We are beginning a New Year. But let’s face it — we just don’t always appreciate time and all the opportunities it offers. Estamos comenzando un nuevo año. No siempre entendemos y valoramos el tiempo en todo lo que significa y ofrece.

The baptism to which Jesus submitted during the ministry of John the Baptizer was not the sacrament of baptism. The sacrament of baptism is believed to have been instituted by Jesus after his resurrection. Only from the death and resurrection of Jesus do our seven sacraments receive the power to do what they symbolize.

This year, Christmas almost got away from me. By that I mean I didn’t put out the crèche in a timely manner. The tree barely went up before the children came home for a few days.