Happy New Year

We attended the vigil Mass tonight, something we don't normally do, but we're bracing for "weather" and thought we'd play it safe. As it turns out, I'm glad we did. Our celebrant was our wonderful pastor, who gave a wonderful homily, as usual.

He talked about New Year's resolutions, something which I have never had much use for. Maybe I'm a pessimist, but I always figure, why resolve to do something that I'm not likely to be able to do. I'm just setting myself up for disappointment. I do what must be done. Everyday. If I made resolutions, they'd be the same ones, year after year. Resolve to feed my family healthy meals, every day. Resolve to teach my children, to the best of my ability, every day. Resolve to have clean clothes to cover our naked bodies, every day. Etc., etc. You'd likely have the same resolutions.

Which is why Father's message sounded darn good to me. He said throw out those resolutions -- those ones that give you guilt for not losing weight, or not exercising everyday. Throw out every one except this one: Resolve to bear God's love every day. Just as our Blessed Mother did.

So, on the eve of the new year, I'm sitting here in my nightgown and robe, ready for bed.

I've got tomorrow's breakfast in the refrigerator.

The tea kettle is on and I'm going to sit down and hopefully finish this book tonight (maybe not) while my guys watch whatever game is on.

And I'm resolving to bear God's love every day. As our Holy Mother did so well.

Happy New Year, friend!
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