Legatus Magazine January 2021

RENEWED JANUARY 2021 PURPOSE EDITION THE HAPPY-LIFE FACTOR POST-COVID BUSINESS MEETS ALTERED REALITY KICKING KKK TO THE CURB 2021 SPIRITUAL SABBATICALS FR. MURRAY: INTENSIFY FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD P. JONNA: ROAD TO MORAL DECAY PAVED WITH SUPREME COURT ACTION E. FURTON: ONE’S SOUL ANIMATES HIS BODILY LIFE R. MARSHALL: DISCERN THE RADICAL CATHOLIC’S AGENDA

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01•21 INSIDE 08VOL34•NO1 HAPPINESS COMES FROM THE SOUL AGED IN VIRTUE by Gerald Korson Joy and contentment rooted solely in foundation of godly habit 14 18 22 R E STAU R A N T WHEN KLAN LEGATUS ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/MICHELR45 CHAINS CEO CAME TO SPIRITUAL REORIENTS PILGRIMAGES BUSINESS ORANGE COUNTY, RE-ENLIVEN SPIRIT LANDSCAPE A CATHOLIC RAN OF AMBASSADORS by Brian Fraga THEM OUT by Patti Armstrong by Jim Graves Naples Chapter president, Casey Askar, Early 20th-century KKK radicalism Trip to vineyards of Catholic France 3prioritizes doing the right thing … by peoplJeanuary 2021 | mirrors mode|rnl-edgaatuys.otrhgr(eneawtws ebsite!) newly added this August

MORE COVER 06CHAIRMAN’S DESK 37 PHOTO Tom Monaghan: Dream for each Legatus member 37FEEDING THE FOODIE istockphoto.com/ wmaster890 07EDITOR’S DESK Monsignor Gigantiello: Filet Mignon Strips PAGE Christine V. Owsik: Truth too beautiful to shut down 44FIVE MINUTES PHOTO 24ETHICS MATTERS Dan Quiggle – Summit East speaker Fire up a New Year celebration with P. Jonna: Moral decay from handful of court actions 46 MEET THE CHAPLAIN Chef Monsignor 26CULTURE OF LIFE Bishop Ronald Gainer: 2020 Chaplain of the Year Jamie Gigantiello’s Italianized version E. Furton: Intangible soul animates bodily life of filet mignon 28GUEST VOICE strips, soaked in his signature white R. Marshall: Know a radical Catholic’s agenda wine-pepper- 30 FAITH MATTERS mushroom sauce. Fr. Murray: In crisis, intensify friendship with God 32ENGAGING THE FAITH Peterson/Hanning: The strong will gets in its own way 35WHAT TO SEE “The Secret”: Dare to dream 36 HEALTH K. Martin: Dangerous mental health cues BOARD OF GOVERNORS Thomas S. Monaghan Berni Neal Randall W. Hammond Diana Parent Executive Director Ann Arbor Orange Coast Denver Fort Wayne Stephen M. Henley Legatus Secretary Advent Capital Parke Group International Chaplain Founder, Chairman & CEO Bishop Sam Jacobs Troy L. King S. Craig Henry James P. Sarni Bishop Emeritus of Houma-Thibodaux Christopher S. McMahon Orlando Lafayette-Acadiana Pasadena Ecclesiastical Advisor Pittsburgh Dentistry for Children Bradford Food Group Payden & Rygel Archbishop José H. Gomez MFA Wealth, LLC Treasurer Archbishop of Los Angeles Vice Chairman Jerry R. Jones Mark R. Scalise President, United States Conference Sean J. Bellew Indianapolis Jupiter/Palm Beach of Catholic Bishops Philadelphia Cannon IV Scalise Industries Corporation LEGATUS MISSION STATEMENT: Bellew, LLC To study, live, and spread the Catholic faith in our business, Editor Christine Valentine-Owsik Comments, queries and address changes: Legatus magazine is published 12 times per professional, and personal lives. Design  Shawna Kunz, Lime Design Legatus Magazine year by Legatus, a membership organization Staff Writer  Judy Roberts PO Box 444 of Catholic presidents and CEOs. Staff Writer  Brian Fraga Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0444 © 2020 Legatus Editorial Consultant  Gerald Korson [email protected] All rights reserved Contributing Writer Patti Armstrong Phone: 866-534-2887 Copy Editor  Nancy Carabio Belanger Advertising Sales Representative Peter Kelly To advertise, contact: [email protected]

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CHAIRMAN’S TOM MONAGHAN ST. JOHN NEUMANN DESK (1811-1860) FEAST DAY: JANUARY 15 CANONIZATION: JUNE 19, 1977 My dream for each St. John Neumann, the first Legatus member U.S. bishop to be canonized, was a champion of the Catholic school system. Born in Bohemia (now part of the Renew our commitment to attend daily Mass, Czech Republic) THE THEME OF THIS ISSUE IS recite the rosary every day, and go to Confession on March Renewed Purpose. This does at least monthly. This is Tres Magna — the Big 28, 1811, he not mean rolling up our sleeves Three! Think back to the height of the pandemic, immigrated and simply trying harder. No, when we longed to get to Mass… We need the to the U.S. at we are called to be recollected grace Christ offers us in the sacraments and the 25 in hopes and to renew our assent, our prayers of the Church. In fact, committing to of becoming fiat to God’s will for our lives. Tres Magna will not only keep us on the path COMMUNION OF a priest; his Yet, given who we are and the to sanctity, but it will give us the grace to SAINTS bishop in world we live in, it is all too truly live the Legatus mission. Do not let it be easy to get distracted by our something you just try, but resolve to do it and Bohemia was many responsibilities and encourage your fellow members. Commit to not ordaining new clergy as they circumstances – especially as Tres Magna and receive a certificate by emailing already had numerous priests. business leaders who are being [email protected]. pulled in many directions Neumann was ordained in 1836 professionally and personally. Take seriously the Church’s exhortation to in Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral I have found that the really study our faith by engaging in regular spiritual in New York City. His first important things in life are not reading. Even if this is only 15 minutes a day, it assignment was ministering to complicated, but they require a will make a difference. German immigrants in western resolved focus and God’s grace, New York. In 1840, he joined the because we certainly cannot do Members who are motivated to grow their Redemptorist Fathers, continuing it on our own. businesses, not for the goal of ostentatious living, missionary work in Maryland, As we come out of a year that nor to impress others, but to serve the Church Virginia, and Ohio, remaining was in many ways marked by with generous, well-thought-out giving of time, ever popular with the Germans. fear, uncertainty, and division, treasure, and talent. let me share my dream for He became a U.S. citizen in each Legatus member. I Supporting pro-life candidates in key elections, 1848. While a parish priest have often said that I believe particularly in close races and especially in the in Baltimore, he was made Legatus members are uniquely U.S. Senate. We all know what is at stake here! the Redemptorists’ U.S. positioned to impact our provincial superior. Then in Church and society because Members who are model CEOs in terms of ethical 1852, he was appointed fourth of the talents and influence business practices. We can set the standard bishop of Philadelphia, which Christ has given each of us. At for our peers, as we are fair to our customers, was growing rapidly with its core, our mission is to grow employees, and suppliers. European Catholic immigrants. in our faith and then share that There he greatly expanded faith with those who are in our Spend time with other dedicated Catholics, Philadelphia’s Catholic school various spheres of influence. especially fellow Legatus members. If you system, increasing enrollment So here is my dream, which are not already a part of a forum, prayerfully from 500 to 9,000. He faced if we embrace (and with an consider it. discouragement when enemies abundance of God’s grace), of Catholicism periodically I believe Christ can use us to How is that thought for the new year? Happy and burned down convents and transform our society. blessed new year!  L schools he built. TOM MONAGHAN Neumann collapsed and died is Legatus’ founder, chairman, and CEO. on January 5, 1860 while doing errands in Philadelphia. Pope St. Paul VI beatified him in 1963 during Vatican II, and canonized him in 1977. L — Brian Fraga 6January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

MARK YOUR EDITOR’S CHRISTINE VALENTINE-OWSIK CALENDARS DESK 2021 SUMMIT EAST Truth is too beautiful to shut down JANUARY 14-16, 2021 PALM BEACH, FL THE MOST PROMINENT SCANDAL No earthly leader is our answer. Only God and last year – even currently – is His Truth can and will prevail – but we need to EL CAMINO PILGRIMAGE the almost universal effort to hang on for the rough ride with faith, hope, and shut down Truth. We’ve gotten love for God and others. He’ll do the rest. When APRIL 12-20, 2021 a mixed bag of ‘scientific’ a prelate speaks or endorses doctrinal or moral SPAIN claims about the virus, election falsehood – we need to recognize it and oppose claims about the winner, it. When they lavish our churches with ugliness MEXICO PILGRIMAGE reasons why we don’t need to go and lies about Catholic teaching and history, to Church, why to keep distant it’s our job to see it and refute it. It’s our duty to JUNE 11-14, 2021 from others, rationale for pass on only His glorious Truth, generation to MEXICO CITY, MEXICO isolating the elderly, and how generation. But we have to recognize and protect we should play our ‘responsible’ it now. COOPER CLINIC part. Sounds like a giant fish tale. One Sunday before Christmas, when we missed SUMMER 2021 Confusion and suspicion have an earlier Mass, we went to a later one at our mushroomed everywhere. Some parish. And what a surprise we got. DECANTING THE FAITH & businesses must close, others WINE OF BURGUNDY can be open. We are seeing lack A nice virus-benefit has been the disappearance of harmony, proportionality, and of their garish guitar/drum ensemble … they’re AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 agreement. But one thing radical in hiding. Upon entering the Church, we heard a FRANCE officials have agreed upon 250-year-old Catholic organ cantata by J.S. Bach, – God, Church, sacramental one I hadn’t heard in years. Its celestial cascades 2021 SUMMIT WEST occasions, and holy seasons on multiple keyboards, with thunderous are fairly ‘nonessential.’ Ah yes, pedaling, shook the floors and lifted my heart SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2021 health risks. out of orbit. Masked, astonished people looked SANTA BARBARA, CA The pandemic hasn’t actually up at the organist with glassy eyes, like they’d seemed like one. Historical come alive after a war. Such a majestic, musical MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE pandemics have fatally claimed tribute to Christ brought them to tears. It was like large chunks of populations. overhearing a heavenly symphony, just before SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 5, 2021 The election fraud thrives, being invited into eternity. We could have rested BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINIA as does the fawning (even by endlessly in such incredible splendor. Catholics) over a supposed MEN’S ENCLAVE cafeteria-Catholic candidate. We praised the magnificent music to our pastor, Huge tech companies who told us their emphasis now is on traditional OCTOBER 13-16, 2021 censor online speech. We’re Catholic compositions – many originally THE JL BAR RANCH bombarded with caring for the commissioned for the Mass – complete with SONORA, TEXAS environment over caring for classically trained cantors and an outstanding others or our own souls. And organist. Such beauty and Truth permeates the WOMEN’S ENCLAVE the Vatican’s novel idea of an ages, beckoning wearied souls to Christ. inspiring Nativity scene? It OCTOBER 24-27, 2021 was a nightmare, crafted in an To God alone be the glory, with the help of Jesus. BISHOP’S LODGE art school in my grandparents’ (J.S. Bach’s inscription on all his music, sacred SANTA FE, NM native Italian region, Abruzzo. and secular.) L What a horrid representation 2022 SUMMIT EAST from such a beautiful place. CHRISTINE VALENTINE-OWSIK What is going on – even in the is Legatus magazine’s editor. JANUARY 27-29, 2022 Church? AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA OBERAMMERGAU PILGRIMAGES AUGUST 22-30, 2022 BAVARIA & AUSTRIA 2022 SUMMIT WEST SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] OR CALL 866-534-2887 7January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

