The Catholic Telegraph June 2023

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bringing faith into the home

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EDI TOR’S N OTE

How Can I Help? It’s the question we ask when those we care about are overwhelmed. Whether in celebration or in mourning those we love want to make things easier. And what’s the first form of help that usually comes to mind? If you’re like me, your brain probably locked onto food. Food is both our nourishment, and often, our comfort. Taking cooking off someone’s already full plate makes it that much easier for them to focus on healing or planning. I was meditating on these thoughts as I tried to push aside my own pride enough to accept meals through an ongoing family struggle. And while that may seem an easy thing to do–accept food from others–sometimes we feel embarrassed to accept help. As often happens when something is weighing heavily on me, God uses the words of a priest to cut right to the heart of the matter. As Father prepared to say his homily to 40 or so second graders during our twins’ First Communion Mass, an altar server stepped forward and offered him a brown paper grocery bag. He held the bag, looked into their wide-eyed faces and asked, “So, last night, how many had supper?” The tiny congregation looked at one another, silently asking themselves if this was a trick question. “And for supper, I presume you had it with your family?” And when you have lunch, at school, in the cafeteria–who do you eat with? Your classmates? Your friends?” He continued, “When we have a meal, we usually eat it with people we love.”

meal The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. And at that meal, our God, through the power of the Church, through the power of the priests, changes that bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, and that becomes our spiritual food,” he said. “That food we need to be a faithful disciple of the Lord. We experience God’s love as we share His love with others.” It was a light bulb moment for me. God shares His meal, His very self with us at Mass because He loves us. He offers Himself to us freely, even going so far as to imbue His love for us into our own physical bodies. And when we share a meal to help others (or when we are humble enough to accept that help), we are sharing and partaking in God’s love for us by giving it to one another. I hope this issue of the magazine, which celebrates food as God’s gift for us, brings you joy and helps to remind you of all the ways God nourishes your soul.

“It’s amazing that our God, who loves us more than we could even imagine, would, not surprisingly, decide to create a special meal out of love for us. And we call that

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june contents New cookbook from local Catholics page 18 Feasting with the Saints page 16

faith + food

columns

14 LET EARTH BE THE BOSS

FATHER DAVID ENDRES

JOHN STEGEMAN

Keeping family farms alive 16 FEASTING WITH THE SAINTS MATT HESS

St. Henry young adult inspired to share food and the saints

news

18 SHARING THE ART OF FOOD & HOSPITALITY

8 EMBER DAYS

Murphy & Trimpe team up for new cookbook

KARY ELLEN BERGER

A time for discernment

EILEEN CONNELLY, OSU

St. Andrew the Apostle

22 Q&A WITH RITA HEIKENFELD Sacred Heart Radio personality reflects on sharing Biblical foods

32 THE PRAYER BOOK FOR TIRED PARENTS

24 SHARING FOOD & SIPPING BOURBON

29 DID YOU KNOW? BY GAIL FINKE & ILLUSTRATED BY EMMA CASSANI

BY KARY ELLEN BERGER

KARY ELLEN BERGER

A Dayton couple’s new book aims to give hope to others

CRHP’s Men’s Club

34 FESTIVALS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

BY FATHER KYLE SCHNIPPEL

ON THE COVER

36 BOOK REVIEW Dining with the Saints written by Father Leo Patalinghug & Michael P. Foley

7 QUESTION OF FAITH Peter as pope? 10 A CLOSER LOOK DR. KENNETH CRAYCRAFT

The banquet of heavenly grace in “Babette’s Feast” 12 SEIZE THE MOMENT NICHOLAS HARDESTY

The power of your personal Pentecost 28 CATHOLIC AT HOME KATIE SCIBA

God is big enough to take it 36 THEOLOGY OF THE BODY DR. ANDREW SODERGREN

Why all the fuss over porn? 38 KIDS’ CORNER St. Juliana of Liege 40 OUT & ABOUT IN THE ARCHDIOCESE 42 THE FINAL WORD CHRISTOPHER BUSCHUR

Food creates opportunities

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POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE For the abolition of torture

We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr celebrates the annual Memorial Day Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Seek the Lord ARCHBISHOP DENNIS M. SCHNURR

Memorial Day celebrations mark the unofficial beginning of summer throughout our country. By this point most schools have finished the academic year, and people are once again flocking to parks and swimming pools to enjoy the nice weather. And, whether it’s enjoying a snack on a hike, a burger at a cookout, or a marshmallow roasted over a campfire, food plays an important role in our enjoyment of summer. In His goodness, God provides us with food for the physical nourishment of our bodies. We give God thanks in prayer before meals in recognition of the mystery of creation by which we have been given the gifts of crops and livestock. We also show gratitude and ask for blessings on all involved in the production, procurement and preparation of our food. Our daily bread comes from the Lord, and we thank Him for all that goes into it arriving at our tables. It is important for us to recall that Jesus said to His disciples, “One does not live by bread alone” (Mt. 4:4). He was teaching His followers that, as human beings created in God’s image and likeness, we are much more than physical bodies in need of sustenance from food. Having both a body and a soul, we also need to be nourished by the Word of God and the Sacraments so our spirit may be replenished. These two things are not totally distinct from one another, however. A meal enjoyed in the company of others, whether with family or friends, creates the opportunity for both physical and spiritual nourishment. When we gather around a table and share a meal, we have

the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, share our hopes and dreams and learn from one another. It is a privileged time to hear another’s experiences and to offer our concern, encouragement and support. Families have the chance to retreat from the busyness of life and take in the goodness of those around them. Parents can hear what is on their children’s minds and in their hearts and offer their own insights of lived experience in return. All such encounters form us in our humanity because they go deeper than our physical selves and open the depths of our spirits. These days, though, we risk losing such moments. Because of commitments with work, school and extracurriculars, busy families join together for a meal less and less often. Even more distressing are the times when we see people more focused on a phone in their hands than on the person across the table. We must work to safeguard moments of authentic human connectedness as they can truly strengthen us in both body and soul. We need each other and would be well-served to resist the many forces in our society which, while claiming to make it easier to communicate with one another, actually weaken our relationships. This summer, let us take advantage of the opportunities to be together with others, not in a superficial way, but rather as experiences of learning, growth and love. The meals we share are one time to do this, but there are many other moments this season affords us as well. May God bless all of you with a safe and fruitful summer season marked with many such encounters to flourish both in body and spirit. S E E K T H E L O R D / JUNE 2023 | 5

