The Archbishop of Westminster has called on the Boris Johnson's new government to use 2020 to create opportunities and respond to those most in need.
In his New Year message for 2020, Cardinal Vincent Nichols also admitted he hoped for even greater triumphs for Liverpool FC than they already enjoyed in 2019.
"We all have a craving for a moment of glory, something that will lift us out of ourselves and create in us a sense of wonder and joy. That is part of our nature," the Cardinal said.
"As a Liverpool fan, I have enjoyed moments of glory in 2019. And we hope for more this summer! Nothing is certain yet, nothing taken for granted."
He made clear though that there was a serious side to witnessing and wishing for further glories on the football pitch. Because these moments of glory, together with joy and hope they bring, point to deeper roots in our nature, he said.
"Yes, we are made for glory, but a lasting and total glory that only God can give. We speak of it as the 'kingdom of God', the ‘reign of God'. It is this for which we long."
"So as this New Year begins, let us refresh that vision of how we really want life to be. This can be our prayer and our effort."H
He prayed that the new Government will strive both to create opportunities and respond to those most in need in effective and lasting ways and that businesses and financial institutions will act in awareness of their wider purpose.
He also prayed that the voluntary sector will be renewed in the highest of values of service and, wherever possible, respected for its integrity rather than burdened any further with increasing regulatory requirements, and that each of us, every person in our society, will shun all form and expressions of hatred against others.
"The recent anti-Semitic graffiti in North London bring shame to us all. Such hatred can have no place in our way of life. Only when we see the good in each other will every person feel welcomed and unafraid."
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