New Year, New Self

The year of 2011 has ended today. For some, it's a relief. For others, it's sad to leave the good memories. But whether we enjoyed 2011 or not, we are now given a fresh start in 2012. This new year is going to be what we make it. We need to learn from our past mistakes and regrets, so that we can make 2012 a year to be remembered as enjoyable and positive. We need to take all of the blessings and good that came from 2011 and bring them to 2012.

The new year represents a second chance where we can make ourselves better versions of ourselves and who God truly wants us to be. This is the time of year when everyone makes resolutions and promises on what they'll do for the following year. "I'll work out twice a week," "I'll eat healthier," "I'll spend more time with family," etc. Of course, all of those are wonderful things to do, but why not try and make a new year's resolution about your faith life? Why not promise to pray every day, or go to Mass every Sunday, or spend more time with Jesus? Spiritual resolutions can allow us to fully embrace God and make 2012 an incredible year. We should commit less to physical and earthly things and more to our Creator and Savior and devoting our lives to Him.

God bless and Happy New Year!