Easter 2005
“THE LORD HAS TRULY RISEN…!”
Luke 24:33

As we near the end 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.

While we continue to live in uncertain and troubled times and watch a menacing wall closing in Bethlehem, 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 one 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 ).