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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
March for Life president
honored at memorial celebration
reflects on her 30 years
and legacy ofcivil rights leader focus ofannual event
Life
of involvement By WILLY THORN News Service
Catholic
WASHINGTON who you
Back
in late 1973, a
— "Be
march
to
Washington on
in
yourhouse," admonished Nellie Gray, president of the March
cisions that,
for Life.
galized," abortion.
It led her into more than three decades of volunteer
to meet.
service.
was
careful
the
let in
News
ary,
reflected
on the 29
Wade
Jan. 22,
Washington and
it
I
was
Life."
as "a temporary ad hoc body," the original March for Life group also de-
1973,
and Doe
have a place
Formed
the anniversary of the U.S. Su-
vs.
in
didn't
le-
They were aware
of March for
that led her to leadership of the annual march, which marked
Roe
according to
one of the few addresses they knew (there)," she said. "So they met in my house. And that's how I became president
previous marches and the path
preme Court's
anniversary of the de-
'They
Service in early Janu-
Gray
first
Gray, "decriminalized, not
In an interview with Catholic
group
of East Coast activists wanted
vs.
See MARCH FOR
Bolton decisions on abortion.
Catholic Schools
LIFE,
page 8
Week 2003
Photo by Kevin
By KEVIN
E.
MURRAY
Acting Editor
CHARLOTTE
—
Above:
The
Jr.
of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was present throughebration for Martin Luther King Jr. at Our Lady of Conso-
Students at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro look forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-Feb. 1. This year's theme is "Making a World of Difference." Look for coverage of Catholic Schools Week in the Feb. 7 issue of The Catholic News & Herald.
Jan. 18.
King became a symbol of pro-
great disserv ice
the celebration featured
test in the struggle for racial
him to 30-second sound bits of "I Have a Dream," because he was so much more." "He was a tactician. He showed us how to use social power for the benefit of all. That's what Jesus was about,"
workshops and focused on the
justice.
of Rev. King, who challenged and help foster positive change to segregation and racial discrimination in
"Dr. King Jr. was a multitalented, multifaceted and multidimensional leader of the second reconstruction," said Ahmad Daniels, the keynote speaker at the celebration. "We do him and ourselves a
life
the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. After his assassination in 1968, Rev.
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Ahmad Daniels speaks on the
Celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. at Our Lady of Consolation Church Jan. 20. Daniels described Rev. King as a "multitalented, multifaceted and multidimensional leader."
out the Annual Memorial Cel-
Church
Murray
influence of Rev. Martin Luther King
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Systems Lab,
St. Louis residents can use the Internet to track where crimes are occurring in the city. Using
now
on clergy sex abuse
NEW YORK
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(CNS)
lay
crime report data from the St. Louis Police Department, the Web site
board set up by the U.S. bishops to monitor their handling of sex abuse cases reported at a meeting in New York Jan. 16-17 that it was moving ahead to carry out its mandate with expectation of full cooperation by the bishops. Board member Robert S. Bennett, a Washington lawyer, said
about
it"
and the
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going to know
is
tolerate" a refusal
A
13-
member body of prominent lay Catholic men and women, the National Review Board had all members present in New York except for Petra Jimenez Maes, recently elected chief justice of the
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of crimes that have been reported near that address. At a press conference unveiling the Safe City Web site, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay thanked James Gilsinan, dean of the College of
was "not going to of cooperation. 'The
laity
climate has changed," he said.
8.68.50/stlouis/
1
newslmpd/viewer.htm is continually updated with the most recent four months of crime reports and police calls. It allows citizens to type in an address and see the type and frequency
a bishop failed to
if
cooperate "everybody
Public Service at the Jesuit-run uni-
and Gary Higgs, director of
versity,
making the "No other city has
the lab, for their help in
Web
New
site a reality.
Mexico Supreme Court. A major accomplishment was reaching the stage wTiere
established a crime-mapping
the board could authorize Kathleen L.
this one," said Slay. "It
McChesney, the former FBI
new
directs the bishops'
official
as accessible
who
Office for Child
Anne M.
said
Illinois
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reports,
Burke, a justice of the
who
Appellate Court
is
the
Walking with St. Francis: Thousands brave cold to protest Iraq war
Washington war on Iraq.
to protest a possible U.S.
voice
the
want to be an alternate madness," Maria Scharfenberger, a social worker from a to
"I
ment. "I wanted to walk in the steps of Francis (of Assisi) and remind people peace is what we need to be about," Franciscan Brother Ray Smith said, his breath visible in the cold air. Advances in pain management
counter euthanasia argument, says doctor
Worker house of Catholic News Service.
Louisville, Ky., Catholic hospitality, told
'The
direction we're headed in
scary
...
the message
is
is
very
not loud enough
or clear enough. There are an awful lot
who
want war." Under a blue sky
don't
burned cloudless and clear by the cold, some of those "awful lot" gathered on the national Mall in a motley, mass of people, banners and tables full of informational books and pamphlets that resonated with beating drums, smelled of burning sage and sprawled from the
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could find in the Eucharist "the audacity necessary for acceptance, forgiveness, dialogue and communion of hearts," because the sacrament com-
cally cite a person's unrelieved pain as
palliative care
the primary rationale for taking
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to
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said Dr. Charles
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and meditaRegister by calling Sue Perez or email (336)643-6199 invited for breakfast, a talk tion.
,
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by Jan. 29. upon request. Between the 8:30
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Light Weigh, a
Order of Hibernians/Ladies Ancient Or-
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twelve-week Catholic spiritual growth weight loss program, will hold an orientation today at 7 p.m. in Room 4 of the
der of Hibernians Retreat will be today at 7
and 1 1 a.m. Masses, while the children and youth are in CCD, the adults will be meeting downstairs in the Parish Hall of St. Margaret Mary Church, 102
p.m. and Feb.
Formation wing at St Vincent de Paul, 6828 Old Reid Rd. Call Karen (704)543-5497 with questions.
from 9 a.m-3 p.m. at the Greene St Mass is at 3 p.m. Retreat on Celtic Spirituality led by Sister Josita Marks, SCC. Call Ray Charbonneau (336)299-5767 for informa-
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Washington Monu-
U.S. Capitol to the
possible that
urged Christian spouses to face the "inevitable difficulties of any family life" by drawing strength especially from the Eucharist. Meeting Jan. 20 with a lay movement dedicated to improving married couples' spiritual lives, the pope also reached out to divorced and separated Catholics, saying they were called to participate in Christian life within church rules. Especially given modern challenges to the family and marriage, he said, Christian spouses today were called to express, "in a visible way, the unfailing alliance of God with the world." The pope said, "Christian faith presents marriage as 'Good News': a relationship that is reciprocal and total, single and insoluble, between a man and a woman, jcalled to give life." He said married couples
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Numeramong tens of thousands of demonstrators who braved bitter cold Jan. 18 in
is
city
Pope urges Christian spouses to draw strength from Eucharist VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope
Debbie Hill
Arafat holds up image of damaged statue of Mary Yasser Arafat shows a photo of a damaged statue atop the Holy Family Maternity Hospital in Bethlehem during his meeting with an international delegation of bishops Jan. 15 in the West Bank city of Ramallah. At far left is Bishop Reinhard Marx of Trier, Germany.
board's vice chairman.
ous Catholic representatives were
site
borhoods."
tions with agencies to provide profes-
drawing up
Web
and comprehensive as
anywhere has ever given its people such complete and current information on crime in their neigh-
no major
and Youth Protection, to begin negotiasional assistance in
2003
Brief
in
— The
Bradley Insti-
Belmont Abbey College will host a talk by Dr. Billy Wireman, President Emeritus of Queens University (Chartute at
lotte)
today at 7:30 p.m.
Commons will
at
in
the Student
Belmont Abbey. Wireman
speak on the place of die study of
religion in higher education. Reception will follow.
Free and open to the
public.
Register at www.bradleyinstitute.org or call
(704)829-7231.
29 STATESVI LLE
—
Apostle Church, 525
Camden
St. Philip
die
Dr., has
formed a Chess Club that meets today
1
Franciscan Center, 233
1
ALBEMARLE
am- 12
p.m.
tion Church,
N
— Today from
Our Lady
9:30
of the Annuncia-
416 N. Second
St.,
will
hold a
on "Fashioning a Eucharistic People" presented by Father Larry Heiney. All are welcome to attend. Call
class
(704)982-2910 for information. GREENSBORO 1 St. Paul the Apostle, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., will hold "Bridges for Women" today after the 9 a.m. Mass - 1 1:30. The theme is the Gospel of Life. All women are
—
Andrew
Place, for coffee hour. It will be an informal gathering with videos, dis-
welcome. You are
in the discussions
go
as
you
Everyone
free to participate
or not and come and
please.
—
The New Century 3 BELMONT Saxophone Quartet will present a concert of J.S. Bach's Art of Fugue today at 8 p.m. -at Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Open to the public.
No
admission charge. Informa-
tion? (704)334-3468.
4
MOORESVILLE
Newcomer's Group from 10-11 a.m.
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will
at St.
Women's meet today
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Brief
in
communion. Both congregations and gather those congregations into rebers of a worldwide
Catholic hospital officials praise Bush plan to cap
worship
malpractice costs
SCRANTON, lic
(CNS)
Pa.
— Catho-
gional structures.
in several states
threatening to close their practices and hospitals curtailing
some
a diocese.
significant differences in the
services. In a
For
way they
understand the universal church and their relationship to it and to one an-
speech at the Jesuit-run University of
Bush renewed a push would put a $250,000 cap on noneconomic and punitive awards in malpractice cases. Last year the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill limiting pain and suffering damages to that amount, but the meaScran ton Jan.
basic regional
is
Methodists it is an annual conference, which refers both to a meeting and the area a bishop serves. Yet there are
Bush's attention to a medical malpractice
has doctors
The
structure for Catholics
health officials applauded President
crisis that
local
in
16,
And
other.
for federal legislation that
diocese
while Catholics
when they speak of
mean
the
the local
church or particular church, for Methodists the local church means the congregation. Participants discussed four papers,
two dealing with the respecand Methodist under-
sure stalled in the Senate over concerns
tive Catholic
that injured patients might not be fairly compensated. Bush said people who have a legitimate malpractice claim must get a fair hearing, but he said too many frivolous lawsuits and "large jury awards were driving up the cost of medi-
standing and structuring of church at the congregational and regional level and two dealing with their respective understanding of communion and
membership CNS
cal malpractice insurance to the point
Participants gather for Martin Luther King march
that doctors were leaving and hospitals were curtailing services.
