Christmas 2013 Greetings

Dear:- Bishop.

- Dear Fathers, male and female religious.

- With all brothers and sisters.

In the joy of welcoming God's Grace, the Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province respectfully sends to His Excellency, Fathers, male and female religious, and the entire community of God's people in the province our best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous and blessed Christmas.

Celebrating the birth of Christ this year, we are extremely excited and proud of the great achievements of our country and province. Welcoming the important holidays of the nation and homeland, welcoming the Congresses of the Fatherland Front at all levels. The Catholic Church joyfully organized the Closing Ceremony of the Year of Faith 2012 - 2013 with many graces of God. The Vietnam Bishops' Council organized the 12th Congress with the content of "New Evangelization - Evangelization" following the example of the Holy Family. Vinh Diocese solemnly organized the Ordination Ceremony of Father Peter Nguyen Van Vien as the Diocese's Auxiliary Bishop. Welcoming the success of the 6th Congress of Vietnamese Catholics building and defending the Fatherland, term 2013-2018, to honor outstanding examples in the patriotic emulation movement "Living a good life, beautiful religion" of the Catholic community over the past 5 years. These achievements are blessings from God and also offerings to the Baby Jesus on this Christmas night.

In communion with the universal Catholic Church, we rejoice and give thanks for the mystery of the Incarnation of the Second Person of God, who left a shining example of sacrifice and love for humanity. Following the Lord's example, we have been and are dedicating ourselves to serving others through charitable works and making positive contributions to the socio-economic development of our province. We are properly implementing the pastoral direction of the Vietnam Bishops' Council.

God came into the world to promote humanity. May He guide and help us to always be united, improve morality, constantly develop the economy and culture for a prosperous and happy life, contribute worthily to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, carry out the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI "A good Catholic is also a good citizen", and together celebrate the important events of the country and the Church in 2014.

Before the manger of the Baby Jesus, we pray for the Holy Family to bless each person and peace for the entire community on the occasion of welcoming the New Year of the Horse 2014.

Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province