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Notre Dame conference puts Tradition on the map
Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher OP answers questions at the University of Notre Dame’s Tradition 2013 conference held from July 2-5. In coming weeks, The Record will bring you the highlights of what international and Australia-based philosophers had to say about a much misunderstood and maligned topic, beginning with Bishop Fisher, pages 9-11. ROBERT HIINI
At his first World Youth Day, Pope Francis invites Catholic youth to be
Conquered by Christ in Rio By Cindy Wooden and Francis Rocca POPE Francis returned to his native Latin America July 22, asking for open hearts, even after the irrepressible crowds made it clear he had them. The 76-year-old pope’s first international trip involved a 12-hour flight from Rome, taking him back to the continent he left more than four months ago to attend the conclave that elected him pope. After quick greetings at Rio’s international airport, then an often
chaotic 45-minute ride into the city and a more orderly 25-minute circuit of downtown in an open popemobile, the pope flew by military helicopter to Guanabara Palace, the office of the governor of Rio de Janeiro state. There he met with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and other leaders. In his remarks there, delivered in a mixture of Portuguese and Spanish, the pope borrowed a phrase from the Acts of the Apostles: “I have neither silver nor gold, but I bring with me the most precious thing given to me:
Jesus Christ.” The way to reach the Brazilian people is through the heart, he said, “so let me knock gently at this door. I ask permission to come in and spend this week with you”. Pope Francis said he had come to Brazil, the country with most Catholics in the world, to “give an account of the reasons for the hope” that comes from faith in Jesus and inspire them to “offer everyone the inexhaustible riches of his love.” The pope did not refer or allude to the mass protests that broke out last month in Brazilian cities against a
range of grievances, including government corruption, unsatisfactory public education and health services, and police brutality. Acknowledging the hundreds of thousands of young Catholics gathered in the city for World Youth Day, the pope said they need space, which they find in Christ, since “there is no more powerful force than the one released from the hearts of young people when they have been conquered by the experience of friendship with him”. Parents and other adults have an obligation to ensure they give the
young the support, tools and space they need to develop their potential, he said. The young need “a solid basis on which to build their lives,” Pope Francis said. They need safety, education and “lasting values that make life worth living.” Pope Francis said he and members of his generation also must give the young “the legacy of a world worthy of human life” and learn “how to awaken in them their greatest potential as builders of their own destiny, sharing responsibility for the future of everyone.” WYD pictures - Aperture, Page 15
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The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart are holding Prayer Experiences at the Mary MacKillop Centre located at 16 York Street, on July 26, the last Friday of the month from 6.30pm till 8pm. The event invites people to share prayer and faith through a directed program, with July’s theme being Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop. For more information, call 9334 0999 or email imccrthy@ sosjwa.org.wa. Light refreshments will be served at 6.15pm.
Don’t know? Ask the padre: Willetton Catholic Faith Renewal Group is holding an interactive question and answer session with Fr Sean Fernandez on Friday, August 3 at St John and Paul Parish in Willetton. The annual session titled GIFT (Grown In Faith Together) is an opportunity to bring up any queries one may have regarding the Catholic faith and answers will be based on Catholic teaching and doctrine. The evening begins with Holy Mass at 7.30pm followed by a question and answer session and fellowship.
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Some soup and a slice and all things nice The Holy Family Church, Kalamunda is holding a Soup and Slice Night on Friday, August 9 at 6.30pm in the church hall. The tickets for the event are priced at $10 per adult and $5 for children ten and under; the tickets include butter, tea and coffee and soft drinks will be on sale. The proceeds from the Soup and Slice Night will be donated to the Midland Soup Kitchen.
Musical tour-de-force as RLO clocks decade The Respect Life Office is presenting an evening showcase to celebrate its 10th anniversary and to raise funds for the Embrace the Grace Conference on Saturday, August 10, starting at 7pm in the Holy Spirit Parish Hall in City Beach. The showcase features classical and
Members of the Knights of the Southern Cross’ newly commissioned Cathedral branch, including branch instigator Tristan Kolay, fifth from left. The Knights were welcomed by St Mary’s Cathedral Dean Mgr Michael Keating. SUPPLIED contemporary music, dance and drama. Tickets cost $25 and include a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres or $180 for a table of eight. For more information, call 9444 5320 or email respectlife@perthcatholic.org.au.
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of Bingen. Presented by Doctor Michelle Jones, the six-week course begins on Tuesday, August 13 and concludes on September 17. The talks start at 9.30am till 12pm at the Infant Jesus Parish Centre located on 47 Wellington Road, Morley. Tickets cost $40 per person. To register and for more information, call the parish office on 0276 8500.
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The Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation is offering a course on the life and times of four women known as Doctors of the Church: Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux and Hildegarde
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city of Perth for the next month and believes that music brings people together. He studied music for two years but when he took to busking the streets of Paris he received an unfavourable response. “The people thought that I was poor or homeless,” he said. “They did not listen to my music, so I came to Australia.” Mr Lovison has travelled around Australia, from Brisbane to Perth, singing his way from state to state. “Music is special,” he said. “When I sing I reflect on what I’m singing; I also believe that music brings people together, my family is Catholic, but music brings people of all faiths together, it is very special.”
A new Branch of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross in Western Australia was formally commissioned at St Mary’s Cathedral on July 14, 2013. Cathedral Branch number 28 was initiated by Tristan Kolay, Deputy State Chairman – State Affairs and Youth Issues, and comprises young Catholic men from across the Archdiocese of Perth. Established in Western Australia in February 1922, the order supports and assists the aged, infirm and young people through financial and non-financial means. The emergence of the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross lay in the discrimination, prejudice and sectarianism confronting Catholics in Australia, in the early years of the 20th century. In the ensuing years, members of the order went quietly about the task of correcting discrimination against Catholics. Today, the order has a broad program of community service. It actively supports the diverse work of the Church in the wider community. “The order has a long and proud tradition of assisting those in need in the Western Australian community” State Chairman George Sekulla said.
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PNG ‘solution’ fundamentally flawed THE FEDERAL Government’s new Papua New Guinea resettlement arrangements are based on a “fundamentally untrue premise” that it is wrong to seek asylum, Bishop Gerard Hanna, bishops’ delegate for migrants and refugees said this week. “Each and every one of us must rise above indifference and have the courage to open our hearts to asylum seekers, to listen to their hopes, to empathise with their despair, and to welcome them into our community,” Bishop Hanna said. “Our thoughts and active involvement are accompanied by our prayerful support for these people who have endured so much in the hope of making a life for themselves in Australia and who will now be denied this opportunity,” said Bishop Hanna. “The new resettlement arrangements with Papua New Guinea are based on the premise that it is wrong for people fleeing from persecution to seek asylum in Australia... this is fundamentally untrue,” Bishop Hanna said. “We have the duty as members of one human family to help those who arrive on our shores seeking asylum and to strive with all our resources to assist them no matter how inconvenient this may prove to be. “We also share the concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. “[They are concerned] Australia is asking the people of Papua New Guinea to show a level of generosity far beyond their economic means,” Bishop Hanna said. Fr Maurizio Pettená CS, National
A Taliban fighter speaks to Afghan refugees waiting to cross into Pakistan at the Chaman border crossing in 2001.
Director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, said there were other, more compassionate options on the table. “An alternative way to prevent tragedies at sea is to accept more refugees from source countries
and provide the possibility and the hope of reaching Australia through a regular legal pathway” Fr Pettená, a consulter of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, said. “At the root cause of forced
Religious remind Rudd refugees are human CATHOLIC Religious Australia (CRA) calls upon Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to remember that asylum seekers are human beings, not the means to win votes or the way to punish and deter people smugglers. CRA President Sister Annette Cunliffe rsc expressed shock and disappointment at the new hardline asylum seeker policy. “What is needed is a long term solution that protects the human
rights of all people seeking asylum and treats them with dignity and respect. “These people must be desperate to attempt long and hazardous boat journeys,” she said. Sr Annette called to mind the words of Pope Francis during his recent visit to Lampedusa, the tiny island off Sicily that has become one of the main points of entry into Europe for poor and desperate
migrants willing to risk the crossing in overcrowded and unsafe fishing vessels and small boats. Thousands are known to have died over the years and unknown numbers are presumed lost without trace. “In this globalised world, we have fallen into globalised indifference,” Pope Francis said. “The ‘other’ is no longer a brother or sister to be loved, but simply someone who disturbs my life and my comfort.”
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migration is the failure of various nations to uphold human rights and respect human dignity... The ultimate solution is to seek justice, uphold the rule of law and encourage all other nations to do likewise. Full respect and care for
asylum seekers must come before the national and political interests of any country,” Fr Pettená said. “Importantly, in this context, we must uphold our international human rights obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention.”
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Low training priority a great hurdle By Matthew Biddle CREATING a Catholic culture where youth ministry is valued is the biggest challenge facing Acts2 College of Mission and Evangelisation (Acts2CoME), according to principal Jane Borg. The vocational training college has been in operation for almost a decade, and offers its students a variety of qualifications in youth ministry work. Although youth ministry has grown in recent times, Mrs Borg said a mentality of it being useless still prevails. “What holds us back is that it’s not in the psyche of young Catholics to do a year of Bible college,” she said. “It’s not a requirement to hold youth ministry qualifications to go and run a youth group, which is unfortunate. And we hope that we would be able to work to some time in the Church where it is a requirement. “Until that way of looking at things changes, it’s hard getting people to consider Bible college.” Despite the challenges, the unique college, which is entirely volunteer-run, has expanded its academic repertoire this year to include a Diploma of Youth Ministry and a Certificate III in Christian Leadership and Ministry. It has also added courses in Active Volunteering and Screen and Media to its scope. The only Catholic Bible college in Australia, Acts2CoME is also joining forces with local Catholic secondary schools to provide students with a qualification in Active Volunteering for work they largely already do as part of the Christian Serving Learning program. The college, which is a Registered Training Organisation, will work with the schools to “fill in the gaps” to ensure students meet the course requirements and attain a nationally recognised qualification. “It’s really exciting,” Mrs Borg said. “For us, the advantage is more exposure, and possibly to attract students who see that ministry is a career option.”
Fr Giles Joseph Mary Atherton FI teaching at Acts2 College of Mission and Evangelisation in Osborne Park.
While the courses available at the college each run for a year of fulltime study, which is spaced over three 12-week trimesters, they are packed with a variety of learning experiences. “We do a mixture of learning and hands-on practical, so when they come out at the end they can actually ‘do’, not just ‘know’, and that’s essential as far as we’ve been concerned, right from the start,” Mrs Borg said. The Osborne Park-based college has more than 40 graduates, and, while studying at Acts2CoME is not just for those pursuing ministry work, many have taken on roles within Catholic parishes. Mrs Borg said she enjoyed catch-
ing up with past students immensely. “I look at these young people each year, and I see the difference from when they walked in the door to when they walk out,” she said. “The change in people is just
“I found studying at Acts a great balance of learning about my faith, life skills and having lots of fun at the same time,” she said. “The skills you learn and experience gained from the practical work
What holds us back is that it’s not in the pysche of young Catholics to do a year of Bible college. incredible. If I had to run a class for one… for the change in that person’s life, it’s worth it.” Graduate of 2009 Emma Passmore said her time at Acts2CoME provided her with all the knowledge and skills to be able to work in youth ministry.
are outstanding.” The 26-year-old now works as a youth minister at Greenwood parish, and runs a thriving youth group of about 40. It’s the sort of work that Mrs Borg believes is undervalued within Catholic circles.
