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The Message -- for Catholics of Southwestern Indiana
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By FATHER
( JOSEPH ZILIAK
: Associate Publisher
We yearn to hear God's voice ill our lives. But
where do we find that voice? How does God speak
to us?
Perhaps our first reaction is to respond that
God speaks to us in church, in the house of the
Lord. That is, of course, quite a good answer. But,
most of us have also experienced the presence
and voice of God many other places as well.
If you've had the good fortune to spend any
time oceanside, you've probably felt the strange
and hypnotic power of the surging of the waves.
Somehow in the relentless ebbing and flowing of
the powerful waters, begin to note a mesmerizing
sound of power, of timelessness, of all-knowing,
of vastness.
If you've had the good fortune to sleep or
walk in the mountains, you'll no doubt recollect
the strength and mightiness of the heights, the
streams rushing downhill careening off boulders
or stone outcroppings, the intensity of the sun, the
blueness of the sky dotted with lazy clouds, the
summits marked with the absence of trees or
growth.
Captain Coffee
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Knights of St.
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' Captain Gerald Coffee will
be the featured speaker at the
68th Supreme International
Convention of the Knights of
St. John, to be held in
Evansville July 13-18. The
theme of the convention is
"Peace with Justice."
This is the first interna-
tional convention held by the
organization in Evansville
since 1974.
Captain Coffee was a pris-
oner of war in North Vietnam
for seven of his 28 years as a
naval officer. In his book,
"Beyond Survival," and on
the lecture circuit, Captain
Coffee ascribes his survival in
adverse and primitive prison
conditions to four key ele-
ments: faith in self, faith in
one another, faith in country
and faith in God.
He will give tile keynote
address, Friday, July 17, dur-
ing a formal banquet at the
Green Convention Center.
The week-long interna-
tional convention is expected
to-attract delegates and wives
from many areas of the
United States, as well as
Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Togo,
Trinidad, Tobago and
• Panama.
The convention culminates
on Saturday, July 18, with a
Mass at Vanderburgh Audito-
rium followed by a parade of
the uniformed members of
the Knights of St. John and
Ladies Auxiliary. The public
is invited to join in the cele-
bration .of the Mass, starting
at 4:30 p.m.
Captain Coffee will also be
the featured speaker at a
Catholic Schools apprecia+
tion night -- "A Night of a
1000 Thanks" on Thurs-
day, July 16. Tickets are
available by calling the
Catholic Center, (812) 424-
5536 or (800) 637-1731.
God speaks to us
through those near us
Perhaps your most intense journeys have
been originated through reading and meditative
reflection. Neither space, nor earth's crust ham-
per the explorative wuages of the mind questing
the unknown.
Family, friends or even unknown voices may
serve to clarify the Word of God if we but seek
and allow such communication. This has been
the experience of people of faith throughout all of
recorded history. We are no different.
Various types of faith sharing situations in
small groups has allowed many more people to
experience the insights and wisdom of others. We
are learning to trust the presence of the Holy
Spirit working in and through others close to us.
We are even allowing ourselves more readily to
share our understandings and promptings of the
Holy Spirit with others.
Within this context we encouraged individ-
ual responses to memories of fathers and their
values this past weekend. The ages of those who
came forward to share remembrances and in-
sights ranged from pre-schoolers to retirees. Their
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statements were powerful because of the strong
emotional element of direct remembrance.
A few fascinating details. A number of thos e
who sbared indicated they came from large fami-
lies. The memories that were recalled were of fa-
thers taking a little extra time to be with them
personally. The bonding came not from being
given expensive gifts, but from time which in-
variably was associated with love, security and
support.
The values held dear by the fathers were re-
fleeted in the values of the sons and daughters.
The legacy was in that sense being perpetuated.
Whether fathers were still living or already
called forth from this life, the offsprings' emo-
tions were equally strong.
Not all the memories were pleasant. But re-
flecting on the individual experiences seemed a
way of sharing an insight into the working of
God directly and powerfully in their own lives.
There was no doubt that God speaks to us in di-
verse ways, and quite markedly through the lives
and values of people around us.
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