Since this is the first year of the "Mystical Rose", it would seem only prudent that we explain why we call our newsletter, "Mystical Rose", and what is the meaning of the Logo at the top of the first page. The title, "Mystical Rose", is taken from the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Logo of the crown of thorns symbolizes her suffering for her children. The seven roses affixed to the crown of thorns represents the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. We dedicate this work to Our Blessed Lady and we ask her to help and guide us, so that we may be able to serve God’s people by printing material that will be spiritually edifying: bringing those who read it to a better knowledge of their faith; a better understanding of what God requires of them in order to achieve salvation; and a more sincere desire to serve the Living God to the best of their ability. Information about Catholicism is so very necessary in order to live a good life. The world in which we live today is in dire need of that information, in order to save mankind from its own self-imposed ignorance. We hope our newsletter will help to inform.