As Christmas approachesthe message of hope shining in the darkness may seem more important than ever. Whether inspired by the heaviness of a corrupted world, personal grief, or the gloom that lingers during the short days of winter, people seem increasingly drawn to finding the light.
That's the message to take away from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York who is leading the Midnight Mass this Christmas.
Cardinal Dolan shared this sentiment during an exclusive interview with Maria Bartiromo at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, where he reflected on signs that Americans are rejecting the “caricature” of faith. ““Bad, destructive, harmful, and old,” which led to soaring sales of the Bible and other books related to spirituality.
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Cardinal Dolan joined Maria Bartiromo for an exclusive interview at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, (Fox News/Screengrab)
“There seems to be a new appreciation for the role of faith, especially in our country,” he said.Futures on Sunday morning“Hosts.
“I think President Trump took advantage of that. I've had conversations with him before in the past. He's been very frank (he) can't say he grew up as a very ardent Christian, but he takes his Christian faith very seriously,” he added. “He has a lot of memories of Norman Vincent Peale, the famous preacher here in New York, on Fifth Avenue, and I think he means it.”
He continued: “I think that the assassination attempts have somewhat renewed in him. There is something outside of me that I think is watching me, and has a mission for me.” And what he expresses personally seems to be expressed more and more around the world, and this is part of America.”
Maybe there is He is He suggested something bigger is watching the world, pointing to former President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II, two figures whose contributions helped define the latter part of the 20th century. They both survived assassination attempts very close to each other, and each continues to help make the world what it is today.
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When the two met for the first time, Ronald Reagan told Pope St. John Paul II, “Mother Teresa told me she believed God saved me because God had something special on my mind, and Pope St. John Paul II.” She smiled and said the same thing to me. He believed. They both did that, and look at what they were able to achieve, the world has changed for the better because of them.”
Cardinal Dolan walked on the grounds St. Patrick's Cathedral with BartiromoShe is shown a photo of a drawing by imprisoned Hong Kong freedom fighter Jimmy Lai, depicting Christ on the cross.
As billions around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas and the Hanukkah holiday, Dolan says his message at this midnight Mass will focus on the “triumph of light.”
“The Lord is always calling us to step outside of ourselves. This gives us hope.”
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