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factor January is the month when we Happiness is … growing in virtue. ring in a new year with the hope Joy that endures is really the that it will be both happy and fruit of building good habits. prosperous. After the unusual challenges of 2020, our greeting might belie an underlying skepticism, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic that dogged us much of this past year remains with us at the turning of the calendar. We do wish for happier times. Everyone seeks happiness. The eminent 18th-century English writer Samuel Johnson said that “to be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.” The pursuit of happiness is so fundamental to our humanity that it is among the three “inalienable rights” mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. Trouble is, happiness seems to be an elusive goal — perhaps because too many look for it in all the wrong places. By Gerald Korson 9January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

The ancient Greek philosopher A blueprint for happiness Aristotle reflected considerably on the meaning of happiness. In a new book titled The Tom Peterson He said happiness is achievable Willpower Advantage: through virtuous activity. Building Habits for Lasting “Living well consists in doing Happiness, co-authors something, not just being in a Tom Peterson and Ryan certain state or condition,” says Hanning explain the true the Stanford Encyclopedia of secret and pathway to true Philosophy in elaborating on happiness. And it all comes Aristotle’s view. “It consists in down to committing our those lifelong activities that will to seeking and doing actualize the virtues of the good — in other words, rational part of the soul.” living virtuously. Aristotle was a pagan who ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/WIKIPEDIA Peterson, an Atlanta did not believe in an afterlife Legate who served as vice per se, except perhaps that “Aristotle,” by Francesco Hayez. Oil on canvas, c. 1811. chairman of the Legatus one’s intellect can live on in Gallerie dell’Accademia (Venice, Italy). international board of a new body. But in the 13th pleasure of an everlasting joy whereby every governors, and Hanning, century, St. Thomas Aquinas human desire is satisfied and every sorrow professor of Church history took Aristotle’s reflections or worry is eliminated. That, however, is only and Catholic studies at Ryan Hanning further by defining two types possible through perfect knowledge of God, of happiness. Man seeks which is only possible by the beatific vision the University of Mary, perfect happiness, the ultimate of God achieved by a fully purified soul in recommend that happiness seekers begin by heaven. On the other hand, we can attain a kind taking an honest “spiritual audit” to determine of “imperfect happiness” here on earth if, as their strengths, weaknesses, and temperament Aristotle concluded, we lead virtuous lives. — and then resolve to develop a “good will,” one that “seeks what is good, beautiful, and true — and not just for oneself but for everyone. A good will wants what God wants,” they write. When Christ was asked how one might attain eternal life, He pointed to the commandments, That links us back to Aristotle and his stress on the beatitudes, and to the love of God and “virtuous activity”: happiness comes from willing neighbor. He also called for the pursuit of and doing what is good. holiness through virtue. “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” He “God’s grace and our cooperative diligence can urged (Matt 5:48). work in unison to bring more blessings into our lives and the world around us,” write the authors. ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/WIKIMEDIA COMMON It follows, then, that if heaven is perfect or “But first we must align our will with God’s complete happiness, and the surest pathway to perfect will for us, so that we can respond in love heaven boils down to Christian discipleship and and truth to our own personal challenges, and seeking holiness by way of living the Christian those of the human family.” virtues, then building and living personal “Saint Thomas Aquinas,” by Adam Elsheimer, virtue is our means to achieving the imperfect c. 1605. Petworth House (West Sussex, England). happiness we can achieve on earth. Living well ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/SERGEY_PETERMAN “consists in doing something, not just being in a certain state or condition January 2021 | 10 | legatus.org (new website!)

ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/OLEH_SLOBODENIUK The Willpower Advantage Striving to build virtue and live discusses each of 20 core virtuously does not automatically virtues, their associated put us on a straight-line, straight- virtues and vices, and how up trajectory to eternal life, individuals with each of the however. We can and will fail four main temperaments can at times. Peterson and Hanning grow in these virtues. The stress the need for perseverance authors close with an action in the task. The mercy and grace plan for each temperament: of God, available to us through choleric, phlegmatic, sanguine, the sacraments of Penance and melancholic. the Eucharist, are there to heal us, strengthen us, and set us back on that path to greater holiness. ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/VGAJIC “Christians, we have forgotten The pandemic may accompany us for awhile our heritage” as children into 2021, and the year additionally will bring of our creator God who its own share of challenges, troubles, sorrows, loves, sanctifies, and disappointments. But we can still grow in and redeems us, write Peterson that earthly happiness we seek, if only we listen and Hanning. “Now is the time to Aristotle and Aquinas – and resolve to live to reclaim it so that we can virtuously.  L grow into Christ by building the virtues, the good habits, that lead to true happiness.” GERALD KORSON, editorial consultant for Legatus magazine, is based in Indiana. ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/BORCHEE The mercy and grace of God … are there “to heal us, strengthen us, and set us back on that path to greater holiness. 11January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

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One key source of happiness April levels as the pandemic began to worsen Maintain excellence. Working on the phone for those in the workforce again throughout the country. is job satisfaction, often Companies and workers alike are adjusting to doesn’t mean phoning it in. Set high standards heavily dependent upon the this “new normal” and getting better at it. Even for your work and hit them consistently. social aspects of the office before the pandemic, 80 percent of employees Remember, with remote work you’ll be environment, a sense of wanted to work from home at least part of the “managed by results” even more so, advises the purpose and value, and the time, according to Kate Lister, president of Global workplace consultants at Kelly Services. opportunity for advancement. Workplace Dynamics. What’s more, managers and In a pandemic-ravaged culture executives are shedding their previous fears about Be visible. Woody Allen said that 80 percent where many have had to a remote workforce as they shift from a time clock work remotely from home to managing by results — especially since many of success is showing up. So, show up. Be a for an extended period, such managers had to work remotely themselves. prepared and active participant in those Zoom or elements of contentment might “The genie is out of the bottle,” Lister said, “and Skype meetings. Exude enthusiasm and passion be difficult to come by. it’s not likely to go back in.” for your work. Don’t neglect “water cooler” shop In a matter of weeks after the Whereas initially there was a lot of enthusiasm talk and company networking beyond the World Health Organization for maintaining the typical schedules and workday. And given the moment, speak up: tell declared the COVID-19 “culture of meetings” common in office your supervisor you would like to move up in the pandemic last March, more than environments through Zoom and other firm and ask what you can do to facilitate that, 16 million “knowledge workers” videoconference platforms, that’s taken a toll on suggests Paul Phillips, talent acquisition head at — those high-level workers workers to the point that some employers are the IT consulting firm Avanade. who essentially think for a scaling it back, reports the Wall Street Journal. living, among them financial That’s one of many signs of managers’ awareness That goes double for women. One recent analysts, accountants, computer of and sensitivity to the need to flex a bit in order technologists, lawyers, to keep their staff happy as they continue to work study shows that only 29 percent of women engineers, and journalists — and collaborate from a distance. say remote work during the pandemic has had already transitioned to But what of the career-minded and their hopes of positively affected their career compared remote work as lockdowns fell advancement? Being a remote worker presents to 57 percent of men. Another shows that into place across the United additional challenges, but the basic principles women are judged more harshly than men for States, according to Slack, a remain the same. Here are a few bits of advice promoting themselves in the workplace, which collaborative hub platform offered by experts in the field that managers makes them reluctant to do so. But women provider for businesses. might pass along to their more ambitious must “lean in” even more to advance. Kathryn Gallup reports that whereas a employees: Heath of FlynnHeathHolt Leadership tells her high of 51 percent of workers female clients to stand out at Zoom sessions last April reported they were Enhance your skill set. Use the limitations by preparing strong viewpoints and assertive “always” working remotely, statements, like “Here’s my plan….” that figure had dropped to 33 of staying at home to your advantage. Stay up to percent by late September. date on trends in your area, and perhaps take an Show initiative. “Volunteer for cross-functional Twenty-five percent say online certification course to advance your job they now “sometimes” work knowledge. “Otherwise, you stagnate or get left teams or special projects that can be led virtually,” remotely, while just 42 percent in the dust compared to your colleagues,” write advises Wayne Turmel of the Remote Leadership “never” work remotely. But Eric Schad of virtualvocations.com. Institute. “Make yourself available for projects by November those numbers that you might not be tapped for because you are began to shift back toward remote — and then participate via phone, Skype, or other online mediums.” In other words: make working remotely your ally not only in seeking advancement, but in overall job happiness. managers and ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/OONAL “executives are shedding their previous fears about a remote workforce as they shift from a time clock to managing by results 13January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

Post-COVID business nods to altered reality At the beginning of 2020, Casey Askar was speaking with several Fortune 500 companies that were interested in acquiring a vacant office tower his business owns in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. But in mid-March, the novel coronavirus cut oxygen to the nation’s ‘lungs’: its economy. Companies previously planning to expand were no longer in the market for more office space. Instead, those businesses started shrinking their footprint. “That (Hartford) asset is an asset we have to hold onto for awhile until the world goes back to normal,” said Askar, the president and CEO of Askar Brands, headquartered in Commerce Township, Michigan, which owns and operates dozens of quick-service and casual dining restaurants across the country. However, the post-COVID “normal” will likely include a radically altered economic landscape for businesses. The pandemic accelerated several trends already gaining momentum in recent years, like working remotely from home, online commerce, and more widespread food delivery services, to name a few. by Brian Fraga January 2021 | 14 | legatus.org (new website!)

