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Title: The Cross
Issue Date: Volume XIX (Issue Nos. 5-6) May-June 1972
Year: 1972
Language: English
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extracted text: The Drug Menace HOW TO COMBAT DRUG ADDICTION National and state programs against drug abuse are beginning to work, but the real need for action is on the local front right now. The fact is, more and more parents and community leaders are learning that they can do something about drugs. Their ex perience suggests action you can take in your town.—p. 14 The Vatican IS CHURCH AUTHORITY DEPENDENT ON POPULAR MANDATE? ... Evidence of the power of the Spirit in the Catholic Church today is not in the mass pro phetic utterances that is said by some to have taken hold of it; this is mostly nonsense. It is to be found, rather, in the fact that the Church has not and, we know, will not crash in total confusion despite the all-out attack from within at present being made upon it.—p. 7 Graft-Buster OUTSTANDING NEMESIS OF CORRUPTION . . .graft and corruption is a na tional ailment — it is a disease that plagues government offices and its total eradication seems unlikely. But like a disease, graft and corruption and other forms of ills of the government can be ade quately minimized or prevented— there can always be some remedies on hand to keep them from flour ishing.—p. 12 1971 Jeepney Strike WHO WEEPS FOR EMILIANA? We have been wondering about the strange silence that surrounds Emiliana. No banners. No coffins. No letters to the press from col lege professors. No groups of nuns express ing solidarity with her. No university head voicing indignation. No T-shirts carrying the message “Strikers burn girls to death, don’t they?” No Chronicle reminding us that it is Knights In Action Manila KCCS LAUDS FINANCE SECRETARY “For a job well done" is precise ly the message of Bro. Oscar Ledes ma, president of the KC Commu nity Services, Inc., on behalf of the Board of Directors, in his letter to Hon. Cesar Virata, Secretary of Finance, congratulating the lat ter for his uncompromising stand against graft and corruption. The following are excerpts of Bro. Le desma’s letter: "The Knights of Columbus Com munity Services Board of Directors have noted with much elation and appreciation your continued cam paign to weed out undesirables from the Department of Finance. The newspapers have carried time and again articles about immoral and unjust personnel of your de partment who have been separated by you from the government ser vice for their betrayal of the trust which the Filipino people had re posed in them. "We hasten to write you in or der to assure you that we are be hind your crusade for upright pub lic service and good and clean gov ernment, to strengthen you in seem ingly moments of despair and frus tration, and to assure you that our services along this crusade are at your beck and call.” Dumaguete City GREEN REVOLUTION PROJECT The Dumaguete Council No. 3938 awarded a resolution to Bro. Brigido Telmo in recognition of his leader ship in promoting the Green Revo lution (Operation Gulay) KC project in Negros Oriental. The award cere mony was held during the "outdoor" regular meeting of the members of the Council at the backyard garden of the recipient. Bro. Telmo has a 700 square meter lot planted to vari ous kinds of vegetables which yields more than enough for home consump tion and for neighbors. The excess of Bro. Telmo’s harvest is sold in the market by his wife. The out door meeting was made livelier by a musical extravaganza and the na tive delicacies made of bananas, ba linghoy, camote, peanuts and pineap ples (all from the garden) served by the hosts (Mr. and Mrs. Telmo). Special Feature: (Letter of Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., General of the Society of Jesus) To The Whole Society On Increasing Our Fidelity to the Person of the Holy Father. Dear Fathers and Brothers, The Peace of Christ! When, during the Synod, I spoke on the question of justice in the world, I said that the public image of the Holy Father has suffered great damage. In saying this, I felt deeply that some of us are partly responsible for this damage. When I reflect on the fact that the true image of the Holy Father needs to be reestablished, a very personal question im mediately comes to my mind—a question in con science: W’hat can I and what can the Society do about this situation? The first thing we have to do is to become aware of our responsibility and of our specific mission in this regard. I refer to the spirit of fidelity to the person of the Holy Father which ought to be firmly ingrained in our mentality. Our times are characterized on the one hand by a greater freedom of ideas, of criticism, and of selfexpression and on the other by a great confusion and disorientation on key points, such as the so-called “demythologization of authority". As a result, the loyalty towards the Holy Father, or at least the way of living it, of some members of the Society has been affected. Defense of Authority Some say that loyalty to the Holy Father implies sincere criticism, a sincerity that includes the public expression of ideas and views that are contrary to those expressed by him. We should in time of prayer put this question to ourselves: are we in our desire to come to the assistance of the Holy Father misled rather into a personal criticism which is conformed to the current popular taste. Criticism of authority,, whether in private conversations or in public, is to day an easy way of attracting attention, while the defense of authority is unpopular and requires cour age. A group of writers recently admitted to me that this was so. It is true that today both the exercise and the ac ceptance of authority are seen in a different light. It is also true, however, that—in order to avoid what today is considered an outdated attitude of exces sively mechanical submission to orders now felt to have been too .autocratic—an opposite extreme is often encountered, characterized by criticism,- con testation, and a priori resistance to any authority whatever. The difficulty thus consists in maintaining the true Ignatian attitude towards authority, which, while it requires obedience, also recognizes and even recommends representation and dialogue and is based on mutual sincerity and respect. In the society, this has to be a supernatural attitude which is informed by the “law of charity". Hence, especially in the case of the Holy Father, following our centuries-long tradition and inspired by the desire to do our apostolic work effectively, we should proceed with that love and respect which we owe to the Vicar of Christ. It is only natural that our tendency should be to share his preoccupations, ac cept his directives, and collaborate in carrying them out; and I am pleased to see that this is in fact the attitude of most Jesuits. Evangelical Humility This does not exclude the possibility of someone Page 2 May-June, 1972 Champion Declaimer. — Roy Layumas, eight-year-old national cham pion declaimer receives a Certificate of Appreciation from GK Osmundo Gaviola. The declamation contest was a project of the K of C, Council No. 4320. Also shown in the picture (I to r) are GK Feliciano Gauzon and GK Sofronio C. Carmona. Angeles City “OPERATION TULONGAN” The members of the K of C, Holy Sepulcher Council No. 4278 rendered medieal and dental services to the re sidents of barrio Sampalungan and Lourdes Sur, this city, recently. The Council’s medical and dental services project is a continuation of its "Op eration Tulongan” series — barrioto-barrio assistance program. Some 500 indigent families were benefited in the ninth series of “Operation Tu longan.” The medical team that went to Sampalungan were Drs. P. Malonzo, N. Tayag, R. Franco, C. Narciso, G. Jose, E. Roxas, F. Tanhueco, B. Dayrit, P. Baula and GK B. Sazon. In barrio Lourdes Sur, the team was composed of Drs. R. Yosuico, R. Fran co, C. Narciso, B. Manalac, Bros. T. Meneses, A. Jose, E. Roxas, P. Lan sang, PGK E. Torres, B. Dayrit, H. Angeles, F. Gonzales, PGK L. Gomez and GK B. Sazon. Oroquieta City ROLLING CLINIC A rolling health clinic has been put up by the members of Oroquieta Coun cil No. 3816 to serve the indigent people of far-flung barrios. The rolling clinic is managed by a medi cal team under the leadership of Dr. Emerico L. Conol. Grand Knight George L. Siton of this Council an nounced that the rolling health cli nic will be a continuing project of the Council. A carton of medicines was received recently from Rev. Francisco G. Tantoco, Jr., KC Na tional Secretary. The medicines were paid out of Council funds for free distribution to indigents, GK Siton said. finding it difficult to accept some particular point or directive and feeling that, precisely in a spirit of true service, it is his duty to express disagreement. In such a case, he should consider the question before God and seek proper advice, so that he may determine whether a "respectful silence” might not actually be the greater service, and at any rate also avoid turning an unconsidered manifestation of dissent into a cause of scandal and confusion for others. It would be good to Keep in mind the fact that constant and disres pectful criticism carries with it, as a “side effect”, the destruction of authority itself—a most harmful and disruptive effect for the work of the Church. The use of pressure through public opinion and per sonal criticism is not an appropriate means to make known one’s ideas or opinions to the Holy Father. If anyone thinks he has the duty to express doubts or reservations on a certain matter, there always are ways and means within the Society to bring his opin ion to the attention of the person responsible, and this includes the Holy Father, in an appropriate and effective manner. In the past few years I have had various personal experiences, which I can well understand that others cannot have, and they bear out this affirmation: the openness, charity, and profound Evangelical humil ity of Pope Paul VI are such, that they make all the more inopportune, unjust, and intolerable the dis respectful way of proceeding of Borne groups, includ ing Catholics, in the world of today. For these reasons I would like us to ask ourselves sincerely before God .and in the depth of our con science : Where do I stand in- thia most delicate is sue? Am I aware, in my way of acting, of^ anything that could have injured or diminished the authority of the Holy Father? What can I do to collaborate with him and what contribution can I make to have the person of the Holy Father and hir. authority properly esteemed and accepted? If I have given in to destructive criticism, could this not be a sign of a deeper underlying fundamental attitude regarding the Church and the faith itself? See with Ignatian Eyes It is not a question of simplistic adulation; I am urging, rather, a stance that is sincere, apostolic, and filial, which would enable us to see with Igna tian eyes what our way of acting in this matter ought to be. This will not stand in the way of true theolo gical and scientific investigation, nor will it make our pastoral work more difficult; on the contrary, it will draw upon us abundant blessings from God. I wish that those especially who direct the various means of communication make an effort to apply all the "Igna tian intelligence” possible to come up with the means best suited to foster that love and respect for the person of the Holy Father that befits the Vicar of Christ. These are my feelings, and I express them sincerely and without hesitation. These are the sentiments that I wish all Jesuits to have. The reason why I wanted to express them is that our love and fidelity towards the Vicar of Christ are basic to our spirituality and to the true identity of the Society. I commend myself to your prayers. Devotedly yours in Christ, (Sgd.) Pedro Arrupe, S.J. General of the Society of