My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you for your kind and thoughtful welcome today. Christmas is near!

My dear friends, on this great celebration of Christmas 2021, I join Father Jerabek and Father Ward to welcome all who are here today to commemorate our Lord’s birth.

There’s something about beginning a new year that raises the specter of hope in each of us.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, I trust this Christmas time is going well for you!