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Hybrid ‘business- and government- drop anywhere from 14 percent to 47 percent. normal’ ordered shutdowns Restaurants and other businesses tried to —all aimed at make up some of those losses by being creative, “The new normal will be controlling the relying on third-party services like Uber Eats and somewhat of a hybrid where spread of COVID-19 DoorDash to deliver food to customers. Some you work out of your home until a vaccine was were able to tread water, but still had to make part-time and you work out widely available difficult decisions on scaling down staff. of the office part-time,” said — is still settling, “In business, the money that’s lost, you can never but the collateral damage is already significant. get it back,” Askar said. “The revenue you lose, you Askar, who Too many companies, especially locally owned never get back. The damage has been done. The is also the “mom and pop” stores and restaurants, have debt that has been incurred, you’re stuck with that.” president gone out of business as hundreds of thousands In Askar’s case, his company had the resources of Legatus’ of workers have lost their jobs. to navigate the COVID economic tailwinds, and Naples “We’re going to see a lot of those small not lay off any employees. Chapter. businesses go by the wayside unfortunately,” “I made it a mission of mine not to lay anyone Askar said. “At the end of the day, the bigger off,” Askar said. “Now, how long can you continue “For the you are, the more critical mass and the more doing that? If we didn’t have the critical mass, I cyclical day- resources you have, the more staying power you could never do that. If I were a mom and pop, I to-day part will have. You’ll be able to figure out how to get would already have been insolvent during the Casey Askar of your job, over the hump in this challenge.” first shutdown.” Said Askar, “But if you’re not, if you’re a small you’ll be able business owner like my folks were, with a small Quick-service to do that out of your home,” brick-and-mortar shop, it’s very difficult.” model thrives Askar said. “When it comes Askar is no stranger to mastering a new to any type of research and landscape. He was just seven when his family Askar said his company’s development, and such times immigrated to America from Iraq, fleeing quick-service restaurant when you need your team to be religious persecution and seeking safety and portfolio has done together, that will be the time freedom. At 18, he proudly joined the U.S. Marine “very well” during the in the office.” Corps. Today he employs thousands nationwide pandemic, especially through his food-service franchise brands and the pizza restaurants as The economic fallout from commercial real estate. customers utilized their social-distancing mandates carry-out and delivery Small businesses slammed services. Small businesses — the majority of businesses “Having our own in the United States and which employ almost internal delivery half of all the nation’s private sector workers — model is different from suffered the brunt of the pandemic’s economic utilizing Uber Eats effect. Between March and September 2020, or another delivery small business revenue declined almost 20 service,” Askar said. percent, according to the Brookings Institute. “Having someone In-person dining and retail, as well as the leisure in your uniform, and hospitality sectors, saw daily revenues following protocols on how pizza is delivered Sampling of Askar Brands foods, which includes their award-winning square pan pizza, baby back ribs, and freshly brewed beer. They offer a wide variety of quick-dining and carry-out options for today’s tastes. Regional favorites like Papa Romano’s, Papa’s Pizza To-Go, Breadeaux Pizza, Mr. Pita, Stucchi’s Ice Cream, and CJ’s Brewing Company have been a big hit, especially recently. Headquartered in Commerce Township, Michigan, Askar has franchises all over the U.S., offering fresh food at an affordable price. January 2021 | 16 | legatus.org (new website!)

and dropped off, with a lot of The un-office debut the COVID-19 safety and health standards, era, which is why I think our carry-out The lack of market demand that Askar sees included a delivery pizza chains were able for commercial office space corresponds with recent run to perform really well. the remote working that companies have been for Congress. “For the initial days of the relying on during the pandemic. Instead of having Though he pandemic, people were employees in the office, working in cubicles, came up short paranoid about doing anything technology has enabled them to work from home. in his bid to with the outside world,” Askar Askar said half of his employees now work from represent added. “Then they realized they home. Southwest Florida in Congress, Askar said still had to go to the grocery “Eventually, I’m going to need less office space,” he learned a lot on the campaign trail from stores. They wanted to order Askar said. “So for us as a landlord, seeing that is spending time and speaking with people. out, and there’s nothing easier very challenging. We need to figure out how to and better than pizza.” convert our office space into another type of use, In the always unpredictable whether medical or something else.” restaurant market, Askar said Large companies, even before the pandemic hit, dining-in had already been were reconfiguring their business models and shrinking in recent years, but looking for smaller office space. That trend is COVID-19 “ramped that up accelerating, Askar said. drastically.” Restaurants and But even with remote working, companies still quick-dining businesses with on occasion need to gather their employees drive-thru, delivery, and carry- under the same roof, whether for planning out performed significantly meetings, brainstorming sessions, in-person better during the pandemic training, or professional development. than conventional sit-down restaurants. “We have a microbrewery, “Technology allows us to work outside the office, family restaurant, full dine-in at home, but it can’t be entirely that way. Askar service in Michigan that has said. “We’re social animals by nature. We need “I think our faith has always played a big role in been shut down for the entire some interaction. You still need to have that our life, more than ever during the pandemic,” pandemic,” Askar said. “If not office component. It just may not be as much Askar said. “We continue to try to do as much as we for our capabilities, they would space as you once needed. can for our community and for people who are in be out of business.” need. We’ve been very blessed and very fortunate, Askar, 51, a and we always try to do what we can to give back.” married father “At the end of the day, of six children Said Askar, “At the end of the day, it’s just about it’s about doing the right with another doing the right thing. It’s doing for others what thing … doing for others baby on the way, you would hope others would do for you. But what you would hope others said his family again, we’re fortunate enough to be in a position and faith sustain to do that. Others are not.” L him through the would do for you turbulence and BRIAN FRAGA uncertainty of is a Legatus magazine staff writer. The Askar family 17January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

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A lth o u g h th e Ku K lux K la n h a s lo n g c e a s e d to b e a s i g n i fi c a nt i n flu e n c e i n A m e r i c a n li fe, w h e n it i s r ec a lle d it i s typ i c a lly -th o u g ht o f a s a n a nti b lac k g r o u p o f th e O ld S o uth . B ut its a d h e r e nts w e r e activ e i n oth e r pa rts o f th e c o u ntry a s w e ll a n d th e ta r g ets o f its i r e a ls o i n c lu d e d R o m a n C ath o li c s . Le s s th a n a c e ntu ry a g o , i n fact, th e K la n d o m i n ate d m u n i c i pa l p o liti c s i n O r a n g e C o u nty’ s A n a h e i m i n S o uth e r n C a li fo r n i a , th e c o u nty’ s o ld e st to w n a n d h o m e o f D i s n eyla n d . The Klan arrival of Myers; his men’s Bible Class quickly evolved into a major D i v i s i v e ta cti c s first came to political and cultural force. Rallies and parades were held. The Anaheim in Klan presented itself as a bulwark for sobriety and social order, of The thrust of the Klan’s 1922, in the “America for Americans.” Most Anaheim residents were unaware grievances was directed person of of the more unsavory aspects of Klan ideology, and members of at Catholics and what they Rev. Leon L. the Anaheim klavern avoided the violent tactics of their Southern perceived as a permissive Myers, who brethren. attitude towards Prohibition. migrated Myers’ klavern first began flexing political muscle in January Klansmen also sought to from Oregon 1924 by securing the resignation of the city’s chief constable, psychologically intimidate The Anaheim Ku Klux Klan to take over charging him with inefficiency and delinquency in enforcement Anaheim Catholics. Myers flourished in the 1920s Anaheim’s of Prohibition. By April, the KKK was covertly seeking to elect its preached virulently anti- under the leadership of Rev. First own slate of candidates to the Anaheim City Council. Working in Leon L. Myers of Anaheim’s Christian conjunction with the city’s largest paper, the pro-Klan Plain Dealer, Catholic sermons from his pulpit. to exploit existing voter dissatisfaction, Klan candidates won four Catholic lumberyard owner and First Christian Church. Church, the out of five seats, including mayor. anti-Klan leader Ernest Ganahl area’s largest declared, congregation. One of his initial “This Leon acts was to organize a men’s Myers is one Bible Class, which became of the most the nucleus for an Anaheim Once in power viciously “klavern.” and insanely Once in power, the Klan assumed a prominent role. Municipal anti-Catholic The KKK was enjoying a employees with anti-Klan sympathies were replaced by Klansmen persons national revival at the time, or fellow travelers. Eight of the nine members of the police force on the a resurgence begun in 1915 were Klansmen. Revealing your Klan membership could get you continent.” with the release of D.W. out of a ticket, and on at least one occasion, policemen were seen Ernest Ganahl Griffith’s Birth of a Nation. directing traffic in white robes. Klansmen exploited the film’s romanticized view of the KKK, Other marks of Klan ascendancy as well as the strong nativist, appeared. Signs placed at anti-immigrant sentiment in entrances to the city proclaimed the nation. By the early 1920s, KIGY – “Klansmen, I Greet You.” the Klan tide had surged Anaheim picked up the nickname beyond the old Confederacy “Klanaheim” and was touted as a and swept over most of the model Klan city. West and Midwest. In many areas, successful aspirants By July, however, the Klan- Customary cross burning WIKIPEDIA to public office had to join or dominated council inadvertently by the Klan, c. 1921. publicly endorse the Klan. gave spark to an anti-Klan The Klan first came to nearby movement. The flagpole at the Santa Ana before Myers’ intersection of the city’s two main arrival, but withered when streets was moved to City Park, District Attorney Alexander P. a favorite Klan gathering place. Nelson threated to publish a Despite protests, the council refused membership roster seized in a to back down from their decision klavern raid. But its Anaheim to move it, thus sowing the seeds of counterpart flourished with the the Klan’s eventual destruction. January 2021 | 20 | legatus.org (new website!)

