I am grateful to be home and settling into the new rhythm of a new year. My morning workout at the YMCA reminded me of the richness of everyday activity and everyday people. Following some wonderful holiday time with family near and far, my kids and I are all eager for the return to our friends at school and at work…blessings on your week ahead!
A Prayer for 2026
This year. This space. This wonder. This grace.
All gifted from the heart of God. For you. For me.
Our world is wonder. Our world is worry.
Both are made Holy by prayer and gratitude.
Let us encircle each other with kindness, understanding and mercy.
Let “Deo Gratias” be our new year prayer.
-adapted from Sr. Joyce Weller, DC.
Today is a new day, a day you’ve never lived before. Perhaps each little act of love can be like a note in a symphony. Perhaps each loving choice can become part of a harmony, a song to give God praise. With every new chance to love, say yes to blessing God’s name.
—Excerpted from 2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days by Julia Walsh
Knowledge is fostered by curiosity; wisdom is fostered by awe. Awe precedes faith; it is the root of faith. We must be guided by awe to be worthy of faith.
—Abraham Joshua Heschel
Keeping the Faith 