“See, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5)
As we welcome the dawn of 2026, we bow before the Lord in gratitude for the year that has passed—its joys and struggles, its blessings and challenges. Every new year is a gift of grace, a renewed invitation from God to begin again with faith, hope, and love.
As the chimes of midnight fade and the calendar turns to 2024, we stand at the threshold of a new year, a blank canvas waiting to be painted with the vibrant hues of our hopes and dreams. Yet, amidst the excitement, a question whispers in the silence: What will this year hold? Continue reading
Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year, we confess our need of Your presence and Your guidance as we face the future.
We each have our hopes and expectations for the year that is ahead of us, but You alone know what it holds for us, and only You can give us the strength and the wisdom we will need to meet its challenges. So, help us to humbly put our hands into Your hand, and to trust You, and to seek Your will for our lives during this coming year. Continue reading
Give us the kindness to hear with compassion,
to offer support,
loving comfort, and care.
Give us the courage to do what is needed,
the wisdom to choose
what is right and fair.
Give us the vision to see what is possible.
Give us the faith
that will help pave the way
for a present that is hopeful,
a future that is peaceful—
Give us a heart to bring joy to each day.
Amen.
SCJ Philippines Region 