DEAR
BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Today the Lord Jesus Christ manifested himself to all
nations represented by the Magi; he is Emmanuel, God who is with us, fully
divine and fully human. As we gather here in the Holy Eucharist, he speaks to
us, the Eternal Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. On this altar, he
manifests himself once again, the Bread of Angels who becomes the Bread of Man.
Moreover, he is with us and he bestows peace to people of good will.
As
we near to the conclusion of Christmas, we ask Our Lady's intercession, together with Saint Joseph, and the Saintly Magi that the
mercy and glory of God be manifested not only with our lips but in the lives we
lead. Hence, as a pilgrim Church, confirmed in faith and charity, we may share
the blessed hope of God’s saving power.
