June 24, 2008 A.D.
The Feast of Saint John the Baptist—

Greetings! Summer has officially arrived and so far the heat isn't too bad, but for many the flooding is bad. We pray for all who are suffering through this. It seems that there are many opportunities for which to make an offering to the Lord.

This summer once again brings one of my favorite times in the St. Louis area. The Carmelite novena will begin on July 12th this year and continue through the 20th. I always enjoy attending this time of prayer, and visiting with the sisters and so many wonderful people.

This month we thank all the people who serve and have served in the military. Independence Day is a good day to attend Holy Mass, to ask our Lord for His blessings upon our world, and especially our country. May God bless and protect us!

On June 20th Pope Benedict XVI addressed a symposium on Catholic radio. I want to share a quote with you from that address:

"The words which you transmit reach countless people, some of whom are alone and for whom your word comes as a consoling gift, some of whom are curious and are intrigued by what they hear, some of whom never attend church because they belong to different religions or to no religion at all, and others still who have never heard the name of Jesus Christ, yet through your service first come to hear the words of salvation. This work of patient sowing, carried on day after day, hour after hour, is your way of co-operating in the apostolic mission.".

Please help support Covenant Network. Your assistance helps us continue to share the light of Christ with so many. We need your help to "carry on" and fulfill our mission to share the Catholic faith on the radio.

May God bless all of you who help Covenant Network continue sharing the word. Thank you. Please keep all the listeners in your prayers. Have a wonderful summer.

Sincerely in Christ,
Teresa M. Holman