"The LORD said to Moses, "Say to Aaron and his sons, Thus you shall bless the people of
We begin every year with "Aaronic Blessing", the directive given to Aaron from God through Moses. (cf. Numbers 6:22-27).
Here God gave the pattern of how the people of Israel should be blessed. An assurance that, no matter the situation with the dawn of this year, He will shower us with bountiful blessings.
The similar disposition is being displayed by the Psalmist as he invoked God's blessing, and to make His ways known.
"O God, be gracious and bless us and let your face shed its light upon us. So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations learn your salvation." (Psalm 67:1ff.)
Dearest friend(s) in the Lord, let us sing with the psalmist who called on God to be gracious to us, as we step into this new year. Every new year brings about new thing, a new hope, a moment of renewal and refreshment.
Let us rejoice and be glad as He is ever ready to bless us. We pray to the Mother of the Word Incarnate whose solemnity we celebrate today, to interceed on our behalf.
Peace! Be with you
Let us pray
O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her, through whom we were found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
© The Archive 01012020
No comments:
Post a Comment