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Number 42
Volume 10
atholic NEWS HERALD &
2001
17,
OH
Serving Catholics
in
Western North Carolina
in
the Diocese of Charlotte
Diocese has opportunity
Inside
"welcome
Bishop Curlin addresses
to
stem-cell issue
the stranger"
...
Page 7
ROSTAR
By JIMMY
Associate Editor
— The Diocese of
CHARLOTTE Charlotte
is
blessed with an opportunity to
respond compassionately to the bishops' recent pastoral letter
US.
Catholic
on immigrants
and refugees, a Refugee Resetdement
Teens learn to faithful
live
as
"Welcoming the Stranger Unity
servants Page 12
...
official
said.
in Diversity"
the
is
Among Us:
November 2000
statement by the bishops encouraging Catholics to welcome immigrants and refugees into their church communities.
The let-
on all members of the church to work
ter calls
together with "simple, grace-filled kindness
and concern" on behalf of newcomers to
this
country.
Local
Beth
News
Downing coordinator ofthe Parish
and Community Resources for Refugees
Program (PCRRP) lotte, said
in the
Diocese of Char-
the bishops' pastoral underlines
their prayers for a truly universal church.
Secular Franciscans shine
"The statement is intended to help the community embrace all newcomers from diverse backgrounds, especially refuCatholic
at annual gathering ...
Page 9
gees, into the ing,
life
of the church," said
whose program
is
Down-
part of the Refugee
Resettlement Office of Catholic Social Ser-
of Charlotte.
vices in the Diocese
ESL program bridges
"This statement of the U.S. Catholic
Photo by Joanita M. Nellenbach
bishops actively acknowledges the changing
Retreatants gather for Mass among beech trees on Kephart Prong in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during a nature retreat co-led by Father Terry Hyland, pictured foreground. See story page 4.
face
of the church
See
communities, cultures ...
Page
in the
United States and
WELCOME,
page
10
18
Catholic leaders respond to Bush 'tradeoff' in
Every Week
By
stem-cell research
NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN
News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) Catholic
Entertainment .Pages 14-15 Editorials
& Columns ...Pages
16-17
"So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour
—
announcement
existing stem-cell lines already devel-
oped by
The
scientists,
because in those
government, for the first
time in history, will support research that
cases "the life-and-death decision has
relies
on embryonic stem-cell research announced Aug. 9 by President Bush is "morally unacceptable" and
already been made."
human
potential of stem-cell research without
"However such a decision is hedged about with qualifications, it allows our
may be unworkable, according to the president of the U.S. Conference of
crossing a fundamental moral line by provid-
nation's research enterprise to cultivate a dis-
ing taxpayer funding that would sanction or
respect for
Catholic Bishops.
encourage further destruction of human em-
Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston said he prayed Bush
bryos that have at least the potential for
"trade-off'
would "return to a treating
principled stand against
some human
nothing more
lives as
'This allows us to explore the promise
and
Bush tion to
also
human
announced
his strong opposi-
cloning, his support for "ag-
gressive federal funding of research
stroyed for research purposes."
bilical cord, placenta,
of Man will come."
from
his vacation
home
in
Crawford,
Texas, Bush said he would authorize federal funds for embryonic stem-cell research involving only the 60 or so
stem
cells"
and
on um-
adult and animal
his plans to establish a
president's council
on die destruction of some
defenseless
beings for possible benefit to others."
human
life,"
The USCCB
he added.
leader also said that
because some researchers and "their
allies
Congress" already have rejected limits such as those set by Bush, "the president's policy may therefore prove to be as unin
than objects to be manipulated and deIn a nationally televised address
life,"
die president added.
you do not expect, the Son
-Matthew 24: 44
decision, "the federal
on
stem-cell research
headed by Leon Kass, a biomedical from the University of Chicago. Bishop Fiorenza said that
ethicist
witii Bush's
workable as it is morally wrong, ultimately serving only those whose goal is
embryo research." Some Catholic commentators found reason to praise Bush for his new policy. unlimited
See
STEM
CELL, page 7
The Catholic News & Herald
2
The World
August
in
As temperatures soar,
squalid
air-conditioned school opened to homeless LAWRENCE, Kan. (CNS)
—
camps
— The
News Service. Nuncio visits clergy on
Catholic
Philippine island, site of
beheadings
so that they could escape the sweltering
ISABELA,
heat and get a good night's sleep at least
apostolic nuncio to the Philippines visited the clergy of a troubled
reading "Welcome" was taped to the door. Capuchin Franciscan Father
gym
Charles Polifka, pastor of St. John and prime mover behind opening the temporary shelter, said it was "just the right thing to do."
Delaware rectory
—
investigators continued their arson
damaged the rectory and parish offices, members of the Church of the Holy Child in Wilmington attended Masses elsewhere. Their pastor, Father James Kirk, was recovering at the rectory of Christ Our King Church from burns he inquiry into a fire that
suffered to his hands while escaping the fire July 20. Although Holy Child church building itself was not burned, it had some smoke damage, so weekend Masses were being
early-morning the
celebrated temporarily in the performSt. Edmond's Academy. A double-wide trailer was moved onto the parish parking lot to
ing arts center of nearby
serve as temporary offices.
Debate over human cloning hits new peak WASHINGTON (CNS) The U.S. debate over human cloning
—
new peak Aug. 7 when three defended their plans to begin producing cloned babies at a symposium convened by the National Academy of Sciences. The symposium took place a week after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban all cloning of human embryos, whether to produce babies or to destroy the emreached a scientists
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Most Reverend William G. Joann S. Keane
Publisher: Editor:
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bryos in order to use their stem cells for experiments or medical treatments. The bill still had to come before the
Most
symposium opposed making cloned humans. Rudolf Jaenisch, a biology professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
Senate.
nology, called it too dangerous to try cloning humans at the current state of scientific knowledge. "At present there is no way to predict whether a given clone will develop into a normal or
abnormal individual," he
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refugees. "This
Afghan
a very important de-
is
velopment because now the refugees will be able to receive emergency aid," said James John, deputy director of CRS' Pakistan program. More than 150,000 Afghan refugees reside in
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Charlotte
closing will take place at 4:45 p.m. this
afternoon at St
Matthew Church, 8015
Ballantyne Pkwy.
The women's
Cursillo
also at call
St Matthew. For more information, Coon at (704) 540-8696 or
Aliceann
Dan Hines
at (704) 544-6665.
20 MOORESVILLE Simpson
will
—
Rev. Mr. Bruce
speak on healing at St Therese
Church, 217 Brawley School Rd, tonight at 7:30
pm at the regularly scheduled meeting of
the
Holy
— 4 p.m.
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Fort Mill, S.C.
cell
research
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
—
(CNS)
An
executive order by Missouri Gov. Bob Holden will prevent statefunded science research grants from being used for abortions, stem-cell research, human cloning or other medical procedures that harm a fetus. The order releases about $21.5 million from Missouri's portion of the national tobacco settlement to fund life sciences research grants. Funds may not subsidize the following: research involving embryonic stem cells or hu-
man
cloning; referrals for abortions; use of tissue from aborted fetuses; or the development of abortion-inducing drugs such as RU-486. A bill similar to the executive order drew wide support in the Missouri General Assembly, it
but the assembly failed to vote on
before adjournment.
monthly memorial Mass
at St. Patrick
Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, that will
be taking place tonight at 7:30
p.m
Call the church office at (704) 334-2283
may
be remembered during the Mass.
22 GUILFORD COUNTY cient
— The An-
Order of Hibernians Guilford County
more Irish Catholic them for meetings, educational seminars and social events. Contact Division
men
is
looking for
to join
Michael Slane at (336) 665-9264 for time and location of tonight's monthly meeting.
24 MAGGIE VALLEY
—A
retreat for
singles will be taking place at Living ters Catholic Reflection Center, 103
Wa-
Living
Diocese of Orlando, Fla, and has spoken to
Waters Lane, beginning today through Aug. 26. The weekend gathering, entitled "Blessed Are the Single Herated," is being presented by Augustinian Father Terry Hyland, Tommy Barnhart and Lee
around the
Accettullo. Topics such as the spirituality of
Spirit
Prayer Group. Rev. Mr.
Simpson has worked with evangelization and
several
groups
in various areas
country. For further information, call
September 8
Missouri governor limits state funding on abortion,
with the name(s) of loved ones so they Cursillo
other aspects of ministry for many years in the
September 7 7:30 a.m. Mass for Knights and Dames of Malta
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Bishop Anicetus Bongsu Sinaga of Sibolga said that what happened in north Sumatra was a consequence of cutting trees. "This tragedy is a lesson for us to be more careful in treating nature," the bishop told UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. In the coming weeks, the bishop added, the life of people there would be more difficult because the harvest they depend on also
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rebels attacked Basilan Aug.
said the local bishop.
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Charlotte,
for enrollees in parishes of the
said, citing
the high failure rates so far in the clon-
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southern island where 10 men were beheaded by Muslim extremists. Archbishop Antonio Franco gathered the clergy of Isabela prelature Aug. 7 in nearby Zamboanga City to express his concern for the priests, who have been without a bishop for six months, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. The prelature is on Basilan island, 550 miles southeast of Manila. The nuncio said the priests were under a lot of
beheaded.
—
Jimmy Rostar
St.,
II.
August 18 11 a.m. Groundbreaking for St. Francis Springs
Curlin
Alesha M. Price
1123 South Church
War
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Woman prays at A-bomb dome in Hiroshima Toshie Kanda offers a prayer on the 56th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing at Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 6. More than 100,000 people were killed when the United States dropped the bomb on Hiroshima, and on Nagasaki Aug. 9. The bombings led to the Japanese
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Philippines (CNS)
The
through mid-August. Parishioners strung blue Christmas lights around the gym door as an added touch of hospitality, and a handwritten sign
As
in Pakistan, after fleeing
years of war and drought in their homeland. Pakistan began registering refugees Aug. 6 through the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and has offered to assist those refugees who wish to return to Afghanistan, John told
weather outside is frightful but it's due to the heat, not a winter storm. Homeless people in Lawrence may have felt like it was Christmas in July, however, when St. John the Evangelist Church opened its school gymnasium
fire labeled arson; parish adapts WILMINGTON, Del. (CNS)
2001
17,
Brief
(704) 664-3992.
22 CHARLOTTE
—
All families
who
have suffered a loss are invited to attend the
life, community and relationships and other related themes will be discussed. For further details, call (828) 926-3833.
single
26 a^ARLOTTE
—
Churches
in die
Char-
August
2001
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Brief
in
Judge awards $315 damages to former
tides,
million
The
hostage's family
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A federal
unity in the
NCCW
former
tional office. Michelle Miller, a
campus minister who worked most
theme of the four-day event,
Family, Laity,
Women
and Youth,
is
the
executive director of the National
first
"all
Korea's state-controlled Catholic association in late July, Fides said
Among
Aug
the proposals discussed
4.
was
moved
three-month rotations. Fides called the encounter and talks
over the country," depending on president or secretary lived,
its
Miller said. But thanks to a $65,000 grant from the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities and funds from the association, the national office will be
based in Washington or the Virginia suburbs.
