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John Paul II – who is he for you?BY ARCHBISHOP DENIS J. HART

It Is wIth great joy that I welcome the announcement that Venerable Pope john Paul II will be beatified on 1 May this year. as the recognition of his ‘heroic virtue’ just over a year ago testified, Pope john Paul II was a true man of god. he had an immense impact on the entire life of the Church and in some way touched the lives of every individual Catholic.

who is Pope john Paul II for you? I say ‘is’ rather than ‘was’, because he is more than just a memory. Now that he will soon be raised to the altars, we can be certain that he continues to care for the People of god, no longer as pope but as an intercessor in heaven. he is not simply a figure of past history, but very much alive in Christ and active in the Communion of saints.

Because he is a man of our own very recent times, we will all look towards Pope john Paul II in different ways. who is Pope john Paul II for you? and what ongoing significance will his intercession have for you in your life?

I will start with myself. I knew of Cardinal Karol wojtyła when he came to Melbourne for the eucharistic Congress in 1973. although I did not know then that this eminent Polish visitor would one day be pope, many years later it would be he who would appoint me as a bishop. yet his first visit to Melbourne brings out something about Pope john Paul II that we all know: he was a man of the eucharist. he fostered a great love for the eucharist in the Church, and led by example in spending much time in adoration before the Blessed sacrament. he died in the year of the eucharist, which he had proclaimed, and the last of his 14 encyclicals would be dedicated to teaching on this great sacrament. as I celebrate the sacred Liturgy, I am always conscious that I am “surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses” (heb 12:1), and I shall feel especially the presence of Pope john Paul II as a ‘man of the eucharist’.

Many of us will remember when Cardinal wojtyła was elected Pope. he was so young, vibrant and athletic. Immediately he channelled his energy into his apostolic mission of declaring the gospel to all the world. as the first non-Italian pope for more than 450 years, he seemed to belong to all nations, and he undertook journeys to 129 different countries. he was like st Paul – an evangelist who sought to be all things to all people. In the task of evangelisation and mission, he will always be an inspiration to go the extra mile and to seek out ever new opportunities to “put out into the deep”.

of course, there are those in the world who will remember him as a man who fought for peace and justice. he trained for the priesthood in secret during the Nazi occupation of Poland, and then lived out his priesthood under Communism. on the one hand, these experiences led especially to his having a particular concern for jewish-Christian relationships. on the other hand his part in the fall of soviet Communism is acknowledged even by secular historians. he showed us that a commitment to the Catholic faith also meant a commitment to human dignity

and freedom, and he will continue to be for us an example and model of this struggle today.

For many of you who are younger, Pope john Paul II was ‘your pope’. In 1985 he marked the United Nations year of youth by calling young people to join him in prayer in rome on Palm sunday. During the rest of his pontificate, he met with young people for world youth Day in argentina, spain, Poland, the United states, the Philippines, France and Canada, directly touching the lives of millions of young Catholics. as he grew older, he came to occupy a new role in the lives of these youth. as one young person said to me: “he is my grandfather.” Like a grandfather, Pope john Paul II was a reliable and tender mentor who continues to be an example and inspiration for the ‘john Paul II generation’ who grew up with him.

then there are those who never met Pope john Paul II but who knew him – and continue to know him – through his many writings. the late holy Father was a gifted philosopher and teacher who made an extraordinary contribution to the Magisterium of the Church.

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REGULAR FEATURES2 Hartbeat3 Archbishop’s engagements8 Spirit is moving29 Perspective30 World News31 What the Pope said31 Vatican II

32 Feast day: Sr Josephine Bakhita33 Film Review33 Book Review34 gospel Reflections35 What’s On35 Regular Mass times in city churches35 Parish Mass times

KaIrOS: In his Gospel, St Luke stresses the notion of Kairos, a Greek word which emphasises that we live in the moment of God’s time, ‘the favoured time,’ ‘the time of salvation.’

4 a pope for all peoplePope John Paul II will be beatified on 1 May 2011. Fr gerard O’Collins SJ reflects on the life and papacy of ‘the people’s pope’.

20 reaching the hearts of childrenThe Catechesis of the good Shepherd religious education program is helping children “to fall in love with god”.

10 Goodbye bishop Joe GrechBishop of Sandhurst and former Melbourne auxiliary bishop, Bishop Joseph grech, died on 28 december 2010. More than 4000 mourners attended his funeral in January.

6 Mary Glowrey – the cause beginsThe preliminary phase of the cause for canonisation of Mary glowery, an Australian who followed god’s will to do medical missionary work in India in the early 20th century, has begun in Bangalore, India.

12 any room at the inn?Centacare is calling on Melbourne parishes to house and support asylum seekers, following a change in Federal government policy on detention centres.

Sunday 6 February, 11am: Celebrate Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral; 2pm: Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for Sudanese Community at St Patrick’s Cathedral; 5.30pm: Installation of Father Pat Moroney omi as parish priest at Springvale North.Monday 7 February, 10am: Ecumenical service at St Patrick’s Cathedral for the first sitting of Parliament for 2011.Wednesday 9 February, 7.40pm: Celebrate Mass for the opening of the school year at MacKillop College, Werribee.Thursday 10 February, 5.30pm: Celebrate Mass for the commencement of St Vincent’s clinical year. Bless and open the St Vincent’s Cancer Centre.Friday 11 February, 2.30pm: Celebrate Mass for World day of Prayer for the Sick at Cabrini Chapel, Malvern.Saturday 12 February, 6pm: Celebrate annual Mass for the Croatian community at St Patrick’s Cathedral.Sunday 13 February, 11am: Celebrate Mass, St Patrick’s Cathedral; 2.30pm: Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mass of Whitefriars College at St Patrick’s Cathedral.Tuesday 15 February, 11.15am: Celebrate Mass for Opening of School year, Catholic Regional College, Sydenham.Wednesday 16 February, all day: Parish visitation, glen Iris; 7pm: Celebrate Mass for golden Jubilee of Catholic Fundraising at St Patrick’s Cathedral.Thursday 17 February, 6.30pm: Celebrate Holy Hour at St Patrick’s Cathedral.Friday 18 February, 9.10am: Address to Catholic education Office staff.Saturday 19 February, 6pm: Celebrate Vigil Mass, glen Iris.Sunday 20 February, 11am: Celebrate Mass at St Patrick’s. Cathedral; 2.30pm: Celebrate Mass for Centenary of establishment of Our Lady of Victories Parish, Camberwell. Bless ‘Building the education Revolution’ project at Our Lady of Victories School, Camberwell.

7 The year of changes to the Mass9 Floods highlight solidarity11 Obituraries – Fr Vincent Burke, Fr Tony Hicks and Syd Tutton12 Carmelite Way pilgrimage12 2010 Rerum Novarum lecture13 Archbishop Hart breaks ground for MgL seminary14 Student Pilgrim: A journey of Christ-discovery15 youth Profile: Rozlyn Kelly16 Jesuit Social Services project: M is for my story

17 CSSV profile: denis Minogue, Keysborough Learning Centre17 Ss Peter and Paul memorial garden19 ACU deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) appointed20 Building opened at Stella Maris Beaumaris20 Award for to ACU nursing student22 Catholic heritage: relatives of past archbishops visit24 Treasures from The Advocate archives26 Former Anglican bishops ordained to Catholic priesthood in London28 Clear ethical thinking and the tyranny of relativism

FRONT COVER: Pope John Paul II prays (at the Archbishop’s Memorial) in St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne 1986. © MdHC Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.

he taught on a vast range of topics relating to faith and morals: on the relationship between faith and reason, on the significance of human labour, on the contribution of women and families to the life of the Church, and on the splendour of Divine truth (to name just a few). he demonstrated that the Christian faith is vital and relevant to the wellbeing of human society. after the confusion of the ‘sexual revolution’, john Paul II’s teaching in The Theology of the Body gave a new generation of Catholics clear understanding, direction and grace for living their lives as men and women in relation to one another.

others will know and remember Pope john Paul II as a man of prayer who had an exemplary devotion to our Lady. In his Apostolic Exhortation on the Rosary, he enriched this ancient devotion with the addition of the Mysteries of Light. In his own life, he was also a personal example of prayerfulness. the picture of Pope john Paul II kneeling before the Blessed sacrament or an icon of our Lady, or praying the rosary is the picture that continues to live in our hearts as we consider him now as our intercessor in heaven.

Finally, we were deeply touched by Pope john Paul II’s struggle with suffering and the aging of his body. his ongoing commitment to his calling left us a great testimony to the meaning of life. a year before his death, he told a gathering of youth: “Like you, I also was once 20 years old. I loved sports, skiing, reciting poetry. I studied and worked. I had hopes and worries. In those now distant years, at a time when the land of my birth was wounded by war and then by a totalitarian regime, I searched for meaning in my life. I found it in the following of the Lord jesus.” he then went on to say: “It’s wonderful to be able to offer oneself until the end for the cause of the Kingdom of god.”

Dear friends, Venerable Pope john Paul II touched us all in so many different ways. he was a great gift of god – and now in a new way god is continuing to extend his gift to us. In his preaching and teaching and especially in his holiness of life, Pope john Paul II challenged us all to see life in terms of eternity and to answer the universal call to sainthood. Now he himself is one of the blessed in the presence of god, and he continues to pray for us and with us that we can live out the challenge of holiness. n


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A pope for all peopleBY FR GERALD O’COLLINS SJ

“He doth bestride the narrow world like a colossus.”

shaKesPeare’s worDs aBoUt julius Caesar apply to Pope john Paul II’s mission on our planet. During the more than 26 years of his papacy, he went on more than 100 apostolic journeys outside Italy and visited 129 countries – an extraordinary effort to bring the good News of Christ to the whole of humanity.

statistics like these reflect a key feature of the pontificate of Pope john Paul II – the heroic size and astonishing novelty of the things he did. In april 1986 he was welcomed at the jewish synagogue in rome, probably being the first pope to visit to a synagogue since the early centuries of Christianity. he was certainly the first pope ever to pray in a mosque, as he did on a 2001 visit to Damascus. In an unprecedented gesture after Mehemet ali agca had almost killed him in st Peter’s square on 13 May 1981, he visited and embraced the gunman in rome’s high-security jail in December 1983. that same month, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth, the Pope preached for the Lutheran community in rome and became the first pope ever to do so in a Lutheran church.

In october 1986 he boldly broke new ground by going off to assisi and praying for world peace with the Dalai Lama and other heads and representatives of the world’s religions. when returning from a pilgrimage to Zaire, Kenya and other african nations, he went home to rome via Morocco. on 19 august 1985 in Casablanca, at the invitation of King hassan II, he spoke to a crowd of 100,000 young Muslims about the religious and moral values common to the Christian and Muslim faiths. since the days when Mohammed launched Islam more than 1300 years ago, no pope has ever been invited by any Muslim leader to do anything like that. Pope john Paul II’s holiness and integrity prompted such invitations.

In rome itself I became so accustomed to the holy Father undertaking so many unusual and innovative things that I almost took it all for granted. even so

in 1996 I was happily surprised when he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination by inviting priests who had also been ordained in 1946 to join him in rome. they came from the five continents to join him for a Mass in st Peter’s basilica and for other functions. about 1700 priests arrived, many of them accompanied by parishioners, relatives and friends. Fifty years before, when they were ordained to the priesthood in albania, australia, India, Ireland, romania, the United states and elsewhere, they would have smiled if someone had predicted that in November 1996 they would go to rome and join a pope from Poland for a wonderful concelebration in st Peter’s. truth can be stranger and more wonderful than fiction. what Pope john Paul II thought up and did seemed at

times the stuff that dreams are made of.his heroism made me think of him as

‘the pope of true grit’. after he was shot by ali agca, he underwent a well-executed emergency operation, but four days later it was still not clear that he would survive. yet he insisted on making his usual sunday broadcast. over the radio he spoke from his hospital bed: “My dear brothers and sisters, I know how you are united with me these days. I am deeply grateful for your prayers and I bless you all. I am especially close to the two persons who were wounded with me. I pray for the brother who struck me down, and I forgive him sincerely. United with Christ priest and victim, I offer my suffering for the Church and the world.”

Pope john Paul II spoke slowly, somewhat breathlessly and with pauses that more than hinted at his pain. It was

Pope John Paul II meeting his would-be assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca, in a Rome prison on 27 december, 1983.

This photo, taken at a 1999 general audience, is the most requested photo from the Vatican photo service’s archives.

Walking in the Italian Alps, 1996. The pope, who was once an avid skier, loved to spend time in the mountains.

A relaxed Pope John Paul II answers questions from young people during a 1987 teleconference in Los Angeles.

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the most moving broadcast I have ever listened to.

some days later I sent the Pope a collection of get-well cards drawn by some seven-year-old children at Marymount International school in rome. his private secretary, Fr john Magee (later Bishop of Cloyne in Ireland) wrote to me: “It was with great pleasure that I showed the letters from sister Brigid’s class to the holy Father, and he was very much touched at the little ones’ concern and very grateful for their prayers.”

around the city Pope john Paul II proved an unfailing source of encouragement for the hundreds of parishes that make up the diocese of rome. whenever the Pope was home in rome and not away on a pastoral trip inside or outside Italy, he tried to visit a parish every weekend and sometimes on feast days that fell during the week. he started deliberately with the poorer parishes. By the end of his pontificate he had visited 317 of the 333 parishes of rome. Pope john Paul II played a major role in strengthening the whole diocese and giving it a sense of its

own identity and a feeling of common responsibility towards everyone, including the old, the sick, the young, the homeless, refugees and those suffering from drug addiction.

