As we approach the end of 2010 Ireland is a dark place. Very many people are fearful, anxious, worried and very concerned about their jobs, their homes and their children’s future.
The message of Christmas is a message of hope but it must be painful even to hear or speak the word ‘hope’ for people who feel stressed, disillusioned and possibly on the verge of despair. For people in that situation hoping for better things must look like wishful thinking.
But we must not despair. We must not give up. We must not cease to hope. We cannot live without hope. [read more …] “Bishop Bill Murphy Christmas Blessing”
