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The Catholic Women's League

The Canadian League Magazine

The Canadian League has been published for 85 years! Over those many years, the magazine has seen many changes, including its overall size and number of issues per year. During its long history, the Canadian League has continued to keep members informed and has provided a powerful communications tool. We thank the women of vision who saw the worth of such a magazine and all who continue to contribute articles. We strive to provide the best possible product!

I would like to draw a parallel between communication and our new theme Love One Another. You can't Love One Another if you don't communicate! Communication can take many forms; it can be a touch, hug, telephone call, smile, word of affirmation, helping hand to someone in need, or a batch of cookies for a neighbor. Pope Benedict XVI, in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), states that love of neighbour then becomes '...in God and with God, I love even the person whom I do not like or even know. This can only take place on the basis of an intimate encounter with God I...look on this other person...from the perspective of Jesus Christ. His friend is my friend I can give (others) the look of love which they crave'. That's communication!

I challenge each of you to make a concerted effort to communicate with others in your council and parish. Phone someone periodically, League member or not. Try calling someone you normally wouldn't, someone who wouldn't expect your call but perhaps is lonely and would welcome a friendly "How are you?" You might offer someone a ride to Mass or to the next meeting. You are thus communicating as well as acting on the theme to Love One Another.