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SERVING THE ARCHDIOCESE
OF SAN ANTONIO SINCE 1892
OCTOBER 13, 2017 VOL. 125 NO. 18

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FATHER ROTHER Capital campaign seeks Campaña de capital busca
BEATIFICATION: to raise $60 million recaudar $60 millones
Oklahoma priest faced
martyrdom ‘without After conducting a feasibility Habiendo llevado a cabo un
fear.’ 3 study in the summer of 2017 estudio de factibilidad en verano
and consulting with the
MISSION priests and faithful of de 2017 y después de consultar
AWARENESS: the archdiocese on con los sacerdotes y fieles de
Gifts and works the study’s findings, la Arquidiócesis sobre las
support ‘our missionary Archbishop Gustavo conclusiones del mismo, el
identity.’ 14-15 García-Siller, MSpS, Arzobispo Gustavo García
announced last fall that Siller, MSpS, anunció
the Archdiocese of San en otoño pasado que la
Antonio would embark upon a
$60 million capital campaign, Arquidiócesis de San Antonio
the first archdiocesan-wide se embarcaría en una campaña
capital campaign in decades. de capital de $60 millones, la
primera en décadas para toda la
Arquidiócesis.

SEE CAMPAIGN/CAMPAÑA, PAGE 20-21

EXORCISM:

Distinguish

illness from

possession.
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Making missionaries of evangelization and outreach

More than 1,400 attendees better respond to the His- Veronica Markland | Today’s Catholic
from a wide range of min- panic/Latino presence, and
istries, ethics groups, and to strengthen the ways in Keynote presenters, from left, Dr. Hosffman Ospino, Alejandro
parishes from across the which Hispanics/Latinos Aguilera-Titus, Bishop Nelson J. Perez, and Mar Muñoz-Visoso at a V
archdiocese attended the V respond to the call to the Encuentro panel discussion.
Encuentro gathering Sept. New Evangelization as
30 at the Henry B. Gonzalez missionary disciples serv- ministry and service. It is Pentecost 2015.
Convention Center. ing the entire Church, and also an additional means to Today’s Catholic will carry
how we can answer the call assist parishes to reach their
Archbishop Gustavo to missionary discipleship parish Goals proclaimed at more coverage of the event
Garcia-Siller, MSpS, chair- in a multi-cultural church, in subsequent editions.
man of the U.S. Bishops’ united in our diversity.
Committee for Cultural
Diversity and head of the In the archdiocese, it is
national Encuentro effort, envisioned to be an effec-
along with bishops, pastors, tive vehicle through which
and organizers from the to implement the Archdi-
archdiocese, helped lead the ocesan Shared Vision and
faithful through a day of Pastoral Plan proclaimed at
reflection, engagement, and Pentecost 2013, to generate a
discernment sessions. missionary discipleship that
will lift the entire church
The main goal of the V of San Antonio to effect the
Encuentro is to discern New Evangelization in all
ways in which the Church areas of the local church’s
in the United States can

SEE V ENCUENTRO, PAGE 23

FOCUS 2 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

Let us engage in dialogue and embrace them TODAY’S CATHOLIC

THE FOLLOWING IS THE hom- ARCHBISHOP Veronica Markland | Today’s Catholic ESTABLISHED 1892
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INSIDE FRONT OCTOBER13,2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

St. Mary’s University Martyr and missionary beatified in Oklahoma
5K to raise funds for
West Side services OKLAHOMA CITY (CNA) • “Father Rother ... Jordan McMorough | Today’s Catholic
provided by Holy Father Stanley Rother, an prepared himself
Rosary Parish Oklahoma priest martyred for martyrdom, Father Jim Fischler, CICM; Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS;
in Guatemala, was beatified asking the Lord for Father Jeff Pehl; and Father Kevin Fausz, CM, at the beatification
Hundreds of run- Saturday during a Mass in the strength to face it Mass.
ners and walkers of all Oklahoma City attended by
ages — many with their over 20,000 people. without fear.” and Our Lady of Perpetual a farmer’s co-op, a school, a
dogs — will visit campus Help Church in San Anto- hospital and the area’s first
Sunday, Oct. 15, for the Pope Francis named him Cardinal Angelo Amato nio. About 10 seminarians Catholic radio station.
University’s fourth an- blessed in a letter that cited from Assumption Seminary
nual 5K run/walk — the his “deeply rooted faith,” Cardinal Angelo Am- were also present at the Blessed Stanley even took
StMU 5K for the Neigh- his “profound union with ato, Prefect for the liturgy. The Mass took place action after a major earth-
borhood. God,” and his “arduous Congregation of at Oklahoma City’s Cox quake in 1976. “With cour-
duty to spread the word of Saints, said in his Convention Center. age he climbed the ravines
This year, next-door God in missionary lands, homily. “Unfortu- in order to help the very
neighbor Holy Rosary faithfully living his priestly nately, this imme- Family of Father Rother poor, pulling the wounded
Church, which is led by and missionary service diate recompense were also in attendance. Sis- out of the ruins and carry-
Marianist priests and until his martyr- on this earth was ter Marita Rother read the ing them to safety on his
brothers, will receive dom.” His feast persecution and a first reading, from the Book shoulders,” Cardinal Amato
proceeds from the event day is set for the bloody death, in ac- of Sirach. said.
to enhance services and anniversary of cord with the Words
outreach programs in his death, July Though Blessed Stanley Cardinal Amato recounted
the St. Mary’s Gateway 28, 1981, which of Jesus: Unless a faced difficulties in his sem- the civil conflict in Gua-
District. the papal letter grain of wheat falls to the inary studies, he showed temala. From 1971 to 1981,
described as ground and dies, it remains great dedication to the man- there were numerous kill-
“This is a fun way to “the day of his just a grain of wheat. But ual labor he was familiar ings of journalists, farmers,
build community spirit heavenly birth.” if it dies, it produces much with from his youth on his catechists and priests, all
and support Holy Ro- fruit,” said the cardinal, cit- family farm near Okarche, accused falsely of commu-
sary Church,” President Blessed Stan- ing the words of the Gospel. Okla. After volunteering nism. “This was a real and
Thomas Mengler said. ley Rother served Celebrating the Mass for the Guatemala mission true time of bloody persecu-
“Your participation indigenous people with Cardinal Amato were Santiago Atitlan, the priest tion of the Church,” the car-
helps build up a vibrant of his Guatemala parish Oklahoma City Archbishop learned Spanish. He even dinal said. “Father Rother,
parish that does so much at a time of civil war. He Paul Coakley, dozens of the local language of the aware of the imminent
for people on the West returned to his home state bishops, scores of priests Tz’utujil Mayan Indians so danger to his life, prepared
Side of San Antonio.” of Oklahoma after a death and thousands of la- well that he could use it in himself for martyrdom, ask-
threat, then returned know- ity, including some from his preaching. ing the Lord for the strength
Past races have ben- ing the dangers. Before his Guatemala. Among those to face it without fear.”
efited the United Way, last Christmas, the priest attending from the Archdio- He would spend 13 years “He continued, however, to
the Neighborhood Place wrote to a parish in Okla- cese of San Antonio were of his life there, diligent preach the gospel of love
and the St. Vincent de homa about the dangers in Archbishop Gustavo García- in visiting newlyweds and and non-violence.”
Paul Society and have Guatemala: “The shepherd Siller, MSpS; Father Jeff baptizing and catechizing
funded family assistance cannot run at the first sign Pehl, rector of Assumption their children. He was vig- Both the priest’s mis-
programs and parent- of danger,” he said. Armed Seminary; Father Jonathan orous in both religious and sion and the aid he gave
ing education services men broke into his rectory, Felux, archdiocesan direc- social formation, drawing to the victims of violence
for those with limited intending to abduct him. He tor of Vocations; Father Jim on his experience to work were seen as subversive,
resources. resisted and struggled, but Fischler, CICM, archdioc- the fields and repair broken explained the cardinal, who
did not call for help, so oth- esan vicar for Clergy; and trucks while also building added: “a good shepherd
The StMU 5K is part ers at the mission would not Father Kevin Fausz, pastor
of an ongoing effort to be endangered. He was shot of Holy Redeemer Church
enhance quality of life twice and killed.
through neighborhood
revitalization. St. Mary’s At a time of great social
strives to be a vital and political turbulence,
partner in promoting the priest lived as a disciple
the health and wellness, of Christ, “doing good and
education and safety of spreading peace and recon-
the Gateway District ciliation among the people,”
community.
Passers-by become first responders
ABOUT THE STMU 5K FOR
THE NEIGHBORHOOD Immediately after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake
hit, Sept. 19, with epicenter 75 miles southeast of
Who: St. Mary’s Uni- Mexico City, passers-by became first responders,
versity community, local removing debris by hand in search for survivors.
runners, dogs (spayed/ The temblor impacted central south Mexico, leav-
neutered, leashed) ing more than 360 dead and thousands displaced,
only 12 days after the most powerful seismic ac-
When: Sunday, Oct. 15. tivity in a century had shaken the southern coast
Opening remarks at 8:45. of the country.
5K begins at 9 a.m.
Transeúntes convertidos en rescatistas
Where: St. Mary’s Uni-
versity campus. Start/ Inmediatamente después del golpe de un terre-
finish at Alkek Plaza. moto de 7.1 grados el pasado 19 de septiembre,
con epicentro a 75 millas al sureste de la Ciudad
Registration: Online or de México, los transeúntes se convirtieron en res-
on race day at 7:30-8:45 catistas, removiendo escombros a mano en busca
a.m. de sobrevivientes. El temblor impactó el centro
sur de México, dejando más de 360 muertos y
Parking: In front of miles de desplazados, tan solo 12 días después de
campus in Lots V and S que la actividad sísmica más poderosa en un siglo
or at the back of campus había sacudido la costa sur del país.
in Lot D
Photo courtesy of Andrés Orbezo
Catholic Mass: 7:30-8:15
a.m. in Pecan Grove (op-
tional; all are welcome)

Amenities: Food, bever-
ages and live music after
the 5K. Awards ceremo-
ny at 10 a.m.

IN THE ARCHDIO CESE 4 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

|In retrospect INTERNATIONAL » NATIONAL » LOCAL

BY CAROL BAASS SOWA City Archdiocese, who was prehension” that showed to reopen Oct. 21 with a More than 4,000 persons
TODAY’S CATHOLIC brutally murdered in 1981 the limits of theology and rededication ceremony. attended the field Mass
in the Guatemalan village science. offered inside the walls of
From Today’s Catholic where he ministered to the 1967 — FIFTY YEARS AGO the old fortress on Oct. 8.
archives in October: poor. NATIONAL» SAN DIEGO • Jesu- INTERNATIONAL» VATICAN Bishop Thomas J. Drury
it Father Mitch Pacwa, 43, a CITY • For the first time of Corpus Christi was the
2007 — TEN YEARS AGO LOCAL» SAN ANTONIO • professor at Loyola Univer- in its nearly 400 years of celebrant. Archbishop
INTERNATIONAL» VATICAN CITY Sister Dolores Doyle, CCVI, sity in Chicago, was out to existence, the Sacred Con- Lucey, in his sermon, noted
• Pope Benedict XVI named and Theresa Vallejo from debunk the New Age Move- gregation of Religious was that “not always have our
23 new cardinals, includ- the archdiocesan Tribunal ment. He said the use of going to have nuns added citizens recognized that
ing U.S. Archbishop John P. Office, unveiled a portrait astrological charts, crystals to its staff. One of the four the old Spanish missions
Foley, grand master of the of Moses the Lawgiver at a and channeled spirits were was an American, Sister are a priceless heritage of
Knights of the Holy Sepul- recent meeting in the Pasto- part of a “loosely structured Miriam Cerletti of the Sis- all the people in this great
cher, and U.S. Archbishop ral Center. The painting was eclectic movement . . . that ters of the Divine Saviour. state,” adding, “these old
Daniel N. DiNardo of later blessed by Archbishop leads people to believe that With three sister-colleagues missions belong to the ages
Galveston-Houston, the first José H. Gomez and was everything is God.” He said from England, France and and should never have been
cardinal from a Texas dio- hung outside the entrance the movement had a dan- Spain, she would be dealing permitted almost to disap-
cese. The pope announced to the Tribunal. Msgr. Ter- gerous influence, but he with questions related to pear.”
the names at the end of his ence Nolan, judicial vicar, discredited the theory that women’s religious orders:
weekly general audience said he had wanted the there was an organized New the changing of religious LOCAL» SAN ANTONIO • As-
Oct. 17, and said he would artwork for the office for Age conspiracy affecting garb, education, organiza- sumption Major Seminary
formally install the cardi- years, and he thanked Lucy government and schools. tional structures, national was believed to be the first
nals during a special consis- Guerrero, administrative federations, the compiling major seminary in the
tory at the Vatican Nov. 24 assistant for Vice Chancel- LOCAL» SAN ANTONIO • and revision of directories, United States to offer a com-
NATIONAL» OKARCHE, OKLA. lor Ruben Hinojosa, for her Henry and Mary Ann etc. prehensive program and en-
• Inside Okarche’s Holy role in finding the portrait. Guerra presented an origi- NATIONAL» GOLIAD • Arch- vironment drawing directly
Trinity Catholic Church, nal Caroline Shelton water- bishop Robert E. Lucey, from the decrees of the Sec-
the same church where 1992 — TWENTY-FIVE YEARS color painting of the Chapel delivering the sermon at ond Vatican Council deal-
Stanley Rother was baptized AGO of the Incarnate Word to a field Mass marking the ing with priestly formation.
two days after his birth on the Sisters of Charity of the restoration of the Presidio As such, the archdiocesan
March 27, 1935, Oklahoma INTERNATIONAL» VATICAN Incarnate Word. The water- La Bahía del Espíritu Santo seminary, under the leader-
Catholics gathered Oct. 5 to CITY • Pope John Paul II color, painted by Shelton in de Zúñiga and its Cha- ship of Archbishop Robert
celebrate the Eucharist and formally acknowledged that the early sixties, belonged pel of Nuestra Señora de E. Lucey, had become the
to again pray for the canon- the church erred when it to Guerra’s mother, Elvira Loreto, praised Mrs. Kath- first complete post-conciliar
ization of the beloved priest condemned 17th-century Pizzini Guerra, who attend- ryn O’Connor of Victoria, seminary in the nation and
they believe was martyred astronomer Galileo Galilei ed Incarnate Word Acad- whose efforts made the was expected to serve as a
for the faith. They wit- for maintaining that the emy. The chapel, which restoration project possible. model of renewal for other
nessed the formal start of Earth revolved around the was currently undergoing seminaries for years to
the sainthood cause for Fa- sun. The pope told members restoration, was scheduled come.
ther Stanley Francis Rother, of the Pontifical Academy
a priest of the Oklahoma of Sciences Oct. 31 that the
Galileo case was an example
of “tragic mutual incom-

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Traditionally considered the source of the San Antonio River, water from the San Antonio Spring rises
from the Blue Hole to join Olmos Creek, becoming San Antonio’s namesake river a short distance to
the south. Tucked away in a nature sanctuary between the home of the Sisters of Charity of the Incar-
nate Word and the University of the Incarnate Word, the Blue Hole was a campsite and sacred place for
aboriginal people dating back 11,000 years. Native Coahuiltecan creation stories tell of its “Spirit Wa-
ters” giving birth to all creation. While visitors in recent centuries observed the spring’s abundant daily
flow of clear water, gushing forth as a geyser up to 20 feet high, in modern times its blue waters are
only seen at times of heavy rainfall. Philanthropist and civic leader George W. Brackenridge developed
the spring as an early water company for the city of San Antonio and, in 1897, sold the land containing
it to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. It is protected by the Headwaters Coalition, formed
by the sisters in 2008 as a non-profit ministry dedicated to spreading an ecological ethic and protect-
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IN THE A RCHD IOCE SE OCTOBER 13, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 5

‘Blessed are the peacemakers,’ says Archbishop Gustavo at Blue Mass for first responders

A liturgy in thanksgiv- Veronica Markland | Today’s Catholic “You are defended ed by the angels and the
ing for law enforcement, by the angels and very love of God. May you
first responders, and public A procession of colors and departmental flags preceded the annual the very love of God. be more than protectors, my
safety officers for service to Blue Mass at San Fernando Cathedral Sept. 29. May you be more friends, be servants of that
the community — the an- than protectors, hope,” he prayed. “Continue
nual Blue Mass — was held Catholic world was invok- stated: “Though the devil your commitment with a
Sept. 29 at San Fernando ing the name and help of always tries to disfigure my friends, be desire to share hope in the
Cathedral. an Archangel, but for us the face of the Archangel servants of that darkness. Learn from the
here, four years later, it is and that of humanity, God angels in their closeness to
Archbishop Gustavo extremely important,” he is stronger, it is his victory hope.” God.”
García-Siller, MSpS, was explained. “There are still and his salvation that is of-
the celebrant at the liturgy, countless things going on fered to all [people]. We are Archbishop Gustavo The Missionary of the
with concelebrants includ- in nearly 7 billion different not alone on the journey or García-Siller Holy Spirit urged that first
ing Father Jimmy Drennan, human lives, but we stop as in the trials of life, we are responders that, no matter
current pastor of St. Mar- the pope did at the begin- accompanied and supported ers who have been called how many things are going
garet Mary Church and a ning of his ministry, and by the Angels of God, who to help, to protect, to heal, on in this world, do not be
former San Antonio Police invoke the Archangels.” offer … their wings to and to guide in some of the distracted from that small
Department officer; and help us overcome so many most painful times in life. voice reminding them of
cathedral parochial vicars The archbishop described dangers, in order to fly high “We come together for this what is most important.
Father Rafal Duda and Fa- Michael, Gabriel, and compared to those realities Blue Mass not just to thank “We are people of hope, we
ther Juan Carlos Tejada. Raphael as messengers that can weigh down our you — which we certainly are people of promise, and
and agents of the love and lives or drag us down.” do from the bottom of our we are people who trust
The service began with a mercy of God who guide hearts — but also to help in the love that binds us.
procession of colors and de- us, heal us, and share God’s Archbishop Gustavo you remember that your This is miraculous,” he
partmental flags as Amaz- love for us, but also de- expressed his appreciation work is truly holy work,” he emphasized. “This is why
ing Grace was performed fend us. On the day of the for the police officers, fire- said. “You serve us as the we rejoice in the grandeur
by the San Antonio Police consecration Pope Francis fighters, and first respond- angels do. You know in a of God. Together we open
Department Bagpipes and very powerful way how dif- ourselves to that super-
Drums. ficult life is and how much natural hope in a world that
darkness exists in our expects to see just more of
Archbishop Gustavo be- streets, right here at home.” the same.”
gan his homily by remind-
ing attendees that, in his The San Antonio prelate The archbishop concluded
first year of papacy, Pope stressed that the faithful by again thanking these
Francis consecrated the were present at the Mass dear sisters and brothers
Vatican to the Archangel to remember the truth that who look out for us so self-
Michael, whose feast day makes their work possible: lessly for their courageous
was being celebrated Sept. “God is stronger” than the service. “Let the angels of
29. The archbishop recount- darkness. “You are defend- God guide you and protect
ed that this was an event you, and imitate them as
not very widely covered people of mercy, joy, and
in the media. In fact, the hope,” he closed. “Our God
event in the gardens behind is with us, our God is stron-
St. Peter’s did not receive ger than the darkness, and
much attention even in the our God has sent us to serve
Catholic world. the people of our commu-
nity, whom he loves.”
“Very few people thought
it relevant that the leader of

