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Month: January 2018
Changing Words of Prayers
Dear Editor: I have personally known five convicted murderers and interviewed hundreds of other criminals, but I do not believe I have ever encountered more appalling and shallow reasoning than the letter advising that we abandon humility and no longer identify ourselves as sinners while praying the Hail Mary.
A Tale of Two City Buses
A few days after Christmas, I battled the crowds at Rockefeller Center to see the large tree, and the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Christmas creche, which includes “Lex” (short for Lexington), the statue of the rector’s dog, sitting and gazing at the Christ Child.
Stop Bickering!
This week saw the release of “Fire and Fury” by Michael Wolff, a book detailing the inner workings of President Donald Trump’s administration. Far from a flattering piece, its author and publisher have received “cease and desist” notices from the president’s lawyers.
Let Us Pray for an End to The Arctic Blasts
I would not do well as a Canadian. This past weekend reminded me how much I dislike the cold weather. I sometimes wonder what I’m still doing in the Northeast during this time of the year.
Remembering a Man of Peace and Justice
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
As we approach our annual Martin Luther King Jr. weekend celebration, we remember the great civil rights leader who most of all was a Christian preacher who used non-violent actions to promote human rights in the United States. It is unfortunate that many young people today, born after the peak of the civil rights movement and who have never experienced the remarkable life and the tragic death of Martin Luther King Jr., seem to misunderstand what was achieved and what still needs to be achieved today.
US Bipartisan Support for Iranian Government Protestors
A bi-partisan group of current and past heads of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has joined together to offer support for Iranian government protestors.
FEMA: Houses of Worship Now Eligible for Disaster Relief
After months of legal appeals and pressure from religious institutions devastated by recent hurricanes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that houses of worship are now eligible to receive federal relief.
Modern Twist to Nativity in Borough Park
This week’s Tablet TALK offers opportunities to get a fresh start in this new year and highlights those who have made significant achievements.
Fun Trek Through the Jungle with ‘Jumanji’
This amusing comic adventure finds a quartet of teens magically transported into an old video game where they inhabit the avatars they chose before the start of play. For mature viewers, there is fun to be had from this trek through the jungle. But its undergrowth is too thick for the tread of kids.