Participants in a 22nd annual Martin Luther King
make
way through the
Jr.
Northern Ireland church leaders call meeting with Blair 'positive' DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) Church
—
streets of Raleigh Jan 20. Rev. King,
any laws that would lead to athuman life, said a new document from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. While the free-
for
tacks on
assassinated in 1968.
leaders in Northern Ireland called a
meeting with British Prime Minister Blair "extremely positive." During the meeting, Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady of Armagh, Northern Ireland, echoed Pope John Paul H's concerns
Tony
about .escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. The archbishop said he also discussed the European Union's proposed constitution, raising the church's concern that the document recognize and protect Europe's Christian roots, said
Father Martin Clarke, spokesman for the Irish bishops' conference. Also participating in the Jan. 14 meeting at Blair's
London
residence were Church of
Ireland Archbishop Robin Eames of Armagh; the Rev. Russell Birney, Presbyterian moderator; and the Rev.
Win-
Graham, president of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Church official cautiously optimistic on Greek CatholicOrthodox ties WARSAW, Poland (CNS) A ston
—
Brawley School Rd. This is the start of a 10-week program that addresses the spiritual, emotional and practical needs of those women who are new to our area or still feel hew. Register by calling Lois Yaniero (704)892-4326.
7
HAMLET — The annual pit-cooked
barbecue will be today from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in St. James Hall at St. James Church, Hwy 74W. Pork or chicken is
cooked on beans and
site
with cole slaw, baked
rolls.
Call (910)582-0207
for information.
8
CHARLOTTE
—
St.
Gabriel
Church, 3016 Providence Rd., will host Sister Mary Charlene Nowak, CSSF today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. discussing "Journey into Lent: 'The Cross: A symbol of Christ's love for me.'" For registration call Susan Krasniewski (704)362-5047 Ext. 271.
8
CHARLOTTE
Cursillo
— The Vietnamese
community
will
meet
at 7:30
p.m. tonight and every second Satur-
day of the month for a school of leaders at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1400
dom spokesman
for Greece's Catholic
Church
said the eviction of a group of extremist Orthodox monks from a Mount Athos monastery could signal
the first "tentative improvement" in
Catholic-Orthodox pope's
May
ties
since the
visit to Athspokesman for
2001 one-day
ens. Sebastian Rousos,
"Patriarch Bartholomew has shown his openness to the Catholic Church by visiting Assisi in 2002 and maintaining personal relations with the pope. This is why these monks reacted they totally reject all Catholic-Orthodox ties," Rousos said. ers.
—
United Methodists, Catholics dialogue on local, universal church
the country's bishops' conference, said
Church was not involved in the dispute between Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and 107 monk's of the Esphigmenou monastery on a remote peninsula in the Aegean Sea. Patriarch Bartholomew ordered the monks to vacate the monastery in mid-December. Police said they would evict the monks from the monastery if they failed to meet a Jan. 28 departure deadline. The patriarch charged the monks with repeatedly denouncing Pope John Paul II and Orthodox leadthe Catholic
Suther Rd. For information
call
Ky Do
WASHINGTON
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(CNS)
—
Life"
Paul
was approved by Pope John II
and released Jan. 16
who
at the
participants talked about their under-
rectly in
standing of the local church and the universal church at a three-day ses-
'grave and clear obligation to oppose'
December
sion in
Washington.
in
It
was the national dialogue's fourth meeting on the theme, "The Church in Each Place and in All Places." The U.S.
Department of Communicanews release on the meeting Jan. 13. Both churches see bishops'
tions issued a
their mission as global
9 CHARLOTTE
and are mera-
— The
Ladies
Order of Hibernians,
An-
Division, will celebrate the feast of St.
—
abortion, euthanasia or other attacks
on human life, the congregation said. The 18-page "Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Par-
Vatican. "Those
8
Living Waters Ln., is holding an overnight retreat for sweethearts. The festivities begin with a "sweetheart" dinner at 5 p.m. followed by a conference and faith sharing. Sunday morning after breakfast Eucharist will be celebrated along with a renewal of marriage vows. The retreat will end with lunch on Sunday, Feb. 9. Call (828)926-3833 for further details. 8 SYLVA The Lay Carmelites of St. Mary, 22 Bartlett St., offer inquiry classes on the second Saturday of the month following the 9 a.m. Mass. Call (828)586-9496 with questions. 8 SYLVA A Day with the Letters of St. Paul will be given by Father David Valtierra from the Oratory of Rock Hill today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 22 Bartlett St. Mass will be at 9 a.m. and refreshments and lunch will be provided. RSVP by Jan. 31 at (828)586-9496 or (828)586-0463.
and strategies for promoting the common good, they cannot claim that freedom allows them to promote
United Methodist-Catholic Dialogue
cient
MAGGIE VALLEY — Living Wa-
of conscience leaves Catholics choose among political parties
free to
ticipation of Catholics in Political
(704)532-9094.
ters Reflection Center, 103
church.
—
Memorial March
one of the founders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, preached nonviolence, led peace marches for civil rights in the 1960s, and was their
in the universal
Vatican says Catholics must not promote laws that attack human life VATICAN CITY (CNS) Catholics must not promote or vote
photo from Reuters
St. Brigid's
Brigid by being "piped" into the 12:30
Mass Rd.
at St. Gabriel,
A
3016 Providence
brunch will follow. Vocalist,
Elizabeth Schmitt will perform. Registration:
Feb.
1.
Maureen (704)362-5718 by Information: Jeanmarie www.laohor
(704)554-0720
charlotte.catholicweb.com.
9 CHARLOTTE Mass
—
A
charismatic Cathe-
will be held at St. Patrick
are involved di-
lawmaking bodies have
any law that attacks human
life,"
morals,"
it
said.
—
A support 10 CHARLOTTE group meeting for caregivers of people suffering with memory loss will gather today, 10-1 1:30 a.m., Room E, Ministry Center, St. Gabriel Church,
3016 Providence Rd., and Feb. 18 at United Methodist Providence Church. For information about the support group or the Shining Stars Adult Day Respite Program for the memory-impaired, which meets every
Monday and Wednesday
at
St.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. and
Gabriel from
every Tuesday" and Thursday at Sardis Presbyterian Church from 10
Charles Union St.,
Guild of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 299 Maple St., will be having their
will have its annual Valentine tea today from 1-4 p.m. in Murray Hall. An organ recital by Peter Hartman will be followed by the tea, featuring Anne Bourg's Decadent Chocolate Delectables.
monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Guest speakers and special events are featured
9 MORGANTON — Borromeo Church, 728 W
St.
Information: (828)437-3108.
it
"For them, as for every Catholic, it is impossible to promote such laws or to vote for them." "A well-formed Christian conscience does not permit one to vote for a political program or an individual law which contradicts the fundamental contents of faith and said.
1621 Dilworth Rd. East, this afternoon at 4 p.m. with prayer teams at 3 p.m. and a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. For information contact Josie Backus (704)527-4676. dral,
a
a.m. -3
p.m.,
call
(704)376-4135.
10 FRANKLIN
periodically.
Suzanne Bach
— The Women's
For information
Claire Barnable (828)369-1565.
call
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CATHOLIC AND ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES / THIRD
IN
A SERIES
Workshop explores U.S. and Islamic world GERALD POTKAY
GREENSBORO — The third ment titled
four consecutive
seg-
workshops en-
"Catholic and Islamic Perspec-
on War, Peace and
tives
Growing
Solidarity:
Knowledge, Seeking Our Lady of Grace
in
Peace" took place at
Church
devel-
oped by the by the diocesan Office of Justice and Peace and based on presentations given during a one-day conference of the same
Aquinas Church 2002.
arly presentation,
title at St.
Thomas
in Charlotte Feb. 9,
The program
utilizes
video pre-
global interests. official
workshop focused on
the relationship between the United States and the Islamic world. The pre-
began
with Christine coordinating the workshops with fellow Our Lady of Grace parishioner Denise Maleska, reviewing the similarities and differences between Catholicism and Islam. This sentation
Mimms, who
is
included a review of how each religion viewed God within its own faith communities.
Mimms
reminded participants both religions had views that converged on the themes of justice, peace, the value of human life, and the just war principles. Then she commented that both communities have failed to
how
live
up to the
own how the
reflected his
perceived by the Is-
Ahmad
referred to a
who
asked
U.S. support.
"Muslims see the U.S. as wanting to
him "When and where is the next embassy going to be bombed?" "This is the kind of interest Washington has in
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to spread its cul-
culture of Islamic society," said
Ahmad. "They view the
U.S. as being insensitive to Islamic problems. Yet, the core issue is that of Palestine and the opinion that U.S. policy
move-
dictated by the pro-Israeli
is
lobby."
The
Islamic perspective
is
that the
U.S. policy in the Middle East
image of the 1979 Islamic
said the negative
extension of
its
domestic
is
an
policies, said
revolution and the death of the shah of
Ahmad. When Saddam Hussein
where extremists were shouting "Death to the Shah!" and "Death to
vaded Kuwait, the United Nations resolved to have him leave immediately and the resolution was backed up with force. However, in 1967, United Nations resolution 242 required Israel to
the taking of American
in-
leave the occupied territories.
came
into be-
"Our media
really doesn't tell us
about these things." Others commented on the complexity of the whole issue and'that there
is
no straight
line
answer to the
problem. This is in agreement to recent statements by the Catholic Church, indicating that the Israeli-Palestinian situation is indeed very complex, and not prone to simple solutions...' The church consistently has called for an
end to violence in the region. Another participant said that governments could deal with governments, but Islam is not a government; therefore,
it
creates a situation that
cannot be easily dealt with. The final session, to be held Jan. 27, will deal with the aspects of the church's call to solidarity.
