Dear Tony, Thank you very much for your visit today. I was very edified to hear of the work and hopes of the Catholic Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your dedication and efforts, which are a real reflection of your Faith. The work and mission of the Catholic Chamber or Commerce certainly reflect the teaching of the Second Vatican Council on the mission of the Laity: to bring the presence of Christ in the "market place" and daily life. The mission of the Catholic Chamber of Commerce also reinforces that we are a "Community of Faith", truly the family of God. This reflects the mystery of Church as a "communion", which is quite contrast to the individualism that is so prevalent in the Western culture. May the Lord bless you, and the Catholic Chamber of Commerce in your daily work and efforts.
Respectfully yours in Christ, Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD Bishop of Fort Worth
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