May Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Son of Mary, be with you!

The season of Advent is quickly coming to an end.  The messages given to us during this season were challenging and directed toward conversion.  John the Baptist's message of repentance, not being lax with our spiritual values, and living our lives with faith and hope...now moves us to the challenge spoken through the angel Gabriel, "Do not be afraid!"

Living the life called by God, is a challenge.  When we experience anxiety, despair, fear or hopelessness, may we remember these words: "Do not be afraid."  During our spiritual  journey and our journey of conversion, Christ will be present to us to offer hope.  He will dispel our fear and turn our despair into lasting joy.

We end this season of Advent this week, and we enter into the season of Christmas on Friday evening.  We welcome Jesus Christ with great joy, enthusiasm, and hope.

Remember to join us for our traditional  Christmas Midnight Mass, or Christmas Day Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Peace,

Msgr. Britto