Spiritan Fathers in Mexico Say Thank You for Mass Stipends
The Church has a long tradition of giving Mass stipends to priests. Catholics will ask a priest to celebrate Holy Mass for a particular intention and, in return, make him a monetary gift. It is never “paying” for the Mass, which is impossible, but rather, a gesture of support and gratitude. For many priests, especially in the world’s poorest countries, these offerings are irreplaceable contributions to their lives and ministry, since more often than not, they receive no regular salary. It is also a great sign of love and charity to have the Holy Mass celebrated for the living or the departed—indeed, it is the greatest gift that one can give another person. And last year, we were able to pass on nearly 1.9 million Mass stipends to an estimated 40,730 priests in need, in almost every corner of the globe. Among them were the 15 Holy Ghost Fathers, or Spiritans, working in Mexico.
The Spiritans have written to thank you for the 300 Mass intentions you sent along with your offerings of $7,800. The congregation is dependent on such offerings for many of their expenses, including essential medical treatment for its members, who come from many different nations.
Father Obiang Edou Yannick, who is from Africa, writes: “We would like to express our joy and gratitude to ACN and its benefactors for the support you have given and for the appreciation you have shown for our mission of primary evangelization among the Tenek and Nahuatl people in Mexico.”
“Thanks to your support we were able to overcome a number of difficulties and problems we faced. May God bless you and may the mission of Christ reach to the ends of the earth.”
His confrere, Father Baltazar Hernández, also thanks you on behalf of all his fellow priests: “May God‘s grace, love and peace be with you! I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to ACN and your benefactors for your generous support during 2022 in the form of Mass intentions. Many thanks for this generous support, which has given us fresh courage to continue our missionary work among the most needy.”
“May God fill you with His blessings in your work on behalf of those who have least of all.”
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