LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Bishop stance on immigration exalting

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To the Editor:

It was thrilling and exalting to read Bishop Tobin’s letter as regards the issue of Immigration.

It is a very difficult mission to attempt to bring to the world how and what Jesus would do and say! But this is exactly what Bishop Tobin has done, and done very strongly!

He, I am sure, will be accused of encouraging illegal activity and of attempting to persuade law enforcement personnel from enforcing present chaotic laws. Church Authorities do not have the luxury to be mute on social and moral injustices. If they are, such injustice quickly becomes an albatross around their necks.

We pray with and for Bishop Tobin, for the heat will become a scorching fire and he may well feel like Joan of Arc! But as his statement shows, he has the will, the exuberance and the determination to speak as if Jesus were here speaking. This is what a “Good Shepherd” does!

John P. Lynch

North Smithfield