A New Year’s Resolution
A New Year of Resolution
Well, it’s that time again - the end of the year, when many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. It’s the season for reflecting on how we can live better, grow stronger, and make positive changes in our lives.
For some, that might mean joining a gym to lose weight and get back into shape. For others, it could be finally tackling those household projects we’ve been putting off - the ones our wives have been reminding us about for months. Whatever the case may be, this time of year naturally invites us to pause and consider what we want to improve.
This year, I’ve been reminded of my desire to become a better man in my faith. In that journey, Catholic Men’s Fellowship has given me a meaningful guide: a clear and inspiring set of goals to strive for. Known as the 7 Principles, they offer a powerful framework for growth and accountability as I move into the new year. Here’s my New Years resolutions that I will share with you…
This year, I resolve to be a man for Jesus - to place Him first in my life, to grow in love for the Sacraments, to listen to His voice in Scripture, and to follow the teachings of His Church.
This year, I resolve to be a man of forgiveness and discipline - to bring Christ’s mercy into my home, to heal relationships through forgiveness, and to live with self-control and love.
This year, I resolve to be a man for others - to seek out brotherhood, to walk with other men in faith, and to offer support and accountability as we strive together to follow Christ.
This year, I resolve to be a man of prayer and responsibility - to pray every day for others, to thank and praise God, and to discern His will in the choices I make.
This year, I resolve to be a man on a mission - to live the Gospel boldly, to witness to Christ in my daily life, and to help build up the Body of Christ wherever God places me.
This year, I resolve to be a man of integrity - to live my faith with consistency, to choose what is right even when it is hard, and to be the same man in private as I am in public.
This year, I resolve to be a man of humility and love - to serve others before myself, to reach beyond all barriers, and to reflect Christ’s love and unity in the Church.
As we step into a new year, my prayer for each of you is that the Lord will speak to your hearts through the resolutions you make, guiding you in the days ahead. May he bless you and your loved ones, not merely through the strength of your faith, but through His grace, as we become the men he has called us to be.
Happy New Year.