Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (2)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as a new calendar year begins, the Church places before us a woman and a child and asks us to begin here.

We come into this year carrying many things. Relief that a difficult year has ended. Concern about what has not changed. Questions …

Last week I spoke about Christmas and I used Star Wars as an example. But in case I confused you all – today I want to speak about Peace; because today I think we are being asked to remember three things, a blessing of peace, a call to non-violence and unity, and …