Trust God to help us through these difficult times, says archbishop at memorial Mass

A special memorial Mass for the question arises: Why does God Jordan McMorrough | Today’s Catholic
those deceased and affected by let so many innocent people suffer?
recent national disasters and Fifty eight candles symbolized the Las Vegas shooting victims.
tragedies was held Oct. 5 in San “Innocent suffering is a great
Fernando Cathedral, with prayers mystery. It is beyond our under- grieving for the loss of their loved “These disasters are an oppor-
offered for the victims of the Las standing,” the San Antonio prelate ones in the senseless, murderous tunity for us to show mercy and
Vegas shooting; the wildfires in the replied. “However, let us gather on attack at a concert in Las Vegas.” compassion — to help, comfort, and
Western states; those impacted by Calvary with Jesus’ mother and the accompany those affected by these
the Mexico earthquakes; and those beloved disciple — and unite our The archbishop then asked God to disasters — letting them know that
suffering from the devastation suffering with his. Standing at the bless abundantly the thousands and they are loved by us, by the Church,
wrought by successive Hurricanes foot of Jesus’ cross reminds us of thousands of volunteers and aid and by God!” he exclaimed.
Harvey, Irma, and Maria. the unbelievable and enduring love workers who are bringing needed
that God has for all of us. We also supplies of food and water and try- Archbishop Gustavo concluded
Archbishop Gustavo García- know that, if we die with the Lord, ing to provide temporary housing, with the comments, “We firmly
Siller, MSpS, was the presider at we will also rise again to new life.” restore power grids, and rebuild the believe that Jesus is with us in our
the liturgy, at which prayers were devastated towns and villages — as anxiety. Jesus is with us even when
also offered for first responders and The Missionary of the Holy Spirit well as all those who shared their fi- we do not perceive his care. The
emergency services personnel. prayed for all those who have lost nancial resources with the victims Good Shepherd will never abandon
their lives or were seriously hurt in through donations to relief agen- his flock. He is saying to us: Peace!
The archbishop began his hom- the hurricanes that struck Mexico, cies such as Catholic Charities. Do not fear! Have faith and trust.”
ily by saying that in times of peril Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the
we may cry out to the Lord with Virgin Islands, and other vulner-
the disciples in Gospel from Mark able populations. He also prayed for
4:35-41: “Do you not care that we are those who perished in the earth-
perishing?!” and Jesus’ response of: quakes in Mexico and for their
“Why are you terrified? Do you not grieving families and communities.
yet have faith?”
“We lift up our prayer for the
“He (Jesus) reminds us that God millions of people who have been
is with us at every stage and in displaced from their homes and,
every circumstance of life, even the in many cases, struggle merely to
most devastating,” said Archbishop survive because of these terrifying
Gustavo. forces of nature,” Archbishop Gus-
tavo said. “And we gather in sorrow
However, the archbishop acknowl- for the thousands of people who are
edged, even for people of deep faith,

IN THE ARCHDIO CESE 6 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

Hard work praised at Catholic Charities Volunteer luncheon

Described as a special Jordan McMorrough | Today’s Catholic Jordan McMorrough | Today’s Catholic
group who have almost
become family, more than Catholic Charities program volunteers were honored with awards and served lunch by Archbishop More than $4 million
200 attendees representing Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, and President/CEO J. Antonio Fernández. of supplies loaded into
8,000 volunteers took part volunteer vehicles and
in the Catholic Charities • Guadalupe Community “I thank you on Volunteer of the Year transported for
Volunteer Recognition Lun- Center-After School Pro- behalf of the poor, and the Agency of the hurricane relief
cheon, held Sept. 26 at the gram — Jess Perez on behalf of the Year Volunteer.
St. Paul Community Center. needy, on behalf More than 65 vehicles car-
• Guadalupe Community of those who cannot This year’s Corporate rying 250,000 diapers, 40,000
Bill Taylor from KENS 5 Center-Food Pantry — Dave say thank you for Volunteer of the Year pounds of food, 500,000
Eyewitness News, himself Melby recipient has made a bottles of water, cleaning
a Catholic Charities volun- themselves. huge impact on many supplies, personal hygiene
teer, served as emcee for the • Guadalupe Community of the Catholic Chari- items and other products
event. Center-St. Phocas Garden Archbishop Gustavo ties Archdiocese of San were loaded by 500 volun-
— Mary Mahlie García-Siller Antonio programs and teers and form a caravan to
Archbishop Gustavo significant impacts on Catholic Charities Galves-
García-Siller, MSpS; J. An- • Guadalupe Community • RSVP — Anastasia both Seton Home and ton-Houston on Sept. 23.
tonio Fernandez, president/ Center-Clothing Closet — Dreighton St. PJ’s, as both had
CEO of Catholic Charities; Julia Autumn Lee many repairs that were The supplies are dona-
and Dan Harkins, chair- • Seton Home — Delta Xi needed. tions from San Antonio to
man of the Catholic Chari- • School of the Year — Nu Multicultural Sorority those impacted on the Gulf
ties’ Board of Directors, all University of The Incar- “Valero chose to use Coast. Since Hurricane
donned aprons and gloves nate Word • St. PJ’s — Franciscan both agencies as their Harvey stuck, Catholic
and served plates piled Friar Roberson Lubin Day of Caring. So much Charities, Archdiocese of
high with brisket, sausage, • Caritas — Akram Alkha- was accomplished San Antonio, has been col-
and chicken from Augie’s faji • Foster Grandparent Pro- thanks to their amazing lecting donations (in-kind
Barbed Wire Smokehouse gram — Beatrice DeHoyos staff and we appreci- and monetary) to give to
to the volunteers. • San Antonio Birth Dou- ate their commitment other Texas Catholic Chari-
las — Susan Alick • Refugee Services — both financially as well ties organizations that have
Following the meal, Julia Hughes family as sweat equity,” said been impacted.
Hamon, chair of the Vol- • Guardianship — Dineen Taylor.
unteer Board of Advisors Croft • Refugee Services-Educa- Using the former St.
for Catholic Charities and tion — Mercedes Quiroz This year’s winner Stephen’s Church as a base,
member of the Catholic • Guadalupe Home for the Volunteer of the Catholic Charities has had
Charities Board of Direc- — Shari Miller • Hurricane Harvey Year, Mona Mengler, 50-plus volunteers each day
tors, thanked the Catholic Gaienne Relief Efforts — Mona has made a measurable receiving and sorting dona-
Charities program direc- Mengler impact over the past year tions. The donations have
tors and the volunteers for as a passionate advocate come from archdiocesan
all of their hard work. Two special awards were for Catholic Charities. parishes, Catholic schools,
also given, the Corporate “From helping at the and the local community, as
Catholic Charities Vol- Guadalupe Community well as receiving items from
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frontlines,” Taylor said. volunteers that have offered
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Did this Spanish nun bi-locate to Texas? Vatican aims to find out

SAN ANGELO (CNA) •In the ‘Sr. Maria de Agreda CNA O’Neill, a Catholic miracle
1620s, while the pilgrims would have appeared researcher who recently
were landing on Plymouth The cause of canonization of Sister Maria de Agreta, the “Lady in published a book on mi-
Rock and having the first “before Junipero Blue,” has been re-opened at the Vatican. raculous apparitions in the
Thanksgiving, the Jumano Serra, before the Church.
tribe in Texas (before it was Father Cecchin told the San painted themselves. She
Texas) were allegedly hav- Alamo, that was Angelo Standard Times.   described the landscape as O’Neill said that appari-
ing mysterious encounters the time of the first a place where two rivers tions or bi-locations of
with what they called the According to records meet — and in San Angelo, saints simply “adds to the
“Lady in Blue.” Thanksgiving.”’ kept by the missionaries the Middle Concho River is story of the saint, their rep-
in the area, Sister Maria’s joined by the South Concho utation of holiness, and the
A young, ethereal lady, Just recently, the Vatican promptings led as many River. devotion that arises around
dressed in a habit with a has re-opened the cause for as 2,000 Jumano natives to a saint,” O’Neill said.
blue cape, is said to have canonization of Sister Ma- be baptized. Most of their Especially remarkable,
appeared to the Jumano ria de Agreda, who besides ancestors in the San Angelo Bishop Sis said, is that she Those stories can be
Native Americans numer- her mystical experiences area are still Catholic, and described meeting a leader a part of establishing a
ous times during these and apparitions was a still have a strong devotion with one eye, while the saint’s reputation for holi-
years, speaking to them in prolific writer, particularly to the “Lady in Blue” who Franciscan missionaries ness, and in Sister Maria’s
their native language and on the topic of the Blessed brought them the Catholic in the area at the time also case “to show that there’s a
instructing them in the Virgin Mary. faith, Bishop Sis said. reported meeting a Jumano great devotion to her even
Christian faith. leader with one good eye outside of Spain,” he said.
She has been declared Regarding her possible and one bad eye.
Thousands of miles away, Venerable, and her body bi-location, Father Cecchin “She has been declared
in a cloistered convent was also found to be incor- added: “There is a lot of “So that’s a fascinating Venerable,” said Bishop
in Spain, Sister Maria de rupt when it was exhumed proof that the Lady in Blue detail, that shows a con- Sis, noting that the next
Agreda was reporting mys- in 1909 and is now resting appeared to the Jumano crete connection between step in her cause would be
tical visits that would occur in view in her convent in Tribe.” this place and her descrip- beatification.
during prayer, often during Spain. tions of the people,” he
Mass after receiving com- The Vatican has never said. “The question of her
munion, to a tribe of native In August, Father Stefano ruled definitively on being beatified or canon-
people in what was called M. Cecchin, the vice pos- whether her apparitions According to the Texas ized doesn’t really rest on
New Spain at the time. tulator of Sister Maria de to what is now present-day Almanac, Friar Alonso de the experience of these
Agreda’s cause for canon- western Texas and eastern Benavides of the Francis- apparitions...what’s most
“She would have these ization, spent a week in San New Mexico constitute a cans in New Mexico was important is the virtue of
prayerful, mystical experi- Angelo, Texas, where Sister true instance of bi-location. the first to confirm the her life and her writings,”
ences of coming here to Maria reportedly appeared However, there are some story of the “Lady in Blue.” he added.
the New World and visiting to the Jumano natives, in- remarkable connections He reported the incidents
these people and evangeliz- vestigating the devotion to between Sister Maria’s of her appearances to the Her best-known work is
ing them, sharing the faith her that still exists today.   mystical experiences, and Spanish court in 1630, and The Mystical City of God:
with them,” Bishop Mi- the Lady in Blue that the shortly thereafter was able Life of the Virgin Mother of
chael Sis of the Diocese of “This is an important Jumano people saw, Bishop to interview Sister Maria God, in which she writes
San Angelo told CNA. story that needs be told,” Sis said. de Agreda at her convent, about details of Mary’s life
where he was able to cross- that she said came to her
“And when she came, she She earned the name reference the details of the in prayer. It’s no mistake,
encouraged them to go to “Lady in Blue” because apparitions from both Sis- Bishop Sis added, that the
the missions where the the Jumano natives report- ter Maria and the Jumano vice postulator of her cause
Franciscan priests were edly saw a woman wearing natives’ perspective. is a theologian and Marian
and request baptism,” he a blue cape. Sister Maria expert who also serves as
added. belonged to a Franciscan “The first time she went the president of the Pon-
order of nuns called the was in the year 1620. She tifical Marian Academy in
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Agreda.   Reportedly, the bi-loca- tion of her other writings
TODAY’S CATHOLIC tions of Sister Maria de and her life, he said.
From her cloister, hav- Agreda ceased after her
“Throughout the years, San ing never traveled to the goal was accomplished — The “Lady in Blue” con-
Antonio’s Catholic community New World, Sister Maria that the Jumano native tinues to be a central figure
has remained a constant was able to describe the people were able to receive of the history and devotion
supporter of SAMMinistries, new plants and animals the sacraments. for Catholics in Texas.
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treasure enable us to keep our subscribe to Vatican heavily inves- can mission once stood.
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Conceptionista sisters, and
the Jumano ancestors who
have kept their faith.

IN THE ARCHDIO CESE 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

StMU receives $1 million for director
of Center for Catholic Studies

A $1 million gift from culture and their intersec-
alumnus Martin D. tion with Catholicism.
Beirne and his wife,
Kathleen, will allow St. “Endowing the direc-
Mary’s University to tor position ensures that
endow the Beirne Di- Catholic studies remains a
rector of its soon-to-be- priority to the mission at St.
established Center for Mary’s and furthers Catho-
Catholic lic intellectual thought
Studies. among faculty, staff, stu-
The dents and the community,”
Center will said Martin Beirne, a 1969
explore graduate of the St. Mary’s
Catho- School of Law and current
lic and chairman of the St. Mary’s
Photo provided Marianist Board of Trustees. 
Pictured are, from left, Scribe of the Exchequer Jim views on MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR
Inglett, Chaplain Deacon Larry Brisiel, recipient Joe B. Cortinaz, recipient Danielle Limon, Grand Beirne the most CATHOLIC STUDIES
Frances Aldaco, Grand Chamberlain Jesse Bar- Commander Jim Palinkas, SN Leonardo O. Del
rios, recipient Jasmine Flores, Supreme Director Toro, recipient Jennifer Prather and SN Armeen H. pressing social policy Establishment of the
Al-Bahloly. issues. It also will exam- Center for Catholic Stud-
ine the Catholic Church ies is a key priority in
Special needs scholarships presented at Our Lady of the Lake in society and culture, the University’s Gateway
including issues related strategic plan, adopted by
to the Church’s presence the Board of Trustees in
The mission of the International Order Scholarship presentation was made by the in the Southwest and April 2013. The Center will
of Alhambra, a Catholic Fraternal Men’s Supreme Director of Region VII Joe B. Cor- the growing nationwide have four principal features
Organization provides assistance to the tinaz and members of Alamo Caravan 269 Hispanic presence in the in serving students, faculty
members of the Community with develop- at OLLU on Sept. 18. Church and other Chris- and staff; the Archdiocese
mental Disabilities. tian denominations. of San Antonio; the South-
Five university recipients studying the A nationwide search west; and the nation:
Adhering to this mission is the scholar- Special Needs curriculum received their will begin immediately, • Promote the study and
ships provided by the Alamo Caravan scholarships for their efforts; they were: with the goal of having
of the International Order of Alhambra Frances Aldaco, Jasmine Flores, Danielle the director in place by understanding of Catho-
to the students of Our Lady of the Lake Limon, Jennifer Prather and Sarah Paseur. August 2018. The in- lic intellectual and social
University (OLLU) who are majoring in terdisciplinary Center thought, as well as Mari-
Special Needs. A Special Needs Alhambra SUBMITTED BY GRAND COMMANDER JAMES will be established upon anist spirituality
PALINKAS • Develop courses in
Catholic Studies
OLLU receives $1.1 million federal grant the appointment of the • Serve as a spiritual gate-
director. way for our community
“The Center for Catho- • Assist in the formation
lic Studies is becoming of faith for faculty, staff
Money will fund the ary educational support McNair participants are a reality, thanks to the and students
university’s McNair for qualified individuals either first-generation col- Beirnes’ support,” said St. Mary’s will play a lead
Scholars Program from disadvantaged back- lege students with finan- St. Mary’s President role in advancing Catholic
grounds. cial need, or members of a Thomas Mengler, J.D. “A studies through recruit-
OLLU has been approved group that is traditionally director will guide our ment of distinguished fac-
for more than $1.1 million “Our Lady of the Lake underrepresented in gradu- ambitious mission to ulty in Catholic philosophy,
from the U.S. Department University (OLLU) has a ate education and have dem- become a hub of explo- theology, and other central
of Education to continue its heritage of serving first- onstrated strong academic ration into the Catholic areas of Catholic studies
McNair Scholars Program generation college students potential. The goal of the intellectual tradition and and culture. The univer-
for another five years. The and underserved popula- McNair Scholars Program its impact on knowledge, sity already has appointed
grant will provide $237,544 tions,” said OLLU President is to increase graduate culture and faith. It’s faculty members to an
annually and allow the Diane E. Melby, EdD. “The degree awards for students truly a defining moment endowed Chair in Human
university to serve 25 stu- McNair Scholars Program from underrepresented seg- in our history.” Dignity and an endowed
dents each year through the and this grant are perfectly ments of society. The inaugural director Chair in Catholic Philoso-
program. The McNair pro- aligned with our values will work with groups phy. Additionally, St. Mary’s
gram helps first-generation, of a higher education for OLLU’s McNair Project across campus to support has received funding to
low-income, or underserved a higher purpose. We are will provide participants activities that integrate endow a Chair in Catholic
students pursue doctoral thankful for the opportuni- with academic advising, the Marianist heritage Leadership.
studies through involve- ty to build on our successful STEM career exploration of the University and the The center will serve the
ment in research and other McNair Scholars Program and planning, financial aid mission of the Center. region as a forum for Catho-
scholarly activities. and launch even more information and applica- Students of all ages and lic intellectual thought,
graduates into doctoral tion assistance, admission Catholics from across similar to the Cushwa
The grant was awarded programs.” assistance, graduate fairs Texas will have the op- Center at the University of
through the Ronald E. and campus visits, econom- portunity to deepen their Notre Dame. Offerings may
McNair Postbaccalaure- OLLU has offered a Mc- ic and financial literacy faith by exploring the include:
ate Achievement (McNair) Nair Scholars Program for training, career aptitude fields of theology, philos- St. Mary’s has hosted the
Program, one of the eight more than 18 years and as- testing and coaching, and ophy, the sciences, social archdiocesan Assembly
Federal TRIO Programs, sisted hundreds of students individual tutorials, study policy, law, the arts and since 2015, welcoming 4,000
which provide postsecond- on their path to graduate groups and workshops. archdiocesan members
studies. each year from 17 coun-
ties. The university also is
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IN THE A RCHD IOCE SE OCTOBER 13, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

