“If you live according to my teaching, you are truly my disciples;
then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
– John 8:31-32
Are you happy? New Year’s Day is a traditional time of change. Looking back over the past year, people dissatisfied with their lives are motivated to make changes for the better. Resolutions are made to break free of harmful habits or attitudes in hopes of finding happiness.
Lenten practices serve a similar spiritual purpose. Are you living as a joy filled Christian? If not, resolve to become a better disciple. By virtue of baptism, you became a disciple (a Greek word which means learner); a student in the school of Jesus Christ. How well do you know him? Then and now, Jesus invites his disciples to spend time with him and learn from his ways because by looking at life through Jesus’ eyes, one sees what is really important and what is not. Ever deepening knowledge of Jesus and his message enhances our discipleship. It frees us to become the person God created us to be, realize our mission and live joyfully even in the midst of suffering.
This January, resolve to deepen your faith through active participation at Mass and by attending some of the programs listed in this brochure.