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“We’re losing opportunities with these young, on fire people… by not directing them into careers in the Church and not giving their qualifications some status,” she said. Although she was unsure if the Catholic culture would change in the future, Mrs Borg said she was committed to fulfilling Acts2CoME’s mission. “We’re trying to give people a solid grounding on their faith and the teachings of the Church,” she said. “They are formed as Catholics, and they have a whole range of skills that can contribute to society or the Church, wherever they go. “We’re about equipping people to take the message of God out into the world.” WORLD BRIEF
Sister has no regrets joining flagging order Some of Sister Chero Chuma’s friends back in Kenya think she wasted her visa to the United States by becoming a Religious and joining an order of mostly elderly nuns in the Seattle area. “It is amazing when you feel a call and you respond to a call. It is not that you choose to do that,” said the Sister of St Joseph of Peace who recently enrolled in the nursing program at Seattle University. “You want to say we are crazy joining right now,” said Sr Chuma, whose order has no formal habit but members wear a peace cross. Sr Chuma was in California for a Giving Voice national gathering of about 75 Religious from 30 different congregations at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont in early July. Giving Voice was created by women Religious in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are members of orders with diminishing membership - orders they feel they were called to join despite that demographic decline. Giving Voice “provides a peer group in religious life for women Religious who probably don’t have a lot of peers in their own congregations - strengthening their own sense of call in religious life,” said Sr Kristin Matthes, 47, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and a founder of the group that began in 1997. - CNS
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Government’s reforms have not worked: CHA MEDICARE is broken, despite Rudd and Gillard health reforms, according to Catholic Health Australia (CHA). CHA’s CEO Martin Laverty told an Adelaide conference last week the Rudd and Gillard governments’ health reforms have delivered no measurable improvements in national hospital performance, arguing both sides of politics must commit at the 2013 election to an overhaul of the 30-year-old Medicare system. Representing not-for-profit operators of one in 10 of the nation’s hospital and aged care beds, Mr Laverty said COAG Reform Council data showed the average number of people seen in emergency departments within national benchmark time periods had only increased from 67 per cent to 70 per cent from 2007 to 2012, and average elective surgery waiting times in this same period had lengthened from 34 days to 36. “The most disadvantaged Australians wait even longer for elective surgery. Average waiting times in disadvantaged communities for elective surgery tops 41 days, compared to a 30-day wait in advantaged areas. Similarly, 29.5 per cent of people in disadvantaged areas had unacceptable waits to see a general practitioner, compared to 22 per cent... in advantaged areas,” Mr Laverty said in a media release. “As Opposition Leader in August 2007, the now Prime Minister said ‘When it comes to improving Australia’s health and hospital system, as Prime Minister if elected, the buck will stop with me’. Six years on, measurable improvement in Australia’s health and hospital system is yet to occur. “The health reform actions of the Rudd and Gillard governments didn’t go far enough. The reforms didn’t look at the private health care sector. They didn’t recognise the role that social factors such as educational attainment, income disparity and housing have in triggering public hospital demand. Most regrettably, they didn’t touch Medicare,” Mr Laverty said. “Medicare, which is a transactional payment system, isn’t getting all Australians in to see a doctor when they need to, and it is not
Federal Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek at the laying of the foundation of a hospital in Midland last year.
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enabling doctors in general practice the time to help manage all the determinants of health. “With so much of a person’s health determined outside of the hospital system, the Prime Minister needs to make good on his promise that the buck stops with him. Similarly, the Opposition needs to commit to action. The action we ask both sides of politics to commit to at this election is an overhaul of Medicare to ensure Australia not only has universal access to health care, but that all Australians see a measurable improvement in their health and well-being.”
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Ada joins elite list of Aussies - Supercentenarians By Matthew Biddle ADA FURBY, believed to be the oldest living person in WA, celebrated her 110th birthday on July 22 at her Villa Pelletier nursing home in West Leederville. Staff, friends, volunteers and other guests gathered to mark the occasion at the aged care facility, which is operated by Southern Cross Care. Among those present was Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Julie Bishop, who presented Ms Furby with a letter of congratulations. Ms Furby has now joined the elite club of supercentenarians, or those whose lives have spanned 11 decades or more.
Southern Cross Care CEO Errol Turner said he was privileged to be able to share Ms Furby’s birthday with her. “Southern Cross Care has a long and proud tradition of making a significant contribution to the wellbeing and quality of life of older Australians, and Ada Furby is the embodiment of this,” he said. Ms Furby was born in England on July 22, 1903, where she lived with her father after her mother died while she was a child. The pair travelled to Australia in 1923 for a holiday, but Ms Furby became ill in Perth and was not fit to travel back to England. Her father took her to the Good Shepherd Convent in West
Leederville (now occupied by the Catholic Education Office) to recover, before returning to England alone. Ms Furby became an Auxiliary, helping the Sisters to tend to the girls who were in care and teaching the young women cooking and cake decorating. One of her hobbies has been crochet and embroidery work, which was frequently recognised at the Royal Perth Show, where Ms Furby won many awards for her work. The only other living supercentenarian in Australia is Jane Gray, who is the nation’s oldest person, at 111 years and 232 days. The world’s oldest person is a Japanese woman who turned 115 in March.
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Retreat on private revelations By Mark Reidy THE MANAGER of “God’s Farm” in Wilyabrup is excited by the prospect of promoting the private revelations of Italian mystic Mother Eugenia Ravasio at a Retreat Day on August 4. Betty Peaker, who has held many retreats and prayer days at her idyllic southwest property, believes the messages received by Mother Eugenia from God the Father in 1932 (and given an imprimatur by Cardinal Canisius Van Lierde of Rome in 1988) encapsulate the spiritual essence of her own ministry over the past 25 years. “Mother Eugenia’s messages have really resonated within my heart,” Betty told The Record. “Her call to celebrate God as a God of love and not fear is one that needs to be embraced by every single person,” she said. Mother Eugenia was born in Bergamo, Italy in 1907 to a peasant family and received minimal education. At age 20, she entered the Congregation of Our Lady of the Apostles, became Mother General of the Order at 28 and, in 12 years of missionary activity, opened over 70 centres - each with an infirmary, school and church - in the remotest spots of Africa, Asia and Europe. She was also renowned for her work amongst those afflicted with leprosy. She died in 1990. Over two days in 1932, Mother Eugenia claimed to have received a series of messages from God the Father in Latin, a language with which she was not familiar. She later recorded her apparitions in a book referring to God as a loving Father. “He wants to be loved by all as their Father, Creator and Saviour. God the One, true Author, avowed Himself the Father of all, tender of all fathers,” she wrote. In another part of the message, Mother Eugenia said that God had
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Francis entrusts WYD‘13 to Mary’s protection Pope Francis travelled to Rome’s Basilica of St Mary Major to pray that Mary protect and care for everyone attending World Youth Day in Brazil and for all young people around the world. The Pope spent more than 30 minutes in silent prayer in a side chapel before the basilica’s famous Marian icon Salus Populi Romani (health of the Roman people). The Pope made the impromptu July 20 trip “to ask the Virgin for her protection for the upcoming apostolic journey to Brazil, for the young people who will gather for World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro and for all young people in the world”, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. It was the same icon the Pope turned to in prayer the day after he was elected Pope in March and visited during the Marian month of May to pray the Rosary. - CNS
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Mother Eugenia Ravasio, who claimed to have received messages from God the Father in Latin.
“instructed His plan, His desire to be known, loved and honoured with a special devotion feast day under the title ‘Father of all Mankind’ on the first Sunday in August”, which is why Ms Peaker is initiating the Retreat day on her property. “It will be a wonderful day,” she said. “Father Brian Morgan, who has also felt an affinity with these messages, will celebrate Mass and I’m sure will deliver inspired talks.”
The Retreat Day will begin with Mass at 10.30am and conclude at 3.30pm. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Betty Peaker on 9755 6212. The imprimatur signifies that, in the Cardinal’s opinion, the messages contain nothing against faith and morals, but does not certify the messages were received from God the Father. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is the official authority for approving
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private revelations on behalf of the Catholic Church, has not approved Mother Ravasio’s messages as authentic, nor issued an opinion on them. As in all private revelations, Catholics are not required to believe the messages of Mother Eugenia Ravasio. The decision regarding the authenticity of private revelations is left to the conscience of the individual.
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter mourned the death of American Jesuit Father Chuck Gallagher, considered the driving force in creating what is the original faithbased marriage enrichment program. Fr Gallagher died on July 21 in New Jersey after a short illness. He was 85. “It is with profound sadness that we announce Fr Chuck’s passing. And yet we know he is with the Lord at this very moment,” said a statement from Tony and Cathy Witczak and Fr Emile Frische, a Mill Hill Missionary, who make up Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s international leadership team. “Over the years we have spent time with Father Chuck and learned how his vision for the movement was able to become reality,” they added. The movement’s headquarters released remembrances of the priest by the leaders of other encounter teams. - CNS
Children gather around Carmelites for Mary’s day By Matthew Biddle
The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Infant Jesus Parish in Morley was, very appropriately, a day for the very young as well. PHOTO: MATTHEW BIDDLE
MORE than 50 children celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16 at Infant Jesus Parish in Morley. It was the first time the parish, which is under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars, has held the children’s event for several years. The majority of the children, who were aged between 2 and 14, were either from the parish or the Infant Jesus Primary School. They took part in a variety of activities and games, including learning the 13 titles of Mary, performing a Marian hymn, and listening to stories about Mary.
At the conclusion of the activities, the children each presented a flower at the foot of a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the parish church.
“Our Lady will keep you, just like she kept her son Jesus, in her arms.” Parish priest Father Sunny Abraham OCD told the children that Mary was not only the mother of Jesus, but also the mother of all followers of Christ.
“Whatever your problem, whatever your difficulty, Our Lady will keep you, just like she kept her son Jesus, in her arms,” he told them. Me anw h i l e, A rchbi s hop Emeritus Barry Hickey was the main celebrant at a Mass to celebrate the feast day at the Carmelite Monastery in Nedlands. The feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel commemorates the presentation of the brown scapular by the Virgin Mary in a vision to St Simon Stock in the 13th century. Although the feast day was initially only celebrated by the Carmelite order, Pope Benedict XIII extended it to the universal Church in 1726.
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Scarlet woman saint draws devotion Reputed to be an adulterer, forgiven and loyal at the foot of the Cross - Mary Magdalene’s stakes are high in Hamilton Hill
Crowds of Catholics gathered at Holy Cross Parish in Hamilton Hill on July 21 to celebrate the feast of St Mary Magdalene. The main celebrant was Fr Gilberto Lombardo Jr (above), a visiting priest from Brazil, who gave the homily and benediction. PHOTOS: MAT DE SOUSA Holy Cross Parish was adorned by hundreds of blooming flowers (left), while the choir’s harmonies (below) added to the occasion. PHOTOS: MAT DE SOUSA
Ancient story, ever new, draws the Aussie ratings By Matthew Biddle A NEW television series called The Bible has been labelled a “new cult hit” after its premiere episode on July 16 attracted large ratings around Australia. The first episode, titled Beginnings, attracted 880,000 viewers, while the second episode, Exodus, which followed immediately after, had an audience of 793,000. The show’s ratings were stronger than several rival shows including MasterChef Australia and Winners & Losers. The unexpected popularity of the show resulted in Channel Nine screening repeats of both episodes on Saturday night. The 10-hour, five-part series proved a major hit in the USA and Canada when it aired in May. The $22 million project was produced
by renowned reality show producer Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey. Mr Burnett has produced shows such as Survivor and The Apprentice, while Ms Downey, who plays Mary
Producer and actress Roma Downey said the series’ reception in the USA was beyond her wildest dreams. in the series, is known for her role in the series Touched by an Angel. Speaking earlier this year about the show, Ms Downey said the series’ reception in the US was beyond the production team’s
hopes. “We just wanted to breathe a little fresh visual life into the sacred text we both love,” she said. “The Bible says we love God because He first loved us; the ratings show just how deeply people love God, and we pray the series makes clear just how deeply God loves us.” The series was shot in Morocco over six months in 2012, and has now been seen by more than 100 million viewers worldwide. It has also become the highest selling television DVD of the past five years. Earlier this month, USA commercial television network NB C announce d it had commissioned a sequel to the series to be produced. The remaining episodes of The Bible series will be screened on Channel Nine on Tuesday nights.
