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Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation 1517 - 2017
Bishop James Gonia, Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran, Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe
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n Sunday, January 29, 2017 Archbishop John C. Wester and Bishop James Gonia led a historic prayer service to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM. Archbishop Wester and Bishop Gonia expressed sorrow for our divisions and sins of the past in terms of how we relate to one another and expressed hope for ongoing ways--for the future in which we will come together. St. Luke’s was filled to capacity with grateful attendees who found the service to be extremely meaningful and deeply spiritual.
Upcoming Dialogue Dates & Featured Speakers: Mondays through February 20, Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, 7-9pm Tuesdays through February 21, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 7-9pm Wednesdays through February 21, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 7-9pm The one-day conference, “On the Fruits of 50 Years of Lutheran – Catholic Dialogue” will convene on March 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque. Presenters at the conference are: Rev. Brian Kachelmeier, M. Div., Pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Los Alamos NM • Dr. Ted Peters, Distinguished Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and Center for Science and Technology, Berkeley, CA • Dr. Jakob Rinderknecht, Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of the Pastoral Institute, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX For more information the ASF Ecumenical Office at 505.831.8243 or rogarcia@archdiosf.org.
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500th Year of the Reformation Pastoral Letter from Archbishop John C. Wester to Our Immigrant Brothers and Sisters
By: Very Reverend Oscar Coelho, J.C.L., Judicial Vicar Case Name: WHITEMAN-MOLINAR; Prot. Num.: 2017-0022M Notice of Annulment Proceeding. Carlos F. Molinar, Jr. is hereby notified that Dawn Marie Whiteman has filed a petition for a declaration of ecclesiastical nullity of the marriage contracted by both of you. Please contact the Office of the Tribunal before April 10, 2017 at: Office of the Tribunal 4000 St Joseph Pl NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 (505) 831-8177
Archbishop on the Executive Orders Relating to Immigrants and Refugees
10 Abide in Christ: Our Lenten Journey 12 Annual Catholic Appeal 14 Lent Q&A 15 Social Justice 18 2017 Confirmation Schedule 22 VEncuentro 31 Archbishop’s Schedule 35 Thousand Kid March Official Magazine of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
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Seminary Burse The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Office for seminarian education. These receipts are for November and December 2016. Excess Mass stipends are from multiple Mass intentions celebrated at parishes. The archdiocesan policy is for excess Mass stipends to be used for seminarian education. Parish Name/City
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Anonymous 650.00 Estancia Valley Catholic Parish – Moriarty 600.00 Immaculate Heart of Mary – Los Alamos 1,950.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Albuquerque 690.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Albuquerque 5,000.00 Our Lady of Sorrows – Las Vegas 5,000.00 Our Lady of Sorrows - Bernalillo 2,000.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation – Albuquerque 3,584.50 Sacred Heart of Jesus – Española 1,400.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe 1,000.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe 1,500.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande – Albuquerque 820.00 Total $ 24,194.50 The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Office for seminarian education. These receipts are for January 2017. Parish Name/City
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Anonymous 1,110.00 Immaculate Heart of Mary – Los Alamos 6,188.65 Our Lady of Belen - Belen 1,000.00 Our Lady of Sorrows - Bernalillo 1,000.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation – Albuquerque 1,300.00 Sacred Heart of Jesus – Espanola 700.00 St. Augustine – Isleta Pueblo 1,397.50 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande – Albuquerque 460.00 Total $ 13,156.15
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for February 2017 Comfort for the Afflicted. That all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities. Acoger a los necesitados. Por aquellos que están agobiados, especialmente los pobres, los refugiados y los marginados, para que encuentren acogida y apoyo en nuestras comunidades.
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We are Pilgrims on this Earth Together Pastoral Letter from Archbishop John C. Wester to our Immigrant Brothers and Sisters
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ear Brothers and Sisters of the Immigrant Community in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe,
As your Archbishop, I address you today to reiterate what I have said many times: You are a blessing to our Church and to our community! That being said, I know this has been a stressful week for many in the immigrant community. I know there is fear because of President Donald Trump’s possible changes to policies on immigration and the threat of a wall being built on the US-Mexico border.
want to assure you that we offer our moral support and prayers on your behalf. I also want to assure you that we will use our voices to speak for you to local, state and national lawmakers to ensure that your lives and dignity are respected at all times. We will continue to advocate that your rights are protected and will work tirelessly to ensure that fair and adequate immigration laws are passed. I ask you to rely on your faith. Trust that the Catholic Church advocates for you and your dignity. Please, keep in touch with local organizations that can assist immigrants in legal matters such as Catholic Charities and the New Mexico Immigration Law Center and learn more about your rights.
I want to tell you that in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe we will walk shoulder to shoulder with you during this time of uncertainty. We are pilgrims on this earth together.
This week I met with the Mexican Consul and he assured me that the Consulate of Mexico is also ready to help the Mexican community that resides in the state of New Mexico as much as possible.
Although the Catholic Church cannot make changes to the laws or decrees of governments, I
I ask the entire Catholic community to pray together for the good of all.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Most Rev. John C, Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe
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Juntas somos peregrinos en esta tierra Carta Pastoral del Arzobispo John C. Wester a nuestros hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes
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ueridos hermanos y hermanas de la comunidad inmigrante en la Arquidiocesis de Santa Fe, Como su Arzobispo, me dirijo a ustedes para reiterar lo que muchas veces he dicho: jUstedes son una bendicion para nuestra Iglesia y para nuestra comunidad! Dicho esto, yo se que esta ha sido una semana llena de ansiedad para muchos en la comunidad inmigrante. Se que hay temor por los posibles cambios a las politicas del Presidente Donald Trump sobre la inmigracion y por la amenaza de la construccion de un muro en la frontera entre Mexico y los Estados Unidos. Quiero decides que en la Arquidocesis de Santa Fe caminaremos paso a paso con ustedes durante este tiempo de incertidumbre. Juntos somos peregrinos en esta tierra. Aunque la Iglesia Catolica no puede hacer cambios a las leyes o decretos de los gobiernos, les quiero asegurar que podemos ofrecerles nuestro apoyo moral y rezar por ustedes. Quiero asegurarles que tambien usaremos nuestras voces para hablar por ustedes ante los legisladores Sinceramente suyo en el SeĂąor, 
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locales, estatales y nacionales para asegurarnos de que su vida y dignidad sean respetadas en todo momento. Continuaremos abogando para que se protejan los derechos de todos y lucharemos incansablemente para asegurar que se establezcan (eyes de inmigracion justas y adecuadas. Les pido que se apoyen en su fe. Tengan la confianza que la Iglesia Cat61ica estara abogando por ustedes y por su dignidad. Por favor, mantenganse en contacto con las organizaciones locales que ayudan a los inmigrantes en cuestiones legales, como Caridades Catolicas y El Centro Legal de Inmigracion de Nuevo Mexico (New Mexico Immigrant Lcn,v Center) y conozcan mas sobre sus derechos. Esta semana me reuni con el consul de Mexico y el me aseguro que el Consulado de Mexico esta tambien listo para ayudar en todo lo posible a la comunidad mexicana que reside en el estado de Nuevo Mexico. Pido a toda la comunidad cat6lica que juntos oremos por el bien de todos.
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Archbishop John C. Wester on the Executive Orders Relating to Immigrants and Refugees
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n light of recent Executive Actions by President Trump, I am deeply concerned for many of our people in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and beyond who feel afraid and isolated. Indeed, during these unsettled times, there are quite a few of us who can easily give into the feeling that we are not safe and that we are in imminent danger from terrorists and other extremists. As a pastor, I believe that it is important to recognize and distinguish between real threats that should concern us and unreal threats that provoke fear because of rhetoric designed to play upon our anxieties as a society. Jesus offers us an alternative: to act out of love and not out of fear. It seems to me that the recent Executive Actions imply that we should be afraid of those coming to the United States, even though we have a rich history of welcoming those who have made our country great over the last two centuries. The truth is that our country has not experienced an act of foreign terrorism since the 9/11 attacks, due in no small part to the rigorous, lengthy and effective security measures put in place for screening and vetting individuals and families fleeing violence and persecution. We must not believe the narrative that we are in danger from those who come to our shores after having been vetted properly and appropriately. In my view, such fear is politically motivated and limits our freedom to act in a more positive, Christ-like manner. I am fully aware of the terrible tragedies that we have witnessed in our country in the last few years. God weeps with us when we experience violence in San Bernardino, Orlando, Charleston, Boston and Newtown or even in our own families. These atrocities separate us, and tear at the heart of who we are as one human family. Yet, they do not define us. Rather, we must not give in to unsubstantiated fear but hear our Lord’s call to respond with love and compassion to those whose fear is genuine and all too well grounded in reality. Many are experiencing horrific suffering in places like Syria, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Iraq, Libya
and Afghanistan where wars, terror and violence are common fare. The image of the body of the 3-year-old Syrian Kurdish boy comes to mind. Little Aylan Kurdi drowned and washed ashore in Turkey as his family escaped extreme violence in Syria, making their way to Canada. Our news media have shown us so many more images of unbelievable hardship that it is easy to become numb to such suffering. These are genuine fears; real threats that demand a response from us as followers of Christ. Many in our own Archdiocese of Santa Fe are now living with the real fear of being torn from the country where they finally found relief from persecution and the threat of death – this is the fear that demands a legitimate response from us. We have a moral obligation to stand shoulder to shoulder with those who are legitimately afraid of separation from other family members by Executive Orders that have been ill conceived and poorly executed. It is possible and necessary to stay true to our American values and to remember that welcoming the stranger and staying safe within our homeland are not situations that are mutually exclusive; we can do both—keep our nation safe and welcome and resettle immigrants and refugees who are fleeing extreme violence. When fear rules, it leads to erosion of the values of freedom, democracy, welcome and the common good that are the bedrock of our country. For people of faith, fear has no place in a country such as ours. As Jesus states in the Gospel of Mark, “Fear is useless; what is needed is faith (Mark 5:36).” Pope Francis reminds us that we “are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good.” History has shown that unscrupulous dictators and tyrants use fear for their own benefit to control and manipulate people at the expense of the poorest and most vulnerable. Our country has potent and painful reminders of what happens when fear rules. For example, the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, the unjust internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, the 1939 tragedy of the S.S St. Louis in which 937 German
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Jews were denied entry to the U.S., and most recently, the post 9/11 National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) requiring “extreme vetting” and the discriminatory targeting of Muslims. Our experience tells us that such programs are ill advised and ineffectual, and fail to honor the basic human dignity of those in need. These responses are based in fear. Our Lord himself tells us that fear is useless, that what is most important is love, compassion, and God’s enduring mercy.
