I Truly Admire Your Publication
Dear Editor: I don’t even know where to begin. The Tablet’s story on Baby Chosyn’s story (“ ‘God Chose You’: How an Encounter Sparked a Life-Saving Friendship,” July 19) was absolutely incredible.
I’ve already received several calls from people who were completely captivated. They said they couldn’t stop reading and were genuinely moved by every word.
The Tablet not only touched the hearts of everyone who read Crystal’s journey, but also had a profound impact on her personally.
She is absolutely over the moon. Sharing her story in such a powerful and compassionate way has given her a renewed sense of purpose. She feels empowered knowing that her voice might help someone else who’s facing a difficult time — to remind them that they can do this, and that they’re not alone.
Thank you for helping bring that light to others through her words. The Tablet has given her and so many others a truly beautiful gift.
On a personal note, I truly admire how The Tablet and Currents News not only share inspirational stories of faith, but do so with a deep and genuine respect for the dignity and value of every life.
They keep us connected as a community. That kind of mission-driven journalism is both rare and deeply appreciated.
Francesca Yellico
College Point
Editor’s note: Francesca Yellico is the Executive Director of The Bridge to Life, a Queens-based pregnancy help center.
Pray for Us, Holy Father
Dear Editor: I agree with you, Pope Leo, if we were dealing with an enemy who would follow the tenets of “just war,” but we are dealing with terrorists (“ ‘Stop the Tragedy of War,’ Pope Says After U.S. Bombs Iran,” June 23).
Should we just let them have nuclear weapons while they chant “death to America,” “death to Israel,” and “death to the infidel”?
We know the difference between right and wrong, and we know you have to preach the message of peace.
Pray for us, Holy Father. We’d like this to end peacefully.
Theresa Angelillo
Fresh Meadows
God Bless You, Sister Francis
Dear Editor: It’s amazing and incredible to know that someone reaches their 112th birthday celebration (“Oldest Sister in World Has Years of Wisdom with Dash of Humor,” May 31).
Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella of Long Island is blessed with living a long life, not because “God simply hasn’t yet called her home,” but it’s God who is showing the world that life is the most valuable gift to be treasured here on earth.
Most of us are afraid to be old and come helpless, but Sister Francis, being disabled with only one hand, proved that disability is not a weakness but only a reason to make us stronger and leave everything in God’s hands. Her mother taught her to be completely independent.
Surely, God rewarded Sister Francis with her long life, not only because of her remarkable religious service, but most of all her dedication as a great teacher among her students, imparting her God-given talent and knowledge in math and algebra. She loved her students (enough) to be their spiritual mother.
Carmen C. Rodriguez
Rego Park
Great Coach, Great Man
Dear Editor: Phil McBride coached me for a whole year in eighth grade (“CYO Coach Honored for 50 Years of Dedicated Service,” July 19), in the 1983-84 school year.
He led us at Queensboro Hill baseball and St. Ann’s basketball.
We lost in the semifinals in baseball and won a sectional championship in basketball. Now, I’m 54 years old, and we’re still friends to this day.
A great coach and an even better person. Great to see him get the accolades he deserves.
Joe Pedota
Fresh Meadows