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Man who was institution at Aquinas goes to God When he was transferred to Hobart in the late 1950s, his heart yearned for his hometown and an entirely different career. on October 5, 1957. The preparaObituary John Chilvers Born: October 1, 1930 Entered eternal life: July 7, 2013
LARGE numbers of friends, past students, fellow former athletes, parishioners and a loving family sent John Chilvers prayerfully to God at the concelebrated Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church in Manning on Tuesday, July 16. The main celebrant, Father Hugh Galloway, was taught by John in 1961. From 1961, for 31 years, John Chilvers was an institution at Aquinas College. He taught countless students English, History and Economics and for more than a decade coached a select few to win for Aquinas almost all hurdle events at the Public Schools ‘Inters’. He rose to be Deputy Principal and had the role of Administrator before he retired. John Chilvers was born on October 1, 1930 in Busselton, the youngest child of Perce and Alice Chilvers who, like many in the depression, lost their farm and later lived in Mount Hawthorn. John was educated at St Mary’s Primary School and later by the Christian Brothers in Leederville. When he completed his Leaving Certificate in 1948, he commenced employment as a Clerk in the Commonwealth Public Service with the Post Master General’s Department. He was given a Cadetship which enabled him to complete an Arts Degree, majoring in Economics, at the University of Western Australia which was to later help determine his future career. At the end of the Second World War, the Church in Australia established the Young Catholic Workers Movement modelled on the movement begun by Fr (later Cardinal) Joseph Cardijn in Belgium in 1912. It flourished in the parishes, creating a camaraderie among Catholic
John Chilvers, father, husband and teacher, passed away on July 7, 2013.
youth, the like of which is not seen today. About the time John commenced work, the YCW Athletic Club was formed and was participating in the WA Amateur Athletic Association inter-club competition at Leederville Oval. He was prominent in athletics at CBC Leederville and eager to join. This was the beginning of close friendships with many, which continued for more than 60 years. John was a self-taught hurdler which was unfortunate because, while it requires speed and strength, which he had, it was essential to perfect the correct technique. There was no hurdles coach in the club. Nevertheless, one of the early reports published in The Record was: “John Chilvers,
a much improved hurdler, finished close behind the winner to take second place in the A Grade 120 yards high hurdles. As he is still young, John shows great promise as a hurdler - perhaps a future
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high hurdles title back and went within inches of winning the 440 yards title, which was won by his team mate Adrian Haydock. In 1954, the YCW Club proved that it was the most powerful athletic club
Many romances developed at those YCW dances, one of which was John and Nannette’s. State Champion.” John’s athletic career suffered several disruptions through 1952 and 1953 with ankle injuries and a temporary transfer by the Department to Adelaide. He was not available to defend his 120 yards high hurdles title, which was won by his close friend and team mate John Fraser. But he came back with a vengeance in 1954. In the State Championships, he won the
in WA and possibly in Australia by winning 12 of the 13 trophies. Another great achievement of the YCW was the popular dances it ran every Saturday night in Victoria Park, Highgate and occasionally in Subiaco. Many romances developed at these dances resulting in marriage, one of which was that of John Chilvers and Nannette Hennessy who married in St Mary’s Cathedral
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A beloved Sydney-based priest passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, to the great sorrow of many. Obituary
Fr Amin Abboud Entered eternal life: July 18, 2013
FR AMIN Abboud, priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, passed away on July 18 at the age of 48. Fr Amin was attending a spiritual retreat conducted by a priest of Opus Dei at Kenthurst Study Centre. It appears that Fr Amin suffered a heart attack; however, this is yet to be confirmed. This news has been received with shock and sadness, moving those who knew him to prayer and acceptance of God’s will in this moment. Fr Amin was well known to be fit, energetic and optimistic, sparing no effort in his pastoral work. Fr Amin was ordained a priest of Opus Dei by its Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarria, in May 2006. Prior to ordination, he was a medical doctor who specialised in treating people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In preparation for the priesthood, he completed a doctorate in Moral Philosophy and was soon to publish a book on Bioethics. Just prior to ordination, Fr Amin said: “The Christian philosophy of man has been funda-
mental to my work,” he explained. “In school, they taught us how to prepare people for pain and death without any religious explanations. That seemed empty to me. Faith permits one to open himself to the next life and to give meaning to the present one. It’s a ‘medicine’ of incalculable value.” In his seven years as a priest, Fr Amin maintained an assiduous workload. As Vicar Secretary for the region of Opus Dei in Australia and New Zealand, he worked closely with the Regional Vicar, Monsignor Victor Martinez, in the government of Opus Dei in this region. He also carried out extensive pastoral work with university students, lay men and women and priests. “Fr Amin Abboud,” said Mgr Martinez, “was a humble and holy priest, who always put the needs of others before himself. His loss is deeply felt. “Now we pray for the soul of Fr Amin, confident that God will look mercifully upon him. We pray also for Fr Amin’s family, his parents Philip and Salma, his sisters Mary and Victoria, and his brother Barry and his wife Janet and their five sons.” Further news about the Requiem Mass for Fr Amin will be communicated through the Sydney Archdiocese website once known. CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
Fr Amin Abboud, who died July 18, 2013, was a humble and holy priest who always put the needs of others before his own. PHOTO: ONLINE SOURCE
tion for this great occasion meant the winding down of an active athletic career. A short time after the wedding he was promoted to a training officer in the Colombo Plan Section of the Commonwealth Public Service Board in Canberra. This was a brief appointment and they returned to Perth before the birth of their son Tony in 1958. A short time later John was transferred to Tasmania as an assistant superintendent in the PMG in Hobart, where their second son Paul was born in 1960. Two expat West Australians, Noel and Betty Roberts, were his godparents. Hobart is not Perth and there was a strong yearning to return. At the same time, John was reconsidering his vocation in life, which was to be a teacher in Catholic Schools. He wrote to a friend, asking him to explore the possibilities in Perth. His friend only wrote to the Principle of Aquinas College, highly recommending him, pointing out the he had an Economics Degree and emphasising that he was also several times the State high hurdles champion. That was all it required for John to take up an offer and return to Perth. John commenced his teaching career in the first term in 1961. He committed himself to complete a Diploma of Education at Curtin University, but was thrust into the classroom without it. A measure of his success with no teaching experience or qualification was expressed 51 years later in the West Australian death notices: “Fond memories of our time together at Aquinas. From the class of 62.” At this time Aquinas College extended out to Hope Avenue in Manning. The Brothers decided to sell a strip of bushland running parallel with Hope Avenue. John and Nannette purchased a block, 50 Roebuck Drive, and built a house in time for the birth of son Tim. It enabled John and the boys to walk across the playing field to school. It is still the Chilvers family home.
A dangerous world that rejects youth WITH economic hard times as an excuse not to hire young people, the world risks tossing them aside and endangers its own future, Pope Francis said. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal flight to Rio de Janeiro on July 22, the Pope declined to answer their questions, but instead made very brief remarks about his July 22-29 trip. A Mexican veteran of papal trips, speaking on behalf of the journalists, welcomed the Pope to the back of the plane on his first foreign trip, acknowledging the Pope’s reputation for keeping reporters at a distance. Pope Francis said it was strange to hear her interpretation that reporters “aren’t the saints I’m most devoted to” and that by entering the media section of the plane he was entering “the lion’s den”. “It’s true I don’t give interviews. I don’t know why. I just can’t. It’s tiresome,” he said. “But I enjoy your company.” Turning to World Youth Day, the purpose of his trip, Pope Francis said he did not want the event to be a meeting with young people “in isolation” because “when we isolate them we do them an injustice. They belong to a family, a country, a culture and faith”.
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arlier this month, the University of Notre Dame Australia stuck its proverbial neck out to bring a neglected, and often maligned concept to national and international academic prominence. Around 200 people, many of them academics and lay professionals from throughout Australia and further afield, converged at the university’s Sydney campus to hear from leading international and Australia-based philosophers on the subject of tradition. Quoting the thought of Joseph Ratzinger, Tradition 2013’s opening speaker Bishop Anthony Fisher OP said that differing attitudes toward the subject had marked a deep rift running through the whole modern age. On the one hand were those who counted tradition as being “a prerequisite to humanity”, and on the other “those who count modernity’s abandonment of tradition as essential to rationality and progress”. In his opening remarks on the first day of the conference, UNDA Senior Vice Chancellor Professor Hayden Ramsey said the university had been proud to have brought together some of the fields heavy hitters from the US, UK, Canada and Australia, to tackle the issue head on. “It is fair to say that, as yet at least, tradition has not received the scholarly attention shown to concepts such as community, ethnicity, culture, state, nation, and so on,” Prof Ramsey said. “The idea from the start was in this place, at a Catholic university, there could and should be a respectful, appropriate, but strong critique of the notion of tradition so that we can really work out what it’s all about and why it matters - if indeed it does. “The question [is] what makes for a tradition or whether traditions are pernicious and anti-individualist, or whether redeeming, or whether incomplete without some broader social and political framework or whether traditions are just conservative nonsense of the past which now ought to be junked albeit slowly. “These are questions for moral and political philosophy and theology.” Although spruiking a diverse bevy of speakers – Catholic, Protestant, and Atheist - the relationship between small ‘t’ traditions and the Sacred Tradition of the Catholic Church held a special focus throughout the conference.
Are traditions pernicious and anti-individualist or are the redeeming? Are they just conservative nonsense? Prefiguring similar comments from several conference speakers, prominent ethicist Professor John Haldane, one of the conference’s international headliners, said tradition is now too readily dismissed from serious consideration as a concept. “Just as anybody who talks about ‘authority’ very quickly is associated with authoritarianism, so there is a tendency in speaking of tradition and the values of tradition and the meaning and values of tradition, to be associated with traditionalism,” Prof Haldane said at the conference’s opening reception. But, he added, “To value tradition is not necessarily to value traditionalism, just as to value authority is not necessarily to value authoritarianism.” Prof Haldane spoke of contradictory trends in his native Scotland as typifying tensions felt throughout the world as the country moved ever closer to a vote on Scottish
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Bishop Anthony Fisher OP of Parramatta answers frank questions at Tradition 2013. By Robert Hiini
Although traditions are sometimes dismissed as decreasingly relevant in the modern world, others see them as more important than ever. From July 2-5 the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Sydney campus was the site of a major conference on Tradition and whether it is a help or hindrance to modern life, as Robert Hiini reports... Keynote speaker Professor John Haldane, also a papal advisor, addresses participants at UNDA’s Tradition 2013 conference. PHOTOS: ROBERT HIINI
independence. “There is a felt tension currently… that things are moving so rapidly in the world it is very difficult, as it were, to keep one’s balance,” he said. “Part of the rhetoric, particularly on the side of those who wish to see Scotland go independent, is the idea that everything is new – new, new, new - that we are to be ‘forward-moving’, that we ‘embrace the future’, whatever that means - I’m not exactly sure. “The other trend that is seen is the sense of loss of balance... people who are not sure that they want to run forward, into the future. “If they want to do anything they
want to try and hold on to something - and it is understandable - in that circumstance, that talk of tradition and secure structures and the past, and so on, has its appeal.” While he was sympathetic to a yearning for security and identity, he said he was weary of a kind of ‘obsessive traditionalism’ which was “sometimes a substitute for trying to engage the present”. Prof Haldane also recently met in Rome with Cardinal Archbishop George Pell of Sydney, giving participants a humorous snapshot into the friendly encounter. “Rome is holding its breath while it tries to work out what exactly the
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style and manner and tone and substance of what the new pontificate is going to amount to, but I think it won’t be very long before your cardinal has an impact on that,” Prof Haldane reported. “He clearly is a man who knows what needs to be done. If he’s not in the right position to do it, he won’t hesitate to tell the man who is. So it may not be too long before you find the pope speaking with an Australian accent.” Prof Haldane, a papal advisor and prominent philosopher in the Thomist tradition who appears regularly on British television and in the media, said the city of Sydney and Australia could be the locus of practical solutions to inter-cultural convergence. “It is a very exciting experience to walk around Sydney and to get the sense that this is where a very serious and profound issue is probably going to be resolved… not exclusively in Sydney, but really the relationship between the Anglophone world and the residue of the cultural traditions of the Anglophone world, and the Asiatic world,” he said. “Part of that is the meeting of different kinds of traditions and, interestingly, societies which are highly traditional in one respect and people who have escaped from, or chosen to leave, for one reason or another, societies where tradition is increasingly weakened.” Popes and slavery - Pages 10-11
Is everyone supposed to be involved in traditional understanding? How far back and to what extent should one appropriate the tradition? ... Everyone is interested in ‘human making’, in making themselves as a moral agent. People are interested in that, whether they realise it or not... the project of ‘writing my autobiography’ and cultivating a sort of character... You don’t learn a craft, including the craft of human making, of the moral life, just from a book or from being told “get on with it” or, in other words, “follow your conscience”. That looks to me like being given the wood [Using the analogy of violin making] and being told to “get on with it”. You actually need to see great practitioners making violins. You need to be shown by someone who is good at violin making... You need to be incorporated into this craft and gradually you come to understand not just a syllabus of skills... you learn in the end, well what a violin is and what makes a good violin. So the analogy is that in human making, again we need to see the great practitioners at being human beings; people who are really good at being human beings, doing it; and we need their help; we need them showing us, inducting us into the craft of human making, human being, human becoming...
