Too much fanfare

Re: your Jan. 8 article, "Catholic bishops pray for end of drought":

Why must we read about Catholic bishops publicly praying for rain? Why can't they do it quietly without fanfare?

We went through this last year with Gov. Rick Perry leading prayers to end the drought in Texas with no success.

I see three potential results if the bishop's prayers don't produce rain. 1. There is no God. 2. We have offended God and he (she) is punishing us. 3. God works in mysterious ways. With the possibility of answer No 1, why would they publicly expose themselves to potential embarrassment?

- Bruce Allen Hardy,