"The Lord bless you and keep you!
The Lord let His face shine upon you,
and be gracious to you!
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!"
Numbers 6:24-26 Priestly Blessing
January 1, 2012
New Year's Day
Dear CMMB Supporter,
The coming of the New Year inevitably leads us to look back and look forward. Looking back, we should hand over the past year to the Lord for His safe keeping. May He remember the good we have done, and forgive and forget the not-so-good that we have done.
Then we look ahead to the New Year with joy and hope. There may be difficult times ahead, but we are assured that the Lord God – Emmanuel born of Mary – will always remain with us. So we pray for God’s blessing in this New Year for us, our families and friends, indeed for all of God’s children.
In 2012, CMMB celebrates one hundred years of service to those in need. As we look back and also look forward, we take comfort in knowing that the Lord God is there to guide us in all things.
All praise and glory are Yours, Father of heaven and earth, Lord of all ages:
You have brought us to the end of another year in Your service.
As we begin another year in Your service, let Your Son be our leader and Your Spirit our guide, Your Word a lamp to our feet and strength for our hearts.
Help us to work for Your honor and glory
And for the salvation of all Your people.
Rev. Peter Schineller, S.J., CMMB Board of Directors