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That thought, I think, means that “who needs to be interested in tradition? Every human being”... We can’t help but do it. We might think “well, I’m going to be a liberal so I’ll abandon all traditions” but I am in fact entering a particular tradition of thought when I do that. Very likely, I’ve still got all sorts of fragments from other traditions in my life that I possibly slavishly still follow. We are going to be involved in tradition of one kind or another anyway, so part of what I am proposing here is to be a little more conscious of what we’re up to and be open to the goodness of that... You used the term dogmas [when speaking about Pope John Paul II’s encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae] saying it contained three dogmas. It was my understanding that the type of authority used in the document Continued on Page 10
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What more does the Pope have to do ? the teaching of the Church and teaching authority of leading doctrine and morals, and some of them are explicit about that. They say “it’s mores, and it refers to what kind of hats you wear at Mass but it doesn’t refer to morals” and that version, it seems to me, of Catholic self-understanding is terribly hard to square with what the Catholic Church has actually done for 2000 years. Many people complain that it moralises too much, it’s forever out there telling people what to do. I don’t think that’s fair but how on earth do you understand this Church and say it doesn’t purport to teach authoritatively in moral matters? That’s what it’s doing very often in its history. If you go right back to the Manicheans and others, forward to what the Church is doing with something like IVF today... look at what the Church is doing as part of understanding what the Church is. And I think if we then look at the trilogy [of moral encyclicals promulgated by Pope John Paul II in the 1990s]... he proposed that the Church can and does teach authoritatively in moral matters, sometimes by extraordinary magisterium, sometimes by ordinary magisterium. But the ordinary magisterium consistently held through 20 centuries, universal amongst the bishops, is very often the way the Church teaches. Now where is the council of the Church that said that adultery or that lying is bad. “Unless I have a definition by a pope who’s wearing his triple tiara and says anathema sit under it, I’m not going to accept the Church’s [definitive teaching]. Well, anyone understanding the Catholic thing, the Christian thing, knows the Church teaches definitively that adultery and lying are wrong and that’s because the Bishop Anthony Fisher OP answers Church often teaches in moral questions at the Tradition Conference matters and doctrinal matters at the University of Notre Dame's using the ordinary magisteriSydney campus on July 5. um, the ordinary way of teach PHOTO: ROBERT HIINI ing, that it does right down through the centuries, and ing the repeated teaching of the across the world. Scriptures and the tradition When does small ‘t’ tradition and all my predecessors and become big ‘T’ Tradition? popes” and he goes through The answer is certainly not that, and it’s “boom, boom, when it’s 500 years old or 30 boom”. years old... It’s like every possible arrow The small ‘t’ traditions do and flashing light that you make concrete something could have - short of him putdeeper that is the Tradition... ting on a triple tiara and sitting [They] authentically express, in the biggest gold chair the for now, the Sacred Tradition BBC could find him. - that which has been handed What I am teaching here, down to us from the Apostles and... about the intrinsic evil of and which we are grappling, killing - directly killing, intenat this time in history, best to tionally killing the innocent – I express and live and hand on. don’t know what more a Pope We might do that by popes could do to teach by virtue of wearing black shoes, but much his extraordinary magisterium more seriously we do it by as well as ordinary magisterithings like the way good people um in a moral matter or indeed live and testify to their faith by any kind of matter... their lives; we do that by the As for “can there be conbeauty of the sacred liturgy; we crete moral norms”... It seems do that by various acts of the to me that those who seek to teaching and clarifying of that exclude it, in fact, are denying teaching. Continued from Page 9 was ordinary, not extraordinary? Secondly, does the Church have the authority to teach definitively with respect to concrete moral norms, particularly on issues such as IVF, human life and so on? Are there moral dogmas? I think we can point to some fairly easily - the Decalogue, [Ten Commandments] for instance, is restated again and again at different points in the Gospels by Christ himself and then Paul and the writers of the New testament and ever since, as something that has not in any way been abrogated by the coming of the newborn, the event of Jesus Christ. Or we might point to the teaching of the Council of Trent in trying to define marriage. It might be a surprise to contemporary men and women that Trent defined marriage as being between a man and a woman, and only one at a time, of each [laughs], and that has clear moral implications in that document which even has word anathema sit attached to it, for those who seem to need that to recognise a dogma. But in the case of the three dogmas, as I’ve called them, taught in Evangelium Vitae, I have written elsewhere on this matter... I think the language surrounding it where he says [paraphrased] “I, Peter, by virtue of my apostolic authority, having consulted all the bishops in the world on this question, follow-
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APPEAL What about slavery? So say the Church's critics, and not a few Catholics, when contemplating the integrity of Catholic Sacred Tradition. Bishop Anthony Fisher OP tackled the issue head-on at a recent conference.
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n 1488, Pope Innocent VIII distributed 100 Moorish slaves as gifts to his favourite cardinals and aristocrats, having himself received them as a gift from King Ferdinand II of Aragon. Numerous popes in the Holy See’s long history of statecraft powered the galleys of their ships with Muslim slaves; and from the seventh century onwards, pro-celibacy synods threatened to enslave the wives of clergy, and their children. These were just some of the litany of sins and omissions committed by popes, bishops, priests and lay people cited by the Bishop of Parramatta Anthony Fisher OP in his address at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Tradition 2013 conference, earlier this month. They were matters of historical fact, he said, often levelled by those suggesting modernity’s ‘allergy’ to tradition - the attitude that traditions are a threat to rationality, autonomy and freedom - was easily justified. Perhaps more critically, they were often wielded as proof that the Church’s understanding of its own Sacred Tradition as a body of unerring, albeit developing, doctrine and teaching was ultimately indefensible. According to the American theologian John Noonan, Bishop Fisher said, the Catholic Church did not officially condemn chattel slavery until the 20th century, more than 1900 years after the birth of Christ. In his hour-long paper, it was a claim Bishop Fisher tackled head on, using the contentious issue of slavery to demonstrate how the Church understands the development of its own Tradition. “To talk of mutation, rupture or about face regarding slavery, is that really adequate?” Bishop Fisher said. “Several writers have contested the claim. They point out that no magisterial source ever supported or tolerated all that goes by the name of slavery. “Early Christian writers such as Paul tolerated slavery but made no general defence of the institution, apparently regarding it as an intractable part of the corrupt
social order that was, in any case, passing away. “Christians were not only commanded to treat slaves justly and kindly but to regard them as their equals before God - a radical, almost treasonous claim in the ancient world," Bishop Fisher said. “Noonan himself admits that it was long established Catholic moral doctrine that slaves should be treated humanely; it was good to give slaves freedom; and that slaves should be allowed to marry. “Origen favoured the Jewish practise of liberating slaves after seven years. St Gregory of Nyssa denounced slavery in the strongest terms. “Popes St Pius I, Pope St Calixtus, and the Bishop St Patrick were all, like many clerics, themselves former slaves. “To be able to rise to such a rank suggested that Christianity was subverting the order presumed in the ancient world,” Bishop Fisher said. In 1435, Pope Eugene IV condemned the enslavement of people in the newly colonised Canary Islands, something Noonan dismissed as half-hearted. But Bishop Fisher rejected Noonan’s characterisation, saying a proper examination of the text revealed the pope had not only condemned the practice of slavery but had commanded that every slave be released and compensated for their work. “While it is true that the very next pope, Nicholas V… condoned the enslavement of Moors in a just war, it was Eugene’s text that passed into the tradition,” Bishop Fisher said. In 1537, Pope Paul III applied the same principles as Eugene to people of the West and the Southern Indies. “Paul III actually said that “Christ directed the Church to preach to all nations without exception, since all are capable of faith. But the Devil stirred up his allies out of avarice to enslave the Indians and treat them like, or worse than, brute animals but that Indians are true men and not beasts and that the pope, by his apostolic authority decrees that, reducing anyone else, even those outside the faith, to slavery, is null and void”.” Despite some backsliding by sev-
eral subsequent popes and bishops, Bishop Fisher said, the teaching of Eugene IV and Paul III increasingly became the official position of the popes and was restated by popes in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. “Without doubt many Church leaders were weak or half-hearted in the face of power or slaveholding interests, and sometimes complicit in them. “Nonetheless, a clear and consistent teaching against chattel slavery emerged in the Age of Discovery and came to prevail in the Catholic Church.” In fact, the movement to abolish the slave trade in Britain was emblematic of traditions’ value, he said. Opponents of slavery were far more likely to cite religious motivations and arguments, rather than rationalist ones. “Secular liberalism did not do
the heavy lifting in the fight against slavery any more than it did with respect to segregation,” Bishop Fisher said. According to Joseph Ratzinger, differing attitudes to the phenomenon of tradition mark a deep rift that runs through the whole modern age, Bishop Fisher said, “with those who count tradition as a prerequisite to humanity on the one side, and those who count modernity’s abandonment of tradition as essential to rationality and progress on the other”. Modern political philosophy had tended to treat tradition as being, at best, “an ultimately dispensable aid to human reason”, and at worst, “a repository of superstition and a threat to autonomy”. The bishop noted a debate in the influential US journal First Things last year on the future of liberal-
ism, in which writers from various traditions argued that the democratic experiment in ordered liberty “required a heritage of anthropological and moral assumptions even live-and-let-live toleration is impossible without… let alone a fuller flourishing of individuals and communities”. “As gratitude to the past and obligations to the future are replaced by the near universal pursuit of immediate gratification, the postmodern self, especially the young self, is left rudderless with no basis for ordering passions, rationality and law, and so to choose amidst a smorgasbord of options modernity offers,” Bishop Fisher said. “The failure to grasp the need for a long evolved heritage of ideas and practices to sustain liberal democracies is surely behind the comic tragedies of attempts to impose
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liberalism in the Middle East and Afghanistan. And recent fiascos close to home might suggest that genuine democratic culture has not yet taken root in Australia either. “Meanwhile, the social agenda of liberalism becomes ever more strident, uncompromising and moralistic; increasingly unable to argue for its reforms and increasingly inclined to various forms of
bullying.” The c ur rent push to impose a redefinition of marriage on the West, was a case in point, Bishop Fisher said. Without traditions, individuals and communities in self-styled tolerant societies were just as likely to manifest nihilist and despotic ideological tendencies. Catholicism too, had not been immune from the strong,
anti-tradition stance typical in the modern age. “The Second Vatican Council wanted to return to the sources for all theology and especially a renewal of moral theology by revisiting Scripture and Tradition, received in faith and interpreted by the Magisterium, and by restoring the connection of the moral to the sacramental and spiritual and pastoral. “But the new morality that came soon after was very different,” Bishop Fisher said. “Many recent moralists effectively cut ties with Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium, regarding the traditional as unhelpful in the humanisation of morality and the dialogue with modernity… “[Many] sought to rewrite moral theology more horizontally, drawing upon experience in the human sciences and the philosophies in vogue. Radical openness to the world and hostility to tradition and authority yielded a kind of secular Christianity which accommodated the fashions of the age. “As John Paul II would demonstrate in Veritatis Splendor in 1993, such assumptions and conclusions are irreconcilable with the Sacred Tradition and thus with the vocation of the Catholic theologian, but by then, the damage had been done amongst pastors and the ordinary faithful and amongst many in the surrounding culture.” Bishop Fisher summarised German Catholic philosopher Josef Pieper’s notion of ‘traditioning’ at some length, saying tradition required a living language for their transmission and reception, as well as reasons for their existence. To have lost touch with tradition, Bishop Fisher said, echoing Herbert McCabe, was to be “crippled as an amnesiac that just doesn’t remember who he is”. Traditioning, however, needed to be a dynamic process if it was to be capable of being received through others’ ponderings, interpreting and critiquing. “Real traditioning requires a living language through creative rejuvenation and sloughing off the old skin like a snake so to speak through a continuing confrontation with the immediate present and above all with the future.”
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Leandro Martins rode into the Vatican by bicycle on a much anticipated pit stop from his planned 10,000km journey from Amsterdam to Asia. As a fellow Latin American, Leandro said he wanted to greet the new Pontiff even though he knew it was a long shot. In one of numerous letters (about 15) he wrote to Mgr Alfred Xuereb, the Pope’s secretary, Leandro said, “I know it’s going to sound ridiculous and you are going to laugh at me but… I really would like to meet him, OK go ahead.” Well, if they did laugh, it worked...