North Korea considers allowing priests to minister in country VATICAN CITY (CNS) Au-
—
North Korea have discussed
thorities in
in the
North
in
"positive signs."
Christians oppose genetic modification WASHINGTON (CNS)
A
South Korean Catholic delegation from the Archdiocese of Seoul met with government authorities and representatives of North service.
Dan Coon
call
26 HENDERSONVILLE
— The
St.
International poll
was con-
Pew
their
own
religious, ethical
Initiative
or moral views
Stars Adult
Day
Respite
Presbyterian Church,
call
Suzanne Bach
at
(704) 376-4135.
incident in late July highlights
this
Marian image underlies Mexican
identity.
The
situation
—
Order will meet today from 3-5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 208 7th Ave. West, in the office wing. Visitors and inquirers are welcome.
celebrating a charismatic and healing Mass today at 4 p.m. Prayer and wor-
information, call Pat
(828) 884-4246.
27 CHARLOTTE
—A
Cowan
at
support group
St.,
will be
where Mary, under
the office building conference room.
more
information,
Gabriel -
Ext
For further information,
call
Bill
St.
For
Matthew
-
at (704)
217.
4820 Kinnamon Rd,
will
ment of
reconciliation will be given at 7
and the laying on of hands
celebrated
will take
The next Mass
on Oct.
10.
will
be
For more informa-
778-0600 or Jim Passero at (336) 998-7503. tion, call (336)
meeting for caregivers of family and friends suffering from Alzheimer's/ dementia will be held today from 10-11:15
Owens at (704) 639-9837. 3 CHARLOTTE Churches
room E of the ministry center at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd. With advanced notification, activities for
larly scheduled cancer
religious gifts
meetings for
Church, 251 Union St, are as follows; Sun. after 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses, Wed.
a.m. in
memory-impaired are also being provided. For more information about the the
Italy
(CNS)
violence continued to escalate in
—
in the
Charlotte area will be having their regu-
support group survivors, family and friends
on the following days: St Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd., tonight and every first
Monday
at 7 p.m. in the ministry
summer
held at the pope's
residence at
was in Rome for government leaders,
a plan to send international observers to
the Middle East to monitor ongoing viola-
mid-June cease
tions of the
Hammad, Rome,
made
fire.
Nemer
the Palestinian representative in
Pope John Paul had he supported the idea of
told reporters it
clear
sending observers to the region.
Mary Moore
at (704) 720-0600.
KERNERSVILLE
—
All are invited for
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which takes place every Friday at Holy Cross Church, 616 S. Cherry St, from 9:30
am-7
p.m.
Anyone
interested in
spending a hour with the Blessed Sacra-
ment
as a monitor, call JJ3.
Hamacher
at
(336) 993-7650.
be celebrating a
Mass with Father John Putnam tonight at 7:30 pm The sacra-
charismatic
place after Mass.
Mass. Father John
call:
CLEMMONS — Holy Family Church,
p.m.,
will be the celebrant.
ort
542-2283 and Eileen Correll at (704) 362-
Marilyn Borrelli
able at 3 p.m., and a potluck dinner
Putnam, pastor,
Matthew Church,
pm in
ship with prayer teams will be availwill follow the
different
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Sept. 4 and every first Tuesday at 7
3 Sacred Heart
similar in the
is
other heavily Catholic Latin American
5047,
Se ptember 2 SALISBURY
how
The
St.
Church, 128 N. Fulton
For more
— As
urging them to use their influence within the European Union to garner support for
The Zogby
Francis of the Hills Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan
on both sides
CASTEL GANDOLFO,
talks with Italian
Mines at (704) 544-6665 or Aliceann at (704) 540-8696.
Pope meets with Arafat, calls for end to violence
team jersey over his head and ran around the field celebrating. Beneath the green jersey was a T-shirt emblazoned with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. tional
center library and St
a family potluck. For more information,
Award.
Colombia, he pulled the front of his na-
Program for the memory-impaired, which meets every Monday and Wednesday and beginning on Sept 13, on a third day offered at Sardis
pm today with childcare and
1998-2001, will receive the
in
2001 Distinguished Service
and animals, according to a new survey.
support group or the non-profit Shining
1:30-3.<X)
Holy See
NCCW
opposes the genetic modification of food
leaders
pm
national conference in Washington, will be the keynote speaker, discussing the current role of women in the church and society. During the convention, Corinne 'Lindy" Boggs, U.S. ambassador to the
Castel Gandolfo. Arafat
lotte area will
from
general secretary for the U.S. bishops'
—
countries
Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Pkwy.,
Mercy
Latin American soccer championship in
—
Although most American Christians believe humans should use their knowledge to improve the lives of others, the majority
on whether man should move genes from
be liosting ultreyas and school of on the following dates and times: St Thomas Aquinas Church, 1400 Suther Rd, from 1:15-3 with a family potluck and St
levels.
Israel and the Palestinian territories, Pope John Paul II met privately Aug. 2 with Yasser Arafat president of the Palestinian Authority. The 25-minute meeting was
on Food and Biotechnology, and was released July 26 during a panel discussion on "Genetically Modifying Food: Playing God or Doing God's Work?" Asked about
news
"NCCW
to national identities in Latin America When WASHINGTON (CNS) Alberto Garcia Aspe scored the winning goal that put Mexico into the finals of the
ducted in mid-July for the
said Fides, the Vatican's mis-
More
Sharon Euart, former associate
Sister
Marian devotions tied
minister to the country's few thousand
sionary
community and global
one species or organism to another, 57 percent of Protestants and 52 percent of Catholics said they were opposed to such manipulation. Jews were the only religious group in which a majority supported such biotechnology, with 55 percent in favor and 35 percent opposed. Among Muslims, 46 percent opposed genetic engineering.
Survey finds most U.S.
allowing the return of Catholic priests to faithful,
photo from Reuters
Girl cools off in Washington fountain Katie Turner, 11, of Lawrence, Kan., cools off in fountains near the Washington Monument as the nation's capital hit a record heat index Aug. 9. Hot and humid air smothered most of the United States in early August.
providing for a permanent presence of South Korean priests, who would serve
isted since 1982, its headquarters
where
CNS
Young Adult Ministry AssoAlthough the association has ex-
Catholic ciation.
—
Servant Leadership: Making a Difference Every Day," aims to recognize the many ways members of the organization improve the lives of women and families through projects at the church,
re-
cently in the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for
(CNS)
are expected to at-
tend the upcoming National Council of Catholic Women's 50th annual convention Sept. 27-30 in Nashville, Tenn. The
National Catholic young adult ministry established
the establishment of a permanent na-
September
in
women
than 1,500
office for
taking a big step forward with
to hold 50th annual
WASHINGTON
the 1980s.
is
faith.
convention
564 days beginning in January 1985. He was abducted in Beirut while serving as program director of Catholic Relief Services there. He was one of dozens of Westerners taken hostage in the Middle East by terrorist groups associated with the Iranian government during
Church
dioceses and parishes
Mary under her many titles to promote the differences among Hispanics within their overall
as a hostage for
adult ministry in the U.S. Catholic
Many
cultures.
encouraging devotions to
was held
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Young
being transplanted in the
is
with significant Hispanic populations are
the survivors of the Servite priest. Father
1996,
tradition
and
damages from Iran for the 18 months he was held hostage in Lebanon in the mid-1980s. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth in an Aug. 2 ruling awarded $300 million in punitive damages and $14.6 million in compensatory damages to million in
who died of cancer in
symbol of one's nationality as mother of believers.
United States as Hispanic immigrants see her as a needed link to their home countries
judge has awarded the survivors of the late Father Lawrence Martin Jenco $314.6
Jenco,
a
is
well as the spiritual
Ongoing
CONCORD — The summer hours for the and book shop
at St.
James
from 9 a.m.-noon and Sat after the 5 p.m. Mass. For more information, contact
U pcoming WINSTON-SALEM
—
Marriage Encounter Weekends are designed for couples to get
away from
jobs, kids,
chores and phones for 44 hours and focus
The next Marriage Encounter will be taking place Sept 2830 at the Holiday Inn in Winston-Salem. Registration closes Sept. 23, and the weekends fill up quickly. For details and registration, call Tom and Emilie Sandin at (336) 274-4424. only on each other.
Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to the
publication date.
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The Catholic News & Herald
August
Around the Diocese
Nature retreat in N.C. mountains
During
his
homily
at
17,
2001
Deep Creek, Fapower that
ther Terry talked about the
signs have to remind us of God. Water, for life just as God's Spirit 'There is something life-giving about being cleansed," he said. During our reflection that evening, we experienced seven-time cleansing. Father Terry had begun the morning's service by using the blessing from the
instance, gives us
gives us
celebrates God's creation Editor's note:
Smoky Mountain Vi-
see
and
as zestful
life
our
tasty,
makes a
it
real
The sounds
of
cariate correspondent Joanita Nellenbach
difference in
recently attended a nature retreat hosted
nature are gentle and pleasing. Keep silence
Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, an institution of the Diocese of Charlotte currently operated by Augustinian clergy. The following is her ac-
gende sounds and savor the goodness of the Lord
by
count of the experience.
attitude.
woods so you can hear
in the
the
around you." Bob Maxwell, on retreat with his Liz, was inspired to listen and to see
NELLENBACH
—
"Creation
Day" was the beginning. Now, on "Earth Day,"
we
looked out across creation,
row of mountain
after
ridges,
row
On
from deep
For
vision.
five days,
—
creation
25 of us had reveled
in
the cold water of mountain
streams, fresh
air, fire's
warmth, earth
—
in
our
facilitators
—
Augustinian
for three hours.
reflec-
nature.
morning,
first
sees.
good
—
goals
is
"is
ing on sacred land.
come
that
we
Man
is
the only creature
We should not do that."
Joe.
