MMXII..."The Year of Faith"

Happy New Year! 2012...MMXII.."The Year of Faith"

Today, Pope  Benedict XVI, at the Mass of the  Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, encouraged all the faithful to "be builders of peace".  He especially encouraged those who are  the teachers of children and youth to be vigilant to teach, not just instruct, the virtues of justice and peace.  He said, "Jesus is our example and path of peace." The Holy Father reminded us that an important part of the New Evangelization is to practice justice and peace

Today was the 45th Day of World Peace at the Vatican, and many people from countries around the world attended.  We are asked to pray for a world filled with life, love, unity, justice and peace, which can only be obtained through the Gospel and the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

"The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:  The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
(Numbers 6:24-26)

May the Peace of the Lord guide us during this New Year of 2012, "The Year of Faith".

This year the New Evangelization will bless us and our world,  once again, with the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and a restoration and renewal of enthusiasm of  Faith!  And bring us Peace.