We are called to reach out to those on the margins. We stand with them and honor the human dignity of all people. As followers of Christ, we follow Jesus’ way of the cross, through life, death and the promise of new life in resurrection. Jesus demands that we not think of ourselves first but for the needs and cries of the poor, the refugee and those forced to migrate. We walk together in hope and courage knowing we are all part of one human family.
America is a nation of immigrants who have contributed much to our country and to the Catholic Church in the United States. Most of us have ancestors who were once strangers to these shores, and who came to America seeking opportunity for a better life. We owe a debt of gratitude for their struggle, their sacrifice and their hard work. As Catholics, we are proud of the first Catholic immigrants who came in the 1500’s. Yes, there is history of violent encounter in those first contacts, and I hope we have learned from those darker moments and atoned for those transgressions.
I want to remind us of what Pope Francis stated in his address to Congress in 2015:
However, we need not be fearful of newcomers for they are coming with the same hopes and dreams, for themselves and their children, as our ancestors carried with them when they arrived in this country. Immigrants and refugees of all cultures and religious backgrounds are part of the strong fabric of our country. It is patriotic to welcome them. It is never morally correct to target a religious group. Our country has been richly blessed by the contributions of Muslims and so many other faiths in our great land. Catholic Social teaching reminds us of the moral obligation to protect the most vulnerable among us; we cannot allow one population to become scapegoats for our country’s problems. As Catholics in New Mexico, we have the opportunity to stand with people of all faiths and of all countries as we journey with them. Our great Seal of New Mexico depicts an American Bald Eagle shielding a Mexican Eagle under its wings. This symbol embraces the complex history and relationship between Mexico and New Mexico. As New Mexicans, we know friendship, cooperation and solidarity with our neighbors. It is part of who we are. Welcoming immigrants and resettling refugees who are fleeing violence is part of the fabric of American democracy.
Let us remember the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt 7:12). This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated. Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves. In a word, if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us. The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development. I urge all Catholics and people of good will to join me in responding to a request from the Franciscans to pray for peace in Syria by praying daily the beloved St. Francis’ Prayer for Peace: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred let me so love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; It is in dying that we are born again to eternal life. Amen.
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Declaración del Arzobispo John C. Wester sobre las Órdenes Ejecutivas Relativas a Inmigrantes y Refugiados
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la luz de las recientes Acciones Ejecutivas del Presidente Trump, estoy profundamente preocupado por muchos de nuestros miembros en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe y más allá que se sienten asustados y aislados. De hecho, durante estos tiempos de incertidumbre, muchos de nosotros pudiéramos fácilmente sentir que no estamos seguros y que corremos un peligro inminente por los terroristas y otros extremistas. Como pastor, creo que es importante reconocer y distinguir entre las amenazas reales que deben preocuparnos y las amenazas irreales que, por causa de una retórica diseñada para jugar con nuestras ansiedades como sociedad, provocan ese miedo. Jesús nos ofrece una alternativa: hay que actuar por amor y no por temor. Me parece que las recientes Acciones Ejecutivas implican que deberíamos temer a los que vienen a los Estados Unidos, a pesar de que tenemos una rica historia dando la bienvenida a quienes han engrandecido a nuestro país durante los últimos dos siglos. La verdad es que nuestro país no ha experimentado un acto de terrorismo extranjero desde los ataques del 11 de septiembre, debido en gran parte a las rigurosas, extensas y eficaces medidas de seguridad implementadas para revisar y examinar a individuos y familias que huyen de la violencia y la persecución. No debemos creer el cuento de que corremos peligro por parte de quienes llegan a nuestras costas después de haber sido adecuada y apropiadamente investigados. En mi opinión, tal temor es motivado políticamente y limita nuestra libertad para actuar de una manera más positiva, más parecida a la de Cristo. Estoy plenamente consciente de las terribles tragedias que hemos presenciado en nuestro país en los últimos años. Dios llora con nosotros cuando experimentamos violencia en San Bernardino, Orlando, Charleston, Boston y Newtown, o incluso en nuestras propias familias. Estas atrocidades nos separan y desgarran el corazón de lo que somos como familia humana. Sin embargo, no nos definen. Más bien, debemos dejar de caer en el temor infundado y escuchar el llamado de nuestro Señor a responder con amor y compasión a aquellos cuyo miedo es genuino y totalmente fundamentado en la realidad.
Muchos están pasando por terribles sufrimientos en lugares como Siria, Sudán del Sur, Yemen, Somalia, Irak, Libia y Afganistán, donde las guerras, el terror y la violencia son comunes. La imagen del cuerpo del niño kurdo sirio de 3 años me viene a la mente. El pequeño Aylan Kurdi se ahogó y su cuerpo fue encontrado en la costa de Turquía. Su familia escapaba de la violencia extrema en Siria tratando de llegar a Canadá. Nuestros medios de comunicación nos han mostrado imágenes de tantas otras horribles tragedias que es fácil pasar por alto tal sufrimiento. Estos son temores genuinos, amenazas reales que exigen una respuesta de nosotros como seguidores de Cristo. Muchos en nuestra propia Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe viven ahora con el verdadero temor de ser arrancados del país donde finalmente encontraron alivio de la persecución y la amenaza de muerte - este es el miedo que exige una respuesta legítima de nuestra parte. Tenemos la obligación moral de estar hombro con hombro con aquellos que legítimamente temen la separación de miembros de su familia por las órdenes ejecutivas que han sido mal concebidas y pobremente ejecutadas. Es posible y necesario permanecer fieles a nuestros valores americanos y recordar que dar la bienvenida al extranjero y permanecer seguros dentro de nuestra patria no son situaciones que se excluyen mutuamente; Podemos hacer ambas cosas: mantener a nuestra nación segura y dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes y refugiados que huyen de la violencia extrema. Cuando el miedo reina, lleva a la erosión de los valores de libertad, democracia, bienvenida y el bien común que son la base de nuestro país. Para las personas de fe, el miedo no tiene lugar en un país como el nuestro. Como dice Jesús en el Evangelio de Marcos: “No tengas miedo, solamente ten fe” (Marcos 5:36). El Papa Francisco nos recuerda que estamos “llamados a defender y preservar la dignidad de nuestros conciudadanos en la incansable y exigente búsqueda del bien común”. La historia ha demostrado que dictadores y tiranos sin escrúpulos utilizan el temor para su propio beneficio para controlar y manipular a la gente a expensas de los más pobres y vulnerables. Nuestro país tiene recuerdos potentes y dolorosos de lo que sucede cuando el miedo reina. Por ejemplo, la Ley de Exclusión de China de 1882, el internamiento injusto de los japoneses norteamericanos durante la Segunda
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Guerra Mundial, la tragedia de 1939 del barco de vapor St. Louis en la que se les negó la entrada a los Estados Unidos a 937 judíos alemanes, y más recientemente, El Sistema Nacional de Registro de Entrada-Salida (NSEERS, por sus siglas en inglés) que requiere una “revisión extrema” y el enfoque discriminatorio hacia los musulmanes. Nuestra experiencia nos dice que tales programas son mal aconsejados e ineficaces y no honran la dignidad humana básica de aquellos en necesidad. Estas respuestas están basadas en el miedo. Nuestro Señor mismo nos dice que el miedo es inútil, que lo más importante es el amor, la compasión y la misericordia duradera de Dios. Estados Unidos es una nación de inmigrantes que han contribuido grandemente a nuestro país y a nuestra Iglesia Católica. La mayoría tenemos antepasados que alguna vez fueron extranjeros en estas costas y llegaron a América buscando oportunidades para una mejor vida. Tenemos una deuda de gratitud por su lucha, su sacrificio y su arduo trabajo. Como católicos, estamos orgullosos de los primeros inmigrantes católicos que llegaron en los años 1500. Sí, hay una historia de encuentros violentos en esos primeros contactos y espero que hayamos aprendido de esos momentos tan oscuros y enmendado esas transgresiones. Sin embargo, no debemos tener miedo de los recién llegados. Ellos vienen con las mismas esperanzas y sueños para ellos y sus hijos que nuestros antepasados cuando llegaron a este país. Los inmigrantes y refugiados de toda cultura y origen religioso forman parte del fuerte tejido de nuestro país. Es patriótico darles la bienvenida. En ningún momento es moralmente correcto hostigar a un grupo religioso. Nuestro país ha sido ricamente bendecido por las contribuciones de musulmanes y de tantas otras religiones en nuestra gran tierra. La enseñanza social católica nos recuerda la obligación moral de proteger a los más vulnerables entre nosotros; No podemos permitir que una población se convierta en el chivo expiatorio de los problemas de nuestro país. Como católicos en Nuevo México, tenemos la oportunidad de unirnos a la gente de todas las religiones y de todos los países y caminar con ellos. El escudo del estado de Nuevo México tiene a un águila americana protegiendo a un águila mexicana debajo de sus alas. Este símbolo abarca la compleja historia y relación entre México y Nuevo México. Como nuevo mexicanos, conocemos bien la amistad, la cooperación y la solidaridad con nuestros vecinos. Es parte de lo que somos. Acoger a los inmigrantes y reasentar a los refugiados que huyen de la violencia es parte del tejido de la democracia estadoun-