For more information on the fourpart educational program, contact Joe Purello, director
of the Office ofJustice and
Peace, at (704) 370-3225.
U.S. policy went from "These
Ahmad. "There was more damage
settlements are
done by Islamic extremists. This included the bombing of the Marine barracks in Budapest, the first World
build any
illegal," to
new
"Please don't
settlements," said
Ahmad.
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United States. Some spoke of Muslims viewing Americans as preoccupied with sex and materialism; that Americans are warmongers in the name of "peacekeeping;" and that Americans ridicule Islamic customs such as Islamic women being forced to wear
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found out that they didn't know before. One person responded about the way
society."
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segment ended, the participants
said.
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When the video Mimms asked what
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to blame?"
Then came
said.
vert the culture of Islamic
Islamic society and the Islamic
Islam went back to
lim in the world, said Ahmad. "This explains why there is so much resentment against the US," he
"The United Nations has criticized, but has never followed through," he
bad?" he posed to the group, to which he answered, "The government, the news media and the people bring to the forefront hijackings and terrorism by individuals who happen to be Muslim. Why arc the
Ahmad
one million Iraqi citizens died as a result of the United Nations sanctions. These are facts known to every Mus-
only two ways to change an Islamic
Islamic society so
ment put
Saddam Hussein mas-
culture to sub-
its
"Muslims see
the perception of the is
After 1991,
sacred thousands of Kurds, and over
the Palestinians are treated, especially
This leaves the
Ahmad.
"Why
and kill those who are suspected of terrorism, he said. villages
ing "„
spread
said
Islam,"
and bulldozers that are used to go
into Palestine to destroy Palestinian
belief that there are
Iran,
ideal.
at
given the Islamic community the perception that inept dictators are being imposed because of
Department
Joann Rosenhauer, special projects coordinator for the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops; and Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, author and professor of political science at Hampton Univerlatest
Islam," he said. "These have brought a great deal of resentment against and fear of the Islamic people on the part of the US." The root causes, said Ahmad, go back to the 1950s and 1960s when the United States once worked with Muslim extremists. These movements have backfired and are now a force to be reckoned with, he said, for they have
United States does have seems to see Islam as a problem of foreign policy that fluctuates according to American State
The
is
ters
name of
lamic community. "The U.S. does not have a policy on Islam, as such," said Ahmad, but the
sentations of the conference speakers:
sity in Virginia.
it
specific perspective, including
United States
Jan. 21.
The workshop format was
Trade Center bombing, the bombing of the USS Cole and finally 9-11. "All of these things were done by people who have done them in the
burkas and not be allowed to drive. also noted that many Muslims felt Americans were discriminating against Muslims as a result of 9-11. Maleska indicated that, although Ahmad would be giving a very schol-
They
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Around the Diocese
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Spirituality seminar heats things
up in Cherokee Sweat lodges, presentations help participants deepen faith NELLENBACH
By JOANITA M.
—
CHEROKEE
In
The program began the
sweat
in
"We were
and total darkness, prayed to God the Creator for family, personal needs, creation and for people who are suffering, and for the person leading the ceremony. In a nearby lodge, men also prayed. Heat is a Native American form of purification. "Every Catholic Christian
women
group included
looking for the church
action, Christ ministering to the
in
broken-
ness of the world," Father Rausch said.
"This year, sis
we decided
on Cherokee
to put the
empha-
spirituality, rather
than
We
opened the tour to lay people interested in Cherokee ministry in Cherokee.
Five Catholic laypeople, along with
Rausch said later. "Every Catholic Christian must pray. The sweat lodge is an opportunity to be purified through heat as a Catholic might be purified through fasting." The sweat lodge was a vivid intro-
the three facilitators, participated in the
John
purified,"
S.
Our
duction to "Delving Into Paths: ity
An
program. During the seminar, they heard presentations on tribal government, economy and culture; the Cherokee language; Christian and Cherokee spirituality; the Trail of Tears and differences between the Cherokee Nation (in Oklahoma) and the Eastern Band of Chero-
Spiritual
Introduction to the Spiritual-
of the Cherokee People," held Jan.
15 and sponsored by the Catholic
1
1-
Com-
kee Indians (EBCI); multigenerational grief and trauma; and Cherokee myths and legends. They also toured Harrah's Casino, which EBCI owns; and ate traditional Cherokee foods prepared by
mittee of Appalachia (CCA), Appalachian Ministries Education Resource
Center and the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, Ky., Peace & Justice Commission. Facilitators
Peace tor;
&
Justice
»
EBCI members.
were Father Rausch, Commission coordina-
Franciscan Sister Pat Grey appreci-
Franciscan Sister Robbie Pentecost,
CCA executive director;
and
Mary
Herr,
Native American multicultural worker for the Smoky Mountain Vicariate of the
the
students from Lutheran Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C, on a two-week Cherokee immersion experience. Their presence, Father Rausch said, "gave us a welcome six
ecumenical dimension."
Learning about life on the Qualla Boundary helped participants understand Cherokee spirituality and reflect
spirituality."
Glenmary Father
must be
On Monday and Tuesday,
1995 as a
15-day experience for seminarians.
lodge's intense heat
10
of the Cherokee people."
Diocese of Charlotte.
Correspondent
on
their "It's
own.
Photo by Joanita M. Nellenbach
important for Catholics to be-
'We come from we live in
•Father Rausch said.
rich spiritual tradition,
hyper-materialistic society,
a
and we need
to rediscover a deeper quest for spirituality.
Spirituality
is
a reflection of the
Our
spirituality of Francis
nomic system despoils the mountains, pollutes the rivers and befouls the air, and this destruction is robbing us of our
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it
about kneeling down and saying narrow view of spirituality," Father Rausch said. "Any time you reach out to people in compassion, that's spirituality. The Holy Spirit is everywhere. We do not have a corner on the Holy Spirit. Good mission theology says we dialogue with each culture
prayers, that's a pretty
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Then they drove to the lodges. Bernie Isaacs, a Seneca Indian and
celebrated at
the firekeeper for the sweats, carefully
wood
led
onto the rocks to fill Amy Walker, a Cherokee spiritual leader, and Taylor, who studied for 10 years to earn the right to lead the ceremony, drummed and prayed aloud. Others in the lodge added their prayers. But why pray in a sweat lodge or even learn about Cherokee spirituality? "If you think that spirituality is
the Sunday Mass, which Father Rausch
an intricate pattern, rocks. His care demonstrated the Cherokee reverence for creation. People, rocks, plants, animals, water, the earth, are not worshiped, but are honored because God created them. The sweat" lodges were domeshaped, about 4 feet high, made of old quilts and other heavy fabric over woodbranch frames. The door flap was open at the beginning of each of the four prayer rounds so that someone outside the lodge could deliver five to seven redhot rocks, which were placed in a shallow pit in the center of the floor. then topped the
who
the lodge with steam.
to experience the sweat lodge attended
placed the
the door closed during the four
the sweat, dipped up water with a gourd
Seminar participants who wanted
bishop
as incense is used.
prayer rounds, Dolores Taylor,
sense of God's presence in our world."
L r
much
are used
promptings of the Holy Spirit. "In our culture, we have strayed from a reverence for God's creation. We're seeking to rediscover the depth of spirituality that God has given us through our connection with the beauty of creation and our call to live in relationship with the harmony of creation. Cherokee spirituality reminds us of the
from the speakers. She attended the seminar for "personal growth in my own and personal understanding
explains how she incorporates Native American spirituality into Lutheran services. The cedar and tobacco in the shell minister,
a
ated the "nuggets of wisdom" she gained
spirituality
Rev. Mary Louise Frenchman, an Oglala Lakota Sioux and Lutheran
gin reflecting on spirituality in general,"
in
wood with
to find the fullness of the gifts of the Spirit in that culture.
'What we're doing here grow deep in our faith.
us
is
helping
It's
not a
substitute for our (Catholic) faith, but a
comparison and contrast that helps us go deeper into our own faith. It's like going to a foreign country, and when you come back to your own country you see
it
in a different
way."
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January 24,
the News
Priest says pro-life cause served best by
penalty. Sister Prejean's best-selling
book was made into a movie. An opera is making the rounds of major cities, and this year Georgetown University will produce the first performances of a stage play based on the book. U.S. bishops individually and collectively have issued numerous statements of opposition to the death penalty.* But a majority of American Catholics
treating foes with respect AlORLEANS (CNS) it
version
—
NEW
though
sometimes
is
pas-
difficult for
sionate pro-life advocates to avoid con-
demning those who favor abortion rights, the best way to advance the cause of life
is
to treat
opponents with Christian
respect and dignity, the founder of Priests
New
2003
Orleans gathering.
haven't accepted the church's position
Father Frank .Pavone told 500 pro-life supporters at an annual Proudly ProLife Dinner Jan. 16 that his stance has
on capital punishment. And Sister
for Life told a
prompted
from some
criticism
Prejean wants the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to take a
—
for "collaborating" with evil, but
he believes beginning a dialogue with activists who support keeping abortion legal will
who
reap diridends for those the sanctity of
life.
York archdiocesan
The
priest
ety to end the practice. She spoke with
CNS Jan.
priest, a is
14
when she was in Washingmembers of the bishops'
ton to address
believe in
who
more com-
prehensive approach to changing that with an eye toward influencing soci-
pro-lifers
New
Committee on Domestic
Policy.
Professor wins two
national
director of Priests
awards from Catholic
Baird, a
historical association
Bill
For Life, said he and prominent abortion advorecently agreed to disagree on the
cate,
—
CHICAGO (CNS) David Burr, professor emeritus of history at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
issues but to avoid mean-spirited attacks.
