Now that the new year is here-what steps will I take not only to become a better Catholic, but to become a better human being.
Now that the new year has been here for a few weeks, I've had time to get over my typical resolutions - like losing weight and getting in shape - to reflect on some equally important facets of my life. Here are my resolutions for the new year:
Resolve - to attend mass on days I'm not obligated to.
Resolve - to concentrate on every facet of the mass, learning it's background and meaning.
Resolve - to truly apply the readings to my every day life and if I can't, to seek help in understanding
Resolve - to pay more attention to the suffering in the world around me, whether it's the plight of refugees in third-world countries, the poor around the world and in my neighborhood and human rights violations.
Resolve - to DO SOMETHING about these injustices, even if only to contribute money to organizations that fight against poverty, abuse and for justice and human dignity.
Resolve - to spend less time worrying about everything and more time thanking God for the incredible blessings I enjoy every day.
So there you go, oh these may seem lofty, but check in at the end of the year and I'll give you an honest score of how well I've kept these resolutions.