Jesus Rome, January 25, 1972 May-June, 1972 Page 3 Knights In Action (Continued) Manila BABY HEALTH CONTEST A baby health contest was conduct ed recently by the Knights of Colum bus, Most Holy Trinity Council No. 5774, Balic-Balic, this city. The pro ject was spearheaded by GK Ramon A. Elloso, Sr., SK Dominador S. Villena, SK Mauro A. Diaz, SK Deomedes R. Lacuna Sr. and SK Raymundo D. Reyes. The winners for Group A were Baby de Guzman, 1st place; Ba by Angeles, 2nd place; Baby Maria San Juan, 3rd place; Group B—Gary Resuta, 1st place; Carlos Estiandian, 2nd place; Andrew Opiso, 3rd place; Group C—Rossaida Razon, 1st place; Jo Ann Davantes, 2nd place; Nilo Bobier, 3rd place. The judges were Dr. Fe Halili-Elloso and Mrs. Paliniery of the Bureau of Health. Manila ANNUAL DD CONVENTION The annual district convention of District No. 42 was held last Februa ry 19-20, 1972 at the Manila Coun cil Clubhouse in Intramuros. On the first day, the objectives of the con vention were explained by District Deputy Quirico P. Evangelista and followed by workshops on the func tions, activities, problems and solu tions regarding the following sub jects: Administrative Officers, Fis cal Officers, Ceremonial Officers, and Membership Directors. The K of C Anti-Graft and Corruption campaign was properly discussed by DD Evan gelista. SK Ramon D. Bagatsing, Ma yor of the City of Manila, delivered a speech during the closing ceremo nies. Malabon, Rizal RENEWAL OF OBLIGATIONS Andres Bonifacio General Assem bly hosted the annual renewal of obligations ceremony for seven 4th degree assemblies in the greater Ma nila area on January 16, 1972 at the Araneta University. Participants were the P. Burgos Gen. Assembly of Manila, P. Gomez Gen. Assembly of Quezon City, P. Dandan Gen. As sembly of Paranaque, St. Peter & St. Paul Gen. Assembly of Makati, P. Zamora Gen. Assembly of Mandaluyong, Emilio Aguinaldo Gen. Assem bly of Bulacan, and the local gene ral assembly of Malabon. Bishop Hernando Y. Antiporda of Manila celebrated Mass for the gathering. Master of the 4th Degree, H. B. Re yes, directed the ceremony, with the Page 4 Unveiling Ceremony. — Photo shows Bishop Vicente Keyes of Cabanatuan City unveiling the portrait of the late Archbishop Gabriel Reyes during the symposium sponsored by the Archbishop Reyes General Assembly of the Fourth Degree., Cabanatuan City, last February 13. The honor guards were S.K. Norberto Diego and S.K. Arsenio de la Paz. Also shown in the picture are Faithful Navigator Cesar A. Cajucom and Delegate Romeo T. Capulong. assistance of Faithful Navigator Eufrosino Pili of P. Burgos Gen. As sembly. Guest speaker was Senator Gerardo M. Roxas. The breakfast was donated by Rufina Patis, represented by Faithful Navigator Arnedo S. Lu cas of A. Bonifacio Gen. Assembly. San Carlos City BOY DECLAIMER Roy Layumas, 8, National Cham pion declaimer was awarded a’Cer tificate of Appreciation by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4320 of San Carlos City. The award was presented by Grand Knight OSMUNDO GAVIO LA in a program held at the Coco Grove Hotel last March 5, 1972. The awardee delivered his win ning piece entitled "Kamatayan Ko’y Pagbabago Mo" before the assembled members of the K of C and other guests. The awardee is the son of for mer Vice-Mayor Bro. Rodolfo La yumas and Mrs. Corazon A. La yumas. Past Grand Knight Sofronio C. Carmona who is at present city Mayor of San Carlos, delivered an inspirational talk. Past Grand Knight Feliciano Gauzon made the closing remarks. Aid For Typhoon Victims. — Thru^ the cooperation of other neighboring councils, the Giants Club and the K of C, Council No. 4095 of Palo, Ley te had their share of distributing clothes, rice, salt and other foodstuffs to the typhoon victims in the barrios of Mahaplag, Leyte last February. May-June, 1972 Special Report — “Operation Abong-Abong” The Knights of Columbus, Sta. Isabel Council No. 5097, Basilan City, launched a civic project called “OPERATION ABONG-ABONG” in Maluso, Basilan City last October 31, 1971. In this project, free medical, dental, legal and agri cultural services were conducted among the residents in that community. The services included immuniza tion, consultation, medical attention, dental extraction and prophylaxis plus the giving of medicines, seeds and fertilizers. There were approximately 200 indigent residents that were the happy recipients of these ser vices. One laudable service extended ‘gratis et amore’ was an on the spot surgery performed by the project leader, Dr. Ricardo C. Fulgencio, Grand Knight of the Sta. Isabel Council. The Grand Knight operated on an in digent Moslem resident who was suffering from a bo thersome tumor (lipoma; in his back for the past 15 years. When the tumor was removed it had the size of a baseball. Dr. Fulgencio is a fellow of both the Philippine College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. Aside from heading the KCs, he is at the same time the president of the Diocesan Sec retariat of the Cursillos in Basilan City. The medical team led by Dr. Fulgencio included Dr. Flaviano Izon, Nurses Aharaya Agga and Eng Boni facio and some student midwives, all from the JS Alano Memorial Hospital, Basilan City. The dental team was headed by Bro. Knight Dr. To mas C. Obias and assisted by some student midwives from the same hospital. City Agriculturist Eric Lemoncito, although not a member of the local knights, went out of his way to distribute seeds and fertilizers besides giving pointers on how to increase production on vegetables and other foodstuffs. Deputy Grand Knight Antonio Alano, a Lawyer-CPA, managed the legal team. It is noteworthy that this project earned apprecia tion in Basilan City. Bishop Jose Ma. Querexeta, Pre late of this city, lauded the benevolent gesture of the Basilan KCs and those who assisted them. In a talk before some civic and religious leaders of Basilan City and a group of residents of Abong-abong, Bishop Querexeta said that "what these dedicated men and women have done by way of helping the barrio people in Abong-abong, have their names written in the Book of Life and will be long remembered by those whom they have helped, for their selfless dedication and matchless efforts to alleviate the plight of the poor and the needy through projects like this.” "We need more men and women like the Knights of Columbus and their friends here in Basilan who will go out of their way to share in some measure a little of what they have and a little of what they know so that the lot of those living in the far-flung areas in Basilan, especially the poor, will somehow be improved,” Bishop Querexeta declared. A total of 44 men and women participated in the project—21 KCs, 4 St. Paul Sisters, 1 general surgeon, 1 resident physician, 1 dental surgeon, 2 nurses, 6 stu dent midwives, 3 wives of KC members, 4 laywomen and 2 helpers. The distinguished head of the Prelate of Basilan graced the occasion with his presence. GK Fulgencio said that many of the local KCs have expressed their desire to initiate more projects like “OPERATION ABONG-ABONG". —BRO. ARTURO S. VALDEZ, Sta. Isabel Council No. 5097, Isabela, Basilan City Outstanding Citizens. — Brother Knights shown above with Gov. Aguedo Agbayani of Pangasinan were chosen "Outstanding Citizens" of Lingayen, recently. ,From left are: Bro'. Guillermo M. Santos, Jr. (Municipal Em ployee of the Year), GK Virgilio P. Ramoet Bro. Marcelo R. Arenas (Pig . Raiser of the Year), Gov. Agbayani, Bro. Asterio R. Ramos (Dentist of the Year), Bro. Geronimo F. Reyes (P.T.A. President of the Year), Bro. Ge ronimo A. Maclang (Poultry Raiser of the Year). May-June, 1972 National Headquarters District Deputies Annual Meets Set The annual conferences of District Deputies have been set for May 20-21 in Cebu City and May 27-28 in Ma nila. The meeting in the south will be for the District Deputies of the Visayas and Mindanao. The Manila conference will gather District De puties of Luzon. Call for Annual Reports Made Rev. George J. Willmann, S.J., Philippine Deputy, issued a reminder to all the Councils for the submis sion of the following annual reports: 1. Activities report for the semes ter January to June, 1972 2. Trustees’ audit report for the same period. Page 5 Book on P. Burgos Launched A book-launching on April 26, 1972 was held jointly by the Ateneo University Press and the Knights of Columbus of the Philippines (KCRP) to introduce the most compre hensive work on the life of Fr. Jose Burgos to date. The book, "Fr. Jose Burgos— Priest and Nationalist” by Fr; John N. Schumacher, S.J. was published by the Ateneo University Press for the fraternity. The publication was undertaken as part of the centennial celebration of the death of Fr. Bur gos together with the two other priest-heroes, Frs. Gomez and Zamo ra. Rev. George J. Willmann, SJ., Philippine Deputy, said that the book was inspired by a challenge made by Jesuit historian Fr. Horacio de la Costa, S.J. during a K of C program. He said the Knights were proud and happy to contribute the book to the country’s nationalist literature. New Members )Y SCOUTS OF THE PHIUPP Cub and Boy Scouts Manuals. — The K of C, Victorias Council No. 5215, donated recently a set of 36 volumes of cub and boy scout manuals to the Victorias District, Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Shown above (I to r) are: Quintin Paez, Principal and Scoutmaster; Miss Ana Lorilla, Elem. School Supervisor and B.S. Executive; Renato Fermin, B.S. District Chair man; SK Teofilo R. Ancheta, SK of KCVC 5215; two unidentified lady B.S. Coordinators; and SK Cesar M. Singayan, Deputy Grand Knight of KCVC 5215. COUNCIL NO. 6059 Nichols Air Base, Pasay City ALCALA, FRANCISCO M ALOflA, GREGORIO P JR AQUINO, DOMINADOR M JR BADIOLA, FELICISIMO C BALUYOT, ELISEO D CANITA, ALFREDO A CASTRO, FELIX C CHUIDIAN, CONRADO C JR CRUZ, DIONISIO A DAGALA, RUPERTO D DEMAGANTE, JACINTO R DATO-ON, FLORENTINO P GALARPE, FRANCISO S GAPAY, LEONCIO G GULOY, JOFRE R IGLESIAS, JOAQUIN B LAPENA, PERONIO M MAGSAKAY, FELICIANO E JR OLIVERIO, CICERON L PICCIO, VICENTE M JR RADANA, TELESFORO C RANCUDO, JOSE L SALCEDO, EMMANUEL L VILLANUEVA, ANTONIO G VILLANUEVA, REGINO R VILLARIN, ANTERO C VILLORIA, OLEGARIO S Page 6 Baby Health Contest. — Brother Knights of the Most Holy Trinity Coun cil No. 5775, Balic-Balic, Manila, pose with the parents and participants in the baby health contest sponsored by the Council recently. May-June, 1972 Current Comment Disenchanted comments of Catholic correspondents at the close of the Synod revealed a collective mentality that sate authority in the Church as residing in the People of God and its decisions as made by popular mandate. In comment on this mentality, F at her Crane notes its contradictions and warns of its dangers. Is Church Authority Dependent On Popular Mandate? NOTHING BECAME Catholic cor respondents at the Synod less than their concluding comments on it. These were revealing to say the least. The collective mind portrayed was that of a group wedded to change for its own sake; petty in the tantrums displayed when change was not granted on the terms it de sired; arrogant in its assumption that what it desired was identical with the hopes of clergy and faith ful throughout the world — hopes that were dashed in the end, the cor respondents would have us believe, by a clutch of reactionary and/or unrepresentative Churchmen, most especially the nineteen Cardinals of the Roman Curia and a further twenty-five Fathers who were at the Synod by special invitation of the Pope alone. In other words, the Sy nod, in the mind of the correspond ents, was a fix. The voice of the People of God was stifled by a fid dle. The questions at issue remain ed, therefore, despite the adverse (in the eyes of the correspondents) voting. The decisions taken were, in fact, invalid because unrepresen tative; this is the implication that appears to have underlain the disen chanted writing in final comment on the