1111 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA 99354 (509) 946-1675

Emergency Number: 539-9972

Website: www.ckparish.org

V. Rev. Thomas C. Champoux, Pastor, ext. 241

Rev. Daniel Steele, Associate Pastor, ext. 242 Rev. Van Nguyen, Associate Pastor, ext. 243

Deacons: Mikhail Alnajjar, Dor Collado, Bob DaValle, Tom Huntington,

Alfredo Jocson, LeRoi Rice, and Ross Ronish

Religious Education Office 946-1154

Religious Education Coordinator, ext. 224 Early Childhood (ages 3—grade 1), ext. 248

Elementary (grades 2—5), ext. 225 Middle School (grades 6—8), ext. 234 High School (grades 9—12), ext. 228

LIFE TEEN, ext. 228 Adult Bible Study, ext. 222

Youth Ministry 946-1154

Middle & High School Activities, ext. 228

Christ the King School 1122 Long Ave.

Richland, WA 99354 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Phone: 946-6158 Fax: 943-8402 Website: www.ckschoolrichland.org.

Sheila LaSalle, Principal

Visitation Ministry 946-1675

Parish Office Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m., M-F

Phone: 946-1675Fax: 946-9940

Schedule of Masses Weekdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m. during Lent Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30*, 11:30* a.m. LIFE TEEN Mass 5:00 p.m.

Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. Vigil: 5:30 p.m. *Child care provided

Devotions Rosary: 6:00 and 7:30 a.m., M-F;

7:30 a.m. Sat. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Fridays 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.; Sundays 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Vespers for Peace: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. (Except during Lent)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., or by appointment

Music Ministry

946-1675

Sacrament of Baptism: is scheduled by appointment only; parents must have been registered members of the parish for at least 2 months and must attend a Baptismal Instruction Class offered at 7:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sacrament of the Sick: In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing and Eucharist may be arranged. Call the parish office during office hours, or the emergency number after hours. Contact the Visitation Ministry Office to arrange for home visits. Celebration of Christian Funeral: After the death of a loved one, you may contact the Parish Office at your earliest convenience to arrange for a date and time for the funeral liturgy.

Sacrament of Marriage: Engaged couples requesting information about matrimony must contact and meet with one of the priests or deacons at least 4 months before the proposed wedding date and should expect to participate in a marriage preparation program. Christian Initiation of Adults: Adults requesting information about full initia-tion into the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) may contact the RCIA Coordinator at 371-0994. Christian Initiation of Children (CIC): We offer a program for older children who have not been baptized or received their First Communion. Call the Reli-gious Education Office at 946-1154 for information.

January 8, 2017

Welcome! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to register with us. We’re glad you’re here!

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Christ the King Catholic Church

Whether you are a visitor, a devoted parishioner, or one who is looking for a faith family and home, we’re glad you’re here!

If you are not registered in Christ the King parish, please call the parish office at 946-1675 or fill out the forms at www.ckparish.org. We can better serve you by having your name, phone number, address, email and family information in our data base.

If you move or change your phone number, please call the parish office at 946-1675 to let us know.

Bulletin Information—the bulletin deadline is 4:30 p.m. Monday evening. Please fax, email, or deliver your input, in writing, to the parish office. Our email is bulletin@ckparish.org. All notices are subject to available space and may be edited.

Welcome to Christ the King Parish

Announcements

Stewardship

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Mass Readings for the Week Divine Office: Week 1 of Ordinary Time

Week 1 in the 1-volume breviary

Jan. 8: The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Jan. 9: The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-4, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Jan. 10: Tuesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Mk 1:21-28 Jan. 11: Wednesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Jan. 12: Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Jan. 13: Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time St. Hilary Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3-4, 6-8; Mk 2:1-12 Jan. 14: Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Jan. 15: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Second Sunday Coffee is today! Stop in the Gathering Space after the morning Masses and share a cup of coffee and a donut or bagel with your parish family. Sponsored by 40 Days for Life.

December 18, 2016 $37,367 Church Parking Lot $200 Angels of Mercy $150 St. Vincent de Paul $906 Msgr. Sweeney Endowment Fund $277 CK School Scholarships $689 CK School General Fund $50 Priest Retirement/Seminarian Education $125 December 25, 2016 (Catholic Charities) $40,292 January 1, 2017 $15,769 Angels of Mercy $15 St. Vincent de Paul $15 Catholic Charities $230

Thank You!!

God Bless You For Your Generosity! Have you remembered the parish in your will?