idense. Estamos llamados a ayudar a los marginados. Estamos con ellos y honramos la dignidad humana de toda persona. Como seguidores de Cristo, seguimos el camino de Jesús a la cruz, a través de la vida, la muerte y la promesa de una nueva vida en la resurrección. Jesús exige que no pensemos primero en nosotros, sino en las necesidades y lamentos de los pobres, los refugiados y los que se ven obligados a emigrar. Caminamos juntos con esperanza y valor sabiendo que todos somos parte de una sola familia humana. Quiero recordar lo que el Papa Francisco dijo en su discurso al Congreso estadounidense en 2015: Recordemos la Regla de Oro: “Todo lo que deseen que los demás hagan por ustedes, háganlo por ellos” (Mt 7, 12). Esta Regla nos señala una dirección clara. Tratemos a los demás con la misma pasión y compasión con la que queremos ser tratados. Busquemos para los demás las mismas posibilidades que buscamos para nosotros mismos. Ayudemos a otros a crecer, como nos gustaría a nosotros mismos ser ayudados. En pocas palabras, si queremos seguridad, demos seguridad; Si queremos vida, demos vida; Si queremos oportunidades, brindemos oportunidades. La vara que usamos para medir a otros será la vara que el tiempo usará con nosotros. La Regla de Oro también nos recuerda nuestra responsabilidad de proteger y defender la vida humana en todas las etapas de su desarrollo. Exhorto a los católicos y a toda personas de buena voluntad a que se unan a mí respondiendo a una petición de los franciscanos de orar por la paz en Siria, rezando diariamente a la querida Oración de San Francisco por la paz: Señor, hazme un instrumento de tu paz. Donde haya odio, siembre yo amor; donde haya injuria, perdón; donde haya duda, fe; donde haya tristeza, alegría; donde haya desaliento, esperanza; donde haya sombras, luz. ¡Oh, Divino Maestro! Que no busque ser consolado sino consolar; que no busque ser amado sino amar; que no busque ser comprendido sino comprender; Porque dando es como recibimos; perdonando es como Tú nos perdonas; y muriendo en Ti, es como nacemos a la vida eterna. Amén
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Our Lenten Journey
ne of my favorite scripture passages comes at the end of Luke’s Gospel. It is usually known as the Road to Emmaus. It recounts a simple journey of two discouraged disciples of Jesus who were returning home after their Master’s tragic crucifixion. It was a long and sad journey until they were joined by a stranger who shared the Word with them and broke the bread. They came to discover, with an inexpressible joy, that their companion along the way was the risen Christ. In just a short while, we will also begin a journey, a journey we call Lent. During these 40 days and nights, we are invited to come to know the risen Christ more deeply while on the way, sharing the word and breaking the bread. Specifically, as Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy reminds us, Lent is a time to prepare for the renewal of our baptismal promises (and for some of us to be baptized or received into the Church) and to do penance. But in order to get ready to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter Vigil or on Easter Sunday, we must have a change of heart, that is, we must turn from sin and selfishness and turn toward the Lord, even as we reach out to others with love and compassion. The Church often uses the Greek word metanoia to indicate this inner conversion from selfishness to selflessness, from an exclusive love of self to a life-giving love of God and neighbor. There is a sense of urgency to this journey. A sense that we have become complacent about our faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ. We know that our baptismal promises have faded a bit and no longer hold a priority in our lives. It is time to return to the Lord with all our hearts. As Paul says to the Corinthians, “Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2). Before undertaking any journey, it is important to bring along what we will need to make sure we can achieve our goal. There are traditionally three practices that help us to reach our Lenten goal of Easter: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through prayer, we
encounter Christ, present in the faces of every member of our human family, so often still walking that long road to Calvary. Through fasting, we are reminded of our hunger for God and of our need to be in solidarity with those for whom hunger is a daily reality. Through almsgiving, we symbolically “make ourselves poor” for the sake of the materially poor and remind ourselves that we are all poor in the eyes of God, dependent on God for our very existence. One very good way to combine these three activities of our upcoming spiritual journey is the Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowl which I encourage all of us to use during the holy days of Lent. The CRS Rice Bowl asks us to first take a moment to pray for all those who are helped by this yearly practice. CRS reaches out to people in India, Zambia, El Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and about 95 other countries throughout the world reaching about 100 million people. As we pray for these brothers and sisters, we see the face of Christ reflected in them. We then are called to fast on their behalf, allowing our hunger to remind us of their hunger, thus helping us to see how we are all one, one human family with God as our Father. And then, the money we save from fasting we put into the CRS Rice Bowl, 75% of which will be sent to CRS for their extraordinary work with those in need throughout the world. The other 25% will be kept in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to help the hungry, homeless and needy here at home. So, as we begin this journey of Lent, I ask us all to pray, fast and give alms in support of the CRS Rice Bowl and to prepare us to renew our baptismal promises this coming Easter. If we journey well through this upcoming Lent, then just like those first disciples on the road to Emmaus, our eyes, ears and hearts will be opened and we will once again recognize the face of Jesus who accompanies us along the way. Sincerely yours in the Lord,
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no de mis pasajes favoritos de las Escrituras se encuentra al final del Evangelio de Lucas. Por lo general se conoce como el Camino de Emaús. En él se narra un simple viaje de dos acongojados discípulos de Jesús que regresaban a casa después de la trágica crucifixión de su maestro. Había sido un largo y triste viaje, hasta que se les unió un extraño que compartió la Palabra con ellos y partió el pan. Ellos llegaron a descubrir, con un gozo indescriptible, que su compañero en el camino había sido el Cristo resucitado. Muy pronto, también nosotros comenzaremos un viaje, una jornada que llamamos Cuaresma. Durante esos cuarenta días y noches somos invitados a conocer más profundamente a Cristo resucitado, compartiendo la palabra y partiendo el pan al caminar. Específicamente, como nos recuerda la Constitución del Vaticano II sobre la Sagrada Liturgia, la Cuaresma es un tiempo para prepararnos para la renovación de nuestras promesas bautismales (y para algunos de nosotros, ser bautizados o recibidos en la Iglesia) y hacer penitencia. Pero para prepararnos para renovar nuestras promesas bautismales en la Vigilia Pascual o en el Domingo de Pascua, debemos tener un cambio de corazón, es decir, debemos apartarnos del pecado y del egoísmo y volvernos hacia el Señor, aún mientras ayudamos a otros con amor y compasión. La Iglesia usa a menudo la palabra griega metanoia para indicar esta conversión interna del egoísmo al desprendimiento, del exclusivo amor por uno mismo a un amor vivificante por Dios y por el prójimo. Existe un sentido de urgencia para este viaje. Un sentido de que nos hemos vuelto complacientes con nuestra fe y nuestra relación con Jesucristo. Sabemos que nuestras promesas bautismales se han desvanecido un poco y ya no tienen una prioridad en nuestras vidas. Es tiempo de volver al Señor con todo nuestro corazón. Como Pablo dice a los Corintios, “Este es el momento favorable, este es el día de la salvación “(2 Corintios 6: 2). Antes de emprender cualquier viaje, es importante contar con lo necesario para asegurarnos de que podamos lograr nuestro objetivo. Existen tradicionalmente tres prácticas que nos ayudan a alcanzar nuestra meta cuaresmal de la Pascua: la oración, el ayuno y la limosna. A través de la oración, encontramos a Cristo, presente en los rostros de cada miembro de nuestra familia humana, todavía a menudo caminando ese largo camino hacia
