Comments on: Letter to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

By: John

John — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:59:58 +0000

Great work…keep up the good fight!

By: Maria Byrd

Maria Byrd — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:57:26 +0000

In the years to come the Faith which Christ came into the world to give the world will remain intact, and the Church He founded will be strong, where and to the extent that priests have been aware of their responsibility as spokesmen for Christ in the modern world. All other elements of the Church, and there are many, are useful or even necessary. But in the last analysis, or from another viewpoint, in the first instance the Church stands or falls in any place or among any people on one condition that the truth of Christ’s revelation is being proclaimed. And the first divinely appointed proclaimer’s of this truth are priests.

The Church’s future is in their hands or better is on their lips. And with Saint Paul, they should say “Woe to us if we do not proclaim the Gospel, the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ.” In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Servant of God John Anthony Hardon SJ

By: Robert Bange

Robert Bange — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:03:50 +0000

As I peruse Newsday daily and see how Gov. Cuomo has put himself in the limelight on every issue, I fully expect that we will see him running for President in the near future. Because of his stance on the various Right to Life issues, I think is is time to seriously oppose him and actively consider excommunication. He, and many so-called Catholics have got to be held accountable. They can’t continue to have it both ways.

By: Mariann Gonzalez

Mariann Gonzalez — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:13:47 +0000

Your Eminence,
Peace of our Lord and Savior be with you. I must say that your letter has taken my breath away. This is an exact quote, “As we have discussed in the past, we obviously disagree on the question of the legality of abortion…” My dear Cardinal, this is a direct slap in the face of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Innocents, and the body of Christ on earth, the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. The Governor claims to be Catholic. Anyone who utters the ideas he purports should have their mouth washed out with soap, publicly, and then, you must recognize he is an enemy to the flock that you are professed to tend. Your Eminence, please remember the abortion is a non-negotiable intrinsic evil. Stand up for those who are faithful day in and day out to the teachings of the Church. Stand up for every innocent soul being murdered as I key these words in–those souls created by God who have no voice but yours and mine. If you truly believe my comments to be out of line with our Church, please help me to see why you would not address this as our Protector of Life. I also ask that if you feel I am out of line, could you please forward a copy of my reply to Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, your Shepherd and mine asking his guidance for us, for I am sorry for all souls under your care at this moment. I hold all in prayer. I pray for the Governor, too, but more importantly, all of those he is allowing to die on his watch. Sincerely, Yours in Christ, Mariann Gonzalez

By: Bill Gaughan

Bill Gaughan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:53:26 +0000

Cardinal Dolan,
When is enough enough? You have taken the high road and they have laughed at you. I admire your efforts, but if we don’t do anything different, we can expect nothing to change.

There are thousands of unborn babies who have only us to protect them. What we have done so far is nowhere enough. Tell us the laity what we can do and we must respond. But Cardinal please don’t let them dupe you again like they did on gay marriage.

Perhaps excommunicating Cuomo on the steps a local jail and offering to turn yourself in because we cannot and will not comply would do the trick. But please do something different. I will pray a rosary daily so that God gives you the guidance to do what must be done, and the rest of us the courage to follow you.

By: Dr. Lily Rebmann

Dr. Lily Rebmann — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:23:31 +0000

Your letter is nice, however, it is not good enough. It is time. You know what you really have to do. Anything less at this point is shameful to you and the faithful who are praying for true courage from their leaders.

By: Thomas Murphy

Thomas Murphy — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:22:37 +0000

Well done Cardinal ,with the Irish name, Dolan. 40 years after Roe v Wade, the blind ,deaf and lying Irish politicians are about to legislate to introduce abortion in my unfortunate Ireland in spite of it being the safest country for an expectant mother to give birth. The Church has been effectively silenced by the so called liberal national media. They attack the church over the child abuse scandals and the hypocrites simultaneously bay for the blood of unborn children. May God forgive them and have mercy on thei souls.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:27:31 +0000

A higher minimum wage will lower employment for the most impoverished (McDonald’s will make do with less workers). The Church wants greater employment as well as more family-friendly wages, but seldom recognizes that there is often a tradeoff between the two.

This naive approach to economics makes it easier for the faithful to justify voting for anti-life Democrats who happen to have the same naive views on social policy. Endorsing Democratic social policies is quite the Faustian bargain!

By: Kenneth McGuire

Kenneth McGuire — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:45:21 +0000

Dear Cardinal,
I too, watched a portion of Mr. Cuomo’s speech. Lets’ not misunderstand our opponent. He is pro abortion, supports gay marriage and an adulterer. Gunlaws restrict good citizens and reward the criminals. The 2nd amendment is our last defense against tyranny. Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Castro and many other dictatorial thugs confiscated firearms and the rest is history. Mr.Cuomo supports Obama in restricting the 1st amendment. It is up to men of goodwill, of whom you are, to continue the resistance against the trampling of our constitution.

By: Mary Ellen Werner

Mary Ellen Werner — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:54:59 +0000

Kudos for a magnificent letter! I echo your sentiments!