Thursday, January 1, 2009

Resolution

Rejoice! -----St. Peter
 
Nothing changes on New Year's Day.---Bono
 
The new year begins. What is new about it? We still have the same bills to pay, the same weight to lose, the same car to drive, the same ailments and challenges as before. So what is new about this day? Actually very little. But a new year is not why we rejoice. We rejoice for we are known fully, and loved madly by the Triune God. Each new day is His gift to all. This is reason enough to rejoice. But no, there is more, each new day is full of mercy, and grace, and help for our weary souls as we fight the good fight. Father doesn't take a day off, not even a moment does He forget us. The "new year" is symbolic of a new beginning. So, let's use this day, when the 8 became 9, to turn our hearts and minds more passionately to our Lord. Let's decide, with His help, to give Him the next 365 days, from dawn till dusk. Let us say to Him, " This is our resolution Lord, to move closer to Your Sacred Heart of love, to take up our crosses and follow in Your steps, and by Your grace, to be like Mary, the Mother of God, who always says yes to Your will. This is our resolution sweet Lord, please help us, for apart from You we can do nothing."
 
wkm
 

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