el Calvario. A través del ayuno se nos recuerda nuestra hambre de Dios y nuestra necesidad de solidaridad con aquellos para quienes el hambre es una realidad cotidiana. A través de la limosna, simbólicamente “nos hacemos pobres” por el bien de los pobres y recordamos que todos somos pobres ante los ojos de Dios, dependientes de Dios para nuestra propia existencia. Una muy buena manera de combinar estas tres actividades de nuestro próximo viaje espiritual es el programa del Plato de Arroz de CRS al cual animo a todos a utilizar durante la Cuaresma. El Plato de Arroz de CRS nos pide que primero tomemos un momento para orar por todos aquellos que reciben ayuda por esta práctica anual. CRS (Catholic Relief Services - Servicios Católicos de Auxilio) llega a personas en la India, Zambia, El Salvador, México, Etiopía y cerca de 95 otros países alrededor del mundo, llevando ayuda a cerca de 100 millones de personas. Mientras oramos por estos hermanos y hermanas, vemos el rostro de Cristo reflejado en ellos. Es entonces que somos llamados a ayunar en su nombre, permitiendo que nuestra hambre nos recuerde su hambre, ayudándonos así a ver cómo todos somos uno, una familia humana con Dios como nuestro Padre. Y luego, el dinero que ahorramos al ayunar lo ponemos en el Plato de Arroz de CRS, de donde 75% de esos fondos serán enviados a CRS para su extraordinario trabajo con los más necesitados en todo el mundo. El otro 25% se quedará en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe para ayudar a los hambrientos, desamparados y necesitados aquí en casa. Así que, al acercarnos al comienzo de este viaje de Cuaresma, les pido que juntos oremos, ayunemos y ofrezcamos limosnas en apoyo del Plato de Arroz de CRS y que nos preparemos para renovar nuestras promesas bautismales en la Pascua que ya se acerca. Si caminamos bien a través de esta próxima Cuaresma, entonces, al igual que los primeros discípulos en el camino de Emaús, nuestros ojos, oídos y corazones se abrirán y reconoceremos una vez más el rostro de Jesús que nos acompaña en el camino. Sinceramente suyo en el Señor,
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March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday
Q. Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there are 46. A. It might be more accurate to say that there is the “forty day fast within Lent.” Historically, Lent has varied from a week to three weeks to the present configuration of 46 days. The forty day fast, however, has been more stable. The Sundays of Lent are certainly part of the Time of Lent, but they are not prescribed days of fast and abstinence. Q. So does that mean that when we give something up for Lent, such as candy, we can have it on Sundays? A. Apart from the prescribed days of fast and abstinence on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and the days of abstinence every Friday of Lent, Catholics have traditionally chosen additional penitential practices for the whole Time of Lent. These practices are disciplinary in nature and often more effective if they are continuous, i.e., kept on Sundays as well. That being said, such practices are not regulated by the Church, but by individual conscience. Q. I understand that all the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat, but I’m not sure what is classified as meat. Does meat include chicken and dairy products? A. Abstinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep or pigs --- all of which live on land. Birds are also considered meat. Abstinence does not include meat juices and liquid foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as chicken broth, consomme, soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces, as well as seasonings or condiments made from animal fat are technically not forbidden. However, moral theologians have traditionally taught that we should abstain from all animal-derived products (except foods such as gelatin, butter, cheese and eggs, which do not have any meat taste). Fish are a different category of animal. Salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, (cold-blooded animals) and shellfish are permitted. Q. I’ve noticed that restaurants and grocery stores advertise specials on expensive types of fish and seafood on Fridays during Lent. Some of my Catholic friends take advantage of these deals, but somehow I don’t feel right treating myself to the lobster special on Fridays during Lent. A. While fish, lobster and other shellfish are not considered meat and can be consumed on days of abstinence, indulging in the lavish buffet at your favorite seafood place sort of misses the point. Abstaining from meat and other indulgences during Lent is a penitential practice. On the Fridays of Lent, we remember the sacrifice of Christ on Good Friday and unite ourselves with that sacrifice through abstinence and prayer. Q. I understand that Catholics ages 18 to 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, but what exactly are the rules for these fasts? A. Fasting on these days means we can have only one full, meatless meal. Some food can be taken at the other regular meal times if necessary, but combined they should be less than a full meal. Liquids are allowed at any time, but no solid food should be consumed between meals. Q. Are there exemptions other than for age from the requirement to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? A. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting. http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/questions-and-answers-about-lent.cfm
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Ash Wednesday is March 1. Are you ready to Encounter Lent? We are called to build a culture of encounter.
Jesus made that clear from the way he lived, the message he preached. Pope Francis makes that clear by his own daily example. And we have a host of holy men and women who have come before us, who have gone to the margins of society so that every member of our human family might know the love of God. Now, it’s our turn. With the spiritual pillars of Lent at our disposal, we set out on a 40-day journey, a journey of encounter with ourselves, our neighbors and our God. n Through prayer, we encounter Christ, present in the faces of every member of our human family, so often still walking that long road to Calvary. n Through fasting, we encounter our own obstacles, those things about ourselves that prevent us from loving God and neighbor. n Through almsgiving, we encounter our brothers and sisters around the world, asking what we can give up so that others might have life to the fullest.
Lent is our time to encounter, to cultivate a spirit of global solidarity. CRS Rice Bowl is our tool, Catholic Relief Services‘ Lenten faith-in-action program for families and faith communities, a vehicle through which the stories of communities around the world can be shared, an invitation through which our prayers and Lenten sacrifices can change lives. Through CRS Rice Bowl, we hear stories from our brothers and sisters in need worldwide, and devote our Lenten prayers, fasting and gifts to change the lives of the poor. Each day of Lent, individuals are invited to use the Lenten Calendar—included with every CRS Rice Bowl—to guide their Lenten almsgiving. These daily almsgiving activities—for example, give 25 cents for every faucet found in your home—help families reflect on the realities of our brothers and sisters around the world and how they can be in solidarity during the Lenten season. How will you contribute to the culture of encounter this Lent? For more information go to www.crsricebowl.org
Be A Faithful Citizen: Stay Up-To-Date on the New Mexico Legislative Session Allen Sánchez, Director of the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops, presents the concerns of the three Catholic dioceses of New Mexico at our New Mexico legislature in Santa Fe. The purpose of the conference is to promote the greater good of humankind by addressing issues of moral concern and social justice as seen through the eyes of the Catholic faith. The conference informs and educates its members and the public about those issues and encourages all to advocate for those issues and the betterment of humanity. This year is the 60-day session, which began on Jan 17 and ends on March 18. Life, being the greatest gift from God, is top priority, as is concern for the poor. Listen to Catholic radio daily or go to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe website for more legislative updates from Allen. Sign up to receive the latest information from the NM Conference of Catholic Bishops and the 2017 legislative session by calling the Office at 505-831-8205.. Upcoming Legislative District Visits, Webinars In 2017, the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, D.C. will not be held due to a larger national convocation. It will continue to build on the energy and momentum gained from our annual on-the-Hill Catholic advocacy by participating in in-district visits to our Congressional representatives in their home offices on Feb. 20-24, 2017.
