Love is palpable this time of year, but it is often intertwined in the occasions of visiting, decorating, gift giving, baking, and other activities that we often look forward to because they are comforting, nostalgic, and bring us cheer. This Christmas, let us accept the challenge of stepping out of this place of contentment to practice sacrificial love.

The Catholic Church teaches that technology is a gift when it serves human dignity and fosters authentic relationships. Still, we have to be careful. Relying too much on AI risks fraying the delicate threads of human connection.