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WAS HAVING breakfast early yesterday morning when my mobile phone rang. Due to the fact that I don’t use my phone regularly during this trip, I immediately knew that it was either my mum, or the call I was anxiously waiting for. When I saw that it was an unknown number, I immediately knew it was “the call”. And it really was. It was the Pope’s private secretary, asking if I was still in Rome and if I would like to come to the Vatican this morning. I didn’t need to check my agenda to agree to be there at 6.45am. Yes, I was going to meet the Pope. But is it as simple as that? You arrive in Rome and suddenly your phone rings and it is the Pope inviting you to visit him? No, it’s not like that. But when you are a bit crazy and have nothing to lose, you are going to go through channels that normal people wouldn’t think about, or wouldn’t believe to be possible. My “Pope plan” started before the beginning of this trip. I knew that meeting the Pope is not a simple task; if you ask the one billion people who have the Pope as their leader if they want to meet him, you will never hear “no” as an answer. It was clear I couldn’t arrive in Rome without a good plan. In Amsterdam, after some research I found someone in the Vatican who was very close to the Pope, and I knew if one letter of mine reached his hands there would be a good chance I could be successful. I wrote him a letter first saying that I’m not Catholic, but because of the media coverage of the Pope’s election, I was aware of it and I was glad that the new Pope was not only a simple and kind man with a strong view to social issues, but also a neighbour of mine, since I’m from the Brazilian southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, which shares a border with Argentina. I talked about my world bike tour and since this trip is about getting to know new people, cultures and places, I would like to meet Mr Francisco. I asked him not to contact the bureaucracy of the Vatican, because they receive this kind of request every day, but to tell the Pope that there was a gaucho (what people in my state are called) travelling the world by bike who would be molto felice to meet him, and to
ask the Pope directly if he would agree. Then I sent him another letter when I arrived in Italy and others when I arrived in Rome. He told the Pope this morning that he had received 15 letters from me, which surprised me as I had not remembered writing so many. Yesterday, I spent the whole day with mixed feelings: excitement, thoughts, and disbelief that it really had been the Pope’s secretary on the phone and not a prank call. So I shared the big news with only my family and a few close friends, in Holland, Brazil and Chile. I went to bed very late and woke up at 4am this morning. At 5.30am I was leaving the monastery where I’m staying and, after a stop to buy something to eat, I arrived at the Vatican at 6.15am. I went straight to the gate where the secretary said they had been told to expect me. I knew it was too early but I had to find out if it was serious. When the Swiss guard asked my name and took from his pocket a piece of paper on which was written my full name, I was really relieved. At 6.40am, I was allowed to go in, but at the second gate I was stopped by the Vatican police who told me I couldn’t go in with my bike, “This is the Vatican not Rome”, then I told him about the call, and that the Swiss guard had my name. After some calls he allowed me to go in, to the surprise of the other guard who asked “by bike?” He gave me the directions to Santa Marta, the Pope’s residence and I cycled there with everyone around very surprised at the unusual scene. When I got there I saw the police, the Swiss guard and a man dressed in a suit who came to greet me speaking English and told me to “park” my bike close to the entrance. We got inside and he became my “guide”. We entered the small chapel, where he said the Pope would celebrate Mass in a few minutes, and explained the procedures of the Mass to me. I think it was the first Mass I’ve followed from beginning to end. Everything was simple - there were about 15 people in the room, some nuns and men dressed in religious clothing, and my guide sat next to me. When the Pope entered I didn’t realise it was him as
he was in a green vestment and I asked myself, “why are people standing up?” until it became clear who the man was. He celebrated Mass, and with the respect I have for all religions, I did what I was supposed to do: standing and sitting when I saw the people doing so. The Mass lasted about 25 minutes and when it was over, the Pope left and everyone else started leaving as well. My guide and I remained seated and suddenly the Pope was back, now dressed only in white. He sat on the third row on the left side of the chapel and kept praying. I was sat on the right side, on the second row. Then I saw the person I wrote to coming to greet me. He said, “You made it” and “after
some prayers, the Pope will come to greet you”. My guide, who was next to me, opened a book and showed me my letter. He pointed to the part that said “I know it’s going to sound ridiculous and you are going to laugh at me but... I really would like to meet him”. We both laughed, what was once an impossible thing now was really happening. When the Pope was ready, he left the chapel and waited for me at the door. I left with my guide and the person I had written to; we laughed and I thanked him again. The Pope knew I was not Catholic, and I know that he’s a very simple guy who doesn’t care much about protocol and stuff. So I treated him in the same way I treat everyone I meet on this trip: with a
smile, kindness, and affection. I didn’t kiss his ring, instead we shook hands and hugged. We talked about a lot of things while we walked outside to where my bike was. We spoke in Spanish, and I gave him the greetings sent by the priests of Santiago of Chile, where I lived and have friends that I had called yesterday. He knows Porto Alegre, my city, he said he has relatives in Pelotas, another city in my state. In fact, when he lived in Buenos Aires he went to my state many times to visit his family. We spoke about the tragedy of Santa Maria, and I said that during all the years I have been living abroad that was the news I heard from Brazil that most got me down.
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The Blood of the Lamb saves us In the Letter to the Hebrews, it says: “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins”. Why does blood need to be shed for sins to be forgiven? What is the connection?
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Maybe it’s something to do with the popularity of cycling because of the Tour de France. Brazilian cyclist Leandro Martins wanted to meet the Pope before he went to Brazil for World Youth Day, so he thought he might as well ask. But even he was surprised by the response. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Around 240 people died in that fire, only young people. He said that he couldn’t go to Santa Maria, since it’s too far from the places where he will be next week in Brazil, but he also found it a tragedy and he would remember that while in Brazil. When we got outside, the Pope shook hands with the guys of the Swiss guard who were by the door and I did the same. I showed him my bike and spoke about my trip. I said, “this is my house, the bed, kitchen, and so on”. He asked me questions and we both laughed when I said “you find crazy people everywhere including in Porto Alegre”. The Pope replied, “life is crazy”. I gave him the drawing that a
little Czech boy, nephew of a nun from the monastery where I’m staying, had sent him. And as I do with all the nice people I meet on my trip, we had our picture taken together and he signed my Brazilian flag, where he wrote: “Que Dios te acompañe - Francisco - 18-7-13” (May God accompany you). Then I shared some thoughts about religion, that I’m not going to write here, and the last thing we spoke about was the protest in Brazil. I said it is something really positive, when injustices start to suffocate the people, the best thing is to explode in that way, and then to be heard and noticed; it’s like crying, it cleanses you and makes you feel better.
I know the Pope is very busy and I didn’t want to be told by someone that it was time to go, so I thanked him for his kindness in inviting me in and asked the “friend” who I wrote the letter to, to also sign my flag because if it was not for him, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity for this experience. We said goodbye and from there I cycled to St Peter’s Square, where I am right now, writing this post and announcing to my friends and people who are going to read this, that life is simple like that. One day you can be camping in the forest without a shower and the next day you can be telling jokes to the Pope. The secret is to not take anything seriously. Life is crazy.
HE PASSAGE to which you refer is in the ninth chapter of the letter, which begins by describing the worship of God in the old covenant and goes on to say how much more perfect is the sacrifice of Christ in the new covenant. The letter was addressed to Hebrews, that is to Christians who had formerly been Jews and who knew very well the laws and customs of the old covenant. Under that law, there were many rites of atonement for sin, and these rites most often involved the sprinkling of blood. For example, on the day of atonement, Aaron was to kill a bull as a sin offering for himself and his household, and to kill a goat as a sin offering for the people. He was then to sprinkle the blood of the animals on the mercy seat of the ark of the covenant and later on the horns of the altar (cf Lev 16:11-19). In this way, “he shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleannesses of the sons of Israel, and because of their transgressions, all their sins” (Lev 16:16). The letter to the Hebrews goes on to recall how Moses ratified the old covenant by sprinkling the blood of calves and goats on the book and on the people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God commanded you” (Heb 9:20; cf Ex 24:6-8). He went on to sprinkle the blood on the tent and on all the vessels used in worship (cf Heb 9:21). After relating all of this the letter comes to the verse you mention in your question: “Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (Heb 9:22). In saying that “almost everything is purified with blood” the letter is recalling in the old covenant, while most rites of purification were done with blood, some used fire and water, or water only (cf Num 31:22-24, Lev 16:26, 28). But when it was a matter of atonement for sin and not simply the purification of ritual uncleanness, the rite usually involved the sprinkling of blood. There were exceptions to this too, however. For example, when the people had sinned and were struck with the plague, Moses commanded Aaron to take incense “and carry it quickly to the congregation, and make atonement for them” (Num 16:46). In any case, the old covenant rites of atonement which did involve the shedding and sprinkling of blood could not bring about the true remission of sin, but only prefigured it: “For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins” (Heb 10:4).
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Therefore, God in his mercy and wisdom chose to bring about the effective remission of sin through the shedding of the blood of his Son Jesus Christ, “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (Jn 1:29). The letter to the Hebrews goes on to say that whereas the high priest entered the Holy Place each year for the rite of atonement “with blood not his own”, Christ “has appeared once for all at the end of the age to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself ” (Heb 9:25-26; 10:4). Christ “entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled
Without the shedding of the blood of Christ there is no forgiveness. We can show our gratitude especially by Reconciliation. persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God” (Heb 9:12-14). In summary, the rites of atonement of the old covenant, even when they involved the shedding and sprinkling of the blood of animals, could not bring about the true remission of sins. It took the shedding of the blood of the Son of God himself, Jesus Christ, on the altar of Calvary, to bring about the effective remission of sin and the reconciliation of mankind with God. As St Paul says, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace which he lavished upon us” (Eph 1:7). Returning to your question, without the shedding of the blood of Christ, there is no forgiveness of sins. We thank God for this sacrifice by which he redeemed us, and we can show our gratitude by making frequent use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in order to benefit from it.
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JULY 28, 2013 • LUKE 11:1-13 • 17TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
CROSSWORD
TODAY’S GOSPEL Luke: 11:1-13
OPENED TEACH FRIEND CONTINUES KINGDOM BOTHER Across
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3. ‘... and the man answers from inside the house, “Do not ____ me...”
1. One of Jesus’ disciples said, ‘Lord, ____ us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’
5. I tell you, ... he will get up and give his friend all he wants if his friend ____ to ask again. 6. ‘So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be ____ to you.
One of Jesus’ disciples said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’ Jesus said to them, ‘When you pray, this is what to say: Father, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come; give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive each one who is in debt to us. And do not put us to the test.’ Jesus also said to them, ‘Suppose one of you has a friend and goes to him in the middle of the night to say, “My friend, lend me three loaves, because... I have nothing...” and the man answers from inside the house, “Do not bother me...” I tell you, if the man does not get up and give it to him for friendship’s sake, he will get up and give his friend all he wants if his friend continues to ask again. ‘So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; everyone who searches finds; everyone who knocks will have the door opened. What father among you, if his son asked for a fish, would hand him a snake?
2. Jesus also said to them, ‘Suppose one of you has a ____ and goes to him in the middle of the night to say, “My friend, lend ...” 4. ‘When you pray, this is what to say: Father, may your name be held holy, your ____ come; give us each day our daily bread...’
