MY DAD, the late Eugene Panicali, had a penchant for blasting the sitting mayor or governor every time he’d go over a pothole or a rut in the road – as if the politician were personally responsible for the crater that threw his wheels out of alignment.
Author: settinger
I Let Jesus Find Me
A vocation to religious life becomes a reality in one way: We respond “yes” to the proposal or invitation of Christ to follow Him in a “spousal covenant” of love.
We Are All Romans
As is his custom, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, stopped into the Basilica of Saint Mary in Rome both before and after his Apostolic Journey to Bangladesh and Myanmar. The Pontiff goes to the image of Our Lady under the title of Salus Populi Romani (The Health {or Protection} of the Roman People) to offer a prayer of petition and thanksgiving. Handing over all things to the Lord Jesus, under the patronage of His Blessed Mother, is a hallmark of all Catholics, but Francis seems to have a particular devotion to Mary.
Sunset Park Jubilee
Dear Editor: Congratulations to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish on its 125th anniversary.
Fr. Flanagan of Dunwoodie
Dear Editor: It was good to read Effie Caldarola’s column (Nov. 4) in The Tablet.
Father Edward Flanagan studied at St. Joseph’s Seminary here in Dunwoodie before falling ill and eventually moving on to Omaha. I believe he studied under the great Father Duffy whose statue overlooks Times Square.
Maronite Memories
Dear Editor: You recently posted something from Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite church in Brooklyn Heights.
Questions Article’s Timing
Dear Editor: Can The Tablet tell us why Justin Brannan had a profile story in your paper four days before the election and nothing on John Quaglione?
Long-Range Assistance
Dear Editor: As a longtime parishioner of St. Agnes (now a worship site of St. Paul-St. Agnes parish), I was very buoyed by the response of the Diocese to the conditions faced by the citizens of Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricane Maria. At our two houses of worship, we collected donations from parishioners and community residents for several weeks.
Loyalty Must Be Whole-Hearted
by Msgr. Joseph P. Calise
IN 1943, COLUMBIA Records re-introduced a song that was written and first released in 1939. It was composed by Arthur Altman (music) and Jack Lawrence (lyrics). Sung by Frank Sinatra, the song was “All or Nothing at All.”
The Ones Who Won’t Be Home For the Holidays
by Laura Kelly Fanucci
THIS SEASON SPARKLES with joy. We open our homes to family and friends, greeting each other at wreath-decked doors under twinkling lights.