by Father Patrick LongalongOnce in a while, we are reminded that our life is heavily conditioned by expectations. Parents expect their children to apply themselves and study properly. We expect our friends to support us unconditionally.
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Father Augustus Tolton: A Sign for Today
I recently participated in a conference that explored the church’s sexual abuse crisis and the effect the crisis has had on the church’s witness in the public square. Midway through the conference, as we were turning our attention to the role of Catholic faith in public life, one of the organizer’s quipped, “Well, even if things are going badly in the church, at least things are going well in the country.”
Keeping the Faith Going Into Harvard
For high schoolers, the college application process is daunting. It seems that every year, getting into college becomes more difficult, increasing the stress level of juniors and seniors.
Enjoy Your Vacation, but Remember to Keep the Faith!
There was a time when seminarians would be sent on their summer break with this reminder — there’s no vacation from a vocation. It was good advice to the distractions of being out of the seminary environment.
Remembering Father Michael Carrano
Dear Editor: I was so sad to hear of Father Michael Carrano’s passing (“Father Michael A. Carrano,” Obituaries, July 6-13). He said mass at St. Frances Cabrini Bensonhurst and I had the pleasure of serving as Eucharistic Minister with him.
Elected Officials in America Are Allowed to Disagree
Dear Editor: Ed Moffitt writes in a recent letter that “The two sides disagree on who runs this country” (“Are We Still Capable of Coming Together?,” Readers’ Forum, July 27).
The Catholic Voters Should Be Informed
Dear Editor: The editorial comments regarding the upcoming 2020 Presidential election were distressing to say the least (“2020 Foresight,” Editor’s Space, July 27). While the editorial board cannot endorse a specific candidate or party , you can inform the Catholic voters about conflicts or disqualifications that may arise regarding the views held by either the party or the candidates.
Reading Maketh a Full Man
Dear Editor: As a retired teacher of high school and college English, I was in full accordance with Father Robert Lauder’s recent discourse on the lack of reading in today’s students (“Importance of Reading,” June 15). Although I retired a number of years ago, I also substituted for many years thereafter. Thus, I was able […]
A Chance to Relax During a Very Hot Summer
Dear Editor: Thank you for inviting me to submit (and publishing) my summer reading list (“What the Diocese is Reading,” July 20). It is an honor to be in the company of such luminaries.
Sister Ann Marie McNicholl
Sister Ann Marie McNicholl, a native of Jackson Heights, died June 29 at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She was 80.