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Deacon Robert Vigil, Archdiocese of Santa Fe Director of Pastoral Outreach (front row, third from right) pictured here with our dear brothers and sisters from Zambia
Zambia and and “The Copper Belt” By Deacon Robert Vigil, Director, Pastoral Outreach
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ambia is a country located in south-central Africa; it is slightly smaller than Chile and slightly larger than our U.S. state of Texas. Copper has been the mainstay of Zambia’s economy. I am currently a Catholic Relief Service (CRS) Global fellow, which means I am responsible to help share the joy of the Gospel associated with the works of CRS locally and globally as a universal church linked in solidarity. Matthew 28:19-20 tells all disciples, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” CRS helps us to fulfill this Gospel message by assisting peoples of all nations struggling with poverty and crisis. This past January, a delegation of two priests, five deacons and two CRS administrators based throughout the U.S., including myself, traveled to Zambia.. We had a tight schedule allowing us to visit five of the programs managed by CRS teams. The programming areas include agriculture, healthcare, nutrition, microfinance and cohesionfamily cohesion. Our first visit was to St. Anthony Children’s Village, an orphanage located in Ndola, the main town in Zambia’s copper region, which is part of a program Catholics Care for Children (CCC). We met Sister Lucia of the Dominican sisters and director of St. Anthony. She stated, “This is a village for any and all, the deaf, children who are alone with no one to care for them, those with intellectual disabilities, children of teenage mothers who cannot care for them, children suffering from HIV, sickle cell anemia and epilepsy – children of all ages left by the wayside.” The goal of this project is to study and understand the factors related to children’s placement in Catholic-affiliated residential care facilities, with the ultimate aim of reintegrating these children with their families and communities. Often the primary reason for ingplacing children in orphanages is poverty. In fact, often a parent is alive but thinks a child will be better looked after in an institution, but CRS is raising awareness of the importance of family to these children as they grown up, and equipping families to raise children in their own home environments. Our next stop was a brief visit to the Diocese of Ndola, where Bishop
Alick Banda welcomed us to his country. Bishop Banda shared these words of wisdom: “You have visited Zambia if you have seen the Copper belt. If all is calm within the Copper belt, all is calm in Zambia. If things are heated within the bCopper belt, then things are heated in Zambia.” The Bishop was elated with Joy to learn about the presence and good work of CRS in South America. Thank you, CRS! We then moved on to a Franciscan Convent girls’ boarding school, which is included in a CRS program called StrentheningStrengthening the Capacity of Women Religious in Early Childhood Development, or SCORE-ECD. The goal is that all young girls and boys are protected and valued by family and community, providing an enabling environment to thrive and grow spiritually and academically. The nuns learn about some of the most effective teaching (and play) methods to help children learn in school, the children receive a nutritious meal five days a week, while mothers also learn about rearing chickens, , gardening and home cooking to teach them different ways to prepare food. Sister Grace, the director of the program, explained, “The issue is not that the mothers do not know how to cook for their children, but the fact that they never learned aboutingabout preparing nutritious meals.” A woman named Gwana, responsible for raising her nine siblings due to the death of her sister, welcomed us and thanked CRS while the children sang a song of thanks. The next three visits were to projects called ZAMFAM (Zambia Family). We briefly visited a facility started by Saint Pope John Paul ll called Cicetekolo Youth center with programming geared to help troubled teens and runaways living on the streets. The vision is family, with a mission to research their family history to help find their families and integrate them back into their home settings, while teaching them skills to enter government schools and providing preventative measures to keep them off the streets and to strengthen families. Some of the skills provided are agriculture, carpentry and auto mechanics. Our last visit was to a home benefiting from a program called SILC (Savings and Internal Lending Communities). This program teaches women from different villages to save money on a weekly basis, usually from what they can
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make farming or in some cases, tailoring or other activities. The program supports community empowerment and financial management skills. The group consisted of about 15 women with an elected chairperson, treasurer, counter and observer. There are no banks :involved: all money is accounted for and dividends distributed equally on a yearly basis, as well as interest on deposits. Depositors can also tap into the funds for loans.. Violet Mooshota shared, “this savings program has allowed me to start a business selling timber, and the earnings were used to complete my home so that I could rent out a room for added income. TThank you CRS! “ Ruti, another SILC member, said, , “I love the fact that I can come to my group anytime with any concerns or needs. Thank you CRS!” saidJoy said, “I belong to two groups which has allowed me to start up two businesses, a grocery shop and clothes and hair products. The loan I have requested will help me pay the rent for these shops for the next year! Thank you CRS!” “Natotela” and “Zikomo” are the Zambian way to say thank you. Despite the high poverty and illiteracy rates I witnessed, it was obvious to me God’s love has no boundaries! Care for God’s creation, along with Life and Dignity for every human person is what our Gospel calls us to put into action! Pope Francis is our living example that our church is alive and well, but we have to take action by putting our faith into action. We have to smell like the sheep with no boundaries! Love is a verb we must put into action! Matthew chapter 5:1-16 and Matthew chapter 25-46 Faith, Action, Results www.crs.org In Solidarity! Natotela! Zikomo!
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“Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come.”
— St. Ambrose
We invite you to keep our confirmandi in prayer.
2017 Confirmation Schedule Celebrant
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Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sat April 22 2:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sat April 22 5:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sun April 23 10:30 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun April 23 11:00 a.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Mon April 24 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue April 25 7:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Tue April 25 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Wed April 26 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed April 26 6:30 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Wed April 26 6:30 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Wed April 26 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu April 27 6:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Thu April 27 6:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Thu April 27 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Fri April 28 6:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Fri April 28 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sat April 29 10:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 29 10:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 29 4:30 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sun April 30 9:30 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun April 30 11:30 a.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Mon May 1 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Mon May 1 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 2 7:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Tue May 2 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed May 3 6:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Wed May 3 6:30 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Wed May 3 7:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Thu May 4 6:30 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Fri May 5 6:30 p.m.
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St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish Albuquerque St. Charles Borromeo Albuquerque Our Lady of Sorrows La Joya St. Anthony of Padua Pecos Risen Savior Albuquerque Our Lady of the Assumption Albuquerque San Jose Albuquerque St. Jude Thaddeus Albuquerque Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Pojoaque San Miguel Socorro Our Lady of Guadalupe Pena Blanca San Antonio de Padua Penasco Santuario de San Martin de Porres Albuquerque St. Alice Mountainair San Fransico de Asis Ranchos de Taos Church of the Incarnation Rio Rancho Santo Domingo…joined by Santo Domingo Pueblo …..St. Bonaventure, Cochiti Pueblo St. Anthony Questa La Santisima Trinidad Arroyo Seco San Ignacio Albuquerque Immaculate Heart of Mary Los Alamos Holy Family Albuquerque San Jose Albuquerque Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Albuquerque St. Jude Thaddeus Albuquerque Shrine of the Liittle Flower St.Therese…joined by Albuquerque …..Our Lady of Guadalupe, Albuquerque Our Lady of Guadalupe Peralta St. John Vianney Rio Rancho Immaculate Conception…joined by Cimarron …..St. Joseph, Springer; St. Patrick-St. Joseph, Raton Immaculate Conception Las Vegas
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Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Fri May 5 7:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sat May 6 10:00 a.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sat May 6 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sun May 7 11:00 a.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sun May 7 5:30 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Mon May 8 7:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Mon May 8 6:30 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Tue May 9 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Tue May 9 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 9 7:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Wed May 10 6:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Wed May 10 6:30 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Wed May 10 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed May 10 7:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Thu May 11 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu May 11 7:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Fri May 12 6:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sat May 13 10:00 a.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sat May 13 5:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sat May 13 7:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Sun May 14 10:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 16 7:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Tue May 16 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Tue May 16 7:00 pm. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Wed May 17 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed May 17 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Wed May 17 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu May 18 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Fri May 19 6:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Fri May 19 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat May 20 10:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun May 21 11:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 23 6:30 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Tue May 23 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed May 24 6:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Wed May 24 6:30 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Wed May 24 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu May 25 7:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Thu May 25 6:30 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Thu May 25 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Fri May 26 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat May 27 4:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun May 28 11:30 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 30 5:30 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur N. Tafoya Tue May 30 6:00 p.m. Very Reverend John C. Daniel, V.G. Wed May 31 6:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, E.V. Wed May 31 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed May 31 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu June 1 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun June 4 12:00 Noon
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There are many people who have influenced me in some way, but there are few who helped me become that man I am today. One being both of my parents. They taught me God always comes first in everything I do. My grandmother being the second person to have an impact on my life, she taught me hard work, though it may be hard, will give you endurance for the journey to the next life. The final influential person in my life is St. Joseph of Cupertino, my patron saint. He was looked down upon by fellow townsmen because he was slower than most, but was chosen by God to be an instrument of miracles. The Lord never said being Catholic would be easy, but He did give us the saints, angels and His Holy Mother to help us get us to eternal life in paradise.
Christopher Martinez
The greatest influence in my life has been my father. We are very much alike in many ways. I have always looked up to him. He has taught me so many things, through his example. He has worked for many years as a carpenter showing me the importance of hard work and responsibility. I have always admired how hard he works to provide for the needs of his family. I pray with the grace of God, I may be able to imitate his example of physical hard work, by working hard for the spiritual needs of the people of God and for the salvation of souls.
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The greatest influence in my life has been and continues to be Fr. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz. Fr. Adam has taught me the importance of prayer, work and the importance of being a pastor. His dedication to prayer and the Mass, expresses his dedication to his work as a priest. He’s taught me if you pray hard, you must also work hard and your interior life should reflect you exterior life. As a pastor, Fr. Adam has also shown me the importance of serving others, anytime and anywhere. In general, Fr. Adam has taught me how to be a man of Christ, a man of prayer, and a man of hard of work and a man of community.
Deacon Francisco Carbajal
For me, my parents Lucia Barajas de Carbajal and Francisco Carbajal Guzmán have been the greatest influence in my life.
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St. Felix Pantry Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Sr. Dorothy Young CSSF
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t. Felix Pantry was incorporated in 1992 and so now celebrating 25 years as a nonprofit entity. But the origin of St. Felix Pantry actually goes back to the early 1980s. That’s when Sr. Mary Genevieve Ryskiewicz (in image above) started a back-door outreach to the poor from the kitchen pantry of the Assumption of Blessed Mary Convent, where day-old bread and produce donated by local markets were distributed to the needy. Provincial Minister Sr. Rosemarie Goins CSSF and her administration were instrumental in the incorporation of St. Felix Pantry and the move to the present location. Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, archbishop emeritus of Santa Fe, presided at the dedication and blessing on Aug. 8, 1995. The Honorable Thomas Swisstack, mayor of Rio Rancho at the time, was present. Graced, I have been a sister-witness to all these wonderful events. In my recent stint of assisting in Sr. Claire’s Christmas Store and in the clothing department in the Pantry before Christmas, amidst the movement of donated goods to the racks and bins for client pick-up, I was again a witness — a witness in awe of the generosity of benefactors, the dedication of committed staff, volunteers and board members. I witnessed the joy and deep appreciation of the client guests of St. Felix Pantry. Our Christmas homilist, provincial minister Friar Jack Clark Robinson OFM, reminded us that God comes to us, as we are, to awaken Love. Truly every day at St. Felix Pantry, God comes to us, as we are, to awaken love – people helping people. You also can be an active witness of this love being awaken in one person at a time, one family at a time: become a mission collaborator of St. Felix Pantry. What better way to celebrate 25 years of existence – ensure the next 25 years of awakening love! If you would like to support the good work started by Sr. Genevieve please call Manuel at 505.270.1366 or email him at mcasias@stfelixpantry.org. St. Felix Pantry is a Felician sponsored ministry.
