Opinion – Page 119 – Madison Catholic Herald

Only if I serve my neighbour can my eyes be opened to what God does for me and how much he loves me. The saints — consider the example of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta — constantly renewed their capacity for love of neighbour from their encounter with the Eucharistic Lord, and conversely this encounter acquired its real-ism and depth in their service to others. Love of God and love of neighbour are thus inseparable, they form a single commandment. But both live from the love of God who has loved us first. No longer is it a question, then, of a “commandment” imposed from without and calling for the impossible, but rather of a freely-bestowed experience of love from within, a love which by its very nature must then be shared with others. Love grows through love.

From Deus Caritas Est, “God Is Love,” Pope Benedict XVI, 2005

As our nation and world face challenging economic times, I think it is important to remember that all of us — each one of us — impacts what happens in our society.

On February 12, 2009

Ron Faust, Cross Plains

Soldiers in Iraq enhancing dignity of Iraqi people

To the editor:

There has been a lot written lately about Catholics participating in the Iraq War. I know some of the authors, in particular Fr. Jim Murphy whom I both love and admire.

On February 12, 2009September 20, 2023

David Kuhle

Democrats’ control in state won’t result in ‘good policy’

To the editor:

I disagree with John Huebscher’s opinion in Eye on the Capitol which concludes that a Democrat-controlled legislature will result in good policy.

On February 12, 2009

Mary Lou Chesmore, Milton

Pro-lifers must stand up and let their voices be heard

To the editor:

It was so encouraging to see pro-lifers gather at the corner of Park and Regent Sts. to protest UW Health and Meriter’s plan to create a second-trimester abortion center.

On February 12, 2009

John Francis Scott, Madison

Freedom of religion includes separation of atheism, state

To the editor:

Regarding freedom of religion and prayers at governmental occasions, with humility before God and asking forgiveness for our wrongs, we must calmly and accurately bear witness to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which includes, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . .”

On February 12, 2009

Fr. Robert Buholzer, Stoughton

Likes vocation article

To the editor: […]

On February 5, 2009

Jeanne Breunig, Middleton

Abortions could provide eggs for research

To the editor:

See www.randymelchert.com for videos from the January 31, 2009, pro-life rally in Madison. He also has a link to Mayo which describes the second trimester development. At 16-weeks girls have millions of eggs forming in the ovaries. At 22-weeks girls have uterus and ovaries in place — complete with a lifetime supply of eggs.

On February 5, 2009

Robert A. Zibert, Beloit

Protest cards are good, but take best action by voting

To the editor:

I applaud and support Bishop Morlino’s efforts to prevent President Obama’s promise to sign the proposed “Freedom of Choice Act” by providing protest cards.

On February 5, 2009

Bryce Bellinder, Prairie du Sac

We should support U.S. troops serving in Iraq

To the editor:

Fr. Jim Murphy’s letter to the editor in the December 25, 2008, issue of the Catholic Herald, advocating that Catholics reject support and participation in the U.S. military, is a blow to all Catholics that have family serving our country.

On February 5, 2009

Marian Fredal, Madison

Catholics should call for end to current conflicts

To the editor:

We Catholic Christians have the right, some would say the responsibility, to disagree with our government based on the teachings of Jesus and of the Church. That is why I agree with Fr. Jim Murphy’s December 25 letter and his belief that, considering current conditions, military service should be rejected at this time.