Christmas Greetings 2016

(Baonghean.vn) - The Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province has a letter of greetings on Christmas 2016:

Dear: - Bishop

-Dear Fathers, Dear male and female religious

-With the entire community of God's people in the province

Filled with joy and happiness, celebrating the Great Feast of Christmas, the Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An province respectfully sends to the Bishops, Priests, male and female religious and all Catholic brothers and sisters our best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous Christmas filled with God's grace.

“Glory to God in the highest

Peace on earth to men of good will”

The Catholic community of the province celebrates Christmas this year with pride and excitement for the great achievements in the cause of innovation; the material and spiritual life of the Catholic community has been constantly improved; with practical actions, over the past year, the Catholic community has made many positive contributions to the movement "The whole people unite to build a cultural life in residential areas, live a good life and follow the religion". Celebrate the important holidays of the country and homeland; The election of National Assembly and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2016 - 2021 term was a great success. The Catholic Church held the closing ceremony of the Holy Year of Mercy full of grace in Christ; Vinh Diocese joyfully held the Ordination Ceremony for 39 Deacons and organized the 14th Youth Congress of Hanoi Archdiocese with many graces of God. These achievements are the blessings of God and are offerings to the Child Jesus on Christmas Eve.

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 practical actions to build a rich and civilized homeland, country, and community, and actively contributing to the socio-economic development of our province. To fulfill the message of Pope Benedict XVI, all of us, clergy, religious and laity, "By living a life built on charity, integrity, and respect for the common good, you, the laity, must demonstrate that being a good Catholic is also a good citizen" and the Message of the 2010 Congress of the People of God "Loving the Fatherland and loving our fellow countrymen, for Catholics, is not only a natural sentiment but also a requirement of the Gospel".

In the joy of the Good News of the Birth of the Savior, may God guide and help us to always unite, innovate, accompany the nation, build a good life, beautiful religion, contribute to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland, together celebrate a peaceful and holy Christmas and a peaceful New Year with all the blessings of God of Love.

Catholic Solidarity Committee of Nghe An Province