First Christian Church Pastor Leon L. Myers preached virulently anti-Catholic sermons from his pulpit, as is reflected in this handbill advertising one of his talks. National Klan lecturers were brought in to address Anaheim rallies and revivals, issuing dire warnings of papal rule in Anaheim. Myers sponsored other and suspicious of their fellow townspeople. Relations between By election day, community “evangelists” to visit Anaheim Catholics and Protestants, cordial at best in those days, became relations were poisoned and bad and spew anti-Catholic venom. increasingly tense and bitter. feelings ran high. To prevent A favorite tactic was to bring violence, the polls were guarded. visitors to meetings who P u s h i n g h i g h e r o ffi c e, The Klan suffered a resounding claimed to be ex-monks and vote r r eg i str ati o n defeat, each of its candidates priests. The imposters would losing by more than 500 votes. regale the congregation with The Klan’s next step was to put forward a slate of candidates The new council spent the next lurid tales of promiscuity and for higher office – county supervisor, state assembly, and U.S. several months purging city depravity behind the closed Congress—in the August 1924 elections. By that time, many government of Klansmen and doors of monasteries. citizens had awakened to the Klan threat. District Attorney Nelson sympathizers. At an August 1924 rally in provided a list identifying which candidates were Klansmen or City Park, Klansmen initiated Klan-endorsed. All were defeated. Lo n gti m e le s s o n s 1,000 new members. It was In the wake of this defeat, an incipient anti-Klan movement the largest Klan gathering ever picked up steam. A diverse coalition, the USA Club, was formed to The whole episode left a held in Southern California, counterattack, spearheaded by the Knights of Columbus, District lasting impression on the attracting 10,000 curious Attorney Nelson, the Anaheim Bulletin and Rev. James Geissinger, city. Anaheim’s reputation onlookers, an impressive figure pastor of White Temple Methodist Church. was tarnished and population when the city population was The coalition persuaded the city’s service and fraternal clubs embittered. The boycotts had only 11,000. and local churchmen to publicly denounce the KKK. The Klan’s done real damage, and many Crosses blazed in the park, membership roster was made public and a recall vote for the four Klan merchants left town. while Klansmen passed Klan councilmen was scheduled for February 3, 1925. out literature to the crowd The atmosphere became increasingly heated and sour. The Klan The pro-Klan Plain Dealer, warning against the “Catholic vilified Rev. Geissinger as a pawn of Rome and accused him of reeling from a successful Menace.” Owing to the rally’s disloyalty during World War I. Anaheim Bulletin owner Lotus H. libel suit brought by Rev. proximity to Anaheim’s Loudon was assaulted by a Klansman. Both Klan and anti-Klan Geissinger, was taken over by St. Boniface Church, St. merchants and businessmen organized boycotts of each other. the Anaheim Bulletin. Myers Catherine’s Military School The Klan attempted to stir up support on the Prohibition issue continued his anti-Catholic and Knights of Columbus by staging “dry raids” on suspected bootleggers and attacking “crusade” for a short time Hall, Catholics feared attack the USA Club as the “United Soaks Association.” National Klan afterward, but eventually left by Klansmen. A cross was lecturers were brought in to address rallies and revivals, issuing town. The episode was brought burned on the church’s front dire warnings of papal rule in Anaheim. Both sides launched to a symbolic end on March lawn and its doors covered in 24, 1925, when the flag pole tar. Parishioners felt insecure massive voter registration drives to get out was returned from City (now An August 1924 rally the vote. Pearson) Park to its old place of in Anaheim’s City Park honor in the middle of town. initiated 1,000 new Pa r i s h i o n e r s members. fe lt i n s ec u r e Today, a much smaller Klan still and suspicious holds rallies at Pearson Park—in o f th e i r fe llo w 2016, for example, six Klansmen to w n s p eo p le. turned out to face off against a mob of counterdemonstrators— but most Anaheim residents remain blissfully unaware of this colorful aspect of their city’s history. L JIM GRAVES is a Legatus Magazine contributing writer. 21January 2021 | | legatus.org (new website!)

SHUTTERSTOCK“Coamnedarwesatyaw…hile …” (Mark 6:31) Legatus Pilgrimages 2021 Legatus’ upcoming pilgrimages this year to Mexico, Burgundy, and Medjugorje will offer members and their families opportunities to refresh and grow in faith. Mexico and Medjugorje have been popular sojourns in the past, while the trip to Burgundy, France premiers this year. By Patti Armstrong Mexico – cactus-fiber tilma of visionary St. Juan Diego, faces,” he said. “They come out Land of Our Lady upon which Our Blessed Mother imprinted her of dire circumstances, and of Guadalupe image. five years later, companies are Included in this tour is a visit to the renowned lining up to hire them.” (June 11- 14) Girlstown begun by Fr. Al Schwartz (now declared venerable) and the Sisters of Mary. Burgundy – Mexico has been an annual Legatus destination Located in Chalco, MX – about an hour outside In the vineyards since 2012 (except for 2020). of Mexico City, it is one of 16 Girls and Boys Town of Catholic France Pilgrims immerse in the most visited shrine in schools established by Fr. Al to serve the poorest the world, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, of the poor. It serves some 3,500 underprivileged (August 31- September 7) where an estimated 18- 20 million come orphan girls, giving them a new hope and annually to see the miraculous 500-year-old, perspective on life. Dr. Liz Lev, noted Catholic art Tom and Glory Sullivan, members of the historian who has partnered Jacksonville Chapter, have made 30 trips to previously with Legatus in Mexico. “It’s inspiring and prayerful to see the Rome, will lead a faith-and- wine themed tour in Burgundy, only painting in the world France. She will discuss the by God,” Tom said. He also area’s art and architecture, became so taken by visits to and integrate her expertise Girlstown that he became a as a certified sommelier in board member three years ago. regions where France is known “You are brought to tears of joy for some of the finest wines on several occasions including worldwide. the Mass with over 3,000 poor high school girls singing enthusiastically and beautifully in unison,” he said. 2019 Legatus Pilgrims outside the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Steve and Deborah Peroutka, Daily Masses and Church tours members of the Baltimore will include the Cathedral of Chapter and alumni of many Autun and Vezelay, the site of Legatus pilgrimages, have Mary Magdalen’s burial, and made the Mexico trip six times. the Cathedral of St. Lazarus, Steve also serves on the board. considered one of the greatest “I’ll keep going back as many churches of the Romanesque years as I can,” he said. “It feels era with a visit to neighboring like walking into heaven to see Roman ruins. At the Cluny the girls, all with smiles on their Abbey, visitors will learn of St. January 2021 | 22 | legatus.org (new website!)

have not yet received official Church approval, but in 2019, Pope Francis authorized pilgrimages given the “considerable flow of people and the abundant fruits of grace that have sprung from it.” ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/RPARYS Cathy and Jim Howe, members ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ZIMNEVAN of the Pittsburgh Chapter, have visited Medjugorje 26 times, even leading groups. “It’s our second home,” Cathy said. “Everything you do there is a prayer centered around Christ.” According to her, people go through a transformation, feeling their burdens lifted, with many experiencing physical, emotional, and spiritual healings. Hugo, one of the most influential leaders of the Medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois, (Burgundy, France). Cathy said Our Lady of monastic orders from the Middle Ages. Pilgrims Medjugorje encourages will also attend Mass at the shrine at Paray-le- There is also a three-day pre-tour where Lev everyone to carry “five Monial where Jesus appeared to St. Margaret will delve into the Christian history of Paris, the stones” – the rosary, Eucharist, Mary Alacoque and revealed His Sacred Heart “eldest daughter of the Church,” beginning with Scripture, fasting, and monthly burning with love for us and igniting the world- Mass at the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur which has Confession – to fight the wide Sacred Heart devotion. had perpetual Adoration since 1885. The tour Goliaths in their lives. Our includes veneration of St. Genevieve’s relics, Lady tells us never to despair a walk through the Latin Quarter where St. but to use those five stones Thomas Aquinas taught, a chapel built by St. knowing the best is yet to Louis IX to house relics of Christ’s passion, and come,” she said. a visit to the Louvre where masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and art from the Middle Ages There is a three-day pre-tour in will be highlighted along with lesser-known Croatia beginning with Mass treasures. in the beautiful Baroque-styled St. Blasius Church and visits to Medjugorje – historical sites including the Abundant faith fruits island of Our Lady of the Rock, a famous pilgrimage attraction (September 28 - October 5) where an icon of the Madonna and Child was found on a rock Reported visions of Our Blessed Mother have in the seaon July 22, 1452. been chronicled in Medjugorje, Croatia since June 25, 1981 and for the past 40 years. They The full group then convenes in the village of Medjugorje, learning about the apparitions, and the history and culture of the village. Pilgrims will visit the main attractions including Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain where on Good Friday in 1933, villagers erected a 29-foot cross which contains a relic of the True Cross of Jesus – the relic having been received in the mid-1930s from Pope Pius XI.  L PATTI ARMSTRONG is a Legatus magazine contributing writer. 2019 Legatus Medjugorje Pilgrims. Medieval town of Semur-en | legatus.org (new website!) January 2021 | 23

ETHICS PAUL M. JONNA MATTERS Road to U.S. moral decay paved with handful of Supreme Court decisions CASES THAT SHAPE U.S. the feminist movement, and she was committed jurisprudence concerning to the progressive cause. Her replacement, the most important moral Justice Amy Coney Barrett, is the antithesis of issues of our time – involving everything Justice Ginsburg represented. A life, marriage, and religious devout Catholic and mother of seven, including liberty – have frequently been two adopted children, Justice Barrett could decided by a closely divided help redefine feminism for a generation U.S. Supreme Court. One vote that is realizing the empty promises of the can determine the future of feminist movement Ginsburg represented. Her Roe v. Wade, for example, with confirmation is historic and has the potential to tens of millions of innocent shift the balance of power at the U.S. Supreme human lives at stake and Court for decades. The prior 5-4 “conservative countless of other ripple effects majority” was rightfully called into question for generations. One vote can after Chief Justice Roberts sided with the liberal also redefine the scope of wing on many key cases. The stakes could not be religious liberty protections higher, especially for committed Catholics. and conscience rights for people of faith. The famous criticism of Barrett – that the ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/JOEL CARILLET “dogma lives loudly within her” – is ironically It’s no secret that the radical the foundation of the promise her confirmation Left has a specific vision brings. for the future of the United States. They are militant, On November 25, 2020, less than one month organized, and committed to after she was confirmed to the Supreme Court, Justice Barrett’s vote helped restore the their agenda, and Justice Barrett fundamental right to religious liberty while they are actively “ Amidst the chaos … of was already the the Constitution has been under vicious attack (and improperly) 2020, the confirmation of deciding vote during the pandemic. A majority of the Court using the courts in a pivotal 5-4 now understand what the founders understood: to advance their ruling in Roman that religious liberty is a right that comes from policies and reshape Amy Coney Barrett on the Catholic Diocese God, not the government. It’s the government’s society. Supreme Court could be a of Brooklyn duty to protect that right. The Court’s ruling in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo is The road that led to silver lining v. Cuomo. In a good sign that Justice Barrett’s confirmation that case, the marks the beginning of a bright new era of U.S. the nation’s moral Supreme Court jurisprudence. decay is paved with enjoined New a handful of U.S. York’s COVID-19 Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of 2020, Supreme Court restrictions the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett on decisions. Those decisions on houses of worship. In a major departure the Supreme Court could be a silver lining. It can only be revisited and from a ruling in a similar case that came down represents a major victory not just for Catholics, reversed by originalists who in May 2020, where Justice Roberts tragically but for originalists, the rule of law, and the future understand the role of the sided with the liberal wing, Justice Barrett and of the greatest country in the history of the world.L Court and the meaning of the the four other conservative justices found that U.S. Constitution. Therefore, the challenged restrictions did not meet the PAUL M. JONNA is a partner with LiMandri one cannot overstate the minimum requirement of neutrality to religion. & Jonna LLP and special counsel to the Thomas importance of the balance The Court found that the regulations “single of power at the U.S. Supreme out houses of worship for especially harsh More Society. His practice focuses on complex Court. treatment.” The Court then applied the correct civil litigation, including high-profile constitutional constitutional standard and concluded that the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg State could not satisfy strict scrutiny because the litigation and religious liberty cases. Jonna is the was an icon for the Left and restrictions were not narrowly tailored. incoming president of the San Diego Chapter of Legatus. He is married with six children. January 2021 | 24 | legatus.org (new website!)

