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50 years as a Bishop honoured by fellow priests and his successor
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Former Bishop of Bunbury, Myles McKeon (93), surrounded by Bunbury clergy and Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan who came to celebrate his 50th Anniversary of Ordination as a Bishop.
By Sarah Motherwell A WARM and gracious man who you would not want to crack an Irish joke in front of, is how Bunbury priests affectionately describe Bishop Myles McKeon, the man who changed the face of the south-west diocese. About 30 priests from the diocese gathered at the St John of God Villa in Subiaco on September 11 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ordination of Bishop McKeon as a Bishop.
His successor, Bishop Gerard Holohan of Bunbury, said the event was a family gathering to give priests of the diocese the opportunity to honour the retired Bishop McKeon, who is 93-years-old. Born in Drummin in Ireland on April 3, 1919, Myles McKeon completed his secondary studies at St Jarlath’s College in Tuam before eventually studying to become a priest at All Hallows Seminary in Dublin. He was ordained for the Archdiocese of Perth on June
22, 1947 at All Hallows and was appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Perth in 1962. Bishop McKeon was appointed Bishop of the diocese of Bunbury in 1969, a position he retired from 13 years later, aged 62. He is one of the last surviving members of the Second Vatican Council. Retired priest Fr Noel Fitzsimons, who worked with Bishop Myles when he was first appointed to Bunbury, says it was the happiest years of the diocese when Myles
was Bishop. “Myles furnished the diocese ... we had the Brothers looking after school leavers and the senior schools, we had the Blessed Sacraments in the marketplace, we had the Carmelites praying for the diocese and with Myles as Bishop the Irish priests were really happy,” he says. Dawesville priest Fr Leon Russell says Bishop McKeon immediately made an impression with his warmth and graciousness from the start and was very popular amongst parishioners.
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St John of God Hospital Murdoch Catholic chaplain Fr Hugh Galloway was the first priest to be ordained by Bishop McKeon at the Albany Youth Centre in 1969. He says if there was a meeting Bishop McKeon could avoid, he would; he loved to be with people. The Bishop’s anthem, his friends recall, was Sippin Soda and he would often sing the song at the request of others, who were happy to join in at the chorus. Bishop McKeon currently lives at the St John of God Villa in Subiaco.
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Family to be focus of Social Justice Sunday TO SET the tone for the Social Justice Sunday Statement which will be issued on September 30 in parishes across Australia, the Catholic Social Justice Council is inviting all parishioners to attend a “Forum on the Gift of Family – Social Justice Perspective “on September 13. Speakers at the Forum, which will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary St, Highgate from 7-9pm, will be Chris Twomey from the West Australian Council of Social Services and Patricia Booth from the Australian Family Association. All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided.
Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one A GRIEF and loss program to help people cope with death, separation, divorce or any loss in their lives will commence on Tuesday October 16 from 7–9.30pm. The course, which will run for four Tuesdays, will be held at Mater Dei College in Edgewater. For further enquiries contact Sr Margaret Kane rsj on 9206 3088.
Visiting deacon to start national tour in Perth A CONFERENCE with US television host, Deacon HaroldSivers, a powerful and passionate Catholic evangelist, will be held at the Newman Siena Centre, 33
Foundation principal Chris Cully and Yangebup Parish Priest Fr Bryan Rosling enjoy the moment as the site for the new Hammond Park Catholic primary school on Woodrow Avenue is cleared in preparation for construction. For further information on the new school, visit: www.hammondparkcps.wa.edu.au PHOTO SUPPLIED
Williamstown Rd in Doubleview on October 11 and 12. Deacon Harold has challenged and inspired many across the globe with his hands-on approach as he seeks to bring people to a deeper love of Christ and the Gospel by sharing the truth of the Catholic faith. Deacon Harold, considered to be one of the world’s leading speakers on Catholic male spirituality, will also deliver a “Courageous Faith” Catholic Men’s Retreat on October 13 at St Kieran’s Parish Hall, 120 Waterloo St in Tuart Hill. As he begins his nation-wide tour, Deacon Harold will offer a solution to one of the key crises impacting the Catholic Church today – how men can find their place in a world
that is becoming increasingly hostile to Christian values. For further information on both these events contact Renato Bonasera on 0428 106 481or visit www.scta.org.au and follow the links.
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Weekend retreat set for the Eagles’ Nest A WEEKEND retreat for Young Adults (18–35yo) is being held at Eagles Nest Retreat Centre, Gidgegannup from October 5 -7. The weekend, run by Catholic Youth Mission, will help participants explore ‘The Call’ to be a Christian in their everyday lives at work, study or if they are searching for direction in their life. The retreat will commence on Friday evening and conclude at Sunday lunchtime. The cost is $100 and includes food and accommodation. There are limited spaces, so book early. You can register and pay online at www.cym.com.au Got a Parish Roundup item? Send it to: m.reidy@therecord.com.au
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25 -30. The right forearm of the Spanish saint, previously the Patron saint of Australia, will be venerated at a number of churches across the Archdiocese, including Hilbert, Nedlands, Armadale and St Mary’s Cathedral, as part of a nationwide pilgrimage. It is hoped the relic will encourage visitors to contemplate Christ as they reflect on Xavier’s words, “Let go and let God.” Known for his extraordinary evangelical zeal and missionary energy, St Francis Xavier is an original member of the Society of Jesus who was sent as a missionary to the Indies and then to Asia. His remarkable efforts earned him the title as Apostle to the Indies. Almost single-handedly, it was St Francis Xavier who introduced Christianity throughout much of Asia. He died in 1552, although his right forearm was not removed until 1614, the body part chosen because he used it to bless and baptise thousands of people. For more details on the visit see: www.liturgycentre.com.au.
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Indian night of style a hit for Gosnells By Juanita Shepherd THE SMELL of hot masala curry wafting from the school grounds and the sound of Bollywood music was enough to make any passerby think they had stumbled into India – not Gosnells – last Saturday night. More than 200 parishioners of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish gathered at St Munchin’s Catholic School hall for the ‘Discovering Culture Night’ to experience everything Indian. The event was started by parish priest Fr Dariuz Basiaga SDS to bring together the multi-cultural community of Gosnells parish. Fr Dariuz, a Pole, said he understands the importance of learning about other cultures and traditions. “When I came here I realised that Culture Night is a biblical way of saying we are brothers and sisters, that we need to understand each other to get closer to each other,” he said. Opening prayer was followed by the Indian and Australian national anthems before parishioners viewed a presentation entitled 25 reasons to go to India, which ended with the caption ‘love it or hate it you won’t forget it.’ Parishioners were then treated to a wide variety of Indian dance numbers. An Indian couple performed a Bollywood dance to the 1998 hit song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which translates as ‘something is happening in my heart’. Fifteen-year-old Rebecca Jayaprakash performed two Indian dances including the Bharatanatyam, a classical dance which has been part of the Indian performing arts culture for years. Parishioner Mersyl Edward said the night helped her sustain her identity as an Indian. “It also makes me feel proud that there is a community of Indians that share the same traditions and values as me,” she said. Perhaps the most anticipated moment was the Indian curry buffet, with many lining up for seconds; those with a sweet tooth enjoyed traditional Indian sweets. Dessert was followed by dancing, which gave people the opportunity to admire the traditional saris worn by many of the Indian parishioners. The next ‘Discovering Culture Night’ will give parishioners to experience the Irish cultures and will be held in early December.
Rebecca Jayaprakash (15) performs her second dance of the night at the Gosnells parish ‘Discovering Culture’ event.
The chefs who cooked all the food for the Indian culture night gather in the kitchen for a well-earned rest. PHOTO: SARAH MOTHERWELL
Principals’ retreat and reflect
Catholic secondary school principals from across the State gathered in late August to reflect on their work in the context of the Year of Grace. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
SECONDARY Catholic schools principals from the Kimberley, Metropolitan and the Great Southern took time out from August 22-24 to spend time with each other and reflect during the Year of Grace. “Our facilitator, Rev Dr Kevin Lenehan, gently led us through the days using the theme ‘Leading with Grace’,” said Catholic Secondary
Principals Association President, Peter Bothe. “Leadership of Catholic Schools requires an appreciation of Grace in the midst of an ever secular context”. As a result, he said, “Principals will return to their respective schools with the energy and resources to stimulate prayer and discernment among students, staff and parents”.
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Rebecca Jayaprakash dressed in a traditional Indian dance costume to perform the Bharatanatyam. PHOTO: SARAH MOTHERWELL
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THE INTERVIEW WITH DR MARTIN DRUM
With several published books to his name and a passion for ancient civilisations, Dr Martin Drum, lecturer in politics and international relations at the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle, tells The Record why he admires Julius Caesar, how he would fare in the Roman army and why he could not do without his hat on a deserted island. Q Which politician living or
dead do you admire the most and why?
skills that we are good at and the government needs to help us better utilise the skills that we already have.
A I admire politicians who are
Q If you could meet any
not afraid to challenge the status quo. I find Julius Caesar fascinating; he was a very bold man and he challenged the structure of the Roman Empire during his reign. ‘He copped it for his boldness.’ I also admire John Curtin as I am from Fremantle.
Q What advice would you give
American president who would it be and why?
A JFK
(John Fitzgerald Kennedy). I find him a fascinating individual and it was unfortunate that he was cut down in his prime and that he left an unfulfilled legacy.
to someone who wanted to enter into politics?
Q What would you say to him?
A I would tell them to “follow
A I would ask him whether the
The University of Notre Dame’s Dr Martin Drum is passionate about the classical world but not confident he would fit in well as a legionary or a centurion. On a deserted island a good book would come in handy. PHOTO: COURTESY, UNDA
A I love teaching and research-
what matters the most to you.” Everyone of us have our own strengths and something we are passionate about – it doesn’t necessarily have to be academic – so the advice I would give would be to “bring your own strengths into the political arena.”
United States of America and the world turned out the way he envisaged it would.
Q Do you think that the
Kennedy Family is romanticised or that JKF genuinely had good policies?
ing and I like being in an environment where everyone is passionate and interested in what they are doing. I also learn from my students and the ideas that they come up with which challenge my own existing ideas and assumptions.
Q Do you think religion should
A It’s some of both; the
Q What inspires you to write?
be taken into consideration when laws are being passed?
A Beliefs and values are very
important when decisions are being made and I think that a broad range of opinions of a broad range of the population needs to be taken into consideration.
Q In your opinion, what do
you think has been one of Australia’s greatest political achievements?
A Stability. Our political system
is very stable and we have a good way of naturally transferring power within the government, we are also very committed.
Q What do you think that
the Australian government needs to focus on to better our society?
A The government needs to
focus on education at all levels, not simply at university or school level. But we have all been given
Kennedys represented a new era, similar to Barak Obama and the way that he is perceived. The Kennedys were youthful amongst other things, but I also think that JFK was seeking to find ways to progress and better America.
If you have the skills and the opportunities to contribute to the people around you, you should do it; it is an obligation to contribute.
Q What political philosophy
Q How does faith help you in
A “Don’t fit a square peg into
A From a Catholic social teach-
describes you? Why?
a round hole.” I don’t fit the mould of any political philosophy. I believe that the government should be fair to everyone [and] there should not be any discrimination.
Q What are your hobbies? A I enjoy sport. I’ve retired from
AFL, but my family and I are big Carlton supporters. I also like to brew beer, which not very many people know about me - and I am a dad.
Q What is the best thing about lecturing at Notre Dame?
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A I want to make a contribution.
your day-to-day work?
Greek civilisations?
A They were capable of extraor-
dinary achievement. They really stopped to think about the world around them and they were very influential, so much so that their work is still with us even today.
Q How well do you think you
would do in the Roman Army?
A Probably not so well now, but
I would’ve been okay in my late teens and twenties. But now, even though I exercise, I wouldn’t be well suited to the Roman chums.
Q What has been the highlight of your career?
A Completing my doctoral the-
ing point of view, human dignity and the values we have should show dignity and respect towards each other. We should all value and respect each other and the people within our community.
sis. It was on the aftermath of Caesar’s death; the publication of my book and a number of community projects that I have been a part of.
Q If you could go back in time
Q What has been the worst
which Greek philosopher would you want to meet?
A Socrates. He wasn’t afraid to
challenge the status quo. He liked to debate and question and he would be very interesting to talk to.
Q What do you admire about
the ancient Roman and
moment of your career?
A Studying and researching was
difficult in my late twenties. I was unsure about what I wanted to do, as I have always studied. I suddenly felt disillusioned and did other things regarding my career paths and it took me a while to rediscover my passion.
Q What three things would you
have with you if you were stranded on a deserted island?
A I would have a good book,
probably a biography of Caesar and a hat because I get sunburned easily and I don’t have much hair. And thongs. Every time I go to Rottnest Island I take my thongs.
Q What’s your favourite political drama TV show?
A Hollow Men. Its superbly done.
Q What is the relationship tics?
between history and poli-
A Today’s politics is tomorrow’s history.
Q What are your hopes for the future?
A I don’t know where the future
will take me. I try to be openminded and I don’t like to prescribe my own future ... but I want to write more and travel through work to Greece and Italy. When I went to Africa I was really inspired by that.
