Dear Editor: I love The Tablet and read it faithfully word for word every week. I especially love George Weigel and the column he wrote “The Confessions of a Political Elitist” (June 25) was fantastic. I believe what he wrote and count myself with pride as being in the ranks of elitists. Thank you, Mr. Weigel.
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Harmony of Catholic Education
Dear Editor: Choreography in a musical like Annie (which I saw at Christ the King High School on April 30) is crucial to the success of the production. The artistry, the harmony, the teamwork (not to mention great music and great coaching) have characterized the musicals of Christ the King H.S. in my experience since 2012 when I taught religion there for one semester as an emergency replacement.
Thanks, Catholic Charities
Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of the seniors from Narrows Senior Center. We seniors are transported by vans each day by Maddy and Samuel, the drivers. We are treated with very much respect and tender care. Many thanks! We are taken to our doctors’ appointments, trips, and in some cases, shopping.
Contemptible Generalization
Dear Editor: Effie Caldarola (June 18) seems a bit less than non-judgmental in her column, attacking Evangelical Christians in Uganda for teaching that homosexuality behavior is sinful.
Father Lauder on YouTube
Dear Editor: For those of us who have enjoyed Father Robert Lauder’s column in The Tablet over the years, there is a special treat on YouTube under the heading “Robert Lauder, the Mystery of Love.”
Selective Horror
Dear Editor: The horrible incident that happened in Orlando, Florida, will leave scars that many may never heal from on the lives of all of us, but especially on those who were related to or knew those who were killed and/or wounded. History has shown us many have been involved in acts of terrorism, be it the blowing up of a plane, killing on a cruise ship or since 1993 when terrorists first tried to topple the Twin Towers.
Remembrance of ‘Feldy’
Dear Editor: I’m so old I remember a then-Father Feldhaus – who was my high school English teacher at Cathedral, Brooklyn in the early 1950’s. He carefully analyzed every composition and returned each one on-time.
Inspired by Father Catoir
Dear Editor: Just wanted to commend Father Catoir for his inspiring column (June 4). It is so easy in this day and age to become saddened and heavy-hearted with all the bad news that the media surrounds us with on a daily basis.
Religious Tests
Dear Editor: President Obama said religious tests have no place in America. Of course, they do. If a Muslim candidate for office intends to impose Sharia Law in his/her community, if elected, that person is ineligible to run for public office in America. Sharia Law is contrary to the U.S. Constitution, which the candidate must swear to uphold.
Unacceptable Accusations
Dear Editor: I am a devout reader of the N.Y. Daily News and was recently angered by the accusations made against our Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio by Assemblywoman Marge Markey, who claimed that the Bishop offered her a $5,000 bribe to withdraw legislation she was introducing that would punish church institutions who cover up sexual abuse against minors and extend the statute of limitations.