Comments on: Beginning our Annual Appeal

By: Matt Luongo

Matt Luongo — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:03:43 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I am a freshman at Boston College High School and I would like to say that I really like “The Light Is On For You” program that is going on this Lent in our Dioscese. I think that it is a fantastic way to get people to come to Reconciliation, because they now have extra opportunities in which to seek God’s forgiveness. I myself have taken the chance to use a Wednesday in order to go to the sacrament. It is comforting to know that the church cares about people who haven’t received the sacrament in a few years, and I myself know that because of this program I will attend Reconciliation on a more regular basis. Thank you, and I hope this becomes a regular for the Lenten season.

Matthew Luongo

By: Michael Mullaley

Michael Mullaley — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:55:40 +0000

Cardinal O’Malley,

The current health care legislation meandering itself through the US Congress aims at healing the sick — a key teaching of Jesus Christ himself. While imperfect, the pending health care legislation brings our nation closer to Jesus’ teachings. I am very much surprised that this legislation does not have the full throated endorsement of the Catholic church. Perhaps church leaders should reflect more on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Political opponents of this legislation have cynically tried to scare the public about this bill with many untruths. One untruth is that the health care changes US law in regards to abortion; it does no such thing. I am very disappointed in you personally because apparently you have bought into this dishonesty. Worse, instead of leading Boston-area Catholics toward truth you have now further confused them.

By: Edward Pinette

Edward Pinette — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:00:50 +0000

I understand why Mr. Cavannaugh doesn’t understand. There is nothing in the healthcare bill that makes abortion mandatory!!!!! The only provision in the bill is that if a woman procures health insurance through the provisions of the health care bill, she can elect to purchase a plan with her OWN funds that would provide for abortion. No federal funds would be expended for abortion.

If Mr. Cavannaugh is without sin, I would be more than happy for him to cast the first stone in the directions of our Speaker of the House of Representatives.

By: siena

siena — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:37:38 +0000

The healthcare bill is an affront to freedom loving Americans. Abortion is only one part of an enormously expensive boondoggle being rammed through with bribes and intimidation. This is wrong! Do we live in a democratic society when Government dictates who gets what? Giving healthcare to illegals (soon to be granted amnesty and legal status) is also wrong.
If our Churchmen believe in justice they will stand with the increasingly oppressed citizens, not with a socialist cabal that ignores the wishes of the people.

By: Frank Hannon

Frank Hannon — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:03:42 +0000

Your Eminence,

Mr. Albano has asked the same question (above) that I was asking myself, about why, in addition to your invoking of the bishops collectively, you are not also in your own voice specifically condemning the healthcare bill in its present form, which would allow the money of pro-life taxpayers, Catholic and otherwise, to subsidize baby killing.

To relegate your commentary on this huge public policy issue solely to the thinking of a group has the unmistakable effect of ensuring for yourself a certain distance from it, which ill serves your flock, especially after a) you having only months ago presided over the funeral Mass for Ted Kennedy, the most well known pro-abortion Catholic figure which this country has known, and b) the confusion that less faithful Catholics have added to the discussion, such as the endorsement of the bill this past week by an organization of nuns.

By: Erin Duffey

Erin Duffey — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:29:35 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I think that it is great that the people who passed away in Haiti had such a respectful mass with the large amount of people that attended. During School a few days ago my class and I watched the 2010 Catholic Appeal Video and thought that it sent a great message to people everywhere. One of the parts that I thought sent a great message was when you were talking about how the one dollar bill has traveled from church to church while the twenty dollar bill is talking about how he has been to the movies to the mall and all these places. I think that it sent a clear and very true message on giving alms. Finally I love to be updated by your blogs every week!
God Bless!

Erin Duffey
Saint Paul School,Hingham MA
Grade 7

By: Robert Cavanaugh

Robert Cavanaugh — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:45:05 +0000

I don’t understand. The proposed government healthcare bill includes mandatory support for abortion. Yet, according to a March 18 AP article, the legislation won support from “Catholic nuns representing dozens of religious orders”. I would like to know why these women have taken this stance in opposition to the position of their church.

