In many of our churches, usually at the beginning of the evening Mass, the hymn “O Holy Night” is sung. It is a traditional hymn and carries with it, not only the story of the birth of Jesus, but also much sentiment and emotion because of its musical setting.
Firstly I want to thank you for inviting me to share a few words with you today on the importance of who we are – and what this means to us, to the system, and to the Church community as a whole.