Dear Editor: First, let me thank you and The Tablet staff for reporting so well on World Youth Day. It’s refreshing to have the news about an important event like this given the attention it deserves. I find it almost creepy that the secular media steers away from such news as if it were some kind of disservice to report on it. Again, thanks to all.
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Please Send Your Rosaries
Dear Editor: Hope this letter finds you healthy, happy and peaceful. These days are hard times with all of us worried and praying for the world and each other.
Overturning a Law
Dear Editor: In reply to Garrett Dempsey’s letter (Aug. 13), the only way any party can stop Roe v. Wade is to make a new law where babies are called human beings which they are. Many states that have Republican governors have passed laws which many of our present leaders keep trying to block.
False Voice of Politicians
Dear Editor: I just read about the speech that Tim Kaine made at The Human Rights Campaign Dinner. He spoke about how his views on marriage equality have “evolved.”
Still Working for The Tablet
Dear Editor: Just turned 89, living in Dominican Village, Amityville, L.I., reportedly the oldest deacon in full-time ministry in Rockville Centre Diocese, preach regularly and lead a weekly discussion group which makes great use of The Tablet. Our program is something like today’s exciting Renew/Arise effort and the Brooklyn Cursillo.
Another Olympic Hero
Dear Editor: Jim Mancari’s article (Aug. 17) about the Olympic swimmer was very well done. However, in this present era most Catholic schools, in order to survive, enroll students of other faiths and cultures. Although the Catholic students represented both the U.S. and their local Catholic schools, their main witness was not to their religion.
Sister Gerry Was a Big Hit
Dear Editor: Great story by Jim Mancari about Sister Geraldine Cregg, C.S.J. (Aug. 27). Glad she got some recognition. St. Ann’s Church in Flushing is buzzing. I know her for over 40 years. Still super involved in parish even though she retired.
Diverting Church Attention
The Tablet (“He’s Not Turning His Back to the People,” Sept. 3) revealed that Cardinal R. Sarah proposed a return to orientation whereby, priest and laity face the altar during Liturgy of the Eucharist. This adds to the existing litany of post-Vatican II objections. Such issues have generated acrimonious debates and even schism.
Respect for the Flag
President Obama has come to the defense of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and teammate Eric Reid for their kneeling on one knee during the playing of our national anthem before a game in San Diego, as their sign of protest to what they consider is the practice of police brutality within the African-American community.
Fond Memories of Teacher
Dear Editor: It was with deep regret and fond memories that I read in The Tablet of the passing of Mr. Michael Vaccaro, who died on Aug. 18. This gentle man was one of the finest teachers I had in 17 years of Catholic education (kindergarten through college.) Mr. Vaccaro taught World Geography and other subjects at Most Holy Trinity H.S., Williamsburg, during my years of September 1963 through June 1967. He was liked and respected by the entire student body of the school. I have always remembered him as one of the best!