Busca al Senor ARZOBISPO DENNIS M. SCHNURR

Las celebraciones de Memorial Day (El Día de los Caídos) marcan el comienzo no oficial del verano en nuestro país. A estas alturas, la mayoría de los colegios ya han terminado el curso académico, y la gente regresa a los parques y las piscinas para disfrutar del buen tiempo. Y, ya sea disfrutando de una merienda en una excursión, una hamburguesa al aire libre, o un malvavisco asado en una hoguera, la comida desempeña un papel importante en nuestro disfrute del verano. En Su bondad, Dios nos proporciona alimentos para la nutrición física de nuestros cuerpos. Damos gracias a Dios en la oración antes de las comidas en reconocimiento del misterio de la creación por el que se nos han dado los dones de la cosecha y el ganado. También mostramos nuestra gratitud y pedimos bendiciones para todos los que participan en la producción, obtención y preparación de nuestros alimentos. Nuestro pan de cada día viene del Señor, y le damos gracias por todo lo que hace que llegue a nuestras mesas. Es importante que recordemos que Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “El hombre no vive solamente de pan” (Mt. 4:4). Les estaba enseñando a sus seguidores que, como seres humanos creados a imagen y semejanza de Dios, somos mucho más que un cuerpo físico necesitado del sustento de la comida. Al ser de cuerpo y alma, también necesitamos alimentarnos de la Palabra de Dios y de los Sacramentos para que nuestro espíritu se reponga. Estas dos cosas no son totalmente distintas. Una comida disfrutada en compañía de otros ya sea en familia o con amigos, ofrece la oportunidad de alimentarse tanto en lo físico como en lo espiritual. Cuando nos reunimos en torno a una mesa y compartimos 6 | THE C ATHOLIC TE LEG RAPH

una comida, tenemos la oportunidad de disfrutar de la compañía de los demás, compartir nuestras esperanzas y sueños y aprender el uno del otro. Es un momento privilegiado para escuchar las experiencias de los demás y compartir nuestra preocupación, aliento y apoyo. Las familias tienen la oportunidad de retirarse del ajetreo de la vida para disfrutar del bien de quienes los rodean. Los padres pueden escuchar lo que piensan y sienten sus hijos y, a su vez, ofrecerles su propia visión de la experiencia vivida. Todos estos encuentros nos forman en nuestra humanidad porque van más allá de nuestro yo físico y abren las profundidades de nuestro espíritu. Sin embargo, hoy en día corremos el riesgo de perder esos momentos. Debido a los compromisos con el trabajo, la escuela y las actividades extraescolares, las familias ocupadas se reúnen para comer cada vez con menos frecuencia. Aún más angustiosas son las ocasiones en que vemos a la gente más centrada en el teléfono que en la persona que está al otro lado de la mesa. Debemos trabajar para salvaguardar los momentos de auténtica conexión humana, ya que pueden fortalecernos tanto en cuerpo como en alma. Nos necesitamos los unos a los otros y haríamos bien en resistirnos a las muchas fuerzas de nuestra sociedad que, aunque pretenden facilitar la comunicación entre nosotros, en realidad debilitan nuestras relaciones. Este verano, aprovechemos las oportunidades de estar juntos con los demás, no de manera superficial, sino como experiencias de aprendizaje, crecimiento y amor. Las comidas que compartimos son un momento para hacerlo, pero hay muchos otros momentos que esta estación nos ofrece también. Que Dios los bendiga a todos con un verano seguro y fructífero, marcado por muchos de estos encuentros para florecer tanto en cuerpo como en espíritu.

QUES TI ON OF F A IT H

Peter as Pope? Why is St. Peter considered the first pope? The apostle Peter has long been recognized in Catholic tradition as the first pope, having been given a unique leadership role by Christ himself. It is believed that after the resurrection of Jesus, Peter traveled to Rome where he became the local Christian community’s leader and first bishop. FEED AND TEND

Peter was not an obvious choice to lead the apostles after Jesus’ death—he abandoned Jesus on Calvary. But after the resurrection he was reconciled with Jesus when Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him, then instructed Peter to “feed my lambs,” “tend my sheep” and “feed my sheep” (Jn. 21:15-17). This dialogue was interpreted as a reversal of Peter’s three-fold denial. It also indicated that Jesus bestowed the task of leadership on Peter: feeding and tending the Church’s members. Elsewhere, the New Testament shows that Peter held a prominent place among the early Christians. The apostle John appeared to give deference to Peter in allowing him to enter the empty tomb first after Jesus’ resurrection (Jn. 20:3-6), and Paul, after his conversion, met with Peter, apparently understanding the significance of Peter’s authority (Gal. 2:7-9). THE ROCK

Early Christians believed Peter was given a unique role. He was the first disciple to acknowledge Jesus as Messiah, prompting Jesus to say, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Mt. 16:18-19). The early Christians—and later the popes—viewed this passage as evidence of Jesus giving Peter a special mission to lead the Church.

ETERNAL ROME

Peter’s role was amplified through his connection to Rome. Known as the “Eternal City” because many believed it would endure forever, Rome had a special place in Christianity’s growth. Though the cradle of Christianity is undoubtedly the Holy Land, during the Church’s infancy, Peter set out for Rome as a missionary. Christians were not initially well received there. Among the many early martyrs, Peter was killed under the emperor Nero (64-67 AD) and buried below today’s St. Peter’s Basilica. But Christianity was eventually legalized, and its strength shifted westward along the Mediterranean. As the Church grew, Peter became linked in memory with the Christianization of Rome and to Jesus’ promise that—like “eternal Rome”—His Church would endure until the end of time. SPEAKING THROUGH PETER

As tradition solidified around Peter as the first Bishop of Rome, the Church began to apply the same significance to Peter’s successors. During a tense theological dispute in the fifth century, after the reigning pope, Leo I, offered a solution to the bishops attending the Council of Chalcedon, they responded, “Peter has spoken through Leo!”—meaning that Leo had the same gifts as Peter to safeguard correct teaching and Church unity. Scripture and tradition testify to a unique role for Peter and his successors. Jesus named Peter as the leader of His Church and the foundation upon which it would be built. Knowing that such a role would be necessary throughout the ages, Jesus willed that Peter be succeeded by others who would share in his work of spiritual governance. FATHER DAVID ENDRES is professor of Church history and historical theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology. Q U E S T IO N O F F A IT H / JUNE 2023 | 7

A Time for Discernment

BY KARY ELLEN BERGER

Do you know what God has in store for you? Are we doing enough? Are we doing what He has called us to do?

from time to time—rather, he presented discernment and priesthood by the way he lived his life.”

Young adults both ponder these questions for themselves and are often asked them by others.

During the retreat, young men meet other priests to learn more about their lives inside and outside the church walls. For those seeking a mentor in discerning the call to priesthood, they can connect with one here.

For young men discerning whether priesthood is their calling, Ember Day, a seminarian-led retreat, provides a relaxed, casual opportunity for exploring these questions. “Ember Day is for any young man who is considering the call of God for his life, for those seeking something more than the world can give,” said seminarian Daniel Jasek, in Second Theology in formation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. “It is a day of fellowship with other young men discerning their vocation, and a chance to spend time with priests and seminarians. The day features Mass, adoration, talks, sports, games and more.” Father Ethan Hoying, who helped launch Ember Day in 2022, noted that, for most men considering priesthood, having a mentor is an integral role. “The number one factor [in my priesthood discernment] was my childhood pastor, Father Frank Amberger,” said Father Hoying. “I cannot emphasize the role he played enough. He planted in me the seeds of a vocation in a way which was perfectly suited to me. It wasn’t so much that he talked about discernment of vocations—although I know he did

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The retreatants also meet the archdiocesan Director of Vocations, Father Dan Schmitmeyer. “[I] know when I finally met with the vocation director, I was scared he would hand me a collar and pressure me to

“The Church today needs fathers and spiritual fathers, and the goal of these Ember Days is to raise up men willing to respond.”

become a priest,” said Father Schmitmeyer. “Obviously, that doesn’t happen. The young men who attend will learn about seminary, priesthood and discernment. They will also have good food, social and sports time.” “Just because you attend Ember Day does not mean that you must pack your bags and be shipped off to seminary,” agreed Father Hoying. “There is zero commitment and expectation. Ember Days exist to help young men, not to put pressure on them.” The hope is that by attending an Ember Day, those wishing to learn more about priesthood will feel more confident in answering that call from God, said Jasek. “Too many men are sitting on the sidelines when God has a crucial mission for them,” said Jasek. “The Church today needs fathers and spiritual fathers, and the goal of these Ember Days is to raise up men willing to respond.” “I hope the young men learn that they all have a vocation, and they should be praying about their vocation and asking God, ‘Who do You want me to be?’” concurred Father Schmitmeyer. “That all vocations (single life, married, diaconate, consecrated, and priesthood) need to be discerned and prayed about. No one should just fall into a vocation, but instead should be praying about their vocation. When people talk about a call to a vocation, it usually isn’t a voice or bright lights or anything like that. It is typically something very natural. You are drawn to the life and want to find out more about living the vocation.”

