Homily: Radical Hope in Revelatory Times

This time in history feels very precarious. Not only are there many unknowns as always but, especially in this country, we seem to be hovering at the edge of a precipice, at risk of falling into an abyss. What are the pathways and strategies to regain our balance and move away from the cliff toward a desired collective future? History and our ancestors teach us pride and resilience. We must use those lessons to create possibilities, meaning, and purpose in order to exercise radical hope as the New Year is revealed to us.