A Tribute to Walter Matthews, Retired Director

from Judith Hughes

Former NSC Executive Committee Member

As I looked back over the years working with Walter, I was impressed by his commitment to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the National Service Committee and the National Service Committee. Walter’s faithfulness, tenacity, compassion and caring were only a few of the qualities that I so admired in him. Over the years Walter was challenged in many ways. The changes of Chairpersons and committee members were constant. He had to adapt. He did that so often. When we gathered, Walter prepared us well and kept us on course. He made sure all that needed to be accomplished at our meetings was completed. He made us feel welcome, comfortable and brought us up to date on happenings within the Renewal. The times we had to relax and enjoy one another were always so special. He made sure we had time to pray, laugh and pray together. I pray that this gifted, kind and loving man enters into the next phase of his life with joy and is open to the many blessings God has for him and his wife Claire. A job well done good and faithful servant, dear friend.