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Marvin the surgical robot exercises delicate touch THE only da Vinci surgical robot in Western Australia has surpassed a milestone of performing 500 procedures. St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s surgical robot, affectionately known as “Marvin”, has called the hospital home since 2008, assisting surgeons in performing minimally invasive, radical prostatectomies and other delicate surgeries. A surgeon operates the da Vinci robot console using fingertip and footswitch controls, which gives them control over the four robotic arms while examining the operating area via a magnified, high-resolution, 3D image. Patients who are operated upon by a da Vinci robot have a quicker recovery and are less likely to suffer from surgical side affects. Urological Surgeon at St John of God Subiaco Justin Vivian routinely performs radical prostatectomies using Marvin. “Patients are recognising the benefits of robotic prostatectomies as an effective treatment option for prostate cancer diagnosis,” he said. “Robotic surgery offers a minimally invasive surgical option for patients. There are now two randomised trials showing superior recovery of potency after robotics compared to conventional laparoscopy. Continence recovery was also superior in one of the trials. This has certainly been my clinical experience.” “It is gratifying to see patients leave hospital the day after surgery, and still have early return of normal functioning.”
500 operations and counting, the surgical robot known affectionately by SJOG staff as ‘Marvin’ helps minimise recovery periods.
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Sorrento student wins Angelico Seminarians studying in Nigeria
Angelico winner Caitlin Barker-Malcolm from Sacred Heart College in Sorrento with her winning artwork entitled New Game. PHOTO: SACRED HEART COLLEGE
YEAR 12 SACRED Heart College student Caitlin Barker-Malcolm was awarded First Prize in the Angelico Art Exhibition for her art work titled “New Game” on Tuesday August 14. Writing in the college newsletter, school principal Peter Bothe said that the painting on a large canvas, “... is a piece that will provoke a thoughtful reflection on the nexus between the digital and natural world. “Caitlin has shown a technical mastery of the oil medium and demonstrated a great sensitivity to her theme. She has skilfully juxtaposed a number of incongruous elements to create a dynamic composition and a memorable image.” The main judge of the award, Dr Kirsten Hudson, an art educator from Curtin University, commented that she “kept coming back” to the painting. The quote below is a transcript of her comments. “This work was just amazing,
it has an amazing use of materials and techniques that reinforced every concept under consideration. Again this work took great restraint, shown in the execution of the work so the viewer is able to position themselves philosophically without feeling judged. “Aesthetically and conceptually evocative, this work is stunning and I recommend that all of you go and see the use of materials and the way the materials and techniques themselves reinforce the concepts under consideration.” The Angelico Award is the major prize in the Catholics Schools’ Art awards. It is named in honour of Fra Angelico, a 15th Century monk who painted all the contemplative frescos in the cells of the monks in the monastery of San Marco in Florence. The exhibition was opened by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and is housed in the foyer of 221 St Georges Tce.
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Cardinal sought the options US prelate to face chemotherapy One of the key leaders of the Church in the US, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, will undergo a chemotherapy regimen after tests revealed the presence of cancer in his right kidney. The chemotherapy treatments were due to begin on September 5. Under the regimen, Cardinal George will have two weeks of treatments followed by one week with no treatment to allow for his immune system to recover. The treatment schedule will continue for the rest of the year.
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Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan blesses the casket of Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini during his funeral Mass at the cathedral in Milan on September 3.
By Cindy Wooden ITALIAN Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, a renowned biblical scholar and former archbishop of Milan, who died on August 31 at the age of 85 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, retired as archbishop of Milan in 2002, where he was known as a strong pastor and administrator, and as a very careful, thoughtful advocate of wider discussion and dialogue on some delicate and controversial Church positions. At various times, he expressed openness to the possibility of allowing married Latin-rite priests under certain circumstances, ordaining women as deacons and allowing Communion for some divorced Catholics in subsequent marriages not approved by the Church. During a special Synod of Bishops for Europe in 1999, he made waves when he proposed a new churchwide council or assembly to unravel “doctrinal and disciplinary knots” such as the shortage of priests, the role of women, the role of laity and the discipline of marriage. His carefully worded remarks reflected his belief that the Church would benefit from a wider exercise of collegiality, or the shared responsibility of bishops for the governance of the church. The idea of a new council was not taken up formally by the synod. Following his retirement, his interests focused on biblical studies, Catholic-Jewish dialogue and praying for peace in the Middle East. In a September 2004 message to a symposium on the Holy Land and interreligious dialogue, the cardinal wrote that Christians who visit Jerusalem should suspend judgement on the political situation there and simply pray for both sides. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict had become so complicated and painful that even an expert would have trouble sorting it out, he said. In a November 2004 speech at Rome’s Gregorian University, he told Catholics they could not understand their faith unless they understood the Jewish faith practiced by Jesus and his disciples. “It is vital for the Church not only to understand the ancient covenant (between God and the Jewish people) which has endured
for centuries in order to launch a fruitful dialogue, but also to deepen our own understanding of who we are as the Church,” he said. Even in retirement, the cardinal kept up with issues of importance in the life of the Church. He was sought after for interviews and frequently published opinion pieces in Italian newspapers. After Pope Benedict eased restrictions on the celebration of the pre-Vatican II liturgy in 2007, Cardinal Martini wrote a newspaper column explaining why, even though he loved the Latin language and could even preach in Latin, he would not celebrate the old Mass. He said he admired Pope Benedict’s “benevolence” in allowing Catholics “to praise God with ancient and new forms” by permitting wider use of the 1962 form of the Mass, but his experience as a bishop had convinced him of the importance of a common liturgical prayer to express unity of belief. He also said the reformed liturgy that came out of the Second Vatican Council marked “a real step forward” in nourishing Catholics “with the word of God, offered in a much more abundant way than before,” with a much larger
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selection of Scripture readings. In a 2008 book-length interview titled Nighttime Conversations in Jerusalem, Cardinal Martini said Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical Humanae Vitae, which taught that artificial birth control was morally wrong, led many Catholics to distance themselves from the Church and from listening to and being challenged by the Catholic vision
Thousands turn out for farewell to Martini of Milan
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HE LATE Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini was a “generous and faithful pastor of the Church,” who not only studied the Bible, “but loved it intensely and made it the light of his life,” Pope Benedict XVI said. In a message read at Cardinal Martini’s funeral on September 3 in Milan, where the cardinal had served as archbishop from 19792002, the Pope said the Jesuit cardinal’s love of Scripture enabled him “to teach believers and those searching for truth that God’s word is the only word worthy of being listened to, accepted and followed.” Cardinal Martini’s body was transferred to the city’s cathedral on September 1 after his death on August 31 where, according to the Archdiocese of Milan, 200,000 peo-
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops expressed disappointment over Parliament’s approval during first reading of a bill that would legalise same-sex marriage. The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill passed, 80-40, on August 29; observers consider its final approval a formality. Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, president of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, said the Catholic Church affirms love, fidelity and commitment in all relationships, “but believes that marriage should be defined as being between a man and a woman. To propose any alternative definition will have implications in law, and in society, but also for education and the family structure which, throughout history, has been seen as the fundamental unit in every society.”
ple filed past his body to pay their respects. Pope Benedict’s message to mourners, read at the funeral by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, praised Cardinal Martini’s “great openness” and willingness to engage in dialogue with everyone, to explain the reasons for his faith and hope. Cardinal Martini’s funeral followed the Ambrosian rite, a liturgical tradition particular to Milan. Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan presided and Jesuit Father Adolfo Nicolas, superior general of the Jesuits, was among the concelebrants. The archdiocese said 6,000 people filled the cathedral for the Mass, while another 15,000 watched on big screens placed in the square outside the church. - CNS
of human sexuality. While not specifically addressing the morality of contraception, the cardinal said the church needed to take a more pastoral approach. “The Church should always treat questions of sexuality and the family in such a way that a leading and decisive role is up to the responsibility of the person who loves,” he said. Born in Orbassano, near Turin, Italy, Feb. 15, 1927, Carlo Maria Martini entered the Society of Jesus in 1944, was ordained a priest in 1952, and took his final vows as a Jesuit in 1962. The cardinal, a biblical scholar, never held a parish post. With doctorates in theology and biblical studies, he was a seminary professor in Chieri, Italy, 19581961; professor and later rector of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, 1969-1978; and rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University from July 1978 until his December 1979 appointment to Milan. After his retirement in 2002, he moved to Jerusalem and purchased a burial plot there but returned to Milan after his health worsened in 2008. He died in a Jesuit retirement home near Milan, surrounded by his Jesuit confreres and members of his family. When he was named archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Martini was the first Jesuit in 35 years to head an Italian archdiocese. Pope John Paul II ordained him an archbishop in 1980 and named him a cardinal in 1983. - CNS
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Lebanon from September 14-16 – assuming spillover from the civil war in neighbouring Syria doesn’t force a last-minute cancellation. In Lebanon he will deliver his document of reflections on the 2010 special Synod of Bishops, which was dedicated to Christians in the Middle East. At that gathering, bishops spoke out on a range of issues that included the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, dialogue with Islam and Judaism, and the emigration of Christians driven by persecution, military conflict and economic hardship. The Pope will also addresse Lebanon’s political, religious and cultural leaders in the presidential palace on September 15. - CNS
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Pretoria clergy sound the alarm on violence By Bronwen Dachs SIX PRETORIA-based priests and a doctor expressed concern that violence is becoming commonplace in South Africa and urged a campaign to re-emphasise the sanctity of human life. “We can no longer hide behind our violent past, however true that may have been,” they said, noting that until South Africa’s first multiracial election in 1994, “most of the deaths of black people were linked to resistance against apartheid rule, yet today the violence happens in a country that has the best constitution in the world.” Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa, former member of Parliament and mayor of Tshwane who now heads South Africa’s Moral Regeneration Movement, was among the signers. In an August 23 statement, the priests warned that the violence at a platinum mine in Marikana captured the country’s imagination because of its magnitude. At the Marikana mine, 34 people died and 78 were injured on August 16 when police opened fire on striking miners who, armed with machetes and homemade spears, were gathered on a rocky outcrop at the mine. Another 10 people, including two policemen, had already been killed in violence at the mine since the start of an illegal strike a week earlier. “It is remarkable to note the manner in which the public sector and organs of civil society have spontaneously responded to the Marikana saga,” the Pretoria group said, noting that this shows that “good will could once again restore the greatness of our country.” The government “has admitted that unemployment, especially among the youth, is a huge problem,” the statement said, noting that linked to this “is the worsening social distance between the government and the masses of people.” At the same time, religious leaders in South Africa’s Western Cape province warned that rampant corruption fuels violence in the country. “With half the population living in poverty and millions still without jobs, housing, electricity, adequate sanitation and medical care, the human cost of corruption is widely felt,” said an August 22 statement by the Western Cape Religious Leaders’ Forum, including Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town, president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The “sound moral and ethical standards found in our constitution are being compromised and abused,” they said, noting that “the corrupt pursuit of money and power is threatening our democracy and robbing the poor of their basic needs and opportunities.” The leaders said the poor communities they serve have told them how corruption fuels their frustrations. “We heard of the ways in which our common rules are unevenly applied and of shameful levels of service delivery due to incompetence and misuse of public resources,” they said. Among its effects, corruption “causes communities to lose faith in the democratic system and leads some to violence (burning schools, clinics, libraries), which only compounds their suffering and delays service delivery,” the leaders said. - CNS
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‘Blasphemy’ girl freed on bail THE PAKISTANI Christian girl accused of blasphemy was granted bail on September 7 after three weeks in police custody. The judge, who ordered the girl’s release on a bail of about US $5,282, said there was insufficient evidence to justify continuing to hold Rimsha Masih in jail. However, the case against her was not dismissed. Investigations continue both into accusations that Rimsha burned pages of the Quran – a violation of Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy laws – as well as into the actions of Khalid Jadoon Chishti, a Muslim cleric, who was taken into police custody on September 2 after being accused of planting the pages of the Quran
and burned pieces of paper in the girl’s bag. Rimsha had been in police custody since August 18. Her parents said she is 11 years old and has Down syndrome; a court appointed physician reported she was about 14 and is developmentally delayed. Peter Jacob, executive secretary of the Pakistani bishops’ National Commission for Justice and Peace, told Vatican Radio the bail was high for Pakistan and certainly beyond the means of Rimsha’s family, but donations were expected to cover it. The girl was released on September 9. Granting bail was “not a charitable gesture” on the part of the court, he said, and the simple fact that
“for three weeks a child was kept in custody” raised questions about the Pakistani justice system. However, he said, the case has led to more calls, including from mainstream Muslim clerics and scholars, to at least add “safeguards against the abuse of the blasphemy laws.” “It’s a big achievement and will boost public trust in the judiciary of this country. This is the first time a false accuser has been arrested. We thank clerics, media and the nation for supporting the cause,” her lawyer Tahir Naveed Chaudhry said after the court hearing. However, the central executive committee member of the All Pakistan Minority Alliance, a Christian political party, said there
