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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Tax policy is not a simple matter. It almost never has been, and may not ever be. Still, Congress is trying to simplify the tax code to deliver on President Donald J. Trump’s campaign promise to cut taxes for the middle class. Working under the “Unified Tax Reform Framework” introduced by congressional leaders on Sept. 27, efforts are underway to reduce the number of tax brackets, resulting in a tax cut for most Americans, and to incorporate numerous other provisions that some observers say primarily benefit the country’s top wage earners and largest corporations. Some Catholic observers are concerned. They fear that large cuts in health care and other public services will follow as Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, center, elevates the Eucharist during an Oct. 10 Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Deacon tax revenues fall under the tax reform plan Robert Beyke, left, assists at the Mass. Msgr. William F. Stumpf, right, concelebrates. Jeanne Chandler, second from left, cantor at the Mass, looks on. expected to be unveiled on Nov. 1 by (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Their concerns are fueled by Unexpected death leads Archbishop Thompson projections of lost tax revenues, and the reaction of conservative lawmakers on journey of ‘almost endless opportunities’ who may try to lessen the impact on the federal debt by seeking cuts in spending By Sean Gallagher about the priesthood ever since his ‘An ocean of Catholicism’ on vital social services. childhood. But it was this life-changing The first steps that Archbishop The Senate Finance Committee expects a It was a turning point on his path to incident that spurred him into action. Thompson took on his vocational $1.5 trillion reduction in tax revenues under his vocation. An event that has made a “That triggered me to get off the journey were guided by his parents, the framework by 2027. A more pessimistic difference in his life ever since. fence,” Archbishop Thompson recalled. Coleman and Joyce Thompson. outlook comes from the nonpartisan Tax Archbishop Charles C. Thompson “It was at that point that I thought, Their personalities and the way they Policy Center, which estimated that the looks back on the unexpected death ‘How long do I just sit around and wait? lived out the faith complemented each potential impact of proposals under the in the early Life is short.’ Up until that point, life other during Archbishop Thompson’s framework would reduce revenue by 1980s of a was forever. It was a moment where I childhood, helping him to grow in the See our annual $2.4 trillion over the same period. Vocations Supplement, cousin, only a learned that life isn’t as long as I think faith from an early age. Three guiding principles on tax policy pages 9-16. year older than it is.” “It was the combination of my are offered in the U.S. Catholic bishops’ himself at the In a recent interview with parents that had a great influence on my 1986 pastoral letter, “Economic Justice time, as the The Criterion, Archbishop Thompson vocation,” he said. for All.” Paragraph 202 outlines key decisive moment that led him to become reflected on this turning point and the His father, he said, showed him provisions, saying tax policy should be a seminarian. many other steps he has taken in his how to apply his faith in service more “continually evaluated in terms of its A college sophomore at the time, journey into life and ministry as a priest through his example than by his words, impact on the poor.” Archbishop Thompson had thought and now a bishop. See ARCHBISHOP, page 10 See POOR, page 2 Nov. 11-12 is the annual United Catholic Appeal intention weekend in archdiocesan parishes Criterion staff report Catholic education; education of future priests and deacons and clergy care; and charity and outreach. The weekend of Nov. 11-12 is the archdiocesan annual United The UCA supports the formation of the 24 archdiocesan Catholic Appeal (UCA) intention weekend in parishes across the seminarians and future deacon candidates. It also aids more archdiocese. than 40 retired priests, and helps priests and deacons currently The goal for this year’s appeal is $6.5 million. The money ministering in parishes across central and southern Indiana to will be distributed to various ministries and organizations continue to grow in their faith through retreats and sabbaticals. throughout central and southern Indiana that provide help that no Contributions to the UCA help make possible programs across single parish or deanery could central and southern Indiana for independently offer. 3,250 young adult Catholics; Archbishop Charles 3,000 college students who want C. Thompson notes that diocesan to stay connected to their faith; appeals are “about how we 30,000 people served in parish continue to reach out to the catechetical programs; and more dignity of persons through our ministries and services. than 8,300 youths in youth ministry. “ ‘All it takes is one good person to restore hope’ to all those A wide array of charitable and outreach ministries across people who society so often pushes aside,” he says, quoting this central and southern Indiana also benefit from the UCA, including year’s appeal theme—a line from Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, more than 210,000 people in need of food, clothing, shelter and “Laudauto Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.” support, as well as tuition assistance for students in need who Those people in central and southern Indiana are served in attend the archdiocesan Notre Dame ACE Academies. three ways through funds raised in the UCA: faith formation and See UCA, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017

Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson ______November 3-10, 2017

November 6 — 8:45 a.m. November 8 — 6:30 a.m. Leadership Team Weekly Calendar Mass w/Seminarians of Bishop Simon Meeting, Catholic Center Bruté Seminary, 2500 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis November 6 — 6 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House November 8 — 11 a.m. Annual Fundraiser Dinner, Connersville Deanery-Priests’ Meeting, People count money at a store in New York City in this 2015 file photo. As the U.S. bishops’ domestic The Willows on Westfield, St. Mary Parish, Rushville policy committee chairman, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., said in an Oct. 25 letter to 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis November 8 — 3 p.m. lawmakers that the needs of poor Americans must remain foremost in any tax code revisions and November 7 — 8:30 a.m. Archdiocesan Finance Council urged that programs benefiting poor people not be cut to pay for any potential tax cuts. Mass with St. Mary School students, Meeting, Catholic Center (CNS photo/Andrew Kelly, Reuters) St. Mary Church, 629 Clay St., November 9 — 10 a.m. North Vernon to see tax cuts. They want to see better Leadership Team Weekly Conference POOR services,” she said. November 7 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meeting, Catholic Center continued from page 1 Jesuit Father Fred Kammer, director Clergy-PLC Fall Business Meeting, November 10-16 of the Jesuit Social Research Institute St. Joseph Parish, Jennings County The document said the tax system should at Loyola University New Orleans, told USCCB General Meeting, Baltimore raise “adequate revenues” to pay for society’s CNS that in the analyses he has seen, November 7 — 2-3 p.m. needs, be progressive in nature so that people the framework under which Congress Priests Council Meeting, St. Joseph with higher incomes pay higher tax rates, is drafting its plan falls short of Church Parish, Jennings County (Schedule subject to change.) and exempt families living below the federal principles. poverty line from paying income taxes. “It’s a payoff to wealthy donors [to Any shortfall that comes about because Republican lawmakers],” he said bluntly. between 0.5 percent and 1.2 percent. encyclical, “Mater et Magistra.” of tax reform worries Presentation Sister The expected cuts for most taxpayers Taxpayers earning between $150,000 In the end, Bishop Dewane wrote, Richelle Friedman, director of public and corporations “add to the debt of and $300,000 would see a slight tax lawmakers and the country overall must policy at the Coalition on Human Needs. future generations,” he explained to CNS. increase on average because they would remember why taxes exist. “It’s very, very clear what we’re doing “It’s only going to provide more revenues lose most of the deductions currently “National tax policy is complex and here. We’re doing tax cuts for very wealthy to the wealthy and contribute more to the allowed, according to the center’s study. its effects far-reaching. As the country individuals and corporations, many of them inequality in American society.” For businesses, tax liability would wrestles with how best to raise adequate which pay little or nothing to begin with. David Hebert, assistant professor of be significantly reduced under the revenues to serve the common good and In order to do that, we’re looking at ways economics at Aquinas College in Grand framework. Tax cut proponents have provide increased financial stability, to cut programs to pay for tax cuts,” Sister Rapids, Mich., called for tax reform so argued that such cuts will help businesses you are urged to recognize the critical Richelle told Catholic News Service (CNS). that the tax code would be simplified, but become more competitive in the world obligation of creating a just framework Cutting programs that primarily benefit cautioned that Congress should protect market, giving them the opportunity to aimed at the economic security of all poor people fails to adhere to moral vital public programs. expand—and that means more jobs and people, especially the least of these,” the principles on tax policy long-espoused in “We can simplify the tax code without higher wages for the country’s workforce bishop’s letter said. Catholic social teaching and the doing away with some of the important and, overall, higher tax revenues. Father Kammer said efforts in the past U.S. bishops, she said. programs in the country,” he said. As the tax plan was being developed, to reduce taxes for corporations and people The Compendium of the Social “What’s ridiculous are taxes we use Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., in the highest income brackets have been Doctrine of the Church maintains that to steer people’s behavior in particular chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee reversed. He recalled that the 1981 tax “tax revenues and public spending take ways,” Hebert added. “The tax code is on Domestic Justice and Human cuts under President Ronald Reagan’s on crucial economic importance for every there to provide goods and services to Development, sent a letter on Oct. 25 to administration were reversed within five civil and political community. The goal to the community. It is not [its role] to steer each member of Congress emphasizing years after U.S. budget deficits soared be sought is public financing that is itself people toward doing one thing or another.” key moral principles and Church teaching and human services experienced deep roll capable of becoming an instrument of The major questions about tax reform about tax policy. backs. Rather than invest in expansion then, development and solidarity.” revolve around who benefits most. He reminded lawmakers that the needs corporations bankrolled the extra revenues. Sister Richelle expressed particular The Tax Policy Center analysis found of poor Americans must remain foremost The same has traditionally held true for concern for changes in how low-income that 50 percent of the total tax benefit will in any tax code revision, and urged that individuals, he added. families will be able to take advantage of go to the top 1 percent of taxpayers, those programs benefiting poor people not be “When you give tax breaks to wealthy the child tax credit and the Earned Income with incomes of more than $730,000 cut to pay for any potential tax cuts. people, it doesn’t affect their spending,” Tax Credit. Both programs have proven annually. Their after-tax income would The letter offered six principles for the priest said. “They save it and invest helpful in boosting family incomes, lifting increase an average of 8.5 percent. The consideration and quoted the 1986 it. When you give tax breaks to low- and many out of poverty. bottom 95 percent of taxpayers would pastoral letter, the words of Pope middle-income people, they spend it and “The majority of people don’t want see average after-tax incomes increase Francis and St. John XXIII’s 1961 social they spur economic growth.” † 40 Days for Life closing ceremony set for Nov. 5 UCA Criterion staff report gave him a chance to live and The campaign runs twice a continued from page 1 the chance to be loved by an year, once in the spring and once The Central Indiana (Indianapolis) adopted family. His life defies in the fall. During the 40-day “On behalf of all of those who do not 40 Days for Life’s campaign will host the myth of the “unwanted” campaigns, individuals silently have a voice, I thank you for being their its closing ceremony at St. John the child. pray during one-hour time slots voice,” says Archbishop Thompson. Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in 40 Days for Life is an in front of abortion centers Indianapolis, at 5 p.m. on Nov. 5. international campaign that around the world. (For more information on the United Ryan Bomberger, an Emmy Award seeks to end abortion through For more information on Catholic Appeal, visit archindy.org/UCA winner and the founder of the Radiance peaceful prayer vigils at abortion Central Indiana (Indianapolis) or call the Office of Stewardship and Foundation, will be the keynote speaker. centers, and to raise community 40 Days for Life’s campaign, Development at 317-236-1415 or 800- Bomberger was conceived in rape. awareness of the consequences Ryan Bomberger contact Debra Minott at 317-709- 382-9836, ext. 1415.) † His biological mother courageously of abortion. 1502 or [email protected]. †

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They gathered from throughout central and southern Indiana—more than 180 Latino, African and Anglo Catholics of various ages and a variety of languages. At times, the many tongues recalled the biblical story of the Tower of Babel. But the overall effect was more like Pentecost, when each regardless of language heard the same message—one of need, one of hope, one of evangelization. Such was the scene at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis on Sept. 30 as Catholics from around the archdiocese met for the V Encuentro—Spanish for “encounter”—process. The daylong archdiocesan event was the capstone to a more than yearlong effort in response to a call by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to define best ministerial practices in regard to the Catholic Hispanic population in the United States. “The day has gone fast!” said Leticia Pasillas of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour. Catholics of different ethnicities from around central and southern Indiana discuss questions in small groups during the V Encuentro event at St. Andrew “At first I thought it was going to be a long the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis on Sept. 30. (Photos by Natalie Hoefer) working day, but it’s gone by so quickly, just hearing in my group and the other St. Patrick Parish in Indianapolis. he noted in a homily spoken in Spanish. “As people’s experience—it’s been great!” Other suggestions during the day we bear his sufferings, so we shall bear his A USCCB fact sheet describes the were to include parents in the sessions glory…the everlasting Encuentro.” Encuentro effort—the fifth one since for sacramental preparation of Latino Oscar Castellanos, director of 1972—as “a four-year process … children, to help evangelize and educate archdiocesan Office of Intercultural that invites all Catholics in the United the adults. Ministry, who spearheaded the Encuentro States to intense “As part of the V Encuentro … I came process in central and southern Indiana, missionary activity, to know the importance of evangelizing was pleased with the day. See story in consultation, other Catholics who sit in the pews with “We encountered the Lord through Spanish, page 8. leadership us every Sunday,” said Francisco Ruiz of each other, particularity through the development and St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis during a small groups sharing,” he said. “We identification of best reflection he gave during the day. listened to each other’s challenges and ministerial practices in the spirit of the “According to Dynamic Catholic, … disenchantments, particularly through the New Evangelization.” there are 32 million Hispanic Catholics in plenary sessions. … At the end, we went Magda Martinez, a 13-year-old member of The theme of V Encuentro is the United States. Ten million have roots home with the true desire to share the St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis, shares “Missionary Disciples, Witnesses of in their faith, but more than 20 million same message of hope with other people.” comments from one of the youth tables at the God’s Love.” do not. We must continue to seek ways to The next step for the V Encuentro V Encuentro event at St. Andrew the Apostle The process started at the parish introduce them to Catholicism, and then See ENCUENTRO, page 8 Parish in Indianapolis on Sept. 30. level. Twelve parishes in the archdiocese look for more ways to feed their faith.” formed groups that met for five Franciscan Father Larry Janezic, pastor sessions over the course of the last year, of Sacred Heart Parish in Indianapolis, discussing pre-determined topics of the also spoke of evangelization. V Encuentro material. “ ‘An evangelizing community knows The parish process culminated in the that the Lord has taken the initiative, he bilingual event on Sept. 30. During the has loved us first, and therefore we can day, participants discussed in small groups move forward, boldly take the initiative, a document of comments compiled from go out to others, seek those who have participating parishes after the earlier five- fallen away, stand at the crossroads session process. and welcome the outcast,’ ” he said, Two “plenary sessions” were held quoting from paragraph 24 of Pope during the event, when a representative Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii from each table shared one idea, comment Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”). or suggestion from their group. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson “They talked about the necessity for served as the principal celebrant at a Mass UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL formation, needs and wants [and] being for the participants. more disciples, not just in the family “Together, as one, holy, Catholic and but outside,” said Juan Pablo Romero of apostolic Church, we are the Body of Christ,” INTENTION WEEKEND COMING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT ministry and mission “Furnace or Heat Pump” Our staff has over 76 years of th Catholic Anniv Education 134 ersa ry Sale

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Opinion Reflection/Shayna Tews As you work toward humility,

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 remember God’s great gift to us Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher One thing I struggle greatly with is Name another king who has ever or Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus humility. And I think the Lord is testing would ever lower himself in this way? me and encouraging me to grow in this Lower and humble himself to come to his virtue, though I am lowly peasants with the giving of himself, failing time and over and over again. time again. I get so Nope. I am coming up with no one Editorial bothered by words else but our great and mighty God. It is and statements, by his love for us that gives way for this my own situation in humility. Humility and love go hand in life. Essentially, we hand. always want more, So the next time I am struggling to better, something else, humble myself or to be humbled by the “grass is always others—maybe it’s something you also greener.” Satan are finding difficult—I will remember always promises what he cannot deliver. who teaches us the ultimate humility. It occurred to me at Mass recently—as There is no humbling I will ever be asked I prepared and waited for the Eucharist— to do that could in any way touch God’s. how in the world do I have a God and My challenge to myself and to you, king who not only humbled himself in his the next time we feel humbled, is to smile earthly lifetime and through his death, but and thank God for the lesson in virtue … humbles himself at each and every Mass, the lesson in love. is present to me at each and every Mass, and allows himself to be consumed by (Shayna Tews is a member of sinners like me? Wow! Annunciation Parish in Brazil.) † Letters to the Editor

