A Duke student wrote to Bishop Gossman last year, complaining about my leadership at the Catholic Student Center. Some of her other complaints were more on target in my estimation, since I don't think I talk about money enough.
Money is an unfortunate fact of life.
What you give in the weekly collection is not just a token or symbolic act. We actually need your contribution to pay our bills. We rely even more on contributions from parents. Sister Joanna and I are mailing a letter to your parents in the next week or so to request their financial support of this ministry. We would very much appreciate your putting in a good word of encouragement to them, maybe while you're home for Thanksgiving.