A Christmas note of Kindness from Fr. Warren

FRANCISCAN FRIARS of the ATONEMENT God Is with Us “For I know well the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for woe,to give you a future of hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Jesus was born small and vulnerable, in the midst of chaos and into a world of insecurity, tyranny and injustice. God chose the time for His entry, so the world might change. And it did. That babe in a manger, born among strangers, altered the world. From that first night, a new way of living commenced, governed by the law of love. How blessed we are to know that He chose such a difficult time for the incarnation so that God could be with us. Rejoice! Rejoice! God is with us. This year we saw insecurity, challenges and new fears in our lives. But we face them with faith and prayer, knowing God is with us. While we are still learning to live in the “new normal” kindly remember the vulnerable people that you are helping through your support of our ministries. Many who have struggled during this trying year, physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially, learn through your generous gifts that God is with them too. The Friars are praying for you in gratitude for all you do to help heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart and to bring home those who have lost their way. May the beauty and joy of Christmas be with you and your loved ones all your days. Fr. Robert Warren, S.A. Yours in Christ, Fr. Robert Warren, S.A. Signature Fr. Robert Warren, S.A. Spiritual Director