"Perhaps you saw the national news story about a group of Catholic school students who were “kicked-out” of the Smithsonian Museum for wearing hats that said “Rosary Pro-Life.” The students explained to the security guards that the hats were being used to identify their large group and to keep it together. They were expelled, nonetheless. We applaud the students for the calm and respectful way they responded to this confrontation and also for their commitment to life – they had just attended the March for Life.
"The incident points to the fact that in our popular culture we often wear something that reflects our belief or our loyalty. .".
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In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence
(RI), reflected on the meaning of the ashes we wore on Ash Wednesday..
To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:
The Imitation of Christ: What You Wear And What It Means (16 FEB 93)
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