WORLD MISSION SUNDAY October 23, 2005 LOVE is itself Gift. GIVE then with LOVE!<br/><br/>

My dear Friends in Christ,<br/><br/>

On October 23rd we mark World Mission Sunday 2005. For the Church in the poorest countries of our world, it is a day of great importance. But it is also a day that is critical for us here in Canada. Each of us shares in the responsibility to make the Gospel of Jesus known. Much of our missionary work takes place in very poor countries without ordinary resources for Church development. Our mutual love an concern for those in need tests the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebrations. Let us take advantage of this World Mission Sunday to learn how the faith is enriching the lives of so many. Let us pray for the Church’s missionary work and offer the financial help that our means allow.<br/><br/>

It is up to each one of us to be “bread, broken for the life of the world”. God bless you for your generous response to this call.<br/><br/>

Sincerely yours in Christ,<br/><br/>

Aloysius Card. Ambrozic
Archbishop of Toronto