I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith.

The opportunity to declare a truth may come when we least expect it. Let us be prepared.

May each of us remember this truth; 'one cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God.' Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.

So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment.

There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth.

My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmastime fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year.