Archbishop Advincula emphasizes hope, trust in Christmas Eve homily

Izzy Lee

ABS-CBN News

The Archbishop of Manila, Jose Cardinal Advincula, delivered a poignant message of hope and trust in his homily during the Christmas Eve Mass on Tuesday at the Manila Cathedral.Archbishop Advincula said that the Jubilee 2025, themed &quot;Pilgrims of Hope,&quot; or &quot;Lakbay Pag-asa,&quot; is an invitation to restore a climate of hope and trust in a world that desperately needs it.Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis, Advincula shared the Pontiff’s call for a year-long journey to rekindle the flame of hope.&quot;Pope Francis wants to lead us to a year long journey to restore a climate of hope and trust to find the flame of hope that has been given to us and help everyone to gain strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart, and farsighted vision,&quot; he said.He noted that this message of hope resonates deeply in today’s world, which many perceive as dark and uncertain.&quot;In a very dark world we are living in, we do not lose hope because the star of Bethlehem will light our path and guide us in our journey,&quot; he said.He likened the circumstances of the first Christmas to the struggles faced today.&quot;Imagine people in power who treat everyone as beggars for their patronage, leaders who are conflicted with insatiable greed and cravings for more money and influence, ordinary laborers and workers whose basic rights dependent on the impulses of their masters, families who have no decent homes,&quot; he said.Despite these challenges, the Archbishop reminded the congregation that the message of Christmas is one of Emmanuel—God with us.Archbishop Advincula also announced that on December 30, 2024, the Archdiocese of Manila will formally open the Jubilee 2025 celebrations.&quot;We will focus on finding and cultivating hope in our families, parishes and communities,&quot; he said.<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pA9_PA5UtSw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

Archbishop Advincula said that the Jubilee 2025, themed "Pilgrims of Hope," or "Lakbay Pag-asa," is an invitation to restore a climate of hope and trust in a world that desperately needs it.

Archbishop Advincula said that the Jubilee 2025, themed "Pilgrims of Hope," or "Lakbay Pag-asa," is an invitation to restore a climate of hope and trust in a world that desperately needs it.

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Archbishop Advincula emphasizes hope, trust in Christmas Eve homily

Archbishop Advincula emphasizes hope, trust in Christmas Eve homily

Izzy Lee,

ABS-CBN News

Published Dec 25, 2024 01:53 AM PHT

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Updated Dec 25, 2024 01:02 PM PHT

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