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A scene from Oscar-winning film, “Babette’s Feast.”

A CLO SE R LO O K

The Banquet of Heavenly Grace in “Babette’s Feast” Isaiah 25:6 is perhaps the keynote scriptural passage accounting for Heaven as a great banquet: “On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines,” declares the prophet. Isaiah associates this feast with the reconciliation and salvation of all people. The Lord “will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever” (Is 25:7). Isak Dinesen’s 1958 short story “Babette’s Feast” is, among other things, a wonderful, fictional interpretation of Isaiah’s great prophecy. Later made into an Oscar-winning film by director Gabriel Axel, Dinesen’s tale uses food as a metaphor of reconciliation, redemption and heavenly joy.

This Lutheran sect renounced all worldly pleasure because “the earth and all that it held to them was but a kind of illusion,” choosing an austere diet solely for sustenance, never enjoyment or savor. “Luxurious fare was sinful,” the sisters explained. Food “must be as plain as possible; it was soup-pails and baskets for their poor that signified.” Their diet consisted of salted, dried fish and tasteless gruel, which matched their lives’ meager asceticism. The sisters “had never possessed any article of fashion; they had dressed demurely in gray or black.”

On a rainy night in 1871, long after their father died, the sisters found at their door a Babette did not “deadly pale woman … who stared at them, merely feed the took a step forward and fell down on the doorstep in a dead swoon.” When revived, she flock’s appetites; pulled a letter from her pocket from one of the The story begins by describing a little sister’s former suitors. The letter introduced Lutheran cult centered on an authoritarian “Madame Babette Hersant,” who, being on and manipulative minister in a tiny, isolated the wrong side of the political aisle, fled Paris mid-19th century coastal Norwegian village in the midst of civil war. Her husband and (the film moves the setting to Dinesen’s native Denmark). son, the letter explained, had been shot. She barely escaped, The pastor, whose wife has long since died, is assisted by his with nothing other than the clothes she wore, and could not beautiful, young adult daughters in ministering to his small, return to France. Would the sisters take her in as a servant or devoted congregation. Both sisters were courted by dashing housemaid? As an afterthought the letter added, “Babette can and romantic visitors to the town—one a soldier, the other cook.” When the sisters explained they could only afford their a famous opera singer—but their father selfishly schemed one, young servant, Babette said she would serve them “for to drive both away, leaving the daughters free to serve his nothing, and … would take service with nobody else.” whims and the demands of his aging and dwindling flock of followers. The sisters “trembled a little … at the idea of receiving a Papist

she fed their souls.

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under their roof.” But they “silently agreed that the example of a good Lutheran life would be the means of converting their servant” and took Babette in. However, they distrusted the letter’s assertion that she could cook. “In France, they knew, people ate frogs.” So, they taught her how to make the staple meal they prepared daily for themselves and their father’s dwindling flock of disciples: split cod and a thick, tasteless dish of “ale-and-bread-soup.” As soon as Babette took over cooking, the community “felt a happy change” in the sisters and “thanked God for the speechless stranger, the dark Martha in the house of their two fair Marys.” However, the dozen or so disciples fell into discord and bitterness, quarreling among themselves, bringing up past venial and grave grievances and threatening recriminations. This was occurring as the centenary of the founding minister’s birth was quickly approaching, leaving the sisters in despair about their father’s legacy. Babette then won a lottery in France, from a ticket an old friend had renewed for her year after year. Assuming this would be Babette’s ticket out of the increasingly querulous village and realizing they were too old to care for the little congregation, the sisters were thrown into despondency.

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But Babette begged the sisters to allow her to cook a celebration dinner for the anniversary of their father’s birth and to purchase the ingredients with her lottery winnings. After some initial protest, the sisters allowed Babette to finance and cook the feast. And what a feast it was! Having spent her entire winnings on the preparation, Babette lavished her guests with extravagant generosity, delivered by the richest foods and finest wines. Each sumptuous dish was a sign of Babette’s gratuitous love and illustrated God’s infinite grace. As they ate, the little flock repented of their petty grievances and grudges, offering and granting forgiveness and reconciliation to one another. Babette exemplified the grace that accompanies selfless hospitality, often communicated by surprising means. And thus does Babette’s feast return us to Isaiah 25, in which heaven is described as “a feast of juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.” Babette did not merely feed the flock’s appetites; she fed their souls. Food was not the end; it was the means by which God’s grace was mediated through his generous servant.

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S E IZ E T H E MO ME NT

The Power of Your Personal Pentecost When I was a kid, my favorite cartoon was He-Man. Whenever danger was near, he thrust his sword into the air, yelled “I have the POWER!” and became the Master of the Universe. I thought that was the greatest thing ever. As I got older, this theme of “power” continually emerged in popular culture. The “power ballads” on MTV, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Powerpuff Girls, Tim “The Toolman” Taylor’s thirst for “More power!” As an eighth grader, I remember being told that Confirmation would be the moment when I would finally receive some power of my own: the power of the Spirit. What they didn’t tell me was that my introduction to power already occurred when I was baptized. A POWERFUL INTRODUCTION

We typically associate Pentecost with Confirmation, and with good reason. As the Catechism says, “It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost” (CCC 1302). This sacrament “perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church” (CCC 1288). But, if we look at the Book of Acts’ account of Pentecost, we find this important day in the Church’s life was originally linked with Baptism: “Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, ‘Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. . . . God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” (Acts 2:14, 36-38). This is relevant to us because Pentecost is not just linked with the 3,000 people who were baptized that day. Pentecost is 1 2 | THE CATHOLIC TE LEG RAPH

linked with our Baptism, too. As Peter went on to say, “For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:39). That “everyone” includes you. THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

When I was a Director of Religious Education preparing parents for their child’s Baptism, I always told them that Baptism is “Spirit Christmas.” Just look at everything you receive when you are baptized: 1. Entrance into the Family of God; 2. Membership in the Church that Jesus founded; 3. Access to all the rest of the sacraments; 4. The theological virtues of faith, hope and love; 5. Charisms that equip you to serve others and build up the Church; 6. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; 7. The forgiveness of all sins; 8. Initiation into Jesus’ three-fold office of Priest, Prophet and King; 9. An anointing on your chest that strengthens you for life in Christ; 10. An indelible mark on your soul that changes you forever. Isn’t that amazing? Baptism is your first Pentecost. LIVING IN THE POWER