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APERTURE Moments of Faith in the trajectory of life - World Youth Day 2013
Left: World Youth Day pilgrims look over Rio de Janeiro on the top of Sugarloaf Mountain on July 22. The peak rises over 1,000 feet. Above: Pope Francis waves beside Brazil’s flag during a welcome ceremony on July 22 at the Guanabara Palace in Rio de Janeiro. Below: Pilgrims carry a cross to the altar during a Mass at the close of World Youth Day’s missionary week on July 21 in Nilopolis, Brazil. PHOTOS: CNS/TYLER ORSBURN/PAUL HARING
Pope Francis, above, waves from his popemobile and, right, Pope Francis and Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff look at a painting of the Christ the Redeemer Statue after arriving on July 22 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PHOTOS: CNS/UESLEI MARCELINO, REUTERS/PAUL HARING
Left: Pope Francis embraces a journalist on July 22 aboard the papal flight to Brazil. Above: Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff applauds for Pope Francis during a welcome ceremony for the Pontiff at the Guanabara Palace on July 22 in Rio de Janeiro. PHOTOS: CNS/PAUL HARING
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OPINION
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July 24, 2013
APERTURE
EDITORIAL
Moments of Faith in the trajectory of life
Beware the cheap graces of political life
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ear Mr Rudd and Mr Abbott, We are writing this letter because one of you will be the new Prime Minister in the very near future and both of you are Christians. In your case, Mr Rudd, you achieved prominence after your essay Faith in Politics appeared in the October 2006 edition of The Monthly, a year before you won the election and your first appointment as Prime Minister. In that essay, you nominated as your personal hero Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Lutheran pastor and theologian famously executed by the Nazis in 1945 for involvement in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. We remind you that in that essay you referred to Pastor Bonhoeffer “as the man I admire most in the history of the twentieth century.” In your case, Mr Abbott, you have been less willing to make your own religious faith a matter for the areopagus of public opinion and debate - a position we understand and respect - but, nevertheless, the media have not ceased to remind Australians at almost every opportunity that you are, in fact, a Catholic. Whether by design or not, both of you are the most identifiable Christians in Australian political life today. The reason for this letter to both of you is the announcement by Prime Minister Rudd last Friday of the latest change to Australian policy on asylum seekers arriving in Australian waters by boat. In your case, Mr Abbott, you have gained political traction over years out of the refrain that a Government led by you would ‘stop the boats’. Therefore, your initial generally favourable response to the announcement, welcoming PNG Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s “generosity” towards Australia in this matter was, if nothing else, consistent. In your case, Mr Rudd, we must admit to some confusion. From the comments made by yourself and your Minister for Immigration, Tony Bourke, we understand that an important reason for this sudden change in policy was the urgency of preventing children from drowning on the high seas. We must admit that we wonder when, exactly, this realisation became important enough to you to change (yet again) a policy which successive Labor governments have been changing since the election of 2007, especially given that it has been known for decades that numerous people have drowned at sea attempting to reach this country. To be honest, Mr Rudd, we find it hard to believe you. As a result, we would prefer that you do not pretend that this sudden change in policy was the result of a sudden moral illumination on your own part, when it appears reasonably clear to most people in Australia that the reason for this decision is primarily your own desire to be Prime Minister. Dear Mr Rudd and Mr Abbott, we remind you of PO Box 3075 another flood of boat people in Adelaide Terrace the recent history of this region PERTH WA 6832 far greater than the present ‘crisis,’ which resulted in hundreds of thousands and posoffice@therecord.com.au sibly millions fleeing for their Tel: (08) 9220 5900 lives from Vietnam to counFax: (08) 9325 4580 tries in this region, including Australia. We remind you that while there was an undercurrent of hostility in parts of Australian culture to Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers, in the end Australia accepted and benefited from their presence - and became the richer for it. Meanwhile, as both of you know perfectly well, PNG is a still-developing society with a much smaller population than Australia, with almost nothing in the way of infrastructure that would be needed to deal with this challenge - from health care to social welfare or education, for example - and with deep-seated social problems such as the violence of the Raskol gangs who often rule the streets of PNG’s largest cities, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen and many other inland areas, particularly the Highlands. Money does not solve all problems. There is, of course, another dimension to this issue. That is the importance of honouring this country’s obligations to the right that those fleeing persecution and violence in their homelands, such as Iran or the fratricidal conflict presently occurring in Syria - to name just two examples - have to sanctuary in the countries in which they arrive. We do not pretend the problem is easy, but we remind you all challenges are solvable, particularly if they are approached from the intrinsic dignity and worth of every human person. This principle was enshrined in the UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees to which the country that both of you aspire to lead is a signatory. Finally, Mr Rudd, we remind you of another precedent we find particularly interesting given your nomination of Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer as the man you admire most in the twentieth century. In 1939, the MS St Louis, an ocean liner heroically captained by Gustav Schroder, arrived in Cuba carrying 937 German Jewish refugees. The St Louis was first refused entry in Cuba, then the US, then Canada, before eventually returning to Antwerp, despite the fact that the governments of all of these nations were well informed as to what kind of persecutions the St Louis’ passengers were fleeing. Today, noone knows with certainty but historians and authors generally conclude that at least a quarter of the St Louis’ human cargo - men, women and children - perished at Auschwitz and Sobibor. Mr Abbott, we urge you to recall history, both that of the St Louis and of Indo-China after April 30, 1975. We know that you know what that date is. Mr Rudd, we feel constrained to point out to you that a policy such as the one you have enacted purely in the interests of your own re-election appears to have some disturbing resonances with the experience of the St Louis and her honourable captain. And we are not confident that Pastor Bonhoeffer, another honourable man of principle - to the very end - would approve of your latest u-turn at all.
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A woman receives Communion from a priest during the closing Mass of World Youth Day’s missionary week in Nilopolis, Brazil on July 21. The prelude to the World Youth Day main events gave pilgrims from outside Brazil a chance to take part in local spiritual, mission and cultural activities. PHOTO: TYLER ORSBURN, CNS
Twenty years on and families still must fight for disabled Everyone connected to disability, writes Barbara Harris, is invited to a free forum on Tuesday, July 30 – a chance to meet and talk with others...
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arents of people with disability, carers and people with disability themselves are invited to an Open Forum on Disability Issues that will be held at Emmanuel Centre on Tuesday, July 30 from 7-9pm. Those who have no contact with people with disability and their families and carers are also invited. Participants in the forum will listen to one another and learn from each other what it means when people in communion make a difference. Participants are invited to share their experiences, successes, their unmet needs, other people, their frustrations and their concerns at this Open Forum. It is now 20 years since the Federal Disability Act was passed and still many parents, carers and people with disability have to fight
Have you ever been thrown into the deep end? I know I have. It’s sink or swim - and sadly for many, it’s sink... for services which sadly have in some cases been denied to so many people who do not fit the criteria or live in the wrong area or who don’t have a diagnosis capable of being addressed by an agency. In a world that measures productivity, based largely on employment and education and success as a major feature, funding is often given to an organisation on the condition that goals are achieved. These goals are based on the commercial understanding that a person’s worth is only worth something if you receive a wage, you have a certificate and you do something a preconceived way. Furthermore, how many Church agencies and instrumentalities offer
employment opportunities for people with disability? It is hoped that the passing of the National Disability Insurance Scheme or Disability Care Australia will somehow break the fixed concentration on productivity and develop a way to meet some of the issues and needs of people with disability, families and carers. Unfortunately for people who live in Western Australia, there is at the present time a further barrier to deal with because Western Australia has not yet signed on to the program under Disability Care Australia. Have you ever been thrown into the deep end? I know I have been many times. It’s sink or swim. For many people it has been sink rather than swim. Confronting disability in oneself or in others can be a disaster. The birth of a child with a disability into a family can bring with it tremendous pressures on the other members. Fathers, for example, can feel neglected because the mother spends so much time and energy dealing with the child with a disability that she has no time or energy to be wife to her husband. The truth is that so many people are unprepared and unskilled in being around people with disability. Faced with personal ignorance, many simply ignore people with disability. That this should happen in secular society is bad enough; that it should occur in our Catholic communities is appalling. This Open Forum on Tuesday, July 30 at Emmanuel Centre is free, and is an open invitation to see people with disability, perhaps for the first time. There is the story of a shoe company that sent two representatives to a South Pacific island to find out what kind of footwear they used so that they could open a market there. The first representative emailed back to head office that the situation was hopeless because no one
wore shoes. The second representative emailed back to head office saying that the situation was such a wonderful marketing opportunity because no one wore shoes. When meeting people with disability many people are so taken back by their own sense of inadequacies that they fail to see the opportunity to learn so much from people with disability. The coming forum is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth, not only in awareness of people with disability, but also an awareness that giftedness is part of our own makeup and that together we can. Come along and invite your friends too. LETTERS
Fr McGrath spot-on about God’s laws THE LETTER from Fr Bernard McGrath in the Record of July 17, 2013 was most informative. Cicero was, and is, considered to be one of the elite of the ancient Romans, even superior, in some respects, to Seneca. He made mistakes, as we all do, but was still outstanding in his field. One particular statement that he made requires to be remembered by all, and which should be clearly emblazoned in every politician’s office. It is “Laws made by man based on God’s laws are good and worthy, but laws made by man based on man’s laws are terrible and greatly to be feared.” This simple statement says it all, while present day society proves how right he was. Joseph McSevich MOSMAN PARK WA
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Whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make slim The astonishing variety of weight-loss devices tells us something about false gods. Spiritual health is much more important.
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ere I a cartoonist, I might have attempted an action-hero comic strip this week. Alas, we must await another day (or decade) for my rendition of ‘St Paul vs the Abdomeniser.’ Once a pejorative term, ‘navel gazing’ is now a vocation, and one that’s practised on numerous levels. Philippians 3:18-19 speaks of many “whose god is their belly; and whose glory is in their shame…”. Other sources translate ‘belly’ as ‘stomach’ but the word may also represent certain organs several centimetres south of that. Biblical exegetes interpret this passage to mean indulging (and revelling) in one’s physical appetites and lusts, whether these be gluttonous, inebriating or sexual in nature. Though we may serve our bellies, most of us hate them. North Americans employ various epithets for that midsection flab (doubtless Aussies could add a few colourful ones): pooch, chub, spare tyre, jelly rolls, love handles, muffin top, beer belly, baby belly, Buddha gut - to name just a few. I know few terms for toned abdominal muscles—‘washboard stomach’ and ‘six pack’ come to mind—but most of us want them.
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The bodybuilding, weight loss and fitness industries demonstrate that the desire to eliminate one’s belly can also become a false god. If only I had a dollar (or lost a centimetre off my waist) for every time I’ve seen this ad teaser pop up online: “Reduce belly fat with this one weird old tip”. I confess I’ve clicked more than once: the weird old tip invariably involves buying a weight loss program; it may require eating products I can’t pronounce; sometimes I don’t know what it involves other than a droning pseudo-doctor narrating an interminable video that I don’t have time to watch. The first three definitions of “weird” are (in order): “odd”, “supernatural”, “of fate”. Many weight loss strategies surely fall into the “odd” category. Few are really fateful, in that no-one’s life is changed forever (though tragically, some people suffer permanent physical damage or even death because of zany dietrelated drugs and stunts). Ideally, fitness should contain a supernatural element, because most
of us can’t achieve it (or anything, really) without God’s help. It’s that whole John 15:5 thing. But man will never stop trusting in his own devices, and some of them are hilarious indeed. Just Google “Ab Machines” and prepare yourself for a belly laugh. My teen daughters and I sometimes watch late-night infomercials, and have seen these things in action (Lord help us, we are easily amused and
crave sugary cereal) ‘Ab Rocket Trainer’ ‘Ab Circle Pro’ (funny to watch, once you get beyond the initial horror) AB Doer Twist (makes me crave big, soft pretzels) “Total Core 2” Ab Machine (version 1 must have been only Partial Core, hence the design upgrade) Ab Wheel (which need never be re-invented, for obvious reasons)
The ‘Abdomeniser’ sounds as though it might have been invented by Vlad the Impaler... don’t get out much): “This machine helped me meet my wife!” (He doesn’t get out much either.) “Stores under your bed!” (And that’s where it will stay, gathering dust, till the next garage sale.) “The belt creates heat and sweats off the inches! That’s why people in tropical countries are so slim!” (No, many people in tropical countries are ‘slim’ because they are hungry, the tragi-irony of which is lost on hucksters and gluttons alike.) Even the names are silly: ‘Abdomeniser’ (sounds as though it might have been invented by Vlad the Impaler) ‘Ab Crunch Bench’ (makes me
Hula Chair (or as I like to call it: Malfunctioning Office Chair Possessed by Satan) Ab Flyer Ab Glider Ab Roller Ab Coaster (heaven help us if those last two companies merge) Yogima Massage Abdominal Exerciser, which is (wait for it) a hula hoop—with special sportsgrade knobs on it. Only $70. Ab Flex Belt (“stimulates” your muscles with electrical impulses). This could also be called the Unicorn Fairy Pixie-dust Ab Belt, because it operates on the same principle. You cannot get fit with batteries,
Velcro, and wishful thinking. I even discovered an “Aussie Abs” exercise machine, which begs the question: how are Aussie abs different from Canadian abs? Are the muscle groups in reverse order, due to their relative position to the equator? The Aussie Abs ad reads: “This exercise equipment works very much like a pogo stick, except you are sitting down when using it.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t even imagine that. Not even after three cups of coffee. You want a weird old tip? Try this on for size: regular prayer, proper nutrition, self-restraint, an active lifestyle, charity toward the needy, and not obsessing about your belly. Old, yes; weird, not so much, except that so few people try it these days. St Paul ostensibly approved of athletics, since he uses them as a positive metaphor for the spiritual life. Being healthy and strong is an objective good. It only becomes disordered when we remove an “o”, so to speak, and turn a “good” into a “god”. So crunch away (on your abs and your celery), but remember your life’s true goal and Whom it is you serve. ladywriter.ulrich@gmail.com
Wanting God, all the time
For Fr Chris Webb, prayer is not an irksome obligation - it’s bound up with desire and love. It’s the foundation of everything...
