Year of Mercy

I have great hopes for this next year. I anticipate a year of hope, love, and mercy. I suppose this should be my expectation most days, but life tends to distract me and make it easy to forget the positives. December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and this year it also marks the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy. Visit the official website to learn more. So, as we embark on this Year of Mercy, consider what mercy can do for you. 

"And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors.”"

~Luke 1:46-55