Dear Editor: Anxious was my feeling as I boarded the JJ train at the 102nd Street station, Richmond Hill, that morning in 1967 en route to the Myrtle Avenue stop of the old St. John’s Prep on Lewis Avenue.
Author: settinger
Richmond Hill Memoirs
Dear Editor: Great article! (125 Years of Faith in Richmond Hill, May 13.)
Acts of the Spirit Guide the World
LET’S LOOK AT the recent history of our Church: On a chilly winter day, Jan. 25, 1959, Angelo Roncalli, guiding the Barque of Peter known as John XXIII, stood at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, gathered members of the Roman Curia and called for a Second Vatican Ecumenical Council.
The Greatest Resurrection Gift
by Sister Ave Clark, O.P.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL season Easter is – a time to sing joyously, Alleluia Alleluia! But I’ve been singing with some tears this Easter season for my dear friend Arthur.
Put Your Faith Above Your Feelings
by Father John Catoir, JCD
We celebrate the birthday of the Church on Pentecost Sunday 50 days after Easter. The Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, and transformed them from the frightened men they had become after the crucifixion, into the courageous Apostles of Jesus Christ, who fearlessly faced martyrdom.
Trump and Francis
President Donald J. Trump’s audience at the Vatican with Pope Francis was the first meeting between the two men. Speculation was wild about what would occur at this meeting? Contrary to some reports, it was not tense. It was simply another visit of a head of state to the Vatican.
Dems Have Changed
Dear Editor: I am all for pro-life and it looks like I will be changing my vote again. (Democrats’ Anti-Life Stance Continues to Alienate People, May 6.)
Like Riding the F Train
Dear Editor: “Celebrating Mother’s Day at 11,152 Feet Altitude” by AnneMarie Prono (May 13) was a lovely piece.
Twins Are a Big Hit
Dear Editor: My son, T.J., played baseball with Charlie and Ryan Neuweiler of Msgr. McClancy H.S. (April 22) for three years on an elite travel team on Long Island.
The Law Matters
Dear Editor: This is concerning the letter “Work to Dismiss Borders” (May 20).