Deacon Tom Writes,
“A New Year’s Blessing”
God blesses his people as they journey
through the desert heading for the Promised Land. His blessing renews the
promises God made to his chosen ones on Mt. Sinai and reminds these weary
travelers of his unending kindness, his ever presence, and his generosity.
As we celebrate this wonderful feast of the
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God today we are reminded
that God, in his goodness and mercy, was not satisfied to remain simply an
abstract image or a verbal expression on the lips of his chosen ones. God
planned from the very beginning of time to become one with his creation by assuming
our nature and sharing all aspects of our humanity. We are blessed because God reveals
himself to us in the person of Jesus Christ who came to live among us and teach
us his ways.
Today we honor Mary, the Mother of God in
whom we find all the virtues of motherhood, discipleship, and witness of God’s
love, mercy, and compassion. Today we celebrate what was declared dogma by the
Council of Ephesus in the year 431 that Mary is the Mother of God,
Theotokos. From the earliest days of our faith, people have turned to Mary and
sought her intercession. The Council confirmed what the people already knew,
that Mary was honored the one chosen by God to be our advocate and refuge for all
peoples throughout all eternity.
As we turn the page to a new year, we are
profoundly aware of our many needs and those of our families and our world. Mary,
whose love, sacrifice, and willing acceptance of God’s Will enabled her to
nurture the Holy Family now stands to intercede on behalf of all who turn to
her. There is no favor her Son will not grant her, for, since the beginning of
time, it has been upon her that his favor rests.
Through the intercessions of Mary, may…
The Lord bless you and keep you!
The Lord let his face shine upon you and be
gracious to you!
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you
peace!
Wishing you and your families a
Healthy, Holy, and Happy New Year‼!
Enjoy the Day!
Deacon Tom
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