is a doctor of Exercises” in which he encouraged readers to He wrote the “Rule of Saint Benedict,” which the Church. with its 73 chapters pertains to virtually every Saint Mary place themselves mentally in the Gospel sto- aspect of the monastic life of prayer and work. Saint Mary Magdalene Magdalene ries as witnesses to those events. There came to be thousands of Benedictine July 22 is the feast day Ted King is a freelance writer for the Sooner monasteries, two in Oklahoma: Saint Grego- of Saint Mary Magdalene. Catholic.