It’s been a year now since I’ve been contributing these “publisher’s notes” to the Register every week. Thank you for your patience as I’ve tried to determine just what the content of this little corner should be.
This year, based on your feedback, I plan to give you occasional updates on the Register and also update you often (but not too often!) on our fundraising plans.
I recently heard from a reader who wondered what our newsroom was like. Sometimes it’s a bustling, noisy place, and other times it’s surprising how quiet it gets. But the thing that sets us apart in our office, I think, is its spiritual dimension. The office has a chapel, where we say the Angelus at noon, and I remember at Mass the intentions of everyone involved in our media apostolate.
Once a month, we also have Eucharistic adoration and Benediction, followed by the Celebration of the Eucharist for the intentions of our associates. Then, instead of the smoke-filled newsrooms of the past, the newsroom smells strongly of incense. Once a week, the employees have organized a company Rosary to pray for the health of our staff, and also for the intentions written in a book we maintain in the chapel. All of this fuels the atmosphere of peace that visitors notice.
That intentions book includes many prayers in it about our financial situation. And they’re getting answered. You’ll notice Bob and Monica Mylod’s gratifying letter on this page: They give voice to the convictions, motivations and generosity of the many readers who are stepping forward to ensure that our mission continues. Thank you all so very much, and be assured of this newsroom’s prayers!