were still fears for Rimsha’s safety. “An accused usually leaves the city after being charged with such serious allegations (especially ones) which deal with religious sentiments,” he said. “Even judges and lawyers face threats. Likewise we shall move the family to a safe location.” Church leaders and human rights organisations have long said Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy law has been abused to persecute Christians and even to settle personal disputes. The case has sparked international condemnation of a country whose anti-blasphemy laws remain among the strictest in the world. Those found guilty can be sentenced to death. - CNS
Police escort blindfolded Muslim cleric Khalid Jadoon Chishti as he is taken into court in Islamabad on September 2. Pakistani authorities arrested the imam on suspicion of framing Rimsha Masih, a Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy. PHOTO: FAISAL MAHMOOD, REUTERS, CNS
Conference gets the low-down on evil By Elisabeth Deffner IN ADDITION to the usual teen and children’s programs and the expected selection of workshops on such topics as the power of God and healing relationships, the 41st annual Catholic Renewal Convention sponsored by Southern California Renewal Communities offered a look into the reality of evil in the world today. But the conference workshops focusing on exorcism and deliverance ministry were a far cry from the sensationalistic Hollywood versions of exorcism that have hit the silver screen recently. “It’s not all about high drama,” said Father Gary Thomas, exorcist for the Diocese of San Jose and the subject of the book (and film of the same name) The Rite. “The sense of the horrific is not at the heart of exorcism; healing is at the heart of exorcism,” he said. The August 31-September 2 gathering at the Anaheim Convention Centre drew thousands from around the world. The conference featured two tracks on exorcism – general and pastoral. Father Thomas – also the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Saratoga,
California – said 80 per cent of the people he meets with to discern whether they have a demonic attachment are survivors of sexual abuse by parents, siblings, extended family or neighbours. He also said the vast majority of the people who come to see him are struggling with mental health challenges, not demonic influence. “Most,” he reiterated. “But not all.” Discernment is, perhaps, the most time-consuming responsibility of an exorcist. Speaker after speaker explained that potential natural causes for various issues must be ruled out before preternatural causes can be seriously considered. Father Jose Antonio Fortea, an exorcist from the Archdiocese of Madrid and author of Interview With an Exorcist, said that after undergoing intense discernment, “I am sure when I say to someone, ‘You are possessed.’ “In some cases,” he added, “I am not sure when I say, ‘You are not possessed.’” He values the input of the team he works with, and also assists the person to connect with another
exorcist for a sort of spiritual second opinion. After all, the priest said, people can make errors. Why the sudden interest in exorcism? Convention speakers said anyone who believes that the interest in exorcism, or the need for it, is new has simply not been paying attention. After all, the Old Testament makes reference to the casting out of demons. And in the New
He said 80 per cent of those he sees with a demonic attachment are survivors of sexual abuse by family or neighbours. Testament, Jesus held two primary roles in his public ministry: teacher and healer. As a healer, he not only restored sight and raised the dead, but also cast out demons. For centuries, the Church and society accepted the need for exorcism. Exorcist was even a minor
order. In recent decades, however, the idea of exorcism has fallen out of favour, with many saying they don’t believe in Satan or hell. But in 2004, Pope John Paul II called on each diocese across the world to appoint an exorcist. Not all dioceses have yet complied. Though there are nearly 200 dioceses in the US, for instance, there are fewer than 70 known exorcists among them. Though there are still plenty who dismiss the idea of the devil and demonic attachment, “It’s real,” said Father Jeffrey Grob, exorcist for the Archdiocese of Chicago. “What makes it cunning by the evil one is the air of unreality. ‘Come on – it’s 2012! You’re going to worship Satan? He doesn’t even exist!’” The workshops also included the exorcist for the Diocese of Oakland and the retired exorcist for the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas. Besides other clergy, the workshops drew laypeople, many of whom are involved in prayer groups and deliverance ministries, helping free people from demonic affliction. While only clergy can be exorcists, laypeople can offer certain prayers of deliverance. - CNS
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Papal imprint: Benedict’s teachings By Carol Glatz POPE BENEDICT XVI, in his eighth year as pontiff, is making his mark on a new generation of future priests, who have embraced many of his ideas and priorities. For Danny Pabon, a seminarian from the Archdiocese of Newark, who just began studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, reading Pope Benedict’s Many young seminarians are now influenced by Pope Benedict XVI, including these five new students pictured at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on September 5. From left are: Stephen Gadberry, Danny Pabon, Nathan Ricci, Timothy Ahn and Michael Hendershott. PHOTO: PAUL HARING, CNS
account of the meaning of Jesus’ life and teachings was a turning point in the process of his discernment of a vocation, revealing for him “that this is the Jesus of Nazareth I want to follow.” Even before he became a Catholic in 2009, Timothy Ahn said he already saw Pope Benedict “as a great theologian” who “diagnosed the problems of the world.” Ahn is now a seminarian at the NAC. Nathan Ricci, who comes to the college from the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, said he especially admired Pope Benedict’s courage in promoting Catholic teaching in a world where many “want to ignore the faith.” Such influence is not surprising, said the college’s rector, Mgr James Checchio, because Pope Benedict “is very rich in his writings about
Slave’s drawing created biggest Latin gathering
A boy participates in a procession to commemorate Peru’s most revered Catholic icon, “Lord of the Miracles,” in Lima on September 2. The procession, which draws the largest gathering of believers on the continent, can be traced to the colonial era in which an Angolan slave drew the image of a black Jesus on the walls of a hut in the plantation of Pachacamila. PHOTO: ENRIUE CASTRO-MENDIVIL, REUTERS, CNS
faith and the priesthood and speaks very endearingly to priests.” Men discerning a vocation “pick that up” right away, he said. The college has been “at capacity” for the last two years with 232 seminarians, Mgr Checchio said, up from 150 men when he became rector in 2005. That reflects a national trend in US Catholic seminary enrolment, which last year saw its highest numbers in almost a quarter century. Mgr Checchio said the North American College’s current enrolment is marked by diversity and enthusiasm that reflect “the vitality of our Church and our country.” Stephen Gadberry of the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, said it wasn’t until he served in the Air Force that he felt called to the priesthood, and he credits the POLAND
Solidarity rejects Romney references POLAND’S Solidarity trade union criticised US Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney for using images of the country and Blessed John Paul II in his campaign. “Every election campaigner uses various methods and devices,” said Marek Lewandowski, the union spokesman. “But in exploiting pictures of the pope, Mr Romney is clearly going against the Church’s social principles. Voters should see the huge contrast between what John Paul II taught and the kind of business practices Romney engages in.” An August TV ad for Romney said President Barack Obama had declared “war on religion.” In a September 4 CNS interview, Lewandowski said the US’s 15 million ethnic Poles were “wise voters” and would know whether Romney’s “espousal of Christian values” reflected his record. “I don’t think he should be appealing to John Paul II,” Lewandowski added. “It’s up to Americans to decide whether his religious declarations and identification with the Polish pope fit what he’s done up to now.” Romney visited Poland from July 30-31 at the invitation of former Polish President Lech Walesa, who was quoted by CNN and other media as wishing the Republican candidate success. Romney’s TV ad, titled “Be not afraid,” showed him warmly greeted on July 30 by Walesa and invoking Blessed John Paul in a speech at Warsaw University. Walesa’s spokesman, Zdzislaw Wojcik, told CNS on September 4 the former Solidarity leader had invited Romney to Poland before he became the Republican nominee and had not “given support directly” to his campaign. - CNS
Misreading of Vatican II led to collapse in Marian By Carol Glatz DEVOTION to Mary “collapsed” in some parts of the United States after the Second Vatican Council even though the council fathers had upheld her critical place within the Catholic faith, said a leading American expert in Marian studies. The council’s decision to integrate a draft text on Mary into a larger dogmatic text – Lumen Gentium – rather than publish it as a separate document – sent an unintended message to the rest of the Church, Holy Cross Father James Phalan, president of the Mariological Society of America, said in a presentation at an academic conference in Rome. Even though bishops felt
Mariology, like the Church as a whole, needed to be renewed in light of tradition, liturgy and the Bible, later an “overly rationalist” historical approach reduced the role of the Holy Spirit and marginalised most forms of devotion, Father Phalan said. Worsening the problem, he said, was the timing: post-Vatican II coincided with the upheaval of the 1970s when religious traditions and beliefs were being intensely questioned or completely dismissed by society. Marian devotion “was caught up in this confusion” and there was a drop-off in practice and study, he said. “The apparent change in emphasis on the Blessed Virgin contrib-
uted to a full-scale collapse of Mariology that has had very notable effects on the life of the Church,” he said in his talk on Mary and the Second Vatican Council. Father Phalan, who is also director of Family Rosary International, was one of the scholars, experts and theologians speaking at the 23rd Mariological Marian International Congress held in Rome from September 4-9. In light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, the talks focused on Mariology since the Second Vatican Council: Reception, Results and Perspectives. More than 300 people from 37 countries attended the meeting, which was sponsored by the Pontifical Marian
International Academy. The council fathers had drawn up what Father Phalan called “the most complete and conclusive doctrinal statement about the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written” and made it the final chapter of the 1964 Dogmatic
Worsening the problem was the timing - it was the 1970s. Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium). Its placement within a document about the Church as the body of Christ underlines the council fathers’ vision of Mary “in relation to Christ and the Church,” not as
someone separate or independent of Christ and the Church, he said. “The council fathers wanted us to see Mary as identified with the Church,” a notion Pope Benedict XVI has often repeated, saying that Mary, as a personification of the Church, should be appreciated and imitated in her contemplative and personal relationship with Christ, Father Phalan said. Cardinal Angelo Amato, president of the congress and prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, said Vatican II was a “momentous watershed moment for Marian discourse” – steering it away from “every undeserved doctrinal and devotional exaggeration,” which would put Mary on equal ground with the Lord. Rather, it upheld her
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are leaving a mark on future priests “great priests” whom he knew as military chaplains for crucial help with his discernment. Like his military service, Gadberry’s work on his family’s farm in Arkansas taught him about discipline, setting goals, persevering and appreciating the fruits of labour, he said. “I’m a simple guy,” he added. “I’m not scared to work so hopefully that’ll be a good service, going into the vineyard with hands ready to be put to work and feet ready to walk the journey.” For evidence that simple and humble people can accomplish great things, Ahn said he looks to the example of St John Vianney. The seminarian said he tries to model his life after the 19th-century parish priest, whom Pope Benedict put in the spotlight when he declared him patron of the world’s clergy during
the 2009-2010 Year for Priests. The pope called that jubilee year to help purify the priesthood after a decade when the sins of sex abusers had sullied the clergy’s public image and morale. He also presented the French saint as a model of the fight
The big challenge today is counteracting despair, said Ahn. against indifference and secularism, one soul at a time. Mgr Checchio said that seminarians today are acutely aware of the challenges the Church faces, especially the problem of secularism. “They really want to help with the work of the new evangelisation,” the rector said. The young
seminarians arrived in Rome just in time for October’s world Synod of Bishops on the new evangelisation, a project aimed particularly at revitalising the Church in an increasingly secular West. Ricci said he believes the way to change hearts is to care for people “in a way that transforms.” Because not everyone goes to Mass, he said, priests will need to “go door-todoor” and find new ways of reproposing the Gospel. For Pabon, the separation of Church and culture in the United States is not something he is used to from his native Colombia, where public policies and social mores are often inspired by Christian doctrine. Because faith has become so divorced from much of US culture, he said, it will be important to promote the teachings of the Church,
especially when they bear on the burning issues of the day. Ahn, who studied to become a Presbyterian minister before becoming a Catholic, said the Church’s biggest challenge today is counteracting the despair toward life and hopelessness stemming from the belief that “we can’t know or attain anything higher than the mundane and the carnal.” Michael Hendershott, a seminarian from the Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee, said it was his exposure to the traditional Latin Mass, which his parish started to offer in 2005, “that really showed me, really clarified in my mind the idea of the priest as a man ordained to offer sacrifice for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.” Though the seminarians at the NAC were born after the reform
of the Roman liturgy, “quite a few” of them are familiar with the celebration of the 1962 Roman Missal, Mgr Checchio said. Some want to study the Tridentine Mass “to be prepared if they are asked to celebrate it,” he said, but also because “they say it helps them understand the ordinary Roman rite.” Mgr Checchio said it’s auspicious for his new group of seminarians that this academic year will coincide with the Year of Faith, which Pope Benedict has called to begin on October 11. Pope Benedict is helping define what it means to be a priest, the rector said, by putting new emphasis on faith. The pope is teaching them that “it’s not enough to just be a priest, you have to be first and foremost a believer.” - CNS
Vandals burn door and graffiti monastery VANDALS burned the door of a Trappist monastery outside Jerusalem and spray-painted a wall with the names of illegal Israeli outposts, one of which had been evacuated two days earlier. In addition to the names of the outposts – Jewish enclaves not approved by the Israeli government – the vandals scrawled slogans against Christianity including “Jesus is a monkey” on the walls on the Latrun monastery, best known for its contemplative monks and wine-making. The monastery, about 32 kilometres west of Jerusalem, sits on a hill overlooking the road linking Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Trappist Father Louis Wehbee, who is responsible for the formation of novices at the monastery, said a monk heard a noise outside early on September 4 and went to investigate. He found the wooden door in flames and alerted the other monks. He was able to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher. “We were very surprised and can’t understand why this has happened,” Father Wehbee told Catholic News Service in a phone interview. “Never in our 122-year history here has something like this happened to us. We are opened to all people, we have good relations with everybody. What makes us sad is the graffiti which they wrote against our faith. If there are political tensions, why are they taking it out
A monk stands next to graffiti sprayed on a wall at the entrance to the vandalised Trappist monastery outside Jerusalem on September 4. PHOTO: BAZ RATNER, REUTERS
against our religion?” A day earlier, Israel authorities had evacuated residents from an unauthorised Jewish enclave in Migron, West Bank. Migron was one of the names spray painted on the wall. Police said they had been preparing for such a so-called “price tag” attack against a Palestinian or Muslim target, which has been the
recent modus operandi of a group of extremists following an outpost evacuation or other government action that they oppose. Acting Jerusalem District Police Commander Meni Yitzhaki, who visited the monastery on September 4, said he had appointed a special investigator to look into the incident.
