Drawing Inspiration from Megachurches Romero to Be Beatified Chaplains Play Unique Role on Campus

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SHOT DOWN FEBRUARY , Colorado rejects the latest ‘right-to-die’ law, but more states are pressing for legislation similar to ones that have already passed in some states, Canada and Europe.

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Romero to be beatiﬁed After years of debate on his cause, the Vatican announces that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was shot and killed in 1980, was murdered out of hatred for the Faith. NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE A

CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Chaplains play unique role on campus The role of priests and religious serv-serv ing Catholic colleges and universities Drawing inspiration across the country vary by day, but whether they are acting as spiritual from megachurches directors or celebrating Mass on a Catholic parishes and dioceses are mountain, chaplains play a critical role looking to the success of some large in students’ lives. Protestant communities for inspiration SPECIAL SECTION B as they try to get lapsed members of the Faith back into the pews. NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE A

VOLUME , NO. • . WWW.OSV.COM SHUTTERSTOCK, CNS, COURTESY PHOTO 2A FEBRUARY , ¡¢£ IN THIS ISSUE OUR SUNDAY VISITOR OPENERS GRETCHEN R. CROWE Clouds in the Carolina blue sky: On the loss of Dean Smith When looking back on the demanding world of college university. When Washington was a flawed human being. But Smith’s life, there are, of course, sports — and the inevitable na- Post reporter John Feinstein he was committed to God, and the numbers. Dean Smith tional stage — for the first time. asked Smith years later if he was he was committed to doing his coached the Tar Heels for more To them, Coach Smith modeled proud of that decision, Smith best, and he was committed to than 36 years, during which he integrity, humility and the val- shot back, “John, you should bringing out the best in others. became the winningest coach ues of honesty and hard work never be proud of doing the Smith’s legacy is one of a in the NCAA by the time of his — no small lessons for young right thing, you should just do prominent figure in society he Carolina blue sky that retirement in 1997. He coached men or, for that matter, the rest the right thing.” who lived his life guided by a seems to perpetually hover his way to 17 regular-season At- of us. Smith wasn’t Catholic, and moral compass. And, I hardly Tover Chapel Hill, North Caro- lantic Coast Conference titles, Smith also valued education, not all of his views line up per- need add in today’s Miley Cyrus lina, clouded up in early Feb- appeared in 11 Final Fours and and his team’s high graduation fectly with the Church. So why, world, thank God for it. ruary with the announcement won two national champion- rate reflected this priority. He you might ask, am I bringing Dean Smith influenced more of the passing of the legendary ships. expected greatness, and great- him up in this space? than a generation of young peo- basketball coach Dean Smith. But the numbers just tell ness is what he received. For this reason: Dean Smith ple on and off the court — and I felt more than a small pang one side of the story, as the A quiet man, Smith pre- is, in my opinion, a stellar ex- he taught us so much more than myself at the loss of this man multitude of tributes lauded ferred to let his actions speak ample of what it means to live basketball. who so well, and with such in- on Smith in the days following for themselves — perhaps never out one’s vocation in the world Because of this, his great tegrity, represented my Univer- his death prove. More than a more so than when he signed to the fullest, with honesty and legacy will live on for years to sity of North Carolina-Chapel skilled coach, Smith was a lead- Charlie Scott to the Tar Heels, integrity as a guide. come. Hill alma mater for so many er and a teacher to countless the first African-American He had a calling, and he an- oughts? feedback@osv. years. teenage boys as they entered ballplayer at a major Southern swered it. Like the rest of us, he com.

MONTHLY SAINT OF THE WEEK Walking with Jesus PRAYER ST. POLYCARP INTENTIONS Christians have been recognizing Jesus’ passion Here are the pope’s for generations by praying the Way of the Cross. prayer intentions for As we visit, in our hearts and imaginations, the March: stops on the way to Calvary, we can be inspired to Scientists: That those grow closer to our Lord as we walk with him and involved in scientiﬁc carry our own crosses with patience and humility. research may serve the Bishop of Smyrna in the well-being of the whole second century, Polycarp is In mission lands, many carry the heavy crosses of human person. considered one of the most poverty, ignorance and injustice. e PIME Contribution of women: important intermediary links That the unique contribu- between the apostolic and Missionaries are priests and brothers who work patristic eras in the Church. among non-Christians in 17 countries, alleviating tion of women to the life of the Church may be Believed to have been the suerings of many while living lives of service recognized always. converted by St. John the that proclaim the Gospel. Evangelist, when Roman For the pope’s monthly o¥cials arrested him, he prayer intentions, visit refused to abjure the Faith All Christians are called to lend a hand apostleshipofprayer.org. and was burned alive with 12 when others’ crosses become too heavy companions. His feast day for them to bear. is Feb. 23.

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IN PHOTOS IN BRIEF IN QUOTES Pope Francis to address Congress Sept. 24 “I am a disaster with On Feb. 5, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, an- machines. I don’t nounced that Pope Francis will address a joint meet- know how to deal ing of Congress on Sept. 24. e pontiff’s “historic visit” would make him the “first leader of the Holy See with a computer. It’s to address a joint meeting of Congress,” Boehner said embarrassing, isn’t in a statement, adding that he was “truly grateful that it?” Pope Francis has accepted our invitation.”A statement — Pope Francis, in a Jan. 5 from the Archdiocese of Washington called it “a great Google Hangout video chat honor and tremendous joy to welcome our Holy Fa- with youth from around the world. CELEBRATION: Dancers of Haitian ancestry participate in ther, Pope Francis, to the Archdiocese of Washington the opening procession during the annual Black History Month Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, N.Y., Feb. 7. during his proposed pastoral visit to the United States in September.” “They are encour- Protection of minors Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, MILESTONES aged by knowing president of the Pontifical Maureen Condic, other people care Commission for the Protec- an associate professor — that they are not tion of Minors, on Feb. 7 of neurobiology and said that bishops who do not anatomy at the Uni- alone.” comply with the child protec- versity of Utah School tion norms adopted must face of Medicine, has been — Jo Quiambao, secretary real consequences. e com- general for the anti-tracking mission, which met Feb. 6-8, named to a five-year term as a corresponding group Gabriela DC, following has a working group draw- the International Day of Prayer ing up recommendations for member of the Pontifi- and Awareness Against Hu- Pope Francis, said Cardinal cal Academy for Life. O’Malley, who also noted The academy has 138 man Tracking on Feb. 8. that the proposed new norms members, all experts in “would allow the Church to biomedical science or respond in an expeditious way related disciplines. Con- “It’s going to be un- when a bishop has not fulfilled dic is the 12th member his obligations.” PROTEST: Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias, front, joins other from the United States. like any State of the prelates in Bengaluru on Feb. 6 for a candlelight protest against Union address we’ve recent attacks on churches in the country. Marriage ruling Same-sex couples began mar- Religious freedom ever seen.” rying Feb. 9 in Alabama af- A Feb. 5 letter signed by sev- ter the U.S. Supreme Court eral national and local groups, — Mark Shields, a syndicated refused a request from the including the USCCB, the columnist, on Feb. 8 regarding BY THE NUMBERS Archdiocese of Washington state’s attorney general to pre- Pope Francis’ announcement vent such marriages from tak- and e Catholic University VACCINATIONS of America, urged Congress that he will address a joint ses- ing place until the high court sion of Congress on Sept. 24. A Pew Research Center survey of 2,002 U.S. adults released rules later this year on the to protect religious freedom in Feb. 2 detailed Americans’ opinions on whether children should constitutionality of state bans Washington, D.C., by disap- be required to be vaccinated or whether the decision to vaccinate on same-sex marriage. Ala- proving two new laws passed should be left up to the parents. The survey shows a significant bama became the 37th state by the District of Columbia age di erence in views about vaccines. Here is a sample of the to allow same-sex couples to Council: the Reproductive results: marry. “No court decision Health Non-Discrimination can change the truth” about Amendment Act of 2014 and Parents should decide Should require marriage, Mobile Archbishop the Human Rights Amend- omas J. Rodi said in a statement Act of 2014. ment. Teacher contracts HHS mandate e Archdiocese of San Fran- In the ongoing fight against cisco is proposing three new “We have the tech- the Affordable Care Act’s con- clauses to contracts for teach- nology to control traceptive mandate, attorneys ers in archdiocesan Catholic for the Atlanta Archdiocese, high schools to further clarify pain, and we have the Catholic Education of North that Catholic schools — as ability to overcome Georgia Inc. and the Savan- the first clause states — “ex- nah Diocese joined those ist to affirm and proclaim the loneliness and de- representing media group Gospel of Jesus Christ as held EWTN on Feb. 4 in back- and taught by his Catholic spair.” to-back court cases before a Church.” San Francisco Arch- — Archbishop J. Michael three-judge panel of the 11th bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a February letter that Miller of Vancouver, British “ e intention ... is not to Columbia, on the Feb. 6 deci- 30% 68% 41% 59% 35% 64% 23% 75% 20% 79% in Atlanta to argue against their requirement to provide target for dismissal from our sion by the Canadian Supreme U.S. adults 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ contraceptives to their em- schools any teachers, singly or Court to allow doctor-assisted collectively.” suicide. Shutterstock, Pew Research Center, CNS ployees. 4A FEBURARY , NEWS ANALYSIS OUR SUNDAY VISITOR END OF LIFE ISSUES Colorado rejects assisted suicide bill — for now But the issue is far from defeated as more states consider passing BY THE NUMBERS ‘right-to-die’ laws, and Canada, Europe blaze the trail According to Oregon’s 2013 report on the state’s “Death with Dignity Act,” since the law was enacted in 1997, 1,173 people have been prescribed death- By Anna Maria Basquez Smith, who has worked against as- 150inducing medication and 752 people have died from ingesting medications Legislation that looks to make doc- sisted suicide and euthanasia since 1994, prescribed under the law. As the chart shows, the number of prescriptions tor-assisted suicide legal is crossing the said the discussion is about different continue to rise. desks of lawmakers all across the coun- value systems. try. One such bill before the Colorado’s “We are turning into a nation and to House of Representatives, HB 1135, was a society of the Western culture that is 130 defeated in committee on Feb. 6 by an moving away ... from the primary good DWDA prescriptions recipients 8-5 vote a er 11 hours of testimony and being the protection of all human life, 120120 125 witnesses. from the primary good being the equal- Some tearful legislators said in clos- ity of all human life — something we’ve 110 DWDA deaths ing remarks that they attributed their been struggling for in the West for hun- “no” votes to personal experience with dreds of years — to the primary pur- 100 terminal decisions, either made on their pose of society (being) to prevent and behalf or that of family members. eliminate suffering, Smith said. “And of 9090 “ere is absolute dignity in fighting course, you can’t eliminate suffering. ... (for life),” said Rep. Kathleen Conti, R- But if the purpose of society is to elimi- Littleton, a er the vote. “It shows brav- nate suffering as we see tonight, that 80 ery; it shows heart ... For people to say quickly morphs into eliminating the suf- there’s no dignity in it, I just don’t know ferer. If you eliminate the sufferer, that 70 how they can say that.” isn’t only what happens. e concept of Conti was among legislators who what constitutes suffering also becomes 6060 questioned the bill and voted “no,” say- very elastic. Society has to decide which ing her own sister fought for her life to value system it’s going to pursue.” 50 the end. Similar legislation is up for consideration in at least 14 other states, law- Other states makers said. Doctor-assisted suicide is legal in 40 e bill was much inspired by a letter Washington, Oregon and Vermont and to a Denver Post columnist from a read- pending in court cases in Montana 3030 er who wrote about a loved one’s suffer- and New Mexico, according to Jennifer ing near the end of their life. It was also Kraska, executive director of Colorado 20 backed by the organization Compassion Catholic Conference. e State of Wash- and Care, which is attempting to get ington’s legislation on physician-assisted 10 similar legislation passed in many other suicide passed via ballot initiative. It’s states a er Brittany Maynard’s high- something officials from the Archdio- profile decision to end her life in Oregon cese of Seattle said has been nothing but 00 in November via doctor-assisted suicide. a nightmare of uncertainty. 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 “e systems being proposed are se- A shift in focus riously flawed,” said Greg Magnoni, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Because it’s not about terminal illness. Physician-assisted suicide is fast be- director of communications for the Se- Portland, Oregon, issued a statement in If the idea is to eliminate suffering, and coming a major moral issue of our time. attle diocese. “ere’s actually no way of October, saying: killing is an acceptable way to eliminate Already rampantly available in Europe, knowing whether abuses occur because “Assisted suicide offers the illusion suffering, then how do you limit it to the a “right to die” bill was unanimously ap- the reporting is so inadequate. that we can control death by putting terminally ill? at’s the logic of assisted proved by Canada’s high court in early “In our experience of this here in it on our own terms. It suggests that suicide.” February. Washington State, there’s no require- there is freedom in being able to choose Dr. Bill Bolthouse, a physician in Wesley J. Smith, a lawyer and lecturer ment for mental health evaluations, it death, but it fails to recognize the con- Colorado, testified before the committee who was named in 2008 by the Human doesn’t require family notification and tradiction. Killing oneself eliminates in Denver. “We are judged as a society Life Foundation as a “Great Defender doctors are prohibited from listing as- the freedom enjoyed in earthly life. True on how we respond to the needs of the of Life” for his work against assisted sisted-suicide as a cause of death,” Ma- autonomy and true freedom come only weakest among us,” Bolthouse said in suicide, spoke Feb. 4 at the University gnoni added. “It is a huge concern. It’s when we accept death as a force beyond his testimony. “In this debate, the fences of Colorado-Boulder during its Eighth one that people considering assisted our control. Our lives and our deaths are the ethical boundaries we have erect- Annual Great Debate, “e End of Suf- suicide should take very seriously. You belong in the hands of God who created ed over the centuries, and especially in fering: A Debate on Assisted Suicide,” don’t have to hold our teaching or our and sustains us. rough the suffering, the latest decades as medical technology during which he debated with Michel faith in order to consider that. A person death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus, continues to advance. is bill opens a Tooley of the university’s School of Phi- of faith or no faith should be very care- we know that death is not the final word. breach in those fences into a vast ethi- losophy. ful about legalizing a law that passes as- Eternal life awaits all those who entrust cal wasteland that says, ‘not every life is He noted that he doesn’t bring reli- sisted suicide.” themselves to God.” worth living.’ While some say that state- gion into his debate against doctor-as- e most cited information at the ment honors the principle of autonomy, sisted suicide. Colorado’s House committee hearing Consequences it does so at great cost ... “I don’t think it is a religious issue,” was Oregon’s passage of the law. Smith said the push to legalize assist- “Physician-prescribed suicide is expe- he told Our Sunday Visitor. “It is a public Smith highlighted that in Oregon, ed suicide is worse in Europe, opening a dient: It is quick, and it is cheap,” Bol- policy issue. Indeed, the disability rights where assisted-suicide has been legal Pandora’s Box. thouse added. “Do we want a society community, which is overwhelmingly since 1997, Medicaid in 2008 would not “In Belgium, they’re now euthaniz- where the hard work of caring for the secular, are the nation’s best opponents pay for cancer patients’ chemotherapy, ing elderly couples who don’t want to be dying is tempted by what is expedient?” of legalizing assisted suicide, as members “but they assured these two people that living,” Smith said. “In the Netherlands, of that community’s testimony ... in the they would pay for their assisted sui- the psychiatrists are now euthanizing Anna Maria Basquez writes from Colorado Legislature demonstrated.” cides.” mentally ill people. Why would that be? Colorado. OUR SUNDAY VISITOR NEWS ANALYSIS FEBRUARY , 5A EVANGELIZATION Can we learn from Protestant ‘megachurches’? Successes of some evangelical eorts give insights for Catholic parishes looking to keep members