The
own agenda
to
next day, "Water Day,"
Deep Creek to meditate on
first
ourselves a 'fast-food' society.
we
Cherokee have recently purwas land on which they had
stream or under a
lived for 9,000 years before the
down your chin.
peach If we
known
at
evening at
Investing
and co-facilitator of the retreat, tells Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
storyteller
D1
Not as Simple
Is
as A, B, C.
stopped at a 300-acre piece of land
that the chased.
tree. Bite into a
Cherokee legends
the cleansing
Really savor as you eat lunch today by a let the juice drip
we went
Photos by Joanita M. Nellenbach
Freeman Owle, Cherokee
and refreshment that water brings. But
and see the goodness of the Lord.
and
Continued Next Page
as they prayed.
told the
somewhere and reflect on what was going on instead of having to get into a car and drive somewhere," said Betty Dunne, who was making the retreat with her husband,
miss the touch of the Lord. Taste
"We call
laving water over themselves seven times
many of the retreatants. "What I liked best was having the Mass outdoors and then being able to walk
our senses. Some-
times we're so focused on our
how the Cherokee, a mono-
would get up each morning and go to bathe in the nearby stream,
highlights for
the ability to see as
alive in
us
theistic people,
headwaters of the Oconaluftee River, we had Mass at a picnic table. Masses at these remote locations were
And God saw that creation was very good. One of the retreat's
to
water seven times and touch our foreheads, praying as the Cherokee had prayed all those years ago in their stream: first, to be cleansed of whatever kept us from God; second, to be cleansed of whatever kept us from others; and five
That first morning, we went to Smokemont Campground. There, by the
—
the
Cherokee had buried We were walk-
that has the ability to separate himself from
Fran Grady, artist and spiritual director; and Freeman Owle, storyteller, instructor on Cherokee spirituality and culture, and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee helped us focus on the day's theme. Then, taking the sack lunches we had packed in the retreat center's kitchen, we would carpool to the day's place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or on the Blue Ridge Parkway. "Wisdom," Father Terry told us on tion center; Sister of Charity
God
Freeman
to approach
Freeman had advised us: 'Take off your shoes and put your feet in a stream. You cannot find God unless you find yourself Rest; be at peace. If you can do that for 15 minutes, you will feel like you have slept
Waters Catholic Reflection Center. Each morning, through prayer and Father Terry Hyland, director of the
"Creation Day,"
Now we were invited
the bowl, kneel, dip our fingers into the
God
He told
water.
could not see them. Freeman
told us that the
to extend far
Rite of Baptism to bless a punch bowl of
ated mountains.
during our hands and beneath our feet "Drink the Living Water," one of several nature retreats held each year at Living
reflection,
want
we
graves,
Cherokee legend of how the buzzard created the mountains and the valleys: The first buzzard was very large, and as he flew over the land, his wings dipped to earth to make valleys; as the wings rose, they cre-
blue nearest us to pale, pearly gray at the
edge of our
I
although
people under their houses.
beyond the retreat, is the desire to talk less and listen more, to not wait for the great revelation. We don't need a revelation. We get it from thousands of sources."
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times for whatever
we
needed.
Next day was "Air Day." "God's .
we
along the railroad bed of a 1930s Chilian Conservation Corps logging opera-
I
this place."
breathe," Father Terry said. "Today, where we're going for Eucharist, we go up an incline, and your breathing will become more labored. Be aware of that.
claimed the area, a stone chimney, a couple of stone gateposts, an arched rock
means
We
all
is
as real as
the air that
take breathing for granted until
challenged.
It's
it's
the same with our spiri-
know about you, but my prayer life is w eakest when everything is going well. I'm much more aware of my need for God when my life is challenged." "Recall how many breaths you have taken since the doctor slapped you when you were born, and how many breaths tual
life. I
you
don't
will take before
you
die,
and be
thankful for the gift of breath," Sister
Fran
said.
tion.
wall that
We went to a stream called Kephart We walked about a quarter-mile
are
that remain of the logging camp.
Father Terry set up a little table beside the stream at a spot where the tops of beech trees as tall as skyscrapers met over the water. gathered on the bank or on wide flat rocks in the stream to participate. As we gave the Precious Blood to each other, Father Terry began
We
to sing;
we
all
joined
in:
"Surely the presence of the Lord
is
in
this place. I
Prong.
was once part of a church,
can
feel his
mighty power and
his
grace. I
can
feel
the brush of angels' wings.
who had
see glory on each face.
Surely the presence of the Lord
The railroad ties are gone and, scattered among the trees that have re-
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Bob Maxwell it
over and over. Inspire in, and this was an
to breathe
inspired
song
for "Air
place, the favorite for
Day" and
many
of
for this
us.
On "Fire Day," we went to Heintooga Overlook for Mass and meditation.
been especially meaningful to
them.
The most moving
was in Marga-
serv ice
the evening, in a glade above
St.
Church, which is on the hill overlooking Living Waters. There, a fire had been built in an aluminum can atop a pile of fieldstones. Each of us received two sparklers, the kind that kids set off" on the Fourth of July. took turns lighting one of our sparklers and telling about a person who had been a spark in our lives. The stories were compelling, as people told of parents, spouses, friends ret
We
was one of
said that
the things he liked best about the retreat.
was so personal," he said. "People were so revealing about sharing the person who had influenced them." "It
With
the second sparkler
a person that
we
we hoped
we named when
to spark
returned home.
Our last day was "Earth Day" with theme that the earth is full of the goodness of God. "If we could recognize that the earth is blessed, it would make a difference in our lives," Father Terry said. 'When others see the good acts we do and give thanks for us, we are living its
Good
the Gospel.
keep us grounded.
acts
Think today about how we
are called to
be earthy, humble, rooted, grounded, salt of the earth, light of the world." Freeman had offered to teach us to carve soapstone. Sister Lynda Snyder, a Sister of Notre Dame from Toledo, Ohio, carved a bear into a piece of the soft
stone. "Besides hiking, that
with the earth," she sacramental
said. "It
— handling
was one of
me
the things that really got
in
touch
was almost
the earth and
making something from the earth." And that evening we went to Waterrock Knob (elevation 6,292 feet) on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see the sun set over the mountains. It was cloudy, and we saw only the red outline of the sun behind the clouds, but that
was enough.
glorious mountain vista
And
as
Freeman
believe that
told us, "Cherokees
you should put your soul on
the highest mountain top; then
be dragged
out
down by
it
won't
earthly things."
There was plenty of time throughthe retreat to meditate on
mountaintops for the "I
soul.
liked the flexibility of the schedule,"
Knapek, a Sister of St.
said Sister Bernice
Mary of Namur from Fort Worth, Texas.
Freeman Owle, who has been carving in stone and wood since boyhood,
"If you felt
could take
adds details to a stone carving that finally included a turtle, kingfisher, snake, frog, and other swamp
"Fire Day." After lighting their sparklers, each person told of
creatures.
had been a "spark"
Sister Beverly Fichler, O.S.F., lights a sparkler during the evening service
on
someone who
in their lives.
you needed some time
And
it.
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were so different, but they really complemented each other. Freeman gave me a greater appreciation of the Indians. Fran had that wonderful smile and that ability to bring people together through sharing.
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Stem Cell,
August
17,
2001
"These tiny specks, these stem cells are no less vulnerable. They deserve our protection, not experimension,"
from page 1
he
said.
tation."
The Massachusetts
arm of
ference, public policy
Archbishop Francis
Catholic Con-
B. Schulte of Orleans said Bush's decision "is morally wrong and furthers the culture of death." "My hope is that this brief disappointment will not be a cause for despair or cynicism," he added. "Rather, let us rededicate ourselves to the Gospel of life and to doing all we can to promote the
New
the state's
four dioceses, said in a statement that
Bush had "demonstrated the utmost in courage by refusing to compel millions of taxpayers against their conscience to
promote the
killing of
human
for
life
utilitarian purposes."
"While the president's decision permit research funding on established
dignity of life in
William Donohue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil
the
of
significance
Rights, said Bush "did the right thing by opposing any federally funded stem-cell
the
volving the future destruction of embryos," the statement added.
M.
is
Scheidler, a Catholic
research that would require the killing of
"a
appointing Kass to head the president's council. "But Bush erred when he said human embryos 'have at least the poten-
in Chicago, called Bush's decision
much-needed
from the
retreat
its
slippery slope of disrespect for
human
We
and death,
on
wish,
tial for life,'" Donohue added. "A human embryo is a human life and if allowed to mature naturally without human impediment he or she will in most
half-step for society,
which must begin
of
this issue
life
life.
—
Bush had made a full step." He said it was "a victory for the prolife movement that Bush would stand up to the pressure and not permit our tax
money would
more human
instances develop as a fetus, infant,
and adult." Laura Echevarria,
"is
still
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus expressed his organization's "deepest disappointment"
Bush
decision.
search
all
is
the
more
baffling in that
avenues to pursue this research avenues that all can agree upon are available with adult stem cells,"
—
—
Anderson said. Noting that adult stem
"are
cells
already being used successfully in hu-
man
clinical
marked
he added, "In embryonic stem cells
trials,"
contrast,
have never helped a single human patient."
Cardinal
Adam
said the debate
over embryonic stem-cell
research reminded eral years
Maida of Detroit
J.
ago
in
him of the Michigan
efforts sev-
to legalize
assisted suicide.
at the
end of their
lives
nestled life
on
knowing there
future includes
all
new
I
pray that you
will give
due consideration to the teachings of the
of
On July 31, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that bans the cloning for any reason. join my brother bishops in the United States
human embryos
I
Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in applauding this action. The passing of the Human Cloning Prohibition Act sends the message that our society can use technology for the benefit of all humanity, and that it must resist traveling down an ethically flawed path of treating some human lives as expendable for the benefit of others. Last week, President Bush addressed the nation on the matter of whether embryonic stem cell research should receive federal funding and to what extent such research should be regulated. His statement follows upon months of public debate on this matter. I write to the Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Charlotte, to inform you of the response of the U.S. Catholic bishops to President Bush's statement on federal policy toward embryonic stem cell research.
so long as the cells are voluntarily obtained from adult tissue, placentas and
all
them.
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Catholic bishops have been very
(i.e.
much
is
involved in this public debate on stem
unacceptable and a morally egregious act
because such research involves the killing of a living
human
believe that
life
human embryo. As
begins at conception, and that
created by the hand of God and in His image.
It is this
that led Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, president of the
all life is
profound
USCCB,
Catholics
we
we
are
sacred because
belief in the sanctity
of life
to issue a statement calling
amount of embryonic stem cell research Even though the policy proposed by President Bush does not fund the killing of further embryos for research, any research on stem cells obtained through the past destruction of human embryos "cultivates a disrespect for human life." I echo Bishop Fiorenza's concern that even stem cell research on already extracted embryonic stem cells "relies on the destruction of some defenseless human beings for the President Bush's decision to allow even a limited
"morally unacceptable."
benefit of others."
Many
have called for the expansion and public funding of embryonic stem
cell
research because they believe that such research holds promise of medical treatment and
cures for a wide range of life threatening and debilitating diseases and injuries.
do what
are called to compassion and called to
is
While we
ethically permissible to alleviate the
—
to permit the we are never permitted to trade one life for another who are defenseless as a sacrifice to benefit others. It is encouraging that adult stem research holds therapeutic promise for millions of people who are ill or injured;
suffering of others, killing
of those
indeed such research has already helped thousands of patients.