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CULTURE OF EDWARD J. FURTON, PH.D. LIFE The scientifically intangible soul animates one’s bodily life … and afterlife WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF SCIENTIFIC consciousness reduces to electrochemical materialism. One of the signs activity within the brain. When this activity of this philosophy is how the diminishes, the mind begins to flicker and traditional Western idea of tends toward non-existence. When there is no the soul has been submerged measurable electrochemical activity at all, the beneath the materialist patient is as good as dead. premise that matter is the cause of life. Matter, somehow, The Catholic philosophical tradition holds that life brings life into being. We is not caused by matter, but that the soul gives life see this, for example, in the to the body. This view stands in direct contradiction standard description of the to the materialist premise. The life of the body is origin of life given in biology not reducible to matter but exists as an immaterial textbooks. They assume that (or spiritual) entity that has its own inherent RNA and DNA appeared powers. St. Thomas Aquinas holds that the human spontaneously, giving rise soul is unique among forms of life because it has to the most primitive forms its own act of existence given directly by God. of living creatures. What caused RNA to Under this suddenly appear they “[Its] general immunity view, the soul cannot say. from physical harm is why remains fully ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/JUANMONINO The view that life is Catholic philosophers present within the body despite caused by matter is a the absence of hypothesis. Although conclude that the soul any externally never proven, the survives death observable theory permeates electrochemical contemporary activity. The culture. For example, inability to it is a staple of the science- communicate is not the result of the loss of Under the Catholic view, the soul continues fiction genre that machines, mind but is because the injured brain makes to enliven the body, but unfortunately it is equipped with sophisticated it impossible for the soul to display its powers a body that is profoundly injured and that computer-processing powers, of will and intellect. A brain-injured patient therefore blocks the soul from displaying its will eventually become who gives no externally measurable signs of presence within. This patient cannot be treated conscious. This is said to be consciousness is still a person. The body is with disregard because he continues to be a plausible even though matter injured, but not the soul. The soul is not material, substantial union of body and rational soul. has never been brought to life, so it remains unaffected by injuries to the body. The family and medical staff therefore have an much less made conscious. This general immunity from physical harm is obligation to treat this patient with the same Mary Shelley, author of the why Catholic philosophers conclude that the soul measure of respect as they would any other gothic novel Frankenstein, survives death. person. Thus, the Catholic philosophy demands understood that if a new a completely different response to the brain- creature were to become The clinical approach to patients with disorders injured patient from that which follows from the conscious it would first have of consciousness will be vastly different materialistic premise. L to be endowed with life. She under these two understandings. Given had Dr. Frankenstein begin his the materialistic premise, the absence of EDWARD J. FURTON, PH.D., is director experiments by regenerating electrochemical activity in the brain is a sign that of publications for the National Catholic Bioethics dead tissue. the person either no longer exists or has a life that is equivalent to nonexistence. Such persons Center in Philadelphia and is among its team of A more practical example can be disregarded. They are empty shells. There seven ethicists. He is editor-in-chief of NCBC’s of the materialist premise is is nothing within that merits the necessity of our award-winning National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly and Ethics & Medics. seen in the claim that human consideration or care. January 2021 | 26 | legatus.org (new website!)

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GUEST ROBERT MARSHALL VOICE Understand a radical Catholic’s agenda BIDEN-HARRIS SUPPORTERS smiling nuns, and handshakes are compiling “Enemies Lists,” with Pope Francis. Biden stated, reminiscent of totalitarian “I go to Mass, and I say the regimes. “Is anyone archiving rosary.” Another ad featured a these Trump sycophants for fellow parishioner explaining when they try to downplay that Biden’s faith “motivates or deny their complicity in everything: Joe’s beliefs, his the future,” Rep. Alexandria values … Joe Biden knows what Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tweeted it means to be your brother’s in November. Michael Simon, keeper.” Biden’s website says, former official under Barack “I’m a practicing Catholic.” Obama and now staffer with “Trump Accountability Project,” Biden opposes all legal responded, “Yes, we are … protections for children before Every administration staffer, birth. He plans to pre-empt state campaign staffer, bundler, law and abolish restrictions lawyer who represented them on abortion including clinic L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO — everyone.” Judges were on zoning. He wants to repeal the initial lists. Hyde Amendment, which has blocked tax-paid Medicaid Remember Democratic abortions since 1976. He will businesses, and charities — or face fines from Senate Minority Leader Chuck fund abortion programs overseas. Dr. Ezekiel $50,000 to $300,000 per violation. Catholic Schumer’s threat last March Emanuel of Biden’s coronavirus team wrote in Charities would be required to place children in front of the U.S. Supreme The Atlantic in 2014 that living past age 75 is with same-sex couples or lose adoption Court as it heard Louisiana’s morally problematic. Will this statement guide certification and tax-exempt status. law requiring abortionists to policy? have hospital Biden would raise taxes, conduct social admitting Biden’s website experiments in the military, restrict our Second privileges? “[His] website says, ‘I’m indicates he would Amendment, and issue executive orders for Schumer “spur more than $50 abortion, climate change, and “critical race threatened, a practicing Catholic.’ billion in additional theory” while ensuring those entering the U.S. “Gorsuch … [But he] opposes all public-private venture illegally soon become voters. Kavanaugh: You capital to Black and have released legal protections for Brown entrepreneurs” If Democrats win Georgia’s two U.S. Senate the whirlwind, children before birth. and “$100 billion in seats, Democrats could add six liberal justices and you will low-interest business to the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure liberal court pay the price. loans… in Black and decisions. They will try to abolish the Electoral You won’t know Brown communities.” College. The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico what hit you The U.S. Constitution could become states, adding four liberal senators if you go forward with these requires “equal treatment” under the law. The and cementing Democratic power in the Senate. awful decisions.” If Democrats Second Vatican Council’s Gaudium et Spes states win the Georgia Senate races, that a Christian’s duty in economic and political We must pray especially hard and publicly Schumer becomes Senate affairs “is that of providing diligently … the dignity counter such a radical agenda threatening our majority leader and possible of the human person without any discrimination families, churches, and nation.  L Vice President Kamala Harris of race” (GS 60). would break tie votes. ROBERT MARSHALL served in the Biden would sign the so-called “Equality Act,” Virginia General Assembly for 26 years. He is the The Biden campaign lured which mandates “acceptance” of same-sex author of Reclaiming the Republic: How Christians Catholics with ads featuring behavior, “transgenderism,” and hiring those and Other Conservatives Can Win Back America; the Vatican, Bibles, rosaries, in same-sex “marriages” in churches, schools, and Blessed Are the Barren: The Social Policy of Planned Parenthood. January 2021 | 28 | legatus.org (new website!)

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FAITH FR. GERALD E. MURRAY MATTERS During crisis, intensify friendship with God … in stillness THE CHRISTIAN LIFE DEPENDS to reconsider what is important in our lives and But the longer I engaged in this daily practice, upon multiple things that to find renewed purpose in serving God in the the more I realized its value. Our lives are always work together to draw us Church. Isolation from ordinary times of prayer in the hands of God, but we need to remind closer to God. Beginning with together has led many to realize how important ourselves of this by turning in mind and heart to Baptism, we receive the gift of community prayer and participation in Mass are the good Lord, asking Him to inspire in our souls God’s grace to assist us on our for Catholics. But being alone also has led many a renewed desire and commitment to serve him journey through life. Grace is to see that praying to God by ourselves is vital in whatever way He asks. our supernatural strength to for our spiritual lives. Speaking fulfill God’s purposes in our with God in the intimacy of Legatus members are busy lives. Our call is to cooperate our hearts goes together with “ each day … meditate people. That is no secret. with grace by placing God at congregational prayer at our But if we are too busy to the center of our thoughts, parishes in guiding us to a and … converse with take time out for an interior affections, and actions. A Christ-centered way of life deeper knowledge and love of the Lord in silence conversation with God, will lead us not to simply obey the ever-present God. When we then we have set the wrong the Lord, which isn’t bad for cannot get to church, and even priorities for ourselves. a start, but we are capable of when we can, we must draw Our “busy-ness” must not much more than resignation greater strength from private become an obstacIe to our to doing what God wants us prayer, particularly in mental coming closer to God. I to do. The free and loving prayer or meditation. recommend that each of us take that half hour, embrace of God’s providential or at least 15 minutes, each day to meditate and designs in our life will lead us In the seminary, my spiritual director put great to converse with the Lord in silence. We should to derive true joy in the willing emphasis on mental prayer. He encouraged me ask Him to inspire in our hearts new desires to fulfillment of God’s law, and to pray in silence before the Blessed Sacrament serve Him. We should make use of the Sacred His call to go beyond a minimal for one half-hour each morning. It was not easy Scriptures, such as the daily Mass readings, to effort to stay close to Him. at first to sit in the choir stalls in our seminary guide our prayer. We can also meditate upon the The COVID-19 crisis invites us chapel and pray in silence. The temptation is to writings of saints and spiritual authors. I draw consider this as time wasted in mental musings great inspiration each day for the meditations amidst distractions both interior and exterior. found in Magnificat magazine. At the seminary, other men would likewise come to the chapel early to mediate. I always felt a sense of common purpose with them that strengthened me in seeing the value of this time of prayer. In this COVID-19 pandemic, we should remind ourselves that many other people are praying with us when we turn our thoughts to God in silence. That bond of prayer is a gift from God that gives us strength and direction. L ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/KIEFERPIX FATHER GERALD E. MURRAY is pastor of Holy Family Church in New York. He holds a doctorate in canon law from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and appears as commentator on religious topics on TV and radio, including EWTN, Fox News, Fox Business, MSNBC, NY1, Radio Maria, Relevant Radio, Fox News Radio, and the Voice of America. He writes a monthly column for The Catholic Thing website. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve Chaplain Corps from 1994 to 2005. January 2021 | 30 | legatus.org (new website!)