Texas bishops support fair treatment of churches for FEMA aid

AUSTIN • The Catholic bishops of ing religious houses of worship community services and play an in- vides religious organizations equal
Texas support a recent suit filed from applying for disaster relief on tegral role in disaster relief efforts. access to government programs,
in federal district court by three an equal basis with other private Beyond these three churches, other including funding.”
churches that alleges unconstitu- non-profit societal institutions faith-based organizations have also
tional discrimination against them (e.g., museums, zoos, community served as evacuee shelters, storage The Catholic bishops in areas
by FEMA in the allocation of Hur- centers, libraries, and rehabilita- depots, and relief and supply distri- most affected by Harvey argue
ricane Harvey relief aid.  tion facilities). Cardinal Daniel bution centers. churches should not be discrimi-
DiNardo of the Galveston-Houston nated against when applying for
The three churches — Harvest Archdiocese is formally joining Texas’ Governor Greg Abbott FEMA aid.
Family Church, Hi-way Tabernacle, in support of the suit through an and Attorney General Ken Paxton
and Rockport First Assembly of amicus brief. wrote President Trump asking “Our community in East Texas
God — argue they meet all criteria him to use his executive author- has suffered enough and the church
under applicable FEMA rules and, The churches argue denial of ity to redefine a private non-profit is ready to provide all we can to
but for their status as religious FEMA aid is essentially a cat- facility for FEMA, arguing there support in rebuilding efforts,”
houses of worship, they would egorical ban on disaster relief and is “a firm foundation of Supreme stated Bishop Curtis Guillory of
qualify for relief aid. Although constitutes an impermissible form Court precedent declaring that the Beaumont. “Yet, the very same
not required by federal law, FEMA of religious discrimination since government does not violate the parishes providing services to our
has an internal policy of exclud- churches have provided critical Establishment Clause when it pro- community cannot themselves re-
ceive aid. This is unacceptable.” 

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International Order of Alhambra Alamo Caravan
sponsors a fun filled day at Morgan’s Wonderland

Alamo Caravan 269, a member of the International Order of Alham-
bra, a Catholic Fraternal Men’s Organization dedicated to providing
for the needs of the developmental disabled, recently provided a
fun filled day at Morgan’s Wonderland for several organizations
serving the developmentally disabled. On Sept. 22 caravan mem-
bers prepared hot dogs, chips and drinks for the caretakers and
members of the following organizations: Autism Treatment Center,
Reaching Maximum Independence (RMI), Arc of San Antonio, Saddle
Light Center and families from the Archdiocese of San Antonio. A
total of 245 persons were fed and admission to the park for 80
Caregivers was provided courtesy of the Alamo Caravan.

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|News from CHRISTUS

CHRISTUS’s newest free is required. The facility ac-
standing Emergency cepts most major insuranc-
Center — Bandera Road es, Medicaid, and Medicare.
now open
Kohl’s donates $200,000
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa/ to Pediatric Dental Clinic
The Children’s Hospital of
San Antonio -- Emergency Kohl’s presented The
Center Bandera has opened Children’s Hospital of San
its doors to serve the com- Antonio Foundation with a
munity on Oct. 2. Providing $200,000 grant to benefit its
comprehensive emergency Pediatric Dental Clinic and
care, 24/7, the Emergency help improve the quality of
Center is located at 8703 life for children by giving
Bandera and offers nine them an opportunity to re-
patient rooms, one triage ceive high-quality, special-
room, and two observation ized dental care.
rooms.
Funds provided by Kohl’s
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa will be distributed to The
Emergency Center — Ban- Children’s Hospital over
dera/The Children’s Hos- two years and will allow
pital of San Antonio offers the Pediatric Dental Clinic
adult and pediatric services to increase the number of
in one location. The center children served, provide
provides direct access to dental exams for children
Hospital physicians and unable to receive dental
specialists, imaging ser- care, and create community
vice, and transition to our awareness of the impor-
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa tance of children’s dental
Hospitals if a hospital stay health.

CATHOLIC SCHO OLS 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

A special visitor at St. Leo
the Great Catholic School

“What happened to your and study English. He
hair?” A curious 4-year- continued studying in the
old student at St. Leo the fields of Theology and
Great Catholic School, Religious Education and is
asked the special visi- now an associate professor
tor. Dr. Hosffman Ospino at Boston College and the
responded author of many books and
with a articles.
hearty
laugh. He partnered with Dr.
Laughter, Patricia Weitzel-O’Neill
song, ques- of Boston College on a
tions, and national research proj- Jordan McMorrough | Today’s Catholic
answers in ect concerning Hispanic
both English Catholic children in the Archbishop marks Feast of theArchangels with school Mass
Ospino and Spanish United States. Their
research concluded that
were exchanged between though there are large The feast of the Archan- in those times.” That way we can remember
Dr. Ospino and the staff and growing numbers of gels was the occasion for The San Antonio prelate that God is with us, and we
and students of St. Leo the Hispanic Catholic children Archbishop Gustavo Gar- know he always will be.”
Great Catholic School. On in the United States, only cía-Siller, MSpS, to cele- further quizzed his youthful
Sept. 29, Dr. Ospino came 2 percent are in Catholic brate a Mass for students at listeners, “Can you think The final question was,
to visit St. Leo the Great schools. As a result of Blessed Sacrament School of a time when things were “What do we do when other
Dual Language School; one their findings, The Roche on Sept. 29. hard? Maybe someone at people are having a hard
of only two in San Anto- Center for Catholic Edu- home was sick, or there time?” The Alamo City
nio. The theologian from cation at Boston College The archbishop took the was a big argument, or you ordinary responded, “We do
Boston College was in San committed to supporting opportunity of the feast of were having problems with the same thing; we ask our
Antonio to offer a keynote Catholic schools in the Archangels Michael, Gabri- a friend, or maybe you were angels to help us be there
address to 1,400 at the V United States that serve el, and Raphael to remind sad.” After those examples, for our friends. We can
Encuentro event. He gra- the Hispanic community, his young listeners why the he emphasized, “Right show them the same love
ciously added an “encuen- giving birth to the TWIN- angels are so important for there in that moment God and care our angels show
tro” of his own with the Network. This Two-Way us. wanted you to know that he for us. This is how God calls
young participants in the Immersion model is loves you, so your angel was us to show his love for the
dual language program at now guiding 14 Catholic “Gabriel was there with there to be with you. Our world.”
St. Leo the Great. schools in the United Mary and Joseph to help job is to remember this and
Student ambassadors States. them understand what to ask our angel to help us. Archbishop Gustavo
and members of the the birth of Jesus was It doesn’t mean that that the concluded by expressing his
school’s Folklorico Dance In San Antonio, St. Leo all about. Raphael helped hard things will always go admiration for the attend-
group welcomed the the Great is an active Tobit’s family with sickness away. Sometimes we have to ees. “We are so proud of
professor. The elementary member of the Boston and with their sufferings. go through the hard things all of you, and we see what
classes presented their de- College TWIN Network. Michael is the prince of the in life, just like Jesus did in good work God is doing in
veloping Spanish language Every summer for the past heavenly hosts, who protect his life. The cross is a part you already, and all of the
skills. five years, St. Leo’s fac- us from the devil,” Arch- of our lives. But our angels good work he will do in you
Dr. Ospino is living ulty members have joined bishop Gustavo explained. are right there with us in in the future. Keep close to
proof of how speaking in other teachers and prin- “These are powerful angels those hard moments, just God, trust in your angels,
both English and Span- cipals from around the who show us the love God like they were with Jesus in and love each other like
ish can contribute to country for summer train- has for us.” the desert.” God loves us.”
one’s achievement. After ings at Boston College. The
working as an elemen- purpose of the trainings The archbishop then Continuing that theme, He closed with a prayer to
tary teacher in his home each summer is to work at asked, “But why is this the Missionary of the Holy the archangels. “St. Raphael
country of Colombia, he improving dual language important? Why does God Spirit queried, “So, my the Archangel, pray for us.
had the opportunity to teaching and strengthen- send us his angels?” friends, when things get St. Gabriel the Archangel,
come to Boston College ing the effectiveness of the hard, what do we do?” He pray for us. St. Michael
network schools. He replied, “God does it immediately answered, “We the Archangel, pray for us.
because life can be hard ask our angels to help us. Guardian Angels of God,
sometimes, and God loves pray for us.”
us and wants to be with us

|Hurricane Relief Efforts

“I am very proud St. John Berchmans tions from the school. After Photo provided
of our students for eighth grade class helps all was collected, Susan
their efforts in col- Hurricane Harvey victims and Alfredo Almendarez, The St. Matthew students who helped lead the fundraising efforts
parents of a second grade for Hurricane Harvey relief include Charlize Cosmas, Ashley Arriola,
lecting items needed The project began when student, delivered the items Hally Lopez, Daniela Gaither and Laura Reilly.
to assist victims of it was learned the brother to the Catholic Charities of
Hurricane of eighth grade Religion San Antonio drop-off site. were celebrating birthdays to go toward the Catholic
Harvey and also teacher, Maria Raquel in the month of September Charities fund for hurri-
for their constant Gonzales, lost many valu- St. Matthew raises funds planned a special celebra- cane victims.
prayers.” ables because of Hurricane for hurricane relief tion. The students invited
Harvey. Her brother and his their classmates to a com- Higgs returned to St. Mat-
Father Fidèle O. Dikete family live in Alvin, near a The community of St. bined birthday party. In lieu thew and received a second
bayou. Matthew Catholic School of gifts for themselves, the check from our students —
Pastor, St. John held a fundraising event to girls asked for donations this time, a gift inspired by
Berchmans Church The eighth grade class support the victims of Hur- their own initiative.
collected toiletries and ricane Harvey and raised
placed them in a shoebox over $8,000 in just one day.
knowing that the people
who lost everything would Christina Higgs from
not have a place to put their Catholic Charities came
items. The school also col- to the school and received
lected pillows, clothes, baby a check following one of
formula, water, and other the weekly school Masses.
items. In total, there were Inspired by this, five of the
more than $1,600 in dona- eighth grade students who

OCTOBER 13, 2017 YO UNG ADU LT M INIS TRY TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11

Theology on Tap — San Antonio

Friar discusses ‘throwaway culture,’ environmental stewardship

Published in 2015, Pope Can’t make it to the live event?
Francis’ second encyclical
“Laudato Si: On Care for Catholic Television of San Antonio,
Our Common Home” pos- will broadcast future sessions of
ited that destroying nature Theology on Tap in a television
in pursuit of short-term program every Tuesday at 9 p.m.
financial gains has resulted
in a “throwaway culture.” “You are called to natural resources and our
care for creation not environment.
Inspired by this docu- only as responsible
ment, Friar Paul Schloemer, ABOUT THE
OFM Conv., formation citizens, but also SPEAKER
director for the Conventual as followers of As forma-
Franciscans in San Anto- tion director
nio, presented “A Throw- Christ.” for the Con-
away Culture: Valuing ventual Fran-
Creation to Save Ourselves” Pope Francis ciscans in
to the Theology on Tap San Antonio,
audience gathered at Blue ization of indifference” and Friar Paul
Star Brewery Sept. 28. emphasized that it is the Schloemer Schloemer,
responsibility of human
Unpacking the concepts beings to change, to learn OFM Conv., forms young
in Laudato Si, Friar Schlo- more and grow into our role men in the life of the Gos-
emer discussed the relation- as protector of the earth’s pel according to the model
ship between humanity and of St. Francis of Assisi.
nature, explaining man’s
“dominion” over the earth THE NEXT SESSION OF Theology
as a form of stewardship on Tap will be Oct. 26 at Blue Star
rather than absolute power. Brewery 7-9 p.m with Archbishop
He also described and read Gustavo García-Siller to present.
from the “Canticle of Cre-
ation” a prayer composed definition: Claire Meixner | Today’s Catholic
by St. Francis of Assisi,
which inspired Laudato Si en•cyc•li•cal Friar Paul Schloemer, discusses Pope Francis’encyclical “Laudato
and which praises God and (noun) A papal letter sent to all bishops of the Si: On Care for Our Common Home” with Theology on Tap partici-
nature. Roman Catholic Church. pants Sept. 28 at the Blue Star Brewery.

Encouraging the listen-
ers to consider the move
towards “ecological spiri-
tuality,” Friar Schloemer
repeated Pope Francis’ call
to put a stop to the “global-

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OPINION 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

A prayer for stillness

Be still and know that I am God. •Still my sexual- FATHER RON have dealt me. been subject to. Quiet in me the
Scripture assures us that if we ity, order my pro- •Still in me the guilt I carry from my own betray-
are still we will come to know miscuous desires, fear of my own als. Still in me all that’s wounded,
God, but arriving at stillness my lusts, my poly- ROLHEISER, shadow, the fear I unresolved, bitter, and unforgiv-
is easier said than done. As Blaise ing. Give the quiet that comes from
Pascal once stated, “All the miser- morphous aching, OMI feel in the face of forgiveness.
ies of the human person come from my relentless need the powerful, dark
the fact that no one can sit still for more intimacy. | forces that uncon- •Still in me my doubts, my anxi-
for one hour.” Achieving stillness Quiet and order my sciously threaten eties about your existence, about
seems beyond us and this leaves us earthy desires with- me. Give me the your concern, and about your fidel-
with a certain dilemma, we need out taking them away. Give me the courage to face my darkness as ity. Calm inside me the compulsion
stillness to find God, but we need grace to see others without a selfish well as my luminosity. Give me the to leave a mark, to plant a tree, to
God’s help to find stillness. With sexual color. grace to not be fearful before my have a child, to write a book, to cre-
this in mind, I offer a prayer for •Still my anxiety, my heartaches, own complexity. ate some form of immortality for
stillness. my worries, and stop me from •Still in me the congenital fear myself. Give me the grace to trust,
God of stillness and of quiet … always being outside the present that I’m unloved, that I’m unlov- even in darkness and doubt, that
moment. Let each day’s worries be able, that love has to be earned, that you will give me immortality.
•Still the restlessness of my sufficient onto themselves. Give I need to be more worthy. Silence in
youth: still that hunger that would me the grace to know that you have me the nagging suspicion that I’m Still my heart so that I may know
have me be everywhere, that hun- pronounced my name in love, that forever missing out, that I’m odd, that you are God, that I may know
ger to be connected to everyone, my name written in heaven, that I an outsider, that things are unfair, that you create and sustain my
that wants to see and taste all that am free to live without anxiety. and that I’m not being respected every breath, that you breathe the
is, that robs me of peace on a Fri- •Still my unrelenting need to be and recognized for who I am. Give whole universe into existence every
day night. Quiet those grandiose busy all the time, to occupy myself, me the grace to know that I’m a second, that everyone, myself no
dreams that want me to stand out, to be always planning for tomor- beloved child of a God whose love less than everyone else, is your
to be special. Give me the grace to row, to fill every minute with some need not be earned. beloved, that you want our lives to
live more contentedly inside my activity, to seek distraction rather •Still in me my false fear of you, flourish, that you desire our hap-
own skin. than quiet. Give me themes with my propensity for a misguided piness, that nothing falls outside
age. Soothe the unacknowledged piety, my need to treat you like a your love and care, and that every-
•Still the fever I inhale from all anger I feel from not achieving distant and feared dignitary rather thing and everybody is safe in your
the energy that surrounds me, that much of what I’ve wanted in life, than as a warm friend. Give me the gentle, caring hands, in this world
makes my life feel small. Let me the failure that I feel in the face of grace to relate to you in a robust and the next.
know that my own life is enough, all that I’ve left untried and unfin- way, as a trusted friend with whom Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian,
that I need not make an assertion ished. Still in me the bitterness that I can jest, wrestle, and relate to in teacher, and award-winning author, is presi-
of myself, even as the whole world comes from failure. Save me from humor and intimacy. dent of the Oblate School of Theology in San
beckons this of me from a million the jealousy that comes unbidden •Still my unforgiving thoughts, Antonio. He can be contacted through his
electronic screens. Give me the as I begrudgingly accept the limits the grudges I nurse from my past, website www.ronrolheiser.com or on Face-
grace to sit at peace inside my own of my life. Give me the grace to ac- from the betrayals I’ve suffered, book www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser.
life. cept what circumstance and failure from the negativity and abuses I’ve

