Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

It has been quite a while since I last posted on here and I regret not doing it more. So, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to post at least once a week. Let’s see if I can keep it up. There is no specific topic for this post, only random updates and thoughts on a few subjects.

First of all let me update you all on the past semester and what I have left. Unfortunately I got my first “C.” It was in logic class. Consequently logic isn’t as logical as one would think…or maybe I’m not as logical as I thought. Either way, I did well with 3 “A’s,” 1 “B,” and 1 “C.” As far as my undergraduate career goes I’ve finally reached my last semester and I graduate in the spring. Two classes separate me from my degree in Philosophy…Philosophy of God and my thesis. The thesis is going to focus on the human desire to create. Stay tuned for updates on a graduation party.

A few weekends ago we finally implemented the 3^rd edition of the Roman Missal. Being at two of the three Masses that first weekend and quite a few over this Christmas break I must say that things went relatively well. Remember to continue using the laminated cards until it becomes second nature. And the music for the Gloria is #233 in the We Celebrate hymnal.

And now a quick word on New Year’s Resolutions. The making of resolutions for the New Year has become an art form in our culture. Unfortunately the art is that of…failure! I read one article that said 98% of people fail at their resolutions and my hope is that all of us fall in with the 2% by the end of 2012. Here are a few things I did and will do to try to succeed this year. First, if you haven’t already done so pray about your resolution. Don’t separate God from your plans. Second, make sure that whatever you resolve is going to make you and those around you better people. Getting healthy is great but if your spending all your time counting calories and working out while neglecting your responsibilities it’s all for naught. Third, have a plan. Fr. Mike has told us from the ambo many times to make plans. Whether they are for our Lenten sacrifice, relationship with Christ, or whatever else we need to work a plan. This will make it much easier than flying by the seat of your pants everyday and it will hold you accountable. And finally be realistic and don’t set yourself up for failure. I have a lot of weight to lose but I’m not going to resolve to lose it all in 2012. You get the picture. Well there you have it…take it or leave it but I hope and pray that you all have a blessed and prosperous New Year!!!

Stay tuned next week, or sooner, for a few thoughts about the new translation of the Roman Missal.