Besides beatifying more than 1300 men and women (the most famous of whom was Mother teresa of Calcutta) and canonising nearly 500 saints (including Padre Pio of Pietrelcina), Pope john Paul II published more documents, sermons and addresses than any of his predecessors. Many of the texts written for his trips abroad and for his normal work in Italy were, of course, prepared by speech writers. But the Pope consistently indicated the broad outlines of what he wanted, and obviously endorsed what was written when he used these texts. his addresses and sermons for visits to australia, germany, India, the United states and other countries applied the good News of jesus to the local situations of youth, the elderly, the sick, indigenous peoples, and so on. they will be of enduring value, like several of his major encyclicals such as the 1995 encyclical on inter-church relations, Ut Unum Sint (that they may be one).

I valued Pope john Paul II for many things, not least his repeated attempts to reconcile groups that had suffered and been at terrible odds with others. More than 90 times he acknowledged the past sins of Catholics and begged pardon from jews, Muslims, Protestants and orthodox Christians. he was an outstanding role model in trying to reconcile peoples. he had a vivid faith in the holy spirit present in every human heart and prompting authentic prayer wherever it goes up to god.

Pope john Paul II made the papacy a world presence. he was a moral voice for humankind and a pope for all people. he reminded the whole human race that our happiness and even our survival depend on faith in god and the essential values expressed by the ten Commandments.

when he grew older and increasingly disabled, his message became even simpler. he summed it all up on 19 october 2003 when declaring Mother teresa of Calcutta to be ‘blessed’. her life, he said, “was totally committed to the poor and wrapped in prayer”. Listening to these words during the beatification ceremony, I thought to myself: “the Pope could be talking about himself.” n

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Mary Glowrey – the cause beginsBY JAmES O’FARRELL

arChBIshoP DeNIs hart announced on 2 December 2010 that the preliminary phase of the cause for canonisation of an australian woman, Mary glowrey, had begun in Bangalore, India. the preliminary phase involves a careful evaluation of her work and writings, together with her religious life.

Mary glowrey left Melbourne for India in 1920 at the age of 33. she joined the Congregation of the society of jesus, Mary and joseph, a Dutch order of religious sisters, and worked in India as a medical missionary until her death in 1957.

For the last two years of her life, she shouldered the cross of excruciating physical pain, which she bore with extraordinary courage and patience. her last words were “jesus, Mary and joseph” and “My jesus, I love you”.

the Catholic women’s League of Victoria and wagga wagga has been working closely with the society of jesus, Mary and joseph in India for the past two years preparing for the initiation of Mary glowrey’s cause.

the archbishop of Bangalore, Dr Bernard Moras, appointed Fr Paul Puthanangady on 11 November 2010 to assist and guide the society of jesus, Mary and joseph in the preparation of all documents and records needed in the preliminary phase of the cause. the Catholic women’s League of Victoria and wagga wagga holds more than 80 per cent of Mary glowrey’s personal writings.

Born in 1887 in Birregurra, 135 kilometres west of Melbourne, the third of nine children, Mary glowrey studied medicine at the University of Melbourne. In the fourth year of her course, she joined st Vincent’s hospital. she graduated in 1910 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery. she did her residency in New Zealand and returned to Melbourne in 1912. she held positions at the eye and ear hospital and st Vincent’s hospital. By 1914, she had a successful practice at 82 Collins street.

her religious vocation came in 1915 in her Collins street rooms after attending Mass at st Patrick’s

Cathedral. During a chance reading of a pamphlet about the appalling death rate among babies in India and the need there for medical missionaries, she fell to her knees and knew that god, whose will she had constantly sought to do since an early age, was calling her to a life of medical mission work in India. she would need to wait until after the end of world war I before being able to travel to India.

Meanwhile, in 1916 Mary glowrey was elected the first general president of the newly formed Catholic women’s social guild (now the Catholic women’s League of Victoria and wagga wagga). she also studied for a higher medical degree in obstetrics and gynaecology and was conferred her Doctorate of Medicine in December 1919.

In 1920, she left her thriving career as an ear, nose and throat specialist and, surrendering herself completely to god’s will, sailed for India.

Mary glowrey placed the remainder of her life at the service of the medical and spiritual needs of the people of India, as an expression of her own

deeply held love for god and for humanity. the small dispensary in guntur where she began her work grew into st joseph’s hospital. she had a deep love for the people of India and their culture and she studied and made extensive use of traditional Indian medicines.

recognising the vital need to promote the Christian use of medicine, Mary glowrey founded the Catholic hospital association of India (ChaI) in 1943. her vision was the establishment of a Catholic medical college in India to train health professionals whose medical care would be grounded in an understanding of the absolute inviolability of human life and placed at the service of life. In 1967, 10 years after her death, st john’s Medical College was opened in Bangalore.

Mary glowrey was known never to attempt anything without praying to the holy spirit, knowing that with the help of the holy spirit all things are possible.

at her requiem Mass, the Bishop of guntur described Mary glowrey as a “special creation of god … a great soul who embraced the whole world”. n

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The year of changes to the Mass

BY DAmIAN COLERIDGE

thIs year Is the year oF changes to the Mass. a new translation of the words of the Mass – a third edition of the roman Missal – means there will be some new words for us to say and new music too. the familiar framework of the Mass remains the same. the first of November is the official starting date for using the new translation and the new Mass settings.Why do we need a new translation of the words of the Mass?

we were always due to get a new english translation to replace the present one, done fairly quickly as translations go, introduced in 1973 and used for the past 40 years. the new translation has taken 10 years and aims at not only being a more accurate translation of the Latin but also at encouraging our “full, active and conscious participation” in the life, death and resurrection of jesus Christ. that is why it seeks “to root us more deeply in scripture”. the Mass will sound different, but the language is not significantly different to what we are using at present.Are the changes for the people extensive?

No, the changes to the people’s parts have been kept to a minimum. the first change we will notice is our response to the priest’s initial greeting: “the Lord be with you,” to which we will respond, not “and also with you”, but “and with your spirit”. It is a more accurate translation of the original Latin and keys into scripture in all sorts of interesting ways. It is one of several obvious changes that we may stumble over for a while but will, in time, get used to.

the priests have more to adjust to, with changes to most of the prayers they pray in the course of the Mass. No doubt it will take a little while before they begin to feel at ease with the new prayers. which is why we will all need to encourage and assist one another in the initial phase.

1 January – Learn to sing new words.•we can sing the new

translation of the Lord have Mercy, gloria, Creed, holy holy, acclamations and Lamb of god from 1 january.

•Check the archdiocesan Missal website for the new and revised Mass settings.

What is the point of a new translation?as one of the speakers suggests in the

new DVD on the Mass: “It’s not meant to be churchy, interior decorating; why the second Vatican Council bothered with liturgical reform was to generate new energy for mission.” that is what this is all about, because that is what the Mass is about.When do we start using the new Mass texts?

this year. the timeline for their introduction was printed on the postcard sent to all parishes in November 2010 and is shown in the box below.

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this year, and in particular the first six months, is a marvellous opportunity to deepen our love and understanding of the eucharist. we’re always being invited to do this, but even more so this year. remember, the new translation is a means to this end. that’s why many parishes and deaneries are running sessions on the eucharist and finding ways to do this at our sunday Masses.

For ideas about ways to implement the new translation, go to the archdiocesan website on the revised roman Missal and click on Ideas – preparation. you will also find stories about what other parishes are doing, further reading, and lots more.

Finally it’s true there is some disquiet about the new translation, and that’s to be expected, because the Mass is important in all our lives; and yes, we will have to listen to one another and encourage one another and maintain a sense of humour through it all, but I’m mindful of what a presenter said at a session on the changes to the Mass. having talked about her parents’ struggle with the translation into english in the 1960s, and having herself lived in the english translation for the last 40 years, she concluded by saying “but you wouldn’t want to withhold people from the mystery for the sake of a bit of angst”.

entering into the mystery is what it’s all about. n

damian Coleridge is Parish Support Coordinator at the Archbishop’s Office for evangelisation.

12 June (Pentecost sunday) – Learn to say new words.

•we are encouraged to say the new translation from 12 june.

•Plus the new translation of familiar responses by the people.

•the words will be on a people’s Mass card.

•we can introduce them all at once, or gradually.

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1 november (All saints Day) – the official starting date.

•we are all expected to be using the revised Mass texts.

•the altar Missal for the priest will be introduced as soon as it is ready.


Spirit IS MOVING

BY BR mARk O’CONNOR FmS

“If there is hunger anywhere in the world, then our celebration of the Eucharist is somehow incomplete everywhere in the world. In the Eucharist we receive Christ hungering in the world. He comes to us not alone, but with the poor, the oppressed, the starving of the earth.”

Pedro arrupe SJ, address at Eucharistic Congress,

Philadelphia, 2 august 1976

the eUCharIst Is at the Very heart of our Christian living, for the sacrifice of Christ gives us energy to be disciples on mission not just to maintain existing structures. as Pedro arrupe sj famously pointed out, the eucharist propels us to join in solidarity with the poor.

there are few better films about how this mystery of the eucharist plays out in our daily lives than the wonderful 1987 film Babette’s Feast. set in the 19th century, this Danish film depicts two ageing sisters living out an extremely austere version of Lutheranism in a tiny, desolate, northern village. their simple and grim existence is changed and challenged when they take in a French refugee, Babette, who works as their maid and cook.

at one level this is simply a beautiful film about good people, a good woman and the conviviality of a great feast. But on another level, there are images throughout that point to a beautiful reality beyond themselves: the most central symbols are those of Christ’s self-emptying sacrifice and the eucharistic sacrament.

I was particularly struck by the contrast between the grudging hospitality the town and the two sisters extend to Babette and the extravagant hospitality she returns to them. the sisters do not turn away this refugee – they do take her in – but their acceptance is clearly conditional

and miserly. and then, in contrast to this grudging acceptance, we begin to realise the scope of Babette’s utterly extravagant and sacrificial gift in return. set against the austerity of the village, Babette’s gift seems as abundantly generous as pouring perfume over the feet of jesus.

Babette’s ‘gift’ to them is that she prepares a feast. the feast is transformational for the guests – while they cannot speak of the food, they do speak of other things, and speak more frankly and freely and lovingly than they have to each other in years. sins are confessed; old grudges are forgiven; words and kisses of love are exchanged after decades of silent, grim companionship. the officer even waxes biblical about the food, quoting Psalm 84: “Mercy and truth have met one another; justice and peace have kissed” (Ps 84:13).

the film ends when we learn that Babette has spent her entire fortune on this feast, that she does not even have any friends left alive in Paris, and will not be returning in glory to them. “you should not have given us everything

you had,” says one of the sisters. “It was not only for you,” Babette answers. “Pro vobis et pro multis; for you and for many others”, as the Lord said at the Last supper.

the other dinner guests leave the dinner and spontaneously join hands and sing around the village well, under the stars; one old man looks up to heaven with a single “hallelujah” that is far more fitting praise for the creator than all their years of dried cod and coarse ale-bread.

the sisters are astonished and grateful, and their cold and spiritualised piety seems to find a new warmth and nourishment in Babette’s outpouring, self-giving sacrifice at the table. Babette says something like, “don’t worry about me; I may be penniless but I am not poor”. one of the sisters, Philippa, answers with words to the effect of, “in heaven, you will be the artist god has made you to be, and all the angels will sing your praises”.

Pedro arrupe was so right. as Babette’s Feast shows so beautifully, there is an inextricable link between the way we respond to the invitation to god’s Banquet of Life – the eucharist – and the

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way we respond to the needs of people suffering; such as from the floods across eastern australia, or from the other disasters we hear about in the news.

just as we are guests at god’s heavenly banquet, so we are guests at the banquet of life on earth. at the banquet of this world’s goods, we have, most of us, been given extraordinarily privileged places. there are those who have no place at the banquet at all. If we do not demote ourselves to invite them to share in this world’s goods, we shall in the end be demoted because of the way we have kept the banquet for ourselves.

god’s heavenly banquet teaches us that god’s earthly banquet is for all. None of us has a place by right. each of us is responsible before god for the way we use the place that has been given us at the banquet of earth’s goods. Is it to welcome others or not? every time we break the bread and share the cup at god’s heavenly banquet a question is asked of us: “what are you doing – what am I doing – to make the banquet of this life more like the banquet of heaven?”

Babette’s decision was clear. she gave up a life of comfort in which she could have been secure, and traded it all for that one extravagant act of generosity which she was not even sure would be returned to her by way of consideration or reciprocity. would we make the same decision?

Next issue, I will discuss how the eucharist also challenges us in our innermost selves as we join the ‘Liturgy of our wounds’ with the wounded Christ. n

Br Mark O’Connor is director of the Archbishop’s Office for evangelisation.

the CLeaN UP Is CoNtINUINg in Queensland and Victoria following the devastating floods of December and january that claimed at least 23 lives, left thousands of people homeless and caused billions of dollars in property damage.

In Victoria, heavy rains and flooding led to the evacuation of more than 50 towns in the north and west of the state. the Victorian floods followed the Queensland floods, in which more than three quarters of the state was declared a disaster area.

the st Vincent de Paul society launched flood appeals in both states, with donations used to assist people and communities affected by floods.

Pope Benedict XVI, through the Charitable agency “Cor Unum” has directed $Us50,000 to the society to assist in the relief effort, and sent his personal prayers to the victims and their families.

st Vincent de Paul society national chief executive Dr john Falzon offered thanks to those who have supported the appeals.