As
Catholics
knowing offer life
we
our society the
for others.
science.
can urge our legislators to support adult stem research funding,
that this research has aided
The
We
many,
will continue to benefit
many, and does not
of trading some lives for the hope of a better need not compromise our faith and morals to the advancement of
terrible utilitarian choice
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But
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who attended elementary Our Lady of Grace in
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Around the Diocese
Secular Franciscans shine at annual gathering By ELLEN NEERINCX
SIGMON
Correspondent
HICKORY
— Even though
the skies
"Francis and Clare (of Assisi)
saw the
became so
real for
light,"
he
them
that
was
it
"When
were overcast, the light of Christ shone brightly through the members of the Secular Franciscan Order who met at the Catholic Conference Center July 27-29 for
"Christ
said.
all
that they needed.
comes among
Jesus
we
us,
begin to see in clarity because there
is
he said. When trying to make a decision about the right thing to do, he said, one should "always ask the question, light,"
their annual regional gathering.
Saturday began with an early morn-
'Will this bring darkness or light?'"
ing Mass, during which John Martin, a
In the evening, several people shared
how Jesus had blessed them through their associations with their secular Franciscan groups. Ruth Thoni, minister of the Hickory group, met her
from Lenoir, made his profession into the order. Martin belongs to the
stories of
veterinarian
Fraternity of Brother Francis in Hickory,
but about 100 secular Franciscans representing five states watched him
future husband,
San Damiano cross as a symbol of world and a lighted candle to remind him that he would become an even brighter light of Christ through his profession. Later that morning, Capuchin Father
Herman Thoni,
at a
1995
receive a
Franciscan convention. Both were in their
his mission in the
60s and had never been married.
Lester Bach, author of "Catch
bow Too,"
a
Me
She
also talked about the support
and
prayers she received from Franciscans in Charlotte and
all
over the world when her
husband was diagnosed with cancer.
a Rain-
died in
book used by many
Franciscan groups for their formation pro-
"but
gram, spoke about the light of Christ and how it is present throughout the Bible.
it's
soothes
I feel
a
little
this great
his profession.
He Thoni
December 2000.
"Yes,
Photo by Ellen Neerincx Sigmon
Brockhoff presents John Martin with a lighted candle during his profession to remind him that with his profession he becomes an even brighter light for Christ. Martin now belongs to the Fraternity of Brother Francis in Hickory. About 100 secular Franciscans representing five states witnessed Bill
cheated," she said,
joy of
St.
Francis that
my heart."
John Martin spoke about Herman
Larry Kertz, a candidate for profession from the Chattanooga, Term., Franciscan
as well. Thoni, formerly the minis-
ter of the group,
had
felt
the need for the
group, talked about
birth of Jesus, in the spirit of the crib at
with that group had helped him overcome
Greccio, Italy, organized by
and problems with addiction. a group of people who for me and loved me unconditionally," he said. "I've learned an awful lot from my community. They've affirmed me." He also spoke about how much he had enjoyed getting to know the other Franciscans in the region that weekend. 'They radiate a serenity and peace that I want," he said. Martin and other members of the Hickory group announced plans for an-
"They are have modeled
was a
was asked to find the animals for the re-enactment. Martin said that a few days later, a client called his office about a sick donkey. When Martin examined the donkey, he found that it had pneumonia and was very sick and weak. When he suggested that the donkey be put on antibiotics, the client was concerned about the cost. Martin told him that he would treat the animal free of charge, provided that, if the donkey lived, the man would bring it to veterinarian,
and
agreed,
Martin
other re-enactment of the crib at Greccio at
The man
participate in the reenactment.
alerted
Franciscan group to pray about
4 p.m. on Dec. 2
his
it.
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Refugee Resettlement Office case
Welcome,
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it
orphaned by war
the nation to take a stronger role in address-
school and religious education leaders, social
bishops' statement
traumatic than
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1999.
Hayden said. "They will feel more ofa sense of belonging and connection to their new home-
parish councils, liturgists and homilists,
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said.
group are members of the
Catholics can "advocate for laws that respect
Downing
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Americans,"
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since
tor of the Refugee Resettlement Office.
Regarding
a pilot program of the
the
as Catholics to a
bridges to join cultures.
is
is
others."
political
urges all parishes to join together to become a welcoming church," added Cira Ponce, direc-
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longer refugees." Because of her dedication, Garcia received the Outstanding Agency Employee Award from the North Carolina Refugee Office. Each refugee resettelment office submits a nomination, and that along with the state refugee office coordinator's visits, observations and
on other appointments. Her co-workers and friends marvel at how she
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maintains relationships with all of those people. She says that even though it is her job to help, she feels as if all of them are extended family. "I grow very close to my clients when they arrive, and it's a great
Alicia Garcia
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Refugee Resettlement Office
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determines the person recognized for his or her work with refugees. Cira Ponce, director of the diocesan CSS Refugee Resettlement Office, nominated Garcia for this year's award. She said that Garcia "goes beyond the call of duty" with her clients. "Alicia has been and continues to be there for her clients, and they regard her as a family member," wrote Ponce in her nomination form. "Her commitment, energy and compassion reports
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Faithful Servant offers leadership schools
By
MATT DOYLE
NC
Catholic Staff
SMITHFIELD common
act of
—
Nobody's fake here; everybody's
One
of the
threads that seems to be
woven
God was
real.
totally
with us."
into the stories about school violence in
— Michael Smith,
is that many of the students have been the aggressors have a his-
recent years
who
17,
of Asheville
with another in that situation before
it
exploded into violence? What if that someone had a better understanding of what it means to be ostracized by others because they, for a fleeting moment, had been able to feel that pain? Such empathy is part of the training given to students at a long-running institute conducted jointly by the two Catholic dioceses in North Carolina. About 80 people from the dioceses of Raleigh and Charlotte gathered at the Short Journey Retreat Center in mid-July to take part in the Faithful Servant Leadership Institute. Led by adult chaperones, youth ministers, peer leaders and the young people themselves, the participants engaged in a week of discussions, talks, small group gatherings and other related ac-
"The goal
is
to learn leadership skills
in a Catholic Christian setting," said
Mike
Hagarty, youth ministry consultant for the
Diocese of Raleigh. that leadership
is
"It is
important to see
learnable and these
young people have chosen
to learn leader-
ship skills in this setting."
Hagarty
said the fact that Catholic
Christian leadership can be learned viated
and (we)
briefly in that trap, teenagers at the
them take those back to the parish." But the walls between the church community and the secular world are not
Faithful Servant Leadership Institute can
"(They) are given the
by the
fact that so
many
is
ob-
teenagers
have decided to return to the program as peer leaders. 'They put their practice to be a
and
real,
in this case
for
young people." Leo Moreda, youth minister at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh, said other
the teenagers learn
skills
they can carry
Mark Church
ter at St.
Institutions
when
said
the institute
is
in Huntersville,
help others escape the situation.
At
least,
they will be able to better identify with
who
those
suffer
such devastating stereo-
typing and help to "challenge the label the
Wake
County. Lewis echoed a statement offered at
kid wears."
Josh Moore,
over, the teenag-
17,
one of the several
many
events that bring together
tismal call to leadership in the church and
Burlington to attend the session, added
She
the world at large."
weight to the idea that the teenagers can learn from being exposed to difficult situa-
church.
Moreda everyday
can
said they could use the
same
they lean at the institute in their
skills
lives.
"A lot of it
is
leadership
you
a secular setting," said
utilize in
tions.
He
agers
skills
in
said the experience teaches teen-
that improve the ability to get
along in diverse groups.
Moreda. "pTJtudent governments or youth councils have different goals by
turned to Short Journey as a peer leader.
similar roles."
The
One
Michael Smith,
17,
of Asheville, re-
Barnabas Church member said experience "changed my life."
St.
of the important sessions in the institute puts the teenagers and the
last year's
adult chaperones in the situation of be-
now
ing the outcast. While the situation
something that came as a result of the interest in guitar playing he developed at
is
not
leaders believe the role playing
real,
— and
Smith
offered a concrete example.
a participant in
Mass
He
state.
said they learn they are part of a larger
Lewis explained that many of the Catholics in North Carolina live in settings where most of their fellow students in public schools are not Catholic. The only contact they have with other Catholics is in church settings, and
young
often because of size, those opportunities
are limited.
The
is
at his parish,
young
people from far flung sections of the
native of Charleston, S.C., said
was her experience that it is important for a young Catholic to understand they it
are part of the larger church and that
the institute last year.
there are others experiencing similar
go through the process better understand what teenagers feel when they are cutoff from the main-
Smith said the experience of the institute gave teenagers the chance to be more open in a group setting. 'TSIobody's fake
situations.
stream in their schools. Lewis said the development of future sensitivity to such situations is "part of our expectation." She said the exercises used to demonstrate the pain of being ostracized
here; everybody's totally real.
who must
—
cumb
the adults
also
teach the teenagers
how
to the roles that
easy
it is
with
Lewis
to "suc-
if
a person
is
Having the opportunity to gather at places like Short Journey Center gives the teenagers a new perspective
on what in
the
it is
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ARDEN — For most permanent deacons traveling to Arden on Aug.
30-minute to 3
1
4, it
was
a
/2-hour ride through the
mist and sprinklings of threatening rain, as they drove through the
mountains where the sky kisses the earth. This is one of tiiree opportunities for die deacons to
They
and and love
their obligation
fulfill
responsibility to
of Christ.
grow
in the faith
gather regularly for
spiri-
renewal and camaraderie afforded through die brotherhood of the diaconate. The ongoing-education classes and pretual
Mr. Art
senters are arranged by Rev. Kingsley,
who
is
a permanent deacon at
Barnabas Church
The
St.
Saturdays of February, August and November of each year. Each deacon attends based upon topic, location and other obli-
may
interfere with a certain
class.
