I am not capable of remembering the homily at yesterday’s Mass – thanksgiving for 2009 – but I know that the priest started by mentioning what we look for: we seek first and formost to have peace. Then he went on to speaking about how many times we lack it because we look for it in the wrong places. And then he spoke about dreams – how many people long to do something or wish for something but don’t really strive for it or give up before actually attaining whatever they long for. And then he kind of linked both and spoke also of Mary our Mother. He said something along the lines of:
We seek peace but often we look for it in the wrong places and sometimes we think we can do without God but in truth we can’t. We want joy but we try to have this joy in earthly things and sometimes we forget to look to Christ and the joy He gives – following Him. OF COURSE it is hard to follow Jesus sometimes but those who do, know peace in their hearts - despite trials.
…and some of us dream of doing this and that but then we don’t really try to attain that – we stop before we even start, or half-way or just before we get there… - and well God is giving us a new year and this year TAKE ADVANTAGE – if it is family, if it is work, if you need to speak more with Jesus - do that! If you need to rediscover your faith DO THAT! But most importantly TAKE ADVANTAGE of this new year – to grow and be more like Jesus – He comes for us. And remember also that Mary is our mother - the Church is giving us Mary at the start of a new year so that we turn to her because she will lead us to Jesus.
- and maybe we should just try to do that this year: take advantage!
God is giving us a new year: let us strive to know, love and serve Him better – He loves us. …and when we doubt His love for us, let us pray: “Lord increase our faith!” …If the apostles prayed that how much more can we who have never seen Christ in person? ;-) (Luke 17:5)
A blessed New Year
to you and your
loved ones :-)
and here is a great song:
- about Mary Our Mother :-)