By Joseph R. LaPlante from 200,000 Catholics to 1.2 It’s no secret that Mass atten- million over the past 25 years. dance has diminished by more e growth is fueled by a surge than half in the last 50 years. in immigration from Mexico According to the Center for Ap- and Latin America as well as an plied Research in the Aposto- infusion of young U.S. Catho- late at Georgetown University, lics who have moved to Texas, 55 percent of Catholics regular- said Annette Gonzales Taylor, ly attended Mass in 1965; that director of communications for number has fallen to 24 percent the diocese. in 2014. But where exactly are Despite its burgeoning pop- they going? ulation, the diocese is losing According to the Pew Re- some Catholics who are choos- search Center, many lapsed ing to attend any of the several Catholics become unaffiliated Protestant or Pentecostal mega- with religion. But many end churches in the area. up joining Protestant church- Taylor and Sister eresa es — in particular, evangeli- Khirallah, the director of min- cal congregations known as istries for the Diocese of Dallas, “megachurches” — because said they have no way to de- they prefer the style of worship. termine the number of lapsed In fact, some 80 percent of for- Catholics, but they contend it is mer Catholics surveyed by Pew significant. responded that they enjoyed the Sister eresa, a member Worship leaders Rob Belanger, left, and Al Walsh from Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Md., religious services more at Prot- of the School Sisters of Notre sing during Easter Mass at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in 2013. Courtesy photo estant churches than at Catho- Dame, told Our Sunday Visitor lic ones. that she understands the appeal a Grammy Award with bands ren, founder and senior pastor the University of Notre Dame, of multimedia shows and rock and singers,” she said. at be- of Saddleback Church, an evan- told Our Sunday Visitor. In Luring Catholics away music to those Catholics peer- ing said, Catholic churches can gelical megachurch in Lake two words, this dynamic can Take Dallas. e Diocese ing over the fence at the nonde- find insight into how to engage Forest, California. be identified as “charismatic of Dallas is among the fastest nominational megachurches. worshippers by looking at — “e purpose of Nativity Catholics.” growing in the nation, jumping “We are not competing for and incorporating — the mod- (church) is to reach lost people Matovina, who is also a con- els offered by Protestants. to help them become disciples, sultant to the diocese, credited and then to help disciples be- San Bernardino Bishop Ger- WHO ARE IN THE PEWS? New business model come growing disciples,” wrote ald R. Barnes with recogniz- In 2013, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate Father Michael White, a the authors, who have since ing and embracing this group released a study entitled “Views from the Pews: Parishio- Maryland pastor who was as- published a second book, “Tools of Catholics who belong to the ner Evaluations of Parish Life in the United States.” When signed to a declining parish for Rebuilding: 75 Really, Re- movement marked by a close participants were asked to identify themselves, this is how outside Baltimore in the late ally Practical Ways to Make sense of community, openness they responded: 1990s, tried without much suc- Your Parish Better” (Ave Maria to spontaneity, and emotional cess to reinvigorate the Church Press, $16.95). “When evange- expressiveness in worship and of the Nativity in Timonium. lization is front and center, the community prayer. Father White, with the help of community and the congrega- Charismatic Catholics are youth leader Tom Corcoran, tion are better served.” noted to be open to the charisms began turning around their of the Holy Spirit, such as parish five years into the effort Know the market prophecy, speaking in tongues Active Catholic when they looked to the Prot- Taking another page out of and healing. While Matovina since birth estant megachurches that were the Protestant church playbook, said some bishops are “leery” of drawing large crowds. it can also be helpful for Catho- this movement, Bishop Barnes 74% Corcoran and Father White lic churches to identify and tap is not. have literally written the book into their particular markets. John Andrews, director Returned Catholic on how to prevent the flock For example, in the Diocese for communications for the from jumping the fence. of San Bernardino, California, diocese, told OSV that Bishop 11% eir how-to manual, “Re- the population of self-identified Barnes even has gone so far as built: e Story of a Catholic Catholics in the diocese has to engage the Office of Charis- Parish — Awakening the Faith- grown 600 percent since its matic Renewal in recognition Catholic ful, Reaching the Lost, Making founding in 1978. As in Dallas, that some Hispanic Catholics convert Church Matter” (Ave Maria it’s primarily Spanish-speaking prefer a more charismatic wor- Press, $17.95), tells the story of Catholics who are driving that ship more in tune with some 11% how they learned from mega- growth. of the thriving Pentecostal churches and adopted business “With Hispanic and English churches in the area. principles to build a church that speaking parishioners, there And the diocese’s outreach drew people into it. is a dynamic,” Timothy Mato- is not just limited to Hispanics, Inactive Catholic Non-Catholic ey adopted the “purpose- vina, the executive director of but also includes Oceanic and driven church” philosophy of the Institute for Latino Studies 2% 2% evangelical pastor Rick War- and History of Christianity at Continued on Page 6 6A FEBRUARY , NEWS ANALYSIS OUR SUNDAY VISITOR You can’t keep the faith unless you give it away.

