Dear Catholic Exchange:
Happy Christmas and a Blessed 2003 to all the staff of CE! I just want you to know CE is very dear to my heart. In fact, my little way of evangelization is praying for the staff of CE, the people who visit the site and all those who are yet to discover you as I first did while browsing the web back when you were still e3mil.
Last February 2002, I lost my job. It did not even occur to me to phone you and tell you to hold my contributions of $25/month. Why? Because I truly believe God will see me through all my needs, including my financial needs. And Jesus did! It was not easy, though. First, I stopped buying tapes and books. Then, I cut my expenses to almost nil and told my bank to lower my contributions for my RRSP—just so I could go on making contributions to CE. For CE is very important to me.
I don’t even have a computer of my own. I just go to the library or use my roommate’s computer. Do you know why I made all these sacrifices for the past ten months without salary so I could, in my own little way, go on making contributions to CE? It’s because I believe in what you are about. I believe in the work you are doing for God’s Glory and for His kingdom. I believe God has chosen you, my brothers and sisters in Christ, to make known His Word in a very special way. The letter from the soldier is just one powerful testimony of how God uses CE. And I know and believe a lot more examples are out there, little powerful, awesome testimonies of God’s work through Catholicexchange.com. So keep it up!
God Bless You, CatholicExchange!!!
In Him,
Let Moralita
Mississauga, On
Canada
P.S. I have a new job. Praise God! So could you deduct $100.00 from my Visa and update my new address in your file? Thanks! The $25/month is still on. Thanks again!
Dear Let Moralita,
Thank you very much for your note and all you’re doing for CE. Your comments are the greatest Christmas gift I could ever receive. They make me realize our apostolate is doing God’s work and that our efforts are worthwhile. We have a great deal of exciting stuff planned for ‘03, including evangelizing efforts in radio, TV and film, so stay tuned. You’re a very important part of our organization.
Merry Christmas and God bless you always,
Tom Allen
Editor, CE
Dear Folks at Catholic Exchange,
Thank you so very much for your work. I am on your website almost every day, and it has been a blessing for me. Every time I read a tract, download a bible study, or see what’s happening on a daily basis in the world, through the eyes of committed Catholics, my faith is strengthened. Your work is priceless for me. I hope my donation helps to keep things going.
Scott Frazier
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Dear Friends at Catholic Exchange:
I am thankful, among many things in my life, for the work you do to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. You have helped me grow in my faith! May God continue to richly bless your ministry, you, the staff, and all those you hold dear to your hearts.
In the peace, joy and love of Christ,
John Bowden
Dear Mr. Bowden:
Thank you very much for the kind words. This is the greatest gift we receive for the work we do.
In JMJ,
Tom Allen
Editor, CE
Dear Catholic Exchange,
I want to thank you for such a fine site! It has been a lifeline to my faith as I journeyed back ‘home.’ You see, I’d been away from the Church for many years only doing the ‘occasional Mass thing.’ Something in my life was missing for so long—my returning God’s love. I wanted to financially contribute to your site, but I lost my job (layoff) on December 6th. As a single mother of two children, things are a bit tight. I just wanted you to know as soon as I start working full-time again, I will make a donation of some sort. Please keep me in your prayer, and I will pray for your ministry as well.
May God Bless you always, and, once again, thank you!
Rochelle
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Dear Catholic Exchange,
I was reading through the letters written to CE in regards to the free scripture studies and donations. I wasn’t aware that only 2 percent of CE users send donations to help you run this website. What a shock! I’m ashamed to admit that I’m one of the 98 percent that hasn’t donated to CE. When I continued to read, “If everyone who uses CE just put in a single dollar each month, we could pay our bills and have money left over to strengthen our apostolate.” I was floored. Well then! I'll have to send in a few dollars every month for my contribution. I LOVE Catholic Exchange! This is one of the best Catholic websites I’ve ever used. I enjoy the smut-free email and the daily news as well as all of the wonderful articles. I haven’t used the Bible studies yet, but I’ll investigate them later when my college classes finished and I have some free time. (Right now my brain is ready to fry from my current studies.) Thank you so much for giving us Catholics such a great way to connect!
God bless!
Michelle,
Alaska
Thank you very much, Michelle. I appreciate your support.
In JMJ,
Tom Allen
Editor, CE
Dear Catholic Exchange:
I enjoy very much the materials at CatholicExchange.com, especially the Catholic Scripture Study.
I belong to a prayer group of Catholic couples in Hong Kong and we are currently studying Romans and find your materials very inspiring. I would like to thank your staff for the great efforts you put forth in praise of the Lord! I'll keep you all in my prayers.
God bless,
Firmus
Dear Firmus,
The staff of Catholic Exchange would like to thank you for your kind support. Please enjoy the study and the beautiful truths of the Word of God.
God bless,
Tom Kyd
Catholic Exchange
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