Alaina Sincich, a member of St. John Neumann Parish in Sunbury, Ohio, prays during the Catechism addresses both sides of the closing Mass of the National Catholic Youth Conference on Nov. 21, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Catholics of all ages are known to pray regularly for an increase of immigration debate in right proportions vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. (File photo by Sean Gallagher) In his recent editorial in the Oct. 20th Authentic Catholicism, which is issue of The Criterion, editor emeritus John not conservative or liberal, avoids the F. Fink seems to say that those of us who emotional extremes because it draws Keep vocations in prayer, be oppose unfettered illegal immigration are wisdom from the natural moral law. in danger of losing our souls because we The Catechism of the Catholic Church, mindful of your witness are ignoring biblical morality and Christ’s for example, addresses both sides of the command to “welcome the stranger.” immigration argument in exactly the If your parish is like most, there are has a key role to play in the witness of A few of our bishops have been using right proportions. In paragraph 2241, we prayers consistently offered for more our vocation in ordinary circumstances: the same ambiguous formulation, so it learn that [a] as a nation, we should help vocations to the priesthood, diaconate “As we go about our everyday life and may be time for them—and Mr. Fink—to the immigrants to the extent that we are and religious life. most especially this week, we must keep say exactly what they mean. Are they able, but [b] the immigrants must return And if the Holy Spirit is at work, vocations in our prayers, while, at the really making the preposterous claim that the favor by following our laws and you may have witnessed firsthand a same time, being a mindful witness with Catholics must support an open-borders assimilating into our culture. parishioner discerning and answering a our own vocation. immigration policy in order to be saved? It follows that a nation has the moral call to such a vocation. “We may never know how our Because we are dealing with a complex right to regulate its borders, which means Though secularism continues to be an lives may have an impact on someone social problem with a moral component, that it also has a conditional right to say ever-growing challenge in our society, else’s story,” continued Cardinal Tobin, our natural desire for justice can prompt no to the stranger—unless, of course, we witness people of faith persist in who served as the shepherd of the us to embrace an extremist position. someone can explain how it is possible to listening to God’s call. Archdiocese of Indianapolis for four At one extreme, conservative Catholics regulate without saying no. The Church in the United States is years before being appointed to lead the sometimes allow their passion for law and It also means that Catholics are not celebrating National Vocations Awareness Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., last fall. order to override their concern for those required to support an open-borders Week on Nov. 5-11, and in this week’s “Simply living out our call as disciples who have been mistreated. At the other immigration policy, and that it is not a issue of The Criterion on pages 9-16, of Jesus Christ fully and joyfully in the extreme, liberal Catholics often allow damnable heresy to say so. we have included a special supplement world bears witness to the love of Christ their compassion for the needy to override featuring stories where a priest, religious as he generously bestows on each of us their common sense and lead them to Stephen L. Bussell sisters and religious brothers, deacon our own personal call.” propose suicidal immigration policies. Indianapolis and seminarian share their stories about As Archbishop Thompson has said serving God’s people in their chosen on more than one occasion since he ministry. was appointed to lead the Church in ‘Celebrate Life Dinner’ stories can provide On page 1, Archbishop Charles central and southern Indiana, each of C. Thompson also goes in-depth with us must heed Pope Francis’s call to be wisdom and inspiration, reader says reporter Sean Gallagher in reflecting on missionary disciples. The articles about the “Celebrate people, especially young people who need his life of faith. Though we touched on Being a missionary disciple means Life Dinner” in the Oct. 20 edition of guidance and good example. his vocation journey when he was named leading others to Christ. We can do that for The Criterion were really outstanding. It I think these articles should be required our shepherd in June, the archbishop some people in our lives by encouraging was inspiring to read about the people who reading for anyone—from a young person sheds even more light on a life-changing them to consider a vocation to the received the awards for their participation of appropriate age and maturity to parents experience that led him to answer God’s priesthood, diaconate or religious life. in activities promoting respect for life. and grandparents—including those who may call to serve the Church as a priest. In his column on page 9 of the It was especially heartening to read not consider themselves “young people” any As in years past, National Vocations Vocations Supplement, Father Eric about keynote speaker Pam Stenzel’s more, but aren’t yet married or parents. Awareness Week is sponsored by the Augenstein, archdiocesan director of mission in life, and to read about what she It seems that almost anyone could derive U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ vocations, encourages people of faith—as speaks of on the subject of extramarital wisdom and inspiration from these articles. (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, they discern their vocation in life—to grow sex. She said a lot of things that I have Consecrated Life, and Vocations, and is in their relationship with God by “wasting never heard of other people saying that are Jane Pictor a special time for parishes in the United time” with him. very sensible and could certainly influence Napoleon States to actively foster and pray for a “Wasting time is at the heart of culture of vocations to the priesthood, vocational discernment, because in order to diaconate and consecrated life. It is hear the voice of God calling us to follow Letters Policy also designed to help promote vocation him, we have to spend time with him in Letters from readers are published in The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s awareness, and to encourage young a way that filters out the other voices and commitment to “the responsible exchange of freely-held and expressed opinion among people to ask the question: “To what noises that compete for our attention,” the People of God” (Communio et Progressio, 116). vocation in life is God calling me?” Father Augenstein said. “The first call— Letters from readers are welcome and every effort will be made to include letters from as many Parish and school communities across the first vocation—is always to be a people and representing as many viewpoints as possible. Letters should be informed, relevant, the nation are encouraged to include disciple. Then, the more we waste time well-expressed and temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic sense of courtesy and respect. prayer and special activities that focus with God, we can hear the second call— The editors reserve the right to select the letters that will be published and to edit letters on vocation awareness. Thankfully, the second vocation—to the priesthood, from readers as necessary based on space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and content many parishes and schools in central marriage, consecrated life, diaconate, or a (including spelling and grammar). In order to encourage opinions from a variety of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily be limited to one letter every three months. and southern Indiana already do this. sacred single life. It all starts and ends with Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) are more likely to be printed. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, the chair prayer—wasting time with God. It’s the Letters must be signed, but, for serious reasons, names may be withheld. of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on best way we can spend our time.” Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianap­ Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations, olis, IN 46202-2367. reminds us that each of us in the Church —Mike Krokos Readers with access to e-mail may send letters to [email protected]. The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Page 5 ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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Sharing the journey, the call to love of neighbor “We know firsthand that these are are members of Caritas Internationalis. Action on behalf of migrants and neighbor, he cuts through his listeners’ innocent victims, that they should be Why is this two-year campaign so refugees can take many diverse forms. local prejudices and makes clear our treated with respect and dignity, that important? Pope Francis is convinced We can reach out personally, as Pope responsibility to share the journeys of all they are the people the Bible calls us that the international crisis of migration Francis has done, to provide food, who are in need. We know that charity to love. By heeding Pope Francis’ call and the displacement of individuals, shelter, clothing and medicine. We can begins at home, but our Lord challenges to share their journey, we can all come families and entire communities of support the work of Catholic Charities, us to look beyond what is familiar and to understand that. (Sean Callahan, people are something we dare not reduce Catholic Relief Services and Caritas comfortable and to walk with (spiritually president of Catholic Relief Services) to matters of public policy, ideology or Internationalis. and practically) even those who make us racial conflict. There is a deeply personal We can write to our government feel uncomfortable simply because their Pope Francis believes that it is story behind every refugee’s struggle to officials and insist that our national ways are foreign to us. vitally important for Christians find safety, freedom and a better way of policies reflect principles of justice and If we truly walk with migrants and throughout the world to “share the life. Only by learning and sharing these mercy consistent with our American refugees here in Indiana and throughout journey” of migrants and refugees stories can we come to grips with the values. We can speak out using social the world, we will feel their plight in forced to leave their homes to seek a full extent of what is happening to our media or other forms of communication a deeply personal way. We will resist better life elsewhere. To help make sisters and brothers here at home and to defend the rights and human dignity every temptation to say that their this profound spiritual accompaniment throughout the globe. of individuals and families who have problems are not our problems, or that possible, the pope has initiated a Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, suffered from oppression in their their journeys are not ours. two-year campaign in partnership with archbishop of Galveston-Houston and homelands, and who are too often Let’s search for genuine ways that Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s president of the USCCB, has said that this forgotten and neglected as they seek a we can participate in Pope Francis’s worldwide charitable organization. campaign is “both spiritual and practical.” better, more humane life for themselves “Share the Journey” campaign. If we pray Dioceses throughout the United This is an example of “the Catholic both/ and for their families. sincerely, “Lord, how can I walk with my States, including the Archdiocese of and” that is so important to our Catholic Our motivation for reaching out to migrant and refugee brothers and sisters? Indianapolis, are participating in this way of life. The “Share the Journey” representatives of the 65 million people How can I share their journeys?” he will “Share the Journey” campaign. The campaign invites us to pray with and for worldwide (the greatest number since answer us. He will show us how to follow United States Conference of Catholic migrants and refugees. It challenges us to World War II) is charity. It is the love in his footsteps as he walks with those Bishops (USCCB), Catholic Relief become the soulmates of our displaced of neighbor that Christ commands us to who have no place to call home. Services (CRS) and Catholic Charities brothers and sisters, to share their demonstrate even in the most difficult Let’s ask the Holy Family, who USA (CCUSA) are jointly sponsoring journeys in a profoundly spiritual way. of circumstances. experienced the displacement and the campaign in the United States. But we are also challenged to act, to The parable of the Good Samaritan hardships of all migrant families as they Both CRS, working in more than 100 open our homes as well as our hearts, and (Lk 10:25-37) shows us how to treat fled from the unjust tyrant Herod, to help countries around the world, and CCUSA, to welcome apparent strangers who are, in strangers who need our help. Because us accompany them and all others who the Catholic Church’s domestic agency, truth, members of the one family of God. our Lord makes the Samaritan the good seek a better life. †

Compartir el viaje: el llamado a amar al prójimo

“Sabemos sin lugar a dudas que estas forman parte de Caritas Internationalis. que, en verdad, son miembros de la como el buen vecino, el Señor elimina los son víctimas inocentes, que merecen ¿Por qué es tan importante esta misma familia de Dios. prejuicios locales de sus interlocutores ser tratadas con respeto y dignidad, campaña de dos años? El papa Francisco Actuar en nombre de los inmigrantes y deja en claro la responsabilidad de que son las personas que la Biblia nos está convencido de que la crisis migratoria y los refugiados puede adoptar compartir el viaje de los necesitados. exhorta a que amemos. Al obedecer internacional y el desplazamiento de diversas formas. Podemos acercarnos Sabemos que la caridad empieza por casa, al llamado del papa Francisco de personas, familias y comunidades enteras personalmente, como lo ha hecho el papa pero el Señor nos desafía a ir más allá compartir su camino, llegamos a es algo que no se puede reducir a un Francisco, para ofrecer alimento, vivienda, de lo que nos resulta familiar y cómodo, comprender esta verdad.” (Sean asunto de política pública, de ideologías vestido y medicinas. Podemos apoyar la y a caminar (espiritualmente y en la Callahan, presidente de Catholic Relief o conflictos raciales. Detrás de cada labor de Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief práctica) incluso con quienes nos resultan Services) lucha para encontrar seguridad, alcanzar Services y de Caritas Internationalis. incómodos, sencillamente porque sus la libertad y una mejor forma de vida, Podemos escribir a los funcionarios costumbres son extrañas para nosotros. El papa Francisco considera que es se encuentra la historia profundamente gubernamentales e insistir en que nuestra Si en verdad caminamos con los de vital importancia para los cristianos personal de cada refugiado. Únicamente política nacional sea reflejo de la justicia inmigrantes y los refugiados en Indiana y de todo el mundo “compartir el viaje” al conocer y compartir estas historias y la misericordia, en concordancia con en todo el mundo, experimentaremos su de los inmigrantes y los refugiados podemos llegar a captar la magnitud de lo nuestros valores como estadounidenses. grave situación de un modo muy personal. que se ven obligados a abandonar sus que están viviendo nuestros hermanos y Podemos expresar nuestras opiniones en Resistiremos la tentación de decir que sus hogares en busca de una mejor vida hermanas, tanto aquí en nuestro país, como las redes sociales o en otros medios de problemas no nos incumben o que sus en otro lugar. Para lograr que este en todo el planeta. comunicación para defender los derechos caminos son distintos de los nuestros. profundo acompañamiento espiritual El cardenal Daniel N. DiNardo, y la dignidad humana de las personas y las Busquemos formas genuinas para sea una realidad, el papa Francisco arzobispo de Galveston-Houston y familias que han sido objeto de opresión participar en la campaña “Compartir el ha emprendido una campaña de dos presidente de la USCCB, ha afirmado en su tierra natal y que, a menudo, caen en viaje” del papa Francisco. Si rezamos años de duración, en colaboración con que esta campaña es “al mismo tiempo, el olvido y el abandono en su búsqueda de con sinceridad, diciendo “Señor, ¿cómo Caritas Internationalis, la organización espiritual y práctica.” Este es un ejemplo una vida mejor y más humana para ellos y puedo caminar junto a mis hermanos de caridad internacional de la Iglesia. de los “católicos del tanto y el como” sus familias. inmigrantes y refugiados? ¿Cómo puedo En esta campaña titulada «Compartir el que resultan tan importantes para nuestra Nuestra motivación para llegar a los compartir su camino?” Él nos responderá. viaje» participan diócesis de todo Estados forma de vida católica. La campaña representantes de los 65 millones de Nos demostrará cómo seguir sus pasos Unidos, inclusive la Arquidiócesis de “Compartir el viaje” nos invita a rezar personas en todo el mundo (la cifra más puesto que Él camina con quienes no Indianápolis. La Conferencia de Obispos con y por los inmigrantes y refugiados. alta desde la II Guerra Mundial) es la tienen dónde reposar su cabeza. Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB), Nos desafía a convertirnos en las caridad; es el amor al prójimo que Cristo Pidámosle a la Sagrada Familia, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) y Catholic almas gemelas de nuestros hermanos nos ordena que demostremos, incluso en que vivió el desplazamiento y las Charities USA (CCUSA) patrocinan desplazados, a compartir su camino de las circunstancias más difíciles. penurias que atraviesan todas las conjuntamente esta campaña en los una forma profundamente espiritual y La parábola del Buen samaritano familias inmigrantes, cuando huían de Estados Unidos. Tanto CRS, cuya labor al mismo tiempo nos desafía a actuar, a (Lc 10:25-37) ilustra cómo debemos la injusticia del tirano Herodes, que abarca más de 100 países, y CCUSA, el abrir nuestros hogares y corazones, y a tratar a los extranjeros que necesitan nos ayude a acompañar a todos los que organismo nacional de la Iglesia católica, dar la bienvenida a aparentes extraños nuestra ayuda. Al presentar al samaritano buscan una mejor vida. † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017

For a list of events for the next four weeks as reported to Events Calendar The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/events.

November 6 Conference Center, 1402 Parish, Nov. 10 7:30 p.m., 6:30-11:30 p.m. Information: Road 750 N., Brownsburg. Information: 317-223-3687, St. Jude Parish, Hospitality Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Nov. 11 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12 [email protected], “Leaving a Legacy—Are [email protected]. Room, 5353 McFarland Ave., Nature Nights, Benedictine 3:30 p.m., $4-15 per person. 317-352-3225. Your Plans in Order?” Indianapolis. Bereavement Sister Sheila Fitzpatrick and Information and tickets: presented by the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Support Group, eight Angela Jarboe presenting, www.agapeshows.org. St. Rose of Lima Church, Community Foundation, Conception, 1 Sisters of Mondays through Jan. 8. (no 7-8:30 p.m., donations 114 Lancelot Dr., Franklin. Inc., information on Providence, Saint Mary-of- session Dec. 25 or Jan. 1), accepted. Information and November 11 “Hollywood vs. Faith: The planning a funeral Mass and the-Woods, St. Mary-of- 7-9 p.m. Information: Patti registration: 317-788-7581, Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 3 Other Beatitudes,” live planned giving, 8:30 a.m. the-Woods. Monthly Taizé Collins, 317-507-3190. www.benedictinn.org. 1005 W. Main St., Danville. performance featuring actor check-in, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Prayer Service, theme Women’s Club Christmas Frank Runyeon, 7 p.m., presentation, coffee and “Praying for Peace in the November 7 St. Matthew the Apostle Bazaar, baskets, food, prizes, humorous presentation for donuts, free, reservations World and in Our Hearts,” Mission 27 Resale, 132 Leota Catholic School, 4100 E. 46th raffle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. all ages, freewill offering. requested. Optional 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken St., Indianapolis. Senior St., Indianapolis. Open House Information: 317-745-4284. Information: 317-738-3929. 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Mass. prayers, simple music, silence. Discount Day, every Tuesday, for Prospective Families, [email protected]. Questions and registration: Information: 812-535-2952, seniors get 30 percent off 6-8 p.m. Information: St. Luke the Evangelist call the parish office 317- [email protected]. clothing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 317-251-3997, ext. 3913, Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Huber’s Orchard and Winery, 852-3195, ext. 7108 or ministry supports Indianapolis [email protected]. Indianapolis. “Leaving a 19816 Huber Road, Borden. [email protected]. November 15 St. Vincent de Paul Society Legacy—Are Your Plans St. Elizabeth Catholic Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Food Pantry and Changing November 10 in Order?” presented by Charities Reverse Raffle, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, School Cafeteria, 89 Lives Forever program. St. Rose of Lima Church, the Catholic Community doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Information: 317-687-8260. 114 Lancelot Dr., Franklin. Foundation, Inc., information 6 p.m., raffle 7 p.m., $25, $50 Indianapolis. Mass in French, “Leaving a Legacy—Are Sermon on the Mount, on pre-planning a funeral and $100 tickets. Reservations 12:30 p.m. Information: Your Plans in Order?” November 8 live performance featuring and planned giving, and ticket sales: 812-949- 317-627-7729 or presented by the Catholic St. Mark the Evangelist nationally acclaimed actor 9 a.m. check-in, 9:30- 7305. Information: [email protected]. Community Foundation, Inc., Parish, 535 E. Edgewood, Frank Runyeon, 7 p.m., 11:30 a.m. presentation, light www.stecharities.org. basics of estate planning Indianapolis. Divorce and dramatic presentation for refreshments, free, reservations St. Therese of the Infant Jesus and options for supporting Beyond: Holiday Support all ages, freewill offering. requested. Questions and St. Paul the Apostle (Little Flower) Church, 4720 ministries, 6:45 p.m. check-in, Group, six Wednesdays Information: 317-738-3929. registration: call the parish Parish, 202 E. Washington E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class 7-8:15 p.m. presentation, through Dec. 20 (no session [email protected]. office 317-259-4373 or St., Greencastle. Ladies of ’63 monthly gathering, free, reservations requested. Nov. 29), 7-9 p.m., all faiths [email protected]. Guild Christmas Bazaar, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner Questions and registration: call welcome, $30 includes November 10-12 decorations, crafts, cheese afterward. Information: the parish office 317-784-9078 materials, scholarships Knights of Columbus Mater Father Thomas Scecina balls, baked goods, quilt raffle, 317-408-6396. or [email protected]. available. Information and Dei Council #437, McGowan Memorial High School, 5000 chili lunch available, 8 a.m.- registration: 317-236-1586, Hall, 1305 N. Delaware Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. 3 p.m. Information: 765- November 14 Calvary Mausoleum www.archindy.org/plfl/ St., Indianapolis. Scrooge! Club 53 Annual School 653-5678. St. Paul Hermitage, 501 Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., ministries-divorce.html. The Musical, presented by Fundraiser, dinner, silent and N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Indianapolis. Monthly the Agape Performing Arts live auction, beer and wine, November 12 Ave Maria Guild, 11 a.m. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: November 9 Company, a ministry of Our $5,000 raffle, $50 per person St. Malachy Parish, School Mass for deceased members of 317-784-4439 or www. Benedict Inn Retreat & Lady of the Greenwood by Oct. 31, $65 after Oct. 31, Cafeteria, 9833 E. County the Guild, 12:30 p.m. meeting. catholiccemeteries.cc. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to VIPs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Retreats and Programs Richard and Patty (Richardson) Eck, members of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish November 21 Angela Jarboe and 1402 Southern Ave., Beech in Greenwood, celebrated their 50th wedding Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Patty Moore presenting, Grove. Advent (an “FBI” anniversary on Oct. 28. House, 5353 E. 56th St., 7-9 p.m., $25. Information and program: Faith Building The couple was married at St. Roch Church in Indianapolis. Silent Self- registration: 317-788-7581, Institutions), in partnership Indianapolis on Oct. 28, 1967. Guided Day of Reflection, www.benedictinn.org. with Our Lady of Fatima They have four children: Julie Johnson, Dan, $32 includes room for the Retreat House, Ken Ogorek Kevin and Randy Eck. day, continental breakfast, December 1-2 presenting, join the sisters The couple also has six grandchildren. † lunch and use of common Our Lady of Fatima Retreat for evening prayer followed areas, additional $37 extends House, 5353 E. 56th St., by dinner, presentation and stay to include the night Indianapolis. Pre-Cana discussion, 5-9 p.m., $35. before or night after day of Preparation Conference, Information and registration: silence and includes light $255 with overnight 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or dinner. Information and accommodations (two www.archindy.org/fatima. ‘Grieving Your Losses’ day retreat set for registration: 317-545-7681, rooms), $185 for commuters, Nov. 18 at Oldenburg Franciscan Center ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/ includes meals, snacks and December 9 fatima. materials. Information, Benedict Inn Retreat & A day retreat called “Grieving learn about the relationship between registration: Conference Center, Your Losses” will take place at the grief and spirituality. November 30 www.archindy.org/plfl/ 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 The holidays add another dimension Benedict Inn Retreat & marriage-precana.html. Grove. Advent Reflection: Main St., in Oldenburg, from 9:30 a.m.- to this grief process. Some helpful Conference Center, Listening, Benedictine Sister 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18. suggestions for dealing with the 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Anoinette Purcell presenting, When one experiences significant holidays will be provided. Grove. Biblical Scenes: The December 4 9-11:30 a.m., $35. Information loss in their lives, the process of The cost is $45, which includes lunch. Artwork of Sieger Koder, Benedict Inn Retreat & and registration: 317-788- grieving and the feelings that arise Pay an additional $20 to receive a CEU. week three, Benedictine Sister Conference Center, 7581, www.benedictinn.org. † need to be understood. This retreat For more information or to register, will provide a safe environment for e-mail [email protected] or participants to explore these issues, and call 812-933-8437. † Teresa Kang enters postulancy with Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Marriage ministry to host event at Teresa Kang, a native of ministries. She will meet Taiwan, entered the Sisters of with Providence Sister Our Lady of the Greenwood on Nov. 11 Providence of Saint Mary-of- Marsha Speth, director of The Celebrate Marriage Ministry will other married couples. the-Woods, in St. Mary-of- postulants, once a week for host its annual Celebrate Fun evening Celebrate Marriage Ministry offers the-Woods, as a postulant on instructions and individual at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, couples opportunities for Christ-centered Sept. 24. conferences. 335 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood from marriage enrichment through large and During her time of After a year as a postulant, 6:30-9 p.m. on Nov. 11. small group and individual couple events. postulancy, Kang will Kang will be eligible to The theme of this year’s event is The event is free. Bring a side or dish to learn about the Sisters of enter into the first year of Basic Training: “Remember When?” share. A beer and wine cash bar available. Providence, their community Teresa Kang the novitiate, when she will Couples of all ages are invited and For more information, call Tom and practices, traditions and receive the title of sister. † encouraged to dress as a team for an Marcy Renken at 317-489-1557 or evening of friendly competition with www.celebratemarriageministry.com. † Memorial Mass for the Unborn scheduled St. Louis de Montfort to host free for Nov. 13 at St. Joan of Arc Church Thanksgiving Day dinner on Nov. 23 The Mid-North Catholic grandchild, sibling, family member or Community Mass for the Unborn will friend through miscarriage, stillbirth, St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 23. be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, ectopic pregnancy, abortion or early 11441 Hague Road, in Fishers, Ind., The menu includes turkey, mashed 4217 Central Ave., in Indianapolis, at childhood loss are invited. in the Lafayette Diocese is hosting a potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls and 7 p.m. on Nov. 13. Contact Joe Sheehan at jsheehan@ free Thanksgiving Day dinner in Craig dessert. All are welcome. All who have lost a child, sjoa.org for information. † Willy Hall on the parish campus from To learn more, call 317-517-4256. † The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Page 7 Conference speakers equip men for spiritual battle