‘Mother’ and the God of the Bible

Darren Aronofsky’s BISHOP to be that sin has produced husband emerges as a sort human beings and to the
latest film Mother! has ROBERT a conflict among human of Christ-figure, and his salvation of nature, as a
certainly stirred up a BARRON beings, and between hu- devotees are exhibiting the healing of the wounds of
storm, and no wonder. man beings and the natural violence that have some- creation. Thus to set the
It features murder, point- become more disturbing. world. In their selfishness times dogged Christianity. Bardem character and the
blank executions, incin- Then, their two grown and violence, sinful people At one point, the Bardem sacrificed child against the
erations, and the killing sons arrive and commence indeed ride roughshod over character shows his new good of mother earth is just
and devouring of a child. immediately to quarrel. nature, ruining her beauty baby boy to the crowds not Biblical.
I know: pleasant evening In short order, their fight and offending her integrity. who take him, kill him, rip
at the movies. Mother! will turns murderous, as the him to pieces, and eat his Though it rather clearly
seem just deeply weird older brother kills the After this, Lawrence’s body. Beside herself with reflects the anti-Scriptural
unless you see it as a fairly younger. In his angst, the character becomes preg- rage, the mother sets off an prejudice of the cultural
straightforward allegory, murderer cuts himself on nant and Bardem’s char- explosion that brings the elite today, Mother! might
though the message it tries the forehead and staggers acter recommences his whole place down. prompt a re-examination
to convey is ambiguous. away. Quickly, things turn writing career. The book is of the deeply ecological
chaotic and the husband met with universal acclaim. The filmmaker seems to themes in the Biblical nar-
The film opens with a finally loses patience and, Soon, armies of admirers be gesturing toward the rative. The God of the Bible
couple, played by Jenni- in a thundering voice, he descend upon the lovely sacrificial death of Jesus loves the human race and
fer Lawrence and Javier expels them. house and overwhelm the and the sacrament of the acts as an indulgent father
Bardem, living in a beauti- place. They cover the walls Eucharist. Now if the Old in the face of humanity’s
ful country home. There So the allegory is fairly with images of their hero; Testament associations sins. But at the same time,
is a symbiotic connection clear: Bardem’s character they chant and mark them- were at least in the ball- the God of the Bible loves
between the Lawrence is the God of the Old Testa- selves in ritual ceremonies. park, these are just off the mother earth. As the book
character and the house: ment, his wife (and by ex- They eventually come in farm. First, the true God of Genesis tells us with an
pressing her hands against tension the house) is moth- such numbers that conflicts does not need the adulation almost obsessive insistence,
a wall, she senses a beating er nature, the mysterious break out, and these esca- of his followers and does he found everything he had
heart within. Their seren- visitors are Adam and Eve, late into outright war with not remain indifferent to made — from the stars and
ity is suddenly interrupted and their warring sons are gunshots, missile attacks, their moral outrages. More- planets to the animals and
by the arrival of another Cain (who bears a mark on fires, executions. Though over, Jesus is not taken and insects — very good. There
couple — played by Ed Har- his forehead) and Abel. The the woman shrieks in hor- sacrificed by the people as is no tension between these
ris and Michelle Pfeiffer message — at this point, ror, Bardem’s character in a pagan offering; rather, two great loves.
— seeking a place to stay. Biblical enough —seems revels in the attention. he gives himself away as a Most. Rev. Robert Barron is an
Though Bardem’s character free act of love. Finally, the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese
is open to their staying, his If the first part of the dying and rising of Jesus of Los Angeles and founder of Word
wife is deeply suspicious. story allegorizes the Old is construed by the New on Fire Ministries.
In time, the intruding pair Testament, this second part Testament as beneficial to
allegorizes the New. The

COM MEN T OCTOBER 13, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

Offering hope to teens ‘All … are created equal’
suffering depression
When the Declaration ARCHBISHOP based on half-truths, emo-
BY TONY ROSSI attempt. There was also of Independence and GUSTAVO tions, and outright lies.
THE CHRISTOPHERS the other driver, Lenny the U.S. Constitution GARCÍA-SILLER This feeds and deepens
Ross. Luke was slated were first adopted, attitudes and expressions
Luke Maxwell’s feelings to be prosecuted for the primary concern of the | of racism. There is a tragic
of depression started attempted murder, but drafters was male land-own- lack of knowledge about
moderately enough after the DA heard his ers rather than women and ‘Racism is a social the reality, the truth of our
when he was 12 years genuine commitment to children, the poor, slaves. evil ... dividing our national life today! Every-
old. But by age 16, they had educating teens and their Since then there has been a populace, competing one has a responsibility for
become all-consuming. He parents about depres- growing awareness that the for scarce resources, learning about the truth
endured constant sadness, sion, she chose to fight founding principles apply and disseminating it — not
an inability to sleep, lack of for Luke’s freedom. And also to those who were here demanding huge only the media but every-
energy, and the loss of his when he asked her to before European coloniz- amounts of money, one who communicates,
faith in God. Despite plenty arrange a meeting with ers arrived as well as those especially those who use
of evidence to the contrary, Lenny so he could apolo- who have immigrated here affecting our social media.
the former altar server gize, she brought the two through the centuries. national psyche
from a good Catholic family together. They met at a However, this inclusionary and ethos, keeping Racism is a moral issue,
believed that nobody cared coffee shop, where Luke concept is being severely us from prospering.’ a radical evil that calls for
about him and things would greeted Lenny with a hug challenged in our land a radical response. Rac-
never get better. Embar- and simply said, “I’m so today. as sisters and brothers and ism is a social evil deeply
rassed by what he was feel- sorry.” seek the well-being of all rooted in our society with
ing, Luke kept his thoughts Racism has deep roots our neighbors. political, social, financial
to himself and spent a lot of Lenny responded, here and extends to all dimensions. It is dividing
time alone in his room. “That’s all I wanted to people of color — Blacks, However, insecurity, fear, our populace, competing
hear.” Luke was stunned Latinos, Native Americans, and lack of true knowledge for scarce resources, de-
In December 2012, Luke and humbled by Lenny’s Asians and Pacific Island- about “outsiders” lead to manding huge amounts
drove his family’s van into act of mercy. He said, ers. There is also animosity bias, prejudice, discrimi- of money, affecting our
an oncoming SUV at 60 “We sat and talked for against Jews, Muslims, and nation, racism. This can national psyche and ethos,
mph, welcoming the death a few hours after that, communities of faith. A all too easily escalate into keeping us from prosper-
that would free him from about him and his life. mean-spiritedness in our violence and even death. ing. As citizens, we need to
his pain. When he realized Now he’s fighting for midst is being stirred up These actions cause deep name racism when we find
he had survived the colli- me. That’s why I’m such by fringe hate groups and fragmentation, division, it and to resist it firmly and
sion, his first thought was, a strong advocate for encouraged by politically and polarization in our so- courageously, but always in
“My worst nightmare has forgiveness, for real true divisive and inflammatory ciety that make it virtually nonviolent ways. We also
come true because ... I can’t forgiveness. If he hadn’t rhetoric. While the major- impossible to cope with the need to ask God’s forgive-
keep my secret anymore.” forgiven me, who knows ity of citizens may find this rapidly changing world in ness and mend our ways!
He told responding police where I would be right offensive and/or bewilder- which we live — with seri-
officers that he had crashed now?” ing and prefer to remain ous political, sociological, I invite all believers and
on purpose, so he was ar- silent in their private lives, psychological, economic, people of good will to join
rested, but also taken to the With an ability to focus the chaos into which we are and geopolitical conse- me in promoting a culture
hospital for a brain scan, on the future, Luke cre- descending demands that quences. of authentic encounter,
which revealed no actual ated the ministry UCant- everyone stand up, declare, dialogue, and inclusion.
damage. Despite a 60 mph BeErased.com, through and act upon the belief that Some are advocating and This will require build-
crash without a seatbelt, which he sets up speak- all are created equal. enacting policies that are ing bridges — not walls
“I had survived completely ing engagements and — among peoples. We will
unharmed,” Luke told me updates the social media As a believer, I firmly hold have to insist on the truth
during a “Christopher Clo- component of his youth that every human life has and on facts rather than on
seup” interview. outreach. That’s espe- intrinsic value, dignity, and rumors, conspiracy theo-
cially important because rights because everyone is ries, or falsehoods. We can
The revelation of his 60 percent of the kids created in the “image and work together in fruitful
secret led to the opposite who contact him about likeness” of God. Accord- collaboration for the com-
of what he originally ex- depression are 12 and 13 ing to the Bible God’s plan mon good of our society. Let
pected. His parents didn’t years old. is that all his children — us learn to walk in solidar-
condemn him; they told without exception — learn ity with and care for all of
him they loved him and Luke also encourages to recognize one another our neighbors!
were fully committed to parents to talk to their
his healing. Luke was then kids about depression: U.S. bishops, anti-racism chairman announces committee
transferred to a mental “My parents tell all of us
health facility, diagnosed now: if you’re ever feel- WASHINGTON (CNA) • In an interview with mittee on Cultural Diversity.
with Major Depressive ing depressed, talk to us. CNA Oct. 2, Bishop George Murry of Bishop Murry reflected that “the prob-
Disorder caused by an We’re not going to yell at Youngstown, who chairs the U.S. bishops’
inherited genetic trait, and you. We’re going to may- newly-formed anti-racism committee, re- lems of racism are deep and widespread,
put on medication. Once be take you to a doctor or vealed the names of the seven other bish- and will take time to heal … Young people
released, he started seeing a therapist. Maybe you’ll ops who are committee members. are understandably frustrated. We don’t do
a therapist and taking other have to take medication, them a service by not talking about this, by
steps toward healing and but we’re going to help The bishop members of the committee, hoping it’ll go away.”
rekindling his spiritual life. you overcome Bishop Murry told CNA Oct. 2, are Cardi-
He now spends more time this so you nal Timothy Dolan of New York, Cardinal “We need to turn to them and say instead
in prayer and taking part can be Joseph Tobin of Newark, Archbishop of throwing rocks, instead of destroying
in the sacraments: “It was happy Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, Archbish- buildings, and instead of setting cars on
a snowball [effect], because again.” op José Gomez of Los Angeles, Archbishop fire, let’s sit down and talk about what
you heal one factor, Wilton Gregory of Atlanta, Archbishop concrete steps can we take to overcome this
you get a little better, Stock Allen Vigneron of Detroit, and Bishop problem.”
and then it’s easier photo
to heal the other Martin Holley of Memphis. The ad hoc committee was announced
symptoms that are Bishop consultants to the committee in August after white supremacists and
going on.” neo-Nazis rallied in Charlottesville, Va.,
include Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chica- and a 20 year-old man drove a car into the
Luke, of go; Archbishop William Lori of Balti- counter-protest killing one and injuring 19.
course, wasn’t more; Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice;
the only one and Bishop Joe Vasquez of Austin. The committee will explore ways the
involved in church can address the root causes of con-
his suicide Lay consultants to the committee will temporary manifestations of racism, the
be announced later, Murry said. Arch- conference said. The bishops will also hold
bishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, public conversations about racism and
serves as chairman of the USCCB Com- race-related problems.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2017 WILL BE CELEBRATED ON OCT. 22

A MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP GUSTAVO GARCÍA-SILLER/UN MENSAGE DE ARZOBISPO GUSTAVO GARCÍA-SILLER

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Let us not forget that Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,

At baptism, each of us is given the responsibility to our identity is En el bautismo, cada uno de nosotros tiene la
be missionary — to share our faith and to be active missionary and responsabilidad de ser misionero: compartir nuestra fe y
participants in the Church’s mission to all peoples. participar activamente en la misión de la Iglesia a todos
strive each day to los pueblos.
World Mission Sunday, celebrated this year on Oct. 22,
gives us the opportunity to reach out in faith to more El domingo de la Misión Mundial, celebrado este año el

than two-thirds of the world’s people who have yet to fulfill our mission 22 de octubre, nos da la oportunidad de llegar con fe a más
hear or experience the love of Church. On World Mission from God.” de dos tercios de la gente del mundo que aún no han oído o
Sunday we can offer our prayers and support, through the experimentado el amor de la Iglesia. En el Día Mundial de
Pontifical Mission Societies, for the mission of making la Misión podemos ofrecer nuestras oraciones y el apoyo, a
Jesus known “to the ends of the earth.” través de las Obras Misionales Pontificias, para la misión
de hacer conocer a Jesús “hasta los confines de la tierra”.
As Pope Francis says in his message for World
Mission Sunday, “So it is important to ask ourselves Como dice el Papa Francisco en su mensaje para el Día
certain questions about our Christian identity and Mundial de la Misión: “Por eso es importante hacernos
ciertas preguntas sobre nuestra identidad cristiana y
our responsibility as believers in a world marked by
nuestra responsabilidad como creyentes en un mundo
confusion, disappointment and frustration, and torn by
marcado por la confusión, la decepción y la frustración

numerous fratricidal wars that unjustly target the innocent. y desgarrado por numerosas guerras fratricidas que

What is the basis of our mission? What is the heart of our injustamente tienen por objetivo a los inocentes. ¿Cuál es

mission? What are the essential approaches we need to la base de nuestra misión? ¿Cuál es el corazón de nuestra

take in carrying out our mission?” “No olvidemos misión? ¿Cuáles son los enfoques esenciales que debemos
World Mission Sunday does not just happen here in our que nuestra tomar en el cumplimiento de nuestra misión?“

local church or even only in the United States. It is truly El Domingo de Misión Mundial no sólo sucede aquí
a universal celebration, a worldwide recommitment en nuestra iglesia local o solo en los Estados Unidos.
to the Church’s evangelizing mission, taking place in Es verdaderamente una celebración universal, una
parishes throughout the missions as well. Let us take renovación mundial de la misión evangelizadora de
action. This recommitment helps support the growth of la Iglesia, que se realiza en las parroquias a lo largo
Catholic Churches, hospitals, schools and provide basic de las misiones. Tomemos medidas. Este compromiso
necessities for our brothers and sisters worldwide. Let us contribuye a apoyar el crecimiento de las iglesias
be united with Catholics throughout the world, let us pray católicas, hospitales, escuelas y proporcionar las
necesidades básicas para nuestros hermanos y hermanas

for the Church’s missionary work and offer our personal identidad es en todo el mundo. Seamos unidos con los católicos de
sacrifices — our own sufferings, cares and concerns — in todo el mundo, oremos por la obra misionera de la Iglesia
misionera y nos
union with the sufferings of Christ on the Cross for the esforzamos cada día y ofrecemos nuestros sacrificios personales — nuestros
salvation of the world. We also should offer financial help sufrimientos, angustias y preocupaciones — en unión
through the Pontifical Mission Societies for the Church’s con los sufrimientos de Cristo en la Cruz por la salvación

work in more than 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, para cumplir nuestra del mundo. También debemos ofrecer ayuda financiera a
the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America. través de las Obras Misionales Pontificias para el trabajo

The missionary work of the Church depends on each misión de Dios.” de la Iglesia en más de 1.150 diócesis en Asia, África, las
one of us. The Church is missionary by nature; otherwise, islas del Pacífico y regiones remotas de América Latina.

she would no longer be the Church of Christ, but one group among La obra misionera de la Iglesia depende de cada uno de nosotros.

many others that soon end up serving their purpose and passing away. La Iglesia es misionera por naturaleza; De lo contrario, ella ya no

Let us not forget that our identity is missionary and strive each day to sería la Iglesia de Cristo, sino un grupo entre muchos otros que

fulfill our mission from God. I ask you to give what you can to help our pronto terminan sirviendo a su propósito y pasando. No olvidemos

que nuestra identidad es misionera y nos esforzamos cada día para

worldwide Church. cumplir nuestra misión de Dios. Les pido que contribuyan con lo que

Through the intercession of St. Anthony and Our Lady of puedan para ayudar a nuestra Iglesia mundial.

Guadalupe, Por intercesión de San Antonio y de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe,

Most Reverend Gustavo García-Síller, MSpS Arzobispo Gustavo García-Síller, MSpS
Archbishop of San Antonio Arquidiócesis de San Antonio

14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC • OCTOBER 13, 2017

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2017 WILL BE CELEBRATED ON OCT. 22

What happens to your World Mission Sunday donation?

Ever wonder what happens when around the world. At the meet- ON AVERAGE, ABOUT HOW MUCH — her pain, her loneliness, her
you place $10 ($5 or $20 or more) ing, all of these national directors MONEY DO CATHOLICS IN THE UNITED suffering — for missionaries and
into your special collection enve- report on the offerings made by the STATES OFFER TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE those whom they served.
lope for World Mission Sunday? faithful of their countries. PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH EACH YEAR DO CATHOLICS THROUGHOUT THE
At the meeting, the national direc- FOR THE MISSIONS? WORLD CELEBRATE WORLD MISSION
First, after you place your enve- tors are presented with a list of Catholics in the United States SUNDAY?
lope in the collection basket, your the projects and programs donate about $50 million
pastor sends your offering — and in the missions that need every year to the Propa- Absolutely. In fact, at the height
those of all his parishioners — to support from the Soci- gation of the Faith to of the genocide in the African
your diocesan office of the Society ety for the Propaga- For more support the evange- nation of Rwanda, one small par-
for the Propagation of the Faith, tion of the Faith. lizing work of the ish offered $81 on World Mission
one of four Pontifical Mission Soci- Once the alloca- information about church. Sunday.
eties. Then, your pastor jots down tions are decided, World Mission Sunday, HOW CAN I HELP SUPPORT VOCATIONS
your name and address, and sends funds are distrib- contact Sara Garcia I JUST DONATED TO THE MISSIONS?
the information along to the dioc- uted directly to the at (210) 300-7487 or MONEY TO THE SOCI-
esan mission office as well so that missions from each sara.garcia@archsa. ETY FOR THE PROPA- You can offer your prayers for
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to MISSION magazine, published HOW ELSE CAN I HELP Apostle. The Pontifical Society of
four times annually. FAQs org. THE MISSIONS? St. Peter Apostle supports some
The life of St. 80,000 seminarians (major/minor)
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Societies’ national office located in A gift of $25 is one month’s sup- they may fulfill their baptismal ing for the priesthood through the
New York City. The director also port for a mission catechist; $75 responsibility to share the Good Society of St. Peter Apostle with
sends the national director that list provides for the work of Religious News of Jesus without ever “going a donation of $700 for a year of
of names for MISSION magazine, Sisters. An offering of $100 is a to the missions.” studies.
too. month’s help for a village mission. St. Thérèse dedicated her life
Always, your prayers are your to the missions by offering her A gift of $300 will help the forma-
Each spring, the Pontifical Mis- most treasured gift to the Missions. prayers and her personal sacrifices tion of men and women novices
sion Societies’ national directors preparing for a life of service as
travel to Rome, Italy, to meet with Religious Brothers and Sisters.
other national directors from