Now, just imagine what the world would be like if every Catholic knew about the extraordinary giftedness of their Baptism. Just imagine if they—if you—lived according to that knowledge, persevering in faith, proclaiming the Gospel, defeating evil, healing the sick, defending the faith and representing Jesus. This world would be on fire with the Spirit! It all starts with knowing who you are and stepping into that reality. If you have been baptized, you are a priest, prophet and king. God equipped you for mighty things, and in the Spirit you are mighty. You have the power. NICHOLAS HARDESTY is the associate director of Adult Evangelization and RCIA for the Center for the New Evangelization. | nhardesty@catholicaoc.org

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LET EARTH BE THE BOSS Keeping Family Farms Alive BY JOHN STEGEMAN

Precious Blood Brother Nick Renner has been a farmer for 60 years. He’s toiled on the land owned by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in Mercer County, Ohio and he’s seen a lot changes. “When I was a kid, I’d say 50 percent of people were farming, and now we’re down to one or 1.5 percent farmers. A lot of people farm part time and have a job in town. 1 4 | THE CATHOLIC TE LEGRAPH

“That’s an issue where food is getting into the hands of a few, and I always consider that dangerous because we all have to eat every day,” he added. “A lot of people want to know how we’re farming and why we do what we do.” Brother Renner works with the Northern Area Rural Life Conference, which covers Darke, Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby and Miami Counties. It operates under the auspices of the archdiocese’s Catholic Social Action Office, along with the Southeast Rural Life Conference, which covers Adams, Brown, Clinton and Highland counties as well as the Eastern part of Clermont county. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, those 10 counties contain more than 12,000 farms. Brother Renner speaks at Catholic grade schools to educate children on where food comes from, and about his passion project, regenerative farming. The process is sometimes called no-till farming and cover cropping. Brother Renner said its better for the Earth and can even be more profitable. “It’s not organic exactly, but it’s understanding how the soil works, the biology of the soil,” Brother Renner said. “We have the attitude of trying to work with it. Let earth be the boss. We try to work with it, but Mother Nature always wins.” Brother Renner isn’t as active in personally doing farming of the Precious Blood’s 1,100 acres near Carthagena, Ohio. The land is rented to other farmers now, and the revenue helps support the St. Charles Center, a senior living facility for Precious Blood priests and brothers, as well as lay people.

“I think one of the biggest values (of family farms) is the buying of your food locally.” Both rural life conferences have sought to educate the next generation on the importance of farm life and understanding the food supply. Pat Hornschemeier, of the Southeast Rural Life Conference, said before COVID-19, the conference would host immersion trips with students. “Basically, city people would come out and see life in rural areas and become acquainted with what the issues are in rural areas,” Hornschemeier said. More recently, he said the conference has worked to educate people on the Farm Bill. The bill traces its roots to the 1930s and is renewed every five years. Today, much of the funding is granted to nutrition assistance programs, but farm subsidies are still included. Hornschemeier said getting more money for crop insurance has been a positive trend in the last couple bills. “The biggest single thing would just be the, the economics of making it work. Making this vocation work for you, very often the profit margin selling commodities and so on is narrow enough that you could end up the year without making a profit at all. The federal government has made subsidies available to help pay the premiums of crop insurance. In my mind that is a good use of federal dollars.” The legislative efforts help keep the family farm alive, and that, in turn helps society get healthier food. “I think one of the biggest values (of family farms) is the buying of your food locally,” Hornschemeier said. “You’re probably not going be able to get your corn flakes from a local corn flake guy, but if you can, get your fruits and vegetables from local people. It’s much, much more wholesome food and you don’t have the horrendous carbon footprint of hauling the stuff.”

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Food has a way of bringing people together. When we cook family recipes or certain dishes for a holiday, it leads us to reminisce about those we love. For Kayla Axe, food enables her to get in touch with our larger, heavenly, Catholic family: the Communion of Saints. She finds foods that recall our spiritual ancestors’ witnesses, then recounts their stories to those indulging in her treats. While Axe admits, “I loved to cook my whole life,” she really began to develop her skills while she was in campus ministry at Ohio University after taking on the weekly Newman Meal, where students were invited to gather after Mass for fellowship. “It was a fun challenge every week to cook for many people on a small budget,” said Axe. There, she discovered that “the table is approachable and inviting, it’s a

place for people to gather.” The campus minister, Father Matthew Gossett, suggested she try pairing dishes with saints’ lives. The pandemic slowing things after college, Axe gave the project more thought. Starting with saints she admired, she created a dish the saint enjoyed or that was local to their country, then explained her creation and the saint’s story on social media for friends and family. She commemorated St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross’ region by preparing Buletten, described as Berlin-style hamburgers without buns, and hot German potato salad. For St. John Paul II’s feast day, Axe tried her hand at Kremowka, a Polish cream cake and reportedly the saintly pontiff’s favorite dessert.

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Asked for her wittiest pairing of food and legend, she named the potato skins she made last summer for the feast of St. Bartholomew— he suffered martyrdom by being skinned alive. Through her cooking, Axe was sharing the beauty of our faith to her followers, until her little project grew into its own page, Feasting with the Saints. It is a way to “invite the faith into the home and to talk about it while eating. Faith can be placed into boxes,” said Axe. “Cooking is a lovely way to bring your faith into another aspect of your life.” While tasting her creations, family and friends opened up about their faith in ways they normally would not. “It’s been fun!” she said, but also admits that these new recipes can be difficult and pushed her beyond her comfort zone. No matter the end result, Axe’s husband and co-workers remain willing to try something new to learn about a saint. Last fall she expanded Feasting with the Saints by assembling kits of ingredients and holy cards. People learned about a month’s feast day saints and shared food and faith with those around them. While life can be busy, Axe still finds time to cook and update her followers. Each post is an invitation to learn more about the saints and their faith. Most recently, she commemorated St. Oscar Romero with El Salvador’s national dish, griddled corn cakes called pupusas. Seeking new foods and saints to share, she hopes to branch beyond Europe to the Holy Land, Africa, and Asia, testing her skills with more ethnic ingredients. Axe also wants to expand her activity into local farmers markets near her home in McCartyville.

