Easter 2004

“THE LORD HAS TRULY RISEN…!”
Luke 24:33

As we come to the conclusion of our Lenten journey and enter into the sacred mysteries of our redemption, I am mindful of the faithful prayers and generous support of the friends of Bethlehem University throughout the world.

“Truly I assure you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, He will grant you in My Name … I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have trouble. But, take heart, for I have overcome the world” ( John 16: 23, 33 ).

While we continue to live in uncertain and troubled times with terrible injustice daily surrounding us, we live in hope and faith in the Risen Jesus. This Easter is a time of renewed commitment for us as a university community. Thirty years ago, it was together that the Vatican and the De La Salle Christian Brothers founded Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. Today, it is together with an ever faithful international community of friends and benefactors, that the Vatican, the Brothers and our Lasallian colleagues continue to conduct this University as a vibrant community of learners faithful to its mission of teaching, research and service to the Palestinian people.

On behalf of our university community, I thank you for your faithfulness in supporting our vital educational mission. You have been a tremendous sign of hope to us. May you know the joy and peace of the Risen Lord this Easter. “The Lord has truly risen! Alleluia!” ( Luke 24:33 ).

Brother Vincent Malham, FSC
President-Vice Chancellor