Your World Mission applying community-based fered one or more of these makes the walk to Marum- train a catechist for the new
Sunday gift may be education approaches to traumatizing experiences. pampa once a month. Sister Divine Mercy Parish to en-
used to ... raise the quality of educa- Father Eugene is asking Ana runs the Fundación sure the church’s survival.
tion of girls, women, and the Catholic Community to Salud Integral Sangre de Mongolian law requires the
EDUCATE WOMEN IN PAKISTAN families. Her innovative help him build a Counseling Cristo and she and the foun- church to employ at least
Educating girls and model integrates career and Development Centre for dation have started a school one Mongolian. Priests are
counseling and technical the Women and Youth at St. garden with the children considered foreign workers
women worldwide, and training into the education Pius. Give $25 to help build and built a small chapel and must pay a monthly
in Pakistan, is as good as the young women receive. a safe place for children to center for workshops and tax. This new position will
investments get. Not only So far, Madiha has enrolled heal and recover. pastoral care. Sister Ann is help Divine Mercy Church
does it benefit individual 126 girls in local high SUPPORT A CLINIC IN BOLIVIA raising money to improve navigate these state require-
girls and women, it has schools, and the extended the small medical clinic she ments and form the mem-
wide ranging positive education programs she Marumpampa is a small built in 2014. Give $ 25 to bers in the Catholic faith.
effects for the global com- conducts. Madiha is raising rural community located in support her work with the Give $50 to support the
munity. Educating girls and money to continue work- the province of Muñuecas people of Marumpampa to Mongolian Church at this
women improves the health ing with the families and near La Paz in Bolivia. It make the town more self- exciting time.
of children. Educating girls in larger communities to takes at least nine hours to sufficient. HOUSE SYRIAN REFUGEES
and women improves criti- encourage parents to enroll travel there by car because START A NEW CHURCH IN
cal analysis and resistance their daughters in school. of the difficult roads. The MONGOLIA The world is facing a un-
to propaganda from groups Just $10 helps pay for school trip can take 12 hours by precedented refugee crisis.
like the Taliban. Educating supplies for these brave bus. Most of their 78 vil- The Church in Mongo- In Syria alone, 4 million
girls and women improves young women. Do this. It lagers spend an average of lia is young and growing. people have fled their homes
the economic development just makes sense. two hours walking to and Although the country is since 2011. Refugees face
of their communities. COUNSEL THE TRAUMATIZED IN from their fields to work. not yet a diocese, Mongolia dangerous, often deadly,
(Every 1 percent increase in MALAWI Children in the small towns has its first Bishop and its journeys in search of safe
women’s education gener- surrounding Marumpampa first priest was ordained haven. Camps NGO provide
ates a .3 percent increase in Father Eugene Ngoma also walk great distances to in 2016. Father Mbumba is are overcrowded and often
national economic growth!) is the pastor of St. Pius attend school and receive one of the few missionar- lack basic necessities like
That said, the women’s Church in Chiputula, Ma- medical attention. Doctors ies building up the Church water, shelter, and food. The
literacy rate in the norther lawi, where forms of child and nurses visit Marump- there. He has started a Pontifical Mission Societies
provinces of Pakistan is labor, sexual exploitation, ampa only when there are new parish in the city of in Turkey are raising funds
only 3 percent. Here is the and violence are unfortu- regional health campaigns. Erdenet. He hopes to build a to support parishes that
good news: Miss Madiha is nately common. Nine per- Sister Ann Fearday, ASC, spiritual home for the local are housing refugees. $5000
cent of children under the has been a missionary in community. He is raising provides one family a place
age of 14 years old have suf- Bolivia for 40 years. Now he money to help hire and to live for a year.

OCTOBER 13, 2017 • TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15

URBAN PARIS HES 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

ST. MATTHEW • The asked Bishop Stephen if reception followed at the
church Refugee Sup- he would give all present St. Matthew School cafete-
port Ministry was very a blessing, which Bishop ria. During the reception,
blessed by having the Stephen did. Father Arechiga met with
opportunity to host a A dinner in honor of Bishop Stephen, priests,
visit from Sept. 5-10 by Bishop Stephen was then and members of the Bur-
Bishop Stephen Tje held at the residence of mese Refugee community.
Phe, head of the Diocese Mike and Rey Mader on Following the reception,
of Myanmar (Burma). Sept. 7 and was and at- there were a series of vid-
He was accompanied tended by Refugee Ministry eos that were presented and
by Father Patrick and volunteers and members of discussed by the visiting
Father Augustine, both the Burmese Refugee com- priests as well as the St.
Burmese priests as well. munity. This event allowed Matthew Burmese com-
During the bishop’s everyone the opportunity to munity. The event came to a
visit, he opted to stay share with Bishop Stephen close after Bishop Stephen
Photo provided with one of the Burmese in a more informal setting.   addressed the Burmese

Middle school students from St. Thomas More School and Knights families, which allowed Lastly, Bishop Stephen community and spoke on,
of Columbus members loaded hurricane donation items for Catholic him to spend significant and the two accompany- “The Importance of the
Charities’ relief efforts. amounts of time shar- ing priests presided at a Holy Spirit in our Lives.”  
ing with members of the Mass — conducted in the This was the very first
ST. THOMAS MORE • Hur- In early October our par- Burmese Community Burmese language — on time a bishop from Myan-
ricane Harvey did its ish offered a “Grief and in San Antonio. Bishop Sept. 9 at St. Matthew’s for mar (Burma) has visited St.
worst, but the human spirit the Holidays” workshop Stephen met with both members of the Burmese Matthew’s Church and the
overcomes. The parish and sponsored by Porter Loring Archbishop Gustavo community in San Anto- Burmese community in San
school joined in a human Family Services designed García-Siller, MSpS, nio, with 200 in attendance. Antonio.  
chain of compassion and to help those experiencing and Auxiliary Bishop After the Mass, a lunch and SUBMITTED BY BILL CANCEL
assistance, in just four days loss of loved ones discover Michael Boulette, as
collecting donated supplies,
water and other items for
Catholic Charities’ relief

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ST. JOHN BERCHMANS • On present bikers who request- Photos provided “It was my privilege
Sept. 23 Father Fidèle O. ed a blessing and God’s to be able to meet
Dikete, pastor at Saint protection in their jour- and to ask Our the bikers and not
John Berchmans Church, neys. It was my privilege to Lord to protect only bless them
hosted bikers and motor- be able to meet the bikers and watch over
cycle enthusiasts to receive and not only bless them them as they but also their motor-
a special blessing. The but also their motorcycles drive.” cycles.”
person responsible for this
creative idea was SJB pa- SUBMITTED BY Father Fidèle O. Dikete
rishioner Clara G. Perez, ALMA RUBIO
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initiative to spearhead the Festivals
preparative actions for the Dinner plates are $8 and will be
event. SJB parishioners Lebanese Food Lebanese Pastries served from 11 a.m. until sold out!
Jose Luis Perez and Luis Live Lebanese Band Lebanese Dance Troupe
Albert Ruiz also assisted Lebanese Coffee shop Maronite Church Tours Desserts available
in preparing for the event. Lebanese Bazaar Kids Games & Activities
Bingo at 2 p.m.
Flyers were distributed Friday Oct. 27 6 pm tO 11pm
informing of the event and Saturday Oct. 28 1pm tO 11pm Plant & Treasure Sale
on this morning the Gospel Sunday Oct. 29 12pm tO 6pm St. Gerard Catholic Church Cafeteria
Riders was one organiza-
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Deacon Louis Bernal
a member of the Riders
approximately four years.
“We also help Elf Louise
every year and the Ministry
of the Third Cross. As bik-
ers, we enjoy freedom and
it is also wise and economi-
cal as travel.”

David Garcia, an associ-
ate member of the Riders,
stated, “I follow as an es-
cort to the riders whenever
they travel such as a recent
trip to San Juan. It is a very
satisfying experience to
attend the candlelight ser-
vices and the send offs.”

Father Fidèle added,
“We were very blessed as a
parish community to have

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FAITH 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

Demonic “It’s not the exorcists that What is the devil’s
possession have the power...but the favorite sin?An
on the rise exorcist responds
in U.S. power and authority
of the Church that comes Is an exorcist afraid?
BY PATTI ARMSTRONG What is the devil’s favor-
NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER from Jesus Christ” ite sin? These and other
questions were tackled
There is an alarming Father Vincent Lampert in an interview with the
increase in demonic activ- Dominican priest, Father
ity being reported by those Archdiocese of Indianapolis Juan José Gallego, an
who work in exorcism exorcist from the Arch-
ministry, said the exorcist and might have marks such Diocese of Scranton, Penn., Photo provided diocese of Barcelona in
for the Archdiocese of In- as bruises, bites or scratch- for more than 40 years. Catalonia, Spain.
dianapolis. Although steps es. Demonic obsession He often gives talks at the influence, Bishop Paprocki
are being taken to increase involves mental attacks, institute on exorcism and explained. “It’s just a mat- Almost a decade after
the number of exorcists, such as persistent thoughts deliverance. ter of praying to God to Father Gallego was ap-
demand is still outpacing of evil racing through one’s overcome evil influences.” pointed as exorcist, he
supply. mind. “As the acceptance of sin was interviewed by the
has increased, so, too, has “The reason a major Spanish daily El Mundo.
Father Vincent Lampert “In possessions,” Father demonic activity,” Msgr. Es- exorcism needs a bishop’s The priest said that in
has been an exorcist for Lampert said, “I have seen seff said. “The bishops saw permission is that the his experience, pride is
the Archdiocese of India- eyes rolled back in the the need for more trained priest talks directly to the the sin the devil likes the
napolis since 2005 and is the head, throwing out obsceni- exorcists because so many devil and commands him most.
pastor at St. Malachy’s in ties, bodily contortions, foul cases were being referred in the name of Jesus Christ
Indianapolis. He trained at odors, temperatures drop from all over the country to leave that person,” he “Have you ever been
the North American Col- in the room, and I’ve wit- to the dioceses that had said. “For the priest to be afraid?” the interviewer
lege in Rome and assisted nessed someone levitating.” exorcists.” able to do that, he needs the asked.
with more than 40 exor- authority of the Church
cisms with longtime Italian When he was appointed as The Pope Leo XIII Insti- behind him.” “In the beginning I
exorcist Father Carmine an exorcist by his bishop in tute graduated the first had a lot of fear,” Father
De Filippi. Although the 2005, there were only 12 oth- class of 55 exorcists, priests Father Lampert said that Gallego replied. “All I
identities of most exorcists ers. He said there are now and deacons from its two- a priest, and even laypeo- had to do was look over
are hidden, Father Lampert about 50 other exorcists year program in 2015. The ple, can pray minor exor- my shoulder and I saw
often gives talks to warn that he knows of personally training involves 10-day cism prayers because they demons… the other day
against evil and turn people in the United States. sessions given at Munde- address God. “The lay faith- I was doing an exorcism,
toward the power of God. BISHOPS RESPOND lein Seminary in the Arch- ful should not give com- ‘I command you! I order
diocese of Chicago, twice a mands to demons,” he said. you!’…and the Evil One,
In an interview with the The Catholic bishops are year for two years. “Demons recognize the with a loud voice fires
National Catholic Register, aware of increased reports authority of bishops and back at me: ‘Galleeeego,
he said that he sees an in- of demonic activity because “I’m hopeful bishop are the Church. If you claim you’re over-doooing it.’
creasing number of people a priest can only perform becoming more aware of authority on your own, it That shook me.”
involved in Satanic rituals an exorcism with episcopal their role as the ‘chief can get you into trouble,”
and opening themselves up permission. According to exorcist’ for the diocese,” he warned the laity. Nevertheless, he knows
to evil. Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Msgr. Esseff said. “There that the devil is not more
the Diocese of Springfield, is also still some resistance “It’s not the exorcists that powerful than God. The
“The problem isn’t that Ill., “Canon law requires a of the reality of Satan,” in have the power,” Father exorcist recalled that
the devil has upped his bishop to give permission the Church, among priests Lampert said, “but the “when they appointed
game, but more people are before a priest can do a ma- and bishops, he added, “as power and authority of the me, a relative told me,
willing to play it,” Father jor exorcism, but bishops if there is just evil and not Church that comes from ‘Whoa, Juan José, I’m re-
Lampert said. He pointed don’t receive any formal the devil.” Jesus Christ. Catholics un- ally afraid, because in the
to rampant pornography, training in exorcism.” derstand that individuals movie ‘The Exorcist,’ one
illegal drugs use and the “The only one that can don’t have that power.” person died and the other
occult. “Where there is To help support bishops, overcome Satan is Jesus,” threw himself through
demonic activity, there is in 2010, while he was the Msgr. Esseff said. “He over- Everyone interviewed for a window. I said to her,
always an entry point,” he chairman of the Committee comes the kingdom of evil this article stated that the ‘Don’t forget that the
said. on Canonical Affairs and with light. And every priest ordinary work of the devil devil is (just a) creature
Church Governance for the represents Jesus. The devil is temptation, so it is sin of God.’” When people
Last October, Father U.S. Conference of Catholic does not see the priest — he that gives him a foothold are possessed, he added,
Lampert met in Rome with Bishops, Bishop Paprocki sees Jesus.” in people’s lives. They all “they lose consciousness,
the International Associa- organized a two-day con- MINOR EXORCISMS encouraged people to have they speak strange lan-
tion of Exorcists, a group ference on all aspects of strong prayer lives and to guages, they have inor-
of 400 Catholic leaders and exorcism. Bishop Paprocki, who go to confession and receive dinate strength, they feel
priests. It is a support group has also given lectures at the Eucharist frequently. really bad, you see very
that meets every other year. As a direct response to the the Pope Leo XIII Institute, well-mannered people
According to him, group need for trained exorcists said he likes to emphasize Father Lampert cautions vomiting and blasphem-
members agree that there in the United States, the the difference between people not to give too much ing.”
is a great need for more Milwaukee-based Pope Leo major and minor exor- attention to the devil, as
exorcists. XII Institute was founded in cisms. “A minor exorcism well. “The focus should be “There was a boy whom
2012 to support “the spiri- occurs very frequently in on God and Jesus Christ,” the demon would set his
Actual demonic posses- tual formation of priests to the Church, every time we he said. “When I remind shirt on fire at night and
sions are rare, however, bring the light of Christ to do a baptism,” he told the myself that God is in things like that. He told
Father Lampert explained. dispel evil.” Register. “It is a matter of charge, it puts everything me what the demons
“I’ve only seen three posses- rejecting Satan and all his in perspective, and the were proposing him to
sions in the last three years, Msgr. John Esseff, presi- works.” worry and fear dissipates.” do: If you make a pact
but there is also infestation, dent of the institute’s board with us, you’ll never have
vexation and obsession.” of directors, was one of A priest does not need a He added, “If people to go through any more
the founding members. bishop’s permission to do would build up their faith of what you’re going
He explained that demon- He has been a priest for 63 minor exorcisms in situa- lives, the devil will be de- through now.”
ic infestation happens in years and an exorcist in the tions where there is an evil feated.”
places where things might “When people are going
move and there are loud ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED in the through a crisis they ...
noises. With vexation, a per- National Catholic Register. can feel hopeless. People
son is physically attacked feel like they’ve got the
devil inside,” he said.
THIS ARTICLE WAS originally
published on CNA Aug. 25, 2015.
 

FA ITH OCTOBER 13, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 19

Pope Francis tells priests to have exorcists on call

Devil make you do it? ‘Cautioning on what had been traditionally tunic, he sprinkles himself with every Satanic power
Pope Francis says call an the common assumed to be devil posses- and the possessed person of the enemy, every specter
Exorcist sion. with holy water and recites from hell, and all your fell
confusion between a list of prayers including companions…”
BY BARBIE LATZA NADEAU mental illness and Vatican exorcist Father the Litany of the Saints and
THE DAILY BEAST Cipriano de Meo argues others before reciting the The rite can be repeated
true demon that it is fairly easy for a final devil-be-gone prayer as often as is necessary and
ROME • Sometimes it’s possession, seasoned exorcist to spot that starts with, “I cast you the Church advises supple-
hard to know just where he said priests the difference. He says that out, unclean spirit, along mental prayer to keep the
the Catholic Church stands a skilled exorcist will notice devil away for good.
when it comes to the devil. should first that during a prayer ses-
Obviously the Church is consult psychiatric sion with the potentially The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Antonio respects
against evil and sin, but possessed, the “adversary” life through its mission to support, educate, and advocate for those
it has been decades since specialists, but or devil that is present will touched by mental illness. NAMI SA classes will better help you to
a pope has been as candid not to rule out let the exorcist know he’s respect and understand individuals with mental illness and how to
about Satan himself as exorcism as a form there. support their loved ones.
Pope Francis is. of treatment.’
“A possessed person has If you have a loved one with a diagnosis and want to learn more…
Rather than referring to account all the existential, various general attitudes
the actual devil, Pope Bene- ecclesial, natural, and su- towards an exorcist, who is We have a class is for you.
dict XVI often used theol- pernatural circumstances,” seen by the Adversary as an
ogy in his teachings on evil. Francis said. “When the enemy ready to fight him,” If you have a diagnosis and to work towards recovery…
Before that, John Paul II confessor becomes aware he told Catholic news ser-
even sidelined the Vatican’s of the presence of genuine vice ACI. “There’s no lack We have a class for you.
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Advocate, which was tasked that may be in large part sions, threatening words or
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would-be saints headed for be confirmed by means of but especially blasphemies
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Not so with Pope Francis, must not hesitate to refer The Catholic Church A 12 week education program designed to foster learning, healing,
who seems to be giving the the issue to those who, in teaching makes the distinc- and empowerment among families and friends of persons with
devil his due. the diocese, are charged tion. “Exorcism is directed mental illness. Upcoming Classes:
with this delicate and at the expulsion of demons October 5, 2017
Earlier this year, in an ad- necessary ministry, namely, or to the liberation from de- October 21, 2017
dress to a group of priests exorcists.” monic possession through
at a Vatican workshop the spiritual authority
meant to bolster the skillset The use of exorcism in which Jesus entrusted to
of a good confessor, Francis what is perceived as de- his Church,” according
told them they “should not mon possession has long to the Catholic Catechism
hesitate” to call on a Vati- been criticized by the teaching on the topic. “Ill-
can-trained exorcist should mental health community, ness, especially psychologi-
they need one. which cautions that ignor- cal illness, is a very differ-
ing mental illness can be ent matter; treating this
Cautioning on the com- detrimental to the patient. is the concern of medical
mon confusion between The Vatican upgraded its science. Therefore, before
mental illness and true rules on exorcism in 1999, an exorcism is performed,
demon possession, he said making it mandatory to it is important to ascertain
priests should first consult consult mental health care that one is dealing with the
psychiatric specialists, but experts when dealing with presence of the Evil One,
not to rule out exorcism as a person exhibiting signs of and not an illness.”
a form of treatment.
Still, the exorcism rite is
Speaking from notes pub- hardly like it is depicted in
lished on the Vatican web- pop culture. The Catholic
site, Francis cautioned that Church Book of Rites says
“discernment” is key to that the exorcist must first
understanding whether the go to Confession to clear
person on the other side of his own soul, thereby not
the confessional wall is pos- offering any competition
sessed or psychotic. “They in the way of an unclean
could also have spiritual soul for the devil during
disturbances, whose nature the ritual. Then, wearing a
should be submitted to care- purple stole over a simple
ful discernment, taking into

|From the Catechism of the Catholic Church

“When the Church asks publicly and authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ that a A 6 week education program specifically designed for parents and
person or object be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his other primary caregivers of children and adolescents living with
dominion, it is called exorcism. Jesus performed exorcisms and from him the Church has emotional or behavioral disorders. Upcoming Classes:
received the power and office of exorcizing.178 In a simple form, exorcism is performed October 5, 2017
at the celebration of Baptism. The solemn exorcism, called “a major October 7, 2017
exorcism,” can be performed only by a priest and with the permission
of the bishop. The priest must proceed with prudence, strictly A 10 week peer education program to help adults with mental illness
observing the rules established by the Church. Exorcism is directed understand their condition and work with others to reach recovery.
at the expulsion of demons or to the liberation from demonic Topics include mindfulness, relapse prevention, and problem solving
possession through the spiritual authority which Jesus entrusted to skills. Upcoming Classes:
his Church. Illness, especially psychological illness, is a very different October 10, 2017
matter; treating this is the concern of medical science. Therefore, October 21, 2017
before an exorcism is performed, it is important to ascertain that
one is dealing with the presence of the Evil One, and not an
illness.” (179)

— Excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

CONTINUED FR OM 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Early pledges almost one-third of goal, seek momentum

CAMPAÑA DE CAPITAL: Primeros compromisos casi un tercio de la meta, buscan impulso

FROM PAGE 1 “...we need to “... necesitamos esta- y Maryanne Guido,
Clarence y Tina Kahlig,
“As the people of establish a blecer un legado Richard y Jessie Kard-
the archdiocese did ys, el Diácono Roger y
decades ago when legacy that will que haga una dife- Esther Macias, Chris
they undertook y Verónica Martínez,
the first and only make a difference rencia en la vida de Don y Carol Meyer, Sam
capital campaign in y Karen Mitts, Gral.
our history, we need in the lives that quienes vienen detrás Josue y Patty Robles,
to establish a legacy follow.” de nosotros.” Marcelo y Patty Sán-
that will make a chez, Bruce y Cindy
difference in the Vaio, Steve y Sharon
lives that follow,” Vanderbur, George y
said Archbishop Deborah Williamson, y
Gustavo as he inau- Archbishop Gustavo Arzobispo Gustavo Craig y Tammy Zgabay.
gurated the capital García-Siller García-Siller
Los presidentes hon-
campaign. “It is an orarios son: Frank y
exciting time, and I know we will The honorary chairs are: Catherine Burzik, Carmen Drury,
be blessed by an outpouring of Frank and Catherine Burzik, FROM PAGE 1 el Padre David García, Frank y

generosity.” Carmen Drury, Father David “Como lo hiciera el pueblo de Cecilia Herrera, Bob Kelso, Bob
The official public launch of Garcia, Frank and Cecilia Herre- la Arquidiócesis hace décadas, y Linda Kiolbassa, Bill y Margie
the campaign was announced at ra, Bob Kelso, Bob and Linda Ki- cuando emprendieron la prim- Klesse, Rosemary Kowalski, el
a press conference at San Fernan- olbassa, Bill and Margie Klesse, era y única campaña de capital Diácono Bob y Ruth Kusenberger,
do Cathedral on Oct. 3. The event Rosemary Kowalski, Deacon en nuestra historia, necesitamos Ana María Lecea, Roy Terracina, y
began with a morning prayer Bob and Ruth Kusenberger, Ana establecer un legado que haga una Vivian Vance.
service in the cathedral sanctu- Maria Lecea, Roy Terracina, and diferencia en la vida de quienes Dieciocho sacerdotes también es-
ary, followed by comments from Vivian Vance. vienen detrás de nosotros”, dijo tán colaborando en Comité Clerical
Archbishop Gustavo and other Eighteen priests are also serv- el Arzobispo Gustavo al inaugu- de la Campaña para este esfuerzo.
leaders of this effort, including ing on the campaign Clergy rar la campaña de capital. “Es un La campaña de capital comenzó
priests and laity. Committee for this effort. momento emocionante y sé que a principios de septiembre en 13
Entitled On the Way — ¡Án- The capital campaign began in seremos bendecidos por un derra- parroquias de la Arquidiócesis.
dale!, the campaign commenced early September in 13 parishes mamiento de generosidad". Estas 13 parroquias integraron
in February and has garnered across the archdiocese. These El lanzamiento oficial de la cam- juntas la Ola Piloto de la campaña
over $18 million in generous 13 parishes together made up paña fue anunciado en una con- y prepararon el camino para que
contributions already, focusing the Pilot Wave of the campaign ferencia de prensa en la Catedral las otras 150 parroquias de la
on eight main goals: To Strength- and were leading the way for de San Fernando el martes 3 de Arquidiócesis siguieran en tres
en Our Parishes (35 percent), the other 150 parishes of the octubre. El evento comenzará con olas subsiguientes. Cada ola de
Strengthen Campus Ministry (14 archdiocese to follow in three un servicio de oración matutina la campaña tendrá seis meses de
percent), Fund Catholic Charities subsequent waves. Each wave of en el recinto sacro de la catedral, duración con los primeros meses
Outreach Projects (14 percent), the campaign is six months in seguido de comentarios del Arzo- utilizados para la preparación.
Establish New Parishes (12 per- duration with the first several bispo Gustavo y otros líderes de “Esta campaña es otro momento
cent), Renovate Catholic Schools months used for preparation. este esfuerzo, incluyendo tanto histórico que nos llama a entregar-
(12 percent) Modernize Assump- “This campaign is another his- sacerdotes como laicos. nos nosotros mismos como lo han
tion Seminary (5 percent), Sup- torical moment calling us to give Con el título On the Way - ¡Án- hecho otros antes durante casi 300
port Lay Ministry Formation (4 of ourselves as others have done dale!, la campaña comenzó en años”, dijo el padre David García,
percent), and Build a Pilgrimage before us for almost 300 years,” febrero y ya ha recaudado más de párroco de Misión Concepción y
Center at Mission Concepción (4 said Father David Garcia, pastor 18 millones de dólares gracias a presidente honorario de On the
percent). of Mission Concepción and an generosas contribuciones, enfocán- Way - ¡Ándale!
“We are encouraged by the honorary chair of On the Way — dose en ocho metas principales: El párroco de la parroquia de
extraordinary kindness of our ¡Ándale! Fortalecer Nuestras Parroquias St. Brigid, el padre Stuart Juleen,
early and lead donors. They have The pastor of St. Brigid Par- (35%), Fortalecer la Pastoral Uni- señaló que “servimos a los demás
accepted the archbishop’s invita- ish, Father Stuart Juleen, noted versitaria (14%), dotar de fondos con nuestros dones” y “nuestras
tion to support this campaign that “we serve others with our a Proyectos de Atención de Cari- bendiciones son sólo nuestras por
with their gift of time and trea- gifts” and that “our blessings are dades Católicas (14 %), Establecer gracia de Dios”.
sure serve as an example for all only ours through the grace of Nuevas Parroquias (12%), Renovar El Padre Tony Vilano, párroco
of us to give generously,” said God.” Escuelas Católicas (12%) Moderni- de San Francisco de Asís, invitó
Julie Seguin, director of Develop- Father Tony Vilano, pastor of zar el Seminario de la Asunción a su parroquia piloto a “liderar
ment. St. Francis of Assisi, invited his (5%), Apoyar la Formación del con entusiasmo”. Dijo: “El Papa
Archbishop Gustavo has invit- pilot parish to “lead with enthu- Ministerio Laical (4%) y Construc- Francisco nos anima diariamente
ed several prominent community siasm.” He said, “Pope Francis ción de un Centro de Peregrinación a ayudarnos unos a otros, todos
members to serve as leaders in encourages us daily to help each en Misión Concepción (4%). necesitamos el uno del otro. ¡Án-
the On the Way — ¡Ándale! cam- other — we all need each other. “Estamos entusiasmados por dale!”
paign. The general chairs are: ¡Ándale!” la extraordinaria amabilidad de La Arquidiócesis de San Antonio
Michael and Lee Barry, Gonzalo The Archdiocese of San Anto- nuestros primeros donantes. Han actualmente sirve a 2.6 millones
and Ana Bautista, Michael and nio currently serves 2.6 million aceptado la invitación del Arzo- de personas en 19 condados en el
Esther Belz, Larry Benson, Jr., people in 19 counties across bispo para apoyar esta campaña centro sur de Texas, y el número
Bryan and Mary Jo Grundhoefer, South Central Texas, and the dando de su tiempo y tesoro. Sirven de católicos en la región está
Thomas and Maryanne Guido, number of Catholics in the de ejemplo para que todos nosotros creciendo sustancialmente. La
Clarence and Tina Kahlig, Rich- region is growing substantially. demos generosamente”, dijo Julie Arquidiócesis ha retenido al Grupo
ard and Jessie Kardys, Deacon The archdiocese has retained Seguin, Directora de Desarrollo. Steier para ayudar con la campaña
Roger and Esther Macias, Chris The Steier Group to assist with El Arzobispo Gustavo ha invitado de capital, y ha estado trabajando
and Veronica Martinez, Don and the capital campaign, and has a varios miembros prominentes de estrechamente con esta orga-
Carol Meyer, Sam and Karen been working closely with the la comunidad a servir como líderes nización durante el año pasado.
Mitts, Gen. Josue and Patty Ro- organization for the past year. en la Campaña On the Way - ¡Án- Para más información sobre esta
bles, Marcelo and Patty Sanchez, More information on this cam- dale! Los presidentes generales campaña, visite el sitio web de la
Bruce and Cindy Vaio, Steve and paign can be found on the arch- son Michael y Lee Barry, Gonzalo Arquidiócesis en www.archsa.org,
Sharon Vanderbur, George and diocesan website at www.archsa. y Ana Bautista, Michael y Esther envíe un correo electrónico a devel-
Deborah Williamson, and Craig org, e-mail developmentoffice@ Belz, Larry Benson, Jr., Bryan y [email protected] o llame
and Tammy Zgabay. archsa.org, or call (210) 734-1907. Mary Jo Grundhoefer, Thomas al (210) 734-1907.

CONTIN UED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

Quick facts concerning Archdiocese Datos básicos de la campaña de capital de
of San Antonio capital campaign la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio

• Approximately $21 million lish a bilingual institute to offer • Aproximadamente para ayudar a más de un dos en la campaña de
from the On the Way — ¡Ándale! formation and certification at $21 millones de la cam- millón de turistas, así capital proveerán para
campaign will be returned to Mexican American Catholic paña On the Way -- ¡Án- como a grupos parro- la compra de 10 acres de
the 138 parishes 34 mission par- College or off-site collaboration dale! se devolverán a quiales y escolares que primer nivel en Texas
ishes for the pastors and parish with other colleges and univer- las 138 parroquias y 34 visitan el recientemente A&M San Antonio, cerca
leaders to determine how best sities and formation programs, parroquias de misión designado Patrimonio de la entrada principal
to use these resources for its such as St. Peter Upon the para que los párrocos de la Humanidad de las del plantel, para que un
own approved specific needs. Water: A Center for Spiritual y líderes parroquiales misiones españolas con centro católico/iglesia
• The archdiocese will need to Direction and Formation. determinen el mejor 300 años de antigüedad. esté rodeado por futuros
establish eight new parish com- • Funds raised in the capital uso posible para esos • El centro estudiantil dormitorios en las insta-
munities in the next 10 years campaign will provide for the recursos de acuerdo a de 50 años de antigüe- laciones del centro de es-
to welcome the nearly 250,000 purchase of 10 prime acres at sus propias necesidades dad en el Seminario tudios. Por otro lado, en
additional Catholics who are Texas A&M San Antonio near específicas aprobadas. de la Asunción se con- UTSA se construirá un
moving into the area. the main campus entrance for • La Arquidiócesis vertirá en un centro de edificio de varios pisos
• $1.2 million will be used to a Catholic center/church to be tendrá que establecer educación, formación para albergar una nueva
establish a Catholic Charities surrounded by future campus ocho nuevas co- y desarrollo de última iglesia, oficinas, estacio-
presence in Del Rio, offering a housing. Additionally, at munidades par- generación para cerca namiento y espacio para
variety of services to a vastly UTSA a multi-story build- roquiales en los de 100 seminaristas, y reuniones en el terreno
underserved community, which ing will be constructed to próximos 10 años un renovado St. John disponible en el St. An-
is a priority for the agency. house a new church sanc- para acoger a los Hall también recibirá a thony Student Center.
• A pilgrimage center will be tuary, offices, parking, casi 250,000 grupos externos que uti- • Se invertirán fondos
built a Mission Concepción to and meeting space on católicos lizarán sus instalaciones de On the Way -- ¡Ándale!
assist the more than one mil- available land at the adicionales para promoción vocacio- en el futuro de las es-
lion tourists — as well as parish St. Anthony Student que se están nal, discernimiento, re- cuelas católicas a través
groups and school children Center. mudando a uniones y conferencias. de subvenciones de im-
— who visit the recently desig- • On the Way — ¡Án- la zona. • El Instituto Margil pacto importantes para
nated World Heritage site of the dale! funds will be • $1.2 mil- de Formación para el mejoras sustanciales de
300-year-old Spanish missions. used to serve as an lones serán Ministerio establecerá capital y proyectos de
• The 50-year-old student investment in the fu- utiliza- un instituto bilingüe construcción. Un comité
center at Assumption Seminary ture of Catholic school through dos para establecer la para ofrecer formación y nombrado por el Arzo-
will be upgraded into a state- providing major impact grants presencia de Caridades certificación en el Mexi- bispo revisará las nece-
of-the art pastoral education, for substantial capital improve- Católicas en Del Rio, can American Catholic sidades de expansión de
formation and development ments and building projects. con el fin de ofrecer una College con la colabo- las escuelas, teniendo en
center for close to 100 seminari- A committee appointed by variedad de servicios ración de otros colegios cuenta criterios como el
ans, and renovations to St. John the archbishop will review a una comunidad muy y universidades con potencial de crecimiento
Hall will also welcome outside school expansion needs, keep- desatendida, lo cual es programas de formación, de la escuela, los incre-
groups using the facility for vo- ing in mind criteria such as una prioridad para la tales como San Pedro so- mentos recientes en la
cation promotion, discernment, school growth potential, recent institución. bre las Aguas: Un Centro matrícula, el plan de
meetings and conferences. increases in enrollment, the • Se construirá un para la Dirección Espiri- negocios de la escuela y
• The Margil Institute for For- school’s business plan, and the centro de peregrinación tual y la Formación. la posibilidad para dupli-
mation in Ministry will estab- possibility for matching grants. en Misión de Concepción • Los fondos recauda- car donativos.