Food is another place for the Lord to be in our lives. Others can adapt her ideas to invite their own friends and family into conversations about the saints. “Food is another place for the Lord to be in our lives,” said Axe. Check out her Feasting with the Saints pages on Facebook and Instagram to be inspired yourself. Start cooking and baking to invite the Lord into the lives of those around you. Evangelization is just a recipe away! To check out Kayla’s Feasting with the Saints projects go to: facebook.com/feastingwithsaints instagram.com/feastingwiththesaints

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WORK OF OUR HANDS

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Delicious food, prepared and served with love, builds community, offers comfort and the opportunity to share our faith, and could, perhaps, be considered a work of art. Their faith and the joy they experience through bringing others together to share a meal has led two women Giovanna Trimpe and Janye Murphy–to use their gifts to create a cookbook titled Holy Chow: The Hospitality Edition. Trimpe, who has experience as the head chef at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter Chains and as personal chef for Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, along with cooking for the Bishop of the Diocese of Covington, has penned two previous Holy Chow cookbooks. Her husband, Mike, is a deacon at the Cathedral Basilica, and the Trimpes, along with Murphy and her family are active members of the faith community there. Raised in Venezuela in an Italian family, Trimpe came to the United States with her family at the age of thirteen. 1 8 | THE CATHOLIC TE LEG RAPH

Every day after school, with her parents still at work, it was the young woman’s responsibility to prepare the evening meal. Her skills, which were self-taught, have been honed over the years. Besides her professional experience, Trimpe has been volunteering to share her skills, raising more than $300,000 for various charities. Married to husband, Paul, and the mother of five, Murphy is a native of Northern Kentucky, who now lives Colerain. She holds a degree in English from Thomas More College and has worked in journalism, publishing and advertising. After 25 years of educating her children at home, and with her youngest well into her teens, Murphy felt as though God was calling her to something new. She was familiar with Trimpe’s prior endeavors and grateful for the welcome she offers to guests and new parishioners at the Cathedral Basilica. “I wrote a thank you note to Giovanna and said, ‘You know, your next book should be on hospitality because

you are so gifted at it,” Murphy said. “She is also a greeter at St. Peter in Chains and does such a great job making people feel welcome, which is the root of hospitality.” “God puts things in your path, and I’ve always enjoyed entertaining family and friends and serving others. There’s a lot of joy in that,” Murphy added. “But I never thought I’d be writing a cookbook!” Initially reluctant to take on the seemingly daunting task of producing another cookbook, Trimpe was persuaded by Murphy’s enthusiasm for the project. “I think God sent her to me because He wants one more book out of me,” she said. “Jayne is a fantastic writer and, you know, it was a great opportunity because she said she would write the meditations if I would do the recipes. She has been great to work with and really humbles me. We’ve been good for each other, and I really believe the Holy Spirit sent Jayne to me.”

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The new book follows the same basic format as the first two, Murphy explained. It features Giovanna’s delicious recipes presented in an easily understood, conversational style, the “Rosary Difficulty Rating,” pro-tips, and inspirational Bible verses. In addition, there are meditations accompanying each verse. “We take a deeper look at how the Holy Family experienced and shared hospitality,” Murphy said. “Their experiences are common and applicable today. The Holy Family was both welcomed and shunned at various times in their lives. They always offered the good they had to share–the love of Christ. Each Bible verse and meditation is followed by practical tips on ‘How to be Hospitable.’ Color photos accompany each recipe, and the book includes lovely tablescapes to inspire the use of beauty in meal presentation. Basic information on how to set a table and tips on event planning complete the book.” “Many people, myself included, are often afraid of taking those first steps toward

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hospitality. It requires courage,” she noted. “By pairing recipes and biblical examples, we have prepared a nudge toward hospitality in book form.” Murphy believes Holy Chow: The Hospitality Edition is particularly relevant in our post-COVID world. “We are in need of than physical healing,” she said. “We need emotional and spiritual healing, as well. I truly believe that the Christian value of hospitality proves a cure. Over and over, Christ shared a meal with His followers. As Catholics, our most intimate encounter with our Lord is eucharistic – a meal. Following His example, we are called to invite our neighbors to relationship. This is most simply and profoundly done by sharing a meal.” “I do think hospitality has become a lost art,” Trimpe added. “People are afraid to have others over for dinner, to cook for them. I think we need to be able show others that it’s okay to be hospitable, to invite someone who has just moved into the neighborhood over for dinner, to take care of each other. I think people will really like the book, the recipes and the meditations, because it’s all about Jesus. Part of my inspiration has been ‘The Chosen,’ and it has really given me a lot of inspiration about food.” In addition to their creative collaboration on Holy Chow: The Hospitality Edition, Trimpe and Murphy are also involved with welcoming others and building community at the Cathedral Basilica’s New Parishioner Evenings. The meals take place in the priests’ residence at St. Peter in Chains. Murphy noted that Christ used a ‘hospitality model’ during His earthly ministry. “He invited, He welcomed, He shared meals and He told stories,” she said. 2 0 | THE CATHOLIC TELE GRAPH

“New Parishioner Evenings take community building down to its grass roots. Everyone needs to eat. People are not intimidated by heavy hors oeuvres, free drinks and a ‘behind the scenes tour’ of the pastor’s house. The New Parishioner Evenings provide an opportunity to connect with the people we know by sight, but do not know their names. Christ called His apostles by name. The invitation itself is a first step in getting people to think more deeply about belonging to the parish community.” At press time, Holy Chow: The Hospitality Edition was close to being ready for publication. It will be available online and at select area bookstores. “It’s coming soon,” Murphy emphasized. “It’s coming in God’s time.”

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Rita Heikenfeld Well-known for her contributions about the Bible and food on Sacred Heart Radio, Rita Heikenfeld has been a consistent on-air presence over the years. She also writes on food and faith for multiple publications and shares recipes and anecdotes on her blog, About Eating (abouteating.com).

Tell us a little bit about who you are! I come from a big Catholic family—eight girls and one boy– born and raised on the east side of Cincinnati. We became members of Holy Trinity in Batavia when our middle son, Jason, was born, and we love being in this relatively small church community. We also “belong,” but not in a formal sense, to St. Anthony of Padua.

What drew you to the culinary arts? My Lebanese background of faith and family was an integral influence throughout my life. I especially remember Sunday suppers when my mom, Mary, cooked Lebanese food, always seasonal and usually served from one iron pot or her hand-hewn wooden bowl. Regardless of how many people enjoyed meals with us, my dad, Charlie, would say, “There’s always room for one more.” Watching my mother, aunts and sisters cook fascinated me growing up. I can still remember the blessing of any food mixed with the hands, especially the bulghur wheat for tabouleh and kibbi. It’s a tradition I’ve passed on to my own kids and grandchildren. My Mom taught us how to forage for early greens, like dandelions. Despite our tiny backyard, every spring she found enough wild greens for a salad. 2 2 | THE CATHOLIC TE LEGRAPH

Most relatives on both sides of my family have been in the food business. Our parents took us as children to Downtown Cincinnati to visit Aunt Norma’s little grocery store—the aroma of fried kibbi wafted through the door as we entered. My family had a small, popular neighborhood diner in the late 50’s, with everything made from scratch. When I married my German husband, Frank, I learned to cook his family’s favorites, as well. Goetta, spaetzle and sauerbraten were unfamiliar dishes, but I enjoyed learning how to make them.

Much of what you blog and speak about unites your faith and food. How did you start down that path? I always associated God’s green earth and its offerings with the food we grow and prepare. After our youngest son, Shane, started kindergarten, my friend and excellent cook, Bert Villing, asked if I’d like to start a catering business with her. We started small, growing as we needed it to grow, the business allowing us to still be “at home” moms. That led to teaching, media and, eventually, to the Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio. I remember I called Brian Patrick and told him I felt a strong calling to share my knowledge on food and herbs that have roots in Bible days. He thought it was a good idea, and since then I’ve shared many recipes and the Bible stories that go with them.