Annual Catholic Appeal: Thank you for your donations. Here’s where we stand:

Goal: $213,312 Pledges: $215,004 (101%) 457 - of 2500 - families have pledged (18%) Cash received to date: $117,167.

Knights of Columbus Benefit Dinner Saturday, February 4 Social 5-6:00 p.m.; Dinner 6:00 p.m. Columbian Club Hall Come and enjoy Alaskan Salmon & Halibut or our alternate entree, Pollo Tarragon, at our 19th annual Evening of GRACE Dinner. Net proceeds will benefit our local youth and other K of C supported Charities, and St John's by the Sea Catholic Church on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Two Quilts have been donated in addition to the 1 hour massage, professional facial, and hair cut/style from Hair-it-Is to sweeten the many priz-es available. Recommended donations for the dinner are Adults $30, Kids $10 8-14, Kids 7 and under free, and Family tickets for all living with you $70. Get your tickets after Mass or call Jim McGrath 628-3981, Loris Heller 943-2827, or Jerry Rhoads 528-2941 for more information.

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Epiphany Reflection

Today's Gospel tells of the visit of the magi, who follow a star to find the newborn king of the Jews. These men stop in Jerusalem seeking direction from King Herod and his scribes and high priests. Herod is "greatly trou-bled, and all Jerusalem with him," at the news of the birth of the prophesied king of the Jews. But Herod's reaction is not one of joy and amazement to realize that the ancient prophecies of his people are being fulfilled in his time. Instead, he immediately begins scheming to find and destroy this child who he sees as a threat to his power.

It is said that the whole city is troubled at this news. Does the city represent worldly power and its opposition to the radical message of Christianity? The citizens, even the chief priests and the scribes are perhaps too comfortable in their roles as leaders to be open to the message of the prophets, that one day, a little child will lead them. Do they somehow sense that such a King will ultimately ask them to discard earthly honor, pow-er, and wealth? They cling to the power structures that they are familiar with, unable or unwilling to recognize God's will in the events that are about to unfold.

The magi, "having been warned in a dream not to re-turn to Herod," protect the little king they have come to worship, and "depart for their country by another way." Joseph will also heed the voice of God whispered in the night, fleeing to safety with Mary and Jesus. Sadly, Herod's rage will soon be vented by the murder of the holy innocents.

In cities and nations of the world today, Herod's attack on the child - God's own image - is starkly played out in the battle between pro-life and pro-abortion forces. Our challenge is to listen to the small, still voice of God in the night: rise up, protect the child! Let us say "yes" to life as Mary did, and protect the lives of the innocent as Joseph and the wise men did, even if it means facing the wrath of "kings" who are set on their destruction.

The Coming Home Program offers an opportunity for people who have been away from the Church to explore a return to full participation in the Catholic Church. The program includes information on current practices and beliefs and is designed to answer participants’ question in an informal setting and provide tools for reflection on individual spirituality and life experience. Sessions begin with an information night on January 30 at Christ the King Church. For more information, contact Kay: kay@ckparish.org or 946-1154 x 222, or visit www.ckparish.org.

Mental Health Ministry: On Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2:00 p.m., the Mental Health Ministry will present "Welcomed and Valued - Supporting People with Mental Illness in Parish Life" in the parish youth center lower level conference room. This will be an interactive ses-sion that includes a video presentation by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, group discussion, and next steps. The session will last approximately 90 minutes and refreshments will be provided. As space is somewhat limited, we encourage you to reserve seating by calling Sara Hall at (509) 392-9153 or Thom Hall at (509) 392-9154. More detail will be provided through-out the month of January via the weekly bulletin.

A quick update on the Teepa Snow - Caregiver Demen-tia Classes: we are still in the process of getting all of the "T's crossed & I's dotted. We understand the im-portance of these classes and will be scheduling them as soon as possible.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Sunday, January 8, in the CK School Gym. Registration is from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.; free-throw shooting begins at 2:30. All boys and girls aged 9 to 14 as of 1/1/17 are invited to participate. Winners move on to the District Championship. No cost to participate. Contact Lance Amato at 531-1223 for more information.

