To celebrate Christmas means to contemplate the Son being sent into the world, which is continued in the mission of the Church: «As the Father has sent me, so do I send you» (cfr Jn 20,21). This is the reason why the Church exists, and why our Order exists. May this Christmas mark the beginning of a new season in our commitment to proclaiming the mystery of the God who is communion and calls the whole of creation into brotherhood.
With these thoughts I send my best wishes to you all.
Fra Helmut Rakowski
General Mission Secretary
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar
Sretan Bozic i Nova godina
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année
Wesolych Swiat i Szczesliwego Nowego Roku
Feliz Navidad y Prospero año nuevo
God Jul Och Ett Gott Nytt Ar
Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr
