“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”
– John 3:16
May I offer you a comforting thought this Lent?
Should you require Easter cards this year, kindly reach out to Maryknoll Donor Services by dialing 1-888-627-9566.
You are not preparing for Easter all by yourself… and here’s why: I will be walking the path to Holy Week right beside you with my morning prayer: “Lord, help us see your goodness in all life. Renew us each day in your love. Make us worthy of your gift of salvation.” Yes, I am praying for both of us. We can prepare for Easter in so many ways—and prayer is certainly one of them. But we have other wonderful traditions, too: making the Stations of the Cross, giving up something we love, or performing an act of charity to ease someone’s pain. However you observe the 40 days of Lent, I hope you will walk the path toward Calvary in a way that will change someone’s life forever: by making a gift to Maryknoll and mission. Your Lenten gift will be a blessing to the children and families we serve in nearly two dozen countries around the world.
As my thank you, I am enclosing a beautiful selection of Easter Cards along with a Special Intentions slip that you can return with your gift. That way we will remember your loved ones during our special Easter Octave of Masses, a time-honored tradition at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel here in Maryknoll, NY. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers have always identified with Jesus of the Cross. Our missioners live among the poor. And we offer the help they may need to access education, healthcare, and improved living conditions. But we also proclaim Jesus of the Resurrection, offering Mass and the Sacraments to those who wish to worship with us.
These are just some of the lives you will change
with your Lenten gift…
Father Greg McPhee, M.M. is a parish priest in
Cochabamba, Bolivia where he offers counseling—all too often to women in crisis—and an after-school program for children living in single-parent homes. He also serves at a local prison where he says Mass, runs a bible study class, and prays with anyone who asks. “I see Christ in everyone,” says Father Greg. “I honor the goodness in each person I meet.”
In Taiwan, Father Joyalito Tajonera, M.M. manages shelter and advocacy program for migrant workers. Some workers experience loneliness living so far from home. Others may be exploited by their employers. Father Joyalito offers everyone a safe haven—a place to make friends, shelter when they need a home, and help when a worker is experiencing abuse on the job. “We are all about empowerment,” says Father Joyalito. “We want to give workers the tools they need to direct their own lives.”
In Tanzania Brother Loren Beaudry, M.M. expanded a school-based program on learning disabilities to include the protection of children from abuse. At least 30 schools already participate. Brother Loren also runs a parish program for his beloved seniors who often live alone, are in ill health, or have overwhelming responsibilities such as caring for grandchildren. “No matter my schedule,” says Brother Loren, “I always find time for prayer with one of our Small Christian Communities, especially now during Lent.”
Maryknoll’s 100 years of mission have resulted in new life for struggling communities throughout the world… jobs and job training… healthcare…. schools… and thriving parishes. Your Easter gift will help our Fathers and Brothers continue the healing as we build our Church together.
As you begin your Lenten journey, please join us in mission. Give what you can, and pray for the children and families we serve all over the world. In the words of Our Holy Father, each sacrifice we make during Lent brings us closer to the joy of Easter…
Mailing a Donation or Letter
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
P.O. Box 302
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302
Tel: 1-888-627-9566
8:30 AM to 4 PM Eastern time
