Dear John, This year has taken a toll on all of us. In spite of that, we must remind people that they are loved. God is with us and we are never alone. Unfortunately, in today’s world, there are many who do not know how much God loves them. Many feel excluded. In his day, St. Francis of Assisi preached that God included everyone—nobody was beyond the reach of God’s love. We sincerely hope that our resources have brought you a measure of peace this year. That is the heartbeat of our work: to bring peace and joy to those who need it. Today, we have several free subscriptions, each designed to enrich the spiritual lives of our readers. If you are drawn to words of inner reflection, Minute Meditations might be your daily go-to. If you find strength and solace in the lives of the saints, you might be leaning on our Saint of the Day. If you are just looking for a simple way to pray, Pause+Pray, a resource only a few weeks old, provides a mindful approach to create a daily routine. Parents love our Faith and Family resource, which supplements the weekly Mass readings with child-friendly activities, stories, and reflections. On our blog, Franciscan Spirit, you might have found inspiration for living your faith in the real world today. St. Anthony Messenger, our cornerstone publication, is widely regarded as a Catholic magazine that speaks to both the richness of our tradition and the social issues of our time. We are also responsible for some of the most thoughtful Catholic books on the market—in print, on e-readers, and in audio versions. The many products we offer bring you the Franciscan message to encounter a God of love. We have seen our community expand significantly in recent months as the number of people visiting our digital resources has soared. Over a million people visit our website and engage with our resources every month. We are honored and humbled to join them in their faith journeys. None of the work we do would be possible without your help. Please consider making a one-time donation or a recurring gift today. Your support allows us to keep this suite of resources free for more people around the world. Your monthly support helps provide the stability we need to share this message in a broader way. With your help, we can expand our resources that will reach more people and fulfill our mission for years to come. We invite you to participate in our ministry by using the free resources we provide, by sharing these resources with your friends and family, and by financially supporting our work so that we may continue to share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis. We are grateful to be on this journey together and we deeply appreciate your support. Peace and every good, | 