The day
Mass
started with
Diocesan deacons and wives gather for development, renewal which the day's
The
offered
by
According to Father Valtierra, the message of the Psalms is the message of a covenantal relationship between Yahweh and his chosen people. The timeframe expressed in the Psalms is past, present and future
pass on to eternal
life.
the love of a puppy, Father Valtierra ex-
congregated in the church
After the Mass, the deacons and wives hall to
over coffee and donuts. Shortly thereafter,
assembled in the main conference room
by the newly or-
dained Rev. Mr. Michael Zboyovski. is
people
renew
all
Morning prayer
all
have experienced before they
friends
time for the eucharistic celebration.
led
will
Each Psalm touches
experiences that
Giving an example of an old softdrink commercial in which nothing is said, but pictured is a boy being smothered by
in
new
at once.
all
human
have or
old acquaintances and meet
he on the Psalms.
gives seminars and classes
Arnsparger welcomed his parishioners and the travelers who were able to make it
morning prayer
based.
was Fawas ordained in September of 1976 into a community of priests and lay brothers, the Oratorians, founded by St. Philip Neri in 16th-century Rome. He lives in congregation at the Oratory located in Rock Hill,
those
for
was
ther David Valtierra. Father Valtierra
Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor. Father
all
class
presenter for this class
S.C. There, along with other duties,
Arden.
in
classes are scheduled for the first
gations that
The Catholic News & Herald 13
Around the Diocese
part of the Liturgy
plained that this
is
Photo by Rev. Mr. Gerald Potkay
Pictured from left to right are Reverend Mr. Thomas Kak, Emily Reverend Mr. Vince Shaw and Reverend Mr. Gordon Forester.
the expression of pure
joy supposedly related to the product. This
same type of experience is gleaned from the Psalms, which artfully and spiritually
upon whether the Psalm
move
thanksgiving or praise. Each Psalm works
the reader from basic
human
experi-
ences to the image of God himself Yet, in
on
the midst of looking at the Lord, there
levels of
is
one of lament,
Liturgy of
but one prerequisite: "One must be honest
the Hours every day, one completes the
about one's own spirituality." Otherwise, one can never connect through the Psalms.
and on several different thought simultaneously. The Psalms are a resource, a songbook. They are expressions of a shared memory of the people of God on
Father Valtierra indicates the each Psalm "invites us to go into areas we have never yet ventured," the area depending
their journey through faith. As a community prayer book, they should be sung in community.
of the Hours, which
all priests,
deacons and
religious are required to say each day.
By
faithfully reciting the
(Book of Psalms) within a
entire Psalter
four-week
cycle.
The
Psalter
is
a liturgical
book consisting of psalms and biblical canticles used in divine worship and upon
is
several images
Ann Kak,
Judith Johnson of St. Charles Borromeo and wife of Rev. Mr. James Johnson in Morganton said, "I have studied the Psalms before. This
and
different
depth to
approach with a
new more
a
is
lot
it."
Rev. Mr. Philip Killian of St Benedict in
how
Greensboro told of
this presenta-
tion "gives a better insight to understand-
—
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Read ngs i
Book Review
New literary work explores development of spirituality
Word to Life
technological age
in
August 26, Twenty-first Sunday Reviewed by Catholic
JAN KILBY
News
Many people know transformed their
enjoyable way.
The
Service
that technology has
but few have devel-
lives,
oped a theology of technology. Richard Gaillardetz
is
one
who
R
how is
"no
human
en-
result in a "culture of simulation" that
replacement for interpersonal,
Our Days:
Community and Liturgy
1)
Isaiah 66:18-21
2)
Psalm 17:1-2 Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 1
3)
Spiritu-
Gaillardetz believes that the Catholic
Tech-
doctrine of the Trinity and the theology of
something that requires some effort, "to in through the narrow door." I recently met a couple who followed this radical idea. Steve and his wife have taken their privileges to tlje narrow doorway to share with those
come
the
by computers can
gagement."
has.
In 'Transforming
author then describes
virtual reality created
in
C Readings-
Ordinary Time Cycle
who
struggle.
After a middle-class upbringing
DENTON
By JEAN
God
opportunity to eat and drink in his com-
and a university education, they chose to move to a crowded urban neighborhood where they rented a house which they opened to the city's poor as a hospitality house. Now, while rearing their own family, they provide coffee and bread in the mornings and a soup kitchen every noon.
emerges as we attend to the world around us and receive it as a gift." Gaillardetz describes the impact of
pany. Hey, just like middle-class Ameri-
Rooms
can Christians!
need shelter.
He
people were born in the narrow doorway
narrow door
nological Culture," Gaillardetz, a Catholic
questions the "privatization of spirituality."
theologian, examines technology's influ-
He suggests
just look out for ourselves and our
schools us in practices and
and struggle there for a lifetime, but with God and his kingdom close at hand encouraging them in with minute, peri-
attitudes that allow us to recover the sacred
odic tugs of a sort of divine crowbar.
our
Liturgy, he
These are the impoverished, the op-
"Our culture pushes people very much in that direction."
ality,
in a
grace
TRANSFORMING OUR DAYS:
158
as a "pulsing, divine
so
R. Gaillardetz.
says the Trinitarian concept of
He
much
pp. $15.95.
technology on communal
ence on
life
and
community
faith.
Gaillardetz,
who
hold
will
the
Murray-Bacik Endowed Chair in Catholic Studies at the University of Toledo beginning
this
fall,
describes in his book's preface
growing awareness of technology's
his
harm. This realization occurred
when he
recognized his family's increasing depen-
dence on TVs,
VCRs
Though he committed to
made
a surprising discov-
'Something precious in our lives seemed to be seeping out of our family life.'" suggests that
faith
can help pro-
vide the proper perspective on technology.
He
bases his views on Catholicism and on
the
work of Albert Borgmann,
a Catholic
and a University of Montana philosophy professor and writer on technology and
Borgmann calls for "a transformed dailiness" or more awareness of the spiritu-
culture.
ality
of daily
life.
Technology, Gaillardetz ises to
says,
prom-
eliminate routine tasks considered
"boring, insignificant and burdensome."
The problem he sees is that in performing such tasks we receive "grace and blessings.' He agrees with Borgmann who asserts that "technological devices" can produce
experiences that are less meaningful than "focal" experiences.
...
says,
is
in a culture
life."
He
it
lives."
suggests that people
dominated by technology and
consumerism may be ence
spirituality.
the "paradigmatic focal practice of
the Christian
less able to experi-
fully.
nology can
people in
fulfilling their
He
stewards of the earth.
also says that the creativity required to
develop technology
is
evidence of divine
He
simply urges readers to evaluate their use of it. inspiration.
He
"We
need a lifestyle' discernment, not a discernment about the goodness or badness of a particular device." By doing so, he says, people can says,
—
It also
makes
pressed, the sick
me
think that
who know God
some
because
are available to those
who
Steve admits that going to the isn't an easy choice. "There's always the temptation to nuclear family, to be concerned for
own wants and
needs," he said.
they live on die edge of life and must look
However, he pointed out an op-
him every day for salvation. On their final day they'll just pop through. But what of the ones standing in the wide doorway where God's generosity constantly oozes out and greases the
posite attraction: "Living with the
to
skids of their lives?
What a wonderful way this is into
(and practically painless)
—
—
in our house is poor every day putting ourselves in a position to open our eyes and our ears to see and hear what God sees and hears." Sounds like the kingdom of God to me.
the kingdom. Jesus' message,
QUESTIONS: What material and
however, indicates
—
one-way doors the wide one flowing out of the kingdom, but the narrow one being the way to get in. these are
'Try," he says, emphasizing that this
is
spiritual
you received through God's generosity? What keeps you from going to the narrow door?
privileges have
achieve "the salvation of humankind that
embraces the personal, social, political, and economic spheres of human existence." This is especially critical now, he says, "because one of the characteristics of modern society
is
the effective anesthe-
humanity to the felt need for any salvation at all." 'Transforming Our Days" is thoughtprovoking, well written, and timely. The author makes complex ideas clear, interesting and readable. tization of
For example, he says, warm home, but a
more
assist
biblical role as
Kilby
central heating creates a
fireplace brings people together in a
material wealth, intellectual gifts or the
Gaillardetz acknowledges that tech-
ery:
He
it is
for
is
that "immersion in a Christian
dimensions of our daily
and computers.
says he and his wife were
their vocation as parents of
four children, he
a quality
writes that "grace
a divine substance as
News Service
not
to-
shows us the need
in love"
Catholic
Jesus' image of the entrance to heaven being a "narrow door" makes me think he was directing his remarks at people of privilege those having either
movement
of relation in which the presence of
Crossroad Publishing Company (New York, 2000).
He
God
relationships.
LITURGY IN A TECHNOLOGICAL CULTURE, by Richard
tices.
ward us
COMMUNITYAND
SPIRITUALITY,
preservation of focal prac-
call for a
is
a free-lance writer in
San
Antonio.
Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of August 19-25 Sunday, Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10, Hebrews 12:1-4, Luke 12:49-53; Monday (St. Bernard of Clairvaux), Judges 2:1 1-19, Matthew 19:16-22; Tuesday (St Pius X), Judges 6:ll-24a, Matthew 19:23-30; Wednesday (The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary), Judges 9:6-15, Matthew 20: 1-1 6a; Thursday (St Rose of Lima), Judges 11:2939a, Matthew 22:1-14; Friday (St Bartholomew), Revelation 21:9b-14, John 1:45-51; Saturday (St Louis, St Joseph of Calasanz), Ruth 2:1-3, 8-1 1; 413-17, Matthew 23:1-12 Readings for the week of August 26-September 1 Sunday, Isaiah 66:18-21, Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13, Luke 13:22-30; Monday (St Monica), 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, 8b-10, Matthew 23: 13-22; Tuesday (St. Augustine), 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 23:23-26; Wednesday (The Martyrdom of John the Baptist), 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Mark 6:17-29; Thursday, 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13, Matthew
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Video reviews
once wealthy but
who now live as recluses
in
By Catholic News Service Thefollowing YORK (CNS)
a crumbling mansion in an exclusive com-
are home, videocassette reviews from the U.S.
Albert and David Maysles, the often moving,
Film
often troubling portrait of rugged individual-
—
NEW
Conference of Catholic Bishops' Officefor
and Broadcasting. Each able in
VHSformat.
videocassette
Tiieatrical movies
is
avail-
on video
have a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification
America
and Motion
rating.
Picture Association of.
All reviews indicate the appro-
munity
wants them out Directed by
wliicli
ism invades as noble
their privacy but presents
women who
and heroic
compromise
"The Brothers" (2001)
Morris Chestnut and D.L. Hughley)
them
their ideals to the standards
of
ops
—
—
is
rat-
under
for children
Films)
13. (Portrait
"Pollock" (2000) Powerful portrait of modem artist Jackson
who
commit-
Pollock (Ed Harris), his tumultuous relationsliip
one of the quartet gets engaged. Director Gary Hardwick's male perspective on dating and marriage lacks energy and uses cliched dialogue to
with wife Lee Krasner (Marcia Gay Harden) and
state the obvious. Several intense sexual
finely
after
and crass
references, fleeting vio-
lence and sporadic rough language with
some
profanity.
