Believing: A Christmas Reflection on Hope, Peace, and Love - Fr. Ed Foley 12.22.24

This season invites us to reflect on belief—not just the magical kind tied to childhood, but a more profound belief in what could be. Believing is like dreaming: visualizing a better way and seeing a future full of peace, justice, and care for all. These beliefs—of more hope, joy, and love—are worth pursuing with our lives. When our belief feels fragile or fades, we can look to Mary, Elizabeth, and all mothers as sources of inspiration. Mothers see the best in us even when we cannot. They encourage us, love us unconditionally, and remind us how belief has the power to shape brighter futures. Let us hold onto belief—belief in others, in God, and in goodness. Today, Father Ed Foley invites us to pursue incarnation as an ongoing mystery, to believe with Mary’s courage, and to commit to the convictions that bring love, justice, and peace to our world as we celebrate Christmas 2024. Merry Christmas!