The New Year 

I am the New Year. 

I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. 

I am your next chance at the art of living. 

I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned 
during the last 12 months about life. 

All that you sought the past year and failed to find is 
hidden in me; I am waiting for you to search it out again 
and with more determination. 

All the good that you tried to do for others and didn't 
achieve last year is mine to grant providing you have fewer 
selfish and conflicting desires. 

In me lies the potential of all that you dreamed but didn't 
dare to do, all that you hoped but did not perform. 

All you hoped for but did not yet experience - these dreams 
slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of an 
enduring purpose. 

I am your opportunity, "Behold, I make all things new." 

I am the New Year. 

KEEP TRYING!

Today is the Feast of the Holy Innocents.



A Prayer To The Holy Innocents.

Holy Innocents, you died before you were old enough to know what life means, pray for all children who die young that God may gather them into His loving arms.

Holy Innocents, you were killed because one man was filled with hatred, pray for those who hate that God may touch their hearts and fill them with love.

Holy Innocents, you experienced a violent death, pray for all who are affected by violence that they may find peace and love.

Holy Innocents, your parents grieved for you with deep and lasting sorrow, pray for all parents who have lost young children that God may wrap a warm blanket of comfort around them.

Holy Innocents, those around you certainly felt helpless to prevent your deaths, pray for all who feel helpless in their circumstances that they may cling to God for courage and hope.

Holy Innocents, you who are now in Heaven, pray for all of us that one day we may join you there to bask in God's love forever.

Amen.

Mary, holding her son, Jesus, in the Eucharist. Isn't this beautiful?

Praise be to Jesus Christ, St. Anthony and my Guardian Angel for finding my Christmas envelope full of money! St. Anthony has NEVER failed me when I ask for his help!! We are so privileged to be Catholic and have so many resources, especially our blessed Saints and Angels!!! Thank you Jesus, St. Anthony and my Guardian Angel!! You rock my world every day!!!