Thank you for your letter of the 12th February. I have to say that I
am quite puzzled by your letter, particularly the questions. I have many
questions about your questions, if you see what I mean. For example, I
am puzzled by what you mean by the phrase 'Conscience is the aboriginal
vicar of Christ'. I would also like to challenge your assertion that
ethical and compassionate awareness are continually progressing within
any healthy society.
As to endorsing this year's Vegetarian Lent 2003 initiative, I have
already written to the clergy of the Diocese to use this Lent as a time
of prayerful reflection on our Diocesan Initiative Called to a New
Kingdom. To endorse another initiative at this stage would be very
unhelpful.
However, I wish your initiative success. As for my own Lenten
observance, I will heed the Lord's command not to make a public show of
it.
With every good wish
(10/3/03)
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