This year’s annual appeal has been answered by so many gracious people who love Carmelites and what they continue to do all over the world. As editor-in-chief of our newsmagazine, I wish to thank you personally for your generosity and continued prayer. Included with our request is a correspondent card where we ask for your comments. Many of you responded with your thoughts as to the content of our magazine: what you enjoy, what you agree or disagree with, and what you would like to see. While it simply is not possible to share all that we received, I have included a sampling here. I encourage you to continue to write to me at any time. Know that each and every comment that is received is read.

Carmelite Nuns at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Christoval, TX, wrote: We always look forward to receiving the Carmelite Review…thank you for your labor of love.

Joan W. of Norwood, NJ, writes: I enjoy reading about the Carmelites around the world.

Margaret S. of Houston, TX, said: We do miss the Carmelites at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I enjoy the magazine so please, keep it coming!

Eleanor S., T.O.Carm., of Lutz, FL, wrote: I’m delighted to be able to read about the accomplishments throughout the world of my Carmelite brothers and sisters.

Alan A. of Downers Grove, IL, asks: How about publishing the magazine every two months?

Marguerite W. of Tome River, NJ, states: In my opinion this is a fantastic quarterly publication; both beautiful and very informative.

Jean S. of Teaneck, NJ, says: It’s always wonderful to read of current locations and activities of Carmelites that I know.

Mr. Norma D. of Griffith, IN, writes: The Carbon Tax article was most interesting.

Marlene P. of North Las Vegas, NV, writes: I teach religion at Saint Christopher’s. I took the magazine with me today and shared some of the articles with my middle school students. I also need to present a program “protecting the green.”

Brian R., Granger, IN, writes: The Carmelite Review gets more professional in content and appearance each year.

Kay S. of Tucson, AZ, writes: Thanks for including more articles on Salpointe High School!

Jerry B. of Leavenworth, KS, writes: Thanks for your articles about us here in Leavenworth.

Sister Sebastian C., FSP of Hartsdale, NY, said: The articles in the Carmelite Review are well written and cover a number of relevant topics. Congratulations on a fine Catholic magazine.

Jane R. of New Smyma Beach, FL, writes: The cover photo of Saint Joseph’s church in the Winter ’08 issue is so beautiful. It sits prominently in my living room so I can look it all the time. Also thrilled to see pictures of my home town New Orleans of Café Du Monde with Provincial Council.

Jill B., Elko, MN, writes: I read this publication three or four times from the inside page to the provincials’ schedule. Thank you for the reflection on Ernie Larkin.

Father Roger B., O.Carm., in Niagara Falls, NY, writes: The color, the pictures, the layouts… all very professional and attractive. A joy to read and to share with others.

Richard H. of Wellington, FL, writes: Your magazine is great reading and full of good information. You do an excellent job of reporting the current events.

Barbara G. of Houton, TX writes: It is with great sadness that we are losing our Carmelite family at Saint Bernadette’s. Losing the Carmelites hurts deeply.

Rose M. of Houston, TX, writes: Father Greg’s two minute hermit article was excellent. It showed me we are more than mere humans who exist by doing.

Kathryn M. of Seminole, FL, writes: Your magazine is wonderful. When I read it I feel like all the Carmelites are in the same room with me.

Sister E. of the Corpus Christ Carmelite Sisters in Kaerney, NE, wrote: Your request of ten dollars is so small; most fundraisers are asking for much more. God Bless all Carmelites.

Richard S. of Grand Rapids, MI writes: The Hamilton Class of 1960 is having another reunion in Darien, IL, on August 1-3, 2008. All members of previous and later classes are invited to attend.