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Hispanics in the Catholic Church are not a problem to be solved, but a blessing and an opportunity, said Hosffman Ospino in a Jan. 30 talk at The Catholic University of America in Washington. The growing number of U.S. Hispanic parishioners puts a new face on the church, forces it to renew itself, pushes it to redefine its commitment and presents dioceses with a challenge, he said. Ospino is a professor of theology and religious education at Boston College and director of graduate programs in Hispanic ministry there. He is well-known as a leading voice in Hispanic ministry and theology. More than 20 million immigrants from Latin America and the Caribbean are transforming the U.S. Catholic experience, according to Ospino. He calls this phenomenon a “tsunami.” Hispanics are the fastest-growing community in the U.S. They make up the largest minority group in the country and, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, they will surpass the 132 million mark by 2050. By then, Hispanics will represent 30 percent of the nation’s total population, according to data from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Vatican releases updated guidelines for bioethical questions VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To offer clearly and accurately the Catholic Church’s positions on abortion, contraception, genetic engineering, fertility treatments, vaccines, frozen embryos and other life issues, the Vatican released an expanded and updated guide of the church’s bioethical teachings. The “New Charter for Health Care Workers” is meant to provide a thorough summary of the church’s position on affirming the primary, absolute value of life in the health field and address questions arising from the many medical and scientific advancements made since the first charter was published in 1994, said Msgr. Jean-Marie Mupendawatu. The monsignor, who is the secretary delegate for health care in the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, said the charter “is a valid compendium of doctrine and praxis” not only for those directly involved in providing medical care, but also for researchers, pharmacists, administrators and policymakers in the field of health care. The charter “reaffirms the sanctity of life” as a gift from God and calls on those working in health care to be “servants” and “ministers of life” who will love and accompany all human beings from conception to their natural death, he said during a news conference at the Vatican Feb. 6. The Vatican released the charter in Italian.
Culture of life the only answer to throwaway logic, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A culture that protects life from conception to natural death is the only answer to the idea that some lives are expendable due to inconvenience or population control, Pope Francis said. Following in the path of St. Teresa of Kolkata, Christians are called to stand up and defend the lives of the unborn and the vulnerable, the pope said Feb. 5 in his remarks after the recitation of the Angelus prayer. “We are close to and pray together for the children who are in danger with the termination of pregnancy, as well as for people who are at the end of their lives; every life is sacred,” he said. The pope commemorated the Day for Life celebration promoted by the Italian bishops’ conference. The theme of the 2017 commemoration was “Women and men for life in the footsteps of St. Teresa of Kolkata.” Citing Mother Teresa’s call to fight for life, the pope joined the Italian bishops’ appeal for “courageous educational action in favor of human life.” Continued on page 30
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We Continue Our Journey Towards the V Encuentro By Rocío González, Director of Hispanic Ministry and Co-Chair of Archdiocesan Team of the V Encuentro
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he V Encuentro process under the theme of Missionary Discipleship: Witnesses of God’s Love, is a priority activity of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and of our Archbishop John C. Wester. The main goal of the V Encuentro is to discern ways in which the Church in the United States can better respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence, and to strengthen the ways in which Hispanics/Latinos respond to the call to the New Evangelization as missionary disciples serving the entire Church. The V Encuentro is a four-year process of ecclesial reflection and action that invites Catholics in the United States to intense missionary activity, consultation, leadership development and identification of best ministerial practices. The process starts at the grass-roots level—the parishes—with a five-week experience of reflection, evangelization, and consultation guided by five themes inspired by Pope Francis’ call to foster a culture of encounter. (cf. Joy of the Gospel, n.24): 1. Called to a Loving Encounter with Jesus 2. With Words and Actions: Do it! 3. Walking Together with Jesus 4. Bearing Fruits of New Life 5. Celebrating the Joy of Being Missionary Disciples At this time we are preparing for the small group experience that will take place in parishes. The Archdiocesan V Encuentro team is conducting trainings for those who will act as facilitators in their parishes in this process. Facilitator training is for those who have been asked by their pastor or other ministry leader to guide the process, for those who are active in parish ministry and for those who are interested in how they can actively participate and would like to help with this wonderful process of V Encuentro. Participants in these trainings will learn how to guide their small group through the five sessions of reflection, consultation and mission. Participants will also have an opportunity to become familiar with the materials, preview and experience one of the sessions, and receive the written Facilitator’s Guide for the V Encuentro. Join us at one of the next Facilitator trainings: • Thursday, February 9, 6:00pm – 8:30pm at San Francisco de Asis in Ranchos de Taos (60 St Francis Plaza, Ranchos de Taos NM 87557) • Saturday, February 18, 9:00am – 12pm at the Catholic Center (4000 St. Joseph’s Pl NW, Albuquerque NM 87120) • Wednesday, February 22, 6:00pm – 8:30pm at San Juan Bautista in San Juan Pueblo - Ohkay Owingeh (185 Popaye Ave, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo NM 87566) • Thursday, February 23, 6:00pm – 8:30pm at St. Joseph in Springer (710 5th St, Springer NM 87747) • Saturday, February 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm at St. Helen in Portales (1600 S Avenue O., Portales NM 88130)
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l proceso del V Encuentro, bajo el tema Discípulos misioneros: testigos del amor de Dios, es una actividad prioritaria de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos y de nuestro Arzobispo John Wester. La meta general del V Encuentro es discernir formas en las que la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos pueda responder mejor a la creciente presencia de los Hispanos/Latinos, y potenciar modos en que los Hispanos/Latinos respondan como discípulos misioneros al llamado de la Nueva Evangelización, sirviendo a toda la Iglesia. El V Encuentro es un proceso de reflexión y acción eclesial de 4 años que invita a todos los católicos en los Estados Unidos a una actividad misionera, consulta, promoción de liderazgo e identificación de buenas prácticas ministeriales. Su proceso inicia al nivel de la base - las parroquias – con una experiencia de cinco sesiones de reflexión, evangelización y consulta en pequeños grupos, guiada por cinco temas inspirados por la invitación del Papa Francisco a fomentar una cultura de Encuentro (ver La alegría del Evangelio, n. 24): 1. Llamados a un encuentro de amor con Jesús
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2. Con obras y gestos: ¡Atrévete! 3. Caminando juntos con Jesús 4. Dando frutos de nueva vida 5. Festejando la alegría de ser discípulos misioneros Es precisamente para estas sesiones en grupos pequeños en las parroquias para las que nos estamos preparando en este tiempo. El equipo diocesano del V Encuentro está actualmente llevando a cabo entrenamientos para los facilitadores de los grupos pequeños en sus parroquias. La invitación al entrenamiento para facilitadores es para toda persona que ha sido invitada por su párroco u otro ministro en su parroquia, o para quien participa activamente en su parroquia y está dispuesta a ayudar durante el maravilloso proceso del V Encuentro. Los participantes en estos entrenamientos aprenderán sobre las mejores maneras de guiar a grupos pequeños durante estas cinco sesiones de reflexión, consulta y misión. Compartirán además ideas con otros facilitadores, conocerán los recursos disponibles, practicarán la primera sesión y recibirán la Guía del V Encuentro. Acompáñanos en una de las siguientes reuniones. ¡Anímate. Te esperamos! • Jueves 9 de feb., 6:00pm – 8:30pm en San Francisco de Asís en Ranchos de Taos (60 St. Francis Plaza, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557) • Sábado 18 de feb., 9:00am – 12:00pm en el Centro Católico en Albuquerque (4000 St. Joseph Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120) • Miércoles 22 de feb., 6:00pm – 8:30pm en San Juan Bautista en Ohkay Owingeh (185 Popaye Ave, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, NM 87566) • Jueves 23 de feb., 6:00pm – 8:30pm en St. Joseph en Springer (710 5th St, Springer, NM 87747) • Sábado 25 de feb., 9:00am – 12:00pm en St. Helen en Portales (1600 S Avenue O., Portales, NM 88130)
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he next phase of the implementation of the V Encuentro in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will be Small Group Facilitator Training prepared for those who are interested, or who have been asked to lead the Parish process of consultation and evangelization through five small group sessions. During this training, Small Group Facilitators will become familiar with the materials, preview and experience one of the sessions and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the process.