By Sean Gallagher

Catholic men from across the state prayed together, participated in a eucharistic procession on the streets of Indianapolis and learned how they have been equipped to enter into spiritual battle and share the Good News during the annual Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference on Sept. 30 The conference, attended by nearly 400 people, took place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis and was organized by the Marian Center of Indianapolis. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson greeted the participants and prayed that the conference “truly be one of fruitfulness, of encounter, of accompaniment, of dialogue, one that helps us to continue to cultivate those virtues so necessary in our society today, transforming hearts, minds, the world itself by the witness to the Good News of the Gospel.” He also encouraged the participants to be “like St. Joseph, to make a difference in your family and other families, keeping Christ at the center.” Speaker Brian Patrick explored how Catholic men can follow the example of St. Joseph. Father Michael Keucher holds a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament during an outdoor eucharistic procession that was part of the Sept. 30 “We are called Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference in Indianapolis. (Photos by Sean Gallagher) to be spiritual leaders,” said Patrick, Archdiocese and a regular columnist host of EWTN’s and blogger for national Catholic flagship radio show, publications, described the struggles “Morning Glory.” Catholics face in contemporary culture, “We are called to but noted that the battle is ultimately a be the fathers of spiritual one. our families. … We “What is the war now that’s going are called to be like on all around us?” Msgr. Pope asked. St. Joseph, to have “It’s not about clubs, swords or tanks. Brian Patrick our minds and our It’s about ideas. It’s about the truth hearts open to the will versus a lie. It’s about light versus of God. We are called to be courageous darkness. It’s about God’s vision men of action when we hear that simple, versus Satan’s. That’s what the war’s quiet voice.” about.” In the middle of the day, the At the same time, he encouraged his conference featured Mass at nearby listeners to be confident in the battle. St. John the Evangelist Church. “We’re on the winning team, brothers,” Father Michael Keucher, who served Msgr. Pope said. “We have the victory. as the conference’s master of ceremonies, The victory is ours. Jesus has already was the principal celebrant and homilist won the victory. And we are simply asked at the liturgy. He encouraged the to apply that victory to our lives and the worshippers to read Scripture daily. lives of others.” “You spend part of your day, every day, Deacon Larry Oney of the with Scripture, and you will be a better New Orleans Archdiocese then shared man, a better husband, a better father, and with the participants a little bit closer to heaven every day,” how the Catholic said Father Keucher, administrator of faith—and especially Deacon Larry Oney, left, and Father Michael Keucher elevate the Eucharist during a Mass at St. John St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville. the gifts of the the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis during the conference. Father Eric Augenstein, right, was a A eucharistic procession on the streets Holy Spirit—have concelebrant at the liturgy. next to the church followed. empowered them to Kevin Chaffe, a member of St. Louis fight boldly in that Parish in Batesville and a conference battle. participant, was glad to be in the It can even, he said, procession that was witnessed by many be as simple as a father pedestrians. making the sign of the Deacon Larry Oney “It’s great that we show Jesus to cross on his children at other people,” he said. “We got a lot of the start of their day. quizzical looks today. I hope some people “When you make the sign of the cross asked some questions on your son, in particular, as a man and and learned a little father, you’re making a declaration to bit about the Catholic the Enemy,” Deacon Oney said. “You’re faith.” invoking the power of God and the Craig Schebler, 23, protection of God around him.” a member of St. John Another powerful weapon to use Parish, was impressed against the devil, he said, is simply to by the procession. praise God. “We don’t have to “Praise is a weapon,” Deacon Oney just hide our faith,” he said. “It tears down strongholds. You’ve said. “We can show it got a problem? Begin to praise God. … Msgr. Charles Pope and be proud of it as The devil doesn’t want you to know these a large group of guys things. Praise scatters the enemies of who stand out in the crowd.” God.” Kory Schebler, another young adult Msgr. Pope concluded the conference member of St. John Parish, was glad to by exhorting participants to be witnesses see so many other Catholic men at the to their faith in their daily lives. conference. “If we’re going to have authority “You don’t see a Catholic culture and be witnesses, we can’t just know Participants in the Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference raise their hands in prayer during the Sept. 30 anymore if you’re not really looking for about what we’re talking about, we conference in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. it,” Schebler said. “So, seeing that there have to know what we’re talking are this many guys who are willing to about,” he said. “You can’t just know able to tell others how they have come we’re proclaiming,” Msgr. Pope said. give up a Saturday to grow deeper in their about the Lord, you have to get to to know Christ and how the Lord has “This is the life that Jesus Christ died faith and learn how to be better Christian know him personally in your life, to worked in their lives, telling them to have to give us, a life free of greed, free of men encourages me to continue on the see and know by your own experience “a three-minute elevator version and a sensuality and sexual confusion, free path.” what he’s doing in your life and to be longer one, too.” of anger, wrath and bitterness, free of During the afternoon, Msgr. Charles able to testify to it.” “My brothers, we have an awesome, all that stuff and more, a life that has a Pope, a priest of the Washington He encouraged the participants to be beautiful, wonderful moral vision that heart that’s on fire for love of God.” † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Escuchar y compartir son los aspectos más destacados del evento V Encuentro Por Natalie Hoefer proceso de cinco sesiones que se llevó a cabo previamente. Fue una reunión conformada por Durante el evento se realizaron dos más de 180 católicos de origen latino, “sesiones plenarias” en las que un africano y anglosajón, de diversas edades representante de cada mesa compartía y diversas lenguas maternas, procedentes una idea, comentario o sugerencia de de todo el centro y el sur de Indiana. En su grupo. algunos momentos, la variedad de lenguas “Hablaron acerca de la necesidad de habladas recordaba el relato bíblico de la formación, las carencias y los deseos, y Torre de Babel. ser más bien discípulos, no solamente Pero el efecto general se asemejó en el ámbito familiar, sino más allá,” más a Pentecostés, en el que cada quien, comentó Juan Pablo Romero de la independientemente del idioma que Parroquia San Patricio en Indianápolis. hablara, escuchó el mismo mensaje: Otra de las sugerencias que se de necesidad, de esperanza y de recibieron ese día fue incluir a los evangelización. padres en las sesiones de preparación Esa fue la escena que se vivió en sacramental de los niños latinos para la Parroquia de San Andrés Apóstol contribuir a evangelizar e instruir a los de Indianápolis el 30 de septiembre, adultos. cuando católicos provenientes de “Como parte del V Encuentro […] me toda la arquidiócesis se reunieron di cuenta de la importancia de evangelizar para celebrar el proceso denominado a otros católicos, a quienes se sientan en El padre franciscano Larry Janezik (izquierda), los diáconos Jeffrey Dufresne y Emilio Ferrer-Soto, el V Encuentro. nuestro mismo banco cada domingo,” arzobispo Charles C. Thompson y el padre Thomas Schliessmann rezan el Padre Nuestro junto con la congregación durante la misa en la Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol, el 30 de septiembre, como parte El evento arquidiocesano de un día de expresó Francisco Ruiz de la Parroquia del evento arquidiocesano V Encuentro. (Foto por Natalie Hoefer) duración fue el sillar de coronamiento Santa María en Indianápolis, durante una de un esfuerzo de más de un año, en reflexión que ofreció ese día. al compartir en los pequeños grupos,” comunidad eclesiástica,” declaró. respuesta al llamado de la Conferencia “De acuerdo con la organización comentó. “Escuchamos los desafíos y El documento que redacten los obispos de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Dynamic Catholic […] en los Estados los desencantos que ha sufrido cada podría convertirse en un plan pastoral Unidos (USCCB) a definir las prácticas Unidos hay 32 millones de católicos uno, especialmente en las sesiones nacional para la evangelización hispana, ministeriales más adecuadas con respecto hispanos. De ellos, 10 millones tienen sus plenarias. [...] Al final, regresamos a como ocurrió en el III Encuentro en 1985, a la población católica hispana en los raíces en la fe, pero más de 20 millones nuestros hogares con un verdadero deseo recordó Castellanos. O quizás podría ser Estados Unidos. no. Debemos seguir buscando formas para de compartir ese mismo mensaje de un documento en el que se indiquen las “¡El día se pasó muy rápido!” dijo iniciarlos en el catolicismo y luego buscar esperanza con los demás.” prácticas más adecuadas. Leticia Pasillas de la Parroquia San otras maneras para alimentar su fe.” El siguiente paso del proceso del V A Romero le gustaría que el proceso Ambrosio en Seymour. “Al principio El padre franciscano Larry Janezic, Encuentro es resumir los comentarios del Encuentro se llevara a cabo más a pensé que iba a ser una larga jornada de pastor de la Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de la jornada de trabajo y redactar un menudo. trabajo, pero se pasó muy rápido, tan en Indianápolis, también habló acerca de documento arquidiocesano con ellos. “En mi opinión, no deberíamos esperar solo escuchando las experiencias de mi la evangelización. En 2018, 25 representantes de tanto,” expresó. “Me doy cuenta de que grupo y de los demás participantes. ¡Fue “La comunidad evangelizadora la arquidiócesis se reunirán con a la gente le gusta que la escuchen. fantástico!” experimenta que el Señor tomó la representantes de 14 diócesis de Illinois, Hablamos, enseñamos, pero no pasamos La hoja informativa de la USCCB iniciativa, la ha primereado en el amor; Indiana y Wisconsin para celebrar un suficiente tiempo escuchando las describe la labor del Encuentro—el quinto y, por eso, ella sabe adelantarse, tomar la evento similar al que se llevó a cabo en necesidades.” que se celebra desde 1972—como “un iniciativa sin miedo, salir al encuentro, Indianápolis. Otro objetivo del proceso fue proceso de cuatro años de duración […] buscar a los lejanos y llegar a los Cada una de las catorce reuniones identificar a líderes dentro de la que invita a todos los católicos de los cruces de los caminos para invitar a los regionales de la USCCB presentará un comunidad católica hispana. Estados Unidos a una intensa actividad excluidos,” dijo, citando el párrafo 24 documento de resumen que se compilará “Esto de por sí ya ha hecho una misionera, de consulta, de desarrollo de de la exhortación apostólica “Evangelii y se debatirá en una reunión nacional en diferencia en nuestra parroquia,” liderazgo e identificación de las prácticas Gaudium” (“La alegría del Evangelio”) 2018. El documento final que se derive de dijo Bárbara Pierse de la Parroquia ministeriales más adecuadas en el espíritu del papa Francisco. esta reunión se presentará a la USCCB. Santísima Trinidad en Edinburgh. de la nueva evangelización.” El arzobispo Thompson actuó como el “El proceso refina la información “Hemos tenido gente de México que El tema del V Encuentro es celebrante principal de la misa para los hacia las instancias superiores, de modo habla español y que ha vivido en “Discípulos misioneros, testigos del amor participantes. que la información reunida en el ámbito nuestra comunidad desde hace 17 años. de Dios.” “Juntos, como una iglesia santa, parroquial se presenta a los obispos,” Y apenas en el transcurso del año El proceso se inició en el ámbito Católica y apostólica, somos el Cuerpo de explica Castellanos. pasado están empezando a decir: ‘Sí parroquial. Doce parroquias de la Cristo,” expresó en su homilía en español. “El objetivo principal es que para podemos lograrlo. Sí tenemos voz.’ ” arquidiócesis formaron grupos que se “Al igual que acogemos su sufrimiento, finales de 2020 haya un plan nacional La expectativa de Romero con respecto reunieron durante cinco sesiones en el también acogemos su gloria … el procedente del ámbito nacional que al desenlace final del V Encuentro es más transcurso del año pasado, para hablar Encuentro eterno.” nosotros recibiremos y distribuiremos a ambiciosa. sobre temas predeterminados en los El director de la Oficina para las parroquias.” “Espero que la gente en verdad materiales del V Encuentro. el ministerio intercultural, Óscar Pasillas espera con ansias leer el participe activamente en la Iglesia,” El proceso parroquial culminó en Castellanos, quien encabezó el proceso documento final. expresó. “Si en verdad somos el el evento bilingüe celebrado el 30 de del Encuentro en el centro y el sur de “A medida que la comunidad hispana cuerpo de Cristo, tenemos que usar las septiembre, en el cual los participantes Indiana, se sintió muy complacido con sigue creciendo, es importante contar con extremidades: si yo soy el pie, tengo debatieron en grupos pequeños un esta jornada. una guía que nos ayude a comprender las que caminar. Si soy el brazo, tengo que documento de comentarios compilados en “Encontramos al Señor a través de necesidades y cómo podemos responder alcanzar a los pobres. No podemos darnos las parroquias participantes, después del cada uno de nosotros, especialmente mejor para servir y fortalecer a nuestra el lujo de no hacer nada.” †

in a 2018 national meeting. From that can better respond to serve and strengthen Catholic community. ENCUENTRO meeting, a final document will be our Church community,” she said. “For our parish, it has made a difference continued from page 3 presented to the USCCB. The document the bishops produce already,” said Barbara Pierse of Holy “The process refines the information could be a national pastoral plan for Trinity Parish in Edinburgh. “We’ve had process is for the comments from the up and up and up, so information at the Hispanic evangelization, as was the people from Mexico who speak Spanish working day to be summarized and parish level is presented to the bishops,” case with III Encuentro in 1985, said living in our community for 17 years. And drafted into an archdiocesan document. explains Castellanos. Castellanos. Or it could be a document just in the last year, they’re saying, ‘Yes, Twenty-five representatives from “The main goal at the end by 2020 suggesting best practices. we can do this. We have a voice.’ ” the archdiocese will meet with the is there will be a national plan from the Romero would like to see the Romero’s hopes for the final outcome representatives of 14 other dioceses of national level. It will come to us, and we Encuentro process happen more often. of V Encuentro are broader. Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin in 2018 can distribute it to the parishes.” “We shouldn’t wait so long, in my “I’m hoping for people to really be for a regional event similar to the one in Pasillas is looking forward to seeing opinion,” he said. “I’m learning that people engaged with the Church,” he said. “If we Indianapolis. the final document. like to be heard. We talk, we teach, but we truly are the body of Christ, we have to use Each of the fourteen USCCB regional “As the Hispanic community continues don’t spend enough time listening to needs.” the limbs—if I am the foot, I need to walk. meetings will produce a summary to grow, it is important to have a guide to Another goal of the process was to If I am the arm, I need to reach out to the document to be compiled and discussed help us understand the needs and how we identify leaders within the Hispanic poor. We can’t afford to not do anything.” †

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Box 1410, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1410 For more information, please log on to 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548 www.archindy.org/layministry [email protected] The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Vocations Supplement Page 9 Hear GOD’s Call VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT Oldenburg Franciscan uses gifts to lead people around the world closer to God By Sean Gallagher helping her learn an approach to ministry that has guided her ever since. Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard It all began with a question politely put had just earned a doctorate in Christian to her by a native Franciscan sister at the spirituality in the early 1990s from end of a class session on Scripture. the prestigious Graduate Theological “I remember … to this day one of the Union in Berkeley, Calif. A relatively sisters saying to me, ‘Can you tell me what comfortable life teaching in universities difference knowing those things makes could have easily been hers. in your life?’ ” Sister Barbara recalled. “I But when she was invited to travel had just spent years in doctoral studies. around the world to teach Scripture to a That was the kind of question I was really fledgling community of Franciscan sisters interested in, but you never heard them in in Papua New Guinea, Sister Barbara that academic setting. I said to myself, ‘I Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, right, teaches a class on Scripture to members of the Franciscan jumped at the chance. am going to love it here.’ ” Sisters of Mary in Papua New Guinea during her time as a missionary in the southwestern Pacific “Not everyone out in Berkeley Unfortunately, her time in Papua New island nation in 1993-94. A member of the Oldenburg Franciscans, Sister Barbara continues to teach understood that,” Sister Barbara recalled. Guinea was cut short. Health problems Scripture and lead retreats from coast to coast and beyond. (Submitted photo) “Some people saw it as me throwing forced Sister Barbara to return to the away my education. In my tradition, that United States less than a year into her Barbara recalled. “Then she paused and much time as I do with our retired sisters wouldn’t be called throwing away my time as a missionary. said, ‘I also have a song for each one. If and those in the infirmary,” she said. “Just education. That would be called sharing it But she has continued to follow the a sheep wanders off, I’ll start singing that to sit with them and hear their stories and with people who are in need.” lead of the early Franciscans, living out one’s song until it comes back.’ ” their perspectives on life and prayer—I The tradition that Sister Barbara of a suitcase, teaching Scripture in parish Sister Barbara paused and said, “It don’t think that they always realize that had embraced was that of the religious workshops and leading retreats from coast works both ways. Any time that I’m in that’s probably more of a gift to me than community she had joined in 1967, the to coast and beyond. any place, something there enriches my it is for them when I’m there.” Congregation of the Sisters of the Third “I find myself attracted to invitations perception of Scripture.” Sister Barbara encourages women Order of St. Francis in Oldenburg. to places where I get the impression it’s Closer to Oldenburg, Sister Barbara considering religious life today to visit A principal guiding star of their difficult to find people,” she said. teaches in the Spiritual Direction communities and “find out if you feel at common life is the example of St. Francis Sister Barbara describes this aspect of the Internship Program, a ministry of the home with the spirit of the group.” of Assisi and his first followers. Franciscan charism as going “where there is Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Grace But she knows that discerning today is Some 800 years ago, they broke new a need and to use the gifts you have.” Monastery in Beech Grove. The program, different than it was when she entered the ground in religious life in the Church. In traveling from place to place, the which takes place at the monastery’s Oldenburg Franciscans 50 years ago with Unlike the monks who came before early Franciscans often reached out to Benedict Inn & Retreat Center, helps 22 other young women. them who were known for living within people on the margins of society. participants hone skills at guiding people “People entering the vast majority cloistered monasteries, Franciscans were Sister Barbara did this in her in growing in their relationship with God. of communities today are not going to on the go, traveling from town to town to missionary work, but also in ministry “I think this is going to become even be doing it in classes, like we used to preach the Gospel. to Native Americans in New Mexico more of a need as parishes keep growing in do,” Sister Barbara said. “You have to So Sister Barbara embraced the chance who are lay associates of the Oldenburg size,” Sister Barbara said. “There’s such a have a greater sense of your own self, to join missionaries from the order in the Franciscans. need to have time to sit down with people courage and personhood to be able to southwestern Pacific Ocean island nation. Like her experiences in other parts of and help them explore their questions and move into a group and hopefully find “I didn’t see doing work in an area the world, Sister Barbara soon found that spiritual growth. Priests can’t possibly do yourself welcomed and able to share and of great isolation as making it less she benefited as much from those she was all that as parishes get bigger and bigger. be received there. It takes so much more worthwhile or less important,” she said. serving in New Mexico as they benefited “There’s really a need for more courage than it used to.” She did find it a bit challenging at from her. laity in that area, as well as priests and As Sister Barbara’s experience over first. Because English was not the native She recalled a conversation with a religious. That’s why I thoroughly enjoy the past 50 years has shown, having the language of the Franciscan sisters from woman who worked as a shepherd about being a part of the training program for courage to respond to God’s call can send Papua New Guinea, Sister Barbara soon a Gospel passage describing Jesus as the spiritual directors.” a person around the world to share the learned that she couldn’t talk “in those Good Shepherd, and how he called each Living in Franklin County close to her Gospel and to be drawn closer to God by wonderful 10-syllable words you learned of his sheep by name. community’s motherhouse in Oldenburg those a person is called to serve. in Berkeley.” “She smiled and said, ‘It’s true, you also allows Sister Barbara to learn from In fact, Papua New Guinea soon know, calling them by name. I have a her fellow sisters. (Learn more about the Oldenburg became a classroom for Sister Barbara, name for each one of my sheep,’ ” Sister “It’s a huge blessing for me to have as Franciscans at oldenburgfranciscans.org.) † Waste time with God to be open to hear his call in your life

Wasting time is at the heart of of Jesus Christ, we can apply the same our hearts start to be opened to hear life, diaconate or a sacred single life. It vocational discernment. advice to that most important of all God’s call, to know God’s voice, to have all starts and ends with prayer—wasting Often, when speaking to families, relationships—our relationship with the strength to follow him. Our restless time with God. It’s the best way we can Pope Francis has God. There is no better way to grow hearts find meaning and purpose in the spend our time. advised parents in relationship with God than to waste God who made us. In the following articles in this that they should time with him, in prayer, in eucharistic Our distracted and unfocused gaze annual Vocations Supplement, you’ll waste time with adoration, in serving those in whom we becomes centered on the face of Christ. read the stories of men and women who their children—set see the image of God. Our wandering in the wasteland is given have discovered their vocation through aside projects and So often we come to prayer with an new direction toward fullness and life. wasting time with God, and, through programs, practices agenda, things we need to say to God or And God reveals to us his plan, his it all, come to an abiding joy-filled and phones in order questions for which we want answers. Or agenda, his goals, his purpose for each of relationship with him that marks their to simply spend time we set a time limit to our prayer. Or we us—what we call our vocation. ministry to his people. with the people we allow ourselves to be distracted by the Wasting time is at the heart of Please enjoy these stories and love. countless things on our to-do lists or the vocational discernment, because in order allow yourself to waste time with God No agenda. No goals. No deadlines. incessant buzzing of text messages on to hear the voice of God calling us to for your own good and the good of No technology. Play with your children. our phones. follow him, we have to spend time with vocational discernment of the faithful Go for a long walk together. Share But the best prayer sets all of those him in a way that filters out the other across central and southern Indiana stories and hopes and dreams. Sit and things aside, and simply wastes time in voices and noises that compete for our and beyond. † watch the sunset. Wasting time with the presence of our Lord. No agenda. attention. people who are important to us builds No goals. No deadlines. No technology. The first call—the first vocation—is bonds and strengthens our ties. It also Just me and God, wasting time together, always to be a disciple. Then, the more (Father Eric Augenstein is vocations shows what is really important in our growing in love, opening our hearts to we waste time with God, we can hear the director for the Archdiocese of lives. Is it people? Or is it things? receive God’s grace. second call—the second vocation—to Indianapolis. He may be contacted at When it comes to living as disciples And in that wasting of time with God, the priesthood, marriage, consecrated [email protected].) Page 10 Vocations Supplement The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017

VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT ARCHBISHOP continued from page 1 such as when he would work on the cars of his friends and loved ones. “He would never take money when he did someone’s brakes,” Archbishop Thompson remembered. “He would say, ‘You do something for someone else.’ My dad taught me about doing for others and doing not to be paid. “I think about how we teach kids in confirmation to do service hours. I was being taught service hours before I knew what was going on.” His mother helped him learn about the faith, serving for a period as a volunteer catechist in their parish. “My mom knew the faith,” Archbishop Thompson said. “She was about forming the mind and knowing the teachings of the Church. Dad was one who showed how you emotionally live it. But they did it together.” They also did it with lots of other people—a large extended family who shared his faith in a rural central Kentucky community that was also Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, left, speaks with Terry Barnes, second from right, before a July 30 Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New largely Catholic. Albany. Looking on are Father Eric Johnson, second from left, and Bao Huynh, right. Barnes and Hynh are both members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help “There was a culture of Catholicism, Parish. Father Johnson serves as its pastor. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) of living the Catholic faith, that was I was engaged in,” Archbishop Thompson Thompson recalled. “It was a time from on May 30, 1987. praying for all of these things that you’re recalled. “It’s like a fish. A fish doesn’t that social justice perspective where I Entering into parish ministry, he soon carrying with you, the people and the know it’s in the ocean. You know? I was thought about the priesthood.” learned that the formation he received in issues, the hopes and dreams that you’re in an ocean of Catholicism, and didn’t A few years later, after his cousin a seminary continued after ordination. He carrying with you. They’re in that prayer know what I was in. It was just my year older than him had died, Archbishop had to make adjustments in his life. with you.” world.” Thompson finally focused his thoughts on For example, instead of living with Over the course of his 30 years of Priests in such a Catholic ocean were God’s call in his life. He talked about this a whole community of men in priestly ordained life and ministry, Archbishop intriguing to Archbishop Thompson. As with his cousin Father Cieslik, who was a formation around his own age, he now Thompson has been called to serve in a child, he also saw them “somewhat on transitional deacon at the time. lived with one other priest who was much a wide variety of contexts: parishes, pedestals,” and as “guys that were a breed After graduating from Bellarmine in older than him. Later, he lived on his own. high schools, canon law and diocesan all of their own.” 1983, he became a seminarian for the “One of the things that you have to administration. Archdiocese of Louisville, receiving get used to is living alone, the solitude,” “One of the things that’s fascinating Becoming a seminarian his priestly formation at Saint Meinrad Archbishop Thompson said. about being a priest is that I don’t know His views on the priesthood started to Seminary and School of Theology in He also had to change his time for of another way of life … in which you change when he was about 12 and another St. Meinrad. personal prayer. In the seminary, he would have such a diverse array of ways to live cousin of his became a seminarian. He Looking back on his four years at the do that in the evening. In parishes, that out your vocation,” he said. “There are is Father Dale Cieslik, a priest of the southern Indiana seminary, Archbishop time was filled with many meetings each almost endless opportunities of different Archdiocese of Louisville. Thompson remembers learning so much night. ways you can be a priest.” “That really triggered in me that it’s about the faith that he had never known. “That took a little struggle for me to Those different ways that he’s lived out not somebody else that can do this,” But his experience of priestly give that up,” Archbishop Thompson said. have helped him grow in ways he never Archbishop Thompson said. “Anybody formation was much more than taking “I had to switch it around, and mornings would have expected. can do this.” classes. He’s grateful for the way in became my time for prayer. All of my “Each one of the particular roles I’ve Around the same time that his cousin which his time as a seminarian deepened entire priesthood since, morning has had—as vicar judicial, vicar general became a seminarian, Archbishop his “appreciation of prayer as the center usually been my best time for prayer. I get or bishop or high school chaplain or Thompson and his family moved to of our lives, of listening to the word of up early to make sure I get that prayer in pastor—brought forth gifts that, had I not Louisville. He soon became a student at a God, reflecting on it and applying it to and sometimes exercise in.” been in that position, I would have never high school that was marked by violence. our lives, being shaped and molded by the And while prayer in the seminary known was within me to do,” Archbishop “When all the violence and crazy stuff liturgy.” naturally was focused much on himself Thompson said. “I would have never was going on, I recall thinking to myself, and discerning God’s call in his life, dreamed I had the capability to be an ‘How does my life speak to this violence, ‘God’s got me here for a reason’ prayer in parishes took on a wider scope. archbishop. to this mistreatment of each other? How Archbishop Thompson was ordained “You’re not just praying for yourself,” “And I’m not convinced yet. But I trust can my life speak to that?’ ” Archbishop a priest for the Louisville Archdiocese Archbishop Thompson reflected. “You’re that God’s got me here for a reason.” † Archbishop offers advice on discerning, promoting vocations By Sean Gallagher “There was storytelling, dialogue saying to you,” he said. “So often, people and sharing of the meal—very much will recognize qualities and gifts in us Discerning and promoting priestly and eucharistic, like the Mass,” Archbishop that we don’t see in ourselves. A lot of religious vocations is something in which Thompson said. “Today, how many time, listening to those people will give us all the faithful should be involved, said families ever sit down for a meal together? some direction in how God’s calling us. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson in a “We’re so fragmented today. There are “God speaks to us through silence, recent interview with The Criterion. so many things vying for our attention.” through music, through other persons, He also had encouragement for people Included among them are social media through the Bible. There are so many considering God’s call, advice for their platforms like Facebook, Twitter and ways that God speaks to us.” friends and loved ones and thoughts on Instagram. Archbishop Thompson also encouraged the how contemporary culture presents On the one hand, Archbishop parents of people discerning God’s call challenges and opportunities to the Thompson is concerned about how digital to be present to their children, but also to Church in regard to vocations. devices and various forms of social media give them the space they need to consider He spoke of the “essential need for contribute to this fragmentation. their vocation fully. prayer” in discerning a vocation. “We can be in a group and everybody’s “Pope Francis talks about the need “How do we have a relationship with on their phone and really not with each for accompaniment, where we meet God?” he asked. “That prayer has to be other in the same room,” he said. people where they’re at,” he said. “This both personal and communal if we’re At the same time, he is active in social is a wonderful place where parents can really going to have an appreciation for media in order to encourage faith and practice that. Walk with your son or the notion of vocation in general and my discernment in young people. daughter who’s discerning a vocation. own particular vocation.” “That’s the sole reason I’m on there,” “It’s OK to share your concerns. Be Archbishop Thompson also noted the Archbishop Thompson said. “I use all three honest. But at the same time, don’t project close relationship between a vocation, to get out and plant seeds. There’s no one your anxiety or agenda onto your child.” baptism and the Eucharist. form of media that can get to all people. In the end, all of the faithful need to “It’s through baptism that we are You really have to do them all. You can’t do their part in promoting vocations, called,” he said. “And it’s the Eucharist leave any of them out. Social media is one Archbishop Thompson said. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson prays during that sustains that call. If we’re severing tool among the tools that we use.” “Nobody gets ordained or professes the a July 30 Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help our identity from either one of those, it In addition to prayer and the religious life without having had a lot of Church in New Albany. In an interview with has a great effect on vocations.” sacraments, Archbishop Thompson people being a part of that process,” he said. The Criterion, Archbishop Thompson He recalled how sharing supper with suggested being open to the many ways “All of us need to recognize how we’re to emphasized the importance of prayer in his family daily helped him ultimately God speaks to people about their vocation. participate in the process of calling.” † discerning a vocation. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) appreciate the Eucharist more. “Pay attention to what other people are The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Vocations Supplement Page 11

VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT For Sisters of St. Benedict, prayer is ‘our main work’

By Natalie Hoefer that moment,” says Sister Marie Therese, “Ora et labora.” It means “prayer who at 57 has been and work,” and it is the motto by which a professed sister for Benedictine monastic communities live. 14 years. The works of the Sisters of St. “And our presence Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery at these liturgies in Beech Grove can be seen throughout is also a gift to the Indianapolis area: in the St. Paul one another, as we Hermitage home for the aged that they support each other operate next to their monastery; in high in our seeking God schools where they teach; in parishes both individually and where they serve, and elsewhere. communally in this But the motto is “prayer and work,” not monastic life.” “work and prayer.” Praying the So what of the prayer life of these Liturgy of the Hours monastic sisters? How does prayer play is crucial to the a role in the daily life of those religious Benedictine way of who live in community? life, she explains. The Criterion spoke with two of the Indeed, chapter sisters of Our Lady of Grace Monastery 43 of the Rule of to learn about the importance of both St. Benedict states communal and individual prayer within that, “On hearing the their order, and how their community signal for an hour of models both forms of prayer for others. the Divine Office, the [Benedictine] will ‘We try to pray as one’ immediately set aside Communal prayer “is of utmost what [is] in hand The Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove pray during a service in July in the monastery’s importance,” says Benedictine Sister and go with utmost oratory. (Submitted photo) Marie Therese Racine. As the liturgist speed … for indeed, for the community, she coordinates all nothing is to be preferred to the work of liturgical worship at the monastery, God.” including Masses, the twice-daily Through these sanctifying prayers, says communal Liturgy of the Hours, special Sister Marie Therese, “We can become events and rituals. She also plays the more and more who we were created to organ and leads the monastery’s schola be, more and more the body of Christ. cantorum (ecclesial choir), hand bell choir We’re all on a path of conversion, so our and other musical groups. time together in prayer helps us in that “Our main work as Benedictines is transformation.” to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, to pray That time in prayer is not just for the together for the Church and the world,” benefit of the sisters. All are invited to she continues. “Our community prayer is join them daily for morning and evening what provides the framework for our day, prayer, as well as for Mass. (See related so we have a rhythm between prayer and article.) work.” Even those who cannot be present The Liturgy of the Hours, also known physically can still be part of the sisters’ as the Divine Office, is an age-old custom community prayer. of prayer in the Church, described by the “Many people ask us to pray for them, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as people we minister to or people we the official set of prayers “marking the know,” says Sister Marie Therese. “We hours of each day and sanctifying the bring intentions on our hearts that, as we day with prayer.” The prayer consists of pray the Psalms, those are added to our Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, prioress of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech psalms, hymns, Scripture and antiphons. prayer.” Grove, prays in silence in the monastery’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel in this June 1, 2015, photo. In the morning and evening, the Prayer is not reserved for those in the (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) sisters gather to share in this prayer as a religious life, she says. community. “One thing I’ve come to understand— her way through the morning. She rises pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the “As we gather for the hours of prayer our Christian life is centered in God, but early for individual prayer, then moves to rosary. and the Liturgy of the Eucharist each day, God plants desire for union with him the oratory (“the little room with the big But individual prayer can look different we present the gift of ourselves to God at in our hearts,” she notes. “Our deepest crucifix,” she explains) for quiet meditation for each person, she notes. desire, whether we with a few other sisters, then joins with all For instance, while Sister Harriet know it or not, is of the sisters for the Morning Prayer in the prefers her individual prayer time indoors, to seek union with Liturgy of the Hours. she notes that others “like to go outside Sisters of St. Benedict God.” “I love the morning darkness, the for a walk—we have beautiful gardens.” time before dawn when you can just see The monastery’s outdoor Stations of the invite all to pray with ‘Where God talks the light, and everything is shadow and Cross and cemetery—both of which are to me’ silhouette,” says Sister Harriet of her open to the public—also offer space for them at their monastery Such union individual prayer time in her room at the quiet prayer. with God through beginning of the day. The monastery’s adjoining Benedict prayer is not limited She likes to start her day with a form Inn Retreat & Conference Center is a The Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace to communal of prayer called “lectio divina,” or “divine natural place for people to get away to Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, invite all to experiences in the reading”—reading a Scripture passage pray, she adds—and not just during a join them daily for Mass and for the praying of the Liturgy Benedictine life. and then reflecting and meditating upon retreat. of the Hours. Individual prayer is the text. “The path through the peace and Masses and community prayer are held in the monastery’s equally important. “I mark mine up something fierce,” she nature garden [at the retreat center] is oratory as follows: “To me, says of the booklet she uses that contains just lovely,” she says. And people are individual prayer and the current month’s daily Mass readings. often seen quietly praying on the center’s • Monday and Wednesday: communal prayer “That’s where God talks to me. God drills labyrinth, a replica of the one created - Morning Prayer, 8 a.m. fuel each other,” [the Scripture] into my memory. And that circa 1220 in the stone floor of Chartres - Noon Prayer, 11:45 a.m. says Sister Harriet gives me the fuel for when I go down for Cathedral in France. - Evening Prayer and Mass, 5:15 p.m. Woehler, 86, who has Mass or for the [Liturgy of the] Hours.” Whether the rosary or lectio divina, • Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: been a Benedictine In the oratory before the Divine Office, inside or outside, individually or in - Morning Prayer and Mass, 8 a.m. sister for 66 years she participates in centering prayer with a community, prayer is something Sister - Noon Prayer, 11:45 a.m. and was one of the few fellow sisters. Harriet says is a “hunger” in today’s - Evening Prayer, 5:15 p.m. founding members “We sit for 20 minutes in silence and world. • Saturday: of the monastery just look at the crucifix, and just rest and “There are some people so hungry for - Morning Prayer and Mass, 9 a.m. in Beech Grove in let [the] morning prayer soak in,” she it,” she says. “I know a lot of good people - Noon Prayer, 11:45 a.m. 1955. “[It’s] that explains. that really do want to come to prayer and - Evening Prayer, 5:15 p.m. spark that comes There is even individual time built are intent on it, but rarely give the time to • Sunday: from being just ‘me into the Liturgy of the Hours, “a minute pray.” - Morning Prayer, 9 a.m. and Jesus.’ That’s the or two of silence [between each psalm] Not so for the Sisters of St. Benedict. - Mass, 11 a.m. individual prayer for to reflect upon what you just said,” says “It’s our light that we live by, it glows - Evening Prayer, 5:15 p.m. me—the time when Sister Harriet, who once served as the out from us—it just has to,” says Sister God lights our fire, community’s liturgist. “It’s like time for Harriet. “It’s what ignites us.” Prayer requests can also be submitted online at the Holy Spirit lights the psalm to wash over you, time to sit in www.benedictine.com/prayer-requests. our fire.” the peace of it all without rushing on.” (To learn more about the Sisters of For more information, call 317-787-3287. † Sister Harriet In addition to lectio divina and St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace talks of praying centering prayer, Sister Harriet likes to Monastery, go to www.benedictine.com.) † Page 12 Vocations Supplement The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017

VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT ‘Hand of God’ guides seminarian on journey to becoming a priest

By John Shaughnessy

Timothy DeCrane’s path to the priesthood has been marked by major moments of doubt, like the time a counselor told him that the results of his career test strongly indicated he should become a lawyer—and DeCrane imagined himself going to law school, joining a firm and having a wife, children and a dog. “And don’t forget the house with a white picket fence,” the 25-year-old seminarian says with a laugh. But God has kept putting defining, doubt-removing moments along the path, he says, including the time he rode along with Father Wilfred “Sonny” Day as the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Starlight drove to the scene of a fatal farming accident in southern Indiana. “It’s one thing to hear how priests see life and death in a single day. It’s totally different to witness it for yourself,” says DeCrane, who had just finished his first year at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology at the time. “I was with Father Sonny when he got the call. Driving over there, I’m freaking out. But when we got out of the car, this great sense of peace came over me. The family wanted Father Sonny there. He went into the Seminarian Timothy DeCrane poses for a photo in the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the campus of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in ambulance where the body was, and St. Meinrad. (Photo courtesy of Saint Meinrad Archabbey) said some prayers over the person. There were some family members in the Indianapolis area shared the news of of the summer before, working in those at St. Bartholomew and watched him field, and he was present to them. Then getting engaged, getting married, having moments when you see life and death. “from a distance as he interacted with he went to the farmhouse and met with kids and buying new cars. But it also makes you see the depth of parishioners and staff in an easy-going, the mother and the siblings. “I was struggling through some spirituality and the depth of the impact friendly and sincere way. “It was eye-opening. It wasn’t scary personal things,” says DeCrane, who you can have on people. “I thought to myself, ‘This is what because you see God walking with you in grew up in Holy Name of Jesus Parish “There’s just a ministry in presence. priestly formation can do.’ It takes a that moment.” in Beech Grove. “Is this what I really Sometimes, you can’t say anything, but young man who hears a call from God, want?” sometimes being there is just enough. It helps him grow in personal discipleship God’s sense of humor—and support Then came the news that he was showed me ministry in its messiest forms. and in ministerial skills, and works to Still, the doubts kept surfacing in his assigned to spend the summer following That experience gave me the opportunity mold him in the image of Jesus Christ. second year of seminary at Saint Meinrad his second year at Saint Meinrad to see those gifts in myself for the first He will make a fine priest for our local as some friends left the seminary, as a student chaplain at St. Vincent time. It let me see what family members Church.” and some friends back home in the Indianapolis hospital—in the emergency and friends have told me in my journey of room and the formation.” ‘It fits what God has called me to do’ intensive care Another quality that will serve him unit—one of the A ‘big wake-up call’ well as a priest is his sense of empathy, last places the His confidence and his belief in God’s says Father Robert Robeson, the pastor self-described direction for his life grew even more of Holy Name of Jesus Parish who has “germophobe and during his pastoral internship experience at known DeCrane since Tim was about 10. hypochondriac” St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus from “He senses when people are wanted to be. September of 2016 through May of 2017. struggling,” says Father Robeson, who “It shows that During those nine months, DeCrane was also the rector of Bishop Simon Bruté God has an ironic led a confirmation class, headed College Seminary in Indianapolis when sense of humor,” prayer services at nursing homes, DeCrane spent four years there. “He has a he says with a was an extraordinary minister of holy big heart.” laugh. Communion at hospitals, served as a Father Robeson knows the struggles Turning substitute teacher in the parish school, and that DeCrane has faced in his path to the serious, he notes, guided candidates in the Rite of Christian priesthood. “When I left Initiation of Adults program who wanted “He went through a period of time seminary for to be received into the full communion of when he mourned the possibility of the hospital, it the Church. being married and having children,” was 50-50 that I “What was really profound for me was Father Robeson says. “The Lord helped would be back.” when I greeted people before and after him realize that there are good and God was there Mass,” says DeCrane, the youngest of beautiful elements of becoming a priest. to walk with him six children of Jim and Cathy DeCrane. He trusted in God that he was on the again, he says. People would say, ‘The joy you have right path. And over time, that was Working when you approach Mass is contagious.’ confirmed.” with some “And seeing how the sacraments For DeCrane, the doubts have faded. non-Catholics, really brought people together really They’ve been replaced with a sense of joy DeCrane found differentiated it all for me. I get to be and purpose in anticipating that he will be the confidence present in the sacraments. That was a big ordained as a transitional deacon in 2018 to share his story wake-up call for me.” and ordained as a priest of the archdiocese and his faith “in His embracing of his calling was in 2019. a way I hadn’t also noticed by others. During his time “I’ve really seen the hand of God in before.” He also at St. Bartholomew, he shared an office all the experiences I’ve had—when I found the strength with Kathy Davis-Shanks, the pastoral thought I couldn’t do it. I’ve learned, to put aside his associate at the parish. by and large, that the joy priests have is fears and focus “His enthusiasm, his faith and his authentic. So is the brotherhood among on the patients he prayer life stand out. They were not only the priests. And there’s the influence met face to face. models for our parishioners, but the staff of Pope Francis to live the joy of the “Being in as well,” she says. “He has a real gift of Gospel. the ICU and teaching. And what I found particularly “I now recognize that presence, that the emergency beautiful was the way he was able to the sacraments are vehicles of salvation. room, you see speak to a multitude of audiences. It And to know I am called to that is victims of gun didn’t matter whether they were senior tremendously humbling. It fits me. It fits violence, child citizens, elementary school children the man I’ve become. It fits what God has abuse, domestic or youth group members. He’s a great called me to do.” Seminarian Timothy DeCrane carries a processional crucifix at the abuse, drug servant leader.” conclusion of the July 28 installation Mass of Archbishop Charles overdoses and As the vocations director for the (For more information about a vocation C. Thompson at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. auto accidents. archdiocese, Father Eric Augenstein to the priesthood in the archdiocese, visit (Photo by Sean Gallagher) It reminded me was impressed when he visited DeCrane www.HearGodsCall.com.) † The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Vocations Supplement Page 13

VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT Deacon experiences ‘awesome feeling’ in serving in parish, community