Father Wehbee said monastery residents trusted the authorities would do their best to catch the culprits, although they have yet to catch those who carried out a similar attack on a Greek Orthodox monastery in Jerusalem last February. “We do not want revenge,” he said. “We hope the criminals will
be punished in a way which will educate them and not just put them in jail until they get out to do this again. We want the person to change.” “These were a minority of extremists,” said Father Wehbee. “Most Israelis are good people, but they are not powerful. The minority have the strength.” - CNS
studies and devotion to Mother of God: expert unique, yet human role in God’s plan of salvation; she is “the living vessel who, in receiving, transmits the salvation of Christ,” he said. The Church teaches that salvation only comes from God in Jesus Christ, he said, but the human being must still be open and receptive to that grace. Any sense of Mary being “co-redeemer” must be understood as cooperating “with,” not being “equal to” Jesus, because God the Father generates salvation and Mary, the mother, is the recipient of that gift. “This is the theological reason to affirm the reality of Mary and the ‘Marian principle’ in the Church,” the Italian cardinal said. While popular piety may have suffered in some parts of the West,
Cardinal Amato said Popes Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict did much to enrich and invigorate Marian reflection and tradition. Pope Benedict has promoted attachment to Mary as a way for the faithful to draw closer to Christ. While Catholics must not exaggerate or over-sentimentalise her role, he told pilgrims at the Mariazell shrine in Austria in 2007, Mary “is a creature of courage and of obedience ... an example to which every Christian – man and woman – can and should look”. In light of the upcoming Year of Faith and the call for new evangelisation, Mary can again play a critical role, Father Phalan said. “She was the first evangelist,” showing Jesus to the world, start-
ing with the shepherds and wise men. And she is a model for all Christians in understanding what faith is and how to accept and participate in salvation, he said. Given the troubled world of today, he said, “the love and mercy of God that flow through Mary” must be “even more present as part of evangelisation today.” - CNS Editor: A CNS video interview with Father Phalan can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6txRzhvvPg. Father James Phalan, right, says devotion to Mary “collapsed” in some parts of the US after Vatican II even though council participants upheld her critical place within the Catholic faith. PHOTO: PAUL HARING, CNS
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Breaking through: the new book featuring contributions from nine Catholic women whose own stories, choices and views on life go against the tide of an increasingly secular culture and the increasingly antifamily and anti-life policies imposed by government and bureaucracies.
It's been one of the most controversial moves in US politics for years. A White House policy that came into effect in August requires faithbased institutions, along with other employers, to provide health insurance for their employees that fully covers contraception, sterilisation and drugs that can act as abortifacients. Vigorous Catholic opposition led to claims there is a “war on women” and that no Catholic women were standing up for the Church’s demands for religious freedom in this matter. This provoked law professor Helen Alvaré (pictured) and lawyer Kim Daniels to launch an open letter inviting women to sign up and speak for themselves. Some 33,000 women have signed it. Now, in a new book, Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves, nine women write about their experience of living up to the demands of their faith freely and with joy. The following article is excerpted from “Fear of Children”, Dr Alvaré’s opening essay.
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VEN when I was a fairly young child myself, I wondered how people could stand having children. Over the years from childhood to young adulthood, though my repugnance underwent several mutations, it remained essentially fixed. At first, it stemmed from a fundamental pessimism about life in this world, a consciousness that life is hard for human beings. This was undoubtedly related to the difficulties my nearest-in-age and disabled sister suffered while we were children together. These made me wonder why people would bring innocent beings into the world to suffer its regular disappointments and worse. Child-rearing also seemed a truly high-wire business: so much could go wrong. Why risk it? Only slightly later, as an adolescent and young adult under feminist influence, I began to question why adults, women in particular – with the whole world potentially at their feet – would forego the opportunity to do really interesting things in order, for example, to hang out at the pool every day in the summer, or to cook and clean up after meals, day in and day out. I was pretty well known in my extended family and among my friends for my distaste for the whole business of parenting. I once “famously” told my Mother (after discovering some of her impressive college accomplishments) that she “could have been something.” Today, however, I stand before you a woman convinced that children made me, in the sense of rendering me the half-way decent
person I can claim to be. I also know that without them, I would be bored to tears by life in this world. They make me laugh every day and give me 100 reasons to be interested in the goings-on in the world around me. Enter the Revolution It is hard to overstate how completely – culturally speaking – my adolescence and early adulthood corresponded with an extremely active phase of American feminism. Ms. Magazine was launched in 1971. The US Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 (although it ultimately failed to be ratified by enough states). Legislation and judicial opinions issued under the banner of “women’s equality” and concerning education, abortion, marital rape, access to credit and employment, and so on cascaded onto the scene throughout the 1970s. The “sexual revolution” was in full swing, promising to alter women’s sexual lives and social norms so that these corresponded with the so-called male norm. This claimed norm? Nonmarital sex with no commitment, no shame and definitely no babies. Despite my parents’ best efforts to keep the revolution out of our traditional Catholic home, it walked right in. Every week when I picked up Time Magazine, loose pages fell onto the floor because my mother had ripped out their opposite sides for their crime of reporting on the aforesaid sexual revolution. Of course, I just read the excised pages at the local library. Their message was clear: motherhood was a waste
of time, economically worthless, socially disvalued, and particularly so by comparison with the many other paths opening up for women. I felt personally challenged: these were paths that only men had previously taken, paths that paid real money. For self-worth, for income, for excitement, and for real equality there was nothing like the workplace. That’s where the thenreigning gender was, and it was an important source of their power. That’s where I should go too. Soooo, I attended college at a place relatively recently opened to women. Its athletic programs and
I loved this baby and saw new and amazing things about this man who had previously been only my husband. student activity funding reflected this perfectly. Funding was skewed toward men’s social groups and men’s athletics. I protested (unsuccessfully) the expenditures for new astro-turf for the football field, and petitioned (successfully) to equalise the funding as between my women’s singing group and the men’s. Simultaneously I began to reflect, both during college, and thereafter at law school, that it made no earthly sense to be investing so much in building up my—or any woman’s— human capital, and then to abandon it or give it away by failing to exploit it in the workplace.
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I now understand my previous thinking about children as my giving in to the temptation to refuse the basic human vocation to love. Bam. I've said it.
Now at this point, some readers are shaking their heads over my gullibility, my wholesale swallowing of the feminist propositions of the late 20th century. I won’t justify it, but there are explanations. Of course I could have instead learned to appreciate the example shown by my loving parents and my large extended family. My parents cared for us, particularly for my disabled sister, and for our frail elderly grandmother who lived with us until her death. I could have rejected the materialism inherent in a careerist world view. But the loudest voices in the world were urging women to look elsewhere. It did not really occur to parents in those days, or even to the religious sisters who taught at my high school, to have an extended conversation with a young woman about the goods of marriage and family, or the possibility of making contributions to the world via work both inside and outside the home. It was all too new. Concepts like “balancing,” “flex time,” “sequencing,” “job sharing,” “maternity leave,” and “family friendly employer” hadn’t yet been invented. All I could see was that a girl who did well in school and was living in an economy where all things were opening up to women, could choose the path marked “excitement,” and “success,” versus the one labelled “stay home and have kids.” A Growing Intuition Considering all of this, what are the circumstances that led me to children nevertheless? It seems
appropriate at this moment to stop and thank God for this thing people often call women’s biological clock. In my own case, I could hear it going off even though nothing in my conscious brain had deduced that “it’s time” to have children. I didn’t suddenly change my response to babies. Today, I have a bad case of “aww, look at that beautiful baby,” but no such condition affected me before I had children. Even now, I have trouble putting words to the transformation. Part of it was a growing consciousness that my husband and I were living for ourselves alone – and in a happy marriage this feels quite similar to living for oneself. Staring down the years together, it seemed problematic to envision ourselves simply continuing to do nothing but entertain ourselves and our friends, and feather our nest, even if we were also engaging in volunteer work at times – he regularly donating platelets to a boy with leukemia, and me hanging out at a nursing home near our apartment, with a woman who had no family. There just grew in me a sense that there must be “more” to life, something at that moment closed to my understanding. It also occurred to me that I did not aspire to be like some married people I had met who seemed “allergic” to children. With almost no exceptions, I did not admire their lives. This gave me pause. There was also developing in my head the notion that while I knew this man, my husband, well and for years even before we began dating,
I wasn’t fully his partner. We lived beside one another beautifully, but still we did not seem integrated enough. It was as if there was something missing in my belonging to him and him to me. I began to think that this might change in the presence of a child who was ours. That this would be a qualitatively different kind of togetherness as distinguished from all of the other things we did together—talk, entertain, read, visit families, commute, shop, and so on. It was that basic an intuition. There was also this: the Catholic Church seemed always to be going on about how great a gift children are, referring to them using expressions like the “crown” or “summit” of marriage. All my life, I had been very much a “daughter of the Church”, convinced in my mind, and attempting to put into practice in my life, that no one had a better account than she did of the world, and of how people ought to live in it, alone and together. This conviction remained true despite my coming into regular contact with people who disagreed with this conclusion, sometimes vehemently. I therefore decided to grant the Church deference and even credence on its point about children. She was wiser and kinder than me, so perhaps I should take a fly. I wish I could tell you the transition was easy, that once I had opened my heart and my mind to children all went well. But instead it was pretty darn awful. My pregnancies either ended in miscarriage
(more than a few) or were very easy. But the first attempt at parenting was hard, very hard. We struggled with breastfeeding every day for months. I loved my new baby, and saw new and amazing things in this man who had previously been only my husband but was now also somebody’s father. I saw new capabilities in myself too. Still, it would not be accurate to say that I thought of myself in “maternal” terms. Rather, I was still a woman who did X and Y and Z, but who was also taking care of a baby girl. This was a very demanding job, but not yet a vocation. Not long after, and without knowing why, my husband and I concluded that, of course, we would not want this child to be an only child. We had no blessed idea why. (In fact the more I review this period of my life, it’s clear that some mind better than my own was in fact guiding my thoughts and actions about parenting.) It wasn’t as if I suffered rose-colored reflections on my life as one of five siblings, or received sage advice from prior generations about the beauties of siblings. I didn’t even make the utilitarian calculations about the usefulness of having one child to distract the other, or the good of having more children to take care of us in old age. The most I can say is that we felt called to have a bigger community. To have more “life” going on around us. And I wanted to join again in such a partnership with the man I loved. Of course the next child was an easier adjustment.
But what I remember most is the moment when he was just six or seven weeks old, and it occurred to me that I was officially open for more children in a very, very positive way. That I didn’t want to “count” or calculate anymore—I just wanted a family community with more life in it, whatever we could reasonably manage. Why did this happen? Surely I was a more relaxed parent, thank God. This allowed me to see my baby boy as he was, and not any longer to see only my own incompetence as a parental unit. But sure-
Without missing a beat he said "Well we've always wanted another girl". I said "Let's not worry. Let's just grandparent this baby." ly there was something else, some new openness to life that had been gifted to me. Thus my third born child, and others later conceived, but lost to miscarriages. In particular, I won’t forget my being pregnant at age 45 (veeeery close to 46 if you must know) when I told my husband the news and he replied without missing a beat, “Well, we’ve always wanted another girl.” And I responded “Let’s just grandparent this baby. Let’s just decide not to worry at all about anything,” although I was fairly sure
that at that age, the child would be born with at least some disability. How times had changed. Accepting the Gift So what do I understand now, almost 20 years into this journey? Not a whole lot, but a few things. I understand first that practically speaking, living for myself—or as a couple living for ourselves—would be a terrible temptation toward materialism, ego, and selfishness. Self-giving to a sacrificial extent is just more likely to happen when it’s in your face, in your house, where you get relentless opportunities to rise above your own self-interest, your own weaknesses, and to take care of others for decades, not hours. I also understand how intensely bored my husband and I would be without all that children have opened us to. And I say this as a person who has been very lucky to have a job that involves constant reading, writing, speaking, and traveling a good chunk of the world to some legendarily cool places: Paris, Sydney, Alaska and Cuba, to name just a few. Yet I can still conclude that watching another person develop, and listening to how children react to the world around them, and having the chance to watch them choose to be unselfish, or even generous, and reach out for a relationship with God, is the coolest thing. At a certain point, I remember saying to myself while traipsing around yet another beautiful European capital for work: I would so rather be home with my husband and kids. I now understand
my prior thinking about children as my giving in to the temptation to refuse the basic human vocation to love. Bam. I’ve said it. I was resisting that whole finding-oneself-inlosing-oneself way of life that the last two popes in particular are always talking about. I didn’t want to experience the trials associated with the Christian way of life: selfgift, for as long a time as parenting takes. Have children made me truly “good?” Only God can say, but I am sure that I am thereby at least better than I would otherwise have been. Finally, whereas before I had been convinced that having children would prevent me from using the years of learning and experience I had amassed at school and at work (where would I find the time?), I have come to see that I have good things to share in large part because of the ability to love that children have provoked in me. St Thomas Aquinas was right, "Lord when I preach the love of truth, never let me forget the truth of love.” How does this work? In practical terms, of course, one discovers that she can get off the couch at 11 pm to pick up a child somewhere, simply because that child needs a ride. One learns that she has the fortitude to pick up an extra job in order to pay for braces or a school trip. Maybe most importantly, however, one learns how to communicate with other people, once you begin to see them as other people’s children. - www.mercatornet.com
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One of the outstanding features of St Mary’s Cathedral is its major pipe organ, usually referred to as ‘the Dodd organ.’ Cathedral music director Jacinta Jakovcevic reflects on the difference its installation in 1910 made to the musical culture of Perth – religious and secular – at the time.
