As we start the New Year of 2012, and reflect on these times in which we live, it’s easy to be anxious when the economy is tough and our freedoms are being attacked by the very people entrusted with protecting them. 

We can approach the New Year with so much fear and dread that it can lead to despair and cause us to forget that we just celebrated Christmas - A season of expectation and hope.  A season that is meant for us to go deeper and reflect on the fact that God “in the fullness of time” sent His only son to save us. It didn’t happen by chance that Jesus came on the scene. God was in control and orchestrated Christ’s coming according to His perfect plan.

 Well, here’s some good news. God is still in control.

He is using everything, both world events and personal ones to bring about His greater plan for our salvation.

We can resist it. Many do. It just intensifies and prolongs the pain. But if we take the time to reflect on His love manifested at Christmas and change our focus from what is going wrong, to what God can and will make right, we can take a significant edge off of our anxiety and, indeed, have "A Happy New Year".

 O Virgin of Guadalupe,

Your appearance in Mexico changed the course of history.

Human sacrifice ceased and millions were converted to Jesus Christ. 

Pray for our nation now.

Guide our elections through your gracious intercession.

Change hearts and minds to uphold the dignity of all human life.

Stem the tide of moral degeneration and defend the sanctity of marriage.

Protect our nation from terrorism, war and natural disaster.

May goodness triumph over evil. 

May candidates committed to God's truth be elected and re-elected

And may our nation prosper, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.  

Amen.

Are people born gay or do they choose to be gay? Both sides of this debate use this same question in an attempt to prove their position. After all, if people are born gay, then we assume God created them this way. If this is true then it must be okay. On the other hand, if people choose to be gay then they can choose to be straight. Problem solved. Right?

It’s really not that simple. This question is misleading because it is really two separate questions and the answer to both is, “no”.

But how can that be? I’ll explain.

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