Dear Editor: At the daily Traditional Latin Mass, the bell would ring, the priest comes to the altar, you would open your missal and silently begin with him. When it was over, the prayers after Mass were said asking St. Michael to help us fight the Devil.
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Our Great Homilists
Dear Editor: I was happy that the preaching of Father Andrew Varrano got a shout out from a parishioner, but I am not a bit surprised. In the late ’40s and ’50s, Andy and I were classmates in Cathedral High School, College and (in my case for three years) Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington.
Growing Up Catholic
Dear Editor: Much thanks for the publication of my article, “Parish of His Youth Imbued an Irish Spirit”(Up Front and Personal, March 14). Also, much thanks for your great review (The Editor’s Space, Oct. 4, 2014) of my cousin Vincent Manago’s book on St. Lucy’s parish experience (“The Third Attic and Other Brooklyn Stories”).
Stopping the Decline
Dear Editor: George Weigel’s column on decline of European Christianity (Feb. 28) was thought-provoking. It is undeniable that European civilization and achievement were orchestrated by the foundations laid by the medieval church through its numerous centers of learning.
More About Our Homilists
Dear Editor: I am proud to submit Msgr. Thomas Caserta, pastor of St. Bernadette parish, as a great homilist. Msgr. Caserta is an eloquent speaker. His homilies are beautiful and meaningful. He speaks right to your heart in a positive, wonderful way.
Choice on Death Penalty
Dear Editor: Laura Ieraci should be commended for her reporting, “Church Seeks End of Death Penalty Around the World” (March 14). The work of Archbishop Silvano Tomasi at the United Nations to encourage States to refrain from using the death penalty as a form of punishment for even horrendous and savage crimes is part of an ongoing discussion within the Catholic Church. No less a person than St. John Paul the Great supported such a stance. His very suasive arguments are still part of this important and continuing dialogue.
Pipeline Debate Continues
Dear Editor: I must take issue with Rosa Cerrato’s comments (March 21) that opposition to the Keystone Pipeline “is based on environmental studies that do not report the whole truth” and with The New York Times’ published study “stating the pipeline will not damage the environment.”
More Favorite Homilists
These letters are part of an ongoing discussion that began with an editorial, “Need for Good Homilies,” published in the Feb. 7 issue. You can find the complete archive here. Dear Editor: The late Father Andrew Greely once commented that the sign of a good liturgy could be judged by the expression on the people’s faces […]
No Party Has All Answers
Dear Editor: Kudos to letter writer Richard D’Orta (No Party is Pure, March 7). His comments made me feel that I am not alone in the world. Thank you so much for adding reason to an otherwise myopic political discussion. MARY CONRAD Middle Villiage
Religion and Environment
Dear Editor: It seems more political than common sense to oppose the Keystone Pipeline. Sorry to say this in a Catholic publication, but Dennis Sadowski’s (March 7) writing promotes opposition and at the same time lauds Obama. Nothing was brought out that possibly Obama is only concerned about his and his party’s political control of […]