“O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our
hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of
men this peace for which they sometime seek so desperately and
which you alone can give to them. Help them to know one another
better, and to live as brothers, children of the same Father.
Reveal to them also your beauty, holiness, and purity. Awaken in
their hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. Join them
all together in your love. And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.”
by Pope St. John XXIII, from his Journal of a Soul
Christmas Homily 2022 (Deacon Bullock)
(Homily by Deacon Bullock)