In practice.Catholics tend to make their spiritual New Year's resolutions A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set on Ash Wednesday--and even then, we intend to keep them for only 40 days. But while you're considering cutting out carbs or quitting smoking this January 1, why not make a few promises to bolster your spiritual life as well? You could resolve to be a more regular Massgoer, or maybe you want to add a daily spiritual practice, such as meditation, praying the psalms Psalms (sämz) or Psalter (sôl`tər), book of the Bible, a collection of 150 hymnic pieces. Since the last centuries B.C., this book has been the chief hymnal of Jews, and subsequently, of Christians. , or getting to that spiritual reading you've been meaning to do. As with any resolution, pick something reasonable so you're less likely to give up by Groundhog Day Groundhog Day (February 2) In the U.S., the day that the groundhog predicts whether spring will be coming soon. If, on emerging from his hole, he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, spring is imminent. . And if you find yourself faltering come February, you can always recommit re·com·mit tr.v. re·com·mit·ted, re·com·mit·ting, re·com·mits 1. To commit again. 2. To refer (proposed legislation, for example) to a committee again. for Lent. |
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