A small group converses during the Diocese of San Bernardino’s Youth Christian Leadership Training event. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of San Bernardino Continued from Page 5 Faith formation and em- you give someone to serve their powerment of the laity Church, the more alive and vi- Asian Catholics, including Fili- It may sound simple, but brant it will become. rough pinos, who are gaining in num- teaching the Faith and empow- the work of the Holy Spirit, we bers, Andrews said. ering the laity already invested have experienced this in our in serving the Church can be an diocese.” Capitalize on seasonal effective way to evangelize and opportunity retain Catholics who may oth- What they can find It could be argued that erwise dri away. nowhere else the Catholic Church shines “ings like evangelism for Finally, when it comes to ID#T1578, 176 pp., $19.95 brighter than any others dur- adults and faith formation are winning fallen-away Catholics ing the penetential seasons of critical to a church,” Andrews back from Protestant churches, at’s a fact. To be a Christian is to be an evangelizer. Advent and Lent — times when said. “You need to renew your there’s nothing more basic and Catholics naturally feel called relationship with Jesus Christ more effective than relying sim- When the Catholic Church calls us to a “New to their faith-based roots. As a every day.” ply on the beauty, richness and Evangelization,” that’s simply a reminder to us of what result, there’s perhaps no better e diocese has developed truth of the Faith. has always been true. time to reach out to fallen-away evangelical and adult faith for- Catholics who perhaps have Catholics. mation groups as well as a pas- dried away “come back be- e good news is: you can do it — you can evangelize Back in the Diocese of Dal- toral juvenile ministry, which, cause they miss what the Cath- — and Scott Hahn shows you how. las, Sister eresa, who has led through a partnership with olic Church has — the sacra- efforts during the past five years the national fundraising orga- mental aspect of our Church,” In this very practical “mission manual” Dr. Hahn equips to invite lapsed Catholics back nization Catholic Extension, is Sister eresa said. you with: to the Church, said that she is funding a staff position in the Because of this, Sister e- responding to the call of Dal- diocese for outreach to young resa added that the “grass is • A guide to understanding what the New las Bishop Kevin Farrell for “a Hispanic adults. e leader- always greener” mentality that Evangelization is, and who it’s really for grassroots, welcoming, hos- ship programs in the San Ber- lures Catholics away doesn’t • A roadmap that leads you to where it all happens pitable approach to open our nardino diocese are producing always having staying power. doors” — especially during catechists, youth ministers, di- “We oentimes see people who (hint: it’s closer than you think) the penitential and highly vis- rectors of religious education leave the Catholic Church for a • A simple, beautiful message to share – in words and ible seasons of Advent and Lent and coordinators of sacristans, while and go to an evangelical actions — when “people are thinking Andrews said. church come back,” she added. about their faith and receiving e people who come to the Once they’re back, though, You don’t need esoteric knowledge. 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Airforce Our Sunday Visitor Maureen M ACP48114036 10 x 13 Liz H Catholic Chaplin – Lisa V – Kelly G OUR SUNDAY VISITOR NEWS ANALYSIS FEBRUARY , 9A SAINTHOOD CAUSE Slain Archbishop Romero to be beatified Vatican arms the outspoken critic of El Salvador’s Over the following three years, he preached frequently about government was killed out of hatred for the Faith the injustices that marked Sal- vadoran society. In homilies By Barry Hudock tary regime. that were broadcast live and Bringing an end to one of When Romero was named listened to attentively by huge the most vexing saint-related archbishop of San Salvador, numbers of people, he called debates of the past half-centu- many saw the move as favor- the rich to conversion, reported ry, Pope Francis formally has able to the ruling class. He was human rights abuses and atroc- recognized the martyrdom of studious and even-handed, ities that happened week aer Archbishop Oscar Romero and maintaining good relations week, and spoke of the presence set the stage for the slain arch- with many business leaders. of Jesus in the suffering of the bishop’s beatification. But he also had a strong track Salvadoran people. In a per- A date for the beatification record of caring for the poor sonal letter, he asked President has not been set, but it will take among his flock. Whatever his Jimmy Carter to end American place in San Salvador, the capi- stance at his installation, it cer- support of the Salvadoran mili- tal of El Salvador, where Rome- tainly developed dramatically a tary. ro served as archbishop before month later, with the assassina- Many saw in his words the his death. tion of Father Grande, a priest influence of liberation theology, Making the announcement of the archdiocese and longtime a controversial brand of theol- at a Feb. 4 Vatican news confer- friend of Archbishop Romero. ogy. But there was no single ence, Archbishop Vincenzo Pa- Any reticence he might have version of liberation theology; glia, postulator of Archbishop had about speaking in defense some of it was perfectly con- Archbishop Oscar Romero will be beatified in El Salvador at an Romero’s cause, called him “a of the poor and criticizing those sistent with Church teaching undetermined date, according to the Vatican. CNS photo pastor who gave his life for his who wielded control of Salva- while other approaches were ment of his death. But others, the progress of Archbishop people” and said his beatifica- doran society disappeared. e more problematic. including some Vatican offi- Romero’s cause picked up tion would be “an extraordi- change has sometimes been Archbishop Romero re- cials, were more hesitant about steam. Hours aer a meeting nary gi for the entire Church.” called “Rutilio’s miracle.” ceived death threats and, as offering such recognition. with the pope a month aer Paglia also announced, un- his personal journal entries in- e reasons for this are com- his election, Archbishop Paglia expectedly, the formal opening Speaking out dicate, feared for his own life. plex and not always clear. Msgr. commented in a homily, “Today of the beatification cause of an- Father Grande was a pastor But he refused to take what Rafael Urrutia, chancellor of ... the cause for the beatification other Salvadoran priest, Father who helped form local com- some thought would have been the Archdiocese of San Salva- of Archbishop Romero was un- Rutilio Grande, who was a key munities of laypeople who a more prudent approach. His dor, told Our Sunday Visitor blocked.” figure in Romero’s own story. met regularly to pray, read the killing came the day aer a that officials were hesitant to On Jan. 8, a theological com- Bible, celebrate Mass and dis- homily, also broadcast live, in beatify Archbishop Romero mission of the Congregation Elevation to archbishop cuss justice issues. He vocally which he spoke directly to the while those he had criticized for the Causes of Saints voted Archbishop Oscar Romero challenged the repression of members of the Salvadoran were still alive and unwilling unanimously that Archbishop was shot dead while celebrat- the poor by the nation’s elite. military, insisting in the name to offer any encouragement to Romero’s killing had been caring Mass on March 24, 1980, On March 12, 1977, he was as- of God that they refuse to fol- supporters of liberation the- ried out “in odium fidei,” that is, by a right-wing death squad re- sassinated by gunmen who low orders that were against ology, which was under close out of hatred for the Faith, a key portedly commissioned by the fired upon a car he was driving, God’s law (see sidebar). Vatican scrutiny throughout element for official recognition Salvadoran military. His death carrying several other people. the 1980s. At the Feb. 4 news by the Church as a martyr. Pope brought to an end his role in a Two of his passengers were also Path toward beatification conference, Archbishop Paglia Francis approved the recogni- dramatic and complex story killed. Many viewed Archbishop suggested that negative reports tion Feb. 3, and the news con- that included strong elements Father Grande’s death moved Romero as a martyr and vener- about Archbishop Romero the ference came the following day. of faith, social unrest and poli- Archbishop Romero intensely. ated his memory from the mo- Vatican had received, some of “Romero was a sort of proto- tics. But the bloody Salvadoran which accused him of doctrinal martyr, a first martyr among civil war that followed would ROMERO’S LAST HOMILY errors, also hindered the beati- the new martyrs of our time,” not end for another 12 years. On March 23, 1980, the day before he was shot and killed, fication cause. Paglia said at the briefing. When Romero was named Archbishop Oscar Romero delivered a homily that called Still, Pope John Paul II, dur- “Romero obviously chose to archbishop of San Salvador in upon the military soldiers to act according to their own ing a 1983 pastoral visit to El live the Faith of the Church as it 1977, his country was already conscience. Here is an excerpt: Salvador, insisted, against the flowed from Vatican II, attend- in turmoil. Salvadoran soci- will of the national govern- ing to peace and justice and the ety was dominated by a small “I would like to make a special appeal to the men of the ment, on visiting Archbishop truth of the Gospel.” group of wealthy families who army, and specifically to the ranks of the National Guard, Romero’s grave at San Salva- Paglia also noted the consis- controlled almost all of the use- the police and the military. Brothers, you come from our own dor’s cathedral, waiting outside tency of Archbishop Romero’s ful farmland, while most other people. You are killing your own brother peasants when any for someone to unlock the door witness with Pope Francis’ in- citizens lived in grinding pov- human order to kill must be subordinate to the law of God when he showed up. Pope Bene- sistent call for “a Church that erty. Efforts by peasants to pro- which says, ‘Thou shalt not kill.’ No soldier is obliged to obey dict XVI said publicly in 2007 is poor and for the poor.” With mote land reform had been met an order contrary to the law of God. No one has to obey an that he thought Archbishop his coming beatification, Arch- with violent opposition by the immoral law. It is high time you recovered your consciences Romero was “worthy of beati- bishop Romero will stand as a government’s military regime. fication.” And in the Vatican more prominent example of and obeyed your consciences rather than a sinful order. The Catholic priests and cat- news conference, Archbishop what it can mean to respond to Church, the defender of the rights of God, of the law of echists who taught the com- Paglia revealed that Pope Bene- such a call. mon people about human dig- God, of human dignity, of the person, cannot remain silent dict had taken steps to move nity and God’s love for the poor before such an abomination. ... In the name of God, in the Archbishop Romero’s cause Barry Hudock is the author were perceived as radical and name of this suering people whose cries rise to heaven forward just prior to his resig- of “Struggle, Condemnation, subversive. Some were being more loudly each day, I implore you, I beg you, I order you in nation from the papacy in 2013. Vindication: John Courtney Mur- kidnapped and killed by death the name of God: stop the repression.” Following the election of ray’s Journey toward Vatican II” squads supported by the mili- Pope Francis in March 2013, (Liturgical Press, $19.95). 10A FEBRUARY , NEWS ANALYSIS OUR SUNDAY VISITOR CONVERSATION The role of secularism in society, the Church Philosopher Charles Taylor poses the question: How you may have something that logically fulfills the require- CONFERENCE ON SECULARISM can we live together in the most human way? ments of secularism, but you What: Renewing the Church In a Secular Age: Holistic Dia- know it’s headed for the wreck- logue and Kenotic Vision By Michael Swan this kind of treatment. is is ing yard if those are the condi- Fi y years a er the Second not to say there should be a law tions of your society. Where: Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome Vatican Council, the Catholic forbidding it. at gets us into When: March 4-5 Church still has some heavy all sorts of problems. I’m just OSV: When you’re writing thinking to do. Not surpris- saying that you’re justified in about secularism, you say it is Schedule: To view the complete schedule go to www.crvp. ingly, Cardinal Gianfranco saying to people who published built upon a sense of individu- org/conf/2015/rome.html Ravasi is eager to do it. e those Danish cartoons, “that alism, that of a sense of who we polymath president of the Pon- was a bad move.” are as individuals that really tifical Council for Culture has e other consideration is arose with the modern era. You more and more importance. In 1869 and the Syllabus of Errors, organized a conference at the prudential. If you are going to say that in modern society, we the case of Syria, it was savagely or you take as your baseline the Pontifical Gregorian Univer- contribute to the sense of mar- work out who we are for our- persecuted by the older (Hafez) 1930s, or even almost yesterday. sity with participation of the ginalization of these people selves. I wonder whether the vi- al-Assad and so on. In the case e world has changed. Council for Research in Val- (Europe’s Muslim minority), olence and extremism we have of Israel, you could very easily ere is this de facto plu- ues and Philosophy, to discuss you’re going to contribute to a seen in the Muslim world that is see how the Palestine Libera- rality of spiritual positions or secularism. e conference situation that could produce reacting against Western secu- tion Organization lost ground antispiritual positions or the has the grand title, “Renewing what happened (in Paris). is larism, is that really a rejection for a while to Hamas. And whole mix of them. We have to the Church In a Secular Age: kind of marginalization is one of this kind of individualism? Hamas was originally a branch ask the question, “How can we Holistic Dialogue and Kenotic in which young kids grow- of the Muslim Brotherhood. So live together in the most human Vision.” Among the Catholic ing up feel very strongly. en Taylor: Just what are people you have a dynamic here which way?” at is a question that intellectuals partici- somebody comes like bin Laden reacting to? is an identity dynamic, capable someone who is moved by the pating is the Cana- along from one of What do they deny? ere is a of being coded in different ways Gospel really has very powerful dian philosopher these terrible or- complex discourse here. What (either religiously or in nation- motivations to ask. Charles Taylor of ganizations saying they’re saying is that, “ere alist politics). What really is necessary, I McGill University. “You’ve got to stand is this alien mode of living — e whole phenomenon is think, is breaking out of what Taylor is the au- up, and this is the which is called democracy, lib- not centrally about people ob- I want to call the Christendom thor of “e Secu- only thing a real eralism, whatever — which is jectively reading the Quran. mode. at is, we the people lar Age,” winner of person, a real man, being foisted on us. ey (the ere’s something else going on from Latin Christendom, which the Kyoto Prize and can do.” e terrible West) are trying to make us here — something else that vio- includes Europe and derived the Templeton Prize organizations are over to be like them. We have to lates one of the basic conditions peoples — Protestant, Catho- and a member of the going to have some fight back against this.” of secularism. I’m talking about lic and so on — we all emerged Order of Canada. success. at is a very identity-cen- political conditions now, and from the centuries-long devel- Taylor spoke with I would not say tered argument. ey’re really existential conditions, meaning opment of Christendom. at Our Sunday Visi- Taylor this in Paris today, saying, “Our identity is being respect for the other, and real is a whole civilization, a society tor in January, just days a er but Charlie Hebdo helped con- attacked.” knowledge about the other, and with art and culture and politi- the Charlie Hebdo massacre in tribute to a situation — not the On another level, of course, an ability to open up and learn cal forms, which are seen to be Paris. cause of it, but they were part they claim their identity con- about other people something derived from the Gospel — sup- of the situation — where this nects with some objective truth you didn’t already know. at posedly, right? e idea that this Our Sunday Visitor: Europe kind of recruitment of the kind about the universe, about God of course is totally rejected. is the way one has to go if one has been shaken by the recent of people who came in and did and so on. e really powerful As long as that is rejected, you is Christian, and that the move events in Paris. Freedom of that shooting becomes easier. rhetoric is the claim that they don’t have a clear path to a dem- toward fulfilling the kingdom speech, the obligations of citi- I don’t think the excuse that, believe in God as portrayed ocratic society. of God is extending this more zenship and more are being de- “Well, we caricature the pope in the Quran, etc. But the re- and more through the missions bated in the wake of the Char- and we caricature that,” really ally operative mobilization is OSV: It wasn’t so long ago and so on, has been really badly lie Hebdo murders. What does cuts it. an idea very much like any na- that the French ideal of secu- damaged by the growth of our Charlie Hebdo teach us about tionalist mobilization. It’s very lar, democratic society — what very plural society. Pluralism is secularism? OSV: Doesn’t the secular powerful. (It says) “We are be- the French call laïcité — was seemingly unstoppable. state, the modern project of ing screwed over by these awful seen by the Church as the worst We have to rethink the Charles Taylor: I have to secularism, depend on a neutral people who are trying to make threat to Christian life there whole position of the Church preface this by saying I have public space where our outrage us over, and we have to fight could be. And now we have, in in our time. We have to think always been strongly critical and self-defense and our opin- back. It’s gotten so bad that we Pope Benedict XVI’s final state- of it more in analogy of what it of Charlie Hebdo for, for in- ions, offensive or otherwise, are have to fight back with these ex- ment out of the extraordinary is like in India and Africa and stance, reproducing the Danish confined to talking? treme means.” synod on the Middle East, this China, where there isn’t the re- cartoons years ago, and so on. If you look at the history of endorsement of democracy and motest possibility of these so- e question is why? ere are Taylor: It does presuppose the Arab world, it makes you secularism as the one thing that cieties being made over on the two reasons we have to think public space, but that’s all it think. is feeling of being at- can save us — the only way to model of Constantine. about here. Number one is a presupposes. Logically, it pre- tacked and colonized and con- guarantee Christian survival in e voice of Church has to human consideration of the supposes neutral public space. trolled by the West was first of the Middle East. What has hap- be one voice, de facto one voice, predicament of minorities who But you always have to think in all taken up in a purely national- pened in Catholicism that we among many. It has to live with are dumped on in their societ- politics of what the conditions ist way by Arab nationalists un- now are holding a conference in others in a way that is consis- ies — dumped on, excluded and are in which something can der (Gamal Abdel) Nasser, the Rome to talk about secularism tent with the Gospel, which I so on. actually be a success. To have Baath Parties and so on. eir and what we might contribute think does not include taking e Danish (cartoons of Mu- a neutral public space where failure, or perceived failure, to to a secular state? over at gunpoint and forcing hammad) case is absurd. e people are snarling at each oth- get their societies moving fed people into positions they can’t 100,000 very much marginal- er, wondering how they can get into a shi where the already Taylor: e world has very accept and so on. ized Muslims (in Holland) felt the better of each other — if you existing Muslim Brotherhood deeply changed, whether you We have to rethink also from terrible when they were given have that kind of public space, movements began to take on take as your baseline as 1800, or the Church’s point of view what OUR SUNDAY VISITOR NEWS ANALYSIS FEBRUARY , 11A it means to live in a world where ism? Or can we just sit back and Union not mentioning Chris- there’s something like this no- let society work it out for itself? tianity. at debate was waged tion of authenticity, where on a very high level, with Pope broadly people are seeking to Taylor: No. If we feel that the Benedict XVI taking a strong have intuitions of the spiritual proper Gospel-inspired way of stand. life that speak to them. ose living with our compatriots is Is there a legitimate role for kinds of people have to also this kind of regime we’re talk- a set of thoughts that says ex- have their place in the Church ing about, where no particular cessive secularism, secularism if they have the sense that “Yes, position owns the government that rejects God, that rejects re- something speaks to me in the and where we are also not liv- ligious thought, is an encroach- Gospel” and they want to de- ing in ghettos but are trying ment? Is it legitimate to be wor- velop this. ey ought to have to understand each other, then ried by secularism that rejects their place in the Church as no. We ought to say what we religion? well. believe. In other words, the Church Taylor: Only if that kind of can’t simply be an ideologi- OSV: To get back to the secularism makes a bid to take cal bastion where a whole set events in Paris, can violence over the state, or the running of of decisions have already been simply derail all that? Can it society. at is a kind of laïcité made about what human life make it really impossible to that is just as unacceptable as is about, and unless you accept talk about a tolerant, pluralist the established Church would those, you’re not really part of society if people are shooting be. us. at has got to change. e each other? penny has dropped about this OSV: I think many of the in various parts of the Vatican. Taylor: Yes. It makes it im- people who write letters to the Of course, Francis helps tre- possible to realize it, because editor decrying secularism, mendously. what I said about Charlie Heb- they’re reacting against intel- do contributing to the kind lectuals who have dominated OSV: ere are plenty of of climate where this kind of public debate and can tell them Catholics who say, “Wait a thing happens is true in spades what is acceptable thought and minute, I like Christendom. of the reaction. Because now, what is not. ey complain Christendom was good for a er everybody saying “Je Suis about elites. Are those people me. It confirmed my sense of Charlie” and so on, they’ve be- legitimately worried about peo- a Church that was real in the come martyrs in a way. And I ple like you? world, that had something real understand why. It’s terrible to say, where there were real what happened to them. Abso- Taylor: ey probably are boundaries and a sense of who lutely terrible. Nobody deserves worried about people like me. I we are.” Are these people who People light candles as they gather in Paris to commemorate the that. On the other hand, unless don’t see the legitimacy. We are wish for the reassertion of an victims and condemn the killings at oces of Charlie Hebdo, a really big work is done by po- actually gradually winning that old identity, are they totally de- satirical newspaper, Jan. 7. CNS photo litical leadership and spiritual kind of debate in the general luded? Do they know nothing? leadership here, it could lead to public. without attacking each other, ness is an interest we have in more targeting of Muslims. You know, 20 years ago, 30 Taylor: No. ere’s a real condemning each other, blam- common with our secular or years ago, there was a secular- value in that. Look at what it is ing each other and so on. atheist compatriots. Just like OSV: At the conference in ization thesis. It said that mo- to be a Christian at any time in I don’t have a formula. But it within the Church, we both Rome, what do you expect? dernity naturally and inevitably the world. We’re all very power- can only come about through have an interest in encouraging What do you hope comes out of brought about unbelief and the fully inspired by some elements real exchange, where people this kind of culture of exchange that? decline of religion. And now of our past. Great saints like bring up what they find very between these two tendencies. just about nobody believes that. Francis of Assisi or moments moving in the images they have ere’s a very strong common Taylor: I just hope that we People still believe. Some are when the Christian commu- of the Church, where we talk interest here. can get a better understanding very unhappy about that, so nity has really been at its best, about it. It’s very hard to see of each other. e group that’s you have the angry reaction of or moments when, for instance, how, but the aim of being able OSV: Cardinal Ravasi, in going is a very impressive group people like (Richard) Dawkins we campaigned against slavery, to live together is clearly an aim his title for this conference, of Catholic intellectuals. because they confidently ex- which was really very much a we’ve got to have. inserts the word “kenotic.” He pected that to happen. ey’re Christian and mainly Protes- speaks of the “kenotic vision.” OSV: Is this conference real- understandably very put out tant-dominated campaign back OSV: is aim of living to- Of course by kenosis we mean ly just going to reiterate things that it didn’t. there in the UK. We’re all in- gether, both as a Church and Christ’s self-emptying. It’s been Catholic intellectuals have been e idea that religion is all a spired by the long past. But it as a society, does it require us held up through history as an saying for the last half-century? thing of the past and so on, you may not simply be the past in to make common cause with ideal for the Christian life, that Do we need something more hear that less and less. our own civilization. I’m also secularism? we must empty ourselves. Does than this? very inspired by reading the that self-emptying teach us OSV: Our readers are not Syrian Fathers. I’m inspired, Taylor: In some respects it something about how to live in Taylor: We need something philosophy professors. Is there frankly, by certain Eastern Or- does. We want to nourish the a plural society? more than this. is whole a way of translating this con- thodox thinkers. We all have kinds of relations I was talking agenda — bringing the two ten- ference that talks about holistic that. ere are some fine, great about earlier that actually sus- Taylor: I think yes, definite- dencies together, helping them dialogue and kenotic vision and moments in the Christendom tain secularism, as against sim- ly. One of the things people of to live together — is something brings in all of these full profes- story that can’t be denied. ply thinking about principles. Christian faith can contribute that has to be a major goal of sors from universities around e only thing I’m saying is We can only get there if we have to our (society) is this kenotic the magisterium. It’s not just a the world? Is there a way of that it can’t be the model for to- a kind of exchange across the orientation, which can foster few Catholic intellectuals. So making this matter to ordinary day. I have a great deal of sym- boundary of believers and un- ways of being, of reaching out, if we could help that to come Catholics? pathy for people who really are believers — a dialogue in which that really will disarm hatred about in some way, that would living on in this sense of inspi- we nourish a sense of respect and distrust and deeply impress be a very great forward step. But Taylor: I think there is. I ration from the past. e really and understanding for what is other people. Again, Francis is of course, it’s not the only one. think Francis is doing that. big challenge is how people who admirable in the other’s posi- the example. have that kind of inspiration tion, even if we reject certain OSV: ere was this whole Michael Swan is associate editor and people who I’m calling the of its elements. Developing that OSV: Does the Church need battle in Europe about the of The Catholic Register. He seekers today can live together culture of exchange and open- to pronounce itself on secular- constitution of the European writes from Toronto. 12A FEBRUARY , FEATURE OUR SUNDAY VISITOR ADVOCACY Interfaith small groups strengthen marriage Grassroots CanaVox movement brings advocates of wants to understand CanaVox topics is so she can then help CANAVOX’S PRINCIPLES traditional marriage together for education, support form her children’s character. On its website (canavox.com), the organization said it “I want my kids to be flu- engages “in conversations with others about our marriage By Susan Klemond complex issues.” ent in each of these languages, culture with a cheerful, solution-focused and forward-look- Looking for a way to build CanaVox gives participants these topics, so their character ing attitude.” It then lists the following seven items under a strong marriage culture, in a chance to talk about marriage is formed not in running from the heading “What we cheer for”: 2013 eight moms created a fo- topics with people they trust these issues but being fully en- rum for discussion on marriage where it’s safe for their argu- gaged in them so they’re well 1. Faithful marriages 6. Rights of parents as and related topics that has peo- ments to be heard, Newman versed in what it takes to be a primary educators ple talking — and taking action said. good person and member of so- 2. Friendship — all over the country. “We want to make people ciety.” 7. Religious liberty CanaVox seeks to educate feel safe when they’re discuss- 3. Rights of children people on what marriage being topics like sex, and pornog- Diverse leaders tween a man and woman is and raphy is one of the topics,” she With natural law regard- 4. Kinship how it works. It fosters small said. “We want people to feel ing marriage and family as groups nationwide that read safe when they’re discussing it, their common denominator, 5. Dignity of all human and discuss articles on topics and sometimes when you have CanaVox leaders are Catholic, persons including marriage and same- a group of people, there’s con- Protestant, Mormon and Mus- sex attraction, cohabitation, flict with that, there’s tension lim. pornography and third-party and discomfort.” CanaVox leaders’ diversity Shutterstock reproduction. Participants in 14 e goal is to open doors for contributes to finding more states are sharing what they’re conversation, said Ellen Con- of the truth, said Newman, a learning with their friends, nolly, a leader who is Catholic Catholic who started the web- families and communities. and lives with her family in site AnonymousUs.org, which e organization got its Falls Church, Virginia. “A lot features the stories of people name from combining Cana, of people don’t have a venue in who have experiences of third- (as in, the biblical wedding which they can talk freely about party reproduction. “In find- feast) and vox, the Latin word these issues.” ing the truth, diversity is key for voice. because ... we’ll only succeed “We’re hoping to resuscitate Marriage is key about finding the truth about and revive people who already CanaVox focuses on mar- our common humanity when believe in marriage and give riage because it’s the lynch pin we source from a diverse group them something to do,” said Al- for everything, Connolly said. of people.” ana Newman, a CanaVox lead- Marriage affects many is- It’s a delightful surprise, to er who lives in Lake Charles, sues, agreed Katy Faust, a leader come together on core truth, Louisiana, with her family and who hosts a small group in her said Charles Steffes, a Mormon hosts a reading group. “We‘re Seattle home. “ e reason why who said his faith is one reason not trying to talk the oppos- I’m such a huge marriage ad- he is leading a small group. “It’s ing team into changing their vocate is because I care about exciting to see people of differ- mind. We’re trying to build homelessness, child trafficking, ent faiths coming together on community around people who early sexual activity, poverty an issue as critical as the fam- read personal testimonies, it other side, particularly that already know what marriage is and high incarceration rates. ily.” just puts a beating heart to it,” marriage is only a religious in- but maybe they’re just feeling Marriage is sort of the silver CanaVox “lets us share some she said. “So it’s not just this stitution and there’s no way to a little timid and beat down. bullet that, if you can strength- of the ideas and evidences and black-and-white statistic or defend marriage outside of a We’re trying to put new oxygen en the marriage culture, you are support of marriage,” said Stef- study; you know how to engage religious conversation. For my into them and get them off their going to take such a huge bite fes, who leads a group in Hol- and lovingly communicate with generation to hear that there couches perhaps once a month.” out of all these other social ills.” laday, Utah. “It helps us review people who, whether you know actually are secular, scientific, Intrinsic to CanaVox’s mis- how to share those evidences it or not, are going through or philosophical answers to the Save haven sion are the rights of children with our friends and fam- have gone through these is- reason behind marriage, it’s Leaders say the groups are who should not be treated as ily that may not have the same sues.” really exciting, and it finally a safe place to share views now commodities, said Faust, who is viewpoint on marriage.” CanaVox leaders and partici- gives us a way to talk with our unpopular in the broader cul- Baptist. “We have looked at this It’s important to give people pants are also finding secular friends.” ture. from a religious liberty stand- tools to talk about marriage, arguments to defend marriage One friendship and in-depth CanaVox is a grassroots point in the past, but the piece Hunsaker said. “We had a lot and other topics. “‘Because discussion at a time, CanaVox movement for those who might to me that gets lost sometimes of friends who believed in mar- God said so’ is not so effective,” leaders hope to reach hearts be too introverted to attend in the debate is the rights of riage but did not have the tools Faust said. “Whether or not you and minds on key marriage and a public marriage event, said children.” to defend it, and so a lot of them serve God and love him, this is family issues. David Hunsaker, a Mormon CanaVox appeals to many were starting to question their a statistical and biological real- “If we can help people estab- who lives with his family in people, including moms who beliefs on marriage and their ity that kids come from a man lish a successful marriage, then Salt Lake City and helps start can’t work full-time but want stance on the issue of man- and woman and do best when we’ve been successful,” Hunsa- CanaVox groups in western to contribute on these issues, woman marriage.” they’re raised by a man and ker said. states. “A lot of people who are Newman said. “You have a net- woman.” “Even if the law doesn’t shy and would not come to a work in your community so Secular arguments Many millennials haven’t change, we can help individu- rally will come to a meeting and that when something comes up, Small-group participants heard arguments on marriage, als change their own attitudes they’ll listen, their hearts will like a piece of legislation, you’ve learn about evidence for mar- and Hunsaker, a millennial, is about marriage, and then we’ve be changed and they’ll choose got 20 people who are willing to riage by reading academic ar- glad to have scientific explana- been successful.” to get involved in their own way do something right then, right ticles paired with related per- tions to share with friends. because they have a safe en- there.” sonal stories, Connolly said. “We are constantly bom- Susan Klemond writes from vironment to talk about these Connolly said one reason she “Having gone through or barded by messages from the Minnesota. 