When you prepare recipes, do you read the Bible first, or are you inspired and go in search of Scripture? Both. For example, reading Passover scriptures leads me to food prepared during that time, eons ago. Then again, a lot of my recipes already include Bible foods and herbs. Tabouleh, with its biblical ingredients of bulghur wheat, cucumbers, onions and mint is a lovely,

healthy and trendy salad. My teaching herb garden is divided into household sections: medicinal, culinary and Bible herbs, which is the most popular. Having little ones pick edible herbs and flowers from this section is a learning experience. It’s fun to talk about how mint was a tithing herb and why garlic was eaten as a vegetable, such as to give strength to the slaves who built the pyramids.

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Do you have a favorite meal you enjoy cooking? Tabouleh is not only a family favorite, but one I prepare almost weekly. Lebanese green beans and lamb with cinnamon, rice and tomatoes is a hearty and filling stew, and fried kibbi patties are yummy and a good, totable lunch.

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How can a home chef do some small things to pair their cooking with their faith? As you prepare a meal, take a look at the ingredients. It doesn’t have to be a fancy meal; in fact, the recipes I share are doable and budget friendly. The honey that you drizzle on biscuits? Think of the Exodus passage where God promises to take the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to a land flowing with milk and honey. Honey has been eaten and used medicinally since long before Christ was born. (And it never goes bad!) Tell the story in Genesis of how Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a pot of lentil stew. It doesn’t take much effort to weave Biblical history, our treasured faith and food together into a memorable mealtime experience. Rita Heikenfeld lives on a little patch of heaven overlooking the East Fork River in Clermont County. She and her husband have three sons and 11 grandchildren.

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“We have all read about the wedding at Cana where Jesus kept the party going with wine, so why not bourbon today?” asked Averion, a Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Bourbon Club (CBC) member. “The concept developed after a group of the original members just finished a CRHP retreat weekend,” said Averion. “They didn’t want to lose the power of the Holy Spirit that had grown so strong during formation, so they continued to meet monthly to pray the Rosary, have fellowship and drink bourbon.” Averion shared that CBC is unique in many ways. “One of the special things about CBC is that we check our egos at the door,” said Averion. “The typical male stereotype dictates that men should not be vulnerable, but we understand that we are all broken, we are all sinners, have weaknesses and fight the Devil’s temptations daily. It is exhausting if you think about it. At CBC, we can share our brokenness just as much as our triumphs and victories. Giving our brokenness to God is the right thing to do. Surrender to Jesus through the Holy Mother. It really is that simple.” In addition to a monthly CBC meeting, Averion said group members also gather monthly to serve food at the Hope House in Middletown. It serves the homeless by providing immediate meals and shelter and 2 4 | THE CATHOLIC TE LEGRAPH

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offering programs and services for continuous life transformations. After his wife served a meal there, Averion brought the idea of serving to the CBC. “It’s difficult to admit, but I was once one of those people who thought. ‘Why don’t the homeless just get a job?’” said Averion. “I shunned them and thought I was better than them. I realize now that my perspective is pretty pathetic; I am ashamed that I once thought that way. We are all just five minutes away from losing everything, and we in CBC want to help some men who need hope, respect and compassion.” Averion emphasized that CBC does not serve for recognition. Rather, “it’s the Holy Spirit living through us. We are just the pawn listening to the Master.”

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“We are being called to serve our fellow man in a small way. We pray with them and serve them a meal; however, we also sit down and eat with them,” continued Averion. “We recognize them as children of God and that small gesture can give them confidence and hope that they can elevate above their current situation. As Saint Mother Teresa said, ‘We can do no great things, only small things with great love.’”

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BOOK REVIEW

Dining with the Saints The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast BY FATHER LEO PATALINGHUG & MICHAEL P. FOLEY

REVIEWED BY FATHER KYLE SCHNIPPEL

The saints are alive and present to us; they desire to be with us and to accompany us on our pilgrimage through this vale of tears. Yet they often feel distant, in part because we have lost that sense of mystery in our world. As a friend often says, when we stop celebrating the sacred, we start celebrating the profane. Part of the struggle is knowing how to recognize and celebrate the saints throughout the year. Some families celebrate their children’s patron saints in addition to their birthdays. But this still leaves open how to celebrate those feast days. An encouraging answer is provided in Dining with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast, by Father Leo Patalinghug, renowned chef and EWTN personality, and Dr. Michael P. Foley, author of Drinking with the Saints. The authors outline wonderful ways to celebrate and honor the saints who unceasingly pray for us around God’s altar in Heaven. They also aim to help families regather around the table, at home, to eat as a community. In our busy worlds, this is a lost tradition that Dining with the Saints may help revive. On to the recipes. A shortcoming of many cookbooks is the use of exotic and hard-to-find ingredients. Where does one find saffron on a Tuesday in June? I’m very happy to report that such elusive ingredients are kept to a minimum in Dining with the Saints. That doesn’t mean the recipes are boring or bland—as evidenced by 2 6 | THE CATHOLIC TELE GRAPH

the Basque Burnt Cheesecake for the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31). Similar to a regular cheesecake, it is baked longer for a deeper and denser flavor. Recipes feature regional flavors, as well as reflect traditional devotions. St. Lucy (Dec. 13) features “Eyesof-Saint-Lucy Buns” to honor her bravery as a young lady when faced with torture. St. Joseph (Mar. 19) features “St. Joseph Bread” to honor the Holy Family’s bread-winner. Some recipes are revivals of old dishes: “Stamppot” for the Feast of St. Norbert (June 6) is one I will certainly add to my usual routine. A German sausage and potato dish, it is simple yet showcases satisfying flavors for a saint known for his life’s simplicity. Even if it was only a collection of saints’ short biographies and related recipes, this book would be successful. However, one small, daily addition elevates the whole experience: the “Food for Thought” section’s theme, which is taken from the saint or recipe to provide a conversation starter for the family at dinner. Dining with the Saints invites us to put down our phones, pick up our spatulas, and honor the saints who long for us to join the eternal banquet of Heaven. Father Kyle Schnippel is a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Dining with the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Righteous Feast, Father Leo Patalinghug and Michael P. Foley; Regnery History (2023); $39.99

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God is Big Enough to Take It “Prayer is a launching of the heart toward God.” – St. Thérèse of Lisieux I have a front row seat to intense suffering these days. A friend just delivered a stillborn son. Another friend’s husband was laid off just months after they moved out of state for his job. Still another learned his spouse’s gambling addiction has driven them half a million dollars into debt. And another friend spends her days lying face down, recovering from multiple emergency eye surgeries. This litany isn’t exhaustive. It seems that in every direction I look, there is a serious hardship heavy enough to crush one’s spirit. As a cradle Catholic, I’ve heard “offer it up” more times than I can count, but it’s a challenge to understand what that looks like practically. And if we don’t know how to offer our agony to our loving Father, it’s all too easy to feel hopelessly stuck in whatever we endure. I recently wrote about my family’s first dinner with our bishop. Over another far more comfortable dinner, my bishop casually asked, “How’s your prayer, Katie?” My dad recently passed away, despite my fervent prayers for his survival, and my heart was hardened and weary. I tried to dodge the question, but Bishop persisted. I admitted I wasn’t currently on speaking terms with God. I was heartbroken and angry. Bishop told me to go right ahead and inform my Creator that I was mad, “He can take it. He’s big enough.” Hesitant to offer anything other than polite prayer to the Lord, I took my bishop’s orders and, in the privacy of my bedroom, unleashed my anger. Face turned toward heaven, I screamed at God, hollering not only about my dad’s death, but also about the other miseries within my soul. I don’t know how much time passed before my screaming turned to crying. I launched my heart at God, and He showed me that beneath its hardness there was deep sorrow. I then understood that this was part of 2 8 | THE CATHOLIC TELE GRAPH