Epiphany Proclamation

On Epiphany, there is an ancient custom of announcing the dates of movable feasts for the coming year: Dear brothers and sisters, the glory of the Lord has shone upon us, and shall ever be manifest among us, until the day of his return. Through the rhythms of times and seasons let us celebrate the mysteries of salvation. Let us recall the year's culmination, the Easter Triduum of the Lord: his last supper, his crucifixion, his burial, and his rising celebrated between the evening of the Thirteenth day of April and the evening of the Fifteenth day of April, Easter Sunday being on the Sixteenth day of April. Each Easter -- as on each Sunday -- the Holy Church makes present the great and saving deed by which Christ has for ever conquered sin and death. From Easter are reckoned all the days we keep holy. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, will occur on the First day of March. The Ascension of the Lord will be commemorated on Thursday, the Twenty-fifth day of May. Pentecost, joyful conclusion of the season of Easter, will be celebrated on the Fourth day of June. And, this year the First Sunday of Advent will be on the Third day of December. Likewise the pilgrim Church proclaims the passover of Christ in the feasts of the holy Mother of God, in the feasts of the Apostles and Saints, and in the commemoration of the faithful departed. To Jesus Christ, who was, who is, and who is to come, Lord of time and history, be endless praise, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Advent/Epiphany-Proclamation.html

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Faith Formation

Please contact Mary Seidler at 946-1154 ext. 228; mary@ckparish.org; or www.cklifeteen.com if you have questions about youth programs, Life Teen or confirmation.

Early Childhood Religious Education (during the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the lower level of the school) resumes today. Welcome back!

Elementary & Middle School Religious Education See you at class this Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. in the CK School. Middle School students, please meet in your Bible Study classrooms.

The Penance Service for all Christ the King School and Religious Education 2nd and 3rd grade students who have prepared for First Reconciliation is scheduled for Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m. in the church. The sacrament of Reconciliation marks an important mo-ment in your child’s spiritual development. We look forward to celebrating it with you. If you have any questions, call Lori Wasner at 946-1154 ext 224. CIC students will receive their First Reconciliation in March.

Christ the King School News

January at Christ the King School Sunday, January 8

2 p.m. - Penance Service for 1st Reconciliation Monday, January 16

No School - Martin Luther King Day Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28

Tri-Cities Family Expo Sunday, January 29

9:30 a.m. - Student-led Mass followed by Preschool Open House Tuesday, January 31

9:45 a.m. - Disability Awareness Assembly

6:30 p.m. - Preschool & Kindergarten Information Night

Future Preschool and Kindergarten Parents: We will have a Preschool Open House on January 29, after the Student-Led Mass. On January 31, we will have a Preschool and Kindergarten Information night at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

Christian Initiation of Children class meets on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Youth Center. Homework: Read Ch. 7-9 and complete assessment. Memorize the Apostles’ Creed. Bring your book and a parent/guardian. Questions? Contact Michelle @ 948-6636 or michellep@ckparish.org.

Just for Fun

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All of the sick members of our parish — especially these:

Please Pray For:

Nicole Anderson Bel Bander Jan Beardsley Rod Becker, husband of Jo Ann Becker

Shawna Belsito, wife of Anthony Belsito Fr. John Birk Tiffany Burke, daughter- in-law of Pat Burke

Alex Burkos, grandson of Marci Burkos

Carma and Michael Buss David Clark, brother of Diane Mueggler

Jack Clark, husband of Ann Clark

Dave Coleman Alger Cooper, father of Melody Cooper Lisa Cummings, daughter of Roger & Carolyn Shippert

Curtis, Chrystal and Hunter Davis Mary Davis/Joe Sackman Bob Horgos Jinny Howser, mother of Tana Payne

Bill and Doris Hodges Donald Huskins, uncle of Kitty Bryan

Doug and Mardell Kendall Dottie Killand Pat Kruger Don Mattes, father of Maria Weis

Bernie and Bonnie Lewis

Rita Mazur Tom McInerny, brother-in-law of Vic and Clara Weil

Shirley and Ray Moncini Roberta Montgomery Raquel Murillo Kalleen Murphy Susan Plahuta, sister-in-law of Maynard Plahuta

Bob and Sue Rasmussen, parents of Christy Rasmussen

Michel Brenneur and Laurent LePrince-Ringuet, brothers-in-law of Xavier and Segolene Hubert

Sue Rollins, aunt of Nicole Myjak Mason Schauss Mike Schoenrock, father of Diane Winget Carol Schwegel Michael Schwier, son of Edward Schwier Frances Shearer Marlena Slatick Gary Soehnlein Ellen Thornton Colleen Timney Agnes True Kristi Vanni, daughter-in-law of Jean Vanni George Valdez Bill Weaver Maryanne Wildenborg Pat Wildenborg Edna Whitney

The repose of the souls of all our beloved dead, especially Angelita Abella; Helen Hendrickson, mother of Katie Giever; Sybil Mosley, mother of Wanda Sevigny; and Linda Tefft, mother of Bob Denne.

