The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead that we celebrate on Easter Day and throughout the Easter season is for Christians the bedrock of our hope in Him. Because Jesus rose from the dead we too can hope for resurrection.The Christian virtue of hope is not to be confused with...

My Dear Venerable Brothers, Let me begin by expressing my heartfelt good wishes to you on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Because Christ is God in our midst, we have confidence in asking him to bless us throughout this Christmas, comforting us with...

At this time of Christmas, like the Magi and the Shepherds we desire an encounter with Jesus Christ, who is the ‘Face of the Father’s Mercy’ as Pope Francis has reminded us. As we reflect upon and celebrate the birth of the Lord during this Year of Mercy, let us seek to be...