In his Christmas message for 2025, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli reflects on the hope that the season brings.
‘Hope is a kind of glue. It binds our relationships together across time. At Christmas especially, hope takes on a gentle but persistent strength—the belief that peace and joy are possible, even in difficulty. In our Christian life, hope goes far deeper. It is not merely a feeling; it has become enfleshed in a person. Our hope has a name: Jesus Christ, Emmanuel—God-with-us.
‘At Christmas, we remember not only the child in Bethlehem but the God who came through to us and for us, and who continues to do so. This is hope beyond optimism. It is a light the darkness cannot overcome. Christian hope is the light of the world.’