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He guides the humble to uring the season of justice ...” Lent,” Pope Francis Jesus, of course, was not a “Dsaid on Ash Wednesday last sinner. But he was perfectly year, “the Church issues two humble, oriented completely to important invitations: to have the will of the Father. Prior to a greater awareness of the re- his temptation in the desert — a demptive work of Christ; and time that forms the framework to live out one’s baptism with for the 40 days of Lent — Je- deeper commitment.” Con- sus had been baptized by John. templating the gi of salvation, “You are my beloved Son,” the the Holy Father explained, re- Father declared, “with you I am quires “an attitude well pleased” (Mk of thanksgiving to FEB. , 1:9-11). Immedi- God for all that he FIRST SUNDAY ately, the Spirit has given us ...” OF LENT “drove him out We are o en GN : into the desert.” Father Jeery Kirby, the vicar of vocations in the Diocese of Charleston, S.C., speaks to young tempted — and I e humble Son, Diocese of Charleston photo PS : , , adults at a Theology on Tap event in Charleston on Jan. 13. use that word on having purified purpose — to ap- PT : the waters through By Marge Fenelon to remain single and serve the life, their availability and expe- proach Lent with MK : his baptism, would A er giving a homily on Church in that capacity. rience offer much more. Single an attitude of directly confront vocations, Father Jeffrey Kir- “When we talk about single Catholics are a rich resource dread, resignation and a sort of sin and Satan in the arena of by, vicar of vocations for the Catholics, we must distinguish for leadership, ideas and com- sour piety. On the surface, this a world desperate for spiritual Diocese of Charleston, South between transient and perma- munity building. eir work makes sense, as Lent is a sort of hope and sustenance. Carolina, was approached by nent single Catholics,” Father experience and interests give spiritual boot camp in which While in the desert, Jesus a member of the congrega- Kirby said. “Transient single them expertise in areas that we break from our usual rou- prayed and fasted; that is, he tion. e woman was grateful Catholics are those who are are valuable to the entire par- tine, distance ourselves from communed with the Father for Father Kirby’s inspiration single because they are still ish. the world in certain ways and in the wilderness, as he did but was disappointed by one searching for their spouse or “ey may have a specialty seek to restore spiritual rigor. throughout his public ministry thing. “Father, you missed my are discerning the religious or cra that they are an expert But if we do not approach Lent (Mk 1:35). He abstained from vocation,” she told him. She life or ordination. Permanent at that can be of benefit to the with joy, rooted in our baptism, earthly food so he might focus was single. single Catholics are those who parish or diocese,” said Jen- the season will not yield nearly on heavenly food. And that Father Kirby took the wom- are single by choice, and this nifer Brown, coordinator of as much fruit as it should. food, as Jesus told the disciples an’s words to heart and made can include those of same-sex evangelization and disciple- “e Church welcomes the a er he had spoken to the Sa- certain never to omit the sin- attraction living chastely.” ship for Immaculate Heart Lenten spring with a spirit of maritan woman, “is to do the gle vocation again in one of Although distinguishing of Mary parish in Lansing, exultation,” declared Ortho- will of the one who sent me and his talks. In fact, he began us- between transient and perma- Michigan. “at can be any- dox theologian Father omas to finish his work” (Jn 4:34). ing the phrase “single for the nent singles is helpful, Emily thing from being a lawyer to Hopko in “e Lenten Spring” Noah was saved through Lord” in his reference to single Burds, director of youth and woodworking or speaking on (St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, the flood because he trusted in Catholics, and that term has young adult ministries at the topics of faith or training oth- 1998). “She greets the time of God’s promise, choosing ho- caught on and spread to other Basilica of St. Josephat in Mil- ers in public speaking.” repentance with the expectan- liness over earthly pleasures. dioceses. waukee, cautions against la- Additionally, Brown cites cy and enthusiasm of a child Jesus brought salvation by “ere are men and women beling or pigeonholing them Catholic singles’ contagious entering into a new and excit- choosing the Father’s will over (who are) called to a particular into stereotypes. “I think it’s excitement for the Faith as an ing experience.” at sense of the devil’s lies. He suffered for mission in the single state,” he very important to recognize asset. “eir energy and excite- expectancy is heard in today’s sins, St. Peter taught, that he said. “ey answer the univer- that we are all human beings, ment for the Faith, especially if reading from Genesis, which might lead us to God. Noah was sal call to holiness just as much living, loving and journeying they are on the younger side, is describes God establishing a “saved through water,” Peter as the other states of life. It’s a through this life together, re- valuable. ey want to grow, covenant with Noah, a covenant writes, “is prefigured bap- misconception that if there are gardless of the vocation we’ve and they want to love what the filled with promise and life: “I tism, which saves you now.” e no vows, there’s no vocation.” chosen,” she said. “ose who Church loves and they want to will establish my covenant with waters of baptism wash away sin are Catholic and single are learn how to bring it to oth- you, that never again shall all and also purify us through the Transient and permanent immensely valuable. What’s ers!” bodily creatures be destroyed power of the Holy Spirit. e Although being a single beautiful is that a person who Single Catholics have many by the waters of a flood ...” desert of Lent challenges our at- Catholic is nothing new to the is single can bring their dis- gi s for the Church, but one While most covenants were tachment to this world and also Church, Father Kirby points cernment, their seeking, their capacity in which they excel is based on the reciprocal promis- provides us true food, prepar- out that the rise of the ecclesial longings into the Church.” building community. es of both parties, the covenant ing us for the life to come. at movements in the years since Pete Burak, director of with Noah was one-sided and is cause for joy and exultation! the Second Vatican Coun- Valuable members the young adult ministry unconditional. God hates sin, cil has in turn given rise to a While their state of life of- “i.d.9:16,” which stands for but that is because sin is always, Carl E. Olson is the editor of greater presence of Catholics ten allows them more time and Intentional Disciples (1 Cor- at it core, a rejection of life, love Catholic World Report. who make a promise to Christ energy to contribute to parish inthians) 9:16, sees this on a OUR SUNDAY VISITOR FAITH FEBRUARY , 15A daily basis. e missionary WAYS TO LIVE YOUR FAITH PASTORAL ANSWERS MSGR. CHARLES POPE communities of i.d.9:16 are a blend of both single and mar- In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2000, the U.S. ried Catholics. Conference of Catholic Bishops published “Nine ways to “e singles provide the Live Your Faith as a Single Person,” which gives practical Act of restitution life to our events,” Burak said. advice for those looking to use their time and talent to The Catechism teaches that confessing to stealing “ey offer a continual chal- live out their vocation as a single Catholic. lenge to those of us who are Here is an excerpt: is not enough to gain complete absolution married to reach outside of our homes, to have some fun from 1. Make time for prayer: Reflect on the challenges of be- contrition. If this were the case, time to time, and to be more ing single and the gifts you have to oer. he might find it necessary to social. ey stretch us to reach 2. Practice forgiveness: Learn to forgive and be forgiven. withhold or delay absolution. out in a God-willed, holy way.” 3. Celebrate the Eucharist: Actively participate each Sun- Joseph’s death Feeling overlooked day; register with your parish, and if you’ve already done uestion: It is my under- In spite of their value, single so, look for ways to get more involved. Qstanding that we do not Catholics can feel overlooked 4. Live a just life: Look for ways to simplify your life and uestion: I recently repent- know the time or circumstanc- in their parishes. share what you have with others. ed of having stolen a few es surrounding St. Joseph’s “e focus for singles seems Qthings of moderate value, one death. But my children’s reli- to be on religious vocations, 5. Help the poor: Look into local service opportunities or from work and the other from gion textbook shows St. Joseph and if that isn’t a possibility, other ways your gifts can be used in service to others. an acquaintance. I was sur- in bed surrounded by Jesus and there seems to be little else (of) prised (and I guessed relieved) Mary and mentions an angel Take this opportunity to use for us,” said Katrina Eber- 6. Become a domestic church: that the priest did not mention calling him home to heaven. sole, a real estate leasing agent establish some personal traditions around holidays, special anything about making resti- What do we really know about from Charlotte, North Caro- feast days, and other celebrations or memorials. tution. Is restitution required, the death of St. Joseph? lina. “ere are single groups, 7. Share faith: Talk about God’s presence in your life with and does this matter affect my — Lori Yarsky but they are targeted toward other people; be an evangelizer. absolution? Rosenburg, Texas younger, college-aged kids — Name withheld who are vocation-picking. For 8. Join a small Christian community: Join a small faith location withheld nswer: Your initial obser- the older singles, there’s noth- group to receive support to live your faith. Avation is correct. We know ing. Everyone assumes we’re 9. Know your faith: Look for opportunities for adult faith nswer: Yes, restitution nothing about his death. e married or divorced, which, development and education. is required in matters of depiction you describe of St. in that case, we are (treated as) the .A e Catechism teaches Joseph in bed and Jesus and contagious.” that in view of commutative Mary there is a common one. Melissa Guerrero, a nov- part and having something for tor of marriage and family life justice, the reparation of the in- However, it is merely an imag- elist from Los Angeles, feels them to do — either with other for St. Joseph Parish in Ceci- justice committed requires the ined scene. It is likely given in similarly. “I think it’s wonder- singles or with other parishio- lia, Louisiana, is married with return of the stolen things to the children’s book merely as ful that the Church shows us ners.” three children. But she remem- their owner (No. 2412). a plausible answer to the sorts the beauty of vocations such bers what it was like to be a Ideally, such restitution is of questions children ask. One as religious life and marriage, ‘Take action’ Catholic single looking for the made directly to the owner, and may ponder the prudence but not all of us fall into ei- Part of the reason singles best way to serve the Church. simple embarrassment does not of “making things up” but it ther of those categories all might feel le out is that, for “God gave me so many excuse this. seems harmless enough. the time,” she said. “ere are centuries, the Church’s focus amazing opportunities to However, sometimes direct ere is a fairly consistent some people who will become has been on families, accord- serve him in others while I was restitution is not possible. Per- tradition that Joseph was an consecrated singles and some ing to Dave Cervini, president single,” she said. haps the item is gone or used older man, perhaps a widower, who have discerned their vo- and founder of New York So- “Too o en I was focused up. Perhaps the owner cannot when he was wed to Mary. If cations and feel called to mar- cial Network, which organizes on the future, overlooking the be located or has died. In such so, it makes more sense that he riage but have yet to meet their events for singles in New York needs of the people around cases, some form of indirect simply died of the effects of age future spouse. For this group City. me. e times I felt most ful- restitution is necessary. Perhaps rather than by some dramatic of people, which I fall into, I “Today there are more sin- filled as a single person were one is able to make restitution cause. is may be why the feel like there’s not much done gle people in the Church be- the times that I forgot about in kind, for example, through Scriptures do not record what to help us continually grow cause people are waiting lon- myself, my plans, my future, money worth the value of the was a normal occurrence. in our spiritual lives. I would ger to get married or have been my needs, my dreams, and damage or by extra work if e story about the angel even venture to say that we’re divorced,” he said. “Naturally, placed myself at the service of something was taken from an is not something I have ever amongst one of the most unin- they may feel like an outsider others.” employer. heard. Here, too, one can hope tentionally neglected groups.” because they feel like mostly Single Catholics who do feel us restitution seeks to re- it is presented more as what Because of this, singles can families or couples are doing overlooked should be bold and pair for the damage caused by might have happened rather be hesitant to reach out to oth- things with the Church’s al- approach their pastor about the in two ways. First, it re- than as a factual account. It ers in the parish. ready established programs.” their needs. is alerts the pas- stores to the owner, directly or seems clear enough that the an- “We can o en think the Cervini pointed out that tor to the fact that they don’t indirectly, what was taken. Sec- gels do have a role in escorting solution is making singles single Catholics who feel iso- feel valued so the parish can ond, it cancels and closes off the us to judgment and, we pray, feel more welcome when they lated should search for parish- look harder at how to correct benefits that the one who stole eventually to heaven. But here, come, but the main issue is goes that have established pro- the situation. received, which they have no too, there is no factual account ing out to them and inviting grams for singles or are open Father Kirby cites the ex- just right to go on enjoying. of such an event. them to come,” said Washing- to starting something them- ample of the single woman In terms of absolution, the ton, D.C.-based Legionaire Fa- selves. who approached him a er his priest does not grant absolution Msgr. Charles Pope is the pastor ther Matthew Schneider. “e “e biggest way that a homily on vocations. provisionally. Absolutions can- of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian in Church needs to go out to sin- single person can serve the “Step up,” said Father Kirby. not be worded: “I absolve you Washington, D.C., and writes for gles instead of waiting for them Church is to find ways to bring “Be bold and take action. Be from your sins provided that the Archdiocese of Washington, to come to the Church. I think together other Catholic singles vocal. Tell your pastor, ‘is is you do ‘X.’” D.C., blog at blog.adw.org. Send that the way that parishes can who feel the way they do so what we need as single Catho- If a priest were to hear that questions to Pastoral Answers, make singles who do come that in years to come the sin- lics,’ and then offer your help someone stole an item of signif- Our Sunday Visitor, 200 Noll feel welcome is by welcoming gles community will be just as to make that happen.” icance but was refusing to make Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750 or them. is goes beyond say- established as the culture that any form of restitution, he to [email protected]. Letters ing ‘hello’ at the front door to already exists,” he said. Marge Fenelon writes from might reasonably conclude that must be signed, but anonymity actually inviting them to take Mary Rose Verret, direc- Wisconsin. they did not have the necessary may be requested. 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LOCKWOOD OUR TAKE Brief salient observations and opinions on the news Wanted: ‘Fifty Shades’ of shame Cold, cold secularism Once again, France is providing a shining template Since the release of E.L. or the fact that so many Chris- coming from the conservative for those in the U.S. who want to push aside religion James’ “Fi y Shades of Grey” tians ... are among those going South. e movie trailer alone in 2011, Catholic writers, orga-ga” over the books. has been viewed more than 51 sistent on the century-old heri- ganizations and newspapers, According to the studio, million times on YouTube. tage of “laïcité.” Since legislated including this one, have been the film has 20 minutes of sex, And so we ask: Where is in 1905 during France’s ird speaking out against the dan- and one presumes the bond- our shame? Millions of people Republic, “laïcité” excludes reli- gers of the wildly popular age and violence are included are lining up to watch a depic- gion — in spirit, if not always in franchise, especially when it within the count. Govern- tion of sexual bondage and later law or judicial interpreta- comes to normalizing — and ment officials in Malaysia have violence that once could only tion — from any active role in even celebrating — sadomas- opted to ban the film, citing it be viewed by slinking into a e are well into Lent. Yet French public life. ochistic behavior. as more pornography than XXX video store. Now it’s cel- there is a house just a e purpose of “laïcité” in Wrote OSV columnist Te- feature film. ebrated. Encouraged. Made fewW streets away where the France when aggressively pur- resa Tomeo in 2012: “I don’t Yet in the United States, be- into an outing for group view- lighted tree still winks proudly sued is to relegate religion to know what’s worse, the fact fore the movie was released on ing. Where is our shame? from the living room window a purely private affair, never that the desensitization in our Valentine’s Day weekend (an In 2013, Pope Francis called at night, like the leg lamp from mentioned or referred to in culture is so strong that we irony in itself), presales were shame a “true Christian vir- Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas the established secular state can’t recognize pure unadul- reported at being through the tue.” What a shame that more Story.” You got to admire peo- and culture. 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Lockwood writes from Call 800-348-2440 government is particularly in- Pennsylvania. 18A FEBRUARY , PERSPECTIVES OUR SUNDAY VISITOR GOD LIVES MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remain steadfast in the Faith during times of diculty Atrocities at Auschwitz Re: “Signs of hope” (Spectator, Feb. 1). Greg Erlandson is right on. Yes, things look dismal, but I asked God, “What can I do Memories of visiting the German concentration about it — a woman in her mid-60s, limited abilities?” and I got my answer. Pray, fast, camp are still haunting — and still quite relevant say Rosaries and go to daily Mass as much as possible. God’s in charge, not us. ere is a quote from a great saint: “Do not ever lose heart when the tempest rages, place all your days. Finally extracted, survi- vors who could walk then were trust in the heart of the most gentle Jesus. Pray and, I might add, devoutly pester the taken back to their places in the divine heart,” said St. Padre Pio. hard-labor brigade. — Winifred Young I had other opportunities Port Monmouth, New Jersey to see German concentration camps from the 1940s. Know- ometimes something in- ing what I might see, I had de- Parental guidance TOPVIEWED ARTICLES side you tells you not to do clined all suggestions to visit Re: “Celebrating National thisS or that. I had this feeling a any of them. I finally went to Catholic Schools Week” The most popular stories on OSV.com this week while ago when I visited Aus- Auschwitz because I thought (Letters to the Editor, Feb. 8). included: chwitz, the infamous German I owed it to Our Sunday Visi- In response to those who Pro-life rallies march Drawn to God’s design concentration camp outside tor’s readers. I needed to be able praise the excellence of Cath- across the United States (In Focus, Jan. 25) Krakow, Poland. to describe the horror as seen olic education, I surely agree, is feeling came upon me firsthand. For three days a er being a product of it for 18 (News Analysis, Feb. 8) Devil is working hard on when the guide led me into seeing Auschwitz, I had night- years. e most influential A journey to heaven, securing end times (Special what had been the administra- mares, which has never been a people in my life are two hell, purgatory (Feature, Section, March 9) tion building. In this building, problem for me, and I had no parish priests, a Jesuit priest May 18) Understanding the ‘new among other things, the au- appetite, but on balance it was and a Sister of Providence Pope Francis says human ecology’ (News thorities dealt with prisoners worth it. I am able to speak and nun, for whom I continually economy should benefit all Analysis, Feb. 8) accused of some infraction or to write with knowledge. thank God. another. e guide showed me St. Maximilian Kolbe, of However, the primary (News Analysis, Feb. 8) How to follow God’s the rooms that had been used course, was a Polish Catholic. source of transmitting the The March blackout plan for human sexuality to interrogate prisoners, usually e overwhelming majority of Faith to me is unequivocally (Editorial, Feb. 8) using three easy words (In with torture involved. victims, however, were Jews. my parents, neither of whom Christ the prophet Focus, Jan. 4) And then he showed me the I always tell people who had a high school diploma (Opening the Word, Feb. 1) Untangling the Catho- steps to the basement. ere downplay the horror of the Ho- nor any formal Catholic lic Web (In Focus, June 15) I really hesitated, but anyway, locaust that reports are not at education. ey transmitted I went down the steps. On the all exaggerated. Few that I have the Faith by manifesting in landing, my reluctance was seen truly succeed in captur- their lives the fruits of the lished, they were nothing their people, we might see confirmed. A man was sitting ing the unbelievable inhuman- Holy Spirit, love, joy, peace, but trashy novels, and now hope, truth. on the steps weeping. ity, the utter mercilessness, that patience, kindness, good- literary snobs look down I’m disappointed in Our e basement was the place were underway. ness, faithfulness, gentleness their noses at others for not Sunday Visitor for giving where incorrigible prisoners Citing other atrocities, call- and self control. reading them. voice to the fear and hate were kept, and where execu- ing to mind the terrors brought As good as Catholic — Bobby Cook already too rampant in the tions by starvation occurred. upon other ethnic groups, such schools are, they should be a Glen Ridge, New Jersey American media. In one room, St. Maximilian as the Poles, and even noting supplement to, not a sub- — Valerie Sifleet Kolbe died by being starved, the millions of abortions, have stitute for, the transmittal Perception of Islam via email because he asked to take the value in exposing how diaboli- of the Faith by parents. It is Re: “e nature of Islam: place of a man, a husband and cal human actions can be, but much easier for children, or Peace or violence” (News Religious freedom father, whom the Germans at they cannot diminish the de- anyone, to understand and Analysis, Feb. 1). Re: “Getting battle ready” random had selected for death. pravity of the onslaught against accept the truth of our Faith I am dismayed by the (Catholic Journal, Feb. 8). It was unspeakably horrible. the Jews that was all across Eu- when they have experienced article’s shallowness, giving ere is much written in More than a million were gassed rope 70 years ago. its beauty and goodness in space to such un-Christ-like Scripture about coming at Auschwitz — not a merciful Remember, also, Auschwitz Christians, preferably their opinions as the most extreme persecution; perhaps those death as the Germans conduct- was only one part of an entire parents. example in the second to last times are at hand. ed it, but, by comparison, not network of similar operations, — Otto M. Bonahoom paragraph by Robert Spen- Maybe it’s true for the as long as death by starvation. and the camps, of course, were via email cer. Christian community to What evil minds, I asked my- merely the most atrocious ex- Did Christ ever say God consider a solidarity against self, ever concocted the process amples of the persecution of Pornography was “reasonable” by hu- the evil of apathy and indif- of killing that took place in this Jews at that period. Re: “Shades of hypocrisy” man standards? Did he ever ference, and may God forbid terrifying basement? Precisely because of that (Eye on Culture, Feb. 1). suggest we “act in whatever that we have to ever make e hungerbunker, to use the period, but also because of the Is it the nature of what we possible way to defend our the choice of pledging alle- German title, was not the only long history of outrages being call pornography itself that is threatened brethren?” Isn’t giance to America or follow- terrible place. In the corridor visited upon Jews, the incident harmful to society or how we that what Christianity was ing Jesus Christ. were several concrete struc- at the kosher grocery in Paris react to it? Morals change, doing in the Inquisition, in Warning signs on ciga- tures about the size of telephone recently has to be seen not as and the miniskirt and the bi- much of the colonization rette packs has not deterred booths, except that they had no isolated but a fearful repetition kini when they first appeared of non-Europe, in the gas smoking; desegregation has doors. e openings were rela- of evil. Anti-Semitism lives. were shocking, and now they chambers of WWII? If we not cured racism; and forbid- tively small at floor level, about I have returned to Auschwitz are commonplace. were called to empty our ding our God from govern- 3 feet in height. several times since that first Even Playboy is consid- pockets for our brethren ment will not stop him from Troublesome prisoners were horrible visit. I go back to learn ered to be refined by today’s instead of send our soldiers, blessing America, no matter crammed into these dark cham- and to think and to pray. Never standards in comparison would we do it? If we were to what. You see, faithful citi- bers like sardines, compelled to again, I hope. with other similar publica- cease “gaining from oppres- zens, he still loves us in spite stand in quarters so tight that tions. e classics are now sion” by buying cheap mate- of our weaknesses! they could hardly breathe. is Msgr. Owen F. Campion is considered “high brow,” yet rial goods from countries — Les Johnson would go on for hours, maybe OSV’s associate publisher. when they were first pub- that don’t deal fairly with Akron, Ohio OUR SUNDAY VISITOR PERSPECTIVES FEBRUARY , 19A SOMETHING TO SAY? EDITORIAL Wish to comment or respond to an editorial, article or letter you’ve read in OSV? Email us at osvletters@osv. com (put “Letters to the Editor” in subject line) or write to Obama’s prayer Letters to the Editor, Our Sunday Visitor, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750. Letters must be concise and are subject to editing (maximum 300 words). Sender’s name, ou may or may not know that during his Feb. 5 Nation- address and telephone number must be included, although al Prayer Breakfast speech, President Barack Obama anonymity may be requested. praised Pope Francis and said he was looking forward Yto his U.S. visit. He also condemned religious and sectarian violence around the world, including in the Middle East, India OSV CROSSWORD PUZZLE and Nigeria. And, as widely reported, he addressed the violence by radical Islamists now shattering the Muslim world: ACROSS “As we speak, around the world, we see faith inspiring 1 “None of us lives for oneself, people to li up one another ...” he said. “But we also see faith and no one ___ for oneself” being twisted and distorted, used as a wedge — or, worse, (Rom 14:7) sometimes used as a weapon. From a school in Pakistan to the streets of Paris, we have seen violence and terror perpe- 5 Orchestra section trated by those who profess to stand up for faith, their faith, 10 Great quantity professed to stand up for Islam, but, in fact, are betraying it. 14 Hebrew month We see ISIL, a brutal, vicious death cult that, in the name of 15 Enthusiastic religion, carries out unspeakable President Obama’s acts of barbarism — terrorizing 16 Book containing calendar of ‘Crusades’ analogy religious minorities like the Yezi- Masses dis, subjecting women to rape as a 17 3-year-old salmon would have been weapon of war, and claiming the 18 August 15 much more eec- mantle of religious authority for such actions.” 20 Like Paine or Emerson tive if he’d cited Well done. But for every step 22 ___ Pence the Thirty Years’ forward, President Obama took two 23 Vane reading War instead. steps back. True to the strategy of 24 In abundance his administration, the president sought to remove from ISIL (also known as ISIS) the veil of 25 Baby fly religiosity in which it seeks to clothe its barbarity, identifying 29 Refer to a biblical passage it not as a religion but as a “death cult.” But it is very much 30 Lend ___ a religion — one of twisted extremism that finds pleasure 31 Wife of Jacob in massacring its own people. Despite the dangerous anti- Western, anti-Christian and anti-Semitic violence that typifies 32 Noah’s grandson 54 Matthew, for one Brazilian soccer great Islamic extremism, the tragedy occurring in the Middle East 36 Rip-o© 56 ___ to Emmaus 21 Liturgical ___ is less a war on the West than a war on Islam itself, a terrible 37 Ride runner 57 Covered in gold (var.) 24 What Goliath was fratricide in which the vast majority of the victims are fellow 38 Ricky, in real life 58 Equestrian 25 The ___ Supper Muslims. How else to describe its willingness to burn a fellow Muslim alive in a cage? 39 One without benefits, prob- 59 Patron saint of Canada 26 A Roman close? Next, President Obama took it upon himself to play the role ably 60 Chance for a musician to 27 Printer’s purchase of religious historian and equated the Crusades and the Inqui- 40 Help out on a job shine 28 Beguile sition with the so-called Islamic State’s modern-day Middle 41 Lucifer 61 Cunningly 29 Goddess of tillage Eastern butcher shop. “And lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place,” Obama said, “re- 42 Bathing suit tops 62 Clutter 31 He tricked Jacob member that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people 43 Type of sin 32 First place committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ.” 44 A ringed planet DOWN 33 Grandson of 31D No two events are used more o en to club the Catholic 47 Loafer letters 1 Notre ___ 34 The Archdioceses of Tokyo Church as the Crusades and the Inquisition. Choosing those two examples not only fed into the “black legends” Protestants 48 ___ Tekakwitha, “Lily of the 2 Marriage vows and Mandalay are here told about the Catholic Church, but also tapped into one of Mohawks” 3 Big rabbit features 35 Grind the propaganda tropes of the Muslim extremists: at U.S. 49 A “devil” is from here 4 Span. lass 37 Insurance underwriter military intervention in the region is another attack by infidel 5 Saint for 41 Regard Crusaders. While there is no space here to do historical justice SOLUTION FROM LAST WEEK sore throats 42 Town name ending to either event, his analogy would have been much more effective, and much less offensive, if President Obama had used 6 Charlotte’s 43 Sacristy as his analogy the irty Years’ War, because it mirrors in dessert? 44 Dominic who is patron saint several ways the ongoing tragedy in the Middle East today. 7 Aide (abbr.) of choirboys e irty Years’ War was o en described as a religious 8 Alphabet 45 Whatsoever war between Catholics and Protestants, but in truth it was an amalgam of religion, geopolitical conflicts, the decline of the string 46 A bit before the hour Holy Roman Empire and the rise of the modern nation state. 9 A¬nity 47 Artist’s stand Fought primarily on German soil, it is estimated that 20 per- 10 ___ voce 48 Frat party staples cent of the German people were killed in the struggle, a war 11 Medieval 49 Well-kept marked by shocking barbarity and slaughter. Presidents of all stripes get terribly generic when talking town’s news 50 Biblical name for Syria about religion, o en using broad generalizations and abun- source 51 3 p.m. prayer dant clichés. It is unfortunate in this case that our president 12 Worship 52 Fleming and McKellen was not a little more general or a little less clichéd. 13 Puts on 53 Summer drinks Editorial Board: Greg Erlandson, publisher; Msgr. Owen F. 19 Catholic 55 Al Capp adjective Campion, associate publisher; Beth McNamara, editorial director; Gretchen R. Crowe, editor MoreTear-o InfomationReturn for