By Katie Rutter Special to The Criterion

BATESVILLE—Like any proud father, Deacon Ronald Freyer looks with eagerness to the day when his eldest daughter, Melissa, will wed. But at the ceremony on Jan. 6, his role will be larger than the role of most parents. He will actually lead his daughter and her fiancé as they exchange their marriage vows. “I’m gonna walk her up the aisle, then there’s gonna be a small pause while I go get vested,” Deacon Freyer explained. “I’m gonna try to do the homily if I can keep the tears from coming, but we’ll see how that works. I might not get through that,” he said with a laugh. As a deacon in the church, Deacon Freyer has the spiritual authority to witness vows as lives are united in the sacrament of matrimony. Deacons can also baptize new members of the Church, preach at Masses and conduct funerals. Their role typically extends to numerous other ministries as well, especially those in service to people in need. “It’s just an awesome feeling and an awesome privilege to be a deacon. I’m still in awe of that,” Deacon Freyer explained. “I don’t think I’ll ever get over that.” Deacon Freyer was ordained a deacon on June 23, 2012. The men with whom he was ordained were only the second group of permanent deacons in the history of the Church in central and southern Indiana. The Second Vatican Council, recalling the presence of deacons in Scripture Deacon Ronald Freyer, left, listens to Franciscan Sister Francis Clements during a visit to St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville on Oct. 22. Visiting the and the early history of the Church, sick in hospitals and nursing homes in the southeastern Indiana town is part of Deacon Freyer’s ministry. (Submitted photos by Katie Rutter) re-established the permanent diaconate and declared that married men could be living facility in Batesville. ordained deacons. During his usual visit to St. Andrews Deacon Freyer has been married to his on Oct. 22, Deacon Freyer walked the wife Mary Beth for 37 years, and they halls, stopped at dozens of doors, knocked have proudly raised four adopted children. gently and repeated the same question: He puts in about 50 hours a week at his “Do you want to receive Communion?” day job welding, fabricating, painting and, For most residents, the answer was in his words, “whatever else they need me “Yes.” Deacon Freyer would enter to do” at Greensburg’s Heritage Industrial and, after a few moments of friendly Contracting. conversation, he would lead the residents After his ordination, his responsibilities in an Our Father and distribute the were extended even further. He was Eucharist. Each time, before leaving the appointed to serve at his home parish of room, he flashed one of his warm smiles St. Louis in Batesville. He was also to and bid the resident a good day. minister at the hospital and nursing homes “He’s a superstar. But don’t tell him in the area. I said that,” said Angela Probst, 93, Still answering this call, Deacon Freyer prompting Deacon Freyer to laughter. spends most of his Sundays visiting the In addition to visiting the sick and local hospital or St. Andrews Health elderly, Deacon Freyer’s busy schedule Campus, a nursing home and assisted includes assisting with a weekly youth group attended by about 100 teens from three parishes: Deacon Ronald Freyer St. Louis Parish, St. Anthony Parish Deacon Ronald Freyer serves as a Communion minister during an Oct. 22 Mass at St. Louis Church in Morris and in Batesville. Age: 59 St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County. parishioners, Father Pondo often relies on liturgy on Oct. 22. He proclaimed the Ordained: June 23, 2012 Deacon Freyer also Deacon Freyer to help. final dismissal clearly and articulately, the ministers most of “Every activity I do means there’s whole congregation booming the reply, Parish: St. Louis in Batesville the baptisms at another activity that I can’t do,” explained “Thanks be to God.” St. Louis Parish. Father Pondo. “Having Deacon Ron here As the faithful streamed out of the Wife: Mary Beth “It’s in does multiply what we can do in terms of church, Deacon Freyer stood near a door, the personal ministry to people.” shaking hands with a big smile. Anniversary: Sept 13, 1980 interactions that I Deacon Freyer tries to be present “He is just a treasure. You can’t find think Deacon Ron’s for at least two of the four weekend a nicer person,” said parishioner Leron Kids: Josh, 31, Melissa, 25, Joe, 20, Angela, 18. All biggest strength is,” Masses, standing alongside Father Giesting, cradling a child who had been are adopted. explained Father Pondo, proclaiming the Gospel and baptized by Deacon Freyer. Stanley Pondo, assisting with the liturgy. Once a month, “I think there were times throughout Grandchildren: Austin, AJ, Christian (all sons of Josh) pastor of St. Louis he attends all four Masses and delivers a the process that weren’t terribly Parish. “He does homily. comfortable for him, but he knew that he Occupation: Welder, fabricator, painter at Heritage relate so well to “I wasn’t much for speaking in front needed to do it. And I’m grateful that we Industrial Contracting in Greensburg people. He is a of people,” Deacon Freyer said, recalling have him,” Giesting said. good ministerial one of the challenges of his deacon Deacon Freyer agrees. Despite the Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:31 presence for them.” formation. challenges, he said he is grateful for his More than “I picked the paper up a couple of vocation. Favorite saint: St. Francis of Assisi 1,100 families are times, and I know my kids used to ask “I love being with people, I just want members of the me why my paper’s shaking. And I said, to try to help them understand who Jesus Favorite prayer/devotion: Honoring the Virgin Mary faith community, ‘There’s a good reason why my paper’s is,” Deacon Freyer said. “I’m just so and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament where Father Pondo shaking,’” he related with a hearty blessed to be a deacon.” is the only resident laugh. Hobbies: Raising his kids priest. When it After five years in front of a (Katie Rutter is a freelance writer and comes to filling the congregation, Deacon Freyer’s hands member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish spiritual needs of remained steady throughout the entire in Bloomington.) † Page 14 Vocations Supplement The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017

VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT Priest seeks to make parish into ‘disciple-making machine’

By Sean Gallagher

SELLERSBURG—You might think that after being a priest for 27 years, Father Thomas Clegg would have gotten it by now. But this self-described “self- improvement junkie” is driven to learn more about what it means to be a priest in the 21st century, and then to put that into action at St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg, where he serves as pastor. “I think I’ve learned more about being a pastor in my last five years than in the 15-20 years before that,” said Father Clegg. “That’s exciting. It keeps it alive.” A native of Indianapolis who grew up in St. Philip Neri Parish, Father Clegg was drawn to the priesthood as he grew up in the 1960s and 1970s through his love of teaching, of helping others as a firefighter and the prospect of preaching and leading others in worship. His embrace of priestly life and ministry today, though, is rooted in what he’s learned about the ultimate purpose of pastoral leadership in parishes. “I stay a priest, and specifically as a pastor,” he said, “because it’s an opportunity to mold a parish into what I think God calls a parish to be, which is a Father Thomas Clegg, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg, preaches a homily during a Sept. 27 Mass with students of the New Albany Deanery disciple-making machine.” faith community’s school at St. Paul Church in Sellersburg. (Photos by Sean Gallagher) As driven as he is about priestly life and ministry, Father Clegg started his Over his 27 years as a priest, journey to it in a kind of meandering way. Father Clegg has served as chaplain at He enrolled at the Latin School of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis Indianapolis, the archdiocese’s former and in parishes in Indianapolis and the high school seminary, only after his pastor New Albany Deanery. told him that, of all the boys in his During much of that time, he has led eighth-grade class, he thought he could be parishes that have either had to merge a good priest. with or collaborate more closely with a As it turned out, the pastor convinced nearby faith community. eight other boys in the class to enroll at That trend started in 1992 when the high school seminary in much the Father Clegg led the former St. Catherine same way. of Siena and St. James parishes on Father Clegg, the seventh of nine Indianapolis’ south side to merge and children, said that his family was “never become Good Shepherd Parish. overly religious.” He later served as pastor of “Sunday Mass was certainly there,” he Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. recalled. “But we weren’t a family that Augustine parishes. It was the first prayed the rosary every night or anything time that the two Jeffersonville faith like that.” communities had to share a priest. He graduated from the Latin School In 2013, Father Clegg was assigned as in 1978, the same year that it closed, and pastor of St. Joseph and St. Paul parishes, Father Thomas Clegg, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg, distributes Communion to went through a couple of stints in college both in Sellersburg. A year later, the two Emma Nevitt, a seventh-grade student at the parish’s school, during a Sept. 27 Mass at St. Paul and major seminary before being ordained faith communities merged to become Church in Sellersburg. Jamie Bruggeman, who teaches first grade at the parish’s school, second from in 1990. St. John Paul II Parish. left, serves as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion at the Mass. In the periods in between, Father In all of these cases, Father Clegg Clegg worked as a teacher at St. Philip says, the parishioners drove the process of so frustrated and just said, ‘Let’s go ahead together, then that’s the way to go.” Neri School and followed in his father’s coming together. with this.’ But he was able to sit back and The mission to make disciples has also footsteps by serving as a firefighter in the “In all three of the complex pastoring let the process happen, getting input from led Father Clegg to take 17 mission trips Indianapolis Fire Department. situations I’ve been involved in, it’s been the people.” to Haiti, although he isn’t sure who is “When someone has a toothache long the parishioners who have made the Susan Wheatley-Huff saw these same ministering to whom when he goes there. enough, they go to a dentist,” Father decision,” he said. “It has never been my qualities in Father Clegg when she served “For me, when we do our mission trips, I Clegg said of the way the idea of the agenda to merge churches together.” as a pastoral associate at Most Sacred almost like to call them a reverse mission,” priesthood kept recurring to him. “It was Tom Meier served as pastoral associate Heart of Jesus Parish in Jeffersonville. he reflected. “We don’t build houses. We just kind of gnawing at me for so long. I with Father Clegg at Good Shepherd “I think he made a huge difference don’t paint buildings. We don’t want to take really had to check it out.” Parish and had previously been a by modeling who Christ was for us, by a job out of the hand of a Haitian. longtime member of being open to the power of the Spirit “We go just to learn about them, their St. James Parish. during that time of coming together,” culture and their lives. I call a mission As he observed she said. “He was good at trying to bring trip a success if anyone on our mission Father Thomas Clegg his young pastor people together and to understand that, team can call 10 people by name at the bring his home even though we were to be together, each end of the trip, and 10 people can call parish and parish would keep its own identity.” them by name. It’s really about building Age: 57 St. Catherine Don Day, a member of St. John Paul relationships and learning about the together, he saw a II Parish and president of its pastoral culture.” Ordained: June 2, 1990 priest that “was well council, says his pastor “is like the And for Father Clegg, relationships— beyond his years in Energizer bunny.” with God and other people—is at the Home Parish: St. Philip Neri Parish terms of maturity.” “He’s really made our parish come heart of being a priest. in Indianapolis “He was alive,” said Day. “There are a lot of things “You’re led into people’s lives at times fantastic,” said going on in different ministries. Our parish of great emotion, whether it’s going to a Parents: The late John and Meier, who later has really become more vibrant that way. hospital to anoint someone who’s dying, Rosemary (Wilson) Clegg served as Good He’s impressed me. He’s a real leader, very or at a wedding,” he said. “People just Shepherd’s parish mission-oriented and makes things happen.” invite you into their lives. And sometimes, Education: Latin School of Indianapolis; life coordinator It’s the mission of the Church that it’s not because they know you. It’s Marian University in Indianapolis; from 2000-04. Father Clegg ultimately says is at the because you’re a priest.” Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati “What impressed heart of the process of bringing parishes Father Clegg encourages men me most about [his] together as one. considering the priesthood to nurture their Favorite Scripture verse: Jn 10:10 ability to bring the “I really think it’s a question of relationship with God. parishes together how we best facilitate the mission of “It’s about an openness to God’s action Favorite saint: St. Peter was his ability to the Church, which, in my mind, is the in your life,” he said. “If God is calling follow a process mission that Jesus gave us, the great you and you don’t close yourself off to Favorite prayer/devotion: Prayer of trust and and let that process commission of making disciples,” he said. that call, you’ll find the answer.” confidence by Thomas Merton unfold. “How do we best do that? If it’s best to “Most people, do that with two small communities, then (To learn more about a vocation to Hobbies: Texas hold ‘em poker, golf, reading myself included, you stay with two smaller communities. the priesthood in the Archdiocese of would have gotten But if you can do that better by working Indianapolis, visit HearGodsCall.com.) † The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Vocations Supplement Page 15

VOCATIONS SUPPLEMENT Young monks use podcasts to shed mystery and show the joy of monastic life

By John Shaughnessy Benedictine Brother Kolbe Wolniakowski, monks at a monastery in a 30-year-old who bikes, bakes bread, southern Indiana. It’s a story touched with humor, a enjoys running half-marathons and story that shows the humanity of the describes his on-air voice as “talking a ‘We do come here to Benedictine monks who call Saint mile a minute and randomly dropping seek God’ Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad letters from words.” Growing up in Illinois, their home. Neither of them knew they were even Brother Joel was raised One of the long-standing traditions auditioning as hosts for the podcasts when in a “devout Christian” of the archabbey in southern Indiana they were interviewed for a potential home, and even as a involves the church bells that call the future segment in the summer of 2015 by young adult he always monks to prayer, bells that are rung Benedictine Brother William Sprauer and had “a love for life manually by the novices—men who are Krista Hall, the two driving forces behind and God.” Still, he felt in formation to become monks. the podcast. “something was missing.” As the story goes, a novice tried to “We did the interview together, we get That lost feeling led ring the bells one morning, but no sound along well, and there was a lot of laughing him to explore the Catholic Benedictine Brothers Joel Blaize, left, and Kolbe Wolniakowski sit came from them. Further frantic efforts to and joking,” Brother Kolbe recalls. faith, and he found a home on the steps of the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln ring the bells by the suddenly-panicking The connection was so good that in it when he was received in St. Meinrad. The two monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey are the novice provided the same results. they were offered the opportunity to into the full communion hosts of the “Echoes from the Bell Tower” podcast that features Finally, it was discovered that the host the podcast. And while there’s a of the Church in 2011. “stories of wit and wisdom from Benedictine monks who live, work hammers of the bells had been cushioned lot of laughing, joking, storytelling and From there, he entered and pray in southern Indiana.” (Photo courtesy of Saint Meinrad Archabbey) and wrapped in duct tape. sharing knowledge about the monastic Saint Meinrad Seminary The person—or persons—responsible for life in the episodes, the true connection and School of Theology with thoughts of rough times in their journeys of faith. the prank remains a mystery years later. But they’re always seeking is to help their becoming a priest, but he felt more drawn “We do come here to seek God,” the way that story was shared recently—in listeners—and themselves—move to the life of prayer and community that Brother Joel says. “The Rule of a podcast hosted regularly by two monks— closer to God. the Benedictine monks offered. St. Benedict says that the monastery is a shows how Saint Meinrad Archabbey “That’s our number one goal—to help Brother Kolbe grew up Catholic in a school of the Lord’s service. One of our is using social media to help unveil the people seek God, to get to know him,” home right next to his church in a small monks says it’s a school from which you mystery and the stereotypes surrounding the Brother Joel says. “Really, our whole life town in Michigan. As a young adult, he never graduate. I can identify with people 90 monks who live together there. is built around our search for God. To had a job he loved, co-workers who were who struggle with their faith. A podcast offers a series of digital audio give people a glimpse of how we do that, friends, and a family support system that “You have to realize your whole life is a or video files in the form of episodes, too, maybe it will inspire them to do the brought him joy. Yet he felt restless and search, and you may not have the security episodes which someone can download on same thing. began praying to God for an answer to of always having the answers. That’s what the Internet to listen to and watch. The one “And underneath that, a lot of people relieve that feeling. a life of faith is. You really do have to trust from Saint Meinrad—an audio podcast—is have ideas of what it’s like to be a monk, A short while later, his sister, in God when you can’t see the end.” called “Echoes from the Bell Tower” and and we want to dispel those myths.” Sister of Mercy Maria Faustina, called In an intriguing way, hosting the promises “stories of wit and wisdom from In one episode, you hear a monk at and told him that she and her fellow podcast has added joy to the production of Benedictine monks who live, work and Saint Meinrad talking about how he religious sisters thought the time was the episodes and the search for God. pray in southern Indiana.” “never expected to be in a place with right for him to consider life in a “We generally have a good time when An introduction to the podcast also people from Vietnam and Korea and Benedictine community. Never mind we’re making them,” Brother Joel says. notes, “We’re hoping to give you a chance Africa. On this hill is kind of a glimpse that he didn’t know anything about the “Sometimes, it’s hard to keep a straight to learn what monks are like by hearing of the world.” Benedictines. face. You’re recording, and you burst out from us monks—and not Hollywood. Other episodes include insights Still, he eventually made a visit to laughing again.” Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a monastery about a day in the life of a monk, Saint Meinrad. While that time didn’t He laughs before he turns serious. in the 21st century. We have monks from the way monks celebrate Halloween, create an immediate connection, it was “As Benedictines, our motto is, all different kinds of backgrounds. We’re the tradition of monastic music, the enough to make him return for more ‘Prayer and Work.’ We see our work many things to many people, but mostly importance of bells to monastic life, visits. Finally, he entered the community as prayer, and sometimes our prayer is we’re just 90 regular guys seeking God.” and the different hobbies and interests as a novice in 2015. work. Doing the podcast energizes my Certainly the two “regular guys” who of the monks. “I continue to feel I’m moving vocation. I’ve learned so much from host the podcast exude a lot of joy—and a That last episode included Brother closer and closer to God,” Brother my fellow monks, and their example fair share of fun—in offering listeners an Simon talking about his beekeeping Kolbe says. “I’m so thankful for Saint can be inspiring. From some of the inside glimpse of life “on the hill.” hobby, Brother John Mark playing the Meinrad and what the community has older monks, I see they’ve lived their cello, and a band of brothers discussing meant to me. There are so many people life of faith as a journey. And you can A glimpse into a life of faith their beer-making efforts. here who are so bright, who are great see how it’s worthwhile.” There’s Benedictine Brother Joel It’s all part of drawing listeners into men, who hold each other accountable. Blaize, the 30-year-old with the smooth the essence of community life for the We’re living our lives in a way to get (To listen to episodes of the “Echoes voice whose hobbies include reading, monks of Saint Meinrad—a way of life closer to God.” from the Bell Tower” podcast, go to riding his bike, writing music and playing and searching for God that is now being Not that their lives there are ideal, soundcloud.com/saint-meinrad-archabbey. the French horn and the penny whistle. conveyed through two young men who they say. They both acknowledge they are For more information on Saint Meinrad He’s matched with his good friend once never imagined themselves being similar to most Christians in that they face Archabbey, visit www.saintmeinrad.org.) † Providence sisters in formation find belonging, joy in religious life By Jason Moon The Sisters of Providence motherhouse During that volunteer year, Sister to grow together, to learn from each other, Special to The Criterion is located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Arrianne grew closer to the Sisters of to build relationships with each other,” 10 minutes northwest of downtown Providence. Consequently, her life plans Sister Emily said. “I love the support For Providence Sisters Arrianne Terre Haute. They strive to collaborate began to change, as she began to feel the that the community allows us to provide Whittaker and Emily TeKolste, choosing with others to create a “more just spiritual pull to religious life. for each other. We can dream together, the path of a woman religious was really and hope-filled world through prayer, Sister Arrianne, 30, said she felt a joy celebrate and mourn together and build a matter of fit, to find where they truly education, service and advocacy.” that she had not felt before. together better than we could do any of belonged. They minister in 17 states, the District “It is not always easy to live this life, those things by ourselves. Both were looking for deeper, spiritual of Columbia and Asia. The Congregation and you may find yourself questioning “We can combine our skills and our meaning in their lives. And they found it was founded by Saint from time to time, but efforts to be better than the sum of our parts.” when they met the Sisters of Providence Mother Theodore this joy is everlasting,” Sister Emily added that the continued of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Guérin in 1840. she said. “It is this joy inspiration she receives from other Sisters “I know for me, I choose to discern While Sister that feeds our lives of of Providence adds to the joy she feels religious life because when I met my Arrianne was born service, prayer and regarding being part of the congregation. community, there was a longing in me to in Indianapolis, communion. And I “I have the opportunity to be a part of a learn more about who they were and what she grew up in believe that this joy community whose members inspire me to they were doing,” Sister Arrianne said. “I Germantown, Wis. is rooted in our lives be better, excite me with the exemplary lives think a deep, even subconscious part of Her first encounter of service to God’s they’ve lived, and walk with me as I continue me knew that their story was intertwined with the Sisters of people.” to discover who I am and how I am called to with mine. It was like for the first time in Sr. Arrianne Providence came Currently, Sister Sr. Emily TeKolste, live my life,” Sister Emily noted. my life, I felt like I truly fit.” Whittaker, S.P. while volunteering Arrianne is enrolled S.P. “Plus, we’re a lot of fun!” Sister Emily got to know the Sisters at the St. Ann in the Marian of Providence more personally through Medical and Dental Services Clinic, University College of Osteopathic (Jason Moon is the media relations her work with the Catholic Worker now known as the Wabash Valley Medicine in Indianapolis. manager of the Sisters of Providence community in Indianapolis. Health Center in Terre Haute. The Sister Emily, 29, also a native of of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. For more “As I lived out my time at the Catholic clinic was a sponsored ministry of Indianapolis, entered the community’s information on the Sisters of Providence Worker community and got to know the the Sisters of Providence when Sister novitiate in August 2017. She said since of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, log on to Sisters of Providence better, it started to Arrianne arrived as a volunteer. coming to the congregation, she feels as spsmw.org, or call or text vocations become clear to me that the Sisters of “It was an amazing experience, and if she has grown exponentially from a director Providence Sister Editha Ben Providence were the fit for me in the long indeed, quite a providential one, too,” spiritual point of view. at 812-230-4771 or e-mail her at term,” she said. Sister Arrianne said. “We are very intentional about trying [email protected].) † Page 16 Vocations Supplement The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Page 17 St. Ann Parish in Indianapolis celebrates 100 years of faith

