The religious media in the U.S. and Europe are hailing a Dominican friar who came to the limelight a few weeks ago, thanks to his interview published in a highly popular photo-blog on Facebook. Called ‘Humans of New York’ (HONY), this blog was started in November 2010 by a photographer named Brandon Stanton, who photographed and interviewed people he met in the streets of New York. The blog later led to a bestselling book and a charity that has raised and donated thousands of dollars for philanthropic initiatives.
When Fr William (Bill) Holt, O.P., an 80-year-old Dominican priest, was walking down Park Avenue, New York, Brandon stopped him to ask, “Can I ask you something?” Fr Holt said, “Sure.” Brandon said, “I have met many unhappy priests.” Fr Holt replied, “Well, I’m sorry you have. But I’m not that.”
M.A. Joe Antony, SJ
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