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ENGAGING THE TOM PETERSON AND RYAN HANNING FAITH The strong will can get in its own way THE STRONG WILL, AS WE ARE the will of ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/FG TRADE “Respect for CATECHISM using the term here, is not to others. He the human be confused with the will that not only person 101 seeks greatness. The will that knows the seeks greatness courageously solution; proceeds by discerns and chooses the he knows way of respect for the principle good and directs the appetite what he that “everyone should look toward it. The strong will, on must do and upon his neighbor (without the other hand, is dominated by cannot be any exception) as ‘another self,’ taking action and often asserts convinced above all bearing in mind his independently of the intellect otherwise. life and the means necessary or the consideration of anyone People who disagree or suggest other ways to for living it with dignity.”No else. If the weak will is often address the problem are often seen as obstacles legislation could by itself do too inconsistent and flighty, rather than allies. This stubbornness often away with the fears, prejudices, then the strong will is often too reveals itself as an “I know best,” and “you are and attitudes of pride and stubborn and self-righteous. either with me or against me” attitude. Such a selfishness which obstruct the Strong-willed people are person cannot admit failure without blaming establishment of truly fraternal motivated by their ego and their someone else. In extreme cases, this type of societies. Such behavior will belief that their way is the right person asserts his will by trying to control the cease only through the charity way and the only way. If they will of others, either through manipulation that finds in every man a do not learn to submit to the or force. He often assumes that he has things ‘neighbor,’ a brother.” will of others, they can become figured out and is not easily humbled. In the selfish and domineering, while Western world, the strong-willed person is Catechism of the assuming that they are helping sometimes seen as the natural leader, as he Catholic Church, #1931 others when they are really only takes charge of situations and gets things done. seeking to help themselves. However, a strong will does not on its own The strong-willed person tends qualify a person to lead, and it does not ensure to dominate others. He also is that a person will lead others to a good place. reluctant to let others participate in his becoming the person he Those with strong wills have a difficult time SCRIPTURE “The ill- is called to be. It is important to surrendering and submitting to God. One reason 101 tempered know that a strong will can be is that they have a hard time admitting that they stir up strife, found in both the stoic loner and have been wrong or that they need guidance and the the self-righteous leader. from outside themselves. L hotheaded cause many The stoic loner is the self- Excerpt from The Willpower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness, sins. Haughtiness brings assured thinker who cannot be by Tom Peterson and Ryan Hanning (Ignatius Press, 2020), pp. 65-66. humiliation, but the humble of convinced of anything that he www.ignatius.com. spirit acquire honor.” has not concluded on his own. We are familiar with caricature TOM PETERSON, an At-Large Southeast Proverbs 29: 22-23 of the know-it-all who does not member, is founder of Catholics Come Home consider the ideas of those with and hosts the popular EWTN TV series by the opposing views. In fact, such a same name. A former advertising executive, person often shows contempt he also founded VirtueMedia.org and the new toward those who disagree evangelization apostolate AmenAlleluia.com. with him. The self-righteous leader is the RYAN HANNING, Ph.D., has taught college person of action whose will and business students classical philosophy and dominates and even destroys historical theology for over 15 years. Currently, he teaches at University of Mary and assists the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University of Steubenville. January 2021 | 32 | legatus.org (new website!)

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WHAT TO READ The Prodigal Church: Brandon McGinley offers here hang friends. Here Restoring Catholic Tradition a roadmap for renewal that rosaries he compiles in an Age of Deception spares the baby but drains from their his amiable Brandon McGinley the bathwater — and it’s all hips? These responses Sophia Institute Press, 208 pages centered on Christ, Catholic are among to their identity, the truths of the the facts objections to Ecclesia faith, and the great baptismal related to Catholicism, semper mission for which Christ the Blessed beginning reformanda sends us into the world. Virgin that are related in this with est — “the informative and colorfully arguments Church is 101 Surprising Facts illustrated book. Many of for the always in About Mary these should be familiar to existence of knowable truths need of Father David Vincent Meconi, S.J. most studious Catholics, but and refutations of common reform,” St. Benedict’s Press/TAN Books, 107 most will discover much to assumptions of relativism. goes a pages learn here that will intrigue Deftly he turns the tables truism and — yes — certainly on doubters who perceive Catholics may recognize. Did you know that Mary surprise. faith as “blind,” or those who Many blame the Second is referenced in the third sometimes tout modern Vatican Council for today’s chapter of Genesis? Or that The World According to God science over faith but in an problems and confusion, the first reported Marian F.X. Cronin “anti-scientific” manner. Nor yet the preconciliar Church apparition occurred in A.D. 40, Sophia Institute Press, 40 pages is God some distant presence did need reform. The trick is while Mary was still living? unconcerned with our affairs, to examine what was good Or that St. Thomas Aquinas Following a circuitous but one who intervenes in our and deficient about the did not support belief in the journey through atheism lives and invites us along the preconciliar Church as well Immaculate Conception? Or and Protestantism, author path to happiness. This book as where the implementation that a severely disabled 11th- F.X. Cronin returned to his pulls it all together.  L of Vatican II perhaps went off century monk wrote the Salve Catholic faith in 2007, much to the rails. Editor and publisher Regina? Or why Dominicans the dismay of his Evangelical January 2021 | 34 | legatus.org (new website!)

WHAT TO SEE The secret is out … on true happiness THE SECRET, A 2006 survive financially. She worth it.” We documentary film and reluctantly accepts occasional can endure bestseller, proposed a help from boss and boyfriend hardships simple “Law of Attraction”: Tucker (Jerry O’Connell), who heroically if think positive thoughts, could be runner-up in a Pierce we see them focus on goals, and your Brosnan look-alike contest. As as having dreams will come true. At a severe storm approaches, purpose, if best, that philosophy is an Miranda rear-ends the vehicle we offer them oversimplification, although of handsome Bray (Josh as sacrifice there’s something to be Lucas), who kindly fixes her for others said for the power of self- fender and later repairs her or focus on confidence over the paralysis storm-damaged roof, all building of self-doubt. At worst, it while imparting fortune- virtue resembles new age thought or, cookie aphorisms. Romantic through if you add a drop of holy water, complications and conflict them. The Secret: Dare to Dream leans toward the “prosperity ensue, as Bray holds a secret Something Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, Celia Weston, Jerry O’Donnell gospel” touted by certain of his own involving Miranda’s Bray said televangelists. late husband. 107 min. • Rated PG Now comes a feature film, The Although not a Christian Secret: Dare to Dream, aiming film, Dare to Dream relates could apply to illustrate this principle. to keeping faith amid life’s to prayer: “If you don’t know Gethsemane: “Not my will, but Katie Holmes stars as Miranda struggles. “I don’t want it to [what you want], how are you thine, be done” (Lk 22:42) — for Wells, a widow with three be easy,” Miranda says of supposed to ask for it?” aligning our will with God’s is children who struggles to her life. “But I want it to be the real secret to happiness.  L That’s a nod to divine providence, and it’s the GERALD KORSON spirit behind Jesus’ prayer at is a Legatus magazine staff writer. January 2021 | 35 | legatus.org (new website!)

HEALTH KAREN MARTIN MATTERS Be alert to dangerous mental health cues AT HEALTHNETWORK of safety. We have this open-ended, Foundation, our mission is continuing crisis. Human beings are better medicine for all, which hardwired to emotionally regulate includes making referrals for through connection with other people. major illness and facilitating That ability to coregulate has been philanthropy to advance disrupted. When normal coping medical research. Today, we mechanisms fail, people start to cope share key components of a in unhealthy ways. webinar on mental health issues in the time of COVID-19. Now more than ever, it’s a good idea ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/MARTIN-DM to check in with the people in your life Never been this severe regularly. A simple “Are you okay?” or “Is there anything I can do to support In August and October 2020, you in this moment?” can make a big the CDC released these difference. statistics: disclosing their struggles, that may prevent them • 40% of US adults are When to worry from seeking solutions in the future. struggling with mental health or substance use issues It’s time to worry—and seek help—when: Some ideas to improve office culture include: • 31% increase in anxiety or • Complaining turns to hopelessness • Have an open-door policy depression symptoms • Worrying turns to panic attacks, phobias, • Initiate team-building activities or company- • 13% started or increased or dread wide training on well-being/self-care substance use • Self-soothing turns to compulsive indulgence • Post information on mental health resources • 11% increase in people who • Irritability turns to uncontrolled anger available to employees seriously considered suicide • Questioning crisis and policy turns to paranoia • Implement a support-wheel phone list, in which • 50% increase in • Mild mood swings Bob calls Bill to check in, and then Bill calls domestic violence “When normal coping turn to instability Andy, and so on. • Changes in interests This is the mechanisms fail, turn to abandonment Where to go for help sharpest spike of interests in mental health people start to cope • Changes in daily If you suspect that you, a loved one, or an imbalance in in unhealthy ways structure turn to lack employee may need mental health care, here are recorded history. of structure some resources: • Increased time alone • National Institute of Mental Health Unhealthy coping turns to psychological • Your primary care physician and physical isolation. • Healthnetwork Foundation: For the most (866) 968-2467, (440) 0893-0830, part, humans are built to Mental health and productivity in the or [email protected]. L endure trauma, get through a workplace crisis, and experience a sense KAREN MARTIN is a writer for of safety in which the body As an employer, you can develop a culture that Healthnetwork. This article was written from a starts to self-regulate. But in destigmatizes mental health care by creating webinar hosted with Kelley Hattox, CADC-II, and this current crisis, we don’t a nonjudgmental space for communication. If Kara Ratte, CADC-CAS, CPC, from Doyen Consulting have a timeline for that sense someone perceives they’re being critiqued for Group, a trusted health partner of Healthnetwork Foundation. HEALTHNETWORK is a Legatus membership benefit, a health care “concierge service” that provides members and their families access to some of the most respected hospitals in the world. One Call Starts It All: (866) 968-2467 or (440) 893-0830. Email: [email protected] HEALTHNETWORK FOUNDATION is a nonprofit whose mission is to improve medicine for all by connecting CEOs with leading hospitals and their doctors to provide the best access to world-class care and increase philanthropic funding for medical research. January 2021 | 36 | legatus.org (new website!)