“we have been overwhelmed with donations of goods and are at the point where our transport and storage facilities, particularly in Queensland, are completely overstretched,” Dr Falzon said.

“the st Vincent de Paul society wishes to highlight the valuable lesson from these disasters: that people pulling together is what makes the difference. as a volunteer organisation we wish to pay tribute to the spirit of solidarity displayed not only by our own members in flood-affected areas but by all the people who are coming forward to give their time and love.” n

To make a donation to the flood appeals, visit www.vinnies.org.au, or call 13 18 12. donations can also be made at any Vinnies Centre.

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More thaN 4000 MoUrNers filled Bendigo’s sacred heart Cathedral on thursday 6 january 2011 for the solemn Pontifical requiem Mass for Bishop joseph angelo grech, Bishop of sandhurst.

a former Melbourne auxiliary bishop, Bishop joe, as he was affectionately known, took ill on 22 December 2010 with the recurrence of a blood disorder. he died in st Vincent’s hospital, Melbourne, at 3pm on tuesday 28 December 2010. he was 62 years old.

he died peacefully surrounded by close family and friends, including archbishop of Canberra and goulburn Mark Coleridge, Fr Maurizio Pettena Cs and Fr Karmel Borg.

archbishop Denis hart described Bishop joe as a “committed, joyful and enthusiastic proclaimer” of the gospel. “his attractive love of jesus Christ endeared him to many with whom he shared his love of the faith he proclaimed so well,” archbishop hart said.

“he will be especially remembered for his charismatic preaching and for the many people he supported through Catholic Charismatic renewal. For Bishop joe, the good News was always light and joy for humanity.”

as a seminarian, the young joseph grech was sent to Melbourne to continue his studies at Corpus Christi College. he was ordained to the priesthood in Malta in 1974 and returned to Melbourne, where he took up parish appointments in Northcote, altona North, Maidstone and Moonee Ponds, and as parish priest in Brunswick east. he studied spirituality at the gregorian University, rome, and on his return became full-time chaplain to the Catholic Charismatic renewal and then spiritual director to Corpus Christi College provincial seminary. Pope john Paul II appointed him auxiliary Bishop in Melbourne (titular Bishop of Belesasa). he was appointed auxiliary Bishop for the western region of Melbourne in 1999, and installed as the sixth Bishop of the sandhurst Diocese on 27 april 2001.

at the time of his death, Bishop joe was a member of the Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life with special oversight for the pastoral care of migrants and refugees. he was recently appointed to the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants.

within the Commission for Pastoral Life, Bishop joe was responsible for youth ministry. he was also a member of the Bishops Commission for Mission and adult Faith Formation.

archbishop Coleridge delivered the homily at the funeral.

“we gather in sacred heart Cathedral to say, ‘goodbye, joe’. But we also say, ‘thank you, joe: grazzi hafna!’ thanks for so many beautiful and surprising things through your beautiful and surprising life, cut short in a way neither you nor we expected,” archbishop Coleridge said.

he spoke of Bishop joe’s involvement with the charismatic movement, how being touched by the charismatic renewal was a turning point in his priestly life.

“joe’s ministry was in many ways the holy spirit’s work of art. It had about it a touch of Pentecost, the sense of a new beginning, the roots of which, however, reached deep into the mighty heritage of Maltese faith,” he said. “he also established schools of evangelisation which stirred energy for mission, turning hearers of the word into heralds of the word,” he said.

archbishop Coleridge noted that Bishop joe died on the feast of the holy Innocents.

“as I walked from the deathbed out into the sunlight, I thought of the holy Innocents. I had a merry vision of the baby boys of Bethlehem, now all smiles, taking joe by the hand and leading him to god on the far side of death and saying to god, ‘Look who we found’. joe, I’m sure, would have been in his element with the little ones. there was a nice touch of the child in him, and he was always great with the young. god would recognise joe immediately and say to him simply, ‘thanks for all you’ve done, good and faithful servant, impassioned and joyful witness’. and joe would reply in that way of his, ‘Praise god’.” n

Goodbye Bishop JoeBishop Joseph Angelo Grech, 10 December 1948 - 28 December 2010

Left: Bishop Joe grech’s brother Carmel grech, sister Rosetta grech, His excellency Mr Francis Tabone, High Commissioner for the Republic of Malta, and his aunt Tess Vella.

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Syd Tutton22 may 1937 - 12 Dec 2010

Fr Tony Hicks19 July 1939 - 27 Dec 2010

syD tUttoN sPeNt hIs LIFe as a fighter for social justice and was the national president of the st Vincent de Paul society in australia from 2008.

Born 22 May 1937, in richmond, he was awarded a scholarship to De La salle College in Malvern but had to leave and get work when he was 14 years old.

In 1958 he founded one of australia’s early credit unions.

syd loved both politics and religion and was not afraid to talk about either. he would astonish everyone with his knowledge of everything from australian prime ministers to the Napoleonic wars. he loved poetry, was a voracious reader, collected paintings and loved to have elgar or tchaikovsky blaring in the background.

In the late 1960s, syd joined the st Vincent de Paul society. he served as the Victorian state president (2001-06), then as the national secretary from june 2006 before being elected national president in 2008. he was also a member of the board of the st Vincent de Paul society’s International Council general, based in Paris.

In 2009 he was awarded papal knighthood in the order of st gregory the great.

he is survived by wife josephine, six children and 10 grandchildren. n

Fr aNthoNy (toNy) johN hicks died at epworth hospital on 27 December 2010 at the age of 71 years. Fr hicks served the Church for 40 years, as assistant priest at the parishes of Manifold, essendon, Kilmore, Fawkner, st Kilda east and st Patrick’s Cathedral. he was administrator at Caulfield Parish and later parish priest at heidelberg west, surrey hills and wattle Park parishes.

Fr hicks also served at Centacare and the Marriage tribunal, and as chaplain at the heidelberg repatriation hospital.

he was an accomplished pianist and composer. the Pontifical Funeral Mass, celebrated at our Lady of Perpetual succour Church, wattle Park, on tuesday 4 january 2011, was Fr hicks’s own Mass in F.

Bishop Les tomlinson paid tribute to Father hicks’s enduring faith and commitment.

“Fr tony gave great witness to the dignity of life through his illness, his acceptance and his trust,” Bishop tomlinson said. “For your part, in supporting him, you demonstrated your recognition of this great gift of life, cherishing it to the end through your care and love of Fr tony.”

Fr hicks was buried at springvale Botanic Cemetery. n

Fr Vincent Burke 14 Dec 1932 - 6 Jan 2011

Father VINCeNt wILLIaM (Billy) Burke Pe died at st Vincent’s hospital, Fitzroy on 6 january 2011 at the age of 78. Father Burke served the Church for over 43 years, as assistant Priest at the parishes of Belmont, Caulfield south, glen waverley, Kyneton, Fawkner and heidelberg and Parish Priest at yea, Laverton, Black rock and Beaumaris. he was also administrator at Niddrie and winchelsea parishes. he was appointed chaplain to the royal Melbourne hospital and Melbourne Private hospital and chaplain to rice Village.

In his homily, at the Funeral Mass at st Mary of the angels Basilica, geelong, Fr Kevin Dillon said Fr Burke was a dedicated, loving pastor with a wonderful sense of humour who would have been humbled by the number who came to pay tribute. he said Fr Burke’s faith and commitment to Christ were a great example, particularly during his illness.

Fr Dillon said Fr Burke saw the opportunity to provide the eucharist as a privilege, always using the chalice presented to him at his ordination, which featured a cross made from his mother’s engagement ring.

“It was a reminder to him, and to others, of just how important the Mass was to him as a priest”. n

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Parallel lives – St mary of the Cross and Pope Leo XIII

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sr joaN heaLy rsj DeLIVereD the 2010 Rerum Novarum Lecture at the Cardinal Knox Centre on 8 December. sr joan was awarded an honorary doctorate by australian Catholic University in 2009 in recognition of her contribution to social work.

sr joan spoke on st Mary of the Cross MacKillop and Pope Leo XIII, whose encyclical Rerum Novarum, issued in 1891, addressed the conditions of the working class.

she highlighted parallels in the lives of each. “Both lived in times of extraordinarily rapid social change and faced the challenges of discerning the just way; both realised that those who were poorest suffered most in shifting circumstances,” she said.

she also outlined the differences in their lives. she said Pope Leo XIII wrote “as one shaped by priestly formation and experience; a diplomat, a scholar, a cardinal from a young age”.

st Mary of the Cross experienced a “vastly different social context”. her work was “something uniquely australian, something which had the potential for bringing lasting change for those who were

Carmelite Way pilgrimageBY FR DAVID HOFmAN, O. CArM.

PLaNNINg For the Carmelite way pilgrimage for 2011 is already under way following the success of the first australian Carmelite pilgrimage held late last year.

almost 30 people took the opportunity to experience a unique australian springtime walk through the stunning scenery of the yarra Valley near Melbourne last November. the pilgrims were blessed and ‘sent forth’ from Mass at the National shrine of our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middle Park, on the sunday before the pilgrimage.

Led by Carmelite Prior Provincial Fr Denis andrew, this typical australian bushwalk was interspersed with moments along the way devoted to prayer and reflection. the 40-kilometre walk took place over three days and concluded with Mass at the Carmelite sancta sophia Meditation Community at warburton.

at the end of the pilgrimage one of the pilgrims wrote: “It was a wonderful experience and I enjoyed every minute of the spectacular walks in perfect weather, the spiritual input, the camaraderie with the group, ending with that beautiful Mass in an amazing setting. I feel very blessed to have had this experience. My soles may be wounded and sore, but my soul is refreshed.”

the enthusiastic response and feedback from participants has inspired a second pilgrimage, to be held in warburton on 11-13 November. an additional contemplative bushwalk in Mount Macedon will be held on 26 March, from 10am to 4pm. n

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ParIshes oF the arChDIoCese of Melbourne are being asked if there is ‘any room at the inn’ to house and support asylum seekers, following a change in Federal government policy on detention centres. announced in october 2010, the policy change will allow people who arrive in australia without a visa to live in the community, rather than in high-security detention centres.

Centacare Melbourne chief executive Fr joe Caddy said the australian Catholic Bishops Conference had encouraged the government to treat asylum seekers in a more humane way and not to keep them in detention unnecessarily.

“the Church has argued that long-term detention is harmful and that, once basic health and security clearances have been established, asylum seekers should

be permitted to live in the community while the merits of their claim for asylum are assessed,” Fr Caddy said.

Centacare is now on the hunt for accommodation facilities for asylum seekers who are not considered a security risk, such as unaccompanied minors and vulnerable families. Fr Caddy said parishes may be in a position to help in at least two ways.

“First, the most immediate requirement is accommodation. If parishes (or parishioners) have housing that they could make available for rent to asylum seeking families, the government has indicated that funding is available to pay rent,” Fr Caddy said.

“Under certain circumstances, it may also be possible to access funding to get the accommodation up to a suitable standard prior to rental. Parishes may even seek to rent private accommodation that they could make available for the use of asylum seekers.

“second, if parishes do have housing there would be an opportunity for parishioners to work alongside the specialist agencies such as Centacare to provide friendly and neighbourly support on a volunteer basis for those asylum seekers residing in the community.” n

Parishes that can help are requested to call Fr Caddy or Philip Cornish as soon as possible on 9287 5504.

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worK oN the New Missionaries of god’s Love (MgL) Melbourne seminary building at st Benedict’s Parish, Burwood, has officially begun with a ground-breaking ceremony led by archbishop Denis hart on sunday 12 December.

archbishop hart celebrated Mass then blessed the building site, telling the large gathering of parishioners and friends that the seminary building would be founded on love, hard work and generosity.

Fr Chris ryan MgL, rector of the MgL house of formation, said the new seminary building would provide much needed residential accommodation, as well as office space, a chapel, library, seminar room, computer lab and gym for the growing number of seminarians. twenty seminarians are expected in 2011 and 23 in 2012.

st Benedict’s, Burwood, is under the care of the MgLs, a consecrated group of priests, brothers and sisters, founded by Father Ken Barker in Canberra in 1986. as well as working with the poor and marginalised, the MgLs have a particular calling to youth ministry.

Missionaries of god’s Love on the site of their new seminary building in Burwood.

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the seminary, which will be built behind the presbytery on warrigal road, is expected to be completed in 12 months.

Fr ryan said more than $700,000 has already been raised towards the building costs and a further $250,000 was required. n

‘doing it tough’. this down-to-earth approach shaped a way of relating to australians with their strengths and their struggles; a way of recognising god’s spirit in this land”. n

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A journey of Christ-discoveryBY BRANDON WALkER

I aM 17 aND aBoUt to BegIN year 12 at assumption College, Kilmore. In october I embarked upon a pilgrimage, along with 67 other students, for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop. on reflection, it was a time when I seemed to continually rediscover a part of myself. the essence of a pilgrimage I found, resides in the very core of my person; in my soul. the pilgrimage became the manifestation of a journey I have been on my whole life, a journey which continues to this day; a search for Christ to light up my life with purpose, love and hope.

