Saturday, January 1, 2011

The Lord bless you

Saturday, January 01, 2011
Octave Day of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel:
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:16-21

Numbers 6:24 The Lord bless you and keep you:

I can't think of a better verse to start off the New Year. One of my favorite parts of the worship service is actually the end. Not because it is over, but because that is when we have the benediction. I love to hear God's blessing on us as we leave the church. In my mind, if we don't get the blessing, the worship is incomplete. Why do we come and what do we hope to receive, if not God's blessing.

Heavenly Father, please give us your Spirit and your blessing as we enter this New Year.
Amen

1 comment:

Ken said...

"Why do we come and what do we hope to receive, if not God's blessing." For me I hope to receive guidance. Whatever I am going through in life I tend to put everything in perspective and thank God I am blessed.