Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy
Mother of God. On this day we hear the
familiar story of the shepherds who had come in haste and found Jesus lying in
the manger. They had been filled with fear but are now filled with joy. Imagine
Mary and Joseph smiling at the words of the shepherds. The lowly shepherds had
been the first to know and made the message known to others.
As we celebrate today the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy
Mother of God, we remember that Mary’s will was entirely united to God’s will. Mary was a woman who was totally connected to
God and did not let her fears change her focus.
Her faith and trust guided her along the way. She treasured all things in her heart.
Today we also welcome in 2023 – a new year! May we take time this year to model Mary’s
commitment and trust. As we pray this
day let us pray for a peaceful new year.
God of all time, help us enter the New Year quietly,
thoughtful of who we are to ourselves and to others, mindful that our steps
make an impact and our words carry power.
May we walk gently.
May we speak only after we have listened well.
Creator of all life, help us enter the New Year
reverently, aware that you have endowed every creature and plant, every person
and habitat with beauty and purpose.
May we regard the world with tenderness.
May we honor rather than destroy.
Lower of all souls, help us enter the New Year
joyfully, willing to laugh and dance and dream, remembering our many gifts with
thanks and looking forward to blessings yet to come.
May we welcome your lavish love. In this new year, may
the grace and peace of Christ bless us now and in the days ahead.
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