Synod. Thte assumption is sinis ter. It is that authority in the Church derives not from God, but from the People of God: its deci sions carry weight, therefore, only when representative of or ratified by the popular will. This is heresy. There is, naturally enough, no trace of it in the documents of the second Vatican Council in whose name May-June, 1972 these outrageous claims were made. Synod not a Popular Assembly It is precisely because this wrongheaded theology was present in the minds of many correspondents at the Synod that they tended to regard it as a species of popular assembly whose decisions would be made by majority vote and draw their bind ing force from the majority that made them. This view is totally false and doctrine within the Church can never be made on its basis. Father James Tolhurst put the point very well in a letter to the Universe on November 19th, 1971: "The result of the Synod was hardly good press material. How ever, this may have been be cause it was regarded as a ‘par liament*. The inevitable conno tations are that the bishops are M.P.’s and lobbies must be form ed to ensure a good majority. "In fact, the Synod is merely an expression of collegiality in which the magisterium (teaching authority of the Church) attempts to deepen its possession of the truth revealed by Christ. "The college of bishops and the Pope who is their head and often their spokesman (cf. Acts 15/7) are not ‘representing’ any one but Christ the high priest whose leadership and witness they assume by virtue of their office. “It may be very democratic to talk of forums and parliaments, but the deposit of faith cannot be decided by a majority vote.” Hoisted with their own Petard There is, of course, no reason why the vote should not be used as an indication of opinion for reference to a Bishop, a Conference of Bishops or, indeed, the Holy Father himself. It was so used at the Synod, but the Holy Father is not bound by it though, in his wisdom, he will in deed take count of it. He is not res ponsible to Parliament. This is so because his authority does not derive from the Synod or, indeed, the Church. It comes to him direct from God. The Synod Fathers showed their clear awareness of this by de livering to the Pope, at the end of the Synod, the documents on the priesthood and world justice for emendation, completion and publica tion as and when he saw fit. The decision, in other words, is the Pope’s because supreme authority is his. In fact, such voting as there was at the Synod went massively in favor of a celibate priesthood. Very naturally this infuriated the Pro gressives who wanted it made option al at the very least and whose low view of papa) authority had brought them to Rome hoping to see the Holy Father "mandated” in this direction by massive majority vote. In fact, the voting on this question (which, as I have already explained above, was merely indicative and in no way binding, as Progressives chose to be lieve) went totally against the pro gressive position. Thus, they were Page 7 hoisted with their own petard. Their reaction was typical. They took immediate steps to write down the value of the decision, attributing it to the presence of a reactionary and unrepresentative element within the ranks of the Synod Fathers. In other words, according to them, mandated decisions (of which, as we have seen, there can be none where Church Authority is concerned) are valid only when set in a progressive direction. This is the height of hy pocrisy. It is, I am afraid, typical of the progressive outlook in all fields. Liberal democracy is splen did when it works in favour of libe rals. If it does not, then you talk about "structures of violence” and use violent — i.e. non-democratic — means to destroy it in order to get your way. The rules, in other words, are fine so long as they work in your favour. If they don’t, then change them; accuse those who make them of being unrepresenta tive and so on. Thus the progres sive correspondents at the Synod, whose hopes were dashed by its findings, and progressive partici pants like Cardinal Suenens. Im mediately after the Synod, at a din ner given him by the corps of Span ish newsmen in Rome, he comment ed that “representation suffers be cause the vote of the Brazilians, with millions behind them, is the same as the vote of the Malta dele gation”. In other words, because the rules worked against Cardinal Suenens and his friends at the Sy nod, the first moves are being made to change them so that, in future, they work to the Cardinal’s advan tage. Grounds for the change are found in the unrepresentative nature of a selection that gives Brazil, with eighty million Catholics, the same representation as Malta, with three hundred and ten thousand. The Progressives, it would appear, are opting for representation at future Synods to rest on a basis of nume rical equality. This, they feel, will work in their favour. I bet there would have been no complaints from them about lack of representation had the Synod gone their way. Smear and Derision The Progressives, however, went further than this, as they usually do. In their anger at seeing their hopes dashed, they brought to their aid two other weapons whose com bined effect was to discredit the Sy nod and, in consequence, its'deci sions. They made use of the smear, Page 8 A disturbing thing to note about the mentality represented by Progressives in general is their seeming determination to thrust upon us all their desired reforms irrespective of the cost. It is time it is driven back. which is the lowest weapon of all, the ultimate, I think, in verbal nas tiness. In this case, low motives were attributed by a leading Dutch Progressive to those whose views prevailed over his own at the Synod. They made use also of derision, branding a leading personality at the Synod as out of touch, implying thereby that his opinions were valueless. In evidence of the smear, one need only take an address given by the Dutch Dominican, Father Edward Schillebeeckx, at the University of Liverpool Catholic Chaplaincy, as reported in the Catholic Herald for November 19th last year. Many of the Bishops at the Synod, Father Schillebeeckx was reported as say ing, were concerned not with human and Christian values, but with power. "Without the law of celi bacy”, he maintained, “they (the Bi shops) would have less power.” There could not be changes in the structure of the Church without changing the law of celibacy. There fore, they refused to change the law of celibacy. This, I think, is a shock ing attitude. It is not, I am afraid, the ultimate. For that we must look to Father Rene Laurentin, the French progressive priest, writing in Le Figaro. The weapon he em ployed was derision. This is what he said about the Cardinal Archbi shop of Cologne, chosen specially by the Pope to present to the Synod an all-important paper on the priest hood, ffi which he came down heavily on the side of celibacy: "On Saturday morning I posi tioned myself at the exit to see the triumphant hero of this third Sy nod; Cardinal Hoffner. It was ea sy because he came out on foot, alone and with no pomp, although he is in charge of one of the world’s wealthiest dioceses. The Archbishop of Cologne, who for a long time taught social doc trine, remains what he was before his election: a simple little pro fessor, friendly moderate in his deeds as in his smile. His strength lies entirely in his ability to fit everything into narrow categories, within which he cultivates a sa tisfied perfection. "A majority of bishops, breath less at the present changes and giddy before the endless problems, found in him a sign of security. They liked above all his reassur ing perspective, which wipes away the nightmares of ‘new so ciology’ and ‘permissive society’. For Cardinal Hoffner the height of dialogue is the university di rected by a competent professor. This is his model for the next Sy nod.” The contempt is thinly veiled. This is derision—mockery—used to per fection by one who is obviously adept at it. One can only say that the kind of writing in which Abbe Lauren tin indulges here is contemptible be yond words. One remembers a little of his history and one is not sur prised. The technique used here is, of course, as old as the hills; the arrogance quite nauseating. The ef fect, thank God, cannot be lasting. The pretensions of the avid selfseeker stick out like so many sore thumbs from every word the Abbe writes in this passage. He will end up. as I wrote some years ago Charles Davis would end up, drowned in a sea of his own unlovely elo quence. Illiberal Liberals An interesting and rather sad—in deed, disturbing—thing to note about the type of mentality represented by the Synod correspondents and, in deed, Catholic Progressives in gen eral, is their seeming determination, despite setbacks, to thrust upon us all their desired reforms irrespective of the cost. This mentality has been very much in evidence since the close of the Second Vatican Council. It is time it was driven back into the hidihg from which it emerged so May-June, 1972 shabbily in recent years. The men tality extends to all fields and it is in flagrant contradiction of the de mocratic ideal advocated so loudly and with such vulgarity by those in possession of it. Here, once again, we have the old story; liberalism is alright so long as it works to the ad vantage of Liberal Progressives: let it work against them and it becomes an instrument to be discarded. There is, for example, the matter of cleri cal dress in, say, developing of mis sionary countries. In many cases, progressive priests in African coun tries have abandoned overnight, as it were, their cassocks for a bush shirt and a pair of slacks. Sisters, in many cases, have done the equiva lent. Now, the thing, I think, to re member is that the African people do not like this. Speak of this, how ever, to those concerned and they say, "We think this is the best thing to do”. We are determined, in other words, to give the people what we think best for them whether they like it or not. Thus the progressive mind where its own innovating practices are concerned: all is based on the premise that the progressive knows better than the People of God what is good for the People of God. Know ing this, there need be and is no dis cussion. Nanny knows best. What is this if not the old paternalism, which Progressives affect to despise, in new and vulgar form? So, cassocks and habits and, in general, clerical dress are discarded, statues are pitched out of churches, the rosary relegated—all without discussion and all by unilateral imposition on the part of progressive priests and nuns, who are constantly calling for discussion within the Church and profess themselves outraged when its opportunity is denied them. What they really want, however, is not dis cussion, but the imposition of fast and further changes on a now longsuffering and patient Catholic peo ple. Unable to secure all of these by single-handed fiat, as in the case of the discarding of clerical dress and the downgrading of the Blessed Sa crament, they are forced into at tempts to secure what they want through discussion and dialogue, which they seek to pressurize into channels they consider desirable because leading to the realization of their progressive goals. Thus, they are all in favour now of dehiocracy and majority rule, knowing that their best way forward is to manipulate both to secure what they really want, which is not the true interests of the May-June, 1972 NEW BOOK NOW ON SALE “Father Jose Burgos — Priest and Nationalist” By John N. Schumacher, S. J. This year the Knights of Columbus in cooperation with Ate neo de Manila University Press published a book about the life and writings of one of our distinguished Filipino patriots, Father Jose Burgos. Father Burgos was not only a priest but also a Nation alist in the real sense of the word. If you want to learn more of the life of this great hero, kindly fill out the subscription blank below. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF THE PHILIPPINES Dlmsco Building, Arzoblspo Street, Intramuros P. O. 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History, I feel, will reveal them as true. Hope for the Future No one is more illiberal than the Liberal Progressive in pursuit of his liberalism. He'is by nature a destroy er. What we have been feeling in the Church since the Council is the im pact on us all of his inbred aptitude for destruction. By the Grace of God alone have we been spared its full effect. Evidence of the power of the Spirit in the Catholic Church today is not in the mass prophetic utter ance that is said by some to have taken hold of it; this is mostly non sense. It is to be found, rather, in the fact that the Church has not and, we know, will not crash in total con fusion despite the all-out attack from within at present being made upon it. There lies the hope for the future. It is to be found nowhere and in nothing else. By PAUL CRANE, Page 9 1971 Jeepney Strike Who Weeps For Emiliana? LAST JANUARY 9 an anniver sary slipped by unnoticed. No cof fins were carried through the streets, no red paint was daubed on walls to recall the event. On this day in 1971 "three unidenti fied men” poured gasoline on a Ma rikina bus on Epifanio de los San tos Ave. and set it on fire. One of the passengers, Emiliana Bejares, 20 years old, was so badly burned that she died three days later in the Jose Reyes Memorial Hospital, a victim of what was far and away the most savage act of brutality perpetrated in the disturbances of that time. A strange silence surrounds the death of this poor inoffensive girl, incinerated by "three unidentified men." We wonder if these men are able to sleep nights. If they are not able to sleep, they must be kept awake by their consciences, for they are not being badgered by newspaper columnists or radio commentators or activist leaders. During the days immediately fol lowing the tragedy, we listened to radio commentators, watched televi sion programs and read the newspa pers. The death was mentioned, of course, but nothing like the mileage was gotten out of it that the atro cious savagery of the event de manded. No Word for Emiliana We wonder why this is. A security guard who threw a pill box was sen tenced to death with what seemed almost indecent speed. We cannot hear enough of the "martyrs of Men diola". But no one weeps for Emi liana. We have heard Mr. Lupino Lazaro explain how his heart not on ly bleeds for jeepney drivers but for all the customers of the oil compa nies. We heard television commen tators like Jose Maria Velez tell how the "police brutally charged on un armed students with truncheons swinging." (Emphasis theirs) We heard Soc Rodrigo plead for the re volutionaries at UP who “are our boys". But no word for Emiliana. She was certainly unarmed. She was not even indulging dangerous Page 10 curiosity on the fringe of activist violence. She was just a victim of a cold blooded act of savagery. She is somebody’s daughter. Somebody's sister. But who weeps for her? Poor Emiliana. Like Thomas Hood’s girl pulled out of the Thames: Take her up tenderly Lift her with care Fashioned so slenderly So young and so fair Alas for the rarity Of Christian charity Oh it was pitiful Near a whole city full Cold inhumanity Burning insanity . . . We have been wondering about the strange silence that surrounds Emi liana. No banners. No coffins. No letters to the press from college pro fessors. No groups of nuns express ing solidarity with her. No univer sity head voicing indignation. No T-shirts carrying the message "Strikers burn girls to death don’t they?" No Chronicle reminding us that it is 400 days since the murder. Just silence. Poor Emiliana. Communist Thought Processes We should like to suggest that a partial explanation of this silence is to be found in Communist mental processes. We are far from suggest ing that all activists are Communists. But it seems to be a fact that they have accepted Communist attitudes and thought processes. After the Mendiola misfortune a priest activist gently opined that the seven victims were a small price to pay. He meant for progress towards some distant Utopia. He was callous to the mis fortunes of men in his concern for humanity. It is this activist thinking which explains in part the pall of si lence which settled upon the burn ing of Emiliana. The Commu nist mind is Utopian not huma nitarian. It is concerned with the human race not with human beings. It aims at a distant earthly paradise for the future human race but is cold to the sufferings of contempo rary man. Marx the ancestdr of all Utopians was absolutely savage with anyone who crossed him in his march toward the promised land. He had no compassion for those who were really down and out — the Lumpen proletariat. His disciples outdid him in callous disregard to human suf fering in the concrete. Lenin had his loyal Kronstadt sailors extermin ated. Stalin liquidated the kulaks. Krushchev brutally crushed Hunga ry. Breshnev smashed the aspira tions of Czechoslovakia. Mao in his agrarian reform executed 1-1/2 mil lion landlords. These were measures necessary for the Utopia of the fu ture ; humanitarian considerations should not stand in the way. That each victim was a man with a fam ily, and loves and ambitions, was not a consideration in the reformer’s de dication to Utopia. These leaders were men with an apocalyptic vision. A strange silence surrounds the death of Emiliana. No letters to the press from college' professors. No T-shirts carrying the message, “Strikers burn girls to death, don't they1 ?" One of them put it callously, Lenin or Stalin, you cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs. The cooks of the Utopian omelet are not the ones to stint on eggs. Men. Other men. Emilianas. “Use Every Trick” Not only are they willing courage ously to accept such sacrifices but they rejoice in them on occasion. If these tragedies promote the cause, far from being reason for lament, they are reason for* rejoicing. Does any serious person think that the activists are genuinely sorry over the death of the students on Merfdiola street? Such incidents are too useful to be real causes of lament. The Communist attitude is wonder fully brought out by what happened years ago in the Bonus March in Washington in 1932. This was orMay-June, 1972 ganized by veterans of World War I demanding a cash bonus. The march was warmly supported by Communists who at that time still cherished hopes of spreading their gospel to the United States. In handling the disturbances, the Wash ington D.C. police killed one marcher Let us hear John T. Pace, an ack nowledged Communist, who later testified concerning the March be fore a Congressional Committee: I led the left-wing or Communist section of the Bonus March. I was ordered by Red superiors to pro voke riots. I was told to use every trick to bring about bloodshed... The Communists did not care how many veterans were killed. I was told that Moscow had orderedriots and bloodshed in the hope that this might set off a revolu tion. My Communist bosses were jumping with joy on July 28 when the Washington police killed one veteran. This is something to remember when you hear activist indignation over police "brutality". They are not against it. Rather they want it. They are glad of it. In fact it May-June, 1972 would be entirely within Communist ethics to produce deaths provided they could be saddled on the estab lishment. As in Washington. Shocking Brutality Provided they could be saddled on the establishment. There is the key to Emiliana’s oblivion. And this is the key to the attitude of those too, who, while not Communist in any sense, are so bitterly anti-adminis tration that they have become insen sitive to every other issue. Not by the wildest stretch of the imagina tion (though it is dangerous to put limits on activist extravagances!) could blame for Emiliana’s death be laid at the door of President Mar cos and the “establishment." If the principle of command responsibility is to be invoked, blame must fall on Lupino Lazaro or the people who were supporting the jeepney strikers and stirring them and their collabo rators to violence. But not on Pres ident Marcos. And so Emiliana is treated with silence because she cannot be blamed on him or on po lice "brutality”. In her case the brutality, the immeasurably more shocking brutality, was in another quarter. Better keep silent about Emiliana. She is embarrassing. Poor Emiliana. If she had only been caught in the maelstrom of Mendio la and been mowed down by alleged police bullets or blown to pieces by activist pill boxes and Molotov cock tails! Then she would have been another Joan of Arc. But none of these things happened to her. She committed the crime of minding her own business. She was guilty of the heinous offense of riding in a bus when the demagogues had decreed that all transportations must cease, to bring the oil companies to terms and the country to the brink of anar chy. So Emiliana remains unwept, un honored and unsung. The champions of humanity do not care how many Emilianas are burned to death. Just an egg for the omelet. A useless one too, since she contributes nothing to the cause. On the contrary let her name be hushed up, she might even reflect discredit on it. Let the “three unidentified men" remain unidentified! —Rev. LEO A. CUL LUM, S.J. Page 11 Graft and Corruption IN THE SPRAWLING Malacanang Park located south of the Pasig River opposite Malacahang Palace, one of the few low, un assuming buildings houses the Complaints and Investigation Office (CIO). Unlike other lo cations of government offices, the area which is better identi fied as the locale of the security force of the Palace, is a peace ful and quiet nook—conducive site for offices with special mis sions. It is therefore not surprising that an equally quiet and unassuming man works conscientiously in the Park. He is Secretary Quirico P. Evangelista— a Fourth Degree Knight of the Order of the Knights of Columbus in the Philippines and District Deputy of District No. 40 consisting of five KC councils—who now heads the Com plaints and Investigation Office. Sec. Evangelista is one of the several mem bers of the Knights of Columbus in the Philippines who are occupying high positions in the government. As CIO Chief, he acts as overseer of gov ernment functionaries and guardian of the oppressed and seemingly de fenseless individuals who are very often the victims of injustices hurled against them by unscrupulous govern ment personnel. A Case of Don Quixote It is noteworthy that Sec. Evange lista is a prime mover in the creation of the K of C Anti-Graft Organiza tion—a highly placed citizen partici pation in the fight against graft and corruption. As consultant of the KCAGOR, he is instrumental in hav ing stirred the present enthusiasm of the KCs in fighting graft in the gov ernment, about which many of them were doubtful at the start as a case of Don Quixote sparring with a wind mill. Outstanding Nemesis of Corruption “A strong public opinion or oneness of thought is necessary in the fight against graft and corruption, but this should be not only in words but moire significantly in action.” To say that his present job in the government is expressly cut out for him in view of his experience and stature as responsible official (pls. see biodata) is definitely not tossing flattering comment. Indeed, the job of going after grafters in the govern ment service and the perpetrators of similar ills, in the private sector should fall upon the shoulders of a man with unquestioned integrity who has written for himself a way of life that is worthy of emulation. Page 12 Secretary Evangelista joined the CIO (then PARGO) in 1967 as De puty Chief soon after his retirement as Vice-Commander of the Philippine Navy; in 1969, he became the Acting Chief and has