Welcome to 2026!

Throw away the resolutions that you will not keep and join me on a journey that will truly change your life and that of the world around you!

Let’s face it - you say you will eat well, quit smoking, exercise. or whatever you vow to never do again, and about three weeks from now you will most likely forgotten all about it.

In the homily we heard on New Year’s Day, our priest told us, “Resolve to become more like Jesus. Change the world. Change the way you see and accept people. Feed the poor, help the needy, and pray.” Ok, I paraphrased this a bit, but the Truth is still there. Resolve to be like Jesus.

Our worldview needs to change. We need to see through the lens of God’s Word. Sit and ponder who He has called you to be. Sure, losing weight or quitting a bad habit will have great benefits. But what if we consider the eternal benefits for ourselves and those around us?

What if we started to pray for those we don’t really care for or understand? If we pray for our government, our country, our town, our neighbors? What if we lifted up those who have never been told of God’s great love? The people in our parish who are not attending Mass or church. Are we praying for those we love to come to know the saving Grace of God? Do they know the joy of salvation?

I may not have all of the answers, but I do know this - if you start your year with Jesus as your main priority - a year from now you will be a totally new you! You will know joy, peace, and have hope. In greater abundance than you have ever experienced!

Leave a comment and tell me how you plan on drawing nearer to God in the coming year. Or message me if you have any questions! I am always eager to hear from you, and I read every message.

Wishing you nothing but peace, hope, and joy, my friend,

Carolyn