Thank you for your article on the Regnum Christi's Youth and Family Encounter in Chicago, which included an appearance by Mel Gibson and Sen. Rick Santorum (“Thousands Cheer Mel Gibson and Sen. Santorum in Chicago,” Aug. 10-16).

You neglected to tell readers where they can purchase recordings of the fine talks given throughout the weekend. They are available from:

St. Joseph Radio

P.O. Box 2983

Orange, CA 92859

[email protected]

(800) 500-4556

Fax: (714) 744-1998

SHEILA BEINGESSNER

La Palma, California

I wanted to e-mail concerning Mel Gibson's new movie,-The Passion.- What an incredibly faith-filled project his has proved to be. Whatever his personal relationship with the Church, we have to commend the courage he has shown in producing this movie despite so much criticism and opposition. It was wonderful to see him at a Catholic conference like the one you profiled.

After feeling under attack by the media, it's such a relief for my family to see a top star doing such a great work for the Church. We don't need to hear it from a celebrity, but with kids today it helps.

I want to invite others to pray for Mel Gibson, Jim Caviezel [who plays Christ in the movie] and for all Catholics in Hollywood, that they will use their art to lead people closer to God, instead of using it to draw people away.

ELLEN SANDLEGGER

Tucson, Arizona