Dear Editor: With regard to President Obama’s immigration executive order, I think that there are serious moral concerns to be considered. Some church leaders seemed to have embraced this new policy as a good thing. However, important questions must be answered. Mr. Obama has violated the U.S. Constitution by denying religious liberty to the Catholic […]
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Widowhood and Christmas
Dear Editor: After reading Widowhood and Christmas (Dec. 13), I felt I had to write to commend you and Mr. Dodds for such a wonderful article. This will be my fourth Christmas without Walt and I too feel that “the best has come and gone.” There is much truth in Mr. Dodds’ words that people […]
Hodges’ Fan
Dear Editor: As a lifetime Brooklyn Dodgers fan, I read with interest and sincere sadness, Jim Mancari’s report (Dec. 20) on Gil Hodges’ latest slap in the face by the Baseball Writers of America. Their arrogance and vacuous self aggrandizement totally voids any respect, of which they may believe, they are worthy. One wonders, just […]
Theologians Misguided
Dear Editor: The article about Catholic theologians (Dec. 20) referenced the incidents in Ferguson, Mo., and Staten Island, N.Y. However, it failed to mention that the perpetrator in Ferguson had just committed a robbery and violently attacked a police officer. It also failed to mention that the perpetrator in Staten Island was a career criminal […]
Reasons for the Season
Dear Editor: Christmas cards should depict the birth of Christ. They should celebrate Christmas and say so, not “Happy Holidays,” or “Santa’s Coming,” etc. Also remember to request religious Christmas stamps at the Post Office and use them. If we don’t buy religious cards and postage stamps, don’t be surprised when they are no longer […]
Politics Motivated Amnesty
Dear Editor: I was disgusted by President Obama’s effort to grant amnesty to five million undocumented immigrants. These five million will be almost certainly supporting the Democrats and their causes and organizations. I hope the Republican-controlled Congress fights Obama every step of the way. Sen. Ted Cruz is correct! No amnesty! Obey the Constitution! Americans […]
Respect for the Liturgy
Dear Editor: I believe Thomas C. Cullinane’s letter (Nov. 8) misapplies the point of Father Benedict Groeschel’s story about the Protestant minister stating he would “get down on his knees and never get up” if he believed in the Real Presence of Christ in the tabernacle. The point is about reverence in church and not […]
Offended by Sarcastic Letter
Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Jack Foley’s letter (Nov. 29) commenting on an earlier letter calling for greater outreach to divorced and gay people. Mr. Foley sarcastically proposes that such an outreach should also be extended to priests involved in sex scandals, drug dealers, rapists, murderers and terrorists as well. As a […]
Letters to the Editor- Dec. 13
Be Wary of Politicians Dear Editor: I would caution church officials when standing on church stairs at the invitation of New York City politicians to announce such newly introduced legislation as that affecting undocumented people in our City. Apart from the divisiveness of this issue, the City has enacted a bill which does nothing more […]
Faith, Prayer and Recovery
Dear Editor: I’d like to thank you for publishing “Why did I have to get sick” by Carol Powell, (July 5-12). As soon as I finished reading the article, I translated it into Italian and sent it to my younger brother who lives in Rome, Italy, and who, at the age of 57, was diagnosed […]