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On the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the The Catholic Moment Universe, Page 2 Serving the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Volume 74, Number 42 November 25, 2018 “Devoted” high school event California High school youth and adult leaders from across the bishops urge Lafayette diocese came together on Nov. 18 for prayers, aid “Devoted,” an event spon- sored by the diocesan Office of Catechesis. The one-day for victims event included music, “TED Talk”-style presentations, of wildfires opportunities for parish group activities, time for By Catholic News Service Eucharistic adoration, the cel- ebration of Mass and much SACRAMENTO, Calif. more. A total of 230 youth (CNS) — By midday Nov. and adult leaders attended 16, firefighters had gained the gathering, which was held more ground in trying to at Central Catholic Junior- contain the Camp Fire in Senior High School in California, which is north of Lafayette. (Photo by Bob Sacramento and one of the Nichols) deadliest blazes in the state. The same day in southern More photos, Page 8. California, more residents displaced by Woolsey Fire near Los Angeles were being allowed to return to their homes. Indiana families welcome French exchange students Both fires started Nov. 8. Fueled by low humidity and By Kerin Buntin sign along U.S. Route 150 in Guerin into action by open- ed to the opportunity to strong winds, the Camp Fire For The Catholic Moment her honor. ing their hearts and their share their faith. had destroyed more than She is the co-patron of the homes to “Inspired Gate- The Cramers were the 11,000 buildings across more France and America have Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indi- ways” French Catholic first French Catholic host than 140,000 acres by Nov. a strong and profound histo- ana and her words might be exchange students. family in Central Catholic 16. The entire population of ry of friendship, particularly more prevalent today than The primary role of a host history. Paradise, about 30,000, was in Indiana. ever before: “Love the chil- family is to share the Because they hosted for- forced to evacuate Nov. 9; the St. Theodore Guerin was dren first, then teach them.” Catholic faith with the next eign exchange students pre- town was destroyed. Dozens born in France in 1798, laid Some northcentral Indi- generation of leaders, and to viously, and had traveled to have been killed and at least to rest in Indiana in 1856 and ana families whose children be willing to discover com- visit their older son who 631 people are missing. canonized in 2006. attend St. Theodore Guerin mon values and history that studied at Harlaxton College “The tremendous loss The first and only Indiana High School in Noblesville bring prominence to the Uni- in Grantham, England, they from the Camp Fire rav- saint has numerous name- and Central Catholic Junior- versal Church. wanted to provide a unique aging parts of the diocese is sake schools, patronages, Senior High School in David and Teresa Cramer, opportunity for their devastating,” said Bishop tributes and awards, includ- Lafayette have put the parishioners of St. Lawrence Jaime Soto of Sacramento. ing a memorial highway words of St. Theodore Church, Lafayette, respond- (Continued on Page 9) (Continued on Page 10) Holy Hour of Healing and Reparation All are invited to join Bishop Timothy L. Doherty at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, for a Holy Hour of Healing and Reparation at the Cathe- dral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. The opportunity for confes- sions will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Page 2 The Catholic Moment November 25, 2018 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; a word of thanks stronomy presented Pope Pius’ encyclical letter Quas primas of the McCarrick scandal, to increase November 25 Pius XI with a much smaller teaches a perspective that remains the role of laity in investigating any Our Lord Jesus Christ, universe in 1925. He was not valid today. “Truly the principal aim of sexual or harassment behavior of bish- A King of the Universe talking about science, but the moral this reign is spiritual and pertains to ops, and to recommit to continuous Cycle B Readings: trajectory of his times. What spiritual things ... His kingdom improvement in all matters related to some people call “populism” is not of this world (John the protection of children. today had produced tyrants 18:36) ... in opposition to the 1) Daniel 7:13-14 whose followers would kill reign of Satan and the powers • • • 2) Revelation 1:5-8 almost too many people to of darkness (regno Satanae et 3) Gospel: John 18:33b-37 count. This pope, among oth- potestati tenebrum).” It is in the You may not see this until after ers, could sense that rising nature of Christ’s role that he Thanksgiving Day. Our family will Monday, Nov. 26 have gathered, but in several locations. powers were turning govern- lead us to participate in his 1) Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5 ments into masters, not ser- kingdom, now and forever. As I was getting ready to travel, I 2) Gospel: Luke 21:1-4 vants. thought of events and people that I Ninety-three years ago, that • • • would carry in my heart as we prayed Tuesday, Nov. 27 pope decided that the last Sun- before the meal. Last month, we com- 1) Revelation 14:14-19 day of the Church year should Bishop Yes, I was at the bishops’ miserated over losing someone who 2) Gospel: Luke 21:5-11 remind us of the one prophet Timothy L. meetings in Baltimore, but had a role in our holiday dinners. Dor- and teacher, the now-risen cre- Doherty came home before the voting cas B. Reilly died on Oct. 15 in Cam- ator and rightful exemplar of and elections. Some very good den, N.J. In 1955, she worked in the Wednesday, Nov. 28 all human good: Jesus Christ. things were happening, and Campbell Soup Company test kitchen 1) Revelation 15:1-4 So this liturgical “topping off” of our some less than helpful moments and invented the green-bean casserole 2) Gospel: Luke 21:12-19 year remains just as valid today, recall- crowded in. People are curious to with the crunchy fried onions on top. ing us from whatever distracts from know what was happening, but I think At this writing, I cannot tell you which Thursday, Nov. 29 Christ’s moral claim on all creation. it was like the 1960s — if you weren’t brother-in-law will have proposed a 1) Revelation 18:1-2, 21- And his deserving of first place in our there, I can’t explain it. Resolve toast in her memory. 23; 19:1-3, 9a minds, wills and hearts. remains very high to get to the bottom 2) Gospel: Luke 21:20-28 Friday, Nov. 30 Saint Meinrad Seminary Meinrad. The service, titled first floor of St. Gregory 1) Romans 10:9-18 and PEOPLE & “From Eden to Heaven: Hall. Parking will be avail- 2) Gospel: Matthew 4:18- School The Story of Salvation,” able in the Guest House 22 of The- PLACES tells the story of the and student parking lots. ology redemption of mankind by For more information, con- Saturday, Dec. 1 and the alternating Scripture read- tact Mary Jeanne Schu- 1) Revelation 22:1-7 Saint ings and singing hymns macher during business 2) Gospel: Luke 21:34-36 Meinrad and carols. The service is hours at 812-357-6501. For commu- expected to last an hour updates on the day of the The texts of Scripture nity will and 15 minutes and is free performance, call 812-357- readings for the Mass present CST Sunday, Dec. 9, in the and open to the public. 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