Happy New Year 2026 from Sacerdotus Ministry

Happy New Year 2026 from Sacerdotus Ministry

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the dawn of 2026, Sacerdotus Ministry extends heartfelt greetings of joy, peace, and hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. The turning of the year reminds us of God's eternal mercy and the promise of new beginnings through His grace.

This past year brought profound moments of both sorrow and triumph for the Church and the world. We mourned the passing of our beloved Pope Francis in April, a shepherd who called us to mercy, care for the poor, and protection of creation. Yet, in God's providence, the conclave swiftly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, who has already inspired us with calls for unity, bridge-building, and fidelity to the Gospel amid modern challenges.

Within the Church, we witnessed encouraging signs of renewal: a noticeable increase in Catholicism worldwide, surging Bible sales reaching record highs, a decline in atheism as souls seek truth, more young people returning to Mass with fervor, and a beautiful proliferation of Eucharistic processions drawing thousands into adoration of our Lord truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Cardinal Dolan's resignation from the Archdiocese of New York marked a transition, yet it opens doors for fresh pastoral leadership under the Holy Father's guidance.

Beyond the Church, 2025 unveiled wonders in creation, with the discovery and close passage of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS—a third visitor from beyond our solar system—alongside other remarkable scientific achievements that point to the vastness and order of God's universe.

Yet, we cannot ignore the shadows: persistent inflation straining families, countless deaths from illness and tragedy, ongoing wars and global political tensions sowing division, conflicts over immigration policies including those involving ICE, and the troubling expansion of physician-assisted suicide laws in several jurisdictions, devaluing the sacred gift of life.

Humanity remains in development—a primitive species still grappling with sin, selfishness, and suffering. But we can do better. If we model our societies after Jesus Christ—embracing His teachings of love, justice, forgiveness, and sacrificial service—we will build a civilization of love, life, peace, and true progress.

Let us enter 2026 with renewed commitment to evangelization, prayer, and charity.

Prayer for the New Year:

Heavenly Father,  

As we step into 2026, we thank You for the graces of the past year and entrust this new one to Your loving care. Bless it abundantly with Your peace, wisdom, and strength. Guide Pope Leo XIV and the Church in proclaiming Your truth. Heal our divided world, comfort the afflicted, and draw all souls closer to Your Son.  

We commend to Your mercy the souls of those we lost in 2025, especially Pope Francis and all the faithful departed—grant them eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon them.  

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

Happy New Year!  

Sacerdotus Ministry

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