I did not realise it was Christ whom I was looking for, but in those sublime moments of faith one experiences in the heart of our great Church, I truly felt the watchful and loving presence of god and the mercy and salvation found in the risen Christ; I found the source of all good things: the source of love, of strength, of purpose, of wisdom, of fulfilment and of hope.

you can never quit this search for god, I learned, and even when you have found him, you must draw nearer to him and pray for his protection from all of the evils which seek to separate us from our creator, whose presence defines my life. It is with this experience of god one truly feels the consuming passion of Christ. st Paul’s description of his faith, “it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (gal 2:20), sums up what I believe every person of

faith can identify with: the liberation and victory we experience during the Blessed sacrament. at this time, we are in communion with god, and this is all the fulfilment one can ever achieve in life, and when felt, our seemingly endless pursuit of purpose and of god subsides, and our cup, our very souls, overflow with his goodness and mercy.

the canonisation placed me in touch with the saints, those who realised the power of the cross in their own lives. In the san Lorenzo centre in Vatican City, we were given the precious opportunity to venerate the world youth Day Cross. every time I reflect upon that holy place, the place where I truly felt what Christ had done for me, I am deeply moved by the passion and hope his death and resurrection give to me. to share this experience of god’s love with others of faith and to witness the universal Catholic Church was ineffably enriching. It was a pilgrimage where the examples of saints, who with god were able to conquer all hardship in their lives, acted as our personal guides and gave us proof that we can

make ourselves deserving of salvation, and that no pain, suffering, affliction or evil can truly prevent the soul from returning to the place it came from, to the fountain of all holiness, the very source of life, now that the blood of Christ has been spilt for us, if our thoughts, words and actions are faithful to god.

events such as canonisations and, as we look to 2011, world youth Day, are important to me and to the whole Church in that they remind us that only “planted and built up in jesus Christ, firm in the faith” (cf Col 2:7) can we the youth of the Church, as the future of our Church, make ourselves worthy of Christ’s gift of salvation and give all who follow us this same opportunity.

I am very excited about attending world youth Day, and encourage all who have the means to go to Madrid to do so. the experience will pull you out of your comfort zones and will be the most enriching time of your life. a pilgrimage allows you to rediscover god in your life while having an awesome time with great people. n

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rozlyn KellyI grew UP IN swaN hILL aND moved to shepparton when I was 14, where I attended Notre Dame College. In an attempt to make new friends I got involved in the school’s social justice programs. I eventually joined the Vinnies College Conference and still have those same friends today!

In 2005, as a representative of Notre Dame College, I went to world youth Day in Cologne. this was a life-changing experience in many ways. Not only did I get to go overseas, it is when I first understood that my passion for social justice stems from something more than wanting to make a difference; it is a direct result of my faith. My experience of wyD opened up a lot of questions, as the main Catholic influences in my life were through school.

I was involved in my local parish youth ministry team and after wyD Cologne knew that I wanted to work with young people when I finished school. I was involved in several youth programs and movements in my local community and learnt a lot about working with young people. Upon finishing school I moved to Bendigo, where I studied social work. after two years I decided that this was not the right path for me and decided to move into the workforce.

Currently, I am employed by the st Vincent de Paul society in Victoria as a college and youth assistant, working with the state youth coordinator. My role involves working closely with Catholic secondary schools across Victoria, encouraging and providing support for students and staff involved with the society’s programs. I also give talks about the society, develop resources for schools and organise events such as College Conference Day, which will be held at st Kevin’s College in March this year.

I am a happy, outgoing and

enthusiastic person. at this stage of my life I feel that I am called to work with young people. I have been in my role with the st Vincent de Paul society for two years and I love that every day is different. I have met so many amazing people who do amazing things for others. It is a privilege to work with them. some days I get caught up in doing what needs to be done. It is good to be able to stop and reflect on the fact that my job has so much meaning in my life because I am there to help others who are trying to make a real difference in our society.

Last year I went to rome for st Mary of the Cross’s canonisation. I vaguely remember the news at the time of Mary MacKillop’s beatification. what I do remember is that same year being taught about

Mary MacKillop by a josephite sister with whom I have been in contact since moving to Melbourne. what I learnt that year has stayed with me. Like wyD 2005, and to a lesser extent wyD 2008, this pilgrimage was a time of great personal growth. I also travelled to Copenhagen and Paris during this time. other than the canonisation itself, visiting assisi and the Chapel of st Vincent de Paul in Paris were the two highlights.

I enjoy reading, watching movies, spending time with my family and both playing and watching sport. I am studying theology part time, am a member of Brunswick young Vincentians, a scout leader and play netball. I love travelling and am also very excited to be going to world youth Day Madrid this year. n

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M is for my storyBY PAUL STEWART

aCCorDINg to aFrICaN writer samira Farag, “half the fun” in being involved with the new jesuit social services publication, A Is for Aunty and Z Is for Zigni, were the lively weekly editorial meetings.

the meetings were a melting pot, with women from african countries such as sudan, eritrea, somalia and ethiopia in attendance. among them the women spoke english, arabic, somali, amharic and tigrenya, which made for some interesting exchanges as they developed the content of the book.

jesuit social services coordinator Nancy sugarman said the project began as an opportunity for the women from various african nations now living in and around the Flemington flats to come together and share their stories. the program evolved to take the form of a book of stories, which was then illustrated by students at the nearby Debney Meadows Primary school.

the result is a colourful and insightful look into some of the stories and cultures of african-australians.

the experience of women sharing their varied stories to produce the book was an interesting aspect, according to those involved.

“During our writing workshops there were some lively exchanges of ideas and sometimes heated discussions about language and cultural inheritance, beauty, traditions and the role of women, many different things,” samira said. “It took great courage to reflect on and share parts of our lives as some of us had painful memories.

“we met every Monday for almost seven months and in the end we really enjoyed our time together working on the book. I myself had a baby halfway through the project but I did not let this stop me from continuing to attend the workshops because I enjoyed it so much.”

helping pull the book together with the african women were volunteers from the Xavier social justice Network Lia Donato, jenny McCartney, Cath allman and Mary storey.

“we are so grateful for their presence, their advice and open hearts,” samira said.

Ms sugarman said: “the main aims were to build the women’s confidence, to share information about employment and study possibilities and to help create strong local networks and a greater sense of community.”

samira said: “we set out to create a book of stories for our children, who are growing up in two different worlds: the aussie world and the world of our traditional african culture. we didn’t want our children to forget their own people’s stories.

“the women involved talked, wrote and work-shopped their cultural and personal responses to all the letters of the english alphabet, all with an african feel.

“For example take the letter a. a is for ancient asmara in eritrea, surrounded by mountains. It’s the arabic language. and a, of course, is for africa, with its billion people, 54 countries and over 2000 languages. a is for being afraid; but a is also for ‘amal’, meaning hope. a is for aunty.

“Many of the stories were a collaborative effort, with three or more women contributing ideas and songs. we also got children from the local Debney Meadows Primary school to do some great colourful illustrations to accompany our stories.”

samira said the women wanted their children and other australian

schoolchildren, to know about the important things and places of their african past, about cultural traditions and journeys, language about food, fairytales and jokes about some of their beloved relatives.

the book was released at a unique ethiopian women’s coffee ceremony by jesuit social services chief executive julie edwards, who said her organisation had been working with the african community in Melbourne for nearly six years.

“our relationship was formed when local leaders from the african community in Melbourne approached jesuit social services because they knew the success we had had working with the Vietnamese community for an extended time,” she said.

“Building relationships is at the centre of jesuit social services’ work. jesuit social services tailors how we work to meet the specific needs of the situations, people and communities we are working with. we think A Is for Aunty fulfils this role.”

In launching the book julie edwards thanked skills Victoria, the Victorian Multicultural Commission and Victoria University, which also contributed to the publication. n

A Is for Aunty and Z Is for Zigni is available from Jesuit Social Services at www.jss.org.au or 9427 7388.

Paul Stewart is a project officer for Jesuit Social Services.

774 ABC broadcaster Lindy Burns, Nancy Sugarman and Samira Farag.

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CSSV profile

The next in our profile series on those who carry out some of the many and varied works of Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV).

Describe your agency/missionwe are an educational and support

service for disadvantaged individuals and groups in the Dandenong region. Keysborough Learning Centre (KLC) is unique in the Melbourne archdiocese as it is a parish-based adult education and welfare support organisation. when the parish of the resurrection was established in Keysborough in january 1974, the founding parish priest, Fr Barry Moran, wanted the Catholic community to provide an outreach not just to Catholic people but to all the community. Fr Moran, together with sr Nance Morgan, established a drop-in centre for the community to support one another. this community centre developed into a very successful Neighbourhood house.

one of the real needs of the locals was to learn english and so began the educational and vocational programs that provided pathways to community engagement and employment for newly-arrived migrants. KLC is now a medium-sized registered training organisation that provides nationally accredited qualifications for more than 800 adults in english, child care, aged care, business studies and computers.

KLC is also unique in providing a parish-based ‘open door’ food support program for needy families, a community VCaL program for 20 secondary school students and a men’s shed program.Describe your role

I was appointed manager seven years ago when the centre was undergoing major change – moving from a ‘drop-in’ centre to becoming a significant community service organisation. we receive most of our funding from Commonwealth, state and local governments to provide programs for a range of people in the region. I am responsible for working with the parish and a committee of management to

ensure that we meet the needs of the local community and obtain, and are accountable for, the funding to provide the programs.What do you like most about your work?

working with the 30 dedicated staff and 100 volunteers to enable people to improve their life situations. It was expressed by one of the isolated men when he said one day about our Keysmen shed: “I dream about this place!”What are the most challenging aspects?

the need to prioritise what we can do and what we are funded to provide. we cannot meet everyone’s needs and some of our programs have not been successful. sometimes it is difficult to strike the proper balance and we have to let go. we attempted to establish a community enterprise with a gardening training program but it never eventuated.

the MeMorIaL garden established in 2010 at ss Peter and Paul’s in Doncaster east is now in full bloom. the garden features 60 standard roses and a wall on which parishioners can place plaques in remembrance of loved ones.

Parish priest Fr Bill gill said the garden had been well supported by parishioners.

“we already have had 35 plaques added to the wall since its completion in october,” he said.

Who do you work with?the City of greater Dandenong

Council and our state and federal politicians are important to us. we also have strong networks with other neighbourhood houses, adult community education organisations and government departments, and the Victorian Men’s shed association. we have close working relationships with food agencies such as Vicrelief, secondBite and Fareshare.What are you currently working on?

the volunteers in the Keysmen shed are outfitting a new room for the distribution of food to needy families. KLC bought a building and the men are building ramps, installing shelving, a freezer and a cool room.How do you see your work relating to the overall mission of the Church?

KLC is an integral part of the Keysborough Parish of the resurrection and we work to raise people to a better life situation. In providing educational and support programs to all people in the local community we are honouring the original vision of the parish – to be an ‘outreach’ to those who suffer disadvantage. People of all faiths and cultural backgrounds are part of our centre and work together for the good of the local community.

the men in the shed were asked by a neighbouring parish to make some hand-held crosses to give to sick people. one of our Iranian volunteers, who was learning english and of the Baha’i faith, proudly made the crosses. n

Fr gill expressed his appreciation for the work of parishioners Kevin Connell and Brian Donovan, who planted the roses in mid 2010, and all who had contributed to the memorial garden. n

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reaching the hearts of children

education

BY DR GERARD O’SHEA

‘heLPINg the ChILD to FaLL IN love with god’ – this is the goal of the Catechesis of the good shepherd, a different kind of religious education program devised in rome by sofia Cavalletti and her collaborators. Based on the work of Maria Montessori – one of the greatest educators of any age – the Catechesis attempts to meet the developmental needs of each child at the point of need.

on 15 December last year, Bishop Peter elliott blessed and opened the newly completed catechetical centres (atriums) at st Patrick’s school Mentone. these centres hold the materials recommended by Cavalletti. In the course of his remarks to parents, teachers and children, Bishop elliott congratulated the school community and parish priest Fr john walshe on bringing this vision to fruition and called for the establishment of atriums of this kind in every Catholic school.

while the archdiocesan textbooks, To Know, Worship and Love, offer a systematic presentation of Church teaching, the Catechesis approach complements this by seeking to reach the hearts of children and drawing them into the life and prayer of the Church. essentially, it seeks to develop the child’s personal relationship with Christ through encountering him in the scriptures and the Liturgy. Moral teachings are presented as the expression of a living personal relationship with the Lord whom they love. this fits well with the words of Pope john Paul II in Catechesi Tradendae: “the definitive aim of catechesis is to put the child into contact, into intimacy with jesus Christ” (CT 68).

Dr sofia Cavalletti, a scripture scholar by profession, initiated the work that became the Catechesis of the good shepherd in 1954. her main collaborator was Professor gianna gobbi, a Montessori educator trained by Maria Montessori herself. through careful observation of children over 50 years, Cavalletti and gobbi identified the materials and styles of presentation that appealed to children at different stages of religious development,

and prepared an extensive array of materials to meet their needs.

