February 2013 Family Newsletter
GLOBAL CATHOLIC NETWORK

Dear Family,
In just a few weeks, the Church will mark Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season. For most of us, the start of Lent is not necessarily something we look forward to. We don't generally get excited about days of fasting and abstinence or acts of self-denial and penance. But really, we should. During Lent, the Church invites us to embrace these practices as a means of growing in holiness.

In his letter this month, Father Joseph challenges all of us to think ahead and prepare for Lent by carefully considering our Lenten penance. By doing so, our observance of Lent can bear great fruit in our spiritual lives.

Like most things in life, planning in advance can make a huge difference in the outcome that can be achieved. While travelling recently, I had the privilege of meeting a husband and wife who were very proud to tell me that they were monthly donors to our work and that they have included EWTN in their estate plans. They shared with me how much Mother Angelica and the Network meant to their family throughout the last thirty years, and that they wanted to be sure that others who come after them can experience the same benefits they have received from EWTN.

The excitement that this couple had in sharing their estate planning with me was truly wonderful. In
addition to generous monthly donations in support of our mission, the work of EWTN is also regularly supported by bequests from people just like the couple I met - people who planned ahead to leave a legacy for the future of the Church. I would like to ask you to prayerfully consider including the work of EWTN in your last will and testament or other estate plans, and please be sure to contact us here at the Network if you would like further information or assistance.

Your prayers and regular donations to the mission of EWTN make it possible for us to share the love of Christ with a world that so desperately needs to have hope. Thank you for your generosity and may you have a blessed Lent!

Sincerely in Christ,
Michael P. Warsaw
President & Chief Executive Offi cer