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Empowered by the Spirit Ave Maria University Document from U.S. bishops outlines priorities of velopment. Clear contractual arrangements that include Scholarships in MUSIC professional campus ministers, including chaplains carefully defined expectations and procedures for account- • Available in piano, voice and organ is year marks the 30th an- to God will be able to direct oth- ability and evaluation help to for prospective music majors. niversary of the release of the ers. Ministers who have wres- set a proper framework for their bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Cam- tled with the great questions of personal enrichment. Member- • New! Choral Scholarship for pus Ministry. e following ex- meaning, purpose and identity ship in appropriate professional non-music majors. cerpt from the letter’s section on can offer helpful guidance to organizations, participation Professional Campus Ministers other genuine searchers. ose in activities on diocesan, re- — both religious and lay, and at who have appropriated the gional and national levels, in- both public and private schools Faith and mined the riches of volvement in support groups — looks at the challenges faced the Catholic heritage will be in with other campus ministers, by these men and women. a better position to invite oth- and regular interaction with a ers to join the faith community. spiritual director can provide Some members of the If they ... care about the weak motivation and direction for Church on campus are called to and oppressed, they will inspire improving their performance. photo by Erik Kellar lead the faith community. Ide- others to work for social justice. If campus ministers are to really, these men and women are Finally, campus ministers who main flexible in response to www.avemaria.edu/music professionally trained and exer- have achieved an integration of the rapidly changing needs of [email protected]  (239)280.2485 cise the kind of leadership that faith and culture will naturally the campus community, they serves and empowers others. serve as role models for stu- need to study contemporary As officially appointed campus dents and faculty members who developments in Scripture and ministers, they are sent to form are trying to achieve a similar theology while deepening their the faith community so that it synthesis. In summation, the knowledge of the Christian tra- can be a genuine sign and in- leaders of the faith community dition. ... Today, skills in coun- strument of the kingdom. eir must be perceived as persons seling and spiritual direction, task is to identify, call forth and who know the struggles of life as well as knowledge of family coordinate the diverse gis of and who are working to develop systems and life cycles, group the Spirit possessed by all the themselves spiritually. dynamics and adult education members of the faith communi- Campus ministers are also are especially valuable for lead- ty. eir challenge is to educate called to empower the faith ers of the faith community. An all the baptized to appreciate community and its individual understanding of the nature their own calls to service and members in the task of helping and dynamics of the academic to create a climate where initia- their colleges or universities to world enables campus minis- tive is encouraged and contri- reach their full potential. Min- ters to apply Christian teach- butions are appreciated. One of isters who have a genuine re- ings and values more effectively. the most important functions of spect for academic life and for ... Professional campus min- campus ministers is to provide institutions of higher education isters are crucial to the work of a vision and a sense of overall will see clearly the importance the Church on campus. ey direction that will encourage of this work and find creative bear the heavy responsibility and guide the other members to ways to respond. A healthy self- of guiding the faith commu- contribute to the well-being of confidence will enable them nity and empowering others the academic community and to relate openly with faculty to assist in the task of helping the Church on campus. If they members and administrators higher education reach its full understand their own family and to empathize with stu- potential. e extent and inten- relationships in a faith perspec- dents who are struggling with sity of these demands remind tive, they will be able to help their personal growth. By gain- them that they must gather oth- others who are trying to im- ing the respect and confidence ers to assist them. ey should prove the quality of their family of the various members of the expect support and guidance lives. Setting up programs that academic community, they will from the diocesan director of embody this vision is a concrete find many ways to get involved campus ministry. ... e direc- way of encouraging others and on campus and promote hu- tor can help facilitate their per- of demonstrating what can be man values in the institution. sonal growth, call for a proper done with cooperative efforts. Campus ministers with solid accountability, and possible e goal of this style of leader- training and good credentials diocese-wide programming. As ship is to multiply the centers of will have more opportunities the diocesan bishop’s represen- activity and to unleash the cre- to enter into the mainstream of tative, the director encourages ative power of the Spirit so that academic life on campus. To- the interaction among campus the community of faith can be day, it is clear that campus min- ministers in the diocese who an authentic sign and instru- isters must not remain on the serve on public, Catholic, and ment of the kingdom. margins of the academic com- other private campuses. We ... ere are certain general munity but must accept the call recognize our responsibility as challenges faced by all campus to bring the light of the Gospel bishops to offer all campus min- ministers. To be effective, min- to the very center of that world. isters moral support, to provide isters must attend to their own To prepare for meeting all financial assistance to the de- spiritual development. Campus these challenges, we encour- gree this is needed and possible, ministers who are serious about age campus ministers to take and to help them achieve the their prayer life and can speak responsibility for their own competency they need to be ef- openly about their relationship personal and professional de- fective witnesses of the Gospel. 8B FEBRUARY , SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES OUR SUNDAY VISITOR CHAPLAIN PROFILE How Will You Change The World?