Cavalletti and gobbi discovered that the religious developmental needs of children unfolded in three distinct stages. In the first of these (ages three to six) children relate closely to the parable of the good shepherd, which meets their need for love and care. they are also drawn to the major themes in the life of jesus and the concrete materials associated with the Liturgy. In the second stage (ages six to nine) the focus turns to seeking out the relationship that exists between the disparate things that they have already discovered: the sequencing of various elements of salvation history, the purpose of each of the liturgical materials and the moral maxims of jesus. a further stage (ages nine to 12) develops the relationships discovered in stage two, and begins to seek out the ‘lived experience’ of these things expressed in the lives of those who are guiding them and in the lives of the saints.

a methodology for allowing the children to engage personally has been developed and used extensively throughout the world, and this requires training and study. the project at st Patrick’s Mentone, was led by Dr gerard o’shea, who completed his training in the method in the Us under the guidance of the National association of the Catechesis of the good shepherd. he was assisted by Liana Mackay and by a large number of collaborators – parents and teachers

at st Patrick’s. one difficulty associated with the Catechesis of the good shepherd has been the amount of space required to store and display all the necessary works. this has been solved by scaling down each set of materials to fit into small cabinets which can be stored in a single bookcase.

while every effort has been made to maintain the integrity of the materials, what has been done at st Patrick’s is best described as a classroom adaptation of the Catechesis. alongside the miniaturised atriums now in every classroom, st Patrick’s also has a full-sized atrium, staffed by trained catechists. this is available for younger classes and also for pre-school children in the parish. other atriums in Melbourne can be found in Bennettswood, west heidelberg, greensborough, ringwood, and good shepherd, wheelers hill.

From 2011, the john Paul II Institute of Marriage and Family in east Melbourne will offer training to teachers interested in implementing the adapted form of the Catechesis in classrooms. Using To Know, Worship and Love as the basic text, the materials have been linked with each chapter of the texts as a way of enhancing the program at each level of primary school. training in the methodology is also offered through the institute. n

details, call dr gerard O’Shea, JPII Institute on 9417 4349, www.jp2institute.org

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ProFessor PaULINe NUgeNt, Dean of health sciences at australian Catholic University (aCU) and 2009 Victorian Businesswoman of the year, has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (academic) at aCU, effective from February this year.

Professor Nugent will have national responsibility for the University’s five faculties, Indigenous education, community engagement and academic matters related to international education.

Professor Nugent has a background in nursing and trained at st Vincent’s hospital, Melbourne. she holds a Master of education from Monash University and a Bachelor of applied science from Lincoln Institute of health sciences.

Professor Nugent was appointed to the inaugural Chair of Nursing Development at Deakin University

in 2003, having served as head of the school of nursing since 1997.

In 2007, she took up the role of Dean of health sciences at aCU. From 2007 to 2010 Professor Nugent facilitated a 37% increase in student load for health sciences, introduced new courses in physiotherapy and paramedicine, and established new research centres and domestic and international partnerships.

In 2009, Professor Nugent was named Victorian telstra Businesswoman of the year. n

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Creating a sacred landscape

Award goes to ACU nursing student

education

BY ROBERT HORWOOD

the oPeNINg oF oUr New building ‘Bunjil’ in December 2010 by Bishop Peter elliott was a proud day for stella Maris school and Parish in Beaumaris. Fr john Dupuche had commented during its construction that the roof lines reminded him of a bird’s outstretched wings as it soared through the sky. with a desire to acknowledge the Boonerwrung people, it was decided to call the building ‘Bunjil’, meaning eagle.

From the outset we wanted to create an ‘australian’ building to demonstrate pride in our country. we bought rugs for the walls with designs adapted from original paintings, or developed in conjunction with aboriginal artists, as part of a collection called ‘julu wajaar’ (one earth). each design encompasses features and stories of Indigenous heritage that move from the coast, through to the australian desert.

our new classrooms are divided into three learning neighbourhoods and each one being made up of two or three classrooms and an open space – seven classrooms in total. the flexible learning spaces, with

large movable doors, offer exciting possibilities for curriculum, for teaching and learning, and for personalising learning.

the Prep neighbourhood is in the colours of the australian desert; the year 3 neighbourhood, the green of the forest; and the 1/2 neighbourhood full of yellow and blue, to represent the beach. the carved figure of ‘Bunjil’ soars above the doors of the main open space, reminding us of our school motto: ‘courage always’. the neighbourhoods cluster around the art room and ICt Library. n

Robert Horwood is Principal of Stella Maris, Beaumaris.

aUstraLIaN CathoLIC University (aCU) nursing student tahlia seymour has won the student award for outstanding Community engagement for her international volunteer work.

the Melbourne campus student has volunteered extensively throughout Cambodia with several charities over the past five years.

tahlia said she was inspired to volunteer in Cambodia while travelling through the country during her gap year.

“I was backpacking through south-east asia after high school and fell in love with the people and the country,” she said. “the

history of Pol Pot and the genocide is still very apparent and has left a lot of people below the poverty line and desperately needing help.”

tahlia volunteered at the Lighthouse orphanage, which cares for more than 75 children aged between three and 18 who have been rescued from street life.

the organisation relies on donations and does not receive any form of funding from official bodies. tahlia’s fundraising over the years has provided medical and educational supplies.

tahlia will begin her graduate year of nursing at st Vincent’s hospital this year. n

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Archbishop Thomas Joseph Carr (1839-1917)

BY CELESTE BADmAN

the arChDIoCese oF Melbourne recently hosted visits from relatives of past archbishops. In september, joe Mannix, a close relative of archbishop Mannix, visited from Cork, Ireland. In late November, Carolyn Ferry, a relative of archbishop Carr, and triona Cody, a relative of Cardinal Knox, visited the Melbourne archdiocese.

Mrs Ferry and her husband live in the United states and were paying their first visit to australia. all archbishop Carr’s relatives live in Ireland or america.

Mrs Ferry said archbishop Carr was very close to her grandmother, eleanor Carr, whom he called ‘Nellie’. In turn, ‘Nellie’ affectionately called archbishop Carr ‘Uncle Doctor tom’.

the Ferrys drove to Melbourne from sydney. Mrs Ferry was impressed with st Patrick’s Cathedral, saying it was “incredible knowing that my great, great uncle is buried there”.

Cardinal Knox’s relative, Ms Cody, lives in County Kilkenny, Ireland, where the Cardinal’s parents were from. her grandfather was Cardinal Knox’s first cousin.

“My father would have met him on a few occasions when he visited Ireland from rome,” Ms Cody said. “It was my father’s job to drive his father to meet Cardinal Knox when he came to visit.”

Ms Cody said she researched Cardinal Knox and had seen pictures, but had learnt much more about him by coming to Melbourne.

“I had no idea he had been friends with Mother teresa and had helped set up her religious organisation in Calcutta,” she said.

Ms Cody said she was now motivated to learn more about Cardinal Knox when she returned to Ireland. “I will be quizzing my father for memories,” she said.

rachel Naughton of the Melbourne Diocesan historical Commission said many members of the extended families of past archbishops have visited the commission and st Patrick’s Cathedral over the years. all are very pleased to see how the Melbourne Church honours the memory of its archbishops. n

thoMas Carr was BorN IN County galway, Ireland, in 1839, the year in which the Catholic mission in Port Phillip was established. he was ordained a priest in 1866 and became professor of dogmatic theology at Maynooth. Fr Carr was consecrated Bishop of galway and Kilmacduagh in 1883.

he was appointed archbishop of Melbourne by Pope Leo XIII on 29 september 1886, three months after archbishop goold’s death. he arrived in Melbourne in june 1887, beginning his 30-year care of the archdiocese and set himself to build firmly on the solid foundations laid by his pioneer predecessor.

as archbishop of Melbourne, he celebrated Mass and the sacraments in his cathedral, preached and administered as any parish priest throughout the archdiocese did.

the cathedral became a focal point where the archbishop regularly taught with authority the many people who crammed into the building to hear the Church’s

position on matters of faith, morals, history and social issues, as well as to hear errors from other sources rebutted. what he said from the pulpit was often repeated or commented upon in the daily press. he encouraged his priests and people to become better informed on important issues affecting both Church and state and to this end founded the Austral Light as well as the australian Catholic truth society.

archbishop Carr was respected, loved and admired; Catholics and non-Catholics alike found him friendly, fatherly and fun-loving.

archbishop Carr was particularly supportive of Catholic education, saying: “Banish faith from the schools in one generation, and you have banished god from the country in the next.”

archbishop Carr was a supporter of Federation and attended the inauguration of the Commonwealth of australia in the royal exhibition Building, Melbourne, in 1901. he can be seen among the dignitaries in tom roberts’ famous painting of the event.

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Archbishop Daniel mannix (1864-1963)

BorN IN CharLeVILLe, County Cork in 1864, Daniel Mannix was ordained to the priesthood in 1890 and embarked on an academic career, obtaining his doctorate in 1895 and immediately proceeding to teaching positions at Maynooth in philosophy and moral theology. he was elected President of Maynooth in 1906. though sometimes the object of student protests, Mannix was respected for his holiness and personal care of the sick.

Mannix was appointed to Melbourne as archbishop Carr’s coadjutor with right of succession on 1 july 1912. he was consecrated bishop on 6 october 1912. as Coadjutor until archbishop Carr’s death in 1917, archbishop Mannix acted as parish priest of st Mary’s, west Melbourne.

as an orator, archbishop Mannix was unmatched, bringing his skills to bear on controversial issues such as conscription in world war I,

Cardinal James Robert knox (1914-1983)

jaMes KNoX was BorN IN Perth in 1914. he began studies for the priesthood at the Benedictine abbey of New Norcia and later transferred to Propaganda Fide College in rome. ordained in 1941, he was appointed to the Vatican secretariat of state in 1948 as assistant to Mgr giovanni Montini (later Pope Paul VI). he represented the holy see in diplomatic postings in tokyo, British east and west africa and in India. he was consecrated bishop in 1953. In april 1967 Knox succeeded justin simonds to become the fifth archbishop of Melbourne.

In 1968 archbishop Knox established the Melbourne Diocesan historical Commission, appointing Fr john Keaney as its

first chairman. archbishop Knox’s episcopate saw the implementation of the reforms, particularly liturgical, mandated by the second Vatican Council (1962-65). he oversaw the changes to the interior of st Patrick’s Cathedral and hosted the 40th International eucharistic Congress in Melbourne in February 1973. Immediately before the Congress, it was announced that Knox was to be made a cardinal and he received the red hat from Pope Paul VI in March 1973.

In january 1974, Cardinal Knox was appointed to head the sacred Congregation for the sacraments and Divine worship in rome. he resigned the see of Melbourne and was succeeded by archbishop t.F. Little. Cardinal Knox died in rome on 26 june 1983 and is buried in the crypt of st Patrick’s Cathedral. n

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which he opposed. while he deplored the Irish easter rising of 1916, the english response in executing the rebels hardened his support for an independent Irish state. his call to put ‘australia before empire’ led to his being refused access to the royal exhibition Building for a public meeting. he instead drew almost 100,000 people to the richmond racecourse and denounced those who had supported the decision as having the ‘backbone of boiled asparagus’. In 1920, while en route to rome via Ireland, archbishop Mannix was apprehended by a ship of the royal Navy and refused permission to land in Ireland. It would be another five years before he could visit his native land.

archbishop Mannix continued to be outspoken on social issues, and in his later years he was again embroiled in controversy over his support for B.a. santamaria’s Catholic social studies Movement and its role in australian politics.

archbishop Mannix was a witty and ascetic man who lived simply but was fearless and confident in his leadership.

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Treasures from The Advocate archivesThis issue, Kairos begins a regular column in which we pay tribute to one of Australia’s great newspapers, The Advocate.

PUBLIsheD IN MeLBoUrNe from 1868 – 1990, The Advocate was founded by samuel Vincent winter and his brother joseph, with the support of other prominent Irishmen. always a Catholic paper, The Advocate was purchased by the archdiocese in 1919 and became there after Melbourne’s official Catholic voice on both local and overseas events.

the transition from the proprietorship of the winter family to the archdiocese occurred at the end of the paper’s jubilee year in March 1919. readers took the opportunity to pay tribute to The Advocate and the role it played in their lives and the Catholic community.

the archbishop of hobart, Patrick Delaney, declared that “fifty years of undiminished vitality for a Catholic weekly, in such exacting environments, clearly indicate that there is still a long span of useful life ahead of it.”

M howe wrote to wish the new management well, recalling that when she was “only a girl of eight, I well remember reading the first copy of The Advocate... In The Advocate young and old always found true Christian reading”.

the jubilee also provided an opportunity to honour the founders. samuel winter, who managed the paper in the early years, died in 1904 and joseph winter, who was the managing proprietor for over forty years, died in 1915. the Bishop of sale, Patrick Phelan, wrote that “during thirty years of personal experience I am pleased to be able to state that the late Mr joseph winter never deviated an inch from the high ideals and lofty principles outlined at the foundation of the paper. he invariably refused to compromise the character of The Advocate by any journalistic policy that would not stand the closest inspection.”

the Bishop of sandhurst, james hegarty, said “few men in Victoria worked better, although silently, to create a just public opinion in favour of the unanswerable claims of our Catholic schools.” n

Copies of The Advocate are held at the State Library of Victoria and in the Melbourne diocesan Historical Commission. An article on Fr Hanan’s MdHC Index and Summary was published in Kairos, Issue 8, 2010.

his excellency, the apostolic Delegate, B Cattaneo, wrote that he hoped that “now that The Advocate renews its youth, like the eagle’s, I think and hope that no cloud shall ever dim the sunshine, which it will always bring among Catholics in Victoria, et ultra.”

the archbishop of adelaide, robert w spence, took the opportunity to outline what a Catholic paper should be: “not the mere partisan of a creed – its cause is also the cause of civilisation the best sense of the word, and The Advocate, during its full and healthy life, has, by its vindication of the truth, not only helped the Catholic cause, but also helped the national life of australia.”

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three ForMer aNgLICaN bishops have been ordained to the Catholic priesthood as the founding members of the world’s first ordinariate for groups of ex-anglicans. archbishop Vincent Nichols of westminster ordained the three men at London’s westminster Cathedral.

