Fr. Harry Winter
Posted on January 3, 2025 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
December 30, 2024 First, as plans are made for the funeral of President Jimmy Carter, may we remember him as a devout Southern Baptist who taught Sunday School for many years. When the Southern Baptists turned fundamentalist, he fought with all his energy to…
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Posted on November 12, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
November 12, 2024 Here are some more insights from children, to deepen our sense of joy. Children science exam answers (real answers): Q. Name the four seasons. A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q. Explain the processes by which water can be made safe…
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Posted on October 15, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
October 15, 2024 Please pardon the silence during September. The priest I assist was out of the USA during August and September, getting his visa updated. Covering for him has delayed this monthly e-letter. Many thanks to those who commented on the August19, 2024…
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Posted on August 19, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
August 19, 2024 In our July Five ways, I included Bishop Robert Barron’s rejection of the way the Olympic opening ceremony insulted the Last Supper. Our first item below is from our Oblate of Mary Seamus Finn, giving another view also criticizing the Olympic…
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Posted on August 9, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
July 30, 2024 Many thanks to those who commented on the June 21 Five Ways. First, let us continue with Christian Joy, remembering that the Holy Spirit is the source of joy. A rabbi said to a precocious six year old boy “So your…
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Posted on June 23, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
June 21, 2024 Many thanks to those who commented on the May 20 Five Ways. First, let us continue with Christian Joy, remembering that the Holy Spirit is the source of joy. Dad was listening to his child say his prayer “Dear Harold.” Dad…
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Posted on May 20, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
May 20, 2024 Please note my e-mail has changed. It seems the old one still works. On Sunday, May 19, Sixty Minutes interviewed Pope Francis in a very intriguing 20-minute section. If you google “60 Minutes Overtime, Interviewing Pope Francis,” you will find some…
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Posted on April 17, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
April 16, 2024 Although the column below “Five Hundred Years of Misunderstanding” was originally written by Fr. Ron Rolheiser on April 17, 2017, it was republished on our OMI USA website on April 10 (below). It is still very, very relevant, especially during the…
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Posted on March 20, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
Mar 20, 2024 The Muslim article below is a bit long. At least take a look at the beginning and end, to see that moderate Muslims are very interested in working with other religions to protect our planet. Fr. Jack Lau, O.M.I., who sent…
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Posted on February 21, 2024 by Harry Winter, O.M.I.
February 21, 2024 Many thanks to those who commented on the January 12 Five Ways e-letter. Although the attached article from the national Jesuit edited journal America is long, I think you will find it very readable. The Episcopal Church in the USA (Anglican…
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