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Father Fogliasso is chaplain at Newman University in Kansas. ‘I’m here to listen’ Known as ‘Father Fog’ to his students, this chaplain has emphasized prayer, service on campus

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller positive guidance as they make www.NortheastCatholic.edu | 603.456.2656 Father John P. Fogliasso has that transition.” three assignments at Newman Father Fogliasso accompa- University in Wichita, Kansas. nies the students on mission He’s the chaplain, campus min- outreaches and works alongside ister and assistant professor of them. ey recently went to San Sty, Se, & Substan T1270 theology. All of those positions Benito, Texas, to assist the Sis- Funny, touching, and very real personal $14.95 keep him in the midst of the ters of Divine Providence at La stories from 10 Catholic women bloggers. Catholic spirit and identity of Posada Providencia, an emer- Order 800-348-2440 x2175 • FREE Shipping! Code: OSV1912 the university and, he said, “It’s gency shelter for indigent im- Now! certainly been a pleasure being migrants, asylees and asylum allowed to minister to college seekers from many different na- students.” tions. “We were there for three Father Fogliasso, 31, is days, teaching them the English known as “Father Fog” on cam- language and American culture VISIT US IN pus. He has been a priest in the on a one-on-one basis,” he said. Diocese of Wichita for the past “We shared meals with them SOUTHWEST three-and-a-half years, three of and played sports. We learned those years serving as associate from them, and they learned FLORIDA! pastor in a parish. In June, Bish- from our students. In January, op Carl A. Kemme assigned we went to the March For Life. JOIN US AT A him to the chaplaincy at the e students make great friend- PREVIEW WEEKEND university where nearly 2,800 ships and strong connections undergraduates are enrolled. on these service trips. ey are About 42 percent identify as willing to put forth the time MARCH 27 28, 2015 Catholics. and financial arrangements He celebrates daily Mass and that it takes to attend, and that’s avemaria.edu the Sacrament of Reconcilia- an important witness to their tion, Eucharistic adoration on faith and values.” 239.280.2556 Wednesdays and, when the se- Today’s young Catholics, he mester started, outdoor adora- noted, strongly embrace their tion with live music. faith and want to share it with “When the students want their family and friends. to talk, I’m here to listen,” Fa- “e future of the Church ther Fogliasso said. “ere are looks extremely bright,” he said. students who whole-heartedly Since he’s part of that genera- embrace the Faith, and for sure, tion, Father Fogliasso under- some others are questioning stands their experiences. the Faith. One of the challenges “I think that the similarity in that I see is that a lot of young age helps me to relate to some people are making that tran- of the challenges they are go- sition from ‘the faith chosen ing through, and we speak the by my parents.’ ey are look- same language,” he said. ing for answers, and they are claiming the Faith as their own. Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller So my goal is to hopefully offer writes from Pennsylvania.