The
is
an appropriately restrained work that grasps
the troubled
life
of an
artistic icon,
although the
wrought performances are hindered by a
somewhat lagging narrative pace
A brief sexual
encounter, an extramarital
alcohol abuse,
affair,
some profanity and intemittait rough language
A-IV The Motion Pic-
The US. CbnfereneeofCatholic Bishops classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture
adults with reservations.
is
ture Association of America rating restricted.
his rise and fall from fame Harris' directorial debut
U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops classification
is
— R—
(Columbia TriStar)
—
Association of America rating
is
R
—
restricted
(Columbia TriStar)
"The Brothers McMullen" (1995) Sturdy but flawed comic drama set
"The Secret Garden" (1993) Winning dramatization of Frances
in
New York City where three brothers (Jack Mulcahy, Mike McGlone and Edward Burns) share their muddlements over love, sex, relationships and commitment from
Hodgson little
Burnett's children's classic about a
who comes manor on
remote
to live in her uncle's
the English
moors where she
uncovers the mystery of a locked garden,
bringing. Also written and directed
transforms her sickly cousin (Heydon Prowse) and wins the friendship of a local
by
Burns, the low-budget picture succeeds
bond
best in portraying the close family
country lad (Andrew Knott). Directed by
helping the brothers face individual moral
Agnieszka Holland, the appealing
quagmires as best they can without benefit of ties to parish or sacraments. Sexual situ-
three lonely children discovering the
much discussion of mowith sporadic profanity and rough
and joy of
life
ations occasioning
garden
rality
suals ranging
The
U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops classification
is
A-IV
stricted.
adults
The Motion Picture AsAmerica rating is R re-
with reservations. sociation of
—
—
(Fox)
"Grey Gardens" (1976) Documentary about two women, an ag-
tale
of
wonder
tending a long-neglected
in
through evocative vifrom the forbidding gloom of the manor to the enchanting beauty of the natural world outside. A rich experience for all
is
vividly told
members of the
family.
ence of Catholic Bishops
—
CNS
Victorian orphan girl (Kate Maberly)
the perspective of their Irish-Catholic up-
language.
who helped him
parents are strongly cauPG-13 tioned. Some material may be inappropriate
Bland relationship drama about four young African-American men (including
ment and honesty
Boston priest
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishclassification is A-III adults. The
society.
ing
face their individual issues about
'Planet of the Apes' star helps
refuse to
Motion Picture Association of America
priate age groupfor the video audience.
situations
The Catholic News & Herald 15
Entertainment
general patronage.
The
The Motion
Association of America rating is audiences.
(Warner
US Confer-
classification is
A-I
Picture
G — general
Home Video)
of the Apes." Closer to home, the actor St. Edward Parish in Brockton. By STACIE N.
GALANG
News Service BOSTON (CNS) When the hit movie "Planet of the Apes" premiered Catholic
in
Boston, star
—
Mark Wahlberg inwho
vited his former parish priest,
helped steer the actor from the streets. Father James Flavin left the premiere with a six-figure pledge from Wahlberg to help rebuild the gymna-
sium at St. Edward Parish in Brockton, where Father Flavin serves as pastor.
The movie
relationship between the and the priest dates back Wahlberg was a troubled
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Father
Wahlberg adult who
Flavin
described mature attends Mass every Sunas being a very
day. "He's very proud of being Catholic," Father Flavin said. "The church really helped him to set a foundation."
For the July 26 premiere, Wahlberg arranged for members of community organizations from the Boston area to attend. In an upstairs theater, young moviegoers awaited Wahlberg, who
Girls Club."
Wahlberg while serving St.
as pastor at William's in Boston's Dorchester
section.
it
tion in a
For honest, personal service, calf
gym
Wahlberg.
when
But
CL
helping a priest rebuild a
"He was kind of a street thug and he got himself together. He was always getting in fights at every basketball game," Father Flavin said of
star
youth. Father Flavin befriended
3.2
is
greeted the audience to choruses of "We love you, Mark." James Romikitis, 13, of St. Augustine Parish in South Boston attended the screening with friends from the Boys and Girls Club of South Boston. "He (Wahlberg) came up to us and shook our hands," Romikitis said. "He gave a shout out to the Boys and
to
HENDRICK ACURA
Photo from 20th Century Fox
Mark Wahlberg as Leo leads a rebellion against tyrannical primates in "Planet
was Wahlberg's participaCatholic Youth Organiza-
Romikitis gave the movie good reviews, although he said the ending
tion basketball league that helped
went
steer the youth in the right direction,
Father Flavin said Wahlberg is expected to be on hand for the ribbon-
Father Flavin said. Wahlberg's story is the story of a kid with troubles who made good, the priest told The Pilot, newspaper of the Boston Archdiocese. The exact figure of the donation could not be made public, Father Flavin said, because of the contract bidding process. But it did exceed six figures, he said. The priest recalled how Wahlberg as a youth would regularly drive past St. William, always in a different car, waving and beeping. It's been a while since Father Flavin visited
Wahlberg
in jail.
a little overboard.
cutting ceremony for the new gymnasium in the fall. "I'm as a proud of him as the kids
from
St.
William's
who became
layers," Father Flavin
now
has the means to help
people."
Through
the years, the two continued their re-
said.
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN
brick-
"Mark a
lot
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i
17,
2001
Teaching Young Ones to Pray With -schools opening, parents and children are getting focused once more on studying and learning. When my children were young, this was also the time when we put some attention on how to supplement the religious instruction they would get in CCD classes. Most of the
The Pope
'
August
& Columns
Editorials
Speaks
we were
time,
determined to say the rosary as often as
possible.
My devotion to the rosary began many years before yj Jffk. i
POPE JOHN PAUL
II
1
]
a mother.
I
saying the rosary.
specifically
Father Peyton actually was based
coming back there
God protects weak, watches over those who trust in him,
pope says
By JOHN NORTON Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) God watches
—
over
the events of
all
human
history, protecting
weak and encouraging all people to hope in him, Pope John Paul II said. "The loving faithfulness of God, like a cloak, wraps around us, warms us and protects us, our faith and our hope," he said Aug. 8 at his weekly general audience. Speaking to thousands of people in the Vatican's audience hall, the pope continued his series of talks on the Psalms, focusing on Psalm 33, which he called a "catechesis" on God's conpsalm, he said, teaches that
God
teach children to pray.
family that prays together, stays together."
and
The announcement came from Bishop Sean O'Malley who sought formal approval by the
of Fall River, Mass.,
Vatican for this cause because Father Peyton
the
is
buried in
Easton, a town within his diocese. Reading of this brought
many memories. As Bishop O'Malley was
reported to have put
world to pray daily, especially the rosary, to strengthen families and to achieve world peace. He knew that with all
want
youngsters today
who
say they
to get their children to pray more, but too
activities
time.
things became possible."
talk to parents of
I
and
interests distract them,
many
crowding out prayer
While they grew up saying die family rosary, it's this way in their homes today. So what are
hard to pray
The
me
that they encourage par-
when nothing
ents to bring their children to the church
is
self-understanding, as well as their understanding of other
people and of the whole world. today,
how
families teach children about praying
Peyton devoted
his
life to,
will decide
that prayer strengthens families.
which of these humans
die? Euthanasia historically follows abortion.
Letters to the Editor
will
liv
e or
Who will
be
next? President Bush needs to hear "the other side of the
despite their transitory and apparent
success," he said, in the
White House Comment Line at (202) 456The President, The White House, Washing-
story." Call the
end their plans are des1 1 1 1
tined to
matter
one thing has not changed: the truth that Father
Who plans try to offer alternatives,
they introduce injustice, evil and violence" into the world, he said.
"And
author underscores her conviction that "prayer
tlie level where a person really is. As the Quakers say, it must 'speak to our condition' if it is not going to be irrelevant and useless. So instead of having children listen to and mouth words someone else has composed, children should be shown how to do their own praying, how to reach way down inside themselves and way out beyond themselves" so that they can increase their
of earthly powers."
"When human
—
should be at
No have told
a two-way street
,
the alternatives? priests
important for children to understand
them talking to God God talking back. To hear him, they have to listen. One book I recommend to many parents, published is
by Sorin Books, is "Children Praying, Why and How to Pray With Your Children," by Joan Bel Geddes. It brings together important insights on spirituality and child devel-
it,
Father Peyton "encouraged millions of families around the
prayer
It is especially
that prayer
opment
back
Some is
going on so that they can show them sacred items and images, explaining what they are and why they're there. They say storytelling is a very important form of active prayer for youngsters, where characters do good for others, and that good published material abounds to help parents
This summer, the Vatican Congregation for Sainthood Causes formally opened the cause of possible canonization of this priest, who never stopped saying, 'The
stant care for his creation.
The
college,
after trips
impressed.
for
Lord of human history and that his plan for humanity often faces opposition from "the plans
my
at
he would take to various places, often Hollywood. He would tell us stories about stars who were devout Catholics, and we were, indeed,
the
offering us serenity and giving a sure foundation
I
was fortunate to have been a student at the College of St. Rose in Albany, N.Y., in the days when Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton was a frequent visitor there. He had a mission to get families praying every day,
was
fail.
or write:
ton, D.C.
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"The psalmist reminds us that from heaven, his transcendent dwelling place,
God
follows
all
Mary
the itineraries of humanity, even those which are foolish
the
and absurd, and he
intuits the secrets of
human heart," the pope said. The psalm tells the powerful not to fool them-
on their armies, he said, and it on the oppressed and the poor "to hope in the Lord who will not let them fall into the abyss
selves into relying calls
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Pope John Paul
God who
is
said, "is an appeal not indifferent to the
arrogance of the powerful and who is close when humanity is weak, raising up and sustaining those who have faith, who trust in him and who offer their prayers and praise to him."
Pope prays
summer vacation time CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) With
cell research.
Editor,
President Bush will soon
—
on the highways driving to or from vacation destinations, Pope John Paul II prayed that people would drive carefully and be helpful to other motorists. Reciting the Angelus Aug. 5 at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, the pope offered special greetings to those "who are on the roads leaving for or returning from their holidays." The pope said, "I pray to the Lord that such massive movements (of people and cars) will take place without great trouble thanks to the contribution and prudence of evmillions of people
eryone."
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Dear
Contemplating a photo of Iowa Franciscan Sisters Dorothy and Gwen Hennessey about to be sentenced to six months in prison for demonstrating to close the Fort Benning, Georgia, "School of the Americas" (The Catholic News & Herald, Aug. 3), I spent early morning meditation time with the Old Testament Books of the Maccabees. The case of elderly Eleazar (2
Then
me confess
years ago
virtually ignored this important fact; thus, the general
MM, was instrumental in
is
Stem
cells for
6:18-31) provides an
Let
when
I
it
that both sisters offered
visited
me
hospital!