By Mike Krokos round building located on Holt Road, followed. Mary Harper knows a lot about the Based on a feasibility study begun history of St. Ann Parish in Indianapolis. in 1998, it was determined that She should. St. Ann Parish should build a new She’s lived through nearly all of it. church closer to the center of Decatur Harper, 97, was among the Township to support the growing approximately 400 people who Catholic population there. attended the Oct. 7 Mass celebrating The newest church building is on a the parish’s 100th anniversary. portion of a 56-acre tract of land on the Archbishop Charles C. Thompson was southwest side of Indianapolis that was the principal celebrant. purchased in 2003. On June 28, 2008, a “I was baptized in St. Ann’s, I’d say procession of cars moved from the church in April some time in 1920,” said Harper, to the new site for a groundbreaking who was born in March of that year. ceremony. Then-Archbishop Daniel Harper spent the majority of her M. Buechlein presided at the Mass of life as a member of the parish, but Blessing a Church and Altar at the new joined St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis parish address at 6350 Mooresville Road (St. Ann’s sister parish) when she moved on Sept. 26, 2009. to Crestwood Village, a residential “We ourselves who are bound here community for seniors. in faith and love are the living Church Still, she felt compelled to come home set in the world as a sign and witness to her longtime parish for the centennial of God’s love for all,” Archbishop celebration and share fond memories of Buechlein told the assembly at the St. Ann’s, which was founded in 1917 2009 Mass, which included Father by Father John F. Patterson near Stout Glenn O’Connor, then the pastor of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson prays during the Oct. 7 Mass celebrating St. Ann Parish’s 100th Field, a former Army Air Field on the the parish who helped lead the effort anniversary. He is joined at the altar by Deacon Joseph Beauchamp, left, Father Robert Hausladen, west side of Indianapolis and the current to build the new church. “I come to Father Harold Rightor II and Father Ming Quang Duong. (Submitted photo by Frank McGrath Jr.) headquarters of the Indiana National express my congratulations. I come Guard. to commend you for your great faith, “It was my church, the old church, but and I commend you for what you have then I learned to love the new one [on accomplished with this new church.” Holt Road] then,” Harper said. “That one Like Harper, Alana Schubert Swain I loved. I still love that old church. … has lots of memory at St. Ann Parish. That’s where my heart was. She’s been a longtime member—except “This [new church] is a beautiful for 2 1/2 years when she and her place,” she added. husband Chad lived in Louisville, Ky.— In his homily, Archbishop Thompson and her grandparents John and Mary cited several momentous realities that Schubert Sr. were founding members of have transpired since the founding the parish. of the parish 100 years ago near the “My father, John Schubert Jr., and end of World War I, including several his brothers and sisters were members subsequent wars, technological of the church, too,” said Swain. “My advancements, and the landing of a mother, Dolores Rathz Schubert, man on the moon. started attending Mass there after “The parish itself has a history of she and my father were married. My churches, … a history of priests and six brothers and sisters and myself now deacons, … a history of worship, attended St. Ann School.” ministries and services to tell,” the Alana and her husband were married at archbishop said. “Through it all, faith has St. Ann in 1998, and Chad, who oversees been the hallmark of response to all that the parish’s website, was received into the transpires both within and beyond this full communion of the Church in 2002. parish.” Their daughter Emma was baptized there According to Like a Mustard Seed in 2004. Growing, a history of the Archdiocese The family’s love and commitment Shirley Verhonik, left, Louise David, Mary Harper and Jeanette Clements, all members of St. Joseph of Indianapolis from 1834-2009, to the parish is evident through their Parish, St. Ann’s sister parish in Indianapolis, pray the Our Father during the Oct. 7 centennial Mass. written by Franciscan Sister Francis volunteer efforts. Chad has served Harper was a longtime member of St. Ann Parish and baptized in its church in 1920. Assisi Kennedy, the parish originally on the parish council for 11 years, (Photo by Mike Krokos) used a Quonset hut as a church. A and Alana is in charge of its monthly second church, a frame structure, parish newsletter and its Giving Tree special is its parishioners!” she said. “We in sharing the Good News and building replaced the hut in 1927, and in program, which in collaboration with have people who generously give their the kingdom of God,” he continued. 1969 a third one, a contemporary the its St. Vincent de Paul Society time and talents to make our Church the “It is through the grace of God and chapter helps best it can be!” constant efforts of so many that provide Christmas Alana said that was especially true St. Ann has been and is a beautiful presents to needy when it was decided to purchase the land witness to God’s love.” children and food and build the church on Mooresville As parishioners move forward and gift cards to Road. into the next 100 years, Archbishop families. They “I’ve seen the faith of our parish lived Thompson encouraged them to all help out at out when we decided to build our current continue to be a faith community the annual parish church,” she said. “It took a lot of time and committed to prayer. festival, and effort from our parishioners, but it got done.” “Prayer is that wellspring of our Alana and Emma Father Robert Hausladen, the parish’s discipleship,” he said. “It is through also volunteer at pastor since 2012, said he is “constantly prayer, both individually and communally, Vacation Bible humbled” by parishioners. especially in the celebration of Mass, that School. “This is a parish of beauty in we discern the will of God in our lives But Alana diversity, a church of great faith in order to take on the heart and mind of said their family expressed in lives of generosity and Jesus Christ. is no different hope, and I am truly blessed to be a “It is that very Christ-centered from many other part of it,” Father Hausladen wrote in conviction that has enabled those who St. Ann members, his message to parishioners for the have gone before us to persevere in who always step centennial liturgy. faith, hope and charity, so that you, who up to volunteer. “While facing great obstacles are part of this parish today, have that This 1964 photograph shows St. Ann Parish’s second church building in “The thing that and adversity, St. Ann has made and foundation, something to build upon. It Indianapolis. (Archives photo) makes our parish continues to make tremendous strides must be so with us as well.” † God created human beings to love and be loved, Pope Francis says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—God’s be loved,” the pope said on Oct. 29 Jesus lived according to those do many good things, fulfill many “dream” for human before reciting the Angelus prayer with two commandments, the pope said. precepts, good things, but if you do not beings is that they visitors in St. Peter’s Square. His preaching and actions were all have love, they are useless.” would know they Pope Francis focused his remarks motivated by what was essential, “that The ideal of love Jesus offers in are loved by him, on the Sunday Gospel reading is, love.” the Gospel passage, he said, also that they would love from St. Matthew, in which Jesus “Love gives energy and fruitfulness corresponds to “the most authentic him in return and tells the Pharisees that the greatest to life and to the journey of faith,” he desire of our hearts.” that they would love commandments are “You shall love the said. “Without love, both life and faith Jesus gave himself in the Eucharist one another, Pope Lord, your God, with all your heart, with remain sterile.” precisely to fulfill that desire and to Francis said. all your soul and with all your mind,” True fidelity to God involves loving give people the grace they need to love “In fact, we were and “You shall love your neighbor as God and loving the other people others like he loves them, the pope Pope Francis created to love and yourself ” (Mt 22:37, 39). he created, the pope said. “You can said. † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Hispanic ministry coordinator finds joy in helping others

By Natalie Hoefer says with a laugh. He attended seminary to become a Saul Llacsa recalls the defining priest for the Archdiocese of New York, moment in his life with a quiet, reverent but later discerned he was not called to voice. the priesthood. “I was 14 years old,” he says. “I saw Llacsa’s years in the seminary were my mother crying in my back yard, not without impact. As a seminarian in kneeling down and crying. October of 2015, he was invited to serve a “I asked her, ‘Why are you crying?’ Vespers liturgy presided over by And she told me, ‘I beg God to bring Pope Francis in New York. every day food to our table.’ “It was very touching to see Pope “I saw in her an example of Jesus Francis face to face,” he said. “I got Christ. Jesus laid down his life for us. At to hold the book for him. He is Peter, that point I said to myself, ‘Why can I through all the divine succession. There not lay down my life so that others can are simply no words [to describe seeing] live?’ ” Peter the Rock in front of you.” Since that day in his hometown of Oscar Castellanos, director of the Tarija, Bolivia, in South America, Llacsa, archdiocesan Office of Intercultural now 31, has “felt God calling me to do Ministry, describes Llacsa’s role more things—more than just helping as archdiocesan Hispanic ministry others—to follow him.” coordinator as “becoming a liaison with That call led him to Indianapolis, other diocesan offices, other groups and where this summer he became the ministries.” archdiocesan coordinator of Hispanic “Ten years ago, [archdiocesan Ministry in July. Hispanic ministry] was more focused But Llacsa has always had a heart for on pastoral ministry as they were helping others through the Church. adapting to the culture,” Castellanos “I grew up in the Church,” he explains. “We were trying to provide says, noting that his mother was the the basic needs for sacramental coordinator of religious education for preparation. … his parish. “But it was becoming like a mini- After becoming a catechist himself, diocese—providing services, but Saul Llacsa, new archdiocesan coordinator for Hispanic ministry, smiles before offering the opening he says, “I was always trying to see what somehow disconnected with the greater words at the archdiocesan V Encuentro event at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish on Sept. 30. He started God was calling me to. Church. in the role in July. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) “It seemed I loved to help my “Now I see how [the archdiocesan neighbors. It seemed I really enjoyed role] is shifting more toward someone focus on Jesus Christ.” unique, with transitioning to the new doing things for them, things to help other who can direct [parish] Hispanic And when he’s not doing that, archbishop, with an office that is also people, that I can change some lives. ministries to the other offices. We’re Llacsa likes to spend time in a few transitioning,” says Castellanos, who “And that was what was rewarding for trying to collaborate.” other places: in Naperville visiting has served less than a year in his own me. Just to see other people happy, that The job is not without its challenges. family, on the road running, and in the role. made my heart happy.” “There are cultural differences kitchen baking. “When we met Saul and had the Nevertheless, his father wanted him between Latinos,” Llacsa notes. “Growing up with three sisters and interview, that was something we to earn a law degree, “ ‘then you can “Latinos from South America are not being the youngest [of seven], in some immediately noticed,” he says. “He was do whatever you want with your life,’ ” all the same, and they are different ways I was forced into the kitchen,” he willing to say, ‘This is what I bring to the Llacsa recalls. from [Latinos from] North or Central says with a laugh. table, but I’m here to learn.’ … He did earn his law degree, then went America. Different communities have His talent has not gone unnoticed. “[And] number one is his passion on to earn a master’s degree in Catholic different needs, but we’re open to “He’s already taking orders” for when he talks about his faith. Every philosophy as well as studying theology working with all of them.” baked goods from his co-workers, says time I had the opportunity to talk on for two years. Regardless of what country Latino Castellanos. the phone or e-mail, I noticed his In 2011, both of Llacsa’s parents died. Catholics in the archdiocese hail from, More importantly, he says, Llacsa’s passion.” The year after, he joined his brother in Llacsa hopes “to help them to be more adaptability and his passion for the faith That passion exudes from Llacsa. Naperville, Ill. integrated and more useful to society, also stand out. “I love my Church so much,” he “My brother told me, ‘Saul, would you [and] to really also show the gifts and “We were looking for someone says. “My hope is in my God and my like to learn English so you can help more the beauty of the Latino people in the who had experience, yet [was] open Church. That is what keeps me moving people?’ That was very tempting!” Llacsa United States—but always keeping our to working in a situation that’s very forward.” † Coordinador del ministerio hispano encuentra alegría en ayudar a los demás

Por Natalie Hoefer demás, y el hecho de poder transformar de Llacsa como coordinador del cosas, Llacsa disfruta pasar tiempo en vidas. ministerio hispano arquidiocesano otros lugares: en Naperville visitando Saúl Llacsa rememora el momento que “Y en ello me sentía recompensado. como un “enlace entre las demás a su familia, trotando en los senderos y definió el rumbo de su vida con una voz Con solo ver la alegría en las otras oficinas diocesanas, otros grupos y horneando en la cocina. apacible y reverente. personas, yo me sentía feliz.” ministerios.” “Al criarme con tres hermanas y ser el “Tenía 14 años,” recuerda. “Vi a mi Sin embargo, su padre quería que “Hace 10 años, [el ministerio hispano menor [de siete hijos], en cierta forma me madre llorando en el patio de atrás, él se graduara de abogado “y después, de la arquidiócesis] se concentraba obligaron a meterme en la cocina,” dice arrodillada y llorando. podrás hacer lo que quieras con tu vida,” más en el ministerio pastoral que riéndose. “Le pregunté: ‘¿Por qué lloras?’ Y me recuerda Llacsa. en adaptarse a la cultura,” explica Su talento no ha pasado desapercibido. respondió: ‘Le ruego a Dios todos los días Efectivamente estudió Derecho y cursó Castellanos. “Intentábamos atender las Sus compañeros de trabajo “ya le para que ponga comida en nuestra mesa.’ una maestría en filosofía católica, además necesidades básicas de la preparación han hecho pedidos” de pasteles, afirma ” de estudiar teología durante dos años. sacramental. Castellanos. “Vi en ella el ejemplo de Jesucristo. En 2011, los dos padres de Llacsa “Pero nos estábamos convirtiendo en Pero lo que es más importante, asegura Jesús entregó su vida por nosotros. Y en fallecieron. una mini diócesis, prestando servicios, que la capacidad de adaptación de Llacsa ese momento me dije: ‘¿Por qué no puedo Al año siguiente, se reunió con su pero de algún modo desconectados de la y su pasión por la fe son aspectos que lo yo entregar mi vida para que otros puedan hermano en Naperville, Illinois. Iglesia madre. distinguen. vivir?’ ” “Mi hermano me dijo: ‘Saúl, ¿te “Ahora observo que [la función de “Buscábamos a alguien que tuviera A partir de ese día, en su natal Tarija, gustaría aprender inglés para poder la arquidiócesis] está cambiando, más experiencia y, al mismo tiempo, estuviera en Bolivia, Sudamérica, Llacsa, de 31 ayudar a más personas?’ ¡Esa idea me bien enfocándose en alguien que pueda dispuesto a trabajar en una situación que años, ha “sentido que Dios me llama a ser resultó muy tentadora!” Comenta Llacsa dirigir los ministerios hispanos [de las resulta bastante peculiar, con la transición más; más que simplemente ayudar a los riéndose. parroquias] hacia las demás dependencias. al nuevo arzobispo y un despacho que demás: a seguirlo.” Cursó estudios de seminarista Estamos intentando colaborar.” también se encuentra en transición,” Ese llamado lo condujo a Indianápolis, para convertirse en sacerdote de la Pero esto encierra sus propios desafíos. comenta Castellanos, quien se ha donde se convirtió en julio de este verano Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, pero más “Existen diferencias culturales desempeñado en su propio cargo desde en el coordinador del ministerio hispano adelante se dio cuenta de que no estaba entre los latinos,” señala Llacsa. hace menos de un año. de la arquidiócesis. llamado al sacerdocio. “Los latinos de Sudamérica no son “Cuando nos reunimos con Saúl y Pero Llacsa siempre ha sentido en Sin embargo, los años que pasó en todos iguales, y son distintos de lo entrevistamos, fue algo que notamos su corazón el deseo de ayudar a otros a el seminario no fueron en vano. En los de Norte o Centroamérica. Las inmediatamente,” afirma. “Estaba través de la Iglesia. octubre de 2015, como seminarista, fue distintas comunidades tienen diversas dispuesto a decir: ‘Esto es lo que yo “Crecí en la Iglesia,” observa, invitado a servir en las Vísperas que necesidades, pero estamos dispuestos a puedo aportar, pero estoy aquí para destacando que su madre era la ofició el papa Francisco en Nueva York. trabajar con todas ellas.” aprender.’ … coordinadora de educación religiosa de su “Fue muy conmovedor ver al Papa Independientemente del país del que “Y lo principal es su pasión al hablar parroquia. Francisco frente a frente,” recuerda. “Le provengan los católicos latinos de la acerca de su fe. Cada vez que tengo la Después de convertirse él mismo en sujeté el misal. A través de la sucesión arquidiócesis, Llacsa espera “ayudarlos oportunidad de hablar con él por teléfono catequista, afirma, “siempre intentaba divina, él es Pedro y sencillamente a integrarse más y ser más útiles a la o por correo electrónico, percibo esa descubrir qué me pedía Dios que no existen palabras [para describir la sociedad, para de esta forma también pasión.” hiciera. experiencia de ver] a Pedro, la roca, demostrar los dones y la belleza del Llacsa exuda esa pasión. “Parecía que me encantaba ayudar a delante de ti.” pueblo latino en Estados Unidos, pero “Amo a mi Iglesia” recalca. “Mi mis vecinos; en verdad disfrutaba hacer Óscar Castellanos, director de la siempre manteniendo nuestro norte en esperanza se encuentra en mi Dios y en cosas para ayudarlos a ellos y a los Oficina para el ministerio intercultural Jesucristo.” mi Iglesia. Eso es lo que me motiva a de la arquidiócesis, describe la función Y cuando no se está ocupando de estas seguir adelante.” † A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2017 by FaithAlive! Catholic News Service. Ecumenical dialogue fosters unity now and in the future

