Dear Editor: In movies and on cable television the name of God the Father and the name of Jesus are taken in vain so casually and often times very profanely. A good, and representative example of this on cable TV, is the award-winning “Homeland.”

Hearing such language over and over in a person’s youth leads to it being used almost automatically in – oftentimes very limited – stressful or shocking situations throughout their lifetimes. Witness the use of “OMG” in language and in text messages.

As believers in the Ten Commandments, we know that we “shall not take the name of the Lord our God in vain.” This has, however, become commonplace in this country. In the Our Father we pray “hallowed be Thy name.” This suggests an obligation to promote reverence for God’s holy name.

The U.S. bishops should encourage producers of movies and cable TV shows to always consider the Second Commandment as they develop their scripts.

BILL ROWAN

Oviedo, Fla.

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Dear Editor: In The Tablet (April 8), a heartwarming story caught my eye about a group of St. Francis College coeds helping out at Most Holy Trinity parish.

Not only am I a graduate of St. Francis College (1951) but my first teaching assignment was at Most Holy Trinity H.S. in Brooklyn with the Marianist Brothers. I enjoyed their warmth and hospitality that energized my career.

Although I only taught for one year at the school, my memories lasted a lifetime. Their scholastic advice and academic atmosphere were quite beneficial.

Thus, the article that the students of St. Francis College saw it fitting to create a Make a Difference Club was a nice feeling.

JOHN J. SCIBELLI

Rosedale