Polish publisher says book of papal poems to be
released
in
University in Blacksburg, Va., won two prizes from the American Catholic Historical Association for his book, "The Spiritual Franciscans: From Protest to Persecution in the Century After Saint Francis." The book, published by Pennsylvania State University Press in 2001, was chosen from among 24 works on Catholic Church
February
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A Polish publisher
a
has said the
new poetry
first
should be ready for release
"Our
edition of
by the pope
collection
in
February.
edition will be especially scrupu-
lous in view of the author's identity and
CNS photo by Sam
the quality of his work," said Father Antoni Swierczek, director of Krakow's St. Stanislaw publishers. The priest spoke as work continued on the Polishlanguage edition of "Roman Triptych: Meditations of John Paul II," consisting of poems written in summer and au-
Archbishop serves dinner at St. Vincent de Paul Center Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan dons a cap and apron as he helps serve free meals at the St. Vincent de Paul center in Milwaukee Jan. 16. A comprehensive study of American nonprofit organizations found strong
tumn 2002. The
especially
papal
villa in
pleted in
Castel Gandolfo and
November,
is
between religiosity and
among
Gilmary Shea Award, named .'in memory of a famous historian of American Catholicism who died in 1892. The award of $750 was given to
social service, volunteering and donating,
Catholics.
the
II's
and people's place
in
Ramon Diaz-Torremocha,
interna-
tional president general of the Society of
American named to
Vincent de Paul, was announced Jan. 14 by the U.S. council, based in St.
international post for St.
Louis. Pearson will be relocating to
Vincent de Paul Society ST. LOUIS (CNS) Steve N.
Paris to
St.
—
Pittsburgh for the past five years, has been named to the newly created post of
Jose
this
at the international office
summer.
Nun pushes church for more visible role in anti-death penalty cause
Pearson, executive director of the Soci-
The appointment by
work
sometime
ety of St. Vincent de Paul council of
international executive director for the
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—
It's
been close to a decade since Sister Helen Prejean first wrote "Dead Man Walk-
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Around the Diocese ing,
Using Scripture and steps to slay demons Catholic-oriented recovery group helps
but (we are) given a lot of tools."
These
tools include people to call
needed, 12-step reading material,
of Price's writings and admitting heedlessness without God.
women face addictions
According to By DIANNE RIGGS Correspondent
—
HENDERSONVILLE tions
come
in all flavors.
Addic-
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Price does not write her lessons for
the group in spiritual isolation. She runs
her material by several priests and a friend
started three years
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life.
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This work, which can last her from to four hours a day, involves searching out the meaning of Greek
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.
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is
of any denomination,
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it is
The
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(the Bible
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overtly
hour involves Scripture study taught by Price. The second hour is a typical, confiden rial 12-step meeting that incorporates any kind of addiction. Price has studied and meditated on its
and
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the Lord," said "Penny" (not her real
Catholic in
—
While the group is open to any woman, Price asks that any interested
"The women understand how im-
women
a psychologist.
considers essential both in her presenta-
ship of one another.
"It is
is
wanted not to have error in the teaching I want to be real careful to line up science and matters of the faith," she said. "Veritas" ("truth") is the motto of the Dominicans, which Price said she
and make needed changes accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit and the companion-
name).
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it is
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ago by facilitator-teacher Debra Price, with the blessing of Capuchin Father John Aurilia, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church. Today, seven to 10 women meet weekly to truthfully
portant
"Val,"
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with a psychologist to work out elements from her past. After having been in recovery for about a year, she began writing down things she felt God showed her in Scripture that would apply to the 12 steps and, specifically, about her own life. Then, a couple of friends with whom she had shared some of her insights encouraged her to start teaching in a group "I didn't
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January 24,
fighting For Life "At that meeting
MARCH FOR LIFE,
that,"
from page 1 official
its
symbol,
and determined that marchers should
them
deliver
Gray
members of Congress,
to
said. Responsibilities for
were divided
up:
the march
"Somebody doing bus-
Somebody doing housing. Some-
ing.
she
body doing fliers." The 1974 march "was put together in less than three months," she said. "Word went out. Somehow. And the people came down in hundreds
said.
"So
way
was
to-life
movement
man
The
march was
first
Catholic dioceses
as the
marches
were "packing up, closing down, we realized Congress wasn't going to do
anything.
it.
And now
march.
Gray was a
we're at
to
do
do one more No. 30."
to
federal civil servant at
and considering retirement. "I hadn't thought about doing volunteer service," she admitted. Then, while preparing for the second march, she began drafting some life principles, to better express why people should come and march. "I spread it out among our people" that time
for feedback, she said.
ers then spent a
room
ence
drafting"
The
and
The
march's lead-
day in a motel conferYork, "drafting, re-
New
in
was nine
declarations ex-
pressing the march's ideals, designed to
guide pro-life Americans "in what kind of legislation port,"
Gray
we
said.
will and will not sup'Those principles must
not just in the March for Life, our individual lives and for our country," she added. Primary among the principles, she said, is "When there is any doubt that guide but
us,
in
there exists a
human
Ronald
being's
life
"The idea that we would have someone running for the U.S. presidency that would admit to a pro-life stance was extremely exciting. It seemed the right thing to do," she said. "He no sooner got in the White House than he began on the economy. then (he) appointed Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court someone we already knew was for
And
—
to pre-
being."
marks the 30th anniversary and Doe vs. Bolton, the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that lifted state restrictions on abortion.
in strengthening our neighborhoods and bringing care and comfort to those in need," the
president said.
"By helping fellow citizens, these groups recognize the dignity of every human being and the possibilities of every life; and their important efforts are helping to build a more just and generous nation," he added. "By working together to protect the weak, the imperfect and the unwanted, we affirm a culture of hope and help ensure a
In the proclamation, the president
also heralded the Born-Alive Infants
Protection Act, which he signed into law
August, as "an important contribu-
human
life."
which had been
backed by the U.S. Catholic bishops, requires medical care for infants
who
sur-
vive an abortion. "It helps achieve
by promot-
play a critical role
Wade
legislation,
life"
ing "ethical policies" and "the compassion of Americans." "Faith-based and community organizations and individual citizens
Jan. 22
The
in
culture that respects
and to reaffirm our commitment life and dignity of every
tion to our efforts to Care for
to
women
waiting periods for minors," Bush said in' the proclamation. He pledged to "continue to build a
to respecting the
last
administration has champi-
oned compassionate alternatives
through maternity group homes, encouraging adoption, promoting abstinence education, and passing laws requiring parental notification and
rededicate ourselves to compassionate
vs.
rights,"
crisis
that every
of Roe
own
abortion, such as helping
life
human
their
the promise of the
brighter future for
all."
But the march "has continued, not because of a lack of prudence, but because of determination and understand-
Tues-Fri
ing," she said.
Sat
Gray wouldn't compare
individual
marches, though, choosing to emphasize
"We
look for steadiness," she said. "Steadiness in principles. Steadiness that we'll be here year after year after year. Steadiness that this is not going to be a celebration or a showpiece. ... started this March for Life to stop abortion and that's what it is. The issue is exactly the same now as then."
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"Crisis it
they
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together," she said. "It
is
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1979 and
pro-life
anything about it," Gray said. "We had marched, but nobody was talking about
in
then-Gov.
marchers
Life
Catholic organization.
1980," she said,
Then
Human
Bush urged Americans "to recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies in our homes and places of worship, to
U.S. Capitol."
power to defend Bush said.
Sunday before the 30th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, as National
Jan. 19, the
Sanctity of
all,
cluding those without the voice and
and a blessing," President Bush proclaimed
said in the proclamation issued Jan. 14.
successful
Declaration of Independence for
Declare
Order of Hibernians, an Irish
Her most disapmoment in the movement came after
a
—
"a priority
or" the Ancient
pointing
life,
(CNS)
is
and renew our dedication to ensuring American has access to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," he
"very
of
WASHINGTON ing that every child
and parishes. Or the Knights of Columbus
around and around and around the
circle
Sanctity of Human Life Day
in the early days.
pening in the United States because they had set up committees in various dioceses," said Gray, a Catholic. Even today, "the large majority of people who show up are from Ro-
a
Bush proclaims Jan. 19 National
that's
'The church was already aware of the evils of abortion and what was hap-
sunny day, 70 buses came and parked on the west side of the Capitol, which you can't do these days.
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Around the Diocese
mass destruction, said Father Hehir, have shown that war cannot be con-
Lecture reviews current U.S. policy, Catholic
tained. "Prior to 1946,
on war and peace
social teachings GERALD POTKAY
blew apart the framework (of the just theory). Yet, the great problem is still the third-party problem and how to protect them. Nuclear armament causes deep changes in the way we think about the ethics war," said Father Hehir. "Why build stores of nuclear arms and threaten to use them knowing that what you would use would be a failure? Both sides needed to have a clear understanding of the consequences.
war
GREENSBORO
their
—
Concerned
citizens gathered to hear Father
J.
Bryan Hehir speak on Catholic social teachings on war and peace at St. Pius X Church Jan. 17., The lecture, entitled "Reflections on Current U.S. Policy," was sponsored by St. Pius X Church in conjunction with the diocesan Office of Justice and Peace and covered topics relevant to today's world, such as terrorism and a possible
war with
it
must be
necessary, as in Afghanistan, the first
Gulf War, Somalia and Bosnia," said Father Hehir. "This war (with Iraq) is
own
resources to
serving their
communi-
USA
promotes innova-
address
human needs and
fism.
and others who believe
Father
uses of lethal force are
the study of social ethics, public policy,
Yet, he said, "In the Philippines,
Catholic Charities
USA,
a
member-
ship organization based in Alexandria, Va., provides leadership, technical assistance, training
that enable local
and other resources
member
agencies, like
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of
"The
that nonviolence opens the
world to violent people
who
will
is
II
a plea to forsake
says
war
and to resolve problems without war," said Father Hehir. "Although he has
engage
is
permissible, as in Bosnia,
idea of just
war was
valid.
On
where the
Or
to self defense
The
Hehir, states the only morally legiti-
is
activity,
the question of Iraq, Father
"The Iraqi state under Saddam Hussein constitutes a threat to Hehir
as in the
events following 9-11, where the right
theory, said Father
normal military
in
therefore they select soft targets."
periodically stated that the use of force
Poland, Father Hehir said that Pope John Paul II described it "as a triumph of nonviolence."
said,
valid."
