“The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death light has arisen.“ Matthew 9:16

Can you believe it? We’re at the end of the Christmas Season.  But we should remember to always carry His Light with us. And if we consider it, we’re on the upswing now.  The sun is remaining with us for more hours each day.  Soon the darkness will turn to more brightness in the days, weeks and months to come.  While that’s our focus in everyday life, think of what we should look to in our faith life.

Do we forget the birth of our Savior as we get later into this year? Have we let the darkness of the world continue to bring us down? Jesus, our Great Light is here!

Read the words of Pope Leo at the Angelus yesterday (Sunday, January 4,2026)

“If God became one of us, every human creature is a reflection of him, carries within itself his image, preserves a spark of his light; and this calls us to recognize in each person the inviolable dignity and to practice mutual love for one another.”

Have a Blessed New Year.

Deacon Tom