“offering it up” to God; to launch my heart in full honesty at Him, knowing He’s big enough to take it, and further, that He wants it. Being real with Jesus cracked my heart open to again allow Him in, which I didn’t mean to do. When we’re suffering, it’s tempting to hide behind God’s omniscience; He knows we struggle, so why does He need us to tell Him? Though Jesus certainly knew the depth of my heartbreak before I shook my fists heavenward, telling Him allowed us to connect after I had stonewalled Him for so long. I learned that God stays with us. He doesn’t abandon or distance Himself from us. Blessed Julian of Norwich, a mystic from the 14th and 15th centuries, wrote, “God is nearer to us than our own soul, for He is the ground in which it stands.” We are inseparable from God, though sometimes we feel hopelessly adrift from any sign of His presence. Still, He remains and is consumed with love for each of us individually. In her diary, St. Faustina wrote, “When God allows suffering to a soul, He upholds it with a greater grace.” Though any affliction can be blind to this grace, I’ve lately asked God to make His support all the more obvious to me. I need it to have hope. Looking back at prior trials also helped me point out to myself how God was actively loving me then, even though I couldn’t identify it at the time. None of us will pass through this world unscathed, unscarred. Be quick to launch your heart toward God, no matter the condition it’s in. Pure honesty with the One who loves you so much will give you eyes to see His unfailing presence. KATIE SCIBA is a national speaker and Catholic Press Awardwinning columnist. Katie has been married for 14 years and is blessed with six children.

1840 Catholic families first hosted visiting priests to celebrate Masses in their homes and barns. 1853 Milford became a mission of St. Mary’s Church in Hillsboro. Made a parish in 1854, Father Philip Foley became its first resident pastor in 1855.

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The wall behind the altar at St. Andrew the Apostle in Milford once featured a mosaic of the saint wearing the face of Father Edward Creager, who laid the current building’s cornerstone. Commissioned for a redesign after Vatican II then covered during a 1996 renovation, the mosaic remains intact behind the current wall.

1865 Original church built on Elm and Water Streets in Milford, an area prone to floods from the Little Miami River.

1 Crucifix over the altar dates from the 1996 renovation. A parishioner made the cross that holds an antique corpus originally from a convent.

1922 More than 1,000 people paraded to see the cornerstone laid for a new church on Main Street above flood danger.

2 Mahogany entrance doors commissioned for the 175th anniversary of the parish. Their stained glass panels match the windows, designed by parishioner Jim Whalen. They also include the words “Celebratio Fidei” (“Celebration of Faith”) and the years 1854 and 2004.

June 24, 1923 First Mass celebrated in the new church. 1948 St. Andrew School opened; staffed by Sisters of Charity from Cincinnati.

2 Daughter parishes were created out of territory originally assigned to St. Andrew: St. Columban (Loveland) in 1859 and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Milford) in 1976.

1954 New windows by Riordan Stained Glass commissioned to celebrate the parish’s centennial. 1959 Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton School opened off-site. Masses were soon celebrated there to accommodate Milford’s growing Catholic population. 1994 The two Catholic schools combined into one school, St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, with two campuses. They were consolidated into one building in 2021. 2002 New Walker Organ installed for the current building’s centennial.

St. Andrew the Apostle St. Andrew was St. Peter’s brother. Jesus said he would make both “fishers of men.” After Pentecost, St. Andrew traveled widely and is said to have preached in Greece, Turkey, Iran and Eastern Europe. A patron saint of Ukraine, Romania and Russia, St. Andrew is also considered the founder of the Georgian Orthodox Church and of the See of Byzantium (Constantinople). He is said to have been martyred by being tied to a cross that was shaped like an X (a saltire, or “St. Andrews Cross”). It may be a myth that he traveled to Fife, but he is Scotland’s patron saint. His feast day is Nov. 30.

“To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building, we bought a new organ, and we bought one of the best there is. The liturgical music at St. Andrew is phenomenal, but the beauty of the church is secondary to the beauty of the people. There’s a dynamic to our community I will never not be proud of.” Deacon Tim Schutte “St. Mary’s in Hillsboro would send priests on horseback to celebrate Mass, and here we are more than 150 years later doing the same thing in our family of parishes—Fr. Del Staigers travels from St. Andrew to St. Veronica to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. But not on a horse!” History Committee member Linda Thaxton D ID Y O U K N O W ? / JUNE 2023 | 29

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Tired Parents A Dayton Couple’s New Book Aims to Give Hope to Others BY KARY ELLEN BERGER

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Name a parent who isn’t tired. Whether parenting a newborn, teenager or even an adult, most agree that being tired is a characteristic of parenthood. Dave and Debbie Cowden are not immune to such exhaustion. Parishioners at Dayton’s Holy Family Catholic Church, they are parents to three children with another on the way. Between working (Dave in healthcare and Debbie with EWTN) and raising children, the Cowdens have hectic schedules; however, they acknowledge the importance of living out their Catholic faith and raising their children to be holy. They felt others might struggle with the same life balance, and so, pondered creating a book to help. “Once the idea of The Prayer Book for Tired Parents got into our heads, it was hard to ignore,” said Debbie. “We sat on the idea for months, but kept coming back to it. And so, we prayed, ‘Jesus, if you want this book to happen, you’re going to have to throw open all the doors, because we are too tired to write a book!’ And when you pray that kind of prayer, you can expect Him to give you a VERY clear answer!”

to encourage them to excel spiritually? Trophies and degrees matter far less than whether our kids become saints.” “While still striving to share this gently, we hoped to also offer a resource for [us] parents to truly evaluate our hearts,” continued Debbie. “We sometimes say that faith or family is important to us, but our actions might SHOW a completely different reality. In The Prayer Book for Tired Parents, we discuss our own struggle with this (Debbie is a cradle Catholic and Dave is a convert). We want parents to pray and reflect on whether what they are doing matches up with who they claim to be. And if you’re reading this and recognizing that, to this point, you haven’t given God the honor, love and attention He deserves, don’t despair! You can choose right now to change that! And we are here to help.”