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Neumoterapia

Una oración por la quietud POR HNA. MERCEDES CASAS,
FSPS
Deteneos y sabed que yo FATHER RON • Calma en mí mi falso PARA TODAY’S CATHOLIC
soy Dios. La escritura nos ROLHEISER, temor de ti, mi propen-
asegura que, si estamos OMI sión a una piedad mal En todo tiempo no pode-
en sosiego, lograremos dirigida, mi necesidad de mos olvidar el poder
conocer a Dios; pero llegar | tratarte como a un dig- sanador de Dios que
a la quietud… es más fácil natario distante y temido es el Espíritu Santo.
decirlo que hacerlo. te. Que las inquietudes de más bien que como a un Decimos: “sana lo que está egoísta, rebeliones.
cada día sean suficientes en amigo cercano. Dame la enfermo”. Lo pedimos con Nuestro cuerpo, para que
Como Blaise Pascal sí mismas. Dame la gracia gracia de relacionarme frecuencia cuando oramos
aseguró una vez: “Todas de saber que tú has pronun- contigo de una manera el Veni Sancte. cure nuestras enfermeda-
las miserias de la persona ciado mi nombre con amor, intensa, como un confia- des “corporales” porque
humana vienen de que que mi nombre está escrito do amigo con el que pue- El Padre nos ha enviado a Él puede curar nuestros
nadie puede permanecer en en el cielo, que soy libre de do bromear, competir y su Espíritu Santo para con- “achaques y somatizacio-
sosiego durante una hora”. vivir sin ansiedad. relacionarme con humor solar, iluminar, fortalecer, nes”.
Lograr la tranquilidad e intimidad. aconsejar, enseñar, recor-
parece que está más allá de • Calma mi implacable dar, salvar, sanar, es decir, Para exponernos a su
nosotros mismos, y esto nos necesidad de estar ocupado • Calma mis implaca- para librarnos de todo mal. terapia curativa tenemos su
deja con un cierto dilema: todo el tiempo, de ocupar- bles pensamientos, los Su venida a nuestra his- Palabra, los Sacramentos,
necesitamos quietud para me de mí mismo, de estar rencores que alimento de toria y a nuestro corazón la Oración.
encontrar a Dios, pero ne- siempre planeando para mi pasado, de las traicio- tiene en cuenta todas las
cesitamos la ayuda de Dios mañana, de llenar todo nes que he sufrido, de la dimensiones de nuestra Nuestro mundo necesita
para encontrar la quietud. minuto con alguna activi- negatividad y abusos a vida, dejando nada sin ser también de este Sanador,
Con esto en mente, ofrezco dad, de buscar alboroto más los que he estado sujeto. tocado por su amor y por su necesita de grandes dosis
una oración por la quietud. bien que silencio. Alivia la Acalla en mí la culpa gracia. de Espíritu Santo, necesita
desconocida ira que siento que cargo de mis propias someterse a una seria “neu-
Dios de la quietud y el por no llevar a cabo mucho traiciones. Calma en mí San Ireneo decía que el moterapia”. No hay mejor
sosiego… de lo que he deseado en mi todo lo que está herido, Espíritu Santo es el dueño forma de dar a conocer los
vida, el fracaso que siento no resuelto, amargo e in- del mesón a quien Jesús, el beneficios de esta mara-
• Calma la agitación de ante todo lo que he dejado capaz de perdonar. Dame Buen Samaritano, le confía villosa terapia que some-
mi juventud: aquieta esa sin experimentar ni acabar. la tranquilidad que viene nuestra humanidad herida tiéndonos primero cada
hambre que me haría estar Calma en mí la amargura del perdón. para que nos cuide, nos uno de nosotros a ella, que
por doquiera, esa hambre que viene del fracaso. Líbra- cure. Es el “médico exper- exponiéndonos día a día a
de estar conectado a todos, me de los celos que vienen • Calma en mí mis du- to”, dice San Buenaventura. la luz sanadora del Espíritu
que quiere ver y gustar todo sin ser llamados cuando das, mis ansiedades sobre Santo. Nuestros hermanos,
lo que hay, que me priva de acepto de mala gana los tu existencia, sobre tu in- Es por eso que necesita- al vernos, nos preguntarán:
la paz la noche del viernes. límites de mi vida. Dame la terés y sobre tu fidelidad. mos una buena “terapia” ¿Cómo le haces para estar
Calma esos grandiosos sue- gracia de aceptar lo que la Acalla en mí la compul- de Espíritu Santo, es decir, bien? ¿Qué tratamiento si-
ños que me quieren hacer circunstancia y el fracaso sión a dejar una marca, a un tratamiento de Espíritu gues? Y nosotros les respon-
sobresalir, ser especial. me han dejado. plantar un árbol, a tener Santo. Así como existe la deremos “Estoy acudiendo
Dame la gracia de vivir más un hijo, a escribir un li- “helioterapia” que consiste a un excelente médico que
gozosamente dentro de mi • Calma en mí el temor bro, a crear alguna forma en exponerse al sol, por me- me da neumoterapia ¡te lo
propia piel. de mi propia sombra, el de inmortalidad para mí dio de la “neumoterapia” recomiendo!”. ¡Qué hermo-
temor que siento ante las mismo. Dame la gracia (Pneuma en griego signi- sa oportunidad para hablar
• Calma la fiebre que poderosas y oscuras fuerzas de confiar, aun en la oscu- fica Espíritu) nos expone- del Espíritu Santo y dar
respiro de toda la energía que inconscientemente me ridad y duda, en que me mos a la luz del Espíritu, testimonio de Él! Quien se
que me envuelve, que hace amenazan. Dame el coraje darás la inmortalidad. a su acción sanadora, a su somete a la terapia del Espí-
sentir pequeña mi vida. de afrontar mi oscuridad “unción espiritual”, que ritu Santo se convierte al
Déjame saber que mi propia como también mi lumino- Calma mi corazón para es ese bálsamo que calma mismo tiempo en “neuma-
vida es bastante, que no ne- sidad. Dame la gracia de no que pueda saber que nuestros dolores, cura las tóforo”, es decir, quien lleva
cesito hacer una afirmación tener miedo ante mi propia tú eres Dios, para que heridas, suaviza nuestras al Espíritu Santo, quien lo
de mí mismo, aun cuando complejidad. pueda saber que tú creas durezas. muestra o lo manifiesta.
todo el mundo señale esto y sustentas cada aliento
de mí desde un millón de • Calma en mí el congénito mío, que en cada segundo La luz del Espíritu Santo María vivió siempre
pantallas electrónicas. miedo de que no soy ama- llamas a la existencia es invisible, no se ve como expuesta a la acción del
Dame la gracia de apoyar- do, de que no soy digno de al universo entero -yo la del sol, pero es poderosa Espíritu Santo, por eso es
me en la paz en mi propia ser amado, de que el amor mismo no menos que porque es el Consolador. la “llena de gracia” y por
vida. tiene que ser ganado, de todos los demás soy tu Nos conviene siempre, de tanto la “neumatófora por
que necesito ser más digno. amado- que quieres que manera intensiva, hacer excelencia. Que ella nos
• Calma mi sexualidad, Acalla en mí la persistente nuestras vidas florezcan, cita con ese “médico ex- alcance la gracia de no po-
ordena mis deseos de pro- sospecha de que nunca se que deseas nuestra felici- perto”. La cita se da en la ner resistencia a la acción
miscuidad, mis concupis- me tiene en cuenta, de que dad, que nada cae fuera oración, y ahí podemos de este gran médico. Que
cencias, mi dolor polimorfo, soy raro, un extraño, de de tu amor y cuidado, y exponerle: nos dejemos someter a una
mi implacable necesidad que las cosas son injustas y que todo y todos están “neumoterapia” intensiva y
de más intimidad. Acalla de que no soy respetado ni seguros en tus amorosas Nuestra mente para vivamos dando testimonio
y ordena mis deseos terre- reconocido por quien soy. y cuidadosas manos, que nos cure de nuestras de la acción sanadora del
nos sin quitarlos. Dame la Dame la gracia de saber que en este mundo y en el “enfermedades mentales”, Espíritu en nuestro cora-
gracia de ver a otros sin un soy un hijo amado de un futuro. es decir, nuestras incre- zón.
egoísta color sexual. Dios cuyo amor no necesita Padre Ron Rolheiser, omi, es dulidades, faltas de fe,
ser ganado. president de Oblate School of orgullo, juicios, prejuicios,
• Calma mi ansiedad, mis Theology en San Antonio. pensamientos negativos
angustias, mis inquietudes, hacia nosotros y hacia los
y líbrame de estar siempre demás. Le entregamos de
fuera del momento presen- manera especial nuestra
inteligencia para que sirva
a la verdad y esté expuesta
siempre a su palabra en la
que encontramos su luz.

Nuestra voluntad y cora-
zón para que cure nuestras
“enfermedades cardíacas”,
es decir, nuestras frialda-
des, insensibilidad, dureza
de corazón, poca acogida,
dificultades en la relación
con los demás, amor propio

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Archbishop’s welcoming Arzobispo Gustavo
remarks to V Encuentro bienvenida a V Encuentro

My sisters and brothers in the today to make a commitment as Hermanos y hermanas en el Veronica Markland | Today’s Catholic
Lord Jesus, welcome to our a community of faith to be mis- Señor Jesús, ¡bienvenidos a
Archdiocesan celebration sionary disciples of the risen Lord nuestra celebración Arqui- leyes y políticas públicas basadas
of V Encuentro! We are here Jesus, to serve our youth, and to diocesana del V Encuentro! en emociones, medias verdades
because our heavenly Father calls promote vocations to the priest- Estamos aquí porque nuestro y mentiras descaradas. Lamen-
us together. Jesus, our brother, hood and religious life. Padre celestial nos reúne. Jesús, tablemente hoy en día hay poco
accompanies us. The Holy Spirit nuestro hermano, nos acompaña. respeto por cada vida humana
guides and inspires us. Whatever We live in a time of constant, rap- El Espíritu Santo nos guía y nos creada a imagen y semejanza de
plans we may personally have id change and face enormous chal- inspira. Hayan sido cuales fueran Dios.
made to be here today, God has lenges. In the last month alone we los planes que hayamos hecho
truly brought us together. We have seen the devastating results personalmente para estar aquí ¡El mundo necesita sanar!
gather in deep gratitude to God of five powerful hurricanes—- hoy, verdaderamente ha sido Dios ¡Nuestra nación necesita reconci-
and steadfast hope for the future of Harvey, Irma, Katia, Maria, and quien nos ha reunido. Nos reuni- liación! Nosotros mismos nece-
the Church here in South Texas. José — and two major earthquakes mos profundamente agradecidos sitamos tanto el perdón como la
in Mexico. As a result, hundreds con Dios y con esperanza firme sabiduría y el valor para ayudar
We come from all parts of the of thousands of people are trying para el futuro de la Iglesia aquí a los necesitados, y enfrentarnos
archdiocese — cities, towns, sub- to rebuild their lives and homes. en el sur de Texas. a las fuerzas del mal. ¡Debemos
urbs, rural areas. We come from Millions more are displaced by proclamar con valentía la palabra
different family and community war, violence, and extreme poverty. Venimos de todas partes de la de Dios, con palabras, pero espe-
backgrounds. We speak diverse There are some who exploit this Arquidiócesis: ciudades, pue- cialmente con obras; ¡con accio-
languages. Even those who speak human suffering by human traf- blos, suburbios, áreas rurales. nes! ¡Necesitamos luchar por la
Spanish may do so in a Mexican or ficking -- or divisive and inflam- Venimos de diferentes familias y justicia y la paz!
a Salvadoran or a Tex-Mex idiom. matory rhetoric, advocating public comunidades. Hablamos diversos
We are white, and we are persons laws and policies based on emo- idiomas. Incluso los que hablan El Beato Stanley Rother, un
of color. We may have divergent tions, half-truths, and outright lies. español pueden hacerlo de modo sacerdote de la Arquidiócesis
political leanings, pet ideas, pet Regrettably, there is little respect mexicano, salvadoreño o tex-mex. de Oklahoma City que estudió
peeves. in many places today for every Tenemos distinto origen racial y durante un tiempo en nuestro
human life created in God’s image étnico. Puede ser que tengamos propio Seminario de la Asun-
We also have much in common. and likeness. tendencias políticas divergentes, ción, fue beatificado el sábado
We are all sinners! Each of us ideas fijas, aversiones. pasado. Es un mártir, asesinado
needs healing, reconciliation, The world needs healing! Our en Guatemala porque defendió la
forgiveness. All of us are called to nation needs reconciliation! We También tenemos mucho en justicia. Sabemos que no era un
ongoing conversion, transforma- ourselves need both forgiveness común. ¡Todos somos pecadores! hombre extraordinario. Más bien
tion of our personal and commu- and the wisdom and courage to Cada uno de nosotros necesita era un hombre común, alguien
nitarian lives to bring them into help the needy and to stand up ser sanado, reconciliado, perdo- como nosotros, con una valentía y
closer accord with God’s plan for against the forces of evil. We need nado. Todos estamos llamados un compromiso extraordinarios,
us revealed in God’s word. We are to boldly proclaim the word of God a la conversión continua, a la dados por Dios para ser un dis-
united in faith, hope, and love. — in word and, especially, in deed transformación de nuestras vidas cípulo misionero hasta el punto
— in action! We need to strive for personales y comunitarias para de dar su vida por la verdad del
So, we gather in diversity but justice and peace! acercarlas al plan que Dios tiene Evangelio. Que sea un modelo
also in unity. We do not seek uni- para nosotros, revelado en su para nosotros hoy.
formity but communion. We come Blessed Stanley Rother, a priest Palabra. Estamos unidos en la fe,
to dialogue with one another, not of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma la esperanza y el amor. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe,
to argue. We are here to listen to City, who studied for a time at our la Morenita, está con nosotros
the word of God, reflect upon it, own Assumption Seminary, was Nos reunimos en la diversidad, hoy como ha prometido estar
discuss it, and seek ways to imple- beatified last Saturday. He is a pero también en la unidad. No siempre. En un momento único
ment it in our lives. martyr, murdered in Guatemala buscamos la uniformidad sino en la historia de este continen-
Above all, we because he stood up for justice. We la comunión. Venimos a dialo- te americano, Dios intervino a
are here are told that he was not an ex- gar unos con otros, no a debatir. través de la Virgen María para
traordinary man. Rather, he was Estamos aquí para escuchar la abrir las posibilidades de la
an ordinary man — someone like Palabra de Dios, reflexionar sobre eventual unidad de todos los
us — with an extraordinary God- ella, comentarla y buscar formas pueblos. Nuestra Señora nos dice
given courage and commitment to de implementarla en nuestras que no temamos la oscuridad, la
be a missionary disciple even to vidas. Ante todo estamos aquí violencia, el odio que es parte de
the point of giving up his life for hoy para comprometernos como nuestro mundo. Ella es la protec-
the truth of the gospel. Let him be comunidad de fe para ser discí- tora y liberadora de los pobres,
a model for us today. pulos misioneros del Señor Jesús los oprimidos, los descuidados,
resucitado, para servir a nuestra los detenidos y deportados. Que
Our Lady of Guadalupe, la Mo- juventud, y para promover voca- María nos muestre el camino
renita, is with us today as she has ciones al sacerdocio y a la vida hacia el verdadero testimonio
promised to be with us always. At religiosa. cristiano, el auténtico discipula-
a unique moment in the history do misionero.
of this American continent God Vivimos en un tiempo de cam-
intervened through the Virgin bio constante y rápido, y enfren-
tamos enormes desafíos. Sólo en
Mary to open up the possibili- el último mes hemos visto los
ties for the eventual unity of all devastadores resultados de cinco
poderosos huracanes: Harvey,
peoples. Our Lady tells us Irma, Katia, María y José, y dos
not to fear the darkness, grandes terremotos en México.
the violence, the hatred Como resultado, cientos de miles
that is so much a part de personas están tratando de re-
of our world. She is the construir sus vidas y sus hogares.
protector and liberator Millones son desplazados por la
of the poor, the down- guerra, la violencia y la pobreza
trodden, the neglected, extrema. Hay quienes explotan
the detained and de- este sufrimiento humano por me-
ported. May Our Lady dio de la trata de seres humanos,
show us the way to true o mediante una retórica divisiva
Christian witness, e inflamatoria, abogando por
authentic missionary
discipleship.

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Capuchins host ‘get to know the Capuchins’ dinner

When Father John Cous-
ins, OFM Cap, spoke to a
group of guests recently
he talked about the letters
after a Franciscan’s name,
“You may see OFM, OFM
Conv., or OFM Cap,” he
said, “but the thing to re-
Photo provided

Ten priests from the Misioneros de la Natividad de María com- member is we all follow St.
munity renewed their vows recently in Del Rio. Francis of Assisi.”
Father Cousins, who is the
MNM priests renew superior of the Formation
vows in Del Rio liturgy Community of Capuchin Father Jim Fischler, CICM | For Today’s Catholic
students that moved to San
Antonio two years ago, was Father Jim Kraus and Father John Cousins welcome attendees to
speaking to a group who Capuchin dinner at Our Lady of the Angels Parish.
attended a dinner hosted
by all the Capuchins in the
BY ELIZABETH ARREDONDO AND pastor, Nuestra Señora de archdiocese. The gathering of Theology. The forma- each community member
DR. MARIAN CASILLAS Fátima, Ciudad Acuña, was held at Our Lady of An- tion house is located near offered.
FOR TODAY’S CATHOLIC Coahuila, Mexico gels Parish, where Father Assumption Seminary, but Father Jim Fischler,
— Mauricio Guerrero, Bill Kraus, OFM Cap, is the the Capuchins are looking CICM, vicar for Clergy for
Ten priests from the reli- MNM: vicar, St. Gabriel, newly installed pastor. The forward to building a more the archdiocese, said the
gious community Misioner- San Antonio Capuchin community ac- permanent home in the presence of the OFM Cap
os de la Natividad de María — Valentin Ascari, cepted responsibility for the years ahead. Those who priests and students is very
(MNM) (Missionaries of MNM: vicar, Saint Rose parish on July 1. were present for the get much appreciated in the
the Nativity of Mary) came of Lima, Pecos The Capuchin students acquainted event, which archdiocese. “We look for-
from the surrounding area — José de la Cruz, transferred from Denver, included Mass and din- ward to the contributions
to Our Lady of Guadalupe MNM: pastor, Saint Rose where the Provincial Head- ner, were pleased with the they will make in the pasto-
Church in Del Rio Sept. 4 to of Lima, Pecos quarters is located, and student-prepared meal and ral care offered throughout
make the annual renewal — Alfredo Lugo, MNM: now study at Oblate School the brief introductions the archdiocese,” he added.
of their priestly vows in an- canonist, Piedras Negras,
ticipation of the feast of the Coahuila, Mexico
Nativity of Mary, celebrated — Joaquin Rojas,
on Sept. 8. MNM: pastor, St. Gabriel
The parish community and local superior of
of Our Lady of Guadalupe the Missionaries of the
Church was invited to cel- Nativity of Mary in San
ebrate Mass and witness as Antonio
these priests renewed their — Carlos Velázquez,
consecration to Our Lord MNM: vicar, Our Lady of
Jesus Christ through the Guadalupe, Del Rio
intercession of The Blessed — Jaime Rentería,
Virgin Mary under the title MNM: pastor, Saint
of “María Niña” or “Divina Agnes
Infantita” as she is affec- — Wilibaldo Valdez,
tionately known. MNM: pastor, San Mar-
Father Alfredo Lugo, tin, Ciudad Acuña, Coa-
MNM, celebrated Mass and huila, Mexico Carol Baass Sowa | Today’s Catholic

gave the homily. He was a — Gabriel Terrones, Members of St. John’s Seminary Class of 1967 celebrate their 50th anniversary

professor at the Mission- MNM: vicar, San Martin, Sixteen members of the class of 1967 at St. John’s tour of missions San José and Concepción, led by
aries of the Nativity of Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Seminary gathered for their 50th anniversary class member Father David Garcia, director of the
Mary Seminary in León, Mexico reunion during the first week of October. Their Old Spanish Missions, with Mass at the latter and
Guanajuato, Mexico and all Not pictured is Martin class has the distinction of having met every five update on future plans for St. John’s. In addition
the priests present at the Alonso Bustos, MNM: years since their high school graduation, with the to Father Garcia, class members who went on to
ceremony had him as their pastor of Our Lady of turn-out for the current reunion being the largest be ordained as priests included Msgr. John Peters,
teacher. Guadalupe in Del Rio. since their first. This year’s reunion included a Msgr. John Bell and Father Robert Crisp.
The Missionaries of the
Nativity of Mary have
priests in the many loca-
tions in the United States.
In Texas, they minister in
Del Rio, San Antonio, El
Paso, Dallas, and Pecos. UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS
MNM priests who made
their renewal of vows:
— Armando Vargas: dioc- New Directions Workshop GRATIS—Escobedo Conferencia 2017:
October 14, 2107; 9am—4pm; Tymen Hall Inmigrantes y Justicia Social: Una respuesta teológica
esan vicar general, Piedras 24 de octubre, 2017; de 7 a 9pm; Whitley Theological Center
Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
— Eladio Villa, MNM:

