Hopping into the Holy Year: Christmas message of the bishop!

Hopping into the Holy Year: Christmas message of the bishop!

In the middle of a world plagued by crises, the upcoming Christmas holidays with their message of hope John 20.12.2024 (Cape) offer a ray of hope. In a recent interview, the Bishop of St. Pölten, Alois Schwarz, asks to view the traditions and customs of the Christmas season as a certificate of poverty for those who are looking for in difficult times. "It strengthens and supports us and lets us participate in celebrating many generations. Humans, live from the hope that God will lead everything to good," says Schwarz. The bishop emphasizes that a Christmas tree and the crib are central components of Christmas, because the reference to the history of Maria and Josef is inextricably linked to the celebrations.

The Holy Year 2025, which is under the motto "Pilgrims of Hope", calls to find trust - not only in the church, but also in business, society and interpersonal relationships. Pilgrim trips to Rome should serve as an opportunity to discover paths of reflection and renewal. This is also emphasized by the Christmas message in the Holy Scriptures, which serves us as a guide for a life in peace and salvation. In the book of the Prophet Micha, especially referring to the Messiah, which is supposed to bring peace, a topic that is still important in the Christian community today.

Christmas - The Feast of Life

The importance of Christmas goes beyond the celebration of the birth of Jesus; It is about recognizing and living God's will in our lives. This becomes clear in the gospel, because the will of God, which is embodied by the birth of Jesus, sends a powerful message of hope and love. "Lord, your will" - this thought makes the inner pressure easier, which often goes hand in hand with the challenges of life. With his will, God wants to offer everyone the opportunity to thrive in the ups and depths of life. Bishop Alois Schwarz encourages to actively live the hope and peace that Christmas brings with it and find a loyal companion in Jesus.

In this sense, he wishes everyone a blessed Christmas season in which every new beginning can bloom through the will of God, as also confirm the texts for Sunday in the church newspaper.

You can find all details in the comprehensive reports of and My church newspaper .