The Catholic Weekly 26 April 2020

catholicweekly.com.au 20 26, April, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT ACROSS 1. Footballer having eaten the inside? (7,4) 9 The person on duty is tidy, it would seem (7) 10. It may be hit on leaving (5) 11. A clever expedient for getting out of things? (5) 12. Corpulence ties boy in a way (7) 13. Somewhat delicate end? (6) 15. Show a film which has some- thing to hide? (6) 18. Direction as to how hospitals may be organised? (7) 20. Room in the great ticket-hall (5) 22. Paradoxical odds (5) 23. E.g. rural reforms which are 9 (7) 24. Printed matter produced for landlords? (6-5) Quick Crossword answers also fit the large grid CROSSWORD DOWN 2. Let loose some new-found ideas (5) 3. The way of setters? (7) 4. There’s presumably no night- school for him (3-3) 5. Turner takes French and English articles (5) 6. Easily broken if large (7) 7. Mediation to provide suitable places for business (4,7) 8. Part of a deal in a tricky game, perhaps (7-4) 14. Although not in any place, at present in this place (7) 16. Not a free horse evidently (7) 17. He takes interest, as expected (6) 19. Steer to place again (5) 21. Is let in the roof? (5) CRYPTIC CLUES QUICK CLUES SOLUTION FOR LAST WEEK ACROSS 1. Headlong (11) 9. Intercede (7) 10. Build (5) 11. Perch (5) 12. Uneasy (7) 13. Wide open (6) 15. Elevation (6) 18. Balloon (7) 20. Improper (5) 22. Dens (5) 23. Ban (7) 24. Expounded (11 DOWN 2. Wireless (5) 3. Discipline (7) 4. Verse (6) 5. Lock (5) 6. Abundant (7) 7. Unassailable (11) 8. Proof (11) 14. Bit (7) 16. Even (7) 17. Maintenance (6) 19. Hurry (5) 21. Compel (5) 15,747 QUICK Across 1 Pretence; 5 Beta; 9 Plus; 10 Armorial; 11 Pagan; 12 Noth- ing; 13 General Franco; 18 Language; 19 Cant; 20 Melodic; 21 Strew; 22 Hush; 23 Allocate. Down 2 Release; 3 Testate; 4 Chronological; 6 Edition; 7 Allegro; 8 Porter; 13 Galumph; 14 Nonplus; 15 Rounds; 16 Ascetic; 17 Convert. CRYPTIC Across 1 Mentally; 5 Bred; 9 Main; 10 Absentee; 11 Spain; 12 Re- torts; 13 General; 18 Integral; 19 Alps; 20 Decried; 21 Papal; 22 Rude; 23 Adopting. Down 2 Example; 3 Tensile; 4 Liberal-handed; 6 Retired; 7 Dress- er; 8 Settle; 13 Guilder; 14 Noticed; 15 Regain; 16 Adamant; 17 Explain. SAINTS OF THEWEEK From an aristo Culture wars battle balanced, respectful THE 1970s battle to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and the spirited female warriors on both sides of the fight are dramatised in Mrs America , an FX production streaming on Hulu. Three episodes of the nine- part miniseries are availa- ble now, with subsequent episodes debuting every Wednesday until 27 May. What could have been a very dry lesson in history and civics turns out to be an en- tertaining, often riveting re- appraisal of the cultural battle that divided America during the Nixon presidency. Series creator, executive producer and co-writer Dahvi Waller ( Mad Men ) deserves credit for the nuanced and balanced point of view, aided by first-rate performances. The seamier aspects of the post-hippie milieu are re-cre- ated in excess, however, with crude language, drug use and sexual situations that make this fit fare for adults only. For the uninitiated, the ERA, guaranteeing equali- ty in employment, property, divorce and other matters, was passed by Congress with bipartisan support in 1972. For it to be officially added to the US Constitution, 38 states would have had to ratify the proposed amendment by 1979. The ERA polarised society, pitting feminists and support- ers of legal abortion against champions of traditional fam- ily values and those fearful of government intrusion. The first three episodes in- troduce the real-life charac- ters on each side of the strug- gle. Leading the feminist cru- sade are four of the co-found- ers of the National Women’s Political Caucus. There’s outspoken New York con- gresswoman Bella Abzug (Margo Martindale), best re- membered for her signature broad-brimmed hats. A shrewd politician, Abzug tries to rein in the ego of Betty Friedan (Tracey Ullman), who feels entitled to the spotlight thanks to her groundbreak- ing 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique . In it, Friedan noto- riously described marriage as “a comfortable concentration camp” for women. Dowdy Friedan resents glamorous newcomer Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne). Editor of Ms magazine, Steinem is the most outspoken propo- nent of themovement’s signa- ture cause, the legalisation of abortion. Her passion is shared by Abzug’s colleague in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm (Uzo Adu- ba). Chisholm made history in 1972 as the first African American candidate for a major party’s nomination for president. As she prepares to chal- lenge George McGovern (John Bourgeois) for the Democratic Party nod, Chisholm has little patience for the infighting and indeci- sion of her feminist sisters. “If you can’t support me, get out of my way,” she says. The unlikely leader of the campaign against the ERA is Phyllis Schlafly (Cate Blan- chett). A Catholic mother of six, Schlafly launched a national movement of housewives and Radical feminist nemesis: Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly. MRS. AMERICA mums against the so-called “women libbers.” Schlafly proves a conservative fire- brand, a master provocateur and a media darling. Hand- ing out homemade bread and preserves to Illinois lawmak- ers (labelled “From the Bread- makers to the Breadwinners”) turns the tide against ratifying the ERA in her home state. “We want the right to be a mother,” Schlafly explains. “The right to be a wife. The lib- bers want to create a sex-neu- tral feminist totalitarian night- mare.” Colourful language aside, Mrs America resists caricatur- ing Schlafly as, in the words of one observer, “that right-wing nut.” Instead, her personal fight for acceptance and respect in the male world of politics is showcased. She emerges (at least in the first three epi- sodes) as a sympathetic figure – and, perhaps ironically for some, an empowered woman by any measure. This was likely lost on her adversaries, though. “We should be worried about her,” Friedan warns her fellow activists. “Mussolini was very popular, too.” - CNS ¾ ¾ Joseph McAleer Find the career you deserve catholicjobsonline.com.au SEE OUR LATEST JOBS At age 12 Zita began working as a domestic in the household of a wealthy weaver in Lucca, Italy, and remained there her entire life. Initially, the devout and punctilious Zita antago- nized her fellow servants, and drew the ire of her employers for lavish gifts of food to the poor. But she gradually won over everyone by her goodness, and was put in charge of the house. Later in life, she spent much time visiting the sick and imprisoned. At her death, she already was acclaimed a saint in Lucca. The son of Clopas, who is mentioned in the Gospels of Luke and John, and a cousin of Jesus, Simeon became bishop of Jerusalem after the martyrdom of St. James about 62. During his episcopate, Christians fled Jerusalem for Pella, on the far side of the Jordan River. Arrested during the reign of Emperor Trajan, Simeon was tortured “for being a descendant of David and a Christian,” according to the historian St. Hegesippus, who witnessed Simeon’s crucifixion at the age of 120. Several European cities claim to hold his relics. S treaming Zita c. 1218 - 1278 Feast: 27 April Simeon of Jerusalem died circa 107 Feast: 27 April FX STREAMING ON HULU