Let us not quench the wavering flame (confer Isaiah chapter 42, verse 3) that never falters, and let us allow hope to be rekindled. Dear sister, dear brother, even if in your heart you have buried hope, do not give up: God is greater. Darkness and death do not have the last word. Be strong, for with God nothing is lost! - Pope Francis
You desire that which exceeds my humble powers, but I trust in the compassion and mercy of the All-powerful God - St. Stephen
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us start preparing the way of the Lord and making straight his paths this Advent season by sincerely and prayerfully reflecting on our thoughts, words, and deeds in order to identify our sins and failings, and by participating in the sacrament of Confession to receive forgiveness for our sins.
For my father and my mother have left me: but the Lord hath taken me up. (Psalm 26:10)
