Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, on December 24th, in the morning, we gather for mass. It is the last mass of advent because in the evening we will be celebrating Christmas Eve mass. It is beautiful that in today’s morning mass we are reminded of the profound promises of God therefore, promises that resonate throughout time and continue to inspire hope in our hearts. The readings we will hear provide a rich tapestry illustrating how God keeps His word, fulfilling every prophecy regarding the Messiah, especially through the lineage of King David.