held it up to the pre sent. Downward Trend In an exclusive interview with the Cross, Sec. Evangelista said that to ddy there is a downward trend in graft and corruption in the govern ment in the wake of’the "vigilance not only of his organization and the other watchdog-agencies of the gov ernment but also of the citizenry— the student activists and vigilantes groups, the peasants and workers who have made marches for a cause, many times denouncing graft and corrupt tion, This is not to mention the pri vate organizations that now have an May-June, 1972 observant eye at the performances uf government personnel: All have contributed to the diminution of in stances of perpetration of graft. The CIO Chief said that graft and corruption is a national ailment—it is a disease that plagues government offices and its total eradication seems unlikely. But like a disease, graft and corruption and pther forms of ills of the government can be ade quately minimized or prevented— there can always be some remedies on hand to keep them from flour ishing. Strong Public Opinion Secretary Evangelista staunchly believes that a strong public opinion or oneness of thought is necessary in the fight against graft and corrup tion but this should not only be in words but more significantly in ac tion. He laments the fact that at times, while some citizens are at first vocal in denouncing a government of ficial who, by common knowledge, has violated the anti-graft law, they become afraid to testify in court. The top government graft-buster lauds the small people who have come to his office to report graft cases and been brave enough to “tell every thing” in the trial courts. The CIO’s operations scope, accord ing to Secretary Evangelista, is na tionwide. Of the total number of ca ses filed with the Agency, 782 in volved national officials and employ ees, 76 provincial officials and em ployees, 71 local officials and employ ees, and 62 officials and employees of government-owned or controlled cor porations. Assistance to the Public Secretary Evangelista said that the CIO gives assistance to the general public like those seeking aid in con nection with their claims for back pay, back salaries, pensions, compen sation, retirement, death and educa tional benefits, land conflicts, policy premiums or dividends, not to men tion its all-out support to those who contemplate filing complaints against erring government officials or em ployees. There should «be an unremitting vi gilance and active participation of the general public in the crusade against graft and corruption if the vicious tentacles of this national mon strosity are to be severed, Secretary Evangelista said. The Knights of Columbus as a civic organization.has shown the road towards this end, he declared. —BEN S. DE CASTRO May-June, 1972 A Life of Achievement Secretary Quirico P. Evangelista was born in Orion, Bataan on June 16, 1915. He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio in 1940. He finished law at the University of Manila in 1950 and passed the bar the following year. He earned a Master of Laws (Cum Laude) at the University of Manila (1954). He studied in several military service schools here and abroad, the last in the Naval War College, Newport, U.S.A. (1960-61). He saw’ action in Bataan and Corregidor during World War II while serving with the Off-Shore Patrol, USAFFE. After the war, he served in various positions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was at one time Navy Task Force Commander, Patrol Force Commander, Chief of Naval Staff, AFP Chief of Per sonnel (J-l) and AFP Chief of War plans (J-5). After retiring in 1966 as Vice-Commander of the Philippine Navy, he was called back to the government service as Customs Directoi- of the ASAC in 1966; later as Deputy Chief of the PARGO in 1967; then as Acting Chief of PARGO (now CIO) from September 1969 to the present. He is a former professor of law in two Manila universities and a guest lecturer at the Philippine Center of Professional Management, Manila. He has been a recipient of various military awards and num erous civic and academic awards. He is an officer and member of various civic and religious organ izations in the country. He is at present District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus (District No. 40 consisting of five councils in Manila). He is a Past Grand Knight, Our Lady of Loreto Council No. 4288 and Past Faithful Navigator, Padre Burgos General Assembly; and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Secretary Evangelista is married to the former Miss Felicitas Verzosa. Their union is blessed with ten children. Page 13 DRUG ADDICTION WE’VE ALL heard the fright ening stories about how drug abuse has spread into even the most unlikely communities, and how dope is making the rounds in every school. No family, or neighborhood is immune from the threat. It’s hard not to feel helpless about this nationwide menace that most of us under stand hardly at all. What can any one individual do? National and state programs against drug abuse are beginning to work, but the real need for action is on the local front right now. The fact is, more and more parents and community leaders are learning that they can do something about drugs. Their experience suggests action you can take in your town. You might start by looking into the problem on your own, but it’s wise to get others involved soon— friends and neighbors, or a club you belong to. You can also join existing anti-drug programs if there are some good ones in your town. Whatever your approach, here are some effective actions to take: 1. FACE THE PROBLEM. Despite vast evidence that drug abuse goes on almost everywhere, many people don’t want to look in their own back yards. You need hard facts to con vince skeptics, that your town is in deed vulnerable—and perhaps in se rious trouble. Because illicit drug traffic is an underground activity, the facts aren’t easy to come by. Start by talk ing with your police department, school and hospital officials, doc tors, pharmacists, clergy, local serv ice agencies. You might also set up a survey to send to doctors, school officials, and other people who may be alert to the problem. Get some one who knows about research meth ods to help you design the survey. 2. KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALK ING ABOUT. Learn as much as you can about the different kinds of drug abuse, and what the appeals and dangers are. It’s easier to stimulate action when you’re up on your facts. You’ll also get better answers from the youngsters. Try to understand the drug culture and how young people think today—and be prepared to discuss adult abuse of medicines, alcohol and tobacco. 3. FIND OUT WHAT YOUR TOWN IS ALREADY DOING. BePage 14 How To Combat Drug Addiction fore starting any program yourself (or with a club), you should inves tigate what can be done with exist ing facilities. You will avoid dupli cating efforts, and you may find the right niche for your particular in terests. Volunteers are welcome in many operations; often you’ll re ceive special training. 4. DRAFT FOR FUND-RAISING. Typically, anti-drug programs start out with private donations and some local government support. Find out what’s available in your town. Existing agencies, both private and public, probably have some mo ney channels open already. Look into how these could be expanded, but tread lightly. There’s no issue more sensitive than how money is distrib uted. 4. KEEP THE MEDIA IN VOLVED. One splashy TV program or a single open meeting will not stop drug abuse. You must make ev eryone in town aware of the con tinuing menace—and keep them up to date on what you’re doing. Coop eration from the media is a neces sity. Make such publicity the fulltime concern of at least one member of your coordinating committee. 6. GET YOUNGSTERS IN VOLVED. "Peer pressure is a prime mover in drug abuse,” according to CODAC’s director, Donald Jackson. "When you can get youngsters to in fluence other youngsters about not using drugs, you’ve got a fine pre ventive program going.” When young people can throw their energy and ingenuity into helping other kids, they’re using themselves constructively. Among other things, this activity counters the boredom that leads so many youngsters into drugs. Furthermore, the kids know what their friends will and won’t listen to; teen-age advis ors on any community program can save considerable time and money. SOME COLD, HARD PACTS ABOUT DRUGS Maybe sometime soon you might have to talk to some teenagers about drugs. We hope not. But if you have to, this page is intended to give you something to start talking about, in terms they understand. Please get through to them—about the evils of it all. THE OPIATES This group of drugs is what peo ple generally refer to when they say "narcotics". Opiates can be used medically as pain killers. Outside medical circles, they can cause pain for the user and society in general. Proliferation of the use of these drugs—opium, morphine and heroin —has stemmed here largely from Tondo, regarded as the hotbed of lo cal addiction. The Tondo addicts have coined their own words and phrases for the so-called "habit.” Opium The white powder is extracted from the unripe seeds of the poppy plant. It can be eaten, but generally is smoked in a pipe. Morphine A derivative of opium, it is one of the strongest medically used pain killers—and is strongly addictive. Doctors use it to relieve pain and induce sleep. In large doses, it can bring on a coma, and even death. Heroin This is the ultimate in a threestage preparation that begins with opium. Unlike the second stage, morphine, it is banned from medical use because of its higher rate of addiction. It is the most commonly used drug among aUdicts in most parts of the world—through sniffing or injection either under the skin or into a vein. Related Slang "Gamot"—the term local addicts use to refer to the three opiates. Mainline or "saksak”—injecting a drug into a vein. May-June, 1972 Paraphernalia or "gamit"—the ap paratus for drug injection, including a syringe, platter and spoon with which to inject a powdered drug. Fix or "kasa"—an injection of opiates, usually heroin. Junkie or “magkakasa"—an opiate addict Packet "balot" or "papelito"— amount of drugs being peddled to ad dicts. “Cold Turkey”—the method of curing a drug addict by taking him off drugs without a tapering-off pe riod. (Experience here has shown that this method has been only one per cent effective in the country’s lone rehabilitation center in Tagaytay, Cavite.) The main problem in discontinuing opiate use is not get ting off the stuff but staying off it. Pusher or “may patinda”—a main source of the drugs. Some Tondo pushers reportedly have elaborate setups, using third parties in ped dling their wares.) High or “sagad”—the state of in mental dislocation. (A Manila po lice report refers to this as “per secution complex — amphetamine style.”) A person suffering this us ually loses contact with reality. Complete cure is not assured by the withdrawal of a victim. Cocaine This stimulant, in powdered form or liquified for "mainlining,” is de rived from the leaves of the coca plant. While not necessarily addic tive, it does produce a strong psy chological craving. Related Slang Crashing or “basag”—withdrawal from amphetamines, marked by a sudden fit of depression. PSYCHEDELICS OR HALLUCINOGENS These are drugs which create hal lucinations or other mind-altering experiences. Manila police criminal blotters have recorded accidents or der or liquid form. Its effects last from two to six hours. Mescaline Derived from the peyote cactus, this drug is the most recent in the hallucinogenic field in this country. Though milder than LSD, its effects are the same—vivid visual impres sions that can last from 10 to 12 hours. Peyote Also from the peyote cactus, this is a less concentrated form of 'mes caline. STP or DOM This is a synthetic chemical