Letters

Generosity

Fr A. Joseph

Contents - Mar 2009 - Buy a copy now Editorial: Lent: preparing for the risen Christ - Peter Westmore Lefebvrists: Benedict XVI's bold move for Church unity - Michael Gilchrist News: The Church Around the World Vocations: Indian priests: still plentiful but fewer available for overseas - AD2000 Report American seminaries mostly 'healthy', but many problems remain Did Antonio Gramsci have second thoughts? - Babette Francis Pope welcomes election of new Russian Patriarch Kirill - Michael Gilchrist Foundations of Faith: Protestant Churches: origins and beliefs (2) - Frank Mobbs Obituary: Fr Richard Neuhaus (1936-2009): bringing the Gospel to public life - Fr Raymond J. De Souza The recession and Catholic social teaching - Mark and Louise Zwick The family and the culture of death: a challenge for Christians - Fr Dennis Byrnes Marian Valley, spiritual oasis for young Brisbane Catholics - Br Barry Coldrey Letters: Pivotal question - Fr M. Durham Letters: In communion? - Errol P. Duke Letters: Cure for AIDS - Ben Veitz Letters: Generosity - Fr A. Joseph Poetry: Collages Books: Labour and Justice, by Gavan Duffy - Peter Westmore (reviewer) Books: THE BIBLE AND THE QUR'AN, by Jacques Jomier OP - Tim Cannon (reviewer) Books: Books available now from AD2000 Books Reflection: Benedict XVI: why kneeling is central to Christian worship - Benedict XVI

From the bottom of my heart I wish AD2000 readers a very joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year. May the joy of the season fill your hearts. I thank readers for your fervent prayers that stood me in good stead in my personal life and pastoral ministry. I do wish to thank those who have been sending parcels of magazines, periodicals, rosaries, holy pictures, medals and spiritual books.

Above all thanks for your generous help to the poor students of my parish. With your timely help many school dropouts were able to continue their studies and undergo job-oriented courses such as needle work, tailoring, fashion designing, computer courses and carpentry. These courses will help them to get employment and live on their own.

With tears of joy they wish to thank you for lighting a lamp of hope in their lives. They look forward to a bright future with great longing. You are welcome to help such unfortunate children in their studies. We remember you in our daily prayers. May God bless you all for your acts of charity.

FR A. JOSEPH
St Anthony's Church
Uthangarai-635 207
Krishnagiri District
Tamil Nadu, India

Reprinted from AD2000 Vol 22 No 2 (March 2009), p. 16