Like a hymn carried on a quiet winter night,
may the promise of His coming
fill your heart with peace that does not waver
and hope that does not fade.
May the Child in the manger remind us
that light still conquers darkness,
grace still transforms hearts,
and love still has the final word.
And as we enter 2026,
may it be a year of gathering and rebuilding,
a year when our country finds its way back to unity,
when differences soften into understanding,
and when the will of the Prince of Peace
guides us to love first, and love last.