How I Pray AS TOLD TO DEBBIE WARRIER
Father Chris Webb once faced prosecution for six charges for fraud and was dubbed by journalists as the “1.2 million dollar man”. From living the high life to carrying out a miraculous maximum community sentence of 240 hours in place of jail, he eventually found his vocation. Now an Assistant Parish Priest at Moora parish, he shares with The Record his catechism of prayer and own personal faith journey.
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love prayer and consider it an important issue. In some ways, it is a lost art as people don’t really spend the time to become united in spirit with God. Yet prayer has the power to transform the way you think, your whole nature and your journey towards Christian maturity. As St Paul says, “It helps us discern the will of God”. Prayer is supposed to make us think and act differently. But does it? I would like to share some reflections I have had on prayer based on my own prayer experience. Prayer is an act of self-transcendence. For me, it is like gazing into the eyes of my Beloved, in order to somehow lose myself in God and become one with Him. I find it is different from the way we fall in love with one another in only one way: the object of my desire transcends my grasp, frustrating me no end. I think this is why St John of the Cross talks about the wounding effect of God’s love. The lack of possession of our God leaves me wounded as the experience of God is at the same time delightful yet strangely painful. Truly, I agonise over my love of God but then if prayer was always consoling there wouldn’t be much
merit to it. Jesus was the one who cried out, “My God! My God! Why have you abandoned me?” In that darkest moment, He became life giving. In that moment, He was able to transform history and reconcile us to God. That is Christian maturity - to surrender completely to our
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true state of being before God. I also had many extraordinary consolations from God. In my darkest moments, my prayer was “Lord, help”. It was a whole cry from my being to God out of my misery. Those times of darkness were an experience of pure faith because I did not know
It’s different from falling in love in only one way: the object of my desire transcends my grasp. Father in heaven by joining the offering of our life to God in union with Jesus’ own offering of himself on the Cross. When my conversion began, I had dreams of hell revealing my
where I was going though God was leading me. Those times of darkness helped purify my heart as I had to walk by faith alone with the Lord. The fact that I could not feel His presence was the beginning of
my Christian maturity. To receive the gift of contemplative prayer, I believe a person truly has to fall in love with Love itself and this Love is what we encounter through our prayer to Jesus, made present to us through the power of the Holy Spirit. It is easy to fall in love with God. Mostly this takes a commitment on our part. We have to spend time in prayer. In my formative years, I spent up to five hours a day in prayer. Through meditation, verbal prayer, reading the Bible and the writings of the Saints and daily Mass, all in front of the Blessed Sacrament, I was able to fall in love with Love itself. In the end, I didn’t want to think about God, I just wanted God. It is this simple, loving desire for God burning within us that is the fruit of contemplative prayer. In reading St Paul, we can conclude this is the fruit of God’s own Spirit praying within us. What I write on prayer is for catechism. Street kids have no parish or fixed address so I initially wrote this program to share with them and it’s still a work in progress. I decided to focus on Christ because of the Year of Christ. My program is more influenced by St John of the Cross who, along with St Teresa of Avila, is in charge of my prayer life through our communion with the saints. Through my own conversion I have found there are three stages of prayer: (i) Conversion to Christ (ii) Taking on the characteristics of Christ (iii) Living in the Spirit of Christ. Our conversion is ongoing as we practise virtue in imitation of Jesus and, ultimately, we are able to surrender ourselves spiritually to God in union with Jesus’ offering of himself to God on the Cross. Roughly corresponding to the stages of prayer are the different ways of praying. Our prayer life changes and matures as our faith develops and our relationship with Jesus deepens. As we pray, Jesus reveals God
to us personally through the power of the Holy Spirit. Meditation is prayer using our mind to think and reflect on the goodness of God. This enkindles our love for God in our hearts. Those who persevere in mental prayer will experience a growing love and affection for God which we call ‘prayer of desire’ or the ‘prayer of the heart’. Once desire and love for God grow, prayer becomes simple and natural. A fire grows in one’s heart and the whole of our life becomes ‘a prayer’ because all things are done in the prayerful presence of God. Once this stage is reached the heart rests in the loving presence of its spouse contemplating, or simply gazing on Him. The mind is used only to rekindle this fire of love. Often, that prayerful person will not want to think about God; he or she will just want to be with God. The union I have with Jesus through my prayer life produces a warm love that I can share with all people. If we are espoused in spirit with God, we are able to love one another with the very Love of God. Excepting the Mass, I have found the best way to begin knowing God through prayer is by meditating on the Word of God and the mysteries of Jesus’ life (such as the Rosary - I say all 20 mysteries daily). In the end, prayer is a gift God gives us if we generously commit time to God. After all, if you love someone, you spend time with them. That’s the bottom line. If a person is prepared to make that sort of commitment I suggest three necessary helps for converting ourselves to Christ, for developing the character of Christ within ourselves and for living by the Spirit of Christ. They are ongoing conversion through monthly Confession; daily prayer and reflection on the Word of God (including the Rosary) to aid us to live virtuous lives; and entering into the mystery of God’s Love by the complete offering of ourself with Christ when we participate in the Eucharist.
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FRIDAY, JULY 26 Medjugorje Evening of Prayer Group 7-9pm at St Simon Peter Parish, corner Prendiville Ave and Constellation Dr, Ocean Reef. It is reported Our Blessed Mother has been appearing daily in Medjugorje since 1981 with messages for all her children. In thanksgiving, The Medjugorje evening of prayer group meets monthly in a different parish to spread Our Blessed Mother’s messages. Free DVDs on Medjugorje. NEWSFLASH! Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, Medjugorje $3,999, Oct 8-24. Enq: 9402 2480, 0407 471 256 or medjugorje@y7mail.com. Holy Hour Adoration 7pm at St Benedict Church, 115 Ardross St, Ardross. There will be Praise and Worship during the Adoration. Conducted by Holy Trinity Community. Enq: Bryan 0406 671 388 Yunita 0412 677 568. SATURDAY, JULY 27 Love Ministry Healing CCR Team After 6.30pm Mass at St Emilie Parish, 151 Amhurst Rd, Canning Vale. Archbishop Emeritus Hickey will be in attendance. Come all, including clergy, and be prayed over, healed from the past or present issues or stand in for a loved one who may be ill or facing problems at this time. Reconciliation available. Enq: Gilbert 0431 570 322 or Fr David Watt 9376 1734. Embracing Womanhood - A Spiritual Dimension over a cup of tea 9am-3pm at St Emilie’s Catholic Parish, 151 Amherst Rd, Canning Vale. With Sr Ann Cullinane followed by Eucharistic Celebration. Morning tea and light lunch provided. Childcare available on request. Only 60 places available. Registration closes on Wednesday, July 24. Cost: $10 Enq: Roselle 0403 833 669, Lyn 0404 325 900, Carolin 0432 855 605. Email: hleetan@yahoo.com. SUNDAY, JULY 28 Latin Mass 2pm at the Good Shepherd Church, Streich Ave, Kelmscott. Enq: John 9390 6646. St Anne’s Feast Sacred Music Concert and Reflections 2.30-3.30pm at St Anne’s Church, 11 Hehir St, Belmont. Featuring music from Lumina choir and choirs of St Anne from composers such as Byrd, Lasso, Handel, Vivaldi, Palestrina and other motets and inspiring music. Including recital on pipe organ. Afternoon tea cooked by Fr Brian Limbourn in hall afterwards. Cost: donation. Enq: 9444 9604. Pope Francis and World Youth Day in Northbridge Piazza 12 noon, the Northbridge Piazza, James and Lake St, transforms into a place of pilgrimage and gathering for all to witness on the giant screen a TELECAST of the World Youth Day 2013 Vigil from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil celebrated by Pope Francis. Be a part of the biggest youth event in the world and experience the universality of our Church. Enq: 9422 7912 or admin@cym.com.au, cym.com.au. More details about parishes/venues screening the Papal WYD Mass, check CYM website for updates. TUESDAY, JULY 30 Day of Reflection - Marian Movement of Priests 10.30am at St Paul’s, 106 Rookwood St, Mt Lawley. Rosary, Holy Mass and talks (including Holy Hour of prayer for priests). Confession available. Celebrant and speaker Rev Fr Andre, Friars of the Immaculate. Bring lunch to share. Tea and coffee provided Enq: 9341 8082. Open Forum on Disability, the Church and the Wider Community 7-9pm at Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth. If you are a parent/carer of or a person with a disability, come and network with others and discuss any issues which are important to you; managing education, employment, recreation, participation in the Church and preparation for the Sacraments etc. Enq: Barbara 9328 8113 or emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au. Spirituality and the Sunday Gospels 7-8pm at St Benedict’s school hall, Alness St, Applecross. Presented by Norma Woodcock. Everyone is welcome. Cost: collection. Accreditation recognition by the CEO. Enq: 9487 1772 or www.normawoodcock.com. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 Council of Christians and Jews WA Inc Seminar The Image of Paul and Jewish-Christian Relations 7.30pm at Temple David Social Hall, 34 Clifton Cr, Mt Lawley. Presenters: Dr William Campbell and Dr Kathy Ehrensperger of The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter. Cost: $10, ($5 for members). Light refreshments. All welcome. Enq: ccjwa@aol.com.
Day with Mary 9am-5pm at Sacred Heart Church, 50 Mary St, Highgate. 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, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Stations of the Cross. Finish approx 5pm. BYO lunch. Enq: Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate 9250 8286. One Day Retreat on God’s Gift of the Family 9am-1.30pm at Maddington Parish, Lot 375 Alcock Street. Program includes Praise and Worship, preaching of the Word of God, Confession, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Healing Prayers. Morning tea and lunch provided. Enq: 9493 1703. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Retreat Day - God The Father of all Mankind 10.30am-3.30pm at God’s Farm, 94 Woodlands Rd, Wilyabrup. Mass, celebrant Fr Brian Morgan, who also will deliver inspired talks from Mother Eugenia’s messages and his own book Life for the Father’s Glory which is available on the day. Lunch provided. Enq: Betty 9755 6212. Divine Mercy 1.30pm at St Francis Xavier Church, 25 Windsor St, Perth. An afternoon with Jesus and Mary. Main celebrant will be Fr Matthew CRS, homily on the Transfiguration of The Lord. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Rosary and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Refreshments afterwards. Enq: John 9457 7771. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 Retreat by Fr Michael CSsR 7pm at St Bernadette’s Church, Glendalough. Fr Michael CSsR will be conducting a retreat based on his Gospel-centred ministry, which has a focus on the Eucharist and Confession, as well as Divine Mercy, spiritual direction, and healing. Enq: Parish Office 9444 6131. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 St Padre Pio Prayer Day 8.30am-1pm at St Mary’s, Franklin St, Leederville. St Padre Pio DVD in parish centre; 10am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Divine Mercy, Silent Adoration and Benediction; 11am Holy Mass, St Padre Pio Liturgy, Confessions available; 12pm bring a plate for a shared lunch, tea and coffee provided. Search You Tube.com type “Hello from San Giovanni Rotondo” Enq: Des 6278 1540. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Divine Mercy Church Fundraiser Dinner Dance 7.30pm at Greek/Macedonian Club, corner Homer St and Wordsworth Ave, Dianella. Organised by Viet/Aust Charity Group. S/East Asian dinner, live performances, disco, dancing and raffle draw. Entry $40 (all profits donated to Divine Mercy Church, Lower Chittering). Enq: Tickets Fr Chris 0420 449 820, Doris 9571 8135, Fr Paul Fox 9571 8068 or 0427 085 093. Divine Mercy Healing Mass 2.30pm at St Francis Xavier Church, Windsor St, East Perth. Main celebrant Fr Marcellinus Meilak, OFM. Reconciliation in English and Italian will be offered. Divine Mercy prayers followed by Veneration of First Class Relic of St Faustina. Refreshments later. Enq: John 9457 7771. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 Latin Mass 8.15am at The Good Shepherd Church, Streich Ave, Kelmscott. To be celebrated by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey. Enq: John 9390 6646. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 TO THURSDAY, 22 AUGUST The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue comes to Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury, 7pm at St Jerome’s, Troode St, Munster. Activities will include Holy Mass, Rosary, talks, Veneration and vigil at the following parishes and dates: Aug 17 Our Lady of the the Mission, Camberwarra Dr, Craigie, 8.30am-noon and 6pm at Our Lady of Mercy, Patrick Ct, Girrawheen. Aug 18 Holy Spirit, Keaney Pl, City Beach, 8am and 9.30am Holy Mass and 5.45pm Our Lady of the Assumption, Stevenson Rd, Mandurah. Aug 19 St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury starting 11am and 7pm Pater Noster Indonesian Community, Marmion St, Myaree. Aug 20 10.30am St Bernadette’s, Jugan St, Glendalough. Aug 21 9am at St Gerard Majella, Ravenswood Dr, Mirrabooka, 12.10pm All Saints Chapel, 77 St Georges Tce, Perth, and 7pm St Francis of Assisi, Lilian Rd, Maida Vale. Aug 22 11am St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, Holy Mass and 7.30pm Solemn Holy Mass, Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB. Enq: Yolanda 0413 707 707.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Alan Ames Healing Mass and Talk 6pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 82 Collick St, Hilton. Begins with Holy Mass followed by talk by Alan Ames and Healing Service. Enq: 9314 7733.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Meditative Prayer in the Style of Taizé 7-8pm at St Joseph’s Convent Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth. Includes scripture, prayer, song (mantra) and silence in candlelight. Chapel door open 6.30pm. Bring a friend and a torch. Enq: Sr Maree Riddler 0414 683 926.