Eucharistic Devotion

SUNDAY HOLY HOUR/FRIDAY ADORATION in the Chapel on Sundays, 1:30—2:30 p.m. and Fridays: Exposition at 8:30 a.m., Adoration all day, Benediction at 5 p.m. Note: No adoration on Sunday, Jan. 8.

Carmelite Corner

Praying portions of the Divine Office: (7 of 9)

Give thanks to God the Father as you ponder Psalter and Gospel antiphons to celebrate the Epiphany of Christ.

Seeing the star, the wise men said: This must signi-fy the birth of some great king. Let us search for him and lay our treasures at his feet: gold, frankin-cense and myrrh.

He comes in splendor, the King who is our peace; he is supreme over all the kings of the earth.

A light has shone through the darkness for the up-right of heart; the Lord is gracious, merciful and just.

Helpless, he lay in a manger; glorious, he shone in the heavens. Humbled, he lived among men; eter-nal, he dwelt with the Father.

Let us dance with delight in the Lord and let our hearts be filled with rejoicing, for eternal salvation has appeared on the earth, alleluia.

Three mysteries mark this holy day: today the star leads the Magi to the infant Christ; today water is changed into wine for the wedding feast; today Christ wills to be baptized by John in the river Jor-dan to bring us salvation.

For additional information about the Lay Carmelites, contact Rebecca Moak at 509-460-1608.

Spiritual Practices

Ignatian Spirituality

To become more open spiritually, we must grow closer to Christ. In the Exercises, we are called in prayer to peel away the outer covering, remove the decorative “baggage” that shields our soul, and explore our deeper selves. Prayer brings us ever deeper, to the place where God resides within us, and in so doing, open ourselves to the goodness of God.

For those who are participating in the Spiritual Exercises this year, and alums, our next group meeting will be Saturday, January 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The theme will be the Two Standards. To learn more about SEEL find us on Facebook at SEELTC or visit http://spiritual-exercises.com.

Our sessions meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. For more information, contact Deacon Ross

Ronish at 371-0994.

RCIA Information

Cursillo Leaders school is held in our Youth Center each third Saturday of the month, beginning at 9 a.m. and running no later than 11 a.m. Contact Carl Zeamer at 509-943-9991 or Judy Kitchen at 509-628-4328, if you have questions or would like to get involved!

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Parish Library Hours: Saturdays: After Vigil Mass Sundays: After Every Mass Wednesday Evenings: 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday Evenings: 5 - 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Email library@ckparish.org to get answers, check the status of your materials, or update your library card information, or contact Diane Chesney at 396-8880.

Web site: www.ckparish.org. Bulletin address: locate and bookmark! http://www.ckparish.org/Content/142.htm Homilies online: https://sites.google.com/a/ckschool.net/homilies/

Parish Resources

Christ the King Gift Shop (Located near parish office downstairs)

M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cash or check only

Schedule for the parish library book group. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at noon. We are reading Sacred Fire by Ronald Rolheiser. For more infor-mation contact Diane Chesney, 396-8880.

Parish Organization & Activity Contacts

Altar Servers Training: Fr. Van Scheduling: Marlena Slatick

Benedictine Spirituality Joyce Jungles 375-1308

Carmelite Spirituality Rebecca Moak 460-1608

Catholic Family & Child Services 946-4645

Childcare Yolanda LeMieux 946-1675

Church League Sports (Men’s) Tom Reisenauer 628-2100

CK Checks/Scrip Melissa Slahtasky 946-6158

CK Moms Group Robin Wojtanik 628-9098

CK School Office Phone: 946-6158 Fax: 943-8402 School Commission: Matt Grygiel 619-4607 Home & School: Gwen Fundak

