” “"Making hope grow in the poorest ones". With this hope, the Caritas of Jerusalem, that has been working for 40 years in the Holy Land, sends its Christmas wishes. In a message published today and signed by the secretary general, Claudette Habesch, Caritas refers to Benedict XVI’s encyclical letter, "Spe salvi": "Christmas is a time of hope. We are well aware of the joy and happiness people feel when what they hoped for comes true. It is no coincidence that Benedict XVI’s latest letter is actually about hope. This is the vital part of our job". "The people who come to Caritas hope they will be looked after in their hardest predicaments. By helping the outcasts, the marginalised people, those who live in difficult predicamente, we help their needs and we make hope grow in them that they are not alone. The doors of Caritas they conclude are doors of hope, and we also have your help and support to thank for that".” “
