“On the Day known as New Years Day in the secular world, there is a veritable feast of identities for this day on the Church’s calendar. It is the octave of Christmas, the Feast of Mary Mother God, the Feast that commemorates the Holy Name of Jesus and also of the Circumcision. Quite a lot to ponder actually!”
“In previous years I have commented on all these liturgical aspects, and even on the mystery of time.
“But this year it strikes me to preach out of a text of St. Paul from the 3rd chapter of the Letter to the Philippians. The text recommends itself to a New Year’s theme, because Paul speaks and meditates on ‘what is behind, and what is before’ him. And in his meditation he sets forth a kind of plan for a Christian to follow, a Christian who prayerfully reflects on the year that is passed, and the year that is about to unfold. . . .”
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on Philippians 3:7-16 and a four-point plan this reading offers for us as we go forth to live this new year, 2013.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: A Four-Point Plan for the New Year from St. Paul (31 DEC 12)
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