John T. Catrett, III

ONHL Hospice Chaplain

Drumright, OK

Letter: On Election Day, be Discerning, not Disengaged

October 31, 2024 John T. Catrett, III

What should Christians do when neither presidential candidate aligns with their values? I’ve heard sincere believers say, “I just can’t vote for someone who is blatantly immoral, dishonest, egotistical, and hedonistic. I might just sit this one out or vote third-party to make a statement.” Of course, I wonder which of the candidates they are…

Letter: David said he will be waiting for John at Heaven’s Gate

April 2, 2020 John T. Catrett, III

David Weir You would have liked David! I first met David and his lovely wife, Lisa, in the fall of the 1980’s. We met at Church one Sunday morning. They were married in the early summer of that year, and the glow of newly wed bliss still radiated from their countenance. The couple had met…

Letter: Island of Peace during the holidays

December 12, 2019 John T. Catrett, III

As it inevitably does year after year, the holiday season has rolled around to us again. This year a good friend of mine is experiencing his first “empty” Christmas. His children either live too far away or are too busy with their own plans and lives to offer him comfort. He faces this emptiness alone….