HINIKAYAT ni Pope Francis ang bawat isa na magsikap upang maabot ang kapayapaan, kasabay ng pagsasabing ang lakas ng tao lamang ay hindi sapat upang makamit ito.

“May the Virgin Mary, who gave birth to the Prince of Peace, and cuddled him with such tenderness in her arms, obtain for us from heaven the precious gift of peace, which cannot be fully pursued with human strength alone,” pahayag ng Santo Papa sa mensahe nito para sa Bagong Taon mula sa Vatican (Manila time).

Aniya,ang kapayapaan ay isang regalo mula sa Diyos na isamo kasama ng “incessant prayer, sustained with patient and respectful dialogue, constructed with an open collaboration with truth and justice, and always attentive to the legitimate aspirations of individuals and peoples.”

Sumabay naman ang araw ng Bagong Taon sa paggunit ang Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

“We begin this year placing ourselves under the maternal and loving gaze of Mary Most Holy, celebrated in today’s liturgy as Mother of God,” ayon sa Santo Papa.

Hinikayat din niya ang bawat isa na matuto mula sa pighati ng nakalipas at tumulong sa kapwa sa anumang paraan.

“The painful events that marked humanity’s journey last year, especially the pandemic, taught us much it is necessary to take an interest in others’ problems and to share their concerns,” saad pa ng Papa.

Nagpahayag din si Pope Francis ng pag-asa na mananaig ang kapayapaan sa puso ng mga tao.

“My hope is that peace might reign in the hearts of men and women and families, in recreational and workplaces, in communities and nations. In families, workplaces, and nations: peace, peace. We might think that life today is organized by wars, hatred, and many things that destroy. We want peace,” aniya.

Hiling din niya sa publiko ang isang “ happy and serene 2021.”

“May it be for every one a year of fraternal solidarity and peace, a year filled with expectant trust and hope, which we can entrust to the heavenly protection of Mary, Mother of God and our Mother,” ayon pa kay Pope Francis.