LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Restore Your Faith in the Church
Resident Tom Biggins says Pastor Richard Erikson of Our Lady of Fatima is trying to heal wounds from past wrongs.
A famous politician once said, “All politics is local.” Perhaps it’s true for religion as well. Last year, Fr. Richard Erikson was assigned as Pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Often since I have thought he was sent here just to nourish and invigorate my own faith. Many in our community feel the same. Fr. Rich reminds me of the way I imagine Jesus conducted his own ministry. He is kind, sincere, approachable, humble, learned, a great preacher and full of a special grace that I can't quite describe. He makes me want to do better; to more fully live the Gospels; to be a better man, husband, father, and friend. Fr. Rich didn't expect to land here in Sudbury. He is a general and chaplain in the Air Force, has served overseas, and has an …
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Patti McGlynn
12:28 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
This is a beautifully written letter. I wish someone had done the same several years ago about St. Julia in Weston. more ›