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Standing at the Gates of the New Year

Posted on 12/31/2003

Sacred Mystery,

waiting on the threshold of this new year,

you open the gates and beckon to me:

“Come! Come!

Be not wary of what awaits you

as you enter the unknown terrain,

be not doubtful of your ability

to grow from its joys and sorrows.

For I am with you.

I will be your Guide.

I will be your Protector.

You will never be alone.”

Guardian of this new year,

I set aside my fears, worries, concerns,

I open my life to mystery, to beauty,

to hospitality, to questions,

to endless opportunity

of discovering you in my relationships,

and to all the silent wisps of wonder

that will draw me to your heart.

I welcome your unfailing Presence

and walk with hope into this new year.

Joyce Rupp

Blessings on your New Year!

Sr. Renee’

Director of Pastoral Care

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