“In switching on the light of the Nativity scene, we wish for the light of Christ to be in us. A Christmas without light is not Christmas. Let there be light in the soul, in the heart; let there be forgiveness to others; let there be no hostilities, which are dark. Let there be the beautiful light of Jesus. This is my wish for all of you, when you turn on the light of the crib.”
“If you have something dark in your soul, ask the Lord for forgiveness. Christmas is a great opportunity to cleanse the soul. Do not fear, the priest is merciful, forgiving all in the name of God, because God forgives everything.” — Pope Francis, Lighting the Christmas tree, Gubbio, Italy, Dec. 8, 2014
 
May we celebrate the Savior’s glorious birth, and the Father who sent him to redeem us, and the Holy Spirit, giver of life, now and forever, age after age. Amen.
 
The clergy and members of our parish staff invite you and your family to celebrate with us the Holy Liturgies of the Christmas Season
at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish—the Catholic Community of Palo Alto
Wish you a Merry Christmas, 2017.