See
nuclear age and the advent of
CT c TJ-f£ nc l
waged
is
"Much of what John Paul (against war)
it
(President Ferdinand) Marcos." And with the overthrow of Communism in
war
war
are innocent victims.
was the nonviolent movement that removed
just
the government. But 9-1
society because in every society there
domi-
nate the situation," said Father Hehir.
The
opposing and trying to remove 1 had different characteristics," he said. "It has become transnational. A group of private individuals inflicted massive damage. Thus began the privatization of war." Terrorism also is no longer about specific limited objectives, said Father Hehir. "Terrorism has transcended itself; 9-1 1 mixed politics and religion. When fighting for God, the notion of restraint vanishes. Terrorists cannot state
against a state that is aggressive," said Father Hehir, "it cannot be, at the same time, waged against
brought against non-
critique is
"If
Bryan Hehir
J.
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Father Hehir described terrorism
country.
all
a
is
this."
as usually involving "groups within the
and human rights, and a resolution of the problem within the
human
hold that
—
Missile Crisis
example of
life
consciences with large-
They
The Cuban
a
its purpose protection of innocent
to reconcile their
scale taking of
II,
paci-
This requires
limit to
nonviolence as people "who think there is no in
life.
said,
the just
war theory and
violence
society.
mix between
"a
Father Hehir began by describing pacifists
of Catholic Charities USA and a former dean of Harvard Divinity School, has been engaged for more than 30 years in
American
purpose,
social injustices.
always wrong."
religion in
methods used
the church has stressed
not necessary; the proof is not there." Father Hehir, president and CEO
international relations and the role of
in its
in the
since Vatican Council
that
strategies
tive
be limited
and
when at war. However, he
Catholic Charities
ties.
way
Iraq.
"For war to be moral,
mate use of force must
Charlotte, to better devote
Correspondent
raised armies
use them," he said. "Nuclear devastation
Father Hehk states war with Iraq is not necessary By REV. MR.
we
Now we raise armies not to
to use them.
State
Zip
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10 The Catholic News & Herald
2003
January 24,
Readings
Book Review
Book explores spiritual si
Word to Life
of treating addictions Reviewed by
GRAHAM
Catholic
News
G.
YEARLEY
Sunday
'The Soul of Recovery," Christopher D. Ringw aid's comprehensive review of the various treatment programs for ad-
that
There are other programs have arisen since insurance compa-
diction, has the subtitle
nies
have shown
Spiritual
pay for in-patient treatment. But most fascinating is Ringwald's presentation of harm-reduction pro-
where
ably details the development
programs — which
of "Twelve Step" have served since
known
1935 as the best
and, arguably,
most
successful
method ever dev eloped for treating adRingwald points out that diction these programs have philosophical and religious roots. Long before Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith met in Akron,
—
increasing reluctance to
2) 3)
1:14-20
prayers.
A new
year brings long
on world
among
In contrast, the year also presents us
streets justifies, at least to some, this
cally,
An
alternative
the
is
"damp
use
no alcohol or drug
inside,
life-
-
coholic behavior could
only be brought about by spiritual means.
it
reaches
ters
final
its
chap-
where Ringwald
dis-
cusses the inherent con-
Wilson's important
between faith-based
contribution to recov-
flict
ery was to separate spiritual experiences
programs and secular culture. Unfortunately,
coholics
the author makes his points and then makes them again and again.
own
understanding" in
exclusively with alcohol-
order to achieve lasting
and addicts in public treatment centers. Few middle-class or upperclass drunks seem to exist in Ringwald's world, or, perhaps, they adhere more
from religion and to posit that individual al-
—
must seek a higher power "of their
His interviews are almost ics
strictly to Alcoholics
Anonymous'
with perhaps even longer
rent
of pre-
the plausible predictions on cur-
lists
were once the stuff of sciencefew short years ago.
fiction writers a
Our
lives
"what 9-1
ifs"
now reverberate with the of cloning, smallpox, another bombs and war
event, dirty
1
feel
ourselves
drowning
until in a
sea of fear. I
recently encountered the
shadow
of some of the fear that creeps into our lives the week before Christmas vacation. Several
came by
to visit
my
former students for a few minutes. Life
of
—
the
men who would become Jesus'
ner circle take their
first
ing that Jesus
good news
anchor of ease.
has changed radically for them. The high school boys who once wrestled
with Shakespeare in my classroom came to say goodbye before they shipped out the first week of January. Standing ramrod straight, they spoke of the rigors of boot camp and the soft life of high school that is gone forever.
belief
anonymity. "The Soul of Recovery" reads like a textbook and that is where this book might serve its best purpose in educating those studying addiction about the ever-developing world of treatment.
lists
dictions for the year to come. Ironi-
we may
permitted.
is
"The Soul of Recovery" grows in strength as
altering changes in al-
in
is
the
in-
step in realiz-
— our
times of chaos and in times ,
Questions: rely
Have you lately been forced on the bedrock of your faith
to
to
sense that you are grounded in Christ and" not
How
your
can
ference in
shifting circumstances?
this realization
how you
face
make
a dif-
your daily
life?
Weekly Scripture
in
—
Yearley writes from Baltimore where he studied theology at St. Mary's Seminary and University. "Soul of Recovery," by Christopher D. Ringwald, Oxford University Press
(New York,
2002).
320
pp.,
$30.
Camp
/
Scripture for the week of January 26 - February 1 Sunday (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time), Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:2931, Mark 1:14-20; Monday (St. Angela Merici), Hebrews 9:15, 24-28, Mark 3:2230; Tuesday (St. Thomas Aquinas), Hebrews 10:1-10, Mark 3:31-35; Wednesday, Hebrews 10:11-18, Mark 4:1-20; Thursday, Hebrews 10:19-25, Mark 4:21-25; Friday (St. John Bosco), Hebrews 10:32-39, Mark 4:26-34; Saturday, Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19,
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ers understood that
FIFTY
lists
events, births,
deaths and accomplishments
Perhaps that was the real reason I don't know. However, I do know that it was a profound experience for me because the danger in our world became even more personal along with the realization that the only real security we have is embedded in our faith in God. In Sunday's first reading, the reluctant prophet Jonah warns the great city of Nineveh about its impending demise if its citizens do not repent and believe. Only one course is open that God. St. Paul in leads to survival his letter is radically convinced that the only answer to living in a world of upheaval is Jesus. In Mark's Gospel for the visit.
on the premises. The violence inflicted on homeless alcoholics and the numerous deaths of those forced to sleep on the
mally refuse them; once
Thus, alcoholfrom religion, those who never believed in God and those who still practiced their religion could all experience the spiritual transformation which members of Alcoholics Anonymous feel is the end result of working through the 12 steps. The strength of Ringwald's book is in putting into one volume all the developments of addiction treatment since the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous. Since the 1960s, with the increase in drug use combined with the emerging women's, gay and Native American movements, treatment has changed as society has changed. Treatment programs exclusively for women and for women with children have developed. Treatment for
Mark
the rich, the famous and the notorious.
house" where intoxicated clients are allowed to enter shelters that would nor-
alienated
Corinthians 7:29-31
1
Gospel:
retrospectives
compromise.
sobriety.
all people, their former English teacher. When we hugged and said goodbye, I told each one to be safe and that I would keep him in my
to see me, of
By BEVERLY CORZINE Catholic News Service
whose
street-level alcoholics,
members of the Oxford Group and oth-
Camp
I felt honored that these new members of the U.S. military came by
Cycle B Readings: 1) Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 25:4-9
chances of recovery, if forced to be abstinent, are grim, are permitted to drink in
Ohio,
ics
pant in each conversation.
Ordinary Time
grams where abstinence is not the goal. There are proposals for "wet houses"
to).
As he
Jan. 26, Third Sunday in
the 12 steps.
"Uncovering the Dimension in the Treatment of Addictions." Authors often have no say over what publishers add to a title, and this one suggests Ringwald has stumbled upon an important secret, which he has not (and does not pretend
2003
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News Service YORK A couple of
Catholic
—
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Best friends ever since Louis (Anthony Anderson) saved Charlie (Jerry O'Gonnell) from drowning when they were 10, the twosome land in hot water when they inadvertently lead the cops to a warehouse bursting with stolen goods. Worse, it's owned by Charlie's mobster stepfather, Sal (Christopher Walken), who, as punishment, insists Louis and Charlie deliver an envelope of mob money, to a certain "Mr. Smith" in the Outback. In Australia their jeep accidentally knocks a kangaroo unconscious on the road. Louis zips his red jacket onto the critter to take a comical picture when suddenly it revives and hops off at top speed. Can you guess where Louis was keeping the envelope with 50 grand in
—
matter. But, actually,
it
is
and neither goes overboard on vulgar
humor or nasty sexual innuendo. Warren as Charlie's love interest, however, is basically window dressing in a bland, easy-on-the-eyes role
while
mobster Walken can phone in kind of role by now. The real star
Needless to say, when Louis
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the sudden death of his wife, an Episco-
Arteta's well-acted, character-driven
palian minister (Mel Gibson) fears for
piece has
on video liave a U.S. Conference of Catlwlic Bishops classification and Motion Picture Association
ofAmerica
rating.
"Signs" (2002) Struggling with loss of
life
of his children (Rory Culkin and
Abigail Breslin) after he and his brother
(Joaquin Phoenix) discover huge circular patterns in his cornfield that
suggest
an invasion by hostile aliens. Writerdirector M. Night Shyamalan masterfully builds dread and tension while touching upon issues of faith, but the lightweight narrative doesn't provide a
powerful punch to match the unnerving apprehension that shapes the film. Some intensely frightening
moments and
casional crass expressions.
The
oc-
—
is
—
PG-13 Some
strongly cautioned.
parents are
material
may
be inappropriate for children under
13.
