Happy New Year! Remember that today is the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. It is a holy day of obligation. We get to go to Mass!
New Year’s Day is always an introspective time for me. I always take a look back at the previous year and reflect on successes and failures of the past year. Many people only think about their failures – what they did wrong or failed to do. I strongly disagree with that approach. The coming year is a great time to build on our successes of the past year, and work on those areas where we may have fallen short.
2019 was a great year for me. I got to meet so many fascinating people, and God opened many doors for me. I’ll bet if you think back, you’ll be able to say the same. I have no idea what may be in store for 2020, but I’m sure there will be wonderful times of grace, and many new challenges. One of my goals for this year is to see more clearly those times of challenge as times of grace. I hope that we will all get a clearer picture of God’s hand at work in our lives. I’ll end by sharing my Scriptural New Year’s Resolution. For 2020, it is Micah 6:8 - "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God."
Father, we thank you for the gift of a new year, the chance to make a new start. May we see more clearly your great plan for our lives, as we strive to live in you more and more. Amen.
Hello Gus:
Thank you for sharing your scripture. It’s so beautiful. I checked my Bible and too have it highlighted. I thought you might enjoy my translation. It too is beautiful and so touching:
“He has shown you what to do, Oh man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
RSV: Second Catholic Edition. I always appreciate reflecting on the various nuances. Thank you for your ministry. Many, many blessings in 2020 and beyond. Kind regards
Diane from Evergreen, Colorado.
I don’t have Facebook only twitter. I just heard you say you would post the scripture resolutions on Facebook. Could you either send me the #7 or place them on Twitter? I listen to you while driving to work and I enjoy your company. Than You.