Sir, - Could I offer a short comment on Medb Ruane's column of March 22nd? The concluding phrase "saying prayers over a dead nun in a GAA field while thousands cheer" is outrageously offensive and unworthy of your paper.
St Thérèse of Lisieux is recognised as one of history's most illuminating spiritual authorities. To speak of her in such a cruel way seems calculated to hurt ordinary Catholic people. Will The Irish Times ever understand that among its most loyal readers are many sincere Catholics who are weary of being goaded and misrepresented every morning? - Is mise,
CONOR CUNNINGHAM,
Barna,
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Co Galway.