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he mighty Dodd Organ in St Mary’s Cathedral at Victoria Square in the heart of Perth’s central business district was built in 1910 by J E Dodd, just 81 years after the establishment of the Swan River Colony in 1829. From its establishment until the Goldrush of the 1890s, Perth’s population grew slowly. But the sudden influx of those attracted by the possibilities of wealth saw the population of Perth grow in spectacular fashion, quadrupling between 1891 and 1901 to just over 27,000 people. By 1915 the figure was over 120,000 and Perth was transformed, a process which was also accompanied by developments in infrastructure, transport and the establishment of the state’s first university, the University of Western Australia. The number of pipe organs in the City of Perth prior to 1890 was only three, but as more churches and theatres were built this number more than doubled by 1908. Subsequently, pipe organs were built in many areas of Perth. Prior to 1908, most of these were imported and built by notable English builders, among them Bishop and Son (Wesley Church, 1875) and Hill and Son (St George’s Cathedral, 1875). One local builder, Robert Cecil Clifton, also built two city instruments - one for his own residence and one for St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (in St George’s Tce). It would appear that all these instruments were generally of a romantic style and were of small to medium size. One article in the press of the day mentioned that 12 years earlier in 1898 the organs of Perth were “in a parlous state.” It continued by adding that J.E. Dodd was “the magician who has worked this change.” Josiah Eustace Dodd was born in Richmond, Victoria, in 1856 and trained by the legendary George Fincham. Dodd was one of a number of apprentices trained by Fincham who became succesful Australian builders in their own right. These included Arthur Hobday (the builder of the Chancel Organ in St Mary’s) Frederick Taylor and J.W. Slatterie. Dodd began working with Fincham at the age of 13 as an apprentice and at the age of 25 Fincham appointed him manager of the Adelaide branch of his firm. However, the onset of a recession resulted in a decline in business and only ten organs
were produced from the Adelaide branch. Due to this, Fincham sold the branch to Dodd in 1894. Dodd then re-opened it as his own firm; ‘J.E. Dodd’, establishing the beginnings of one of the most successful organ building firms in Australia and one of the first to be able to call itself truly ‘Australian’. By 1903, Dodd had already built 16 organs in South Australia and re-built and enlarged many others. With the growing population and economic prosperity of the rapidly expanding City of Perth he saw an opportunity to expand his business particularly since, apart from Robert Cecil Clifton, there were no other local organ-builders at work in Perth. Dodd’s first commission in Perth was the rebuilding of the Hill organ in St George’s Cathedral in 1903. By then, the instrument was almost 30 years old and appears to have been of relatively modest proportions. Dodd’s rebuild involved extensive additions, including a Phonon Diapason: the only one in Perth at the time. Dodd’s work on this project was highly successful and brought him to the attention of the wider Perth community. Later that
Dodd’s work on the project was highly successful, bringing him to the notice of the wider community. year he opened a branch of his firm in Hay Street. Soon after, he was awarded several other commissions: the building of a new organ for St Matthew’s Church in Guildford (1905), St Brigid’s Catholic Church in West Perth (1906) and a new organ for Wesley Church in Perth in 1907 (completed in 1908). This was then the largest organ in Perth and proved to be a very successful project. In addition to organ building and maintenance, Dodd also continued with the tuning of pianos. The excellent quality of his work earned him a reputation as a first rate organ builder and technician. This great success of his work eventually secured him another important commission: that of building a new organ for Perth’s Catholic Cathedral. In 1908, St Mary‘s Cathedral was the only city church not to have a pipe organ – this may,
Children, ladies and gentlemen watch the cattle at the Royal Perth Show in 1910, below, at approximately the same time the Dodd Pipe organ was installed in St Mary’s Cathedral. When the expanded but incomplete cathedral was re-opened in 1930, above, the Dodd’s power would be impossible to ignore, even for the thousands attending the event. PHOTOS: ABOVE: COUTESY, ARCHDIOCESAN ARCHIVES; BELOW: WA LIBRARY
perhaps, be due to the fact that the Catholic liturgy was based primarily on chant and the liturgical emphasis was on antiphons rather than hymns. However, this was the age of the rise of the symphonic orchestra and more instrumental music was being used in the Church. Wonderful symphonic style instruments, by the standards of the day, were being built by European organ builders. One could speculate that with continental Europeans such as Bishop Joseph Benedict Serra (1810-1886) and then Bishop Martin Griver (1814-1886) at the helm of the Church in Perth, their influence may have encouraged more instrumental music in liturgical settings. Bishop Matthew Gibney (1835-1925), their successor, was a man of action and was keen to establish and build up many aspects of the Diocese (the Cathedral’s own facade and belfry underwent extensive renovation in 1905). By this time, the Cathedral’s music program was not only developing but winning considerable recognition for its standards in the City of Perth. Among its repertoire were some of Perth’s foremost vocal soloists and prominent musicians of the day. In this climate of growth and
development of the Cathedral and the City, the decision was made to build a pipe organ. Three Australian organ builders were asked to submit proposals for the new instrument: Charles Richardson, George Fincham and J E Dodd. The Richardson proposal was discounted early on but the Dodd and Fincham proposals were closely studied and debated. Both specifications were smaller than other Cathedral organs in Australia at the time (notably Sydney and Melbourne). However,
Dodd included additional stops in his proposal which he called ‘Suggestions.’ These would increase the size of his instrument considerably and make it comparable to a ‘Cathedral-sized’ organ. With these, Dodd’s proposed instrument would be comparable to contemporary organs already installed at Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral and Sydney’s St Mary’s. The consultant chosen for the cathedral project in Perth was Herbert Joseph Eales (1864-1957),
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Another era: soldiers of the 2nd WA Contingent, above, troop through the streets of Fremantle in 1900 on their way to the Boer War. Director of Music St Mary’s, Jacinta Jakovcevic, at left, beside the tiers of keyboards (known as manuals) that helped make the Cathedral Dodd pipe organ one of the most outstanding instruments of its day. PHOTOS: ABOVE, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY; LEFT: SUPPLIED.
a well-known organist and architect originally from England. It is evident from his correspondences that he and the Cathedral clergy were taken with Dodd’s proposal for an instrument with large, orchestral sonorities and a wide array of the latest accessories which enabled orchestral effects. These included a melody coupler, sforzato pedals, ‘Button Registration Indicators’ and sforzando indicators. Eales described these as “the very latest improvements that human ingenuity can devise” and described Dodd’s work as being “of the very best quality and equal to anything in the world.” And so it was that St Mary’s new organ was proudly and officially blessed and dedicated on May 29th, 1910 to acclaim from both the musical community and the general public of Perth. Its presence allowed the Cathedral’s music program to flourish, with orchestral masses, recitals and concerts taking place. The Dodd Organ was now the largest in
Perth. The West Australian newspaper commented that: “[Dodd] has built some of the most favourably known organs in the Commonwealth and this his
And so it was that the new organ was proudly blessed on May 29, 1910, to acclaim from the wider public as well. latest achievement – the Roman Catholic organ – ranks amongst his very best work ... the front case is of striking and imposing design ... viewed from the floor of the Cathedral is very imposing. The Cyclopedia of Western Australia, the authority on WA prior to World War I, underscored the impression the Dodd organ had made: “Mr Eales presided over the finest organ built in the
state viz. for the Roman Catholic Cathedral at Perth.” Following his success, Dodd’s firm continued its work in Perth installing new organs and rebuilding and enlarging many others. His influence in Perth became wide-reaching to the point where there were eventually many more organs built and rebuilt by Dodd in Perth than there were imported ones. The Dodd firm, which later became JE Dodd Gunstar Organ Works, continued for many years, interrupted only by two World Wars and in 1963 was commissioned to rebuild the 1910 original. The arrival of Dodd in Perth can be seen as a defining step in the establishment of the organbuilding industry in Western Australia. A firm, prosperous culture of organ building and maintenance was established, pioneering the way for other WA builders, including Paul Huffner and F J Larner, to contribute to the Australian organ building industry.
HE phrase “seven deadly sins” is well known and has found its way into secular culture, with a television series and books making use of the title, and numerous paintings in the Middle Ages depicting them. While the name seven “deadly sins” is perhaps the most well known, the sins are also known as “capital sins”, from the Latin word caput, or head. They are called this because they are the principal ones from which others follow, or to which others are related. They are also known as “capital vices”, which is perhaps a more appropriate term. As I wrote in this column last week, vices are bad habits which lead to sins. Likewise, they are sometimes called “cardinal sins”, from the Latin word cardo, meaning hinge. The other sins hinge on these seven. The list of deadly sins seems to have its origin in the eight “evil spirits”, or thoughts, listed by the fourth-century monk Evagrius Ponticus. He gave them names in Greek, with the closest translation being gluttony, lust, avarice, pride, sadness, wrath, boasting or vainglory, and acedia or sloth. St John Cassian (360-435), who spent a few years in a monastic community near Bethlehem before going to southern France to found the Abbey of St Victor, brought the list of eight evil spirits to the West and translated them into Latin. Finally, Pope St Gregory the Great in 590 gave the list that we know today as the seven deadly sins (Moralia in Job, 31, 45). Instead of sadness he listed envy, which is usually defined as sadness at another’s success, and he included boasting or vainglory in pride. The order of his list, which was also used by Dante Alighieri in The Divine Comedy, is lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists them in a different order: “pride, avarice, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth or acedia” (CCC 1866). It says of them: “Vices can be classified according to the virtues they oppose, or also be linked to the capital sins which Christian experience has distinguished, following St John Cassian and St Gregory the Great. They are called ‘capital’ because they engender other sins, other vices” (CCC 1866). Two things should be said about these vices or sins. First, even though they are known as deadly or capital sins, not all the sins of these seven vices
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are mortal sins. Some of them are mortal, like fornication and adultery resulting from lust, and stealing a large amount of money as a sin of greed. But many sins, like eating a little too much (gluttony), a degree of laziness (sloth) and envy of another’s talents need not be mortal. Second, the fact of having these vices is not itself sinful. In some way they are a disorder in our nature resulting from original sin, and as such they are not sinful. It is the acts that these vices engender that are sinful. I will write another column on this important distinction. Looking at the sins one by one, pride may be defined as an exaggerated consideration of one’s own worth. It is perhaps the most deadly sin of all since
These “Deadly Sins”, themselves, are not sinful. It is the acts that they engender that are sinful. it makes the person rely on his own power rather than on God: “The beginning of man’s pride is to depart from the Lord” (Sir 10:12). Avarice, or greed, is the disordered love of material things, and we know the havoc this sin has brought about. Envy, or jealousy, is sadness over another’s good and it often leads to hatred for that person and to the desire to obtain the good by immoral means. Wrath, or anger, is the disordered desire to seek revenge when we have been wronged. It too can lead to great harm in human relationships. Lust, the disordered desire for sexual pleasure, again leads to serious harm, both to oneself and to others. Gluttony, the disordered desire for food and drink, shows a lack of moderation in these earthly goods. And finally, sloth, or laziness, leads to a failure to fulfill our duties, sometimes with serious consequences. It is good to be aware of these vices or sins so that we can strive to avoid them and to grow in such virtues as humility, detachment, kindness, meekness, chastity, temperance and industriousness.
