The Readers Write column of the Rio Grande Catholic reflects active public discussion within the local Church of a wide range of issues and ideas. True dialogue requires the clear presentation of the authentic Church teaching and pastoral practice, while permitting the expression of views which are not always in agreement with the views of the Rio Grande Catholic board of advisors.

Your comments are welcome. Letters should be brief -- no more than 200 typewritten words --and include signature, city of residence and phone number. Only two letters froman individual letter writer will be accepted during a calendar year.The Rio Grande Catholic reserves the right to edit all contributions.

Publishing of any letter is subject to the discretion of the Rio Grande Catholic management.

Send to the Rio Grande Catholic, 499 St. Matthews St., El Paso, TX 79907. FAX (915) 872-8416. E-mail: riogrande@elpasodiocese.org