At the end of the book of Revelation, Jesus proclaims, "Behold, I make all things new" (Rev. 21:5). Newness is a theme that is closely associated with divine action. The power to bestow newness belongs only to the One who is eternal, the One who has no beginning. But just because God has no beginning does not mean he lacks newness. St. Augustine writes in the Confessions, "Late have I loved Thee, O Beauty so ancient and so new; late have I loved Thee!"1 Although God is the ancient One, he is also the One who is eternally new.
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| St. Augustine of Hippo Source: www.turnbacktogod.com/st-augustine-of-hippo/ |
The beginning of the year is an opportunity for reflection. It is a time for looking back at the past year and for looking ahead at what the new year holds in store. Above all, it is a time of renewal. Such renewal cannot take place apart from God since he is the source of newness. He is the origin of time itself. He set the earth revolving around the sun, causing each New Year to occur.
This New Year, I pray that all of us will be renewed in faith and love, rejoicing in the newness God offers to each of us through the mercy, grace and forgiveness of sins brought about by the gift of his Son to the world. Although many challenges will face us this year, we can rest assured that God will guide our steps so long as we trust in him. May we all be rejuvenated as we dedicate this year to God. Happy New Year and God bless!
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