Dear Editor: I am a practicing Catholics living within the Brooklyn-Queens Diocese. I guess one could call me part of the “silent majority.” Like all of your readers, I love Christ and His Church.
letters to the editor
Politics’ Ship of Fools
Dear Editor: On Easter Sunday, we renew our Baptismal vows, denouncing Satan, his works and promises. As he captains “The Ship of Fools,” Satan has been using as his crew many of our “Catholic” politicians.
Mother Teresa in Brooklyn
Dear Editor: Msgr. Joe Nugent’s affectionate reminiscence of a time when Mother Teresa visited Brooklyn (“Editor’s Space,” Sept. 3) recalls July 27, 1982, the day Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bushwick, marking the official founding of the Missionaries of Charity’s contemplative branch in the Brooklyn Diocese.
Rosary Request from India
Dear Editor: Hope this letter finds you healthy, happy and peaceful. These days are hard times with all of us worried and praying for the world and each other.
Green Teams in Parishes
Dear Editor: I was thrilled to read the Up Front and Personal article (Oct. 1) by Sister Maryann Seton Lopiccolo, S.C.: “‘Laudato Si’ Is an Everyday Response.”
Avoidable Tragedies
Dear Editor: These incidents are tragic because they are so avoidable. Mr. Carr was killed by another male black while participating in a protest/riot over a recent shooting of a black suspect by the police in Charlotte, S.C. The police shot and killed a convicted felon with a stolen gun who posed an immediate threat.
A Not So Barren Island
Dear Editor: I truly appreciated reading Ed Wilkinson’s column on little-known Barren Island (Aug. 27).
Thanks from Queens Village
Dear Editor: Thank you so much for the announcements and the excellent coverage your team has provided for Our Lady of Lourdes parish’s celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Velankanni – both in The Tablet and on NET.
Future American Saint?
Dear Editor: It warmed my heart to read Catherine Dietz’ letter (Sept. 10) for
Merciful Opportunity
Dear Editor: At the opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Our Holy Father, Pope Francis asked all Catholics to reflect upon and increase both the corporal and spiritual works of mercy in their lives.