New Year

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:16-21

Calendar
January 1: New Year’s Day; Solemnity of Mary; World Day of Prayer for Peace
January 4: Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 5: Feast of St. John Neumann
January 8-14: National Migration Week: “Welcoming Christ in the Migrant”
http://www.usccb.org/about/migration-and-refugee-services/national-migra...
January 8: The Epiphany of the Lord

Quotes

Prayer

New Year's Prayer: Move Us O Lord , by: Jane Deren, PhD

Move us, O Lord,
    from the usual and the practical
    as we move into a new decade.
Move us to the shore of your endless possibilities,
    for community,
    for solidarity,
    and for peace.
Help us become a people
    who are able to see visions
        and to embody faith and hope
    so we may actively create,

Article with discussion questions

2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

Pope Benedict's 2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 focuses on Religious Freedom as the path to peace this year. This resource provides and overview of his message along with que...more

Prayer Service

Prayer Service for A New Year - A New Decade , by: Jane Deren, PhD

As we cross the threshold into a new decade, this prayer service provides perspective on looking back, looking within and looking ahead. Prayer service includes scripture passages, readings, pra...more

Reflections

Resolutions for a New Year , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

It's not too soon to make resolutions for the New Year. This one-page resource invites you to take time to stop and reflect on the great blessings of the past year and the things you wish to lea...more

Prayer

Prayer for the New Year , by: Jane Deren

Begin the New Year by standing at the threshold of this new moment and offering it to God. ...more

Article with discussion questions

To Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation: 2010 World Day of Peace Resource & Discussion Guide , by: Jane Deren

Pope Benedict XVI stresses in his World Day of Peace message, "Respect for creation is of immense consequence, and its preservation has now become essential for the peaceful coexistence of humankind."...more

Prayer

In This New Year , by: Jill Rauh

In this New Year,

We look to an end to violence and war.

We pray for peace, understanding and reconciliation.

In this New Year,

We hope for a future where all can have enough.

We pray for prophetic voices to speak for the poor and the marginalized.

In this New Year,