Keith Newton, former Bishop of richborough, andrew Burnham, former Bishop of ebbsfleet, and john Broadhurst, former Bishop of Fulham, were ordained Catholic priests just two days after their ordination to the diaconate and only two weeks after they were received into the Catholic Church.

the three men become the first clergy members of the world’s first personal ordinariate, established by a papal decree and known as the Personal ordinariate of our Lady of walsingham, under the protection of Blessed john henry Newman. the ordinary, or head, of the ordinariate will be Fr Newton.

Frs Newton, Burnham and Broadhurst were three of five anglican bishops in england and wales who publicly announced that they would take up the offer made in the Pope’s November 2009 decree Anglicanorum coetibus. all three were flying bishops in the Church of england, ministering to anglo-Catholics who were not able in good conscience to accept the ordination of women priests. their flocks

are preparing to enter the new ordinariate during holy week.

at the start of the Mass, archbishop Nichols read the Bull establishing the ordinariate. In it, Cardinal william Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said the ordinariate “marks a unique and historic moment in the life of the Catholic community in this country”.

the three men were presented for ordination by westminster auxiliary Bishop alan hopes, himself a former anglican.

In his homily, archbishop Nichols thanked the Church of england, especially the archbishop of Canterbury, Dr rowan williams.

“I want in particular to recognise your dedication as priests and

bishops of the Church of england and affirm the fruitfulness of your ministry,” he said.

“I thank so many in the Church of england who have recognised your sincerity and integrity in making this journey and who have assured you of their prayers and good wishes. First among these is rowan, archbishop of Canterbury, with his characteristic insight and generosity of heart and spirit. this journey of course involves some sad parting of friends. this too we recognise and it strengthens the warmth of our welcome.”

he added: “we thank our holy Father Pope Benedict for not only placing this ordinariate under the protection of our Lady of walsingham but also for giving it Blessed john henry Newman as its patron.”

archbishop Nichols continued: “today we thank the holy Father for the courageous leadership he gives in establishing the first personal ordinariate. his intentions are clear. It is, as he said, ‘a prophetic gesture’. It is to contribute to the wider goal of visible unity between our two Churches by helping us to know in practice how our patrimonies of faith and living can strengthen each other in our mission today.”

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ministry was central to the visible unity of the Church. “It is central to the faith of those who enter into full communion in this ordinariate. It is central to the welcome, encouragement and support the Catholic community in england and wales gives to this development and to all who seek to be part of it.”

he entrusted the ordinariate to the protection of our Lady of walsingham.

after the laying on of hands and the prayer of ordination, Mrs Broadhurst, Mrs Burnham and Mrs Newton brought their husbands the symbols of the priesthood, the vestments.

the three former anglican sisters at walsingham, srs wendy renate, jane Louise and Carolyne joseph, who were received into the Catholic Church with the former bishops, brought up the gifts to archbishop Nichols.

the music at the Mass was sung by westminster Cathedral choir. the Mass was Missa O Quam Gloriosum. there was music by elgar and stanford. the closing hymn was Newman’s Praise to the Holiest in the Height.

More than 60 priests from across england and wales concelebrated and laid their hands on the ordinands.

archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham, auxiliary Bishop william Kenny of Birmingham, Bishop hopes and Bishop thomas McMahon of Brentwood were among the bishops concelebrating at the Mass.

at Communion, many people came up to receive blessings from the new priests.

Fifty priests and 35 groups of anglican lay people are expected to go through the evangelium course and be received into the Catholic Church at easter. the former anglican clergy entering into the ordinariate will then be ordained priests at Pentecost.

there were at least three anglican bishops from the Catholic wing of the Church of england in the congregation, the rt rev. Lindsay Urwin, the administrator of the anglican shrine at walsingham; the rt rev. robert Ladds, former Bishop of whitby; and the rt rev. tony robinson, Bishop of Pontefract.

edwin Barnes, the retired Bishop of richborough; David silk, the retired Bishop of Ballarat; and robert Mercer, the former Bishop of

Matabeleland, of the traditional anglican Communion, were in the congregation. so was Dr robin ward, the principal of st stephen’s house, oxford.

edwin Barnes will be received into the Catholic Church at the church of our Lady and st joseph, Lymington, at the end of january and will become a priest just before Lent begins, on 5 March. David silk has already been received into the Catholic Church and will be ordained a priest of the ordinariate on 18 February.

after the Mass, one young woman in the congregation who hopes to be in the first wave of the ordinariate, said: “I thought it was tremendous and very moving and utterly joyful and historic. I feel so proud and thankful to the Pope. It’s just beyond our wildest dreams.

“I want to say it’s like coming home. I know that’s a cliche, but that’s what it feels like.” n

This article was first published in The catholic herald (www.catholicherald.co.uk) on Saturday 15 January, and is reprinted with permission.

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Clear ethical thinking and the tyranny of relativismBY FR TADEUSz PACHOLCzyk

I oNCe asKeD a yoUNg physician whether he had received any training in medical ethics during medical school. I wondered whether he had been taught how to handle some of the complex moral questions that can arise when practising medicine.

It turned out that he had taken only one ethics class during his four years of medical school, and it was a rather loose-knit affair. For the first part of each class, he told me, students were presented with medical cases that raised ethical questions. For the second part, they were asked to discuss and share their feelings about what the ethical thing to do in each case might be. this course was largely an airing of different opinions, with students never receiving any definitive ethical guidance or principles.

his experience reminded me how ready we are today to discuss ethical ‘problems’ but how quickly we shy away from talking about ethical ‘truths’. we raise ethical questions but avoid ethical answers. we encourage the discussion of options and opinions but leave students in the lurch to ‘make up their own minds’ about what may or may not be ethical.

this relativism corrodes clear ethical thinking. Making up our own morality

as we go along has a certain appeal, of course, because it allows us to navigate around some of the hard ethical answers that may require us to change our own behaviour or outlook. as one bioethicist put it a few years ago: “People want to know what it would be wise and right to do; but they do not want to grasp a truth so lucid that they might feel actually required to walk in its light.”

this ‘tyranny of relativism’ influences many contemporary ethical debates. those who advocate for abortion, for example, will often declare: “If you think abortion is wrong, then don’t have one!” the message behind the sound bite is that abortion can be fine for me even if it is a problem for you; it can be right for me and wrong for you; and we can all just get along. this type of ethical schizophrenia is obviously inadequate, however. Imagine someone saying: “If you think slavery is wrong, then don’t own a slave!” real human goods are at stake when we make moral judgements and ethical decisions — in slavery, a human life is oppressed; in abortion a human life is ended.

Not only do such ethical (or unethical) decisions affect others profoundly (black men and women; unborn boys and girls) but they also affect us inwardly, making us into ‘those who oppress’ or ‘those who kill’. In other words, human choices have consequences that affect the world. But they also cause effects in the depths of the human soul, in the inner sanctuary of our own person. one early saint said that we parent ourselves through our actions. when we freely decide to do an action, we ‘create’ ourselves, and show the direction in which our heart is willing to go. In this world of good and evil, nothing is more important for the good of all than the excellence of the actions that manifest the ethical core of our lives.

that core cannot be rooted in the shifting and uncertain sands of moral relativism; we require the immovable goalposts of moral absolutes. No one lives without absolutes of some kind to guide their decision-making. even those who promote relativism and ‘freedom of choice’ regarding abortion will often react with great moral indignation if someone suggests there should be freedom of choice when it comes to torturing puppies or damaging the environment.

their favourite ‘causes’ end up being exempted from the claim that all morality is relative. Indeed, they really are not relativists at all, but absolutists: they will insist it is absolutely right to protect animals from cruelty, it is absolutely right to protect the environment, and so on. their absolutism can end up being as firm and unbending as the absolutism of those they disagree with, such as those who defend the rights of the unborn or the rights of the elderly and infirm.

we all inwardly recognise the importance of moral absolutes: some kinds of human choices really are wrong, and ethics cannot simply mean what I want it to mean. each of us must resist the temptation to yield to the tyranny of relativism, a tyranny that encourages us to pursue moral judgements that are convenient, instead of moral judgements that are true. n

Fr Tad Pacholczyk is a neuroscientist and director of education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

This article is reprinted from Fr Pacholczyk’s Making Sense out of Bioethics column for January 2011 at www.ncbcenter.org

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perspective BY FATHER GERARD DOWLING OAM dean emeritus OAM Spiritual director of Centacare Catholic Family Services, Melbourne.

as I taKe UP My PeN at the start of yet another year of writing for you, there are two chief thoughts that are uppermost in my mind. My first thought is one of gratitude for the privilege of being able to share some personal thoughts with you each other week, both on the Family Counsellor program on radio sport International and in the pages of Kairos. the second is my resolve that, each time I pursue this challenge, my words may contribute something meaningful for your journey of life and faith.

every now and again, I receive valuable feedback from a variety of listeners and readers who express their gratitude for one or other of my contributions that has helped them in the challenges of life or in their efforts to improve their relationship with the Lord, as they endeavour to journey in faith in a world so often devoid of it.

that last mention of ‘faith’ triggers in my mind the theme that I hope will motivate and mould me and that I may walk by, as I move through 2011. you may choose to do likewise.

Faith is unquestionably a fascinating aspect of life. and focusing on it can provide us with something to think about and maybe to pray about in our quieter moments, and then to work on it. yes, faith, whether we adequately grasp the fact or not, is fundamental to our overall wellbeing. If that thought eludes you, please let me explain what I have in mind.

Faith is an attitude whereby one accepts a truth or belief based on one’s trust in someone, who chooses to share that fact with us. accordingly, one does not seek proof. the trust that I have just mentioned is sufficient for one’s whole-hearted assent.

For someone who lacks such trust or who is doubtful or sceptical, faith becomes impossible. such faith can operate on two different levels – the natural and the supernatural. such a distinction may need clarification, so let me attempt to provide it.

Natural faith is being exercised when someone else tells me something without providing evidence

but, because I regard him or her as a trustworthy witness, I believe what is communicated to me as being authentic.

when it comes to supernatural matters, then we are dealing with the virtue of faith that god gives us. Usually that initially occurs when we are baptised. that start is then built on as we journey in faith. on the one hand we are informed by our religious education, on the other we are sustained by the sacraments of reconciliation, the eucharist and Confirmation.

In the Catholic Church, parish congregations pause each week to proclaim the Creed (list of beliefs). But, you may well ask, where do those beliefs come from? how does it come about that we are comfortable in giving assent to this set of truths.

well, there are two reasons we do so, both aspects of faith. the first is quite simple. we believe these things because jesus has revealed them to us. the second is that by the inspiration of the holy spirit we believe that jesus is in fact the son of god, who is thereby totally trustworthy.

our Christian faith, therefore, is based on these convictions, and motivates us to keep living our lives in the light of that commitment.

For those who are open to the light of faith, it is a truly wonderful experience. yet, for those who do not share that gift, it is a way of life that is puzzling, even paradoxical. this is how st Paul summed up what to many is a contradiction, and

only comprehensible to a Christian believer. In his First Letter to the people of Corinth, he spelled out this position very clearly: “while the jews demand miracles and the greeks look for wisdom, we are preaching a crucified Christ: to the jews an obstacle they cannot get over, to the gentiles foolishness, but to those who have been called, whether they are jews or greeks, a Christ who is both the power of god and the wisdom of god. god’s folly is wiser than human wisdom and god’s weakness is stronger than human strength” (I Cor 1:22-25).

so, the way of life embraced by the truly committed follower of jesus is built on trust in him, with an unreserved acceptance of what he has revealed to us, whether or not we can explain it in mere human terms.

so, my motto for 2011 is ‘walking by Faith’ and not looking for explanation. however, I would like to conclude these comments by quoting some lines from the inspiring hymn by Marty haugen entitled We Walk by Faith. hopefully, the impact of this message will be to inspire you, as it has done me, to stand your ground as a Christian person, and let your light shine encouragement on all those who painfully struggle in the darkness of disbelief.

“We walk by faith, and not by sight;no gracious words we hearof him who spoke who none e’r spokebut we believe him near.” n

As broadcast during the Family Counsellor program over Radio Sport National on Sunday 30 January 2011.

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worldnewsSudanese bishop: People of South marching towards independenceaUXILIary BIshoP DaNIeL adwok Kur of Khartoum in northern sudan said he believed the people of southern sudan were “marching towards the goal of what they expected, to be free in dignity and respect of rights”, as a referendum on independence passed the halfway mark. Bishop adwok wrote on 12 january from the town of Kosti in northern sudan that the polls remained calm. at least two observers from the south reported that voting there was also going well. Most observers expected the people of southern sudan to vote to separate from the rest of the country. southern sudanese in the country’s north as well as those who fled to other countries, were allowed to vote beginning on 9 january. however, Bishop adwok said many people from southern sudan living in the north voted against independence, fearing they would face reprisal from the Islamic government in Khartoum if the south seceded. southern sudan is largely Christian and animist and also is rich in oil reserves but remains largely undeveloped. the region makes up about 25 per cent of the entire country of sudan. n CNS

Caritas urges solidarity for flood victims worldwideIN the FIrst MoNth oF thIs year, australians, sri Lankans and communities in Brazil have shared the horror of natural disaster as floods ravaged homes and lives in all three countries.

six month ago, prolonged flooding claimed up to 2000 lives and displaced millions in Pakistan’s north-west. the floods – which at their peak covered one-fifth of the country – affected up to 20 million people and their lingering effects will threaten communities for years to come.

