Bishop Tobin on the Blessing of Days Gone By

“So we learned early last week that Annette Funicello had passed away. If you’re above a certain age, perhaps 50, you recognize the name Annette Funicello instantly, and with great fondness. . . .

“Annette’s passing (the use of her first name is a sign of affection) launched me on a journey down memory lane. . . .

“All this reminiscing reminded me what an idyllic childhood I had and how the 1950s were simple, innocent and fun. But as the 1950s rapidly fade in the rear-view mirror, and as the United States continues to trash traditional moral values, the culture in which many of us grew up seems increasingly remote and foreign. And I recognize that there’s no going back; that the world has indeed changed, for better or worse.”

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected, with appreciation, on the simple joys of a previous era.

To access Bishop Tobin’s essay, please visit:

Without A Doubt: The Simple Joys of Days Gone By (18 APR 13)