New

This past weekend many celebrated Father’s Day in their way.

As I sat in the pews during Mass this weekend reflecting on Solemnity of the Most Trinity: Meaning of One God in Three Persons I also thought about the word New.

It was about having faith, and understanding what Trinity Sunday was all about.

How fitting for Trinity Sunday (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) to align with Father’s Day this year.

Today, I invite you to think about the word “New!”

I initially thought about a litany of words and tried to write them down as fast as I could as I attempt to share my list with you.

Here’s my list of things I wrote down in under a minute tied to the word “new.”

They are New Relationships, New Revelations, New Thoughts, New Ideas, New Cars, New Homes, New Friends, New Restaurants to Try, New Products to Try, New Hair Styles, New Medications, New Tires, New Experiences, New places to go or visit, New ideas to add to our bucket list, New Dreams, New Attitudes, New Recipes to try, New Visions to pursue, New Books to read, and a New Life of possibilities.

What’s your list of “New” things that is on your mind?

Every day, you and I wake up with New Life because we can see another day that others have not seen yet.

I received a new perspective when a good friend of mine sent me the song “Color Me Father” by the Winstons to listen and reflect upon yesterday.

I had not listened to that specific song in many years as it brought new thoughts about my life and the life of my father who is no longer living.

I have four sisters and three brothers so you can imagine after listening to “Color Me Father” that song talks about what it takes to raise a large family.

I never went without anything thanks to my father.

The Winstons – Color Him Father 1969

I also thought about those father’s celebrating their first Father’s Day with or without their father being present.

In doing so I also thought about how we focus our energy on new things which was tied the song by Tye Tribbett “All Things New.”

You and I now live in a new society with different norms that we have not seen in the past.

We wake up to new news as we discover changes that are happening globally and locally within our communities.

We hear news from New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New Orleans, and about our New Pope.

Today, I challenge you to think about all things new or what might be new in your life.   Maybe it’s learning a new language.  As you begin your week find something new to put your energy into.

I’ll close using these two quotes by Catherine Pulsifer:

“Every day is a chance to begin again. Don’t focus on the failures of yesterday, start today with positive thoughts and expectations.” – Catherine Pulsifer

“Don’t live your life regretting yesterday. Live your life so tomorrow you won’t regret today.” – Catherine Pulsifer

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