Caritas australia chief executive jack de groot said: “the horrific images of floodwater submerging much of Queensland looks all too familiar as we recall the torrent of water unleashed in Pakistan just six months ago.”

In the six months since Pakistan’s floods began, australians and the

australian government’s agency for aid and development, ausaID, have generously contributed in excess of $4 million towards Caritas australia’s emergency response.

almost half this figure has been used to meet the immediate needs of marginal communities. the international Caritas network has distributed food, shelter, blankets and cookware to more than 200,000 people, and provided health and sanitation assistance to almost 50,000. Caritas’ cash for work initiatives have employed thousands across the country and enabled the reconstruction of more than 400 roads, bridges and vital water schemes.

For Caritas australia, protecting the dignity of those at greatest risk is critical to the recovery effort. australian support has allowed more than 8000 women and children to be evacuated to safe places and given them access to counselling and psychosocial support. Caritas is committed to the ongoing reconstruction of a devastated nation and working to reinvigorate agriculture, provide housing, secure water supplies, and to ensure the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable communities. n www.caritas.org.au

Syria: Heating oil for Iraqi refugees in AlepposooN aFter ChrIst’s BIrth, hIs parents had to flee to egypt with the infant jesus in order to save their lives. thus the holy Family had to endure a fate that is still the lot of millions today.

among them are many Christians from Iraq. almost every day we hear reports of new attacks, deliberately aimed at Christians, of murder and terrorism. one Iraqi group, part of the al-Qaeda terrorist network, recently declared all Christians in the Middle east to be ‘legitimate targets’. Many priests and deacons and ordinary faithful have already been abducted or murdered, and most Christians are now living in constant fear. Many try to get a visa so that they can emigrate to america or europe. those who cannot do so flee across the frontier to jordan, Lebanon, turkey or syria. there they are often forced to live a twilight existence in exile, without any proper legal status.

at present about 1.5 million Iraqi refugees are living in syria, and every day new arrivals come in search of help to Bishop antoine audo, the head

of the Chaldean Catholics in syria. about 450 Iraqi Christian families living in the diocese of aleppo are already being helped by Catholic charity aid to the Church in Need (aCN) with money for food and medicines. But winter has now arrived, and Bishop audo is concerned for these people, since it can be bitterly cold, especially at night, and also the wide temperature fluctuations between day and night can cause many people to fall ill. so Bishop audo has turned again to aCN for help to provide a small amount of heating oil for 150 families who have small heaters but no money for fuel.

aCN has sent a grant of $33,000 to Bishop audo to help the plight of these Iraqi refugees in syria. n ACN

Religious leaders call for action on New york City’s high abortion rateNew yorK CIty has oNe statistic that it cannot be proud of: 41 per cent of pregnancies in the city end in abortion, almost double the national rate. In the Bronx, the borough with the highest rate, the figure is 48 per cent – nearly half of all pregnancies. the statistics were released in December by the New york City Department of health, which also reported that 87,273 abortions were performed in the city’s five boroughs in 2009.

New york archbishop timothy Dolan was among a group of Catholic, Protestant and jewish religious leaders who gathered at a news conference on 6 january to focus attention on the city’s abortion rate and to call for efforts to reduce it.

“that 41 per cent of New york babies are aborted – a percentage even higher in the Bronx, and among our african-american babies in the womb – is downright chilling,” archbishop Dolan said. “the New york community is rightly celebrated for its warm welcome to immigrants, for its hospitality, sense of embrace and inclusion, and gritty sensitivity for those in need,” he continued. “But we are tragically letting down the tiniest, most fragile and vulnerable: the little baby in the womb. I invite all to come together to make abortion rare, a goal even those who work to expand the abortion licence tell us they share.” n CNS

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GAUdIUM ET SPES (83-93) eNCoUrages cooperation and coordinated activity through local and international organisations to foster the common good of all people. It does so not merely for good economic reasons and as a means to promote justice and peace but for theological reasons too.

Because we are in communion with Christ through Baptism we are also united with him in his mission. we share Christ’s concern for the world which god loved so much (john 3:6). god wills that we should recognise his son in each person that suffers and that we should love Christ through them in word and deed (GS 93).

Catholics believe that the resources of this world are intended for the good of all (GS 63-65). the international community has a responsibility to establish international systems and institutions for cooperation to alleviate the vast disparities of wealth between the rich and the poor nations (GS 88). Catholics believe that we share a collective responsibility for refugees, for asylum seekers, for migrants, for shelter and food for all, as well as the opportunity for the proper economic development of nations and regions (GS 84-87).

the teaching of the prophets and the witness of jesus in the gospels reveals an option for the poor. just as the rich man had an obligation in justice to the poor man Lazarus at his door (Lk 16:19-31) so do we to the poor majority of the world sitting at our door. there are such vast inequalities of power and wealth between the poor majority of the world and the rich minority that we need international cooperation to create solidarity with the poor (GS 83, 87). without the help of the rich minority the poor majority will not be able to lift themselves out of poverty.

Catholics believe that the Church is the sign and sacrament of unity (Lumen Gentium 1-3) and it can foster unity among other Christians, other religions and with non-believers in the pursuit of justice and peace (GS 89-92). this may be a prelude to the unity which all people will ultimately find in Christ. so long as we respect the truth of the gospel we should encourage cooperation with non-believers, other Christians, other religions and all who promote social justice and peace.

effective witness to unity requires that Catholics witness to unity via mutual esteem, reverence and harmony within our Church. Unity means recognising legitimate diversity. repeating a saying attributed to st augustine the council urges unity in what is essential, freedom in what is not certain and charity in all things. Factionalism between ‘progressives’ and ‘conservatives’ or ‘liberals’ and ‘traditionalists’ belongs to the world of politics and should be avoided in the Church.

International cooperation is not a mere economic or political necessity but a deep call to recognise that the destiny of humanity is one. we recognise that all created goods are destined to support the common good. International instruments of cooperation are the global application of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. n

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Same-sex unions ‘penalise’ traditional marriage, Pope sayssaMe-seX UNIoNs ‘PeNaLIse’ traDItIoNaL couples and distort the true nature of the family, according to Pope Benedict XVI.

the many crises that families face were “caused by the rapid social and cultural changes” in society, the Pope said. Passing legislation or adopting policies that recognised “forms of unions which distort the essence and purpose of the family end up penalising those who, with much effort, commit themselves to living a life whose bonds are marked by stable intimacy, have juridical guarantees and are recognised publicly”, he said.

while same-sex unions are not recognised in Italy, some city and regional governments, including rome’s Lazio region, have introduced registries for same-sex couples that are largely symbolic and have no legal consequences. n CNS

Pope tells police people need stronger values during tough timesPoPe BeNeDICt XVI has CaLLeD oN people to strengthen their commitment to the common good during difficult times and not be tempted to fear that law enforcement is incapable of protecting society.

In a meeting with Italian police the Pope said social and economic instability caused people to feel unsafe, but also led to “a certain weakened perception of the ethical principles that underlie the law and personal moral behaviour”. today’s world was experiencing a sense “that moral consensus has failed and that, as a consequence, the structural foundations of coexistence are no longer able to fully function any more”, he said. “therefore, many people are faced with the temptation of thinking that police and law enforcement charged with defending civil society are destined to failure.”

he said that Christians have a particular duty to avoid this temptation and “to find renewed resolve to profess one’s faith and carry out the good and to continue with courage to be close to others in their joy and suffering”. n CNS

Purgatory is a process, not a placePUrgatory Is LIKe a PUrIFyINg FIre burning inside a person, a painful experience of regret for one’s sins, Pope Benedict XVI has said. “a soul stained by sin cannot present itself to god.”

the Pope spoke about purgatory in an audience talk dedicated to the life and mystical writings of st Catherine of genoa, a 15th-century married woman who ran genoa’s largest hospital. Married at age 16 to an older man with a gambling problem, she initially lived a very worldly life, the Pope said, but after 10 years, she began a “life of purification, which, for a long time, made her experience constant pain for the sins she committed and pushed her to impose penances and sacrifices on herself to demonstrate her love to god”. n CNS


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A saint for Sudanst josePhINe BaKhIta was BorN into a well-to-do family of the Daju tribe of south-western sudan in 1869. her father was the brother of the village chief. he owned a lot of land and had hired servants working for him.

at about seven years of age, Bakhita was kidnapped by slave traders and consequently endured many years of physical, emotional and spiritual deprivation. there were long forced marches in slave caravans from her village of olgossa to the slave markets in el obeid and then on to Khartoum. Bakhita was sold and resold four times in the next 10 years. During this time she was tattooed all over her body with more than 100 incisions. salt was poured into the wounds to make the pattern of scars stand out. this torture left her immobile from the bleeding and pain for a month and she almost bled to death.

the name ‘Bakhita’ comes from the arabic language and means ‘the lucky one’. this name was given to her by the slave traders since, in the trauma of abduction, she had forgotten her own name.

Bakhita continually searched for the meaning in her experiences of life. as a young adult woman she

was taken on a trip to Italy with the last family that ‘owned’ her but which treated her well. During her stay there Bakhita came to know the Catholic faith through the Canossian Daughters of Charity. she decided to be baptised and held firm against returning to the sudan with her ‘owners’. with the help of the sisters and some good friends, Bakhita gained her freedom. she decided to join the sisters who had taught her about the god she had already experienced in her trials and in her wonderment at the beauty of creation.

“I remember how, as a child, when I contemplated the sun, the moon, the stars, and all the beautiful things of nature, I

was wondering, ‘who is the master of it all?’ and I felt a keen desire to see him, to know him and to pay him homage,” she wrote.

Bakhita died in schio on 8 February 1947. she was declared ‘blessed’ on 17 May 1992, and proclaimed a saint on 1 october 2000 in rome.

In her diary she wrote: “If I were to meet the slave traders who kidnapped me and even those who tortured me, I would kneel and kiss their hands. If what happened to me had never taken place, how would I become a Christian and a religious?”

at her canonisation Pope john Paul II said of her: “Bakhita has left us a witness of evangelical reconciliation and forgiveness which will surely bring consolation to the Christians of her homeland, the sudan, so sorely tried by a conflict that has lasted many years and reaped so many victims. sister Bakhita has been given to us by the Lord as a universal sister.” n

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St mary mackillop books for childrenBY kEVIN mARk

the sIsters oF st josePh, IN conjunction with st Pauls Publications, have produced a series of books designed specifically to make the story of the life and ministry of st Mary MacKillop accessible to children.

Saint Mary MacKillop: Friend of Jesus, by judith M steer, is intended for children aged between seven and 11 years of age. It presents the life of st Mary, with the principal theme being that she strove to be a friend of jesus throughout her life.

the first half of the book focuses on st Mary’s family life, emphasising

that this was the context in which she learned to be a friend of jesus, to care for others, and to value education. this sets up the depiction of her founding of the sisters of st joseph as the establishment of a new family. through this new family, st Mary is able to continue to care for others as a friend of jesus. the account includes specific stories of st Mary’s courage in caring for others.

the book includes appealing colour illustrations by a josephite sister, Dorothy woodward rsj.

also available are three a4-format paperback workbooks that present information and activities for specific age groups. each is written and illustrated by another talented josephite, joan goodwin rsj.

Mary MacKillop: The People’s Saint is designed for children aged between five and seven. It includes a simple account of st Mary’s life and examples of her ministry. throughout the book are drawings intended for colouring, as well as puzzles such as join-the-dot illustrations.

Letters from Mary: The Story of the Life of Mary MacKillop is for children aged between eight and nine. It invites the child reader to understand st Mary by a series of imaginary letters in which she tells the story of her life. Between each letter is a variety of related activities.

Finally, Never See a Need Without Doing Something about It: Inspirational Stories from the Life of Mary MacKillop is for children aged between 10 and 12. It takes its title from the motto st Mary adopted from her co-founder, Father julian tenison woods, and focuses jesus’ call to care for others. the body of the book consists of a series of retellings of gospel stories, followed by stories that show how st Mary lived out those gospel values (such as ‘I was sick and you visited me’) in her own circumstances. the book also includes relevant activities such as word puzzles and a maze.

each of these publications would be an excellent resource for Catholic families and primary schools. n

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True GritStarring Jeff Bridges, Matt damon, Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Brolin and Barry Pepper. Written and directed by Joel and ethan Cohen. 110 mins, Rated M.

the CoeN Brothers’ TRUE Grit is a film to savour, a masterly adaptation of Charles Portis’ 1968 novel of the same name about murder and retribution set in the post-Civil war american frontier in the late 1870s.

the narrator of the story is Mattie ross (hailee steinfeld), a 14-year-old girl who travels to Fort smith, arkansas, in a search of rough justice, after the murder of her beloved father by a ruthless killer, tom Chaney (josh Brolin).

opinionated, intrepid, and morally resolute, Mattie brow-beats a Fort smith businessman who seeks to capitalise on her father’s murder and, with a swag of cash in hand,

purchases both a fine black horse and the reluctant services of reuben ‘rooster’ Cogburn (jeff Bridges), a one-eyed, overweight, alcoholic Us Marshall who, she is told, always gets his man.

also in pursuit of Chaney for another murder is the verbose texas ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), a strange mixture of brutish gentlemanliness, who suggests to Mattie that he and Cogburn team up. this way the reward offered in texas for the killer’s capture can be shared.

