My wish for you...

Joel 3:18 "And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the LORD..."

The blessings Joel speaks of are regenerating. Although they begin anew every 'new moon,' they belong to time; the fullness of the blessing is completed only in eternity; the dawn is on earth, the everlasting brightness is in heaven. The imagery describes the fullness of spiritual blessings which God at all times diffuses in and through the Church; and these blessings, he says, shall continue on in her for ever; her enemies shall be cut off for ever. Every gift of God to His elect, except the beatific vision, is begun in time, union with Himself, indwelling, His Spirit flowing forth from Him into His creatures, His love, knowledge of Him, although here through a glass darkly.

May God bless you often and well in the new year, and may you, in return, worship and adore him and give him the honor, respect and obedience he deserves. After all, he made you and gave you life!

Carolyn, the children and I hope you have the best year ever. Onward with 2006!