By David Gibson or more human,” this pope asked, than “to Something virtually unthinkable speak to one another happened during the Second Vatican and to get to know Council in the early 1960s. Numerous one another?” Christians who were not Catholic were But “there is invited to serve as formal observers of the more,” he remarked. council proceedings at the Vatican. The council provided These observers’ surprising presence opportunities “to at the council confirmed that a listen to each other, centuries-long polemical era of disputes to pray for each other and contention, a time when divided and, after such long Christians basically turned their backs to years of separation each other, was undergoing a profound and after such painful transformation. polemics, to begin The council offered the world’s again to love each Catholic bishops and its official observers other.” many opportunities to turn toward each He shared his other in conversation and friendship. The assurance that “we are observers included Lutherans, Methodists, turning toward a new Presbyterians, Anglicans, representatives thing to be born, a of the world’s Orthodox Churches and dream to be realized.” others. It was time, Simply put, the council enabled the Blessed Paul bishops and the observers to get to know proposed, for divided each other and sometimes, no doubt, Christians “not to to better understand each other’s faith look to the past but Pope Francis talks with the Rev. Martin Junge, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, during an ecumenical convictions. Did more unite divided toward the present, event at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden on Oct. 31, 2016, that launched a yearlong observance of the 500th anniversary Christians than separated them? The and above all toward of the start of the Protestant Reformation. Ecumenical dialogue over the past half century is aimed at fostering great Christian unity now and in the future. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) realization that this was the case would the future.” Remaining take deeper and deeper root in the decades fixed on the past meant to follow. running the risk of “getting lost in If the presence at Vatican II of observed in 2017. No longer, for example, would the maze of history and undoubtedly observers who were not Catholics had “We emphatically reject all hatred conflicts of Reformation and reopening old wounds which have never been nearly unimaginable, given the and violence, past and present,” the two Counter-Reformation times be allowed completely healed.” realities of past times, the degree of leaders stressed. They prayed for the easily to devour the relationships of The pope did not spell out which “old agreement on the doctrine of justification healing of “memories that cloud our view divided Christians. wounds” he meant. But among them, reached on the eve of the 21st century of one another.” One U.S. council observer was the surely, were points vigorously disputed by Lutherans and Catholics was They recommended that at this time Rev. Albert Outler, a United Methodist in the 16th century when dividing earthshaking! Catholics and Lutherans should work theologian. In a 1986 speech, he told how lines between communities of Western Yet, Lutherans and Catholics together for “dignity, justice, peace and Vatican II opened “a new era of cordial Christians were drawn and so much that confessed together in the 1999 reconciliation” in the world, welcoming coexistence between Roman Catholics they shared in terms of faith began to declaration that “by grace alone, in faith the stranger, coming to the aid of those and other Christians,” and “moved us recede from view. in Christ’s saving work and not because forced to flee their homelands and beyond grudging ‘tolerance’ toward truly One line of division involved the of any merit on our part, we are accepted defending refugees’ rights. mutual love.” doctrine of justification. “Opposing by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who Scholars still will study the important George Lindbeck, then a theologian interpretations and applications of the renews our hearts while equipping and points of faith that erected walls between at Yale University in New Haven, biblical message of justification were in calling us to good works.” Christians in the 16th century and Conn., was a Lutheran observer. Seven the 16th century a principal cause of the Much later, in a 2016 statement, afterward. But, as Pope Francis and years after the council, he spoke of the division of the Western Church,” says Pope Francis and Bishop Munib Bishop Younan said, “what unites us is “remarkable amount” of agreement being the “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Younan, president of the Lutheran greater than what divides us.” witnessed on official levels in the faith Justification” signed in 1999 by leading World Federation, agreed that divided Instead of “conflicts of the past,” traditions regarding the values a Christian representatives of the Lutheran World Christians seeking greater unity must their advice now is to allow “God’s way of life implies. Federation and the Catholic Church. not get detoured by past conflicts. gift of unity among us” to “guide One October evening in 1963, At issue was Martin Luther’s Instead, they should look to the cooperation and deepen our solidarity.” Blessed Paul VI met in his private insistence, central to his theology, that present moment and to the future. library with the Vatican II observers. Christians do not earn salvation through Their statement anticipated the 500th (David Gibson served on Catholic News “What could be simpler, more natural good works, but are saved through faith. anniversary of the Reformation being Service’s editorial staff for 37 years.) † Doctrine of justification no longer divides Catholics and most Lutherans By Samuel Wagner (“by faith and through grace”) might seem like an to his “95 Theses,” didn’t spark the fruitful theological exercise in mental gymnastics rather than anything of exchange within the Church he had intended. On Oct. 31, 1999, leading representatives of the real practical value in our day-to-day lives. Yet, these Instead, it began a rupture in the Church. In 1521, Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church were Church-dividing issues for nearly five centuries. Luther was excommunicated. What ensued was hostility signed the “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Awareness of Martin Luther’s historical context can and an unwillingness to dialogue on both sides. For Justification.” What is this? Today, the doctrine of be helpful in understanding the joint declaration. Luther, the reformers, justification by faith alone became the justification isn’t usually a common theme on Sunday though typically remembered as the quintessential rebel, doctrine by which the Church stands or falls, a view mornings in Catholic or Lutheran parishes. believed himself to be a faithful servant of the Church held in opposition to so-called “works of righteousness.” Moreover, understanding the means of justification until his death in 1546. As modern scholarship, both Caricatures of this issue (“Catholics believe they Lutheran and Catholic, has made clear, Luther never are saved by good works,” or “Lutherans don’t believe intended to divide the Church. good works are important”) were common for several In the spring of 1517, the stage was set for a perfect centuries. It was not until the Second Vatican Council storm. Johann Tetzel, a Dominican friar, was in Germany (1962-1965) that a genuine theological discussion under papal order to raise funds for the building of between Catholics and Lutherans became possible. St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The strategy was the sale of To date, the great achievement of those conversations indulgences. For a fee, the Church would intervene and is a joint understanding that we are justified, or saved, shorten the length of purgatory for loved ones. It was an by our faith through God’s grace, and that good works effective and popular scheme among the townspeople. are a natural result of a life lived in Christ. Christian However, the practice troubled Luther, then an living is not a choice between good works or faith, but Augustinian friar and professor of theology in an interconnectedness of the two. Wittenberg. He had a simple question: How is a sinner The “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification” justified? That is, who or what forgives sins and grants is a milestone in Catholic-Lutheran dialogue. The salvation? Is it something we do? document expresses, in theological language, that Catholics The Rev. Ishmael Noko, left, then-general secretary of the Further, as the sale of indulgences implied, could the and Lutherans of the World Lutheran Federation agree that Lutheran World Federation, and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Church, or the pope, mediate forgiveness and salvation? salvation is mediated by Christ, by faith, through God’s of Atlanta dip their hands in holy water at the start of an Oct. Luther had his “aha” moment in reading St. Paul’s grace, and that this necessarily leads to good works that 1, 2009, Vespers service marking the 10th anniversary of the Letter to the Romans. He arrived at the understanding further God’s kingdom. “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification” at Old St. that Christ alone mediates forgiveness of sins and grants Patrick’s Church in Chicago. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic salvation; salvation is a gift of God’s grace through (Samuel Wagner is director of Dialogue and Catholic New World) faith. Luther’s writings around this insight, in addition Identity at Georgetown University in Washington.) † Page 20 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink A More Human Society/ Richard Doerflinger Fathers Phil and Dan Berrigan were anti-war activists in the 1960s Fallen show no Last week, I wrote about some of the board office, in Catonsville, Md., and rallies. He was eventually captured in ways our country and Church changed seized some 600 files that they burned Rhode Island and sent to prison for two greater love than this during the 1960s, one of the most in the parking lot, using napalm. Then years. tumultuous decades in U.S. history. they waited to be arrested, hoping to Meanwhile, Phil, while in prison, was President Donald J. Trump often This was also dramatize the connections they saw discovered exchanging letters with a nun, says things that invite criticism. So the period when between resistance to the Vietnam War Sister Elizabeth McAlister, about blowing I’m puzzled when his critics bother to the controversial and Christ’s passion. up steam tunnels under the Pentagon. attack even his more Vietnam War was This ignited “the Catholic Left,” Their trial ended in a hung jury, but the innocent remarks. taking place. This composed mainly of anti-war clergy, news leaked out that Phil and Liz had The president week, I’ll write about nuns and laity associated with Dorothy “married” in a private exchange of vows is charged with some Catholics’ Day’s Catholic Worker Movement, aided (later renewed in Danbury prison with insensitivity for saying opposition to this by the writings of Thomas Merton. They Dan as a witness). to the widow of a fallen war—specifically, staged more than 100 raids in various The Berrigan brothers were to soldier that “he knew about the Berrigan parts of the country. continue their protests against war what he signed up for ... brothers. The Catonsville Nine were tried after their release from prison, even but when it happens, it Philip and Daniel Berrigan were in Baltimore. During the trial, Dan after the Vietnam War was over. In hurts anyway.” both priests—Phil a Josephite and Dan Berrigan, a gifted poet and writer, 1980, they organized the Ploughshares I don’t know a Jesuit. Phil began their symbolic acts took notes that he turned into a play, Movement. That year, too, they and six whether he said exactly this, and if so in against the war on Oct. 27, 1967, when The Trial of the Catonsville Nine. It others hammered on two nose cones at what manner. But it’s what my wife and he and three others sneaked into a draft ran for 29 days on Broadway. The a G.E. missile plant and poured blood I told ourselves, and what friends said board office in Baltimore and poured defendants were sentenced to up to on documents. Ten years of trials and to us, after our son Thomas was killed blood, some of it their own, on some three-and-a-half years in prison. appeals followed, but they didn’t go in 2004. He was shot while providing draft files. The blood was supposed to After an appeal failed, five of back to prison. cover fire for his Army comrades, as they conflate Christ’s sacrifice on the cross them, including the Berrigans, went Phil died on Dec. 6, 2002. Dan went confronted insurgents attacking police with the lives sacrificed in the war. Phil underground, immediately being put on to teach poetry at Fordham University stations in Mosul, Iraq. was sentenced to six years in prison for on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List. and assisted AIDS patients, but always We meant that Thomas was not the that act. Phil surrendered in two weeks, but remained an activist. Besides protesting random victim of some meaningless However, on May 17, 1968, while Dan was a fugitive for another four nuclear war, he was a pro-life activist accident. He deliberately risked his life to Phil was out on bail, both brothers and months, appearing from time to time in and an opponent of capital punishment. protect others. He was a hero. seven others broke into another draft his black sweater and beret at anti-war He died on April 30, 2016. † Our soldiers do know what they signed up for, before going into combat. They are given a questionnaire about their It’s All Good/Patti Lamb preferences for funeral arrangements in case they don’t survive. Instead of subscribing to what the world values, live by God’s standards Thomas wanted to be buried at our local Recently, I had the opportunity to works of author Parker Palmer and shared change my part of the world for the better. Catholic cemetery, not at Arlington, in a suit listen to some gifted guest speakers at an one of his nuggets of wisdom: the idea We all have the power to make our rather than a uniform. “The Army has me event. The speakers that we may not be able to change the little corner of the world more patient, for five years, or until something happens to were prominent, witty whole world, but we can change the world loving and kind. me,” he told us. “But eternity is mine.” and had lots of letters three feet around us. Simply by how we Musical artist Sherry Newcomer, in There are many arguments about why we behind their names. live our daily lives, we have great power collaboration with Parker Palmer, wrote a send some of our finest young people to risk Two of the keynotes to create positive change. beautiful song called “Three Feet or So.” their lives in the Middle East. After 9/11, a had such impressive Suddenly, I felt empowered. I was A few of the lyrics: reason that made sense to many was: We degrees and titles reminded that I don’t have to have “It’s not out there somewhere, send them to draw the fire of the terrorists that their names and multiple degrees or lots of money or It’s right here. and return that fire, so the terrorists can’t credentials barely frequent flyer miles to make my mark on If I start by being kind, come here and kill thousands of innocent fit on their allotted the world. Love usually follows right behind. men, women and children. They lay their introductory slides. It was as if God spoke through this It nods its head and softly hums lives on the line for others. One speaker was a renowned woman to tell us that we don’t have to Honey, that’s the way it’s done … This ran through my mind when medical doctor, entrepreneur and be the “best” and do the “most” to do his I can’t change the whole world, I read about a recent court decision, faculty member at a prestigious work and please him. but I can change the world I know— claiming that a Peace Cross near my university. He shared stories that In the midst of constant troubling Within three feet or so.” old neighborhood in Maryland is an brought listeners to tears. stories and images in the media, it’s St. Teresa of Calcutta once said, “What unconstitutional “establishment of Another was a businessman, world easy for us to throw our hands up and can you do to promote world peace? Go religion.” The cross memorializes 49 local traveler and writer. He could speak forget that God has strategically placed home and love your family.” men killed in World War I. It is part of multiple languages, and mesmerized the us right where we are to better the We are called to start where we are. a memorial park that has clearly secular crowd with his photographs and poetry. world around us. In our modern, complex world, it’s symbols, but is set apart in the middle of a The speaker who most captured my We are called to change our world easy to assume we have to take it to a traffic circle and is the tallest monument. interest was a professor of education who three feet at a time, out of love. We higher level. The truth is that we please In a 2-to-1 decision, the 4th U.S. Circuit didn’t wow the crowd with the places can manifest God’s love in some pretty God by loving those he put right under Court of Appeals said this cross illegally she’d been or the patients she restored strange places—in the waiting room at the our noses. uses public land to teach Christianity. The to wellness. She simply shared an idea orthodontist’s office, in our weekly office I’m trying to remind myself to live by court demands that it be removed, or—I’m that empowered everyone seated in that staff meeting, in line at the post office or God’s standards, instead of subscribing not kidding—that the arms be chopped off auditorium. on a street corner waiting for the bus and to what the world values—three feet at a to make it an obelisk. She explained that she recently sharing an umbrella with a stranger who time. Maybe the court didn’t know that returned from a sabbatical, wherein wasn’t prepared for rain. obelisks were symbols of an ancient she spent all of her time with family, That speaker reminded me to release (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna Egyptian religion, worshipping the sun reflecting on her faith and reading the feeling of being overwhelmed and Parish in Plainfield, is a regular columnist god Ra. Or that the world’s most famous voraciously. She mentioned reading the accept that I can act as an agent of God to for The Criterion.) † obelisk stands in (gasp) St. Peter’s Square in Rome. (The Washington Monument Reflection/Sally Meyer doesn’t count—it’s made of many stones, and genuine obelisks are of one piece.) Like spreading ripples, late friend’s life a beautiful example of love and faith But the important question is: What does the cross symbolize that makes it When we lose someone we love, formed a perfect circle and moved and somehow keeps us connected with appropriate for war memorials—even for questions begin to surface. Why did this outward. I repeated this process one another according to his will. the fallen who may not be Christians? happen to such a good person? Can I several times. Each time I threw a rock While I may not always recognize and The answer seems obvious. Jesus is envision living my life differently now with (regardless of size), I was amazed at feel this, or understand it fully, I believe the pre-eminent example of a “man for this new empty place? how large the circles of waves became it. others.” He loved children, humble sinners Do I really know and how long they lasted before they Even in my sadness and grief, I know and the poor; he challenged the “powers God’s purpose for my disappeared. It also occurred to me that I am included in an unending rhythm that be,” and was crucified for it as he life? Does what I do that, when the ripples formed, they of God’s love and care. I am grateful that predicted. He knew what he signed up for. really matter? expanded in perfect circles. As the there is a merciful God who holds each “No one has greater love than this, to lay I watched the rays waves moved in a steady rhythm on human heart close to himself, his Son, and down one’s life for one’s friends” (Jn 15:13). of the sun reflect off their journey outward, one ripple didn’t his Spirit, all laboring to create harmony Jesus taught this, and lived by it. Christians the surface of the lake. become misshapen or disconnected with what is and what is yet to be. In a additionally believe he died for all our sins, As I sat at the edge from the others. mysterious yet beautiful way, watching and triumphed over death in his resurrection. of the water, I felt a My thoughts returned to Annie. Her those waves helped me affirm my worth But his saying is invoked at funerals of deep sense of sadness life impacted so many people—more than and purpose in this life and feel secure any religion or none—for fallen soldiers, and and loss. I had just left the funeral of my I will ever know. Just like the ripples of about Annie’s in the next. others (missionaries, Peace Corps volunteers, close friend, Annie, and I wanted some the waves spreading out, so does Annie’s I have lost a special friend. But by the police officers, firefighters) who pay the time to be alone with my own thoughts. beautiful example of love and faith. Her grace of God, I am more at peace knowing ultimate price while helping others. In this She loved nature, and I was taking the influence will always be felt by those who that Annie and I remain connected in a human sense, they are “Christ figures.” opportunity to reflect on how grateful I knew her and loved her. beautiful circle that will be forever. Perhaps other judges will realize this was to have known her. Those moments sitting by the lake also when the case is appealed. Without focusing on anything reminded me of God’s providential care. (Sally Meyer is a member of St. Mark in particular, I picked up a small Our lives are impacted by many things, the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis (Richard Doerflinger worked for 36 years in pebble and threw it into the lake. I good and bad. But just like the waves of and a teacher at St. Jude School in the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the immediately noticed how the ripples circles in the water, God holds us steady Indianapolis.) † U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.) † The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Page 21

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, November 6 Friday, November 10 Sunday, November 5, 2017 Romans 11:29-36 St. Leo the Great, pope and Psalm 69:30-31, 33-34, 36 doctor of the Church • Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Luke 14:12-14 Romans 15:14-21 • 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 Psalm 98:1-4 • Matthew 23:1-12 Tuesday, November 7 Luke 16:1-8 The Book of Malachi provides the denounces the Pharisees’ hypocrisy. Romans 12:5-16b first reading for this weekend’s Mass. Pharisees were learned in Jewish law Psalm 131:1cde, 2-3 Saturday, November 11 The prophet’s name, Malachi, reveals his and tradition. They usually occupied Luke 14:15-24 St. Martin of Tours, bishop role. In Hebrew it means “messenger of central places in synagogues, and were God.” As a prophet, regarded as knowledgeable in religious Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 he brought God’s matters, hence the Lord’s reference to Wednesday, November 8 Psalm 145:2-5, 10-11 message to the people. the “chair of Moses” (Mt 23:2). Still, Romans 13:8-10 Luke 16:9-15 Often in prophetic they were human and thus subject to Psalm 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9 writings, as in this temptation. They were not perfect, Luke 14:25-33 Sunday, November 12 weekend’s reading, and would have known it if they were the prophets wrote intellectually honest. Thirty-second Sunday in a way in which Humans are always insecure and Thursday, November 9 in Ordinary Time God spoke in the confused, burdened by their inadequacies. The Dedication of the Wisdom 6:12-16 first person. The To compensate, to convince themselves or Lateran Basilica Psalm 63:2-8 prophets presented others of their superiority, humans often Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 themselves merely as earthly instruments seek places of privilege or control over Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 or 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 through whom God spoke, but the actual others. communicator was God. Jesus tells the disciples to serve others. 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Matthew 25:1-13 Malachi did not write at a time of He calls them to be bold. He encourages John 2:13-22 crisis for God’s people, as was the them. With God’s grace, nothing needs to case for other prophets, or when life be feared. was filled with peril and destitution. Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle Malachi, nevertheless, shared with all Reflection the prophets the opinion that when For weeks in these readings from Annulments can be sought in dioceses the people were sluggish in their St. Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus has religious observance, or when they had assumed the role of the final authority, where a petitioner currently lives altogether rejected God, they risked of the ultimate judge. Jesus pronounces their own well-being. on the most supreme of all laws, the I have been divorced for three the process by the Tribunal and given the Lack of fervor, in the estimation of the law of Moses. Qyears and need to proceed with opportunity to participate. prophets, was the height of ingratitude. For Matthew, Jesus judges as the Son getting an annulment. My ex-husband You would be well-advised to consult By contrast, God always was merciful, of God, in a position to pronounce on is getting remarried your parish priest right away and ask him always faithful to the covenant. anything and everything. next month, and I am which of the dioceses he thinks might be This weekend’s reading, again with Matthew depicts Jesus always getting married again able to process the case more quickly. God’s words given in first person, accuses presenting the wisest and most reasonable next spring (eight There is some variation on this, the people of sin. God is the perfect and of judgments on matters that usually months from now). depending on the size of the marriage all-knowing judge. He is merciful, but perplex others. I did not pursue tribunal staff and the number of cases that does not prevent people from sinning. It In this weekend’s Gospel reading, this before because are pending. In many dioceses, once the is their choice. He also does not interrupt Jesus directly addresses the most basic of I had been led to paperwork is accepted, it could take upward the consequences of sinning. human inadequacies, the deep fear within believe that my of 12-18 months for the testimony to be St. Paul’s First Epistle to the us all that we, even unwittingly, will ex-husband would evaluated (including that of the witnesses), Thessalonians supplies the second make mistakes and pay the price. have to be involved any necessary follow-up questions to be reading. In this reading, Paul reassures Be strong, the Lord admonishes, there in the process, and I knew that he would asked and a decision to be rendered. the Christians of Thessalonica, to whom is nothing to fear. Be sincere. Follow the not want to do that. Now, from a recent So your time frame already may be the letter is addressed, that he cares Lord in confidence. column of yours, I understand this is not a bit ambitious if your hope is to get deeply for them and for their spiritual Supporting this view are the readings so and that is such a relief. married in a Catholic ceremony. And vitality. from First Thessalonians and Malachi. But I do have a few questions. I no parishes are generally not permitted to Essential to these feelings of care and God is always with us in mercy, love, longer live in the diocese where I got schedule a wedding until a declaration of love has been Paul’s proclamation of the guidance and protection. He sent us the married: Can I just go to the priest in my nullity has been granted. Gospel. He could do nothing greater for prophets, the Apostles and, of course, current parish and get the application Ask your parish priest for the the Thessalonians than to share with them Jesus. form, and where do I submit it? necessary forms. He will either have them the saving story of Jesus. Still, God does not overwhelm us. And is it true that if I get an or ask the diocese to send them to you. For its third reading, the Church We must voluntarily turn to God. annulment, then my children will have Finally, as to the legitimacy of your presents a passage from St. Matthew’s We must hear and love God. Always been born out of wedlock? And how children, not to worry—the Church’s Gospel. It is the last in a series of stories crippling us will be our embedded long does the annulment process take? Code of Canon Law speaks to this: canon in which Jesus discusses or argues with fears and defenses, but in conquering (Virginia) 1137 says that “children conceived or the Pharisees or with others. As often is self, we do not leave ourselves at risk. born of a valid or putative marriage are the case elsewhere in the Gospels, Jesus God strengthens us. † You may file for a declaration of legitimate,” and canon 1061.3 explains Anullity of your previous marriage, that a “putative” marriage is one that had commonly known as an annulment, in the been entered into in good faith by at least My Journey to God diocese where the marriage took place, in one of the parties. the diocese in which you now reside or in the diocese in which your ex-husband (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth now resides. Please note that while your Doyle at [email protected] and With My Own Eyes ex-husband is not required to participate 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York in the process, he must be informed of 12203.) † By C.S. Likins I saw Jesus take my Dad to Heaven at the moment of his death My Dad lay still with his arms at his sides barely a breath from parted lips He’s gone—I heard someone say Martin de Porres and it was at that moment I was blessed by God to have the veil lifted 1579 - 1639 and the light of the Holy Spirit showed Our Lord Jesus Christ to me feast - November 3 He was a giant bent down on one knee So big he could not have stood up in that room This illegitimate son of a freed Panamanian slave and a Spanish knight leaning forward with outstretched arms became a hero to the people of Lima, Peru, his birthplace, for his My Dad sat up straight and lifted his arms eyes shining and smiling brightly compassionate care of the sick and poor. Apprenticed at age 12 to a at the recognition of Jesus barber-surgeon, Martin also learned herbal medicine from his mother. the Ultimate Loved One After working for several years at a Dominican monastery as a Third there to lift him up Order member, he made his profession as a lay brother in 1603. He founded an orphanage and foundling hospital, ministered to African (C.S. Likins is a member of St. Malachy Parish slaves, practiced great penances and experienced mystical gifts. Martin in Brownsburg. An angel on a tombstone is adorned with a necklace of flowers and a was carried to his grave by prelates and noblemen and all Peruvians rosary at Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, Ky., acclaimed him their beloved saint. He is the patron of hairdressers and in this photo from July 8.) interracial justice. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) Page 22 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017