FEEDING THE MONSIGNOR JAMIE GIGANTIELLO FOODIE Rediscovering ‘newness’ of time reveals many things DURING THE ALMOST YEAR- cookie suddenly having the time to bake a cake, As a chef, I know long quarantine we have been and some who had not painted in years going the value of time. facing due to the COVID-19 back to their canvases. I also heard people say “I Leave something in pandemic, many of us have am bored” and “what am I going to do with all of the oven too long, become more aware of time. As my time?” The rediscovery of time in the setting and it will burn; adults, it is not that we didn’t of a pandemic limits our ability to interact with not enough, and know what time was before, but one another, slows down our pace, and confines it will be raw. The for many, our relationship with us to our immediate environments. And it can right amount of time has changed. teach us many things, particularly the value of time spent on each time as a gift from God to be used well. task in your day or So often I’ve heard the phrase aspect of your life “I didn’t have enough time” There is an old saying that “idle hands are the is a balancing act or “there wasn’t enough time playground of the devil.” This means it is easier of not too little and to do this or that” prior to the to get into mischief when you have nothing to not too much. How experience of do. The experience do you fill up your time? What do you do when quarantine. of quarantine has you have newfound time or not enough time? During the “Like any gift, it is up to us taught me that Are you always running from time, or do you quarantine of to use time carefully … not while God is not embrace it and allow it to move you through your 2020, however, bound by time, He life? Do you use your time for the glory of God I heard instead squander it … value it and has given time to and in service to your neighbor, or is your time people speak … not take it for granted. us as a gift. It is the yours, something you use selfishly? L about binge- gift that our lives watching entire move through while MONSIGNOR JAMIE GIGANTIELLO is the vicar for seasons of following the path development of the Diocese of Brooklyn and host of the NET-TV cooking streamed shows of His love. Like in one weekend any gift, it is up to show Breaking Bread. He also is the pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel- Annunciation Parish in Brooklyn, NY. because they had the time, us to use time carefully and to not squander it, to people who never baked a value it, and to not take it for granted. FILET MIGNON STRIPS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CUTS OF STEAK IS A FILET MIGNON, AND THIS RECIPE DOESN’T DISAPPOINT. THE TENDER, FLAVORFUL MEAT SURROUNDED BY THE SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, AND PEPPERS CREATE A TASTE THAT’S HARD TO RESIST. Ingredients: Preparation: 6. Add a spoonful of Dijon Salt 1. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper mustard. Mix in. Pepper on both sides of the filet. Olive oil 7. Place the cooked filets ¼ cup white wine 2. Pour olive oil on to a pan and place back into the pan and add Filet mignon on medium heat. a bit of white wine. ½ sliced onion Dijon mustard 3. Place the filets on the pan and 8. Allow time for the white Sliced red bell pepper cook for 3-5 minutes or to liking. wine to reduce a bit. ¼ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 4. Remove the filets from the pan 9. Serve next to mashed and set aside. potatoes and enjoy! 5. Using the same pan, add a little oil, onions, shiitake mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Allow time to sauté. January 2021 | 37 | legatus.org (new website!)

U.S. BRIEFS TRUMP SALUTED WITH WIKIPEDIA The reason: “largely white THUNDEROUS CHEERS FROM WIKIPEDIA congregations that are gaining MILITARY STUDENTS AT DEC. 12 public discussion — and that more color,” said the study’s author, ARMY-NAVY GAME the Church understands being Kevin Dougherty, an associate Amid his ongoing fight to confirm transparent is a first step before you professor of sociology at Baylor a presidential win for a second can think about making reforms in University in Waco, Texas. term, President Trump was greeted the future,” said Martens. Catholics may benefit from greater by some 9,000 military students Despite longtime rumors of diversity because the faith is at West Point, NY in thunderous sexual impropriety, McCarrick worldwide and the migration of cheers and applause at the Dec. ascended the Catholic hierarchy diverse cultures to the United 12 Army-Navy football game – at via personal contacts, protestations States, Dougherty said. which Army prevailed. of innocence, and a lack of Church officials reporting and investigating TARGET STORES, AFTER INITIAL The entire Brigade of Midshipmen accusations, according to the report REFUSAL, DECIDE TO SELL BOOK and Corps of Cadets were present, released in November. CRITICAL OF TRANSGENDER as the President was greeted with MOVEMENT AFTER ALL cheers and chants of “USA! USA!” AMONG ALL CHRISTIANS, MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced as he strode onto the field for the CATHOLICS HAVE THE MOST in November that it will reverse its national anthem and coin toss, RACIAL DIVERSITY IN ITS decision a day earlier to remove waving and greeting the boisterous CONGREGATIONS, SAYS STUDY from its online store Irreversible crowd. The Blue Angels jets and WASHINGTON — U.S. Catholics Damage: The Transgender Craze Apache helicopters could be heard lead all Christian faiths in the Seducing Our Daughters, a book by overhead but barely seen in the percentage of racially diverse Abigail Shrier that is critical of the foggy mist. Accompanied by acting congregations in their parishes, transgender movement. Defense Secretary Chris Miller, Mr. according to a new study published Trump stood masked with fans by Baylor University. The announcement came a day in the stands – with Army cadets “Catholic churches on average after the retail chain said it would during the first quarter, then Navy continue to be more diverse than remove the book after someone midshipmen in second quarter, Protestant churches with 23 percent on Twitter complained that it was departing before halftime. multiracial, up from 17 percent” transphobic. Target announced on MCCARRICK REPORT A LESSON in 1998, when churches were first Twitter that it was “adding this book IN TRANSPARENCY THE CHURCH surveyed, the study said. back to Target.com” and apologized NEEDS, SAYS CANON LAW for any confusion. PROFESSOR WASHINGTON — The Vatican report Irreversible Damage deals with the on Theodore E. McCarrick’s rise recent wave of children, particularly to archbishop of Washington is a young girls, who suddenly claim to contemporary lesson in transparency be transgender — often swayed by for the entire church, said Kurt “the internet community of trans Martens, canon law professor at The ‘influencers.’”  L Catholic University of America. “The report as I see it is more SOURCES: Catholic News Agency, Catholic News important in terms of promoting Service, Crux, The Daily Wire, Newsmax, Associated Press January 2021 | 38 | legatus.org (new website!)

WORLD BRIEFS MARY REVEALS HOW WE CAN intelligence and facial recognition because it often is “misused as a TRANSFORM FEAR INTO AN are oppressing a dominantly justification” and “invoked as a INVITATION TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE: Muslim majority from practicing its shield, as a disguise for motives POPE faith, this along with being locked which are far from just,” Cardinal VATICAN CITY — There is no up in detention facilities — over a Czerny said in mid-November. better way to pray than like Mary, million Muslim Uyghurs locked up In the encyclical, Pope Francis who opened her heart to God with in detention facilities,” Brownback warned that “it is easy to fall into an humility and trust, Pope Francis said in a mid-November press call. overly broad interpretation of this said. “It is putting our life in the China’s abuses amount to the potential right” to “just war.” Lord’s hands, that He be the one who creation of a “virtual police state” guides us. We can all pray like this, to track the movements of the FOLLOWING VATICAN CONCERNS, almost without words,” the Pope population and to engage in ENGLISH AND WELSH BISHOPS said in a livestreamed November predictive policing, he said. ADJUST LITURGY TRANSLATION OF audience from the Apostolic Palace. ‘ONE GOD’ By being docile and willing to be WESTMINSTER, England — The God’s instrument, Mary prepares English and Welsh bishops’ the way for “the great events in conference has decreed that in the which God takes part in the world,” translation of the conclusion of he said. collects in the Roman Missal, “one” is to be omitted before “God.” The “There is no better way to pray than conclusions will now read “God, for to place oneself like Mary in an ever and ever.” attitude of openness with a heart open to God,” he said. ‘JUST WAR’ THEORY IS OFTEN The decision follows a letter sent CHINA IS USING TECHNOLOGY TO MISAPPROPRIATED FOR MOTIVES earlier this year by Cardinal Robert SUPPRESS RELIGION, SAYS U.S. THAT ARE UNJUST, CARDINAL SAYS Sarah, prefect of the Congregation AMBASSADOR FOR RELIGIOUS VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ for Divine Worship, addressing FREEDOM teaching on “just war” theory is a a concern about the English WASHINGTON — China is using crucial point of reflection in today’s translation. technology to suppress religion, and world where the historic motives the United States will be working to morally justify aggression An explanatory note in the decree to stop it, said Sam Brownback, and violence are often misused, said the addition of “one” before the U.S. ambassador-at-large for said Cardinal Michael Czerny, International Religious Freedom. undersecretary for the Vatican’s “We’re seeing this graphically Migrants and Refugees Section. done in Xinjiang, where high-tech Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, observation systems using artificial Fratelli Tutti (“On Fraternity and Social Friendship”), rightly raises cautions about “just war” theory “God” “could serve to undermine the statement of the unique dignity of the Son within the Trinity”, or “could be interpreted as saying that Jesus is ‘one God’” independent of the Blessed Trinity. L SOURCES: Catholic News Agency, Catholic News Service, Crux January 2021 | 39 | legatus.org (new website!)

CHAPTER NEWS NEW ORLEANS NORTHSHORE. The New Orleans Northshore Chapter hosted Jennifer Fulweiler as a speaker on November BUCKS COUNTY 18. Lisa Dugal (r.) brought her own copy of Jennifer’s book for an autograph. Dinner was held at Keith Young’s Steak House. The Bucks County Chapter gathered for a Christmas reception at Grey Stone Fine Food & Spirits in Newtown, PA on December 3 to celebrate the season together. RALEIGH (DEVELOPING) The Raleigh Chapter’s November 19 event featured guest speaker Dr. Mario Enzler. The developing chapter’s membership is rapidly moving toward chartering status – all but one couple attended the November gathering. Dr. Enzler related his personal story – his journey to becoming a Swiss Guard, life-changing encounters with Pope St. John Paul II, and how it all led him to his current work. He emphasized being a business leader modeled after the late Pope’s leadership example. BUCKS COUNTY. RALEIGH. January 2021 | 40 | legatus.org (new website!)