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Ancient faith faces the future Ukrainian Catholic bishops have been gathering in Canada to think and talk about the future of their remarkable Church. By Barb Fraze
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KRAINIAN Catholic bishops from around the world gathered in Canada to discuss how to make their parishes more vibrant – especially through the involvement of lay people. How they do that requires solutions as varied as the parishes that represent more than 4 million Ukrainian Catholics on four continents. “We have parishes that are growing” and need pastoral, financial and structural support, said Canadian Bishop Ken Nowakowski of New Westminster, who heads the Ukrainian Catholic Church’s implementation team for its strategic plan, “Vision 2020.” Some urban parishes have an aging population and declining numbers, and synod members must decide how to support the parish priest who spends so much time visiting the sick and officiating at funerals, said Bishop Nowakowski. At the other end of the spectrum, the bishops must consider how to help keep priests in busy, large parishes from burning out. The vibrant parish initiative was approved by the synod in 2011 when the bishops met in Brazil. Their first steps have included making sure that clergy understand the plan and representatives of each of the Ukrainian Catholic eparchies, or dioceses, designated a priestrepresentative to help introduce the plan within the diocese. Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia said that, at least as far as he had heard, “the workshops for the priests worked out very well; they were very positive.” “This whole Vision 2020 has helped us focus on goals ... what are we going to try to achieve for now?” he added. Bishop Nowakowski said that about 70 per cent of the world’s 4500 Ukrainian Catholic priests have given feedback and are involved. This year Church leaders hope to involve religious communities and monastics, he said. The Synod of Bishops, the Ukrainian Catholic Church’s governing body, normally meets in Ukraine, but it met in Canada from September 9-16 in honour of the centenary of the arrival of Canada’s first Ukrainian Catholic bishop, Blessed Nykyta Budka. Wi n n i p e g ’s Ukrainian Archbishop Lawrence Huculak said as bishops from other countries arrived for the synod, they were impressed with the involvement of Canada’s laity. Even the synod’s organisational committee has lay people on it, he said. Ukrainian Catholics in Canada have women’s, men’s and youth
Choir members sing during the Divine Liturgy at Sts Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral on September 9 in Winnipeg, Canada, that marked the opening of the worldwide Ukrainian Catholic Synod of Bishops. PHOTO: DAVID LIPNOWSKI, CNS
A member of the clergy, above, distributes Communion during the Divine Liturgy opening the Synod. At the end of the liturgy, Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, major archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, centre of right photo, declared the Synod officially opened. PHOTOS: DAVID LIPNOWSKI, CNS
groups. Lay groups have national conventions, elect leaders and participate in the life of the Church. “Although we (Canadians) may take it for granted, our laity have not been able to organise themselves in the same way” in some other countries, he said. Last December, the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kiev-Halych, Ukraine, outlined his vision in a pastoral letter to Ukrainian Catholics worldwide.
Face of the future: young women wait outside Sts Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral before the liturgy commences. PHOTO: DAVID LINOWSKI, CNS
In the letter, The Vibrant Parish- A Place to Encounter the Living Christ, he spoke of the elements needed to “grow in holiness and unity in Christ Jesus.” Archbishop Shevchuk said people of all ages must continue to learn about the faith – not only from the Bible, but also from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Priests must teach and laity have a responsibility to learn because “permanent and continuous formation for various age groups ... is an essential component of the vibrant parish.” Parishioners must participate regularly in the sacraments, and families must once again become “a school of prayer,” he said. “Our parishes can become places where care is given to the orphan, protection for the widow, help for the poor, and where the suffering of the sick is shared,” he said. Parishes must have active pastoral and parish councils as well as “well-formed and mature co-workers who assist the priest in leading catechetical schools, Church brotherhoods, charitable works, youth organisations and prayer groups,” he said. “One of the most important responsibilities of leadership in the parish community is discerning God’s will and searching for the best ways of implementing it in the life of the parish.” Archbishop Soroka said that in
Ukrainian bishops from around the world pose for a group photo outside Sts Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral on September 9; later, hundreds of people attended the Liturgy opening the Synod. PHOTOS: DAVID LIPNOSKI, CNS
the Philadelphia Archdiocese, he hoped to work through the people in the pews to reach those who are not coming to church. “Many have lapsed,” he said, adding, “If we don’t reach out to those in the pews today, to whom will we speak when they leave?” The archbishop said that, by reshuffling some clergy assignments, he has been able to designate 2.5 priest slots for work on outreach to lapsed Catholics, including on social networks like Facebook and
Twitter. This fall, he said, they hope to create two short DVDs – one on the Creed and one talking about why people go to church, what gives people a sense of belonging. The DVDs will be distributed to Ukrainian Catholics who attend church in the hopes that they will want to share them with friends and relatives who no longer come to church. He added they planned to make use of the KISS principle: “Keep It Simple - and Spiritual.” - CNS
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When faith should transform politics From time to time The Record samples current commentary from around the Catholic press. The following column appeared on September 5 on the website of Columbia magazine, a publication of the Knights of Columbus in the US. It was written by Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus and a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book is Beyond a House Divided: The Moral Consensus Ignored by Washington, Wall Street and the Media.
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HE start of the Year of Faith and America’s elections will take place less than a month apart. And we have an excellent opportunity as Catholics to apply the principles of our faith to our political system – not only in how we vote, but in how we choose to influence our country’s political discourse, too often marred by angry and hateful rhetoric. In this effort, two themes from Pope Benedict’s message announcing the Year of Faith are of great importance to Catholic Americans. First, he called for public witness by Catholics, writing: “Faith implies public testimony and commitment. A Christian may never think of belief as a private act. ... Faith, precisely because it is a free act, also demands social responsibility for what one believes.” Second, he called on Catholics to redouble their commitment to charity: “Faith without charity bears no fruit,” he wrote. Seldom does America suffer a more profound lack of charity today than in its political process. Often, we see that commentators and politicians don’t see the ideas of their political adversaries as deficient. They see their political adversaries themselves as personally deficient. The result is an almost endless cycle of personal attacks in our country’s political conversation. For the vast majority of Americans – who know how to have civil disagreements over everything including politics with family and friends – this doesn’t sit well. Our Knights of Columbus–Marist poll has found that almost eight in 10 Americans say they are “frustrated” with the tone of our political debates. Almost threequarters say the problem is getting worse, and just under two-thirds say this is harming our political process. But we need not accept this status quo as “good enough.” Now numbering one in four Americans, our country’s Catholics can offer a better alternative. Charity demands respectful discourse – on every issue. PO Box 3075 For this reason, the Knights Adelaide Terrace of Columbus launched the PERTH WA 6832 Civility in America petition, asking politicians and the office@therecord.com.au media to focus on debates on Tel: (08) 9220 5900 issues and policies rather than Fax: (08) 9325 4580 on personal attacks. Cardinal Timothy Dolan has asked both presidential candidates and their running mates to sign it, joining the more than 1 million members of the Knights of Columbus and more than 25,000 other Americans supporting it. Such a project is consistent with the best of Catholic thought. In The City of God, St Augustine observed, “Let this city bear in mind, that among her enemies lie hidden those who are destined to be fellow citizens, that she may not think it a fruitless labour to bear what they inflict as enemies until they become confessors of the truth.” And St Thomas More wrote this prayer while awaiting execution in the Tower of London for refusing to take an oath supporting King Henry VIII’s takeover of the Catholic Church in England: “Almighty God, have mercy ... on all that bear me evil will, and would me harm, and their faults and mine together ... vouchsafe to amend and redress, make us saved souls in heaven together, where we may ever live and love together with thee and thy blessed saints.” We are called to public witness in all circumstances. In the early days of evangelisation, when St Paul preached to the Athenians, he chose to do so at the Areopagus: a powerful council, and the oldest in Athens. Those men who made up the Areopagus were not Christians: that was precisely why they needed to be evangelised. With Cardinal Dolan calling for civility from our political candidates and delivering prayers at the conventions of both the Republicans and the Democrats, a descendant of the apostles is once again bringing Christ’s message into the halls of power. Today, most in both political parties are Christian – and many are Catholic – but the call to conversion is endless. In what is becoming an increasingly secularised country – where many believe religion ought to be kept out of our modern Areopagus – this form of new evangelisation is timely and needed. By calling on our candidates and the media to show charity and civility, Catholics can help Cardinal Dolan and our bishops to bring the new evangelisation to our own public square as St Paul did in Athens. By witnessing to charity and civility in our own discussions and our own lives.
Catholics should urge politicians and media to show civility in political process and debate.
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Mary the model of a mature faith, Pope tells experts MARY, THE Mother of God, represents a “full and mature” Christian faith, one that all believers should imitate, Pope Benedict XVI told Marian experts attending an academic conference in Rome. People can look to Mary as an example of living according to God’s will with confidence and joy, he said on September 8, the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. The pope said he put the upcoming Year of Faith under Mary’s protection because she is “an exemplary model of the faith” and is “blessed because she believed.” He voiced hope that the year, which begins, October 11, would be “a true moment of grace in which Mary’s faith precedes us and accompanies us as a bright beacon and as a model of fullness and Christian maturity.” The pope asked that people continue to trust in Mary as they draw from her “enthusiasm and joy to live our vocation as children of God with ever greater commitment and consistency.” The pope made his remarks to about 350 participants in the September 4-9 Mariological Marian International Congress, sponsored by the Pontifical Marian International Academy. In light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, the congress focused on the impact of Vatican II on Marian devotion and studies.
Pope Benedict XVI waves as he concludes his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican on September 5. PHOTO: CNS, PAUL HARING
In his address to congress participants, the pope talked about his own presence at the council as a young theologian, and recalled the debate there over whether to dedicate a separate document to Mary – so as to “adequately highlight the dignity, privilege and unique role of Mary” in Christ’s redemptive action – or to integrate the text in a larger document on the Church. In a close vote, the pope recalled, the council fathers decided to place the text on Mary within the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium), giving her a fresh reading in light of Scripture so that she “appears in
all her beauty and uniqueness” while still being “closely inserted in the fundamental mysteries of the Christian faith.” The document “clearly affirms and gives the right emphasis” to Mary’s role in cooperating with God’s plan of salvation, which comes through Christ alone, he said. While the text did not solve all difficulties related to Mary and her role in the Church, the pope said it is still “a precious point of balance” between the rigours of theological foundations and truth, and the contemplative importance of spirituality, love and beauty most often exemplified in popular piety. - CNS
Notre Dame to trial weekly periods free of the tyranny of email THE UNIVERSITY of Notre Dame Australia staff have been invited to trial a weekly “email free” period in order to address what the Vice Chancellor and senior leaders are
sensing is an increasing reliance and dependence on electronic communication. In her memo to all staff yesterday, Vice Chancellor Professor
2012 MISSION CONCERT RESTORING HOPE, SHARING GRACE
Come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of beautiful music with the Walker Trio and support Catholic Mission’s work with children living in poverty in the Philippines and around the developing world.
Where: Infant Jesus Church, Morley When: Sunday 7th October 2pm to 4pm
(Tea and coffee will be provided during the intermission and after the concert.)
COST:
A donation to Catholic Mission’s overseas mission projects for children (envelopes will be provided)
The Walker Trio (pictured) 'The Walker Trio' comprises of three of Western Australia's leading musicians in their own fields.... all from the Walker family. Acclaimed jazz guitarist Ray Walker has teamed with his two classically trained daughters, Jessica (Jessica Gethin- violin) and Sophie (Sophie Curtis- cello), to present an eclectic program of pieces brought right from their family lounge room to the stage. This uniquely diverse trio perform all their own arrangements with favourites ranging from Bach and Saint-Saëns to Chick Corea and Miles Davis.
Celia Hammond acknowledged the benefits of email describing it as “an incredibly useful communication tool”. However, she also acknowledged that “the ease of email use means that we are all tempted to use it without reflection or pausing for thought. “We tend to respond quickly to emails, without spending the necessary time in discerning what it is we should be writing – if anything at all. “Moreover, many people are finding their lives ruled by the email system, and feel stressed and under pressure by the sheer volume of emails and the implied pressure to respond quickly,” said Professor Hammond. Commencing next week, Notre Dame staff in WA, NSW and Victoria will be encouraged to switch off the email system for two and half hours every Wednesday. Though the initiative is voluntary, University leaders hope that the proposal will be embraced nationally. “We recognise the need for good communication channels and have looked at some of the problems which arise when communications are misunderstood or not clear. “While everyone agrees email is an incredibly useful tool, it isn’t accompanied by eye contact, body language or facial communication – and has a higher likelihood of being misinterpreted,” Professor Hammond said. “My hope would be that, in due course, this “email free” time becomes an occasion which staff look forward to each week and that it reminds us all, more generally, that email is a communication tool that should not rule our lives and needs to be handled with care.” Notre Dame Australia will trial the “email free” period until the end of 2012.
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Slow down to detect the battery-free GPS’s signal Technology has given us more and more choices, more and more appointments, but do we see any more clearly in our lives?