re lated to mescaline and ampheta mines and is reported to be mind distorting but less so than LSD. It has not yet found a market here, but the National Bureau of Investigation has been alerted about its eventual entry. Marijuana Derived from the crushed and Parents and community leaders can be potent factors in the fight against the drug menace. Their influence in the home and community can bolster existing anti-drug programs. near unconsciousness experienced by an addict as the result of a mild overdose. (An overdose is the main cause of death among addicts, para lyzing the victim’s brain.) THE STIMULANTS These drugs stimulate the body system, prodding its user into exces sive activity, excitability, talkative ness, extreme nervousness, irritabi lity and an argumentative disposi tion. Although not physically addic tive like opiates, they can produce a psychological dependence or crav ing. Amphetamines These are the main group of sti mulants which can be taken in tab let or capsule* form, or by injection into the bloodstream (by "speed freaks”). The most widely used in this country is Benzedrine (ben nies). Others classified under this category are Dexedrine ("dex” or "dexies”), Methedrine ("speed”) and Biphetamine (“foot-balls”). A major danger from ampheta mine use is the overdose, resulting May-June, 1972 rape cases in which those involved allegedly had taken such drugs. LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) The most potent hallucinogenic drug, it comes in the form of pow der in a capsule, small white pills or a colorless, tasteless liquid. A pill no larger than the point-of a pin can launch its user into mind-stag gering experiences, marked by dislo cation in time and space, eeriness, fear, panic and even psychosis. It is also referred to as "acid," "cubes.” "Pearly Gates" or "heavenly blue.” DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) A powerful psychedelic, it prod uces effects similar to those of LSD, when taken in large doses. It comes in powdered or liquid form, and is usually injected into the vein or smoked along with marijuana or in cigarets. Its effects last generally an hour or two. Psilocybin This psychedelic comes from a mushroom and is less potent than LSD. It is supplied in crystal, powchopped leaves and flowers of the Indian hemp plant, Cannabis Sativa, it is either smoked in a cigaret or in a pipe. It causes a giddy feeling and moodiness. Though found not to be physically habit-forming, it none theless can serve as a springboard to the "harder stuff.” (Also known as "pot," “tea," "grass,” "Mary Jan e,” "loco weed,” "flower,” "straw” and "vipers weed.’’) Hashish More powerful than marijuana, this drug also comes from the flow ering top of the Indian hemp plant, and can be taken either orally or as a smoke. It is also referred to as "hash.”) Related Slang Acid head or tripper—a frequent LSD user. Barrels—a package of LSD tablets of not less than six. Flashback—a risk taken by LSD users in which they undergo the same experiences as when they took the drug months before. Other risks: Page 15 possible brain damage and chromo some breakage. Drops—LSD taken orally, usually dissolved in water and placed on a sugar cube. Reefers—marijuana cigarets also called "joints” and "sticks.” "Roach” is the butt end of a "joint.” DEPRESSANTS This category of drugs depresses the functions of the brain. Some ad dicts use depressants with stimu lants to achieve a "see-saw" effect. When combined with alcohol, the re sults can be fatal. Prolonged use could lead to impaired judgment and sluggish thought. Its most common effects are slow movement, sljirred speech, dilated pupils of the eyes and symptoms similar to those of alcohol intoxication. Barbiturates These drugs—taken in tablet or capsule form—are called "sedativesmedicines” and are aimed at causing sleepiness. They are highly addic tive, and repeated use results in physical withdrawal. The most popu lar here are Seconal, Mandrax, Nem butal, Amutal, Luminal or Tuinal. Related Slang S e c o n a 1—"red devils," "pula" (red), "bala” (bullet) and "balatong" (mongo beans). Mandrax — "Mx,” "Blue Max," "Puti" white), "M" and "bala.” FAMILY PLANNING The Moral and Theological Aspects of Family Planning Morality means responsibility. When we deal with responsibility in conception control, two problems confront us which are distinct but not unrelated. They are the prob lems of the (1) Development of Fam ily Life, and (2) the Control of Po pulation. I shall deal with these two problems separately. These two are not mutually exclusive; in at tending to one, the other is not ne cessarily neglected. And yet not any solution of one, e.g. Population Control, will automatically guaran tee the authentic solution of the other, Development of Family Life. Of the two, the more fundamental is the problem of the authentic dev elopment of Family Life. In the fi nal analysis, the basic problem con fronting us is the problem of dev elopment; and the crucial target of development is not material resour ces, but the spiritual quality of our human resources. Let us then examine the problem of responsibility in the development of family life particularly in the exercise of parenthood. Areas of Responsibility The area of our responsibility, in general, expands as the area over which we exercise conscious control, expands. Thus in the area of parent hood, responsibility was exercised, in our long history, only after new life came to birth; Man had no control over the process of gestation of life in the womb; much less, oVef the moment of its conception. It is only in fairly recent times that this res ponsibility was extended to pre-naPage 16 tai care with the advances in medi cal science. And in our own days, when the time and frequency of con ception have finally come-, into our power, these two now become mat ters for responsible deliberation The day may not be too far off when the determination of even the sex of some future child will be added to matters of parental responsibility. Responsibility Over Conception Control Responsibility over the control of conception is peculiarly critical in our times because of the changed conditions in our life. New demands of a medical, economic, social, eu genic and cultural character have been created, and they have imposed themselves as needs for human life in the societies of today. Responsi bility dictates that parents take these into their reckonings, if the children they are to raise are not to become socially handicapped in their world. I need not dwell on this; it has been sufficiently treated. I just want to note that the newness of this responsibility over conception control is catching many parents by surprise, and has consequently found them unprepared. It will be our task to prepare them for this. There are two qualities that the exercise of this responsibility calls for:’ 1) a personal, and 2) flexible exercise. No Imposed Decisions Responsibility can not be exercised by any other than the person upon whom that responsibility rests; it can not be imposed by another. Thus, in decisions involving the exercise of parenthood, the responsibility for such decisions must rest with the parents or parents-to-be themselves. And that, jointly. No other person or institution can substitute for them —not their own parents, nor pub lic authority, nor their pastor. To opt for a limitation or expansion of the size of their family belongs ex clusively to the couple, as an exer cise of an inalienable right. This principle is upheld by both Vaticah II and the United Nations. The role of interested agencies is to help cou ples to develop as to be able by them selves to arrive at responsible deci sions in this matter. Our role is es sentially educational. This is why the primary orientation of our Prog ram is towards Education, a forma tion in Responsibility. No Irreversible Measures No decision that parents make can truly be responsible, if made irrevo cably, once and for all. For the de cision affecting the exercise of pa renthood is conditioned by the hu man situation; and since human sit uations are ever changing, decisions must be open to revisions necessary to meet the changes. Can we say that a couple is truly responsive to their vocation to mar riage when from the very beginning of their married life, they have al ready determined for 'che entirety of that life what the number of theii children is to be? Marriage is a vocation to a love whose creativity is an ever present challenge. What that challenge calls for, can be res ponsibly determined only from mo ment to moment; it is conditioned by variables: the medical condition of spouses or of the children, their fiMay—June, 1972 nancial situation, social circumstan ces of the family or of the commu nity to which they belong, etc. As these change, they will call for a change in previously made decisions. Hence the dynamic character of the exercise of parental responsibility. The freedom to meet new challenges is crucial to the development of per sons. This why measures that in effect render decisions irreversible such for instance as surgical sterilization, are rejected by a virtual consensus of interested experts. The same dynamic character of this responsibility dictates against an ideal family size that would be common to all families. Each couple faces a situation that is necessarily unique to itself, not common to all. The ideal family size can not pres cind from the situation of the family. As situations vary, so also must the ideal, necessarily, vary. So far, we have seen how the con ception of new human life must be the result of an exercise of respon sibility—an exercise that is at once personal and dynamic. This sense of responsibility does not necessarily rest upon any religious belief; it emerges from reflections of that with which all men are endowed, common sense. That one is a Buddhist, or Christian, or Muslim or Pagan, has no relevance here. What is of relev ance is that one act like a man, re sponsibly. The Quality of Human Life When, however, we closely exa mine the values that this responsi bility is intended to safeguard, ,we note that the more widely accepted and more frequently urged values— namely, health, food, shelter, educa tion — are those of a material char acter. It is true that these Bhould be a serious concern of parental re sponsibility; that these values, for people taken at a mass, are indispen sable infrastructure for a human way of life. But we can question whether they are the prime values to be sought in human development {which is the objective of parental responsibility).