CHAPTER NEWS NEW YORK CITY Susan McGlory Michel of the New York City Chapter was named to Enterprising Women’s Top 20 in 2020 list of top women business leaders. Susan is the founder and CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, the full-service investment advisor headquartered in Kingston, NJ, and which focuses on wealth NEW YORK CITY. preservation. https:// enterprisingwomen.com/ewdigital/ summer-2020/ JUPITER-PALM BEACH. On November 19, Legatus executive director, Stephen Henley, presented governor Mark Scalise of the Jupiter-Palm Beach Chapter his board of governors welcome plaque. Mr. Scalise joined the board in April 2020, albeit during a virtual meeting. The Chapter met at Limoncello’s Ristorante in Palm Beach Gardens. At the same event, Stephen also introduced Amy Dillon as new regional director for the Southeast Region. Fr. Daniel Daza-Jaller, director of vocations & seminarians for the Diocese of Palm Beach, spoke on what he does as a vocation director, and the vocations all are called to realize. WILMINGTON. The Wilmington Chapter held its meeting on November 10 at the Greenville Country Club in northern JUPITER-PALM BEACH. Dr. Ray Guarendi Delaware. (Shown, r. to l.) Francis Pileggi, incumbent chapter president, and Jerry Smith, whose term as chapter also guest spoke at the Chapter’s November president concluded in December, talk with Northeast director John Knowles at a masked-up and socially distanced 19 meeting on “Standing Strong as a Parent reception early in the evening. and a Grandparent,” with a discussion on how things have changed from one generation to the next – but that parents and grandparemts must nevertheless hold the line on certain issues. January 2021 | 41 | legatus.org (new website!)

CHAPTER NEWS CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE. At the Charlotte Chapter’s annual St. Joseph College Seminary event on November 12, seminarian On November 12, the Charlotte James Tweed, who was included on a speaker panel of religious, is seen answering members’ questions here. Chapter held its annual St. Joseph College Seminary event. This diocesan seminary, located in Mt. Holly, NC, is regarded as a true gift by the faithful. Currently there are 29 seminarians who have come from parishes around the Charlotte Diocese. Fr. Mathew Kauth, rector, led a detailed tour of the seminary for members and guests, before they all enjoyed a delicious barbeque dinner under the sallyport. A speaker panel of religious – including Fr. Patrick Winslow, vicar general of the Charlotte Diocese and formator at the seminary; Fr. Matthew Kauth, rector; Fr. Matthew Buettner, spiritual director; Sr. Mary Elizabeth, and Sr. Mary Jacinta of Daughters of The Virgin Mother; and Nic Kramer and James Tweed, seminarians – answered members’ questions. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly built seminary had recently taken place on September 15, 2020, with Bishop Peter Jugis presiding. MIAMI The Miami Chapter met on November 17 for their regular MIAMI. gathering, beginning with rosary and Mass outdoors. Afterward members enjoyed an engaging presentation by Dr. Ray Guarendi, and ended with singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to the program chair, Jenny Ibarra. A wonderful evening was had by all! L MIAMI. Miami Chapter program chair, Jenny Ibarra (left), at the November 17 meeting after members sang “Happy Birthday” to her. January 2021 | 42 | legatus.org (new website!)

CHAPTER NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. The Washington, D.C. Chapter held its final meeting of 2020 on December 9 at the historic Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, MD. Here, speaker Magda Pettey shares a moving story about how she and her husband persevered through the tragic death of their teenage son with their faith in God. PHILADELPHIA. The Philadelphia Chapter held its final meeting of 2020 on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, PA. Chapter president Deacon Matt Coyne received the AMBY / Northeast Region Chapter President of the Year Award from director John Knowles. January 2021 | 43 | legatus.org (new website!)

2021 SUMMIT EAST SPEAKER 5 MINUTES BRIAN FRAGA WITH The emotionally intelligent leader categorically inspires his team EXECUTIVE COACH AND FORMER RONALD REAGAN STAFFER, DAN QUIGGLE, TO DISCUSS CONNECTING POSITIVELY WITH WORKERS DAN QUIGGLE — ENTREPRENEUR, Do business leaders understand were no two Ronald Reagans. What you saw is keynote speaker, and executive emotional intelligence? what you got. He showed empathy. There was coach — will be a featured humility about him. I’ve tried to carry these same speaker at this month’s More leaders are understanding the importance life lessons with me in the way I treat people, Legatus’ 2021 Summit East. of being able to connect with people, inspire because I couldn’t wait to be at that job every day. people, and motivate those around them. From Having started his professional my perspective, I’m seeking [to motivate business What made Reagan a good leader? career in the post-presidential leaders] to write their own success story, office of Ronald Reagan, Attitude of gratitude and humor. He deflected all Quiggle, 51, challenge their existing the time. When people told him he was known speaks on paradigms on work-life as “The Great Communicator,” he would say, “I’m how business balance, change how just fortunate to communicate great things.” executives and they view crisis, expand When they said, “Mr. President, you did such a CEOs can lead leadership, and build an great job on this,” he would say, “Well, have you with the purpose, army of leaders around seen my staff?” direction, and them, to empower others to optimism that own their own vision. On the action front, what separated him was Reagan displayed his kitchen cabinet. He had a group of trusted in the White Why is fun an friends and advisers who offered each other House. important part of three things: brutal honesty, a shared vision, and business leadership? a success-oriented philosophy. They were from In an interview different industries and backgrounds, but they with Legatus Studies show the number-one attribute workers were all candid with each other, they supported magazine, Quiggle, CEO of look for in a leader is humor and fun. Number each other, and they wanted each other to be The Quiggle Group, shared two is a strong work ethic. We forget that people successful. Reagan depended on them. his impressions of “The Great want to be happy doing what they‘re doing. Communicator” behind When you can create a vision, show them their What do you enjoy about speaking to the scenes and how that role in it, allow them to have fun while they‘re groups like Legatus? experience motivates his doing it, and then reward them for achieving own approach to business goals and incentivize them, the sky’s the limit. When you surround yourself with great people, leadership. That’s how great organizations work. great things start to happen. The members feed off each other. You’re getting good information, Your Summit talk is What was it like for you working for good feedback, good critique. It allows you to entitled “CEO of SELF.” Ronald Reagan’s post-presidential focus and sharpen your blade. What do you mean by office? that? I’m fortunate to speak to CEO groups around The year and a half I was in the office, people the world. It is addicting because you meet SELF is an acronym. It stands like Mother Teresa, Malcolm Forbes, Mikhail successful, optimistic problem-solvers on a for Success Story, Emotional Gorbachev, and Margaret Thatcher stopped by. regular basis. Granted, I’m there hopefully to Intelligence, Leadership and It was like this Who’s Who of leadership. What add value and give them some takeaways. But in Fun. I speak on leadership and I loved the most about that experience was turn, I’m just learning all the time from all these emotional intelligence. seeing leadership up close and personal. There people. L January 2021 | 44 | legatus.org (new website!)

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MEET THE BRIAN FRAGA CHAPLAIN He first encountered Legatus in a Rome hotel lobby BISHOP RONALD GAINER OF HARRISBURG TO BE AWARDED 2020 NATIONAL CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR AT 2021 SUMMIT EAST BISHOP RONALD GAINER HAS He was there with Legates to When did you first feel called to the been chaplain of Legatus’ present an offering to the Holy priesthood? Harrisburg Chapter since it Father. I asked him how we chartered in 2016. could get Legatus in Lexington. I went to Catholic grade school and high school. Shortly thereafter, later, John We had Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart “I never miss a meeting,” said Hunt contacted me and asked of Mary in grade school. They created a true Bishop Gainer, who helped if I was still interested. We met culture for religious vocations. I can remember spearhead the chartering and began to form the Chapter. my third-grade sister saying to me, “Mr. Gainer, I of Legatus’ chapters in It took five years to charter. can see you saying Mass.” That created an image Harrisburg, PA and Lexington, I was the chaplain there the in my heart and mind. So, for much of grade KY – where he was bishop whole time. school, most of my classmates thought seriously for 11 years before at one time or another about being priests. being named bishop of What value does Harrisburg in 2014. Legatus offer the When I went to high school, I lost that. I enjoyed Church? the sciences and math. My two best friends were Bishop Gainer will be headed to Villanova University for engineering. honored as 2020 Legatus It takes our Catholic I was also accepted there. But my high school National Chaplain of the professionals and principal, who was a priest and the vocations Year at Legatus’ 2021 business people and director of the Allentown diocese, called me Legatus Summit East. enriches their faith, into the office in January and asked me if I was He recently spoke with their marriages, thinking about the seminary. I had not been. He Legatus magazine. their family lives told me that I would never be happy in life unless through the fraternity, I looked into it. It was about a three-minute How did you first the gathering, the meeting, but it changed things. That September, I become acquainted praying together, the Mass, the was at the seminary instead of Villanova. with Legatus? opportunity for Confessions and hearing quality What difficult challenges do you face I was leading a diocesan presentations on the Catholic as a bishop? pilgrimage for Lexington. We faith, and the integration of that were in Rome in September faith into people’s professional To be that representative of Christ the Great High 2005. We were in a hotel, lives. To be with the group each Priest, to draw the diversity into a harmony, to getting ready to go to the papal month is very uplifting. They keep the sometimes contentious factions still audience on a Wednesday. help me be more enthusiastic respecting one another and unified in serving There was another group about my own ministry as a the mission of Christ and His Church — I think assembling in the hotel lobby. bishop and my service to the that’s the greatest challenge as more of our local I was dressed in my bishop’s Church. I’m really inspired by churches mirror a very uncivil society. I find my cassock. A man whose face the faith lives of those people greatest challenge is to help people respect the was familiar came over and who are striving to even be differences among the faithful and still to be a asked my name. I introduced more fervent Catholics. united family of faith. L myself as Bishop Gainer. He put his hand out and said, “Tom Monaghan.” January 2021 | 46 | legatus.org (new website!)

January 2021 | 47 | legatus.org (new website!)

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