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TO THE EDITOR:
In a letter to the editor dated October 13, 2022, Fr. Joseph Creedon criticized a recent guest editorial by Fr. Nicholas Fleming (September 29, 2022). Fr. Creedon suggested that, …
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10/27/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I read with great interest and growing disagreement, Father Nicholas Fleming’s guest editorial, “Royal Pageantry and Sacred Ritual Unite People to their Heritage,” …
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10/13/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
The Guest Editorial of June 9, by Father Douglas J. Spina, “America is called to live its Judeo-Christian Roots,” is one of the finest and most memorable columns I have …
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6/16/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
In 1770, five Americans were massacred in Boston sparking a Revolution.More than 250 years later, two 18-year-olds massacre 10 innocent patrons in a grocery store and 19 third and …
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6/16/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
In Rhode Island Catholic’s June 2 editorial regarding the reception of Holy Communion, the editorial ends by stating “Those who unrepentantly promote the destruction of …
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6/16/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I found it ironic that Father Fleming chose the film “Gran Torino” to illustrate his anti-violence message. In that movie Clint Eastwood threatens a group of teenage …
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6/9/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
God is the creator of all human life, especially the unborn in a mother’s womb. Abortion snuffs out such unborn life and God’s creative plan. Our …
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5/26/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I know Bishop Robert McManus to be a good, honest and righteous man and bishop, but I disagree with his decision to require The Nativity School to drop its ‘Black Lives …
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5/5/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
With his April 3 statement on the Nativity School Bishop McManus of Worcester has done his flock courageous service. The “Pride” and “BLM” flags are readily …
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5/5/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
At various points in time the cross of Christ has been co-opted by groups whose message is inconsistent with Christian teaching. The medieval crusaders emblazoned the …
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4/28/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
Pope Francis’ Easter message repeated the words “peace” and “reconciliation.” He also preaches “love” and …
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4/28/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
Philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, in his recent work “God, Philosophy, Universities,” demonstrates the pivotal role theology studies play in the inherited …
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4/28/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
In his weekly “Worship” column on March 31 (“Forgiveness should lead to conversion”) Father John Kiley posits that “Jews were not permitted …
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4/21/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I’m outraged by the letter from Rev. Albert B. Marcello in the March 17 issue about the necessity of baptism and the difference between the pronouns “I” and …
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3/31/22
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Generosity shown in Ukraine relief restores faith in human natureTO THE EDITOR:
On Saturday, March 12, I had my faith in human nature restored. A neighbor and I collected essentials for Ukrainian …
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3/17/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I was shocked when I read the editorial cartoon in the Thursday, March 10, edition of the Rhode Island Catholic. The second commandment specifically says not to take God’s …
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3/17/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
Sanctification through sacramental signs is essential to the Gospel message of Christ. Baptism, in the words of Mark 16:16, is, by Our Lord’s words, necessary of a means for …
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3/17/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I am responding to last week’s editorial regarding the use of “I baptize you” vs “We baptize you,” and concluding that the use of the “we” …
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3/10/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
As we enter into Lent, and as we engage in prayer, fasting, and alms-giving, let us not forget spiritual reading.May I offer three works (out of so many) that are very good for this …
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3/10/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I hear Catholic people in Rhode Island express their anxiety about the future of their parishes. With the decreasing numbers attending church and ever fewer priests, they are …
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3/3/22
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