(Touchstone)
moments of genuine emotion
and humor, but bling in
its
it
nonetheless trou-
is
casual presentation of charac-
ters trying to escape the banality of their
lives
through obsession, betrayal and An extramarital affair, a few
violence.
sexual situations, brief frontal nudity, a suicide, some drug content and sporadic rough language with profanity. The U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops classifiis A-IV adults with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of restricted. (Fox) America rating is R
—
cation
—
"Happy Accidents" (2001)
U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops classifiis A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of cation
Quirky romance in which a young (Marisa Tomei) with chronic relationship problems thinks she may have found Mr. Right (Vincent D'Onofrio), un-
woman
new love confides
that he is actually from the year 2470. Written and directed by Brad Anderson, the film rises abov e typical situations and fatil
her
a time traveler
miliar cliches with the intense relationship
between the lead characters being both
An
Napoleon Bonaparte (Ian Holm), exiled on St. Helena, sneak off, leaving a double
entertaining and believ able.
(Holm
intermittent rough language with an in-
again) in his place to reclaim the
stance of profanity.
emperor have changed and ends up falling in love with a poor widow (Iben Hjejle). Holm's superb performance makes the slender what-if premise in director Alan Taylor's film enjoyable, although the opportunities for humor are
adults.
The U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops classification
The Motion
America rating
is
R
is
A-III
—
adults.
—
restricted.
ing
is
PG
—
The Mo-
America ratparental guidance sug
is
A-III
—
Picture Association of
mostly squandered. An implied live-in relationship and fleeting crass language. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops tion Picture Association of
implied
sexual relationship, brief drug abuse and
throne of France, but upon his arrival in Paris he discovers the sentiments for the
classification
Call:
gested. (Paramount)
NEW YORK (CNS) —
"The Emperor's New Clothes" (2002) Pleasing historical comedy that has
the heart ot Pisgah Notional
Forest, the area's
>
'A Guy Thing' is a dull thing and Jason Lee star in "A Guy Thing," a stale romantic comedy full of sophomoric toilet humor about an anxious groom-to-be whose future marital bliss is shattered when he falls for his fiancee's free-spirited cousin. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Julia Stiles
America rating
biblical basis.
Pare
MGM
this
ful.
THE ORATORY
PHOTO FROM
is
flying feet, a marvel of computer-gen-
it?
CNS
just that a fair
of the time. O'Connell and Anderson have an easygoing rapport that lends itself to the buddy-comedy genre bit
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN
(MGM)
12 The Catholic News & Herald
January 24,
editorials & Columns And
still
I
In these winter days
I
2003
contemplate contemplate a 7-inch sculpture
of the Bedilehem scene as
I meditate and pray. I feel a wonder, a connection with the earth from its creation because of this artistic, but yet so simple, carving. I heard about this sculpture from my dear Benedictine friend Sister Stephen at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Betlilehem,
Conn.
II
As I held one in my hands, she explained, 'It is cut from stone formed in the Ordovician Period of the Paleozoic Era, 480 to 435 million years ago. It is now quarried in Kasota, Minn., from deposits of ancient inland seas hidden beneath native
How did
prairies."
know
she
all this?
Well,
it
so happens Sister
Stephen comes from that town, one of six siblings raised on a farm there.
Unity gift
Christ
in
to
is
Catholic
the abbey many had seen a very special caning he designed and produced for the nuns when their church building was built and dedicated several years ago. It was a simple, yet times.
WOODEN Christ's gift of unity
is
mark
the followers of Christ.
Referring to the theme for the 2003 week of prayer,
Pope John Paul
said,
"The
gift
of unity
is
contained in 'earthen vessels,' which can break and, therefore, require
maximum
care.
"Despite the sublimity and greatness of this
human weakness has meant
gift,
totally accepted "It is
and valued," he
necessary to cultivate
that
it
was not
Christians
a love committed to overcoming differences; they
must work
to
overcome every
and overseas, such as, currently, the exterior of the new National Museum of the American Indian for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, they also do some smaller products. This family company employs three of Vetter's sons and daughters, some in-laws and 16 of his
it
might seem odd that these devotional
made of stone, but not to Vetter, a longtime member of the Marysburg Parish Church of the items are being
grandchildren.
"My
Immaculate Conception in Kasota, nor to Sister Stephen. I still have great memories of an interview I did with this nun, who worked nonstop at the abbey to produce food, respecting the earth and cherishing the animals. With utter sincerity she told me, "When Walt Whitman said, This is my own, my native land,' he must have thrown his head back and shouted with joy. Remember, we come from the earth. Our relationship with the earth is primal and like a vital. If we experience the land and what it brings it fills you with fruit tree covered with gorgeous cherries wonder, it energizes you. From your core, you celebrate the
who
is
very
—
the illuminating star of Bethlehem. I
had the good fortune of being among the
first
to see
these elegant creches, cut from a single piece of golden
wheat-colored Paleozoic stone. Vetter proudly produced
—
—
daughter-in-law Christine Vetter,
came up with a design for a Nativity scene," he said. The scene is simple enough to be profound Mary and Joseph kneeling by the manger, while above them is
devout,
hundred
several
abbey, which
This celebration extends clearly to the oldest signature of the Creator, the rocks formed down through the ages.
I
from seven inches to two and sent a shipment of them to the
in four sizes,
inches, for affordability,
earth."
said.
among
For some,
a
have not always acknowledged and valued, Pope John Paul II said. At his general audience Jan. 22, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the pope said constant prayer, love, respect and dialogue are needed if Christians are to find their way back to fragile gift that Christians
the unity that should
Vetter took that idea seriously. While his quarries
provide stone for big building projects in the United States
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Howard Vetter, Sister Stephen's cousin. Howard Vetter has been a visitor to
be handled with By CINDY
own writing was on tablets of stone," Sister Stephen reminded me. Not surprising, these like-minded cousins from Kasota came up with the idea of expressing in stone the mystery of God's coming to earth in human form.
was cut at the Vetter by a German immigrant The quarry now is run by his grandson, Nativity sculpture
in Kasota, started
Berhard Vetter.
pope says
care,
The
Stone Quarry
fragile
sells religious
items in their art shop.
'They have a mystical quality," Sister Stephen said. As nodded in agreement, she added, with her instant smile,
"Creches are very significant to us here in Bethlehem."
barrier with inces-
sant prayer, with persevering dialogue and with
and concrete cooperation on behalf of the poorest and most needy," he said. No church, no Christian community and no individual Christian can allow the yearning for Christian unity to weaken, he said. "May the Lord grant us prudence, perseverance and trust in our ecumenical undertaking," Pope John Paul said. The pope did not read the entire text of his main audience talk in Italian, although his voice was strong when reading summaries in seven languages and when intoning the first line of the sung Lord's Prayer at the end of the audience. In his prepared text, the pope said relations between Christians sometimes have been marked by tension and, "in some cases, even by mutual hatred," which betrays the Gospel message of love and makes evangelization difficult.
science and technology, or their impact
fraternal
At the same been
on
made
in
time, the text said, progress has
ecumenism, both on a
practical
and
a theological level.
"We can say that Christians today are closer and more in agreement, even though the path toward unity remains steep with obstacles and narrow passages," the pope wrote in the text.
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going to become such a big thing. We're not here to change anything. Politicians and governments do that." Hadad echoed that sentiment: "We are good friends and I think we're going to keep playing together in the future. The game and our friendship are all that matter
One
Candle
Our Turn
here."
MSGR. JIM LISANTE Guest Columnist
Just people Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi is 22 years old. From an early age, he has made the game of tennis the focus of his
Many claim he is the best tennis player in Pakistan. He plays hard. He plays to win. And he is internation-
life.
and dedication. A few years ago, Qureshi needed a doubles partner. Chance respect brought him to a partnership with Amir Hadad, an equally gifted 24-year-old. Together, they have met and dispatched a number of rivals.
But Pakistan Tennis Federation senior vice president Khawaja Saeed Hai suggested that Qureshi's whole career may be in danger if he continues to play with Hadad. Said the official: "I think he can be forgiven, but he should not repeat this act. He has to realize that for Pakistani Muslims, Israel is a very contentious and sensitive issue. It is not just about playing tennis." But maybe it is. Or .should be. What we've witnessed in this controversy is both illuminating and challenging. Here are two young men who have by background and upbringing every reason to see each other as enemies. But they don't. They have decided,
People
who
see
them together claim that they move as are, in some ways, far better together
than they are individually. Off court, they enjoy each other's friendship. Their mutual respect is based on common interests and shared goals. That's where the matter should end. But
Muslim; Hadad
it
doesn't.
an Israeli Jew. Pakistan does not recognize the nation of Israel and shares no diplomatic ties with it. For a time, the team was able to keep a low profile. But at the last Wimbledon competition in England, their partnership exploded in a round of fairly ugly Qureshi
is
a Pakistani
controversy. Pakistani
officials insisted
is
the relationship
end immediately. The players begged to disagree. Qureshi
said:
"We
truly respect each other.
two years, we've played
together.
I
And
for the
never thought
it
—
common The ongoing conflict
in the
than a catastrophe.
has cost too
they share in
ally respected for his skill
one man. They
what
instead, to bridge their differences, to celebrate
less
It
like a
destroyed the peace of too has
left
good game of tennis. Middle East is nothing
many
many lives.
It
has
innocent families.
It
countless people wounded, physically and psy-
You have to wonder, every time the media reports a new wave of violence, where it will end. As long as we see people of other backgrounds
chologically.
terms of their differences from us, all hope seems lost. But when we start to examine our similarities as people of the same world, those differences can begin to fade. Pakistani tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Israeli pro Amir Hadad give us a glimpse strictly in
of the
possibilities.
Raised to reject each other by virtue
of their nationalities, they have, instead, found
common
ground. In teamwork, in competition and in an unexpected friendship, they give us hope in a time of great
We
anxiety.
are, in the end, far
same family than
more members of
we have
not, if only
the
the eyes to see.
I
pray that for humanity's sake, Aisam and Amir will keep playing together.
was
THERESE
J.
BORCHARD CNS
Columnist
Letting
go of the past
My mom had a rule for my tliree sisters and me growing up: For every item (equal in size
The
our
and value) had to leave our closet
under a roof
eldest of seven siblings living
run by
a capable but indiscriminately
messy
my mom took seriously the job of establish-
mother,
among
ing order
When
of clothing that entered
home in a shopping bag, one item of clothing
childhood
her younger
sisters
and brothers.
she married an almost equally messy hus-
band, she transferred this responsibility of convert-
ing chaos to harmony and became the taskmaster
all
over again.