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BATTIES, Mark D., III, 73, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Sept. 28. Husband of Lilaberdia Batties. Father of Robin McCann, Robin Pritchett, Tawana Ruffin, Dawn, Shannon, Remembering the faithful departed Darryl and Michael Blanchard, St. Mary Parish’s cemetery in Alexandria, Va., is seen on Oct. 19. Catholics observe the back-to-back feasts of All Saints and All Souls on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. November William Pate, Anthony is also a month in which the Church especially encourages prayers for the faithful departed. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) Robinson, Shawn and Mark Batties IV. Brother of Thomas Batties, Sr. Grandfather of nine. Benedictine Sr. Paulette, Very. Sister of Helen Scott, Grandfather of seven. of Gordon Pfister. Mother 10. Great-grandmother of seven. Michael and Richard Seng. Jeannie Stewart and Val Tingley. of Kathleen, Marcella and BENSON, Kenneth, 74, MARTIN, Zoe N., 7, SUFAN, John H., 88, Holy Grandmother of 11. Grandmother of one. Daniel Higdon. Stepmother of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi, Name of Jesus, Beech Grove, Christ, Indianapolis, Oct. 7. FLEDDERMAN, Ronald HENRY, Alma, 92, Holy Greenwood, Oct. 20. Daughter Binky Gadd, Tina Streul and Randy Pfister. Sister of Martha Oct. 24. Father of Diana Akel, Husband of Mary Benson. H., 78, St. Louis, Batesville, Family, New Albany, Oct. 15. of Laura Martin. Granddaughter Widad Farah, Amira Kehoe, Father of Jonathan and Stephen Oct. 17. Husband of Jacqueline Mother of Karen Johnson, of Bud and Linda Martin. Great- Johnston, Sue Pfeiffer, Dora Zweydoff, John and Ronald Sonya Kunkel, Kamal and Jim Benson. Brother of Katherine Fledderman. Father of Ronda James, Mark and Phillip Henry. granddaughter of Ruth Ann Sufan. Brother of Nasser Sufan. VanNote. Durbin. Grandmother of 12. Van Dyke. Grandfather of four. Green, Rachelle Matthews, Sister of Rosalie Swadish and Grandfather of 16. Robert Lenfert. Grandmother of Great-grandmother of 23. Great-grandfather of one. Jay, Jody and Joel Fledderman. MATYI, Stephen R., 82, Great-grandfather of 17. CISLAK, Margaret F. (Noble), Brother of Susan Bonelli and nine. Great-grandmother of 19. St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Oct. 11. RICHARDS, Alice M. 84, St. Luke the Evangelist, Pat Ertel. Grandfather of 12. KAHL, Ruth A. (Ritz), 97, Husband of Frances Matyi, Father (Weingardt), 91, St. Barnabas, THOMSON, Richard C., 70, Indianapolis, Oct. 19. Wife of Great-grandfather of six. St. Mary, New Albany, Oct. 19. of Andrea Feeney, Laura and Indianapolis, Oct. 22. Mother St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Peter Cislak. Mother of Carol FORESMAN, Gloria, 87, Mother of Sandy Kahl Frost. Stephen Matyi. Grandfather of six. of Janine Axsom, Gayle Oct. 20. Husband of Kathleen Disbro, Gloria Kermeen, Gwen DeSmul, Susan Sokolsky St. Luke the Evangelist, Grandmother of five. Great- MCCARTHY, William G., Thomson. Father of Jill and Gregory Cislak. Sister of Indianapolis, Oct. 4. Mother of grandmother of seven. 91, St. Patrick, Terre Haute, and Janice White and Daniel Newnum, Lisa Work and Scott Richards. Sister of Harry Barbara Miller. Grandmother of Teresa Brugma, Kathy Faulkner, LAKER, Helen L., 66, Aug. 26. Husband of Susan Thomson. Stepfather of Amanda five. Great-grandmother of five. John, Rob and Will Foresman. Weingardt. Grandmother of 22. St. Louis, Batesville, Oct. 21. McCarthy. Father of Susan Petrovato and Anna Waggoner. Grandmother of five. Reynolds, Isabel, Mary Great-grandmother of 20. COOKE, Charles W., 67, Wife of Eugene Laker. Mother Brother of Mary Ellen Kutcher, Catherine, Daniel and Joe SCHMIDT, Stephen M., Prince of Peace, Madison, HAWKINS, James E., 84, of Rae Crain, Jan Hogan, Lynn Sheryl Leary, Jane Maryre, Joan Oct. 24. Husband of Marina St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Norwold, Amy Ronnebaum McCarthy. Brother of Ellen 26, St. Patrick, Terre Haute, Relf, John and Mark Thomson. Cooke. Father of Jody Gray (Little Flower), Indianapolis, and Jill Tekulve. Daughter of Rossi. Grandfather of 10. Great- Oct. 20. Son of Martin and and John Cooke. Brother of Oct. 9. Husband of Laura Erma Amberger. Sister of Mary grandfather of three. Veronica Schmidt. Brother Grandfather of four. Priscilla Branham, Carolyn Hawkins. Father of Sandy Best, Marsha Luers and Eleanor MEYROSE, Donna K., of Lisa Whitaker, Jessica, Step-grandfather of one. Rebecca, Christopher, Eric, Thieman and J. Robert Cooke. Clegg, Michele Lyall, Dan Miller. Grandmother of 11. 72, St. Mary, Greensburg, ZUTTARELLI, A. Ralph, Grandfather of nine. and Patrick Hawkins. Brother Oct. 16. Wife of Michael John, Martin and Michael LAUZON, Kim, 61, Nativity 82, St. Vincent de Paul, of Dan and Dale Hawkins. Meyrose. Mother of Michelle Schmidt. Uncle of several. EBERT, Kathleen, 71, of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Bedford, Oct. 22. Husband Grandfather of nine. Hensley, Jeffrey and Kevin SIEGLE, Eileen M. (Hanlon), St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad, Indianapolis, Oct. 15. Husband of Judith Zuttarelli. Father of Oct. 5. Wife of Jim Ebert. HAYS, Patricia, 72, St. Agnes, of Mary Jane Lauzon. Father Meyrose. Sister of Linda Klene. 94, St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Anna Matthews and Anthony Mother of Julie Becher, Jill Nashville, Oct. 11. Wife of of Michelle Stephens and Grandmother of two. Oct. 19. Mother of Katherine Ebert-Lasher, Kim and Jeff Jim Hays. Mother of Theresa Matthew Lauzon. Brother of PFISTER, Dorothy, 84, Sleva, David, Jr., John, Richard Zuttarelli. Brother of Sarah Ebert. Sister of Jane Benda, Mixon and Sherry Timmerman. Maryann McArthur, Arthur, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Stephen Siegle. Sister of Bryant, Mary Morgan and Ramona Pfaff, Marilyn, Daughter of Margaret Rush Bryan and Father Kris Lauzon. New Albany, Oct. 19. Wife John Hanlon. Grandmother of James Zuttarelli. † Puerto Rico recovery effort shows ‘a Church that walks with the poor’ LAS MARIAS, Puerto Rico (CNS)— and Samaritan’s Purse to pool and distribute Carlos told Catholic News Service (CNS). load of clothing items already waiting for By joining forces to create coalitions on material resources in a coordinated way to Local and federal agencies had been us for the next distribution.” behalf of those who are suffering in the the poorest sectors of Las Marias. notably slow distributing aid to Las Marias. The last round of donations received wake of Hurricane Maria, the Catholic Initially, the church’s parish hall Some aid was brought in during the first by the coalition included $5,000 from Church in Puerto Rico has been fulfilling became a busy warehouse and operations weeks after Hurricane Maria, but it had the Diocese of Arecibo for food items, Pope Francis’ expressed wish to see “a center full of volunteers providing relief been sitting undelivered to the needy. hundreds of clothing items from the Church that walks with the poor.” to victims of Hurricane Irma in Haiti. Deep off-road in Plato Indio sector on Pentecostals, as well as 200 water filters At the parish level, that cooperation has Hurricane Maria refocused their mission Oct. 24, Father Carlos was busy leading and hundreds of solar-powered lightbulbs been notable at Immaculate Heart of Mary toward the local community. a party of volunteers to distribute food, from Samaritan’s Purse. Parish in Las Marias, a small town nestled “What we have done is create Proyecto water filters and plastic tarps, which are One of the parish volunteers working in Puerto Rico’s western mountains. de Vida [Life Project] by joining different mainly being used to cover torn roofs. At with the Church relief operation was Father Carlos Francis Mendez, the religious and civil organizations to gather each stop, the group also prayed for the Martha Vega. Before the hurricane, the parish’s pastor, has teamed with the local all we have, and that way magnifying families they were helping. young mother had been separated from her Pentecostal church, Plenitud lay youth group what we can give to the poor,” Father Plato Indio is a maze of narrow husband, her son and her daughter. Both one-lane roads recently cleared of men are incarcerated, and the girl has been landslides debris and fallen power lines. It placed under child protective services. is an area dotted with unsafe houses and Hurricane Maria took all Vega had left: extremely poor families. her house in a nearby wooded area and her “We have been doing this since day personal property. one,” said the young priest. “The idea is “I have lost everything. My house was to get to the least [because] here it has torn apart. It took me four days to make it to been disastrous and aid was slow.” my house walking by way of trails because He said that during the first weeks after the road was impassible,” said Vega. She Hurricane Maria, the parish’s delivery of was temporarily staying with a friend. “The aid was extremely difficult because it had only thing I can do now is start over,” she to be done by foot because practically all told CNS. “I’m motivated because I’m here, local roads were blocked by landslides. helping others, and because all help that I Nidia Sierra, parish secretary, have requested, I have received it here.” explained that each coalition member Luz Lamboy, 82, who has Alzheimer’s, receives donations individually and brings was one of the last recipients of aid in Plato them to Proyecto. Indio. Cheerful and happy to have company, “We sort them, put them in mixed bags she was grateful for the items received. Father Carlos Francis Mendez, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Las Marias, Puerto Rico, and deliver them door to door out in the When Father Carlos identified himself comforts a girl at her home on Oct. 24 in a remote area outside the town. Father Mendez, and countryside,” she said. “Last Saturday, to her as a priest, she answered with a big parishioners distributed relief goods to the home and others in the poor area that was affected by we went out and delivered all we had, smile: “I don’t care who you are, as long as Hurricane Maria. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) and when we came back there was a large you bring me the gift of God’s word.” † The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 Page 23 Pope asks U.S. to welcome migrants, urges migrants to respect laws ROME (CNS)—Pope Francis called on the people of the United States to welcome migrants, and urged those who are welcomed to respect the laws of the country. “To all people [of the U.S.] I ask: take care of the migrant who is a promise of life for the future. To migrants: take care of the country that welcomes you; accept and respect its laws and walk together along that path of love,” the pope said on Oct. 26 during a live video conversation with teenagers from around the world. Pope Francis was speaking with teens participating in a program of the international network of “Scholas Occurrentes. “ At the event, broadcast by the U.S. Spanish-language network Telemundo, the host asked the pope for a message to immigrants in the United States. Many face difficulties after the Trump administration’s recent call to tighten immigration laws, by raising the standard of proof for asylum International passengers arrive at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va., on June 26. Pope Francis called on the people of the United States to welcome migrants seekers and limiting family during a live video conversation on Oct. 26 with teens from around the world. (CNS photo/James Lawler Duggan, Reuters) members of current immigrants who can enter the country. Pope Francis said the U.S. bishops “have told me President Donald J. Trump has said that in any bill to Other proposals include: constructing a wall on the about what you suffer” and is aware that “there are people legalize DACA, Congress must include funding for a U.S- southern border; cracking down on the entry of young that do not want you.” Mexico border wall and more Border Patrol agents—as Central Americans; criminalizing the overstay of a visa as “I am a son of immigrants. And if there weren’t people laid out in his policy proposals—or he won’t sign such a a misdemeanor; and restricting federal grants to so-called who helped my father when he arrived at 22 years old, I measure. sanctuary cities. would not be here today,” the pope said. The pope told the Dreamers, “The first thing I want The call to welcome the migrant and the stranger, he to say is that I’m praying for you, and I am close to you. added, is not a personal request he made as pope, but a Secondly, continue dreaming. And lastly, be close to mandate given “by someone much more important than people who can help you and defend you at this juncture. ‘God said it, and the myself.” Do not hate anyone; look for help from those who can Bible is clear. Receive “God said it, and the Bible is clear,” the pope said. defend you. I am praying for you.” the migrant, receive the “Receive the migrant, receive the refugee, because you Pope Francis also urged Europeans to welcome refugee, because you too were a migrant and refugee from Egypt. Jesus was migrants and refugees who arrive on the continent also a refugee; they wanted to cut the little child’s head seeking a better life, and he reminded Europeans that too were a migrant and off.” they are also “mestizos” [“mixed race”] from “the great refugee from Egypt. Jesus While video chatting with students from Houston, the migrations of the barbarians and the Vikings.” was also a refugee; they pope also was asked by the host of the event if he had a “This isn’t the time to pretend this is [a] sterilized wanted to cut the little message for immigrant youths in the United States known laboratory,” the pope said. “This is the moment to receive, child’s head off.’ as “Dreamers.” to embrace and—to those who arrive—to respect the Approximately 800,000 young men and women who rules of the country that welcomes you. — Pope Francis have benefited from the Obama-era Deferred Action for “To the migrants who suffer,” the pope added, “know Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, are at risk of that the pope is very close to you. I accompany you and I losing their legal status. am praying for you.” † Bishops to vote for secretary-elect, committee chairmen-elect at assembly WASHINGTON (CNS)—In November, the and begin their three-year terms at the conclusion of the • Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman U.S. bishops are scheduled to elect the next secretary bishops’ 2018 fall general assembly. of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities. of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Bishop-members for the board of directors of Catholic • Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., chairman a religious liberty committee Relief Services (CRS) also will be of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human chairman and chairmen-elect for five elected. Development. committees, as well as hear an update The assembly will vote on the • Bishop George V. 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Page 24 The Criterion Friday, November 3, 2017 On contraception, Church From the must continue to defend life, cardinal says Bishop Simon Bruté ARCHIVES ROME (CNS)—The acceptance of artificial contraception by some Christian communities beginning in the 1930s has led “to the monstrosity of what is today known as procreative medicine,” which includes abortion, said German Cardinal Walter Brandmuller. Inaugurating an Oct. 28 conference anticipating the 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI’s encyclical “Humanae Vitae,” Cardinal Brandmuller told participants that in ignoring Church teaching men and women today have seated themselves “on the throne of the Creator.” In “Humanae Vitae,” published in 1968, Pope Paul underlined the Cardinal Walter responsibility that goes with human Brandmuller sexuality and marriage. While he taught that couples can space the birth of their children for valid reasons, they must use only natural methods of avoiding fertility. Birth control, he said, causes an “artificial separation” of the unitive and procreative aspects of married love. In his speech at the Rome conference, Cardinal Brandmuller said that after the Second Vatican Council, the Church faced significant pressure—including from within its own ranks—to endorse contraception as “morally justifiable” just as the Anglican Church had done at the 1930 Lambeth Conference and the U.S. Federal Council of Churches, the precursor of the National Council of Churches, did in 1961. Nevertheless, he added, Blessed Paul defended the sanctity of life and brought “temporary closure to a series Eucharistic procession in Tell City Deanery of doctrinal affirmations on the matter of contraception.” “Humanae Vitae” proves that ultimately, it is the On June 8, 1980, which was the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), each of the parishes of Holy Spirit that guides the process of “paradosis,” or the Tell City deanery gathered at St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad for a eucharistic procession to the St. Meinrad teaching based on Church tradition, and “ensures that recreation field. Father (later Msgr.) Richard Lawler, who was co-pastor of three parishes in the deanery, the faith of the Church develops in the course of time” carried the monstrance in the procession. The sermon was given by Father Stephen Happel, pastor of St. Isidore while remaining faithful to Christ’s teachings, Cardinal the Farmer Parish in Perry County. Brandmuller said. He prayed that the document would continue to (Would you like to comment on or share information about this photo? Contact archdiocesan archivest Julie Motyka “irradiate the ‘splendor veritatis’ [‘the splendor of the at 800-382-9836, ext. 1538; (317) 236-1538; or by e-mail at [email protected].) truth’], capable of illuminating the current darkness of minds and hearts.” † Pope says space station crew like a ‘tiny U.N.’ with peaceful diversity

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—One perk collaboration, the pope asked them how the that comes with floating aboard the ISS is an example of that collaboration. International Space Station (ISS) is Flight engineer Joseph Acaba of NASA arranges for occasional calls with Inglewood, Calif., said it is the diversity of celebrities to keep the astronauts’ spirits each individual that makes the team stronger. high during their monthslong flights. “We need to embrace who we are Before his first space mission began as individuals and respect those around this year, Catholic astronaut Mark Vande us, and by working together we can do Hei of Falls Church, Va., requested a call things much greater than we could do as from Pope Francis, and on Oct. 26 his individuals,” he told the pope. wish upon a star came true. Pope Francis said they were like a tiny The pope linked up live from the United Nations, in which the whole was Vatican with the six-man crew as they greater than the sum of its parts. Thanking orbited 250 miles above Earth. them for their work, he said they were “Good morning, good evening,” the “representatives of the whole human pope told the crew at 3 p.m. Rome time family” working on such an important “because when you are in space, you project in space. never know” what the real time is. When the pope asked what brought During their 20-minute link-up, Pope them joy during their long mission, Francis asked five questions about how Commander Randolph Bresnik from Fort their unique perspective from the frontier Knox, Ky., told the pope that it was being of the universe has changed or enriched able to see every day “God’s creation them, and what lessons they could share maybe a little bit from his perspective.” Pope Francis speaks from the Vatican to astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Oct. with people back on Earth. Bresnik, a Baptist, said, “People cannot 26. The pope connected for about 25 minutes to astronauts 250 miles above the earth. Saying society today is very come up here and see the indescribable (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) individualistic, but what is needed is beauty of our Earth and not be touched in their souls.” His fellow crew members differently things looked from such a Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli said he were also Christians: two Russian unique perspective. He said it was also hoped that someday people like the pope, ‘We see the peace and serenity Orthodox and three Catholics. “unsettling” to be in constant rotation and “not just engineers, physicists,” but poets, “We see the peace and serenity of our have to orient himself by deciding himself theologians, philosophers and writers “can of our planet as it goes around planet as it goes around 10 kilometers [six what was “up” or “down.” come here to space, which will certainly 10 kilometers [six miles] miles] a second, and there are no borders, “This is truly a human thing—the be [the case] in the future, I would like for a second, and there are no there is no conflict, it’s just peaceful,” ability to decide,” the pope replied. them to be able to come here to explore borders, there is no conflict, Bresnik said. “And you see the thinness of When asked what made them want what it means to have a human being in it’s just peaceful. And you see the atmosphere, and it makes you realize to become astronauts, Russian flight space.” the thinness of the atmosphere, how fragile our existence here is.” engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy said his It was the second time a pope has called The commander said he hoped the grandfather was his biggest inspiration ISS crew members. Pope Benedict XVI and it makes you realize how beautiful images they capture from space because he had been the chief engineer on spoke with 12 astronauts in 2011, praising fragile our existence here is.’ and their example as international crew the Soviet team that built Sputnik, the first them for their courage and commitment members successfully working together artificial satellite successfully launched and for their comments on how science can would be an inspiration and a model for into Earth’s orbit. “So for me, it is a great contribute to the pursuit of peace and the the rest of the world. honor to continue what he was doing to protection of a fragile planet. —Astronaut The pope said he was struck by fulfill his dreams,” said Ryazanskiy. Nespoli was present on the ISS for Randolph Bresnik’s awareness of the fragility of the After Pope Francis asked for their both calls. Among the small number of Bresnik Earth and humanity’s capacity to destroy thoughts about Dante Alighieri’s verse personal possessions the devout Catholic it, but also the hope and inspiration the in the Divine Comedy that love was is allowed onboard, he keeps a prayer astronauts could feel. the force that “moves the sun and the card of St. Padre Pio and an olive branch When asked by the pope what has stars,” Russian flight engineer Alexander he received from Pope Francis as a surprised them most about living in Misurkin said only love gives you the reminder of the importance of taking care the ISS, Vande Hei said it was how strength to give yourself for others. of Earth, “our common home.” †