* In other words, do we understand quite accurately the true meaning of “Quality of Human Life”? Let us suppose that a couple sets out as their primary objective Ju. con ception control, adequate food'and clothing, improved health care and housing, a higher quality of educa tion, for the children they are to May-June, 1972 We can question whether values of a material character are the prime values to be sought in human development. The quality of human life pertains to the development of moral resources. bring into this world. Let us further suppose that to obtain this objective more securely, they decide to restrain the size of their family. Can we now conclude that in their case, a smaller family will be a happier fa mily? Let me propose the thesis that given material values as the main preoccupation in conception control, a smaller family will not necessari ly emerge a happier family. On the contrary, it runs the risk of develop ing into a deteriorating family. We have an illustration for this is a well known phenomenon that is puzzling well meaning parents. We refer to parents who by sheer indus try and courage, succeeded in rising from the economic and social handi caps of their earlier years, to posi tions of security and comfort. A day dawns when they are faced with chil. dren who reject order in their fami ly and society. The children are a cause of much unhappi ness. "How could they turn out to be so?” the parents ask themselves. "We provided them with all their needs—spared them all the hard ships we ourselves suffered!” The parents are puzzled; but social scientists see the answer in their ve ry words: "We spared them all hard ship”. These children were provided with all they could consume. But consdtaption however rich, does not promote maturation. They were starved of opportunities, of the chal lenges, to mature. Achievements for the family in material values do not necessarily carry with them progress in moral values. The Quality of the People We can raise the same question to the macro-level, the level of the nation as a whole, and ask ourselves: "Supposing we did succeed in help ing Filipino families contain their size, so that the country now began to number small-sized families in the majority—will we thereby have suc ceeded in reducing conflicts and ten sions in the country? In reducing the accumulation of power by the few? In achieving a more equitable distribution of wealth? Will we have succeeded in minimizing cor ruption in the exercise of public power, and graft in the rendering of public service? Will external peace and order have finally settled over our land? Will we have truly suc ceeded in the task of development of a people? The problem of raising the type of children who will be equipped to face the problems of their world is not solved merely by reducing their number. The ultimate answer does not lie either in making provisions for everyone, of a sufficiency of goods that are largely or exclusively material. It lies, fundamentally, in the development of the moral re sources of the young. By itself, how soever rich in material goods, popu lation control can lead to population deterioration, (cf. Eric Fromm : the bankruptcy of the consumer society). Hence a fertility control program that relies for its thrust largely on the attractions of material values will not solve the fundamental prob lem of human development. We do not minimize the importance of ma terial resources; we should be on guard against giving them the pri macy. Again, let us reiterate the need for conception control. At the same time, conception control is merely a tech nique; and techniques are morally ambiguous. They need an ideology to guide them and give them meaning. Even the practice of Rhythm, of it self is not necessarily laudable. The selfish practice of Rhythm is a be trayal of the married vocation to ere. ative love. What we aim to impart is an ideology rather than a tech nique. It is to highlight this that we have preferred the name RESPON SIBLE PARENTHOOD to Family Planning. (Continued next issue) Page 17 Knights in the News In Memoriam S.K. Florentino B. Rivera Council No. 6081, Sta. Mesa, Mia. November 6, 1971 Bro. Floramor G. Gamboa Council No. 5774, Balic-Balic, Mia. December 19, 1971 Bro. Rosullo A. Donida Council No. 6085, Proj. 7, Q.C. January 18, 1972 S.K. Juan G. Jereza Council No. 5215,Victorias, Neg. Occ January 26, 1972 Bro. Mario M. Naval Council No. 4610 Philamlife Homes, Q.C. February 8, 1972 Bro. Jacinto O. Repasa Council No. 4095 Palo, Leyte February 13, 1972 Bro. Pedro D. Alforque Council No. 5672, Carmen, Bohol March 1, 1972 Bro. Hermogenep T. Reyes Council No. 3710, Malolos, Bulacan March 2, 1972 S.K. Ricardo G. Magleo Council No. 5708, San Carlos City (Pangasinan) March 5, 1972 S.K. Judge Alberto S. Lim Council No. 4686, Catarman, No. Samar March 18, 1972 S.K. Pablo S. Guevara Council No. 5937 Nasugbu, Batangas March 31, 1972 Bro. Deogracias T. Flores Council No. 4110 Hagonoy, Bulacan April 4, 1972 Bro. Ambrocio Y. Limos Council No. 6000 Cabanatuan City March 31, 1972 S.K. Gonzalo M. Javier Council No. 3504 Cotabato City April 10, 1972 Bro. Alberto S. Lim Council No. 4686 Catarman, Northern Samar March 18 1972 Bro. Antonino P. Galano Council No. 5432 Pamplona, Cagayan April 4, 1972 Page 18 Brig. Gen. Jose L. Rancudo, Commanding Gen eral, PAF joined the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6059 and he was exemplified in the First or Admission Degree on March 1, 1972 at Nichols Air Base, Pasay City. Brother Knights of St. Therese Council No. 6059, Nichols Air Base, Pasay City were promoted to military ranks as follows: COLONELS— Bros. Gregorio P. Aloiia, Jr., Dominador M. Aquino, Jr., Petronio M. Lapena, Hose L. Lawas, Feliciano E. Magsakay, Jr., Vicente M. Piccio, Jr., Timoteo L. Tan and Gabriel A. Victoria; Lt. COLONELS—Bros. Manuel C. Cruz, Florentino P. Dato-on and Leoncio G. Gapay; MAJORS —Bros. Felix C. Castro, Jofre R. Guloy, Joaquin E. Iglesias, Alfredo Q. Obrero, Leo L. Olegario and Pedro P. Pestano. Solicitor General Felix Antonio, member of Capitol Council No. 3695, Quezon City, was recently appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by President Marcos. Bro. Godofredo A. Sevilla, Financial Secretary of Fr. Ismael Cataa'g Council No. 3595, Ormoc City, was also appointed'as City Treasurer of Ormoc City. REPUBLIC EXTERMINATING COMPANY Pre-treatnient (Soil Poison ing) Extermination of: Structural Pests (Anays, Un os and Bukbok) Rodents Fogging & Spraying of Fly ing and Crawling Insects (Roaches, Flies, Mosqui toes, Ticks, Fleas, etc.) SK. AUGUSTO V. TANGHAL, SR. President & Gen. Manager SK. NESTOR V. TANGHAL Treasurer Rm. 303 Luzco Building 360 David Street. Manila P. O. BOX No. 4126 CALOOCAN CITY BRANCH 422 Samson Road. Caloocan City inear Second Rizal Development Bank) (Tel. 07 - 71-00-91) "SKILLED, HONEST MID CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE” Fumigation of Warehouses and Barges Eradication of Pests on Lawn, Plants and Trees 25 Years of Service in Pest Control 1946-1971 Telephones: 40-24-96 40-49-07 47-51-63 47-92-36 May-June, 1972 CYO Hints For Youth Leaders The Catholic Youth Organization is co-sponsoring a city-wide basket ball tournament in the city of Ma nila covering its four districts. This summer activity is intended for the young people especially for those who will be idle during the school vacation. In order to have a mas sive participation among the youth of the four districts, the Youth Bureau of the Office of the Mayor, the Manila Metropolitan Police and the Manila Department of Social Welfare will join hands to promote this project in coordination with the CYO. There will be two divisions for the tournament— juniors,, for 20 years below, and midget, 15 years below. 'Elimination rounds will be conduct ed separately in each district with the supervision of the district precint commander to select five teams in each division. These qualifying teams will represent their respective district in the championship round. About 1,200 or more enthusiasts are expected to be participating in the said tournament. Some other activities are being planned during and after the league like basketball clinics, seminars on the danger of drugs and spiritual and leadership conferences. It is expected that this summer activity will lead to the organiza tion of clubs and organizations similar to the CYO. The main ob jective of the tournament however, is to provide wholesome sports and recreation for the youth — an effec tive deterrent to crime and other vices. Success in establishing and conducting an active youth group depends largely upon the proper frame of mind with which the adult workers approach their task. Any intimation that your council is undertaking a "reform movement” among the youth who will participate should be avoided. Your group should be formed or sponsored with the ex press purpose of providing construc tive outlets for the energy of your teen-agers. The majority of these, both boys and girls, are of good, so lid, intelligent stock, and justifiably resent, bitterly and deeply, any in ference that they are to be classed with the highly publicized juvenile delinquents who are actually in the minority. Here are seven rules to help you to success: 1. Plan—don’t speculate! The youth of today want action and results. They are not interested in promises of future activity or in lazy plans which depend upon a long-range pro gram to show results. If you are about to sponsor a youth group, have everything planned well in advance before calling for young people to join the group. Know exactly for what purpose the group is to be formed and tell them at the first meeting. Be prepared to present definite plans for immediate action in the form of spe cific projects. 2. Suggest—don’t demand! Always present such plans in the form of sug gestions. Allow the members of the group to select their projects and make their own plans. Helpful advice and practical illustration will be wel comed by them. 3. Lead—don’t push! Don’t try to force your group to work on projects they do not like. Point out the favor able values of a contemplated activity and thus inspire the group to work willingly and eagerly. 4. Help—don’t do! Even if the work itself appeals to you—don’t do it. Help with suggestions, ideas, short-cuts, etc., but let the group members do the actual work. 5. Demonstrate — don’t talk! Re member that "one picture is worth 10,000 words” when presenting an idea for a project. Encourage guest speakers to show the group what to do and how to do it. Words weary the young—practical illustration intrigues them. 6. Praise and correct—don’t con demn and criticize! Always take the positive approach. Praise what is done well. If errors are made, tactfully point out the correct way to do the work in the future. 7. Thank—don’t take for granted! Always show appreciation for work well done at once. Don’t take good work—or any honest effort, for that matter—for granted. Thank your young people often. Make them feel that everything well done has been noted and approved of. Help organize youth clubs in your community. Young boys and girls are potential workers. May-June, 1972 Page 19 K of C Community Services Photo shows the barrio medical clinic sponsored by Saint Joseph Council No. 6160 of Mawlawe City, under the di rection of Grand Knight. Romulo del Rosario. Knights Sponsor Farmers Workshop The Knights of Columbus Coun cil No. 5886, jointly with the Parish Council of Dumalag, Capiz, recent ly sponsored a whole-day workshop for farmers. Among the speakers were Rodrigo Juenon and Paterno Renola, Jr. of the Bureau of Plant Industry and Gaudencio Franco of the PACD. Six New Credit Unions Organized in Ilocos Sur Bro. Augusto Mier, KCCS Field Secretary for Credit Unions, has helped in the organization of six new cooperative credit unions in the province of Ilocos Sur. These new CCU’s are located at Cabugao; Lungog, Narvacan; Burgos; Galimuyod; Camangaan, Sta. Cruz; and Sta. Cruz. The following were the respective officers elected during the organizational meeting: Cabugao Cooperative Credit Union, Inc. — Dr. Cresencio B. Azcueta, president; Felino Pano, vice-pres ident; Loreto Pe Benito, secretary; Luz S. Sonido, treasurer; Francisco Savellano, Dr. Fermin B. Gonzales, Dr. Romeo P. Pira, directors; Dr. Francisco Soller (chairman), Maria na Pe Benito, Marina Saturno, cre dit committee; Nestor Savellano (chairman), Lusber Gazmen, Marina Saturno, supervisory committee. Lungog, Narvacan Cooperative Credit Union, Inc.—Juan Cauton, president; Trinidad Blanco, vicepresident; Oliva Gasmen, secretary; Page 20 Dra. Emilia Tadeo, treasurer; Mar celo Cambe, director; Adelaida Cabansag (chairman), Beatriz Villaruz, Gregorio Cabrera, credit committee; Rev. Ilustre Raiz (chairman), Editha Urbano, Danilo Cabusora, super visory committee. Santo Nino Cooperative Credit Union, Inc. (Burgos).