A year was
graduated from college,
after I
when
I
living in a studio apartment the size of a
shoebox, she informed
home would only
me that the mother ship
back
two medium-sized boxes of childhood mementos; everything else would be discarded or sold in the neighbor's yard sale. I was just a little miffed, since surely she could afford more space than I, who was paying big money to rent a few square feet in Chicago where I slept on a cushion because the place didn't have room for a bed. But ings
did it
I
—
I
store
purged the unnecessary belong-
every scribbled note every friend and ac-
quaintance ever wrote me, all -my notebooks and I learned cursive, every snap-
journals from the time
Religious customs observed presentation of Jesus Q.
My
in
shot ever taken of anyone
the
question concerns t/w fourili joyful mystery
Question
feast
is
Feb. 2,
baptism?
A.
Why
Ten years
Corner
ofthe child Jesus in Hie temple. I know tire but what does this entail? Does it coincide with
is it
every occasion.
of tlie
rosary, the presentation
to
—
—
the presentation of Jesus fulfilled age-old requirements of Jewish law. According to the Book of Leviticus, a mother was ritually unclean for seven days after the birth of a male child and underwent purification for 33 days more. At the end of those 40 days (80 for female children) she was to offer a lamb or, if the parents could not afford that, a pair of turtledoves or pigeons (12:6-8). In remembrance of the exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt, every firstborn male was to be dedicated (presented) to the Lord and "bought back" or redeemed with a certain amount of money 18).
With Gospel
this
background,
it
is
obvious that this
story, as others in the infancy narratives,
somewhat ambiguous
is
in several details, possibly
because Luke, not being a Jew, was not intimately familiar with these ancient Hebrew traditions. But these are the religious customs observed in the presentation of Jesus. It has nothing to do with Christian baptism. Interestingly, the significance of these Jewish traditions for Luke as he narrates this temple scene
becomes more clear when we see how
—
his descrip-
I
was forced
exercise
when
come up with the cash for an
addition to our house (which
the temple (Lk 2:21-40) marks the end of the stories about
(Nm
the
—
last weekend same excruciating
later
go through
greeting cards or else to
of Jesus in
the birth and infancy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. This helps us understand the importance of the point Luke makes throughout the passage that Mary and Joseph, as devout Jews, took care to provide for themselves and for Jesus all that was "in accordance with the law of the Lord" (v. 24). Each event in that story the circumcision and naming of Jesus, the purification of Mary and
five
my husband issued a similar idtimatum: to clean out my Mount Everest of books and notebooks and
considered a mystery? (Calfornia)
The passage describing the presentation
more than
spent
I
minutes with and, of course, every greeting card for
make on
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
CNS
I
don't have and can't
a writer's salary).
We spent the entire weekend "simplifying" as he
Columnist
called it cleaning out the past so that live in the
present and future. For
peutic, for
me
less pleasurable
we had room to
him
it
was
thera-
than a funeral com-
bined with a panic attack tion unmistakably parallels the similar story of the
great prophet Samuel, about 1,000 years before Christ,
and
his
mother Hannah.
The
extraordinary birth of Samuel was promised to his mother; she brought him to the sanctuary at Shiloh and dedicated him to the Lord; Eli blessed Samuel's parents as Simeon blessed Mary; and women ministered in the sanctuary, as did
Mary's Magnificat hymn echoes sevthemes and phrases in Hannah's hymn of
Finally,
praise after Samuel's birth.
Elements of mystery, in our usual sense of the word, are present in this story as in all events relating to the incarnation of the Son of God. This Greek word can also refer, however, to any rite or occurrence of religious significance. This is the meaning it has for the presentation and other events
commemorated
A free
in the rosary.
brochure describing basic Catholic prayers,
"no going back" land, the
"definitely keep" pile to the
reams of paper I hadn't read sure I would need tomorrow.
As
Anna. eral
I glanced jealously over to him as he thumbed through a few college textbooks he (the simpleton) had saved, and pitched them into the Good Will pile without too much thought I, on the other hand, hyperventilated as I moved each item from the
I
in
10 years but was
clutched the past tightly, so desperate to
hang onto everything experienced,
I
realized
I
had
how
read, seen, touched,
afraid
I
am of letting go,
and moving on, and growing up. It is all so scary. How do I know my mom will be around tomorrow? If she goes in her sleep, won't I be glad I saved the last note she wrote to me? The last time I threw
away
my
notes,
I
pitched die last letter
my
father
wrote to me. He's gone now, and all I have to remember him by are a few photos. At one point in the process, when my husband saw the expression on my face resembling that of a person
who
has just eaten a jar of spoiled mayon-
stamped, self-addressed envelape to Father John Dietzen,
he dropped his 2.2 things, put his arm around my shoulder and said, 'We'll get through this one
Box
step at a time."
beliefs
and moral
precepts
is
available by sending a
IL 61651. Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen 325, Peoria,
address, or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol.com.
at the
same
naise,
I
—
don't
if he was talking about my used growing up in general. But die mes-
know
candlesticks or
sage works for both.
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WAR AND
Around
U.S. policy with Iraq and North Korea,
PEACE,
Father Hehir said "North Korea has (nuclear) weapons. In Iraq, it is not so
from page 1
Any
certain.
action against
the region and world politics. Its leader willing to invade neighbors and
his
own
people.
He
kill
also willing .to
is
peddle weapons of mass destruction with terrorists, while the state is not open to diplomatic options." How then would one pursue war with Iraq? "The means could be pre-
and
cise
effective.
The ground
battle
quickly contained. Bombing could be limited to military targets. Some civilians may die but not deliberately," said Father Hehir. "The problem is that in an advanced society there are
duel-use targets." The military strategy
to take out
is
communi-
Hussein's "eyes and ears, his
cations systems, his electrical grid. But this
harms for
ity
society,
which needs
water and
clean
disposal," said Father Hehir.
there
is
the question of
how
electric-
sewage "Then
to destroy
The
presentation
left
many
in at-
tendance discussing the issues. Tita Wofford, a parishioner of St. Pius X, said, "Father Hehir is a very learned scholar.
I
was personally
inter-
ested in hearing that Catholic thinking
allows
war
if it
can be
justified, if vali-
dated to be necessary." Pat Gates, a parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Church, said, "This brings
out releasing chemicals or biological agents into the atmosphere. Or, how do you disarm (Hussein) without provoking a retaliatory strike with the weap-
us back to a reasonable, objective way of looking at it rather than just listening to the lines coming out of Washington." Msgr. Anthony Marcaccio, pastor Church, said he was, of St. Pius
ons he already has?"
"Happy
the weapons of mass destruction with
President George
W.
Bush's doc-
trine of "pre-emptive strikes"
everyone adopts that policy. It is legitimate only in the case of self defense," he said.
When
asked the difference
X
between
to host such an important issue
of our time."
The
changes
the dynamics of world power, said Father Hehir. "The difficulty comes if
was
presentation by Father Hehir
also offered at
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REV. KING,
Rev. King's call to conversion a lasting
from page 1 Andrew Lyke, who con-
said columnist
ducted a marriage and family workshop at the event. "We pause annually to re-
legacy,
icon of our culture
—
Daniels, educator and facilitator of
company
that
promotes growth through open dialogue of issues, examined the highlights of Rev. King's
life.
"In order to
fully appreciate
crucial to see his
is
it
more
life
as
—
by the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for
"Phase one, which began with the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and
African-American Catholics and Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreli-
came
to a close with the passing of the
civil
rights voting act in
gious Affairs. Rev. King "spent, and even gave, his life for a call to conversion that's
phase two, which began in the fall of 1965 in which King began to realize more deeply the connection between racism, poverty and militarism and the policies of the U.S. government." Phase one, in which "King's passion for justice can be seen," said Daniels, started when Rev. King took over the
evil deed,
Montgomery Improvement
Association
Montgomery, Ala., an organization "that came into existence to protest the in
racial injustice that blacks
encountered
each and every day, and every time they boarded a bus in Montgomery."
By the early community
Montgomery's
1950s,
discussed boycotting
black
the busses to gain better treatment from
white bus drivers; not necessarily to end
"This
The
said,
Those values, Msgr. Malloy said, were to "respect each other. Respect
Sanders, seChurch of
means a thorough change, a restoration," she said, "where hostility is decisively put ciliation literally
Rev. Martin Luther
King
Jr.
life.
Father
Arthur
L.
executive director of the
Kennedy,
USCCB's
Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, also referred to the
Detroit sermon "It
of precious values behind. ... We've got to rediscover those precious values that we've left behind."
J.
in Washington, talked about Rev. King's focus on reconciliation. "What does it take to become reconciled to God?" she asked. "Recon-
for all of us."
left a lot
Rev. Cheryl
God
lutely so."
have
is
nior pastor of Third Street
Bishops.
Quoting from the sermon, he
deed
evil
Kennedy said. what Christ means by 'Love
your enemy.'"
based in Christ," said Msgr. David Malloy, an associate general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
"We
while hating the
that he does," Father
Respect and worship God." Quoting again from the sermon, he noted Rev. King's words: "All reality hangs on moral values. Some things are morally right. Eternally so. Abso-
Msgr. Malloy referred to a 1964 sermon Rev. King gave titled "Recovering Lost Values" at the Second Baptist Church of Detroit, which the priest said was "a call to conversion
and ministry.
life
"You love the person doing the
Luther King Jr.'s call to conversion is one of the great legacies of the civil rights leader, said speakers at a Jan. 17 prayer breakfast at the U.S. bishops' Washington headquarters. Rev. King's focus on reconciliation also deserves emphasis, said speakers at the breakfast, sponsored
divided into two phases," said Daniels.
1965; and
"shown by Christ on the
cross," in his
tin
Creative Interchange, a
King,
MARK
PATTIS0N Catholic News Service WASHINGTON The Rev. MarBy
...
Americans."
