Dear Friends,
As we embark on a new year, I extend my warmest wishes to each of you. This year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” encourages us to embrace the spirit of journeying together, promoting hope for a brighter future as we prepare for the Jubilee Year of the Church in 2025. Pope Francis reminds us that this Jubilee Year offers a wonderful opportunity to renew our hopes and strengthen our faith.
During this sacred time, we are called to focus on reconciliation—repairing our relationships with God and one another. Let us encourage each other to seek the sacrament of confession, opening our hearts to forgiveness and healing.
In addition, as devoted stewards of our homeland, the Clean Sri Lanka National Programme inspires us to take meaningful steps towards protecting our environment. This initiative encompasses four essential pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Social Sustainability, Governance Sustainability and Economic Sustainability. By nurturing these pillars, we can work towards a cleaner and healthier Sri Lanka for future generations.
May this New Year be filled with peace, joy, and renewed hope. Together, let us walk as pilgrims, embracing reconciliation, caring for our environment, and building a future filled with love and harmony.
Wishing everyone in the Caritas family and all our friends a very Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson , Director, Caritas Sri Lanka