Big Screen Saturday 5.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. A film adaptation of Bethany Hamilton’s autobiography, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to get back on the Board (PG). Adult $10, concession $8, family $30. Snacks and refreshments available and free kids movie. For details and bookings: perth.disciplesofjesus.org/ movies or 041 992 3420.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Individual Silent Directed Retreat 4.30pm at St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, 113 Tyler St, Tuart Hill. Meet daily with your retreat directors, Celia Joyce or Fr Stephen Truscott SM, to explore the movement of God within your life. The retreat unfolds at your own pace. (Limited to 10 retreatants.) Enq: 9485 8980 or www.fullnessoflife.org.
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Cathedral Cafe Cathedral Cafe is now open every Sunday 9.30am1pm at St Mary’s Cathedral parish centre, downstairs after Mass. Coffee, tea, cakes, sweets, friendship with Cathedral parishioners. Further info: Tammy on smcperthwyd@yahoo.com.au or 0415 370 357. 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, corner Osborne St and Roberts Rd, Joondanna. Followed by 6pm Mass. Enq: Admin on admin@stdenis.com.au. EVERY FIRST SUNDAY Singles Prayer and Social Group 7pm at All Saints Chapel, Allendale Sq, 77 St Georges 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. Songs of praise and worship, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and prayers for sick. Enq: Fr Irek Czech SDS or office Tue-Thu, 9am-2.30pm on 9344 7066. EVERY THIRD SUNDAY Oblates of St Benedict’s 2pm at St Joseph’s Convent, York St, South Perth. We welcome all who are interested in studying the Rule of St Benedict and its relevance to the everyday life of today for laypeople. Vespers and afternoon tea conclude our meetings. Enq: Secretary 9457 5758. Divine Mercy Hour 3pm at St Pius X Church, 23 Paterson St, Manning. There will be Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Prayers, Rosary and Benediction. Please join us in prayer. Enq: Mrs K Henderson 9450 4195. EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY Shrine Time for Young Adults 18-35 Years 7.30-8.30pm at Schoenstatt Shrine, 9 Talus Dr, Mt Richon; Holy Hour with prayer, reflection, meditation, praise and worship; followed by a social gathering. Come and pray at a place of grace. Enq: shrinetimemtrichon@gmail.com. Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life 2-3pm at Infant Jesus Parish, Wellington St, Morley. Includes Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, silent prayer, scripture, prayers of intercession. Come and pray that those discerning vocations can hear clearly God’s call. EVERY LAST SUNDAY 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 For You My Soul is Thirsting (Psalm 62:1) 7pm at St Thomas Parish, 2 College Rd, Claremont. Tend to your thirst for God. Begins with Adoration, then 7.45pm - Evening Prayer; 8pm - Communion Service and Night Prayer. Come to the whole thing, or just to a part! Enq: Michelle: 0404 564 890.
LAST MONDAY 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 cuppa. Enq: Lynne 9293 3848 or 0435 252 941. 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.
EVERY WEDNESDAY Holy Spirit of Freedom Community 7.30pm at Church of Christ, 111 Stirling St, Perth. We welcome everyone to attend our praise meeting. Enq: 0423 907 869 or hsofperth@gmail.com. Bible Study at Cathedral 6.15pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth. Deepen your faith through reading and reflecting on holy Scripture with Fr Jean-Noel Marie. Meeting room beneath Cathedral. Enq: 9223 1372.
Pro-life Witness – Mass and Procession 9.30am at St Brigid’s Parish, corner Great Northern Hwy and Morrison Rd, Midland. Begins with Mass followed by Rosary procession and prayer vigil at nearby abortion clinic, 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.
Holy Hour - Catholic Youth Ministry with Emeritus Archbishop Hickey 5.30pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary St, Highgate. Mass followed at 6.30pm with Holy Hour. We are having a special guest, Emeritus Archbishop Hickey to celebrate with us during WYD Rio. Enq: 9422 7912 or admin@cym.com.au.
Combined All Night Communion of Reparation Vigil with Fr Bing 9pm-4am Saturday at St Anne Church, Hehir St, Belmont. August will be a combined Vigil with Fr Bing. There will be no vigils at Corpus Christi Church and St Gerard Church for August only. Mass, Adoration, Benediction, confession in reparation for outrages committed against the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Enq: Vicky 0400 282 357, John/Joy 9344 2609.
EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY Novena to St Mary of the Cross MacKillop 7-7.45pm at Blessed Mary MacKillop Parish, corner 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.
Catholic Faith Renewal Evening 7.30pm at Sts John Paul Parish, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton. There will be songs of praise, prayer, sharing by a priest, then thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments. Enq: Ivan 0428 898 833 or Ann 0412 166 164 or catholicfaithrenewal@gmail. com.
EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY Chaplets of Divine Mercy 7.30pm at St Thomas More Parish, Dean Rd, Bateman. Accompanied by Exposition, then Benediction. Enq: George 9310 9493 or 6242 0702 (w). EVERY THURSDAY Divine Mercy 11am at Sts John and Paul Church, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton. Pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy and for consecrated life, especially in our parish. Concludes with veneration of the first class relic of St Faustina. Enq: John 9457 7771.
EVERY SECOND FRIDAY Discover Spirituality of St Francis of Assisi 12pm at St Brigid’s parish centre. The Secular Franciscans of Midland Fraternity have lunch, then 1-3pm meeting. Enq: Antoinette 9297 2314.
St Mary’s Cathedral Praise Meeting 7.45pm 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. Group Fifty - Charismatic Renewal Group 7.30pm at Redemptorist Monastery, 150 Vincent St, North Perth. Includes prayer, praise and Mass. Enq: Elaine 9440 3661. EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST Introduction to the Study of Contemporary Christian Spirituality Course 7-9pm at St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, 113 Tyler St, Tuart Hill. Presented by Fr Stephen Truscott SM PhD; course examines contemporary Christian spirituality as both lived experience and academic discipline, combining reading, discussion, lectures and reflective exercises. You will build the capacity to develop beyond yourself in relationship with others and with God in understanding, liberty and love. Enq: 9485 8980 or www.fullnessoflife.org. EVERY FIRST THURSDAY Holy Hour Prayer for Priests 7-8pm at Holy Spirit Parish, 2 Keaney Pl, City Beach. All welcome. Enq: Linda 9341 3079. 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. EVERY SECOND THURSDAY Life in the Spirit Seminar 6pm at 2 King St, Coogee. The Resource Centre for Personal Development and Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold seven sessions every second Thursday until October. Enq: Eva 0409 405 585. FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY Social Dinner (Young Adults aged up to 35) and Rosary Cenacle 6.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church, 49 Jugan St, Mt Hawthorn. Begins at 6.30pm with dinner at a local restaurant, followed at 8pm by a Rosary Cenacle, short talk and refreshments at the church. Great way to meet new people, pray and socialise! Enq: 9444 6131 or st.bernadettesyouth@gmail.com. EVERY FRIDAY Eucharistic Adoration at Schoenstatt Shrine 10am at Schoenstatt Shrine, 9 Talus Dr, Mt Richon. Includes holy Mass, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, silent adoration till 8.15pm. Join us in prayer at a place of grace. Enq: Sisters of Schoenstatt 9399 2349. Healing Mass 6pm at Holy Family Parish, Lot 375, Alcock St, Maddington. Begins with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Healing Mass followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Enq: admin 9493 1703 or www.vpcp. org.au.
Novena to God the Father 7.30pm at St Joachim’s parish hall, Vic Park. Novena followed by reflection and discussions on forthcoming Sunday Gospel. Enq: Jan 9284 1662.
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 11am-4pm at Little Sisters of the Poor Chapel, 2 Rawlins St, Glendalough. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 4pm, finishing with Rosary. Enq: Sr Marie MS.Perth@lsp.org.au.
EVERY FIRST TUESDAY Short MMP Cenacle for Priests 2pm at Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth. Enq: Fr Watt 9376 1734.
Healing and Anointing Mass 8.45am Pater Noster Church, Evershed St, Myaree. Begins with Reconciliation, then 9am Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, anointing of the sick and prayers to St Peregrine. Enq: Joy 9337 7189.
EVERY FIRST SATURDAY Vigil for Life – Mass and Procession 8.30am at St Augustine Parish, Gladstone St, Rivervale. Begins with Mass celebrated by Fr Carey, followed by Rosary procession and prayer vigil at nearby abortion clinic. Please join us to pray for the conversion of hearts and an end to abortion. Enq. Helen 9402 0349. Mission Rosary Making at the Legion of Mary 9.30am-2pm at 36 Windsor St, East Perth. All materials are supplied. The Rosaries made are distributed to the schools, missions and those who ask for a Rosary. Please join us and learn the art of Rosary making on rope and chain. Enq: 0478 598 860. EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Succour) and Divine Mercy Chaplet (Chant) 8.30am at Our Lady of the Mission Parish, Whitford, 270 Camberwarra Dr, Craigie. Holy Mass at 8.30am followed by Novena. Enq: Margaret 9307 7276. EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY Voice of the Voiceless Healing Mass 11.30am at St Brigid’s Parish, 211 Aberdeen St, Northbridge. Bring a plate to share after Mass. Enq. Frank 9296 7591 or 0408 183 325. EVERY LAST SATURDAY 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.
GENERAL Free Divine Mercy Image for Parishes High quality oil painting and glossy print – Divine Mercy Promotions. Images of very high quality. For any parish willing to accept and place inside the church. Oil paintings: 160 x 90cm; glossy print - 100 x 60cm. Enq: Irene 9417 3267 (w). Sacred Heart Pioneers Would anyone like to know 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 Dr, 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 is set in beautiful gardens in the suburb of Glendalough. “Making the elderly happy, that is everything!” St Jeanne Jugan (foundress). Registration and enq: Sr Marie 9443 3155. Is your son or daughter unsure of what to do this year? Suggest a Cert IV course to discern God’s purpose. They will also learn more about the Catholic faith and develop skills in communication and leadership. Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation (National Code 51452).Enq: Jane 9202 6859. AA Alcoholics Anonymous Is alcohol costing you more than just money? Enq: AA 9325 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 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, Simon Stock and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Free of charge and all welcome. Enq: Giovanny 0478 201 092 or ssra-perth@catholic.org.
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Casimir is patron of this nation The Archdiocese of Dubuque is here 11 The Wise Men followed it 12 Nevada diocese 15 Daniel was in the lion’s ___ 16 Brother of Jacob 18 Second son of Canaan 19 Wife of Tobit (Tb 2:11) 21 Actor and convert Cooper 22 Member of an order 25 Monk called “The Father of English History” 26 “…begin our account without further ___…” (2 Macc 2:32) 27 Second son of Judah 28 Save 30 Paul was shipwrecked here 31 Nickname for a Catholic university 32 Country in which Mother Teresa founded her order 34 ___ of Christian Initiation 36 Son of Eve 37 Samson killed Philistines with the jawbone of this animal
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