A New Year Dawns!

We are preparing ourselves to bring in a new year, 2011. It is amazing how time continues to fly by. Today, December 31, calls us to be thankful and reflective. We need to thank God for the gifts and blessings that have been bestowed upon us in 2010 and to seek forgiveness for the times that we failed. On January 1, 2011, we will begin a new year of grace and hope. Let us be open to the graces and blessings that God will bestow upon us in this coming year. Like our Blessed Mother Mary, whose motherhood we will celebrate on January 1, let us be models to our brothers and sisters as we listen to the Good News, but also put that Good News into practice. We are to make Christ known to everyone we meet. Our Lady is also the Queen of Peace and on January 1 we mark the World Day of Prayer for Peace. We pray that peace will reign in this new year. Of course, for peace to be made known in the world, it has to begin with us. Thank you God for all that You have done for us in this year about to end. May we acknowledge Your presence at all times and be strengthened with a renewed faith and hope as this new year dawns. Have a Happy and Blessed beginning to the New Year!!!