Moreover, alleged Roman Catholic Pelosi has arranged for members of the House of Representatives to sign this bill on a Sunday in Lent. There is no need for this. When chastised by the Pope for her abortion stance, she is reported to have said that he [the Pope] is “entitled to his opinion”. This power-hungry woman needs to be censured and/or excommunicated.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:42:22 +0000

Now after the Catholic Nuns and the Catholic Hospitals have come out in support of the Healthcare bill, I hope that it will find your support as well. The Catholic Church cannot leave all the uninsured to themselves. There is not doubt where Jesus would stand.

By: Aidan Hogan

Aidan Hogan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:48:50 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

It is horrible that the some Haitians were unable to bury their dead. I know that I would hate it if I couldn’t bury my family if they died. I believe that your mission of hope and piece will succeed and the people of Haiti will one day regain their countries stability.

Sincerely
Aidan Hogan
Grade7
Saint Paul School

By: John Kenneally

John Kenneally — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:44:25 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

This is an excellent blog! I thought it was wonderful that you held the memorial for all the dead that weren’t buried. At the church I went to showed the 2010 Catholic Appeal video. I thought it showed a very nice message to give alms.

God Bless,
John Kenneally
Saint Paul School
Hingham MA

By: Alex Giblin

Alex Giblin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:39:56 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
At our school St. Pauls School our teacher Mrs. Brennan showed us a great video on 2010 Catholic Appeal about forgiveness was wonderful. Also the the mass a St. Stephen’s look great and the church looked beautiful.
God Bless You,
Alex Giblin
Grade 7
St. Paul’s School

By: Guy Abano

Guy Abano — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:28:03 +0000

Why aren’t you out there opposing the so called healthcare reform yourself? You’re a cardinal with a lot of clout.

By: Katie Irish

Katie Irish — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:50:12 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
Thank for the updates on another week of yours. I watched the video about life protecting health care. I hope and will pray that the leaders and people who are voting on the bill are guided by God and make the right choice. I think it is so special that you and others preformed the mass for all those Haitians. It is so sad when you really think about how those people must feel without the simple closure of burying the dead and holding funerals for them. Even this is tiny compared to the way they lost their loved ones, and that they actually did lose them. I cannot wait for your next blog!
God Bless You
Katie Irish Grade 7
Saint Paul School

By: Kathleen Ryan

Kathleen Ryan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:32:24 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
It is very sad that Mr. Ray Tye passed away. The people who know him must be blessed and be thankful for the time that they got to spend with him. I saw the Catholic Appeal video at mass and thought that it was a very cool way to get out the important message. It was a change and I liked it. Thank you for your once again wonderful blog!
God Bless You,
Kathleen Ryan
Saint Paul School
Grade 7

By: Emma Hofmann

Emma Hofmann — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:19:47 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
In my Religion class the other day, we watched your 2010 Catholic Appeal Video. It was great! Your trip to Haiti must have been sensational. I was also very impressed that you had a memorial Mass at the Cathedral for all the Haitians that couldn’t be burried. It is such a great thing for the many families of those who passed away in the terrible earthquake. Your blog this week was amazing! Thank you.

Sincerely,
Emma Hofmann
Saint Paul School
Grade 7

By: Sally Stover

Sally Stover — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:13:48 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I think it is a beautiful and remarkable thing that you had a funeral to remember all of those who will not be able to be buried because of the earthquake in Haiti. It is hard to imagine what the relatives are going through, and I will keep all of them in my prayers. I saw the video about the Catholic Appeal and I thought it was a very important cause that we should all be aware of. Thank you for sharing your exciting week with us and I look forward to reading your next blog.
Sincerely,
Sally Stover
7th grade

By: Flor Crispina Francisco Terán

Flor Crispina Francisco Terán — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:19:07 +0000

Dear Cardenal Seán:
“The Light Is On For You” initiative seems to me a wonderful chance for those who want have a meeting with God on this Lent. Never, at no time, I had hear something about this initiative (Well, Im from Mexico and here We live the Lent in another way). Thanks and prayers to the Lord for all priest. (Sorry for my English; really it’s so hard for me write in your lenguaje)
God bless you.
Peace and Good.