Please join us at one of the following trainings: • Sat., January 14, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Catholic Center • Sat., January 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm at San Isidro in Santa Fe • Thu., February 9, 6:00pm – 8:30pm at San Francisco de Asís in Ranchos de Taos • Sat., February 18, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Catholic Center • Wed., February 22, 6:00pm – 8:30pm at San Juan Bautista in Ohkay Owingeh • Thu., February 23, 6:00pm – 8:30pm at St. Joseph in Springer • Sat., February 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm at St. Helen in Portales All parishes of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe have been invited to participate in this National initiative To confirm your attendance, call 505-831-8147
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a siguiente fase de la implementación del V Encuentro en la arquidiócesis de Santa Fe será el Entrenamiento para Facilitadores de Grupos Pequeños, preparado para todos los interesados o para quienes se les ha pedido ayudar a guiar el proceso de consulta y evangelización a través de las cinco sesiones con grupos pequeños. Durante este entrenamiento, los asistentes podrán familiarizarse con los materiales, experimentar una de las sesiones y hacer preguntas sobre el proceso.
Por favor, acompáñenos en una de las siguientes reuniones: • Sábado, 14 de ene., 9:00am – 12:00pm en el Centro Católico • Sábado, 21 de ene., 9:00am – 12:00pm en San Isidro en Santa Fe • Jueves 9 de feb., 6:00pm – 8:30pm en San Francisco de Asís en Ranchos de Taos • Sábado 18 de feb., 9:00am – 12:00pm en el Centro Católico • Miércoles 22 de feb., 6:00pm – 8:30pm en San Juan Bautista en Ohkay Owingeh • Jueves 23 de feb., 6:00pm – 8:30pm en St. Joseph en Springer • Sábado 25 de feb., 9:00am – 12:00pm en St. Helen en Portales Recuerde que todas las parroquias en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe han sido invitadas a participar en esta iniciativa nacional Para confirmar su asistencia llame al 505-831-8147
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Santo Niño Regional Catholic School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week! The Niños Santos from Santo Niño Regional Catholic School celebrated Catholic Schools Week (1/29-2/4) with a variety of themes and activities. Through the events held, the school focused on the value a Catholic education can provide to young people and its contributions to the parishes in Santa Fe and Pecos as well as the community.
Spirit of Giving Mrs. Jennifer Finney’s Kindergarten Class at San Felipe de Neri School made gingerbread houses for the families at the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The students and volunteer parents enjoyed sharing their creativity and caring ways with other children. We must remember to spread God’s joy and love to those that are going through difficult times. Blessings to all of God’s families!
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Archbishop John C. Wester visited Holy Ghost Catholic School and Parish on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Archbishop John took time to visit with our principal Dr. Noreen Copeland, our teachers, and students.
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Resource Tool Kit on Doctor-Assisted Suicide: Killing The Pain Not The Patient: Palliative Care Vs Assisted Suicide (USCCB) http://bit.ly/2ic0un5 Life Matters: Doctor Assisted Death (USCCB) http://bit.ly/2i7qFgb La Vida Importa: El Suicidio Asistido Médicamente (USCCB) http://bit.ly/2iWd6xd Caring for Each Other Even Unto Death (USCCB) http:// bit.ly/2jwhZ3b Cuidar Al Projimo Incluso Hasta La Muerte (USCCB) http://bit.ly/2ibQPwC Assisted Suicide: Death By “Choice?” (USCCB) http://bit. ly/2j1eykk El Suicidio Asistido: ¿La Muerte Por Elección? (USCCB) http://bit.ly/2ixjjP7 Patients’ Rights Action Fund: National coordinated movement to oppose efforts to make suicide a medical treatment and to protect patients’ civil rights: https:// patientsrightsaction.org/ Not Dead Yet: National, grassroots disability rights group that opposes legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia as deadly forms of discrimination. http:// notdeadyet.org/ YouTube Videos on Doctor Assisted Suicide: Four short (2-4 minutes) real life stories. http://bit.ly/2j13yU8
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Recently, Archbishop John C. Wester had the opportunity to tour Catholic Charities’ beautiful new Casa de Corazon building. Pictured with Archbishop Wester is staff member, Ms. Diane Lozano holding a child who is a member of their infant care program. Catholic Charities has already seen a 50% increase in participants in their Children’s Learning Center. Their Adult Education Center assists adults with GED, ESL and Civics classes. For more information contact 505.724.4693.
Help Stop Human Trafficking USCCB Migration and Refugee Services helps Catholic faith communities assist victims of trafficking through its anti-trafficking programs. You can also work to fight conditions that lead to the enslavement of human beings by purchasing a fair trade Prosperity Candle and by taking action with Catholics Confront Global Poverty to Turn on the Light in support of stronger antitrafficking legislation.
Paid CCHD Internship Available! Catholic Campaign for Human Development’s (CCHD) archdiocesan office in Albuquerque is looking for Catholics who have a passion for service and justice, to apply for a paid position, approx.18-20 hours/week, $12/hr for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. The internship is a great opportunity to learn more about social justice education, poverty relief, community development, economic development and Catholic social teaching. Job skills needed include bi-lingual, English/Spanish, good organizational skills, leadership experience, community service experience and effective writing and communication skills and computer skills. CCHD has a particular interest in helping low-income Catholics to participate in a practical learning experience that ordinarily would be out of their reach due to financial limitations. Applications can be requested by e-mail at justice@archdiosf. org . Contact Anne Avellone in the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life for more information 505.831.8167. Applications must be received by March 3, 2017. Don’t pass up this wonderful opportunity!
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“It’s Not Wrong, If It Feels Right!”
any people today believe that moral judgments and values are merely expressions of sentiment. They deny that moral values are fixed or universally true, and instead, argue that we have changing emotions that may or may not correspond to the moral feelings of those around us. This can play out in various real-life situations when people say, for example, “You can’t really know what it’s like to have an unexpected pregnancy if you haven’t been in the situation yourself, so you can’t tell me it’s wrong to get an abortion.” The morality of terminating a “problem pregnancy,” according to this view, depends on “being in the moment,” and experiencing the mother’s desperation, fears and sentiments. Most of us, in fact, have probably granted our emotions leeway to trump our better moral judgment somewhere along the line. We can relate to stories of friends who make various solemn declarations like: “You don’t know how hard it’s been for me in this painful marriage, and you don’t understand how it feels to fall in love with somebody who really cares for you, so you can’t say it’s wrong for me to be in a relationship with someone else.” Philosopher Alisdair MacIntyre notes that this emotive approach to moral thinking has gained broad societal approval: “To a large degree people now think, talk and act as if emotivism were true, no matter what their avowed theoretical standpoint may be. Emotivism has become embodied in our culture.” In light of our tendency to try to justify our misdeeds, it can be appealing to imagine that ethics are always “first person” — from my vantage point — and to suppose that no one else can identify moral obligations regarding another’s situation. “How do you feel about it?” becomes the guiding principle, and leads to the view that morals are relative, context dependent, and subject to emotional confirmation. Reducing ethics to feelings, however, is a seriously deficient approach to thinking about right and wrong. It also, in the final analysis, doesn’t work. Imagine what would happen to the practice of medicine if physicians could treat patients only if they personally experienced and felt the diseases their patients had. Consider the miscarriage of justice that would occur if judges ruled only when they could feel and experience everything the perpetrator felt and experienced at the time the crimes were committed, and had to decide cases in line with those feelings. Such sentimentalism completely misses the objective foundations and
concerns of morality. Those objective foundations begin with the recognition that all men and women have a shared human nature, so whatever is always morally bad for one of us will also be bad for any of us. If it is immoral for me to steal the electronics out of your house, it will likewise be wrong for you to rob me or anyone else; and it will be equally wrong for the president of the United States or the Pope to do so. If I rob others, it is objectively bad because it harms others by depriving them of their goods, and it transforms me into a thief, the kind of person who cheapens his humanity and degrades his integrity by stealing the goods of others. Even those who believe in a “feelings-based” morality are quick to decry certain actions as always wrong, at least when it comes to their own vehicles and homes being plundered, irrespective of whether the robbers might have their own moral sentiments favoring the practice. To think clearly about morality, we need to start by acknowledging that certain moral duties do not depend on context or emotion, but are universally binding on us, having even a “commandment-like” quality. Professor William May, a remarkable teacher of moral theology at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, had a penchant for choosing clear and memorable examples when he would lecture. He used to tell his students that we all know certain actions are wrong, regardless of circumstances. One of his most graphic examples, recounted by his students even decades later, was his undeniable assertion that we all know barbecuing a baby is wrong. Similarly, he stressed that everyone recognizes the wrongness of adultery, an act, so often shrouded in secrecy, that attacks the good of our spouse and seriously violates an important and defining personal commitment we have made. Even if something “feels right” in the moment, it can be very wrong for us to do it. Quite apart from the context or circumstances, certain kinds of acts, without exception, are incompatible with human dignity because, by their very nature, they are damaging and destructive to ourselves and to those around us. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org
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ne of the dangers inherent in trying to live out a life of Christian fidelity is that we are prone to become embittered moralizers, older brothers of the prodigal son, angry and jealous at God’s over-generous mercy, bitter because persons who wander and stray can so easily access the heavenly banquet table. But this isn’t unique to faithful church-goers. It’s part of the universal struggle to age without bitterness and anger. We spend the first half of our lives wrestling with the sixth commandment and spend the last half of our lives wrestling with the fifth commandment: Thou shalt not kill! Long before anyone is shot by a gun, he is shot by a word, and before he is shot by a word, he is shot by a thought. We all think murderous thoughts: Who does he think he is? And it becomes harder and harder not to think them as we age. Aging without bitterness and anger is in fact our final struggle, psychologically and spiritually. The great Swiss psychologist, Alice Miller, suggests that the primary task of the second half of life is that of mourning, mourning our wounds so as not to become bitter and angry. We have to mourn, she says, until our very foundations shake otherwise our ungrieved wounds will forever leave us prone to bitterness,
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ROLHEISER Continued from page 27 apposite certain people receiving communion at the Eucharist. Granted, there are legitimate ecclesial issues here, to do with public forum and scandal, which need to be sorted out, as the recent Synod on family life tried to do. But that synod also highlighted the resistance that many feel towards persons that they deem unworthy to receive communion at the Eucharist. Independent of the ecclesial issues coloring this, those of us who struggle with certain others going to communion should still ask ourselves: Why is this bothering me? Why am I angry about someone else going to communion? What’s really the basis for my resistance? What might this be saying about me? Is my heart wide and mellow enough right now to go to heaven, to sit down at the banquet table with everyone? Do I have the courage and humility to ask myself this question: Am I not akin to the older brother standing outside the house, bitter that someone who seems undeserving is receiving the Father’s love and blessing? But we need to ask ourselves that with sympathy. We aren’t bad persons; it’s just that a certain bitter moralizing is an occupational hazard for us. Still we need to ask ourselves these hard questions, for our own sake, lest, blind to ourselves, we become the older brother of the prodigal son. Paradoxical, ironic, strange, but we can be faithful, upright-morally, duty-bound, church-going Christians, preaching the gospel to others and, at the same time, carry inside of ourselves an anger, a bitterness, and an unconscious envy of the amoral which has us standing outside the house of celebration, blocked from entry because we are angry at how wide and indiscriminating is our own God’s embrace.
