^{November 30 marked the first Sunday of Advent. For those people who journey through the season with the Christmas wreath, you will know, that the first candle lit, is for the manifestation of hope.}

^{What do we hope for as Catholic Christians? The list is long, and I’m sure there is, around the globe, a candle lit in hope for PEACE.}

^{Therefore, I wish you peace, as we begin this Advent season.}

^{Specific hope within the Universal Roman Catholic Church is definitely Pope Francis and his mission. I continue to hope that he is able with Christ to bring about a people of God, that truly is and reflects, the Glory of God, for "our Good and the Good of the world".}

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