This was the Christmas message relayed by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula to remind the Catholic faithful that despite the problems they encountered in their lives, they should continue to live with hope because the baby Jesus Christ has been born.
"May the Holy Year of 2025 make us agents of hope and heralds of joy in our communities. I pray for all of you and your families that you may not allow despair and resignation to take away your hope," Advincula said.
The prelate issued the message of hope as Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve and launched the Jubilee Year 2025 with the theme, "Pilgrims of Hope."
Advincula emphasized that with the start of the Jubilee Year of Hope, the Holy Father wanted the Catholics to restore the climate of hope and trust, for everyone to have new strength and to look into the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and a far-sighted vision.
"In a very dark world we are living in, we do not lose hope because the Star of Bethlehem will light our path and guide us in our journey," he said.
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