10B FEBRUARY , SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES OUR SUNDAY VISITOR SECONDCAREER PRIESTS Chaplains find ‘second wind’ on campus The generation gap doesn’t bother these priests different students. I try to keep healthy and stay active, and try who have come out of retirement to serve students to get to as many academic and athletic events as I can. Wher- By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller live on campus. ever the students are, I try to In 2014, the graduating class “Rather than simply retiring support whatever they do.” of Walsh University in North somewhere off in a corner, I’m Both priests work closely Canton, Ohio, voted Benedic- delighted to be able to live my with the campus ministry that’s tine Father Anselm Zupka the vocation in such a stimulating, headed by Michael Chavez. His Terrance Portis Mentor of the vibrant atmosphere,” Father twin brother, P.J. Chavez, is sac- Year Award for his guidance, Cebula told Our Sunday Visi- ristan and director of liturgi- education outside the classroom tor. “It’s been a wonderful bless- cal music, and also part of the and significant contributions to ing in my age and time of life. team. their college experience. I’m an old recycled priest who “I am impressed by so many It was an honor for him and found his second wind.” of the students in regard to their his work as campus chaplain, Despite a 50-plus-years age trying to live their faith and but for everything he does for gap with the students, Father understand it,” Father Cebula the students, he said, “I get back Zupka and Father Cebula fit in said. “I am doing some spiritual 100 times.” well with the campus commu- direction and counseling and nity and have found their own am really impressed by the sin- A stimulating atmosphere lives rejuvenated by the stu- cerity and the goodness of the Father Zupka, 74, came to dents. young people here. From my Walsh in 2011 aer teaching in “I don’t feel like a 74-year- perspective, I see them look- Catholic high schools in Cleve- old,” Father Zupka told OSV. “I ing for meaning for a true un- land for 48 years. His part- feel like I’m one of the students, derstanding of spirituality and time associate, Father omas and I’m very comfortable with authenticity. ey are searching Cebula from the Diocese of them, and I think they are com- for the truth, and they are look- Youngstown, is 73 and primar- fortable with me. I eat all my ing for authentic relationships. ily works in campus ministry meals in the dining hall and I So many of them come from for spiritual development. Both sit at different tables to talk to broken homes and have family issues, but they have such great hearts and an eagerness to serve and to truly develop their Father Anselm Zupka of Walsh University meets with students potential.” Kyle Ori and Sarah Belair. Courtesy photo ere was more respect for authority and students were less self-centered when Father It’s important for me to know Zupka taught decades ago, he that there are priests available for said. But this generation has a lot of concerns for social is- pastoral care, for the sacraments, sues, and they are eager to fol- adoration, Mass and other minis- low Pope Francis’ call to serve tries, and above all, a friendship those in need. He saw that when 130 students put in 1,000 hours with Christ’s chosen apostles who ABOVE: St. Gregory’s rst class of Nursing students of volunteer service on Martin answered the call to follow him. Luther King Jr. Day. They provide a light toward the Learn the Art of Nursing in a “Our kids want to be involved,” Father Cebula said. truth in Jesus Christ ever so pres- Caring, Catholic Environment “And I think there is a hun- ent in our lives. They are Persona Betsa • No Need to Reapply your junior year when program ger for college students to find Christi — “in the person of Christ.” standards are met themselves and to find their relationship with others and Our chaplain, Father Anselm Zupka, has made his • No Waiting List for quali ed transfer students to find their relationship with • Grow in Mind, Body & Spirit to become a God. ey are anxious to find presence known to all in such an admirable and humble skilled nurse providing exceptional, holistic care out more.” lifestyle. He fulfills his call as a priest at Walsh Uni- Chaplains wear so many versity, being the person of Christ for each person he hats, but sometimes students For more information on our have told Father Zupka that his meets. I am definitely blessed to know him and to have NEW Catholic Nursing program, presence is what’s important. shared the last four years with him during my under- contact our Admissions team today! “Jesus in the Gospel says, graduate work. He has influenced me to wake up each © ‘You are my hands, you are my 1-844-BE EXTRA feet,’” he said. “is is what I day and to place all my trust in the Lord by praying [email protected] try to do at Walsh. I want to be and living out that prayer. I am very appreciative for Shawnee, OK | Tulsa, OK the presence of Jesus to young and hope to model his willingness to always put others www.stgregorys.edu people today.” Father Cebula considers his before himself for their benefit. Firmly Catholic, Proudly Benedictine, late-life ministry an unfolding Welcoming to All adventure that strengthens his — Thomas Betsa, 22 The process to obtain accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is underway. faith. 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The chaplains, Father Anselm Zupka and Father Thomas Ce- bula, are among the exemplary people in the Walsh community who live lives of service to others. The wisdom, experiences, knowledge and faith that they share remind me of the parish priest at home. They are truly welcoming to all, and you can Robertson often find them eating with students in the dining hall and attending campus activities with us. I am thankful for the kindness, joy, and enthusiasm that they bring to our campus and to my everyday life — from learning how to serve Mass, enjoying a Polka Night with Father Father Thomas Cebula poses with Walsh University student Brandi Barkhurst. Courtesy photo Anselm as the dance instructor, and growing in under- ham,” he said. “I walk by faith. Paisley, 79, came out of retire- the Church, about the Lord standing of what it means to live a life of service for is has made me more per- ment to share chaplaincy duties and where they want to go with ceptive in trying to do God’s on campus. Both live off-site. their life, what they want to do others. will and being open to signs “I was a campus minister with their lives, and whether that indicate where providence many years ago, and it’s inter- the Church and religion have The chaplains have impacted my life and faith journey is leading me. I have come to a esting how similar the young any part in that. in many ways, and they serve as faithful shepherds to different understanding of what people are today to what they “Not every student has that the university’s flock of students, faculty and sta who it means to be open.” were 30 years ago,” Father inquiry; some do, and those Ament told OSV. “Today they that do connect with the cam- are growing in faith. Generational dierences are more sophisticated, but pus ministry office, and I think At Clarke University in nonetheless, like they were in that a lot of good happens. I —Abigail Robertson, 20 Dubuque, Iowa, Father Rich- the mid-1980s, they are search- Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio ard Ament, 74, and Father John ing. ey are inquisitive about Continued on Page 21B

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By Jim Graves remembered by the campus Andy Swafford recalls the community. tremendous benefit of receiving Benedictine is a Catholic lib- spiritual direction from Father eral arts college served by the Bruce Swi while an under- monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. graduate at Benedictine College Two Benedictines founded it as in Atchison, Kansas. e priest a boarding school in 1858; in offered wise counsel during 1971, it merged with Mount St. Swafford’s “pivotal years of de- Scholastica College and became cision-making” and was an ex- Benedictine College. perienced spiritual guide who While the Catholic character gave him someone whom he of the college is strong today, could “bounce off movements it was not always the case. Ac- of the Holy Spirit.” cording to a blog post for the “But I think the most impor- school’s Gregorian Institute by tant thing was the availability of Father Brendan Rolling, the the Sacrament of Confession,” school’s head chaplain, the col- Swafford said. “e campus lege was listed as one of Playboy Father Brendan Rolling, left, and Abbot James Albers read a prayer on the campus of Benedic- chaplains fostered and empha- magazine’s top-10 party schools tine College in Atchison, Kan. Courtesy photo sized it.” in the 1980s. Students were St. John Paul II’s eology of Father Jay Kythe, who pro- students have a desire to grow Swafford graduated with the pushing for coed dorms and the Body. It began to make an fessed his vows to the order in holiness,” he said. “Helping Class of 2004 and is today an few attended daily Mass. impact when Swafford was a in December, teaches theol- them to do so is part of the work assistant professor of theology A variety of measures led to student more than a decade ago ogy to freshmen and serves as of evangelization.” at his alma mater. Father Swi a Catholic renaissance on cam- as more students began attend- a chaplain. He has 20 students Father Kythe was raised in died on Christmas Day, two pus, such as the introduction of ing daily Mass, Holy Hours, to whom he currently gives New Orleans. His family is In- months ago, and is now fondly perpetual adoration and Pope Bible studies and participating direction, and with “constant dian, and he grew up a Hindu. in spiritual direction. “We saw requests” from others seeking He was attracted to the Catho- many students coming to the it, he expects to add 20 more. lic Church through a variety of campus and having a conver- “e young people with whom I factors, he said, including a de- Light the way. sion experience,” he said. meet want to understand God’s sire to receive the holy Eucha- will for their lives, including rist. “When I came to discover Benedictines’ role whether they have a religious and understand the Eucharist, Five Benedictine monks or married vocation,” Father I was drawn to the Catholic teach at the school and help Kythe said. Church,” he said. offer spiritual direction to its Many want to learn to pray Father Kythe converted in more than 1,800 students. ey better, too. Father Kythe helps 1990 and was ordained a priest also encourage Catholic life on them to grow in prayer and in- for the Archdiocese of St. Paul campus, offering daily Mass troduces them to the Benedic- and Minneapolis in 2002. He and assisting with a variety of tines’ lectio divina, a method joined the Benedictine commu- devotions. of prayer using Scripture. “Our nity, he said, because “I was im-

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Visit the 4th-oldest Catholic college in New England www.assumption.edu 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Father Jay Kythe professes his vows to the Benedictine order Dec. 8, 2014, in front of Abbot James Albers at St. Benedict’s Abbey Church in Atchison, Kan. Courtesy photo OUR SUNDAY VISITOR SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES FEBRUARY , 13B

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For Further Information: Tel: 34 920 251 020 Fax: 34 920 251 030 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: (USA) 512 699 3200 Web page: www.ucavila.es Brother Karel Soukup, center, and Prior Jeremy Heppler of St. Benedict’s Abbey visit with a Benedictine College student during a ministry fair on the college campus. Courtesy photo pressed by the way the Benedic- savor in prayer and contempla- historical facts, Swafford’s job tines lived their lives with great tion the places blessed by the as theologian was to “talk about sincerity and devotion. e ab- physical presence of our Savior, its meaning for us as Catholics.” bey is a place of beauty and sta- his Blessed Mother, the Apos- e trips are an excellent aid bility in a world of instability.” tles and the first disciples who to students studying theology, e monks wear a tradi- saw him risen from the dead.’” saying, “eology is wonderful, tional habit and live under the A Benedictine chaplain ac- but there’s always the danger Rule of St. Benedict (see side- companies the group on the of it becoming merely an idea bar). ey have a communal, eight-day Holy Land trip to cel- rather than an encounter with structured life of prayer and ebrate Mass at key sites related Christ. God came down in time work, which begins with a 6 to the life of Christ. Swafford and space and walked around a.m. vigil and ends with com- participated with Musso and in real places.” pline (night prayer) at 7:30 p.m. Father Brendan Rolling, head e role of the chaplain is Forty monks live in the abbey, campus chaplain, in 2013. key, Swafford said. He cele- which is adjacent to the college, “I’d seen many Holy Land brates daily Mass at the various with others in various parts of photographs and maps and pilgrimage sites, leads medita- the world performing mission studied its geography, but there’s tions and makes the Sacrament work. “It’s a way of life that nothing like seeing, hearing, of Confession available. e nourishes and sustains me,” Fa- smelling and experiencing the chaplain “builds upon” the his- ther Kythe said. Holy Land firsthand,” Swafford tory and theology presented, said. “It makes it come to life in “giving the trip a firm pilgrim- Pilgrimage trips a new way.” age feel and ensuring that it was Prominent Catholic speakers While the tour guide related not just an academic exercise.” regularly come to the campus, e pilgrimage to Rome and dorm chapels promote an takes participants to major sites environment of prayer. Mission RULE OF in the Eternal City. Musso led a trips are encouraged; in 2014, ST. BENEDICT group of 43 students to Rome 900 students participated in As their order has for earlier this month, a highlight mission trips, or about half of 1,500 years, the monks of which was attending a gen- the student body. eral audience with Pope Francis of St. Benedict’s Abbey e pro-life cause is strong on Feb. 4. A new pilgrimage rein Atchison, Kansas, live on campus, too. In January, 300 cently took students to India to students rode by bus to Wash- their lives by the Rule meet Mother Teresa’s Sisters of ington, D.C., to participate in of St. Benedict. Written Charity. the annual March for Life. in the sixth century, St. e word is getting out to Among the popular devo- Benedict spelled out rules faithful Catholic families, Swaf- tional activities has been the for monastic living in 73 ford said, as the school has dou- school’s pilgrimage trips to the chapters. In its prologue, bled in size in the past decade. Holy Land and Rome. Daniel the rule states “seek after Benedictine may have had a Musso, executive director of peace and pursue it.” The party-school reputation in the the school’s Center for Interna- rule is centered upon the 1980s, added Father Kythe, “but tional Education, helped launch Benedictine’s motto “ora we’re 180 degrees in the other the pilgrimages in 2010. Musso et labora,” which means direction now. Most of our stu- lived in Israel for 10 years and “pray and work.” To read dents come here because of our wanted to share his experiences the full text of the rule, Catholic identity.” with students. Quoting Pope visit osb.org/rb. Benedict XVI, he said, “I want- Jim Graves writes from ed them ‘to see, to touch and to California. 14B FEBRUARY , SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES OUR SUNDAY VISITOR CULTURE Musician-chaplain strikes a chord at Aquinas College Nashville school is an ideal location for Father high school and college. He became a regular in the Philadel- McGoldrick to blend his love of Christ and of music phia music scene. e idea of priesthood had By Eddie O’Neill in less than six weeks, close to been with Father McGoldrick When Father Kevin 200 people contributed to his since he was a kid. McGoldrick entered St. Charles upcoming CD, “Square Peg However, it took a back seat Borromeo Seminary in the Round Hole.” His goal was in high school and when he was Archdiocese of Philadelphia, to raise $12,000; he received in college at Temple University. the talented guitar player $13,200 in support of his proj- Music and theater were more thought he would have to leave ect. interesting. his worldly music career be- “Crowdfunding gave me the “(Growing up) I never hind. opportunity to use the tools stopped going to Mass, but I He couldn’t have been fur- of the day,” Father McGold- certainly wasn’t really living the ther from the truth. rick told Our Sunday Visitor. Faith,” he said. e 40-something-year-old “It gave family and friends a at was until he attended a priest is now wrapping up an chance to help me out. It was a retreat during his junior year of ambitious recording project real blessing.” college. in Nashville. It was paid for by “at’s when my real con- crowdfunding — the practice of The path to seminary version came, and in the fall of funding a project or venture by Father McGoldrick’s musi- 1995, I entered the seminary.” raising small amounts of money cal career began as a student at Eight years later, he was or- from a large number of people, Archbishop John Carroll High dained a priest for the Archdio- typically via the Internet. School in the Philadelphia area. cese of Philadelphia. In Father McGoldrick’s case, He played in bands throughout For close to two years now,