Couples for Christ Willy Zaragoza 627-1853

Cursillo/Ultreya (English) Carl Zeamer 943-9991

Development Fund Parish Office 946-1675

Elijah Family Homes Barb Puigh 943-6610

Engaged Encounter Frank and Tracy Becker 627-1076

Eucharistic Ministers Maria Roach/Leslie Diaz 531-5228/539-3595

Fertility Awareness Christine Disselkamp 628-8810

Finance Committee Bob McCullugh 946-1675

Funeral Lunches Parish Office 946-1675

Holy Angels Home School April Burris 946-6856

Hospitality Helen Robinson 491-1803

Ignatian Spirituality Ellen Tomaszewski 628-8626

Jail/Prison Ministry Mikhail Alnajjar 627-4680

Justice & Peace Committee Mary Sisk 946-0486

KC Medical Equipment HELP 212-0900

Knights of Columbus Mike Patello 392-2194

KPG Club (Children’s Choir) Sheila Zilar-Gephart 943-5409

Lectors Bob Carosino 521-6769

Marriage Encounter Mikhail and June Alnajjar 627-4680

Master of Ceremonies Yvonne Sherman 539-2523

Mental Health Ministry Sara Hall 392-9153

Ministries Coordinator Emilia Jasen 627-3531

Music Director Donna Horstman 946-1675

Parish Council Yvonne Sherman 539-2523

Parish Library Diane Chesney 946-1675

Parish Office Staff 946-1675 Parish Secretary Cindy Siekawitch ext. 244 Parish Receptionist Maria Clossey ext 100 Bookkeeper Michelle Wittreich ext 233 Contributions Barb Sisk ext 240

Prayer Chain prayerchain@ckparish.org 554-4798 or 375-1808

Prayer Quilt Ministry Rose Collado 375-0566

Pro-Life Contact Winnie Zeamer 943-9991

RCIA Ross Ronish 371-0994

Religious Education Office 946-1154 Religious Education Coordinator Lori Wasner ext 224 Religious Education Secretary Cindy Siekawitch 946-1154 Early Childhood (age 3-gr 1) Dori Gilmour ext 248 Elementary (gr 2-5) Jean Rieb ext 225 Middle School (gr 6-8) Melissa Montenegro ext 234 High School (gr 9-12) LIFETEEN Mary Seidler ext 228 Adult Bible Study Kay Kaffer ext 222

Retrouvaille Tim and Sara Flaten 528-8980 or 539-1926

Rummage Sale Margaret Davis 946-5782

Sacramental Preparation First Communion Lori Wasner 946-1154, ext 224 Confirmation Mary Seidler 946-1154, ext 228 Christian Initiation for Children Michelle Portch 946-1154

Sausage Fest, 2017 Gary and Maria Castillo 205-9940

Scouting Cub Scouts — Boy Scouts — Eugenia Zito 735-7372 Venturing Ship Jim & Barb Schmitt 946-8601

Serra Club Bill Davis 946-5782

St. Ann’s Helpers

St. Vincent de Paul Message Line: 946-1325

Usher/Greeters Bob & Ann Parazin 946-6363

Volunteer Chore Services — CF & CS Kelly Ramey 943-2590

Visitation Ministry Elizabeth Owczarski 946-1675

Weddings: Coordinator: Carol Geier-Melton 375-3023

Young Adults (Ages 18-35) Tom Huntington 554-4271

Youth Ministry 946-1154 Middle School Activities: Melissa Montenegro ext 234 HS Activity Facilitator: Mary Seidler ext 228

YLI Lovada O’Leary (membership) 531-3149/Linda Fitterer (president) 713-4994

This Week at Christ the King

MONDAY Jan. 9 Contemporary Choir practice, 7 p.m., church TUESDAY Jan. 10 St. Vincent de Paul, 6:30 p.m., children’s chapel WEDNESDAY Jan. 11 Traditional Choir Practice, 7 p.m., church THURSDAY Jan. 12 Quilters, 9 a.m., youth center rm B RCIA, 6:30 p.m., multipurpose room Vespers for Peace, 5:30 p.m., chapel FRIDAY Jan. 13 Adoration, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., chapel SATURDAY Jan. 14 Confessions at 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY Jan. 15 Adoration, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., chapel

Young Adults

Comings and Goings

Congratulations to those recently baptized: Derek A. Audi

Bible Study: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. We welcome you at one of our homes where we discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. Address may be found by messaging facebook.com/renovatethebody. See you there! :)

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Featured Bulletin Sponsors Peace and Justice Reflection

Message for the 50th World Day of Peace Pope Francis

On this occasion, I would like to reflect on nonviolence as a style of politics for peace. I ask God to help all of us to cultivate nonviolence in our most personal thoughts and values. May charity and nonviolence gov-ern how we treat each other as individuals, within socie-ty and in international life. When victims of violence are able to resist the temptation to retaliate, they become the most credible promoters of nonviolent peacemaking. In the most local and ordinary situations and in the in-ternational order, may nonviolence become the hall-mark of our decisions, our relationships and our actions, and indeed of political life in all its forms.

Our Holy Father’s message will be presented in portions over the next 17 weeks.