FREE—Louis G. Vance Lecture 2017: Biblia, Espiritualidad y Dirección Espiritual:
Doing Ecclesiology in the World Church Atendiendo a la palabra de Dios en nuestra oración
October 17, 2017; 7pm – 9pm; Whitley Theological Center Los lunes, 6 a27 de noviembre, 2017; de 7 a 9pm; WTC

Místicos en Tradición Cristiana Consent-on-the-go for Everyday Life:
Los miércoles, 18 de octubre a 8 de noviembre, 2017; Welcoming Prayer Practice Workshop
November 11, 2017; 10am – 3:30pm; Tymen Hall
de 7 a 9pm; Tymen Hall

Register online at www.ost.edu or Oblate School of Theology Inscribirse en línea: www.ost.edu o
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|Official Schedules Respect Life Mass, San Fernando Henry B. Gonzalez Convention UIW RSO professor recipient of American Academy
Cathedral, San Antonio. 8 a.m. Center, San Antonio. 3:30 p.m. of Optometry Foundation inaugural grant
White Mass for Physicians, St.
Sat, Oct. 14 Luke Parish, San Antonio. 6 p.m. Tue, Oct. 24 SAN ANTONIO • The Univer- “Meibomian Gland Dysfunc-
General Meeting Catholic Charities Mass, San sity of the Incarnate Word tion Management to Relieve
of the Religious Mon, Oct. 16 Fernando Cathedral, San Rosenberg School of Op- Contact Lens Discomfort”
and Consecrated Presbyteral Council, Pastoral Antonio. 5:30 p.m. tometry (UIWRSO) has an- was chosen out of twelve
Members of the Center. 10 a.m. nounced that competitive proposals and
Archdiocese of Wed, Oct. 25 Srihari Na- will provide clinically useful
San Antonio, Wed, Oct. 18 Senior Staff Meeting, Pastoral rayanan, OD, data for the management of
Archbishop St. Anthony Senior Staff Meeting, Pastoral Center. 10 a.m. PhD, FAAO, is contact lens discomfort as-
Gustavo de Padua, San Center. 10 a.m. the recipient sociated with MGD.
Antonio. 10 Thu, Oct. 26 of the Ameri-
García-Siller Fri, Oct. 20 Presenter at Theology on Tap, The goal of the study is to
MACC Board Meeting, MACC, Blue Star Brewery, San Antonio. investigate if improving the
a.m. San Antonio. 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. can Academy health of the eyelid margin
Mass - Celebration of Our Lady of Optometry in patients with Meibomian
of Fatima, Oblate Grotto, San Oct. 21-22 Fri, Oct. 27 Foundation gland dysfunction will
Antonio. 2 p.m. Equestrian Order of the Holy CTSA Mass, Pastoral Center. 9:45 Narayanan (AAOF) inau- increase comfort during
Sepulchre Lieutenancy, a.m. contact lens wear in these
Diaconate Retreat, Holy Trinity Oklahoma City, OK. 45th Anniversary Mass of Priestly gural 2017 Korb - Exford Dry patients.
Parish, San Antonio. 4:30 p.m. Ordination of Rev. Msgr. Patrick Eye Career Development
Sun, Oct. 15 Sun, Oct. 22 Ragsdale, Shrine of St. Padre Grant. His proposal titled
Invocation International City Pio, San Antonio. 7 p.m.
County Managers Association,

Oct. 13-14 Oct. 16-18 Sat, Oct. 21 Loved One in Jail or Prison?
Formation Days, USCCB Meeting, Boston. World Mission Sunday Mass, St.
St. Peter Upon the Leonard, San Antonio. 5:30 p.m. Let Us Help You
Water, Kerrville. Thur, Oct. 19
Sat, Oct. 14 45th MACC Anniversary, Oct. 22-27 Criminal Justice Ministry
Assumption Mexican American Catholic Priest Retreat, Amarillo. Archdiocesan Office
Seminary Rite College (210) 734-1980
Bishop of Candidacy, Spiritual Direction Supervision, Sat, Oct. 28
Michael Assumption Pastoral Center. 2 p.m. Mass of Installation for Lectors www.archsa.org/criminal-justice
Boulette Seminary Our and Acolytes for Permanent
Fri , Oct. 20 Diaconate, St. Padre Pio of What is a Catholic Community
Lady’s Chapel, San Antonio. Formation Program — Fourth Pietrelcina Shrine, San Antonio. Foundation Endowment Fund?
10:30 a.m. Theologians, Assumption 10 a.m.
Deacon Retreat, Holy Trinity, San Seminary, St. John’s Hall. 10 a.m. 75th Anniversary Gala of St. Mary
Antonio. 1 p.m. Annual Gala, Holy Trinity, San Magdalene, La Cantera Resort,
Antonio. 6 p.m. San Antonio. 6:30 p.m.

|From the Archbishop

Statement from Archbishop Declaración del Arzobispo Gustavo “The Gift that Keeps on Giving”
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|Movie Discussion — Halloween Edition

An Exorcist talks about ‘Annabelle: Creation’ and the power of evil

EDITOR’S NOTE: As Halloween New Line Cinema they exhibited symptoms ‘Father Robert habits and had chosen a
approaches, families may be drawn of demon possession and ...agreed that simple costume.
to scary movies; here are some A DECIDEDLY “CATHOLIC” required an exorcism. “Annabelle:
things to keep in mind about what HORROR FILM Creation” was Disposal of the possessed
you see on the screen. The writers of the film, largely faithful object — In “Annabelle:
BY KATHY SCHIFFER I had the opportunity to Father Robert noted, had to the Catholic Creation,” two priests come
NCREGISTER meet and talk with Father done their homework — Church’s teachings to the home to bless the doll
Robert at a recent media they understood that the with regard to Annabelle and to sprinkle it
What children read, what preview of New Line Cin- demon could only enter the possession and with holy water before it is
they see on the screen, can ema’s latest horror produc- home of dollmaker Samuel exorcism.’ sealed away in a Scripture-
inspire them toward greater tion, “Annabelle: Creation,” Mullins and his wife Esther lined closet. Good as far
faithfulness. Conversely, which opened in August. if it was invited. In “Anna- nie Sigman, listens to the as it goes, Father Robert
Father Robert warns, it can Directed by David F. Sand- belle: Creation,” Esther and confession of one of her thought, but he was ada-
lead them into the sordid berg (director of the short Samuel Mullins are mourn- young charges. Granted, mant that an exorcist would
world of the occult, even film “Lights Out”), “An- ing the loss of their beloved there were differences from never leave the possessed
opening them to demonic nabelle: Creation” is actu- daughter Bee. Miranda a regular confession: The object there intact, to be
possession. ally a prequel to the highly Otto, who portrays the Sister and the young girl sat found by someone.
successful 2014 release of mother Esther in the film, back-to-back, not in a con-
Father Robert is not “Annabelle” — which is explained, fessional. But the concept The scarecrow scene, and
exaggerating. A priest for itself a prequel to the 2013 of confession was renewed the Tasmanian devil — A
more than 10 years and an cult favorite “The Conjur- Like most parents, they when Sister Charlotte said, scene in which a scarecrow
experienced exorcist, he ing” and the more recent are devastated. But unlike “Well, for your penance....” was possessed by the evil
knows firsthand the unin- “Conjuring 2” (2016). Father most, they decided that Father Robert considered spirit and moved from its
tended consequences when Robert had seen them all, they would do anything to it highly unlikely that a original position seemed
children or adults open the and he agreed that “Anna- have her back...absolutely Sister would put herself in unlikely, according to Fa-
door to demonic activity. belle: Creation” was largely anything at all. Basically, the position of appearing ther Robert. Similarly, he
faithful to the Catholic they prayed, calling out to perform a sacramental was unconvinced when the
One former Satanist Church’s teachings with to any kind of power that function that requires a demon began to grow and
whom Father Robert knew, regard to possession and would allow them to see her priest. assumed a physical likeness
a man who has turned away exorcism. or feel her presence in any of what he called a “Tasma-
from his past life and em- BY INVITATION ONLY: SATAN way. But by doing so, they • Sister Charlotte wore nian devil.”
braced the Catholic faith, ONLY GOES WHERE HE IS evoked certain spirits that a contemporary religious
had begun his descent into INVITED are not the kind you would habit. — Based upon the Only by invitation! — In
Satanism at the age of nine welcome into your home. clothing styles, classic auto- one scene, a child becomes
or 10, when he began play- Father Robert explained mobiles, and the Victorian possessed when she finds
ing a game called “Bloody that the devil will only go Twelve years after the farmhouse, it would seem herself in the presence of a
Mary.” From that simple where he is invited. He tragic accident, the griev- that “Annabelle: Creation” demon that manifests itself
beginning, he gradually be- talked of two cases he knew ing parents seek comfort is set in the early 20th cen- as a little girl. Father Rob-
came involved with others of personally in which two by opening their home to tury. However, Sister Char- ert rejected the idea that an
who were Satanists. young women, not realizing Sister Charlotte and several lotte wears what appears evil spirit could inhabit the
RESPECTING CONFIDENTIALITY the gravity of their request, girls from an orphanage a contemporary religious body of a child who hap-
had invited “any spiritual that has been closed. When habit — with a knee-length pened to be in its presence
An important part of being” to help them. The one of the girls peers into skirt and a simple head- — since, as he explained
Father Robert’s ministry is consequence was that the closet and sees the pos- piece which exposed her earlier, an evil spirit will
training other priests at the sessed doll, Annabelle, the hair. When I asked director only enter a person if he is
Vatican’s official Exorcism doll sets her sights on the David Sandberg about that invited.
Institute in America. From girls and unleashes a storm during our interview, both
across the country and of terror. seemed surprised, explain- “Annabelle: Creation”
around the world, Catholic A FEW INACCURACIES ing that they had looked at opened in August. Despite
priests come to the Institute photos of nuns in different the inconsistencies which
to learn the secrets of this Father Robert and I Father Robert noticed, the
ancient rite, so that they agreed that “Annabelle: film is respectful of faith.
too can exorcize demons Creation” was, for the most The film builds tension, and
and evil spirits. The nature part, faithful to the Catholic there are repeated “frights”;
of the work that Father understanding of exorcism. and it depends on spiritual
Robert and the Institute are There were, however, a few and psychological effects
involved in is so hazard- scenes which caused us rather than blood. It’s likely
ous that he has requested both to raise an eyebrow: to enjoy wide distribution
that the National Catholic among fans of the horror
Register not publish his full • A Sister heard confes- genre. Rated “R,” it seems
name or reveal his location. sion? — Most particularly, unsuitable for small chil-
there was a scene in which dren; but others can attend,
Sister Charlotte, played confident that their faith
by the talented Stepha- will not be challenged.

|Five Signs of Possession

Father Robert listed five signs signal demonic possession. preventing them from holding ence of the Blessed Sacrament.
which may indicate that a 2. Languages. A possessed her down during the exorcism 5. Levitation. Father Robert had
person is suffering spiritual ritual.
attack: person may be able to speak in an personal knowledge of a case in
unfamiliar language which he or 4. Extreme aversion to the sa- Louisiana, in which a person was
1. Hidden knowledge. If a per- she would not normally know. cred. A person who is possessed seated in a chair and, powered by
son has knowledge which he or may be unable to look at a cru- the evil spirit, was able to levitate
she should not have, such as pri- 3. Superhuman strength. cifix, or to touch a rosary which with the chair and proceed down
vate information which is known Father Robert reported one case has been blessed. Father Robert the hall.
by only a few people, that may in which a young girl who was knew of one woman who couldn’t
5’4” tall and weighed perhaps be in the presence of a cross of THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY
110 pounds was able to throw a St. Benedict, or to be in the pres- published in the National Catholic Register.
number of big guys of off her,

IN THE ARCHDIO CESE 28 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 13, 2017

The Missions: past, present, future

Mission San Antonio
de Valero — ruins
and restorations

BY CAROL BAASS SOWA Valero was secularized, the Had the original plans for Mission San Antonio Carol Baass Sowa | Today’s Catholic
TODAY’S CATHOLIC sacristy was still serving as de Valero’s church been completed, it would have
THIS IS THE SECOND in a multi- the church, the façade was had two towers and a three-level, carved facade
part series. unchanged since 1772 and with statuary niches surrounding the front door.
temporary wooden roofs
SAN ANTONIO • At the time were leaking badly. with Mexico brought new ‘At Mission Valero, and the Alamo chapel to the
of Mission San Antonio activity to the unfinished they added build- custody of the DRT. Sadly,
de Valero’s secularization At secularization, Vale- mission church, as General ings and, inadver- the two women came to a
in 1793, what was to have ro’s mission lands were Martin Perfecto de Cos, tently, a new name parting of the ways over
been its third and perma- divided among its native commander of the Mexican — the Alamo.’ the Long Barracks, with
nent church still stood inhabitants and they were forces in Texas, prepared Driscoll believing it was not
unfinished. Master mason allowed to remain living to fortify San Antonio and 1877, following its move the original building of 1836
Antonio Tello had uncer- in the 12 still inhabitable the Alamo in 1835. Ribs to Fort Sam Houston, the and should be torn down,
emoniously fled town with compound buildings. In of the unfinished church army relinquished the Ala- while De Zavala held it to be
a murder charge over his 1802, a Spanish light bri- roof were pulled down and mo property to the Diocese not only genuine, but more
head only a few years after gade, the Second Flying mixed with convento rubble of San Antonio, which sold significant in the Battle of
commencing work on it in Company of San Carlos de to construct an incline for the Alamo chapel, as it was the Alamo than the chapel.
the early 1740s, leaving ad- Parras del Alamo, took up hauling cannons to the called, to the state of Texas Their disagreement ex-
ditional unfinished jobs at residence in the convento, top of the roofless church. in 1883. panded into a court battle.
missions Concepción and living there intermittently After San Antonio was While Driscoll went on to
San Francisco de la Espada. until 1836. (They spent two reclaimed by the Texians, The convento had been lead the DRT, De Zavala was
Valero’s church walls were years posted at the Brazos, the ramp was likely the one sold earlier to private own- later found to be correct
left about four feet high. charged with stopping used by the Alamo defend- ers for a store and ware- in most of her historical
the illegal immigration ers in 1836. house, later becoming Hugo contentions.
The undaunted friars of Anglo-Americans into & Schmeltzer’s massive
apparently attempted to Texas.) At Mission Valero, Following the Texians’ mercantile establishment, Over the years, adjacent
continue the work without they added buildings and, victory at the Battle of whose building incased land was acquired, a park
the requisite master mason, inadvertently, a new name San Jacinto a month later, the convento/Long Bar- and buildings added and
raising the walls possibly as — the Alamo. the Mexican troops in San racks. More changes and the Alamo’s present con-
high as 25 feet and working Antonio destroyed defenses demolition to structures in crete, barrel-vaulted roof
on a bell tower and flat roof The brigade’s presence at the Alamo, leaving it the mission compound oc- installed. Preservation work
— until the building col- prompted the setting up of in ruins before departing. curred as the town grew. was also carried out. In 2015,
lapsed. A string of master San Antonio’s first hospital Repairs were not initiated the state formally assumed
masons and artisans were in the convento, necessi- until 1846, when the Alamo Through the efforts of control of the Alamo and it
hired over the decades that tating major repairs. The became a U.S. Army Quar- Adina De Zavala, Clara was placed under the Texas
followed. By 1759, most of majority of flat cement termaster Depot, leased Driscoll and the Daughters General Land Office, with
the facade’s carved stone- roofs were replaced, most from the Catholic Church. of the Republic of Texas new preservation and inter-
work was in place. Around walls patched, plastered Army repairs included (DRT), to which they be- pretation being planned.
1763, ceilings of the ground and white-washed, many the church’s first roof and longed, the state purchased
floor bell tower rooms and floors and a couple of walls addition of the now iconic Hugo & Schmeltzer’s in The mission church that
the sacristy were finished, rebuilt, and rotten beams curved parapet. 1905, turning over both it never saw the glory of com-
the latter allowing church and roof drains replaced. pletion, instead, achieved
services to move into the During the Civil War, the honor as an international
sacristy. However, the When the Mexican Revo- former mission served as shrine to liberty and, in
church remained roofless. lution kept the “Alamo a Confederate Army depot, 2015, a World Heritage Site.
brigade” away from San reverting to the United NEXT: Mission Concepción
Work came to a final Antonio for nearly a de- States at the war’s end. In
halt in 1772, when Valero cade, the mission buildings
was transferred from the again deteriorated, with
Querétaran Franciscans walls and roofs collapsing
to those from Zacatecas, and citizens demanding the
whose priority was their right to purchase mission
mission church underway properties. The government
at Mission San José. When finally consented to this in
the late 1820s.

The onset of hostilities

Primary sources for this article were “San Antonio Missions: Nomination for Inscription on the World Heritage List,” Paul T. Ringenbach, lead author; and “Of Various
Magnificence,” James E. “Jake” Ivey, National Park Service, excerpts now available on www.nps.gov/saan/learn/historyculture/ovm.htm.

|Historic Cannon

The restored bronze cannon at the Alamo (formerly roofless mission church, manned by Gregorio Esparza,
Mission San Antonio de Valero), displayed in a room the only Alamo defender allowed a proper burial due
at the base of what was to have been one of to his brother’s service in General Santa Anna’s forc-
the church bell towers, is believed to be one es. Known as the McRae Cannon, it was returned to
of the Texian cannons disabled and buried by
the Mexican troops following the Battle of the Alamo in a dedication ceremony
the Alamo. From accounts of that battle and in 2015, on permanent loan
the cannon’s type, it could have been the one from the San Jacinto
positioned atop the ramp of rubble within the Battleground
Conservancy.

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