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“Clifford Hugh

Douglas and

Louis Even,

Men of Genius,

Benefactors

of Mankind”

Bishop Basile
Tapsoba of

Burkina Faso

At our week of study on Social Credit on August Before the Lord, we wish to demonstrate our
2010, followed by our Congress Sept. 3-5, we had filial piety and gratitude towards Mr. Clifford
seven Bishops of Africa, sixteen priests, and many Hugh Douglas and Mr. Louis Even, these men of
lay faithful who were filled with wonder at what they genius, these benefactors of mankind, to whom
heard. We are pleased to publish in this issue many we will always be indebted. These initiators were
excerpts from their homilies and comments. Here faithful and docile to the Holy Spirit and total-
is the translation of the homily given by Most Rev. ly dedicated to the promotion of Social Credit.
Basile Tapsoba, bishop of the diocese of Koudou- May they rest in peace and may their good works
gou in Burkina Faso, in the Parish of St. Cesaire on accompany them! May the Master of the vine
Friday, September 2, 2010 during our week of study and harvest receive them into Heaven and grant
which preceded our Congress in Rougemont: them the reward promised to the good and faith-
y dear friends, through the grace of God, ful servant. May the Lord help us to continue the
the week of study is coming to an end. heritage that was bequeathed to us.
M Time passes inexorably, so we may justly We express our sentiments of profound gratitude
say: “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” to those in charge, to the men and women, members
Even better: thanks to the efficient collaboration of of the community of the Pilgrims of St. Michael and
those in charge in the Pilgrims of St. Michael and the MICHAEL Journal. Miss Therese Tardif, Mr.
the MICHAEL Journal, thanks to the consummate Marcel Lefebvre, you were so kind and generous to
mastery of the professors, lecturers and animators, invite us to this week of study, followed by the con-
the veil has been lifted. Day after day, more light gress. In taking charge of the costs of the trip, you
was shed on Social Credit, which allowed us to dis- removed a thorn from our foot. We are very grateful
cover it more clearly and to finally have it shine in and we assure you of our prayers. We leave your
all its splendor, filling us with amazement, joy and recompense to God, Who will surely give you a re-
satisfaction. ward over and above your expectations. May God
In this same elan, we raise our spirits and hearts bless you and give you strength for the battle.
in thanksgiving towards the Almighty God, Master As for the treasure that we have discovered
of history. He led us, safe and sound, to the Louis here among you, it will never leave us. It will be
Even Institute in Rougemont, and this morning to in each one of us a flame that will guide us. We
the parish of St. Cesaire. May the Holy Name of the will communicate this flame to as many people as
Lord be always blessed. (continued on page 28)

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