Despite the pandemic - perhaps even because of it - the Catholics of Scotland have been very generous in donating to Missio during the past year. On behalf of all those in Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean and Oceania who have benefitted from your kindness during the past 18 months, I would like to thank you.
One of the outcomes of us all having to face the same threat with Covid-19 is that we have begun to recognise that ultimately our human family and this small planet of ours are extremely vulnerable.
Perhaps more than ever before, we now realise how much we need one another and how much we need God’s help.
When we think of what lies ahead of us, our prayer is for a better life for all of humanity - especially for our young people - that they will have a future which is full of hope, love and faith. Their happiness is threatened by many things, but one of the most pressing is climate change.
What the Catholics of Scotland contribute to Missio during October will go to people in many different countries. In this October’s Mission Month magazine, we wish to bring your attention two projects we hope to fund which will help young people on the islands of Fiji and Papua New Guinea, two places in the world where poverty and environmental damage are most severe.
October is also the month of the Rosary so we would be grateful if you would pray for Missio’s work of connecting the Catholics of Scotland with our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
Fr. Vincent Lockhart, National Director Missio Scotland
