“As we navigate a world that often challenges our sensibilities, our longing for a peaceful world—and even the Truth, Christ comes at Christmas to bring light to our darkness and hope born of love from God. That the Savior comes to us as one like us in all things but sin truly speaks to God’s enduring love for us.
How life-giving it is to know that Christ accompanies us as God-made-Man through all the joys and sorrows of life. While we may experience restlessness, uncertainty, and even despair at “the way things are,” we must be consoled by the truth that Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. If we pray and live that truth and know also that we are deeply loved by God, we have what we need to face whatever comes our way.
Who would have ever thought that a baby born in Bethlehem would bring the world to its knees in a quiet moment of wonder and awe on a winter’s night? God did. This Christmas I pray that you and your loved ones may have the privilege of rediscovering how much God loved the world by sending his only begotten son.
I will remember you and your intentions at all of my Christmas Masses, and I will pray that you experience more deeply this Christmas the abiding love of God the Father and of His Son, Jesus.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.”
— Bishop Frank J. Caggiano