The Cowdens’ book isn’t meant to be read and set aside; rather, it’s a guide with prayers and reflections. For example, it includes a reflection on Venerable Fulton J. Sheen and a prayer in thanksgiving for coffee. The prayers can be cut out and posted around the home so parents see them every day. “In today’s age, there’s no room to be halfway Catholic,” said Debbie. “Our faith either means NOTHING, or it means EVERYTHING. And once we understood we couldn’t be passive about our faith, we started changing our lives so that we could love God more—that’s the heart of what we convey in the book. When you desire to truly love God more, you change your life so that everything you do is ordered toward loving Him and serving Him. And what once might have started as begrudging obedience truly turns into a joyful duty. We were made for holiness!” No matter what parenting stage someone is in, the Cowdens hope this book inspires and gives others hope, particularly those who try to do it all and feel they aren’t succeeding. “Society has us busying ourselves and our kids, and it’s pulling us away from each other, to our detriment,” said Debbie. “Kids feel the pressure to excel in academics, athletics and other extracurriculars, but what are we doing

The Prayer Book for Tired Parents is available at ewtnRC.com or sophiainstitute.com. Use code CINCY30 at either website for a 30% discount. Pastors, school principals, DREs or parish program coordinators who wish to order 25 or more copies can email the Cowdens at booking@tiredcatholicparents.com for a larger discount. N E W S / JUNE 2023 | 33

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July St. Joseph, Wapakoneta July 3, 4 p.m.–Midnight July 4, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Auglaize County Fairground, 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta 419-738-2115 St. Leo, Fairmount July 8, 1 p.m.–9:30 p.m. 2573 St. Leo Pl., Cincinnati 513-921-1044 St. Thomas More, Withamsville July 14, 6 p.m.–Midnight July 15, 5 p.m.–Midnight July 16, 1 p.m.–9 p.m. 800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati 513-753-2563

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POPE ST. JOHN PAUL II’S THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

Why All the Fuss Over Porn? Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). Last month I raised the problem of shamelessness and how, in the face of concupiscence, a healthy sense of shame is essential in preserving the dignity of the human body and sexuality. Attitudes and behavior marked by shamelessness lead to an exaggerated emphasis on the sexual features of the human body and strip away the personal meaning of human sexuality. Shamelessness reduces the human person to a mere object to be used and discarded by others and even to a commodity to be bought and sold. Pornography is the most prominent example of shamelessness today. Some wonder why we Catholics make such a fuss over porn. As I explained in my previous article, the Catechism identifies the making, distributing and consumption of pornography as grave sins. It even goes so far as to implore civil governments to outlaw pornography. So, why all the fuss? I believe contemporary social science research can shed light on why everyone should be concerned about pornography. In short, recent research increasingly makes clear that pornography is omnipresent, toxic to the human person and addictive. Let’s look at the first of these. With the proliferation of the Internet, smartphones and wireless technologies, it is possible to access pornography anywhere, anytime. Whereas previous generations had to go to a store and purchase pornographic materials from a vendor, now anyone can find it at any moment in virtual privacy. These technologies and the accessibility they provide enabled the porn industry to grow into a multi-billion dollar industry. According to a 2009 article in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, the U.S. “adult entertainment” industry produces more revenue than any major professional sports league (e.g., NFL, MLB, NBA, etc.).1 The anti-porn advocacy group “Fight the New Drug” reports that one of the most popular pornographic websites on the 3 6 | THE CATHOLIC TE LEGRAPH

Internet had 42 billion visits to their site in calendar year 2019. That’s an average of 115 million visits per day. In that same year, 1.36 million hours of new pornographic content was uploaded to the site. If one tried to watch all the pornographic material uploaded to this site in 2019 alone, it would take 169 years of continuous viewing!2 Bearing in mind pornography’s toxic effects and its addictive nature, which I will discuss next month, these prevalent numbers are absolutely staggering and should give every concerned adult pause. Research tells us that most females and nearly all males have consumed some Internet pornography prior to turning 18—most have their first exposure during their middle school years. This coincides with when many children receive their first cell phone or other portable, Internet-capable device. Sadly, many, many parents do not take necessary precautions, such as enabling parental controls and installing filtering and accountability software when giving their children such devices.3 Parents are also often ill-equipped and hesitant to talk with their children about pornography, its destructive effects and how to avoid it.4 Clearly, there is much work to do here for all of us (parents, educators, ministers, mental health professionals, etc.) if we are to build a culture of purity in which the dignity of the human person is upheld and the hearts of our young are supported on the paths of virtue and chastity. 1 Edelman, B. (2009). “Red light states: Who buys online adult entertainment?” Journal of Economic Perspectives, 23, 209-220. 2

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Juliana and her twin sister Agnes were born in Belgium in 1192. Orphaned at the young age of five, the girls were placed on a small farm next to a canonry (where both monks and nuns live in separate wings of the same building). Juliana entered the monastery at age 13. At age 16, she had the first of several recurring visions of the moon crossed with stripes. She eventually came to understand that the moon represented the Church on earth, and the lines represented the absence of a feast day honoring Christ’s Body and Blood. When elected prioress in 1225, Juliana shared these visions with her confessor, Canon John, who

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shared them with many influential religious leaders. They endorsed instituting a feast day honoring the Body and Blood of Jesus. Juliana lived in a time of great civil unrest. While she was prioress, the canonry fell under the supervision of a man determined to undermine her. He accused her of stealing from hospital funds and roused the community against her, which forced her to flee. She eventually found sanctuary in the Cistercian monasteries. Canonized in 1869, Juliana was later celebrated by Pope John Paul II for her founding work in establishing the Feast Day of Corpus Christi.

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THE FINAL WORD with Christopher Buschur

Food Creates Opportunities Many consider me an adventurous eater. When I find something unique or out of the ordinary on a menu, I am always curious to try it. And while I didn’t cook much growing up, I stepped out of my comfort zone in college and seminary to do it more. As friends, co-workers and everyone I’ve lived with will attest, I gravitate toward trying the weird or unconventional. Make no mistake, I have no delusions of being a maestro in the kitchen, but cooking an interesting new dish and seeing it turn out well gives me great satisfaction! When relating food to our faith, the first reaction might be negative. After all, gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins and fasting is one way the Church traditionally encouraged Christians to grow in holiness—and rightfully so. Yet the Church’s liturgical life ebbs and flows: with all the times of fasting and penance throughout the year, there are also times to rejoice and celebrate God’s blessings. And the Church recognizes that food is, indeed, a blessing—remember, the Church’s days of celebration are known as feast days!

I am reminded of the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Easter, in which two disciples encounter Jesus while traveling to Emmaus. Despite knowing Jesus, they do not initially recognize Him. It is only when they share a meal with Him that they are changed: their eyes are opened and they can recognize Him. In the same way, we recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread and give thanks for this great gift God gives us. After all, the term Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving.” Our encounter with Jesus should change us as well. As we give thanks for all the Lord gives us, be it receiving Jesus in Holy Communion or simply a nice family meal, we should feel challenged to go outside of ourselves. When we give thanks for blessings received, do we remember those who go without? Indeed, the blessings received are not our own, but gifts from God. Is this reflected in our generosity? Do we strive to promote the common good so no one experiences the pangs of hunger?

Food creates opportunities to encounter and build relationships with others. At big family get-togethers like Thanksgiving, a family meal highlights the celebration. A first date is, more often than not, dinner at a nice restaurant, and many business deals are struck over a meal.

Most important of all, our reception of Jesus in the Eucharist calls us to bring Jesus to others. The command “go out to all the world and tell the Good News” is at the Gospel’s core. Do we live in an attitude of thanksgiving that attracts others to Jesus? Spending time reflecting and praying over this one question, I believe, makes substantial progress in our growth as Christians who transform the world.

Every time we attend Mass, we experience the most fulfilling encounter imaginable. We gather as a community of believers and have the chance to receive Jesus, who comes to us under the guise of bread and wine in the Eucharist. We encounter Jesus in a meal.

CHRISTOPHER BUSCHUR is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and former intern at The Catholic Telegraph. He completed his pastoral internship year in May and returns to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary this fall for his priesthood formation’s final stages. His home parish is St. Mary, Urbana.

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