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.

Father Catoir reminds us of the hope that Jesus gives us each day. May we all help to make the world a better place, and as Father Catoir wrote, ”Pray for the grace of a joyful spirit.”

VICTORIA MARUS

Astoria