I believe the Bishop's suggestions are something we as Catholics should really think about. The suggestions do not seem very difficult. 5 resolutions I will make for myself this year are:
1. Attend Mass: Sometimes it is hard to get to church every week, but I vow to make more of an effort. While at mass I will participate openly like the Bishop has suggested. On my own I can pray everyday asking God for forgiveness.
2. CSC: I will get more involved in CSC and try my best to visit LaSalle Academy a few times a month. I will help the students who are less fortunate and spend some of my time helping them with homework.
3. Donate: I will donate old clothing, toys, and books to those who cannot afford to buy their own. At Christmas I can buy Christmas presents for the little girls and boys whose parents cannot afford to buy presents from Santa.
4. Since everyone has a busy schedule it is sometimes hard to sit down as a family, eat dinner, and talk about the day. I will make more of an effort to stop what I am doing and just enjoy the time we have together. I can take a few minutes away from my homework and just focus on spending time with my family.
5. I will appreciate the gifts I have been given. Sometimes I fail to realize my life is not the "norm". There are many people struggling and my problems are really insignificant. I will try and remember that whatever might be going on isn't really as horrible as I might think. I will value the education I am lucky enough to receive and the house I have over my head.
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