Love
Faith
Service
Peace
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
A New Beginning in Christ: Welcoming January 2026 with Faith and Hope
As we step into January 2026, the Church invites us to begin the year anchored in Christ, the source of our hope and renewal. A new year is not merely a change in the calendar but a sacred opportunity to deepen our relationship with God, to trust more fully in His providence, and to walk faithfully as disciples of Christ.
Reflect and Renew in the Lord – The beginning of the year is a grace-filled moment to look back with gratitude and look forward with faith. We recall the blessings God has given us, the trials that shaped our spiritual growth, and the moments where His mercy carried us through. January also reminds us of the feast of Mary, the Mother of God, who teaches us to say “yes” to God’s will with trust and humility.
Let us begin this year by renewing our commitment to prayer, the Holy Eucharist, and the Word of God. Through the Sacraments—especially Reconciliation—we are invited to start afresh, reconciled with God and one another, ready to be instruments of His love in our families, parish, and wider community.
