Numbers 6:22-27 / James 4:13-15 / Matthew 6:31-34
As Christians, we want to begin the first day of the Chinese New Year, or the Lunar New Year by coming to Church for Mass.
We want to offer worship to God and give thanks for His blessings and providence.
We also pray for God’s blessings of peace and joy.
In the 1st reading, God tells us that He wants to bless us, to let His face shine upon us and to grant us peace.
God wants to give His blessings on the work of our hands and to let us know that our future is in His hands. That is what the 2nd reading tells us.
Hence, Jesus tells us not to worry about what to eat and what to drink or what to wear.
As much as these are real earthly concerns, God our Father knows we need them and He will provide for us.
What God wants of us is to set our hearts on His kingdom and live righteous lives.
So, as we celebrate Chinese New Year, we also celebrated God’s blessings on us and the love that He wants to pour into our hearts.
May God’s blessings and love lead us into a deeper relationship with God and with our loved ones and friends.
May this festive celebration bring about God’s peace and joy to all.