—Salvador L. Cavan, president: Estefania D. Escober, vice-president; Carmen En riquez, secretary; Leonardo Filler, treasurer; I.uisa Directo, director; Iluminda Carta (chairman), Filomena Cayan, Beatriz Cabanting, credit committee; Quirino Carta (chair man), Martha Ordonez, Lorenz Fe lix, supervisory committee. Galimuyod Cooperative Credit Union, Inc. — Mariano Rafael, pres ident; Francis Makil, vice-president; Lilia Balicdang, secretary; Jose Sabado, Jr., treasurer; Feliza Makil, Alfredo Guilambo, Estanislao Udayan, directors; Pelagio Paling (chairman), Dominga Udayan, FiloRepublic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Communications. BUREAU OF POSTS Manila SWORN STATEMENT (Required by Act 2580) The undersigned, REV. FRANCISCO O. TANTOCO, JR. editor/managlng editor/business managing/owner/publisher, of THE CROSS MAGAZINE (title of publication), published bi-monthly (frequency of issue), in English (Language in which printed), at K .of C Bldg., Beaterlo St., Intramuros, Manila (office of publication), after having been duly sworn in accordance with law hereby submits the following statement of ownership, management, circula tion, etc. which is required by Act 2580, as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 201. Editor JOSE GALAN Y BLANCO P. O. Box 510, Manila Managing Editor Rev. 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No. 351 Pagb No. 71 Book No. 10 Series of 1972 mena Domingo, credit committee; Santiago Makil (chairman), Napo leon Tilan, Emilio Resurreccion, su pervisory committee. Camangaan Cooperative Credit Union, Inc.—Victorino Ablang, pres ident; Rosendo Salvador, vice-pres ident; Filomeno Carrido, secretary; Julia Rapisura, treasurer; Aurelio Alay-ay, director; Fernando Rabara (chairman), Victoria Ablang, Leono ra Rintar, credit committee; Luis Ungria (chairman), Jose Javonillo, Maria Ablang, supervisory commit tee. Sta. Cruz Cooperative Credit Union, Inc. — Rev. Ben Paderes, president; Rosa Quitilen, vice-pres ident; Lolita Cortez, secretary; Lau ro Joven, treasurer; Marcelo Cortez, director; Adrian Velasco (chair-, man), Marcelina Cantaoi, Floro Clau dio, credit committee; Jose Almazan (chairman), Emilio Gaerlan, Juan Cauton, supervisory committee. May-June, 1972 SJ.—CHRISTIAN ORDER, Valume 13; Number 2, February, 1972. INSURANCE 1971 Top Producers Honored Plaques were presented by the KC Fraternal Association to the follow ing Insurance Representatives who topped some 300 others in produc tion during the year 1971: 1. Bro. Dionisio L. Aldaba of Balut, Manila 2. Bro. Guillermo Fernandez of Olongapo City 3. Bro. Luis. E. Glinoga of Malate, Manila. East Visayas Leads in 1972 The Supervisory Area of East Vi sayas, under Bro. Mauro E. Tobes, led eight other regions in production during the first quarter of 1972. A previously weak territory, prior to Bro. Tobes’ take-over late last y ar, the region surprised everybo dy with a volume submitted of Pl,137,600 for the months of Janua ry and February. Bro. Tobes cap tured the title “Supervisor of the Month” for both months. "Insurance Representative of the Month” for January was Bro. Orencio Cortes of Cebu, and for Februa ry, Bro. Emil Fajardo of Sta. Cruz, Manila. Bro. Mabanta Reelected All the incumbent trustees and officers of the KC Fraternal Asso ciation were reelected at the annual fQuqdey members meeting on March 11, 1972. Reelected were Roman Mabanta, Sr., chairman and president; Hermenegildo B. Reyes, vice president; Carlos E. Santiago, secretary; Ra mon F. Campos, treasurer; Bishop Pedro N. Bantigue, Antonio M. Al bert and Oscar Ledesma, trustees. Bro. Basilio King was re-appointed General Manager. Bro. Mabanta reported the highest gross receipts on record of P2,600,000 in 1971. He said that KCFAPI’s as sets passed the P5-million mark dur ing the year, with a total business in force of over P55 million. 1971 TOP PRO DUCER Bro. Luis Glinoga of Malate, Manila (third from left) receives a plaque for his achievement from Philippine Deputy, Fr. George J. Witt mann, S.J. The others from left are Asst. Gen. Manager lsagani V. Tolenti no, Supervisor Leno Orgasan of Manila Area No. 1, Produc tion Manager Isaias Reyes and Produc tion Assistant Ri cardo de Leon. May-June, 1972 Page 21 Columbian Squires MALABON-NAVOTAS CAGEFEST Thousands witnessed the colorful kilometer-long athletic parade of eleven junior basketball teams com peting in the current basketball tourney sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Malabon Council 3951. This summer league was intended for the youths of Malabon and Navotas. Most of the participating teams are composed of members from the newly organized MalabonNavotas Columbian Squires Circles. The parade started from the plaza of Navotas to Rodriguez Park in Malabon for the opening ceremonies. The teams wore their flashy uni forms and marched with their res pective muses. Leading the parade were contingents of the Malabon and Navotas police forces, the local Knights of Columbus, the Columbian Squires and two drum and bugle corps of the local boy scouts that contributed to the festive atmos phere of the event. Ranking officials of both townB witnessed the celebration which they wholeheartedly supported. Shown in picture are some of the Squires from the Infant Jesus Circle 1084, Angeles City together with their Chief Counsellor, during a threeday camping in Baguio City last March 17-19. The group belongs to Holy Family Academy Troop 333. FIRST SQUIRES Six Columbian Squires circles will be competing for the Championship title of the First Inter-Circle Bowl ing Tournament ever to be held for Squires in the greater Manila area. The tournament officially started last April 30, 1972 at the Sta. Mesa Market Bowling Lanes with the tra ditional parade and presentation of BOWLFEST OPENS teams, opening remarks, invocation, oath of sportsmanship and throwing of the first three balls by the Chief Squires of competing circles. The main objectives of the tourna ment is to mold harmonious rela tionship between existing circles in the greater Manila area aside from developing their knowledge and skill in basketball. the cross May-June, 1972 Vol. XIX, Nos. 5-6 In This Issue Articles: 7 Is Church Authority Dependent on Popular Mandate? By Rev. Paul Crane, S.J. 10 Who Weeps for Emiliana? By Rev. Leo A. Cullum, S.J. 12 Outstanding Nemesis of Corruption By Ben S. De Castro 14 How to Combat Drug Addiction 15 The Moral and Theological Aspects of Family Planning By Rev. Vicente San Juan, SJ. Special Feature: IFC Letter: To the Whole Society Departments: IFC Knights In Action 18 In Memoriam; Knights in the News 19 CYO 20 K of C Community Services 21 Insurance Notes 22 Columbian Squires IBC From the Desk of the Philippine Deputy Official bi-monthly organ of the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS in the Philippines, K of C Bldg., Beaterio St., Intramuros, P.O. Box 510, Ma nila. Tel. 47-39-49. Subscription: P3.00 a year. Re-entered as second class mail matter at the Manila Post Office on March 11, 1963. Editor & Publisher: Jose Galan y Blanco; Managing Editor: J. Willmann, SJ.; Assistant Editor: lsagani V. Tolent Francisco G. Tantoco, Jr.; Advt. Mgr.: Faustino R. . - ‘ Page 22 May-June, 1972 1 To See Peter {Archbishop Etchegaray of Marseilles after a visit to Pope Paul VI published the following warm account of his visit in his diocesan paper.) 4 PAUL in his tetter to-the Galatians (1, 18), speaking of his visit — / J"“ l° St7 Plter’ Use® axword for visit which exegetes do not find any place else in the New Testament. This visit evidently was not in the mind of Paul any ordinary one. Moreover, speaking of Peter he employs the Aramaic word, Cephas, given by Jesus to him who became the rock, upon which the Church was built. Like St. Paul a Bishop feels that to “see Peter is a special grace he has vital need of. While I was at Rome for the setting up of Cor Unum, I asked for this interview in discharge of my office. At the end of my first year at Marseilles I did not have any “problem” to burden the spirit of Paul (7/W7 VI with, I just wanted to talk about Marseilles as one would about something dear which he is happy and proud to make better known to his father. I used my time to the full. For thirty-five minutes of audience the Pope, at once attentive and relaxed, was insatiable for news about the life of the diocese. Did he not, he confided to me, owe to a Benedictlne of the Marseilles Abbey of St. Mary Magdalen his first bent toward 77/,^ priesthood? He used to serve his Mass when after the expulsion'of the Benedictines at the beginning of the century the abbey was in temporary .............. sojourn near Brescia. Marseilles with a wondrous past and reaching out to a future full of promise, shaken by the shocks of profound changes affecting so many persons — small merchants, migrants, workers, business leaders! Over the radio I had just learned of the lock-out in a big factory. All during the audience I had a feeling that the Pope was walking at my side, like CfflAZ a pastor, looking over the various parts of the city. How happy he was to learn that Christians in positions of civic, pro fessional, and social responsibility were seeking to live the Gospel in the midst of their engagements. And the youth? What place did they have in society ? In the Church ? How many have been called to the priest hood? To Religion? Here, a brief meditative word on the man of to day, impenetrable in his very uncertainties. “WE HAVE AT ALL COSTS TO FIND THE KEY TO HIS PSYCHOLOGY, FOR THE WORLD, DISCONCERTING THOUGH IT IS, CONCEALS UNSUSPECTED RICHES.” “DO YOU HAVE MANY MEN IN RELIGION?” I was happy to emphasize how the religious strove for integration into diocesan work; I was the more eager to do this since over a third of the priests of the Dili! IDDI1V1? diocese are religious. “AND THE RELIGIOUS WOMEN? IF THEY ■ IllJLlirllllL can remain faithful to their consecration, it is im possible WHAT THE CHURCH CAN STILL EXPECT FROM w-k m n* T rr* THEM. THEY MUST BE HELPED.” I explained at length the preO Jb 1 U 1 Y S<?nt Work of. t.he Priests Senate, that patient and loyal meeting place of different ministries. The Pope listened, asked questions, caught by everything that touched the priests’ life. “ABOVE ALL LET PRIESTS NOT FORGET PRAYER AND ASCETICISM IN THEIR LIVES, MUCH ASCETICISM. TO WATCH OVER THE UNITY OF ALL THE PRIESTS!” This brought to my mind one of the resolutions of the Lourdes Conference of French Bishops. “To assure a rich growth at the source is more important than to put structures in order.” He took a pad and with the help of a small pencil slowly copied the citation. Towards the end, the conversation took a confident tone. “WE, • WE BISHOPS, OUGHT TO HAVE THE COURAGE TO WALK AHEAD OF THE REST, ON THE ROADS OF TRUTH AND CHARITY. THE GOOD SHEPHERD DOES NOT WALK BEHIND. TO BE SPIR ITUAL GLIDES . . . MEN ARE WAITING FOR THAT. THE MIN ISTRY OF PETER WHICH THE LORD HAS ENTRUSTED TO ME IS A CHARISM (here there was a hint of a smile), IT IS IN ANY CASE A SERVICE WHICH BINDS ME TO THE WHOLE CHURCH.” In leaving the office of Paul VI, I understood better that I am in turn at the service of the Church which is Marseilles. Statement of Financial Condition DECEMBER 31, 1971 ASSETS Current Assets .....................................................................P 897,133.71 Investment in stocks & Bonds.......................................... 2,763,052.01 Outstanding Deferred Contributions................................ 643,339.00 Fixed Assets (including real estate) ............................Pl,046,968.11 P5,350,492,83 LIABILITIES & NET WORTH Current Liabilities................................................................ P 270,545.54 Reserve for Benevolent Projects........................................ 191,560.00 Reserve for Employees Retirement.................................. 59,012.00 Legal Reserve for Benefit Certificates .......................... 3,584,776.00 Net Worth........................................................................... 1,244,599.29* P5,350,492.83 - Of this amount P472.159.29 is earmarked for the Knights of Columbus of the Philippines Foundation. Inc. (Based on the report of the external auditors, Sycip, Gorres, Velayo <& Co.) AM Kttigfjta of dnlumbitf FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. INC. P. O. BOX 510, MANILA