But that weakness and bi-polarity have already been taken into account. The story of the Prodigal Son ends, not with the father’s joy at the return of his sinful son, but with the father at the door of the house, gently pleading with his older son to give up his bitterness and enter the dance. We don’t know how that story ends, but, given God’s jealous love and infinite patience, there’s little reason to doubt that eventually the older brother entered the house and sat down at table with his prodigal brother.
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‘Amoris Laetitia’ not up for personal interpretation, cardinal says VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican’s doctrinal chief said some bishops are interpreting Pope Francis’ document on marriage and family in a way that is not in accordance with Catholic doctrine. “I don’t like it. It is not correct that many bishops are interpreting ‘Amoris Laetitia’ according to their own way of understanding the teaching of the pope. This is not in line with Catholic doctrine,” said Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. In an interview published Feb. 1 with Italian magazine “Il Timone,” Cardinal Muller said the interpretation of “Amoris Laetitia” falls solely to the pope or the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation. “To all these (bishops) who are talking too much, I urge them to study first the doctrine (of the councils) on the papacy and the episcopate,” the cardinal said. “The bishop, as teacher of the Word, must himself be the first to be well formed so as not to fall into the risk of the blind leading the blind.” In their directives on how to apply the pope’s teachings in their dioceses, some bishops have indicated a possibility that after a serious process of accompaniment and discernment, some divorced and civilly remarried couples may be able to receive sacramental absolution and the Eucharist; other
bishops have said the pastoral accompaniment and discernment should help those couples recognize they are still part of the church and encourage them to live without sexual relations if they want to receive the sacraments.
U.S. archbishop visits Vietnam to show solidarity, offer support CHICAGO (CNS) -- U.S. bishops sent their immediate past president to Vietnam to see how they could help with the first collegelevel Catholic school approved in the Asian country in about 40 years. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, also wanted Vietnamese Catholics to know “they are not forgotten. The church in Vietnam has suffered ... hardships and ... religious repression, and slowly over these 40 years there are some headways that have been made,” the archbishop told Catholic News Service Feb. 2. “I think the episcopal conference of Vietnam is naturally looking for friendship and opportunities to be able to (receive) support, not just tangibly, but kind of a heartfelt support that this visit showed,” Archbishop Kurtz said. “And this means a lot to them because so many of their family members migrated to the United States.” He said as part of the visit, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wanted to know how it could help the brand new Catholic Institute of Vietnam.
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A memorial Mass for longtime educator Loretto Sr. M. Carolyn Ann Wheat was celebrated Jan. 7 at the Church of the Seven Dolors on the grounds of Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, KY. Sr. Carolyn Ann taught and served as principal for 67 years mainly in elementary schools in the West, including more than 30 years in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. She died Dec. 30 at Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary. She was 95 and in her 77th year as a Sister of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross. The daughter of Georgia Regina (Thompson) and Charles Nathaniel Wheat, Sister Carolyn Ann was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Louisville, KY, and baptized Anna Sophia Wheat. She entered the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross in 1939. On April 25, 1940, she was received into the Sisters of Loretto, taking the name Sister Carolyn Ann, by which she was known throughout her religious life. She made her first vows April 25, 1942, and her final vows Aug. 15, 1945. Sr. Carolyn Ann earned a bachelor’s degree in history, with minors in education and English, from Loretto Heights College in Denver in 1957 and a master’s degree in education from St. Louis (Mo.) University in 1966. In January of 1943, Sr. Carolyn Ann began her nearly seven-decade career in education, mainly serving in elementary school classrooms. In New Mexico, she served in Tierra Amarilla from 1969
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to 1971 at Escalante High School and from 1971 to 1972 at Chama Valley Independent School. In the Santa Fe Archdiocese in Albuquerque, she was principal from 1976 to 1984 at Holy Spirit School and a teacher and later principal from 1984 to 1988 at St. Mary’s Middle School. She then taught at Our Lady of Fatima School (1988 to 1989), St. Charles School (1989 to 1994), Queen of Heaven School (1994 to 1999) and St. Pius X School, where she was a part-time math teacher from 1999 to 2002, served as a math tutor from 2002 to 2007 and was a substitute teacher from 2002 to 2010. Sr. Carolyn Ann once expressed that her educational philosophy was “grounded in the belief that educated, caring and empowered young people are essential to our future. It excites me when students are offered the opportunity to develop their talents and they come to know the world as a place where hope live.” Through her long life of service in education, Sister Carolyn Ann blessed both her students and the Loretto Community, helping all to know the world as a place where hope may live. Sr. Carolyn Ann moved to Loretto Motherhouse in 2016 and later to the Motherhouse Infirmary, where she carried out a ministry of prayer and presence until her death. Her ashes were buried in the Loretto Cemetery at the Loretto Motherhouse.
Rev. James Andrew Wolff
Rev. James (Jim) Wolff peacefully passed on January 12, 2017, at the fine age of 87 years. Jim was born on the family farm in Liberty, Saskatchewan, the third of six children of Andrew and Lewine, parents with “very good genes” he would say. He will be remembered with much love by his siblings, Mary, Bernard (Doreen), Lewine, and Joan, and welcomed by Rose, his sister, who was recently deceased, and four brothers-in-law and a nephew, also deceased. Eleven nieces and nephews and their families will greatly miss their Uncle Jim and forever have him in their hearts. While Jim’s roots were in prairie farming, his calling at the age of 18 was to the priesthood, and he was ordained in the Diocese of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1954. Fr. Jim served as chaplain for eight years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, providing spiritual support to the service men and women, and proudly, for a small moment “flying” the fighter jet on his own. Learning and educating were a large part of Father Jim’s life, sharing his wisdom and insight early on as a high school teacher and vice principal, and Director of Religious Education in the Diocese. His personal life of learning earned him degrees in Education and Philosophy, and later a Master’s Degree in Religious Education, Continued on page 33
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and this love of knowledge flourished throughout his life. These stepping stones took Father Jim across the border to Albuquerque where he immersed himself in the community through his devotion as a chaplain in multiple settings and as a volunteer in many roles. Fr. Jim authored a commentary on the Gospel of John in his book, “As I Have Loved You”, and nurtured his passion for healing the human spirit through his training in pastoral counseling. In 1980, Fr. Jim nestled into his forever home of Santa Fe, establishing his counseling practice and providing extensive teaching in scripture, dreams and psychology. He provided the inspiration and leadership for the C.J. Jung Psychology and Spirituality Conferences in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, which have evolved over 30 years, engaging hundreds of people in spiritual and psychological reflection of their lives. Father Jim’s heart and spiritual life
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Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe, sounds the alarm. He is calling each one of us to action for the well-being of our children and our future. All are welcome!
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Thousand Kid March Following up from our Early Childhood Symposium, I invite you to march with our children for their well-being and to ask our legislature to fund early childhood services. Archbishop John C. Wester
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Time: 10:30 am – March around the State Capitol 11:00 am – Press Conference on East Concourse Location: New Mexico State Capitol Physical Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Free parking is available at 420 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM To learn more about how to advance this cause visit www.InvestInKidsNOW.org or call Jessa Bunker at 505.239.1081
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