Des Moines and Dubuque,
that their now-deceased brother, Father
helping
me
at
Ron Hennesse
arrange
my curre
ministry here in Guatemala. Also, as she and hundreds
being misled.
out killing
Mac
was the Syrian empire's attempt to impose its pagan mores on the resistance community in Jewish society. As he refused to go along with the obligatory pagan ritual, Eleazar explained himself, saying: "I prefer to behave as people expect of someone my age, so I can give a good example for the young generation." instructive parallel.
embryos in stem-cell research. Misinformation abounds from celebrities to senators. Stem cells from adults are actually better, but for some strange reason the media have public
for elderly
Editor,
medical research
may
human embryos. They can be
be obtained withtaken from adult
others were doing the Great Peace
March from
Califor
umbilical cords, according to the National Right to Life
Washington in the late 1980s, I visited with then-7 year-old Sister Dorothy in her pup tent somewhere alon US Route 30 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The
News, June 2001. An embryo is a
Hennesseys are very ordinary people giving an extraordinary witness worthy of becoming the norm for elderly
blood, bone
marrow,
have are present
fat
tiny
and also from placentas and
baby
at the
—
all
the features
it
will ever
time of conception and the
process has begun. Nothing
life
added except nourishment. Every human being starts as an embryo; therefore, discarding one or using it in stem-cell research results in an abortion.
to
Catholics of the Charlotte Diocese.
is
Father Bernard A. Simil
Guatemala
August
17,
2001
Light
Burial?
One
I
happened to be
time and he told
Candle
me
funeral
Mass
sought This
Around
celebrated in the cathedral as a public state-
—
was rather
quiet, respectful, hardly the larger-than-life
With him was
the deceased
may
not even have
Is
it
open to
all,
their religious identities behind?
Or
Often, in a parish,
you meet
who
folks
They come
near a church in years.
for the child's preparation for first
For some,
confirmation.
the
it's
first
Communion
who weren't married in the church, the last point of contact may be even longer. I know that some priests have serious and underFor
touch since they got married.
others,
— and probably
he died not long ago,
died, people
who began
as Catholics, but wandered.
life
faith, is it
his wife
right to grant a
is not a battle between the bereaved in need of comfort and a hardhearted hierarchy. Rather, we have a family which seeks to honor the dead and a shepherd who seeks to protect the dignity of the sacraments. There are no bad guys here. Only people with a decidedly different vision of
the proper role of the church.
Mass of Christian
Book of Numbers, where God
When
orders the elimination
the soldiers construe the
only males, Moses, at God's
women and children,
too,
command,
command them
dispatches
to
Bible mockers point out that
Corner
mean
and guilty? How about and all wit/i the Lord's A. First of all,
tJie
killing
may first
qfboth innocent
those soldiers keeping girls as sex slaves,
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
CNS
blessing? (Illinois)
we
Columnist
obviously cannot, from a Christian,
or even later Jewish, perspective theologically justify these
wholesale slaughters. Without attempting to do that, ever,
how-
we can acknowledge that, from the Hebrew outlook of
those times, there was
more
to this practice than
meets the
eye.
Through
a centuries-long series of complicated ethnic
Their destruction, something similar to effect dedicates
God
human
to die deity.
While
is
From
the aspect of God's purpose for the people and
doesn't appear in your question. If a distant
which threatens to corrupt the
made that enemy nation, is
eliminated. "If Israel had been tolerant attitude she
for
Tribes and cultures whose religions and military ambitions created an obstacle to that purpose were to be
dominated by any less would have amalgamated with her pagan neighbors and in so doing lost all that she was to contribute to the world."
command
cepted as the
they
The
ideas behind the
to totally destroy the
word of God
ban (the enemy) "cannot be ac-
for the
may well have been so for
modern
Christian, but
Israel in the sense that
they
its
inheritance,
Hebrew
relation
militants are to save alive
"nothing that breathes" (Deut 20:16).
sense of
Israel's
manded
to totally "destroy" the
20:17), the
Hebrew
enemy
(e.g.
Deut
is
com-
7:2
and
verb, here translated as destroy,
school and attended school.
is
some time
at the Catholic high
Although Rose did not personally know Jes-
or her family, she learned about Jessica's back-
sica
ground and
identified widi her.
'This girl was very large and had never been accepted by the kids at either school," she remarked.
"This hit closer to home because I grew up a big girl." She began attending the trial with her friend, Doris, who knew first hand the many hurts these cases bring with her own son in prison on a DUI that involved someone's death. Faithfully Rose sat in the Greene County Courthouse each day for over two weeks, praying with Doris and other parishioners for
without parole instead of the death penalty. Fi-
came
like
an answer to her prayers:
themselves dirough the story of Richard DeDong, the confessed
For nearly three weeks Rose
killer.
me why
"Someone asked
how
trials,"
she
was
said. "I
still
at-
wanted to attend
I
trying to understand
these things could happen."
One day
as she sat
alone in the courtroom without Doris or other parishioners, a
Southern Baptist minister took the stand.
Ron Houston, a local pastor, had visited DeLong
Rev.
in jail nearly
every week for two and a half years.
"Forgiveness and grace were the epithets of visits,"
he
said.
He
my
appealed to the jury not for
exoneration but mercy. "If this defendant
cannot receive grace, then
grace will not be available to any of us because God's
words pierced Rose's souL "I then diought of grace as forgiveness, and I knew I had what I was
We have here another element of a holy war; women who had married
girls
Yahweh
every-
(including
contributed to building up the pagan
taken captive could
now bear children for the
agree, this violates
our concepts of morality, for insights I point out, however,
all
The
for
all."
addressed to the jury, the logic of the
looking
for,"
penalty in
she
said. "I
am now
against the death
all cases."
Richard DeLong is now serving life in prison without possibility of parole in a maximum-security prison in Missouri. Murderers cannot
conquering people of Israel. I
is
Though minister's
Midianite population) was to be destroyed. But the unIsrael
murdered another from the parish grade
an act of religious obedience.
Vol. 2, p. 458).
When
Jessica graduated
grace
thing offensive and contemptuous to
points are significant.
woman.
God's supreme lordship over all people and creation makes their compliance with his law, as they understand it,
must be understood in the light of God's purpose" and what was needed to accomplish it (The Interpreter's Bible
Two
Parish, Springfield,
parishioner, Jessica Clark,
these
and land chosen to play a major
the history of his salvation of the world.
Agnes
at St.
in that context.
radically
instruments to establish and confirm role in
work
tended court, even on Saturdays.
it is
between Israel and Yahweh, refuses to make peace, every male is killed; women and children are taken as booty, but not to be slain (Deut 20:12-14). If, however, enemy cities occupy land given to Israel
Israel as the people
office
Mo., she learned that a 20-year-old and a former
something other than an act of wanton vengeance or cruelty when viewed us,
land of Israel, an interesting distinction
in Christian understanding) as a
sacrifice, in
this devastation
way
some degree
used
them
morally reprehensible to
and religious experiences, these "holy wars" were seen (even to
in-
Over the next several years, Rose joined Doris and other parishioners in prayer vigils before executions in Missouri. Then, in 1998 an horrific crime shocked Springfield. A mother, her three children and her unborn child were murdered by an estranged boyfriend and father of the unborn. "Now I had to really decide if my feelings were always against the deatii penalty or just, case by case," Rose reflected. The case contained the complexity of knotted twine. Drugs, lack of education, low selfesteem, abuse as a child, HrV and AIDS all wound
to slay the
was our God who
it
How can wejustify
punishment remained remote
second-degree murder with the possibility of parole.
keep for yourselves.
invented genocide.
ing for
nally the verdict
of an
with one exception: The virgins you
headlines.
capital
Still,
life
Question
Q. Detractors of the Bible sometimes point to Chapter 31 of
made
cases
death penalty case grabbed her attention. Volunteer-
who have
there are the families with loved ones
band, she lived in states where frequent death penalty
have not
—
Then
Does the Bible Countenance Genocide?
entire people.
who
—
will
employment moves of her hus-
the years with the
volving nobody she knew. Then, in her later 60s, a
never have an ongoing relationship with the church. Other priests see it differently. They reason that rejecting a family's desire for a child to be welcomed to the sacraments is a sure way to make them permanently. former members of the church
had
seldom thought about the death penalty. Wisconsin abolished capital punishment in 1863 and today numbers among only 12 states without it. But, over
to cel-
want
This
wanted final services at the cathedral in Providence, RI. That diocese has an extraordinarily kind and pastoral shepherd, Bishop Robert Mulvee, who faced a sensitive situation, one many face in parish life. When someone has not been active in his or her religion, who has even spoken critically about
the
or
time they've been in
ebrate the sacraments for their children but
aspects of the
haven't been
to baptize their child.
Kathy Benven. She had been his personal assistant. They in love and had children. Faith was important to her and she wanted to many in the Catholic Church. Quinn's first wife had died and he and his second wife had married civilly, so the possibility existed. But he also had a reputation for well-publicized affairs. And Anthony Quinn had a history of disliking what he viewed as pretense in the official Church. Born a Catholic, he wandered a wide
When
Discovering Mercy For All When Rose Pentecost grew up in Wisconsin, she
should comforting die
grieving survivors take precedence?
Or
I
even those who seem to have left
standable reservations about families that
spiritual road.
GLEN MARY FATHER JOHN RAUSCH
situation raises the issue of the church's sacra-
his wife,
fell,
of Faith
Guest Columnist
mental life.
There's no doubt that life can be complicated, if not downright messy. That certainly applies to the spiritual and moral decisions we are called on to make. You have to make them, just as I do, just as bishops and celebrities do which brings me to these thoughts. Like many people, I have long enjoyed Anthony Quinn's films, from "Zorba the Greek" to "Shoes of the Fisherman." So, a while back, I was glad to meet him. He
Economy
to a priest
burial.
ment of honor which
character he often portrayed.
no objection
But he was unsure of the wisdom of a large funeral Mass at the cathedral on behalf of someone who seemed disinclined to either receive the sacraments or be otherwise involved in the life of the church. Here is a diocese that wants to respect the deceased and his family, but also wants the sacraments to be celebrated by those who honor them; a diocese that sees a
Guest Columnist
All
Bishop Mulvee about that
visiting
that he had
being present at the
MSGR. JIM LISANTE
Hard Decisions
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& Columns
Editorials
especially used in relation to a holy war. Objects or persons
individuals or nations.
under the "ban" must be wholly consumed as a holocaust to God.
are not insignificant and for a long time guided the
people in the ways they related to their God.
Hebrew
Rose
insists, 'If they
natural
life
to
go
are guilty, they need
make peace with God and
can only be done with
life
in prison
free.
all
Yet
of their
others.
This
without parole."
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JIMMY ROSTAR
Associate Editor
—
CHARLOTTE
Around two
ment, women from Africa and Southeast Asia are learning about pronouns in English. Smiles replace frowns as the women make their way
linguistic grasp of "he,"
here, said Cira Ponce, director of the
Sudan, Soma-
and Liberia, and a Montagnard from Vietnam who came here fleeing from their native lands. The women are among a group of 82 currently participating in the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program sponsored by the Refugee
Resettlement Office of the Diocese of
the pages. this afternoon, the
On
women's "she" and
is the latest small victory in a struggle to assimilate as strangers in a strange land. These women are refu-
"they"
is
Refugee Resettlement
part of
the cultural and community services provided or co-sponsored by the Refugee Resettlement Office to new-
Office.
