A New Year, A New Sunrise

Every new year begins with a sunrise—a quiet, ordinary moment marking a fresh start. Yet, in its simplicity, a sunrise carries profound sacredness, offering light, hope, and the promise of renewal. It calls us to pause, reflect, and notice the potential for transformation hidden within the ordinary rhythms of our lives.

Thomas Merton once said, “There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.” His words remind us that the divine is present in the small, unnoticed moments—a kind word, a shared meal, or the quiet stillness of the morning. These are Preaching Moments: the sacred opportunities to share compassion and connection, not from a pulpit but in the midst of our everyday lives.

As we embrace the possibilities of this year, may we open our hearts to notice these moments and respond with courage. Let us allow the light within us to shine and recognize it in others, transforming our daily interactions into sacred encounters.