Mattie refuses, insisting that she is Cogburn’s employer, and that Chaney by rights should be brought to justice and hanged in arkansas for her father’s murder. when LaBoeuf and Cogburn leave early next morning without her, Mattie pursues the two men, as hungry for adventure as she is morally outraged by Chaney’s crime and Cogburn’s betrayal.

a rapprochement of sorts sees all three in pursuit of Chaney, who they learn has teamed up with the equally ruthless outlaw ‘Lucky’ Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper), thus beginning a testing journey into oklahoma territory.

Much of the film’s success is due to Mattie, played with astonishing

complexity and power by newcomer, 14-year-old hailee steinfeld. her use of the archaic, eloquent language that has come down to us from letters written during the Civil war has the ability to transport the viewer into another world, where such language denotes human lives lived according to, or in opposition to, great moral values founded on biblical precepts.

True Grit begins with a quote from Proverbs: “the wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion”, and it can be argued, as the filmmakers seem be doing, that this aphorism not only underpins american notions of justice in the past, but continues to haunt america today.

Laced with wry humour, True Grit is a tale about a brave, self-righteous, resourceful and tenacious young girl who sets out to avenge her father’s murder by bringing his killer to justice, and watching him strangle at the end of a rope in accordance with the directive ‘an eye for an eye’, this time taken from the Book of Deuteronomy. n

Jan Epstein is an associate of the Australian Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting.


gospelreflections6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – year ASir 15:15-20; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Matt 5:17-37

BY SUE kANE, PrOVIdEd COUrTESy OF ThE rEdEMPTOrISTS

“LeaVe yoUr gIFt there BeFore the aLtar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister” (Matt 5:24).

you have probably seen a pot-bound plant. Its roots have nowhere to go but round the pot and they end up choking the plant. It is a bit like our own hearts when they are strangled by our inability to forgive.

In the well-known prayer of st Francis, we pray to be instruments of god’s peace. and we really mean it. But then, a conflict erupts, and what do we do? so often we rush in, take sides and apportion blame, without stopping first to explore the bigger picture. Fortunately, there are some special souls among us who have the gift of being able to bring healing and common sense to such a situation. as Daniel o’Leary points out: “Not everyone is capable of playing the role of reconciler. yet it is probably the most needed gift and service in the Church and world today.”

whether we are talking about war, or about political and religious divisions, or about family conflicts, it is only the compassionate, forgiving and gentle person who will make a difference, and bring people together. we can forget that things and people break easily. st Francis de sales, a doctor of the Church, has some wise advice: “Don’t lose any opportunity, however small, of being gentle towards everyone.”

above all we should offer each other hope and mercy. today’s First reading reminds us that we all have a choice in life. what would our world be like if more of us chose the way of forgiveness and compassion?

Forgiving and excusing are not really a big part of our culture, so all of this can seem like a nice idea, but not really ‘doable’. But if we look at the life of st Mary MacKillop, we see one who was always ready to excuse and forgive those who hurt her. For this reason, she has been called the ‘saint of reconciliation’. her ability to forgive people who hurt her was quite extraordinary. once, when she was waiting for a ferry at Circular Quay, she saw in the crowd an elderly man who had obviously fallen on hard times. as she gazed at him, Mary realised that this was Mr Cusack, her old headmaster. It had been through his dishonesty and unfair treatment of her that she had suffered disgrace as a young teacher. Immediately Mary went over to him and offered to help. she sold her watch so she could buy him a suit of clothes and have him cared for.

how well Mary learnt the lessons of compassion and forgiveness. she was always a straight-talking peacemaker. “goodbye to old scores,” she would say. and again: “If we have love in our hearts we shall have god with us.”

Perhaps these lessons are at the heart of what we need to learn as we travel our own lives. n

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MUSIC NOTES • Psalm: CWB 364 or gA 20-21 • Hymns: gather your People (AOV 71), deep Within (RS 546), eye Has Not Seen (AOV 146, RS 758), How Rich are the depths of god (CWB 795, gA 81), gift of Finest Wheat (CWB 685, gA 191, TIS 539), A New Commandment (CWB 615, gA 318, NLP 2, TIS 699), Now Thank We All Our god (AOV1 189, CWB 755, gA 425, NLP 166, TIS 106).

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – year AIs 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Matt 5:13-16

BY JAN GRAJCzONEk, PrOVIdEd COUrTESy OF ThE rEdEMPTOrISTS

the IMage oF LIght rUNs throUgh toDay’s readings. here, in the southern hemisphere, our country is full of light for hours, as the summer sun fills our days. Indeed, we would find it difficult to imagine our summers without this energising and penetrating sunshine. the sun cannot be hidden just as a lamp that is lit is not hidden.

In today’s First reading, the Prophet Isaiah explains how our own lights “shall break forth like the dawn” and “rise in the darkness” when we turn to, rather than away from, those in need. In this book of prophecies, we hear Isaiah pleading with the people of Israel to live justly, generously and mercifully.

while religious ritual is important, service is what god desires. Isaiah challenges the people to feed the hungry, house the homeless, clothe the naked, and not to avoid seeing such need in their midst. the faith that is celebrated in ritual ceremonies and holy places must be lived – otherwise all the externals are a pretence. a living faith makes their lights shine and their “shadows become like noon”.

the Psalm also calls for us to be generous, sympathetic, and trusting in the Lord. to be upright and live justly is to live without fear of darkness: “a light rises in the darkness for the upright.” the path is safe and our direction sure when we follow the ways of god: the light will shine.

Matthew’s gospel also uses this image of light when jesus says to his disciples that they are “the light of the world”. jesus says that a city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden. Neither can the light-filled witness of his disciples be hidden. Christ expects them to radiate the message of the gospel, and be always ready to take the initiative.

the followers of jesus are not only his followers. they are called to act themselves and become role models for others. through their actions, others will come to see what to do and how to do it. through their good works of love and justice, others will come to sense the love and mercy of our Father in heaven. the true disciple, the true Christian, enlightens the world about them.

as we sit and hear the word today, do we really listen to these words? Do we ask ourselves: “where am I in this reading? am I the light that breaks forth at dawn and rises in the darkness? when am I the lamp that is lit? whose lives can I brighten with a kind word, a generous gesture, an act of compassion?”

In other words, do I attend to the word as I hear it? or do I hide from the light, and so forget about it as soon as the Mass is ended? as disciples of jesus, we are called to light up the world. n

© redemptorists 2011 – www.majellan.org.au

MUSIC NOTES • Psalm: CWB 361 or gA 34, 33, 35 • Hymns: All Creatures of Our god and King (CWB 618, gA 395, NLP 9, TIS 100), Praise My Soul the King of Heaven (AOV1 78, CWB 789, gA 392, TIS 134), O Christ the Healer (CWB 759, TIS 638), I Want To Walk as a Child of the Light (TIS 643), The King of Love My Shepherd Is (NLP 245, TIS 145), Christ Be our Light (AOV2 3, gA 404), Bring Forth the Kingdom (AOV2 4, gA 478).

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ANImA EDUCATIONChristian Traditions: How did other Christian faith traditions arise and how do their beliefs and practices differ from those of the Catholic Church?explore the beliefs of others with whom we come in contact in the classroom, at work or in everyday life.Mondays in 1st term from 7 February, 6.30-8.30pm, Mary glowrey House, 132 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.Cost: $15 per night or $120 per term.details: david Schütz on 9926 5708 or email [email protected]

A TESTImONy ON DIVINE mERCyHear the powerful testimony of Stanley Villavice Ncio’s personal encounter with Jesus Christ of the divine Mercy. He will speak at parishes in Northcote, Airport West, Rochester, Lalor, geelong and North Fitzroy from 4-9 February.Program: Chaplet of divine Mercy, testimony, question time, veneration of divine Mercy and Our Lady of guadalupe images.details: Beverley or Terry Price, 9431 1258, 0422 597 097 or 0438 401 338

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St Patrick’s Cathedral • 1 Cathedral Place, East MelbourneSunday: 8am, 9.30am, 11am, 6:30pmMonday: 7am, 1pm Tue-Fri: 7am, 8am, 1pmSaturday: 8am, 6pm Vigil

St Francis’ Church • 326 Lonsdale St, MelbourneSunday: 6pm (Saturday evening), 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12.30pm, 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 6pm; Monday – Thursday: 7:30am, 8am, 11am, 12:05pm, 1:05 pm, 5:30pmFriday: 7:30am, 8am, 11am, 12pm, 1:05pm, 5:30pmSaturday: 8am, 11am, 12:05pmPublic Holidays: 8am, 11am, 12:05pm, 5:30pm

St Augustine’s Church • 631 Bourke St, Melbourne Sunday: 10:30am & 8pmMon-Thurs: 1:05pmFriday: 1:05pm, 9pm (1st Friday)Saturday: 6pm International youth Mass (3rd Saturday)

St Mary Star of the Sea Church • 33 howard St, Melbourne WestSunday: 10:30am; 12pm LithuanianMonday – Friday: 12:30pmSaturday: 6:30pm Sunday Vigil

All Saints • 174 Brunswick St, FitzroySunday: 10amTue-Sat: 9am

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WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE ANNIVERSARy mASSWhitefriars College, donvale, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with an Anniversary Mass, to be held on Sunday 13 February 2011 at St Patrick’s Cathedral.details: www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au

CAROLINE CHISHOLm LIBRARy CATHOLIC BOOk CLUBCome and join us in 2011 for a monthly discussion of books at the Caroline Chisholm Library (Mitchell House, Level 3, 358 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Phone: 9670 1815), at 7pm on the last Friday of the month.Next meeting: Friday 25 February to discuss The Towers of Trebizond, by Rose Macauley.details Paul Nixon on 9827 2208, 0405 486 531 or email [email protected]

mELBOURNE SINGLE CATHOLICSMelbourne Single Catholics 35-55 will host a Sunday brunch at Carousel Cafe, 22 Aughtie drive, Albert Park Lake, on Sunday 27 February at noon.A walk may also be held on the day.details: www.meetup.com/melbourne-single-catholics

CLASSIFIEDSSOUTHERN STARS SOCIAL CLUB • A club for single Catholics with a group for 25 to 35 year olds (young Stars Club) and a group for 35 to 50 year olds. Our activities include our popular Party Nights, Coffee Nights, Latin American dancing Nights, Tennis days, Walks, Film Nights, Monthly Bible Study group. If you want to have an active social life and make new friends then ring Peter on 9885 2167 A/H or email to [email protected]. Also see http://sites.google.com/site/sstarssc/

HEARTS IN ACTION • Welcoming group for people in their late 20s, 30s and 40s seeking to build a network of Catholic friends. Two social events per month as well as a gospel reflection evening. For more information or to join the mailing list please phone Christina on 0420 377 478 or see http://groups.google.com/group/hearts-in-action.

LOOkINg fOR AN INCLUSIvE COmmUNITy? • Cross-Purposes is an ecumenical support group for families with children with a disability. The Cross-Purposes community meets monthly on Fridays for parent support, consisting of reflection, prayer and conversation, and 6 times per year for Family gatherings on Sunday afternoon. For more information call Cross-Purposes on (03) 8809 3014 or email [email protected].

CLERGy APPOINTmENTS

Pastores EmeritiiFather John Cunningham Pe, (formerly parish priest of Ivanhoe), with effect from 12 January 2011.Father Frank Arnold Pe, (parish priest of Blackburn North), with effect from 18 February 2011.Father Clem Cafarella Pe, (parish priest of Altona), with effect from 4 May 2011.Father Cyril Blake Pe, (parish priest of Highett), with effect from 27 April 2011.

Parish priestRev Kevin davine OMI, Sorrento (Peninsula), with effect from 26 January 2011.Rev Patrick Maroney, Springvale Nth (dandenong), with effect from 26 January 2011.Rev Peter Mcgrath, Box Hill/Box Hill Nth (Whitehorse), with effect from 7 February 2011.Rev Laurence Mooney OSA, South yarra (Central – c), with effect from 30 April 2011.Rev Paul Tru, Altona (Westgate), with effect from 4 May 2011.(This is in addition to his appointment as PP to Altona North Parish).

administrator Rev Thang Vu, Ivanhoe (yarra), with effect from 12 January 2011.

assistant PriestRev Peter Tran Phu Nhuan ofm, Box Hill/Box Hill Nth (Whitehorse), with effect from 5 January.Rev Luigi Sabbadin CS, Lalor (darebin), with effect from 8 January 2011Rev Vito Pegolo CS, Nth Fitzroy (Central – a), with effect from 8 January 2011. (This appointment is in addition to his appointment as chaplain to the Italian community).Rev Bijo Joseph (Martin) Adichilamackal, Moonee Ponds/essendon West (Moonee Ponds), with effect from 12 January 2011. (Fr Adichilamackal is a priest on loan to the Archdiocese from India) Rev Oswald Firth OMI, Springvale Nth (dandenong), with effect from 26 January 2011.Rev William Ousley OMI, Springvale Nth (dandenong), with effect from 26 January 2011.Rev Slawek Plonka OMI, Sunshine (Sunshine), with effect from 26 January 2011.Rev Chris Fernando OMI, Sorrento (part-time) (Peninsula) with effect from 26 January 2011.Rev Abel van der Meer OSA , South yarra (Central – c), with effect from 30 April 2011.

army Chaplain - Military OrdinariateThe Archbishop has proposed Fr John Joel Vergara to be on loan to the Military Ordinariate as Army Chaplain for a six year period with effect 12 January 2011.

Parochial VicarFr Paschal Corby OFM Conv. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St Mark’s Community, dingley Village with effect 24 January 2011.

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