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HAVE a friend who refuses to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) he was given as a gift. “I don’t need another voice telling me what direction I should be taking”, he muses. It is a stance I can identify with. We live in a world where there is no shortage of voices informing us which path is the right one – as well as an ever-growing chorus suggesting that any way we choose is the right one. The navigational advice begins in our earliest years where our main input derives from our parents or caregivers. It doesn’t take long for the spectrum of influence to broaden as we are exposed to a wider social circle of family, friends and associates. When we throw in media such as television, books and music, and for a growing number, day care, our developing minds are exposed to a widening array of options. And all this before we even reach the schoolyard where the diversity of suggested routes rapidly multiplies on our journey to
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independence. And at each step of the way we are increasingly exposed to conflicting voices that will campaign our minds in an effort to convince us what is right and wrong, moral and immoral, good and evil. The single path on which we began our journey has become a maze of tangled turns, forks and intersections – each offering us an alternative way. This has become particularly relevant over recent decades as technology exposes and maps out a broadening network of choices to attract our attention. So which is the right path? Is there a right path? It is becoming more difficult as Christians to navigate our way through the myriad of options placed before us. We know we are called to follow the example of
Jesus, but how does that play out in our individual lives? Jesus faced ‘forks’ on his own journey and had to make specific decisions on which path to follow. “Let not my will, but your will be done” He cried out to his Father in the Garden of Gethsemane. So how was Jesus able to distinguish the voice of his Father from
The Holy Spirit is God’s Positioning System, enabling us to hear the voice of our heavenly Father. others that were seducing him away from the cross? It was because God had equipped him with a direct line – an internal GPS that he could tap into whenever he chose to. The good news is, that we too have access to the same guidance system. After all, it would be neg-
ligent if God expected us to follow the lead of his Divine Son without equipping us with the same ‘added extra’ . It is why Jesus chose to fully embrace his humanity – so that we would know it was possible to recognise God’s call in our own lives. God is love and mercy and because he considers all of us to be his sons and daughters, we can be assured that he has supplied each of us with the same GPS. In John’s Gospel Jesus promised the Apostles that when he left them the Holy Spirit would come to continue the work of his Father and lead us to complete Truth. The Holy Spirit is God’s Positioning System. He enables us to hear the voice of our heavenly Father. He is the spiritual navigational device that has been given, not only to guide the Church as a body, but also to each of us as individuals. The problem, however, is that we live in a society that is continually dragging us along at a faster pace
and we do not allow ourselves enough time and space to distinguish God’s voice from all the others that are calling for our attention. There are numerous occasions when Jesus had to remove himself from the clutter and crowds of his daily activity so he could align his will with that of his Father’s, so why do we think we would be any different? As with any relationship, it is only by consciously making a decision to listen that we will come to recognise God’s voice and be able to seek a deeper intimacy. It is only when we spend time in silent contemplation and let go of our own agendas, desires and distractions that we will hear his gentle guiding whisper resonating within us. It may take time, patience and discipline to fine-tune our GPS, but we should take comfort in knowing that, not only does it come with an earthly promise of life to the full, but more importantly, with the Creator’s eternal life guarantee.
Young tree grew under the older one
Quang Van Nguyen is one of Vietnam’s gifts to the Church in Australia. But his road to priesthood was not an easy one. My Vocation DEBBIE WARRIER
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FOUND my vocation by chance. I was in Year 11 and after studying I needed a break. I went out into the backyard. The moon was full and it was a beautiful night. I thought of all the people out there – loved ones, friends and people I didn’t know. I wondered if they paid attention to God and the beauty of his creation. I felt I needed to praise God on their behalf and to atone for their wrongdoing. So I decided to become a priest to do that more specifically. For the sake of others and myself I wanted to be a diocesan priest. That way it would be easier for me to interact with other people. If I were a religious I would spend my time praying within my community and not in the parish. The longing to be a priest grew daily. In my country (Vietnam) it was very difficult for me to become a priest because there was no seminary at the time. In spite of that, many wanted to be priests and nuns. We were eager with our ideals. If people have an easy life they easily attach themselves to material things rather than religious things. My road to priesthood has been a long and difficult journey, but it has enriched me and enabled me to find God through the difficulties. After finishing high school in 1990 I was accepted as a seminarian. Usually, to become a priest takes six years but for me it took 17, together with one year as an apprentice before I was ordained at the age of 36. There were still ways for us to follow our vocations though only a few were accepted and it took longer as it had to be arranged discreetly by our bishop. My parents knew what I would face but they said, “It’s up to you.” Nowadays people find it easier to follow their vocations in Vietnam. Thanks to the influence of other countries’ economies the door is open a little wider and we have more seminaries. I came to Australia in February
Fr Quang Van Nguyen ministered in Perth before moving to Sydney. His life as a priest has been enriched by those he met here and the faith of his homeland.
2010 and was allocated to All Saints Parish, Greenwood. I think of those parishioners as my first love as a resident priest. Although I was able to be a priest in Australia after 17 years of secret seminary studies in Communist Vietnam, my
ing up assistant priest duties there, and now I am appointed as priest of the parish at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wahroonga. In Vietnamese culture the priest is like a member of the family. I have tried to apply the experience
much better. Priestly vocations in my home diocese of Xuan Loc are flourishing. The diocese has 350 seminarians, and thus we need more lecturers. It is for this task that I was selected by the bishop to come to Australia and complete
It took 17 years for me to be ordained... I think of the parishioners of All Saints Parish in Greenwood as my first love as a resident priest. Bachelor of Arts degree was not recognised here. I started doing my BA and after 18 months I graduated from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle. I then went to Sydney and commenced doing my Masters of Theology majoring in Christology at the Catholic Institute of Sydney. When I first arrived I was based at the Cathedral Parish of Hornsby, Broken Bay diocese, tak-
of the Church in Vietnam as a family in Wahroonga and in return I have received positive responses; for example, there are more participants in the Church. Parishioners here can easily recognise that I deal with them sincerely and work for them wholeheartedly and it is my hope that this approach continues to work. The situation in Vietnam is now
higher studies. I am inspired by Father Joseph Hoang Minh Duong whom I met as a seminarian. He is in his 70’s now. In Vietnam we would say he is “a very old tree.” This saying means that he is someone important and influential. I could take refuge under Father Joseph’s foliage. He is a very humble, intelligent, wonderful and holy man. Many parishioners in
the region call him a saint and love him so much. Hopefully, through my priestly ministry I will emulate him little by little. In Vietnam the way people practice their faith is different. It can be easily noticed that the Church in Vietnam is a family of God in its literal sense. During my long journey of formation, I was based at Doc Mo Parish for ten years where the Mother Parish looked after me so well. In Doc Mo Parish, there are two Masses and an hour of adoration daily. Parishioners pray Night Prayers together every night. Many people come. On Sundays about 10,000 people attend Mass, so priests are desperately needed. In a secular world many people don’t want priests, but it is worth helping even just one person, isn’t it?
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FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14-16 ‘Contemplating the Face of Christ in the Franciscan Tradition’ Retreat Retreat live in/live out at the Redemptorist Retreat House, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. Leader: Fr John Cooper from Sydney. Enq: Anthony 0449 864 287 or anthony.porrins@gmail.com and Angela 9275 5658 or 0408 801 215 or angelmich@bigpond.com. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi Celebration Secular Franciscan Order 2.30pm at the Chapel of the Redemptorist retreat house, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. Followed by afternoon tea. Enq: Anthony 0449 864 287 or anthony.porrins@gmail.com or Angela 9275 5658 or angelmich@bigpond.com ‘Growing in Love’ Seminar by Richard Rohr 9am-12pm at John XXIII College, The MacKillop Room, Mooro Dr, Mt Claremont. We will explore the Spirituality of Love: that we are loved and the vital importance of this for our own loving. There will be input reflecting 19 years of Inigo international and other speakers and Scriptural meditation. Teachers: this counts 3 hours as a CEO approved faith development course. Cost: donation for Inigo Centre. RSVP and Enq: Murray 93830444 or graham.murray@Johnxxiii.edu.au
NEXT WEEK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Focolare - Faith in Families 2-4.30pm at Our Lady’s Assumption Parish, 356 Grand Promenade, Dianella. Children program held simultaneously. The Faith in Families afternoon is aimed at helping unite families through discovering God’s love and finding practical ways that families can bring Christ into the home. Focolare 9349 4052 or ffperth@iprimus.com.au. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 ‘Have true ambition for Christ’ - Seminar 7pm-8pm at St Benedict’s School Hall, Alness St, Applecross. Presented by Norma Woodcock. View a weekly short video broadcast at www.thefaith. org.au. Cost: collection. Accreditation recognition by the CEO. Enq: Norma 9487 1772 or www. normawoodcock.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Prayer Discipleship and Asceticism 7.30-9pm at John XXIII College, The MacKillop Room, Mooro Dr, Mt Claremont. Presenter: Fr Patrick O’Sullivan SJ (Jesuit Priest and Author). Cost: $10 (Donation unwaged). Fr Patrick has a special gift for combining the spiritual and psychological. This is the first of 3 different talks given this week. This talk covers the experience of prayer with regard to: our relationship with the Father; the call to discipleship, the role of asceticism and prayer and our relationships. Register and Enq: Murray 9383 0444 or graham.murray@ johnxxiii.edu.au. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 St Padre Pio Pilgrimage 8am-4pm at St John the Baptist, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. 8am – Buses depart ($17 per person); 10.15am – DVD; 11.30am – Mass, Confession available; 1pm – Lunch (BYO); 2.30pm Eucharistic Procession, Rosary, Adoration, Divine Mercy and Benediction. 4pm – Depart to Perth. Enq: Catrina 9255 1938. Christian Meditation Community Day and AGM 10am-3pm (AGM 2.30pm) at St Cecilia’s Parish Centre, Cnr Grantham St and Kenmore Ave, Floreat. Speaker: Gerard Overman - ‘Cosmology, Spirituality and Christian Meditation’ Cost: Suggested $10 donation at door. BYO Lunch - tea and coffee provided. Enq: admin 0429 117 242.
UPCOMING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Latin Mass – Kelmscott Parish 2pm at Good Shepherd Parish, Streich Ave, Kelmscott. Enq: John 9390 6646. Meditation in the Style of Taize 7-8pm at Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart chapel, 6 York St, South Perth. Bring a friend and a torch. Enq: Sr Maree 0414 683 926. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Medjugorje Evening of Prayer 7-9pm at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. 175 Corfield St, Gosnells. In thanksgiving for reported daily apparitions of Our Blessed Mother in Medjugorje. Includes: Eucharistic Adoration Rosary. Benediction and Holy Mass. Free DVDs on Donald Calloway’s life of drugs and crime to his conversion and priesthood; also info on pilgrimage: Rome/Medjugorje May/June 2013. Enq: Eileen 9402 2480 or 0407 471 256 or medjugorje@ y7mail.com. ‘Holy hour Adoration’ by Holy Trinity Community 7pm at Pius X Parish, 23 Paterson St, Manning. Enq: Adri 0412 948 688. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ‘The Theology of Islam from a Roman Catholic Perspective’ Workshop.
9am-12.30pm at St Denis Parish, Cnr Roberts Rd, and Osborne St, Joondanna. Enq: Admin admin@ stdenis.com.au. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Divine Mercy Thanksgiving Mass – St Jerome’s Divine Mercy Prayer Group 2-4pm at St. Jerome’s Parish, 36 Troode St, Munster. In Honour of the Divine Mercy and Saint Faustina. Main celebrant: Fr. Parackal. 2-3pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Divine Mercy Chaplet. 3-4pm: Mass and talk on Divine Mercy and St. Faustina spirituality. Refreshments afterwards. Enq: Connie 9494 1495. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 God’s Farm 25th Anniversary Retreat 7.30pm at The Stone Chapel on God’s Farm. Fr Brian Morgan will offer Holy Mass daily. Friday 7.30pm; Brother Andrew’s 12th Thanksgiving Mass. Saturday 10.30am 25th Anniversary Mass with retreat topic/homily: God the Father of all Mankind’. More details, bookings for retreat: Betty 9755 6212. Bus reservations: Yvonne 9343 1897. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Day with Mary 9am-5pm at St Anne Parish, 6549 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon. Day of prayer and instruction based on the Fatima message. 9am Video; 10.10am Holy Mass; Reconciliation, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharistic Adoration, Sermons on Eucharist and on Our Lady, Rosaries and Stations of the Cross. BYO lunch. Enq – Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate 9250 8286. Bus: Helen 0431689128; Midland area: Nora 0421 238 360. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12-14 Inner Healing Retreat (live-in) 7.30am Epiphany Retreat Centre, 50 Fifth Ave, Rossmoyne. A time to be healed and renewed. Leaders: Vincentian Father. Regn and Enq: Melanie 0410 605 743 or m.fonseca@curtin.edu.au. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Embracing Womanhood – Spiritual Seminar 9.30am-3pm at Sacred Heart Parish, Parish Hall, 40 Ovens Rd, Thornlie. With Sr Ann Cullinane and Fr Clayton (Mass celebrant) Cost: $10. Morning tea and light lunch provided. Childcare available. Only 60 places available- registration close on Sunday October 7th. Enq: Anna Marie 0418 807 500, Rachel, 0401 667 338, Carolin 0432 855 605. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Alan Ames Healing Service 6pm at St Luke’s Parish, Cnr Parkside Ramble and Duffy Tce, Woodvale. Begins with Mass followed by healing service. Enq: Admin carver1@iinet. net.au.
