From: Rafael Pingul - CFC Qatar Country head

Subject: FW: COURAGE!!!!! !!! - from Fr. Tom Veneracion - pls read

Dear brothers and sisters,
 
Peace.
 
Please find attached letter from our Parish Priest & Spiritual Director, Fr. Tom Veneracion in relation to the breaking news and vatican issues that are spreading around.
 
May you all be inspired with his message. His love and concern to the CFC community is very evident. As he promised he will continue to journey with us in spreading GOD's word in this foreign land Qatar. 
 
Please cascade this email. You can take Fr. Tom's message as an exhortation in your household prayer meetings.
 
God bless CFC!
 
In Christ's love and service,
Bro. Raffy and Sis. Chona
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From: Fr. Tom Veneration - Parish Priest

Catholic Church  of Our Lady of the ROSARY, Doha - Qatar

Subject: COURAGE!!!!! !!!

Dear Brothers and Sister of CFC Qatar,

I send to all of you warm greetings and felicitations!

I write as your Parish Priest and Spiritual Director with much concern about this letter of Cardinal Rylko and the propaganda it has caused.  Reading the letter gave me the impression that the Vatican is very much concerned with your community just like a mother to her children which is contrary to some interpretations coming from the other sides.  There is no room for doubt that Cardinal Rylko and the Church is looking after the growth of CFC.

Br. Joe Tale should be commended for admitting the past mistakes.  I do not know him personally but I should express my admiration for a man who can do this.  A good leader doesn't ran away from his responsibility and point an accusing finger to anybody and everybody.  You have with you an admirable leader.

I pity those who use Rylko's letter as a propaganda to discredit CFC.  If they think you will simply let go and leave CFC, please tell them what your heart says.  Tell them you will not run away and abandon your community.  Tell them you have the courage to face all the criticisms they accuse you of.  Tell them you will not leave just because you had disagreements with one another.  Tell them you have found a family in CFC. Tell them you want to obey and listen to the Church authorities.  Tell them you are willing to change for the better. Tell them to leave you alone and instead do what they think they want to do.  If they do not leave you alone, beg them or even kneel down before them so they may realize how much you love CFC.

Courage dear brothers and sisters!  Today is the time to stand up and admit the mistakes of the past.  Today is also the time to move forward and face the future with hope. 

Sincerely,

Tomasito Veneracion OFM Cap.
Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Doha- Qatar