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Visit osv.com Call 800-348-2440 Father Kevin McGoldrick, chaplain at Aquinas College in Nashville, recently released an album titled “Square Peg Round Hole.” Courtesy photo OUR SUNDAY VISITOR SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES FEBRUARY , 15B he has served as the chaplain for to use their God-given talents Aquinas College in Nashville. to make music.” “I got connected with the In a town where Catholics Dominican Sisters of St. Ceci- are less than 8 percent of the lia Congregation, [popularly population, Father McGoldrick known as the Nashville Do- has had his fair share of good minicans],” he explained. “I “priest rocker” stories. MARIAN UNIVERSITY received permission from the He described his band of stu- Indianapolis ® archdiocese to come down dio musicians, with whom he’s here.” been working since last summer, as a “great bunch of Chris- A home at Aquinas tian men.” Music and Nashville have “ey have been very sup- A great Catholic University been a perfect match for Father portive to me as a priest,” he McGoldrick; add his chaplain- said. in a great American City cy for Aquinas College and he “Square Peg Round Hole,” he couldn’t be happier. added, is a fitting title for him. “e first night I got down “I’ve always felt that I’ve been At Marian University in Indianapolis, we’re proud to call ourselves a Catholic university here, there were young people somewhat of a square peg in a in the Franciscan tradition. Our bold vision is to provide an education that profoundly getting together and singing round hole, and my music on songs,” he recalled. “ey asked this album is all over the place. transforms lives, society, and the world. Our mission as a Catholic university commits us me to join right in and play ere’s blues, worship music, to carry on the work of Jesus Christ who was a preeminent teacher, healer, and person some of my music.” and I even rap about coffee,” of prayer. e four-year college, located Father McGoldrick said. less than 20 miles from down- In delity to Saint John Paul II’s vision (in From the Heart of the Church), we have designed town, has a student population Engaging the culture signature programs such as: our Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning of just under 500. According Father McGoldrick said that Leadership, the Clark H. Byrum School of Business, the Alan and Sue Leighton School to its 2014 college report, U.S. if you would have told him 10 of Nursing, the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and our “Rebuild My News and World Report ranked years ago that he would be re- Aquinas in their top 15 best col- cording a CD in Nashville with Church” program—to educate and form transformative leaders for service to the Church leges in the southern region. some of Nashville’s top studio and to the world. “I love it here,” Father Mc- musicians, he wouldn’t have be- Goldrick said. “Besides cele- lieved it. Marian University educates, supports, and invests in talented college-aged young adults brating Mass, (hearing) confes- “I never even envisioned vis- discerning a calling to leadership in faith-based institutions through our San Damiano sions and helping out on college iting this place,” he related. “I Scholars Program for Church Leadership. To see if you qualify for a San Damiano retreats, it is important for me didn’t come down here to re- Scholarship, please apply at www.marian.edu/SanDamiano. to be with the students. So, I cord a CD; one door aer an- spend a lot of time in the stu- other just seemed to open, and dent lounge and playing pool. people kept telling me to look Our students are looking for into it.” God and want to grow in their He noted that in the last few faith.” years, he has come to appreciate e music scene on campus secular music more and more. isn’t too bad either. From John Mayer to Vivaldi, he “We have nights of worship said that music plays a vital role with music, and about once a in our culture. semester, we do a ‘coffee house’ “Few know that Vivaldi was which is basically an open-mic a priest. His most famous work night.” was an instrumental work called ‘e Four Seasons.’ It is Music City, USA not directly singing the praises Off campus, the priest can’t of God like chant would, but he get enough of the city’s cultural sought to express beauty, and scene. beauty reflects God.” “Nashville is a cosmopolitan He added that music touches city with a southern, hometown the soul in very deep and emo- feel,” he said. “As a guitar player, tional ways. I thought I was pretty good, but “It can go where sermons I was quickly put in my place. I cannot,” Father McGoldrick like to compare it to being the said. “It speaks to our culture in star quarterback at your high such deep ways. So I’m hoping school, and then when you get to speak in a way that people www.marian.edu to college you’re a dime a doz- can understand. Whether the en.” song is about coffee or Jesus.” Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Upon arrival, the priest was Equally inspiring is the mes- told by the locals to make sure sage of Pope Francis when it he tipped his waitress well becomes to being in the world and cause she’s probably a better not of it. songwriter than him. “e pope is all about engag- He added, “As well, they told ing the culture; don’t be afraid,” me to make sure you’re friendly said Father McGoldrick. “I see Louder than Words: The Art Kindle and Nook versions available! with your barista because he is myself out there throwing seeds probably a better guitar player and seeing what happens.” of Living as a Catholic 800-348-2440 x2175 than you. ere is that sense of by Matthew Leonard respect in the music scene here Eddie O’Neill writes from ID #T1324, paperback, $14.95 for all types of players who want Missouri. A31BBO63 16B FEBRUARY , SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES OUR SUNDAY VISITOR CHAPLAIN PROFILE The significance of a ministry of presence When it comes to faith, Loyola University chaplain behalf of students appearing before a disciplinary board. tries to model Christ, meet students where they are Students have many opportunities on campus for spiritu- By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller “Sometimes they come to me ally enriching activities that One of Jesuit Father Gregg for more serious matters.” keep them grounded in their Grovenburg’s favorite times of Father Grovenburg, 56, faith throughout the demands day is early morning in the resi- has been a Jesuit for 38 years, of higher education. dence hall when he sees a light a priest for 26 years and has “Young people today are on and joins a student for some served most of his vocation surrounded by more stress quiet reading or conversation. working in some way with and expectations than I was It’s a good opportunity for the young people, first teaching in ever surrounded with,” Father young men to talk about how a Catholic high school and later Grovenburg said. “at pushes their lives are going and how in campus ministry. some to a deeper faith, a real- they’re keeping their world bal- For the past four years, he ization that ‘I can’t do this on anced and focused. has been associate chaplain for my own.’ ey find support If he doesn’t catch them faith and sacramental life at and guidance from others in a then, they can leave messages Loyola University of New Or- faith community. For others, on the whiteboard on the door leans (5,000 students, 57 per- those experiences are more of to his quarters in the residence cent Catholic). a challenge to their faith, and hall, and he’ll make time to see In addition to his one-on- that’s not a bad thing. ey will them. one interaction with students, ultimately ask some of the ques- “I’m always in conversations he supports residence hall ditions where they will eventually with them about classes, what’s rectors, is chaplain of the men’s find their way back to what’s re- going on around campus, what basketball team and oversees ally important. they can become involved in, the RCIA program. He visits “at can bring about a and I’m sacramentally available students who are in the hos- deeper level in their relation- for them, too,” Father Groven- pital and keeps their parents ship with God and help some of Jesuit Father Gregg Grovenburg is chaplain at Loyola Univer- burg told Our Sunday Visitor. informed, and has spoken on them to clarify and even claim sity of New Orleans. Courtesy photo

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By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller Students at Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Da- kota, see Benedictine Father omas Wordekemper at athletic and cultural events, singing with the college choir or backstage painting and setting up props for theater produc- tions. In the summer, he tends the flower beds and does painting around campus. Father Wordekemper at Mount Marty College. Courtesy photo “I like to work and make dents at Mount Marty, 400 are to grow in their faith. contributions on campus,” he in residence, and 55 percent are “As they become more en- said. “I think it’s good for fac- Catholic. Many are committed grossed in their major and in ulty, staff and students to see to their faith, but others aren’t. graduating, and in seeing that priests not just as someone who “ey leave home and now they are going to be leaving this sits behind a desk or wears vest- there’s no one to tell them that environment, they realize that ments and celebrates Mass. I do they have to go to church,” he they are going to need to be tak- all these other things because said. “How do you help them ing some of these values with it helps to make the students see that there’s something them,” he said. “It’s good to see comfortable, and it helps me to worthwhile in their spiritual that maturity happening.” be human with them. I’m kind life that makes a difference?” ere are challenges in that of a quiet presence.” Students at Mount Marty journey. “Some think ‘I can Father Wordekemper, 58, is a are taught the Benedictine core do whatever I want and people member of Assumption Abbey values that infiltrate their stud- should respect me,’ even when in Richardson, North Dakota. ies and guide who they are. Fa- it doesn’t fit into the Christian He’s been a monk for 30 years, ther Wordekemper sees them or even civil life,” he said. “Even a priest for 21 years and the col- becoming more committed to young people who are commit- lege’s chaplain for nearly seven their spiritual life and in partic- ted to their faith are sometimes years. ere are about 900 stu- ipating with the opportunities without a rudder to guide them. I think those from my generation have done a good job of I decided to go to Mount Marty teaching kids about the gray College because I wanted to areas of theology and morality, mature in my faith journey. I was but we have not done a good job of teaching them the black and blessed to attend Bishop Garri- white that allows for the gray. I gan Catholic Schools for 13 years think there’s a general desire to where I had ample opportunities know the black and white, and Daily inspiration from to be active in my faith life. When that’s what they are seeking.” During his first year as chap- Pope Francis I was growing up, everything was lain, he wondered if he was laid out with opportunities for me making any difference. en to participate, but I never really sat one day the Gospel was about Kollasch and thought about my faith life. sowing the seeds. “It hit me like a ton of bricks,” he said. “I am Here on campus, it is very important to me to know not in charge of the harvest. All there is a priest available. I have to do is sow the word.” And love them. Father Thomas Wordekemper has been an excellent “One of the old monks asked $16.95 influence on my collegiate career just by being pres- me, ‘What’s your secret?’” Fa- EACH ent. I love getting the chance to visit with him and to ther Wordekemper said. “I just try to love them. I know what learn from him. At the end of Mass, he always says, they are doing behind closed “I am praying for you, what do you have to do?” and doors, and I don’t approve. But ID #T1642 ID #T1572 the students answer, “Cooperate!” I like this outlook a I love them. I may be the only lot. I know that Father Thomas genuinely wants us to Jesus they see, so what impres- Spend a few minutes every day with Pope Francis! sion do I want to give them? Short quotes and meditation questions to fi t any busy schedule. succeed and to be the best people we can be. I try to Not something judgmental. remember to “cooperate” the best I can. e impression I want to give them is ‘I love you.’” Visit osv.com — Anna Kollasch, 21 Call 800-348-2440 Mount Marty College, Yankton South Dakota Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller writes from Pennsylvania. OUR SUNDAY VISITOR SPRING COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES FEBRUARY , 21B Continued from Page 11B find that to be as true as much today as I did 30 years ago.” He is oen “so amazed” at the deep faith and spirituality that students have. “It’s rock-bottom solid and, of course, we try to help them build on that,” Father Ament said. “A lot of people say that the younger generation is pretty self-centered and a kind of ‘me’ generation, but I don’t think they are unique in that regard. I think that’s kind of true across the board with people, period. ere’s a tendency in all of us to focus on ‘me,’ so I don’t think it’s any worse in them than it is in anyone else. “I certainly have never de- spaired of young people, and I Father John Paisley of Clarke University poses with a group during the school’s beginning of the year retreat. Courtesy photo hear a lot of that negative junk Father Paisley noted that to- as well as other activities on and Church,” he said. “ey are the new have a lot in common floating around here,” Father day’s students are more flexible off campus.” open to the opportunities for aer all. Ament added to OSV. “I know in how they approach life and their own spiritual develop- “Everyone, whether they are that there’s some trouble. But how they approach their own The future Church ment, as well as for some of the 18 to 20 or 70 to 74, search ... I know that the people of my faith. Twice a year, Clarke Univer- service within the faith com- and every so oen the light goes generation were trouble, too. “ey are young adults and sity has an “Into the Streets” munity.” on and the Lord gives us grace,” It’s not unique at all. To be real therefore they are searching for day when hundreds of students For these four priests, a half- Father Ament said. “at’s just honest, it’s a matter of trying to deeper understanding of them- volunteer at nursing homes, re- century-plus in age and a three- astounding.” see that other dimension that’s selves as well as a deeper under- treat centers and other places in generation gap could conceiv- And besides, he added, a part of our human makeup — standing of the world in which the community. ably separate them from the “ey put up with us old guys the desire for community, the they live,” he said. “What they Father Paisley accompanies students, but it doesn’t. Rather, pretty well.” desire to serve, and the desire most need from us is availabil- them and sees their faith in ac- the older chaplains bring a for enrichment in spirit in their ity, time for prayer, time for ser- tion. presence of wisdom and experi- Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller lives.” vice in terms of opportunities, “ey are the future of the ence, and their generation and writes from Pennsylvania.

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