REGULAR EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY Gate of Heaven Catholic Radio Join the Franciscans of the Immaculate from 7.309pm on Radio Fremantle 107.9FM for Catholic radio broadcast of EWTN and our own live shows. Enq: radio@ausmaria.com. Pilgrim Mass - Shrine of the Virgin of the Revelation 2pm at Shrine, 36 Chittering Rd, Bullsbrook. Commencing with Rosary followed by Benediction. Reconciliation available before every celebration. Anointing of the sick administered during Mass every second Sunday of the month. Pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin of the Revelation last Sunday of the month. Side entrance to church and shrine open daily between 9am-5pm. Enq Sacri 9447 3292. Praise and Worship 5.30pm at St Denis Parish, Cnr Osborne St and Roberts Rd, Joondanna. Followed by 6pm Mass. Enq: Admin admin@stdenis.com.au. EVERY FIRST SUNDAY St Mary’s Cathedral Youth Group – Fellowship with Pizza 5pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, 17 Victoria Sq, Perth. Begins with youth Mass followed by fellowship downstairs in parish centre. Bring a plate to share. Enq: Bradley on youthfromsmc@gmail.com. Singles Prayer and Social Group 7pm at All Saints Chapel, Allendale Sq, 77 St George’s Tce, Perth. Begins with Holy Hour (Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary and teaching) followed by dinner at local restaurant. Meet new people, pray and socialise with other single men and women. Enq: Veronica 0403 841 202. EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Healing Hour 7-8pm at St Lawrence Parish, Balcatta. Join us for songs of praise and worship, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and prayers for the sick. Enq: Fr Irek Czech SDS or parish office Tue-Thu, 9am2.30pm 9344 7066. EVERY THIRD SUNDAY Oblates of St Benedict – Meeting 2pm at St Joseph’s Convent, York St, South Perth. For all interested in studying the Rule of St Benedict and its relevance to the everyday life of today for laypeople: Vespers and afternoon tea afterwards. Enq: Secretary 9457 5758. EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY
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Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life 2-3pm at Infant Jesus Parish, Wellington St, Morley. The hour includes exposition of the Blessed Eucharist, silent prayer, Scripture and prayers of intercession. Come and pray that those discerning vocations can hear clearly God’s call. EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY A Ministry to the Un-Churched 12.30-1.30pm at St John’s Pro-Cathedral, Victoria Ave, Perth (opposite church offices). With charismatic praise, and prayer teams available. Help us ‘reach out to the pagans’ or soak in the praise. Enq: Dan 9398 4973. EVERY LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Filipino Mass 3pm at Notre Dame Church, cnr Daley and Wright Sts, Cloverdale. Please bring a plate to share for socialisation after Mass. Enq: Fr Nelson Po 0410 843 412, Elsa 0404 038 483. EVERY MONDAY Evening Adoration and Mass 7pm at St Thomas Parish, Claremont, cnr Melville St and College Rd. Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, evening prayer and Benediction, followed by Mass and night prayer at 8pm. Enq: Kim on 9384 0598 or email to claremont@perthcatholic. org.au.
LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Be Still in His Presence – Ecumenical Christian Program 7.30-8.45pm at St Swithun Anglican Church, 195 Lesmurdie St, Lesmurdie (hall behind church). Begins with songs of praise and worship, silent time, lectio divina, small group sharing and a cuppa at the end. Enq: Lynne 9293 3848 or 043 5252 941. EVERY TUESDAY Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 6pm at Pater Noster Church, Marmion and Evershed Sts, Myaree. Mass at 5.30pm followed by Benediction. Enq: John 0408 952 194. Novena to God the Father 7.30pm at St Joachim’s parish hall, Victoria Park. Novena followed by reflection and discussions on forthcoming Sunday Gospel. Enq: Jan 9284 1662. EVERY FIRST TUESDAY Short MMP Cenacle for Priests 2pm at Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth. Enq: Fr Watt 9376 1734. EVERY WEDNESDAY Holy Spirit of Freedom Community 7.30pm at The Church of Christ, 111 Stirling St, Perth. We are delighted to welcome everyone to attend our Holy Spirit of Freedom praise meeting. Enq: 0423 907 869 or hsofperth@gmail.com. Bible Study at Cathedral 6.15pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, 17 Victoria Sq, Perth. Deepen your faith through reading and reflecting on holy Scripture by Fr Jean-Noel. Meeting room beneath Cathedral. Enq: Marie 9223 1372. Holy Hour - Catholic Youth Ministry Mass at 5.30pm and Holy Hour (Adoration) at 6.30pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary St, Highgate. Enq: www.cym.com or 9422 7912. Adonai Ladies Prayer Group 10am in the upper room of St Joseph’s Parish, 3 Salvado Rd, Subiaco. Come and join us for charismatic prayer and praise. Enq: Win 9387 2808 or Noreen 9298 9935. EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY Holy Hour Prayer for Priests 7.30-8.30pm at Holy Spirit Parish, 2 Keaney Pl, City Beach. All welcome. Enq: Linda 9341 3079. Novena to St Mary of the Cross MacKillop 7-7.45pm at Blessed Mary MacKillop Parish, cnr Cassowary Dr and Pelican Pde, Ballajura. Begins with Mass, novena prayers and Benediction. Followed by healing prayers and anointing of the sick. Enq: Madi 9249 9093 or Gerry 0417 187 240. EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY Chaplets of Divine Mercy 7.30pm St Thomas More Catholic Parish, Dean Rd Bateman. It will be accompanied by Exposition and followed by Benediction. Enq: George 9310 9493 or 6242 0702 (w). EVERY THURSDAY
Prayer in Style of Taizé 7.30-8.30pm at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 3 Kitchener St, North Beach. Includes prayer, song and silence in candlelight – symbol of Christ the light of the world. Taizé info: www.taize.fr. Enq: secretary 9448 4888 or 9448 4457. FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY Dinner and Rosary Cenacle - St Bernadette’s Young Adults. 6.30pm at Hans Cafe, 140 Oxford St, Leederville. Begins with dinner, followed by Rosary cenacle at St Bernadette’s Parish, 49 Jugan St, Glendalough. Cenacle includes: 8pm reflection by Fr Doug and Rosary. Tea and coffee afterwards. By repeating words of love to Mary and offering up each decade for our intentions, we take the shortcut to Jesus, which is to pass through the heart of Mary. Enq: Fr Doug st.bernadettesyouth@gmail.com EVERY THIRD THURSDAY Auslan Café – Sign language workshop 12.30pm at St Francis Xavier’s Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth. It’s Australian Sign Language - Auslan Café is a social setting for anybody who would like to learn or practice Auslan in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Light lunch provided. Enq: Emma emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au EVERY FRIDAY Eucharistic Adoration at the Schoenstatt Shrine 10am at Schoenstatt Shrine, 9 Talus Drive, Mt Richon. Includes: Holy Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Silent adoration till 8.15pm. In this Year of Grace join us in prayer at a place of grace. Enq: Sisters of Schoenstatt 9399 2349. EVERY FIRST FRIDAY Healing Mass 7pm at St Peter’s Parish, Inglewood. Praise and worship, Exposition and Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction and anointing of the sick followed by holy Mass and fellowship. Celebrants Fr Dat and invited priests. 6.45pm Reconciliation. Enq: Mary Ann 0409 672 304, Prescilla 0433 457 352 and Catherine 0433 923 083. Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life 7pm at Little Sisters of the Poor Chapel, 2 Rawlins St, Glendalough. Mass followed by Adoration with Fr Doug Harris. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Healing and Anointing Mass 8.45am Pater Noster Church, Evershed St, Myaree. Begins with Reconciliation followed by 9am Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, anointing of the sick and prayers to St Peregrine. Enq: Joy 9337 7189. Catholic Faith Renewal Evening 7.30pm at Ss John and Paul Parish, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton – Songs of Praise and Prayer, sharing by a priest followed by thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments after Mass. Enq: Kathy 9295 0913 or Ann 0412 166 164 or catholicfaithrenewal@gmail.com. Communion of Reparation All Night Vigils 7pm-1.30am at Corpus Christi Church, Lochee St, Mosman Park or St Gerard Majella Church, cnr Ravenswood Dr/Majella Rd, Westminster (Mirrabooka). The Vigils consist of two Masses, Adoration, Benediction, prayers and Confession in reparation for the outrages committed against the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Enq: Vicky 0400 282 357 or Fr Giosue 9349 2315or John/Joy 9344 2609. Pro-Life Witness Holy Mass at St Brigid’s Midland at 9.30am, followed by Rosary procession and prayer vigil at nearby abortion clinic, and led by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. Please join us to pray for an end to abortion and the conversion of hearts. Enq Helen 9402 0349. EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Discover the Spirituality of St Francis of Assisi 12pm at St Brigid’s Catholic Parish Centre. The Secular Franciscans of Midland Fraternity meet for lunch followed by 1-3pm meeting. Enq: Antoinette 9297 2314. EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Healing Mass 12.35pm at St Thomas Parish, cnr Melville St and College Rd, Claremont. Spiritual leader Fr Waddell. Enq: Kim 9384 0598, claremont@perthcatholic.org. au. Novena Devotions – Our Lady Vailankanni of Good Health 5pm at Holy Trinity Parish, 8 Burnett St, Embleton. Followed by Mass at 6pm. Enq: George 9272 1379.
St Mary’s Cathedral Praise Meeting 7.45pm every Thursday at the Legion of Mary’s Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth. Includes praise, song and healing ministry. Enq: Kay 9382 3668 or fmi@flameministries.org.
Voice of the Voiceless Healing Mass 12pm at St Brigid’s Parish, 211 Aberdeen St, Northbridge. Bring a plate to share after Mass. Enq: Frank 9296 7591 or 0408 183 325.
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Sacred Heart Pioneers Is there anyone out there who would like to know more about the Sacred Heart pioneers? If so, please contact Spiritual Director Fr Doug Harris 9444 6131 or John 9457 7771. St Philomena’s Chapel 3/24 Juna Drive, Malaga. Mass of the day: Mon 6.45am. Vigil Masses: Mon-Fri 4.45pm. Enq: Fr David 9376 1734. Mary MacKillop Merchandise Available for sale from Mary MacKillop Centre. Enq: Sr Maree 041 4683 926 or 08 9334 0933. Financially Disadvantaged People Requiring Low Care Aged Care Placement The Little Sisters of the Poor community set in beautiful gardens in suburb of Glendalough. “Making the elderly happy, that is everything!” St Jeanne Jugan (foundress). Registration and enq: Sr Marie 9443 3155. Resource Centre for Personal Development The Holistic Health Seminar “The Instinct to Heal’’, every Tuesday 3-4.30pm; and RCPD2 “Internalise Principles of Successful Relationships and Use Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills” every Tuesday 4.30-6.30pm, 197 High St, Fremantle - Tuesdays 3-4.30pm. Enq: Eva 0409 405 585. Bookings are essential. Is your son or daughter unsure of what to do this year? Suggest a Certificate IV course to discern God’s purpose for their life. They will also learn more about the Catholic faith and develop skills in communication and leadership. Acts 2 College of Mission & Evangelisation (National Code 51452). Enq: Jane 9202 6859. AA Alcoholics Anonymous Is alcohol costing you more than just money? Enq: AA 9523 3566. Saints and Sacred Relics Apostolate Invite SSRA, Perth invites interested parties, parish priests, leaders of religious communities, lay associations, to organise relic visitations to their own parishes, communities, etc. We have available authenticated relics, mostly first-class, of Catholic saints and blesseds including Sts Mary Mackillop, Padre Pio, Anthony of Padua, Therese of Lisieux, Maximilian Kolbe and Simon Stock and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Free of charge and all welcome. Enq: Giovanny 0478 201 092 or ssra-perth@catholic.org. Enrolments, Year 7, 2014 La Salle College is now accepting enrolments for Year 7, 2014. For a prospectus and enrolment form please contact college reception on 9274 6266 or email lasalle@lasalle.wa.edu.au. Pellegrini Books Wanted An order of Sisters in Italy is looking for the following: The Living Pyx of Jesus, Fervourings From Galilee’s Hills, Fervourings From the LoveBroken Heart of Christ, Fervourings From the Lips of the Master, Listening to the Indwelling Presence, Sheltering the Divine Outcast, Daily Inspection and Cleansing of the Living Temple of God, and Staunch Friends of Jesus, the Lover of Youth. If you are able to help, please contact Justine on 0419 964 624 or justine@waterempire.com. Acts 2 College, Perth’s Catholic Bible College, is now pleased to be able to offer tax deductibility for donations to the College. If you are looking for an opportunity to help grow the faith of young people and to evangelise the next generation of apostles, please contact Jane Borg, Principal at Acts 2 College on 0401 692 690 or principal@ acts2come.wa.edu.au. Divine Mercy Church Pews Would you like to assist, at the same time becoming part of the history of the new Divine Mercy Church in Lower Chittering, by donating a beautifully handcrafted jarrah pew currently under construction, costing only $1,000 each. A beautiful brass plaque with your inscription will be placed at the end of the pew. Please make cheques payable to Divine Mercy Church Building fund and send with inscription to: PO Box 8, Bullsbrook WA 6084. Enq: Fr Paul 0427 085 093. Abortion Grief Association Inc. A not-for-profit association is looking for premises to establish a Trauma Recovery Centre (pref.SOR) in response to increasing demand for our services. (ref.www.abortiongrief.asn.au). Enq: Julie (08) 9313 1784.
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Divine Mercy 11am at Ss John and Paul Church, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton. Pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy and for the consecrated life, especially here in John Paul Parish. Concludes with veneration of the first class relic of St Faustina. Enq: John 9457 7771.
Group Fifty - Charismatic Renewal Group 7.30pm at the Redemptorist Monastery, 150 Vincent St, North Perth. Includes prayer, praise and Mass. Enq: Elaine 9440 3661.
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