Advancing the Causes of the ‘Saintly Seven’
Dear Editor: Our community continues to pray for the canonization of Father Augustus Tolton, as well as all the members of the “Saintly Seven.”
Our hope is that His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, will recognize the crucial importance of both acknowledging and expediting their causes, and likewise encourage the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to see the value in placing emphasis on the lives of these holy men and women of God. We look to Mary, Queen of All Saints, to be at work in this endeavor, knowing that no request made in her name will go unanswered.
The Brooklyn Vicariate Office of Black Catholic Concerns
via social media
Sainthood Cause for Father Capodanno
Dear Editor: As a follow up to the letter “Sainthood Cause for Father Capodanno,” (May 2), I would like to suggest that anyone interested
in finding out more about Father Capodanno visit capodannoguild.org.
This is a tremendous website that will let you know his full history. I say the novena for his sainthood. You can also contribute to the cause.
Hugh McGarvey
Jamaica
Joyce and the Liturgy
Dear Editor: Your informative article, (“The Meaning Behind Vestment,” April 18) reminds me of Leopold Bloom in James) Joyce’s “Ulysses.”
Leopold converted to Catholicism when he married Molly, and naturally, he had questions about the liturgy. “Letters on the priest’s back. I.N.R.I. No. I.H.S. Molly told me one time asked her. I have sinned: or no: I have suffered, it is. And the other one. Iron nails ran in.”
Just to be clear, Joyce’s explanation was not correct. I.N.R.I. — are Latin initials for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, the inscription on the cross. And I.H.S. stood for “Jesus Hominum Salvator” (Jesus the Savior of Man), or the first three letters for the Greek name, Jesus.
Brother Ed Kent, OSF
Fresh Meadows
Honoring Heroes
Dear Editor: Welcome home, soldier (“Coming Home: WWII Hero’s Remains Returned to Brooklyn After 83 Years,” May 2).
Now you can officially rest in peace with other fallen brothers and sisters. Say hello to my great, great, uncle Sgt. Moses Tate, will ya?
He also returned home a few years ago after being missing. I’m so glad they’re bringing closure to families. Thanks for your service, and God bless.
Alysa Marie Harter
Hiawatha, Kansas, via social media