Fr. Rolheiser's tribute to Sister Wendy misses the mark
Fr. Rolheiser's homage to Sister Wendy Beckett spends too many words on her “consecrated virginity” and “appreciation of the nude human body.” He mentions her brilliance, but misses that she was a...
View ArticleThanks for a great May 3 issue
I just want to thank you for the latest great issue — two stories on Tolkien and one very accurate analysis of myth and Jordan Peterson was a treat and a surprise! Of course these are topics that...
View ArticleIn a scary world, remember the Blessed Mother
After reading the article “Protecting the true transition to womanhood,” I was compelled to write that every woman, no matter what age and circumstances in life, should have faith and follow the...
View ArticleAn "insensitive" take on the confession controversy
I have just finished reading “California v. Common Sense” in the May 24th edition and feel an urgent need to convey my disgust at the article and the arguments against the church being legally required...
View ArticleWhy Robert Brennan's column on his family hits home
Thank you so much for Robert Brennan’s article looking back on the spiritual gifts given to the Brennan family by their parents, especially their father. As a young man nearing marriage and also...
View ArticleA note of gratitude to angels and Angelus
After reading about Gary Jansen's article about our Guardian Angels in the Sept. 10 issue of Angelus, I wrote this poem offering gratitude for all the great content Angelus provides to Catholics in L.A...
View ArticleThe true miracle of the Getty Fire
Your article on St. Martin of Tours surviving the Getty fire was interesting. But the real miracle, and I mean miracle, was that neither Mount Saint Mary's University nor Carondelet Center burned. The...
View ArticleA change of mind about Angelus
Dear Editor, I just want to thank you for the content of the Angelus. There was a time when I didn't feel it was the right subscription for me and my family. But I see now how the diversity of the...
View ArticleA Jewish convert grateful for Gregory of Narek
Dear Editor, This is a wonderful article about St. Gregory of Narek. I have read it twice and it brought tears to my eyes both times. I am not Armenian, in fact, I am a Jewish convert to the Catholic...
View ArticlePraise for a positive review of a sad movie
Dear Editor, I really enjoyed the Stefano Rebeggiani's review of "Marriage Story." His Catholic perspective about the movie and marriage itself according to the Bible principles makes a positive impact...
View ArticleRE: True tolls of the culture of death
Please thank Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie for one of the finest pieces I have read on this topic. Depression certainly ensues after many abortions, but I would suggest that most of the time it is a result...
View ArticleThe story behind the photo
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie's Jan. 27 beautiful article "True tolls of the culture of death," and to let you know that the photo used in the article is of my oldest...
View Article'Virtue of reality' a much needed tool
The column "Virtue of reality," by Archbishop José H. Gomez is a much needed tool for making good decisions in modern life, where most people are looking for a purpose. Prudence helps us decide the...
View ArticleThank you, Archbishop, for taking this crisis seriously
I appreciate Archbishop Gomez’s liturgical guidelines published on March 13. It is clear that he is taking the COVID-19 crisis seriously and trying to think well about Catholics in Los Angeles....
View ArticleA plea to reconsider 'drastic' measures
Catholics in our diocese have sustained one blow after another, and the pummeling seemed to have reached a crescendo today with the startling news of blanket church closures. Our family is utterly...
View ArticleConcerns about Church's "all-or-nothing response" to coronavirus
As a healthcare worker for the past 35 years I am concerned about public safety during this pandemic and I believe our President took brave steps in thwarting a catastrophe. Hopefully the curve will be...
View ArticleOverlooking an incoming Jesuit's political views
Simple comment: You reported the news of Cyrus Habib's entering the Jesuits this fall. Given his important position in government makes this a great story; except you did not state the positions he...
View ArticleRolheiser's message is one everyone needs to hear
Brilliant and timely article by Fr. Ron Rolheiser on "Our deep failure in charity." This is the kind of message I've been trying to communicate to some of my very pious friends who are enamored of...
View ArticleWhy Padre Serra is so important
I enjoyed reading Msgr. Antall's article on Padre Serra. I don’t believe we should be pressured into removing Padre Serra’s statue, as is the case here in Ventura. Leaders should launch in-person or...
View ArticlePraying for LA's newest priests
Thank you for the outstanding July 31-August 7 issue of Angelus. The pictures showed the transitional deacons so well, and their biographies were very well-written. Archbishop Gomez had good things to...
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