12/22/25: God Gives Himself First

Monday Mass. 12.22.25. In this homily, I reflect on Hannah and Mary, and what it means to truly surrender what we love to God. I talk about the fear of letting go, the gift God gives us in Jesus, and how Christmas reminds us that God gives Himself first. I also invite us to welcome others with joy and love, especially those who come to church only a few times a year.