In addition to the
ESL
classes at
three sites in town, the Refugee Office
connects refugees with tutors as well. "Since the Refugee Resettlement Office's inception in the 1970s, thousands of refugees have benefited from the office's ESL classes," said Beth Downing, coordinator of the refugee office's
Charlotte's Catholic Social Services.
The language program
Parish
Community
and
Resources for Refugees Program. Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the diocesan Foundation, the Refugee Office is embarking on expanding the ESL program. With the grant funding, classes are now taught five days a week instead of three. "Knowing that an exceptional ESL program is key in helping its
Photo by Jimmy Rostar
Luz Vickers and Cira Ponce accept a $5,000 grant from the diocesan Foundation from Gina Rhodes, diocesan director of planned giving.
refugee clients become self-sufficient, the Refugee Resettlement Office aims to improve upon this already successful tool," said Downing.
Photo by Jimmy Rostar
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The Catholic News & Herald 19
Around the Diocese
Leadership training seminar Second-annual tent revival reaches out to community to be offered in Asheville JIMMY ROSTAR
By
—
ASHEVILLE
Leadership
and
skills
tailored to the
The
leadership in action will be the focus of the
diocesan Education Vicariate s Leadership
Training for Lay Ministers Sept 29 and Oct 13 in Asheville, education
officials
recently
announced.
The training seminars are for lay leaders involved in any of the diocese's educational ministries, as well as in other
of the
many
leadership opportunities that exist across the diocese's
western counties.
Business and diocesan leaders serve as trainers during the sessions, offering their
areas of experience leadership,
and expertise in matters of
communication and
'This program
is
be more bilities,"
collaboration.
designed to
in leadership in parishes
those
assist
and other
effective in their roles
and responsi-
action plan for applying leadersliip skills to
ministry.
The Oct 13 session will include discussions on how to communicate with compassion and collaborate with consideration.
Seminai" leaders will give an overview of
skills,
including practicing those
Each and
will
November March 2001. our invitations went out to
is
from 9:30 a.m-430
pm
be hosted at the University of North
program
infancy stages, the training
its
will continue to
time to include
is
all
be expanded over
regions of the diocese.
"One of the keys to having it in Asheville commitment that we made to ensure
the
we
made
available
tiiroughout the diocese," Father
Hawker
with on a regular basis
said.
—
that whatever
offer is
youth ministers, campus ministers,
"We want to be sensitive to that" McDermott said the Diocese of
people in the schools and in the RCIA," said
Charlotte's variety contributes to the need for
Colleen McDermott, diocesan director of
such programs to be hosted at and tailored to
campus and young
different sites.
leaders,
faith
formation
adult ministries
and co-
"We
ordinator of the leadership training seminar.
When
music ministers, parish council
members and other
parish leaders heard
are an incredibly diverse diocese,"
important to know what peoples needs might be in an urban setting she
said.
"It is
Charlotte and realize that might not be a
about the program, however, interest soon
like
mushroomed, McDermott said. "When you think about who needs leadership skills, it makes perfect sense to come to this if you're in a leadersliip role and you
need
details
haven't had these types of opportunities in the
write to Leadersliip Training, Education Vi-
past,"
she
in the
which
is
The Asheville seminar was planned after McDermott met with pastors and faith for-
Smoky Mountain
NC.
Vicariate,
rural."
Registration deadline
is
Sept
on the program or how
cariate,
said.
1123
may
Staff Writer
S.
28203, or
Church
call
14.
For
to register,
Street, Charlotte,
(704) 370-3244.
be one," said Bishop William G.
Curlin.
CHARLOTTE —The
At
big tent will
go up again on the corner of Statesville and Oaklawn Avenues. The African American Affairs Ministry of the Diois sponsoring "Revival of the Spirit 2001: Climbin' a Higher Mountain!" an old-fashioned tent revival reminiscent of the old days of out-
cese of Charlotte
door preaching Aug. 24-26. Because of the widespread popularity of the community-based event, the diocesan ministry decided to sponsor another event similar to one held last year. Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, vicar for African-American Affairs Ministry and
was such that people had begun asking about subsequent reviv-
the turnout
even immediately following the
als
people the Education Vicariate would deal
"Originally,
ALESHA M. PRICE
vice-chancellor of the diocese, said that
session
Carolina at Asheville.
in Charlotte in
2000, with a second session in
skills in vari-
ous exercises.
Still in
Developed from national guidelines on
program debuted
communicating and collaborating
basic
education in the Diocese of Charlotte.
pastoral leadership training, the diocesan
western region ofthe diocese. program will be divided
Asheville
into two parts. The Sept 29 session will focus on defining what skills are needed to be an effective leader. Topics will include becoming a leader who cares and makes a difference; organizing for success; and developing an
entities to
Father James. Hawker, vicar for
said
By
mation leaders at a recent vicariate meeting. After needs were discussed, the program was
Associate Editor
first
this
month's event, along with
the choir from Philadelphia, the Per-
Hope Gospel Choir from Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church petual in
Charlotte will also be kicking off the
weekend on Aug. 24 with music
The
p.m.
revival leader, Father
Judie from the Diocese of Louisville, Ky., will begin preaching at 7:30 p.m.
On p.m.,
Aug. 25 from 10 a.m.
will take place. At 5:30 p.m., a gospel concert featuring the Pinn Memorial Bapist Church Gospel Choir will begin with preaching from Father Judie at
7:30 p.m.
The
closing liturgy will take place
at 9:30 a.m.
on Aug.
26.,
from both
the liturgy last year. One of those groups requesting to be a part of this year's weekend of preaching, praise and fellowship was the Pinn Memorial Baptist Church Gospel Choir from Phila-
evangelization that was
who sang
at last
That choir
spirit
of oneness that the Bap-
members
with music
choirs.
Bishop Curlin said that the tional
felt at
spirit
Gathering of Black Catholic hosted by the diocese and held
in Charlotte last month, will continue with the upcoming tent revival.
"The tent
revival and the national
gathering are evidence of the marvelous multicultural growth that the diocese
is
presently experiencing.
—
The
'Climbin' theme of the tent revival is one approa Higher Mountain'
—
priate for the future of the Diocese of "I ask the Diocese of Charlotte for their prayers and support for the
Charlotte," said the bishop.
faithful of the
celebration.
I
am
confident that the
tent revival will enrich our diocesan
family with innumerable blessings
from the Lord." All are invited to attend, and for
more information, call Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd at (704) 370-3339.
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20 The Catholic News & Herald
August
Living the faith They moved
Deacon grows in faith as years pass By
ALESHA
M. PRICE
with the company and a 55-year marriage
Staff Writer
CHARLOTTE —
Psalm 23 has always inspired Rev. Mr. Joe Mack. The words have comforted him through perilous and desperate times in his life. As a young man who had barely even seen what life had to offer, he was in midst of war and death. World War II supplied
camped lina
in places like
Canada, North Caro-
and the New England states. He and his wife attended church with their family, but
later
when
them
for a while that.they
their
faith-
was not until grandson was living with
fully
to an area of East Char-
where there was no church at the time. The Catholic community had been gathering in Idlewild Country Club and Cokesbury Methodist Church while St. John Neumann Church was being built The couple remembers the Catholic church lotte,
yearly road trips around the country and
woman
he met while working. Helen was working as an industrial nurse at IBM in the first aid department, and Rev. Mr. Mack came in a few times and received medical attention from the young nurse. "Every time he came in, my heart skipped a beat, but I didn't say anyto the
2001
17,
in its early stages.
it
"We remember we were
began to explore their faith life more deeply. "We had to go to first Communion class with our oldest grandson, and we
first
driving past
looking for
when
it
and turning
it
derived an almost unexplainable sense of
Despite their
There weren't any
around to see a small sign that said 'CathoChurch.' We drove up the driveway to see a pile of bricks where the church would be," said Rev. Mr. Mack. They watched the small church grow while they became involved with the
peace from the biblical text and through
lack of conversation
formal 'ministries'
diocese's first
constant prayer
in the beginning, the
at that time,
overabundance of
realized that there
lot
marriage, and they
was more than just going to church.
couple became involved in
of the shadow of death'
began
We
called Rev.
six children in the
volved with Bible
Mrs. Mack was the director for 16 years, and they began the baptismal preparation
town where they
study and a teen
program
both grew up. Rev.
seminar
many
opportunities for
him
to experi-
quietly
ence the effects of war on its participants. Throughout his time with the Army, he
'The first real test of my faith came I was in the Army. I watched men
when
dying, and
I
walked through that
'valley
thing to him. And, he would
come
key battles of the war including the Battle of the Bulge and received several accolades for his service. "I began with intercessory prayer, and it came to me that I should pray directly to the Holy Trinity. With all of the shelling and motor and arms fire, a feeling of peace came over me, and I knew I would make it back." Rev. Mr. Mack did return home from overseas and continued his civilian life in Endicott, N.Y., where he grew up during an era when bread was 6 cents a loaf and where he earned 19 cents an hour selling food and beverages at Grover's Pig Stand,
when he did remem-
their family
of
some-
and we
became
permanent diaconate
"She was with
me all of the
way.
class.
We did a
of studying together." After being ordained in 1983, the
in-
new parish. Mack says that
at the
Rev. Mr.
class."
RCIA, where
he
is
just as
Mr. Mack learned more about IBM through company-
ministries paved
provided classes and
Mr. Mack's
earned his associate
degree in business
involvement with permanent the
technology at a local
diaconate. After be-
great-grandfather of three, says that his
ing transferred to
ministry has brought he and his wife closer
Charlotte to help
together on a spiritual level and has opened
community
college.
Mack
tried to
Mrs.
adjust to
at
life
These the
Rev. Mr. Joe
&
Helen Mack
home
was away.
was almost like being a single away so much. It was that time. The children and I
difficult at
missed him especially at dinnertime." ever, the
early
active
Mack bunch
How-
found time to take
POW
Macks
felt
that the
Holy
Spirit
than he ever was with
chaplaincy with the St. John Council 7343 Knights of Columbus and other church duties. The nowtion,
retired professional, grandfather of 15
up a new area
di-
"We
was guid-
for them.
The permanent me help him in his me in understanding
Scripture together.
"We felt that God was calling us Charlotte reminded me of Rochester,
diaconate has helped
both.
work and has aided when he has to be about
N.Y., because of the trees and flowers," said
Mack
said
Mrs.
the Lord's
work"
Mack
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and
learned to pray aloud and read
ing them.
Mrs.
visits to
Neumann
later
IBM
now
the sick and shut-in, baptismal prepara-
for Rev.
vision in 1979, the
'It
Army, he worked at IBM, where his father had also worked. This was the beginning of a 42-year career
way
begin the
while her husband parent because he was
Come
lic
thing was missing.
to
a barbecue drive-in restaurant. After his discharge from the
realized that
Mack
them
love led
eral
down
in,"
bered Mrs.
many times," reMr. Mack, who fought in sev-
sit
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