It is Christmas – one of the most beautiful holidays of the year. In this season, we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, the central figure of Christianity and one of the most important individuals ever to live on the earth. No matter our personal faith, his life and ministry teaches us that love, compassion, joy, and hope are what matter in life – and that peace is possible, deep in our spirits.

May this Christmas remind us of the inestimable value of family and friends – and of the intrinsic worth of every human person. Let us vow to live with these truths in mind in the coming year.

Many blessings to you and yours!