USCCB speakers say to that
he made us better as a people. It's not about him, we celebrate being it's about us
member an
The Catholic News & Herald 15
the News
is
in his
wrong
remarks.
to hate," Father
Kennedy
said, quoting Rev. King's sermon. "But we have opted for a pragmatic test for right or wrong. If it works, it's right. If you don't get
caught,
it's
right."
Father Kennedy spoke of Rev.
away."
To
be reconciled, Rev. Sanders "doesn't mean "come to my church,' or "hear my preaching,' or "listen to our choir,' or "come to our Bible study.'" Those elements "may be means to an end," she added, "but the end is to be reconciled to God." Rev. King "took our nation a long way toward tearing down those walls that separate and divide," but the work is not yet done and needs to be finished by all, Rev. Sanders said. Rev. King was born Jan. 15, 1929. The federal holiday to mark King's birthday comes on the third Monday of January, and this year said,
falls
on Jan.
20.
King's "self-sacrificing love," similar
segregation.
who
Rev. King,
attended and ex-
celled in Atlanta's segregated public schools, went on to earn a bachelor's in sociology from Georgia's Morehouse College in 1948, graduated with honors from Pennsylvania's Crozer Theological
expressed the hopes of the civil rights movement. His effectiveness in the
Daniels. "In
movement and
Many of his
Seminary
ing abilities during the civil rights movement developed during his collegiate years. Crozer professors praised King for the powerful impressions he
Peace Prize. "With the passing of the civil rights act of 1964 and the voting rights act of 1965 what King had done thus far was he was able to grab and regain much of what we gained during the reconstruction period, and much of what we lost during a time of what I call legalized
made
U.S. apartheid."
in
1951, and then earned a
doctorate in systematic theology from
Boston University
in 1955.
Rev. King's renowned public speak-
in public speeches.
"In King's first major speech deliv-
of December in 1955 at the Holt Street Baptist Church, we began to get a feel for the passion and the
ered on the
fifth
oratorical style that
became King's
trademark," said Daniels. In 1957, Rev.
As
the
SCLC
president,
Rev. King led the organization in a series of protest campaigns that garnered national attention.
"We remember in
Birmingham,
the fight for justice
Ala., that focused
blacks being treated like
be
it
at
human
on
beings,
lunch counters or other public
places," said Daniels.
In
King and other marched on Washing-
1963, Rev.
black leaders
...
During the second phase of his life, Rev. King "was beginning to evolve to another level that put him at odds with a great many people, both black and white," said Daniels.
"He began
come even more of a freedom
King helped found the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), an organization of black churches determined to challenge racial segregation.
moral stance earned Rev. King the 1964 Nobel his
ton to protest for jobs and civil rights. In August to more than 200,000 civil rights supporters, Rev. King delivered the keynote address his "I Have a Dream" speech in which he
—
—
He began
to be-
fighter
to look at issues that
...
were
beyond the challenges found in the deep South. He began to realize the civil rights and voting rights acts had not significantly reduced the problems of racism and poverty.
Focusing on
racial
injustice in
Northern cities, Rev. King moved into a small apartment on Chicago's south side in January 1966. "King's focus on the problems of the inner city allowed him to see the despair and the self-hate that Malcolm X had talked about. King saw the drugs, the alcohol, the prostitution
and police brutality poor blacks trying to survive in an environment unfit for ...
human
habitation."
Rev. King's dismay in what he saw
and experienced was only comparable to what he saw happening in Vietnam, said
sermon
after
sermon, King
continued to speak out against the war. colleagues in the
SCLC
told
because it would alienate President Johnson and white benefactors. King said, 'A genuine
him
making
planet
Daniels. "Dr. to step
a difference,"
King challenges
up to the
plate.
added
all
Let us not
of us fail."
to be quiet,
is not a searcher of consensus, but a molder of consensus.'" Rev. King argued for the redistribution of the nation's economic wealth to overcome entrenched black poverty. "He began to talk about a redistribution of the wealth, and that was frightening for a lot of people, so
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leader
King had to go," said Daniels. While in Memphis, Tenn., to support striking black" workers in 1968, King was assassinated April 4 by James Earl Ray, an escaped white convict. After his death, Rev. King became a symbol of protest in the struggle for racial justice. In order to keep Rev. King's
dream those in
Daniels encouraged attendance to fight for what
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January 24,
Living the Faith
2003
Nun pushes church for more visible role in
nun heads Canadian delegation
anti-death penalty cause
examining Afghan aid
U.S.
projects By PATRICIA Catholic
ZAPOR
News Service
WASHINGTON —
It's
to a decade since Sister Helen Prejean first
wrote "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States" and triggered a renewed look at capital punishment
Antonin
ship with the Catholic Church," such as
obligation to accept the current church
nationwide.
Now
the Sister of
St.
Joseph of Medaille is hoping the Catholic Church will take the next steps toward bringing an end to
death penalty should resign.
like the
bishops
through such programs as a six-part adult catechesis, "Re-
on 'Dead Man Walking,'" available from the publishers of flections
the
Sister of St. Joseph
times spoken against
its
use.
He
she'd like to
more
holistic ap-
issues, Sister
instance, she asked,
March
Prejean
why
it
— vs.
Wade
Louis in 1999, for instance. U.S. bishops individually and collectively have issued numerous statements
tecting
life
for Life in
abortion ruling at
all
— about
stages, including
pro-
ending
punishment? As she always does, Sister Prejean framed her remarks in the context of her own encounters with people on death row and the families of murder victims. Her visit to Washington came amid a self-imposed four-month break from public appearances to finish her next book about her work on the death penalty tentatively titled "Impossible Bur-
But a majority of American Cathohaven't accepted the church's position
And Sister Prejean wants the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to take a more compre-
on capital punishment.
—
hensive approach to changing that with an eye toward influencing society to
den."
CNS Jan. 14 she was in Washington to address
when
"I said to Louie, 'Do you know who he is?'" Sister Prejean said. He replied that he and Scalia didn't discuss politics, "we just hunt ducks."
The
unlikely connection between the most prominent Catholic death penalty opponent and the most promination's
of them together in the New Orleans airport last year, Sister Prejean explained.
Coincidentally, she
mem-
slow
was returning
from her own speaking engagement he awaited a
Georgetown when she spotted flight after a
at
Scalia as
hunting
trip to
Louisiana. Sister Prejean
with can't
had been struggling
how to address the question of "why we end the death penalty?" in her
last chapter.
Arguments such
as those
by Scalia seemed to hold a key to understanding why everyone doesn't reach the same conclusion she did about the injustice of capital punishment. During her visit to Georgetown, she obtained raised
a transcript of Scalia's earlier speech
On
in
coming,
until
what
Sister Prejean
considers a providential encounter in an
said,
she
fi-
nally felt like she understood the constitutional
and theological logic on which
Service
Canada has been appointed by the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace to lead a high-level delegation to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Sister Mary Pat LeRoy, general suin
Holy Names of of Longueuil, Quebec,
perior of the Sisters of the
Jesus and
Mary
and originally from Los Gatos, Calif, will head the five-person delegation to determine what effect aid from Canada is having on the lives of people in the region.
The group
to visit projects in
is
Afghanistan's Kabul and Kandahar re-
and Islamabad and Peshawar, in 24 to Feb. 5. The development and peace organization has donated $2 million (US$1.3 million) to gions,
Pakistan, from Jan.
help finance projects in the region.
The delegation planned to meet with partners in both countries, review the effectiveness of the
programs and report
back to Canadians about what still needs to be done. The group also would try to strengthen ties with religious communities, said Ken Whittingham, development and peace spokesman. The development agency was already providing emergency aid to the
region through
agencies in the
its sister
Caritas Internationalis aid network when the U.S. war against the Taliban regime began in October 2001. "Support was later given to Afghan refugees living across the border in Pakistan, as well as to
Afghans forced to
to other regions of their
own
flee
country,"
the organization said in a press state-
ment.
The
statement said the organization focused on providing aid for
initially
her trip home, she
News
TORONTO — A U.S. nun working
there.
The last chapter of the book had been
Committee on Do-
bers of the bishops'
said.
capital
of opposition to the death penalty.
turns out, Scalia and Sister
it
Prejean's brother, Louis, are duck-hunting companions, having become acquainted when one of the justice's sons married someone her brother knew, she
isn't
visit to
the annual
St.
end the practice. She spoke with
life
the
nent Catholic to disagree with church
And all
February,
teaching on the subject brought the two
Washington marking the anniversary of the Roe
called
and unnecessary" during a
For
said.
As
last
who oppose
newal. see a
proach to
In a speech at
for parish spiritual re-
Helen Prejean
During that time, Pope John Paul II has revised the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" to "more explicitly oppose the death penalty and has many
Renew program
it.
Georgetown University
she
punishment
tal
play based on the book.
lics
every parish.
nationwide to start
performances of a stage
he has no moral
he said Catholic judges
educating about capi-
book was made into a movie, which won actress Susan Sarandon an Oscar for her portrayal of the nun from Louisiana. An opera version is making the rounds of major cities, and this year Georgetown University will produce the
toric Catholic teaching
the death penalty in
to encourage parishes
selling
venues in the last year that because support for capital punishment is upheld by his-
ART BABYCH
Catholic
Scalia, a Catholic, said in several
teaching against
said
By
Scalia.
having a "point person" on opposition to
would
Sister Prejean's best-
"cruel
is
She
the death penalty.
first
Justice
asking that the church strongly support the campaign for a nationwide moratorium on capital punishment. She's also seeking financial help with abolition efforts and "a partnerSister Prejean
been close
Supreme Court
airport with
mestic Policy.
food and temporary shelter. Recently,
it
has focused on helping returning Afghan refugees rebuild their
lives,
Scalia bases his views.
the agency
said.
After introducing herself in the air-
Now Your
port and discussing duck hunting for a
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few minutes, Sister Prejean said to him: "I know what you said at Georgetown and the University of Chicago. I'm going to take you on." It will
new
be in the
last
chapter of her
book.
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One
aid project involves the
Kuchis
nomads, originally from southeastern Afghanistan.
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mads
to flee along with their herds of
goats, sheep
and camels.
agency
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